Trump Bans CNN From the White House — Then Lectures America on 'Dignity'

About this episode

On this week's podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Trump’s Truth Social rant justifying the media ban and calling outlets “third-rate clowns” — Appeasement at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and why it failed — Approval ratings near the “Hoover line” and Republicans distancing themselves — How the 2024 coalition is fracturing: farmers, Hispanics, Gen Z, and the podcast bros — Another ICE shooting in Austin, Texas. — Kash Patel’s FBI policy change on bestiality and what it signals about recruitment — Pete Hegseth, lame-duck risks, and the 2026 Senate map (Texas, Iowa, Alaska, and more) — Data centers as a sleeper issue and why Trump’s daily distractions aren’t helping Republicans — And MUCH more! Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A – Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians. Buy Matt's books: FIL