Beyond Politics

Is the White House Actually In Retreat?


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Blame Storming, Trump, and the Crisis at the White House | Political Rehab. Hosts Matt and Matt dive into the latest political chaos in Washington. They discuss the 'blamestorming' tactics used to shield Trump from accountability, with a particular focus on the backlash following the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar and the growing backlash to the murder of Alex Pretti. From Trump's impact on swing states to the legal battles facing social media giants like TikTok and Meta, this episode covers the biggest issues of the week.

🎯 This Week’s Biggest Stories:

  • Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar after a shocking incident

  • Is the White House “retreating” after the Alex Preti fallout?

  • Blame games inside the administration — who’s responsible?

  • Are Hollywood celebrities hurting Democrats politically?

  • Trump announces he’ll campaign all through 2026 — smart strategy or huge mistake?

  • Big Tech faces a reckoning over social media addiction

  • Federal fights over voter data and election control

  • GOP retirements signal potential midterm trouble

  • Allies question Trump’s mental fitness

  • Should Democrats “attack the strength” on immigration?

❄️ The “That’s Bullshit” Moment:Trump asks: “Whatever happened to global warming?” after a brutal winter storm.

We explain why confusing weather with climate is not just wrong — it’s dangerously misleading — and why 97% of climate scientists agree human-caused warming is real.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks01:08 Trump's Response to Ilhan Omar Attack03:45 Trump's Disregard for Constitutional Rights05:42 White House in Retreat: Staffing and Strategy11:43 Hollywood's Influence on Politics14:26 Trump's Campaign Strategy for 202617:12 The Impact of Social Media on Society18:41 The Rise of Social Media Addiction19:36 Political Polarization and Social Media20:11 Burning Questions: Quick Hits on Big Issues21:04 Trump Administration's Voter Roll Controversy24:02 GOP Retirements and Political Shifts25:20 Trump's Mental Fitness Questioned27:04 Democrats' Immigration Strategy29:41 Cybersecurity Concerns with AI32:19 Debunking Global Warming Myths34:54 A Tribute to Alex Pretti

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