The Tara Palmeri Show

By Tara PalmeriNews Government Politics

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November 04 The Morning After: Has Trump LOST Control?
ara Palmeri and Steve Schmidt analyze the recent election results. They discuss the frustrated mood inside the White House, President Trump's search for a scapegoat, and the GOP's anger over late spending and campaign messaging. The conversation explores how economic concerns and controversial campaign strategies impacted voter turnout, the hurdles ahead for potential 2028 Republican candidates like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and the strategic electoral successes of rising Democratic leaders across the country.
Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show.
#politics #trump #midterms
00:00:00 - The Mood in the White House and GOP Frustrations
00:04:15 - Analyzing the MAGA Base Voter Turnout
00:08:12 - Democratic Spending Strategy and State Pickups
00:14:41 - The Defeat of Incumbent Non-MAGA Republicans
00:27:49 - Dissecting Controversial Campaign Ads
00:35:23 - The Rise of New Democratic Senators
00:46:06 - GOP Infighting and the 2028 Presidential Cycle
00:54:34 - Future Congressional Leadership and Final Thoughts

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1 hr 1 min
November 04 Trump’s Midterm Meltdown: What Insiders Are Telling Us
Live coverage and analysis of the 2026 Midterm Elections featuring special guests Marc Caputo, Charlie Sykes, and Julie Grace. The panel discusses early election results in key battlegrounds including South Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Kansas. The commentary focuses on the performance of high-profile candidates, the shifting political dynamics in historically red states, and the implications for both House and Senate leadership.
00:00:00 Show opening and early battleground results overview
00:02:04 Marc Caputo joins to discuss the Georgia and Florida gubernatorial races
00:08:45 Analysis of candidate quality impacting races in South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas
00:16:00 Discussion on the Iran war, potential military actions, and the lame-duck session
00:22:22 Charlie Sykes joins to analyze the electoral map and nationwide voting trends
00:32:27 Evaluation of Democratic messaging, rural state strategy, and independent voter turnout
00:46:25 Julie Grace shares Capitol Hill reactions and projections for House leadership
00:56:48 Breaking news and real-time reaction to the projected South Carolina Senate race winner
01:00:08 Closing remarks, channel support, and sign-off

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1 hr 4 min
November 03 3 States That Will Decide the Election Tonight
Happy Election Day! Tara Palmeri breaks down exclusive election eve reporting from both GOP and Democratic insiders as voters head to the polls. While Republican strategists are bracing for heavy losses and potential Democratic wave territory, Democrats remain cautious.
From Ken Paxton and James Talarico in Texas to high-stakes Senate battles in Michigan and Ohio, here is what top operatives are admitting behind closed doors—and what a post-election Congress will look like for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
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Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TARA at https://www.oneskin.co/TARA #oneskinpod#Politics #ElectionDay #Midterms #GOP #Democrats #TaraPalmeri #SenateRaces0:00 - GOP Panic vs. Democratic Caution
1:30 - Elon Musk & MAGA Inc.’s Late Cash Dump
2:21 - Texas Senate: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
4:35 - Key Bellwether Races: Michigan, Georgia & Ohio
6:06 - Sponsor: OneSkin
7:06 - The Michigan Soap Opera: Haley Stevens & Abdul El-Sayed
7:39 - GOP Senate Math: Red States on the Brink
9:32 - Red State Vulnerabilities: Kansas, SC & Alaska
10:14 - Wednesday Fallout: The MAGA Takeover & JD Vance’s 2028 Future
11:47 - Election Night Live Special Preview

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14 min
November 02 Did Trump Commit WIRE FRAUD using America’s Birthday?
Congress created America 250 to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday as a bipartisan milestone. But behind the scenes, a shadow operation called Freedom 250 was launched—diverting corporate donors, siphoning tens of millions in federal funds, and transforming a national celebration into a private political machine.
In this investigation, Tara Palmeri uncovers the dark-money apparatus behind Freedom 250, how major corporate contractors got caught in a "bait and switch," and the recurring playbook being used across national institutions.
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00:00 - The $800M Fundraising Machine
01:19 - America 250 vs. Freedom 250: The Bait and Switch
04:38 - Keith Krach & The Corporate Players
06:45 - The House Democratic Report & Anonymous Donors
09:02 - Corporate "Insurance": Hedging Bets with Trump
13:44 - Following the $150 Million Appropriation
17:18 - Exploiting the National Park Foundation Loophole
21:19 - Christian Nationalism & The Events Agenda
23:56 - UFC Fights & Who's Profiting
26:35 - The Four-Door Playbook: Libraries, Ballrooms & The Kennedy Center
29:47 - Why Oversight Matters

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34 min
October 30 Why Trump’s Midterm Gamble Could Severely Backfire w/ Charlie Sykes
Days ahead of the midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial campaign launched an attack ad against Dr. Amy Acton featuring her estranged mother—a move defended by Donald Trump.
In this video, Tara Palmeri reflects on her years reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, breaking down the political fallout of attacking abuse survivors, the bipartisan reaction, and why Washington keeps misreading the public's moral clarity. Plus, Charlie Sykes joins the show to analyze the closing messages of the midterm campaign and where both parties stand.
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00:00 - The Midterms & A Familiar Story
00:51 - Vivek Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad on Amy Acton
01:45 - Trump's Backing & The GOP Backlash
02:51 - Lessons from the Epstein Files Fight
03:35 - Working with Virginia Giuffre
04:39 - Weaponizing Trauma for Politics
05:53 - Support Independent Journalism
06:40 - Midterm Analysis with Charlie Sykes
48:21 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next

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53 min
October 28 Scaramucci: Who Trump Fires After the Midterms
Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri
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With the 2026 midterms approaching, Jeffrey Epstein is back at the centre of American politics. Democrats are spending millions on Epstein-related campaign ads, Republicans are facing questions about the release of the files, and voters are increasingly concerned about government corruption.
Tara Palmeri sits down with former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the political landscape ahead of the midterms, the growing influence of wealthy insiders, and the corruption concerns dominating Washington.
From the $36 million being spent on Epstein-related advertising to the Trump administration's handling of the files, Tara examines how the scandal has become a major election issue. She also looks at the involvement of Epstein survivors in political campaigns, the mysterious donors funding a travelling Epstein files exhibit, and why some survivors are uncomfortable with their experiences becoming political ammunition.
As Democrats push for further investigations into Trump's ties to Epstein, Tara asks whether either party is truly prepared to confront the powerful figures connected to the scandal.
Chapters:
0:00 – Anthony Scaramucci & America's Corruption Problem
1:01 – Why 2026 Is Being Called the Epstein Election
2:17 – Democrats Spend $36 Million on Epstein Ads
3:25 – Billionaire Leon Black & the Epstein Investigation
4:05 – Trump's Handling of the Epstein Files
5:15 – The Mysterious Epstein Files Reading Room
6:27 – Epstein Survivors Enter the Midterm Campaigns
7:38 – Virginia Giuffre, Pam Bondi & the Epstein Files
8:30 – Are Epstein Survivors Being Used Politically?
9:00 – Democrats Call for a Special Counsel
11:08 – Anthony Scaramucci Joins Tara Palmeri

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58 min
October 26 Why the Trump Kids Are Sweating a Democratic Takeover
Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting on the Trump family here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/to-jared-from-abu-dhabi-with-love?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios
A bombshell Vanity Fair report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was compromised by Russian intelligence, exposing a secret UAE bank account allegedly containing billions of dollars. Kushner's lawyers deny the allegations, but the story raises serious questions about foreign money and its influence on American politics.
Tara Palmeri sits down with investigative journalist Casey Michel, author of *United States of Oligarchy*, to examine the growing influence of billionaires, foreign governments, and wealthy political insiders in Washington.
From a secret 2016 meeting at Trump Tower involving UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to his brother's reported 49% stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the financial connections run deep.
With the 2026 midterms approaching, Tara and Casey also explore why Elon Musk has so much at stake, the Trump family's overseas business dealings, Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with China, and why Democrats aren't immune to billionaire influence either.
**Chapters:**
0:00 – The Jared Kushner $2 Billion Allegations
1:21 – The Secret Trump Tower Meeting & UAE Money
1:55 – How Billionaires Are Getting Richer
2:28 – Why Elon Musk Is Sweating the Midterms
3:40 – Casey Michel on America's Oligarchy

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49 min
October 22 If Trump Sends Troops to the Polls, Who Stops Him?
In this episode of The Tara Palmieri Show, author Chris Whipple joins the discussion to analyze whether anyone can stop Donald Trump's worst instincts ahead of the midterms. The conversation addresses Trump's reported desires to deploy the National Guard and armed personnel to polling places, evaluating whether state-level election officials can serve as an effective safeguard against federal overreach. Whipple shares insights from his ten months speaking with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, exploring whether she can serve as the ultimate guardrail or if her tight bond with Trump renders her ineffective in stopping retribution and pardons for insurrectionists.
00:00 - Trump's plans for armed guards and the National Guard at polls
01:27 - Introducing Chris Whipple on Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
02:01 - Join the Red Letter newsletter
03:07 - Election safeguards: State officials vs. Federal overreach
05:49 - Why stealing the upcoming midterms would be difficult
08:34 - Surprising truth-tellers: John Ratcliffe and the Iran decision
10:23 - Predictions for congressional investigations and impeachment
11:29 - The delusion of Trump's presence helping midterm candidates
14:13 - Will Susie Wiles tell Trump hard truths or walk away?

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18 min
October 21 Why Trump fires the Women First w/ Chris Whipple
In this live discussion, Tara Palmeri sits down with renowned White House historian and best-selling author Chris Whipple to break down the latest shifts, personnel shakeups, and political fallout following the midterms.
We take an inside look at the West Wing dynamics, the history of presidential staff purges, and why women in leadership roles are often the first targeted during high-stakes political resets. Whipple brings deep historical context from his reporting on White House chiefs of staff and administrations to explain what these maneuvers signal for the future.
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:15 – Breaking Down the Post-Midterm Shakeup
07:30 – Welcome White House Historian Chris Whipple
13:45 – History of West Wing Purges: How Past Presidents Handled Staff Overhauls
21:10 – The Power Dynamics: Why Women Often Face the Ax First
29:00 – Behind the Scenes: Chief of Staff Influence & Internal Clashes
35:40 – Audience Q&A / Live Chat Reactions
41:15 – Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
#Politics #WhiteHouse #ChrisWhipple #TaraPalmeri #Midterms

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47 min
October 19 Megyn Kelly Attacked Me for Cornell 7 Reporting. She forgot her own past.
For the interview that set Megyn Kelly off, go here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/mattress-girl-on-cornell-no-one-on?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios
After Megyn Kelly attacks Tara Palmeri for interviewing Emma Sulkowicz, the former Columbia University student known as "Mattress Girl," Tara fires back. From Kelly's criticism of sexual assault accusers to her own experience with Roger Ailes at Fox News, Tara examines the similarities between the two women's stories. Why are some women believed while others are dismissed?
Tara also revisits the Cornell 7 case, the pressures that prevent women from reporting sexual misconduct, and the role institutions play in handling allegations. Plus, a conversation with MeidasTouch's Ken Harbinger about Trump's new press secretary, her shaky first appearance, and the behind-the-scenes connections that helped her land the job.
#megynkelly #tarapalmeri #trump #politics #epstein

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21 min