# Today's Political Landscape: Trump's Response to National Guard Shooting
In this episode, we explore President Trump's immediate call for immigration reform following a shooting at the National Guard in DC. The suspect, granted asylum during Trump's second term, has become a focal point in the administration's renewed push for border security overhaul.
Against a backdrop of declining approval ratings (down to 41% from 45% last month), Trump navigates complex political waters as Democrats show momentum heading into the 2026 midterms. Recent polling gives Democrats a four-point edge on the generic congressional ballot, with a notable enthusiasm gap - 71% of Democrats report being energized to vote compared to just 60% of Republicans.
We also examine Trump's surprising White House meeting with NYC's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's upcoming departure from Congress, and early 2028 Republican primary positioning
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