In this week’s Cillizza & Lewis livestream discussion, Chris and Matt dive into the sudden end of Trump’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran — and what it really means for America.

They also debate and discuss the following:

— Did Trump secure a real victory with the ceasefire, or is it a fig leaf after weeks of deadlines and bluster?

— Why the Strait of Hormuz “win” isn’t what it seems, and how this affects oil, the economy, and U.S. credibility.

— The political cost: Erosion of trust, chaos fatigue, and why even some MAGA influencers pushed back.

— The big deliverable: Shocking Democratic over-performance in special elections — Georgia 14 (Trump +37 district now only +12 for GOP) and Wisconsin Supreme Court (20-point liberal win).

— What the data says about 2026 midterms: A building wave for Democrats, or just anti-Trump backlash?— Plus: Reflections on influencer fractures on the right, Democratic strategy heading into 2028, and why thoughtful people are tuning out.

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