From The New Yorker · Antonia Hitchens · · 1m 50s
MAGA Faithful Eye the Exits
Trump's inner circle prepares for exit as loyalists flee.
In brief
Trump's inner circle prepares for exit as loyalists flee. Trump loyalists are leaving government roles amid claims of corruption and a potential midterms loss. Originally reported by The New Yorker.
Early Presidency Energy
Former White House official recalls intense early days of Trump's second term with rapid purges and globalist withdrawals.
“The great purge”
Current Administration Strain
Current officials report growing boredom and disillusionment with the administration's direction and midterms looming.
“I'm so bored and turned off”
MAGA Road Show Decline
Core MAGA figures are dropping out of Trump's events as the administration's momentum fades.
“This incompetent Administration is not what I worked so hard for”
Dr. Oz's Political Comment
Dr. Oz compares politics to surgery, noting the bloodier nature of political battles without anesthesia.
“Politics is very similar to surgery”
Trump's Midterm Promises
Trump pledges $5,000 to Republicans if they retain control of Congress and Senate.
“five thousand dollars”
Loyalist Exodus
Trump loyalists are moving to Argentina or other locations amid fears of legal targeting.
“I'm going to Argentina”
Super PAC Fundraising
Pro-Trump super PAC sends increasingly urgent fundraising emails warning of imminent end.
“Do not make me say goodbye”
White House Pardons
Trump reportedly considering pre-emptive pardons for White House aides.
“preëmptive pardons”
Administration Staffing Crisis
Administration officials hunt for lawyers amid growing legal threats.
“hunting for lawyers”
Front Row Joes Heartbreak
Front Row Joes, Trump's loyalist group, express heartbreak over the administration's direction.
“We're heartbroken about how the term has panned out”
House Speaker's Plans
House Speaker Mike Johnson considers leaving for a lawn business in Louisiana.
“to start a lawn company”
Senate Confirmation Anxiety
A senior official waits for Senate confirmation amid fears of midterms loss.
“If we lose, I probably won't get confirmed”
2016 Rally Inspiration
A former official recalls 2016 rally where Trump's message on war resonated with him.
“He lost them in Afghanistan”
Trump's Financial Claims
Trump claims his administration is making hundreds of billions while voters face record prices.
“hundreds and hundreds of billions”
Corruption Investigations
Democrats announce targets for congressional investigations into corruption.
“Washington is evil and godless and soulless”
Administration Loyalty Test
Former White House official claims only 10 corrupt deals across 2,500 appointees.
“ten really corrupt deals”
The bottom line
Trump loyalists are leaving government roles amid claims of corruption and a potential midterms loss.
