The Cracking of the Trump Coalition

In this episode of The Daily, Robert Draper discusses the growing tensions within the MAGA movement and how key figures on the right are starting to challenge Donald Trump's priorities and effectiveness. The conversation begins by highlighting the unusual timing of these ruptures, occurring much earlier in Trump's second term than typically seen with "lame duck" presidencies. Draper points to specific instances, such as Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, as examples of the movement's diverging opinions. The discussion also covers Marjorie Taylor Green's journey from a staunch Trump ally to a dissenting voice, focusing on her disillusionment with the Republican Party and Trump's perceived betrayal of the "America First" principle. The episode concludes by exploring whether Trump is listening to these concerns and if his new domestic tour addressing affordability issues will help mend the schisms within the Republican Party.