Trump Tells Midterm Voters: ‘Pretend That I’m On the Ballot’
· 12 min · Episode 4519
Episode Trump Tells Midterm Voters: ‘Pretend That I’m On the Ballot’
A.M. Edition for Sept. 10. President Trump used his keynote speech at a GOP midterm convention last night to promise $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Our Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains why the move marks Trump’s biggest election gambit yet. Plus, Iran shows a new appetite for escalation as it takes direct aim at U.S. forces. And data-center developers consider whether embracing nuclear power can quiet growing public backlash against them. Luke Vargas hosts.
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