Episode 7: The King’s Man | The Kingmakers

Episode 7: The King’s Man | The Kingmakers

August 25, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 2 · Episode 7

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The episode discusses a conservative operative's efforts to influence government actions in favor of Donald Trump during his anticipated second term.

A little-known conservative operative spends years figuring out how to bend the machinery of government to a president's will. By the time Donald Trump returns for his second term, a shadow government is ready to seize control. TRANSCRIPT & BONUS MATERIALS: Click here to read a transcript and to explore archival sources related to the episode. Get Master Plan episodes early and ad-free by becoming a paid subscriber. Enjoy bonus episodes, exclusive content, and support this show. Visit levernews.com/upgrade To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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