Trump Loses the Gerrymander War

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Virginia's new congressional map, Trump's claims about military control, and features an interview with Mark Leibovich on the California gubernatorial primary.

Virginia voters approve a new congressional map that could net Democrats four seats, dealing what might be the decisive blow to Republicans in the redistricting war — but Republican groups have a huge advantage in money raised. How worried should we be? Donald Trump claims the military has "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz right as Iran seizes two more ships. A series of new approval polls show the president hitting new lows, Kash Patel crashes out when asked about his alleged on-the-job drinking, and a top DHS official is placed on leave over a "sugar daddy" scandal. Then, The Atlantic's Mark Leibovich sits down with Jon and Dan to talk about the messy California gubernatorial primary and this weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon, Dan

Guest: Mark Leibovich

Topics covered

• redistricting
• Virginia voters
• Trump
• military control
• polling
• California primary
• White House Correspondents' Dinner

Keywords

• gerrymandering
• Democrats
• Republicans
• polls
• Kash Patel
• DHS scandal
• California
• White House
• Correspondents' Dinner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Atlantic, DHS

Places: Virginia, Strait of Hormuz

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