The message-less White House, immigration tensions, and Iran

About this episode

The episode discusses the unclear messaging from the White House regarding the midterms, immigration tensions under the Trump administration, and issues related to Iran.

The White House claims it has a midterm message — but nobody seems to know what it is. Adam Wren dives into the GOP's messaging confusion. Then Megan Messerly discusses the tension between immigration headliners and the Trump administration's promises on mass deportations. And more on Iran.

People in this episode

Guests: Adam Wren, Megan Messerly

Topics covered

• White House messaging
• GOP confusion
• immigration tensions
• Trump administration
• Iran

Keywords

• White House
• GOP
• immigration
• Trump
• Iran
• midterm elections
• messaging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration

Places: White House, Iran

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