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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Does Trump care if Republicans lose Congress?

Season 2026 Episode 43 | 8m 37s

President Trump has an unusual way of helping his candidates. His latest obsession seems to be bringing up the appearance of Republican men on the campaign trail. The panel discusses if Trump has a real plan to help the GOP retain control of Congress.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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