Can Republicans Quit Trump?
Former Representative Bob Inglis on the experience of political defeat and whether the blue wave will let Republicans break free of Trumpism
In the latest episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic's David Frum discusses the potential behavior of President Trump after a defeat in the 2026 midterms. Frum warns that the final two years of Trump's term could be fraught with constitutional crises. Joined by Bob Inglis, a former Republican representative, they delve into the mindset of defeated Republicans and whether they will engage in meaningful self-reflection following a significant electoral setback.
The conversation also touches upon the future of faith-based politics within the GOP. The episode concludes with a literary discussion on Walter Kempowski's novel, "All for Nothing," which portrays a German family grappling with the aftermath of World War II.
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