Trump and Republicans up for reelection in 2026 are much weaker than they look right now. Rick Wilson has a message for Dems: do not budge one bit.

Donald Trump's "golden age" is feeling suspiciously similar to the final moments before the Great Depression, so let's start there. Listen to Andrew Ross Sorkin on the LP podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiLFRZS-QGM

He's totally going to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell by the way.

Our job is to build a coalition of the reasonable — liberals, conservatives, independents — anyone who believes in truth, pluralism, and peaceful power In the end, it’s not about left vs. right It’s about democracy vs. extremism Faith vs. fear Freedom vs. control open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...

MAGA, why was convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a minimum security prison in Texas shortly after meeting with Trump's former personal defense attorney?

He's totally going to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell by the way.

All right folks, I’m taking bets on how long before Trump pardons his good friend. Over or under a week?

Trump is bringing hard times to the people that voted for him, and while Dems are speaking up about healthcare, this problem goes a whole lot deeper. Listen to Rick Wilson on MSNBC.

DRAIN THE SWAMP

Trump's recent speech made it clear exactly where the enemy is. The enemy isn't abroad... it's you. Listen to the LP Pod to hear the latest on Trump's domestic use of the U.S. Army: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzaYOj7T8UQ

Heard you were calling generals fat when the booze had you feeling brave

"Daddy said you have to let me speak too."

Oop. Turns out that voters blame the GOP more for the shutdown by an average of 12 pts.

Trump's recent speech made it clear exactly where the enemy is. The enemy isn't abroad... it's you. Listen to the LP Pod to hear the latest on Trump's domestic use of the U.S. Army: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzaYOj7T8UQ

IN 15 MINUTES: Trump and Kegsbreath embarrass themselves in front of our military, the same military that won’t get paychecks because of the #TrumpShutdown. More on The Breakdown at 7: https://youtu.be/8AgZbRPnYDI

“This guy was the greatest blackmailer ever. That’s how he had money.” Who was Epstein blackmailing? Well, look who shut down the government to hide the files. Maybe they know. https://bit.ly/475oQal

Q: Do you think these tariffs are worth it? Laid off John Deere employee: It's really killing us. We were told that they were going to do everything we could for the American workers, and we're seeing quite the opposite

While he lets the thousands of soldiers and federal workers in his district go without pay, Rob Wittman ate $90 steak with wealthy donors. Republicans don't care about you. https://www.virginiascope.com/wittman-holds-fundraiser-as-the-government-shutdown-looms/

Trump and Pete Kegsbreath treated a military speech like showtime at the Apollo - and they BOMBED. Rick and Maya break down their flop address tonight at 7 PM EST: https://youtu.be/8AgZbRPnYDI

Rob Wittman spent the night of the shutdown eating steak with his rich donors. Meanwhile, the shutdown he and the GOP caused means soldiers and federal workers in his district will struggle to feed their families. Call his office at (202) 225-4261 and ask why.

"Trump wanted this shutdown. This isn’t speculation — it’s strategy... Russ Vought, has openly embraced using a shutdown to permanently fire tens if not hundreds of thousands of public servants". Read @joetrippi.bsky.social on why this shutdown is different: www.lincolnsquare.media/p/no-dollars...

The last 3 shutdowns were all under Trump/GOP control. The GOP can’t govern, and America knows it.

Wes Moore: “A prerequisite to keeping the government open should not be cutting people off of healthcare. My message to President Trump is clear. Stop this shutdown. You’re the one causing it. We’re the ones dealing with it.”

Anything but those fucking Epstein files. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-trump-epstein-files/86439899007/?taid=68dd295e271201000190a84a

Juan Ciscomani is complicit in this shutdown and in the legislative disaster Republicans have created. Veterans will lose jobs, money, and healthcare. He is screwing over his own voters, and he needs to be voted out.

In his own district, Eli Crane is allowing rural hospitals to be crippled while over 50,000 of his constituents lose healthcare. And somehow he still found time to help hide the Epstein files. For the good of Arizona, Eli Crane cannot remain in Congress.

Trump is not helping the farmers.

American citizens are being swept up in the Trump administration’s violent immigration sweeps. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/trump-immigration-agents-us-citizens.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pk8.g0eN.xCmZq2z6LOO4

ICE are not making our streets safer. Trump is not reducing crime. American citizens are being violently targeted by federally-directed agents and we should not act like this is just another presidency.

Millions of Americans’ healthcare and pay checks are left in limbo today because of the GOP’s fealty to Trump. But hey, at least Trump is making sure Argentina gets paid (with your tax dollars). https://www.newsweek.com/trumps-argentina-bailout-sparks-fury-among-farmers-republicans-10809559

Looking for someone to blame for this government shutdown? See below #26in2026

Trump is still dangerous, but he’s never been more vulnerable. Rick Wilson illustrates the current political battlefield, and how we win that battle, on MSNBC:

Generational Freudian slip

The Comey case is only the latest abuse of power by Trump’s DOJ, and there will certainly be more to come. Rick Wilson prepares us for what’s ahead on MSNBC:

Thinking about this piece from 2024 today...

Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) is prepared to cave on negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. This cowardly move would allow Republicans to avoid the shame of a shutdown while ripping healthcare away from millions. Call Schumer’s Office and tell him to vote NO: (202) 224-6542

There it is. Trump just confirmed he'll be cutting benefits for hardworking Americans after he shuts down the government.

Democratic leaders think making a deal is the 'right' thing to do, but it's a deal with the devil. They're walking right into a trap. Read Rick Wilson's piece here: https://open.substack.com/pub/therickwilson/p/white-flag-democrats?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Trump is terrified of truth because authoritarianism doesn't work when people see what's really happening. MSNBC's Antonia Hylton and The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes join the pod to explain how our civil rights history and media are being smothered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjIeBWt6lEw

She told America. We told America. Now, it's here.

President Trump tells us exactly who is responsible for the shutdown, and we couldn't agree more.

Take your own advice, Kash. Release the Epstein files. https://youtu.be/ZSCd39cfU94

"Power only exists when you use it." Our own Rick Wilson has a message for Democrat leadership on MSNBC:

Democrats need to hold the line and let Republicans own this shutdown. Then we can get back to the matter at hand: the Epstein files. Watch Rick Wilson explain on MSNBC:

Blaming Democrats for a shutdown when you control the House, Senate, and the White House only proves you can't govern.

Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are prepared to roll over to avoid a shutdown. That cannot happen, because it is exactly what Trump wants. Now is the time to fight. Call their offices and tell them. @schumer.senate.gov : (202) 224-6542 @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social : (202)-225-5936

China has not bought a single soybean from the U.S. in over 3 months, thanks to Trump's disastrous tariffs. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/28/soybeans-sacrificed-in-trumps-china-gamble-00583232?utm_content=politico/magazine/Politics&utm_source=flipboard

Republicans alone will be responsible for those looming mass layoffs, so we’re paying them back. We’re pledging to spend 2026 making sure these 26 MAGA GOP representatives lose THEIR jobs next fall. See any names we missed? Let us know here: https://action.lincolnproject.us/26for26

This is what the weaponization of prosecutors' offices looks like under an authoritarian regime. Facts - even the very most important one - do not matter. All that matters to them is if you oppose the authoritarian reign.

MAGA have been dismissing reports on inflation for months, saying it must be a Democrat hoax. Even FOX are saying inflation is bad now - are they part of a Democrat hoax too?