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Trump and McConnell’s Political Cold War Could Cost the American People ‘Bigly’

Trump is not backing down to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and establishment Republicans.

The New York Times reported the president is on such bad terms with McConnell that the two haven’t spoken in weeks. This is particularly troubling as urgent deadlines for Republicans loom once Congress returns from recess in September.

McConnell spoke in private about the matter saying he doesn’t believe the president’s administration can be salvaged, although we’re only eight months in.

A call reportedly happened on August 9 between Trump and McConnell and was subsequently leaked. Initiated by Trump, the call consisted of Trump bashing McConnell for failing to pass the Republican health care bill and for not doing enough to protect the president during the Russian probe. The conversation became hostile and essentially ended in a screaming match between the two after weeks of private bad mouthing.

Today on Think Thank the panel discussed how establishment Republicans’ political feud with Trump is bad for Americans and puts the GOP’s agenda at risk.

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Charlie Kirk REVEALS 3 Ways to SHRINK the Department of Education

Donald Trump is in for a fight if he wants to fully abolish the Department of Education – he might not even be able to legally do it without Congress. But Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk tells Glenn there are 3 major steps Trump can take to shrink the Department in the meantime and release its grip on our education system. Speaking at AmFest 2024, Charlie and Glenn also discuss what DOGE can do to make a massive difference and whether Republicans have finally come to an agreement on the continuing resolution spending bill.