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Rick Wilson on The End Of Trump's TACO Trick - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
Rick Wilson and Molly discuss what they describe as a rapidly escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, citing reports of Iran shooting down multiple American aircraft and drones, the scramble to recover missing crew members, and the likelihood that rescue operations will pull the U.S. deeper into direct confrontation.
They then connect the military situation to economic fallout, arguing that disruptions in global oil markets are driving up gas prices and punishing Trump politically, especially given his promises on affordability and ending foreign wars.
The conversation shifts to turmoil inside Trump’s orbit, focusing on Pam Bondi’s handling of Epstein-related materials, internal jockeying at the Justice Department, and how leaks, firings, and opposition research signal both a fracturing administration and the early maneuvering for a post-Trump Republican future. - 04/05/2026.