Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down why the political winds may finally be shifting against Donald Trump, and what Michael believes is the single psychological factor that could determine whether his presidency survives the coming midterms. They examine the fallout from Trump's strikes on Iran, the political gamble of rising gas prices, the increasingly competitive Senate map in Texas and Maine, and why Republicans could suddenly find themselves defending territory they once took for granted. Along the way, they explore the Democratic Party's uncertain strategy, Elon Musk's lingering political influence, and whether Trump has any path back if Republicans suffer the kind of losses Wolff predicts, before closing with a revealing look inside how Trump is likely to react if the election becomes the biggest setback of his political career.

00:00 - Trump’s Midterm Nightmare
04:47 - Why Republicans Could Lose Big
09:18 - Democrats’ Biggest Weakness
14:21 - New Faces Vs. Political Veterans
19:08 - Can Trump Escape a Midterm Collapse?
23:12 - Texas Becomes the Key Senate Battle
27:33 - The Mystery of the Missing Congressman
32:25 - Democrats’ Civil War Over the Left
37:15 - Trump’s Secret Weapon—and Biggest Risk
41:18 - Does Gerrymandering Still Matter?

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📖 Title: This Is How Trump Will Destroy His Own Goons
👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head
📺 Episode: 134
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: July 4, 2026
🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff

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