Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks with Joanna Coles about the ongoing war with Iran, warning that the Trump administration risks repeating the mistakes that sent him to Iraq as a young Marine—and could drag thousands more Americans into a conflict with no clear exit. Gallego takes aim at Donald Trump’s handling of the military, Pete Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, the president’s health and judgment, and the security concerns surrounding his inner circle. He also lays out why he believes Democrats could win back voters by focusing on the cost of living, corruption, and the concerns of Latino men who supported Trump but are now turning against his immigration policies. Plus, Gallego makes the case for giving parents more control over their children’s social media use, reveals what he’s hearing from Republicans about the Pentagon, and gives his most candid answer yet on whether a 2028 presidential run could be in his future.

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00:00 - Trump’s Health And Military Leadership
05:00 - Trump’s Mismanagement Of The Iran War
09:53 - The Risk Of Escalating The Iran War
15:29 - Pete Hegseth’s Leadership At The Pentagon
20:49 - Questions About Trump’s Health
25:25 - Democrats, Cost Of Living And Corruption
30:25 - Trump’s Border Crackdown And The Latino Vote
35:34 - Stephen Miller And The ICE Crackdown
40:00 - The Fight To Protect Kids From Social Media
45:30 - Michigan, Arizona And The Democratic Party’s Future

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📖 Title: I Know Even MAGA Secretly Admits Truth About Trump
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 754
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: August 21, 2026
👨‍💼 Guest: Sen. Ruben Gallego
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles

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