This Week with George Stephanopoulos Full Episode: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
In this discussion, Kevin Hassett, former economic advisor, analyzes how the White House plans to tackle inflation and recent tariff rollbacks. Senator Chris Murphy dives into the political repercussions of the government shutdown and the unified front within the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Congressman Thomas Massie shares his efforts to release Epstein-related documents and speculates on the political motivations behind Trump’s stance. The conversation interweaves economic policies, party dynamics, and pressing legal issues shaping today's landscape.
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Massie's Discharge Petition Victory
- Rep. Thomas Massie described leading a successful discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files.
- He said many GOP members may defy Trump and called out rich donors linked to Epstein.
Capitulation Cost Political Leverage
- Senator Chris Murphy argues Democrats lost leverage by ending the shutdown without securing lower health premiums.
- He fears empowering Trump to act more brazenly and urges holding Republicans accountable in December.
Shutdown Framed As Moral Defense
- Murphy frames the shutdown as a moral fight to constrain Trump's lawlessness, not ordinary budgeting politics.
- He says protecting democracy may require accepting short-term pain to prevent long-term harm.