The Daily Beast Podcast Here's the Proof Trump Knows He's Doomed: Rothkopf
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Feb 19, 2026 
David Rothkopf, longtime policy analyst and founder of Deep State Radio, breaks down surreal political theater and the White House’s survival tactics. He discusses the bizarre RFK Jr.–Kid Rock spectacle, religion as campaign signaling, threats to fair midterms, possible cabinet shakeups, and how AI and deepfakes will reshape future campaigns.
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The RFK Jr.–Kid Rock HHS Video Reaction
- Joanna Coles and David Rothkopf riff at length about the bizarre RFK Jr.–Kid Rock HHS video.
- They describe it as surreal, geriatric, and inappropriate for an official government release.
Cabinet Credibility Problems
- Rothkopf argues the current cabinet lacks credible messengers on bread-and-butter issues due to wealth and baggage.
- He predicts house-cleaning and sees Kristi Noem as vulnerable to being removed.
Multiple Paths To Undermine Elections
- David Rothkopf warns the GOP is using multiple tactics to tilt the 2024 midterms in their favor.
- They seek voter-roll access, machine seizures, gerrymandering, ID laws, and doubt to weaken election legitimacy.