Trump's Agenda Is SCREWED With Graham's Passing w/ Rick Wilson - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast

[Rhiannon12866]

Rick Wilson joins Molly for a wide-ranging, sharply critical conversation that begins with a light joke about her tiny rescue dog, Inky, before pivoting to what he calls Donald Trump’s growing “Senate math problem.”

Wilson argues that Republican leverage is weakening with key votes no longer dependable and with institutional power brokers sidelined, then digs into Lindsey Graham’s outsize role as a connector, media translator, and coalition builder whose absence leaves Trump’s team struggling to move nominations and legislation.

They also discuss Trump’s fixation on the “Save America Act” versus a modest housing bill that became law without his signature, framing it as a self-inflicted messaging loss for Republicans, and then broaden the scope to the Iran conflict, U.S. munitions strain, and economic risks like rising gas prices and market instability heading toward the midterms.

The segment closes with a look at the political chaos and opportunity created by special-election dynamics in South Carolina and potentially Kentucky, forecasting bruising GOP primaries, resource-draining fights, and a tougher path for Republicans to maintain Senate control. - 07/12/2026.

[hlthe2b]

1. Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast did a podcast regularly together several years ago so...

I am not surprised Rick went on with her to discuss this. I find him far more enlightening I must admit. Molly is constantly on MSNOW and I just don't get anything from her "commentary" that isn't pretty damned obvious. I tune out when she is on (and yeah her voice is part of it, but I'm pretty used to it)

But, Rick? Definitely adds and he's darkly funny. That appeals to me.

[Skittles]

2. her voice constantly teeters on vocal fry

yup