‘Sign of His Weakness’
Trump is demolishing portions of The White House as the government shutdown continues with no end in sight. And, new reporting reveals how Trump’s team of sycophants are hijacking the federal government to carry out a retribution campaign against perceived political enemies. The Weeknight hosts and guests break it down.
The Weeknight · AG Kris Mayes, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Norm Eisen, Miles Taylor, Alvaro Bedoya, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele
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Show Notes
October 22, 2025 7pm: Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley just wrapped up a 22 hour-long filibuster speech on the Senate floor in protest of Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Ambassador Norm Eisen and fmr. FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya join The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Arizona AG Kris Mayes is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson to force the swearing in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who was elected almost a month ago. Mayes joins The Weeknight to explain why she believes the GOP is actively denying representation to an entire congressional district.
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