Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast discuss Capital One’s disclosure that it closed accounts tied to Donald Trump and his real estate company after an internal anti–money laundering review, arguing the move was driven by federally required compliance processes rather than political bias and noting the bank’s explanation emerged in response to Trump’s lawsuit alleging “debanking.” They broaden the conversation into what they see as a recurring pattern of Trump using litigation as a pressure tactic that can unravel under discovery, then pivot to the 2024 political landscape—highlighting Trump’s historically weak polling, rising Democratic intensity, and shifting battlegrounds that could put traditionally red states in play. The pair emphasize candidate fit and authenticity in tough states, pointing to races in places like Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine, and suggest Republicans’ close identification with Trump could become a major electoral liability if his unpopularity continues to drag down the party. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328

<p>Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast discuss Capital One&rsquo;s disclosure that it closed accounts tied to Donald Trump and his real estate company after an internal anti&ndash;money laundering review, arguing the move was driven by federally required compliance processes rather than political bias and noting the bank&rsquo;s explanation emerged in response to Trump&rsquo;s lawsuit alleging &ldquo;debanking.&rdquo; They broaden the conversation into what they see as a recurring pattern of Trump using litigation as a pressure tactic that can unravel under discovery, then pivot to the 2024 political landscape&mdash;highlighting Trump&rsquo;s historically weak polling, rising Democratic intensity, and shifting battlegrounds that could put traditionally red states in play. The pair emphasize candidate fit and authenticity in tough states, pointing to races in places like Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine, and suggest Republicans&rsquo; close identification with Trump could become a major electoral liability if his unpopularity continues to drag down the party. Subscribe to Fast Politics and listen 4x a week for interviews just like this on your favorite podcast app: https://episodes.fm/1645614328</p>

Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.

<p>Join noted author &amp; pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.</p>

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Trump Bank CLOSED For MONEY LAUNDERING!?!?!? w/ Rick Wilson

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