Why Trump Is Dooming Himself with MAGA Candidates | Inside Trump's Head

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles look ahead to the midterms and ask whether Donald Trump’s political dominance is finally starting to crack—or whether Democrats are getting ahead of themselves. They break down the unreliable polling, Trump’s unusual ability to bring hesitant voters back to his side at the last moment, the races that could determine control of the House and Senate, and the surprising Republican confidence that they can hold key states including Texas. They also examine Trump’s record of backing risky candidates like Ken Paxton, the enormous sums being poured into competitive races, and how Trump is already trying to shape the rules of the election through mail voting restrictions, redistricting and polling-place monitoring. But the most consequential question comes at the end: if Trump loses and declares the election rigged, will the people around him finally distance themselves—or once again follow him beyond the bounds of what is politically acceptable? #ad Head to https://Superpower.com and use code BEAST at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod 00:00 - Trump’s Midterm Problem Starts to Take Shape 04:22 - Why Election Timing Could Change Everything 09:03 - The Midterms Could Be the Brake on Trump 13:34 - Trump’s Candidates Face a Major Problem 18:49 - Trump’s Policies Are Backfiring on Republicans 22:02 - Inside the White House’s Midterm Strategy 27:21 - The Senate Map: Where Republicans Could Lose 32:41 - Could Texas Become Trump’s Biggest Midterm Mistake? 37:04 - Trump’s Election Interference Raises the Stakes 41:08 - The Possibility of a Democratic “Tsunami” #trump #podcast #news 📖 Title: Why Trump Is Dooming Himself with MAGA Candidates 👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head  📺 Episode: 158 🎧 Format:  Full Podcast 📅 Date: August 29, 2026 🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community:    / @thedailybeast   ☎️ Want to leave a voicemail for Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff or any of our guests? Call our listener mailbox at (929) 274-3577 with your name and message and you may be featured on a podcast or on the Daily Beast! The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Subscribe on YouTube:    / @thedailybeast   Follow us on Instagram:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeas... Share this video on X:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on Facebook:   / thedailybeast