Kagro in the Morning - March 26, 2026
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In this incisive episode of 'Kagro in the Morning,' host David Waldman delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump's leadership, focusing on the escalating Iran war, the collapse of Republican support, and the surreal dysfunction of the administration. Waldman dissects Trump's erratic behavior—such as claiming credit for the ICE-at-airports idea after a caller on a conservative radio show proposed it—and exposes the absurdity of his daily video briefings, which consist solely of explosions and destruction, creating a distorted reality. He highlights the alarming decline in Trump’s approval ratings, especially among men and Hispanic voters, and underscores how the war is unraveling both militarily and politically. The episode also examines the media’s complicity in 'sane washing' Trump’s statements, the failure of Congress to act, and the dangerous influence of sycophantic advisors like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Waldman warns of a potential alliance with Russia and China, the erosion of U.S. military superiority, and the catastrophic consequences of a president who lives in fantasy while the world burns.
Trump’s approval ratings have plummeted, especially among men and Hispanic voters, signaling a Republican collapse.
The Iran war is not going well—U.S. troops are working remotely due to missile threats, and bases are being abandoned.
Trump’s daily war briefings are sanitized highlight reels of explosions, creating a false narrative of victory.
The media’s 'sane washing' of Trump’s statements prevents the public from understanding his delusional grasp on reality.
The deployment of ICE agents at airports has done nothing to reduce security lines and is a symbol of policy by impulse.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Lottery of Leadership: Trump’s Fantasy-Driven War
“It's become more popular topic of discussion among the journalists, I guess. Although they still seem enthralled to whoever it is that's demanding that they sane wash everything and take out the non sequiturs from Trump's ramblings, etc.”
The Republican Collapse: Polls, Protests, and Panic
“Trump's approval on handling foreign policy approved 38, disapproved 62. Iran approved 36, disapproved 64. So that's not good.”
The War That Isn’t Going Well: From Base Abandonment to AI Propaganda
“If you have to abandon your bases, he says, because you can't protect yourself from airborne threats, then you don't have air superiority in the world.”
The ICE-at-Airports Fiasco: A Policy Born from a Radio Call
Waldman dissects the absurdity of deploying ICE agents to airports, tracing the idea back to a caller on a conservative radio show. He mocks Trump’s claim of inventing the idea and highlights the lack of impact on security lines, calling it a theatrical distraction.
The Media’s Role: Sane Washing and Cognitive Bias
Waldman critiques the media for sanitizing Trump’s statements and failing to report his delusions as such. He introduces Marcy Wheeler’s analysis of the 'cognitive biases' in Iran coverage, including 'crazy,' 'stupid,' 'false,' 'impotent,' and 'blind' reporting.
“Do you know about paperclips? Once upon a time there was a paperclip. Now you know how paperclips were invented.”
“The media’s failure to report Trump’s delusions as such is enabling a catastrophic war.”
“Trump’s claim that he invented the paperclip 182 years ago is a perfect metaphor for his delusional thinking.”
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Donald Trump
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David Waldman
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Kagro in the Morning
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Greg Dworkin
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Marcy Wheeler
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Caroline Levitt
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Harry Enten
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Dan Pfeiffer
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Linda from Arizona
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