Tucker 2028?

August 7, 2026

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Trump's Vegas Affordability Stop Goes Off the Rails, Tucker 2028 Chatter Begins, and Wisconsin's Primary Nears Its End

Trump's trip to Las Vegas was supposed to be a disciplined affordability event. Instead, it produced a crowd that booed the name of a fallen police officer, a governor who defended billionaires, and a president who casually threatened to send gas prices back up. Meanwhile, the Tucker Carlson–adjacent movement to launch a third-party presidential bid has begun in earnest, and the Wisconsin governor's primary is closing with the establishment scrambling to stop a democratic socialist frontrunner.

The Vegas Event That Wasn't About Affordability

Trump appeared with Governor Joe Lombardo at an event meant to sell the Republican Party's message on working-class economics. It did not go according to plan. When Lombardo mentioned the name of Officer Abdelnaby—a Las Vegas police officer and former Marine shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday—the crowd booed. Lombardo had to tell them to stop. Trump later said the name himself and also had to calm the crowd.

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1 (03:28) **Show Open and News Preview** - The hosts outline the major stories for the episode: Trump's Vegas affordability event, the Wisconsin governor primary, and a new centrist plan against the DSA.
2 (05:09) **Trump's Vegas Event: Booing a Fallen Officer** - At a supposed affordability-focused rally, the crowd boos the name of a slain police officer, revealing deep-seated racism.
3 (08:22) **Trump's Endorsement Fails: Racism Trumps Party Loyalty** - In a Michigan primary, Republican voters rejected Trump's endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan, because of his Muslim faith.
4 (11:01) **Trump's Affordability Message: Threatening Higher Gas Prices** - Trump bungles his economic message by taking personal credit for potential gas price increases and defending billionaires.
5 (13:34) **Iran, Missiles, and a Leak** - A Washington Post report reveals Trump canceled an attack on Iran due to a missile shortage, while a potential new deal gives Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz.
6 (14:46) **The Great Burrito Debate of 2026** - A Twitter spat over the cost of burritos reveals the Republican Party's tone-deafness on affordability.
7 (18:47) **Trump's New Look: A Wig or Hair Extensions?** - The hosts analyze photos of Trump's sudden and dramatic new hairstyle, which appears to be a different color and much fuller.

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Guests on this episode

Abdul El-Sayed Francesca Hong David Crowley

Show Notes

Tucker Carlson, with the help of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, explores launching a third-party bid for president.

Jon and Dan discuss how his candidacy could upend the 2028 election and the latest from the 2026 midterm elections, including Trump debuting the Republican strategy against Abdul El-Sayed, a centrist think tank's $15 million war against the Democratic Socialists of America, and the disgusting allegations against two Republican representatives — Max Miller and Chuck Edwards — that could put their seats in play for Democrats.

Then, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks to Dan about why he decided to jump back into the race for Wisconsin governor.

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