Why Trump’s Midterm Gamble Could Severely Backfire w/ Charlie Sykes

Days ahead of the midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial campaign launched an attack ad against Dr. Amy Acton featuring her estranged mother—a move defended by Donald Trump. In this video, Tara Palmeri reflects on her years reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, breaking down the political fallout of attacking abuse survivors, the bipartisan reaction, and why Washington keeps misreading the public's moral clarity. Plus, Charlie Sykes joins the show to analyze the closing messages of the midterm campaign and where both parties stand. Sign up for The Red Letter: https://tarapalmeri.com Support independent journalism—subscribe and become a member of the channel today. 00:00 - The Midterms & A Familiar Story 00:51 - Vivek Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad on Amy Acton 01:45 - Trump's Backing & The GOP Backlash 02:51 - Lessons from the Epstein Files Fight 03:35 - Working with Virginia Giuffre 04:39 - Weaponizing Trauma for Politics 05:53 - Support Independent Journalism 06:40 - Midterm Analysis with Charlie Sykes 48:21 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices