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Trump Pollster John McLaughlin Explains His Client’s Lead

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns

By Tara Palmeri
Former President Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial Continues In New York Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images


Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.’s possible impact in November.

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Host: Tara Palmer
Guest: John McLaughlin
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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