The Tara Palmeri Show

Read Tara Palmeri's insider reporting on the Trump family here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/to-jared-from-abu-dhabi-with-love?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios

A bombshell Vanity Fair report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was compromised by Russian intelligence, exposing a secret UAE bank account allegedly containing billions of dollars. Kushner's lawyers deny the allegations, but the story raises serious questions about foreign money and its influence on American politics.

Tara Palmeri sits down with investigative journalist Casey Michel, author of *United States of Oligarchy*, to examine the growing influence of billionaires, foreign governments, and wealthy political insiders in Washington.

From a secret 2016 meeting at Trump Tower involving UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to his brother's reported 49% stake in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, the financial connections run deep.

With the 2026 midterms approaching, Tara and Casey also explore why Elon Musk has so much at stake, the Trump family's overseas business dealings, Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with China, and why Democrats aren't immune to billionaire influence either.

**Chapters:**

0:00 – The Jared Kushner $2 Billion Allegations
1:21 – The Secret Trump Tower Meeting & UAE Money
1:55 – How Billionaires Are Getting Richer
2:28 – Why Elon Musk Is Sweating the Midterms
3:40 – Casey Michel on America's Oligarchy
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In this episode of The Tara Palmieri Show, author Chris Whipple joins the discussion to analyze whether anyone can stop Donald Trump's worst instincts ahead of the midterms. The conversation addresses Trump's reported desires to deploy the National Guard and armed personnel to polling places, evaluating whether state-level election officials can serve as an effective safeguard against federal overreach. Whipple shares insights from his ten months speaking with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, exploring whether she can serve as the ultimate guardrail or if her tight bond with Trump renders her ineffective in stopping retribution and pardons for insurrectionists.

00:00 - Trump's plans for armed guards and the National Guard at polls
01:27 - Introducing Chris Whipple on Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
02:01 - Join the Red Letter newsletter
03:07 - Election safeguards: State officials vs. Federal overreach
05:49 - Why stealing the upcoming midterms would be difficult
08:34 - Surprising truth-tellers: John Ratcliffe and the Iran decision
10:23 - Predictions for congressional investigations and impeachment
11:29 - The delusion of Trump's presence helping midterm candidates
14:13 - Will Susie Wiles tell Trump hard truths or walk away?
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In this live discussion, Tara Palmeri sits down with renowned White House historian and best-selling author Chris Whipple to break down the latest shifts, personnel shakeups, and political fallout following the midterms.

We take an inside look at the West Wing dynamics, the history of presidential staff purges, and why women in leadership roles are often the first targeted during high-stakes political resets. Whipple brings deep historical context from his reporting on White House chiefs of staff and administrations to explain what these maneuvers signal for the future.

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:15 – Breaking Down the Post-Midterm Shakeup
07:30 – Welcome White House Historian Chris Whipple
13:45 – History of West Wing Purges: How Past Presidents Handled Staff Overhauls
21:10 – The Power Dynamics: Why Women Often Face the Ax First
29:00 – Behind the Scenes: Chief of Staff Influence & Internal Clashes
35:40 – Audience Q&A / Live Chat Reactions
41:15 – Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
#Politics #WhiteHouse #ChrisWhipple #TaraPalmeri #Midterms
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For the interview that set Megyn Kelly off, go here: https://open.substack.com/pub/tarapalmeri/p/mattress-girl-on-cornell-no-one-on?r=1ili3&utm_medium=ios

After Megyn Kelly attacks Tara Palmeri for interviewing Emma Sulkowicz, the former Columbia University student known as "Mattress Girl," Tara fires back. From Kelly's criticism of sexual assault accusers to her own experience with Roger Ailes at Fox News, Tara examines the similarities between the two women's stories. Why are some women believed while others are dismissed?

Tara also revisits the Cornell 7 case, the pressures that prevent women from reporting sexual misconduct, and the role institutions play in handling allegations. Plus, a conversation with MeidasTouch's Ken Harbinger about Trump's new press secretary, her shaky first appearance, and the behind-the-scenes connections that helped her land the job.

#megynkelly #tarapalmeri #trump #politics #epstein
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Read more of my exclusive reporting here https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/were-about-to-get-absolutely-killed?r=1ili3&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer&triedRedirect=true

With just three weeks until the midterm elections, Axios national political reporter Marc Caputo joins the show to break down the increasingly grim outlook for Republicans. We dive into the latest GOP panic, Trump’s super PAC (MAGA Inc.) finally opening its wallet, and the wild conspiracy theories surrounding the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Plus, we discuss Trump’s controversial move to import Russian diesel, the sudden rise of new White House Press Secretary Katie Zakaria, and the internal MAGA drama surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle's potential ambassadorship.

Chapters:
00:00 - GOP Panic & Midterm Election Outlook
02:46 - Is Trump’s MAGA Inc. Finally Spending?
05:11 - Florida Governor's Race: Jolly vs. Donalds
07:42 - The James Talarico "Missing" Conspiracy in Texas
11:55 - MAGA Inc.'s Strategy & South Carolina Race
14:45 - High Diesel Prices & Trump’s Deal with Putin
19:37 - Can Democrats Actually Win Texas?
22:23 - Knives Out: MAGA Inc. Consultants Lobbying in Serbia
27:24 - GOP Pulls Funding in NC & Shifts Georgia Strategy
29:16 - Predictions: Control of the House and Senate
31:34 - How Katie Zakaria Became White House Press Secretary
35:26 - Kimberly Guilfoyle Drama & Greece Ambassadorship
39:16 - Final Midterm Predictions
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