Are Republican Voters Finally Turning Against Trump? | Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Defending Democracy with Marc Elias

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4.9 • 702 Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Marc Elias to discuss Donald Trump's unauthorized war with Iran, the politicization of the Department of Justice, and Republican efforts to restrict voting access through the SAVE Act. Van Hollen breaks down how Congress is fighting back — from war powers resolutions to the 2026 elections — and explains why the pressure from voters is finally starting to matter.

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00:00 Today's Guest: Sen. Chris Van Hollen

00:42 What Can Be Done to Stop Trump’s War Powers?

03:14 How Is This Different From the Iraq War?

05:37 What Can We Learn From Standing Up to Trump?

10:40 Can Individual Action Still Make a Difference?

13:08 Is There Real Hope for Political Change?

18:25 Should Democrats Focus on Democracy or the Economy?

20:23 How Serious Are Threats to Elections?

27:34 Why Are Republicans Pursuing Unpopular Policies?

30:44 Is the DOJ Being Weaponized—and What Comes Next?

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0:36.3	He's threatening world peace, attacking free and fair elections, and claiming executive power he simply does not have.
0:38.3	Well today's guest, Senator Chris Van Hollen, he's leading the campaign to keep up the fight.
0:43.3	As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Van Hollen is calling out Trump's illegal war.
0:48.3	And as Maryland Senator, he's protecting his constituents from Donald Trump's paramilitary.
0:53.3	Senator Van Hollande joins me to break down the status of the Save America Act,
0:57.2	the five alarm fire facing our democracy,
0:59.6	and how Senate Republicans will sacrifice your services to pay for Trump's war.
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1:09.6	Senator Chris Van Halen, welcome back to
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