Things are not going well for Donald Trump. From a struggling war effort and mounting economic concerns to slipping poll numbers and increasingly erratic messaging, he is spiraling. Despite it all, his administration continues to praise him at every turn, sometimes in ways that feel more performative than grounded in reality. As the gap between rhetoric and reality grows, we ask the obvious question: how sustainable is this, and where does it all lead? This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is brought to you by FFRF. Go to https:FFRF.US/DON or text “DON” to 511511 And help protect a country that belongs to all of us. Text fees may apply. This episode is brought to you by Wildgrain. Get $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - at https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON This episode is sponsored by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices