# The 2026 Collapse: Trump’s Racist Video & The Epstein Files

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Podcast: [democracy-ish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/democracy-ish-1180084)
Published: 2026-02-13T23:36:52+00:00
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## Resource

Is the "MAGA King" losing his grip? Just as the 2026 Midterm season heats up, Trump has ignited a global firestorm by posting a controversial, AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes. While the White House dismisses it as "fake outrage," critics say it’s a desperate attempt to distract from a "tanking" approval rating and an economy struggling under the weight of persistent inflation and controversial tariffs. In this deep dive, we peel back the layers of: The Truth Social Post: Why Trump shared the @XERIAS_X video and the immediate fallout during Black History Month. The 2026 Midterm "Rigging" Blueprint: We analyze the recent FBI seizure of 2020 ballots in Fulton County and Trump’s calls for federal takeovers of state elections. The Technofascist Web: Explosive new emails linking Jeffrey Epstein to Silicon Valley venture funds (Valar Ventures/Peter Thiel) and the rise of the surveillance state. Is this the beginning of the end for the MAGA momentum, or just another Tuesday in 2026? Stay Informed: 🔔 Subscribe for daily updates on the 2026 Midterms and the Epstein investigations. 💬 Comment Below: Do you think the Texas flip is a sign of things to come, or an outlier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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