Episode

Outrage as Trump Tests Ploy to Loot Taxpayer Funds

Podcast: The Beat with Ari Melber
Published: May 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 2474
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Summary

MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri to discuss the one GOP House primary that is expected to be a litmus test for President Trump’s power over the Republican Party.