Episode
Dems brace for Maine Senate race as Trump rips NATO allies
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- The Playbook Podcast
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- Jul 8, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 975
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Summary
The political fallout continues after POLITICO's reporting on sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. On this episode, host Jack Blanchard and White House reporter Myah Ward get into what this means for Democrats as they head into a highly contested seat for the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, President Trump is still at the NATO summit where he’s been bashing against allies on all fronts. Trump is expected to hold a press conference from Turkey later this morning. For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook