Why Trump's Worst Scandal Is About to Haunt Him | The Daily Beast Podcast

David Rothkopf speaks with Joanna Coles about Trump’s increasingly chaotic presidency as the midterms loom, from his bizarre claim that he has an IQ of 1,775 to the growing threat of election interference and Elon Musk’s renewed influence. They examine Pete Hegseth’s alarming vision for the Pentagon, the rise of autonomous weapons and the billions flowing to Trump allies, before looking ahead to the Republican Party’s fierce 2028 battle between billionaire oligarchs and white Christian nationalists. And with Trump once again defending men accused of sexual abuse, David explains why the Epstein scandal could come roaring back—and become a defining story of the next election. #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEAST at https://www.oneskin.co/BEAST #oneskinpod #ad Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DAILYBEAST at https://irestore.com/DAILYBEAST ! #irestorepod 00:00 - Trump’s 1775 IQ and the Midterm Election 00:05 - Trump’s Bizarre IQ Claim 00:10 - Republican Campaign Chaos and Election Threats 00:14 - Elon Musk’s Role in the Election 00:19 - Musk’s Breakup and the Money Trail 00:23 - Ken Paxton’s Texas Disaster 00:27 - Natalie Harp: The Woman Feeding Trump’s Delusions 00:32 - Trump Is Destroying America’s National Security 00:37 - Trump’s Iran War Is Becoming a Quagmire 00:41 - Trump’s Dangerous Autonomous Weapons Plan 00:45 - Laura Loomer Is Back in Trump’s Orbit 00:50 - The Battle for the Republican Party’s Future 00:55 - Trump’s Pro-Sexual Abuse Record and Epstein 01:00 - Trump, Election Chaos and a Rattled America #trump #podcast #news 📖 Title: Why Trump's Worst Scandal Is About to Haunt Him 👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast 📺 Episode: 780 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: October 5, 2026 👨‍💼 Guest: David Rothkopf 🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community:    / @thedailybeast   Have a question or comment for us? Leave Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff or any of our guests a voicemail in our listener mailbox. Call (929) 274-3577 with your name and message and you may be featured on a podcast or on the Daily Beast. You can also send us an email at beastpod@thedailybeast.com. The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Subscribe on YouTube:    / @thedailybeast   Follow us on Instagram:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeas... Share this video on X:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on Facebook:   / thedailybeast