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“This is a new low for the United States” - Brett Bruen

Following Donald Trump's high-profile visit to China, political tensions back home have been inte...

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11.00 16 May 2026


“This is a new low for the United States” - Brett Bruen


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11.00 16 May 2026


Following Donald Trump's high-profile visit to China, political tensions back home have been intensifying over claims of election fairness and redistricting. The U.S. Supreme Court is now being asked to intervene in a bitter legal battle in Virginia, after millions of votes tied to a controversial redistricting referendum were effectively thrown out. The case could have major implications ahead of the 2026 midterms and raises fresh questions about democracy, gerrymandering, and political power in America. Brett Bruen, White House advisor during the Obama administration, joins Pat to discuss.


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