Trump Can’t Keep His Own Stories Straight Anymore
Trump Can’t Keep His Own Stories Straight Anymore  
Podcast: Bulwark Takes
Published On: Wed Nov 19 2025
Description: JVL and Sam Stein take on Trump’s rambling McDonald’s appearance, the scrambled stories, and the stark drop in his energy compared to last year—and discuss why his team keeps steering him into cushioned, low-pressure settings. Be sure to read JVL's Triad newsletter on the speech: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-is-not-have-all-the-mentals-cognitive-functioning Take our quick listener survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkaudio