By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-trumps-white-house-shakeup-and-fallout-from-the-midterms Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennet to discuss the week in politics, including Trump shaking up his White House leadership, deep divisions in the Republican Party and how Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's White House shakeup and fallout from the midterms
In short
The discussion featured analysis on the political ramifications of the recent midterm elections for both major parties. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart detailed the White House leadership changes being executed by Donald Trump amidst rising Republican infighting. Additionally, the analysts reviewed the strategic preparations underway as Democrats ready themselves to take control of Congress.
Key points
- Republican leaders are facing severe internal divisions alongside Donald Trump's executiv…: Republican leaders are facing severe internal divisions alongside Donald Trump's executive leadership shakeup.
- The outcome of the midterm elections has triggered substantial shifts within both major p…: The outcome of the midterm elections has triggered substantial shifts within both major political parties.
- Democratic lawmakers are actively positioning themselves to govern effectively as they ta…: Democratic lawmakers are actively positioning themselves to govern effectively as they take over Congress.