Why Trump’s Grift and Destruction Will Doom Him | The Daily Beast Podcast

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to break down why he believes America is repeating the same costly mistakes in the Middle East, what years of combat taught him about war, and why he says the latest agreement with Iran leaves the U.S. weaker than before. Rep. Crow tells Joanna Coles what Republican lawmakers tell him behind closed doors about Donald Trump, explains why he thinks Congress has abandoned its constitutional responsibilities, and lays out his plan to investigate what he calls the Trump family's unprecedented corruption if Democrats retake the House. Plus, he weighs in on Pete Hegseth, JD Vance's role inside the administration, and the symbolism behind Trump's sweeping changes to Washington that he argues reveal far more than politics. 00:00 - The War that Should’ve Never Started 04:48 - Trump, Brexit, and Political Upheaval in Britain 09:23 - The Reflecting Pool Obsession 14:02 - The Algae Scandal 18:38 - Keir Starmer and Britain’s Leadership Crisis 23:07 - What Actually Makes a Successful Political Leader 27:45 - Media Skills, Political Instincts, and Winning Elections 31:56 - Bureaucracy, Loyalty, and the Traits Presidents Need 35:28 - Rep. Jason Crow’s Investigation Plan #trump #podcast #news 📖 Title: Why Trump’s Grift and Destruction Will Doom Him 👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast 📺 Episode: 721 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: June 24, 2026 👨‍💼 Guest: Rep. Jason Crow 🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community: https://youtube.com/@TheDailyBeast/join Have a question or comment for us? Send us an email: 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: youtube.com/@TheDailyBeast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedailybeast Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeast.bsky.social Share this video on X: https://twitter.com/thedailybeast Share this video on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedailybeast