The President Is His Own Worst Enemy. ‘How Ben Sasse Raised Me.’ Introducing the Free Press Community. Plus. . .
The article discusses the political dynamics surrounding Donald Trump and his influence on the Republican Party ahead of the midterms. It highlights Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary, which may harm the GOP's chances in the upcoming elections. Additionally, it touches on the controversial topic of assisted dying and the moral dilemmas faced by parents in such situations.
- ▪Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Republican Senate primary was seen as a win for Donald Trump.
- ▪Trump's endorsement of Paxton over John Cornyn may negatively impact the GOP's chances in the midterms.
- ▪The article also explores the rising trend of legalized assisted dying and its moral complexities.
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| Original publisher | The Free Press (Substack) |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thefp.com/p/the-president-is-his-own-worst-enemy |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 10:01:51 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T10:07:58.288Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-27T10:08:06.779Z |
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The President Is His Own Worst Enemy. ‘How Ben Sasse Raised Me.’ Introducing the Free Press Community. Plus. . . Mene Ukueberuwa and Tanner Nau examine whether Trump’s interests still align with his party’s ahead of the midterms. (Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty Images)The pope takes on AI. The parents who said yes to their daughter’s death. And more.By The Free Press05.27.26 — The Front Page--:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration310Presented byIt’s Wednesday, May 27. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Why Trump is his own worst enemy. The J6ers who want millions of dollars of your money. Ben Sasse’s daughter on his parenting rules. Arthur Brooks on the pope’s AI advice.
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