Campaign · 10/13/2026
Trump Takes Center Stage as Snyder Challenges Democrats
With midterms approaching, historian Timothy Snyder calls Trump weak and urges Democrats to act boldly if they win.
Why it matters
Snyder’s comments highlight the scrutiny Trump’s circle could face if Democrats win the midterms.
- ★Snyder tells Kai Wright that Trump’s strongman moves signal weakness.
- ★He urges Democrats to investigate alleged personal corruption among people surrounding Trump if they win.
- ★He also calls for Democrats to do everything possible to remove money from politics.