Donald Trump’s approval among Republicans has fallen from 88% to 79%, according to a new ABC News poll. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ examines why Trump's own supporters are losing confidence, what Republicans are saying about the White House, and what it could mean for the November 2026 midterm elections.

One in five Republicans now disapproves of Trump. In my business, that's customer churn. In his, it's treason.

And the polling is only the beginning.

TJ breaks down a remarkable week of political turmoil: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's departure after just five days, the allegations surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle's removal as ambassador to Greece, and a Fox News poll finding government corruption is voters' biggest concern.

Then there's Trump's Russia policy. A controversial Russian diesel arrangement, growing tensions with Ukraine, and questions surrounding Elon Musk's Starshield technology raise an uncomfortable issue: What exactly is America getting from these decisions?

Across the Atlantic, Emmanuel Macron faces widespread unrest in France, where anger over living costs has escalated into riots, thousands of arrests, and the destruction of a historic city hall.

TJ connects the stories through one question: What happens when political leaders blame their countries for their own failures?

In this episode:

Trump's Republican approval falls nine percentage points.

Republicans speak out about Trump's political problems.

Katie Zacharia's five-day White House press secretary tenure.

Kimberly Guilfoyle and the reported $100,000 donor-payment controversy.

Trump's Russian diesel deal and tensions with Ukraine.

Elon Musk's Starshield and questions over military access.

Paul Krugman's warning about political retaliation.

Emmanuel Macron, French protests, and the burning of Limoges city hall.

Sources and reporting:

ABC News - Trump approval and midterm polling: https://abcnews.com/Politics/democrat...

Fox News - Voter concerns about government corruption: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6406917...

Axios - Katie Zacharia's departure: https://www.axios.com/2026/10/16/trum...

The Wall Street Journal - Kimberly Guilfoyle donor allegations: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/g...

Reuters - Trump, Russia, and Ukraine: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/...

AFP - Civil unrest in France: https://www.afp.com/en/macron-denounc...

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88% of registered voters are seriously concerned about government corruption, according to a new Fox News poll. Now Donald Trump faces uncomfortable questions about political influence, billionaire spending, and accountability in Washington.

In today's episode of Filtered with TJ Walker (October 16, 2026), TJ breaks down the political controversies dominating the headlines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The major stories:

Fox News Corruption Poll: A staggering 88% of voters say they're extremely or very concerned about government corruption, while only 18% say their families are better off than two years ago. What does that mean for Trump's promises to drain the swamp?

Elon Musk's $158 Million Political Push: Musk's massive donations to a Senate Republican super PAC are helping Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico. TJ asks whether billionaires have too much influence over American elections.

Kimberly Guilfoyle's Ambassador Scandal: Trump's former ambassador to Greece steps down amid allegations involving a donor and personal financial obligations. Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing.

Matt Gaetz's Federal Lawsuit: The former congressman and Trump's onetime attorney general nominee faces serious allegations in a federal sex-trafficking lawsuit. Gaetz denies the allegations. TJ examines the case and the political fallout.

Pete Hegseth's Execution Livestream Controversy: The defense secretary wanted to broadcast the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Donald Trump rejected the plan, creating an extraordinary clash over military justice, public spectacle, and presidential judgment.

From billionaire campaign contributions to Washington scandals, TJ connects the stories with sharp political satire, pointed observations, and his signature communication-coach perspective.

The question: If Americans are more worried about government corruption than almost anything else, who is actually listening?

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Donald Trump promised to make America great again. But as Americans struggle with groceries, housing, gas prices, and medical bills, even conservative voices are challenging the policies driving his economy.

In today's episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ takes a sharp, satirical look at Trump's tariffs, the Iran war, immigration policies, and the growing contradictions within MAGA.

Ronald Reagan warned about the dangers of tariffs. Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal criticized Trump's trade war. Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, and Rand Paul warned against war with Iran. So what happens when some of the strongest arguments against Trump's policies come from conservatives themselves?

And the political controversies don't stop there.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

🇺🇸 TRUMP VS. REAGAN: Why Ronald Reagan's warnings about tariffs are haunting Trump's economic agenda.

💰 AMERICA'S AFFORDABILITY CRISIS: Why millions of Americans are struggling to afford groceries, housing, healthcare, and gasoline.

⚖️ KIMBERLY GUILFOYLE CONTROVERSY: The reported $100,000 American Express donor-payment allegation, which Guilfoyle denies, and her removal as ambassador to Greece.

🏛️ TRUMP'S TREATMENT OF WOMEN: TJ examines the administration's personnel shakeups and the double standards he sees between male and female officials.

🎤 JD VANCE VS. JAMES TALLARICO: The vice president's Texas rally remarks, his past criticism of Trump, and the political contradictions that followed.

⚔️ PETE HEGSETH HECKLED: Protesters disrupt a military conference as questions about Hegseth's leadership and job security continue.

From economic policy to political loyalty, TJ connects the stories with pointed observations, sharp humor, and a simple question: Who is actually paying the price for all this?

Filtered with TJ Walker brings you political commentary, current events, independent analysis, and satire without the usual political spin.

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💬 COMMENT: Is Trump's biggest problem his economic policies, his political appointments, or the people surrounding him?

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