Inside Trump’s “swift kick in the ass” to the world | Chris LaCivita

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03/22/25 • 35 min

Chris LaCivita co-managed Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. On this episode of Deep Dive, he’s sharing some of his secrets about Trump’s inner circle, as well as where he thinks Trump’s presidency is headed next. He joins POLITICO White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns to discuss the truths about Project 2025 and Donald Trump; what actual power Elon Musk has; some spicy tidbits about Trump’s plans to redevelop Gaza and who he thinks will be the heir to the MAGA movement.

Dasha Burns is the White House Bureau Chief for POLITICO.

Chris LaCivita is a Republican strategist.

Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.

Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

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Dasha Burns is the White House Bureau Chief for POLITICO.

Chris LaCivita is a Republican strategist.

Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.

Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

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