Chuck Todd on what the tensions between Trump and his party means for his agenda

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published May 21, 2026 at 6:48 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel asks political analyst and podcast host Chuck Todd what the tension between the president and Republicans in Congress means for Trump's agenda.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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