CNN Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator Rahm Emanuel analyzes how President Trump’s megabill will impact Americans and if it will become the centerpiece in the 2026 midterm elections.
Rahm Emanuel on Dems response to the ‘big, beautiful bill’

CNN Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator Rahm Emanuel tells CNN's David Chalian on CNN Political Briefing how President Trump’s megabill will impact Americans and if he thinks it will become the centerpiece of talks in the 2026 midterm elections.

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