Charlie Kirk on Crime, the Horrific Charlotte Stabbing, and the Wrong Lesson About Trump Scandals

Next Up with Mark Halperin · Sep 9, 2025 · 1h 3m

In today’s episode, Mark Halperin delivers a patented reported monologue on the political resilience and rare political athleticism that allowed Bill Clinton and Donald Trump to survive scandals that would have ended most careers. From Gennifer Flowers to “Access Hollywood,” Mark explains why their Houdini-like abilities was not evidence that controversy no longer matters, but proof that only a handful of figures can endure the relentless gauntlet of modern presidential politics. For 2028 hopefuls, the real test isn’t just ideas or charisma, but durability under fire—and those who assume they…