Corruption Scandals Threaten GOP Midterm Hopes, Short Warns

Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, says reports of graft and corruption involving the Trump administration and the president's family are becoming a bigger liability for Republicans ahead of the midterms. In this interview with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power," Short explains why this is a critical issue. Short says Republicans need a stronger closing message to motivate voters and argues that Trump's turn toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, including Russian diesel imports, is economically senseless and "dead wrong." He provides a candid assessment of the political landscape. The discussion highlights the challenges facing the GOP as it seeks to maintain unity and appeal to voters. Short's insights offer a sobering view of the potential impact of corruption allegations on the party's electoral prospects.