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Political Theater, Episode 367

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear of the U.S. Marine Band sing the national anthem during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear of the U.S. Marine Band sing the national anthem during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and John T. Bennett
Posted April 30, 2025 at 8:20pm

How does Kevin Bacon fit into the first 100 days analysis of the Trump presidency? Jason Dick and John T. Bennett discuss that as well as the art of Gretchen Whitmer’s non-thank you thank you. 

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