The 2028 GOP Nominee: Do We Need Another Donald Trump? (Hour 3)

Is Donald Trump the ultimate GOP kingmaker? Frank Luntz reveals his 2026 midterm influence. In this hour of The Annie Frey Show, the crew dives deep into the state of the 2026 midterms. Despite widespread voter malaise and inflation fatigue, Frank Luntz argues that Donald Trump remains the most powerful Republican force since Ronald Reagan. Annie dissects Trump's hyper-engaged, boots-on-the-ground endorsement strategy and questions if a hawkish long-term Iran policy will help or hurt the GOP at the ballot box. Plus, a look ahead: how much like Trump should the 2028 Republican nominee actually be? Then, Ethan takes over for Sports and Local, breaking down the frustrating end to the St. Louis Cardinals' 2026 season and celebrating Alec Burleson's historic RBI achievement. He also details a bizarre new lawsuit stemming from the 2019 St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup parade and reports on dozens of vandalized fire hydrants in North St. Louis. Key Takeaways: • Frank Luntz on why Donald Trump’s midterm influence surpasses Ronald Reagan's. • The strategic long-game against Iran and how it impacts the GOP. • Will the 2028 GOP Presidential nominee need to be a Trump 2.0? • St. Louis Sports: Cardinals season recap, Haim Bloom's next steps, and a 2019 Blues parade lawsuit. • Local News: A bizarre string of 40 intentionally damaged fire hydrants in St. Louis. Don't miss a minute of the straight-talking truth! Subscribe to The Annie Frey Show, leave a 5-star review, and stream the full episode today. Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #DonaldTrump #Midterms2026 #StLouisCardinals #GOP2028 #AnnieFreyShow