Why the Mercers Bailed on Trump

Trump’s Campaign in Danger • Elizabeth Warren Rises • Virginia’s Blue Wave [View this email in your browser]( [Advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( Why the Mercers Bailed on Trump Good morning! We apologize for the interruption, dear reader, but it looks like Christmas has once again come early to the Hive newsroom. Gabriel Sherman returns with a scintillating report on the disappearance of Trump patrons Bob and Rebekah Mercer—and why Jared Kushner is growing worried about the reelection war chest. Abigail Tracy takes a closer look at how the Supreme Court is shaking up state politics. And Tina Nguyen reflects on the remarkable resurgence of Elizabeth Warren. We hope that you’re enjoying what you’re reading. Don’t forget to [subscribe](, and have a great day! [robert mercer]( [“Crickets. They’re Gone”: Why the Mercers, Trump’s Biggest 2016 Backers, Have Bailed on Him]( By [Gabriel Sherman]( [Robert Mercer is disillusioned. “Bob views all his political spending as a bad investment,” says a source close to Mercer. And Rebekah’s divorce is another problem. “This whole thing did not end up well for them,” says Sam Nunberg.]( [“The Blue Wave Is Really Coming Back”: How the Supreme Court Just Flipped the Script in Virginia]( By [Abigail Tracy]( [A Virginia district is ground zero of the nation’s political wars. And a decision for fairness tilts the field toward the Democrats.]( [Elizabeth Warren Is Surging—And the Trump Campaign Is Taking Notice]( By [Tina Nguyen]( [After writing off Warren, the president appears to have realized “Pocahontas” isn’t going to cut it.]( [Hundreds of Companies Beg Trump Not to Commit Economic Suicide]( By [Bess Levin]( [“It’ll be the straw that breaks the camel‘s back for a lot of our companies.”]( [Trump’s Big Interview Ratings Flop Could Mean Danger for His Campaign]( By [Tina Nguyen]( [The president was elected thanks to billions in free media. Three years later, there are warning signs that Americans are not just fed up, but fatigued. Can Trump still pack a punch after the shock has worn off?]( [Advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2019. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.