Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskDemocrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics DeskPlus, more members of Congress are in danger of losing in the next round of primaries.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump agenda faces challenges as DOJ drops ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and Iran talks appear to stall20:03Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 1, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, Allan Smith and Natasha Korecki explore how Democrats are trying to turn the GOP’s “drain the swamp” message on its head. Plus, Ben Kamisar looks ahead to the next primaries where members of Congress are in danger of losing. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerDemocrats think their secret sauce in 2026 is targeting Trump and Republicans on corruptionBy Allan Smith and Natasha KoreckiCorruption is increasingly at the center of the 2026 election, with Democrats making it a core tenet of their messaging. Much like President Donald Trump — who has aimed his “drain the swamp” mantra at congressional Democrats who reported stock trades or Hunter Biden for his business dealings — Democrats are seeking to take advantage of spiking levels of voter distrust in government and dissatisfaction with the economy by spotlighting examples or allegations of the president, his allies or congressional Republicans enriching themselves or providing friendly industries with special treatment.Democrats’ most recognizable leaders — including 2028 contenders — have all zeroed in on the issue. During his primary night address to supporters in Bucks County last month, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused T...