On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
PBS News Hour correspondent
2 things Lisa Desjardins said, verbatim, from July 11, 2026 to August 20, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“Politically, there's some irony here. This is Congress doing something. The president has said nothing but good things about this bill, and yet here we are. The president is not planning to sign it.”
on Trump praising bill publicly while refusing to sign it
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“Now, given Florida's recent history, it looks like Donalds has the advantage here. But it's also interesting that his win last night was part of an important theme.”
on Donalds' primary win in Florida reflecting a broader trend
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