It was supposed to be a routine political debate—another late-night panel where a Democrat and a Republican sparred, traded barbs, and then went home. But what unfolded on live television that night has now become one of the most replayed and dissected moments of 2025.

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The Setup

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The Moment the Air Changed

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The Walkout

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The Birth of “The Truth Hammer”

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The Fallout

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The Bigger Picture

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Tyrus’s Unexpected Victory

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A Nation Divided, A Debate Renewed

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Epilogue