June 30th, 2026: Could Putin Actually Be Overthrown?

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Could Vladimir Putin actually be overthrown? Mike Baker examines the foundations of the Russian president's grip on power, from the loyalty of the security services and military to the influence of oligarchs and competing political factions. We explore why so many predictions of Putin's downfall have failed over the past two decades, what the Wagner mutiny revealed about the stability of the Kremlin, and what it would realistically take for a successful challenge to emerge. Finally, we assess the most likely scenarios that could eventually bring an end to Putin's rule—and why a palace coup may be far more plausible than a popular revolution. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Goldbelly: Celebrate America’s 250th with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage.