Joe Hockey has 'no doubt' corruption is flourishing in Washington | 7.30

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What will happen if Donald Trump loses the upcoming midterms in November? In just under 30 days, Americans will vote in elections that could reshape the balance of power in the House and in the Senate. With cost-of-living biting, President Donald Trump's approval is at the lowest of his career, while the Democrats are expected to make big gains. Former Treasurer Joe Hockey was Ambassador to the United States until 2020, he's based in Washington DC and spoke with 7.30's Sarah Ferguson. 7.30 is the ABC's flagship current affairs program, delivering original journalism, exclusive investigations, in-depth analysis and interviews on the major issues affecting Australia and the world. With on-the-ground reporting from ABC journalists across every state and territory and around the world, 7.30 has the latest on politics, policy, the economy, cost of living, housing, health, climate and energy, national security and global affairs. Presented by Sarah Ferguson, 7.30 scrutinises the decisio

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