The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump to test courage of American voters with apparent intimidation tactics at the polls
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Oct 25, 2025 
James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, emphasizes the urgent need for voter mobilization to combat potential intimidation tactics. He discusses the significance of large Democratic margins in upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Rick Hasen, a law professor at UCLA, sheds light on the DOJ's election-monitoring efforts, labeling them a potential 'test run' for more disruptive tactics in future elections, specifically pointing out significant counties targeted by the DOJ. Both guests highlight the grave implications of these strategies for American democracy.
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DOJ Poll Monitoring As A Test Run
- The Justice Department is deploying election monitors in off-year races as a potential trial run for 2026 tactics.
- Rick Hasen and Jen Psaki warn this could be a coordinated effort to intimidate voters and test disruption strategies.
Staffing Changes Raise Election Risks
- Trump allies are reshaping federal roles with election deniers installed in oversight positions.
- Psaki lists appointments (Pam Bondi, Harmeet Dillon, Heather Honey, Marcy McCarthy) as raising risks to election integrity.
Defensiveness Fuels Escalation
- Carville warns the administration's corruption and power grabs will escalate if early electoral setbacks occur.
- He predicts more extreme measures as they try to hold power and avoid accountability.