Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Mary Trump & Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Jan 29, 2026 
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, talks about state efforts on childcare, subway safety, and protecting New Yorkers from ICE overreach. Short takes on collaborating with NYC for universal childcare. Quick discussion of subway cameras, barriers, and National Guard deployment. Outlines policies to limit ICE actions and bolster sensitive-location protections.
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Rhetoric Mobilizes Violent Followers
- Donald Trump's rhetoric activates conspiracy-minded followers and increases targeted violence against figures like Ilhan Omar.
- Mary Trump ties this dynamic to Trump's long history of conspiracy politics beginning with birtherism.
Cognitive Decline Raises Risk
- Mary Trump says Donald Trump shows clear cognitive decline that makes him more dangerous and desperate.
- She links his decline to increasing impulsivity, legacy anxiety, and public humiliation risks.
Family Legacy And Trump's Insecurity
- Mary Trump recounts her family's failed legacy and how Donald cannot tolerate a child outshining him.
- She contrasts her grandfather's dynastic intent with Donald's destructive, non-dynastic pursuit of monuments.