We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends ‘Sane Fascists or Insane Fascists?’ - Molly Jong-Fast on the President’s Mental Health Issues
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May 15, 2025 
Molly Jong-Fast, a political analyst and Vanity Fair correspondent, joins the conversation to dissect Donald Trump's tumultuous second term. She critiques the media's careless portrayal of his mental health and addresses the alarming suppression of free speech on college campuses. The dialogue also touches on the contrast in media narratives between Trump and Biden, and highlights the incompetence within the Republican Congress. With wit and sharp observations, they navigate the complexities of political identity and accountability.
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Trump's University Targeting Strategy
- Donald Trump's targeting of universities is a form of thought policing and authoritarianism.
- Using anti-Semitism as a cloak, this strategy aims to scapegoat Jews and suppress free speech.
Trump's Unique Unfitness
- Donald Trump is exceptionally unqualified and often clueless about important political issues.
- His ignorance is frequently excused or rationalized by the media unlike other politicians.
Trump Misreads Declaration
- In an ABC News interview, Trump mistakenly described the Declaration of Independence as about "unity and love."
- This displays his profound misunderstanding of historical documents expected to be known by a president.