The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump turns his back on taxpayers while cashing in on presidential power
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Oct 15, 2025 Nancy Pelosi, the Former Speaker of the U.S. House, shares her insights on political strategy and upcoming elections. She highlights the importance of Prop 50 for California's redistricting, aiming to counter Republican efforts to influence congressional control. Pelosi firmly defends the Affordable Care Act and criticizes the GOP's tax strategies. With optimism, she predicts a significant Democratic win in the midterms, connecting economic issues to voter motivation and the broader fight for democracy.
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Trump's Disconnect From Policy Consequences
- Jen Psaki highlights that Trump repeatedly appears unaware or indifferent to policy harm he causes to his voters.
- This pattern repeats across healthcare, tariffs, and public safety, suggesting incurious leadership or deliberate neglect.
UAE Cash And Chip Access
- Psaki recounts an Emirati sovereign fund depositing $2 billion into the Trump family's crypto startup in May.
- She notes the White House later approved access for the UAE to scarce US computer chips amid national security concerns, raising conflict questions.
Hot-Mic: Eric Trump For Business
- Psaki plays a hot-mic clip where Trump offers to have his son Eric call an Indonesian president about a golf-course promotion.
- The exchange illustrates blurred lines between official diplomacy and Trump family business interests.