The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump backpedals as bad economic math triggers widespread outrage
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Nov 12, 2025 
Stephanie Shaheen, a healthcare advocate and Democratic congressional candidate, shares her reasons for opposing a controversial shutdown deal, emphasizing patient protections. Broadcast journalist Stephanie Ruhle critiques Trump's impractical 50-year mortgage proposal and its implications for the economy. Amanda Roberts, a survivor-family advocate, passionately calls for accountability regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's preferential treatment in prison, highlighting the need for legislative action for survivors. The discussion reveals the intersection of politics, policy, and personal stories.
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Shutdown Deal Changed Leverage Dynamics
- The shutdown deal signaled to Trump that he can keep pushing demands and testing limits.
- Democrats must adapt tactics and leadership to a moment where bipartisanship no longer protects policy outcomes.
Republican Infighting Weakens Their Position
- Republicans remain in internal turmoil despite Democratic discord over the shutdown deal.
- Infighting, media fights, and scandals have left the GOP politically weakened across several fronts.
Personal Health Crisis Sparked A Campaign
- Stephanie Shaheen describes entering politics after her daughter's type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
- That personal struggle motivated her campaign focus on making health care affordable and accessible.
