THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Queries about His Mental State Grow
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Jul 18, 2025 Mark Jacob, author of Stop the Presses Subtack, dives deep into the chaotic dynamics surrounding Trump as he faces mounting troubles, including backlash from the Epstein files. Jacob critiques White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her hostile responses to media inquiries about Trump's mental state and bizarre statements. They discuss how the sycophantic behavior of Trump-aligned officials escalates during crises and ponder the threat of these loyalties to democratic values. Insightful and engaging, this conversation illuminates a critical moment in political communication.
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Trump's False Unibomber Tale
- Trump told a false story about his uncle teaching the Unibomber at MIT, which is factually impossible.
- His uncle died before the Unabomber was identified, and Kaczynski never attended MIT.
Media Ignores Trump's Mental State
- Trump's mental fitness worsens daily but receives little media scrutiny.
- Media focuses more on Biden's age despite more pressing questions about Trump.
Public Ignores Trump's Fitness Issues
- Trump's erratic behavior makes him unfit for office, yet both media and MAGA base avoid addressing it.
- Public accepts that the man controlling the nuclear arsenal may be mentally unstable.
