The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'Unhinged and unwell': Apparent degradation of Trump's mental state raises alarms
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Oct 3, 2025 Madeleine Dean, a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, raises alarming concerns about Donald Trump's mental fitness for office. She calls out the President's erratic behavior and urges action from congressional leaders. The discussion also touches on the impacts of Trump's shutdown tactics, which are seen as a power grab that undermines congressional authority. Furthermore, the economic consequences for American farmers due to Trump's trade policies draw criticism from Senator Amy Klobuchar, highlighting rising costs and struggles in rural communities.
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OMB Using Shutdown To Push Project 2025
- The OMB director Russell Vought is using the shutdown as cover to push Project 2025 priorities and broad cuts.
- That strategy shifts policymaking power from Congress to the White House and endangers programs Congress already approved.
AI Deepfake And Conspiracy Posted Then Deleted
- President Trump posted and then deleted an AI-generated video promoting a QAnon medbed conspiracy using a fake voice.
- That episode and other false claims signal increasing public display of erratic and factually incorrect behavior.
Dean's Confrontation With The Speaker
- Rep. Madeleine Dean directly confronted Speaker Mike Johnson and called President Trump "unhinged" and "unwell."
- She described being alarmed by Trump's incoherent performances on the world stage and at the White House events.