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Finally, Trump’s Ex-Allies Call for 25th Amendment: “He’s Gone Insane”

April 8, 2026·22 min·1 clip

Trump's threat to wipe out Iran sparks former MAGA allies to demand his removal via the 25th Amendment.

This episode examines calls from former Trump allies to invoke the 25th Amendment following a threat he made against Iran. Host Greg Sargent is joined by Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarium, to analyze this political shift. Rubin recently authored a piece arguing Trump is unfit for office. The discussion centers on Trump's tweet threatening that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is cited asking "how do we 25th Amendment his ass," with his guest suggesting a staged health crisis for Trump. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted "This is evil and madness" and called on administration officials to intervene. Former Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci also tweeted a call for Trump's immediate removal. Tucker Carlson argued officials should refuse illegal orders, paralleling calls from some Democrats. Rubin notes the threat itself violates international law as a threat of genocide, comparing it to actions condemned in Ukraine. She argues the media has consistently refused to confront Trump's mental unfitness and emotional deterioration. A recurring concern is that if catastrophe is avoided, the public will "reset" and Trump will get credit for not blowing up the world. Rubin states the fundamentalists in this scenario have become "us," with Trump mimicking apocalyptic religious fervor. She contends that falling out of the "cult" allows former allies to assess Trump's words clearly. The practical hurdles to the 25th Amendment are deemed immense, requiring Vice President J.D. Vance and cabinet members to act. Rubin predicts future accountability, possibly through new "Nuremberg trials" or military discipline for following illegal orders. Democrats like Representative Ted Lieu and Senator Ron Wyden are quoted warning of prosecutions for war crimes under a future administration. The tone is urgent and analytical, blending news commentary with a conversational interview format. It adopts a critical perspective on Trump's actions and the Republican response. Listeners interested in the internal MAGA dynamics and legal ramifications of presidential power will find this compelling. Those seeking a neutral report on the Iran situation or supportive analysis of the administration should skip it.

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Trump's Iran brinkmanship becomes a test of what MAGA will still excuse.

Greg Sargent uses this Daily Brief to take on Trump's Iran brinkmanship and the strain it has put on parts of MAGA, including the talk around the 25th Amendment. The strongest stretch comes when the discussion stops at outrage and turns to constitutional stakes.

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When Trump's Iran threats start dragging in the 25th Amendment, press play.

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