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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s acuity and unpredictability

Season 2026 Episode 76 | 11m 04s

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump's mental acuity after his threats to wipe out a civilization and two prominent Democrats say they are considering running for president in 2028.

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