THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Finally, Trump’s Ex-Allies Call for 25th Amendment: “He’s Gone Insane”
Apr 8, 2026
Jennifer Rubin, opinion writer and editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, offers sharp political analysis. She discusses Trump's genocidal threats toward Iran and the legal gravity they raise. She explores why some former MAGA allies are calling for 25th Amendment action. She examines the political fallout and the challenge of keeping removal talk alive.
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Threat Was A War Crime Level Statement
- Donald Trump's tweet threatening to "obliterate Iranian civilization" is a legal and moral violation that explicitly mirrors genocidal rhetoric and international-war-crime language.
- Jennifer Rubin emphasizes the threat violates international law and transforms Trump's religious-nationalist fervor into an apocalyptic, genocidal aim.
Keep 25th Amendment Talk Alive
- Raise and sustain public discussion about invoking the 25th Amendment even if removal seems improbable to pressure officials and expose mental unfitness.
- Jennifer Rubin argues persistent public focus is necessary because legacy media often avoids assessing Trump's mental state.
MAGA Voices Turning Against Trump
- Former MAGA figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly calling Trump insane shows a fracture in his base and opens a potential cross-ideological removal coalition.
- Greg Sargent and Rubin note MTG's large following makes her critique notable despite her previous loyalty.