Impolitic with John Heilemann George Conway’s Single-Issue Congressional Campaign: “Get the F*cker Out”
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Apr 10, 2026 
George Conway, conservative-turned-Democrat attorney known for co-founding the Lincoln Project, explains why he is running for New York’s 12th to remove Donald Trump. He discusses alarming recent behavior around Iran, signs of cognitive decline and malignant narcissism, fractures in MAGA media and Republican loyalty, and how a single-issue congressional push could force action.
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Trump's Personality Explains Escalating Risks
- George Conway argues Donald Trump combines malignant narcissism with declining cognition, making him more disinhibited and dangerous over time.
- Conway ties this personality profile to escalating behavior like threatening mass violence and increasing impulsivity as he feels cornered.
Refuse Catastrophic Orders Immediately
- Conway urges White House and military staff to explicitly refuse unlawful or catastrophic orders and resign if necessary.
- He frames immediate refusal as the only practical legal barrier to prevent catastrophic use of force.
MAGA Media Cracks Change Republican Calculus
- Conway says cracks in MAGA media create political permission for Republican officials to oppose Trump.
- He emphasizes that figures like Tucker, Megyn Kelly, and MTG withdrawing support reduces fear of primary retaliation for senators.