Trump's Diagnosis Is IN | The Joy Reid Show Live!

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Apr 11, 2026

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Lev Parnas

Lev Parnas, political operative running for Congress, shares claims tying Epstein-era contacts to Trump and Melania. Tommy Christopher, media reporter at Mediaite, breaks down Fox and White House messaging. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Arizona congresswoman, discusses impeachment moves and war powers. Dr. John Gartner, clinical psychologist and author, offers psychiatric analysis of Trump’s mental state and national-security risks.

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INSIGHT

Religious Nationalism Is Reshaping Pentagon Policy

The administration is waging a religiousized foreign policy clash, confronting the Vatican and alienating many Catholic voters.
Joy Reid ties Pentagon messaging and firings to a broader Christian nationalist pivot inside the Department of Defense.

INSIGHT

War Profiteering Links The First Family To Endless Conflict

Joy Reid highlights that Trump's family profits from wartime technologies (sons invested in drone companies), creating a personal financial incentive for perpetuating conflict.
She maps how war profiteering aligns political and private interests.

ADVICE

Impeach Pete Hegseth To Prevent Further Military Abuses

Rep. Yassamin Ansari urges impeachment of Pete Hegseth for leaking classified info and authorizing strikes that risk war crimes.
She plans articles of impeachment and seeks colleagues' support, arguing removal is urgent to prevent further escalation.

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Tonight on The Joy Reid Show, our friend Dr. John Gartner places Trump in the psychiatrist's chair. And speaking of Freud, what was up with that Melania press conference? Lev Parnas has a few ideas and you're gonna want to hear them. GUEST SOCIALS: Rep. Yassamin Ansari: All Socials: @repyassansari Tommy Christopher: X: @TommyXtopher Substack: https://tommyxtopher.substack.com/ Lev Parnas: All Socials: @levparnas Substack: levremembers.substack.com Campaign Website: https://levparnas.org/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 120Life.com: Go to 120Life.com - and use my code "JOY" OR "REID" for 20% off MOSH: Head to moshlife.com/REID and subscribe today to get 25% OFF your first Variety Pack and 20% off your monthly subscription with code "REID" Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/JOY for 20% Off Sitewide ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.

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