The Briefing with Jen Psaki King Charles schools Trump on democracy in speech to Congress about checks and balances
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Apr 29, 2026 
Senator Mark Kelly, U.S. senator from Arizona and former astronaut, weighs in on national security and threats. He discusses rhetoric and threats against lawmakers. He addresses concerns about U.S. munitions use in Iran and worries about leadership in the Defense Department.
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White House Used Attack To Try To Justify Ballroom Lawsuit
- The Trump administration filed a lawsuit motion using the attack as national security justification for the White House ballroom, which Psaki calls unhinged and political theater.
- She reads the motion's rhetoric and mocks claims like 'Trump derangement syndrome' as legal arguments.
Comey Indictment Over Seashells Exposes Political Double Standard
- The Justice Department reindicted James Comey over an Instagram post of seashells, claiming it threatened Trump's life, which Psaki and guests call absurd and politically motivated.
- Psaki notes similar rhetoric against Biden-era critics went unprosecuted, highlighting double standards.
Mark Kelly Shares Personal Targets And Family Violence Experience
- Senator Mark Kelly recounts that Trump accused him of sedition and threatened him, and that he stood his ground and won legal battles.
- Kelly also shares his wife Gabby's near-assassination experience to illustrate real risks from violent rhetoric.