The Briefing with Jen Psaki
Episodes
Gaetz-gate: House Ethics Report Reveals All
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki reflects on the eye-popping revelations from the House Ethics Committee about Matt Gaetz, and how it shows that Trump's GOP clearly lives by...
Plan E: Elon Musk Fuels GOP Chaos as Congress Barely Averts Shutdown
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki recaps the utter chaos that unfolded on Capitol Hill this past week as Elon Musk's influence over Donald Trump and the House Republican cauc...
Fear Factor: The Chilling Effect of Trump's Threats
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki examines the culture of fear Trump is trying to create in advance of his second presidential term. She is joined by Senator Chris Murphy to ...
Loyalty Fee: The Rule of Law Vs. the Rule of Trump
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of Christopher Wray's intent to resign as FBI Director, Jen Psaki explains Trump's strategy of nominating unqualified people to serve in his ...
Still the Same: Trump Still Promises Political Prosecutions
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why Donald Trump’s threats remain just as dangerous after some claim the president-elect has “cooled” his rhetoric around per...
The Long Term: Trump Previews his Priorities in First Network Interview Since Election
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki examines Donald Trump's second term priorities after his first network TV interview since the November election, including his plans for tar...
Drip Drip Drip: New Reporting Reveals Pete Hegseth's Drunken Behavior, Financial Mismanagement
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why the news of President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter should not distract you from the people who pose actual threats to our...
The Loyalist: Trump Picks Kash Patel for FBI Director
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki examines Kash Patel's background and role in MAGA-world, which has been almost entirely defined by his blind loyalty to Donald Trump. Elaina...
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Criminal Cases
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki reacts to the news that Donald Trump has officially evaded accountability for his misconduct, after Special Counsel Jack Smith formally move...
Skeletons in the Closet: Questions Arise Over Lax Vetting of Trump's Nominees
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines the lessons to be learned from Matt Gaetz's short-lived ride as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, including why the media i...
Floodgaetz: Why the Mounting Scandal Should be Disqualifying for Trump's Cabinet Picks
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why it's important to stay engaged and demand answers in the face of the increasingly salacious scandals plaguing Donald Trump's ca...
Incoming: Trump Cabinet Picks Dogged by Accusations and Controversy
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down Donald Trump's choice of partial loyalists to fill his cabinet and how their lack of experience could impact our everyday lives....
Checks Please: Democratic Governors Vow to Stand Up to Trump
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down Donald Trump's staffing picks and what they reveal about his dark vision for a second term. Jen is joined by Massachusetts Gover...
What Happened & What's Next: Democrats Chart Path Forward
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following Donald Trump's victory, Jen Psaki explains why Democrats in search of answers aren't going to find a single, clear-cut explanation. Rather, ...
Just Hours Away: Harris Holds the Momentum Into Election Day
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines Democrats' cautious optimism as Kamala Harris closes out her campaign on a high note, as well as what election day might mean for t...
On the Eve of Election Eve: Harris Closes the Deal as Trump Sputters
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With only two days left in the craziest and most consequential campaign season most of us can remember, Jen Psaki breaks down the implications of a sh...
Race to the Finish: The Closing Messages Come Into Focus
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eight days out from the election, Jen Psaki explains how Donald Trump's dark Madison Square Garden rally reveals his team's belief that a closing mess...
Heed their Warning: Harris Denounces 'Fascist' Trump While MAGA Allies Deflect
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump close out their campaigns, Jen Psaki outlines their starkly different closing messages and why voters shouldn't be f...
A Stark Contrast: Harris Courts Republicans, Trump Threatens His Fellow Americans
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains what Donald Trump really means when he talks about “the enemy within” - and why we should take him at his word. Representative ...
Flake News: 'Exhausted' Trump Cancels Interviews, Opting for Safe Spaces
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the state of the race 16 days out from the election - as Kamala Harris displays her willingness to do the hard work while Donald...
Stop, Look, and Listen: Harris Lets It Rip in Final Stretch
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by Stacey Abrams to discuss Kamala Harris' increasingly powerful attacks on Donald Trump about "the enemy within." Next, Jen refle...
Crunch Time: Trump Labeled "Fascist to his Core" Three Weeks Out from Election Day
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the state of the extremely close presidential race, which is tied despite Donald Trump's torrent of lies and increasingly anti-d...
Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in th...
Storm Clouds: Trump Lies, Americans Suffer
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Trump exploits hurricane victims for political gain, Jen breaks down how his lies have wreaked havoc on the communities and institutions that make ...
Past is Prologue: Trump & Allies Prep the Big Lie 2.0
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a high-stakes week that included a Vice Presidential debate, a dire warning from Liz Cheney and the unsealing of new evidence in the Special Cou...
Stages of Desperation: Trump's Smears Get No Traction on Eve of VP Debate
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen is joined by a roundtable of guests, George Conway, Ashley Parker, Eugene Daniels, and Adrienne Elrod to discuss how Donald Trump is increasingly ...
Leaning In: Harris Lays Out Economic Agenda as Trump Runs From His Weaknesses
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down Kamala Harris' efforts to close the gap in polling with Donald Trump as she leans into policy proposals including on the economy...
Party Foul: GOP Reveals Cowardice in Refusal to Condemn Mark Robinson
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the GOP's attempts at deflecting questions regarding Mark Robinson's hateful rhetoric and why it reveals the party's lack of cou...
Dazed and Confused: Increasingly Desperate Trump Seeks Attention as Harris Forges Ahead
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down how Donald Trump is trying to distract voters with hateful rhetoric while Kamala Harris continues to rise in polls. Senator Raph...
Moments of Truth: When Two Things are True At Once
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just 50 days until the election, Jen Psaki addresses why political violence must be universally condemned while acknowledging that Donald Trump i...
Losing It: Trump Combusts While Harris Connects with Voters
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Donald Trump recovers from his embarrassing debate performance, Jen Psaki breaks down how he is reverting to fear-mongering while Kamala Harris sur...
Philly Special: Harris and Trump Set to Meet for the First Time At Debate
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Jen Psaki shares what she will be watching for on Tuesday night as the two ca...
Stage Set: Kamala Harris Poised for Debate, DOJ Cracks Down on Russia
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two days out from the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Jen Psaki previews what we can expect from the candidates' per...
65 Days Out: Kamala Harris Pulls Ahead in Battleground States
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Kamala Harris pulls ahead of Donald Trump in polls, Jen Psaki breaks down the stark choice voters have between a candidate who wants to take the co...
Debate and Switch: Trump Gets Cold Feet as Campaign Defends 'Mute Button'
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Harris and Trump campaigns negotiate whether candidates will be muted during the upcoming presidential debate, Jen Psaki reflects on how the mo...
The Majority View: Dems Put Diversity and Joy on Display at DNC
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines the stark contrast between the Republican and Democratic national conventions - and explains why the Democratic party's joyful visi...
New Show in Town: Donald Trump Loses the Battle for Attention
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down how Kamala Harris is beating Donald Trump at his own game, as she heads into the biggest week of her campaign yet - with a bus t...
Crowding Him Out: Harris Momentum Builds as Trump Struggles
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest anchor Michael Steele breaks down state of the presidential race with Molly Jong-Fast and Matthew Dowd as Kamala Harris and Tim Walz draw energe...
Speed of Light: Harris Poised to Announce Vice Presidential Running Mate
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the final steps for Kamala Harris before she announces a running mate. Jim Messina and Claire McCaskill join Jen to discuss what...
Veep Veep: Kamala Harris's search for a running mate nears the finish line
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why Trump's increasingly unhinged behavior reveals that he is running scared as Kamala Harris continues to gain momentum with voter...
Vibe Shift: Excitement Builds Around Kamala Harris in Leadup to Convention
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki reflects on the shift in momentum in the presidential race as Democrats rally around Kamala Harris. Governor Tim Walz joins Jen to discuss t...
100 Days Out: Kamala Harris Unites Democrats
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
100 days out from the presidential election, Jen Psaki examines how Kamala Harris is meeting the moment with a forward-looking vision just one week in...
Lessons of a Historic Week: Trump is Beatable (and Major Breaking News)
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a two-hour show that concludes with the breaking news of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race, Jen Psaki outlines the latest updates in ...
Biden's Path Forward: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why defiance alone is not enough for President Biden to win in November, as he faces increasing pressure to assure voters that his ...
Biden Time: The President Seeks to Regain Footing 10 Days After Debate Debacle
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the current state of play within the Democratic party, as President Joe Biden digs in against growing pressure to withdraw from ...
What's Next: Democrats Circle the Wagons After Biden's Bad Debate
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki addresses President Biden's bad debate night and the resulting fallout amid the frenzied speculation on what comes next for the Democratic p...
"Foreseeable Danger": A Dangerous Distortion and a Skeptical MAGA Judge
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Alicia Menendez breaks down how prosecutors confronted one of Donald Trump's most dangerous lies in a hearing overseen by MAGA-sympathetic ...
Home Court Advantage: SCOTUS and Judge Cannon Help Trump Evade Justice
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Michael Steele examines how Justices on the Supreme Court, as well as Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, have delayed Trump's federal tri...
Reinventing the Steal: Trump and Allies Use Darker Version of 2020 Playbook
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines Donald Trump's Big Lie 2.0 as he revives his 'stop the steal' playbook ahead of the presidential election and signals he'll pardon ...
Party's Over: Senator Cory Booker on Trump's Many Enablers
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down how willingly the GOP enables Trump's worst instincts, including his plan to weaponize the legal system in a possible second ter...
Just-ish: The Supreme Court’s Credibility Crisis Deepens
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down Justice Samuel Alito's latest scandal, involving partisan remarks secretly recorded by an undercover progressive activist. Civil...
Biden Vs. Trump: Defending Democracy vs. Dismantling Democracy
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines the starkly different visions of America that President Biden and Donald Trump hold - both at home and abroad. She is joined by Mit...
Trial by Fact: Trump’s ‘Rigged’ Claims Face a Reality Check
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen dissects the partisan fallout in the aftermath of Donald Trump's refusal to accept the verdict of his New York "hush money" trial. Legal analyst a...
Law & Disorder: The GOP’s Double Standard Post-Trump Conviction
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the fallout following Donald Trump’s conviction all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his New York “hush mo...
The "T" Party: Former Critics Kiss Trump's Ring
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fixer Upper: Michael Cohen to Testify Against Trump
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Checks and Balances: Following the Paper Trial into the White House
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On day 12 of the Donald Trump’s criminal trial, Judge Juan Merchan ruled that Trump violated his gag order for the tenth time, again citing a possib...
Crying Foul: Damning Testimony from a Trump Loyalist
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hocus SCOTUS: Justices Hear Immunity Arguments
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by all-star legal analysts Neal Katyal, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin to discuss what went down at the Supreme Court, where Tru...
Tortured Juror's Department: High Anxiety Amid Republican Intimidation Tactics
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of opening statements in the Trump hush money trial, Jen Psaki breaks down the unprecedented situation that jurors face as Trump attempts to und...
Case in Point: Day 1 of Trump's Hush Money Case
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of Donald Trump's first criminal trial, Jen Psaki explains why the case is both extraordinary and ordinary: extraordinary in its unpr...
Iran's Attack on Israel
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby to break down what's at stake following Iran's unprecedented at...
Immunity Smackdown: Jack Smith's SCOTUS Brief
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legal experts Lisa Rubin and Sherrilyn Ifill join Jen Psaki to break down Jack Smith's scathing response to Donald Trump's immunity claim, which will ...
Crime Warp: Trump's Amnesty for Violent Felons
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the hypocrisy of Donald Trump campaigning as a law-and-order candidate while simultaneously supporting amnesty for violent crimi...
Put Up or Shut Up: Gag Order Expanded as Trump Posts Bond
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Michael Steele sits in for Jen this week, addressing Trump's vitriolic rhetoric targeting Judge Juan Merchan, who just expanded an existing...
American Hustle: A Tale of Two Trump Trials
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why Donald Trump has been a beneficiary, rather than a victim, of the two-tiered justice system in this country. Former Trump attor...
A Kick in the Assets: Trump's Cash Crunch
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down Trump's cash problems and his ongoing grift-- using other people's money to cover his personal legal expenses. House Speaker Eme...
A History of Violence: Trump's Rhetoric is Déjà vu All Over Again
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comments, Jen Psaki explains looks back at his threatening and dehumanizing language to showcase his embrace...
Hungary for Power: Trump the Aspiring Autocrat
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down how Donald Trump's recent behavior is rooted in his idolization of authoritarian leaders, including Hungary’s Viktor Orban, wh...
The Fate of the Union: When "Change" Is Not For the Better
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki outlines the contrasting visions of President Biden and Donald Trump as Trump's campaign attempts to portray him as a "change" candidate. Go...
What They Didn't Say: SCOTUS Rules on 14th Amendment
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down what the Supreme Court said -- and didn't say -- in their ruling that states do not have the power to remove Donald Trump from t...
Nine Lives: Supreme Court Takes Up Trump Immunity Claim
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the Supreme Court's explosive decision this week to take up Donald Trump's absurd claim that a former president is immune from c...
Camp-pains: Trump's Baggage is a Bigger Drag
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the very different set of challenges facing President Joe Biden and Donald Trump as their respective campaigns gear up for a rem...
Party Foul: Something Rotten in the State of the GOP
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following Donald Trump’s victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina's Republican primary, Jen outlines the GOP’s bizarre allegiance to Trump in th...
Putin's Apprentice: Trump Follows Authoritarian Playbook
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explains why what's happening in Vladimir Putin’s Russia is a preview of what Trump’s America would look like in a second term. House Sp...
Fraud Daylight: Trump Ordered to Pay $350M in Damages
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the $355 million judgment against Donald Trump this week, Jen Psaki explains how it's just the latest chapter in the former president’s li...
A Compromised "Immune System": Trump Appeals to SCOTUS
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki delves into Donald Trump and his legal team’s continued delay tactics, as he spends his week in courtrooms across the country. Former Manh...
But Hur Emails: The GOP Draws False Equivalence As Trump Greenlights Russian Aggression Against Europe
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down how Donald Trump’s ominous remarks, encouraging Russia to attack America's NATO allies, undermine our collective security. Con...
Ballot Boxing at the Supreme Court: Trump Files Brief in 14th Amendment Case, Tucker Goes to Moscow
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the arguments that the Supreme Court will soon hear about whether the 14th Amendment disqualifies Donald Trump from the ballot. ...
Retaliatory Strikes and the Slow March to Accountability
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the latest the ongoing retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed milit...
Revealed: The Emperor Has No Clothes
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by longtime Democratic strategist to discuss how the massive judgement against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case reveals Tr...
Defame and Fortune: Trump Ordered to Pay $83M in Damages
28 Jan 2024
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Jen Psaki chats with former New Orleans mayor, now Biden campaign co-chair, Mitch Landrieu, about the 2024 election and how the Biden campaign plans t...
On the Eve of the NH Primary: Trump Vs. Haley
23 Jan 2024
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Two Days Until New Hampshire: Haley Goes for Broke, Trump's Mental Fitness In Question
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki takes the show on the road to New Hampshire, just days before the state holds the first in the nation primary. It's a critical test for pres...
Counting Down to Iowa
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just a day before Iowa caucus-goers cast the first votes of the 2024 election, Jen Psaki highlights key takeaways from the final Des Moines Register p...
Sixth Sense: Two Views of American Democracy
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki examines how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are basically living on different planets when it comes to their approach to American democracy. ABC...
Barred Fight: SCOTUS To Hear 14th Amendment Case
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by Congressman Jamie Raskin to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case surrounding Donald Trump’s ballot elig...
Ringing in 2024: Iowa Caucuses, Olympic Games, and More
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki rings in the new year with a countdown to the Iowa caucuses. She is joined by The Des Moines Register's Chief Politics reporter, Brianne Pfa...
A Moment in Time: Taking Stock, 10 Months Out From Election Day
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by President Obama’s 2012 campaign manager, Jim Messina, and The Bulwark's, Tim Miller to preview the 2024 election, which will ...
Base Instinct: Trump's Rhetoric, Justice Thomas, and the Longshot Hopes of Nikki Haley
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki sounds the alarm about the GOP's favorable response to Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric, which increasingly mirrors the dehumanizing langu...
Defame and Fortune: Giuliani's $148M Judgement
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a jury handed down an eye-popping 148 million dollar judgement against Rudy Giuliani, Jen Psaki speaks to Michael Gottlieb, the attorney for for...
Home Despot: Rep. Liz Cheney Sounds Alarm About Trump in One-on-One
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki sits down for a lengthy interview with Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, discussing the looming threat of a second Trump term, the likelihood...
tyRANTS: Trump doubles down on dictator comments
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki is joined by Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton to address Trump’s vow to be a dictator on the first day of a possible s...
BONUS: Debate Wrap with Jen Psaki
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Republican presidential candidates went toe to toe in their fourth debate on Wednesday, December 6th. The deb...
Trump Takes a Page from Putin's Playbook
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki explores how Donald Trump has taken a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook -- emulating an authoritarian strategy of projecting onto his op...
On the PRESSipice
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down a federal judge’s decision rejecting Donald Trump’s attempt to have his federal case thrown out, with a claim that echoes Ri...
A Sketchy Pardon
28 Nov 2023
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Jen Psaki breaks down the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza as more hostages are released by Hamas, discussing the latest with Chief Foreign Correspo...
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: More Hostages Released
26 Nov 2023
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Jen Psaki reacts to major breaking news out of Gaza, as more hostages are released by Hamas -- including a four-year-old American, Abigail Mor Edan. J...
The Gag is Up
21 Nov 2023
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Jen breaks down Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in his election interference case, discussing the competing arguments made before a DC appellat...
A History of Violence
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Psaki breaks down the trickle down effect of Donald Trump’s embrace of threats and violent language now playing in Congress during a week that s...