Jasmine Crockett mocks Trump West Point speech quipping 'get him some ADHD medicine'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, had harsh criticism of President Donald Trump's West Point commencement speech on MSNBC Sunday.
MSNBC host Alex Witt asked Crockett to respond to clips from Trump's speech at the United States Military Academy at West Point over the weekend.
In response, Crockett said the speech proved Trump was not qualified to be commander in chief and compared him to someone out of an "insane asylum."
"He literally sounds like someone who has broken out of the insane asylum," Crockett said. "Like he'd just be all over the place. Like, get him some ADHD medicine, if nothing else, because I don't know where he's ever gonna go."
She argued the graduates, the troops, the country and the world "deserve better" and called on Republicans to intervene and begin questioning Trump's mental capabilities.
"It is time for Republicans to start calling him out and start questioning his mental acuity and whether or not he is equipped to serve mentally. We know when it comes down to his criminality, he is not qualified to serve, but this is just deplorable," Crockett said.
Trump spoke to the 1,002 graduating cadets of the West Point Class of 2025 in New York on Friday. During his speech, he railed against previous foreign policy initiatives and announced a $1 trillion military buildup. The speech marked the first military commencement address of Trump's second term.
Crockett and Trump have frequently traded barbs as the former rose to become a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. On her X account, Crockett has gone as far as to label Trump a "buffoon" and a "mofo," the abbreviated version of the word "mother---er."
Earlier this month, Trump called Crockett "low IQ" and mocked the idea of her being the future of the Democrats.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Senate GOP leaders face spending squeeze on Trump's big bill: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Happy Monday and welcome to our first edition of June! The Senate is back this week and will begin the process of taking up the 'big, beautiful bill' the House passed. Sahil Kapur breaks down the challenges facing GOP leaders as they try to send the legislation to President Donald Trump's desk by July 4. Plus, Scott Bland digs into the archives for a quote from the 2016 campaign trail from a Republican that provides a guide for Democrats today. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. — Adam Wollner The House-passed legislation for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is moving to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is facing a squeeze from opposing party factions about how to modify it. Spending and the debt: Some Republicans say they want steeper spending cuts to offset the debt increase as a result of the tax breaks and funding bumps for immigration enforcement and the military. That includes Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., both of whom have said they cannot support the bill in its current form as it adds an estimated $2.3 trillion to the debt. 'It's wrong. It's immoral. It has to stop,' Johnson said Sunday on Fox News. 'My loyalty is to the American people, to my kids and grandkids. We cannot continue to mortgage their future.' Medicaid: On the other hand, Thune must navigate worries and political considerations from senators about the existing spending cuts in the legislation — particularly on Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, voted for the Senate's initial budget blueprint to begin work on the bill, but later objected to a revised version, citing concerns that it could impact her constituents who rely on Medicaid coverage. Collins is up for re-election in 2026, along with Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. All are likely to face attacks from Democrats about the stricter burdens for Americans to stay on the health care program. And at least one solid Trump ally from a red state is warning against rolling back Medicaid. 'I've got some concerns,' Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told reporters recently. 'I continue to maintain my position; we should not be cutting Medicaid benefits.' Hawley notably told NBC News last month he's fine with 'coverage losses' resulting from the work requirements and anti-fraud measures. So he may ultimately get in line with the bill, as Trump and Republican leaders are portraying the Medicaid provisions as program integrity measures, instead of cuts to rescind coverage. Regardless, Hawley's vocal support for preserving Medicaid benefits creates a potential land mine for Republicans to maneuver around, making it harder to cut deeper than the House bill if they want more savings to appease spending hawks. Clean energy: As part of the spending caution, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, says there is a faction of GOP senators who opposes the 'termination' of the clean energy tax credits passed by Democrats in 2022, which Republican leaders have put on the chopping block to finance their bill. Getting technical: And there's a procedural hurdle Thune must navigate: The so-called 'Byrd bath.' Senate rules limit bills under the 'reconciliation' process — which Republicans are using here to bypass Democrats in the Senate — to budgetary measures that are primarily about dollars and cents, not policy changes. Democrats are preparing to challenge a host of provisions in the package. In the end, the three-vote margin for defection may give Thune the breathing room he needs to pass the bill. But any changes the Senate makes need to go back to the House for another vote in the paper-thin majority. And Thune is on deadline, as the Treasury Department has said Congress needs to pass a debt ceiling increase — which is part of the broader package — no later than July in order to prevent a catastrophic default. Up until now, the GOP's deadlines have all been fuzzy. But this one is real. Related read: Thune says Senate on track to pass GOP megabill by July 4, by Frank Thorp V Democrats are in regroup mode after losing the 2024 election, acutely aware of the party's low standing with the American public and thinking through everything from their policy platform to where and how they talk to voters — like the $20 million pitch reported by The New York Times for a research project titled 'Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan.' More power to them, if someone wants to fund it. And Democrats desperately want to do something to move forward right now. They might want to consider some long-ago advice from one Marco Rubio about what really matters for a political party's viability — and why it could take an excruciatingly long time to get there. When Rubio — currently President Donald Trump's secretary of state — was running for president in August 2015, he gave a prescient response to questions about then-candidate Donald Trump's rhetoric about immigration. Asked by CNBC whether the way Trump and others were talking about immigrants would hurt the Republican Party in the 2016 general election, Rubio said, 'This is not the Republican Party. These are individual candidates who are responsible for their own rhetoric and what they say,' adding, 'The face of the Republican Party is going to be our nominee.' Rubio hit a similar theme days later, speaking to Bloomberg News in New Hampshire: 'Ultimately the Republican Party will reach out to all voters based on who our nominee is. And I don't believe Donald Trump will be our nominee.' Don't be distracted by the admittedly big thing that Rubio got wrong. The broader point is that American political parties are shaped and defined by their candidates. The biggest and best thing that the Democratic Party can do to change voter perceptions of itself is to nominate a national candidate that voters see more favorably. The party can't just erase former President Joe Biden's struggles and former Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Trump — especially among the slice of Democrats fed up with their own party right now, a big contributor to those record-low poll numbers. That's just stuck to the Democratic brand right now. Of course, Democrats aren't going to nominate another presidential candidate for three years or so. Perhaps that's why some are itching to get that contest started sooner rather than later. Even formally nominating the party's next slate of congressional or Senate contenders is a year or so away. It's no wonder that research and investment efforts are getting a lot of attention — on the long road to fixing a party brand, that's what's available right now. ⚫ Boulder attack: A man who shouted 'free Palestine' and used a 'makeshift flamethrower' on demonstrators marching in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas was charged with a federal hate crime and first-degree murder in Colorado. Follow live updates → ⚖️ SCOTUS watch: Trump's agenda is shaping the Supreme Court's traditional monthlong ruling season, as consequential emergency cases flood the docket. Read more → ⚖️ SCOTUS watch, cont.: The high court decided not to hear two big gun cases, a decision that allows restrictions on assault-style weapons in Maryland and large-capacity magazines in Rhode Island to remain in effect. Read more → ⚕️ Obamacare wars: Congressional Republicans are facing new pressure to extend expiring tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. If the money lapses this year, 5 million Americans would be expected to lose coverage and others would face premium hikes. Read more → 🍎 Big Apple battle: New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launched a primary challenge against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Read more → 💰 2028 watch: Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., launched a new national political action committee to fight back against Trump and the GOP. Read more → 🤖 Conspiracy corner: Over the weekend, Trump reposted a baseless claim on Truth Social that former President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced with clones or robots. Read more → Follow live politics coverage → That's all From the Politics Desk for now. Today's newsletter was compiled by Adam Wollner and Ben Kamisar. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at politicsnewsletter@ And if you're a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up here. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gets a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launched a Democratic primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, saying in a video announcing his campaign that the state needs 'bold, decisive, transformational leadership.' "Let's not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we're fighting for. We believe in facts, truth, liberty, the rule of law and justice for all," Delgado said. "Listen, the powerful and well-connected have their champions. I'm running for governor to be yours." Delgado did not mention Hochul by name in the video. He told The New York Times, 'People are hurting and New York deserves better leadership.' Hochul selected Delgado to be lieutenant governor and her running mate in May 2022, after then-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested on charges related to campaign finance fraud. Delgado fueled speculation he could challenge Hochul when he announced in February that he would not be Hochul's running mate as she seeks another term next year. Delgado and Hochul have had some high-profile disagreements, including when Delgado called on President Joe Biden to end his 2024 re-election bid and said embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams should resign. Delgado was first elected to the House in 2018, winning a crowded primary that year and going on to defeat GOP Rep. John Faso in a competitive district in the Hudson Valley. Delgado could face a tough race against a sitting governor who has already started to build up her campaign, having reported nearly $15.5 million in her campaign account as of Jan. 15. Hochul also fended off two primary challengers in 2022, easily defeating New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Rep. Tom Suozzi. Suozzi posted on X that Delgado is "a talented guy, with a great future," but added, "Based upon my experience this may not be the most well-thought out idea!" Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper said in a statement that the DGA is "100 percent behind Governor Hochul as she continues to deliver for New York, take on Donald Trump, and build the operation it will take to beat Republicans up and down the ballot in 2026." "For years, Governor Hochul has been underestimated — and each time proved her critics wrong," Meehan-Draper said. Republicans are eyeing New York as a possible pickup opportunity next year, despite its Democratic lean. New York swung toward Donald Trump more than any other state last year as Trump made gains in other blue states. But it is still an uphill climb for Republicans, as Trump still lost it by 13 points last year. GOP Reps. Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik have been considering running for governor. Stefanik said in a statement that Hochul's "own Lieutenant Governor that she hand picked is now primarying her which shows she has lost support not just from Republicans and Independents, but Democrat New Yorkers as well." "It is time for new leadership to save New York from the decades of catastrophic failed policies of single-party Democrat rule," she added. Lawler wrote on X that Hochul "must be defeated in 2026 and replaced with a Republican Governor who can restore balance and common sense to Albany." This article was originally published on
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Trump pulls Jared Isaacman nomination to lead NASA days before vote
June 2 (UPI) -- Just days before the U.S. Senate was set to hold a confirmation vote, President Donald Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, citing "prior associations." While the White House did not reveal specifics about why the nomination was being pulled, spokesperson Liz Huston confirmed Monday that the administration is looking for a new candidate to lead the agency. "The administrator of NASA will help lead humanity into space and execute President Trump's bold mission of planting the American flag on the planet Mars," Huston said. "It's essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump's America First agenda and a replacement will be announced directly by President Trump soon." On Saturday, Trump revealed in a post on Truth Social that he was withdrawing the nomination "after a thorough review of prior associations," without providing more details. "I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA. I will soon announce a new nominee, who will be mission aligned and will put America First in space," Trump said. Isaacman was expected to be confirmed this week after Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed cloture on the nomination May 22. Several Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee had voted with Republicans in April to favorably report the nomination to the full Senate. Isaacman, a commercial astronaut and billionaire businessman with ties to SpaceX, led the first all-civilian space flight into orbit and had received the endorsement of 28 former NASA astronauts. Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., criticized the administration's decision to pull his nomination. "Astronaut and successful businessman Isaacman was a strong choice by President Trump to lead NASA," Sheet wrote in a post on X. "I was proud to introduce Jared at his hearing and strongly oppose efforts to derail his nomination." NASA released details Friday about its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes 25% cuts to the space agency's overall spending. In April, Isaacman criticized reports that science funding could be cut by nearly 50%, saying it "does not appear to be an optimal outcome." After Trump's weekend post, Isaacman -- who was nominated last December -- thanked the president and the Senate "who supported me throughout this journey." "The past six months have been enlightening and, honestly, a bit thrilling. I have gained a much deeper appreciation for the complexities of government and the weight our political leaders carry," Isaacman wrote Saturday in a post on X. "I have not flown my last mission -- whatever form that may ultimately take -- but I remain incredibly optimistic that humanity's greatest spacefaring days lie ahead. I'll always be grateful for this opportunity and cheering on our president and NASA as they lead us on the greatest adventure in human history."
