Democratic Congressman Calls Trump 'Mentally Unstable' On National TV

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) calmly accused Donald Trump of being "mentally unstable," in a live TV interview Tuesday on CNN. He cited the Republican nominee's relentless attacks on the parents of a deceased Muslim American soldier.

"This man is unstable, he’s unfit to be a presidential candidate," Gallego said, in a matter-of-fact tone that seemed to catch CNN host Carol Costello off guard. "You think he's unstable?" Costello asked.

"I absolutely believe he's unstable," Gallego replied. "Like mentally unstable?" Costello pressed.

"I do believe he’s mentally unstable," Gallego responded. "Who in their right mind would attack a Gold Star family? And not only that, once they've actually done that, then turn around and double down, and then accusing a Gold Star mother of not being able to speak because of some weird religious bias that he believes that she had."

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[flamingdem]

1. Hmm. I wonder if Dems need to cool

the commentary. We want him to run, don't we?

[MynameisBlarney]

4. Who do they have that could possibly win against Hillary?

I can't think of a single one.

[monmouth4]

2. Looks much like dementia to me..n/t

[livetohike]

3. Yes. My Mom has dementia. Her Neurologist said the part of the brain that would normally filter

inappropriate comments isn't working. She can say some off the wall and mean things.

[William Seger]

6. Except that it's the same Donald we've known for 30 years

... unable to feel empathy, and unable to resist lashing out when he feels slighted.

[uawchild]

5. It's a trap!

Trump is just lowering everyone's opinion of him so he can exceed expectations and "win" the first presidential debate.

[shenmue]

7. Yes!

[hamsterjill]

8. All kidding aside, I am glad this is being discussed.

I think they guy is definitely mentally unstable, and I think it is appropriate and necessary that it be discussed.

I heard this exchange this morning and was happy that the Congressman had stood up and actually said the words.

[central scrutinizer]

9. Remember Thomas Eagleton?

The Trumpster Fire makes that look like a Girl Scout s'more roast.

[Skittles]

10. there was nothing wrong with Eagleton

the press went nuts because they found out *OMG, THE HORROR* he had sought and receive professional help for depression