Trump confronts a public conversation he hoped to avoid over his mental stability

One observer argued, “The American people must not look away ... They must pay attention to the president’s deterioration.”

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump confronts a public conversation he hoped to avoid over his mental stability Trump confronts a public conversation he hoped to avoid over his mental stability One observer argued, “The American people must not look away ... They must pay attention to the president’s deterioration.” MORE Short on international allies, Trump nevertheless turns on Italy’s Meloni, too The Italian prime minister was supposed to be the one European leader who could get along with Trump. This week, the relationship appears to have collapsed. MORE Short on international allies, Trump nevertheless turns on Italy’s Meloni, too The Italian prime minister was supposed to be the one European leader who could get along with Trump. This week, the relationship appears to have collapsed. MORE Vance escalates White House offensive against Pope Leo If the White House sees a political upside to its increasingly outlandish papal rebukes, it’s mistaken. MORE Vance escalates White House offensive against Pope Leo If the White House sees a political upside to its increasingly outlandish papal rebukes, it’s mistaken. MORE Mehmet Oz says Trump told him that diet soda might help kill cancer cells The former physician’s comments were a timely reminder that the president’s judgment on matters of health are better left ignored. MORE Mehmet Oz says Trump told him that diet soda might help kill cancer cells The former physician’s comments were a timely reminder that the president’s judgment on matters of health are better left ignored. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission takes aim at the separation of church and state Republican senator, seeking re-election, urges public to stop complaining about gas prices Targeting the Fed’s Powell, Team Trump can’t seem to help itself Mark Meadows seeks reimbursement from Trump’s DOJ for legal fees In Hungary, the prototype of Trump’s autocratic power grab just crashed and burned Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to follow it yourself or send this sign-up link to someone you know would appreciate it. NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY  229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER