National politics with Ken Rudin

Published April 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

FILE - President Donald Trump pretends to aim a sniper gun while speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.

A profanity-laden Truth Social post on Easter Sunday by President Trump has been one of the latest moves that has cries for invoking the 25^thAmendment growing louder.

In addition, President Trump threated to annihilate the country of Iran’s entire civilization.

As has become one of his usual tactics, the president backed down last Tuesday giving credence to the acronym TACO meaning Trump always chickens out.

On this hour of All Sides, we're discussing national politics with "Political Junkie" podcast host Ken Rudin.

Guest:

Ken Rudin, host of the "Political Junkie" podcast

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