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Ex-White House Lawyer Warns of Trump's Dangerous Decline

2/5/2026

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Ty Cobb, former White House attorney, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's behavior, attributing it to declining mental health.
Cobb claimed Trump is surrounded by sycophantic advisors who encourage his extreme actions.
Cobb expressed concern that U.S. alliances are damaged and allies fear sharing intelligence would reach Putin.
Cobb accused Congress of relinquishing its powers to Trump and said the judiciary is slow to curb a rogue administration.

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Ty Cobb, former White House attorney, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's behavior, attributing it to declining mental health.
Cobb claimed Trump is surrounded by sycophantic advisors who encourage his extreme actions.
Cobb expressed concern that U.S. alliances are damaged and allies fear sharing intelligence would reach Putin.
Cobb accused Congress of relinquishing its powers to Trump and said the judiciary is slow to curb a rogue administration.