President Donald Trump targeted James Clapper on Twitter this morning after the former director of national intelligence described Trump's speech in Arizona as "downright scary and disturbing." Clapper also questioned Trump's "fitness to be in office" and openly worried about Trump's access to the nuclear codes.
Louisville on Wednesday. Photo: Jon Cherry/Getty Images
Rarely have national security officials, governors, tech CEOs and activists agreed as broadly and fervently as they do about the possibility of historic civil unrest in America.
Why it matters: The ingredients are clear for all to see — epic fights over racism, abortion, elections, the virus and policing, stirred by misinformation and calls to action on social media, at a time of stress over the pandemic.
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A less visible but still massive trauma caused by the coronavirus is becoming clear: our mental health is suffering with potentially long-lasting consequences.
Why it matters: Mental health disorders that range from schizophrenia to depression and anxiety exert a severe cost on personal health and the economy. Addressing that challenge may require out-of-the-box solutions.
On the next episode of "Axios on HBO," journalist Bob Woodward tells Axios National Political Correspondent Jonathan Swan why he spoke out about President Trump being the "wrong man for the job."
Catch the full interview on Monday, Sept. 28 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on all HBO platforms.