April 2, 2026

Ty Cobb, once a member of Donald Trump's legal team during his presidency, made headlines again with his outspoken criticism of his former boss. Known for his candid remarks since leaving the White House, Cobb appeared on *The Jim Acosta Show* and did not hold back in his latest tirade against Trump.
In a bold statement on the show, Cobb expressed no surprise over the current turmoil, attributing it directly to what he describes as the cabinet's failure to invoke the 25th Amendment against a man he claims is "clearly insane." His words cut sharply, reflecting his departure from any form of subtlety, a trait that has defined his post-White House career.
Cobb pointed to Trump’s erratic late-night social media posts as clear evidence of his instability. These posts, often made in the wee hours, seem more akin to someone lashing out after a bad conversation than official presidential communications. "This war highlights that. And these screeds that come out nightly, at 2 a.m. or 4 a.m. or whatever time Trump decides to vent without oversight, it highlights the level of his insanity and depravity," Cobb stated during the interview.
Jim Acosta, seizing on Cobb’s comments, probed further, asking if Trump was "just gone." Cobb’s response was concise: "I think he’s gone. And he makes it obvious every day."
As Cobb continues to make these severe accusations from the sidelines, the silence from current government officials stands in stark contrast. The scenario begs the question of who Cobb's audience truly is: Is it the cabinet, the public, or is he merely venting his personal frustrations?
Perhaps, as some suggest, this represents a new form of accountability in 2026 — one where formal consequences and institutional checks are absent, but where former insiders speak out, unfiltered and loudly, about the inner workings and mental state of past leaders.
The weight of Cobb’s accusations and the continuing silence from the cabinet paint a concerning picture of the current political climate and leadership. As the story unfolds, the public and media alike wait to see if any official actions will follow these explosive declarations, or if they, too, will be met with nothing but silence.