In a recent candid interview on MSNow’s *The Beat with Ari Melber*, Ty Cobb, a former Hogan & Lovells partner and special counsel in the Trump White House, expressed deep concerns about the absence of moderating forces around former President Donald Trump. Known for his forthright assessments, Cobb described a troubling scenario where key advisors who once curbed Trump's more radical impulses are no longer present.

Cobb recounted times when figures such as Gen. John Kelly, Gen. James Mattis, and Nikki Haley were instrumental in steering Trump away from potentially disastrous decisions. Their departure, he argued, has left a void now possibly being exploited by others for their own agendas. Specifically, Cobb cited concerns over foreign influences, notably Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who he suggested might have manipulated Trump into making military decisions concerning Iran.

Further elaborating on Trump’s condition, Cobb painted a picture of a man whose mental faculties have notably declined, characterized by a shrinking vocabulary and impulsive behavior, including inappropriate attacks on public figures and erratic feuds, such as the one with Pope Leo XIV. This decline, Cobb contrasted starkly with former President Joe Biden’s, which he likened to a benign grandfather gradually losing his memory, as opposed to what he termed Trump’s “malignant narcissism.”

Cobb has consistently voiced alarms about Trump's capability and the potential dangers of his leadership, emphasizing the heightened risks and the apparent exploitation of Trump's vulnerabilities by figures both within and outside the U.S. Despite the gravity of his observations, those in positions of power seem to remain silent on these issues.

The implications of Cobb’s statements are significant, suggesting a former leader potentially manipulated by external forces and surrounded by an environment lacking the necessary checks and balances. Such a scenario poses questions about the influence and direction of American foreign and domestic policies during Trump’s tenure.

You can view the full details of Cobb’s interview below, where he discusses these critical issues in depth.

[Watch the full interview](https://www.youtube.com/embed/JBFtcaR9ek4)