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I hope this letter finds you well, though I imagine it’s difficult to get comfortable when one is living inside a reality show where the host is both the judge and the only contestant. As part of my weekly wellness check on President Donald J. Trump, I once again ask: Is he okay? Or has he fully embraced his role as America’s first Reality TV Dictator? Since the Republican Party is no longer for the people—just Trump, I figure I’d do my civic duty and ask the question you all are too afraid to utter. Let’s Review This Week’s Greatest Hits: • The White House: Brought to You by Tesla – Trump shot a Tesla commercial from the White House lawn after Elon Musk funneled millions into his campaign. As Americans struggle with rising costs, Trump is busy helping a billionaire sell cars. Is it still the White House if it now runs on Tesla Supercharger energy? • The “Palestinian” Comment – While meeting with the Irish Prime Minister, Trump called Senator Chuck Schumer—a Jewish man—a “Palestinian.” Is this a new diplomatic strategy or just another episode of “Words Trump Doesn’t Know”? • Shut Up About Egg Prices! – Grocery prices are soaring, and Americans can barely afford basic necessities. Trump’s response? Mocking inflation concerns by sharing an article titled “Shut Up About Egg Prices.” Maybe if we stop talking about the recession, it’ll disappear? Genius. • Tariff Tantrums and the “Trumpcession” – He doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, sparking a trade war with our closest ally and sending markets into chaos. Is his economic plan to bankrupt Americans? • The War on Free Speech (Unless You’re Elon Musk) – Trump declared Tesla boycotts “illegal” to protect his biggest donor. Meanwhile, he threatens journalists and critics with lawsuits and investigations. But sure, he’s a champion of free speech! • The Great Education Purge – Trump gutted the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, laying off nearly half its staff because protecting students from discrimination is too “woke.” Can’t wait to see the redlined bible they plan to teach. So, Congress, I Ask Again: Is He Okay? I understand you’re all busy swearing loyalty oaths to Trump and making sure he gets his daily Tesla-branded foot massage, but for the sake of what’s left of democracy, can someone check on him? From the outside, it looks like we have a President who is running a government-sponsored infomercial, waging a trade war with Canada, mocking economic hardship, and shilling for billionaires, all while gutting civil rights protections and fantasizing about authoritarianism. If this were happening in another country, we’d call it a crisis. So why aren’t we calling it one here? I eagerly await your response or at least the next episode of Trump’s America: The Final Season.