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'King Trump' finds his limit as federal workers fight back - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
Jen Psaki explains that despite considering himself to have kingly powers, Donald Trump is legally limited in who he can fire from the federal government, and he's learning that the hard way in a new lawsuit from Federal Board member Lisa Cook, who is not accepting his attempt to fire her, as well as a growing number of federal workers who are speaking out about the damage Trump has done to the government's capabilities and aren't afraid to suffer Trump's wrath as a result of expose him. - Aired on 08/28/2025.