Topic: John Quincy Adams

Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute appeared on Democracy Now to argue that the Soleimani assassination was an act of war that makes America less safe. He noted that Secretary Pompeo consulted with Middle Eastern allies before European partners and argued that Trump is failing his promise to end "endless wars."

The hosts satirize the lucrative nature of political think tanks, proposing the creation of the "Lincoln Washington Strategy Group." They discuss the naming conventions of such organizations, which often utilize the names of founding fathers or words like "heritage" and "freedom" to secure grants.

A review of the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease lists retrospective psychiatric diagnoses for several U.S. Presidents based on DSM-IV criteria. Notable mentions include John Quincy Adams (bipolar), Franklin Pierce (alcohol dependence), and Abraham Lincoln (major depressive disorder), illustrating that mental health struggles have been present throughout the history of the executive branch.

Hillary Clinton tells Matt Lauer that there is "not even the remotest chance" she will face a "political perp walk" over her private email server. She characterizes the FBI investigation as a "security review." The hosts dispute Joy Reid's assertion that Clinton is the most qualified candidate since the founding fathers, comparing her resume to John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson.