Donald Trump just fumbled what should have been an easy interview with Mark Levin on Fox News. Levin, who is typically a friendly host to conservative figures, tossed Trump some straightforward questions, yet the former president managed to stumble through them, creating a series of cringe-worthy moments.

One particularly glaring misstep was when Trump claimed he didn’t know who Judge Aileen Cannon was. This is the same judge he appointed, who notably ruled in his favor in a high-profile case related to his alleged mishandling of nuclear secrets. Trump bizarrely praised her as a “brilliant judge” despite his apparent lack of knowledge about who she is. This is the judge whose ruling is currently under appeal by Special Counsel Jack Smith, and Trump’s inability to recall her name or details of the case was baffling.

In another bizarre moment, Trump made an anti-Semitic remark, questioning how Jewish people could support Vice President Kamala Harris and accusing her of snubbing Israel’s Prime Minister during a crucial time. His comments only served to further alienate Jewish voters, a demographic he has repeatedly struggled to connect with.

Trump also managed to insult both Senator Chuck Schumer and Palestinians in one breath, referring to Schumer, a high-ranking Jewish senator, as a “Palestinian” in a derogatory manner. This comment was not only offensive to Schumer but also to Palestinians, showing Trump’s disregard for both groups.

In a surreal display of admiration for authoritarianism, Trump praised Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a “strong man,” seemingly admiring his autocratic style. This admiration for authoritarian leaders has been a consistent theme in Trump’s rhetoric, raising concerns about his views on democracy.

The interview took another strange turn when Trump criticized Vice President Harris for her role in questioning Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearings. Trump seemed to take issue with Harris’s tough questioning, which he described as “vicious and violent,” though it was simply part of the confirmation process.

Trump then made the odd claim that the U.S. is being flooded with immigrants from countries “nobody’s ever even heard of” and suggested that these immigrants are taking away opportunities from American citizens and veterans. This statement echoed his long-standing anti-immigrant rhetoric, but it was delivered in a way that was even more detached from reality than usual.

Perhaps most hypocritically, Trump accused Vice President Harris of being a “flip-flopper,” despite his own history of rapidly changing positions, especially on critical issues like abortion. His criticism of Harris seemed out of place given his own inconsistency on key policies.

To top it all off, Trump made a bizarre religious appeal, claiming that a recent event had caused people to “become believers in God.” The context of this statement was unclear, but it added to the overall sense of confusion in his interview.

Trump’s inability to handle such a friendly interview without tripping over his own words raises serious questions about his capacity to effectively communicate and lead. This interview is just the latest in a series of missteps that highlight his growing disconnect from reality.

With the 2024 election on the horizon, moments like these could be pivotal in shaping voters’ perceptions of Trump’s readiness for another term in office.