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Pretty sure I heard Pam Bondi address President Trump in today’s availability with President Bukele as “President” rather than “Mr. President”; is that some sort of feminist code that she’s down with the struggle? Anyway, sounded a bit odd to me, I would have said, “Mr. President.” Let it be known that I’m not a Bondi fan from the gitgo, it was a mistake to appoint her AG.
I notice she does that too..I’ve heard her say it in other meetings too. Weird! 🥴
It was a bizarre exchange. She sounded Xanax’ed up at that gathering in my professional opinion..
Frankly, I suggest that one can read far too much into things like this . . . Perhaps it is merely a coincidental choice of words.
The WEBES are thinking they are out of danger.
She does that. But I guess that if it bothered PDJT then he would tell her to stop. At the meeting with Bukele and the press, PDJT said to her that she is doing an excellent job.
When he said the “excellent job” remark, I had to ask myself WHY would he do that? Only two answers come to my mind. Neither one is consoling.
Good lord.
Nitpickin’? You betcha, she needs to be sent packin’ back to Florida.
President or Mr. President and that’s what your worried about, LOL
Pete Marocco is not at State anymore. Rubio did not want to cut too much. Rubio has NO IDEA how everyone will pick up the fact that this is exhibit 1 of the reason why Rubio will not be president of the United States after Trump.
American people wants to see action, re USAID and results, Rubio was supported by 99 senators, he is a deep state plant and no one trusts him. This is why.
Let me repeat, MAGA does not trust Rubio and his forcing Pete out is exhibit one.
People might need to keep a close eye on State to ensure that a lot of the nefarious things that went on at USAID don’t just get shifted to State.
Great point, something tells me stuff will start happening there. At least we will have no one but Rubio to blame. He is beholden to those grifter politicians using it to pay themselves and their friends.
I prefer to give all of these new Cabinet members far more than “less than 85 days” of time and space to fully settle into their very difficult roles. All of them understood that they were walking into fires that they did not set.
Preposterous! They have to master the job and it’s subject matter right now and fix everything, instantly!
How do you know all that? I’d love to read the articles or references that confirm what you said here about Rubio. Thank you.
TGP has the story and is quoting excerpts from a Wall Street Journal story.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/trump-official-who-closed-down-usaid-state-department/
Oh good, back to bashing Marco. I didn’t know if we could go numerous pages without bashing someone in the Trump administration.
The War on Elon Musk: Bought and Paid for by Democrats
Musk is not merely a billionaire. He is a billionaire who dared to criticize the cathedral. He mocked sacred cows, opened the gates of Twitter to previously banned accounts, and embraced Donald Trump. He embodies, in one man, too many heresies for the Left to tolerate. That is why he is the subject of a relentless campaign, not simply of criticism, but of coordinated delegitimization.
Begin with Indivisible, the flagship activist enterprise born from the 2016 anti-Trump resistance. Indivisible is not a grassroots movement but a political corporation, funded by the Tides Foundation and boosted by megadonors like Reid Hoffman. They engineered the “Musk or Us” campaign, a protest initiative complete with digital toolkits, printable signs, and reimbursement programs for would-be protestors. One document encourages local activists to target Tesla dealerships and congressional offices during recess, casting Musk as a co-conspirator in an alleged Trumpist coup.
Alongside Indivisible, MoveOn brought its formidable reach to bear, co-organizing the April 5, 2025 “Hands Off” protests that swept across the country. These events, far from spontaneous, were organized using platforms like Mobilize America and Action Network, both tied to progressive infrastructure dating back to the Occupy movement. Over 1,200 coordinated events were logged, complete with shared talking points, sign templates, and legal guidance. This is not grassroots, it is astroturf with Silicon Valley-grade logistics.
And what exactly were they protesting? Nominally, Trump’s second administration. Functionally, Musk’s appointment as czar of the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency, the blunt instrument tasked with executing deep cuts to bloated federal agencies. In other words, Musk was punished for attempting to bring Silicon Valley’s ethos of innovation and efficiency into the federal bureaucracy. For this, he became the scapegoat of the bureaucratic class and their nonprofit allies.
https://amuseonx.substack.com/p/the-war-on-elon-musk-bought-and-paid
And, such an organised, coordinated and well funded campaign wouldn’t think to hire internet “influencers” to go into the comment sections of sites like this, ingratiate themselves and then trash talk Musk, or PDJT’s Tariff policies,…right?
Yes, indeed.
You’d have to be pretty dense to think otherwise
To top it off…part of the plan was to short Tesla stock and profit handsomely…
And many R House members and Senators are in on it as well…
Since the tarrif proclamation last week I have been more aware of what country’s I am buying from. I received a sweater I had ordered today and was very surprised it was made in El Salvador. It also was 💯 cotten instead of the cheap scratchy mystery fabric. Maybe Bukele has more going for him other than prisons…
As long as it wasn’t made by prisoners the same way China uses the Uyghurs would be my only “concern” – all those captive bodies are going to be doing something to justify their feed (remembering the prison camps that some southern US States became famous for as became known in movies such as Cool Hand Luke and eventual real reporting of what was going on.
What does Bukele have all those prisoners do during the day?
Don’t misunderstand, it’s good if that is what they are doing, sewing, farming, etc. it is just eventually good intentions often lead one onto the road to hell, for what happens to El Salvador’s economy when they run out of captive workers? Will it be what China’s solution was, or what is happening in Libya? Just something to keep in the back of the mind.
😂🤣 Sewing sweaters doesn’t rank in my world as being “Slave Labor ” My grandmother worked at a Coats and Clark mill spinning yarn for .30 an hour. Nasty conditions no air conditioning (in the south) and only 30 minute lunch break. I think Sewing sweaters will toughen the M16 gang up😁
My Mom assembled GE light bulbs from 1950-55/56 till she had my SA.
Bless you “J”!
My grandmother worked at Liberty Lace sewing while she bore and raised 10 children. My other grandmother worked in a tobacco factory in New Jersey and then at night crossed the river to Manhattan where she cleaned office buildings. She raised 8 children and an orphan.
We could once again use some Chain Gangs here in Florida. Our prisons are bursting at the seams. A few “nights in the box” might get a few career criminals “minds right”..
When they ran out of enough people to form useful chain gangs, people simply driving through the southern States to their destination were brought up on outrageous charges, no witnesses but the local police and before people new it, chain gangs full again, and hidden cemeteries eventually disclosed.
It’s the long term what is the next leader of El Salvador going to do with the situation no one ever seems to want to wonder about.
prisons making sweaters not just license plates haha
Hungary Hit by Possible Biological Attack Involving Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Claims of a potential bio-attack emerge just days after Peter Marks issued a veiled threat about engineered pathogens on national TV.
NICOLAS HULSCHER, MPH
APR 14, 2025
By Nicolas Hulscher, MPH
According to Reuters:
Hungary on Thursday suggested a “biological attack” as a possible source of the country’s first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in more than half a century, which has triggered border closures and the mass slaughter of cattle in the northwest.
Animal health authorities had made checks at nearly 1,000 farms across Hungary by Thursday, with only four in the affected northwestern region returning positive results….
https://open.substack.com/pub/petermcculloughmd/p/hungary-hit-by-possible-biological
Amazingly, Rep. Weldon said his intimidation and defamation involved an FBI raid on his daughter’s house for no reason which led to his loss of office, the same as the threat of the CIA messing with his daughter’s wedding which caused Ross Perot to drop out of the 1992 presidential race from July until October when he was ahead in the polls prior to dropping out who was then smeared for making that “nutty” claim.
Cued to that point:
Rep. Curt Weldon on our rogue intel agencies
14 Apr 2025
Very agitated young man!
Bannon is hammering Kash, Bondi and not sure he is happy about Rubio. Rubio might not last to long, I do not care what kind of hedge he is.
You know, I frankly think that it is very important to give one’s subordinates time and space to define their roles. All of these people agreed to become Cabinet members, knowing that public trust in their institutions had been completely devastated in the past four years (and beyond). They knew that their duties would be not only to perform their jobs, but to restore that public trust (and, purge the crime).
They also know that many people who officially “report to them” are their enemies, who want them to fail. They know that they are being fed “status reports” that cannot be trusted.
They also know that the public is “impatient for ‘results,'” even when they have been on-the-job much less than “85 days.”
None of them – including Trump himself, BTW – “had to say ‘yes.'” But, each of them did. And, quite honestly, I think that this properly calls for some patience, and respect.
It would be wrong for any of them to act impetuously. They must act decisively, while watching every damned step. Land mines have been planted everywhere.
The dead wrong thing for Trump to do would be to “fire them.” And, I am entirely sure that he is experienced enough – in business, as well – to know not to do that. Subordinates must be given time, and space, and the opportunity to get their feet on the ground. All of these positions are profoundly difficult, for a great many reasons.
But the world is stuffed with “armchair quarterbacks.”
We gave them 4 years under Trump’s first term. Personally, they should have cleaned house ol pn Day 1.
I am no arm chair QB, but will not go into my career, but I am confident that as FBLIE director I could have have already taken DOGE findings and made some dang good RICO arrests, seized assets and had confessions and plea deals with names of others involved. It ain’t that hard when you are a cut throat SOB who knows BS and demands results. I would have had local and state leo investigators DEPUTIZED and on the cases on day 5. Hey, they are 1000 times better investigators than the over rated fblie wokesters. They deal with criminal scum everyday and work hundreds of cases while the FBI is busy trying to get in front of a camera.
Screw giving them more time to sit on their azz and do nothing except go on FOX and live in the Las Vegas casinos.
6 months to a year, is a good amount of time.
Nonsense. Bad decisions by President Trump. He’s not going to fire them, Waltz is still breathing so unless the three stooges insult his wife or one of his kids its not happing. Two are mediocre blowhards and the other believes his own bs and thinks SoS is a stepping stone to the WH. A potted plant can accomplish as much as Scammy. Today, even PT realized he needed someone with a brain, Miller, to provide a coherent legal explanation to cover Scammy’s mumbling. I’ve written PT twice asking why he chose her – if I ever get an answer I’ll be sure to share.
I am reading a lot of different directional information. If the iron clad case is being compiled so no room for litigation is left. The president understands what the three letters are and did to him. He understands the part the high court is playing on their part with fisa et al.
Would like to think he is playing with his target.
“SHOCKING SCANDAL: Senator’s Votes Pump MILLIONS into Wife’s NGO Cash Cow – You Won’t Believe the Payoff!🚨
“Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse funneled over $14M in federal grants to Ocean Conservancy, where his wife Sandra raked in $2.7M.
Ethics complaint filed, but his team cries ‘politics.’ Corruption or coincidence?
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No, I am not “shocked.” Not at all . . .
The days when “organized crime” was defined by people like Al Capone were certainly much simpler, but otherwise they are exactly the same.
Maybe, when you were innocently writing your check after that junk-letter arrived in your mailbox, you thought that you were “conserving oceans.”
However, I would add: There are still a great many “very legitimate charities,” who are very careful stewards of your money. Who conduct CPA Audits of themselves every year, going well beyond what the law minimally requires. And who publish those reports, probably on their website. Yes, they are out there. “Caveat Donor.”
Simply let your “suspicious cat” be your guide. The Internet is your friend. The “real ones” are very conspicuous – and intend to be.
Scum
They used the same tactic to destroy Trump attorneys John Eastman and Jeffrey Clark
I think they should have their taxes audited by the IRS.
I’d prefer their communications confiscated to see if they are coordinating this. I’m sure they are. Then hit them with RICO charges, sedition and whatever else found.
I also what the financial dealings analyzed to see if they are being influenced by shady funding. Check their spouses and kids too. That is where the IRS comes in.
The moral of the story is, if you don’t decisively deal with a rat problem in your home, they will become emboldened, and gnaw on your face, while you are asleep.
Boomer thanking Gen-X.
Is anyone else watching Evita at 9AM on Rumble / Bongino Report | Early Edition?
Her opinion pieces are kicking down doors! Asking questions that need to be asked! Assigning responsibility to those who have promised and not delivered! Grace has expired, its time for Kash and Bondi to step up and deliver the goods! Spare us the shinny objects.
Mila Joy
@MilaLovesJoe
🔥🔥ActBlue Bombshell: Terror Cash Funding Tesla Takedown?🔥🔥
Rep. Darrell Issa just unleashed a firestorm, demanding the Trump administration launch a full-blown probe into ActBlue.
The charge? Allegedly pocketing dirty money from TERROR groups! Sources say ActBlue’s tied to the chaos—funding savage attacks on Tesla showrooms, Elon Musk, and a spree of violent “protests” tearing through the nation.
This isn’t just shady—it’s a straight-up criminal empire begging to be busted wide open
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“Congressman James Comer has referred ActBlue for prosecution. ActBlue is nothing but lies and fraud.”…..
Let’s see how long it takes Bondi to act.
This referral for prosecution is something that MAGA can measure as far as Barbie’s willingness to act. Stay tuned.
TONY™
@TONYxTWO
Holy smokes!!
Look at this turnout for Charlie Kirk at Purdue!!!
The next generation is in good hands 🔥👇🏼
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LOL!
If you’re wondering where all the young people are when the Left has its latest anti – Trump/anti Elon – rally this weekend………
Just a reminder…
I’d like to know which holds the title of most prolific – this satanic minion or B!II Gaaates.
No accountability or consequences for either one… yet.
Now this is how a patriotic American decorates their living room wall in South Dakota.
Notice the Trump bear below….
ht
Trump does Tim Apple a solid: Investors cheer smartphone tariff exemption despite mixed White House signals
President Trump stoked confusion this past weekend about tariffs on smartphones, but investors are viewing an electronics exemption announced Friday night as an important win for Apple (AAPL) and other China-dependent technology giants.
The move is also feeding a growing sense that Trump has a willingness to listen and bend on tariffs — as long as the aggrieved party has the political pull to get the president’s ear.
The president said these products are simply moving to a different tariff “bucket” but then offered a series of comments suggesting Apple and others could be in line for help.
Asked specifically about Apple products Monday in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I’m a very flexible person,” adding that “there will be maybe things coming up, I speak to Tim Cook, I helped Tim Cook recently.”
He also noted on Monday: “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies.”
Either way, the fact remains that Trump has offered at least a temporary boost to companies with close links to China, and investors are responding by sending stocks of directly impacted companies like Apple and Dell (DELL) higher on Monday morning.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-does-tim-apple-a-solid-investors-cheer-smartphone-tariff-exemption-despite-mixed-white-house-signals-124235436.html
I’m sure this has something to do with Trump’s easing of tariffs on Apple.
Apple’s U.S. Investment:
zerohedge
@zerohedge
speaking of self-inflicted wounds, US debt increase while Janet Yellen was in charge of Fed or US Treasury : $15 trillion….
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Confusing.
Overall US debt (public & private) or Federal debt?
Trump’s not hurting democracy. He’s blowing up their oligarchy, which is why they’re so mad
Inside the Beltway, deep staters are suffering from a severe case of shell shock. Never before in modern history has an incoming administration conducted such a successful offensive against the uniparty oligarchy that has seized control of our nation’s democratic institutions over the last half century.
Unused to having their authority challenged, they are now lashing out to attack the most populist president of our lifetimes as an authoritarian who threatens democratic norms.
The irony is overwhelming.
The new narrative was perhaps best seen in a long CNN hit piece ominously headlined “Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents.” The lengthy article claims that the “unprecedented” actions taken by Trump “against his perceived political and ideological opponents” display a “stunning willingness to test the limits of his powers.” President Trump’s actions, the article solemnly intones, “are paralyzing institutions that stand as pillars of America’s independent civic society.”
Holy civil liberties, Batman!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/opinion-trump-s-not-hurting-democracy-he-s-blowing-up-their-oligarchy-which-is-why-they-re-so-mad/ar-AA1CSZST
“Witkoff Spends 5 Hours with Putin—Says Russia Is Now Ready for “Permanent Peace”…
It is progress…
As we and they know, peace can start at one.
( and it takes more than 1 to agree to peace )
As such peace efforts continue…
He doesn’t say what President Putin’s specific terms are for a permanent peace. I don’t doubt that they are exactly the same terms that he has been repeating over and over since 2022.
A neutral Ukraine
De-militarization
De-nazification and ethnic minority rights
And the 4 oblasts that have voted to be part of Russia.
100%.
You get two golds stars.
Well, back when I was a kid, “A BEZILLION DOLLARS(!)” was not what you expected to receive as compensation when you were supposedly the “captain of a charity” that was supposed to preserve, say, “the world’s oceans.”
Yes, I do believe that these “so-called charities” require regulation. However, the immediate problem is money. The lawmakers who will now be tasked with approving the necessary regulations will now be seen as knifing their fellow conspirators . . .
Trump, Taiwanese chipmaker announce new $100 billion plan to build five new US factories
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-taiwanese-chipmaker-announce-new-100-billion-plan-to-build-five-new-us-factories-/7995845.html
In reading the latest Eugyppius substack, titled “Incoming German government from hell enthusiastically promises to artificially inflate energy prices, regrets that the social welfare state must absorb ever more of our income” is a good reminder that without President Trump-47 and an equally MAGA winner-48, these social engineering politicians in the U.S. are just chomping at the bit to do to us what Germany plans to do to their people.
Our nation is on a tightrope walk for sure.
Eugyppius substack:
https://www.eugyppius.com/p/incoming-german-government-from-hell