By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Judge Sara Ellis has issued an order restricting federal agents from employing riot control weapons, physical force, or striking individuals with vehicles. The directive, targeting agents from the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and Border Patrol, comes in response to multiple incidents of alleged brutality. These incidents include the unprovoked shooting of a CBS News Chicago reporter and a Reverend with pepper balls, along with other instances of excessive force and unwarranted arrests. The complaint, filed by local media organizations, detailed the use of excessive force, intimidation tactics, and targeting of journalists and civilians.
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White House Flips Out After Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize | Donald Trump didn’t win the peace prize he so desperately wanted. The sheer audacity of the White House’s reaction to Donald Trump not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is, frankly, astounding. The comments coming out of the White House, particularly the one from the communications director, sound less like a measured response and more like a full-blown tantrum. The sentiment that Trump “will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives” feels divorced from reality, especially considering the context surrounding this year’s prize and the various actions of the former president. The statement that he “has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will” is a clear indication that the administration has not only lost touch with reality, but is likely aware of the widespread public perception of Trump’s actions.
The idea that he “lost” the prize is laughable, especially given the criteria and the timeline. It’s important to remember that nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize for a given year are due months in advance. It’s safe to assume, and the input confirms, that the administration appears to be completely unaware of this basic fact. The concept that the former president could somehow influence or even be in the running, given the actions of his administration, is just not logical. It’s akin to claiming you “lost” the lottery when you never bought a ticket in the first place.
The fact that the administration appears to be so out of touch with basic facts about the Nobel Prize process is itself quite baffling. The continued insistence that Trump deserved the prize, despite any evidence to support that claim, is revealing of their priorities. It raises the question of whether they even understand the core values and principles that the prize represents. The reaction from the White House showcases a level of delusion that’s genuinely hard to comprehend. The idea that he should be considered for a prize given the context surrounding his actions is legitimately insane.
The administration seems to have forgotten, or perhaps chooses to ignore, that the world is watching. The global community sees the same things, and in this instance, it’s clear that the rest of the world isn’t buying the narrative. It’s a blatant attempt to gaslight a portion of the population, while the rest of the world is aware of who Donald Trump is and what he stands for. It’s the type of hypocrisy that is both infuriating and yet, somewhat, expected at this point.
Considering the former president’s actions in office, and the actions of his administration, the idea of him being awarded a peace prize is not only ironic but almost offensive. Actions such as renaming the “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War” don’t exactly scream ‘peace’. The fact that Trump was apparently actively campaigning for the Nobel Prize is in itself, a disqualifier. The fact that the administration has an expectation of winning the prize for him, even when he’s doing the opposite, is just another layer of irony in this situation.
In the end, this whole episode is yet another example of the former president’s, and his administration’s, disconnect from reality. It’s a clear indication that they are more concerned with their own image and ego than with the actual work of peace. And while they’re undoubtedly disappointed, their reaction is more comical than anything else. You can’t declare war on your own country and expect a Nobel Peace Prize. It just doesn’t work that way. It’s a perfect illustration of their consistent hypocrisy. They’ve made themselves a laughingstock on the international stage. And honestly, in this case, it’s hard not to laugh along with everyone else.