Vice President JD Vance expressed his desire to expand Trump’s crime crackdown to all major American cities, citing “weak leadership” as the root cause of rising crime. During an interview with Matt Gaetz, Vance endorsed replicating federal policing strategies seen in Washington, D.C., and the recent “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago. He explicitly named cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago as targets for federal intervention, asserting that common-sense law enforcement could reclaim the streets for citizens. Additionally, Vance echoed Trump’s stance on “narcoterrorists,” advocating for wartime-like rules of engagement, even if it meant extrajudicial killings.
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In response to a newly released letter allegedly sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, multiple Republican lawmakers expressed skepticism and declined to engage with the document. While Congressman Eric Burlison initially expressed a desire to see the letter, he quickly backtracked when presented with the opportunity. Other prominent Republicans, including James Comer and Jim Jordan, stated their trust in Trump’s denial of the letter’s authenticity, with some suggesting the document was falsified. Despite this, the White House proposed reviewing the document, while a professional graphologist stated the signature belonged to Trump.
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During a rare outing, President Trump and several administration officials dined at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab in Washington. The event was marked by protesters chanting slogans such as “Free Palestine” and criticizing Trump. Trump, who had previously stated D.C. was now “crime free,” addressed reporters before entering the restaurant and was later seen interacting with the protesters. Code Pink claimed responsibility for the protests, which occurred as Trump was dining with cabinet members.
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In an attempt to project strength, President Trump dined at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, D.C., accompanied by high-profile officials. However, the intended show of confidence was disrupted by protesters who stormed the restaurant, chanting slogans critical of his policies. The demonstrators, organized by Code Pink, aimed to highlight perceived hypocrisy in Trump’s actions domestically and abroad, drawing responses from both Trump himself and other diners. This incident followed a similar negative reception at the U.S. Open final in New York, underscoring ongoing public dissent.
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In response to the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday book, which allegedly included a message and lewd drawing attributed to Donald Trump, the former president has dismissed the issue as “dead.” Trump initially denied the existence of the message before shifting his defense to question the authenticity of the signature. Despite this, analysis of Trump’s signatures indicates the handwriting aligns with other known examples. The White House has since denied that the message or the signature is Trump’s, with Trump filing a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over the initial reporting.
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The House Oversight Committee recently made public a birthday note allegedly sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking controversy. While Democrats presented the note, Republican lawmakers have contested its authenticity, arguing that the signature is not Trump’s. MSNBC political analysts Tim O’Brien and Tim Miller offered commentary on the GOP’s denials and Trump’s ongoing efforts to downplay the situation. The situation highlights the ongoing fallout from the association between Trump and the disgraced financier.
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Following a security breach during Donald Trump’s dinner at a Washington D.C. restaurant, prominent MAGA figures have expressed outrage at the Secret Service. Protesters from the Code Pink activist group were able to heckle Trump from close range, leading to questions about why agents appeared slow to react. Loyalists like Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna and podcaster Graham Allen raised concerns about how the protesters obtained access and location details. Some even suggested the incident was a dangerous security failure that put Trump at risk, given it was his first dinner out in D.C. as president, except at his own hotel.
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House Democrat Dave Min, after reviewing government files on Jeffrey Epstein, believes there are grounds to suspect President Donald Trump’s involvement in wrongdoing, despite disclaimers to the contrary. Min cited numerous connections, including allegations made by a 14-year-old, and the frequent mention of Trump’s name in the documents. He emphasized the need to uncover the truth and called for the release of the unredacted Epstein files, while the White House denies any wrongdoing. The case is further complicated by a birthday letter, allegedly from Trump to Epstein, and a fake check referencing a woman, which were also revealed.
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President Trump has urged the European Union to implement tariffs, potentially up to 100%, on China and India due to their continued purchases of Russian oil. This request, confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, occurred during a meeting with U.S. and EU officials in Washington. The U.S. is prepared to reciprocate any tariffs levied by Europe, mirroring their actions. This proposal follows Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which yielded limited progress toward ending the war in Ukraine.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the United States is prepared to take strong action against Russia in response to its ongoing war in Ukraine. These comments follow meetings with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, where discussions focused on intensifying sanctions targeting Russia. The US and EU are aligning on the importance of ending the war, with all options remaining on the table to support peace negotiations. The Treasury Secretary emphasized that increased pressure on Russia requires the full support of European partners, with potential economic sanctions and tariff actions being considered.
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