President Trump’s campaign promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine proved unrealistic, with his inauguration speech omitting any mention of the conflict. His administration plans to prioritize direct engagement with Vladimir Putin to find a solution, a stark contrast to his predecessor’s approach. While details remain scarce, a resolution likely necessitates concessions from Ukraine, and the extent of continued US aid and security guarantees remains uncertain. Concerns have been raised by Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Trump administration’s commitment to the conflict and the potential for reduced US involvement, prompting calls for increased European responsibility.
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Trump says he will quickly release the assassination files pertaining to JFK, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. This announcement, however, feels strikingly familiar to many. The promise itself echoes past pronouncements made during his previous term, raising questions about the sincerity of this latest pledge.
The timing of this announcement is also intriguing, prompting speculation about its underlying motivations. Some suggest it’s a deliberate distraction tactic, a maneuver designed to divert attention from other pressing matters. This theory gains traction when considering the many other promises Trump has made and failed to keep.
The repeated promises to release various files, including the potential release of tax returns and comprehensive infrastructure plans, have left many feeling disillusioned and skeptical of his current claim.… Continue reading
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign employed a “bait and switch” tactic, promising to lower grocery prices and deport millions of undocumented immigrants—pledges subsequently abandoned or acknowledged as unfeasible. His inability to deliver on these promises is overshadowed by a new focus on territorial expansion, diverting attention from broken campaign pledges. This shift in focus aims to complete the deception of voters before he even assumes office, leaving them with four years to contemplate the consequences. The author alleges that Trump’s actions constitute a deliberate swindle of the American public.
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Donald Trump’s incoming administration, through special envoy Keith Kellogg, aims to broker a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement within 100 days of the inauguration, rejecting suggestions that this involves territorial concessions to Russia. Kellogg asserts the goal is to preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty, while Trump himself acknowledges Russia’s historical concerns regarding NATO expansion near its borders. This timeline contrasts with Trump’s previous 24-hour claim, and analysts warn that a rushed agreement could undermine Ukrainian democracy and embolden Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy anticipates a “new chapter” with Trump’s presidency.
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Trump’s first broken promise will be his promise of 3% mortgage rates. It’s a promise that simply can’t be kept, no matter how much he wants to. Getting interest rates down to 3% would require the Federal Reserve to purchase trillions of dollars in debt, which is unlikely to happen. The Fed is an independent entity, and the government doesn’t have the power to tell them what to do. The only way the government could influence interest rates is by balancing the budget, raising taxes, and cutting spending, which is not something his supporters would be happy about.
There’s a good chance that his supporters will begin to scapegoat certain demographics, like migrants, and ramp up the culture war to distract from his broken promises.… Continue reading
As I read about the Florida teen who was denied entry to prom for wearing a suit, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of frustration and disbelief wash over me. The fact that in this day and age, a young woman was prohibited from attending a formal event simply because she chose to wear a suit is not only archaic but downright discriminatory. It is mind-boggling to me that in a country that prides itself on freedom and equality, we still have individuals who are so fixated on policing what others wear.
Women wearing suits is not a new phenomenon.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood