A Guardian investigation reveals that Uline, a company owned by major Trump donors Liz and Dick Uihlein, allegedly employs dozens of Mexican workers in its US warehouses using tourist and B1 training visas, despite the workers performing regular warehouse duties. This practice, which sources say involves paying Mexican wages and bonuses, is likely illegal and potentially exploitative, according to legal experts. The alleged scheme contradicts the Uihleins’ outspoken anti-immigration stance and substantial financial support of anti-immigration politicians. The company, which declined to comment, allegedly uses this method due to difficulties in finding and hiring US-based warehouse staff.
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Despite President-elect Trump’s hardline stance on immigration, his businesses hired a record number of foreign guest workers in 2024, a figure nearly double that of a decade prior. This includes various Trump properties and companies linked to his key supporters and appointees, utilizing the H-2B visa program for temporary positions. Critics argue this undermines American workers’ bargaining power, while Trump’s administration has indicated interest in restricting similar programs in the future. This stark contrast highlights a tension between stated policy and actual practice within the Trump administration.
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Wealthy critics of unelected federal officials, such as Marc Andreessen and Elon Musk, have conveniently overlooked their own involvement in President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This advisory commission, headed by Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, lacks congressional authorization and operates outside the traditional three branches of government, mirroring the very “independent agencies” they previously condemned. This hypocrisy highlights a selective objection to governmental structures based solely on whether they hold power. Their actions reveal a prioritization of personal influence over constitutional principles.
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Conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza faced widespread online criticism for hypocritically condemning President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, given D’Souza’s own 2018 presidential pardon from Donald Trump for campaign finance violations. Social media users quickly highlighted this inconsistency, sharing links to news articles detailing his past conviction and pardon. D’Souza’s criticism followed his recent apology for inaccuracies in his film “2000 Mules,” which promoted unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. This apology came after a defamation lawsuit and the film’s distributor also issued an apology and settled with a plaintiff.
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“I can’t pay my bills,” Rudy Giuliani’s courtroom outburst has sparked a firestorm of reactions, ranging from outrage to schadenfreude. The sheer audacity of the statement, delivered by a man once hailed as “America’s Mayor,” is striking. It’s a stark contrast to the image of a powerful figure, and forces a reconsideration of his past pronouncements on authority and freedom.
The irony isn’t lost on many. Giuliani’s past rhetoric often emphasized the importance of adhering to lawful authority, yet here he is, facing financial consequences for his actions, seemingly unable or unwilling to accept the repercussions. This jarring disconnect between his words and his current predicament fuels much of the public response.… Continue reading
Russia condemns the “irresponsible” talk of providing nuclear weapons to Ukraine. This condemnation rings incredibly hollow, given Russia’s own consistent and blatant nuclear threats since the outset of its unprovoked invasion. The hypocrisy is stark; a nation that has repeatedly brandished the threat of nuclear annihilation now lectures others on responsible behavior.
The very suggestion that discussions surrounding nuclear weapons for Ukraine are irresponsible ignores the context of Russia’s actions. Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal in 1994, under assurances from Russia (and other world powers) that its sovereignty would be protected. Russia’s flagrant violation of this agreement renders its current condemnation utterly meaningless.… Continue reading
Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican advocating for women’s safety, employs Sean Brislin, whose past includes an arrest for unlawfully entering a woman’s apartment while intoxicated. This incident, which left the victim feeling unsafe, contrasts sharply with Mace’s public stance. Mace’s recent proposal of bathroom bans targeting transgender women, including Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, is based on unfounded claims of increased safety risks, despite research showing no such correlation. The juxtaposition of Mace’s actions and her public pronouncements highlights a significant inconsistency.
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Rep. Jim Jordan, a key figure in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results, has acknowledged the 2024 election was free and fair, a stark contrast to his previous pronouncements. While he cited concerns about mail-in voting in 2020, particularly in Pennsylvania, he failed to address why these concerns were absent this year when his preferred candidate won. This shift in rhetoric raises questions about the legitimacy of his 2020 claims and the impact of his actions on the integrity of the election process. Despite Jordan’s assertions of widespread fraud in 2020, no evidence of such irregularities has ever surfaced.
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After Trump took the lead, election deniers went suddenly silent. It was almost as if a switch had been flipped, and the endless stream of accusations and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election vanished into thin air. Where were all the claims of widespread voter fraud, the demands for recounts, the threats of violence? Gone. Poof! Like a magician’s disappearing act, they had vanished without a trace.
But why? Why did the election deniers fall silent the moment their candidate, the one they had so fiercely defended, started to win? It seems that their objections to the election process weren’t about principles or facts.… Continue reading
While I enthusiastically endorse President-elect Trump for a second term, I urge him to prioritize unity over retribution. He must resist the temptation to attack his opponents and instead focus on bringing the country together. Despite the media’s overblown fears of a Trump dictatorship, I believe he is the right person to depolarize our nation. I am particularly excited about the potential for meaningful change with the involvement of figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the administration. This is a unique opportunity to enact real, substantive change.
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Matt Underwood