The potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the EU is now on hold following President Trump’s intensified threats to annex Greenland. Trump’s threats include tariffs against European allies opposing the U.S. seizure of Greenland, despite the trade deal previously facing opposition for favoring the U.S. in terms of tariffs. In response, European entities are beginning to employ economic measures against the U.S., as Trump refuses to compromise. The future of the deal remains uncertain as the situation escalates.
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Iran shuts off the internet as protesters start fires in widening unrest, a move that immediately feels like a desperate play by a regime on the ropes. The complete shutdown of the internet, alongside phone lines, is a clear indication that the government is attempting to control the flow of information and isolate the protesters. It’s a tactic we’ve seen before, a classic move pulled by dictatorships clinging to power. It’s a chilling reminder of how regimes react when they feel threatened, with the silencing of voices being a standard operating procedure.
The immediate consequence of this internet blackout is, ironically, to fuel the fire.… Continue reading
The White House claims control over Venezuela’s government despite the acting president’s assertion of independent rule after the removal of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. White House officials, including President Trump, are reportedly coordinating with Venezuelan “interim authorities,” with the U.S. supposedly dictating their decisions. This contradicts claims from acting president Delcy Rodriguez, who declared Venezuela’s government to be in charge. Trump’s decision to allow Rodriguez to lead, rather than installing opposition figures, is reportedly due to her military support and Trump’s disapproval of opposition leader Machado.
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya was sworn in for his eighth term, vowing to restore order amidst post-election violence. Biya, who won the election with 54% of the vote, offered condolences for victims of protests that arose from allegations of fraud. He praised the electoral process and promised to focus on issues affecting women, young people, corruption, and security. Despite the unrest and criticisms of his long rule, Biya urged citizens to work with him in building a prosperous nation.
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President Trump has asserted that he could deploy the military to U.S. cities, stating that courts would not prevent him from doing so. He suggested he could invoke the Insurrection Act to bypass the legal system and send in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. These comments, made on Air Force One, have been widely criticized as an attempt to play out a “dictator fantasy,” particularly given existing legal restrictions like the Posse Comitatus Act. Trump’s remarks come amid rising tensions and deployment of the National Guard in cities such as Chicago.
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Following the weekend’s anti-Trump “No Kings” rallies, polling data reveals a significant portion of Americans share the protesters’ concerns. A recent survey shows a majority of Americans believe Trump is a potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited, with this sentiment nearly doubling since April. Furthermore, the survey indicates that a majority of Americans perceive Trump as waging an assault on constitutional balances. These findings suggest the core message of the “No Kings” demonstrations resonates with a considerable segment of the population, despite attempts by Republicans to marginalize them.
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During a CNN interview, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated that President Trump had “plenary authority” regarding the deployment of the National Guard in Oregon, before abruptly cutting himself off. This statement has raised concerns due to the implications of plenary authority, which grants a single official absolute power, contradicting the U.S. system of separation of powers. The use of such authority has drawn comparison to dictators and prompted protests against perceived overreach by the Trump administration. Miller’s silence and the subsequent lack of further clarification have left the meaning behind the statement unclear.
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President Trump amplified his intention to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago via a social media post featuring a parody image referencing “Apocalypse Now”. The president’s post included the phrase, “‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning,’” prompting criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who labeled Trump a “wannabe dictator.” This announcement follows Trump’s previous deployments of troops to other Democratic-led cities and a recently signed executive order seeking to rename the Defense Department the Department of War. The promised operation in Chicago faces strong opposition from city and state leaders, who are planning to sue the administration.
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The article contends that the subjection of the United States to a Trump dictatorship is no longer a theoretical possibility, but an imminent reality, as he is rapidly consolidating power through illegal actions and intimidation. Trump is adopting the trappings of a dictator, and taking steps to ensure his opponents are silenced, elections are rigged, and the rule of law is dismantled. Given his stacking of the courts and control over key institutions, the article questions how Trump can be removed from power physically, suggesting the point of no return is rapidly approaching. The author concludes by emphasizing the urgency of devising strategies to stop Trump’s dictatorial ambitions before it is too late.
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On Tuesday, the president remarked on accusations of being a dictator, stating that he would stop crime. He then noted that some individuals have expressed they would prefer a dictator if it meant crime would be eradicated. This was the second consecutive day the president had made such a suggestion.
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John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood