Responding to a video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to “refuse illegal orders” from former President Trump, Rep. Adam Smith stated he believes Trump has issued illegal military orders. Smith cited a specific instance, the order to blow up boats in the Caribbean without proper justification, as an example. He condemned the Department of War’s review into Sen. Mark Kelly’s participation in the video, deeming it a threat to free speech. While Smith expressed his views, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, also in the video, stated she was not aware of any illegal military orders from the former president.
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On November 23, 2025, Austin Trahan and James Houchins were arrested for defacing the former Pulse Memorial crosswalk with chalk and writing the word “Resist” nearby. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper responded to the scene after the Department of Transportation reported the incident, finding video evidence of the vandalism. Despite denying the act, the suspects were apprehended at a nearby Dunkin Donuts, matching the descriptions from the video and were taken into custody after providing their names and birthdays.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Cambridge Christian School, ending a nine-year legal battle over the school’s right to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker at a 2015 football championship. The case involved the Florida High School Athletic Association, which denied the school’s request. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had previously ruled that announcements over the loudspeaker constituted “government speech,” thus not violating free-speech rights. This decision effectively upholds the appeals court’s ruling and resolves a dispute regarding free speech rights in a government setting.
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In Tennessee, Larry Bushart Jr. was arrested and held on a $2 million bail for a social media post that directly quoted Donald Trump in reference to a school shooting, sparking controversy. Sheriff Nick Weems, a public mourner of Charlie Kirk, claimed the post caused “mass hysteria” and utilized a law intended to prevent school shootings to justify the arrest. Bodycam footage and public records directly contradicted Weems’s claims, revealing that the sheriff lied to the public and was motivated by a personal vendetta. Bushart’s arrest resulted in him missing the birth of his grandchild and losing his job, leading to a lawsuit against the sheriff.
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A DC resident, Sam O’Hara, has filed a lawsuit against DC Metro police officers after being arrested for playing Darth Vader’s theme music near National Guard troops. O’Hara was protesting the troops’ presence in the city by recording them and playing “The Imperial March,” which the ACLU lawyers argue is a form of protected expression. Despite not impeding the troops or engaging in any threatening behavior, O’Hara was arrested after an Ohio National Guard member complained about the satirical protest. The officers then handcuffed and detained O’Hara, but he was eventually released when officials realized there was no legal basis for his arrest.
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In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump attacked Seth Meyers, calling him a “deranged lunatic” and questioning the legality of his commentary. The post was in response to Meyers’ mocking of Trump’s comments on steam-powered catapults during a visit to Japan. This attack on Meyers is part of a pattern of Trump targeting late-night hosts, including previous criticisms of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers, claiming that being “100% ANTI TRUMP” is “probably illegal.” Trump’s rant followed Meyers mocking the former president on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for his comments on aircraft carrier catapults. Trump previously expressed similar sentiments in August regarding Meyer’s contract renewal with NBC, indicating a pattern of targeting the late-night host. The Independent reached out to NBC for comment, but received no response.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers of NBC’s “Late Night,” calling him the “least talented person” in television history. This reaction follows Meyers’ “A Closer Look” segment, where he satirized a speech Trump gave to Navy troops and commented on Trump’s sensitivity to criticism. Trump accused Meyers of being “anti-Trump,” further suggesting such views may be illegal, and questioned NBC’s investment in him. This is not the first time Trump has targeted Meyers, as he previously attacked him in January and August.
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Trump Suggests Being Anti-Trump is “Probably Illegal” in Seth Meyers Rant
In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump criticized Seth Meyers, claiming that being “100% ANTI TRUMP” is “probably illegal.” Trump’s rant followed Meyers mocking the former president on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for his comments on aircraft carrier catapults. Trump previously expressed similar sentiments in August regarding Meyer’s contract renewal with NBC, indicating a pattern of targeting the late-night host. The Independent reached out to NBC for comment, but received no response.
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