During a recent Cabinet meeting, Donald Trump, despite claiming to be sharper than he was 25 years ago, appeared to repeatedly doze off while his Cabinet members praised him. This apparent drowsiness was particularly evident during the remarks of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with Trump’s eyes closing for extended periods. This behavior stands in stark contrast to Trump’s past criticisms of “Sleepy Joe” Biden for appearing tired, with Trump previously labeling such actions as a sign of a president’s lack of stamina. Despite the White House’s attempts to downplay the incident, such occurrences are becoming more frequent, raising questions about the standards Trump has set for the presidency.
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Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee, and it’s a bit of a head-scratcher, isn’t it? It’s like, he slapped these tariffs on in the first place, seemingly without a clear plan, and now he’s removing them. It’s a classic case of self-inflicted wounds, only to then pose as the hero who mended them. You have to wonder, was this some grand strategic masterstroke, or just another instance of someone improvising their way through a complicated situation?
The whole situation seems to have been tied to the political landscape, particularly with Brazil’s former president, Bolsonaro. Now, with Bolsonaro facing legal troubles, it almost feels like the tariffs were some kind of leverage play that ultimately didn’t work out as planned.… Continue reading
Pete Hegseth, the newly-appointed “Secretary of War,” is facing scrutiny for summoning high-ranking military officials to a meeting in Virginia to hear a speech on the “warrior ethos.” The event, which will be filmed for promotional purposes, requires even those stationed abroad to attend, prompting criticism that the meeting is more about optics than substance. Critics, including former Senator Claire McCaskill, express concern over the security risks associated with gathering so many high-ranking military leaders in one location. The White House claims the event is intended to display military strength, but social media users have widely mocked the decision, calling the meeting a wasteful use of resources.
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Following the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Israel, a trip characterized by Rep. Jasmine Crockett as a mere “photo op.” Crockett expressed skepticism regarding the trip’s substance, questioning whether Noem would meaningfully address the deaths or potential security enhancements. Noem’s visit included a stop at the Western Wall, alongside Janet Huckabee. This trip follows previous criticism of Noem’s frequent, visually stylized appearances, labeled by some as publicity stunts.
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