Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy with a social media post depicting the children’s character Franklin the Turtle in a military context, which was met with sharp criticism. The post, a mock book cover titled “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists,” drew condemnation from various sources, including Franklin’s publisher, Kids Can Press, who stated that they condemn the use of Franklin’s image. This occurred amid a reported congressional review of U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The strikes in the Caribbean have raised legal concerns, with some lawmakers suggesting they could constitute war crimes if reports of intentionally killing survivors are accurate. Despite earlier denials, the White House has acknowledged a second strike, claiming it was conducted in self-defense, with the Defense Secretary’s authorization.
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Representative Mary Miller, known for past controversial remarks praising Hitler, posted and subsequently deleted a social media message criticizing a Sikh guest chaplain’s prayer in Congress, initially misidentifying him as Muslim. Her post, which incorrectly claimed America was founded as a Christian nation, was met with swift condemnation from fellow lawmakers who highlighted her religious intolerance and ignorance. Miller eventually edited the post to correct the religious affiliation before deleting it entirely. The incident spurred criticism from colleagues and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and condemning Miller’s actions.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s request for her followers to purchase her son a birthday beer via Venmo sparked significant online criticism. The congresswoman, whose net worth is estimated at $21.93 million, faced accusations of exploiting her supporters for personal gain. Following substantial backlash, Greene deleted the post. This incident follows reports of her strategic stock trades before a major market downturn.
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Following a series of attacks on Tesla property coinciding with his new government role, Elon Musk baselessly blamed the transgender community on social media, citing unsubstantiated claims about violence and hormone injections. This occurred on the same day a Teen Vogue interview was published featuring Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, who sharply criticized him, calling him a “pathetic man-child” and denying any influence on his political views. Wilson emphasized her lack of relationship with her father and her commitment to advocating for transgender rights. The UCLA School of Law has reported that LGBT individuals are disproportionately victims of violence, contradicting Musk’s assertions.
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Amidst a national egg shortage and rising prices, Waffle House implemented a 50-cent per-egg surcharge, prompting a response from competitor Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel criticized the surcharge as inhospitable, highlighting its own commitment to affordable breakfast options. To capitalize on the situation, Cracker Barrel is offering double rewards points on egg orders. Waffle House attributed the surcharge to the increased cost of eggs and the ongoing shortage, though the measure is intended to be temporary.
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Social media users allege Elon Musk utilized a burner account, “Adrian Dittman,” featuring a voice changer, to participate in X Spaces. This account reportedly defended Musk and engaged in heated exchanges with critics, with one instance revealing Musk’s identity through a frustrated outburst. The revelation sparked widespread debate, with critics accusing Musk of self-promotion and highlighting the challenges of maintaining public image online. Musk has yet to address the accusations directly, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding his behavior on the platform.
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Hegseth’s Franklin Tweet Sparks Outrage, Mockery Amid Boat Strike Fallout
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy with a social media post depicting the children’s character Franklin the Turtle in a military context, which was met with sharp criticism. The post, a mock book cover titled “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists,” drew condemnation from various sources, including Franklin’s publisher, Kids Can Press, who stated that they condemn the use of Franklin’s image. This occurred amid a reported congressional review of U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The strikes in the Caribbean have raised legal concerns, with some lawmakers suggesting they could constitute war crimes if reports of intentionally killing survivors are accurate. Despite earlier denials, the White House has acknowledged a second strike, claiming it was conducted in self-defense, with the Defense Secretary’s authorization.
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Rep. Miller’s Racist Post Condemning House Prayer Sparks Outrage
Representative Mary Miller, known for past controversial remarks praising Hitler, posted and subsequently deleted a social media message criticizing a Sikh guest chaplain’s prayer in Congress, initially misidentifying him as Muslim. Her post, which incorrectly claimed America was founded as a Christian nation, was met with swift condemnation from fellow lawmakers who highlighted her religious intolerance and ignorance. Miller eventually edited the post to correct the religious affiliation before deleting it entirely. The incident spurred criticism from colleagues and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and condemning Miller’s actions.
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MTG Deletes Beer-Money Plea After MAGA Backlash
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s request for her followers to purchase her son a birthday beer via Venmo sparked significant online criticism. The congresswoman, whose net worth is estimated at $21.93 million, faced accusations of exploiting her supporters for personal gain. Following substantial backlash, Greene deleted the post. This incident follows reports of her strategic stock trades before a major market downturn.
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Musk Accuses Trans People of Tesla Attacks, Daughter Calls Him a ‘Pathetic Man-Child’
Following a series of attacks on Tesla property coinciding with his new government role, Elon Musk baselessly blamed the transgender community on social media, citing unsubstantiated claims about violence and hormone injections. This occurred on the same day a Teen Vogue interview was published featuring Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, who sharply criticized him, calling him a “pathetic man-child” and denying any influence on his political views. Wilson emphasized her lack of relationship with her father and her commitment to advocating for transgender rights. The UCLA School of Law has reported that LGBT individuals are disproportionately victims of violence, contradicting Musk’s assertions.
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Cracker Barrel vs. Waffle House: Egg Surcharge Sparks Restaurant War
Amidst a national egg shortage and rising prices, Waffle House implemented a 50-cent per-egg surcharge, prompting a response from competitor Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel criticized the surcharge as inhospitable, highlighting its own commitment to affordable breakfast options. To capitalize on the situation, Cracker Barrel is offering double rewards points on egg orders. Waffle House attributed the surcharge to the increased cost of eggs and the ongoing shortage, though the measure is intended to be temporary.
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Elon Musk’s Alleged Burner Account Exposed
Social media users allege Elon Musk utilized a burner account, “Adrian Dittman,” featuring a voice changer, to participate in X Spaces. This account reportedly defended Musk and engaged in heated exchanges with critics, with one instance revealing Musk’s identity through a frustrated outburst. The revelation sparked widespread debate, with critics accusing Musk of self-promotion and highlighting the challenges of maintaining public image online. Musk has yet to address the accusations directly, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding his behavior on the platform.
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