Trump Is Getting Weaker, and the Resistance Is Getting Stronger
It seems like we’re constantly hearing about how Trump is defying expectations of normalcy. This is happening as the American people are being asked to consider increasingly radical means of opposing his administration. And, at the same time, it looks like the administration is gearing up to potentially use large-scale violence on the American people.
The fact that ratings don’t seem to matter anymore is a real problem. It’s been a rough year for those who clearly see Trump’s actions for what they are. He came back into office emboldened, surrounded by those who blindly follow him.… Continue reading
Trump recently claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein before it was popular, but this assertion was met with skepticism. Marijke Chartouni, who alleges she was sexually abused by Epstein, responded to Trump’s comment on X, suggesting that his statement implied a confession. Her concise message, “Every accusation is a confession,” reflected her disbelief in Trump’s distancing strategy.
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As part of ongoing federal deployments, the Trump administration is sending 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans, Louisiana, ahead of the New Year, coinciding with a Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown. The National Guard will support federal law enforcement partners until February, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised the deployment, predicting a positive impact on the city. Despite a decrease in violent crime rates, critics express concern over the deployment, AP News reports.
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President Trump announced on Thursday that he had ordered a strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, citing the persecution of Christians as the reason. The US Africa Command confirmed the strikes in Sokoto state, coordinating with Nigerian authorities, and reported multiple ISIS terrorists killed. The strikes involved Tomahawk missiles fired from a Navy vessel, as confirmed by a US official. Nigerian officials, including Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, stated they approved the attack and emphasized the country’s focus on combating terrorism regardless of religious affiliation. This action follows Trump’s previous warnings and concerns regarding religious freedom violations in Nigeria, although security analysts suggest a more complex reality on the ground.
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The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago amidst federal immigration raids. This decision, reached in a 6-3 vote, came after a request from the Trump administration following opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The ruling emphasized the government’s failure to identify legal grounds for military involvement, especially as the situation could be handled by regular law enforcement. “Operation Midway Blitz” saw federal immigration agents facing violence and protests, despite approximately 1,500 arrests made during the crackdown.
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Despite promises to “drain the swamp,” the Trump administration is rife with corruption, as evidenced by officials allegedly receiving payments, violations of ethics rules, and questionable contracts benefiting Trump’s associates. Polling indicates that a majority of Americans perceive increasing corruption under Trump, creating an opportunity for Democrats. However, Democratic leadership is slow-rolling efforts to address corruption, including protecting incumbents accused of wrongdoing and delaying a vote on ending congressional stock trading. This inaction undermines the party’s ability to capitalize on public dissatisfaction and presents a self-inflicted ethical problem for Democrats.
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During a Christmas Eve tradition, President Trump spoke with children calling the North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) to track Santa’s progress. While asking children about their Christmas wishes, Trump told one caller that coal was “clean and beautiful,” a phrase he often used in his campaign to revive domestic coal production. The president’s comment came after the child said she did not want coal for Christmas. Ultimately, the child stated that she would prefer a Barbie doll, clothes, and candy over coal.
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s engagement with current events appears to be selective, as he consistently feigns ignorance when faced with pressing issues. This tactic was evident when he avoided commenting on the Pentagon’s use of force and its potential release of video footage. This pattern emerged during the “Democrat Shutdown” and has continued through his term. For example, Johnson claimed not to have seen videos of a Presbyterian minister shot by federal agents, despite previously being asked about the incident.
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The Justice Department has announced a delay in releasing all Jeffrey Epstein-related records, citing the discovery of over a million additional potentially relevant documents. This delay comes after a deadline mandated by Congress and follows a demand from a bipartisan group of senators for a full disclosure and independent audit of the records. Department officials had previously suggested a comprehensive review had been completed, making this a significant last-minute development. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi had also previously directed the Justice Department to deliver the complete Epstein files.
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During a presidential tradition, President Trump took calls from children tracking Santa Claus via NORAD. While speaking from Mar-a-Lago, the President assured children of Santa’s goodness and offered political commentary, including praise for Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. He also described Santa’s appearance, and when speaking to the First Lady, he was met with focused silence. Despite the president’s eagerness to continue, the calls eventually concluded, with the First Lady waiting for her own phone call.
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