Recent reports scrutinizing President Donald Trump’s apparent cognitive and physical decline have sparked his frustration. Following coverage from various media outlets, including the New York Times and CNN, comparisons to his predecessor, Joe Biden, have surfaced, focusing on instances of dozing off, memory lapses, and bruising. The White House has responded by defending Trump’s health, citing a recent medical report and highlighting his “relentless work ethic,” while dismissing the narratives as “fake.” However, reports persist, leading to growing concerns about his fitness for the presidency.
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President Trump has replaced architect James McCrery II with Shalom Baranes for the White House ballroom project. McCrery, who advised against Trump’s plans to drastically increase the ballroom’s size, reportedly departed the project due to the inability of his team to meet the project’s demanding deadlines and Trump’s desire to expand the project. The new architect brings decades of experience designing government buildings in Washington, D.C. The expansion, initially estimated at $200 million, has ballooned to $300 million and Trump aims to have it completed by 2029, even though no official public review has taken place.
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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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The White House has issued a statement defending Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of former private equity executive David Gentile. Gentile was released after serving less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for a $1.6 billion fraud scheme. The Biden administration claims it could not tie any fraudulent representations to Gentile and views the case as an example of justice being weaponized. Despite the commutation, Gentile’s conviction for conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and securities fraud remains in place.
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The White House released a memo detailing President Trump’s “preventative” MRI conducted last month at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, weeks after the visit. The advanced imaging focused on cardiovascular and abdominal health, a standard procedure for men in his age group, according to the White House. The memo, issued by the physician to the president, Dr. Sean Barbabella, stated that the cardiovascular imaging was “perfectly normal” and that major organs appear “very healthy.” The release of information came after the president himself mentioned the MRI and amidst ongoing questions about its purpose, with the White House citing an “effort of transparency.”
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Pete Hegseth authorized second strike on drug boat, White House confirms, and that’s where we’re starting. It seems the situation has escalated quickly, with the White House confirming Hegseth’s involvement in the decision to strike a boat suspected of carrying drugs. This revelation is significant, especially considering the allegations of war crimes and the murky legal waters surrounding the incident.
The legal implications here are substantial. Remember, the core of the problem stems from the definition of a “clearly illegal order.” The Department of Defense’s own Law of War Manual explicitly states that firing upon the shipwrecked is a textbook example of such an order.… Continue reading
The White House is now deflecting blame for the killing of survivors from a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, shifting responsibility from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Admiral Frank Bradley, who ordered the deaths of survivors. Despite the act being a potential war crime, as defined by the Department of Defense, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt maintains it was legal. The incident involved the destruction of a boat allegedly used for drug smuggling, with President Trump claiming the attack killed “narcoterrorists.” However, there is no evidence of fentanyl being found on the boats, and they were not en route to the U.S.
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The House Republican’s reaction to the leaked call involving Witkoff and alleged Russian collusion has ignited a firestorm of concern, or at least it should have. The core issue, as it’s being presented, is that the White House *should be very concerned* about the implications. The leak itself, purportedly capturing a conversation between Witkoff and Russia, suggests a deal in the making – a deal that could involve trading Ukrainian sovereignty for personal and financial gain. This isn’t just about diplomacy; it’s being framed as a potential business transaction, with Trump seemingly positioned as the dealmaker, selling off Ukraine’s resources in exchange for access to them.… Continue reading
The White House has initiated a weekly tracker that identifies and critiques news stories deemed objectionable by the Trump administration, categorizing them as “lies” or “bias.” This “media offenders” page features a leaderboard of news outlets and a “hall of shame” highlighting specific stories and reporters. The administration’s move comes amid escalating tensions with the media, including legal battles and stricter rules for journalists at the Pentagon. Furthermore, President Trump has been criticized for making personal insults toward female reporters, adding a personal dimension to the ongoing conflict.
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