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Hunter Biden’s “Privilege” Party and the Left’s Double Standard

By: Kevin Jackson | October 22, 2025

Hunter Biden: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

If there’s a grand prize in America’s Dysfunction Olympics, Joe Biden handing a full, cosmic-scale pardon to his own son would be the soaring triple backflip onto a bed of rose petals. What Biden did was political malpractice—wrapped in gold foil. And now Hunter Biden dares to admit this divine clemency a symbol of “privilege.” He then lambasts Donald Trump’s supposed “revenge tour” like a schoolyard victim whining about a bully.

Pardon, Privilege, and the Perverse “Narrative”

Let’s parse the spectacle:

On December 1, 2024, Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for all federal offenses his son may have committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024—including tax and gun charges, and even hypothetical future ones. This pardon came after repeated promises that Hunter would not be pardoned. The turnaround smacked of desperation.

Now, Hunter says he’s “incredibly grateful” and “realizes how privileged I am,” but also claims that his father would not have pardoned him had Trump not won. He also invokes the specter of Trump’s “revenge tour,” arguing that he would’ve been the “easiest target,” somehow vulnerable enough to silence the entire Biden clan.

Hunter got off scot-free from genuine crimes (remember, tax evasion and firearm charges are not made-up). Now, he piously “admits” that he was privileged—all while casting himself as a persecuted innocent. That’s not humility; that’s hubris in the shape of a press release.

A Hypocrisy So Thick You Could Swim In It

1. Selective “Justice” for the Elite

If you tell the average American they’ll be jailed for delinquent taxes, ignoring them won’t work; they’ll still get prosecuted. But if your last name is Biden, the rulebook says exception. That’s not theory; it’s been practiced. The Washington establishment has long operated under one law for the powerful, another for the powerless.

Democrats screamed about the “rigged justice system” when Trump was investigated, but now they rig it for their own. That’s not consistency—it’s con artistry.

2. The Political Panic Pardons

Wrapping a pardon like a political grenade isn’t rare. Presidents have always pardoned cronies, allies, or inconvenient truths. But pardoning his own son—and one embroiled in crime, addiction, and scandal—is not just nepotism; it’s betrayal of the public trust. The Left used to pretend pardons are about mercy or reform. But in this case, the only mercy is for the powerful.

3. The “Revenge Tour” Fairy Tale

Hunter claims Trump is on a “revenge tour”—as though Trump sat in some shadow room with a red ledger, marking off names. But which evidence supports that? We saw him challenge unconstitutional actions, purge bureaucrats tied to past vindictive investigations, and strip security clearances from politicized deep-state actors.

That’s not obsession—it’s course correction. Trump doesn’t lash out randomly; he goes after institutional rot. If Joe Biden’s legacy was built on family shenanigans and corruption, then yes, Hunter looked over his shoulder—but that’s on the family for being vulnerable, not on a president for doing his job.

Why Hunter Should Shut His Mouth (And Maybe Hide Under a Rock)

Here’s what’s guaranteed: the more Hunter talks, the worse it gets. If he keeps playing victim, it reminds people why he was pardoned—to defang him as a target. His own words confirm that. And if he speaks with indignation, he resurrects interest in the crimes he claims were swept under the rug. Then, if he rails about Trump, he writes his own invitation: “Put my name back under the microscope.”

Truthfully, if he’s smart (he’s not), he’ll go underground, live quietly, and let Joe’s pardon do its job.

Hunter Claims He Could Have Beaten the Wrap

Hunter alluded that he would have argued that the prior prosecutions were politically motivated or inconsistent, and that every person deserves due process. Let’s call this “The Leftist Defense”, and surely one that Big Tish, Comey, and Jack Smith will all deploy, unsuccessfully. Clearly, Hunter wants the world to believe that Trump’s DOJ would have weaponized charges against him or his family relentlessly—thus the pardon was a shield, not a favor.

Finally, you know that Biden would have used his addiction as an excuse. Addiction has been his scapegoat for years. For him, addiction trump’s culpability, and that mercy has a place in justice.

Rebirth of the Two-Tiered Justice System

If you have power and connections, you go free. If you don’t, you go to jail. That’s the American dream inverted, and it’s rotting from the top down.

A president—even one from the Left—who pardons his own child weaponizes the very office meant to temper excess. It’s one thing to help others; it’s another to help your own at the expense of fairness.

Hunter Biden’s remarks do one useful thing: they confirm what most people already suspected. He got a pardon not as redemption, but as immunity. He’s not a contrite citizen; he’s a walking monument to corruption’s soft power.

He can call it “privilege.” It is. He can blame it on a “revenge tour.” It’s not. He can cry crocodile tears about being a target. He wasn’t. But none of that changes the truth: he got a pardon meant to sanitize him. He got an escape hatch welded shut from accountability. And that, dear reader, is not scandal — it’s statecraft in the wild hands of the well connected.

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Comey’s Perp Walk

By: Kevin Jackson | October 8, 2025

For years, James Comey strutted around Washington like the patron saint of integrity — a man who believed the FBI was one sermon short of a church.

He was the tall, sanctimonious lawman who treated press conferences like revival meetings, and himself like the high priest of righteousness. But that halo’s slipping faster than Joe Biden’s memory, because this Thursday, the former FBI Director — the one who played both puppet master and political hitman in the great anti-Trump crusade — is finally set to be arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Let that sink in. The man who orchestrated the Russia hoax, spied on Americans, and helped turn the FBI into a political protection racket for the Clintons is now facing criminal charges for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The irony is so thick, you could spread it on toast.

As Jim Comey begins his legal battle today…

Remember what this arrogant psychopath did to newly elected POTUS Trump, General Flynn and other Trump supporters.

Lying to Congress is just the beginning of his treachery.

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Comey, of course, insists he’s innocent — because nothing screams innocence quite like pre-recording a “trust me” video before your arraignment. In that clip, he swore he’d “done nothing wrong,” which, by Leftist translation, means “guilty as hell.” He’s expected to show up voluntarily, plead not guilty, and flash the smug grin of a man who still thinks he’s auditioning for MSNBC.

But here’s the tragicomedy of it all: these charges barely scratch the surface of his crimes. It’s like arresting a mob boss for jaywalking. For decades, Comey was the muscle behind the elite’s protection racket, shielding political royalty like the Clintons while turning the FBI into the enforcement arm of the DNC. Ordinary Americans went to jail for less than what Comey deleted over brunch.

Comey didn’t just bend the rules — he broke them, gift-wrapped them, and handed them to the swamp with a wink. He ran a rogue agency that spied on the Trump campaign using bogus FISA warrants, fabricated “intel,” and a media network that acted more like accomplices than journalists. Names like Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, and Lisa Page should be carved on the same granite of infamy — the bureaucratic Mount Rushmore of deceit.

But Comey wasn’t the mastermind; he was the middle manager.

The real orders, as most of us suspect, came from higher up — Barack Obama, with perhaps a memo or two approved by the Clintons. That’s how Washington works. The people at the top don’t get their hands dirty; they hire someone like Comey to do it for them. And for years, he played that role perfectly — the bureaucratic button man in a Brooks Brothers suit.

So when word hit that Comey would face arraignment, conservatives didn’t celebrate — we exhaled. It’s justice long overdue, like finally seeing the crooked referee tossed out of the game. And while rumors swirl about whether he’ll be perp-walked, I think we all know the right answer: absolutely, yes. This is the man who greenlit dawn raids on Trump allies, sending armored FBI teams to bust down the doors of Roger Stone and Paul Manafort while CNN conveniently “just happened” to be there. If there’s anyone who deserves a flashbulb frenzy and an orange jumpsuit cameo, it’s James “Higher Loyalty” Comey.

Independent journalist Catherine Herridge recently noted that perp walks are rare, but in this case, she said, Comey “could be an exception.” Her understatement should win an award. The American people have waited eight years to see an FBI director in cuffs — a visual confirmation that the elite bubble finally popped.

Herridge also observed that Comey “played an outsized role in undermining public confidence in the FBI and Justice Department, the same institutions he was charged with protecting.” That’s putting it gently. Comey didn’t just undermine confidence; he torched it, buried the ashes, and sold the plot to CNN.

The Left will, of course, pretend to rally around him.

They’ll claim this is a “dangerous precedent,” that Trump’s Justice Department is weaponizing power. These are the same people who cheered when Trump’s allies were frog-marched for process crimes. Remember Roger Stone? They sent half of Quantico after him like he was El Chapo. So, forgive us if we’d like a little symmetry — poetic justice with flashing lights.

But even the Left’s loyalty has an expiration date. Comey won’t be their darling for long. He’s damaged goods, a burned asset. Once his usefulness runs out, they’ll toss him overboard faster than CNN drops a failed host. Think of Jimmy Kimmel’s return from suspension — he came back to thunderous applause and 6.2 million viewers, then watched his audience collapse days later. Comey’s trajectory will be the same: a brief, loud defense from the Left, followed by the quiet hum of abandonment once he starts singing to save himself. And believe me, this man will sing like a gospel choir at Sunday service.

The journey to get here wasn’t easy. The Left nearly pulled off their usual trick — running out the clock.

The statute of limitations on Comey’s crimes was set to expire, and they figured one more stolen election would bury the evidence for good. But fate had other plans. When U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert hesitated to prosecute, the administration replaced him with Lindsey Halligan — a prosecutor who actually believed in accountability. According to reports, Siebert didn’t want to touch Comey’s case, claiming “insufficient evidence.” Translation: “I like my Georgetown cocktail parties.”

Once Halligan took over, the dominoes began to fall. And like clockwork, the media started spinning. MSNBC, still operating as a “clown factory of misinformation,” tried to discredit the new leadership. Former Trump official Kash Patel fired back, reminding them that “in this FBI, follow the chain of command or get relieved.” Translation: play ball or get benched.

The indictment itself focuses on Comey’s 2020 Senate testimony, where he claimed under oath that he never authorized FBI personnel to act as anonymous sources in news stories. The problem is that prosecutors say they can prove he did exactly that — by directing law professor Daniel Richman to leak classified details of his meetings with Trump to the media. Comey thought he was being clever, laundering leaks through a “private citizen.” But Richman’s testimony backfired. He told investigators that Comey “explicitly told him not to communicate with the media” on certain topics, directly undercutting the prosecution’s case.

Understand that the new and improved DOJ would never go to court without its ducks in a row. They either can prove that Richman perjured himself, or they have additional evidence against Comey.

Understand that many witnesses recant their testimony against the Left, when they believe the Left are in power. But now that the veil of invincibility has been lifted, many whistleblowers are stepping up again.

And optics matter.

If Comey has to walk into court under flashing lights, the point’s already made. He’s no longer above the law. In fact, Reuters reported that an FBI agent was relieved of duty after refusing to participate in a staged perp walk for Comey — which means there’s internal debate over whether to humiliate him publicly. My vote? Absolutely. I want to see him in handcuffs, flanked by the same agents who once dragged innocent people out of bed in front of news cameras. Karma has a wicked sense of humor.

Devin Nunes, now heading Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, appeared on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the arraignment. It’s poetic justice — Nunes was the first to expose the Russia Hoax and now he’s watching the architect of that hoax face the music. It was Nunes who gave America its first glimpse behind the curtain — the deep-state collusion between Obama-era intelligence officials, Democrats, and a willing press. His reward? Years of mockery. His vindication? Watching Comey’s smug mug as he’s processed by U.S. Marshals.

And let’s not forget Jack Smith, the man who made it his mission to destroy Trump.

We’ve since learned that Smith spied on nine Republican Senators in his obsessive pursuit of the January 6 “insurrection” narrative. His tactics make Nixon’s plumbers look like amateurs. When Smith eventually joins Comey in the defendant’s box — and he will — it’ll mark a new chapter: accountability, the sequel.

For the American people, this isn’t about revenge. It’s about restoration. We want a government that doesn’t serve itself, one where lying to Congress gets you more than a book deal and a CNN contributor gig. We want equal justice — and not the kind that only applies to conservatives. Comey’s downfall, however partial, sends that message.

If he’s perp-walked, it’ll be the most poetic image of justice since Trump’s mugshot — a visual metaphor for an era of corruption finally cornered. If he flips and starts naming names, the whole swamp might tremble. And if he escapes with a technical acquittal, fine — the stain of exposure will linger longer than any sentence.

So yes, James Comey may walk into court a free man. But he’ll walk out something worse: irrelevant. His moral superiority act is over. The “higher loyalty” schtick has become the punchline of a bad political joke.

Justice, like comedy, is all about timing. And for James Comey, the timing couldn’t be worse — or more perfect.

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Comey Indicted: The Swamp Bites Back

By: Kevin Jackson | September 25, 2025

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Imagine standing by the reflecting pool in D.C., watching the city’s elite congratulating themselves for their “service” while duplicitously ignoring their own mountains of scandal.

On the surface, the swamp looks serene, but beneath the waterline, the biggest rats have been paddling for their lives. Now, one of their towering rodents, James Comey, faces his own reckoning. Thanks to an overt statement by President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi finally had to act on the criminality of James Comey (and soon many others).

James “I don’t know her intent” Comey was finally indicted by a federal grand jury today. He was indicted on charges of making a false statement, as well as another for obstruction.

“No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case,” Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on in a post on social platform X.

The president took to his social media platform over the weekend to issue a direct call to Bondi for an indictment of Comey, alongside other perceived political enemies of the president. And while the Left try to spin this as Trump interference, they know the indictment is pure justice.

President Trump pushed the issue for two reasons, the statute of limitations and holdovers who didn’t want to actually do their jobs. Specifically, Erik Siebert, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who stepped down rather than bring charges against another Trump hater, specifically New York Attorney General Letitia James. Despite a mountain of evident, Siebert declared that there was not enough evidence in the case to support allegations of mortgage fraud.

He was also overseeing the Comey case, so we know how that would have ended up. Now the case has been handed over to Lindsey Halligan, who was tapped as an interim replacement. Halligan, a White House staffer who practiced insurance law before she joined Trump’s criminal defense team in 2022, has never tried a federal case.

Trump has long called for charges against Comey, whom he blames for the bogus investigation into his campaign’s ties to Russia in the 2016 contest. President Trump has consistently called that sham investigation for what it was—a “witch hunt.”

According to sources, a grand jury is eyeing Comey for perjury and obstruction.

Democrats have been preparing for this eventuality since they began the coup of Trump in 2020. Had Trump lost, we would never come anywhere near resolving this travesty of justice. However, with the unexpected Trump win, Democrats knew that Comey’s indictments were just a matter of time.

By now the world knows that along with Comey there are many operatives who lied on Trump. And now we get the delicious irony of seeing the operatives who slandered President Trump with the phoniest “Russia collusion” story ever concocted may inside of a courtroom, and then perhaps inside jail cells.

The Big Lie: Proven and Dissected

For years, Democrats and their media mouthpieces insisted the Steele Dossier—opposition research paid for by Hillary Clinton’s campaign via Fusion GPS—had no bearing on the infamous 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that accused Russia of interfering on Trump’s behalf. The official story: “Just solid intelligence, nothing biased here, citizen!”

Well, hold onto your MAGA hat. The CIA’s 2025 tradecraft review determined that not only was the dossier included in the ICA over the strenuous objections of career professionals—it was rammed in by, you guessed it, Brennan and Comey themselves.

Naturally, these two pillars of the intelligence world both perjured themselves before Congress (because lying is now just “narrative shaping”), repeatedly testifying that the Steele Dossier wasn’t part of the assessment. The new CIA report reads less like dry analysis and more like a rejected Tom Clancy plot: “The decision by agency heads to include the Steele Dossier in the ICA ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles and ultimately undermined the credibility of a key judgment.”

In other words: Get Trump at all costs.

But why stop there? In true “cover every base” fashion, Brennan even instructed analysts by email to make sure the Steele Dossier was included. Meanwhile, the Deputy Director for Analysis literally warned in writing that this move “risked the entire credibility of the paper.” But as we’ve learned, for Democrats, risking national credibility is merely an occupational hazard. Not to mention, when you have no credibility, what’s really at risk?

Revisiting Flynn: The Collateral Damage

Of course, while Comey makes headlines, let’s revisit his favorite hobby: going rogue against political opponents under the guise of “ethics.”

There’s the infamous episode where Comey dispatched FBI agents to ambush then-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn without proper protocol. If only the Trump administration paid as much attention to bureaucratic landmines as Democrats pay to avoiding accountability.

The way Comey not only tried to destroy General Flynn and his family by framing him, but later mockingly bragged about it, remains one of the most disgraceful abuses ever committed by an FBI director. He deserves prison for that alone. pic.twitter.com/nQ32z8wr8u
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) September 24, 2025

Why did Obama’s crowd fear Flynn?

Not only was he under consideration as Trump’s National Security Advisor, but his foreign policy chops and his willingness to critique Obama’s feckless handling of global terror made him a persona non grata for the outgoing administration. It wasn’t about the “peaceful transition of power”—it was about keeping the Deep State’s secrets safely under the rug.

Obama, in a classic “tell me you’re spooked without telling me, ” Personally warned Trump not to keep Flynn. If that wasn’t enough, Comey, ever the operator, crowed about ignoring protocol when he tried to trip Flynn up, safe in the belief that “these new guys don’t know the rules.”

So, Comey breached protocol, and sent FBI agents to set up Flynn, since they were eavesdropping on his communications.

You may recall the media’s gleeful spin: “Comey was just protecting America from Russian spies!” In reality, it was Beltway gangsters policing their turf by any means necessary.

The Indictment Drama: As the Swamp Turns

Fast-forward to fall 2025. Federal prosecutors are racing a five-year statute of limitations to decide whether to indict Comey for lying to Congress about his role in leaking information and steering the ICA. The evidence? During 2020 testimony, Comey denied ordering or permitting leaks and claimed the Steele Dossier wasn’t used to inform the ICA—statements now at odds with documented internal CIA and FBI communications. He lied.

Of course, the Democrat-apparatchik media and even some Justice Department officials are wringing their hands. “Can we really charge him?” Well, that question has been answered.

“Will it stick?” Magic 8-Ball: All signs point to yes.

Meanwhile, President Trump himself has made it clear that, if the roles were reversed, Democrats would happily indict “their enemies” on the flimsiest of pretexts. Trump, being Trump, summarized the mood best:

“They impeached me twice, indicted me five times, OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!”

Lindsey Halligan—Trump’s former personal lawyer may have zero prosecutorial experience; she brings plenty of backbone to the task.

Deep State Blues: From Coup Plotting to Consequences

Let’s not forget, this isn’t just Comey’s party trick. The tradecraft review and ongoing House investigations have laid bare a genuine “treasonous conspiracy” that involves Obama, Brennan, Clapper, Comey, and the broader intelligence apparatus. The entirety of this operation aimed to prevent Trump’s win, and if he were elected, overturn the 2016 election.

Ironically, the so-called “insurance policy” texted by Peter Strzok and Lisa Page was just the tip of the iceberg. As mentioned earlier, we’ve learned that Brennan instructed the inclusion of fiction alongside fact, thus the entire facade collapses.

Tulsi Gabbard’s blunt summary says volumes:

“The information we are releasing today clearly shows there was a treasonous conspiracy in 2016 committed by officials at the highest level of our government.”

Take a moment to let that marinate. The people who absconded with four years of the country’s attention by claiming Trump was a secret Russian double-agent were, in fact, orchestrating a coup to destroy him for daring to beat their anointed queen, Hillary.

The Hypocrisy Olympics: Media and Democrat Sanctimony

If there were medals for hypocrisy, Democrats would sweep every event. The same party that demolished norms, spied on Trump, and fabricated “dossier-based” assessments now laughably feigns concern about “political prosecutions.”

Further, the media’s shift, meanwhile, is acrobatic.

Stories bemoan Trump’s “petty vindictiveness” while politely omitting that Comey, Brennan, and friends manufactured a multi-year witch hunt that accomplished nothing except destroying public faith in the institutions the left now claim to cherish.

Well, there is new wallpaper inside the Washington Post newsroom that reads: “Okay, democracy dies in darkness, and Democrats die in the light, so keep them off!”

Why This Matters: Justice (and Its Imitators)

The Comey case is not merely about one swamp creature finally getting hooked. It’s about a pattern of impunity deeply embedded in the upper echelons of government. When Trump-supporting Americans rally for accountability, the usual suspects call them “authoritarians.” Yet those same suspects conspired to rig investigations, leak selectively, and keep the public hypnotized with synthetic scandals.

Comey’s indictments are a cautionary tale to all bureaucratic showmen: eventually, the swamp tides turn.

The Swamp’s Last Stand

Justice in D.C. has been an urban legend—everyone talks about it, but nobody believes it’ll ever materialize. At this hour, Comey’s fate has a new course. And he won’t have a lot of people to run protection for his crimes.

If anything, the drama asserts one cold fact: political prosecution is real—in this case, it finally targets the people who corrupted the system, and not the person challenging it.

In short, what we’re witnessing isn’t just Comey’s karma—it’s the swamp’s nervous breakdown. And for America? Maybe, just maybe, we’re getting the reckoning the nation deserves.

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BOMBSHELL! Shocking Michigan FOIA Documents Reveal 2020 Election Crimes [Video]

By Jimmy Parker | September 24, 2025

In a stunning development that promises to rip away the veil of secrecy surrounding the 2020 presidential election in a critical swing state, The Gateway Pundit’s Jim Hoft appeared on Steve Bannon’s War Room to detail a monumental victory for election transparency. This bombshell revelation, which left Bannon audibly shocked, centers on an American patriot, Yehuda Miller, who has successfully secured nearly one million documents from the City of Detroit and Wayne County through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. This colossal haul, one of the largest in U.S. history, represents a direct assault on the narrative peddled by the liberal media and entrenched bureaucrats that the 2020 election was the most secure in history.

For years, Michigan activists and lawmakers have been systematically gaslighted and stonewalled by dishonest election officials, including Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. They have fought an uphill battle against a system designed to obfuscate the truth about the inexplicable events that handed Joe Biden a victory in the must-win state of Michigan. Despite their tireless efforts, the necessary documents to verify the rampant suspicions of irregularities in Detroit’s election procedures remained out of reach, locked away by the very officials entrusted with ensuring a fair and transparent democratic process.

Enter an unexpected hero, Yehuda Miller, a New Jersey resident who described himself as formerly “non-political.” The events of the 2020 election and the subsequent lack of transparency from officials in key swing states compelled him to action. Miller’s initial FOIA request was, predictably, rejected by the establishment. However, undeterred by their denial of public records, Miller demonstrated the kind of tenacity that defines the movement supporting President Donald Trump: he hired a top FOIA attorney who successfully sued for the documents just before the expiration of the 22-month federally mandated period for retaining election records.

The fruits of this herculean effort are now in the hands of capable investigators. This treasure trove of evidence includes copies of the actual absentee ballots, the signed envelopes that contained those ballots, absentee ballot applications, QVF files, and the poll books and tally tapes from every Detroit precinct. Critically, this includes the records from precincts that were notoriously “OUT OF BALANCE,” a glaring red flag that corporate media outlets deliberately ignored in their rush to certify a predetermined outcome. This evidence changes everything, providing the tangible proof that citizens have been demanding against a chorus of dismissals from the left.

The Gateway Pundit, alongside a respected team of Michigan election investigators, is now poised to blow the lid off the lies about Detroit’s so-called “secure” 2020 election. As Jim Hoft told Steve Bannon, this is a pivotal moment in the fight to restore faith in our electoral system.

While the liberal media continues to parrot debunked talking points and attack those who ask questions, real Americans are doing the hard work of uncovering the truth. This investigation is a testament to the power of citizen activism and a direct challenge to the corrupt establishment that sought to silence dissent. The American people deserve to know what truly happened, and this massive FOIA haul is the key to unlocking those answers, vindicating the millions who have always believed that President Donald Trump’s victories were unfairly contested.

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The Left’s Delusion Buffet: All-You-Can-Eat Hypocrisy

By: Kevin Jackson | August 10, 2025

The Left’s Safe Space: Where Consequences Go to Die

Let’s start with a universal truth: Leftism is the only ideology where you can openly fantasize about punching Nazis (read: anyone right of Karl Marx) while simultaneously clutching your pearls if someone dares to disagree with you. Ah Leftism: the magical realm where hypocrisy isn’t just tolerated—it’s celebrated.

Really? The classic conservative cop-out.

Take my recent conversation with a conservative friend who, like many, has adopted the “live and let live” approach to his Leftist acquaintances. His reasoning? “She’s not that bad.”

She only wants to dismantle the nuclear family, not the entire Western legal system. She only supports Antifa when they’re firebombing federal buildings, not when they’re (allegedly) firebombing your federal building.

This is the modern Democrat Party in a nutshell: a coalition of useful idiots who’ve convinced themselves that their side is merely “passionate” while the other side is “violent extremists.” But let’s be real—when was the last time you saw a conservative hunt down a Leftist in the streets? Meanwhile, Antifa’s resume includes shooting at ICE officers and ambushing cops. But sure, both sides.

The Myth of the ‘Reasonable’ Leftist

My friend’s argument hinges on the idea that his Leftist pal isn’t “one of the bad ones.” She just posts memes about conservatives being fascists—harmless stuff, really. But here’s the rub: silence is complicity. If she’s not actively condemning the worst of her side (spoiler: she’s not), then she’s enabling it.

This isn’t the Reagan-O’Neill era, where Democrats and Republicans disagreed on how to fix things. Today, Democrats are the problem. They’re the ones pushing forced vaccinations, persecuting parents at school boards, and cheering as Big Tech deplatforms dissent. But sure, let’s pretend it’s just a “difference of opinion.”

Brigitte Macron: A Case Study in Leftist Absurdity

The rumor? Brigitte is actually Macron’s father, who transitioned. Now, I don’t care if Macron married a sentient baguette—just own it. But Leftists can’t handle the truth. They’d rather litigate it into oblivion.

Astroturfing 101: How the Left Manufactures ‘Grassroots’ Outrage

Then there’s Zohran Mamdani, the New York socialist who—shockingly—isn’t actually supported by New Yorkers.

*“Once more, with feeling (and for about the 1000th time): There are NO grassroots movements on the Left. It’s ALL top-down, astroturf funding and organizing. BREAKING: Campaign finance records reveal 72% of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign cash came from out-of-state donors — not local supporters. His donors? Hollywood elites and tech billionaires.”*

Even John Fetterman—a man who dresses like he’s perpetually mid-Napoleon Dynamite cosplay—called Mamdani out for not being a “real Democrat.” The Left is so fractured they’re eating their own. And this is before the 2024 election cycle, where we’ll undoubtedly uncover a decade’s worth of Leftist election “irregularities.”

The Conservative Conundrum: Why We Lose by Playing Nice

Here’s the kicker: Leftists post their insanity because they can. There are no consequences. Meanwhile, conservatives self-censor because we actually have jobs to lose. The asymmetry is the point.

So the next time a Leftist friend posts some inane drivel about “fascist Republicans,” ask them: Are you cool with Antifa’s violence? The persecution of the unvaxxed? The fact that your ‘movement’ is bankrolled by coastal elites? Watch them squirm.

Because at the end of the day, the only thing worse than Leftist idiocy is conservative silence in the face of it.

Final Thought: The Left isn’t just wrong—they’re dangerously stupid. And until conservatives start treating them like the existential threat they are, we’ll keep losing. So speak up. Or get ready to live in their delusional world.

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EXCLUSIVE: DOJ Official Who Approved $2 Million Payout to Disgraced Russia Hoaxers Identified as Left-Wing Activist Brian Netter

By: Mollie Hemingway | August 01, 2025

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The Department of Justice official who signed off on $2 million in taxpayer-funded payments to disgraced Russia collusion hoax participants left the Department of Justice to help lead the “legal resistance” to President Donald Trump and other duly elected Republicans, new records reviewed exclusively by The Federalist reveal.

FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok and his mistress, FBI lawyer Lisa Page, sued the Department of Justice over the release of messages detailing their role in pushing the Clinton campaign’s Russia collusion hoax. They said the release of the messages that were written using government resources violated their privacy. The Biden administration rewarded the duo with lucrative payouts. Strozk received $1.2 million in taxpayer funds while Page received an $800,000 settlement.

“[W]e have identified Brian Netter, Deputy Assistant Attorney General as the individual that approved the settlement agreements,” a DOJ official told the Center to Advance Security in America, which had filed a Freedom of Information Act request in 2024, when the payouts were publicly announced. Netter was the deputy assistant attorney general for the Federal Programs Branch during the term of President Joe Biden.

Netter currently serves as the legal director at Democracy Forward, a Democrat Party-affiliated group launched in 2017 to fight President Trump with lawfare. The group brags that it took Trump to court more than 100 times in his first term in office. It has continued its use of the courts to win political battles into his second term in office. “Liberal Legal Group Positions Itself as a Top Trump Administration Foe,” touted The New York Times last November.

Marc Elias, the attorney known for his work damaging the integrity of both the 2016 and 2020 elections, chairs the board of Democracy Forward. Elias, as the Clinton campaign general counsel, signed the checks for her campaign’s Russia collusion hoax. To hide the Russia collusion hoax’s origins, the funding was fraudulently run through Elias’s law firm as “legal services.” Clinton was fined only $113,000 for the false claims she made to hide her role. Elias also ran Democrats’ legal effort to destabilize the 2020 elections with the sudden expansion of unsupervised mail-in balloting operations staffed by Democrat-run nonprofit groups.

Other current and recent board members of Netter’s group include former Clinton campaign manager John Podesta, former Biden Chief of Staff Ronald Klain, Kamala Harris’ sister Maya Harris, and former leader of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Mindy Myers.

Netter worked for Merrick Garland’s Department of Justice from 2021 through early 2025. He opposed then-former President Trump’s motion for a preliminary injunction to block National Archives releases to the January 6 committee, a lawfare committee comprised only of members appointed by then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Netter married Democrat lawyer and activist Karen Dunn in a ceremony officiated by Garland in 2009. Dunn, who played a key role in the Hillary Clinton campaign and was widely considered a likely White House Counsel if Hillary Clinton won her 2016 presidential campaign, specializes in Democrat debate preparation. She co-led President Barack Obama’s presidential debate preparation team for his re-election campaign and led presidential debate preparation for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024. In 2020, she led the preparation of Kamala Harris for the vice presidential debate.

Dunn started a law firm with Jeannie Rhee, one of the attorneys who worked on perpetuating the Russia collusion hoax through the Robert Mueller special counsel investigation. The firm hired Mueller alumnus Rush Atkinson as well.

Dunn clerked for Garland when he was on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and for Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. Netter also clerked for Breyer and Judge Judith Rogers on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Congressional overseers were upset by the reward given to the hoaxers and demanded to know who signed off on them. They were thwarted by officials who said they didn’t know who had authorized the payments, and declined to respond to Congressional inquiries to find out.

“The American people are rightly concerned about the Biden Administration’s targeting of conservatives while their political allies were given special treatment,” said James Fitzpatrick, director of the Center to Advance Security in America. “These settlements are a prime example of the outrageous abuse of power endured by the American people under Joe Biden.”

Netter did not respond to a request for comment by publication time.

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway is the Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist. She is Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and a Fox News contributor. She is the co-author of Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court. She is the author of “Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections.” Reach her at mzhemingway@thefederalist.com

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House Intel Chair: Declassified Docs Show Obama-Directed Psyop

By: M.D. Kittle | July 30, 2025

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., on Fox News to talk about the Russian collusion hoax. — Rep. Rick Crawford says the report his committee put together in 2020 exposes the people behind the Russia collusion hoax.

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Rep. Rick Crawford joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) in early 2017, just as the Obama administration was putting the Russia collusion hoax into motion. The Arkansas Republican and his fellow committee members would soon be up to their necks in one of the darkest chapters in U.S. intelligence history.

On Jan. 6, 2017, documents suggest, the deep state was setting up its own brand of insurrection, pushing an Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) filled with dubious information and sourcing that Crawford believes was designed to topple President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office.

“Forgive me for being coarse, but these [intelligence] analysts, for lack of a better term, crapped all over ICD [Intelligence Community Directive] 203. They did not follow it in the slightest,” Crawford said on the latest episode of The Federalist Radio Hour. He was referring to the analytic standards that CIA agents and analysts must follow. They didn’t.

“It was ignored and they went forward with their own narrative that was done simply to discredit President Trump and to spin a narrative that was false: That he was involved with [Russian President] Vladimir Putin in helping to change the outcome of the election,” he added.

‘It Didn’t Matter If It Was True’

Crawford, who in January took over as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has, like his Republican colleagues, been waiting a long time for the public to know what he has known for years. The recent declassification and release of the committee’s 2020 majority staff report lays to waste the lie that the Trump campaign colluded with the Kremlin to steal the 2016 election and exposes the likes of then-CIA Director John Brennan for driving a deeply flawed intelligence assessment. The report, released last week by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, found that one “scant, unclear, and unverifiable fragment of a sentence from one of the substandard reports constitutes the only classified information cited to suggest Putin ‘aspired’ to help Trump win.”

The ICA “ignored strong indicators supporting the alternative hypothesis that, at a minimum, Putin didn’t care who won and even had reasons to prefer a Clinton victory,” and that by “adopting a single-track explanation for Putin’s actions — that he ‘preferred’ candidate Trump and ‘aspired’ to help him win — the ICA authors had little choice but to ignore contrary evidence and attempt to force-fit weak evidence to make their case.”

And there was a plethora of contrary evidence. Career intelligence officials warned Brennan and then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper that they were barking up the wrong tree. The Trump-hating deep staters didn’t listen. Forcing their collusion narrative, Brennan and crew relied on the Steele dossier to the disgust of intelligence analysts who saw it for the garbage political opposition research that it was. According to the committee report, a CIA analyst told investigators that Brennan “refused to remove it, and when confronted with the dossier’s main flaws, [Brennan] responded, ‘Yes, but doesn’t it ring true?’”

Crawford found the old CIA director’s comment particularly troubling.

“It didn’t matter if it was true, as far as he was concerned. It rang true so it was going to be central to their assessment,” the committee chairman said. “The analytic integrity was completely lacking.”

Never mind that Hillary Clinton’s campaign paid for the Steele dossier, littered with salacious and unverifiable opposition research.

‘Willing Accomplices’

Crawford said there’s a reason why the damning documents have been sealed for so long. Former Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., who chaired the Intelligence Committee in the thick of the Russia collusion hoax and who was viciously attacked by Democrats and the media for combatting the lies, tried unsuccessfully to get the 2020 report released. Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican who served as chairman of the Intelligence Committee in the previous session of Congress, tried as well but ran into a brick wall, Crawford said. That changed with Trump’s return to the White House in January. The administration returned the documents to the House Intelligence Committee, and they are now open to public inspection.

“So, what we see here is a fraud, a hoax perpetrated on the American people at the expense of President Trump,” the congressman said. “And this was nothing more than a Psyop, a psychological operation against the American people, really under the direction of President Obama and conducted by the IC leadership team.”

And the hoax was greatly assisted by a Trump-hating corporate media that gladly gobbled up all of the false “tips” the Intelligence Community and like-minded political operatives fed them, Crawford said.

“It’s not as though the media were just reporting facts that were being put out there in the public sphere. They were willing accomplices,” the chairman said. So much so, he added, that the Steele dossier was leaked to Yahoo News, and the leak was used as a predicate to go after Trump and launch the FBI’s politically-driven Crossfire Hurricane sham probe. Ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok, the partisan player behind the investigation, suggested as much in a Sept. 23, 2016 text, boasting that the Steele dossier was able to “influence” media.

“Looking at the Yahoo article, I would definitely say at a minimum Steele’s reports should be viewed as intended to influence as well as to inform,” the disgraced former agent, fired from the FBI in August 2018, wrote in the declassified communications.

Now that same accomplice media is ignoring or dismissing the bombshell documents.

“So, the media essentially becomes not an unwitting player in this whole thing but a witting accomplice, like, ‘Yes, give us this information. We’ll help spin this. We’ll help sell it to the American people, we’ll help take down President Trump,’” Crawford said. “And they’re not about to admit that they made that mistake or that they were involved in that because that would be a huge revelation. It would discredit them all.”

‘An Absolute Travesty’

Like corporate media, the Intelligence Community has had plenty of struggles with the truth over the years. Crawford and the Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency have investigated more recent suspect ICAs.

“The Intelligence Community (IC) has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee’s investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn. Despite this, the Subcommittee has uncovered information illustrative of problems with the ICA’s creation, review, and release,” Crawford wrote in the subcommittee’s interim report in December on “the Intelligence Community’s Conclusions on Anomalous Health Incidents.” The report asked, “Is the Intelligence Community Hiding the Real Reason for This Phenomenon?”

Crawford said he wants to believe that the perpetrators of the Russia collusion hoax will ultimately be held accountable, but he worries about legal “loopholes.” The major players have gone on to very lucrative post-IC careers, serving as “credible experts” to the same news outlets that ran with their twisted intelligence.

“That’s an absolute travesty because what they have done, they really, in my opinion, perpetrated the largest, deepest, widest hoax we’ve ever seen in American history, and they seem to be proud of it. And that’s the thing that bothers me the most.”

Listen to The Federalist Radio Hour podcast interview with Rep. Rick Crawford here.

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Matt Kittle is a senior elections correspondent for The Federalist. An award-winning investigative reporter and 30-year veteran of print, broadcast, and online journalism, Kittle previously served as the executive director of Empower Wisconsin.

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The Russia Collusion Hoax Is Worse Than You Think

By: John Daniel Davidson | July 29, 2025

New revelations suggest a conspiracy at the heart of the Obama White House to target Trump as a Russian agent.

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It’s beginning to look like the Obama administration was all-in on the Russia collusion hoax long before Trump won the 2016 election.

On Monday, Fox News reported that before the FBI ever launched its politicized probe of the Trump campaign’s possible ties to Russia in the summer of 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies had “credible foreign sources” indicating the FBI would help spread the Russia collusion hoax, which of course is exactly what happened.

It’s the latest twist in a string of shocking new revelations about how the U.S. intelligence community, at the behest of then-President Barack Obama, manufactured and disseminated a false narrative that Moscow was working to get Trump elected in 2016.

The “credible foreign sources” that predicted the FBI would run an intelligence operation against Trump in the summer of 2016 were almost certainly Russian sources. Back in September of 2020, my colleagues Sean Davis and Mollie Hemingway reported that then-Director of National Intelligence (now CIA director) John Ratcliffe told congressional officials that top U.S. intelligence officials knew that Moscow was aware of Hillary Clinton’s campaign plan to accuse Trump of being a Russian asset.

Former CIA Director John Brennan, said Ratcliffe, personally briefed then-President Obama and top U.S. national security officials that Moscow had determined Clinton had approved a plan in late July 2016, “to vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services,” according to Brennan’s own handwritten notes. In September of that year, former FBI Director James Comey was sent an investigative referral regarding Moscow’s alleged knowledge of Clinton’s plans to paint Trump as a treasonous Russian agent. But instead of investigating whether the Clinton campaign had been infiltrated by Russian intelligence, Comey went about obtaining federal warrants to spy on Trump’s campaign.

What’s more, we know that Christopher Steele, whose infamous dossier wound up being a key source for the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that falsely claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin “aspired” for Trump to win the election, was at the time on the payroll of sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. And his primary subsource for the dossier, Igor Danchenko, was long suspected of being a Russian intelligence asset.

All of which helps shed light on what was reported Monday. Ratcliffe, according to Fox News, is going to declassify the underlying intelligence that reveals that “credible foreign sources” knew about the FBI’s plans to promote the Trump-Russia narrative. Part of that intelligence is a classified annex in former Special Counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe.

Fox News quoted an anonymous source familiar with the contents of the annex who said that the intelligence collected from these foreign sources predicted the FBI’s next move, in the summer of 2016, “with alarming specificity.”

“Ultimately, the release of the classified annex will lend more credibility to the assertion that there was a coordinated plan inside the U.S. government to help the Clinton campaign stir up controversy connecting Trump to Russia,” the source told Fox News.

Together with what we now know about Obama’s involvement in all of this, especially after Trump had won the election, it looks very much like what Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called it last week: a treasonous conspiracy and a years-long coup against a duly elected president.

In particular, as my colleague Margot Cleveland reported in these pages yesterday, the extent of Obama’s personal involvement is deeper than previously reported. Last week’s release of the House Permanent Selection Committee on Intelligence’s (HPSCI) report summarizing its investigation into the drafting of the ICA exposed how then-CIA Director Brennan ordered the publication of three substandard intelligence reports. These reports, together with the Steele dossier, “became foundational sources for the ICA judgments that Putin preferred Trump over Clinton.”

But as Cleveland notes, the recently declassified HPSCI report also reveals Obama’s central role in this scheme. Investigators and the ICA authors were “denied access to a trove of information on grounds of executive or congressional privilege,” according to the HPSCI report. One FBI analyst, the report says, argued that this intelligence should be shared with those responsible for drafting the ICA, but the Obama administration “denied ICA drafters access to this intelligence on grounds of Executive or Congressional privilege.”

Setting aside what intelligence might have been protected by congressional privilege, executive privilege rests with the president, which means Obama is the one who barred the ICA drafters from seeing the underlying intelligence.

Why would he do that? To prevent them from seeing that it was laughably unreliable — indeed, that much of it relied on the outlandish Steele dossier. Indeed, the “compartmented” version of the ICA — that is, the version only accessible to specially identified and approved individuals — included the Steele dossier. But the public and even classified versions did not. Why would the Steele dossier be compartmented? As Cleveland explained, “to keep the honest analysts responsible for finalizing the classified and unclassified version of the ICA from discovering the shady and fake intel Brennan buried in the compartmented version.”

A big part of what we’re learning now is the lengths some of these intelligence officials went to hide what they had done. That’s why much of this didn’t come out during Trump’s first term — some of the people who were involved in it continued to serve in the Trump administration — and worked to cover their tracks.

For example, Gina Haspel, who served as CIA director under Trump, personally blocked the declassification of Russiagate documents in 2020. Why would she do that? Well, Haspel was hand-picked by Brennan to serve as CIA station chief in London from 2014 to early 2017 — the same time that Steele, a British national, was in London compiling his garbage dossier on Trump. Haspel was the CIA’s link between London and Washington during this period.

Over the weekend, Government Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer suggested Haspel should be investigated for her potential role in the Russia collusion hoax. “What role did she play not only in perhaps creating this, but what role did she play in suppressing it when she was CIA director and she was supposed to be serving Donald Trump rather than the CIA establishment?” Schweizer said. “She certainly had access to this material.”

At this point, that’s really the question that should determine who gets investigated: who had access to this material? We know that Obama and his intel chiefs had access to material in the summer of 2016 that suggested Moscow knew that Clinton was going to try to smear Trump as a Russian asset, and that Moscow believed the FBI would go along with that. We know that they did indeed go along with it, and that they cooked up the ICA after Trump won, hiding their reliance on the Steele dossier and other unreliable and outlandish intelligence products.

We know all this now, eight years after the treasonous conspiracy was launched, and soon we’ll know more, as Ratcliffe and Gabbard release more. The question is, will anyone in the Trump administration do anything about it?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Claremont Review of Books, The New York Post, and elsewhere. He is the author of Pagan America: the Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come. Follow him on Twitter, @johnddavidson.

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5 key takeaways from latest ‘Russiagate’ revelations: ‘This was treason’

By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter |Thursday, July 24, 2025

White House Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard talks to reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on July 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Gabbard released a 2017 report from the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence that she says undermines the conclusion of intelligence agencies during the Obama administration that Russia favored the election of Donald J. Trump in 2016. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

This week’s news cycle erupted after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently declassified documents that allegedly show former President Barack Obama and members of his administration laid the groundwork for the years-long “Russiagate” investigation that snarled much of President Donald Trump’s first term. Trump has since accused his predecessor of treason for attempting to subvert his electoral victory in the 2016 presidential election by undermining his administration with a political hoax suggesting Russia collusion.

Gabbard has stopped short of overtly accusing Obama of treason but noted Wednesday that she has referred evidence to the U.S. Department of Justice that could lead to his criminal prosecution.

Here are five key takeaways from the developing story.

1. ‘Years-long coup’

On July 18, Gabbard declassified more than 100 documents, including memos and emails, that she claimed provided “overwhelming evidence” that the Obama administration conspired to manufacture and politically weaponize false intelligence.

In a lengthy X thread, Gabbard alleged that after Trump’s 2016 victory, Obama and his national security team — including officials such as James Clapper, John Brennan and James Comey — were involved in producing the intelligence claiming Russians interfered in the 2016 presidential election to favor Trump, which was then leaked to the media to undermine his presidency.

🧵 Americans will finally learn the truth about how in 2016, intelligence was politicized and weaponized by the most powerful people in the Obama Administration to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President @realDonaldTrump, subverting the… pic.twitter.com/UQKKZ5c4Op
— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) July 18, 2025

“Americans will finally learn the truth about how in 2016, intelligence was politicized and weaponized by the most powerful people in the Obama administration to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President [Trump], subverting the will of the American people and undermining our democratic republic,” Gabbard wrote.

Gabbard claimed that despite assessments from the intelligence community that Russia was not trying to steal the election, Obama personally directed the creation of a new assessment to push a false narrative.

During an appearance in the White House press briefing room Wednesday afternoon, Gabbard reiterated her assertions but declined to accuse the former president of treason, a potentially capital crime.

“I’m leaving the criminal charges to the Department of Justice,” Gabbard said, adding, “The expressed intent and what followed afterward can only be described as a years-long coup and a treasonous conspiracy against the American people, our republic and an attempt to undermine President Trump’s administration.”

Gabbard issued another X thread Wednesday.

🚨 BREAKING: Tulsi Gabbard announces she has officially referred Barack Obama to the DOJ for CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

"The evidence that we have found and that we have released directly point to President Obama leading the manufacturing of this intelligence assessment.

There are… pic.twitter.com/RICxmXysoL
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 23, 2025

2. John Brennan reportedly overrules senior intelligence officials: ‘Very politicized inquiry’

Former CIA Director John Brennan overruled senior intelligence officials who raised concerns regarding the key claim in the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that Russia intervened in the 2016 presidential election to help Trump, according to documents reviewed by reporter Mollie Hemingway at The Federalist.

Intelligence experts within the CIA, FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence expressed concerns during the drafting of the ICA, noting there was no direct intelligence to substantiate its claim. Despite objections, Brennan reportedly dismissed such concerns during a heated meeting on Dec. 30, 2016.

A subsequent CIA review criticized the ICA’s rushed timeline, limited access to underlying intelligence and the inflated confidence level assigned to it despite reservations from top officials.

The records also indicated Brennan selectively shared the intelligence with Congress, which prompted skepticism from then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who came to believe it was politically motivated and an attempt to undermine Trump.

3. Trump accuses Obama of treason: ‘They did things that nobody’s ever even imagined’

During a press gaggle in the Oval Office on Tuesday with the Philippine president, Trump escalated his rhetoric by accusing Obama of treason, which prompted a rare statement from Obama’s spokesperson.

Trump accused Obama of being the “ringleader” in the attempt to subvert the 2016 presidential election with weaponized, manufactured intelligence, but said he has been “shielded by the press for his entire life.”

“It was President Obama,” Trump said regarding Russiagate. “It wasn’t lots of people all over the place — it was them, too — but the leader of the gang was President Obama, Barack Hussein Obama. Have you heard of him?”

NOW – Trump says Obama committed "treason" and is "guilty." pic.twitter.com/3YRnQkupdV
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) July 22, 2025

“Look, he’s guilty. It’s not a question. … It’s there. He’s guilty. This was treason. This was every word you can think of.”

“They tried to steal the election; they tried to obfuscate the election. They did things that nobody’s ever even imagined, even in other countries,” Trump said.

Trump added that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also played a major role, and that Gabbard has “thousands of additional documents coming,” which he suggested will further incriminate the Obama administration.

“So, President Obama, it was his concept — his idea,” Trump said. “But he also got it from crooked Hillary Clinton — crooked as a $3 bill, and Hillary Clinton and her group, the Democrats, spent $12 million to Christopher Steele to write up a report that was a total fake report.”

4. Obama spokesperson pushes back: ‘Weak attempt at distraction’

Obama’s spokesman Patrick Rodenbush issued an unusual scathing statement in the wake of Trump’s claims, which he dismissed as “bizarre” and “ridiculous” without denying them.

BREAKING 🚨 Statement issued from the Office of President Obama:

"Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous…
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) July 22, 2025

“Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response,” Rodenbush said. “But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.”

“These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction,” Obama’s spokesman continued. “Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes.”

“These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio,” he added.

5. House Speaker Mike Johnson floats potential Obama subpoena: ‘Sinister plot’

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., maintained that the Obama administration has done immense damage to the public trust by participating in what he described as “a sinister plot.”

Speaking to CBN reporter David Brody in an interview published Monday, Johnson also suggested congressional subpoenas for the former president and members of his administration may be incoming.

JUST IN: Speaker Johnson tells me says he has no concern at all about bringing Former President Barack Obama in for a congressional deposition or subpoena over the newly declassified documents bombshell. "If it's uncomfortable for him, he shouldn't have been involved in… pic.twitter.com/hAeVHdYt4m
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) July 22, 2025

“I think we have a responsibility to follow the truth, where it leads,” Johnson said. “To do effectively the opposite of what that other team did — they were engaged in a partisan political plot to take down their foe in the other party. We need to be about the rule of law and bring an order to the chaos and searching out the truth because the American people are owed those answers.”

Johnson expressed no sympathy for Obama potentially being dragged into a criminal investigation.

“If it’s uncomfortable for him, he shouldn’t have been involved in overseeing this, which is what it appears to us has happened,” he said.

Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to jon.brown@christianpost.com

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The Left’s Delusion Buffet: All-You-Can-Eat Hypocrisy

Commentator: Kevin Jackson | July 22, 2025

The Left’s Safe Space: Where Consequences Go to Die

Let’s start with a universal truth: Leftism is the only ideology where you can openly fantasize about punching Nazis (read: anyone right of Karl Marx) while simultaneously clutching your pearls if someone dares to disagree with you. Ah Leftism: the magical realm where hypocrisy isn’t just tolerated—it’s celebrated.

Take my recent conversation with a conservative friend who, like many, has adopted the “live and let live” approach to his Leftist acquaintances. His reasoning? “She’s not that bad.”

Really? The classic conservative cop-out.

She only wants to dismantle the nuclear family, not the entire Western legal system. She only supports Antifa when they’re firebombing federal buildings, not when they’re (allegedly) firebombing your federal building.

The Myth of the ‘Reasonable’ Leftist

Brigitte Macron: A Case Study in Leftist Absurdity

Speaking of delusion, let’s talk about France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron. Two women were acquitted after being sued for claiming Brigitte was born male. Now, one of them is turning the tables and suing her for fraud. The rumor? Brigitte is actually Macron’s father, who transitioned. Now, I don’t care if Macron married a sentient baguette—just own it. But Leftists can’t handle the truth. They’d rather litigate it into oblivion.

Astroturfing 101: How the Left Manufactures ‘Grassroots’ Outrage

Then there’s Zohran Mamdani, the New York socialist who—shockingly—isn’t actually supported by New Yorkers.

*“Once more, with feeling (and for about the 1000th time): There are NO grassroots movements on the Left. It’s ALL top-down, astroturf funding and organizing. BREAKING: Campaign finance records reveal 72% of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign cash came from out-of-state donors — not local supporters. His donors? Hollywood elites and tech billionaires.”*

The Conservative Conundrum: Why We Lose by Playing Nice

So, the next time a Leftist friend posts some inane drivel about “fascist Republicans,” ask them: Are you cool with Antifa’s violence? The persecution of the unvaxxed? The fact that your ‘movement’ is bankrolled by coastal elites? Watch them squirm.

Because at the end of the day, the only thing worse than Leftist idiocy is conservative silence in the face of it.

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Branco Cartoon – Treason Cam

A.F. Branco | on July 22, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/branco-cartoon-treason-cam/

DNI Treason Cam — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard has released Proof Obama, Brennan, Hillary, Comey, and Clapper committed Treason.

“They’re Coming Out of the Woodwork!” – DNI Tulsi Gabbard Says Disgusted Whistleblowers Who Helped Craft Obama-Brennan’s Phony Russia Report Are Turning Over Affidavits to DOJ

By Jim Hoft – The Gateway Pundit – July 20, 2025

The walls are closing in on Obama’s Deep State.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dropped a political nuke Sunday morning on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo.
Gabbard confirmed that multiple intelligence whistleblowers—some of whom helped compile the now-debunked 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA)—are “coming out of the woodwork” and preparing to hand over sworn affidavits to the Department of Justice.
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Lying Senator Adam Schiff Under Investigation for Occupancy Misrepresentation

July 17, 2025

Democrat Senator Adam Schiff’s office is not answering our questions on where he is registered to vote. He is under a Fannie Mae investigation and possible Justice Dept. probe for wrongly declaring to banks he has two primary residences, which is against multiple laws. Other Democrats like Barack Obama have explicitly stated where they are registered to vote. Adam Schiff has lived for 22 years with his family at his $1.1M home in Potomac, Md. even though he represents California. He says many lawmakers have arrangements like this, but they have one primary residence in their home states where they are registered to vote. This is the first time we’ve seen a Senator declare two primary residences, which is not allowed under federal or state tax law, mortgage law, the IRS/tax code, insurance or electoral laws. Fannie Mae investigators found his Burbank, California condo that Schiff bought years after his Potomac purchase is only 691 square feet and is a one bedroom that is too small to house any family of four, “raising doubts about their true occupancy intent.” Fannie Mae investigators also found this slipperiness, that he told a bank that refinanced his Maryland mortgage that his California condo is his primary residence, but that his “Maryland property could be considered a primary residence for insurance underwriting purposes.” Meaning, to possibly lower his home insurance costs. Plus he took property tax exemptions on his Burbank condo even though he has declared his Maryland home as his primary residence. That’s not allowed under California state law. The Fannie Mae Financial Crime Investigations unit concluded that Schiff “engaged in a sustained pattern of possible occupancy misrepresentation” on his home loans between 2009 and 2020. #schiff #AdamSchiff #adamschiff

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Democrat Senator Adam Schiff’s office is not answering our questions on where he is registered to vote. He is under a Fannie Mae investigation and possible Justice Dept. probe for wrongly declaring to banks he has two primary residences, which is against multiple laws. Other… pic.twitter.com/YMjEnzdjnW
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Autopen Scandal Deepens. Could Pardons Be Invalidated?

By: Jarrett Stepman | July 14, 2025

Close-up of Joe Biden standing in front of American flag. — (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The so-called autopen scandal appears to be getting worse for former President Joe Biden as more information comes to light.

Biden, some of his former staffers, and a handful of thought leaders in the Democratic Party have attempted to triage the message about the inner workings of the previous presidential administration. But tangible evidence is mounting that it was effectively run like a kind of politburo.

The New York Times released an interesting report Sunday afternoon that included a short interview with Biden saying he made decisions on clemency that were carried out with an autopen. In the final month of his presidency, Biden pardoned a number of high-profile people and granted clemency to an additional 1,500.

High-profile examples included his son, Hunter Biden, members of the Jan. 6 committee, former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley.

“Everybody knows how vindictive [President Donald Trump] is, so we knew that they’d do what they’re doing now,” Biden said in the Times interview. “I consciously made all those decisions.”

Some of the people on the 1,500-person list were violent criminals including virtually everyone on death row.

Biden insisted that he was “conscious” of all his administration’s decisions (a contention not helped by his rambling responses).

But snippets from the Times’ report calls that claim into question.

“Mr. Biden did not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons that applied to large numbers of people, he and aides confirmed,” the Times reported. “Rather, after extensive discussion of different possible criteria, he signed off on the standards he wanted to be used to determine which convicts would qualify for a reduction in sentence.”

On Biden’s last day in office Biden’s chief of staff Jeff Zients gave approval to use the autopen in the cases of Fauci and Milley, according to the Times.

In addition, the Times reported that Biden’s staff who drafted the blubs for acts of clemency admitted that they weren’t in the room with the president when approval for signing them was made.

NYT reporting on Biden pardons starts by repeating him saying he made the clemency decisions…but then buries his staff’s admission that he actually didn’t, and that the staffers sending those decisions to the autopen weren’t actually in the room when Biden allegedly gave his say… pic.twitter.com/woCOJyafxg
— Drew Holden (@DrewHolden360) July 14, 2025

Whatever the intent of Biden or this report, it certainly didn’t clear up the suspicion that Biden wasn’t mentally competent to make decisions and that his staff and perhaps other people were essentially usurping executive power they didn’t have. When you combine that with the recent decision by Biden’s White House doctor to continually plead the Fifth Amendment to remain silent at a recent closed doors House hearing and former first lady Jill Biden’s chief-of-staff Anthony Bernal suddenly becoming uncooperative with the autopen investigation it certainly raises suspicion.

And that’s a potentially enormous scandal, even bigger than the media’s coverup of the president’s health. Not only was the country put in danger with an out-to-lunch commander in chief, but members of his staff may have been wielding unconstitutional powers on his behalf.

Trump said to reporters Monday that the autopen scandal may be one of the biggest in American history, and he may be correct.

.@POTUS: "The autopen I think is maybe one of the biggest scandals that we've had in 50-100 years. This is a tremendous scandal… I guarantee you he knew nothing about what he was signing. I guarantee it." pic.twitter.com/ozngUkINSz
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 14, 2025

It’s a big stinking deal, to paraphrase Biden in his more lucid days.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote on X that “as a legal matter, that ANY pardon Biden did not ‘individually approve’ is NULL & VOID.”

🚨🚨 This NYT sentence:

“Mr. Biden did not individually approve each name for the categorical pardons that applied to large numbers of people, he and aides confirmed.

That means, as a legal matter, that ANY pardon Biden did not “individually approve” is NULL & VOID. https://t.co/CH2FYc9Jmn
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 14, 2025

Cruz may have come to this conclusion based on the testimony of a witness at a recent Senate hearing on the autopen use and abuse. Cruz asked Theodore Wold, a visiting fellow for law and technology policy at The Heritage Foundation, whether an executive order signed by a staffer who autopen signs it without the president’s knowledge is legally binding.

Wold answered, “No.”

‘HAIL TO THE PEN’: @SenTedCruz Torches Biden’s Use of Autopen as an ‘Assault on Democracy’

Since July 2022, the vast majority of Biden’s executive orders—including every single one in 2025—were signed by an autopen, not the president.

Is that legal? No. Is that democratic? Not… pic.twitter.com/Pc5QTDqBXN
— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) June 18, 2025

Unfortunately, there is very little precedent here to rely on to determine what the status of those pardons is. So, this may end up being more of a political battle than a legal dilemma.

I suspect this is why close associates of Biden are becoming closed lipped. This is about more than just Biden’s legacy or the media’s shame. It’s about whether Biden’s pardons are legally binding. It’s about whether members of the Biden White House misused their power. Did they commit fraud?

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., who is the chairman of a Senate committee looking into the autopen use, suggested that’s a possibility.

They may have broken several federal laws:
– Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1001)
– Forgery (18 U.S.C. § 471)
– Misuse of Government Property (18 U.S.C. § 641)
– Conspiracy to Defraud the United States (18 U.S.C. § 371)
– Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. § 1503 or § 1512) pic.twitter.com/D9WfO1mQNz
— Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) July 14, 2025

One way or another, the American people deserve answers.

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SENATE HEARING ON WHO WAS ‘REALLY RUNNING’ BIDEN WHITE HOUSE KICKS OFF WEDNESDAY

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GOP says Dems admit ‘guilt’ in Biden health cover-up by boycotting Senate hearing on ‘constitutional scandal’

By Emma Colton Fox News | Published June 18, 2025 2:35pm EDT

Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee admonished Democratic colleagues for boycotting and walking out of a Wednesday morning hearing examining former President Joe Biden‘s health decline while he was in the Oval Office.

“I will note that few of my Democratic colleagues are here today,” Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday. “Thank you to Sen. Welch from Vermont for being here, leaving us with no other option than to take the boycott of this hearing as an admission of guilt for their role in this crisis.‘

“We must not turn away from the search for answers, and it is not an overstatement to say that the future of our country could one day hinge on how we choose to act or not act on this very issue,” Cornyn continued.

The Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday morning dubbed, “Unfit to Serve: How the Biden Cover-up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution.”

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, railed against Democrats for skipping a Senate hearing on former President Biden's health decline. — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, railed against Democrats for skipping a Senate hearing on former President Biden’s health decline. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Vermont Democrat Sen. Peter Welch and Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin did attend the start of the hearing, with Durbin abruptly walking out after describing the hearing as a distraction and accusing Republican colleagues of being “asleep at the wheel” with other legal issues within the Trump administration due to their focus on Biden.

“In the last week alone, several events have demanded this committee’s immediate attention,” Durbin said Wednesday. “The horrific assassination in Minnesota, the treatment of our colleague Sen. Padilla by federal agents in Los Angeles, and President Trump’s unprecedented deployment of the U.S. military in Los Angeles.‘

“We should hear without delay from Attorney General Bondi and FBI Director Patel about what they are doing to address the unacceptable political violence in our country, including threats to Article III judges and justices, as well as members of Congress,” Durbin said. “And we need to hear from the Homeland Security Secretary Noem about the treatment of our colleague, Sen. Padilla, and this administration’s mass deportation campaign against immigrants.”

Welch also left the hearing after declaring it would not benefit his constituents.

EX-WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS TO TESTIFY ON WHO ‘REALLY RAN THE COUNTRY’ DURING BIDEN ERA

There are 10 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, including lawmakers such as Sens. Klobuchar of Minnesota, Cory Booker of New Jersey, and Adam Schiff of California. The press secretary for Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats directed Fox Digital to Durbin’s initial participation in the hearing and his remarks when asked about GOP lawmakers arguing Democrats’ boycott of the hearing was an admission of guilt.

Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz seethed that Democrats and the media “lied” and covered up Biden’s health decline, while slamming Democrats for their lack of participation.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, slammed Democrats for boycotting a Senate Judiciary hearing on President Biden's health decline. — Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, slammed Democrats for boycotting a Senate Judiciary hearing on President Biden’s health decline. (Ben Curtis/The Associated Press)

“Not a single Democrat is here today because not a single one of them gives a d— about the fact that they lied to the American people for four years,” Cruz said at the hearing. “They knew. Every one of them knew that Joe Biden was mentally not competent to do the job. The White House press secretary, she knew, when she stood in front of the American people and lied over and over and over again. And they’re not here because they can’t defend themselves. It wasn’t a surprise, for four years, the White House hid President Biden from Republican senators. Would not let him meet with us.”

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Other Republicans railed against Democratic counterparts for skipping the hearing, such as Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmidt.

“Today, as we seek to answer this question, it is deeply disappointing, but not surprising, that most Democrats on this committee have chosen all but boycott the hearing and failed to call a single witness,” Schmidt said at the hearing. “They have chosen to ignore this issue like they ignored President Biden’s decline. Their absence speaks volumes, an implicit admission that the truth is too inconvenient to face. By refusing to engage in this critical examination, they abdicate their responsibility to the American people. This de facto boycott is not just a refusal to participate. It’s a refusal to serve the American people who deserve answers about who was truly leading their government.‘

“The title of the hearing, ‘Unfit to Serve,’ captures a sobering and undeniable truth,” Schmidt added. “President Biden was mentally unfit to carry out the responsibilities of the most powerful office in the world. Given his mental incapacity, the American people deserve to know who was running the country the last four years.”

SENATE REPUBLICANS PLAN HEARING ON BIDEN’S ALLEGED COGNITIVE DECLINE COVER-UP

The hearing included testimony from three experts, including University of Virginia law professor John Harrison, conservative think tank Heritage Foundation fellow Theodore Wold, and a former White House press secretary from the first Trump administration, Sean Spicer.

Concern over Biden’s mental acuity hit a fever pitch in 2024 as the election cycle heated up, when the then-president delivered a dismal debate performance against now-President Donald Trump in June. The debate opened the floodgates of criticism, including traditional Democrat allies calling for Biden to drop out of the presidential race after conservatives had already long argued that Biden’s mental acuity was slipping and he was unfit to serve as commander in chief.

Three shots of Biden during the debate — Former President Biden’s debate against Donald Trump in 2024 opened the floodgates to criticisms over his mental acuity. (Getty Images )

Concerns over his health have continued after his presidential tenure ended, including with the revelation that the Biden admin frequently used an autopen to sign official presidential documents, the release of Biden’s interview with former Special Counsel Robert Hur, and Biden’s shock announcement in May that he had advanced prostate cancer.

The conservative Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project first investigated the Biden administration’s use of an autopen earlier in 2025 and found that the same signature was on a bevvy of executive orders and other official documents, while Biden’s signature on the document announcing his departure from the 2024 race varied from the apparent machine-produced signature.

SCOOP: GOP PUSH FOR NEW HOUSE COMMITTEE TO PROBE BIDEN DECLINE ‘COVER-UP’ GAINS STEAM

Heritage fellow Wold testified before the committee and described the alleged cover-up of Biden’s declining health a “constitutional crisis.”

Trump Autopen Explainer — An example of an autopen in operation.

“I will say the 25th Amendment. It’s a modern contrivance, but it still is consistent with the American Constitution, which assumes that officers of the United States will act virtuously and morally,” Wold said. “And the idea that members of the Cabinet would go to the length of avoiding the Oval Office so as to abdicate their responsibility to verify the appropriateness of the president’s acuity or the ability to authenticate actions taken by the president. If that’s not a constitutional scandal, I honestly, I don’t know what would what would constitute such.‘

“There could be the potential for crimes,” he said. “But moreover, the 25th Amendment can only function in its sole mechanisms if people are actually willing to call a spade a spade.”

BIDEN’S SENILITY SCANDAL LEADS TOP REPUBLICAN TO DEMAND DOJ PROBE INTO ‘REPRESENTATIONS’ TO PUBLIC

President Biden in Washington, D.C. — Concerns over President Biden’s health hit a fever pitch in 2024 amid the campaign cycle after conservatives had long sounded the alarm on the president’s health. (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press)

The U.S. Constitution’s 25th Amendment states that “whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.”

Biden’s Cabinet, other administration officials and Democrat lawmakers fiercely defended his health amid outcry from Republicans and others that Biden’s health had cratered and that he was likely unfit to serve as president.

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$1 Trillion in Pandemic Aid Lost to Fraud, Americans’ Personal Data for Sale Online

By: Doug Goldsmith | May 14, 2025

A recent episode of 60 Minutes attempted to cast a negative light on the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but in doing so, it inadvertently confirmed what millions of Americans—and President Trump himself—have been warning about for years: our federal spending system is riddled with fraud, abuse, and exploitation, and the problem has reached national security levels. Rather than serving as an indictment of Trump-era reforms, the report only strengthened the case for the America First agenda that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and aggressive oversight of taxpayer dollars.

The segment, which featured interviews with Bryan Vorndran, head of the FBI’s cyber division, and Linda Miller, a fraud expert with the U.S. Government Accountability Office, exposed staggering levels of government waste. But most notably, Miller praised the leadership of tech innovator and DOGE head Elon Musk—appointed by President Trump—who has taken aggressive steps to expose and address the systemic fraud that has long been ignored by previous administrations. Miller applauded Musk’s candor on the issue, stating, “To be honest, Elon Musk coming out and saying, ‘There is a huge amount of fraud,’ I welcome that message completely because finally, someone is actually saying this.” That statement alone marks a turning point in how fraud is being handled under Trump’s second term.

Under the Biden administration, fraud was either downplayed or hidden behind bureaucratic smoke screens. The COVID-19 era, in particular, became a golden age for fraudsters, with billions funneled through unvetted relief programs and pandemic-era stimulus funds. But unlike Biden’s Department of Justice, which largely ignored red flags and delayed investigations, the Trump-Musk partnership at DOGE made rooting out fraud a top priority. They exposed not just individual scams, but a well-organized web of foreign state actors—primarily from China and Russia—using stolen American identities to siphon off taxpayer dollars through fake disaster loans and pandemic relief programs.

Linda Miller estimated that the annual federal losses due to fraud range between $550 billion and $750 billion, and may soon top $1 trillion. These are not simply clerical errors or minor mishandlings—these are industrial-scale operations targeting the very foundation of America’s economic stability. Miller noted, “What we’re really talking about is nation-state actors,” underscoring the growing national security risk these fraudulent networks pose. Organized crime rings are systematically buying and selling American identities on the dark web, using them to drain federal funds that were meant to support real families and businesses.

Cecilia Vega, during the CBS segment, asked FBI cyber chief Bryan Vorndran if the Social Security numbers of nearly every American were truly for sale online. Vorndran’s answer was chilling but truthful: “That is a true statement. All of our personally identifiable information—name, date of birth, former addresses, Social Security number—is available on the dark net and can likely be purchased.” This devastating vulnerability didn’t emerge overnight—it grew under years of weak oversight and bloated bureaucracies unwilling or unable to adapt to 21st-century threats.

But now, under President Trump’s leadership, that culture is changing. Musk’s appointment to DOGE was a direct response to the demands of American voters who are tired of seeing their hard-earned tax dollars squandered by incompetence or corruption. By empowering private-sector experts like Musk and cutting through red tape, Trump has reinvigorated the push to modernize government systems, upgrade cybersecurity protections, and implement real-time fraud detection protocols.

The report also referenced a 2023 case in which $6 billion in pandemic relief funds were stolen by fraudsters using stolen identities. According to Miller, these bad actors monitor natural disasters, collect stolen personal data by zip code, and then immediately apply for disaster loans and grants before legitimate applicants can even respond. This disturbing strategy further illustrates the need for Trump-style reforms: tighter verification systems, cross-agency data integration, and fast-track enforcement tools to shut down abuse before it spreads.

This kind of systemic fraud is exactly what conservatives like Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater warned about decades ago when they called for limited government, fiscal discipline, and personal responsibility. Today, President Trump is carrying that torch, pushing forward policies that not only root out waste but also protect American citizens from the financial and security threats posed by unchecked government programs.

While the 60 Minutes segment may have aimed to sensationalize, it ended up reinforcing a central truth: the swamp is deeper than we thought, and only bold, unapologetic leadership can clean it up. President Trump’s second-term agenda include

overhauling federal procurement processes,
auditing high-risk spending programs,
and mandating stricter identity verification systems for all federal aid applications.

These reforms are already underway through new executive directives, many driven by DOGE, and they represent some of the most aggressive anti-fraud measures in U.S. history.

In the end, the real takeaway from this report is not a condemnation of President Trump’s leadership—it is a validation of it. By recognizing the full scale of the problem and putting capable, visionary leaders like Elon Musk in charge of solving it, Trump is doing what Washington elites have refused to do for decades: protect the American people from corruption, fraud, and foreign exploitation.

This is precisely why voters returned Donald J. Trump to the White House in 2024—to finish the job he started, restore accountability in government, and once and for all, drain the swamp.

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Elon Musk Reveals: 100,000 Federal Employees Found Claiming Unemployment Benefits

By Erica Carlin | May 13, 2025

In a stunning interview that’s lighting up conservative media, tech titan Elon Musk sat down with Lara Trump on her hit Fox News program My View and pulled the curtain back on what could be one of the most explosive government fraud scandals in modern U.S. history. Musk revealed that approximately 100,000 federal employees have allegedly been illegally collecting unemployment benefits while still on the federal payroll—a massive violation that took place right under the nose of the Biden administration.

The bombshell came during a frank discussion about government waste and inefficiency; a topic President Donald Trump has long campaigned against. Musk, who has become increasingly vocal about his concerns with federal overreach and corruption under Democrat leadership, didn’t mince words.

“We’ve actually found there’s a lot of people who are federal government employees,” Musk told Lara Trump. “These folks are still working—getting paid by the taxpayers—and drawing unemployment. That’s fraud. It’s criminal.”

The revelations come from an internal watchdog group linked to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a nonpartisan group that has become more prominent as Republicans call for stricter accountability and oversight in federal agencies. Musk noted that the team uncovered shocking evidence of widespread abuse of unemployment insurance systems—evidence pointing directly to massive failures in Biden-era oversight mechanisms.

When pressed by Lara Trump for clarification, Musk confirmed the scale of the problem: “While they’re federal employees? Yes. Wow. And this appears to be at least 100,000 people.”

That number is staggering—and if even partially accurate, it means American taxpayers have been robbed of hundreds of millions, possibly billions, of dollars by their own federal workforce. And yet, no federal agency has come forward to admit fault or announce investigations. The Department of Labor has stayed silent. The Biden administration has stayed silent. And the left-wing media? Predictably, they’ve buried the story.

This scandal underscores exactly what President Trump has warned about for years: an entrenched, bloated bureaucracy riddled with inefficiency, corruption, and total lack of accountability. It’s yet another reason why Americans put Trump back in office in 2024—to finish what he started and drain the swamp once and for all.

Conservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill are already demanding answers. House Oversight Committee members are reportedly reviewing the DOGE report and considering subpoenas if the Department of Labor and other relevant agencies continue to stonewall.

Senator Josh Hawley and Representative Jim Jordan have called for a full federal audit of the unemployment insurance system, particularly the funds dispersed during the COVID-era stimulus expansion under Biden, which was rife with unchecked claims and botched oversight.

“We knew there was fraud in the unemployment system,” said Rep. Jordan. “But this kind of institutional rot—100,000 federal employees committing fraud—this is an indictment of the entire administrative state under Biden.”

Let’s be clear: knowingly collecting unemployment while still employed is criminal insurance fraud. Depending on the state and the amount involved, these violations can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies. In some states, convicted individuals face prison time and fines exceeding $50,000.

And yet, despite this being black-and-white fraud, no action has been taken. No charges filed. No agencies named. No heads rolling. Why? Because this appears to be yet another example of the unaccountable deep state shielding itself—a recurring theme under Biden’s weak leadership.

The federal unemployment insurance system is supposed to be a carefully monitored joint effort between state and federal agencies. But under the Biden administration, that system appears to have become a piggy bank for insiders, with zero transparency and minimal enforcement.

Musk didn’t reveal which agencies were implicated or exactly how long the fraud has been ongoing. But the scale of the allegation—and the fact that such a massive breach of public trust has gone unnoticed or ignored—points to a far deeper crisis within the federal bureaucracy.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment benefits were expanded dramatically under Biden, including through the disastrous American Rescue Plan. As fraud exploded, federal oversight collapsed. Billions of taxpayer dollars vanished into a black hole of bogus claims, phantom businesses, and identity theft rings. And now, it appears even government employees may have gotten in on the grift.

Lara Trump, a rising star in conservative media and a sharp political voice in her own right, didn’t let the moment pass. Her interview with Musk was direct, revealing, and offered the kind of unfiltered truth Americans no longer get from the legacy media. She echoed what millions of hardworking Americans are feeling: disgust, frustration, and a renewed sense of urgency to hold the government accountable.

This scandal isn’t just about fraud—it’s about trust. It’s about whether the federal government exists to serve the people or enrich itself. Under President Trump, waste, fraud, and abuse were investigated and prosecuted. He signed executive orders to root out inefficiency and cut red tape. He empowered inspectors general, slashed bloated budgets, and made bureaucrats actually do their jobs.

Now, in his second term, Trump and his America First team are poised to go even further. From firing corrupt bureaucrats to streamlining the federal workforce, Trump’s plan is to clean house—permanently.

If the Biden-era bureaucracy allowed 100,000 federal employees to collect unemployment fraudulently while working, then this is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s time for a full reckoning.

RedState will continue to follow this developing story closely and keep readers updated as more facts emerge. But one thing is clear: this is not a glitch—it’s systemic abuse, and only bold leadership like President Trump’s can restore integrity to our government.

Erica Carlin

Erica Carlin is an independent journalist, opinion writer and contributor to several news and opinion sources. She is based in Georgia.

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Today’s FOUR Politically INCORRECT Cartoons by A.F. Branco

Branco Cartoon – Gavel n’ Sickle

A.F. Branco | on May 8, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/branco-cartoon-gavel-n-sickle/

Judicial Tyranny — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Radical left-wing Judges are purposely interfering with the executive branch’s ability to exercise the will of the people.

President Trump Issues a Grave Warning as Radical Judges Shamelessly Sabotage His Immigration Agenda and the Supreme Court Sits on Its Hands

By Cullen Linebarger – The Gateway Pundit – May 04, 2025

President Trump was in an understandably foul mood early Saturday morning as the radical-left judges continued to sabotage his immigration agenda. That’s because he knows America’s future is bleak if this continues and the Supreme Court continues to do nothing.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, a federal judge on Thursday issued a permanent injunction and barred the Trump Administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to remove Venezuelan gang members and transport them to El Salvador.
US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, a Trump appointee, called the President’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act “unlawful.” According to Judge Rodriguez, the AEA only applies when the US is at war and under an armed attack… READ MORE

Branco Cartoon – Team Player

A.F. Branco | on May 9, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/branco-cartoon-team-player-2/

Thom Tillis the RINO — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Senator Thom Tillis has voted for Democrats Blinken, Garland, and Yellen, but can’t bring himself to vote for Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin. Folks are smelling a RINO doing his part to sabotage the MAGA movement.

Senator Thom Tillis Gloats in Response to Trump’s Comment on His Opposition to Ed Martin

By Cristina Laila – The Gateway Pundit – May 7, 2025

Senator Thom Tillis gloated in response to President Trump’s comment on his opposition to Ed Martin.
During a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, a reporter asked President Trump about Senator Tillis’ decision to come out against Ed Martin.
On Tuesday Senator Tillis, who voted to confirm Biden’s radical pick for Attorney General Merrick Garland, told reporters that he opposes the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney.
Tillis made a shocking admission to reporters. He actually said he would support Ed Martin for any district except where January 6 happened… READ MORE

Branco Cartoon – Out Of Control

A.F. Branco | on May 11, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/branco-cartoon-out-of-control/

AG Ellison For Men in Women’s Sports — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon: AG Ellison is carrying the torch to allow biological males to compete against girls in school sports.

Jim Schultz: AG Ellison’s war on common sense an attack on Minnesota’s daughters

By Jim Schultz – AlphaNews.org – May 8, 2025

Ellison sued the federal government to ensure that biological males can compete against girls in school sports. This is not where the public stands.
If you want to understand just how disconnected Minnesota’s leadership is from ordinary citizens (and even from basic reality), look no further than Attorney General Keith Ellison. On April 22, Ellison announced he is suing the federal government, not to fight violent crime or recover the $250 million stolen from taxpayers in the Feeding Our Future scandal, but to ensure that biological males can compete against girls in school sports.
That’s right. With Minnesota facing the threat of crime, rampant fraud in public programs, and skyrocketing costs burdening every family, Ellison has made it a priority to ensure boys can take spots on girls’ teams. It’s absurd… READ MORE

Branco Cartoon – Winners and Losers

A.F. Branco

on May 13, 2025 at 5:00 am

Trump Winning, Dems Losing — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Trump is bringing in the wins every day, with trade deals, ending wars, and boosting the economy, while the Democrats keep doubling down on stupid

RFK Jr. Says Trump Just Did What No Democrat Ever Had the Guts to Do (VIDEO)

By Vigilant Fox – The Gateway Pundit – May 12, 2025

President Trump just did what every other politician only talked about—he took a sledgehammer to Big Pharma. With the stroke of a pen, he signed an executive order that could slash drug prices by as much as 90%.
And then RFK Jr. stepped up and revealed why no one else—not even Bernie Sanders—ever followed through.
It was a moment you’ll remember for decades. Standing before reporters and his healthcare team, President Trump announced the most aggressive move on drug pricing America has ever seen. The plan? To cut prescription drug costs by up to 90%—a direct strike against the industry that’s drained American families dry for years… READ MORE

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4 Admissions of Social Security Fraud in April Alone Show Waste and Abuse Are Real

By: Beth Brelje | April 23, 2025

While media cries about Trump eradicating fraud, and protesters punish Musk over DOGE findings, Social Security cons are plentiful.

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When Elon Musk announced in February that there were 10 million Social Security numbers belonging to holders apparently aged 120 years and older, instead of acknowledging the great potential for fraudulent activity, the corporate media downplayed the concerns. They insisted that Social Security fraud is “not very common” and maligned the Trump administration’s efforts to purge the federal government of waste and abuse. However, multiple instances of Social Security fraud confirmed in April alone are a reminder that the system has enabled abuse for years.

According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!

Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ltb06VX98Z
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2025

In late March, DOGE announced that, following a “major cleanup” of records, 9.9 million number holders listed with ages 120 years and older “have now been marked deceased.” (While people do live past 100, the oldest person who ever lived in modern times was Jeanne Louise Calment, of France, who died in 1997 at 122 years old.)

Corporate media and so-called experts have claimed that the listed ages of these centenarian number holders may be the result of “coding quirks” in the system and that efforts to mark these number holders as deceased could lead to more errors. But this does not change the fact that unused Social Security numbers marked as live are ripe for fraud.

What can you do with a spare Social Security number? You could register to vote again or sign up for social welfare, like housing, health insurance, cash assistance, and SNAP. Noncitizens can get a job, and of course, collect Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

Last month, a White House fact sheet, citing an inspector general report from 2024, noted how “The Social Security Administration made an estimated $72 billion in improper payments between 2015 and 2022.”

Social Security Fraud Is Alive And Well

Last week, Wendy Stone of Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to “conversion/unlawful conveyance of government money, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine,” according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo’s office.

Back in 2022, Stone went to the home of an acquaintance and found that person had died a few days earlier. Stone didn’t report the death to authorities. Instead, she moved the body to the basement of the home, stuffed it in a storage bin, and covered it in bleach, occasionally topping off the bleach to keep the body covered. It remained there from December 2022 to September 2023, the DOJ release explains. Stone, 63, “improperly collected” $7,900 of the victim’s Supplemental Security Income money, which is administered by the Social Security Administration, and used the victim’s Social Security number “to activate a new debit card.” Stone also later falsely claimed the victim lived with her to receive $1,070 in SNAP benefits, according to the release.

On April 9, Mavious Redmond of Austin, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to committing Social Security fraud for 25 years, roughly half her life. Redmond, 54, “collected more than $360,000 in Social Security payments intended for her mother,” who died in 1999, the DOJ said in an April 14 release.

“On multiple occasions, Redmond impersonated her deceased mother to keep her fraud scheme going,” reads the statement from Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick’s office. “For example, on June 4, 2024, Redmond personally visited the SSA office, posing as her deceased mother, and submitted a fraudulent SS-5 Application for Social Security Form using her mother’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, and forging her deceased mother’s signature.”

Deborah Bailey, 68, from Piscataway, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to theft of public money after claiming her dead mother’s Social Security retirement money for eight years after her death. After Bailey’s mom died in 2016, she didn’t tell the Social Security Administration, and an investigation revealed she withdrew more than $150,000 “in retirement benefits” from her mom’s bank account between 2016 and 2024. She faces sentencing in August, according to a DOJ release from U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Office.

Reynaldo Martinez of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, admitted to getting his mitts on 40 SNAP cards using “stolen identities and stolen or fraudulent Social Security numbers.”

“Court documents reflect that Martinez appeared in person at multiple Rhode Island Department of Human Services offices and filed applications for SNAP benefits,” according to a DOJ release from April 2. “He did this by presenting fraudulent drivers’ licenses in various names but depicting his own photograph, and using Social Security numbers assigned to others, including that of a deceased individual, living adult citizens, and at least one juvenile.”

He admitted to receiving more than $33,000 in SNAP free food benefits. Martinez also admitted to cashing “altered” U.S. Treasury checks, which can be tax refunds, Social Security, or other benefits. Martinez pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in July, according to the DOJ. He was arrested and convicted multiple times in the past on other fraud and criminal charges, “dating back to 2012.”

Still, the desperate media really want the Trump administration to stop looking for fraud.

Last week, President Trump signed a memorandum aimed at “preventing illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security Act benefits.” Without missing a beat, Axios’ Jason Lalljee wrote under the headline: “Trump aids Musk’s Social Security fraud hunt, despite lack of evidence.”

[READ: Five Ways Non-Citizens With Social Security Numbers Can Scam America]

But while the media cry about Trump eradicating fraud, and protesters key Teslas to punish Musk over DOGE findings, there are plentiful examples of Social Security fraud. The above are just a few admissions from April alone.

Not every mismarked 150-year-old Social Security number is connected to fraud, but for those and others that are, one person can bleed years of funding from the program, threatening its solvency and the security of those who truly need it.

Beth Brelje is an elections correspondent for The Federalist. She is an award-winning investigative journalist with decades of media experience.

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Trump Labor Department secures eye-popping sum to return to taxpayers amid DOGE push

By Andrew Mark Miller Fox News | Published April 1, 2025

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced on Monday that her department will return over $1 billion in unused COVID-era funding back to the taxpayer amid the Trump administration’s push for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.

In a press release, the Labor Department said $1.4 billion of unspent COVID funding will be “returned to taxpayers through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s General Fund” and added that “action” is “being taken to recover the remaining $2.9 billion.”

“The roughly $4.3 billion was intended for states to use for temporary unemployment insurance during the pandemic,” the press release states. “Instead, several states continued spending millions of dollars despite no longer meeting necessary requirements, which was uncovered in a 2023 audit conducted by the department’s Office of Inspector General.”

The department explained in the press release that the funding originated from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in March 2020 and that the program was meant to provide expanded unemployment insurance for Americans who were not able to work during the pandemic.

Chavez DeRemer — The Labor Department is returning over $1 billion in funds to taxpayers. (Getty Images)

The program was closed in 2021, the department said, but the 2023 audit “found four states were allowed to access the funding ‘despite not meeting program requirements,’ totaling over $100 million in spending.”

“There’s no reason leftover COVID unemployment funds should still be collecting dust,” DeRemer told Fox News Digital in a statement. “I promised to look out for Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars, and we are delivering at the Department of Labor.”

“Any money still sitting around for pandemic-era unemployment funds is a clear misuse of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars,” Chavez-DeRemer said in the press release, adding that she is “rooting out waste to ensure American Workers always come First.”

LABOR SECRETARY CHAVEZ-DEREMER’S FIRST MEMO CALLS ON STAFF TO COMPLY WITH TRUMP POLICIES: ‘LET’S GET TO WORK’

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said in a statement, “It’s unacceptable that billions of dollars went unchecked in a program that ended several years ago.’

“In a huge win for the American taxpayer, we’ve clawed back these unused funds and will keep working to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.”

The announcement comes after DeRemer said in her first memo to the department after taking over last month that she plans to comply with Trump’s executive orders and work with DOGE to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.

“Under the leadership of President Trump, our focus remains on promoting job creation, enhancing workforce development, and ensuring safe working conditions, wages, and pensions so that every American has the opportunity to succeed,” DeRemer said to employees in the memo. “I challenge each of you to actively engage with your teams to identify innovative solutions that can help us achieve our goals.”

Chavez-DeRemer said that the Labor Department must align with the priorities of the Trump administration and “must focus on practicing fiscal responsibility, reducing unnecessary spending, and optimizing our resources to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized effectively.”

Fox News Digital’s Brooke Singman contributed to this report

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.

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A Third of All DC District Judges Were Not Born in United States

By: Beth Brelje | March 25, 2025

Of all the judges in the U.S. all five foreign-born judges of the D.C. court managed to get their fingerprints on controversial Trump cases.

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The United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the source of many of the cases interfering with President Donald Trump’s authority, has 15 judges, (Counting Chief Judge James Boasberg) and five of them were born outside the United States.

While country of origin doesn’t come up in most jobs, it is worth asking if judges with ties to foreign nations and cultures are the right ones to make decisions affecting the U.S. military or immigration.

The concept of foreign-born judges is a newer phenomenon in this district. In addition to the 15 main judges, the D.C. District has 10 older, senior judges who still occasionally hear cases in the district. This group, nominated as far back as Ronald Reagan the 1980s, were all born in the U.S.

But starting in 2014, former President Barack Obama appointed Judge Tanya Sue Chutkan, born in Kingston, Jamaica. She was in the U.S. by 1979, attending George Washington University. Before sitting on federal court, she had no experience as a judge. Chutkan is overseeing the legal challenge to DOGE’s work to slash excess government spending.

Obama also appointed Judge Amit P. Mehta to the D.C. court. Mehta also had no previous experience as a judge. Mehta was born in Patan, Gujarat, India. He and his parents came to the U.S. when he was a baby, age one. He was raised in Maryland. Mehta will oversee four January 6 civil cases that aim to blame Trump for injuries and squeeze money, court time, and political embarrassment out of him.

The other three foreign born judges were nominated by former President Joe Biden.

Judge Ana Cecilia Reyes was nominated in 2021, also with no prior experience as a judge. She was born in Montevideo, Uruguay and moved to Spain, and while still a child, moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where she grew up. She is the first openly LGBT Latina to be appointed to this court. Reyes presided over an objection to Trump’s executive order declaring “gender dysphoria” as “inconsistent” with the “high standards for troop readiness,” as The Federalist’s Shawn Fleetwood reported. Reyes blocked Trump’s order with a preliminary injunction.

The first Muslim and Arab American in the D.C. district court, Judge Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali was born and raised in Canada to Egyptian parents. According to his Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees, Ali was not required to register for the U.S. Selective Service. That is because he was not a citizen until 2019. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada with a software engineering degree in 2008 and then attended Harvard Law School in the U.S., graduating with a law degree in 2011. He worked as a volunteer on Biden’s 2020 transition team and for a phone bank in support of Biden’s presidential campaign. He worked for some nonprofits but never served as a judge until Biden appointed him in 2024. Amir has written extensively and negatively about Trump’s so-called “Travel ban,” a 2017 Executive Order which restricted travel to the U.S. from seven predominantly Muslim countries for 90 days.

In his writing, he said, “prejudice and intolerance” were “the very hallmark of [Trump’s] campaign against Muslims.”

Before he was a judge, Ali spoke at the National Press Foundation and gave tips to reporters about how to cover the courts.

When confirmed, Amir was a member of the Capital Area Muslim Bar Association; Muslim American Judicial Advisory Council; National Arab American Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Police Accountability Project; and the Native American Bar Association of D.C., among others.

Ali single handedly restored $2 billion in USAID spending to foreign nonprofit contractors that the Trump Administration had paused for 90 days, in a stunning overreach of authority last month.

The newest judge on the D.C. District Court is also foreign born.

Before slinking out of office, Biden and his handlers got Judge Sparkle Sooknanan confirmed. She was sworn in Jan. 2, 2025. Born in the dual-island nation Trinidad and Tobago in 1983, she left her home country at age 16 to pursue college and graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2010.

She was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and during the Biden Administration she was the principal deputy assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division for the Department of Justice before Biden tapped her for her first ever judge gig in the D.C. Court, according to her Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees.

Last week, Sooknanan dutifully did her part to slow Trump’s agenda, ordering the reinstatement of Democrat Susan Grundmann to the Federal Labor Relations Authority, a move that keeps the board in a Democrat majority.

None of these cases have gone in front of conservative judges in conservative states, say in Missouri or South Dakota. They all happened to land in the laps of judges that have spoken out or ruled against Trump or his policies in the past.

Out of all the judges in the nation, all five foreign-born judges of the D.C. District court managed to get their fingerprints on a controversial Trump case.

Evidence that judges have seized control of our country.

Federal injunctions, by president:
🔵 Barack Obama: 12
🔴 Donald Trump, 1st term: 64
🔵 Joe Biden: 14
🔴 Donald Trump, 2nd term (2 months): 15
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 20, 2025

The United States is in the midst of a soft coup. Not the violent kind that takes out a nation’s leader, but one orchestrated by judicial actions that choke off executive power before our eyes.

We have seen other obvious, corrupt schemes in plain sight before. The Biden basement presidential campaign of 2019; the “insurrection” that wasn’t; the mask and vaccine mandates; the Biden is mentally competent story; the “flawless” Afghan withdrawal; the “secure” borders; and the incompetent candidate swap to Kamala Harris, made Americans realize the best chance we have to stop corruption is to vote it out.

The public did its part by voting in a clear mandate for Trump’s agenda. But corruption is still visible, though court decisions by unelected activist judges. The only remedy now is for the Supreme Court to step in and this time, get its hands dirty, deliberate, and make real decisions based on the Constitution.

Beth Brelje is an elections correspondent for The Federalist. She is an award-winning investigative journalist with decades of media experience.

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Mollie Hemingway Delivers Masterclass Explainer on The ‘Government-Funded’ War on Free Speech

By: Shawn Fleetwood | March 25, 2025

Mollie Hemingway testifying before Congress. — ‘They know our voice is so powerful and influential that they can’t accomplish their goals unless they shut us down. They will not succeed.’

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Americans constitutionally protected right to free speech “has been under worse attack in the last decade than at any other point in our nation’s history,” Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway told lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Tuesday.

“The tentacles of the censorship-industrial complex are choking out freedom of expression, debate, and the right to criticize powerful institutions such as corporate media and the government,” Hemingway said.

Throughout her opening statement, The Federalist’s editor-in-chief highlighted how the federal and state governments have “fund[ed] and promote[d] censorship and blacklisting technology,” and have even gone as far as to “direct Big Tech companies to censor American speech and debate.” She specifically cited how academic institutions “such as Stanford University and the University of Texas are given large grants, not to defend free speech, but to conduct research on so-called ‘disinformation’ for use by the censorship regime.”

“Non-profit think tanks such as the Aspen Institute post so-called ‘disinformation’ seminars to groom journalists to publish pro-censorship propaganda and to suppress important stories, such as the Hunter Biden laptop bombshell,” Hemingway said. “Non-profit censorship groups such as the Global Disinformation Index and for-profit censorship businesses such as NewsGuard produce widely used censorship tools and blacklists to favor left-wing media while working to silence media that fight false narratives.”

As described by Hemingway, censorship tools employed by groups such as GDI and NewsGuard “routinely rate leftwing news outlets, that are no threat to the permanent bureaucracy, higher than those that challenge prevailing orthodoxies.” These deceptively crafted lists are subsequently used by companies to “boycott some publications and reward others with advertising,” she explained.

Watch Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway's full opening remarks before the U.S. Senate on the censorship-industrial complex. pic.twitter.com/PYZ49DkaxJ
— The Federalist (@FDRLST) March 25, 2025

“The Washington Post and New York Times routinely receive the highest marks. Those publications won Pulitzers for their role in the Russia collusion hoax, and we have some participants in that hoax here on this subcommittee,” Hemingway said. “My publication, The Federalist, exposed that hoax through dogged reporting and investigation, as we did with the media’s vicious lies against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. We exposed much of the censorship industrial complex, too, even suing the State Department after discovering its role in promoting and marketing censorship tools that are being used against us even as we sit here today.”

As noted by Hemingway, The Federalist is no stranger to being a target of the expansive censorship-industrial complex.

During the summer of 2020, for example, the left-wing Center for Countering Digital Hate colluded with NBC News to try and strip The Federalist of its Google ad revenue. As The Federalist’s Jordan Boyd reported, “NBC News reported that Google banned The Federalist due to a shoddy report from the network’s ‘verification unit,’ and the Center for Countering Digital Hate took issue with The Federalist’s reporting about the race-motivated rioting and violence that plagued the nation during the summer of rage.”

Hemingway also cited a 2023 report by the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government “documenting how Stanford University colluded with two governmental entities to pressure social media companies into censoring true information, jokes, satire, political reporting, and analysis, all of which they claimed was ‘disinformation.’” The Federalist editor-in-chief noted how she and Federalist CEO Sean Davis were targeted by this censorship operation.

“One of the censored items was a story about a TV appearance in which I said of the media, ‘They lie, they lie, they lie, and then they lie.’ Gallup reported in February that my view is held by 70 percent of Americans, who say they don’t trust corporate media to report news accurately, fairly, or fully,” Hemingway said.

Hemingway concluded her opening statement by noting the difficulties in “facing” the vast censorship-industrial complex, and that while it “would have been easy to fold,” doing so is “exactly what censors want: to make it impossible to report the truth about their lies.”

“They know our voice is so powerful and influential that they can’t accomplish their goals unless they shut us down. They will not succeed,” Hemingway said. “We will never stop. The more they try to shut us down, the harder we’re going to work to stay open, because it’s not about us — it’s about whether we will have a civilization where people are allowed to say and think things tyrants don’t want us to.”

Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a state content writer for Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood

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Today’s TWO Politically INCORRECT Cartoons by A.F. Branco

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Belly of The Beast

A.F. Branco | on March 21, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-belly-of-the-beast/

Elon Musk Finds Corruption — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Elon Musk is under attack for finding waste, fraud, and abuse in our government by Democrats and radical leftists, going so far as to attack Tesla owners and dealerships.

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Elon Musk Rips into Democrats as Their Violence Escalates Across the Country: “There’s Some Mental Illness Going on Here Because This Doesn’t Make Any Sense” (VIDEO)

Bu Jim Hoft – The Gateway Pundit – March 19, 2025

Elon Musk joined Sean Hannity on FOX News last night after his company rescued two astronauts stranded on the space station by Joe Biden for nine months.
Only Elon Musk could make this happen.
Elon explained to Sean Hannity why he joined with President Trump to clean up Washington DC.
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A.F. Branco Cartoon – Timmy’s Sad Existence

A.F. Branco | on March 23, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-timmys-sad-existence/

Governor Walz Hates On Elon Musk — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Governor Walz’s rhetoric is designed to bring down Tesla stock because of his hatred for Elon Musk and his connection to DOGE, uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse.

White House slams Walz’s ‘sad existence’ after he cheers Tesla stock drop

By Jenna Gloeb – AlphaNews.com – March 19, 2025

As of Dec. 31, 2024, the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) had invested in Tesla through both its U.S. Stock Actively Managed Fund and U.S. Stock Index Fund.
Gov. Tim Walz appeared to relish the declining stock price of Tesla, Inc. during a recent town hall event—held not in Minnesota, but in another state.
Speaking to a Wisconsin audience, Walz referenced Tesla’s stock price in real time.
“On the iPhone they’ve got that little stock app. I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day. 225 and dropping!” he said, appearing pleased by the company’s declining market value on that day.
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Report: Biden Allocated $3B to NGO for Migrant Aid Amid Child Abuse Allegations

By: Brittany Mays | March 20, 2025

Southwest Key Programs, once known for running the largest network of shelters for unaccompanied migrant kids, has come under the spotlight for taking $3 billion in taxpayer money during the Biden administration. This nonprofit operated more than two dozen facilities spread across Texas, Arizona, and California. Inquiries were made to the DOJ for clarity on the dismissal of the lawsuit against Southwest Key.

Between fiscal years 2021 and 2024, the organization received billions to provide shelter services to children crossing the border alone, without parents or guardians. During this period, the nonprofit bumped up the salaries of several top executives significantly. Tax filings reveal that the vice president, Veronica Delgado-Savage, saw her salary rise by nearly 10%, from $297,792 in 2021 to $326,086 in 2023.

The chief information officer, Andy Harper, experienced a 198% pay increase, going from $214,356 to $637,806.
Geraldo Rivera, who moved up from senior vice president to chief program officer, received a 78% salary boost, climbing from $312,791 to $555,998.
Meanwhile, human resources chief Jose Arroyo-Davila’s pay shot up by 114%, from $308,694 to $661,298.
CEO Anselmo Villarreal’s paycheck soared by 139%, from $491,642 to $1,174,551 over those years.
The New York Post reported that 12 other senior staffers also enjoyed raises ranging from 10% to 112%. It’s important to note that these significant pay hikes took place during the initial two years of Biden’s presidency.

At the same time, Southwest Key was mired in allegations that some of its employees had sexually abused children in their care between 2015 and 2023. The nonprofit faced a lawsuit from the Biden administration’s Department of Justice in 2024 over these troubling allegations. The DOJ claimed that staff members had subjected unaccompanied minors to unlawful sexual harassment and abuse.

Southwest Key did not provide a comment to the Post when asked. Last week, the Trump administration took decisive action, cutting off the nonprofit from receiving any more children and relocating those already in their shelters. The Health and Human Services and Justice Departments labeled it a move to end sexual abuse and harassment.

Interestingly, the Trump administration also withdrew the federal lawsuit against Southwest Key. As a consequence, Southwest Key had to furlough its employees. Last week, the organization expressed satisfaction that the lawsuit was dropped and firmly denied any claims of child sexual abuse in their shelters.

They emphasized that no settlement or payment was required. However, due to a sudden freeze in federal funding and a stop placement order from the Office of Refugee Resettlement, they had to make the tough call to furlough around 5,000 employees. This decision impacted staff and programs across the country.

A representative for Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa told the Post, “It is disgusting that vulnerable children suffered sexual abuse under Southwest Key’s watch.” Senator Grassley has reached out to the DOJ for more information on why the lawsuit was dismissed. He looks forward to having a follow-up conversation soon.

Stories like these highlight the importance of accountability and oversight, especially when taxpayer money is involved. The public deserves to know how funds are being used and to ensure that vulnerable children are protected. Such situations remind us of the need for vigilance and transparency in the use of federal resources.

These revelations about Southwest Key pose serious questions about the integrity of nonprofit organizations receiving government contracts. The significant raises for executives during a time of alleged misconduct raise eyebrows and demand deeper investigation. Ensuring that organizations entrusted with the care of children are held to the highest standards is crucial.

The case of Southwest Key brings to light the challenges in balancing the need for humanitarian aid with strict oversight. With billions in taxpayer dollars at stake, maintaining public trust is essential. As the story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for transparency and accountability in government-funded programs.

Southwest Key’s situation underscores the vital role that watchdogs play in our society. It’s critical to safeguard the interests of children and taxpayers alike. The public expects and deserves nothing less than the highest ethical standards in all dealings involving public funds.

About the Author Brittany Mays

Brittany Mays is a dedicated mother and passionate conservative news and opinion writer. With a sharp eye for current events and a commitment to traditional values, Brittany delivers thoughtful commentary on the issues shaping today’s world. Balancing her role as a parent with her love for writing, she strives to inspire others with her insights on faith, family, and freedom.

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Trump’s DOGE Uncovers Nearly $400K In Woke Agricultural Grants

By: Daphne Moon | March 19, 2025

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made a decisive move to refocus its efforts on its core mission by canceling a $397,000 grant that was earmarked for educating queer, trans, and BIPOC urban farmers in the San Francisco Bay Area. This decision underscores the administration’s commitment to eliminating identity-based policies and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used to strengthen the nation’s agricultural sector rather than fund ideological initiatives. The grant, which was justified under the banner of “food justice” and values-aligned markets, had drawn criticism for prioritizing leftist ideologies over practical, efficiency-driven agricultural practices. By cutting this funding, the USDA is taking a stand against wasteful spending and realigning itself with its original purpose: supporting American agriculture, livestock, and forestry.

Brooke Rollins, a key figure in the administration, emphasized the importance of this decision, stating, “The USDA was funding a $397,000 grant in the San Francisco Bay Area to educate queer, trans, and BIPOC urban farmers and consumers about ‘food justice’ and values-aligned markets. By cutting this wasteful spending, we are ending identity-based policies and realigning our agency with its core mission of supporting American agriculture, livestock, and forestry.” This statement reflects the administration’s broader goal of ensuring that public funds are used to benefit all Americans, rather than being diverted to niche ideological programs that do little to advance the nation’s agricultural productivity.

Conservative groups and agricultural producers have applauded the move, arguing that the USDA should focus on supporting all farmers, regardless of their identity or political beliefs. They contend that federal funds should be directed toward initiatives that enhance productivity, improve agricultural infrastructure, and ensure food security, rather than financing programs that impose specific ideological frameworks. This decision is seen as a step toward restoring neutrality in public policy and ensuring that agricultural funding serves the entire nation, not just select groups.

Progressive critics, however, have lambasted the decision, claiming that such grants are necessary to promote equity in agricultural education. They argue that programs like the one defunded by the USDA are essential for addressing historical disparities in access to agricultural resources and education. Yet, the administration has made it clear that its priority is to ensure that every dollar spent by the USDA contributes to the strength and sustainability of the American agricultural sector, free from political bias.

This move is consistent with President Donald Trump’s broader agenda of cutting wasteful spending and refocusing government agencies on their core missions. Under his leadership, the USDA has taken significant steps to eliminate subsidies for ideologically driven programs and redirect resources toward projects that genuinely benefit the agricultural industry. The decision to cancel the $397,000 grant is just one example of how the Trump administration is working to restore fiscal responsibility and ensure that public funds are used effectively.

🚨@USDA was funding a $397K grant in the San Francisco Bay to educate queer, trans, and BIPOC urban farmers and consumers about food justice and values-aligned markets…🤦🏻‍♀️

This grant has been CANCELLED. @DOGE @DOGE_USDA pic.twitter.com/d7LZ5hXfQA
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) March 12, 2025

The liberal media, however, has been quick to criticize this decision, framing it as an attack on marginalized communities. But what they fail to acknowledge is that the USDA’s primary responsibility is to support the agricultural sector as a whole, not to fund niche programs that cater to specific identity groups. By cutting this grant, the USDA is ensuring that its resources are used to benefit all farmers, regardless of their background or beliefs.

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New Revelations in Biden Autopen Scandal Expose Unelected Staffer’s Involvement

By: Eric Thompson | March 17, 2025

A recent investigation by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has brought to light a startling revelation: nearly every document during Joe Biden’s presidency was signed using an autopen. The only confirmed authentic signature is on his letter announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. This finding raises questions about the legitimacy of many presidential actions taken during his term.

The use of the autopen in presidential duties isn’t new; it dates back to the 1950s. Barack Obama became the first president to use it to sign a bill into law in 2013 while vacationing in Hawaii. His office defended the act with a memo from George W. Bush’s legal team, emphasizing a president’s physical presence wasn’t necessary if the signature was authorized.

However, Joe Biden’s cognitive decline has led to concerns about his awareness of these signings. Speaker Mike Johnson disclosed that Biden couldn’t recall signing an LNG exports executive order. This raises serious questions about who might have been using the autopen without Biden’s explicit consent.

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— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) March 17, 2025

According to a report from the New York Post, a senior Biden aide might have been exercising presidential power through the autopen. This aide is suspected of making unilateral decisions about what to sign. The Post has chosen not to disclose the aide’s identity due to a lack of concrete evidence.

The Biden aide often mentioned what “the boss” wanted, although colleagues were unsure if it was true. The internal culture discouraged asking questions, leaving many in the dark about the aide’s actual authority. This situation has led to widespread suspicion about the aide’s true influence in the White House.

Another source revealed the extent of this aide’s power, noting that “everyone” was wary of their authority. The informant from The Post stated there was no clarity on who approved what—the president or the aide. This ambiguity has fueled doubts about the authenticity of decisions made during Biden’s presidency.

A second White House source agreed that the aide was suspected of taking on the president’s roles without clear communication with Biden. This raises the issue of whether the president’s will was being carried out or if it was a case of unauthorized actions. Attorney Mike Davis, an advisor to Trump, stated that if the aide wasn’t carrying out the president’s will, it would be a criminal matter.

Some former Biden staffers have disputed these claims, but the implications are alarming. Every executive order, pardon, and official action could potentially be nullified. This isn’t just a bureaucratic mishap; it could be the most significant presidential scandal in American history.

The American public deserves clarity on who was truly in charge of the country. Was Biden actively making decisions, or was an unelected staffer running the show while Biden struggled? There is an urgent need for a comprehensive investigation into these claims.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is advocating for a Department of Justice investigation. He questions whether Biden’s cognitive state allowed unelected officials to govern. This call for scrutiny highlights the gravity of the allegations surrounding the Biden administration.

Will the mainstream media delve into this autopen scandal? It’s unlikely, but conservative platforms like PJ Media are committed to uncovering the truth. They are urging the public to join their efforts in exposing what they believe the mainstream media prefers to ignore.

By joining PJ Media as a VIP member, supporters can aid in the pursuit of real journalism. Their goal is to bring to light information they claim is being suppressed. They promise to continue their work in revealing the truths about the Biden White House.

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The Democratic Money Machine’s House of Cards Collapses

By: Kevin Jackson | March 17, 2025

Kamala, money, campaign, Kevin Jackson — Kamala did only one thing for the Democrats: Burn through cash.

Democrats are doomed. Because the only way you can sell lunacy is to get other people to pay for it.

ACTBlue, the Democratic Party’s fundraising behemoth, has long been the financial engine behind progressive campaigns, raking in billions, supposedly from small-dollar donors. But now, the curtain has been pulled back. And what’s revealed is a cesspool of alleged fraud, money laundering, and systemic corruption. The chickens have come home to roost, and the Democrats’ golden goose may finally be cooked.

Anti-Elon protester admits he gets paid to protest outside a Tesla location.

Groups linked to Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue, which is funded by Soros, are paying people to protest against Elon. pic.twitter.com/fymZIrHs1M https://t.co/I3JKFOb9tq
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 10, 2025

The Smurfing Scandal: Small Donors, Big Problems

Trump is a fundraising juggernaut. The man inspires and thus evokes passionate support. I’m confident in saying he’s the best I’ve ever seen. And it’s not because of his gift of gab, but instead for his actions. Trump’s fundraising abilities cause the Democrats to have to actually commit crimes to keep up.

For years, ACTBlue’s operations raised eyebrows. Investigative journalist James O’Keefe first exposed the platform’s dubious practices, highlighting how “smurfing”—the use of countless small, untraceable donations—allowed the platform to funnel massive sums into Democratic coffers. These “donors” magically contributed hundreds, even thousands of times, often totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. How? Through unverified gift cards, repeat small-dollar charges, and donations without verified billing addresses.

It was a scheme so brazen that even a third grader could spot the inconsistencies. Yet, for years, ACTBlue operated with impunity, shielded by a media and political establishment unwilling to ask tough questions. Now, with a Republican-led House Oversight Committee digging into their books, the truth is coming to light—and it’s damning.

The Laundering Allegations: A House of Cards

Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has vowed to file criminal charges against ACTBlue, calling it “the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. history.” According to Comer, ACTBlue took money returned from USAID and other sources, funneling it back to the Democratic Party in a sloppy, yet effective, laundering operation.

The irony is palpable. While the IRS was busy chasing down $600 Venmo payments from everyday Americans, ACTBlue was processing billions in questionable donations. Banks like Chase and Bank of America were quick to “debank” conservatives, yet they turned a blind eye to ACTBlue’s blatant irregularities. It’s almost as if the system was designed to protect one side while punishing the other.

The 2020 Election: A Banana Republic Moment

The timing of ACTBlue’s exposure couldn’t be more poetic. For years, conservatives have argued that the 2020 election was marred by systemic fraud, with J6 serving as the cover-up. While Democrats dismissed these claims as conspiracy theories, ACTBlue’s alleged crimes lend credence to the idea that the election was anything but fair.

In 2020, Trump’s team was riddled with spies and infiltrators, and AI wasn’t advanced enough to combat the Left’s digital fundraising dominance. Fast forward to 2024, and the landscape has shifted. Trump’s coalition is stronger than ever, fueled by his unwavering belief that the election was stolen. Meanwhile, Democrats are on the run, their credibility in tatters.

NEW: Rep. James Comer reveals that banks submitted hundreds of Suspicious Activity Reports on ActBlue to the Treasury Department.

"The way ActBlue set up their accounts, it would be really easy to launder money through fake credit cards and fake names."pic.twitter.com/ei0HDQU5WW
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) March 13, 2025

The Fallout: No More Investigations, Just Charges

The American people are tired of investigations. We’ve had enough of hearings, committees, and empty promises. What we want are charges. We want accountability. And we want everyone involved in this scheme to face the consequences.

ACTBlue’s lawyers are reportedly jumping ship, a clear sign that the walls are closing in. As Comer put it, “This will be the end of the Democratic Party.” Hyperbole? Perhaps. But there’s no denying that ACTBlue’s collapse could cripple the Democrats’ ability to fundraise, leaving them vulnerable in the 2024 elections.

The Bigger Picture: A System Rigged Against Conservatives

ACTBlue’s alleged crimes are just one piece of a larger puzzle. For years, the Left has weaponized institutions to silence conservatives. From debanking to censorship, the playbook is clear: control the flow of money and information, and you control the narrative.

But the tide is turning. ACTBlue’s exposure is a wake-up call, a reminder that no one is above the law. As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain: the Democrats’ house of cards is collapsing, and the American people are watching.

Conclusion: Justice Is Coming

ACTBlue’s downfall is more than just a scandal—it’s a reckoning. For too long, the Democratic Party has relied on shady tactics to fund its agenda. Now, the truth is out, and the consequences will be severe.

So, to the Democrats I say that your days of operating in the shadows are over. And to the American people I say stay tuned. Justice is coming. This isn’t just about ACTBlue. It’s about accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. And for millions of Americans, it’s about time.

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USAID Official Orders Staff to Shred and Burn All Documents, Including Classified Ones

By: David Gregoire | March 13, 2025

The Biden administration is facing what could be one of the most egregious cases of illegal government misconduct in modern history. A bombshell email from a senior official at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has exposed a massive, coordinated effort to destroy crucial documents—an action that appears not only unethical but possibly criminal.

The email, sent by Erica Carr, USAID’s acting executive secretary, instructed staff to gather at the agency’s former headquarters and either shred or burn remaining documents. This is not routine cleanup—this is a calculated attempt to erase evidence.

Carr’s directive explicitly ordered employees to use shredders first but, if necessary, to resort to burn bags—a method historically used to dispose of classified material in emergency situations, not as part of standard operations.

She went even further, demanding that the burn bags be labeled “SECRET” and “USAID/B/IO/” with a dark Sharpie, and cautioned staff not to overfill them, instead securing them with staples. The specificity of these instructions strongly suggests that highly sensitive and possibly incriminating materials are being systematically destroyed under orders from top officials.

This raises urgent questions: What exactly is being destroyed? Why now? And most importantly, who is ordering this cover-up? A former USAID official confirmed to Politico that this scale of document destruction is unprecedented, stating, “I’ve never seen something like this—en masse.”

That is a stunning admission from someone with insider knowledge. Normally, strict protocols govern the handling and retention of classified documents, ensuring that vital information remains available for oversight and legal review. The abrupt urgency behind these orders strongly suggests that someone is trying to eliminate evidence before it can be scrutinized.

The timing of this revelation could not be more suspicious. NBC News has reported that ongoing legal challenges against the Biden administration’s attempts to shut down USAID have triggered an emergency motion to halt the document destruction. This motion argues that the rushed disposal of records could impact ongoing litigation and prevent the agency from reconstructing its operations if the lawsuit succeeds. In other words, by obliterating these documents, officials may be actively obstructing justice—a federal crime.

The case is now in the hands of U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, who has yet to rule on the emergency motion. However, both parties must submit a status report by tomorrow, outlining the legal path forward. If the court does not immediately intervene, there is a real risk that crucial evidence will be permanently lost, ensuring that those responsible escape accountability.

The conservative response to this scandal has been swift and forceful. Newsmax, The New York Post, and Fox News have all drawn comparisons to past government corruption cases, including the infamous Clinton email scandal and the FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate over supposedly mishandled documents. But the difference here is clear: This is not about misfiling or bureaucratic errors—this is about deliberate, high-level destruction of government records, possibly to hide wrongdoing.

Fox News commentators have rightly questioned what the administration is so desperate to keep hidden. If USAID was engaged in lawful, transparent activities, why the sudden rush to erase its paper trail? The American people deserve answers. The implications for national security, oversight, and public trust in government institutions cannot be overstated. If this administration is willing to engage in such blatant misconduct at USAID, what other agencies might be involved in similar cover-ups?

The argument that these document purges are a “necessary security measure” is laughable. The United States has strict declassification procedures and retention policies designed to protect national security while ensuring transparency. What is happening at USAID is not security—it is sabotage. It is an effort to prevent Congress, the courts, and the American public from ever knowing the full extent of this administration’s misdeeds.

This scandal should serve as a wake-up call to conservatives and all Americans who value accountability. The destruction of government documents on this scale is not just unethical—it is illegal. If it is proven that officials knowingly ordered the destruction of records to evade oversight or interfere with legal proceedings, those responsible must face criminal charges. This includes not only those carrying out the orders but also those at the highest levels who issued them.

Congress must immediately launch an investigation into this cover-up, subpoenaing all communications related to the directive and holding those responsible to account. The Justice Department, if it truly cares about upholding the law rather than protecting the Biden administration, should open a criminal probe into whether this constitutes obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and violations of federal record-keeping laws.

The hypocrisy on display here is staggering. The same Democratic establishment that weaponized the justice system against Donald Trump over document storage is now caught red-handed engaging in mass destruction of potentially incriminating records. Where is the outrage from the mainstream media? Where are the breathless reports about “threats to democracy” and “government accountability”? The silence is deafening.

This cannot be allowed to stand. If USAID officials, or anyone in the Biden administration, are destroying records to cover their tracks, they must be investigated, prosecuted, and punished to the fullest extent of the law. If the American people let this go unchallenged, it sets a dangerous precedent—one where government officials can erase their misdeeds without consequence. That is not how a democracy functions. That is how corruption festers and grows unchecked.

The courts, Congress, and the public must demand full transparency. Every destroyed document, every erased file, and every burned record represents an attack on the rule of law. If justice is not served in this case, it will only embolden future administrations to engage in even greater corruption. The time to act is now.

About the Author David Gregoire

Darnell Thompkins is a Canadian-born American and conservative opinion writer who brings a unique perspective to political and cultural discussions. Passionate about traditional values and individual freedoms, Darnell’s commentary reflects his commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue. When he’s not writing, he enjoys watching hockey and celebrating the sport that connects his Canadian roots with his American journey.

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The Left’s Money Laundering Machine is Running Out of Spin Cycle

By: Kevin Jackson | March 9, 2025

Democrats can’t win without cheating. It’s as essential to their strategy as dead voters in Chicago or suitcases of ballots in Georgia.

The 2020 election wasn’t just a heist; it was a smash-and-grab in broad daylight. And if Democrats could cheat the election, they certainly weren’t going to leave their fundraising to chance. Enter ACT Blue—the money laundering service dressed up as a donation platform. It’s been the piggy bank of the Left for years, and now, the hammer is finally coming down.

This report was back in 2023, though the crimes of ACT Blue will eventually be determined to have happened from inception of the group.

James O’Keefe and others exposed ACT Blue’s shady dealings long ago. From phantom donors to improbable donation patterns, ACT Blue has been the digital equivalent of an offshore account in the Cayman Islands, but for Democrats who don’t want to get their hands too dirty—at least not publicly. Yet, despite mountains of evidence, the media yawned, Republicans twiddled their thumbs, and the system chugged along, laundering money like a Vegas casino on a Saturday night.

Now, as the Democratic Party lurches from one disaster to the next—from the Biden cognitive decline saga to the desperate anointment of Kamala Harris as their last-minute presidential stand-in—ACT Blue is taking on water faster than their fraudulent donation reports can plug the holes.

When Seven Executives Vanish in Three Weeks, It’s Not a Coincidence

The New York Times recently reported that ACT Blue is in “turmoil.” Not a little corporate reshuffling, not a strategic realignment—full-blown panic mode. Seven top executives have mysteriously exited stage left in the past three weeks, some of whom had been with the organization for over a decade. And what did these longtime insiders say about their sudden departures? Absolutely nothing. That kind of silence isn’t just suspicious; it’s screaming “Don’t ask us unless you have a subpoena.”

Meanwhile, the last remaining lawyer in ACT Blue’s general counsel’s office was locked out of his email and placed on leave after sending internal messages reminding everyone that “we have Whistleblower Policies for a reason.” Translation: the ship is going down, and someone tried to send up a distress flare. The response? Smash the flare gun and throw the guy overboard.

Even the unions representing ACT Blue employees are alarmed. Two separate unions are demanding the hiring of an independent investigator to dig into what’s really happening. When even the activist class is panicking, you know something serious is brewing.

Where Did $16 Billion Go? Asking for a Friend (or an Attorney General)

In the past 20 years, more than $16 billion has passed through ACT Blue’s platform. That’s enough money to buy every Democrat in Washington a beachfront home (and maybe some for their grandkids, too). But as money laundering experts have pointed out, the numbers don’t add up. A recent analysis of over 200 million Federal Election Commission records uncovered donation patterns so bizarre that even a third-world dictator would blush.

Here are just a few of the more glaring irregularities:

Hundreds of donations of exactly $2.50 from the same individual.
Elderly individuals or first-time donors suddenly making dozens of contributions in rapid succession.
Donations far greater than the donor could reasonably afford.
Registered voters suddenly contributing to candidates of the opposing party—because nothing says grassroots enthusiasm like financially supporting the person you allegedly hate.

These are not glitches or anomalies; they’re part of a pattern of systemic fraud that should have been obvious from the start. And now that the operation is unraveling, Republicans are (finally) asking state attorneys general to investigate. Not that we should hold our breath—after all, we’ve seen this movie before. But with the heat ACT Blue is feeling, even their usual allies in the justice system might have to pretend to care.

ACT Blue Becomes ACT Black and Blue

The implosion of ACT Blue comes at a time when the Democratic Party can least afford another scandal. They’re already limping into the 2024 election with a candidate so unpopular that they had to swap him out for Kamala Harris—a woman whose own presidential campaign was so bad that she dropped out before her home state even got to vote. Yet, somehow, we’re supposed to believe that she’s setting fundraising records? Please.

ACT Blue’s money machine kept the illusion alive for years, feeding a media narrative that Democrats had enthusiastic grassroots support. In reality, they were just laundering cash and cooking the books like a failing restaurant owner trying to hide the missing inventory.

Now, with executives jumping ship, whistleblowers sounding the alarm, and investigators circling like sharks, ACT Blue is learning the hard way that fraud, like Biden’s presidency, has an expiration date. And as their empire crumbles, one has to wonder: Is this the beginning of the end for the Left’s most effective scam, or just another scandal they’ll survive because the media refuses to report on it?

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Billions Funneled to New Climate Charities by John Podesta’s Slush Fund

By: Eric Thompson | March 6, 2025

John Podesta, President Biden’s leading climate official, has been overseeing a substantial allocation of $375 billion for climate change initiatives. This funding has notably been directed towards several organizations that were established just a short while ago. The New York Post reports that the administration has channeled at least $20 billion into recently formed environmental groups.

In a striking case, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a $7 billion check to the Climate United Fund in Bethesda, Maryland. This organization is not listed in the IRS’s charity database and lacks federal filings. The lack of transparency surrounding these transactions raises questions about the administration’s oversight.

In 2024, a video surfaced featuring EPA adviser Brent Efron discussing the urgency of dispersing the $20 billion climate fund. Efron candidly remarked, “Get the money out as fast as possible before they [Trump administration] come in … it’s like we’re on the Titanic and we’re throwing gold bars off the edge.” This revelation has sparked further debate over the administration’s spending practices.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has addressed the controversy on the Alex Marlow Show. He disclosed that he is collaborating with the FBI and DOJ to investigate eight groups linked to the alleged “gold bars” scheme. Zeldin expressed concerns about the management and distribution of the funds. Zeldin highlighted how the director of the greenhouse reduction fund transitioned from an NGO to the Biden administration. This individual then allocated $5 billion to their previous employer. Such actions have intensified scrutiny over the integrity of the funding process.

One notable grant applicant, who sought $20 million, previously served on the Biden White House environmental justice council. This council had only received $3 million over the past three years, raising eyebrows about the sudden increase in funding. The connections between these groups and administration insiders are being examined.

The EPA discovered $2 billion allocated to Power Forward Communities, linked to Democrat Stacey Abrams. This organization reported just $100 in revenue, prompting questions about the validity of its funding. The disproportionate financial support has drawn significant criticism.

Zeldin stressed the need for heightened oversight and accountability in managing these substantial funds. He articulated his commitment to ensuring every cent is accounted for and transparent. Zeldin expressed a strong desire for the ability to answer Congress’s questions with confidence and clarity.

The revelations about these financial dealings have prompted calls for a thorough investigation. Many are concerned about the potential misuse of taxpayer dollars. The demand for accountability and transparency is growing louder.

Amidst these controversies, conservative voices are calling for stricter regulations and oversight mechanisms. The aim is to prevent any further questionable financial practices. Ensuring the responsible use of funds is a priority for many lawmakers.

As the situation unfolds, the scrutiny on the Biden administration’s climate spending continues to intensify. The focus is on ensuring that funds are directed toward genuine environmental efforts. The necessity for openness and responsible management is widely acknowledged.

The involvement of the FBI and DOJ underscores the seriousness of the allegations. These investigations could have significant implications for the administration. The outcome may influence future policy decisions and funding allocations.

The broader implications of these funding controversies are being closely watched. The integrity of climate change initiatives depends on transparent and accountable financial practices. Public trust in these efforts’ hinges on the administration’s response to these concerns.

The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the role of government in environmental funding. Many argue for a more measured approach that ensures funds are used effectively. The focus is on achieving tangible environmental benefits.

The unfolding drama serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency in government spending. The public demands accountability in how taxpayer funds are utilized. This situation underscores the need for robust oversight mechanisms.

The revelations have also fueled discussions about the effectiveness of current oversight structures. Some believe that reforms are necessary to prevent future abuses. The goal is to create a system that ensures funds are used for their intended purposes.

As investigations proceed, the spotlight remains on the administration’s handling of these funds. The outcome could shape future approaches to climate funding. Ensuring that financial support reaches legitimate organizations is a shared objective.

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EXCLUSIVE: INSIDE REPUBLICANS’ LONG GAME TO CONFIRM TRUMP FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL

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Dem senator’s ‘dark money corruption’ hypocrisy revealed in ethics complaint, expert says

By Julia Johnson Fox News | Published February 26, 2025, 4:30pm EST | Updated February 26, 2025 5:11pm EST

Legal experts are pointing out what they say is hypocrisy as Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., faces an ethics complaint over a potential conflict of interest that resulted in millions of dollars in federal grants for a nonprofit associated with his wife.

“Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, who has made his political career accusing others of dark money corruption, appears to be throwing stones in his glass house,” said Mike Davis, the former chief counsel for nominations to former Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

“This is the height of hypocrisy,” Brett Tolman, former U.S. attorney and executive director of Right On Crime, told Fox News Digital. “Sen Whitehouse is a former US attorney and the self-proclaimed watchdog of dark money.”

Sheldon Whitehouse, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas — Legal experts are sounding off on whether an alleged ethical violation by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse should be investigated. (Reuters)

Whitehouse spokesperson Stephen DeLeo told Fox News Digital in a statement, “The ‘legal experts’ at Fox News should review the bipartisan dismissal issued by the Senate Ethics Committee the last time a dark-money group attempted these same kinds of smears.”

Whitehouse voted for legislation that ultimately provided millions of dollars in funding for grants to environmental nonprofit group Ocean Conservancy, which works with his wife, Sandra Whitehouse, and pays her through a consulting firm.

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), an ethics watchdog, wrote to Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chair James Lankford, R-Okla., and Vice Chair Chris Coons, D-Del., this week, asking them to investigate Whitehouse “to determine whether he violated the Senate ethics rules on conflicts of interest.” The group works primarily to draw attention to potential Democrat lawmaker ethics violations.

“This is not just a careless ethical lapse in judgment,” Tolman added. “This is corruption, Washington, D.C., style. This is literally what many public officials have been prosecuted for by DOJ (Department of Justice). I’m aware of multiple cases DOJ is pursuing right now with less egregious facts.”

Thomas Jipping, senior legal fellow with the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital the Ethics Committee should investigate the allegation against Whitehouse.

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Sheldon and Sandra Whitehouse — Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is being accused by an ethics watchdog of a potential conflict of interest. (Getty Images)

“Of course, that’s what they exist to do,” he said.

“I was struck by the fact that they are arguing” and that the complaint from FACT has “specific facts that back up a claim that there’s an ethical violation,” Jipping said.

As he referenced, FACT provided information to support a potential conflict of interest.

Ocean Conservancy has notably received more than $14.2 million in federal grants since 2008, per USASpending.gov. In 2024 alone, it was given two sizable grants, one for $5.2 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for marine debris cleanup in September, and another for $1.7 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), also to assist with marine debris cleanup.

The grants were funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the EPA’s annual appropriations bill. Whitehouse voted for both.

Per her LinkedIn page, Whitehouse’s wife, Sandra, is employed as president of consulting firm Ocean Wonks LLC and has been since 2017. She was previously a direct employee of Ocean Conservancy as its senior policy advisor starting in 2008.

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supreme court exterior — The Democrats have led an effort to pass an ethics code to be applied to the court. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib/File)

Jipping said the senator never provided sufficient evidence for his various ethical claims against conservative Supreme Court justices.

Whitehouse has long crusaded against conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, accusing them of ethical wrongdoing. The Democrat has even spearheaded an effort to put a Supreme Court ethics code into law, which has drawn serious criticism as some warn it would effectively allow the legislature to govern the court.

“The irony here absolutely takes my breath away,” Jipping remarked. “He now appears to be embroiled in such an obvious conflict of interest.”

However, not everyone agreed. Attorney Bradley P. Moss told Fox News Digital that “from what is described in the media report, this seems like a considerable stretch to find even the appearance of a conflict of interest.”

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Sen. Whitehouse — Whitehouse is a climate hawk. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images)

He said he was more concerned about engineers from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX assisting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize air traffic control.

According to the Department of Transportation, the engineers are part of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team at the FAA and are special government employees. Their work in this capacity is being kept separate from the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation, they said.

Jipping said Whitehouse’s situation is an “opportunity for the ethics committee to show that they are in fact nonpartisan.”

Lankford and Coons did not provide comment to Fox News Digital in time for publication.

Julia Johnson is a politics writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, leading coverage of the U.S. Senate. She was previously a politics reporter at the Washington Examiner.

Follow Julia’s reporting on X at @JuliaaJohnson_ and send tips to Julia.Johnson@fox.com.

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No One Opposed DOGE When Obama Created It

DOGE first existed as United States Digital Service in 2014

By: C.P. Stetsko | February 19, 2025

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The Ants Are Scurrying

Nothing has upset Democrats nor upended the bureaucratic establishment quite like the recent unleashing of the Elon Musk led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With the Presidency and both Houses of Congress in the hands of Republicans, the only realm of power Democrats maintained was the so-called “fourth” branch American government.

The BBC explains what DOGE’s role is within the Trump Administration:

Doge is not an official government department, which would have had to be established by an act of Congress.

Instead, it came into being through one of Trump’s presidential executive orders, and operates as an advisory body with at least four employees dedicated to each)o government agency.

Part of Doge’s mission, says the order, relates to IT upgrades aimed at boosting efficiency. It must finish its work by July 2026.

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President Trump and Elon Musk have been reevaluating the size and role of the federal government in American Society. To date in fiscal year 2025, the U.S. government has spent $2.44 trillion with federal outlays totaling $7 trillion, or 23.3% of the GDP. By “following the money” DOGE has been able to audit several federal agencies and has found billions in wasteful spending.

To know how effective something is, just look at who is opposing it. Since its inception, DOGE has been the bane of big-government spending Democrats who have questioned its legality, while filed several states have filed lawsuits to block the organization from carrying out its mandate.

Obama Owned DOGE First!

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Before it was reconstituted as DOGE, the agency was established in 2014 as the United States Digital Service (USDS) during the Obama Administration. Because USDS was already fully funded and operational, Trump then was able to implement 5 USC 3161, allowing him temporary hiring authority.

NPR adds further details:

On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that renames the little-known but highly respected United States Digital Service office as the United States DOGE Service, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency, an effort helmed by tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk.

In contrast to the initial announcement of DOGE, focused on federal spending, the workforce and technology infrastructure from “outside the government,” Trump’s Jan. 20 order outlines a temporary organization within the larger USDS office that will be led by a to-be-named administrator.

The order also moves the USDS from the Office of Management and Budget to the Executive Office of the President and directs each federal agency to create a “DOGE Team” that may include a team leader, engineer, human resources specialist and attorney to help facilitate Trump’s “DOGE agenda.”

There were not any Democrats protesting outside of government buildings when Obama and Biden echoed the same ideas of cutting government spending in June 2011:

Fox News observed:

The White House is taking aim at Democratic critics of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting that the new agency’s work was once championed by prominent Democrats.

Democrats have ramped up their attacks on DOGE and its leader, billionaire Elon Musk, over the past week, arguing that Trump’s project is a violation of the Constitution and filing several lawsuits in an effort to bring the new department’s momentum to a halt.

But Leavitt pointed out that many of DOGE’s priorities used to be the same across the aisle, especially for the two most well-known Democratic leaders.

Supporting DOGE

It is said “Imitation is the ultimate form of flattery”; or, “if something right is being done its going to be immolated.” Numerous states have begun implementing their own state-level versions of DOGE to look for and begin eliminating government waste.

While 14 Democrat State government AGs have sued the Trump administration in opposition to DOGE’s auditing of the Treasury Department and the IRS, 20 Republican States have sued in support of the President and the actions that he has been taking.

Currently US District Judge John Bates has ruled that DOGE is an ‘agency’ and has granted the Musk-led agency access to the Departments of Labor, HHS, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In another lawsuit, Judge Tanya Chutkan will decide if DOGE gains access to data of seven more agencies. The Judge said that she was skeptical of plaintiffs arguments, and appears to be leaning towards granting access to Musk’s team.

Trump did warn that he was going “win, and keep winning!”

Presidential Actions

ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S
“DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY”

EXECUTIVE ORDER

January 20, 2025

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose. This Executive Order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.

Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this order:

(a) “Agency” has the meaning given to it in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, except that such term does not include the Executive Office of the President or any components thereof.

(b) “Agency Head” means the highest-ranking official of an agency, such as the Secretary, Administrator, Chairman, or Director, unless otherwise specified in this order.

Sec. 3. DOGE Structure. (a) Reorganization and Renaming of the United States Digital Service. The United States Digital Service is hereby publicly renamed as the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and shall be established in the Executive Office of the President.

(b) Establishment of a Temporary Organization. There shall be a USDS Administrator established in the Executive Office of the President who shall report to the White House Chief of Staff. There is further established within USDS, in accordance with section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, a temporary organization known as “the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization”. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall be headed by the USDS Administrator and shall be dedicated to advancing the President’s 18-month DOGE agenda. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall terminate on July 4, 2026. The termination of the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall not be interpreted to imply the termination, attenuation, or amendment of any other authority or provision of this order.

(c) DOGE Teams. In consultation with USDS, each Agency Head shall establish within their respective Agencies a DOGE Team of at least four employees, which may include Special Government Employees, hired or assigned within thirty days of the date of this Order. Agency Heads shall select the DOGE Team members in consultation with the USDS Administrator. Each DOGE Team will typically include one DOGE Team Lead, one engineer, one human resources specialist, and one attorney. Agency Heads shall ensure that DOGE Team Leads coordinate their work with USDS and advise their respective Agency Heads on implementing the President ‘s DOGE Agenda.

Sec. 4. Modernizing Federal Technology and Software to Maximize Efficiency and Productivity. (a) The USDS Administrator shall commence a Software Modernization Initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and information technology (IT) systems. Among other things, the USDS Administrator shall work with Agency Heads to promote inter-operability between agency networks and systems, ensure data integrity, and facilitate responsible data collection and synchronization.

(b) Agency Heads shall take all necessary steps, in coordination with the USDS Administrator and to the maximum extent consistent with law, to ensure USDS has full and prompt access to all unclassified agency records, software systems, and IT systems. USDS shall adhere to rigorous data protection standards.

(c) This Executive Order displaces all prior executive orders and regulations, insofar as they are subject to direct presidential amendment, that might serve as a barrier to providing USDS access to agency records and systems as described above.

Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

THE WHITE HOUSE,

January 20, 2025.

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Trillions in Fraud: Media Silent on Government Scandal!

By: Jimmy Parker | February 13, 2025

It is astounding that this issue remains largely underreported by the mainstream media. The recent investigation spearheaded by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her subcommittee, lovingly dubbed DOGE, has unveiled a staggering $2.7 trillion in improper payments made by the US government since 2003. This number is both shocking and sobering, yet the liberal media has largely chosen not to highlight these findings which paint a concerning picture of government waste and ineptitude.

Earlier this week, Real America’s Voice’s Brian Glenn directly addressed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding the massive fraud unveiled by DOGE. Glenn put on record that this substantial mismanagement involved Medicare and Medicaid payments going overseas and payments being issued to ineligible recipients. Yet, his query echoes in rooms occupied by those more concerned with pushing political agendas than confronting harsh truths.

Brian Glenn questioned: “I want to go back to DOGE for just a second. Earlier the subcommittee headed by Chairman Marjorie Taylor Greene, her and her staff discovered $2.7 trillion in improper payments to Medicare, Medicaid, overseas, to people who should not have gotten it, some in this room might have missed that press conference. Can you elaborate on what the President is thinking at this point?”

In response, Leavitt underscored the systematic fraud, waste, and abuse that have occurred, mentioning: “Well, again, that’s another example, there is a very long list of the fraud, waste, and abuse that DOGE is identifying on a daily basis. Elon Musk also talked yesterday about Social Security payments that are going out the door for people who are no longer with us, unfortunately.”

$2.7 TRILLION of YOUR money.

Down the drain.

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Tomorrow, the @DOGECommittee will EXPOSE the waste, fraud, and abuse of improper payments doled out by the federal government.

👀 WATCH the video below and TUNE IN tomorrow at 10AM! 👀 pic.twitter.com/qvzpHsuT7L
— DOGE Subcommittee (@DOGECommittee) February 11, 2025

She pointed out the millions of dollars potentially lost to fraudulent contracts, saying, “I would say that is certainly fraud. There is also a lot of contracts they’ve identified that, just as a hypothetical example, are a million bucks been only $500,000 went out the door, so where’s the rest of that cash? And so, that’s the thing — those are the things that DOGE is working on every single day.”

Leavitt also reminded the public of President Trump’s campaign promise to tackle such inefficiencies, adding, “I would just are mind everybody in this room, this is what President Trump campaigned on doing. He’s delivering on a promise that 77 million people elected him to do.”

This crucial issue remains sidelined by a liberal media that prefers to focus on narratives that support their biases and sensationalist stories, rather than the staggering bureaucratic failures exposed by a duly elected subcommittee.

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Elon Musk describes limestone mine used for processing federal workers’ retirement papers: ‘Like a time warp’

By Stephen Sorace Fox News | Published February 12, 2025, 11:26am EST

Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was looking into a limestone mine in Pennsylvania, where the cost-cutting organization says federal employee retirements are processed manually using a system that could take months. Musk told reporters about the mine on Tuesday during an appearance with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, as the president prepared to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading DOGE.

“And then we’re told this is actually, I think, a great anecdote, because we’re told the most number of people that could retire possibly in a month is 10,000,” Musk said.

“We’re like, well, what? Why is that? Well, because all the retirement paperwork is manual on paper,” he continued. “It’s manually calculated and written down on a piece of paper. Then it goes down to mine and like, what do you mean, a mine?”

limestone mine in Pennsylvania — This photo posted by DOGE on Feb. 11, 2025, shows the old limestone mine in Boyers, Pennsylvania, where the organization says about 700 workers operate more than 230 feet underground to process about 10,000 federal retirement applications per month. (DOGE/X)

DOGE wrote on X that an old limestone mine in Boyers, Pennsylvania, about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, is where about 700 workers operate more than 230 feet underground to process about 10,000 federal retirement applications per month.

The applications are processed by hand using paper and are stored in manila envelopes and cardboard boxes, DOGE said.

walls lined with filing boxes and shelves — This photo posted by DOGE on Feb. 11, 2025, shows shelving and cardboard boxes which DODGE says workers at the underground mine facility use to store federal worker retirement papers. (DOGE/X)

The Washington Post described the facility as a “sinkhole of bureaucracy” in a 2014 article. At the time, the report said the total spending on the retirement system was $55.8 million.

Multiple attempts to digitize the system have been made since 1987, according to the report. Each attempt largely failed and was eventually scrapped, with reported costs totaling over $130 million.

DOGE SLASHES OVER $100M IN DEI FUNDING AT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: ‘WIN FOR EVERY STUDENT’

Musk said the facility was started in 1955 and looks “like a time warp.” He noted the slow processing speed, which DOGE says can take multiple months.

Elon Musk mentioned the limestone mine to reporters during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“And then the speed, the limiting factor is the speed at which the mine shaft elevator can move, determines how many people can retire from the federal government,” Musk said. “And the elevator breaks down and sometimes, and then you can’t, nobody can retire. Doesn’t that sound crazy?”

Musk said the flawed system of “carrying manila envelopes to, you know, boxes in a mine shaft” could be remedied with “practically anything else.”

“That’s an example, like at a high level, if you say like, how do we increase prosperity is we get people to shift from roles that are low to negative productivity to high productivity roles,” he said.

In recent weeks, Democrats have largely criticized the work of Musk and DOGE to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending and trim the more than 2 million-person federal workforce.

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Musk has pushed back, telling reporters Tuesday that “the people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get.”

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Explosive Video: EPA Rushed Billions Before Trump Took Office!

By Jimmy Parker | February 12, 2025

Caught on Camera: EPA Official Confesses to Rushed Fund Allocation in Climate Push.

A shocking revelation has emerged from an undercover investigation by Project Veritas. An EPA advisor was caught on tape admitting that the agency hastily allocated billions of taxpayer dollars to climate change initiatives just before President Donald Trump took office. Brent Efron, a special advisor at the EPA who played a crucial role in implementing Biden’s climate agenda, was filmed discussing the frantic effort to disburse funds mere months before Trump’s inauguration.

Efron candidly told a Project Veritas operative, “Now it’s how to get the money out as fast as possible before they [Trump Administration] come in … It truly feels like we’re on the Titanic or throwing gold bars off the top edge.” This statement sheds light on the chaotic and reckless manner in which the EPA managed taxpayer money. Under the Biden administration’s so-called Inflation Reduction Act, dubbed by Efron as “Biden’s climate law,” over $100 billion was designated for environmental projects, an amount that Efron admitted the agency is racing to allocate.

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In a brazen illustration of bureaucratic insolence, Efron divulged that the EPA is vigorously ensuring these funds are committed to projects, some of which were initially set aside for a Kamala Harris presidency that never materialized. He remarked, “The thing that we haven’t funded yet are [sic] the local nonprofit program that was going to be an inter-Kamala Harris administration program… so now we’re getting it [funding] out as quick as possible. It’s like two billion at this point, we’ve got most of it out – like 90%.”

Furthermore, Efron openly acknowledged the EPA’s strategy to continue this funding rush up until the last possible moment on Inauguration Day. His statement reveals a clear strategy to channel funds through nonprofits, which Efron viewed as an “insurance policy” against a Trump-led administration that might seek to overturn these initiatives. According to Efron, “We gave them [nonprofits, states, tribes] the money because… it was an insurance policy against Trump winning. Because they aren’t [a government agency], they’re safer from Republicans taking the money away.”

This revelation is emblematic of the underhanded tactics used by liberal bureaucrats to advance their agendas while circumventing Republican oversight. Efron’s comments also suggest that these actions were motivated by potential personal gains, hinting at “personal benefits” awaiting him after his tenure with the EPA. He boastfully declared, “Over the last year we’ve given out $50 billion dollars for climate things…so to go work for one of these places would be really cool.”

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In response to the scandal, EPA chief Lee Zeldin, a dedicated Trump ally and former Congressman from New York, released a statement highlighting the outrageous misuse of funds. “Huge news! Our awesome team EPA just located BILLIONS of dollars worth of “gold bars” that the Biden Admin threw “off the Titanic”. Big update coming tomorrow…” Zeldin wrote.

Conservative voices are rallying against what they see as blatant incompetence and manipulation by the liberal-led EPA. Utah Senator Mike Lee took to X to express his disdain, saying, “The U.S. government is actively working to undermine the American people. We’ve empowered Washington to the point that it’s become dangerous and destructive. It’s too big, too expensive, and too powerful. We must return to constitutional government.”

Last one:
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This episode is a stark reminder of the lengths to which Democrat operatives will go to further their objectives at the expense of transparency and integrity. As the smoke clears, conservatives are calling for accountability and a rigorous investigation into these egregious acts.

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BUSTED! Mystery Millions: Government Workers’ Wealth Under Elon’s Radar! [Videos]

By: Daphne Moon | February 12, 2025

It seems we have a new chapter featuring tech magnate Elon Musk as the lead, aimed squarely at the secrets of government financial dealings. Musk is reportedly teaming up with President Donald Trump, who he visited in the Oval Office. Alongside his son X, Musk seemed to be on more than just a casual visit, with high stakes surrounding their discussions. President Trump signed a new executive order, instructing federal agencies to work with DOGE, a move causing quite a stir.

Musk didn’t hold back as he questioned the growing net worth of federal government employees who are on a basic salary structure. “We do find it sort of rather odd that there are quite a few people in the bureaucracy who have essentially a salary of a few hundred thousand dollars, but somehow manage to accrue tens of millions of dollars in net worth while they are in that position,” he noted.‘

Conservative voices have long expressed skepticism about how certain individuals in the public eye seem to gain significant wealth without any plausible explanation. Musk’s plan to delve deeper using DOGE comes as a welcomed initiative by many supporters of transparency. “We’re just curious as to where it came from. Whether they have very good investing in which that case we should take their investment advice perhaps,” Musk added with a hint of sarcasm, “They seem to be mysteriously getting wealthy and we don’t know why – where did it come from?”

This issue of financial discrepancies in public office is not exclusively a bureaucratic problem, as Musk hints at significant wealth seen in certain political realms, often leaning towards the Democrat side. Robert Kiyosaki’s eyebrow-raising predictions about gold and silver prices also add layers of financial intrigue to the political plotline.

Elon Musk has said:

"Maybe Congress is really good at investing [because] we find it sort of rather odd that there are quite a few people in the bureaucracy who have a salary of a few hundred thousand dollars but somehow manage to accrue tens of millions of dollars."

He adds:… pic.twitter.com/rcZItmMnhT
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) February 11, 2025

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Senator Elizabeth Warren. Musk recently pondered over her hefty, amassed wealth, given her salary figures. The eye-opening question, “Has anyone tracked how she got $12M from a $200k salary?” throws the senator under the microscope. It’s a question resonating with many Americans who demand accountability and financial transparency. Musk, never one to mince words, declares, “This is a real question.”

Has anyone tracked how she got $12M from a $200k salary?

This is a real question.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 11, 2025

The ongoing investigation powered by Musk’s tech influence threatens to unravel hidden truths about government wealth accumulation and holds the potential to shift the tide of political accountability. Both Trump and Musk’s tally of financial truths challenge liberal agendas, seeking to shed light on opaque practices cloaked in governmental operations.

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WATCH! Karoline Leavitt Exposes USAID’s Mind-Boggling Spending!

By Jimmy Parker | February 4, 2025

In a recent press briefing outside the White House, Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, disclosed what she described as “wasteful spending” by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Her revelations have sparked significant controversy and debate. Leavitt took the opportunity to respond to critics who have opposed Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump’s efforts to reform a government agency they consider “one of the most corrupt in America.” USAID, often accused by some as being a front for CIA operations, has been under scrutiny due to the funding of several unconventional projects.

Standing before reporters, Leavitt displayed a sheet of paper outlining four expenditures by the agency. “Here’s the reason why Elon Musk and others have been taking a look,” Leavitt explained, emphasizing the importance of transparency in government spending. She went on to list the projects, which included

“$1.5M to advance DEI in Serbia’s workplaces,”

“$70k for a production of a DEI musical in Ireland,”

“$47k for a transgender opera in Colombia,”

and “$32k for a transgender comic book in Peru.”

With visible frustration, Leavitt remarked, “I don’t know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don’t want my dollars going toward this cr*p, and the American people don’t either.” She clarified that Musk’s intervention, as mandated by Trump, aims to eliminate what they perceive as misuse of taxpayer money. This scrutiny has extended beyond financial oversight, as two USAID officials were reportedly placed on leave after attempting to block Musk’s team from accessing classified information. Consequently, both the official X social media account, with its 1 million followers, and the agency’s website, vanished from the public eye.

Adding to the agency’s turmoil, The Daily Mail reported that USAID employees were shocked to discover that their headquarters had been abruptly closed. Over 600 employees received unexpected emails instructing them to remain home, leading to confusion and frustration among the staff. This lockout reflects the heightened measures being taken to reform the agency’s operations and spending practices.

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USAID spent:

$2.5 million to promote DEI in Serbia
$70,000 for a DEI musical in Ireland
$47,000 for a transgender opera in Columbia and;
$32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru

Holy crap!! Our tax dollars being set on fire… pic.twitter.com/1FCPgx4ip6
— Jeff Carlson (@themarketswork) February 3, 2025

These developments underscore the ongoing debate about the role and accountability of USAID in administering foreign aid. As this situation unfolds, it raises significant questions about financial transparency and the priorities dictating foreign aid allocations.

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Trump Deals a Huge Blow to the Left’s Funding Empire

By: Tyler O’Neil | February 04, 2025

Alex Soros in a suit accepts an award from Joe Biden. — Alex Soros, son of philanthropist George Soros, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father by President Joe Biden in the White House on Jan. 4, 2025. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

By pausing foreign funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development, President Donald Trump has dealt a major blow to the ecosystem of nonprofits that promote woke ideology against America’s interests.

It is no accident that USAID’s funding has dovetailed with the grantmaking of leftist billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations—and the foreign funding pause will undermine his efforts.

Trump placed a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance on his first day in office. This weekend, agents of the Department of Government Efficiency entered the USAID facility and the USAID website shut down. On Sunday, Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio acting head of the agency. The administration placed about 600 USAID staff on leave Sunday night, and it will place 1,400 more on leave Tuesday, Politico reported. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment to confirm or deny this report.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the “insane priorities” that USAID has funded, mentioning “$1.5 million to advance DEI in Serbia’s workplaces, $70,000 for a production of a DEI musical in Ireland, $47,000 for a transgender opera in Colombia, $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru.”

“I don’t know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don’t want my dollars going towards this crap,” Leavitt added.

Leavitt’s remarks echo the White House’s policy against funding woke projects. As the now-rescinded memo from the Office of Management and Budget put it, the administration aims to stop funding “Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies.” (While the administration rescinded that memo, the White House clarified that its overarching goals remain unchanged.)

.@PressSec lays out the INSANE priorities of USAID over the years:

"$1.5M to advance DEI in Serbia's workplaces… $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru. I don't know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don't want my dollars going towards this crap…" pic.twitter.com/tYuegqsrUD
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 3, 2025

The Soros Connections

Yet this “crap” is exactly what the Left’s most notorious donor—George Soros—intends to fund. Soros, a Hungarian American billionaire who has funded nearly every leftist cause, established the Open Society Institute, which later became the Open Society Foundations. Open Society Foundations has worked with USAID to fund these kinds of programs.

“Biden’s USAID and George Soros’s Open Society Institute frequently partnered by co-funding joint programs that promoted radical social agendas throughout the developing world,” Max Primorac, former acting chief operating officer at USAID, told The Daily Signal in an interview Tuesday. Pimorac served at USAID from February 2018 to January 2021.

Former USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with Open Society Foundations at least twice and with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at least five times between 2021 and 2023, Fox News Digital reported. She also met with the Ford and Rockefeller foundations, left-leaning nonprofits that operate in similar orbits as Open Society. Foundations in the Open Society umbrella have worked with USAID for decades. In 2001, the Soros foundations network listed USAID among its “donor partners,” alongside other government aid agencies in countries such as Britain, Sweden, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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The Open Society Foundations’ connections with USAID run so deep, an Open Society nonprofit actually sued USAID not once but twice—and both cases reached the Supreme Court.

The story traces back to 2003, when Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act. The law provided federal funds to private groups to combat AIDS and other diseases across the world, but it came with one condition. Congress and Bush wanted to restrict funding to groups that pledge to oppose prostitution. Specifically, the law required “a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking.”

AIDS agencies preferred to remain neutral on prostitution to avoid alienating prostitutes who would spread the sexually transmitted disease. Alliance for Open Society International sued, and the case reached the Supreme Court. In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down the anti-prostitution pledge, ruling that it violated the First Amendment.

“By demanding that funding recipients adopt—as their own—the Government’s view on an issue of public concern, the condition by its very nature affects ‘protected conduct outside the scope of the federally funded program,’” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority.

Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented, warning that to strike down the requirement as unconstitutional would significantly hamstring the federal government’s ability to fund anything.

“The First Amendment does not mandate a viewpoint neutral government. Government must choose between rival ideas and adopt some as its own: competition over cartels, solar energy over coal, weapon development over disarmament, and so forth,” Scalia wrote. “This Policy Requirement is nothing more than a means of selecting suitable agents to implement the Government’s chosen strategy to eradicate HIV/AIDS. That is perfectly permissible under the Constitution.”

Yet the Alliance for Open Society International sued again, this time arguing that requiring Open Society’s foreign affiliates to take an anti-prostitution pledge violates the First Amendment. This time, Open Society had gone too far. In USAID v. Alliance for Open Society International (2020), the Supreme Court ruled that foreign nonprofits affiliated with U.S. nonprofits do not have First Amendment rights under the Constitution.

The fact that USAID did so much work with the Open Society network that Alliance for Open Society sued not once but twice reveals the extent to which George Soros’ network has been working with USAID. The Open Society Foundations did not respond to The Daily Signal’s request for comment.

Why It Matters

As I expose in my book, “The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government,” the Open Society Foundations is part of the Left’s dark money network that funnels millions of dollars to the far-left nonprofits that staffed and advised the Biden administration.

Alex Soros, the son of George Soros, took over at Open Society Foundations in 2022. Soros also accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from then-President Joe Biden on behalf of his father in January. The foundation has bankrolled groups that advocate for critical race theory (the notion that America is systemically racist against black people), gender ideology, climate alarmism, and a preference for technocratic government.

Under Biden, it worked like this:

The Open Society Foundations bankrolls a leftist group, say the Center for American Progress.
That group then feeds staff into the federal government—more than sixty officials in CAP’s case.
Working with those staff and via guidance documents, the group pushes the administration to take extreme stances on climate, immigration, gender ideology, and more.

My book highlights how these woke activist groups influenced policy on education, labor, energy, LGBTQ issues, the weaponization of law enforcement against conservatives, immigration, Israel, and elections.

None of these groups have disappeared since Biden left office. In fact, many of the woke activists who went from a nonprofit into the administration have since returned to woke nonprofits, creating a sort of government in exile. Others are planning to stay in the administration and oppose Trump’s agenda from within. A recent poll found that 64% of the D.C.-based federal bureaucrats who voted for Kamala Harris in the last election said they will refuse to follow a lawful Trump order if they consider it bad policy.

By temporarily closing USAID and restructuring it long term, Trump is undermining one of Open Society Foundations’ key partners in pushing its woke agenda. Let’s hope the restructure lasts.

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Justice Department fires more than a dozen key officials on former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team

By Brooke Singman Fox News | Published January 27, 2025, 3:26pm EST

EXCLUSIVE: The Justice Department is firing more than a dozen key officials who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team prosecuting President Donald Trump, after Acting Attorney General James McHenry said they could not be trusted in “faithfully implementing the president’s agenda,” Fox News Digital has learned.

McHenry has transmitted a letter to each official notifying them of their termination, a Justice Department official exclusively told Fox News Digital.

It is unclear how many officials received that letter. The names of the individuals were not immediately released.

trump and jack smith — Donald Trump and Jack Smith (Getty Images)

“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” a DOJ official told Fox News Digital. “In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.”

This action “is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government,” the official told Fox News Digital.

The move comes after the Justice Department reassigned more than a dozen officials in the first week of the Trump administration to a Sanctuary City task force and other measures.

DOJ RELEASES FORMER SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH’S REPORT ON INVESTIGATION INTO TRUMP ELECTION INTERFERENCE CASE

It also comes after Trump vowed to end the weaponization of the federal government.

Former Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith, a former Justice Department official, as special counsel in November 2022. Smith, a former assistant U.S. attorney and chief to the DOJ’s public integrity section, led the investigation into Trump’s retention of classified documents after leaving the White House and whether the former president obstructed the federal government’s investigation into the matter.

HOUSE WEAPONIZATION PANEL RELEASES 17,000-PAGE REPORT EXPOSING ‘TWO-TIERED SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT’

Smith was also tasked with overseeing the investigation into whether Trump or other officials and entities interfered with the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election, including the certification of the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021.

Smith charged Trump in both cases, but Trump pleaded not guilty.

North-Korea-Identity-Theft — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan created the subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government during the previous Congress. (Andrew Harnik/The Associated Press)

The classified records case was dismissed in July 2024 by U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled that Smith was unlawfully appointed as special counsel.

Smith charged Trump in the U.S. District Court for Washington D.C. in his 2020 election case, but after Trump was elected president, Smith sought to dismiss the case. Judge Tanya Chutkan granted that request.

Both cases were dismissed.

Brooke Singman is a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business.

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Scam Melting Under the Heat of Truth

By: Kevin Jackson | January 16, 2025

Add climate change to the list of overhyped catastrophes that are finally biting the dust in 2025.

For nearly three decades, Leftists have spun weather phenomena into a doomsday narrative—a lucrative grift disguised as concern for the planet. And who can forget Y2K’s poster boy for failed predictions, Al Gore? The man who swapped a marriage for a mansion and financed his newfound bachelor lifestyle on taxpayer dollars under the pretense of saving the Earth.

It’s bad enough we’re forced to buy bottled water because of the toxins in the water supply we’re already taxed for. But paying for air? That was my personal line in the sand. From the alleged melting of the polar ice caps to predictions that New York would be underwater by now, the climate change narrative has produced as much hot air as the “science” it’s built upon.

Decade after decade, we’ve been bombarded with predictions as credible as the Heaven’s Gate cult’s belief in salvation by alien spacecraft. At least those poor souls had the decency to only ruin their own lives. Climate alarmists, on the other hand, have turned fleecing the public into an art form.

Take the Heaven’s Gate incident as an example of misplaced faith gone too far.

In 1997, 39 people tragically took their own lives, believing their bodies were mere “containers” to be abandoned for a spaceship trailing the Hale-Bopp comet. While tragic, their actions didn’t involve imposing a global carbon tax. Climate crusaders, however, demand nothing less than a financial and behavioral overhaul of our entire way of life, all based on shaky science and apocalyptic forecasts that never come true.

As it turns out, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the “climate deniers”—also known as people who simply trust the science of meteorology over the politics of fearmongering. Americans are waking up to the con, and even CNN’s Harry Enten has inadvertently highlighted this shift. As he pointed out, while Google searches for “wildfires” have skyrocketed by 2,400%, searches for “climate change” have actually dropped by 9%.

Americans aren't making the connection between the wildfires & climate change some would hope. While Google searches for wildfires are up 2,400%, searches for climate change are down 9%.

Indeed, the % of Americans worried a lot about climate change hasn't budged in 3 decades. pic.twitter.com/ZcooOqpcI0
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) January 13, 2025

“So, despite all these extreme weather events, Americans are really no more worried about climate change than they were, what is that, now nearly 35 years ago,” Enten noted. “I mean there’s just no real trend line here.”

The disconnect is clear. People are interested in learning about wildfires and other natural disasters, but they’re not buying the narrative that these events are tied to man-made climate change.

The recent California wildfires underscore this skepticism. Despite relentless Democratic hyperbole and their insistence that the sky is falling, the public took note of the inconvenient truth: many of these fires were manmade—and not in the way climate alarmists would like you to believe.

Take the Maui wildfire disaster as a prime example. Initial cries of “climate change” were quickly drowned out by reports of human negligence and bureaucratic incompetence. From poorly maintained power lines to a stunning lack of preparedness, it became clear that these tragedies had less to do with carbon emissions and more to do with systemic mismanagement. In other words, it wasn’t your SUV’s fault.

This decline in climate change fervor is more than anecdotal. It’s part of a larger trend: the return to common sense. Americans are no longer swayed by Greta Thunberg’s doomsday theatrics or John Kerry’s jet-setting lectures on reducing carbon footprints. They’re realizing that the Earth’s climate has always been in flux, long before humans entered the equation.

Critics like Bjørn Lomborg, author of “False Alarm,” have been vocal about the economic and scientific shortcomings of the climate change narrative. Lomborg argues that the costs of aggressive climate policies far outweigh their benefits, particularly for developing nations that can’t afford to sacrifice economic growth for hypothetical gains in global temperature regulation. And he’s not alone. Scientists like Judith Curry, once a darling of the climate establishment, have since turned whistleblowers, exposing the groupthink and funding biases that plague climate research.

The financial motivations behind climate alarmism are hard to ignore.

Al Gore’s net worth skyrocketed after he left the vice presidency, thanks in no small part to his climate ventures. Meanwhile, organizations like the United Nations continue to push for trillions in climate reparations, conveniently ignoring the rampant corruption and inefficiency that characterize many of their initiatives.

Even Hollywood—typically a reliable cheerleader for leftist causes—is losing its grip on the climate narrative. Recent box office flops with overtly environmentalist themes suggest that audiences are tired of being lectured. People want escapism, not guilt trips.

And then there’s the generational factor. Millennials and Gen Z, often portrayed as the foot soldiers of climate activism, are showing signs of disillusionment. Saddled with student debt and skyrocketing living costs, many are questioning the practicality of policies that prioritize abstract environmental goals over immediate economic realities.

In the end, the death of the climate change narrative isn’t just about science. It’s about trust. Decades of failed predictions, exaggerated claims, and financial exploitation have eroded the credibility of climate alarmists. The public is no longer willing to sacrifice their livelihoods for a cause that increasingly resembles a scam.

As 2025 unfolds, expect to see more pushback against the climate industrial complex. The hysteria that once drove policy decisions is giving way to rational debate and evidence-based approaches. And while the Al Gores and Greta Thunbergs of the world may cling to their talking points, the rest of us can breathe a little easier—both figuratively and literally. The air, after all, is still free.

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Adam Schiff Signals Potential for New Trump Impeachment

By: American Patriot | January 8, 2025

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025, after securing both the Electoral College and the popular vote in a historic victory. For Republicans, this marks a turning point and a chance to advance their legislative agenda without the same gridlock that characterized much of Trump’s first term.

However, the former president’s triumph also heralds a new chapter in the bitter partisan battles that have defined American politics in recent years. Leading the charge from the Democratic side is Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), who has already indicated his readiness to scrutinize Trump’s administration—and potentially impeach him again.

One of the key victories for Republicans in the 2024 election was retaking control of the Senate. This development provides a legislative stronghold to support Trump’s policy initiatives and block Democratic resistance. GOP leaders have emphasized that Senate control is vital not only to push forward Trump’s agenda but also to safeguard against Democratic attempts to stymie his administration through investigations or impeachment.

During his first term, Trump faced significant opposition from a divided Congress, which resulted in two impeachment trials. This time, with the Senate firmly in Republican hands, Trump enters office with a stronger foundation to implement his policies.

Despite Trump’s fortified position, Democrats are not backing down. Adam Schiff, who played a prominent role in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has already made his intentions clear. Speaking in a recent interview, Schiff declared: “If he abuses his office, we will vigorously push back, fight back, stand up to him as we had to do during his first term in office.”

Schiff’s statement reflects a broader Democratic strategy to closely monitor Trump’s actions and hold him accountable for any perceived misconduct. However, what Democrats define as “abusing his office” has often been a contentious issue. Critics argue that during Trump’s first term, ordinary executive actions were frequently portrayed as egregious oversteps, leading to constant investigations and political turmoil.

Unlike his first term, Trump’s return to the presidency comes with a clearer mandate. Winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College demonstrates a broad base of support, which could empower him to act with greater confidence.

For his supporters, this victory is a vindication of Trump’s leadership and policies. They see his second term as an opportunity to continue the work he began in his first administration, this time with fewer obstacles.

At the same time, Trump’s opponents, including Schiff, remain prepared to challenge his every move. Democrats have framed their vigilance as a defense of democracy, while Trump’s backers dismiss it as yet another round of obstructionism.

Trump’s first term was marked by relentless legal and political battles, many of which his supporters labeled as “lawfare.” Efforts to investigate and prosecute Trump through various means ultimately failed to derail his presidency or diminish his influence.

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Today’s Politically INCORRECT Cartoon by (Fellow California Resident) A.F. Branco

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Where There’s Smoke

A.F. Branco | on January 10, 2025 | https://comicallyincorrect.com/a-f-branco-cartoon-where-theres-smoke-3/

Californis Fires Dems at Fault — A Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco 2025

A.F. Branco Cartoon – S. California fires all lay at the foot of the Democrats. They’ve been so focused on DEI, LGBTQ, the Green Agenda scam, etc. They have failed to do the job of protecting their citizens.
Their poor forest management, DEI hiring, shortage of firefighters due to COVID firings, and lack of water in the reservoirs so they can protect the tiny smelt fish. To name a few.

WAYNE ROOT: Wildfire Alone Didn’t Destroy Los Angeles. How the Dumb, Radical, Left’s 6 Favorite Obsessions Made the Fire Unstoppable- Woke DEI, Climate Extremism, Homelessness, Vaccines, Open Borders & Ukraine

By Assistant Editor – The Gateway Pundit – Jan 9, 2025
I left Malibu, California 23 yrs ago because of high taxes and liberal morons. I just couldn’t take the liberals and their crazy, radical, extreme ideas anymore. I moved to Las Vegas. It was the best move of my life.
In Las Vegas we have no taxes- no income tax, no business tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and among the lowest property taxes in America. Guns are legal. The sun is always out. And everyone I know is a conservative MAGA Trump supporter. You know what I call that? HEAVEN… READ MORE

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Elderly Democrats Say Thousands of Donations to ActBlue Were Made Fraudulently in Their Names

By: Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell | January 08, 2025

An elderly man votes. — (AJ Watt/Getty Images)

Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue may have raked in millions through fraudulent donations, according to the testimonies of elderly Americans who said federal election records do not reflect their giving.

Eighteen registered Democrats in Connecticut, all over the age of 70, appear to have donated $1.9 million to Democratic causes, including ActBlue, through hundreds of thousands of small donations from 2016 to 2024, according to a review of Federal Election Commission filings by Dominic Rapini, CEO of technology company Queralt Inc. and a former Connecticut Republican candidate for office.

Curious about the donation patterns, Rapini tracked down some of the Connecticut residents and asked them if they really did make thousands of small donations, sometimes multiple in a day, through ActBlue. Several of the supposed donors told Rapini they did not make any of the reported donations, nor did they know anything about how their names were being used, Rapini told The Daily Signal.

An 88-year-old retired Yale University professor, for example, supposedly made 7,539 donations for a total of $213,163, according to FEC records. After Rapini informed him about the significant donations in his name, he signed an affidavit saying, “I believe this does not reflect my donation frequency or dollars I have donated.”

According to Rapini, who has analyzed numbers for three decades in the tech industry, this is a possible case of alleged identity theft and money laundering. A contribution made by one person in the name of another is illegal.

“When I examine the donation patterns tied to these alleged ‘smurfs,’ the irregularities jump off the page, revealing behavior that defies both human logic and common sense,” he told The Daily Signal. “To safeguard trust in our election process, we must confront these anomalies head-on.”

Rep. Brian Steil, R-Wis., chairman of the House Administration Committee, told The Daily Signal he’s aware of similar reports from across the country.

“In response, last fall, I shared the findings of our investigation with several state attorneys general,” Steil said in an emailed statement. “The committee and I remain fully available to collaborate with any state law enforcement officials who wish to access the information we have gathered on this critical issue.”

An elderly acupuncturist and registered Democrat appears to have made 17 donations in 2022 through ActBlue totaling $317. In an email to Rapini, she promised she hasn’t made political contributions since 2016.

“I can promise you I have NOT made donations myself to the [Democratic National Committee] or Democratic local party since 2016 … ,” she said. “Anything past that are fake and/or manipulated donations.”

A 91-year-old woman appears to have made 2,591 donations totaling $41,000, according to FEC filings. She signed an affidavit with Rapini denying making the reported donations.

Another 75-year-old woman looks to have made 4,270 small donations adding up to $32,323. She too signed an affidavit with Rapini denying making the donations in this frequency or quantity.

ActBlue is currently under congressional investigation for alleged laundering of foreign money laundering.

ActBlue came under fire on Oct. 29 because of its donor-verification policies. In a letter that day to ActBlue, Steil said foreign actors from Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China could use the platform to launder illicit money for use in U.S. political campaigns.

The Democratic fundraising platform admitted in 2023 to Steil that it didn’t require contributors to use a card verification value, or CVV, to donate on its website with a credit card. Those security codes are meant to ensure that the person making a purchase physically possesses the credit card.

ActBlue responded to The Daily Signal’s request for comment about the affidavits by referring The Daily Signal to a post on its blog, which says, “Because of how reporting works for intermediaries, contributions made on platforms like ours often show up more than once in public FEC records, because both ActBlue and the receiving campaign or committee must report the contributions.

“FEC rules require ActBlue to itemize every contribution made through its platform, regardless of amount,” the post says.

“Additionally, FEC reports often lump multiple donors with the same name together,” the post continues. “This can make it difficult to easily identify which contributions should be associated with each individual donor, especially donors with common names.”

Rapini said whether the suspicious donation patterns come from “sloppy data systems at the FEC” or “nefarious actors laundering money through unsuspecting elderly donors,” an investigation is needed.

“Transparency and accountability are nonnegotiable when it comes to protecting the integrity of our democracy,” he said.

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Joe Biden Met with Hunter’s Business Associates More Times Than with His Cabinet

By: M.D. Kittle | December 20, 2024

President Joe Biden holds a rare cabinet meeting. — The WSJ reports Biden met infrequently with his cabinet, while emails show he interacted ‘countless’ times with his degenerate son’s clients.

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They say the U.S. presidency is the loneliest job in the world. Maybe the second-loneliest gig is that of Cabinet secretary in President Joe Biden’s administration.

A piece published Thursday in the Wall Street Journal pulls from dozens of sources who say Biden’s inner circle of trusted aides increasingly kept contact with the president at a minimum, including the people he should have depended on most to consult and advise for the good of the nation.

The president who has spent a good chunk of his term out of the office apparently was not all that keen on meetings with his Cabinet secretaries. In fact, Biden may have met more often with his criminal son’s sketchy clients than he has with his administration’s top managers.

‘Hide the President’s True Condition’

Joe Biden was such a political liability that his handlers hid him away during the 2020 presidential campaign. The man campaigned from his Delaware basement through the brunt of the election year. The cloistered strategy wasn’t as much about protecting the feeble geezer from Covid as it was designed to prevent American voters from seeing what a physical and mental mess Biden really was.

Even the Pravda Press, which was openly rooting for — and covering for — the Democrat gaffe machine, was forced to report on Biden’s bunker campaign.

“Over the past six weeks, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has been running his campaign from his Delaware basement,” CBS News reported in April of 2020, showcasing a fluff piece from The New York Times about how team Biden was attempting to “keep his campaign relevant during the pandemic.”

The occasional programmed Zoom calls notwithstanding, keeping Biden “relevant” (or electable), meant keeping him hidden — literally underground.

That limited contact strategy has defined the octogenarian’s presidential tenure. Biden has held the fewest number of press conferences and media interviews of any president since Ronald Reagan’s first term, and it isn’t close, Axios reported in late June. The publication at the time noted that Biden was about to sit for a “rare interview with ABC News” … “amid growing concern about his age and acuity — and accusations that his inner circle has taken pains to hide the president’s true condition from public view.”

Quaintly, back then Axios and its corporate media bedfellows were still trying to convince Americans not to believe their lying eyes, that there were “two Bidens”: the 81-year-old who had recently froze up like so much freezer peas in his debate with former President Donald Trump, and the virile campaigning Joe.

‘Wouldn’t be Welcome’

It turns out, Biden wasn’t just hiding from voters. He was ducking his own Cabinet.

“Interactions between Biden and many of his cabinet members were relatively infrequent and often tightly scripted. At least one cabinet member stopped requesting calls with the president, because it was clear that such requests wouldn’t be welcome, a former senior cabinet aide said,” reports The Wall Street Journal in a piece headlined, “How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge.”

The story further noted that “cabinet members — including powerful secretaries such as Defense’s Lloyd Austin and Treasury’s Janet Yellen — were infrequent or grew less frequent. Some legislative leaders had a hard time getting the president’s ear at key moments, including ahead of the U.S.’s disastrous pullout from Afghanistan.”

To all the Dems freaking out about Elon "running the country," Biden is currently president and no one knows who's running the country.
— Joel Berry (@JoelWBerry) December 19, 2024

Like other aging, cognitively diminished seniors, Biden had his “good days, and bad days,” one former aide told the publication. The president has routinely gotten a pass from fellow Democrats and corporate media on his memory lapses, mumbled and jumbled answers to questions, and outright lies. Remember, Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report detailing Biden’s possession and mishandling of classified documents recommended the president not be prosecuted because a jury might well see him as a “sympathetic, well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.”

Meeting with the ‘Big Guy’

But as The Federalist has reported, said “well-meaning elderly man” is alleged to have interacted with Hunter Biden’s suspect clients “countless times.” Devon Archer, the younger Biden’s former business associate, testified before a congressional committee last year that Hunter put his father, vice president at the time, on speakerphone nearly two dozen times while talking to overseas business contacts. Archer discussed Hunter’s involvement on the board of Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma Holdings and the hefty checks it wrote to a guy seemingly unqualified for the job. Archer and others have alleged Burisma and other “clients” were paying for the Biden “brand.” Aka, access to the vice president.

“Burisma would have gone out of business if ‘the brand’ had not been attached to it,” the New York Post reported, quoting from a readout from panel Republicans.

“Archer talked about the ‘big guy’ and how Hunter Biden always said, ‘We need to talk to my guy,’ ‘We need to see when my guy is going to be here,’ and those types of things,” Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) told reporters as he left the deposition in July 2023.

There were many more interactions between Vice President Joe Biden and his son’s other business associates, according to the laptop that the Deep State and the accomplice media long claimed did not exist. As The Federalist’s Tristan Justice reported:

Biden reportedly met with Ukrainian, Russian, and Kazakhstani business partners at a famous D.C. establishment in 2015. The meeting, arranged by Hunter, took place at one of Georgetown’s most famous restaurants, Café Milano… Vadym Pozharskyi, an executive at the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, thanked Hunter for the introduction to his father.

“Dear Hunter, thank you for inviting me to DC and giving an opportunity to meet your father and spent [sic] some time together,” Pozharskyi wrote in an email released by the New York Post weeks before the 2020 election.

And visitor logs show Hunter Biden’s business pals paid a call on the White House at least 80 times while Biden was VP, Fox News reported. A meeting with the elder Biden at the time involved Chinese businessmen tied to a firm that Hunter Biden had invested in.

Earlier this month, the president issued a sweeping, unprecedented pardon of his multi-felon son, not merely for the serious crimes for which he was found guilty but for crimes that he may have committed during his salad days with Burisma and the other business associates seeking access to the “Big Guy.”

The Disaster of Absence

As president, Biden has held just nine full Cabinet meetings, the Wall Street Journal reported. The numbers include three such sessions in 2021, two in 2022, three in 2023 and only one this year. By comparison, President Barack Obama led 19 Cabinet meetings and President Donald Trump called 25 in their first terms, the Journal noted, using data obtained by former CBS News reporter Mark Knoller.

While White House officials have disputed Biden’s distance and decline, the cloistering of the cognitively slipping president appears to have contributed to some disastrous consequences.

Rep. Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat who chaired the House Armed Services Committee in 2021, told the Wall Street Journal that he was shut out of conversations with the president leading up to the administration’s debacle of a withdrawal from Afghanistan.

“I was begging them to set expectations low,” Smith, who had misgivings about how the operation would go, told the publication.

The Journal reported that “[f]ormer administration officials said it often didn’t seem like Biden had his finger on the pulse.” Many of us have often been left wondering if the president has had a pulse at all.

Witness accounts and his degenerate son’s own emails suggest Biden had plenty of vim and vigor when it was time to talk about corrupt financial deals. It was the business of protecting and leading America that he seemed disinterested in during his historically awful presidential term.

Matt Kittle is a senior elections correspondent for The Federalist. An award-winning investigative reporter and 30-year veteran of print, broadcast, and online journalism, Kittle previously served as the executive director of Empower Wisconsin.

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FBI should probe ‘potential’ Liz Cheney ‘witness tampering’ in Jan 6 matter, House Republicans say

By Emma Colton Fox News | Published December 17, 2024 2:12pm EST | Updated December 17, 2024 2:14pm EST

Former Rep. Liz Cheney is facing calls from GOP legislators that the FBI investigate her for “potential criminal witness tampering” related to her former role on the Jan. 6 House Select Committee, a report released Tuesday by the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight chairman, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., details.

“Based on the evidence obtained by this Subcommittee, numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, the former Vice Chair of the January 6 Select Committee, and these violations should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Evidence uncovered by the Subcommittee revealed that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney tampered with at least one witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, by secretly communicating with Hutchinson without Hutchinson’s attorney’s knowledge,” the report, which was provided to Fox Digital, found.

The Jan. 6 committee was founded in July 2021 to investigate the breach of the U.S. Capitol earlier that year by supporters of Trump ahead of President Biden officially taking office on Jan. 20. The Jan. 6 committee’s investigation was carried out when Democrats held control of the House.

The committee concluded its 18-month investigation last year, when Republicans regained control of the House and sent referrals to the Justice Department recommending Trump be criminally prosecuted for his involvement in the lead-up to supporters breaching the Capitol. The committee was composed of seven Democrats and two Republican lawmakers, Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, both of whom are no longer in office.

Loudermilk’s subcommittee was tapped to investigate the J6 committee and its findings in January 2023.

‘RIDICULOUS’: CHENEY RESPONDS TO TRUMP FLOATING JAIL TIME FOR J6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Liz Cheney closeup shot — Rep. Liz Cheney during her primary election night party in Jackson, Wyoming, Aug. 16, 2022. (Reuters/David Stubbs)

The House Republicans’ report Tuesday specifically took issue with Cheney’s alleged “direct intervention” with Hutchinson, who was considered the star witness of the investigation, including allegedly encouraging Hutchinson to hire “Select Committee-friendly attorneys to represent her,” as opposed to keeping her original legal representation.

Hutchinson, who worked as an aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, had claimed before the select committee that on Jan. 6, 2021, she was told Trump allegedly became “irate” and attempted to join supporters at the Capitol ahead of them breaching the government building. The incident reportedly unfolded after Trump delivered a speech at the Ellipse, which is a park just south of the White House fence.

Hutchinson alleged she was told Trump attempted to grab the steering wheel of a Secret Service SUV before the driver reportedly told Trump to remove his hand and that they were headed to the White House, not the Capitol. Hutchinson’s account was directly refuted by Anthony Ornato, who served as White House deputy chief of staff for operations under Trump after decades in the Secret Service.

Less than two weeks after firing her original attorney and hiring “the attorneys Representative Cheney suggested – Hutchinson sat for her fourth transcribed interview with the Select Committee under unusual circumstances,” the report found.

REP LOUDERMILK BLASTS JANUARY 6 COMMITTEE FOR TARGETING HIM: ‘THERE IS A WAR ON THE TRUTH IN THIS COUNTRY’

Rep. Loudermilk closeup shot — Rep. Barry Loudermilk chairs a House Administration Committee Subcommittee on Oversight hearing, July 19, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images )

“Prior to this interview, nearly every interview the Select Committee conducted included approximately a dozen people – including committee staff members, committee counsel, often a Member of the Select Committee, the interviewee, and the interviewee’s legal representation. Most of the interviews were done in large conference rooms or over zoom, allowing space for all participants. Hutchinson’s fourth transcribed interview, however, was vastly different. It consisted of only four people: Representative Cheney, one attorney from the Select Committee, Hutchinson, and Hutchinson’s new counsel. Additionally, instead of the Select Committee conducting the interview in a conference room or virtually, Representative Cheney used her private hideaway inside of the United States Capitol Building,” the report states.

The House Republican report continued that Hutchinson’s testimony to the Jan. 6 committee was crucial, arguing “it is unlikely the Select Committee could make its assertions about President Trump’s mood, attitude, and alleged culpability in the events of January 6” without her comments.

“Hutchinson is mentioned by name in the Select Committee’s Final Report no fewer than 185 times. Inexplicably, the Select Committee discredited the multitude of legitimate witnesses who, under oath, repeatedly refuted Hutchinson’s testimony. These legitimate witnesses include senior government officials and federal agents.”

DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE’LL PARDON JAN. 6 RIOTERS ON DAY ONE: ‘ACTING VERY QUICKLY’

Cheney, in comments provided to Fox News Digital on Tuesday afternoon, defended her former committee’s investigation, while arguing Loudermilk’s report “intentionally disregards the truth and the Select Committee’s tremendous weight of evidence.”

“January 6th showed Donald Trump for who [he] really is – a cruel and vindictive man who allowed violent attacks to continue against our Capitol and law enforcement officers while he watched television and refused for hours to instruct his supporters to stand down and leave,” Cheney said to Fox News Digital.

“The January 6th Committee’s hearings and report featured scores of Republican witnesses, including many of the most senior officials from Trump’s own White House, campaign and Administration. All of this testimony was painstakingly set out in thousands of pages of transcripts, made public along with a highly detailed and meticulously sourced 800 page report. Now, Chairman Loudermilk’s ‘Interim Report’ intentionally disregards the truth and the Select Committee’s tremendous weight of evidence and instead fabricates lies and defamatory allegations in an attempt to cover up what Donald Trump did. Their allegations do not reflect a review of the actual evidence and are a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth. No reputable lawyer, legislator or judge would take this seriously.”

Cassidy Hutchinson closeup shot; Liz Cheney in right inset — Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies before the House Jan. 6 Committee on June 28, 2022, as Rep. Liz Cheney questions her. (Fox News)

The Democratic former chair of the committee, Rep. Bennie Thompson, also slammed Loudermilk’s report in a comment to Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

HOUSE GOP REPORT ALLEGES JAN 6 COMMITTEE ‘DELETED RECORDS AND HID EVIDENCE’

“Representative Loudermilk has failed to discredit the work of the January 6th Select Committee. His so-called ‘report’ is filled with baseless, conclusory allegations rather than facts. That’s because there’s no escaping the reality that Donald Trump bears the responsibility for the deadly January 6th attack no matter how much Mr. Loudermilk would love to rewrite history for his political purposes,” he said.

The president-elect railed in an interview on NBC earlier this month that Cheney, Thompson and others on the J6 committee “deleted and destroyed” evidence related to the investigation and “should go to jail.”

“Cheney did something that’s inexcusable, along with Thompson and the people on the un-select committee of political thugs and, you know, creeps,” he said in the interview. “They deleted and destroyed all evidence.”

“And Cheney was behind it. And so was Bennie Thompson and everybody on that committee,” he continued. “For what they did, honestly, they should go to jail.”

President-elect Donald Trump closeup shot — President-elect Trump meets with Prince William at the Embassy of the United Kingdom’s Residence on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris. (Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

Trump’s claims of the committee allegedly “deleting” evidence was supported by a previous report released by Loudermilk earlier this year claiming the select committee “deleted” records and hired “Hollywood producers” to promote a political narrative while investigating Jan. 6.

The report released Tuesday found that the Jan. 6 committee failed to archive “as many as 900 interview summaries or transcripts,” despite a process for committee chairs to properly archive data, including interviews.

Liz Cheney on Jan. 6 panel — Liz Cheney lost support from many Republicans for her role in the House Jan. 6 Select Committee investigation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

“As part of its investigation, the Subcommittee learned that the Select Committee failed to archive or provide the Subcommittee with any of its video recordings of witness interviews, as many as 900 interview summaries or transcripts, more than one terabyte of digital data. Concerningly, of the documents that were archived, the Select Committee delivered more than 100 encrypted, password protected documents and never provided the passwords. It is unclear why the Select Committee chose only those documents to be shielded by password,” the report found.

BIDEN TEAM REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING PREEMPTIVE PARDONS FOR FAUCI, SCHIFF, OTHER TRUMP ‘TARGETS’

The Jan. 6 committee, the report found, failed to archive more than “one terabyte of digital data” after Thompson reported archiving more than four terabytes of data in a July 2022 letter. The subcommittee ultimately received less than three terabytes of digital data.

“One terabyte of data is equivalent to 6.5 million document pages such as PDFs or office files, 500 hours of high definition video, or 250,000 photos,” the report noted.

Thompson previously denied the claims of deleting evidence in a July 2023 letter to Loudermilk, detailing that the committee had called on the federal government regarding the “proper archiving of such sensitive material to protect witnesses’ safety, national security, and to safeguard law enforcement operations.”

Thompson provided three “facts” in response to the report Tuesday in comment to Fox Digital.

“Here are the facts: (1) The Select Committee was properly constituted, as every court that heard challenges found. Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro would not have gone to prison for contempt of Congress had there been a legitimate issue. Not even the Republican-controlled Supreme Court stayed their sentences, despite Mr. Loudermilk’s entreaties. (2) The Select Committee followed all House Rules, and it did not withhold or destroy any record that was required to be archived. Moreover, every record the Select Committee had was turned over to the Department of Justice, which was in turn provided to the former President’s defense team through the discovery process during his criminal proceedings. Most of those records are publicly available through the Government Publishing Office’s online repository,” he said.

“(3) The Members of the Select Committee and the witnesses who came before us – who were mainly Republicans from the Trump administration – acted honorably and out of patriotic duty to the Constitution. The Select Committee’s Final Report was not based on any single witness’s testimony, and it painted a damning picture of the former President’s dereliction of duty. That work stands on its own.”

JAN 6 COMMITTEE ALLEGEDLY SUPPRESSED TESTIMONY SHOWING TRUMP ADMIN PUSHED FOR NATIONAL GUARD PRESENCE: REPORT

Liz Cheney, right, with VP Kamala Harris seated on left — Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with former Rep. Liz Cheney in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Thompson added that Loudermilk failed to “to find a single valid problem with the Select Committee’s work,” that reflects what he said is an “inescapable conclusion.”

“Donald Trump orchestrated a multi-part conspiracy that attempted to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 Presidential election by summoning a mob to Washington to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history,” he said.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tapped Loudermilk to investigate both the Jan. 6 incident itself and the Jan. 6 House Select Committee’s report on the Capitol breach in January 2023.

“Over the past twenty-four months of this investigation, my subcommittee staff have faced incredible obstacles in pursuit of the truth; missing and deleted documents, hidden evidence, unaccounted for video footage, and uncooperative bureaucrats. At one point, the work of the subcommittee was completely halted due to the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, and subsequently faced internal efforts to derail the investigation. However, our team persevered through the delays; and, when Mike Johnson took the gavel as Speaker of the House, he allocated even more resources to our investigation and committed to more transparency for the American people,” Loudermilk wrote in a letter to colleagues accompanying the report.

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Shaking America’s Foundations: The Biden-Harris Era

By| Kevin Jackson | December 14, 2024

Leftism has metastasized into every facet of our society, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction, hypocrisy, and, above all, irony.

A Joe Biden presidency stands as Exhibit A, a perfect storm of incompetence and corruption. And if you think it couldn’t get worse, consider what the looming specter of a Kamala Harris presidency did. The mere thought shook America’s foundations so hard that the higher voter turnout completely defied conventional wisdom. But now, as Donald Trump ushers common sense back into the political arena, we’re starting to see just how far Leftism has swung the pendulum — and how catastrophic its consequences have been.

Justice Turned Upside Down

Take the case of Daniel Penny. A decorated Marine who acted to protect fellow subway passengers in New York City went trial for it. The coroner’s report confirmed that Penny’s actions didn’t kill the individual; he merely incapacitated him. Yet Penny faced prison because he’s white, and the perpetrator was black. Thank God he was exonerated. Penny had to fight for his life. Contrast this with a Black man in a similar case who was spared conviction because the judge ruled his troubled background excused his actions. Switch the races in Penny’s case, and it wouldn’t have made the evening news.

Then there’s Derek Chauvin, the police officer vilified and convicted in the George Floyd case. The coroner’s report revealed Floyd died of a fentanyl overdose and his own refusal to comply with officers. But none of that mattered in the court of public opinion, shaped by Leftist narratives. Chauvin became a sacrificial lamb to appease the woke mob.

This warped sense of justice isn’t limited to law enforcement. A pedestrian in NYC was recently stabbed to death by a 13-year-old migrant after refusing to take a photo. The killer shouldn’t even have been in the country. But thanks to Leftist policies, America has become a sanctuary for lawlessness.

The Generation of Freaks

Perhaps the most egregious legacy of Leftism is the cultural havoc it’s wreaked on an entire generation. We now have kids who don’t know their gender and are utterly confused about sexuality — thanks to the normalization of extreme ideologies. Instead, we teach them of a gender unicorn as a choice pre-K students make.

This isn’t progress; it’s chaos. Schools push gender ideology onto children not even old enough to read. Drag queens are heralded as role models while parents who question this madness are branded as bigots. We’ve gone from celebrating achievement to applauding confusion.

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— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) December 16, 2024

The Cult of Mediocrity

In Leftist America, mediocrity and failures aren’t just tolerated — they’re rewarded. Incompetent leaders are celebrated as visionaries. Think of how Kamala Harris is hailed as a trailblazer despite her record of gaffes and failure. Or how bureaucrats and academics rake in awards and millions for getting everything wrong.

Meanwhile, true grit and perseverance are derided. J.D. Vance, who rose above poverty and a drug-addicted mother, is labeled “privileged” because of his race. Yet Hunter Biden, the 54-year-old lawyer born into unimaginable privilege, is painted as a hapless victim of circumstance.

The Left’s oppression Olympics have turned logic on its head. A rich white man like Hunter Biden can now identify as an oppressed trans-Guatemalan midget quadriplegic on the victim scale.

Crime Pays

Leftism’s impact on public safety is equally damning. Crime is rampant, yet cities defund the police and vilify those who uphold the law. Criminals are coddled while law-abiding citizens are left to fend for themselves. Consider the irony: a Marine who acted heroically sat in prison, while violent offenders roamed free thanks to progressive district attorneys.

The Bigger Picture

Leftism has infiltrated every aspect of life, from education to entertainment to governance. It celebrates weakness, sows division, and punishes those who dare to push back. Yet, even as its failures mount, Leftists double down on their destructive agenda.

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— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) December 16, 2024

But there’s hope. Americans are waking up. DEI programs are being dismantled. Woke corporations are walking back misguided policies. And common sense, embodied by Trump and the movement he represents, is making a comeback.

Leftism is a cancer, but it’s one we can defeat. The path forward isn’t easy, but it’s clear: reject the

lies, embrace the truth, and hold firm to the principles that made America great. Let the Left drown in the irony of its own hypocrisy, while we rebuild a nation grounded in reality.

And if nothing else, let’s take solace in one undeniable fact: every morning, the Left wakes up knowing that Trump is coming back. For them, that’s the ultimate nightmare — and for us, it’s the ultimate hope.

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The Wild World of Democratic Ethics: Defeated Representative Accused of Gaetz Leak

By Jonathan Turley | December 10, 2024

Below is my column in the New York Post on the news reports that outgoing Rep. Susan Wild (D. Pa.) was the person who violated the rules (and oath) of the House Ethics Committee and leaked information to the media this month. The information concerned the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R., Fla.). Wild embodies the collapsing ethical foundation of the Democratic Party as members struggle to justify the Biden pardon.

Here is the slightly expanded column:

“You must be wary of those seeking to use their influence and their expertise to wrongful ends.” Those words were spoken at the George Washington Law School commencement ceremony two years ago by the recently defeated Rep. Susan Wild (D., Pa.).

This week, the words took on a new meaning after Wild was accused of leaking information from the House Ethics Committee. Wild embodies a party that is in an ethical and political free fall this month. If news reports are accurate, Wild appears to have given our students a curious ethical lesson in how not to be a lawyer or legislator.

Wild was fighting to release the report of the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R., Fla.). When Gaetz decided to withdraw from Congress, the report was not released. That is when details from the committee were leaked to the media, and the press reported that “two sources said Wild ultimately acknowledged to the panel that she had leaked information.”

Keep in mind that this is the House Ethics Committee, and she is a member. She is also a member of Congress who took an oath as part of the panel’s rules that “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not disclose, to any person or entity outside the Committee on Ethics, any information received in the course of my service with the Committee, except as authorized by the Committee or in accordance with its rules.”

Wild herself has not publicly confirmed or denied the alleged leaking of the information. If the reports are true, Wild knowingly violated an oath that she took not to release information from the Ethics Committee because she was unhappy with losing votes on the release of information.

Her office seems to have shrugged off media inquiries. As in the past controversy, Wild has avoided public comment on the report that she was the leaker.

This controversy speaks to more than one unethical former representative. This month, we have seen Democrats line up to support one of the most unethical and abusive uses of presidential pardon power in history. President Biden not only pardoned his son but pardoned him for any crimes over a decade, including some that many felt implicated President Biden himself.

The President issued the pardon after repeatedly lying to the public when he was a candidate that he would never do so. In the previous election, Biden lied to the public about not having met Hunter Biden’s clients or having knowledge of his dealings in the influence-peddling scandal.

Biden’s lack of ethics surprised no one. However, even today, the support that he received from Democratic leaders over the pardon has been shocking. Sen. Dick Durbin (D., Ill.), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate majority whip, even called it a “labor of love.” Indeed, much of the corruption in Washington is a labor of love, from nepotism to influence peddling to corrupt pardons. Indeed, faced with overwhelming opposition of the public to the Biden pardon, Democratic members look like the comical choreography of “Prisoners of Love” from the movie The Producers. (“Oh, you can lock us up and lose the key; But hearts in love are always free!”).

The distorted view of ethics in the Democratic Party was vividly on display during an embarrassing moment recently at the White House when Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that a poll showed “64% of the American people agree with the pardon — 64% of the American people. So, we get a sense of where the American people are on this.” That poll actually showed the majority of Americans opposed the pardon. Yet, it was 64 percent of Democrats who favored a president giving his own son a pardon. It is all about the ends rather than the means in today’s politics of rage.

The 2022 words of Wild were particularly poignant because they were used as part of a false attack made by Wild at my own school. In a speech to the law students on living an ethical life as a lawyer, Wild accused me of testifying falsely in the Trump impeachment that only criminal acts are impeachable after saying the opposite in my testimony in the Clinton impeachment. The only problem is that Wild’s statement was demonstrably and undeniably false. I testified in both the Clinton and Trump impeachments that an impeachable offense need not be an actual crime. Ironically, Wild’s own Democratic colleagues and later the House managers in the Senate Trump trial repeatedly cited my testimony on that very point.

None of this matters in the Wild world of Democratic ethics. It is very simple. Whatever Democrats are attempting cannot be “wrongful ends.” More importantly, it is the ends, not the means, that are the measure of ethics. Since they are only fighting for what is right, the ends justify the means from cleansing ballots of Republicans (including Trump) to supporting a massive censorship system to ignoring court decisions to count invalid votes. It is the same sense of ethics that led someone at the Supreme Court to leak a draft of the Dobbs decision. Even though the leak shattered court ethical rules and traditions, the leaker was lionized by many on the left.

For years, the “by any means necessary” wing has dominated the Democratic Party. Ironically, the collapsing of the party’s credibility with the public has left little to show beyond a litany of unethical means used to achieve unrealized ends.

Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. He is the author of “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.”

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Funding the “Resistance”: How the Democratic Obstruction of Immigration Enforcement Could Prove Costly for Citizens

By: Jonathan Turley | September 11, 2024

Below is my column in USA Today on states and cities joining the “resistance” to the Trump Administration and its immigration policies. Last week, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta joined that alliance after issuing new guidance to courthouses, healthcare facilities, universities, schools, labor agencies, public libraries and shelters on opposing federal enforcement efforts. However, the costs of the resistance will be borne by the citizens of these states and cities in a confrontation with federal authority.

Here is the column:

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston recently became the latest Democratic leader to engage in a chest-pounding call to arms in resistance to the incoming Trump administration’s plan to deport people who entered the United States unlawfully. While a post-election poll by YouGov for CBS News shows that a massive 73% of adults want President-elect Donald Trump to prioritize the repatriation of illegal migrants, the mayor pledged to not only have Denver police “stationed at the county line to keep (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) out” but also that “you would have 50,000 Denverites there.” Johnston said it would be like a “Tiananmen Square moment” and answered yes when questioned whether he’d be ready to go to jail.

That moment soon passed, however, as lawyers apparently explained to the mayor that armed resistance to the federal government is often called – wait for it – insurrection. It appears that Johnston was not keen on becoming the Jefferson Davis of the left, so he backpedaled, stating, “Would I have taken it back if I could? Yes, I probably wouldn’t have used that image.”

Yet, Johnston is not alone in pledging resistance to repatriation efforts. Cities are reaffirming or adopting sanctuary city status, including most recently Boston. The cities pledge to continue their ban on any cooperation with the federal government in detaining or removing unlawful migrants. Other mayors are pledging to use city funds to pay for the defense costs of those fighting deportation. The doubling down on sanctuary city promises will likely draw more migrants to those communities, which some mayors have welcomed despite the heavy costs of housing, education and other city services.

Immigration proved to be one of the top issues for voters in this year’s election, which brought control of both houses of Congress and the White House to the GOP. Citizens overwhelmingly supported new tough immigration measures, including deportations. With Democratic cities joining the “resistance,” they may find the costs even higher. Congress cannot compel cooperation without triggering constitutional concerns. In Federalist #46, James Madison recognized the right of state officials to oppose federal policies, including “the refusal to co-operate with officers of the Union.”

In cases such as Printz v. United States (1997), which involved federal requirements that states cooperate on gun control measures, the Supreme Court enforced an anti-commandeering line that allowed states to refuse such federal orders.

Cities rely on federal money to pay for migrant services

However, this is a two-way street. Just as cities and states do not have to carry water for the federal government, the federal government does not have to supply the water to the states. The second Trump administration and Congress can play hardball by barring federal funds in various areas for these cities. With their status as sanctuary cities, housing, law enforcement and social programming costs will continue to rise. Many of those budgets are heavily infused with federal funding. However, if cities resist or frustrate federal policy, there are ample reasons why the federal government might restrict funding.

Such measures can go too far. The Supreme Court has warned that financial penalties can be so coercive that they effectively commandeer states. However, the federal government is not required to spend money on services where costs are rising at least in part because of resistance to federal law. Under constitutional law, the federal government cannot be a bully, but it does not have to be a chump.

It’s clear that elected leaders like Johnston did not think very long or well before starting a war with the incoming administration. In addition to the possible loss of federal funds, acts of resistance can trigger criminal liability if they amount to actively shielding or hiding unlawful migrants sought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under federal immigration law, it is a felony when anyone in “knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that an alien has come to, entered, or remains in the United States in violation of law, conceals, harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, such alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation.”

That is not triggered by a simple refusal to cooperate, but some officials have been accused of crossing the line, including state judges. It also could endanger private groups that work closely with these cities in housing and transporting unlawful migrants.

Obama defended federal government’s power over immigration

Moreover, as I wrote recently, Trump can cite a curious ally in this fight: Barack Obama. During the Obama administration, the federal government largely triumphed over states in barring their interference with federal immigration policies. Back then, Democrats supported President Obama in claiming that the federal government had overriding authority on immigration in cases like Arizona v. United States.

The pressure on cities could grow if the Trump administration prioritizes members of violent gangs such as Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) or Tren de Aragua for deportation. To resist those efforts would be politically unpalatable in cities dealing with crime associated with such gangs. It could take years to hash out these efforts. However, if Denver’s Mayor Johnston is any measure of the resistance, the chest-pounding may decline when the federal funding dries up.

Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. He is the author of “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.”

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