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This is the Midas Touch podcast. Brett, Jordy, and Midas Mighty. Wow, wow, wow. Where do we start? The G7 is off to a disastrous start as Donald Trump began by saying that he would have liked Putin to be there. He would want the G7 to be the G8. Later,
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Donald Trump held a press conference with the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and said that that was the representative from the European Union. Trump then dropped what he purported to be was a trade deal, which I thought they entered three weeks ago. all over the floor and then earlier in the day in the press conference with
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canadian prime minister mark cardi cardi had to invoke his status as chair of the g7 to shut down the press conference because trump was embarrassing the g7 and the united states so much so so we have that we can start with we can talk about donald trump's disastrous dictator parade in washington dc which was

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On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast: Trump’s pathetic dictator birthday parade was a total embarrassment — barely anyone showed up — while millions of Americans filled the streets nationwide for the historic No Kings Protests. We break down how Trump’s weak display was overshadowed by a true grassroots uprising. Meanwhile, tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, raising the risk of American military involvement and exposing deep fractures within the MAGA movement. Trump’s performance on the world stage continues to crumble as he arrives at the G7 and bizarrely praises Putin, once again acting like a Kremlin puppet. And in Minnesota, a far-right, Trump-supporting extremist has been arrested for the targeted political murder of a Democratic state lawmaker — while MAGA leaders desperately spread disinformation to cover it up. All that and more from Ben, Brett and Jordy on this packed episode.

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KimMarie's avatar

Just to set one of his many lies straight. Trudeau had not even been elected when Putin was kicked from G8 in 2014. Stephen Harper a conservative, was Prime Minister when Putin was kicked for invading Ukraine.

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Cheryl Boedicker's avatar

Crimea to be specific. Obama was president but had no support from the Congress to do anything about it when he made the comment about crossing the red line. Then the Republicans mocked him about it. Odious people & Russia definitely deserved to be kicked out. That’s all Obama could do: encourage Russia’s expulsion from G-8 nation’s group.

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ramona j's avatar

Thanks Cheryl,was gonna say the same thing.

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DR Darke's avatar

Given it's Putin, does it matter who did it given Vlad the Bad really had it coming?

Trump's attempts to be a dictator just as he's losing all semblance of what little sense he had is...astonishing. And to think they railed on about Biden....

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DR Darke's avatar

Is there a point to this, or are you just spamming my feed?

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DR Darke's avatar

Since this "gtr" character is playing games (see https://drive.google.com/file/d/13iu6-34TIiEWGLuGwCqaxx8_I_TccXyV/view?usp=sharing for the one-word response I got!), I'm reporting his ass and recommend everybody block him for being a scammer.

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Paige's avatar

I was jumping on to clarify this lie as well, so thanks 😊

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Missy Dawn's avatar

Before I read any posts I commented the exact same thing. Besides you, and I....no one has brought this up. They just keep repeating Dementia Dons BS!

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Mo Khan's avatar

There was several reports that Trump is getting much more aged and mentally and physically has significant problems now and that he would leave the G7 Summit early and find some excuse as it was too hard for him to be able to do that summit.

And he ran away very quickly

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Heather.B's avatar

My speculation about TRUMP leaving the G7 early:

- He was mad about the parade.

- He did not feel respected by the other leaders

- He wanted a Nobel Prize.

- He used the pretext of urgent peace/war talks.

- He slept all the way back to Washington DC.

Trump has burned all bridges and was a joke at G7. We have NO allies

America should hang her head in shame allowing this to happen. 🤦‍♀️

It’s heartbreaking that Kamala is not our president!

That's why I wear this "Don't blame, I voted for her" shirt everywhere I go 👇

https://libtees.dashery.com/products/74030236-dont-blame-me-i-voted-for-harris-t-shirt

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Sally Skellington's avatar

Other countries can see right through him. Don't worry too much.

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DR Darke's avatar

Yeah, but I live HERE where people are too STUPID to see through him!

And too bigoted to vote for somebody more qualified, when that somebody is Black and Female.... 🤦‍♂️

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Jean Conley's avatar

Not all of us are stupid--just the republiCRAPS and the right-wingers who did.

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Cindy Cull's avatar

We certainly do in UK - be optimistic he may have to retire gracefully (not that he has any grace or dignity), he may be arrested for breaking some law OR he may have a stroke or heart attack & die or be hospitalized, fingers crossed xx

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Jean Conley's avatar

Oh, please!!!! (Referring to the last part you wrote specifically!)

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Ballard Graham's avatar

Terrible embarrassment!

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ramona j's avatar

Also,dont forget, he is a huge p@**y. Can't control himself. Lies and chickens out when the going gets tough

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Sandra Mapson's avatar

Aaaannnd lastly he had to go to the bathroom!!! 😂😂💩

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Irene Finn's avatar

Thanks, I just got my shirt!

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Heather.B's avatar

You’re welcome Irene! 😉

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Yvette N Hath's avatar

He definitely looks like his clock is running down (and I'm saying this having just turned 73, so I'm not age bashing. He just does not look well.)

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Katrina Billings's avatar

He’s sick in mind and body.

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Jean Conley's avatar

Same here! And I'm the same age as you are!

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ramona j's avatar

But he came right back and started more chaos !!

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Kay Moore's avatar

Trumps marching orders from Putin were, “No, I don’t want you to pull out of the G7. I want you to go and recommend that they restore it to the G8.” It’s just that simple.

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David Howard's avatar

Trump just claimed that " We have total control of the skies over Iran"

Wake up - America is directly involved in a war with Iran

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Steve's avatar

A subdued Iran means that Gaza will be safe from Iranian long-range missiles and closer to becoming a vacation resort peppered with Trump's hotels and golf courses.

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DR Darke's avatar

We aren't at war with Iran, Israel is.

OMG, it's worse than I thought! Trump's cognitive abilities are so impaired he now thinks he's Schmuck Schumer (D/Jerusalem)! 🙀

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J E Ross's avatar

Schmuck Schumer!!!!!

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ramona j's avatar

Hope you filled your gas tank !

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Megan Rothery's avatar

Call. Write. Email. Protest. Unrelentingly.

Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Reach out to those in your own state, as well as those in others. Use your voice and make some “good trouble” ❤️‍🩹🤍💙

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13lYafj0P-6owAJcH-5_xcpcRvMUZI7rkBPW-Ma9e7hw/edit?usp=drivesdk

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Karen Giorella's avatar

Ty Megan, what an excellent resource. I'm nursing home bound recovering from back surgery and painful nerve damage. Not having to even look things up will help me and my people here to still make a difference no matter our condition in life. God bless you, Megan. ✌️🇺🇸

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Megan Rothery's avatar

Thank YOU for speaking up during surgery recovery!

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Karen Giorella's avatar

🏋️‍♀️🇺🇸✌️

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Friedrike Merck's avatar

Wow, what a resource that link is!! Thank you.

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Megan Rothery's avatar

Thank you! I’ve been working on it and sharing it the past couple months just hoping to help more speak up if it’s really easy to

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Monique Ponsot's avatar

Thank you for this!

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Megan Rothery's avatar

You’re welcome! Thanks for speaking up right now!

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Oliver's avatar

We in Germany were very impressed by the military parade!

What proud heroes the US military has!

They perfectly sabotaged the entire parade, wandering around, the tanks all driving in zigzags, their uniforms ragged...

what dignified, clear sabotage!

The US military only fights for the Constitution and this wonderful country, never for a king.

We Germans have the greatest respect for the US military.

That squealing tank was magnificent! I love this scene :-)

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and by the way but interessting detail:

the rock-song during the marching of the vietnam-war tanks was a strong protest song against the vietnam-war...

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ramona j's avatar

Me too. Oliver mee too.

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Enlightenment's avatar

The MAGAs and their leader are truly evil and sick people...

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SeekingReason's avatar

I’m watching on tv…you guys are spectacular. I especially love that orange trumpolini announced Chicago has the worst governor! Then adds in, mayor too. He names Pritzker as worst governor (of Chicago instead of IL)… automatically meaning Pritzker is the best! If trump says it, opposite is true! So proud of my governor!

See Pritzker’s April 2025 speech in New Hampshire to understand why Felon trump hates him.

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DR Darke's avatar

I thought it was Tim Walz of Minnesota who was on Trump's hit list?

It's so hard to keep up with who Trump hates at the moment....

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SeekingReason's avatar

He’s so classy to give us a worst person list (in his felon-seditionist-rapist-terrorist opinion) on an ongoing basis. But the more he hates…whatever Democrat speaks the most truth…the more we put them on the good list.

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DR Darke's avatar

On the good lust? 😀 🥰

I'm all for good lust!

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Sally Skellington's avatar

Every day he hates someone. 🤢

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ramona j's avatar

Everyone. Pretty much.

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GraceH's avatar

Pritzker is awesome!

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Laura Young's avatar

Dang he just said Walz was yesterday, Newsom too last week I think. They can't ALL be the worst lol.

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darby's avatar

As a Canadian, I don't appreciate the sentiment that the G7 Summit was ruined because trump made an ass of himself…again. This insinuates that trump is the most important part of the G7 when, in fact, the opposite is true.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

They'll get more done now that he has left. He was just a seagull anyway. Swooped in, defecated all over the proceedings, and flew out. Now they can get down to business. He wasn't going to sign anything anyway.

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https://substack.com/@bluesmurf

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Glenda Jones's avatar

I enjoy your broadcasts but would ask that your team do more research before you use international data in your talks. Today you stated that Canada's population is less than 18 million. Not so. And several times you miss-named our Prime Minister - please get it right from now on. Canada is a large and proud country.

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Christine Hayvice's avatar

Yes that was a hiccup among all the good stuff. Canada has 40 million people.

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Glenda Jones's avatar

...and our Prime Ministers name is....?

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Anne's avatar

Other idea to mention: 2 of Trump's 3 wives were foreign-born.

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Angie's avatar

President Miller and Russ Vought are running this country, not that rotting corpse.

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MargaretPaci's avatar

Ben, I have a question for you. I watched your YouTube video about the G7 summit. When Trump, PM Carney, and others were speaking to the press, Carney then took over the narrative. I heard Trump say that the Democratic cities would not be allowed to vote. Can you please confirm that this is what was said? It is quite illegal to stop Americans from voting, but since Trump sent the National Guard and Marines to California, I would think that he may try to invoke some type of action.

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ramona j's avatar

I think he thinks the immigrants in blue states make democrats win. They cant vote so he is wrong as usual.

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Judy Cross's avatar

I get so angry when I hear him putting down everyone else. What a fuc___g lying piece of slime. There are probably more immigrants in Texas and Florida and they are being left alone. I wish he would listen to himself and understand how stupid he sounds. He's not even a politician, let alone a president. He's a nazi at heart and his heart is showing. Maybe it's time for our own organization to protect those who are being assaulted by this regime. Of the people for the people and protect the people. One reason he is pulling back on the immigration for certain industries is because he owns hotels and needs them. He is not going to pay anyone a fair wage. He will exploit them, threat them unfairly and lie about them while saying that his hands are clean. Most dirty hands that any of us will ever seen.

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ramona j's avatar

He is so painfully un aware of how stupid he is . It really is disgusting that he thinks we are as stupid as him

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Judy Cross's avatar

Nobody could be that stupid. Well, I guess we have to make an exception for his cabinet, since they are running a race with him to get to the most stupid line.

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Judy Cross's avatar

He never knows what he is talking about. Has anyone seen what the government is doing to Democratic Vets? At the VA, the doctors do not have to treat a democrat or single vets if they are Democrats. First, what does party have to do with medical treatment? Second, what about oaths doctors take? They can have treatment, but may have to shop for a doctor that will treat a democrat. This is inexcusable. These people are HEROS, not suckers and losers that tRump calls them. They were good enough to serve our country, not like trump, but not good enough for medical care. I think we should have huge protest on this matter all over our country. I would think that maga would march with us because they served together, saved each other lives and thought of themselves as Americans, not by what party they belonged to. If this could happen to democrats, it could, also, happen to republicans when he tries to get everyone out of his sight, unless they are super rich republicans bending down to the "king."

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Susan Raquel's avatar

1. Acceptable Behavior: The VA expects that members of the medical staff will serve diligently, loyally, and cooperatively. They must avoid misconduct and other activities that conflict with their duties; exercise courtesy and dignity; and otherwise conduct themselves, both on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively upon themselves and VA. Acceptable behavior includes the following (1) being on duty as scheduled. (2) being impartial in carrying out official duties and avoiding any action that might result in, or look as though, a medical staff member is giving preferential treatment to any person, group or organization, (3) not discriminating on the basis of any legally protected status, including legally protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, or prior protected activity in any employment matter or in providing benefits under any law administered by VA.

That same section in the bylaws dating back to 2023 included language about national origin, politics and marital status that was absent in the 2025 bylaws. The 2023 bylaws read, in part (emphasis ours):

1. Acceptable Behavior: The VA expects that members of the medical staff will serve diligently, loyally, and cooperatively. They must avoid misconduct and other activities that conflict with their duties; exercise courtesy and dignity; and otherwise conduct themselves, both on and off duty, in a manner that reflects positively upon themselves and VA. Acceptable behavior includes the following (1) being on duty as scheduled. (2) being impartial in carrying out official duties and avoiding any action that might result in, or look as though, a medical staff member is giving preferential treatment to any person, group or organization, (3) not discriminating on the basis of race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, or disability in any employment matter or in providing benefits under any law administered by VA

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/17/va-rules-refuse-treatment-veterans/

Note the changes made re #3

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Judy Cross's avatar

When I read what was put out in 2 sources that I trusted, I was so mad and I thought it was true because of what he is doing to our country. Yesterday, I went to our local VFW and they said that it was not true, then I went to The Veterans Administration in my town and asked them. Same answer, then I called the VA and was told this is not true and that many people were calling about the same thing. We were all duped. I am sorry that I trusted my sources and will never trust them again. I put this in the chats because I trusted sources that I have since found out can't be trusted. I am mad at myself for doing it. I will never intentionally tell untruths. I am sorry for any concern that I caused to anyone.

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Susan Raquel's avatar

TY for doing the real legwork, i.e., going to the local sources. Since I had not heard about this I just had to get more info on it. Several sources said just what you wrote; but, they all said it COULD happen, and in all reality I think that it COULD.

What appears to be the case right now is that the VA has no intention of denying health care to Veterans. Let's hope it stays that way.

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Judy Cross's avatar

What I was told by the VA was that they do not ask what party their patient is with and are will treat anyone that they should. Parties do not matter in the service, only our Constitution. That's where their oath is.

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Mo Khan's avatar

I have a young son and I do not want him going into a war improperly started by a criminal named Netanyahu and just so Trump can be a totalitarian at home

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Oliver's avatar

there must be more signs on every event: "watch MeidasTouch, get informed!"

No Kings!

here is a great Hip-Hop video :-) :-)

No King!

Powerfull video with powerfull words !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbjNyAyfVcU

stay together,

be creative

peacefull

smart

Greetings from Germany

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Yvette N Hath's avatar

How unethical. I'm sick of trump trash talking his own country, cities, citizens, etc on foreign soil.

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Joan Bosworth's avatar

I would not blame them if today the attending members decided it should be the G6!

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ramona j's avatar

Just said the same Joan. We are very quickly getting to be irrelevant in the world as powerful.

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Kay Moore's avatar

If threatening war with Iran is what it takes to snap the MAGA out of it, and make them finally see that the emperor has no clothes, then all I can say is THANK YOU, Israel!!

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ramona j's avatar

No thank yous yet. This is going to kick off a war . They bomb Iran, terrorism will be off the charts. It will be the beginning of another disgusting foreign war, we will get sucked into.

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Kay Moore's avatar

Did you see that MTG has turned on him over this and others are following. He can’t wage a war if the MAGATS turn on him. They have the ability to impeach him at any hour of any day. Maybe this will be what it takes to do it.

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Dannys's avatar

Imploding at least 3 times a day ……..

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ramona j's avatar

Imploding his diaper, at a faster rate than that.

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Trish's avatar

Lord lardass is an idiot; he needs to be impeached. Yesterday! So does the whole regime! Again, yesterday!

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ramona j's avatar

Lord lard ass. Good one 👍

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Elsa DeJesus's avatar

When the President of America goes against his own American people…he needs to be impeach and GOPs voted out. This is insane!!

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Anne's avatar

Thanks for pointing out that Trump is largely responsible for the mess in Afghanistan. Biden was even trying to follow the timeline that Trump had established, but he took extra time to try to get people out. Why aren't more people aware of this?

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ramona j's avatar

Because Trump lied and spread the lie all over.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

And his media tribe and liar's vine carried it all over the place as quickly as possible. These eejits blame Biden for leaving them a mess to clean up - but since every statement is a confession, and they have done everything they can to make a huge mess since they got in, Biden cleaned up their mess. The mess will be bigger this time and whatever Dem wants to be the next Pres best be working on solutions beginning now so they can be implemented on day one!

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Sally Skellington's avatar

Aside from today's BS how about those epstein files. Who has them, and where are they? Let's dish the pressure back like he does to the United States Citizens.

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Purple Army's avatar

Congratulations on the reviews. I always share your podcast with friends. I only listen to and watch independent media.

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Anne's avatar

Thanks, guys -- This is a big deal, and please read it, because you have the best platform for an idea that no one else is addressing. We need all reliable news groups to think about this, so thank you. We need your voice in this.

You understand the psychology of repetition, that gets past the firewalls of the conscious mind into the subconscious (self-improvement affirmations, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Apostle's Creed, the Two Minutes' Hate in his book 1984...).

News coverage that unnecessarily shows pictures of quick-repeat right-wing images (hats, flags...) is actually spreading the message for Trump and his supporters.

When people see those images, they reflexively read the words or connect Trump to Reagan, which means that the message gets into the brain.

To responsible news outlets: PLEASE top choosing or framing pictures that show Trump or supporters in MAGA caps; Musk in a "Trump was right about everything" hat; or pictures of Trump in front of the Reagan portrait -- those pictures subliminally repeat the Trump message in a way that we don't realize.

Thanks again.

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

The picture speaks volumes that in all states across America is protest Anti Trump marching

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Fyte's avatar

Everybody looked asleep. Melanie had eyes shut. Man behind her head hangs like he lost consciousness too.

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Fyte's avatar

Fellow Americans, thank you. I only report what I actually observe. Not fake, just facts.

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Kevin Smith's avatar

I ordered Eric tramps phone… it showed up. High tech- 2 tin cans and a string. The string was broken of course…🙄

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Dave Cassenti's avatar

We all know Trump didn’t write that “Truth.” He isn’t cognizant enough to know how to compose anything that long.

I am willing to bet that Stephen Miller is the actual president behind the Trump figurehead. That sounds like him, especially after his wife left him for Elon Musk.

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Susan's avatar

I wish he’d shut up about Biden and Obama already. He’s the president now. He needs to focus on that. He also needs to stop going after blue states. Maybe the blue states should secede and see how the red states fair without our money.

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Nancy Jacobs's avatar

i love your podcasts, but sometimes it seems like you are spending an inordinate amount of time talking about your popularity. We are glad you are here.

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Anne's avatar

There was also a moment before Carney took back control when T was rambling, and if you look carefully at the video, someone in the audience said something, and Carney clearly winked with the "it's OK, I've got this under control" look to the audience member.

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Ballard Graham's avatar

The U.S. is a total embarrassment under this criminal regime!

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Judy Cross's avatar

I imagine that the G-7 was happy to see him leave. Now they can get down to business without lies and his ego being about everything. If I were him, I would quit talking about his birthday parade, since everyone can see the pictures and know what a liar he is. Nobody respects him, all his regime use him, but are willing to repeat his lies. Not one of them could past a lie detector test. Wouldn't that be interesting? We all know that he didn't come back to do real government business. He was probably on the phone telling Putin that he was trying to get him back into the G-7. "Yes, Putin, I am trying to get you loved by everyone, since I love you so much." He kisses Putin's ass, but Putin doesn't kiss back.

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Ballard Graham's avatar

So true!

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Jennifer Williams's avatar

I would like to see coverage on the damage of streets. and cost of repairs. Bring it home to rump.

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Cynthia Reid's avatar

That low life Senator Lee should be impeached.

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Democracy is Fragile's avatar

According to Alt National Park Service, who had boots on the ground, stated there were 13.14 million protesters on 6/14/25... which is above the 3.5%.

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Stephen de Vries's avatar

Yet another WAR brought to you by MAGA - aren’t you pleased with yourself House and Senate MAGA representatives.

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Skutt Hope's avatar

It should be criminal to be as sick as Lee is in the position as Governor. He fled from the questions regarding his “joke”. COWARD shitty man.

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Diane Battista's avatar

There is something that Trump said at the G7 meeting the other day that stands out to me as being important:

Dean Blundell reported this piece :

“Targeting U.S. “enemy” cities:

In the very same media scrum, Trump abruptly pivoted to domestic politics, bragging about a new push to deport immigrants from Democratic-run “sanctuary cities.” He railed that “most of those people are in…all blue cities, all Democrat-run cities, and they think they’re going to use them to vote. It’s not going to happen”.

Listen and read his words carefully he is speaking it out loud

“THEY’RE NOT GOING TO USE THEM TO VOTE”

Doing all of this to affect the upcoming midterm elections.

He was actually telling why they’re targeting blue states and cities trying to purge all immigrants because once again they’re trying to purge the voters control voting limit voting.

Plus Noem declared they were going to never go away and they’re going to  “LIBERATE “California.

From their own duly ELECTED officials !!

Always trying to overturn an election and  go against the will of the people.

They tried to do this on January 6 when they mounted the most violent attack and treasonous insurrection trying to take over our Capitol building to stop the certification of a legitimate election and go against the will of the people.

They even went so far as to create illegally a FAKE SET OF ELECTORS  from several states and manipulated to try to get the fake set of electors read into the record replacing the real ones that day.

They have tried to undermine and destroy the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 at every turn and at every state level

Yes, indeed, Trump announced at the G7 why they were going after the immigrants in the democratic blue state and cities.

The fact that he is president of the United States and he talks about blue versus red states and still wears his red Maga hat instead of being president for the whole of the United States of America and all Americans is just outrageous, offensive and perverted.

Nothing is presidential with integrity and honor, defending the constitution of the United States of America and our democracy.

All of this has been pushed through normal channels, which is impossible when there is no equivalency for what’s going on.

They know they cannot win fairly and by their pure nature, they don’t want to.

The Republican Party is dead gutted out .

We need a healthy Republican Party in this country for democracy.

In a democracy that’s working there is bipartisan cooperation. Each side it’s supposed to be considered to having good ideas coming together to negotiate on behalf of the good of the American people defending our constitution and our democracy.

That is not what we have had in decades

McCarthyism from the 50s in Wisconsin never went away the Nixon people and the corruption never went away

Fascism authoritarianism that reared his head in the 30s and 40s never went away

after the purging of the John Birch society (so they thought ) - never went away

History is repeating itself from the 30s and 40s with Germany

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Erica M's avatar

He hates our governor SO much but we here love our big guy. Finally got a great governor and a Pope too even! 😆 💙

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Wanda Ronk-Ford's avatar

He left because there was zero respect from these strong foreign leaders . He was a toddler in a room full of scholars.

He knew that they had all seen in real time the 12 MILLION Americans that came out to protest this fascist regime . What they did NOT see was all the support from people driving by , horns beeping and people waving

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Gigzmom's avatar

They didn't really want Dumpy pants there to start. Then, he leaves!

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GraceH's avatar

30,573 lies and misleading claims from Delusional Donald first term according to The Washington Post Fact Checker. 21 lies a day. I think that is conservative.

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Nancy Adams's avatar

The irony is, the crowd would have been larger if it was just the celebration of the Army but since it becames a dictator parade, people stayed back. As we all know, Trump lies like he breathes...non stop!!!! We also know, any accusation he makes, he and his cronies have already done.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

Drumpf Supposedly "Reamed Out" Pete Hegseth for Disastrous Military Parade

We can only hope that this happened. I am laughing all the way outside to get some fresh air. OMG! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 drumpf apparently did not like the lack of authoritarian tone to the entire affair. The army was seemingly enjoying themselves. Hardly the austere pall that drumpf wanted to portray. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

“I don’t think it had anything to do with that. I think this is just because they were treated very poorly and they didn’t care. I think the soldiers who were misstepping during the parade—there were a lot of them—were just tired, annoyed, probably to some extent angry, and they just did not give enough of a shit to march to a high standard of excellence.”

“That could be because of poor lodging, bad food, rough wake-up calls, or possibly a perception that the parade was “completely unnecessary.”

“Everyone is aware that this parade was done in service of Donald Drumpf—even the soldiers who likely voted for him know it was done in service to his ego,” Clymer told Buzzfeed. “And I don’t know about you, but I would never want to participate in the parade so that a lone individual could feel good about themselves.” https://newrepublic.com/maz/post/196904/donald-trump-pete-hegseth-disastrous-military-parade

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ramona j's avatar

I have to pinch myself to make sure Im not dreaming! This turned out better than I could have imagined. Disaster Don. The lying Con.

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Rose Cassie's avatar

Go to your local library or go online for the movie “The Mortal Storm”. It is a great old black & white story about how Hitler turned Germany into a brutal dictatorship, and it is exactly what is happening today in America. 🏴‍☠️🖤👺

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ramona j's avatar

The Embarrassment in Chief.

No wars Donnie starting wars everywhere.

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Nancy Seals's avatar

And our proud servicemen. I’m so proud of their missteps

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Joan MacLeod's avatar

FYI I can tell you as a Canadian that the PM at that time was Stephen Harper not Trudeau.

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Judy Cross's avatar

The Nokings official count was 12.14 million. I'm pretty sure that I got that right.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

Hi Judy... do you have the link on that? I've been looking for it.

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Judy Cross's avatar

It was from Alt National Park Service and it was 13.14 million not 12.14.

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Awesome! Thanks!

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Judi Lakin's avatar

MAGAS like Lee need to be confronted and called out for these disgusting posts! They are a bunch of sick weasels! Great letter by the senator’s staff.

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

Many people in America transgender will leave the USA because their rights is remove from the Trumps agenda to attack their constitution of choice for their civil rights or other groups of Hispanic Americans will leave the country they demonstrate the Trump administration also wants that Trump stepping back

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Judi Lakin's avatar

Trump is supposed to be the president of the United States! All of the states and there he is on the world stage going after governors of some states! He is not fit for this office! We need to get him out of office as soon as possible!

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

Trump is in free Fall his G7 Desaster is like his Baby Boy narcissism Ego to stand with his zero tariffs to destroy America with his defense military to protect nothing Israel is in action to destroy the Mullah regime to killing many Leader off their Terrorist heads and his nuclear arsenal bug Israel need US Bunker Bomber by a large Bomb can completely destroy Iran Weapons arsenal what will happened California has major desicion to stop him by his Los Angeles ICE to arrest people and immigrants in the streets or in his workplace insane thes pice of crappie has to go

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ramona j's avatar

Soon to be G 6?

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

Donald Trump and all his cabinet ministers are extremists and will never end a war and will not stop destroying our democracy in America he arrested American people Wheelchair old people in their area by his ICE Gestapo criminal arrests children and their parents have American citizenship that’s absolutely ridiculous and anti American culture called out this monster Donald Trump from White House

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Stacey R. McAllister's avatar

Trump's insane targeting of Democrats, "radical" or "liberal" states/cities, or politicians is part of his playbook. Trump has NEVER recovered from his disastrous and racist condemnation of the "Central Park 5." His behavior during and after was epically awful and he's been trying to punish black and brown people every since.

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DR Darke's avatar

...as if he wasn't trying to punish them BEFORE by making those statements!

Donnie Diapershit has always been a blowhard and a scumbag, but back when he was limited to being a failed businessman he was more of a punchline than an actual threat.

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Linda Makela's avatar

I was just reading that the United States will be hosting the G7 in 2027. Can you just imagine Trump chairing that meeting???? Yikes!

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Missy Dawn's avatar

Will someone please tell Dementia Don that Justin Trudeau was NOT the Prime Minister of Canada when Putin was expelled from the G8?! In 2014 Stephen Harper was the Prime Minister of Canada and one of the leading voices to have Putin removed. Geesh

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SUZANNE SCHERER's avatar

I just read 31 people were hospitalized during or after trump's parade, while 48 were kept under observation on premises. Cause wasn't even speculated, I'm guessing it was the god awful heat.

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Tess Smale's avatar

Most of the criminals are in the WHITE HOUSE

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MGood Healthy's avatar

Exactly: defense mechanism called projection lol!

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Lew Atkinson's avatar

In the videos I watched, I found it odd for the guys in the tanks to be WAVING to the people! I've no doubt you would not see that in the other country's videos. I'm sure it was not permitted. So embarrassing.

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Barbara Wallace's avatar

Mark Cardi !!! Really Meidas?!?

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Janet Hains's avatar

Thank you so much for the TRUTH.

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Lynn Waldorf's avatar

I did read it. No truer words. Mike Lee is an a disgrace. Actually all Republican Senators are House Representatives are a disgrace to their constituents and their states.

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SUZANNE SCHERER's avatar

So embarrassing watching trump bring Putin's messenger boy at the G7

and standing strangely inert like he would stand there forever and would have to be moved by others to another spot.

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My god. How can these "reporters" just let him spew lie after lie about millions of immigrants being murderers? It's infuriating.

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SUZANNE SCHERER's avatar

It is just UNBELIEVABLE to me that Republicans and MAGA didn't get enough of being humiliated and ridiculed by the rest of the world during trump's first administration. The idiocy is just staggering.

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AMERJIT KAUR-DHALIWAL's avatar

Love the way you say ‘Kier Starmer’, however, it is commonly pronounced as ‘Keer’ as in “beer’, although it’s spelt ‘Kier’

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Janet's avatar

Generational trauma, yes...ask the Germans. Greeting from Germany.

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Judith Alexander's avatar

Ben, ignor the evil people, they are looking for you to get angry and show your hurt. You are better than them. My mother always said don't let evil win by fight I no back. Love your family

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Katrina Billings's avatar

Thank you brothers 💙💙💙 another great update.

I so much appreciated you reading out the email to Mike Leigh, Bret. It was powerful and to the point. The sickening thing is that this had to be done at such a tragic point in your history. It’s almost like open war between Americans now.

I agree that he should go the right thing and resign.

Stay strong America - solidarity from the UK 🇬🇧💙🇺🇸

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Deborah B. Wygonik's avatar

Just wanted to say to all of Meidas Touch, I know you need to get a lot of information in the time allotted, but I've noticed that you are talking way too fast. The information is excellent, but you talk so fast, my anxiety has risen terribly. Just a comment.

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TLM's avatar

This regime sounds a lot like a potential Kent State situation. They don't care of any immigrant or protester gets murdered by "ICE" proud Boys.

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Judy Cross's avatar

I reported something that was found out to be not true. I found this information on mulitple sources and in sites that I thought to be truthful. It was about the VA doctors having the right to not treat democrats. That is NOT TRUE. I just got off the phone with the VA office and they said it is not true and that they have been getting quite a few calls about this. I was duped and I am sorry that I put it out there. Evidently many people have been duped by this.

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Jane's avatar

Trump is a embarrassment

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GraceH's avatar

Thank you guys. Be safe and well.

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GraceH's avatar

What the heck is wrong with these people‼️ They are sickening and need to be held accountable!‼️ This is the vile psycho president mentality‼️🤮

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Linda C's avatar

Thank u for reading the statement put out by Senator Tina Smith’s office to Lee. That brought me to tears. What have we become? Unbelievable.

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GraceH's avatar

He went to 2 other homes. One was on vacation and he was at the other while police were there but wasn’t found out even though the real police were asking him questions and he wasn’t answering.

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Call Your legislators.

Washington — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit President Trump's ability to order U.S. strikes on Iran amid its ongoing war with Israel, emphasizing that only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution.

"This is not our war," GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky said in a post on X Tuesday announcing that he had introduced a measure under the 1973 War Powers Resolution to block U.S. strikes. "Even if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution."

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Keep Pounding on Congress!

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https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

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Contact Hakeem Jeffries

Comments from the American People

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Amanda Dalton's avatar

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet but there are a few accounts of the military purposefully not marching together and some of them even left formation to carelessly walk on the sidewalk. It's was a brilliant show on their part and I couldn't be more proud that protested in whatever way they could. The protests across the country and the awful parade were so beautiful. These are the reasons why I'm proud of the country, because so many people stand up when it's right.

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I was reading an article this morning on drumpf reaming hegseth because the army was "having fun" instead of looking all mean and austere and the way they were "not" marching was part of it. I covered it in my substack this morning.

drumpf doesn't want the blow out disaster of that parade to be in the news any longer so he has changed the media's focus to G7 by acting like a child, then leaving early, then blasting Iran and making all kinds of threats - also covered in my daily post this morning.

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GraceH's avatar

Mad king disease‼️

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Patricia Koreyasu's avatar

Oh, these fucking EvangelicalChristian fake POS! I can’t stand them!

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prehbine's avatar

Dementia Don just stands there bobbing side by side like he's attached to an invisible doll stand 🧍‍♂️ and little Marco turns away from the cameras like he's trying to make his big escape 😁😄

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Donna Elisabeth's avatar

Blue states need to withhold federal funds

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American Mom's avatar

Shouldn’t you mention the remarks and instructions of the Pope very recently?

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Sue Crowl's avatar

He best keep his mouth shut or they will make it the G6.

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Mo Khan's avatar

Iran would be a real champs for Trump to try to clear martial law and carry out a totalitarian takeover of the nation.

We need to be vehemently against any entrance into that war. And we should make it clear that Congress does not support a war against another nation state and we should make it clear that we do not support Israel assault on another nation, preemptively especially when we were in discussions with that nation.

Any support for Israel should only be purely defensive and nothing to help them with offensive action, including any logistics

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Suzanne DeRusha's avatar

I wonder what reason the felon will use to attack Canada now that he’s got the military obeying illegal orders.

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Suzanne DeRusha's avatar

The felon is like the Tasmanian Devil on crack.

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June Hunsley's avatar

🌹👍 From UK, keep going.

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Jean Conley's avatar

Um.....we may not have a king, but we certainly have a DICTATOR.

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Sandra Wallace's avatar

It's funny. The hypocrisy that exists in our country, I mean.

My husband is suffering with dementia. His brain is slowly dying. He was diagnosed a few years ago, and CA DMV immediately revoked his driver's license, which exasperated his agitation and confusion and made my caregiving life hell. They should have a transition program to ease this consequential and necessary decision, which is indeed necessary for his safety and for that of others.

At this point, he has lost his ability to understand what's said to him, to find the correct words he wants to say, to complete the simplest tasks, to know who he's talking to, to remembering what's happening in real time, to control his inappropriate behaviors.

This insidious disease sneaks up on you. At first. you don't understand what's happening. You don't see what's coming. The world gets turned upside down.

Now, we're in the position that we can't get help via Medcal for in-home care because we're just over the poverty level on social security income. We can't afford the 10K a month for memory and long term care. There is no cure. The only help for family caregivers is support groups. Some couples are getting legal separations in order to be destitute enough to get financial assistance.

Let's consider next our current president and what's being said about him. "He's an idiot, he's an imbecile, he's a moron, He's an addlepated old man. He lies. He's an embarrassment. He can't control himself. He's sick in mind and body." Well, he never was a good person in the first place and I do not support him, but why the cruelty against an obvious person suffering from dementia?

Why isn't it a national emergency to get him diagnosed and removed from office before he harms more people on the planet? What is the malignant hypocrisy that's allowing this to continue any longer?

Ronald Reagan had Nancy to get us through his last days a President, before the disease totally incapacitated him. This president, who is still capable of "show timing" as it's called in the dementia community, only has those who are manipulating him for purposes of money,

greed, power, and for gaining insidious control over the rest of us.

What on earth is stopping us from facing reality and doing something about it, since our future lives depend on our taking immediate action? Hello, fellow citizens...it's time to get real!

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Rymes1's avatar

Who is running the WH? Miller, Voight...who? Doesn't seem to be couch fucking Vance, but don't forget he is on the sideline just waiting for OLD tRump to croak!

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BethS's avatar

- There are reports that there may have some attempts by Army to diminish the parade. Example - they intentionally did an out of sync march. Perhaps the squeaky tank was one of those efforts. No one seemed proud to be there.

- G7 was such an embarrassment. I'm so tired of his hate speeches. I love how Fox News subtitles in the video have nothing to do with what Trump is saying as if trying to distract viewers.

- It was actually 45 Democrats on Boelter's list along with non-legislative pro-abortion advocates. Does anyone think that Lee feels any remorse? Where's the apology? The degradation being imposed on our society is unbearable.

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DebF's avatar

Just a point of fact - Canada has just over 41 million people? Not 18 million?

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Just FYI, none of the Arab countries are objecting to what Israel is doing. They are silent. So maybe they aren’t upset Iran is being attacked.

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ramona j's avatar

He is so full of bullshit. Who thinks anybody is scared of him? He has weakened our country from his demented, stupid statements. Using childish words, fake threats he repeats. To people who dont care about or believe anything he says. You look stupid . Slobnoxious.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

Well, wait until he lets hegseth loose to lob bombs at people in Tehran. Did you see where he tweeted that everyone should leave Iran immediately?

So what is about to happen? Something horrific if drumpf is telling everyone to evacuate Iran. When asked about it, he just said that he just wanted everyone to be safe. I ain’t buying it. He doesn’t give a rat’s behind about anyone in Iran. Can’t wait to hear on the news the horrifying truth to what he knew was coming and did not tell anyone. And now he wants an unconditional surrender.

“U.S. President Donald Drumpf posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire.” https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-says-all-of-tehran-should-evacuate-immediately-amid-intensifying-conflict

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Margaret's avatar

I realize I’m old enough to be Jordy’s mom but I love how he always wave to the camera and to us. He just always seems so approachable. Now to go watch the video…I’m behind this morning!

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Bluesmurf's avatar

He's my favorite, too! ☺️☺️☺️

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Bonnie Boyce's avatar

You are the bravest people in America right now

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Sue Crowl's avatar

I'm confused. I didn't think they were fighter jets. What I read is that we sent 30 refueling jets to Germany, Italy, and Spain. Could you guys double check that?

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Bluesmurf's avatar

This is what he said - that surely can be misinterpreted: “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.” https://newrepublic.com/post/196916/donald-trump-threat-israel-iran-airspace

In the meantime, there are 2 carrier groups already in Middle East Waters and one more on the way. That means we have air craft heading that way and already there. Supposedly they are running air defense around other countries. I haven't read anything to the contrary just yet. But I believe drumpf will let hegseth loose to wreak war and death and destruction on Iran with impunity soon. We'll see - I hope he does not.

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GraceH's avatar

Psycho president and the P2025 vigilantes need to be imprisoned‼️

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Dan Michael's avatar

The bishops of the Mormon Church need to censure him in front of the church for lacking of human value.

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GraceH's avatar

Malignant narcissist includes: narcissist, paranoia, psychopathy and sadism.

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Benjamin Cintron's avatar

Trump's health is declining so much cause he can't even hold on to important paper's.

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Klway29's avatar

Unfortunately, it’s not just Trump we have to worry about…it’s his whole appalling administration not to mention his permanent eyeliner sidekick…the No Kings Day organizers were amazing and I was so energized by it but we know it’s we’ve got a long way to go…the unfortunate violence against the Minnesota lawmakers, judges and Senator Padilla’s rough up is just so messed up …my heart goes out to their families😞

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And now the NY Comptroller running for Mayor. Brad Lander, NYC official and mayoral candidate, detained by masked federal agents inside immigration court - https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/06/17/brad-lander-arrest-ice-immigration-court/

Who's next? - read more on my substack: https://substack.com/@bluesmurf

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GraceH's avatar

Look at fact checker, Trudeau was not prime minister, it was a conservative leader. Also, 21 mil proven untrue. Plus the European Union debacle!😳

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Bluesmurf's avatar

drumpf would not know history if it was plastered on his chest and he can't tell the truth to save his life. The media gives him too much attention.

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Benjamin Cintron's avatar

Trump is &will always be an idiot

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Joan MacLeod's avatar

Hey Ben, Canada's population is 40.1 million.

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GraceH's avatar

Tammy Duckworth suggested using that money to help military families.

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Scott Bump's avatar

Donald is handling negotiations with Iran just like a Queens Mob Boss failed business man could! so annoying! they go after Hunter Biden and now you have the boys griftng on their Dad? certain Dad gets a cut but whos going to carry a spray painted gold phone? Trac phones are better priced better service than that junk!!

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GraceH's avatar

Where are Bret and Jordy located? Congrats Ben on the birth of your baby.

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Ruth Hinson's avatar

Those military members were making good money for being TDI there. I love they had an opportunity to make more money as our military is underpaid. I'm sad they were not really there to celebrate their birthday.

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prehbine's avatar

Congratulations on the 5 million followers 👏🏻

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Carolyn Martin's avatar

Younger US generation & international people have learned the US government cannot be trusted. We put a criminal in charge, and then put him back in for a 2nd term. My concern is, how long will it take to undo the damage? In a few decades will we be relegated to an afterthought?

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Kay Vallejo's avatar

Steven Miller is running the whitehouse!

The Felon said he wants all farm workers to keep his job, as well as restaurants, meat

Packing plants, and so on

And, the hotels and the rest of those services, and no ICE!

Steven Miller told ice to keep

Capturing migrents!

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Boomer48's avatar

Keeps referring to himself in the third person!

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ramona j's avatar

I effin hate that . And the stupid red hat.

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Michele Thornton's avatar

The only believers of MAGA propaganda is MAGA. It's their amusement level. That is the 54% who can read.

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Human Kind's avatar

PM Mark Carney should just Ban Outlaw trump from entering into their own country for life. Don't let him in! let trump know that donald j trump you are no longer welcome into our country!! no felons allowed!!! do the same thing to jd vance their entire authoritarian regime his bootlicking loyalists GOP his entire cabinet the 119th congress russell vought stephen miller the heritage foundation kevin roberts!!!! christian nationalists anti-porn criminals!") don't let none of them in your country Canada ban outlaw all of them for life,) let them all know that they are all no longer welcome into our country. If they try to illegally come into your country Canada lock all of them up into your prisons immediately for life;) I really don't mind at all Canada!) start with trump his entire family first."

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Wendy Taylor's avatar

We just want truthful news.

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

We Americans has one thing to do voted for the next ballot box for a democratic president 2028 candidates and hope normally democracy republicans will be stand together and called out these crap of shit Trump administration

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

Maybe will come a day that a killer commander for Trump regime because he is a narcissist Hitler he was in 1940 homicide by himself MAGA right tv shows is the same shit tv shows by Islamic tv Propaganda is no different also Left Right tv in Germany is dangers no different

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Pat Beaupre Becker's avatar

it seems treasonous, we have been listening to his nonsense for so long,

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Judi Lakin's avatar

Biden never put out posts like this! Presidents should not govern by posts!

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Sally Skellington's avatar

Isn't it amazing how sociopaths can totally relate to each other? 😂😂💩💩

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American Mom's avatar

US Park Service (alt park service) posted that 13.17 million participated in the No Kings protest.

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

By the way I am born in America but life’s outside in Europe Germany I has appointments the American embassy in Los Angeles they has granted my legal status if I come back into the USA with free Visum ESTA because Trump cannot remove any American citizenship

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

It’s not different red states blue states the American people feels so disappointed this crap of shit Trump administration white extremism group administration

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John Carter's avatar

The military parade reminded me a bit of US forces liberating Europe ... waving to the crowd. Personalities shining rather than Chinese acrobats goosestepping. It may not present the US as a darkly threatening Empire led by Sith lords but that would be my preference anyway.

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

Donald Trump is a loser he break down the G7 meeting with Zelensky meeting travel back to DC in situations rooms where no protect USA protect Israel al Trumps interesting is his money his sons has a new Trump phone 1 SIM card by 2.2 Billion dollars will only from his crypto currently military present from Saudi Qatar golden 747 golden jet this so fascist idiot the end off his day he lost his children Erik Trump Don Junior and the rest of them is so un true American fascism family

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Ruth Hibbett's avatar

Of course he wants his best bud there

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Tamara J. Lauschin's avatar

Only one that will talk to him

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

How can they be stopped???!!!

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

I love these brothers!

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Bea's avatar

I really hope when other people jump into the presidential election you will give them fair coverage rather than turning this into a Newsom cheerleader channel. I don't know why you are treating him like he is god.

He's doing great things....that all people should be. We shouldn't be fawning over him and literally obsessing over him like Maga fawns over T.

Report it. Great. Let's not forget his history. Be accepting but be impartial.

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Pinkie's avatar

The idiot president is afraid of losing his plane from Qatar!

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Quilt for change's avatar

Could we have just one day Trump doesn’t advocate for the warlord Putin. One stinking day. I dont understand why MAGA and my own family can’t see it. He will never be for America. Ever

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Barb O's avatar

I noticed that Starmer referred to the President as "Donald." A clear sign of disrespect in a normal time. A clear sign that Starmer knows the orange one has dementia and that it's easier to go along instead of correct. I worked with dementia and know, if they are confused, it's better to go along than to reorient, when they just get angry. We have seen the orange one do this a number of times already. He needs to be removed.

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Deborah Osuch's avatar

How does a (nationalist) 'christian' square murder with the sixth commandment? One of the 10 commandments they want to hang in classrooms?

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Christina Gurchinoff's avatar

Maybe when we build our nation we can rescue the red states because I lived in North Carolina for 7 years and it’s leadership like trumpf who keep those states residents dumb, un invited to participate, politicians keep the federal funds, they do not offer food assistance or medical attention and the people are taught that they need to be self sufficient which leads them to be in survival mode 100% of the time - if that means robbing neighbors houses and businesses or dumpster diving to feed their families. Education is not celebrated. It’s a thing democrats force their children to be involved with. Any progressive, positive, healthy societal event or offer, that we and our communities embrace and support - the government in the red states have drummed into the people’s minds that it’s democrats dangerous plan and they are not going to have this stuff forced on them by the Yankees! It will take generations to “undo” this brainwashed generational damaging and quite frankly, deadly beliefs.

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Christina Gurchinoff's avatar

The international community is like - ya’ll might have to tolerate trumpf but we don’t and we’re not gonna!

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Marilyn Ritcey's avatar

Appreciate all the information the three brothers impart to us and keep us up to date with the many happenings occurring everywhere.

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Kay Moore's avatar

As Rick said to the Nazi Commander in Casablanca, “Well, there are certain sections of New York (Los Angeles, Chicago…) that I wouldn’t advise you to invade.”

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Ardelle Tuxen's avatar

We must continue to support the protests!!! Gather with like minded citizens and remember, no violence - do not ever allow yourself to be goaded into an angry response. Encourage your friends, family, neighbors to join you...

Thank you for keeping us up to date on the current events.

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Christine's avatar

Great reporting energy you guys. Thank you. 🇺🇸💙

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Josee's avatar

47 is executing orders from the Kremlin…

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Meemaw's avatar

💙💙💙

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MGood Healthy's avatar

Oh focus on the cities- like not the rural areas where produce is hanging on the vine ready to rot or to be picked?

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MGood Healthy's avatar

Where can we plan our next No Kings Day? July 14th?

The 14th of every month until he is gone?!

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MGood Healthy's avatar

So obviously he was reiterating what Putin /someone told him to say …. or someone made a contribution- the art of the deal ya know

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MGood Healthy's avatar

Def noticed his hair, as he said it was windy, I saw no wind through anyone’s hair or in a tree

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BrendaH's avatar

Trudeau wasn't Canadian Prime Minister when Putin was expelled from the G8. Stephen Harper was the PM at the G8 at that time.

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menehune's avatar

ALOHA...

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Thomas Thompson's avatar

I'm just sure Trump bolted from the G-7 talks after the Canadian Prime Minister interrupted his spiel about illegals and blue states and hurt his widdle fee-fees.

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MGood Healthy's avatar

US is being run like a bad casino

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Sue B's avatar

Thanks to Brett for sharing your sentiments on the tragic events in Minnesota. Your personal take on the situation reflects my own (and. I'm sure, many others') view of the real cruelty and lack of humanity of the MAGA peeps who see every event as exploitative.

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Michelle R's avatar

Absolutely absurd .. they’re eating the dogs !!! Trying to brainwash people to justify his actions and his absolutely disgusting ridiculous behavior

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Crosley Shelvador's avatar

Just a little fact-check, Ben: Canada’s population is 41.5 million, while Alberta’s is almost 5 million.

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asa hagstrom's avatar

This is my problem with americans (ie US people).

Doesn't matter how much you fear and hate your authoritarian leader, you dislike the idea of not looking good to the world so much that you have a problem with the troops obviously not wanting to be props to said leader. Would you really prefer them to march entusiastically?

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Nancy Walton's avatar

That post from "DJT" doesn't even sound like him. It sounds like Stephen Miller wrote it.

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Chris Cade's avatar

Lacrosse Wis rally for me

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fresita's avatar

Thank you wonderful discussion

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David A Pitock's avatar

Let's face the truth tRump can't do the job of president, never could. His dementia is showing big time ⏲️ falls asleep at the drop of his maga hat 👒 his wife's body language says touch me not. His rambling speech weave is the excuse of his crew covering for him and is not working. His G7 screed proves this and he had to be cut off, countries leaders can and will attest to tRump being lost or dazed and confused. As we used to say head on Meidas mighty .

Shout out to all the no kings protesters in all states and countries as well.

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Nikki's avatar

He wants war, he has been talking about war as long as he has been campaigning.

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GraceH's avatar

WTH‼️ Was it the Washington Post you cited in reference to his West Point speech? That too was absurd as compared to the reality!

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Margaret Redus's avatar

💙💙💙

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GraceH's avatar

RFK JR too

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GraceH's avatar

Are a lot of these MAGAs QAnon freaks including Flynn, MTG and other. BBC 2021 documentary.

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Franklin Quon's avatar

Fart of the Deal wants to go to war but Congress hasn't declared war yet. WTF!

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Bluesmurf's avatar

To my knowledge, drumpf hasn't asked for a declaration of war - but that is not stopping him from getting us involved, deploying our children on 3 carrier groups - emphasis on the word "groups" - warships, aircraft carriers, aircraft, bombs, etc.

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GraceH's avatar

What does it mean when someone speaks about themselves in the third person?

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Bluesmurf's avatar

They are weird. And in this case it is most likely an egotistical embellishment on "I'm in power, so deal with it!"

"...people who tend to be both hungry for power and desperate to prostrate themselves before the public to win our approval" will refer to themselves in the third person. This is an interesting article on the subject: https://medium.com/mel-magazine/the-psychology-of-referring-to-yourself-in-the-third-person-f82c7755d3f8

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https://substack.com/@bluesmurf

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GraceH's avatar

Saw Mike Flynn at QAnon gatherings watching BBC 2021 documentary The Cult of Conspiracy:QAnon.

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GraceH's avatar

Stephen Miller, Moses Johnson, Russ Vought

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GraceH's avatar

🤣😂🤣

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Carrie's avatar

So . . . Trump thinks that Brexit was . . . what exactly?

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Betty Pasternak's avatar

I have read that tax payer money was not used for the parade- that it came from a variety of donors & organizations. Could that be true.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

No. There were some sponsors, but they only sponsored stuff like a display or the music, or something like that. The main of the parade was complements of you and me.

Where is our thank you?

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Tracy Ellis's avatar

I wish they would accidentally drop a bomb on DC and mar a Lago.

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RT's avatar

What about 120 million acres giveaway every 60 days?

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drbilldean@gmail.com's avatar

So Tired of a False Assumption

MSM keeps repeating the same assumption: that Orange Cheeto won the 2024 election fair and square albeit by only 3.5m votes

Not into conspiracy theories but there is lots of evidence that Cheeto and his Nazi party launched a multiprong subversive effort to corrupt the election And this has unconsciously pissed off the American electorate to feel that they got ripped off Hence the growing intensity of the protests across the country Here’s a list of what we know so far

Rockland County Board of Elections vs SMART Legislation to be heard Sept 2025

https://bit.ly/43Hm61y Dissent in Bloom Substack June 2025

https://bit.ly/4n3TeIr SMART Elections Substack 2.25

http://bit.ly/4kZqXAH Morningstar coverage 5.25

https://bit.ly/43BfwJJ Economic Times 6.25

https://bit.ly/4l5EAP6 Reddit article 4.25 Review of voting in Pa and NV

Greg Palast Vigilante Challenge https://bit.ly/3XUt1kr or bit.ly/43K4Gl2 have to pay to get the documentary/audio of interview bit.ly/41UelTx this is free

Election Truth Alliance(ETA) ongoing statistical analysis of precincts in swing states

website electiontruthalliance.org videos are very convincing

Russian interference https://bit.ly/4l6AlCU\

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Heather Soper's avatar

The last election was rigged so when there's talk about the Dems taking back the house, surely it will be rigged again?

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Sally Skellington's avatar

trump is creating more hate, and new sociopaths. He has zero thinking skills to resolve anything. Lock him up!

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Jill Wilson's avatar

Re the grass roots - great point Brett! I got an email at least a week in advance from the precinct leader during the Obama election (when I had a lot of time to help putting together the caucus along with walking neighborhoods). Really great effort from the long-term activists to bring people out.

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American Mom's avatar

When would it be significant to have a national strike?

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Ilona  Schweiger Swarovski's avatar

The Iran is not willing the two states resolutions because they have twenty years ago begin attacking Israel by Hamas Hisbollah and now Jemen Huiti the Islamic republican is Terror regime Israel and USA operation together this regime will attack USA Europe western countries by their jihadist murder killer commander Israel has eliminated successfully many Terrorist Mullah leader it’s time to attack end the weapon arsenal in Iran period

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Ruth Hibbett's avatar

This scares me

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canadian prime minister mark cardi cardi had to invoke his status as chair of the g7 to shut down the press conference because trump was embarrassing the g7 and the united states so much so so we have that we can start with we can talk about donald trump's disastrous dictator parade in washington dc which was