That’s right and why does the Trump administration think they have any leverage here? They started this conflict for no reason except BibI wanted more firepower behind Israel. These clowns need to go home. They need to dump that smarmy little bastard Kushner off somewhere in Russia.
Isreal is the state that needs a Regime change. Netanyahu is the one stirring up the war for his own power purposes. He wants to be like Trump and Putin. Not sure why the people of Isreal back him as he had never been well liked by the people. Actually, Israel and USA both need a Regime change!!!
Ur right. Why do they think they have any leverage here? The answer is....They don't know how to think. They are all under qualified. They DEFINITELY got played.
Cons grifters liars scammers billionaires gives 2-3 billion and a big jet bordello to orange ass hole and mannequin Jared give me a break. I’m insulted as an American my God they need to get in prison too impersonating USA government with their pockets wide open
It's long past time to assess our relationship with Israel with a very cold eye. Treat them as another ally that has its own national and/political interests.
Turn off the spigot of aid. If Bibi is determined to lay waste to thr Middle East then he can pay for it himself.
Exactly, Agreed! Also cut off all $ and weapons,ammo,radar systems, and clear out any military personel-active or advisory! We USA taxpayers do not get universal Healthcare here, yet we send Israel bils$so they can provide healthcare to all their people! WTF???!
Complete halt and retreat from mideast advised! Afterall, USA has no business there in the past, present, or future! The only true reason I can think we're there now-rump graft stream!
Ah, you are attempting to distract from the three arrogant grifters (2 real estate guys +1 venture capitalist) on our team facing off with a much larger Iranian team of highly educated, knowledgeable experts.
Not at all......just waiting for leaders, for a vibrant..forceful anti-war oppsition party to answer a wake up call. Is that distraction from men, women and children being killed mercilisly by 2 Hitler wanna be despots.....and crickest oppose them???
Who is out there calling Trump out EVERYDAY........I know McTacotits is a dementia ridden..child rapist...chronic case of Narcissitic Personality Disorder......look in the mirror!!!!
trump is a puppet to so many but one of the biggest puppets is OIL What you state is of course true but this regime is actively destroying any form of non-fossil power. I do not know if they cannot grasp the idea that there is an end point to these elements or if they do not care.
Even if there isn't, US oil is controlled by Saudi, a competitor for Irianian oil. Kushner has a conflict of interests. He should be a registered Saudi agent under FARA.
Prices in the US are a joke. We have enough domestic capacity that we don't need Iran (or OPEC) to set our domestic prices. Ironically Saudis control some US comnpanies and own the largest US refinery.
So would I! Excellent statement, Daniel--ESPECIALLY the last paragraph. We should have done that YEARS ago--especially after the Oil Embargo back in 1973. Problem is, the Big Oil Barons (in the U.S.--supported by mostly republiCRAPS) had enough money and control to stifle ANY development of alternative sources of energy--especially for EV's.
The trick is to get the BATNA and WATNA for each side. Identifying the BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and WATNA (Worst Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) for both parties is the foundation of any serious negotiation strategy.
If Lebanon is left out, then certainly so must Israel, meaning that Iran can continue sending missiles their way even if the US reaches an agreement on other matters. Unlikely though that is.
Every country that has wanted peace with Israel has gotten peace with Israel. Lebanon was at peace with Israel until Hezbollah took over and joined Iran’s Death To Israel cult, and started attacking Israel. You would deny Israel the right to retaliate and protect itself. Why do you take that position?
No one believes that Iran is proposing a peace treaty where iran and its contractor Hezbollah would be prohibited from attacking Israel. Israel would be prohibited from retaliating, which it is doing now. Hezbollah would rearm and then start firing missiles against Israel again.
I think the “to exist” as a cry to defend themselves has run its course. I believe they lost the high ground when they implemented genocide on the Palestinians.
Is it just me or does anybody else see the timing with Swalwell's accusations a bit odd? I mean we all know Trump has a boner for California and is eager to see Steve Hilton as governor. That's no secret. I just wonder, why now? I'm not defending Swalwell if these accusations are true. I just find the timing a bit weird and the fact 4 woman came out on the same day. I also see investigations are moving rapidly against him but none for the sexual abusers in the Epstein files and the NUMBER ONE sexual abuser, Trump!
Indeed. I do believe women, but this stinks. We know the MAGAt party would love nothing more than to control the 50+ EC votes from CA. Treading lightly. We shall see.
We will never know if he's innocent because unless you get one of the women to recant their story, once accused, the stain is always there regardless of what the DA finds. And MAGA sure doesn't like the Manhattan DA.
And don't forget Hegseth with assault allegations against him that were filed in 2017 (meaning they could not be politically motivated) and he, like trump, failed forward.
Since Patel’s efforts to reopen an old and settled case against Swallwell (sp) was slapped down by the courts, this seems a little too unlikely. I usually do trust the women, but not surprised with a MAGA accusation. This is sickening if it’s what I think it smells like.😔😡
Agreed. Very fishy, as folks have said, and needs to be thoroughly investigated. Very, very disappointing...I have always liked/respected Swalwell, and I'm from Minnesota .
I know nothing about Swalwell’s politics, but this kind of accusation and its timing is typical of Israeli election interference. See if that suspicion has legs.
Timing suspect. Trump just screwed up the CA Gov race for the Rs. It had looked like the top two candidates surviving the jungle primary would by the two R candidates. Then Trump endorsed one of them, despite the CA Rs asking him to stay out of the race & not endorse. After that blow to their chances, Comer was going to publish a FBI file on unproven failed allegations against Swalwell but WaPo wrote a story on it; Swalwell sued to block. Now - round three - 4 women made allegations on the same day and never before this. The Manhattan ? DA is investigating. Who is orchestrating this?
It's crazy, Jessica! I smell Trump and MAGA all over this. Trump is dying for California. He will stop at nothing to get it. I really hate that Newsom's term is ending!
Certainly Trump is behind the Manhattan DA. The Chinese have gone after Swalwell in the past. This seems like the Russians. CA the fourth largest economy in the world. The R party in CA has been in trouble for years. Trump, Bannon, Roger Stone - you name it - the Rs have been doing dirty tricks since Nixon.
I do find the timing suspect. However, it's more than one woman and the Manhattan DA is investigating. There was also the issue of the Chinese girl friend several years ago. I hate to think any of it's true, but they just didn't make up the date/time/location. Something has to correspond with the story. Do I think that MAGA would do anything or say anything to ruin his career? Absolutely. That's the problem with these stories that weren't reported at the time. No physical evidence and usually it's he said versus she said. I think the Cali system of potentially having 2 people of the same party running for the same office stinks. Who ever voted for that?
I liked him too, but projection also can be coming from a Dem as well as a MAGA. He's been pretty vocal about all the MAGA bad behavior. I live in Vegas, not Cali. So doubtful I would have heard any gossip about him prior to this. Maybe those on here from Cali have some input to that.
I was born and raised in California. We just recently relocated to New York. California is still my home but now I'm a registered voter in NY. Swalwell wasn't my congressman but I've been following him throughout this Trump ordeal; he's not a fan.
I'd like to be in a blue state. I used to live in NY state, but that was decades ago. Nevada is purple. You just never know here. The GOP is vicious and nuts in this state.
The timing does seem suspect, and frankly I'm surprised at these accusations. That said, I do think we need to let things play out before taking sides. I'm remembering the woman they tried to trot out to discredit Joe Biden. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done...there are already prominent Democrats calling on him to drop out of the race. The CA primary is June 2 so not much time to clear things up.
Unfortunately these allegations are damaging and he will never recover. Sickening, Trump was actually convicted of sexual assault but it didn't hurt his political career! The double standards!
It may have been an attack on Swalwell, a Dem frontrunner, undertaken now to mitigate the damage caused last weekend by 47’s politically unsavvy (ok, stupid) endorsement of 1 of 2 GOP candidates who securely held the 1 and 2 spots in CA’s “jungle primary” for CA Governor. The top two vote-getters advance to the November election, even if they are of the same party, which almost certainly would have shut out the Dems. By endorsing one of the two, 47 does what the Dems would have had to pay a lot to do, attack one, using a divide and conquer strategy, to oust one from the 2-spot and replace him with a Dem. So much for the man who knows so much that he knows nothing.
See, Trump endorsing Hilton may help keep California governorship in Democratic hands; CalMatters; 6-Apr-26; https://tinyurl.com/4m5nvzs4
I agree with everything you've said. I'd like to know the exact timing of the 4 women who came out on the same day. Did they wait until it was too late for Swalwell to drop out of the race? Have the ballots already been printed? (I'm assuming they have, but would like confirmation on that).
The latter question is also important with regard to the Democrats with low polling numbers. I wish they would have done what's best for the greater good and dropped out.
Dee Cee, it would seem yes as to ballots already printed:
• Certified List of Candidates for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election will be posted March 26, 2026
• Voter Information Guide: Online Version Available April 3, 2026
• Last day for county elections officials to transmit ballots and balloting materials to absent military and overseas voters who have requested them by this date April 18, 2026
I just read a comment above from Deborah where it is out one of the woman stated the incident happened in April 2024! So, 2 years ago! Sorry, this is even more suspicious!
I also find it odd that a story emerged this morning that the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio had the police at her house in 2019 on a domestic violence call. Some of the information is disputed, which suggests the Republicans are attempting to twist it.
Republicans must be very worried about the elections to start slinging the mud so early.
I don't know about Swawell and will wait to see where the investigation goes. I recall a woman making an accusation against Biden during the 2020 campaign that was fully investigated by the media and found to be without merit.
it is scary to see this chaos. the current u.s. government is busy with social media fights while the world is on fire. for two decades, we were the shield for american troops in the mountains, but now we are just a forgotten memory. a nation that runs on confusion and neglects its heroes will never have the credibility to bring peace. we are still waiting for justice. As well I hope peace coming to all of country.
None of them have any business over there, especially Kushner. You look at the credentials of the team Iran sent. And then you look at the credentials of who we sent. Dumb, dumber and even dumber than the first 2 dumbs. It's so embarrassing to say you're American right now. The worst clown show I've ever seen. Government wise or private industry wise. I'm a boomer and I won't be around if and when the US ever regains its standing with the world. I'm glad my WWII parents aren't around to see this.
Not to mention Jared, the only time he shows up is to FILL HIS pockets with billions I call aHIM JARED THE mannequin boy. He’s definitely his father’s son.
This is linked to Christian Nationalism..........The Greater Isreal project........Huckabee is a Christian Nationalist and supports these "rapture prepare" lunitics.........Grifter Paula White praying for Trump who they believe was sent to earth by God........Trump is the Trojan Horse
Not to be snide, Kay, knowing what you mean about the collective "we," but reminds me of the colloquialism of: What's this 'we' shit? Do you have a turd in your pocket? With DT it is pretty much like that and then in the imaginary plural company easier to blame someone else. Just sayin'.
Don't misunderstand. The governing body of Iran sees black and white which isn't great. But honestly why the hell would Iran ever agree to joint control of Hormuz? So Diaper Donnie can steal from them too? Hubris, greed, insults, threats, lies, dishonesty. I'm surprised Iran's PhDs even agreed to meet with the US clowns.
Trump should tell Netanyahu he's pulling out of this war because the U.S. doesn't want to be involved in a war with Lebanon. Then we leave and let Israel fight its own war. Trump saves face, and we stop being involved in foreign wars like he promised.
He will never, ever do that because Israel has the goods on Trump that he never wants the rest of the world to see. He will literally destroy this country to protect his fat ass.
Of course. But maybe Trump could put on his big boy pants and stand up for America, then resign and go off in the sunset on his white horse, yelling "Hi, Ho!"
There is no opposition party in America. Both are bought and paid for by AIPAC and probably other pro-Isreal lobby groups.
The way to save America is to kick out all AIPAC addicted Dems, clean house and become the offical anti-war party.........the current direction will end up in a catastrophic disaster.
Regarding Swalwell, where were these accusers when he ran for federal office? We already know Trump’s FBI has tried to regurgitate the Chinese spy story, from which the previous FBI had cleared him. Yes, maybe it should be looked into, by the timing is suspect, as are the allegations.
A couple of possibilities (I believe in trusting women): (1) they have wanted to tell their story and receive justice, and have come forward now because they have been promised protection and a hearing. (2) they received a deal they couldn't refuse--too much cash to turn down, problems made to disappear, or blackmail. (Plus or minus point #1).
Yes, suspicious timing: immediately after Melania's bogus plea on behalf of the Epstein victims. Look for the House Republicans to tee up public hearings on Swalwell as soon as they're back in town.
Not to be facetious, Nancy, but post haste hearings for Melania or Swalwell? I know it's not a joking matter. In any event, buckle our collective seat belts.
Another great question, SFGal, and a great point! I thought from the first moment (after recovering from shock) that Melania's assigned mission was deflection from a number of issues, threatening to both herself and hubby. It's plausible that there's been conspiring in trump world for a while to spring this surprise attack just before the primary.
Indeed, Linda, we must remain suspect of the political environment elements you note. All things considered, we can put nothing past this wicked DT regime.
• US Interference. My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s Economy, as we have done for our Great Allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian People ever need it. We are excited to invest in the future Prosperity that will be generated by Orbán’s continued Leadership! President DONALD J. TRUMP https://tinyurl.com/dwrrh6z3 “Viktor Orbán is going to win the next election in Hungary, so I feel very confident about that and about our continued positive relationship,” [said JD Vance] https://tinyurl.com/2ynu5ze6
• Election Rigging. “The entire world can see that our brand of Christian Democratic, conservative, patriotic politics has won,” [Orbán said]. “Orbán’s Hungary demonstrates how autocrats can rig elections legally, using their parliamentary majorities to modify the law to neutralize whatever strategy the opposition adopts to try to beat them.” https://tinyurl.com/ypnpfahj “Orban has waged two campaigns.” “One was a very direct frontal assault to stop [Magyar from] getting elected. The second one was to plant landmines everywhere to ensure that if he does get elected, he cannot succeed.” https://tinyurl.com/3s3e2av5
• Illiberalism. Hungary as “a petri dish for illiberalism.” … Hungary is going to be a petri dish for illiberalism, and these other proto-authoritarian leaders are going to look to it to model their behavior. [It will be] the testing ground for new forms of engaging with that government to try to meaningfully shape their choices in a way that further strengthens democratic institutions and values. It requires things that are unnatural to traditional diplomacy. https://tinyurl.com/43x7v5td
• The Rabbit Hole. Viktor Orbán is not building a conservative Disneyland in Hungary, but a Russian and Chinese beachhead while personally enriching himself. For him conservative values are an alibi. … [Take] the red pill of Morpheus’s Hungarian Matrix, and [see] how deep the rabbit hole goes.” https://tinyurl.com/3uxsus2b [The movie "The Matrix" explores a world where reality was] replaced by the illusions of capitalism, [a] world … pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. The "free your mind" ethos … has also fed into politics - a byword for the modern age of far-right populism that positions itself as anti-establishment. As a product of the alt-right, whose members are generally outspoken in their attacks on multiculturalism, globalisation and immigration, the red pill becomes "a verb." It opened "the eyes of new recruits to their hated oppressors - feminists, people of colour and progressives. https://tinyurl.com/4njk7evh
I can understand why the US wants at least joint control of the Strait. I can also TOTALLY understand why Iran doesn't trust trump to stand by any agreement. Because he won't. He already ripped up one agreement that Iran was abiding by.
"The United States sent a couple real estate guys and a venture capitalist." Wrong. The United States sent three grifters.
That’s right and why does the Trump administration think they have any leverage here? They started this conflict for no reason except BibI wanted more firepower behind Israel. These clowns need to go home. They need to dump that smarmy little bastard Kushner off somewhere in Russia.
They got played by Israel, but they’ll never admit it. One of the reasons we’re still in this mess.
Isreal is the state that needs a Regime change. Netanyahu is the one stirring up the war for his own power purposes. He wants to be like Trump and Putin. Not sure why the people of Isreal back him as he had never been well liked by the people. Actually, Israel and USA both need a Regime change!!!
Ur right. Why do they think they have any leverage here? The answer is....They don't know how to think. They are all under qualified. They DEFINITELY got played.
Cons grifters liars scammers billionaires gives 2-3 billion and a big jet bordello to orange ass hole and mannequin Jared give me a break. I’m insulted as an American my God they need to get in prison too impersonating USA government with their pockets wide open
The US needs to distance themselves from Netanyahu. And no...this is not antisemitism.
It's long past time to assess our relationship with Israel with a very cold eye. Treat them as another ally that has its own national and/political interests.
Turn off the spigot of aid. If Bibi is determined to lay waste to thr Middle East then he can pay for it himself.
Exactly, Agreed! Also cut off all $ and weapons,ammo,radar systems, and clear out any military personel-active or advisory! We USA taxpayers do not get universal Healthcare here, yet we send Israel bils$so they can provide healthcare to all their people! WTF???!
Complete halt and retreat from mideast advised! Afterall, USA has no business there in the past, present, or future! The only true reason I can think we're there now-rump graft stream!
USA has no dog in this fight!
Bibi has so much intel on Trump that it won't happen until the orange shell of a human is gone.
You tell 'em Gail!!!
What a foolish, inept bunch of ignorant nincompoops. These guys can't even negotiate their way out of a paper bag.
Talk about the 3 stooges.
Who......Jeffries, Schumer and Booker???..........right...probably not.......they are all MIA and hanging with crickets.
Ah, you are attempting to distract from the three arrogant grifters (2 real estate guys +1 venture capitalist) on our team facing off with a much larger Iranian team of highly educated, knowledgeable experts.
Not at all......just waiting for leaders, for a vibrant..forceful anti-war oppsition party to answer a wake up call. Is that distraction from men, women and children being killed mercilisly by 2 Hitler wanna be despots.....and crickest oppose them???
You are so wrong and you can’t even see how dangerous Trump and co. are right now.
Who is out there calling Trump out EVERYDAY........I know McTacotits is a dementia ridden..child rapist...chronic case of Narcissitic Personality Disorder......look in the mirror!!!!
Not sure there’s much of a difference between grifters and real estate guys/venture capitalists.
Sending these guys to negotiate is an automatic slap in Irans face ! Before 1 word is spoken!
Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
(IYKYK) 😋
Plus our bozo VP!!
Failed businessmen that all are criminals
I didn’t need to read past your headlines. They said it all.
Of course Israel is sabotaging the negotiations, and of course the American team of negotiators are incompetent.
IMHO everyone involved, including Meidas, needs a course in transactional analysis.
If I were negotiating on behalf of the US, I'd offer the Iranians thorium technology in exchange for a ban on utnium.
I'd threaten to displace every fossil fueled vehicle with EVs. I'd threaten OPEC to produce 100% more in places like Nigeria and Venezuela.
But that would be a sane thing to do. It doesn’t apply in this situation.
trump is a puppet to so many but one of the biggest puppets is OIL What you state is of course true but this regime is actively destroying any form of non-fossil power. I do not know if they cannot grasp the idea that there is an end point to these elements or if they do not care.
Even if there isn't, US oil is controlled by Saudi, a competitor for Irianian oil. Kushner has a conflict of interests. He should be a registered Saudi agent under FARA.
Prices in the US are a joke. We have enough domestic capacity that we don't need Iran (or OPEC) to set our domestic prices. Ironically Saudis control some US comnpanies and own the largest US refinery.
Kushner shouldn’t be anywhere near the seat of power. He belongs in jail with his daddy in law, and all the rest of them.
They truly don’t care. That, I believe is obvious.
The rump string pullers have no grasp of reality!
But Trump is Oil. He is planning on destroying everything we have been trying to protect for more oil. He hates America and Americans.
But he LOVES OUR TAX DOLLARS IN HIS POCKETS 💸💸💸💸💸💸
I think it’s that he wants more, more of everything. And, he’ll do anything to accomplish that. Literally anything.
Run for office... please. Someone with a brain! What a fabulous concept.
Need to appoint negotiators from outside the rump administration! To start with!
rump stinks and everyone knows it!
So would I! Excellent statement, Daniel--ESPECIALLY the last paragraph. We should have done that YEARS ago--especially after the Oil Embargo back in 1973. Problem is, the Big Oil Barons (in the U.S.--supported by mostly republiCRAPS) had enough money and control to stifle ANY development of alternative sources of energy--especially for EV's.
Brilliant! 👌🏼
Need a job Daniel, you're hired sir!
I used to, as part of my job.
The trick is to get the BATNA and WATNA for each side. Identifying the BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and WATNA (Worst Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) for both parties is the foundation of any serious negotiation strategy.
If Lebanon is left out, then certainly so must Israel, meaning that Iran can continue sending missiles their way even if the US reaches an agreement on other matters. Unlikely though that is.
Every country that has wanted peace with Israel has gotten peace with Israel. Lebanon was at peace with Israel until Hezbollah took over and joined Iran’s Death To Israel cult, and started attacking Israel. You would deny Israel the right to retaliate and protect itself. Why do you take that position?
No one believes that Iran is proposing a peace treaty where iran and its contractor Hezbollah would be prohibited from attacking Israel. Israel would be prohibited from retaliating, which it is doing now. Hezbollah would rearm and then start firing missiles against Israel again.
I’m thinking you haven’t done enough research on what Israel wants. “From the river to the sea” and they weren’t kidding.
Then, it seems, you believe Lebanon should continue to be annexed by Israel?
In order to do that, Israel has to continue to exist. That is becoming less assured as this goes on.
I think the “to exist” as a cry to defend themselves has run its course. I believe they lost the high ground when they implemented genocide on the Palestinians.
Sounds right to me
Is it just me or does anybody else see the timing with Swalwell's accusations a bit odd? I mean we all know Trump has a boner for California and is eager to see Steve Hilton as governor. That's no secret. I just wonder, why now? I'm not defending Swalwell if these accusations are true. I just find the timing a bit weird and the fact 4 woman came out on the same day. I also see investigations are moving rapidly against him but none for the sexual abusers in the Epstein files and the NUMBER ONE sexual abuser, Trump!
Indeed. I do believe women, but this stinks. We know the MAGAt party would love nothing more than to control the 50+ EC votes from CA. Treading lightly. We shall see.
Glad I'm not alone in thinking this. Yes, we shall see what happens. It is just very disappointing.
We will never know if he's innocent because unless you get one of the women to recant their story, once accused, the stain is always there regardless of what the DA finds. And MAGA sure doesn't like the Manhattan DA.
I was just saying that to my husband actually. Accusations such as these will never go away and will ruin one's life forever.
And yet here is our president with pedophilia accusations and he's just fine.
Disgusting, huh?
IOKIYR
And don't forget Hegseth with assault allegations against him that were filed in 2017 (meaning they could not be politically motivated) and he, like trump, failed forward.
Since Patel’s efforts to reopen an old and settled case against Swallwell (sp) was slapped down by the courts, this seems a little too unlikely. I usually do trust the women, but not surprised with a MAGA accusation. This is sickening if it’s what I think it smells like.😔😡
I keep thinking of Tara Reade. If MAGA learned anything from that episode, it's that they needed more than one accuser.
I agree. More than likely the reason for four.
Yes, this is a new MAGA low for sure if it turns out untrue!
Agreed. Very fishy, as folks have said, and needs to be thoroughly investigated. Very, very disappointing...I have always liked/respected Swalwell, and I'm from Minnesota .
I'm so glad I'm not the only one with these suspicions. Let's see what happens.
I feel the same way, why is it that the accusers always come out during any election? Makes you wonder what the pedophile Trump has his hands in this?
Exactly! I smell Trump's stench all over it! The timing is bugging me!
Call Roger Stone up and get an idea from his bag of tricks. GOP will stop at nothing to win elections.
I know nothing about Swalwell’s politics, but this kind of accusation and its timing is typical of Israeli election interference. See if that suspicion has legs.
I agree! The timing is very suspicious to me.
Satanyahu paying off 4 women to lie about sexual assault?? Maybe one or two......
That wouldn't surprise me in the least. The timing! It's very suspicious!
Timing suspect. Trump just screwed up the CA Gov race for the Rs. It had looked like the top two candidates surviving the jungle primary would by the two R candidates. Then Trump endorsed one of them, despite the CA Rs asking him to stay out of the race & not endorse. After that blow to their chances, Comer was going to publish a FBI file on unproven failed allegations against Swalwell but WaPo wrote a story on it; Swalwell sued to block. Now - round three - 4 women made allegations on the same day and never before this. The Manhattan ? DA is investigating. Who is orchestrating this?
It's crazy, Jessica! I smell Trump and MAGA all over this. Trump is dying for California. He will stop at nothing to get it. I really hate that Newsom's term is ending!
Certainly Trump is behind the Manhattan DA. The Chinese have gone after Swalwell in the past. This seems like the Russians. CA the fourth largest economy in the world. The R party in CA has been in trouble for years. Trump, Bannon, Roger Stone - you name it - the Rs have been doing dirty tricks since Nixon.
They never stop! So corrupt!
Me, too, Joanne, with all you state, especially losing Gavin! If only, like Obama!
We need Gavin for our president.
I agree, no matter what all the nay-sayers publicize, Joanne.
I'll vote for him in a heartbeat! 😉
Absolutely agree. And as far as California goes, at this point I'd support secession.
(Sorry Joanne, but we'd love to have you move back!).
I do find the timing suspect. However, it's more than one woman and the Manhattan DA is investigating. There was also the issue of the Chinese girl friend several years ago. I hate to think any of it's true, but they just didn't make up the date/time/location. Something has to correspond with the story. Do I think that MAGA would do anything or say anything to ruin his career? Absolutely. That's the problem with these stories that weren't reported at the time. No physical evidence and usually it's he said versus she said. I think the Cali system of potentially having 2 people of the same party running for the same office stinks. Who ever voted for that?
It just seems very fishy to me. I hope it's not true but damn! We have to see what happens next. So disappointing. I really liked him.
I liked him too, but projection also can be coming from a Dem as well as a MAGA. He's been pretty vocal about all the MAGA bad behavior. I live in Vegas, not Cali. So doubtful I would have heard any gossip about him prior to this. Maybe those on here from Cali have some input to that.
I was born and raised in California. We just recently relocated to New York. California is still my home but now I'm a registered voter in NY. Swalwell wasn't my congressman but I've been following him throughout this Trump ordeal; he's not a fan.
I'd like to be in a blue state. I used to live in NY state, but that was decades ago. Nevada is purple. You just never know here. The GOP is vicious and nuts in this state.
I was fortunate to go from one blue state to another.
Same here, Joanne!
The timing does seem suspect, and frankly I'm surprised at these accusations. That said, I do think we need to let things play out before taking sides. I'm remembering the woman they tried to trot out to discredit Joe Biden. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done...there are already prominent Democrats calling on him to drop out of the race. The CA primary is June 2 so not much time to clear things up.
Unfortunately these allegations are damaging and he will never recover. Sickening, Trump was actually convicted of sexual assault but it didn't hurt his political career! The double standards!
It may have been an attack on Swalwell, a Dem frontrunner, undertaken now to mitigate the damage caused last weekend by 47’s politically unsavvy (ok, stupid) endorsement of 1 of 2 GOP candidates who securely held the 1 and 2 spots in CA’s “jungle primary” for CA Governor. The top two vote-getters advance to the November election, even if they are of the same party, which almost certainly would have shut out the Dems. By endorsing one of the two, 47 does what the Dems would have had to pay a lot to do, attack one, using a divide and conquer strategy, to oust one from the 2-spot and replace him with a Dem. So much for the man who knows so much that he knows nothing.
See, Trump endorsing Hilton may help keep California governorship in Democratic hands; CalMatters; 6-Apr-26; https://tinyurl.com/4m5nvzs4
Trump endorsing Hilton will only hurt him. Hopefully.
I agree with everything you've said. I'd like to know the exact timing of the 4 women who came out on the same day. Did they wait until it was too late for Swalwell to drop out of the race? Have the ballots already been printed? (I'm assuming they have, but would like confirmation on that).
The latter question is also important with regard to the Democrats with low polling numbers. I wish they would have done what's best for the greater good and dropped out.
Dee Cee, it would seem yes as to ballots already printed:
• Certified List of Candidates for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election will be posted March 26, 2026
• Voter Information Guide: Online Version Available April 3, 2026
• Last day for county elections officials to transmit ballots and balloting materials to absent military and overseas voters who have requested them by this date April 18, 2026
Primary Election – June 2, 2026 Key Dates and Deadlines CA Secretary of State https://tinyurl.com/5bpsaj3h
Thank you! I knew I could rely on you to confirm this.
Thank you. When I grow up, I hope to star in a remake of Asimov's "I, Robot" 😉
I just read a comment above from Deborah where it is out one of the woman stated the incident happened in April 2024! So, 2 years ago! Sorry, this is even more suspicious!
Follow the money. The timing is too convenient.
It's not just you. The timing plus four on the same day is suspicious.
Very very suspicious!! Glad I'm not alone in thinking this.
I also find it odd that a story emerged this morning that the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio had the police at her house in 2019 on a domestic violence call. Some of the information is disputed, which suggests the Republicans are attempting to twist it.
Republicans must be very worried about the elections to start slinging the mud so early.
I don't know about Swawell and will wait to see where the investigation goes. I recall a woman making an accusation against Biden during the 2020 campaign that was fully investigated by the media and found to be without merit.
Wow, really?! I have not heard about it. They are truly desperate!
Yeah, that was the Tara Reade mess. I think she ended up defecting to Russia, if I remember correctly.
Exactly
Thank you, Joanne, as you express my misgivings about this terrible situation.
It is terrible, disappointing and concerning. You're welcome, my friend.
OPPOSITIONAL RESEARCH
it is scary to see this chaos. the current u.s. government is busy with social media fights while the world is on fire. for two decades, we were the shield for american troops in the mountains, but now we are just a forgotten memory. a nation that runs on confusion and neglects its heroes will never have the credibility to bring peace. we are still waiting for justice. As well I hope peace coming to all of country.
All thanks to the Dictator Dimwit Criminal Psycho in the Oval Office and his republiCRAP cronies.
That’s what happens when you send the village idiot to “negotiate “ (Vance) 🙄
None of them have any business over there, especially Kushner. You look at the credentials of the team Iran sent. And then you look at the credentials of who we sent. Dumb, dumber and even dumber than the first 2 dumbs. It's so embarrassing to say you're American right now. The worst clown show I've ever seen. Government wise or private industry wise. I'm a boomer and I won't be around if and when the US ever regains its standing with the world. I'm glad my WWII parents aren't around to see this.
Me too.
Not to mention Jared, the only time he shows up is to FILL HIS pockets with billions I call aHIM JARED THE mannequin boy. He’s definitely his father’s son.
Trump and Netanyahu need to be publicly tried and publicly punished for what they've done.
Did you think you would see a day when Iran tells us we aren’t to be trusted and we have no diplomacy? What an absolute joke our presidency is.
Appreciate your reporting on all these serious issues… sometimes all I can say or think is 😳 YIKES!
How is it we allowed Netanyahu to convince us we need to be in this debacle? And how is it we’re not showing him the door?
Trump is a narcissistic idiot. 'Nuff said?
Follow the money. It's that simple.
This is linked to Christian Nationalism..........The Greater Isreal project........Huckabee is a Christian Nationalist and supports these "rapture prepare" lunitics.........Grifter Paula White praying for Trump who they believe was sent to earth by God........Trump is the Trojan Horse
Christian Nationalism with a large side order of AIPAC $$$.
I thought at first I saw "gentile" in front of Paula's name . . . same-same I guess, WJB.
Paula White is a fake Christian prosperity gospel Grifter that somhow finds the Lords blessings to pay the rent in Trump Tower.
Not to be snide, Kay, knowing what you mean about the collective "we," but reminds me of the colloquialism of: What's this 'we' shit? Do you have a turd in your pocket? With DT it is pretty much like that and then in the imaginary plural company easier to blame someone else. Just sayin'.
It appears as though JD is participating in a hillbilly eulogy for the Islamabad Iran negotiations.
Hey, Alan, clever "play" on words, embodying likely more truth than humor.
Don't misunderstand. The governing body of Iran sees black and white which isn't great. But honestly why the hell would Iran ever agree to joint control of Hormuz? So Diaper Donnie can steal from them too? Hubris, greed, insults, threats, lies, dishonesty. I'm surprised Iran's PhDs even agreed to meet with the US clowns.
Trump should tell Netanyahu he's pulling out of this war because the U.S. doesn't want to be involved in a war with Lebanon. Then we leave and let Israel fight its own war. Trump saves face, and we stop being involved in foreign wars like he promised.
He will never, ever do that because Israel has the goods on Trump that he never wants the rest of the world to see. He will literally destroy this country to protect his fat ass.
Of course. But maybe Trump could put on his big boy pants and stand up for America, then resign and go off in the sunset on his white horse, yelling "Hi, Ho!"
Have you talked to someone about those hallucinations? LOL.
There is no opposition party in America. Both are bought and paid for by AIPAC and probably other pro-Isreal lobby groups.
The way to save America is to kick out all AIPAC addicted Dems, clean house and become the offical anti-war party.........the current direction will end up in a catastrophic disaster.
That’s what you get when you send 3 Boys to do a man’s job
There are no men.
That's why we should send women.
I have no problem with that. But the Iranians might not negotiate with women because they are about 2000 years behind the times in that respect.
Regarding Swalwell, where were these accusers when he ran for federal office? We already know Trump’s FBI has tried to regurgitate the Chinese spy story, from which the previous FBI had cleared him. Yes, maybe it should be looked into, by the timing is suspect, as are the allegations.
A couple of possibilities (I believe in trusting women): (1) they have wanted to tell their story and receive justice, and have come forward now because they have been promised protection and a hearing. (2) they received a deal they couldn't refuse--too much cash to turn down, problems made to disappear, or blackmail. (Plus or minus point #1).
Yes, suspicious timing: immediately after Melania's bogus plea on behalf of the Epstein victims. Look for the House Republicans to tee up public hearings on Swalwell as soon as they're back in town.
Not to be facetious, Nancy, but post haste hearings for Melania or Swalwell? I know it's not a joking matter. In any event, buckle our collective seat belts.
Another great question, SFGal, and a great point! I thought from the first moment (after recovering from shock) that Melania's assigned mission was deflection from a number of issues, threatening to both herself and hubby. It's plausible that there's been conspiring in trump world for a while to spring this surprise attack just before the primary.
Indeed, Linda, we must remain suspect of the political environment elements you note. All things considered, we can put nothing past this wicked DT regime.
Hungarian Rhapsodies
• US Interference. My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen Hungary’s Economy, as we have done for our Great Allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian People ever need it. We are excited to invest in the future Prosperity that will be generated by Orbán’s continued Leadership! President DONALD J. TRUMP https://tinyurl.com/dwrrh6z3 “Viktor Orbán is going to win the next election in Hungary, so I feel very confident about that and about our continued positive relationship,” [said JD Vance] https://tinyurl.com/2ynu5ze6
• Election Rigging. “The entire world can see that our brand of Christian Democratic, conservative, patriotic politics has won,” [Orbán said]. “Orbán’s Hungary demonstrates how autocrats can rig elections legally, using their parliamentary majorities to modify the law to neutralize whatever strategy the opposition adopts to try to beat them.” https://tinyurl.com/ypnpfahj “Orban has waged two campaigns.” “One was a very direct frontal assault to stop [Magyar from] getting elected. The second one was to plant landmines everywhere to ensure that if he does get elected, he cannot succeed.” https://tinyurl.com/3s3e2av5
• Illiberalism. Hungary as “a petri dish for illiberalism.” … Hungary is going to be a petri dish for illiberalism, and these other proto-authoritarian leaders are going to look to it to model their behavior. [It will be] the testing ground for new forms of engaging with that government to try to meaningfully shape their choices in a way that further strengthens democratic institutions and values. It requires things that are unnatural to traditional diplomacy. https://tinyurl.com/43x7v5td
• The Rabbit Hole. Viktor Orbán is not building a conservative Disneyland in Hungary, but a Russian and Chinese beachhead while personally enriching himself. For him conservative values are an alibi. … [Take] the red pill of Morpheus’s Hungarian Matrix, and [see] how deep the rabbit hole goes.” https://tinyurl.com/3uxsus2b [The movie "The Matrix" explores a world where reality was] replaced by the illusions of capitalism, [a] world … pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. The "free your mind" ethos … has also fed into politics - a byword for the modern age of far-right populism that positions itself as anti-establishment. As a product of the alt-right, whose members are generally outspoken in their attacks on multiculturalism, globalisation and immigration, the red pill becomes "a verb." It opened "the eyes of new recruits to their hated oppressors - feminists, people of colour and progressives. https://tinyurl.com/4njk7evh
I can understand why the US wants at least joint control of the Strait. I can also TOTALLY understand why Iran doesn't trust trump to stand by any agreement. Because he won't. He already ripped up one agreement that Iran was abiding by.
The tragedy of all of this is that none of it needed to happen. But it exposed a lot of the rot that has been going on in our country.