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The Trump administration is already drowning in lawsuits, and it hasn't even been 48 hours at this point, as Brian Allen says there. So far, they're facing legal challenges over the birthright citizenship executive order, at least two lawsuits and counting. Also, the creation of this birthright Doge agency because it didn't go through the Administrative Procedures Act that's
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not complying with FOIA or other federal laws. I mean, you take a look at some of these lawsuits right here that were filed. I mean, they look incredibly compelling. Take a look at this one that was just filed by the ACLU in the District Court of New Hampshire. Talks about birthright citizenship embodies America's most fundamental promise that
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all children born on our soil begin life as full and equal members of our national community, regardless of their parents, origin, status or circumstance. This principle has enabled. generations of children to pursue the dreams, their dreams and build a stronger America talks about how it's literally in the 14th amendment.

Trump’s Second Term Is Already a Disaster: Dem Congressman

Just days into his presidency, Trump is drowning in lawsuits, tanking the economy with tariffs, and running blatant corruption schemes—Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warns the worst is yet to come.

The Trump administration isn’t even 48 hours old, and it’s already drowning in lawsuits. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined MeidasTouch to break down the flurry of legal challenges piling up against Trump’s executive orders—particularly his illegal attack on birthright citizenship—and to call out the blatant corruption and chaos already unfolding.

Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship is already facing multiple lawsuits, including one from the ACLU arguing that the order is a direct violation of the 14th Amendment. As Krishnamoorthi bluntly put it, “There is the law, and then there’s whatever Donald Trump is trying to do in the White House.” But, as history has shown, Trump’s attempts to override the Constitution won’t hold up in court. “You're going to see lawsuit after lawsuit, in my opinion, successfully challenging many of these executive orders,” he said.

The congressman also took aim at Trump’s economic incoherence, pointing out that while Trump promised to lower prices, his actual policies are doing the opposite. “They're not talking about lowering prices,” he said. “They’re talking about things that could increase prices, such as tariffs.” Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports, set to begin February 1st, will do nothing but drive up costs for American consumers—yet another example of Trump’s economic illiteracy.

Krishnamoorthi also expressed grave concern over Trump’s planned deportation raids, particularly in Chicago, where temperatures were below freezing. “We in Chicago were prepared for this possibility as soon as today,” he said, warning that these mass raids could have devastating consequences for families and communities. He also raised alarms over Trump’s efforts to use his birthright citizenship order to justify detaining or deporting people who are, in fact, U.S. citizens. “This is the type of fear that people are getting instilled with and that we have to fight with every fiber at this point.”

And then there’s Trump’s ongoing grift. Just before taking office, Trump launched yet another scam—a sketchy cryptocurrency scheme that Krishnamoorthi said reeked of corruption. “The White House really is for sale,” he said, noting that this administration will be just as corrupt—if not worse—than the first. He also pointed to reports that Amazon paid Melania Trump $40 million for her “life rights” for a documentary, calling it a suspicious and “questionable” deal.

Trump’s presidency has barely begun, and it’s already a legal and economic disaster. The lawsuits will keep coming, the economic pain will spread, and the grift will continue. But Krishnamoorthi made it clear: He is ready to fight back.

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SalSnoz100's avatar

Please Meidas Touch, devote some posts on federal employees and what we can do to protect ourselves. Trump’s henchmen are coming after us with a lot of pressure to “squeal” on each other. They don’t even know what DEI offices and programs do (which primarily is about helping us understand each other better, regardless of background, including neurodiversity etc — those programs make us MORE EFFICIENT and not less). I’d like to see legal advice presented for the federal workforce. Please help give us support and hope.

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Steve.Cinda Dillahunt's avatar

FED EEOC is run by the employees of each Agency, hence, moot! Canceling EEOC nationwide is a whole different ballgame. So, it appears this is the beginning of ratting on others to keep your job. Next the children will.be required to rat on the members of their family! Remind you of pre - WW2 in Germany?

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Joni Jensen's avatar

It reminds me of “1984”.

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

That, of course, but also Communist USSR and Nazi Germany.

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

And the Soviet Union under Stalin, East Germany under the Stasi....

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

Yep. I visited my uncle in East Berlin and we KNEW not to say stuff around the neighbours.

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ellen casteel's avatar

Erich Honaker was the Leader of East Germany.....from 1971 until 1989. He escaped to Chile shortly before the fall of the WALL....

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

Sounds about right. Shades of the ratlines!

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

My parents lived through Hitler as children.

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Emily McNamara's avatar

Are you civil servants? If so, you should have protection from losing your position because the big boss is pitching a fit. Also, if you have a Union or employee association that you contribute to…CALL THEM! They take your fees, make them earn them. Call ACLU regarding a class action law suit for fed employees to see if it’s viable.

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Jos1463's avatar

The Schedule F EO says the convicted felon can fire anyone he wants. It is already being challenged by a lawsuit......

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SalSnoz100's avatar

Union is already on it. But you know how slippery slimey the orange stooge can be when it comes to courts and lawsuits. Will take time in the courts.

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Linda Rey's avatar

The layoffs feel epic. THEY CAN'T BE LEGAL!!!!

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Paid leave is similar to government shut down. Same. Paid vacation. $$Billions taxpayer dollars lost. Not his money. He doesn’t care. Pass the ketchup!

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

🙏🏽 go up for the federal workers.

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Doc Blase''s avatar

I don't think B of A accepts prayers as credit card payments.

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ellen casteel's avatar

What the hell does THAT mean??

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SalSnoz100's avatar

But you’ll miss the lovely announcement that OPM will be sending dictums to all fed employees directly via HR@OPM.gov. They don’t trust our agencies’ HR staff, until they’re replaced by “Stepford Wives” Trumpers.

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Steve.Cinda Dillahunt's avatar

So does this mean Baron gets deported, and so does Melania, along with the wife of JD vance!

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Candace Lucas's avatar

we can only hope.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

And himself

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Betsy L's avatar

And Justa Dick's kids.

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

I wish, but as long as Trump is the genetic father of Baron (to be determined) Baron would be 'legal' under the mentioned Executive Order.

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ellen casteel's avatar

OH PUHLEEZE....DT is Barron's father...Barron looks exactly like him at that age!!! And now Barron is getting in on the family grift......

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

Won't argue, just also aware of possibilities that you seem to ignore. However given that assumption, the original question of Barron's covereage under the unconstitutional executive order was addressed.

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Julia Sharp's avatar

Today he ended the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. As a victim of gun violence, I am furious. I have called mitch mcconnell and rand paul and hal rogers. As usual, mitch mcconnell is unreachable with no way to leave a message other than his webform. His voicemail is turned off.

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Gregory Dunkling's avatar

McConnell has been turned off for years.

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Joni Jensen's avatar

Decades.

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Colleen McGloughlin's avatar

Isn’t he dead yet?

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Michel Equality's avatar

Yes. He's just feigning consciousness.

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Peter MacMonagle's avatar

That's because guns have more rights than women and children.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

Sad but true

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Judith McDanniel's avatar

Write letters mail registered mail signature required

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ellen casteel's avatar

Also call....

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Michel Equality's avatar

Fax to him! I do it all the time- unless they recently changed it

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Julia Sharp's avatar

I can't find a fax number for mitch. But I do like snail mail and faxes. They generate a piece of paper on someone's desk.

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Michel Equality's avatar

1-202-224-2499

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Julia Sharp's avatar

Thank you! Need to see if my fax from email account thing I had still works :)

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Michel Equality's avatar

Hope it does!

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

Does he have a fax number?

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Michael Loera's avatar

Donald Trump 100% HATES the constitution! He’s used to getting what he wants as people cater to him. He has ZERO respect for Law & Order. He does not respect police or our military troops. He is as corrupt AF. Just a bad overall human. I swear he’s the antichrist the Bible warned us about.

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ramona j's avatar

I agree . Such a punk ass loser.

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

Best description of Hair Furor thus far for 2025!

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Betsy L's avatar

The reason he didn't put his left hand on a Bible (or anything else) while swearing his oath was because he knows it would erupt in flames.

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Leah Baum's avatar

I heard the felon didn’t put his gross hand on the Bible or is that more disinformation?

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Debby's avatar

It is true. As Melania lifted the Bible for him to put his hand

on it, he ignored the gesture and left her standing there awkwardly throughout the whole oath not knowing what to do with the Bible.

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ellen casteel's avatar

Watch the video......it is true......so Where is all outrage from the MAGA UBER KKKristians?? For years they have been ranting and raving, and smearing any and everyone, like Ilan Omar for NOT searing on the bible!!! Their hypocrisy is endless....

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Leah Baum's avatar

No longer the GOP. Now the POP, party of Putin or domestic terrorist organization.

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Michael Loera's avatar

100 % TRUE!

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Susan A Dunkelberger's avatar

Yes, I agree, people open your Bible and read, he certainly acts like what the antichrist would do.🙏🏻

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ellen casteel's avatar

He is pure evil.....no heart......

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Kathleen Wilber's avatar

Maybe the lawsuits can keep Trump and his minions busy. Too busy to do more harm. (I can always dream....)

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Theo Anderson's avatar

MAGA-the party of lies and corruption!

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Michel Equality's avatar

And cruelty for cruelty’s sake

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BumblingBard42's avatar

But isn't the chaos his goal?

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Michael Loera's avatar

They just overturned Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship! Nationwide STAY!

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Patricia Williamson's avatar

Birthright is in the Constitution. He can't executive order it away. Just like he can't officially change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. I am so tired of him.

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Michael Loera's avatar

He THINKS he’s a king. Somebody needs to check him and remind him he works for the people. Not for his billionaire friends and henchmen

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Michael Stayton's avatar

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-judge-hear-states-bid-block-trump-birthright-citizenship-order-2025-01-23/

This is the first step.

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ellen casteel's avatar

NOT overturned......just a stay until it can be litigated!!!

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ramona j's avatar

Slow WALK HIS COURT CASES.

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Doc Blase''s avatar

They who?

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Michel Equality's avatar

The Federal District Court

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ramona j's avatar

Kudos to Congressman Krishnamoorthi. More of them need to come and interview with you Ben. Contrary to what the maggats think, this is what the resistance looks like. MeidasMighty. They thought we'd act like them. Fly stupid insulting flags. Wear dumb hats. Believe liars. Way off. Get them where it matters. We must protect the rule of law.

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Gregory Dunkling's avatar

Watch for misdirection. For example, his effort to cripple the EV sector is in reality handing Musk’s Tesla a huge advantage. Tesla makes only EVs. The legacy auto companies required a govt supported runway to expand their EV production. Tax credits were key to this effort. Trump aims to cripple Detroit’s EV effort and the only company left standing will be Tesla.

Wonder why Musk is not opposed to ending the EV govt subsidies? Wonder no more.

Kleptocracy.

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

Honda's Protégé is flying out of the dealers.

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pika81chu's avatar

Trump just wants to create as many problems as he can and then obstruct anyone who tries to fix them. Given how many legal issues he will have in the near future, he’s probably not going to get any sleep as he constantly worries about how to keep his money and power.

If Trump ends up going down, he’s going to take the GOP with him at the very least, which many of us wouldn’t mind having corrupted people wiped out

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Mary Jones's avatar

I believe (perhaps foolishly 🤷‍♀️?) that trump may be taken down by one of his own psychotic cult members for reneging on his promises of lowering prices-wait until after the tariffs affect groceries. Is he going to blame Biden for the price of eggs then?

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ramona j's avatar

That's the beauty of the maggots being in full

Control. Can't play the blame game. Thay also think we r gonna act like they did when he started the big lie. Fools. Gotta be ready. WMD! Call out everything.Cause good trouble

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Cynthia S Swingle's avatar

Mary Jones

I believe the same. And quite frankly I hope it is successful. He is a traitor to our democracy. He is abhorrent, soulless, a hateful SOB. I believe the entire world would cheer, if he was gone.

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ellen casteel's avatar

This whole mess is MUCH bigger than just DT. He is just a useful idiot that allows the REAL people in power (Heritage Foundation, Federalist society, billionaire oligarchs) to install their christo-fascist oligarchy. This started decades ago shortly after Nixon was forced to resign.....

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ramona j's avatar

Stephen Miller is a big part of all of this too. He is a ghoul. The worst.

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Cynthia S Swingle's avatar

Absolutely Ramona.

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Richard Haley's avatar

I thought that the primary reason that the us is trying to ban abortion was to grow the population which is shrinking rapidly, instead he is taking away birth rights. In addition the elimination of abortion is having a great affect on fetal and women particularly in the black communities as well as minorities who have families, seems to me trump only wants white Christians which is a joke. With continued support for whiteness the population will drop,

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Candace Lucas's avatar

that's exactly what he wants. It's well known that he is a complete racist going back years. When he owned the casinos in Atlantic City, the floor captains were told to not allow any non-white dealers on the floor when Trump was in the building.

It astonishes me that any person of color, black or hispanic, would have voted for him, given his history.

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ellen casteel's avatar

He and his father were also sued multiple times for discrimination in housing for refusing to rent to People of Color........Both his father and mother were members of the KKK. Fred was even arrested a couple times while attending KKK rallies.

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Steve.Cinda Dillahunt's avatar

Grow the white population is what he and the GOP want. Statically speaking, the majority of US citizens will be brown in the next 20 years. That means white people will be in the minority... this mess is the last stand of the white man! Crazy! Since when did the color of a persons skin dictate public policy?

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Teresa G's avatar

Jd Vance wife and children are not white

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ellen casteel's avatar

Statistically..

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David Clark's avatar

I still can't believe that people II know here in Alabama wanted 4 more years of this B-S.

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

Not me. And I am in Alabama.

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David Clark's avatar

There are some 28% that didn't want to go though this mess another 4yrs. Good luck, I hope it's not going to be as bad as I'm expecting.

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ramona j's avatar

It's gonna be worse. Sorry. We need to accept that and fight together to call it out.

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David Clark's avatar

Yes it is and yes we do

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Gretchen Getsinger's avatar

Never forget that with Trxmp, Cruelty is the point; I see all his policies as having an element of cruelty and corruption.

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Steve.Cinda Dillahunt's avatar

Jr , Ivanka and Erik have to be deported too... Ivana was not born in the USA!

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Jo's avatar

And BARRON.

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Patricia Williamson's avatar

I believe he said if one Parent was a citizen, the children could have birthright. That protects his, and Musks children.

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Teresa G's avatar

Musk is here illegally, therefore his children are illegal

I know not all the mothers are us citizens either.

Melania was not a citizen when she gave birth to Barron

I think that Ivana was not a citizen when she gave birth to 2/3 children. Not sure about the 3rd

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gerri caldarola's avatar

Let's ring the alarm bell on the "rat out your colleague" decree coming from Trump... this is how is starts -- fear, envy, competitiveness, position... read "Every Man Dies Alone" -- you'll get a sense or watch -- "The Lives of Others" That's where we are headed.

Maybe we need a fund for fed employees who refuse and continue their work

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Mary Anthony's avatar

I think a lot of these Executive Orders by FOTUS are nothing more than attention, keeping himself in the news and as WMDs (weapons of mass distraction)

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Michael Stayton's avatar

Also most of these are Project 2025 goals. If the EOs fail, then he can tell Heritage Society and Federalists: "I tried. I take no responsibility for their failure. It's the DOJ fault!" He did not write these. The text of these EOs were probably written months ago.

But at least for awhile all these legal cases will keep the DOJ from causing more trouble. I hope.

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Rose Strain's avatar

IRS questions whether I can deduct some measly expenses for a home office. Meanwhile FOTUS & his family grift & evade paying a fair share on hundreds of millions (billions?). Seems like we need a young journalist to do an exposé.

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Leanne (Anna)'s avatar

When do we hear about impeachment?? He's already violated the Constitution.

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Michael Stayton's avatar

One of two things need to happen: 1) The Republicans in Congress grow spines (small chance). 2) The composition of Congress in 2026 changes to put the Democrats in a position impeach and convict him.

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Peter MacMonagle's avatar

Trump is good at several things, most of which involve getting people to hate him. He stiffs contractors, maligns the military and veterans, mocks the disabled, and is about to increase the homeless population considerably. Lots of people are cheering the White supremacy moves, and the isolationist actions. Good luck when there is a serious health problem here. Trump will kill more people the next time. Oh, and he does not care as long as he gets his cut.

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Krikit's Songs's avatar

But it's possible no one will know there is a pandemic, if he continues the information shutdown from CDC and NIH, etc.

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Diane Willis's avatar

I am breaking up with Mr Bezos and Mr Zuckerberg and their surveillance capitalism. If I got my Wi-Fi from Musk I would break up with him too. Bluesky here I come! Amazon shopping is a hard habit to break but I am resolved. They don’t deserve us and local businesses with benefit! Anyone else?

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Jenny Faucett's avatar

Quit Amazon 2 yrs ago.

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Dennis Ryan's avatar

Excellent! Continue to support all opposition efforts, especially from those in the legislative branch. A parallel strategy should be to get those supporting any of these pathetic efforts on record - they are giddy now to show their ill-considered allegiance. They are as careless as the entire host of Heritage-planned decapitations. Careless and vulnerable - begin to encircle them, eventually holes/defections will appear, play them against one another.

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

Of course the meme coin is corruption. Of course the corruption will be worse this time around. the Convicted Felon has been outed as a serial criminal and he still got elected (again). This time he will only tolerate those who will tell him yes, to any order and assure him of his brilliance and infallibility (regarding his latest set of lies) every single day. The man's only priorities are greed and ego, and of course staying out of jail, which he figures will be more difficult once out of office.

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Don Soucy's avatar

I could show you the proofs the book of revelations describes.

He IS the Anti-Christ by those proofs.

The Name Donald Trump = 666 using a cypher key of "48" add to each letter of the alphabet. In over 45 years of waiting and trying, waiting & trying This is the first time this proof has worked.

I accept & I assert Donald Trump IS the Anti-Christ foretold by Bible prophecy.

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Mary's avatar

The sad thing is because of lawsuits and hearings to go after different people nothing will get accomplished for us, the taxpayers and we will be footing the bill for all of it.

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Lulu Manus's avatar

Trump put a huge sales tax on most goods. He lied by calling it a "tariffs."

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Darlene Hill's avatar

Why did not any Democrats vote against little Marco. Why are they legitimizing the Devil Incarnate’s cabinet picks?

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Teresa G's avatar

I wondered that also

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Nick Leveski's avatar

There is much talk about what is taking place and what may take place. What I'm not seeing much of, is what can be done to counter this evil! Maga has all 3 branches of government along with the supreme court. I think it's safe to say from a betting man's perspective - maga has the advantage and the game is on. For me, I'm already sick of hearing all he's done and what's to come. I want to hear how we stop him and his evil diciples.

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TR's avatar

Watch out cuz this will just give Tom Homan ammo to separate families

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John McDonald's avatar

The cult of trump, hum, f-ing unbelievable.

I still believe that natzi musk, and the orange crybaby did something illegal to jack up, fix the numbers against Kamala in the electoral collage vote. I don't think it was

really looked at carefully. She trounce him in the popular vote!!!

We the people shouldn't have to

Endure this criminal asshole anymore!!!!

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Leah Baum's avatar

I don’t know if this is true, but sounds like something Muskillini would do.

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Teresa G's avatar

You won’t convince me otherwise

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Debby's avatar

I think the defense trump's failed promises by hid minions is called gaslighting. MAGA look it up.

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Joanne's avatar

When are they going to deport Melania and Musk, they’re both immigrants? Crickets from the Republicans, bloody hypocrites, if the two previous mentioned aren’t deported then NO one else should be. Their names should be in every legal filing that goes before the courts in relation to deportation and used as an example of deportation for some but not for all. Oh and let’s not forget, birthright citizens Barron, Ramaswamy and JD’s wife and children all have to go. Fair is fair. Let’s make it happen in 2028, rip the corrupted root and stem from America, then America will be great again.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Thank you Meidas Touch. And I am willing to fight back. My parents were children when they lived in Germany and saw what Hitler did. However, they did not know about the camps or the book burnings. It wasn't until moving to Canada when they found out the deplorable things Hitler did. I do not want my children or grandchildren to be a part of fascism. So I will fight. Fortunately, we have Meidas Touch and other news sources to be aware of what is going on.

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Michael Stayton's avatar

A little snark:

There is one item that has gotten cheaper since the inauguration. The price of Truth Social Stock.

- Thursday, Jan 16 Opens $42.33

- Friday, Jan 17, Close $40.55 over these two days, the price moving up and down. No big

fluctuation.

- Monday, Jan 20. The market is closed for MLK Day.

- Tuesday, Jan 21. 9:30 am $37.53 The dive has already started

- Tuesday, Jan 21. 10:30 am $35.06 Hits its lowest point of the day

- Wednesday, Jan 22, 9:30 am $34.53.

- Thursday, Jan 23, 9:30 am $32.92. The lowest point of the week

- Thursday, Jan 23, 4:00 pm $33.55.

Over the past 5 days it has lost $8.78. A 20.74% drop

https://www.google.com/search?q=djt+stock+nasdaq

May it drop more.

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Joanne's avatar

We can only hope so. I want to see it crash down to $1, which should be its true value in my opinion.

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Cynthia L Edgerton's avatar

Non federal employees (us) should start emailing the omb address telling OMB how terrible this is, that it smacks of McCarthyism, is similar to what Hitler did, etc. Huge numbers need to overwhelm them and control do so.

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Steve Doll's avatar

How the devil can the Marmalade Maniac enact these draconian measures? Anyone can blow smoke and sign papers, but it takes people to do the job. This guy can't even get his own shotgun wife to kiss him or hold his hand in public. And he's supposed to cost thousands of people their jobs? As far as ordering them to report to work, let's order him to do the same every time he skips off to his pleasure palace to kick the ball out of the rough.

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Frank Callison's avatar

You keep talking about ICE raids “starting” in Chicago. But I’ve heard from very reliable sources, that ICE raids are happening right NOW in our small town of Spartanburg, SC. Just sayin….

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Teresa G's avatar

I heard they were happening in Southern California before or right after the inauguration.

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Brenda Brown's avatar

He's more like a Weapon of Mass Destruction is what he's being and he needs to be stopped. Lawsuits are great but in the meantime look at the chaos and turmoil he's causing for so many people's lives. He's a domestic terrorist who needs to be taken out.

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Stephen's avatar

Why can't Trump just completely ignore the courts? Who's gonna take him to task, John Roberts?

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Maryanne Shanahan's avatar

Will Trump bear the costs of these legal battles or will we, the taxpayers? Most likely, a rhetorical question. Even quaint, perhaps.

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Eric's avatar

In witch these Lawsuits will take months or years mean while they will be enforced

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Tony Oliveri's avatar

Do the pardons restore gun rights? I'm seeing different interpretations.

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Theo Anderson's avatar

If they are pardoned, any felonies from their January 6th crimes are erased.

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Gleann Donnchaidh's avatar

How will it effect the child abusers Sean McHughs, David Daniels & i can't remember the name of the other guy. Will it mean they are no longer have felony records for those crimes too, they shouldn't be out of jail but if they are they shouldn't be allowed to possess guns cos if they think it's ok to molest children they won't have an issue with taking someone's life who's not a so called "Patriot" like them. He's gave ask these thugs a licence to do commit whatever crimes they want cos Donnie will come to the rescue

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bettievanoverbeke's avatar

No eggs at grocery store in Hilo. Price was $15.68 and all eggs sold out. At KTA on Wednesday

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Kim Santos's avatar

Raja Krishnamoorthi is my congressman in my district. Thanks for having him on.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

My brain hurts. I can't keep track of all the bullshit bad news coming from this administration. It's just too much! But thanks for keeping us updated. Eventually my brain might be able to catch up with all this chaos.

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Patricia Williamson's avatar

I heard yesterday that a fruit farmer couldn't get his oranges picked because no workers showed up. Undocumented workers are afraid now and its understandable. This is a disaster for farmers; no one to work the fields and pack the crops. Forget about paying high prices, there may be none or hardly any fruits and vegetables and farmers will lose money. You would think that farmers could go together and stop the deportation of workers. There are large farms that can contribute money to the cause (Trump).

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

"But, as history has shown, Trump’s attempts to override the Constitution won’t hold up in court." Sorry, but have you noticed Trump's current address? Did you forget about the 14th amendment? The amendment was not explicit about elections, which SCOTUS took advantage of to help Trump, but SCOTUS did NOT address the aspect the amendment was crystal clear on, that he can NOT HOLD OFFICE, until 2/3 of each house votes to let him.

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Jennifer Dyke's avatar

Ben, I'd be interested in hearing from a legislator what the closing of the FDA, CDC and NIH will mean to public health. Also, we've pulled out of the WHO. How will this effect us? This news needs to pounded home, too. It's all part of the Project 2025 plan that the MAGATS and the politically blind voted for, making us all suffer.

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Debra Summers's avatar

The drifter n chief parents are from Germany so he should be the first thrown out of USA

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Jane's avatar

When you get a response like this to a post I wrote pointing out that prices would rise if everything was made in America. This is the response..There really is no hope! Jane Hiscocks, well you’ve just proved your ignorance! You had rather see other countries thrive, than your own country! Trump is for building America with creating companies and new jobs in order that the American people can thrive! Guess what, if he does we won’t have to import goods and pay big tariffs! I’d rather pay more and have my country thrive than pay for filth coming out of some of these other countries like we are having to do now! Trump is for the good people of this country, unlike traitor bidenass and his po💩 crackhead criminal son! In four years our country could be leading the world under his leadership, instead of being laughed at by the rest of the world! Do our country a favor and go to one of these other countries that you seem to prefer, instead of making our country great, which would never occur under filth like bidenass, and his handler Obamass! They both need to be gone, forever, to 🔥 where they belong! That includes all their stupid 🐀💩 lovers!

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

Tarriffs are never good and will make prices rise. The companies in America don't want to pay higher wages to their workers which is why everything comes from China.

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Sheldon Timin's avatar

Democrats and democracy loving Republicans should be shouting from the rooftops about Trump’s corruption. He released unrepentant J6 felons onto the streets who are no different from the alleged law breakers in our cities about whom Republicans try to make a political issue. THANK GOD for the Seattle federal judiciary. He puts his finger in the eye of our friends and praises dictators. I could go in for ever. Are Congressman K. Above and Medias+ ( along with few notable others e.g. Heather Cox Richardson) the only people awake?

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Rob Jonas's avatar

The Rethugs will probably feel a real back lash in the mid-terms if t/rump drives up prices. He has already turned back time concerning the equal protection for minorities with the roll back of the anti- discrimination law signed by President Johnson. t/rump has lifted the $35 cap on insulin and has gotten rid of price protection on prescription drugs. He has set criminals loose from jails and is destroying any protections for trans people. Altogether t/rump has set the United States back many years of progress, in just his first 48 hours in office. The first term of t/rump was considered by historians to be the worst in US history. I have a bad feeling this second term might be beyond worst and more into being catastrophic in nature.

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Lulu Manus's avatar

Meme trades should be against the law.

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Lulu Manus's avatar

My grandparents on my father's side were immigrants. My mother was an immigrant. This is settled law.

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Janis Mooradian's avatar

Why can't he be arrested? He's risking our lives, forcing people to stay at his hotels, he's a Russian asset, WTF are we afraid of? Do you know how many people are leaving the US daily?

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Gregory Dunkling's avatar

On Day 2 Trump removed the freeze on LNG exports. Big payday for his Big Energy donors! What this means is that energy companies can ship far more LNG gas overseas to foreign buyers who will pay a higher price. What this means for American consumers is higher prices. The big guys win American consumers lose.

That Mar-a-Lago meeting between Trump and the oil executives is really paying off.

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Doc Blase''s avatar

I thought the Congressman was sincere but all he did was repeat procedure and speak in ambiguous rhetoric; "we must fight". Well no kidding. "I'm concerned." Yeah. Us and Susan Collins.

I got nothing from his appearance, expressed in typical Democratic party-self-censoring politik-speak.

Also: no link was ever sent for me to 'verify'. I had to re-subscribe to get logged in.

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Emily McNamara's avatar

In reference to an earlier email re Fox beating out Meidas in the ratings…Fox is only beating you because DT only goes to Fox for interviews, comments, etc. Media and other parties go to Fox to see those interviews. DT is freezing out all legitimate media and journalists. If you keep watching and accessing their video, you’re just hurting yourself. All legitimate media must not access Fox and must not show their videos. They also must boycott any of DT’s events, pressers and rallies. Cover only official White House announcements by DT. Nothing else. Report on it but, no live video coverage. BTW The letter from the FOP also mentioned Biden. Please don’t nit pick facts.

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Michelle Wright's avatar

Thank you but so much damage before any lawsuits happen. He doesn’t care about lawsuits. He has walked from all of them. We have to try but….

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Kathy H's avatar

I hear you, but it is still very much smoke & mirrors. That's how this has been done, one part action to 9 parts creating an illusion. Despite corruption & injustice, a lot has gone into defining our laws. The felon would like us to believe that can all be undone with a stroke of a pen, but it's not that easy. An appetite for destruction is not greater than all the real work that has gone into creating a system of justice or all of us that have lived by that, I don't think. That isn't to dismiss the real damage done, just that we can't accept defeat.

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Sharon Ballen's avatar

I m already a paid supporter

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Kathryn S. O'Brien's avatar

I don’t have to have it proven daily that the orange is a disaster. I do wonder how and why the media has sunk so low to not report to the American people what is happening and the ramifications of his diabolical efforts to destroy this countries PEOPLE.

I hear talk, accusations, but I don’t see where this taking us. EVERYONE WANTS EVERYONE TO SUBSCRIBE, I am still getting more requests for money…..just like before….but I don’t see movement. It feels like we’re waiting for something DISASTROUS to happen. Which one of us will it happen to before we actually fight back…or really have someone’s back. My back feels open to the cold and has been for awhile.

STOP ASKING FOR MONEY just so you can write another story.

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Thank you to those who continue to slap him with these law suits to protect Americans and our democracy!!

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Wiss's avatar

start depotation raids at mar a lard o

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Tempertantrump message: Best ROI is buying judges. All else doesn’t matter.

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Lawsuits: Tempertantrump’s favorite word. Other than “so sue me” and “I’ll see you in court…”

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Robin Brenner's avatar

We're doing a great job talking with ourselves, as usual. But....Let's talk seriously about significant and effective actions to take. I agree with a lot of talking heads that trump being so bad and so fast is actually a good thing for the 2026 election. Let him be simply awful and let the American people who voted for him see the reality. Let them feel the pain of no migrants to work in agriculture, restaurants closing because they have no workers, people needing home health care doing without, tax benefits for the rich but the taking away of state and local tax deductions, much higher inflation and unemployment. The loser phrase "shock & awe" may be what trump feels as his ratings dip and those House & Senate members who are up for re-election in 2026 hear from their constituents that they're very unhappy, frightened, suffering economically. But in the meantime, what do we do? Passivity is not my thing.

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Fran O.'s avatar

I heard someone say DOGE stands for Department Of Greed and Evil

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Teresa G's avatar

I also read that someone needs to tell the democrats to start a Spanish ? Democrat you tube? Instagram ? Substack ? Tick tock

Needs to come from the democrats.

Whoever has connections fly the idea by them.

Especially now the FFOTUS has taken all the Spanish options off the government sites

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Teresa G's avatar

Quick question , I understand that Trump

Had all the Spanish sites in the government platforms taken off

Is someone pursuing that discrimination?

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Teresa G's avatar

I saw earlier that the government, not sure who has a email to report people.

The thing is they seem to be getting a lot of spam

I read where somehow people are putting in their website address for things such as car warranties etc.

I have not participated as of this writing

DEIAtruth@opm.gov

Disclaimer

I have not tried nor guarantee that this is a valid email address.

I also gleaned from the comments. That

FFOTUS, musk, Mikey Johnson etc are getting reported for DEI

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T Larkins's avatar

This new platform takes some adjusting, but I love it

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Sherri Nicol's avatar

Thinking about writing a song about living in a dystopian world

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Arturo Rodriguez's avatar

Mr Nazi Salute was outrageously unwise in his deal to buy Twitter, and his subsequent actions have basically ruined it. So his throwing $ at Melania is just another foolish decision which is unlikely to garner the return on investment. Maybe the salacious side of Melania’s life would be a “hot ticket “, but doubtful for him to cash is on that which the Loco Potus would veto. Just saying…

🙏💕❤️

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Carl Selfe's avatar

Sociopath has an incompatible definition. You are no accurate. Sociopathy and psychopathy are explained in my posts. These words are in the dictionary. Dementia is a different ailment.

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Synn's avatar

This is an insightful discussion I wanted to share. They make some great points about how the Dems dropped the ball regarding media/ marketing. Please give a listen 🙏 I've been following Meidas for years. I really think that you can speak these points into the right ears and be pivotal in saving democracy. Thank you for all you do

https://youtu.be/qpBnYB0I6_0?si=ngN10yVqJb89iItF

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JMull's avatar

Make plans with others to never squeal on anyone. We can give them any of that.

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Lisa Kriss's avatar

Reminds me of “that depends on what your definition of is is.”

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Rusty Drennan's avatar

Ben, I believe the word you were looking for was “scuzzy”.

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Barb O's avatar

Given the lack of cohesiveness in Chicago, with the city police not cooperating at this point, and the fact that, if ICE wants to go into the Hispanic neighborhoods that they are not very familiar with, ICE agents are putting themselves in danger. There are lots of guns around, and lots of people who don't want to be messed with. I believe they will do the low hanging fruit, not the bad guys.

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

ICE agents can surely take care of themselves. It's the collateral damage that goes out the door with the dangerous illegals.

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Barb O's avatar

ICE agents who are not familiar with Chicago turf will find themselves in dicey situations. And, "dangerous" illegals have always been deported when found. Where have you been?

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

Lol Nope the dangerous illegals go to prison if they've committed a crime. Where have you been? And they've had ICE agents in Chicago for awhile so I am sure they know the Chicago turf.

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Barb O's avatar

They have also been deported. Petty crime, I know, isn't the same caliber. But, why are you even concerned, since the orange one just released 1500+ criminals, including an internet drug dealer serving life onto the streets of America, and that's perfectly fine with you. Bet that makes you feel safer. BTW, if you choose to respond again, I won't answer. Not worth wasting time with a cult member.

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

Lol not a cult member. I didn't vote. And I don't agree with Trump releasing the J 6 people either. But I do think laws need to be followed. Not broken. Have a nice day.

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Bruce J.'s avatar

They're not talking about lowering prices,” he said. “They’re talking about things that could increase prices, such as tariffs.” Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports, set to begin February 1st, will do nothing but drive up costs for American consumers—yet another example of Trump’s economic illiteracy.”… ugh!!!!

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Joan Powell's avatar

Please read when it’s convenient there will be one more later

https://newrepublic.com/post/190454/donald-trump-real-inauguration-speech-revenge

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Joan Powell's avatar

This is worse bc of how many immigrants, migrants documented or undocumented as seen in DT 1st presidency now 2nd as installed by Russia. republicans don’t care, ICE doesn’t either bc all they have to do is force them to say they are a criminal or sign something to believe they won’t be deported or whatever. It’s a death sentence possibly, separation of families and children and they won’t stop there. This I believe.

https://newrepublic.com/post/190569/list-house-democrats-vote-pass-laken-riley-act-immigration-bill

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Honoring President Barack Obama at Trump's inauguration:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Fn9q3h/

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RACHELLE SCHMIDT's avatar

Michigan AG also filed. I hate winters in Michigan but I am so grateful to be a Michigander right now.

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Kelly Sexton's avatar

I am originally from Michigan but now the Muslims have taken over.

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George Marron's avatar

BEWARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE MEIDAS MIGHTY. OF THE SURPREM COURT AGAIN THEY REMIND ME OF THE NAZI HIGH COURT. HEADED BY JOHN ROBERTS AND THE OTHER'S. NOW IM A MAN WHO THINKS AND READS ALL KINDS OF HISTORY BOOKS. I SAY WHATS ON MY MIND BECAUSE WHAT I SAY IS THE TRUTH. ELON MUSK IS A TRUE NAZI SHIP HIS ASS BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA. ID LIKE TO C HIM GIVE THAT SALUTE. I BUT U HE WOULDN'T HAVE A ARM TO DO THAT AGAIN. AS FAR AS SHITTY PANTS TRUMP WELL HES AS DUMP AS A ROCK. HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. THINK ABOUT ALL IM SAY MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

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Wendy  Orzechowski's avatar

It doesn’t work. Kept pressing the triangle to start the video.

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Lorna (Kendall) Rios's avatar

Thank you for your news! You give me hope.

When you need a break, I found a wonderful video for your next Puppies and Kittens time. (Blind Cat Fun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFOefTqXfwI

The following is a wonderful source for an insider's view of Trump, Putin, and the Ukraine War. (Anna from Ukraine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSnR2b1LJXI

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Margaret Doner's avatar

How can we stop this!! Are lawsuits effective ?

I ask because he got away with murder through the courts.

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curto's avatar

Making lawyers rich again

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Dr. Lisa's avatar

ICE on ice - love it!

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

Let’s all hold virtual hands and get ready for a bumpy ride.

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Mark's avatar

Can you say Impeachment?

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

That whole sh*t show of a presidential term deserves exactly what they have coming.

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Anne G's avatar

Sorry to ask this here but does anyone know how to change your subscription? I’d like to become a paying subscriber but when I click on “manage subscription” it says I can’t do that in the app. ?? Where else then?

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Julia Sharp's avatar

Do you see an upgrade to paid button? I see it right under the last sentence. But I am on a PC and not a phone.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

If you’re on an actual webpage where you can play the actual video and read comments, at the very top/right of the page, it says “UPGRADE” in yellow. Hope that helps.

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Brenda Brown's avatar

Can find MTN on YouTube and subscribe.

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ramona j's avatar

Spell out MEIDAS . sometimes it goes else where if you use MTN

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Anne G's avatar

Thank you all. I was able to do it on my laptop.

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Pomila Singh's avatar

Could not see the episode even though i am a subscriber. Does not play!

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all children born on our soil begin life as full and equal members of our national community, regardless of their parents, origin, status or circumstance. This principle has enabled. generations of children to pursue the dreams, their dreams and build a stronger America talks about how it's literally in the 14th amendment.