The White House announced that they will now handpick the White House Press Pool, and determine who gets to cover Trump, not the White House Correspondents Association.
We’re watching the waves while it seems the press is ignoring an ocean of harm coming to America. Trump’s attacks on science funding are likely to create a significant brain drain from America. Drastic cuts to research funding, particularly from the NIH, could lead to a mass exodus of talented researchers to other countries, especially China. I imagine it’s already happening since talent will be seeking a place first in line for positions abroad.
Sadly, the major legacy media will bend the knee as we know, instead of relegating The Felon to FoxNews and NewsMax. Dem Press Conferences would be great.
We can’t give up! I feel depressed and anxious, too. We have to continue resisting. We have to keep in touch EVERY WEEK with our Senators and Representatives. Call their offices. Send letters by email. Protest in every way that you can. Keep it up. Go to town hall meetings. March if you are able. Just DO IT!
I called my Republican Representative’s office to request that he vote no today if there were any cuts to Medicaid or SNAP. She was polite, too, but she did not sound tired. People in my district must not be calling very much.
It’s the Republicans that REALLY need a bombard of calls—they have the power and need to know they won’t be re-elected by the people—forget muskrat’s threats!
True MAGATs are less that 30% of the population and I acknowledge that it is Fox News they watch but there are also many moderates who voted for Trump who are very concerned about the economy, democracy and our country.
Boycotting is a tool and an often effective tool.
I am eternally grateful for Substack as it gives me hope
Is that really a problem? When they see everything falling apart and food prices going up and the Stock Market dropping, they will figure it out. They will know that they are being lied to.
Because they’ll believe all the lies being promulgated on those platforms for quite a while—and by the time they learn the truth, it’ll be too late to do anything about it. I think at this point Congress could actually do something to stop it, but it’s controlled by spineless MAGOTs. When they burn the constitution, they can delete Congress too. I’d love to see MAGOT faces when they’re fired!
The MAGA Republicans are not the majority in this country. Remember that. MAGA Senators and Representatives are deplorable, but they are politicians. If their constituents keep voicing their anger over what is happening in larger and larger numbers, they will see their re-election hopes going up in flames. Then, hopefully, they will go against trump and musk.
That’s what I keep hoping, too 👍 If they continue successfully with their plan, I don’t think there’ll be another real election though (remember trump even promised it… “… you won’t have to vote again.”
true and he claims he is king. It just amazes me that voters have not figured out he is a 5 decades con man and liar. All about $$$$$$$ and being a bully intimidating our allies Canada and Mexico plus Greenland and the Panama canal. At the press conference with President Macron at the WH he is so clueless about issues. Loved when President Macron corrected con man. Wish more Dems and Repubs would call him out on his thousands of LIED! 💙💙💙💙💙
Yes, he did say that, but there will have to be elections. McConnell is retiring. We have those special elections coming up. We have got to force them to have elections some how, some way.
Aren’t Trump’s followers going to be surprised when he and FOX FAKE “news” tell them that the economy is doing great and they can’t afford half the groceries they bought only four months ago.
And the continued decline of the stock markets which scares the crap out of an old fart like me.
Those of us who are retired are pissed as hell about the decline of the economy under Trump and it has only been a month. Trump is clueless about market performance and frankly does not give a 💩 as he will get all he wants as Project 2025 continues to be executed.
Markets are going down everyday and we are watching our retirement savings evaporate
Part of me wants to pull all my $$$ out and away from my typically very good financial planner and stuff it in my mattress.
I know we the people have to protest and resist and if the Dems cooperate one iota we need to primary them.
There should be no, zero, nada cooperation with the Republicans on the budget.
The Republicans must own every legislative act so they are completely culpable for all results.
Zero Dem cooperation - ZERO and any Dem who cooperates needs to be primaried.
I knew from the first time he said Fake news and KAConway uttered the words ‘alternative facts’ that Trump was big big trouble. We have been told he micro manages everything. The man is mentally unstable and should be removed immediately from office.
He won't be impeached with Republicans running Congress, and he won't be convicted even if Democrats would take everything back in 2026 due to the 2/3 affirmative needed in the Senate for an impeachment conviction.---Jason
Republicans will see that the results of what he is doing are horrible and that the country is imploding. Perhaps that will make them see that impeachment is the only way to save America.
They are only concerned with keeping their jobs; no longer concerned with elections we wont be having, but by keeping the orange man happy so he doesn't fire them. Then they can be Oligarchs.
This is a decision and plan of an authoritarian government to control the narrative and silence the free press and voice of the people. It reeks of fascism and undermines our constitutional right as a free people and its sovereignty to execute the right to know, decide and support the welfare of this nation. How long are we going to tolerate Trump and his blatant failure to uphold the constitution, its principles, freedoms and the oath he took as President? We need him gone!
I don't know how we are going to get rid of him. So far
the party of trump is composed of a bunch of wimpy ass kissers who are very afraid of negative attention from the orange blob and the co pres. The
Ass kissers have no courage No morals , no sense, no cojones. They are like small children who are afraid of the nightmares.
And will beg and plead For the big bad man
not to hurt them. They spend much of their time on their knees. They will not be taken seriously by anyone other than thumpers. They are already being rejected by people who still have the ability to think for themselves
It is a HUGE RED FLAG. When a president tries to restrict the press it is a bad sign. It is very scary that our free democracy is being systematically destroyed.
This is the perfect time for the democrats to establish a daily briefing at which time some one like Mayor Pete or one of two or three other leaders could deliver the “Truth “ about what is happening.
I would bet the democrats would have equal if not more coverage than the white house.
Maybe the press should boycott Trump. I know the right wing fake news media will still continue to cover Trump, but those who tune into those will not notice the lack of other coverage and the less media attention Trump gets, the more torqued Trump will be.
Solution: Dems to hold press conferences at same time; banned reporters go to Dem conference and everyone ignores the blob.
These reporters wouldn't show up at a Democratic press conference unless forced to do so.---Jason
We’re watching the waves while it seems the press is ignoring an ocean of harm coming to America. Trump’s attacks on science funding are likely to create a significant brain drain from America. Drastic cuts to research funding, particularly from the NIH, could lead to a mass exodus of talented researchers to other countries, especially China. I imagine it’s already happening since talent will be seeking a place first in line for positions abroad.
Excellent idea!,
Sadly, the major legacy media will bend the knee as we know, instead of relegating The Felon to FoxNews and NewsMax. Dem Press Conferences would be great.
I like this, make people hear the truth!
Once we the public know who Trump allows at press conferences, we can boycott those news sources
It is a given that Trump will only allow sycophantic coverage of his destruction of democracy and the USA
We can’t give up! I feel depressed and anxious, too. We have to continue resisting. We have to keep in touch EVERY WEEK with our Senators and Representatives. Call their offices. Send letters by email. Protest in every way that you can. Keep it up. Go to town hall meetings. March if you are able. Just DO IT!
When I called my Senator’s offc today, I told whoever answered the phone she must be tired! She was pleasant and professional, but she sounded tired!
I called my Republican Representative’s office to request that he vote no today if there were any cuts to Medicaid or SNAP. She was polite, too, but she did not sound tired. People in my district must not be calling very much.
I need to call some other state's senators. My two are Repub douches that kiss the WH asz.
Yes, but keep calling the Republicans who represent you and encourage family and friends who are like minded to do so as well.
It’s the Republicans that REALLY need a bombard of calls—they have the power and need to know they won’t be re-elected by the people—forget muskrat’s threats!
The trouble with that is his followers only follow True Lies Social, X and Fox (and their wannabes) 🤬
True MAGATs are less that 30% of the population and I acknowledge that it is Fox News they watch but there are also many moderates who voted for Trump who are very concerned about the economy, democracy and our country.
Boycotting is a tool and an often effective tool.
I am eternally grateful for Substack as it gives me hope
Is that really a problem? When they see everything falling apart and food prices going up and the Stock Market dropping, they will figure it out. They will know that they are being lied to.
Some will figure it out, but the deeply brainwashed like my son still believes tariffs are good for U.S. consumers.
He does right now, but when it really hits, he will see how wrong he is and will want to do something about it.
Because they’ll believe all the lies being promulgated on those platforms for quite a while—and by the time they learn the truth, it’ll be too late to do anything about it. I think at this point Congress could actually do something to stop it, but it’s controlled by spineless MAGOTs. When they burn the constitution, they can delete Congress too. I’d love to see MAGOT faces when they’re fired!
The MAGA Republicans are not the majority in this country. Remember that. MAGA Senators and Representatives are deplorable, but they are politicians. If their constituents keep voicing their anger over what is happening in larger and larger numbers, they will see their re-election hopes going up in flames. Then, hopefully, they will go against trump and musk.
That’s what I keep hoping, too 👍 If they continue successfully with their plan, I don’t think there’ll be another real election though (remember trump even promised it… “… you won’t have to vote again.”
true and he claims he is king. It just amazes me that voters have not figured out he is a 5 decades con man and liar. All about $$$$$$$ and being a bully intimidating our allies Canada and Mexico plus Greenland and the Panama canal. At the press conference with President Macron at the WH he is so clueless about issues. Loved when President Macron corrected con man. Wish more Dems and Repubs would call him out on his thousands of LIED! 💙💙💙💙💙
Yes, he did say that, but there will have to be elections. McConnell is retiring. We have those special elections coming up. We have got to force them to have elections some how, some way.
Exactly!
Aren’t Trump’s followers going to be surprised when he and FOX FAKE “news” tell them that the economy is doing great and they can’t afford half the groceries they bought only four months ago.
It’s all about distraction. Remember they said it might be rough for a while before it gets better.
And the continued decline of the stock markets which scares the crap out of an old fart like me.
Those of us who are retired are pissed as hell about the decline of the economy under Trump and it has only been a month. Trump is clueless about market performance and frankly does not give a 💩 as he will get all he wants as Project 2025 continues to be executed.
Markets are going down everyday and we are watching our retirement savings evaporate
Part of me wants to pull all my $$$ out and away from my typically very good financial planner and stuff it in my mattress.
I know we the people have to protest and resist and if the Dems cooperate one iota we need to primary them.
There should be no, zero, nada cooperation with the Republicans on the budget.
The Republicans must own every legislative act so they are completely culpable for all results.
Zero Dem cooperation - ZERO and any Dem who cooperates needs to be primaried.
This is war.
I knew from the first time he said Fake news and KAConway uttered the words ‘alternative facts’ that Trump was big big trouble. We have been told he micro manages everything. The man is mentally unstable and should be removed immediately from office.
What does that mean? Sorry confused 🫤
Still non the wiser.! You are a bit too cryptic for me.
Isn’t it about time for the so-called free press to stop covering this dicktatortot unless you are will to ask relevant questions and push back?
You’re nuts.
Say hi to your lord and savior orangeshitgibbon and his mistress, first lady Elon, and his owner, Daddy Vlad, white Reich scum
Enough Already! Impeach is right!! We just want the facts….Truth.
He won't be impeached with Republicans running Congress, and he won't be convicted even if Democrats would take everything back in 2026 due to the 2/3 affirmative needed in the Senate for an impeachment conviction.---Jason
Thank you for the “Reality Check”. But what is a “Girl” to do?? I’m mad as hell & can’t stand it any more!!
Then what solution to this chaos do you have?
Unfortunately you are correct but one can keep the idea out. Let’s keep hope alive and be ready to act. Mid-terms can come fast enough.
He can’t be impeached as long as the Republicans control Congress and he controls the Republicans.
Republicans will see that the results of what he is doing are horrible and that the country is imploding. Perhaps that will make them see that impeachment is the only way to save America.
They are only concerned with keeping their jobs; no longer concerned with elections we wont be having, but by keeping the orange man happy so he doesn't fire them. Then they can be Oligarchs.
follow the RIGHT, independent press; LegalAF, MeidasMighty, TN Brando, substack, and many others that will tell us the truth.
main stream media was bought and paid for long ago. We don't pay any attention to them now.
Another pillar of fascism…control of the information!
If they don’t give him an audience he’ll crumble
He already has a built in audience on conservative media, and that is who will be chosen to cover him, so no he won't crumble.---Jason
I thought Michael was talking about Percy
This is a decision and plan of an authoritarian government to control the narrative and silence the free press and voice of the people. It reeks of fascism and undermines our constitutional right as a free people and its sovereignty to execute the right to know, decide and support the welfare of this nation. How long are we going to tolerate Trump and his blatant failure to uphold the constitution, its principles, freedoms and the oath he took as President? We need him gone!
I don't know how we are going to get rid of him. So far
the party of trump is composed of a bunch of wimpy ass kissers who are very afraid of negative attention from the orange blob and the co pres. The
Ass kissers have no courage No morals , no sense, no cojones. They are like small children who are afraid of the nightmares.
And will beg and plead For the big bad man
not to hurt them. They spend much of their time on their knees. They will not be taken seriously by anyone other than thumpers. They are already being rejected by people who still have the ability to think for themselves
This is why independent media and foreign media must be our sources for reliable news.
Exactly. I stopped watching/reading MSM in Nov, 2023. Independent Media is where I get my daily news.
It is a HUGE RED FLAG. When a president tries to restrict the press it is a bad sign. It is very scary that our free democracy is being systematically destroyed.
Percy Buery is a Trumpski fluffer...block "him"
Despicable and a continuing effort to dash our countries freedoms.
Should NOT be allowed.
A very fascist move and dangerous.
Ministry Of Propaganda.
I’m tired of him
You’re NOT alone. I’ve been sick of him since the 70s!
This is the perfect time for the democrats to establish a daily briefing at which time some one like Mayor Pete or one of two or three other leaders could deliver the “Truth “ about what is happening.
I would bet the democrats would have equal if not more coverage than the white house.
Maybe the press should boycott Trump. I know the right wing fake news media will still continue to cover Trump, but those who tune into those will not notice the lack of other coverage and the less media attention Trump gets, the more torqued Trump will be.
Excellent point