The beauty of all this is that the media doesn’t have to report it. It’s folks like you, Heather Cox Richardson, John Pavlovitz, Robert Reich, etc. that are letting the entire world know that this is a seriously disturbed and disgusting individual running the country. This is no secret. There is no defending this, aside from the few crazed MAGAs who are either determined to adore him even if he raped their sister, or are so out of touch and ignorant, they can’t see the forest for the trees. WE KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON. THANK YOU,
Unfortunately, and I agree with you on those people, the people who need to read and internalize what is actually going on are being willfully ignorant. You can't reach them. And that's why we can't depend on 49% of Americans to do the correct thing.
True. And there may even be some who are curious about life under a dictatorship, having been basically bored with a good economy and a scandal free administration. Sadly, we will all suffer, even those who didn’t vote for this.
Yikes!! I can’t imagine the mess I would be if I only had legacy media sanewashing the crazy while ignoring the decline. It has been obvious for a long time, but the stress and the schedule and all the lawsuits and failed trade “policy” and failure to end any wars, seem to be accelerating the dementia. The trade “policy” is more pogo stick than policy!! First the tariffs are up then they’re down then back up then down til we would be insane without our wonderful Substack journalists!!! And far, far less informed, or worse always misinformed….
The problem is that MAGA folks don’t read those authors or watch anything but Fox News. So the message is not reaching them. And they wouldn’t believe it anyway. The well has been poisoned.
Sadly Debra, it’s a lot more than a few crazed MAGAs. It's much of Congress, cabinet officials plus other appointees and the millions of voters who put and and keep them there.
He won’t hesitate if it benefits him, either positively or by avoiding, say, impeachment on corruption charges. Karoline made absolutely sure that everyone knew his crooked crypto dinner was on his “personal time.” Oopsies
Sorry, ma’am. In subsequent commentary I will endeavor to employ a more eloquent and articulate use of language, rather than utilizing vulgarities and crude slang to express my fucking opinions.
While I love the expletive and employ it often, just the mental picture it creates makes me at least, physically ill. Therefore my usage of fuck will always be deployed when describing him or anything he does.
Both my parents are buried, together, in one of our nation’s National cemeteries and I’m sooo happy it’s NOT Arlington National Cemetery - I don’t want that beast anywhere near my family, especially my patriotic parents who gave their entire adult lives to the service of this nation. I would be absolutely furious if that man, who is undeservedly the current Commander In Chief of our Armed Forces, ever stood on the sacred ground where my parents rest.
Between yesterday at West Point and today at Arlington National Cemetery we can see how his mental acuity is failing daily. Today is the honoring of those who sacrificed their lives and those who served for defense of democracy and honored their oath. We thank them. It would be nice if the president of the U.S. would honor them as well , they all deserve respect.
Well how about a coup and John Robert’s could be the one to summon Kamala and do the oath in the Supreme Court building and then put Biden’s people in until the midterms
Who's a bot? Not me. I live in Surrey, BC, Cansda. I was born in Quebec & moved to BC when I was 32 & my son was 4. I'm now 69 & my son is 41. So, yes, I'm real & will continue to hate Trump until the end of time.
not. He insults people whenever he opens his mouth. Everybody hates the sombitch and he has no idea how to talk to women.
Hegseth is a hot mess who will screw up the Pentagon every time. His wife is the biggest loser in WashingtonDC and she walks around the Pentagon like she owns the place. She should learn how to dress. She looks like a hag. She wears clothes that belong back at the farm. Unsophisticated losers all in the Chump administration. Hicks.
None of the Republicans lead Vance should go back to Cincinnati maybe relearn about this country before trying to run for president or any other office
Karoline Leavitt explained it all. “0n this very important day, The President wanted to recognize the great sacrifices made by our veterans. He also wanted to remind us of the bright future to which we look forward:a great military parade, the World Cup and the Olympics. All of which Make America Great. “. Note: I made that up. I am sure she will actually do even better by the time the next press briefing rolls around.
She accommodates and promotes his behaviors and his agenda.
She'll attack anyone - in a heartbeat - who dares speak the truth or questions any of the garbage that she spews.
Goebbels, Baghdad Bob, Tokyo Rose, and others are likely envious of the propaganda skills she has honed and is demonstrating here.
And legacy media (all of the journalists are now on Substack, except maybe those writing for The Guardian or a few other outlets) are complicit in highlighting and promoting her propaganda.
The entire WH press corp should have walked out when they banned AP and brought in the wingnut podcasters... .but... they didn't.
A few folks have tried to push back (Yamiche Alcindor the other day) - but Leavitt is vile piece of work and "the press" seems unable to deal with her.
How Karoline Leavitt can wake up every morning and think she's doing any kind of service to humanity boggles my mind. Can she really be that stupid? Un-self aware? Immune to irony? Or is she just so cynical that she doesn't care.
Or, is she being paid so much that she'll say anything?
He is an absolute disgrace and shouldn’t be allowed on that hallowed ground. He disrespects the military, their sacrifices, and their devotion. He is devoted to power and money above all!
You would think that the people around him would have him removed from office. I kind of think that they are holding off because his base still worships him. I wonder if they will continue to adore him if/when this new budget takes effect. Apparently, the largest number of people needing Medicaid are in RED states. The largest number of citizens needing government assistance are in RED states. I do not want to see anyone harmed by this budget, but it will be interesting to see their response.
I think it's all about greed and what the GOP are being promised in addition to threats. This regime openly threatens supreme court justices and their families. We have to wonder what threats are being issued behind the scenes to those around him. I don't think the threats come from the maniac president, he is just a puppet for Stephen Miller and Russell Vought. Those are the guys pulling the strings and taking a sledgehammer to democracy and the constitution. Trump is the perfect demented idiot they need.
I want every person who voted for him to be harmed. I want them to receive all the harm intended for everyone who tried to prevent him being elected. I want them to have to absorb all the harm he is intentionally pointing at every "scum" who tried to warn them, and who now will be harmed by his bigotry, racism, misogyny, and evil intentions. We tried to prevent this, they did this. They should be the ones harmed. They will not learn from this unless they suffer the harm.. instead the rest of us will be paying for their stupidity, and they will learn norhing, because they don't want to learn. They just want to blindly follow their corrupt leader, and they rejoice in the pain they cause others. I want them harmed, because we will stay in hell until they pay for their stupidity and understand why we hurt.
A lot of those people have children and senior parents and grandparents. I don’t want the innocent to suffer. I just want his followers to learn from this never to trust a serial liar and traitor.
They will learn nothing until they understand the pain they inflict. They brought this on. It is on their heads. They need to feel the pain they have inflicted on millions to truly understand what they have done. Why do you pity them? They have no pity for their victims. None. They only have hate and more hate. They will continue to hate until they learn the truth. Even then, many will still hate and place the blame on others instead of themselves. They richly deserve to share the misery they are causing. There is no excuse for it, so they do not get to be excused from it. I hope they burn. They deserve it. I do not blame their kids, but this is the consequence of their parents choices. Hopefully they learn as well. They have no one but their own parents to blame.
If you are asking me why I pity them, it is because in their ignorance and gullibility, they voted against their own needs and those of their families. A lot of people blindly fell for Trump’s lies and promises. I do not feel sorry for the bigots and those who hoped to gain from trump’s election. They deserve what they get.
So glad to see others who are just as disgusted as I am. Gives me hope that America will find it’s way to what it use to be the “Shining beckon on a hill”. 🇺🇸🎖️🙏
“I'm glad I missed that second term”. We were too, but all good things must come to an end, no thanks to some of the voters and non-voters in this sham of a country.
(unsaid)... "... I tried, you know, I really tried along with some very fine people to have that second term.... and now I'm back...."..AND THEN "....because God... "
I hope they don't follow his illegal orders, but I have little faith anymore. The officers may hold to their oaths, but will the rank and file? I hope so. I really hope so. I hope they see the contempt he has for them, the way he dishonors our veterans, and makes jokes about their sacrifices, and cares nothing for their injuries, both physical and psychological. I hope for the best. I hope their life experiences give them the wisdom to understand the difference between legal and illegal orders. I know they have the character to follow legal orders, do they have the experience to know the difference?
The beauty of all this is that the media doesn’t have to report it. It’s folks like you, Heather Cox Richardson, John Pavlovitz, Robert Reich, etc. that are letting the entire world know that this is a seriously disturbed and disgusting individual running the country. This is no secret. There is no defending this, aside from the few crazed MAGAs who are either determined to adore him even if he raped their sister, or are so out of touch and ignorant, they can’t see the forest for the trees. WE KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON. THANK YOU,
Unfortunately, and I agree with you on those people, the people who need to read and internalize what is actually going on are being willfully ignorant. You can't reach them. And that's why we can't depend on 49% of Americans to do the correct thing.
True. And there may even be some who are curious about life under a dictatorship, having been basically bored with a good economy and a scandal free administration. Sadly, we will all suffer, even those who didn’t vote for this.
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And I too am so grateful for our determined and brave journalists here on Subsrack. Aaron Parnes, Lev Parnes, and of course Meidas
We are certainly lucky and grateful to be able to count on the reporting and analysis through all of you that does not exist in mainstream media.
Yikes!! I can’t imagine the mess I would be if I only had legacy media sanewashing the crazy while ignoring the decline. It has been obvious for a long time, but the stress and the schedule and all the lawsuits and failed trade “policy” and failure to end any wars, seem to be accelerating the dementia. The trade “policy” is more pogo stick than policy!! First the tariffs are up then they’re down then back up then down til we would be insane without our wonderful Substack journalists!!! And far, far less informed, or worse always misinformed….
The problem is that MAGA folks don’t read those authors or watch anything but Fox News. So the message is not reaching them. And they wouldn’t believe it anyway. The well has been poisoned.
Sadly Debra, it’s a lot more than a few crazed MAGAs. It's much of Congress, cabinet officials plus other appointees and the millions of voters who put and and keep them there.
Fuck him
The”suckers” and “losers” as he called them, aren’t fallen soldiers, but rather the MAGAts in his cult.
Excellent point!
Thank you!
Unfortunately we Americans are the collateral damage.
I really hope he's removed from Oval Office soon before he starts WWIII!.
He won’t hesitate if it benefits him, either positively or by avoiding, say, impeachment on corruption charges. Karoline made absolutely sure that everyone knew his crooked crypto dinner was on his “personal time.” Oopsies
That evidence will come up in Nuremberg II.
Well said Semolina 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well said.
Thank you!
No thank you.
Figuratively, not literally
Understood. I do like to get people to use a wider vocabulary that is more expressive, erudite, and creative.
Sorry, ma’am. In subsequent commentary I will endeavor to employ a more eloquent and articulate use of language, rather than utilizing vulgarities and crude slang to express my fucking opinions.
You do that.
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Thank you for clarifying so eloquently!
You can say what you feel & ignore anyone who disagrees!
I know, but a smartass reply is more fun.
and the sad excuse for a political party he rode in on.
Honey that wouldn’t happen to any reason whatsoever! Ecccchhhhhkkkk!
I would ask you to elaborate but it’s simply not necessary. That says it all.
While I love the expletive and employ it often, just the mental picture it creates makes me at least, physically ill. Therefore my usage of fuck will always be deployed when describing him or anything he does.
Oh, for crying out loud. It’s always about HIM. I am so ashamed for America, especially on this solemn day when we honor our fallen heroes. Shudder. 😩
I hope he's arrested soon for his crimes & is never allowed into politics ever again.
And his entire clown car cabinet.
I’d be happier if he just choked to death on his hamburger. Less drama.
Perfect.
There sure would be a HUGE celebration. I'm Canadian & hate the man. Hopefully he's out soon.
Both my parents are buried, together, in one of our nation’s National cemeteries and I’m sooo happy it’s NOT Arlington National Cemetery - I don’t want that beast anywhere near my family, especially my patriotic parents who gave their entire adult lives to the service of this nation. I would be absolutely furious if that man, who is undeservedly the current Commander In Chief of our Armed Forces, ever stood on the sacred ground where my parents rest.
Well said. What a despicable loser that man is.
Thank you to your parents for their service.
Thank both of your parents for their patriotism and service.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I agree with you. He has no business being there when he can't talk properly. He's a mentally ill creep & needs to be removed from politics
Between yesterday at West Point and today at Arlington National Cemetery we can see how his mental acuity is failing daily. Today is the honoring of those who sacrificed their lives and those who served for defense of democracy and honored their oath. We thank them. It would be nice if the president of the U.S. would honor them as well , they all deserve respect.
Trump has zero respect for anyone else.
They all really do. I think, as a Canadian, that he needs to be removed from politics. He's using tariffs, deemed illegal, to make $. Not good.
This guy needs to be impeached and a respected person put in
None in sight that would be able to step in. He’s just the head of a deeply embedded infection
Not Vance or Johnson please!
We don’t get a choice…
Well how about a coup and John Robert’s could be the one to summon Kamala and do the oath in the Supreme Court building and then put Biden’s people in until the midterms
OK.
Damn good idea!
Then we could focus on the USA economy and rebuild relationships with our global allies too!
Love for Our Republic lives strong in the hearts and minds of all true patriots. Let’s not loose sight of our tasks at hand.
We need to build relationships with our own people.
Now that is one great idea. Hopefully that happens soon. Democrats are better at the helm. They are all for positive change to take care of the USA.
Are you a bot?
Who's a bot? Not me. I live in Surrey, BC, Cansda. I was born in Quebec & moved to BC when I was 32 & my son was 4. I'm now 69 & my son is 41. So, yes, I'm real & will continue to hate Trump until the end of time.
Democrats are the leaders not the Republicans
They have always been better than all Republicsns. I want the Democrats to take over. No more Republicans in power. They create so many problems!!!
It won’t be anyone currently in the GOP if you’re looking for respected. I shudder thinking of President Vance or President Moses Johnson.
Ick. President Vance? I think
not. He insults people whenever he opens his mouth. Everybody hates the sombitch and he has no idea how to talk to women.
Hegseth is a hot mess who will screw up the Pentagon every time. His wife is the biggest loser in WashingtonDC and she walks around the Pentagon like she owns the place. She should learn how to dress. She looks like a hag. She wears clothes that belong back at the farm. Unsophisticated losers all in the Chump administration. Hicks.
The Democrats need to get back in.
And hopefully very soon. I'm so tired of hearing about him. He's mentally ill & needs to be impeached ASAP!
Yes & ASAP. Trump is losing his mind & has no business being President. Time to fix that!!!
Vance is the one who would replace Trump…..and who wants Vance as POTUS?? 😵💫🥹🥴. NO ONE.
None of the Republicans lead Vance should go back to Cincinnati maybe relearn about this country before trying to run for president or any other office
Karoline Leavitt explained it all. “0n this very important day, The President wanted to recognize the great sacrifices made by our veterans. He also wanted to remind us of the bright future to which we look forward:a great military parade, the World Cup and the Olympics. All of which Make America Great. “. Note: I made that up. I am sure she will actually do even better by the time the next press briefing rolls around.
I don’t know how the press room doesn’t burst into laughter every time that nasty cunt opens her mouth and nonsensical drivel falls out.
Not acceptable language, James !!!
You're right! She lacks the warmth and depth 🤯
Agreed. I'm sure James could crack open the OED and find a larger vocabulary.
Just say CU Next Tuesday. But I’m good with it either way James. Profanity is nothing compared to what we are dealing with.
These times call for all the profanity we can muster. Just ask Jeff Tiedrich. 😏😎
How can you tell when Karoline Leavitt is lying? Her lips are moving.
Hmmmmm
Forget the language, focus on the point:
This lying wench accommodates the unethical behaviors of the most derelict president of these United States hell-bent on destroying this country!
That is a better use of vocabulary. Points scored.
She accommodates and promotes his behaviors and his agenda.
She'll attack anyone - in a heartbeat - who dares speak the truth or questions any of the garbage that she spews.
Goebbels, Baghdad Bob, Tokyo Rose, and others are likely envious of the propaganda skills she has honed and is demonstrating here.
And legacy media (all of the journalists are now on Substack, except maybe those writing for The Guardian or a few other outlets) are complicit in highlighting and promoting her propaganda.
The entire WH press corp should have walked out when they banned AP and brought in the wingnut podcasters... .but... they didn't.
A few folks have tried to push back (Yamiche Alcindor the other day) - but Leavitt is vile piece of work and "the press" seems unable to deal with her.
Very acceptable and highly accurate language James!
Because they're handpicked by dear leader. 🤦♀️
How Karoline Leavitt can wake up every morning and think she's doing any kind of service to humanity boggles my mind. Can she really be that stupid? Un-self aware? Immune to irony? Or is she just so cynical that she doesn't care.
Or, is she being paid so much that she'll say anything?
She has no conscience or soul, typical cultist.
That cross she wears should burst into flames with all the lying she does.
Goes through a lot of knee pads
She is stupid, and will say whatever they tell her to say in order to keep her job and the salary that goes with it.
Worse: she is in charge of TRAINING and media relations work for Project2025 - several theories that she writes much of this.
We underestimate the skilled propaganda folks at our peril.
That said, I agree that she is likely missing a soul, moral compass, many other things. Cultist, yes. Also a trainer and leader in that cult.
One link (of many with a quick internet search - this is from ProPublica, last year)
https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-project-2025-secret-training-videos-trump-election
Agreed - she is cultified to the extreme 😵💫🤮
...and do anything!
It’s the money! Always follow the money!
Silly little woman hiding behind a cross
I was totally convinced she said it🤣🤣🤣
It amazes me how easy it is to parody her.
He is an absolute disgrace and shouldn’t be allowed on that hallowed ground. He disrespects the military, their sacrifices, and their devotion. He is devoted to power and money above all!
Trump should not ever be able to touch Old Glory or stand near.
And the incident where he hugged and then seemingly humped the flag should be used every time your statement is made, Linda.
That was also a disgrace.
EVERYTHING and everyone is a prop for this creep.
If you think his Arlington speech was bad, check out his Happy Memorial Day rant on Truth Social.
Trumps dementia is becoming increasingly obvious every day!
You would think that the people around him would have him removed from office. I kind of think that they are holding off because his base still worships him. I wonder if they will continue to adore him if/when this new budget takes effect. Apparently, the largest number of people needing Medicaid are in RED states. The largest number of citizens needing government assistance are in RED states. I do not want to see anyone harmed by this budget, but it will be interesting to see their response.
I think it's all about greed and what the GOP are being promised in addition to threats. This regime openly threatens supreme court justices and their families. We have to wonder what threats are being issued behind the scenes to those around him. I don't think the threats come from the maniac president, he is just a puppet for Stephen Miller and Russell Vought. Those are the guys pulling the strings and taking a sledgehammer to democracy and the constitution. Trump is the perfect demented idiot they need.
His handlers keep him in office because they’re his handlers. They like it that way.
They get what they want.tgey all hv their agendas and use each other. Look at Musk, Vought. Sickening.
I want every person who voted for him to be harmed. I want them to receive all the harm intended for everyone who tried to prevent him being elected. I want them to have to absorb all the harm he is intentionally pointing at every "scum" who tried to warn them, and who now will be harmed by his bigotry, racism, misogyny, and evil intentions. We tried to prevent this, they did this. They should be the ones harmed. They will not learn from this unless they suffer the harm.. instead the rest of us will be paying for their stupidity, and they will learn norhing, because they don't want to learn. They just want to blindly follow their corrupt leader, and they rejoice in the pain they cause others. I want them harmed, because we will stay in hell until they pay for their stupidity and understand why we hurt.
A lot of those people have children and senior parents and grandparents. I don’t want the innocent to suffer. I just want his followers to learn from this never to trust a serial liar and traitor.
Yes.
They will learn nothing until they understand the pain they inflict. They brought this on. It is on their heads. They need to feel the pain they have inflicted on millions to truly understand what they have done. Why do you pity them? They have no pity for their victims. None. They only have hate and more hate. They will continue to hate until they learn the truth. Even then, many will still hate and place the blame on others instead of themselves. They richly deserve to share the misery they are causing. There is no excuse for it, so they do not get to be excused from it. I hope they burn. They deserve it. I do not blame their kids, but this is the consequence of their parents choices. Hopefully they learn as well. They have no one but their own parents to blame.
If you are asking me why I pity them, it is because in their ignorance and gullibility, they voted against their own needs and those of their families. A lot of people blindly fell for Trump’s lies and promises. I do not feel sorry for the bigots and those who hoped to gain from trump’s election. They deserve what they get.
They just want the power.
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I’m filled with pride! What an imbecile!
He’s not smart enough to qualify as an imbecile. He’s much lower than that.
You are correct
So glad to see others who are just as disgusted as I am. Gives me hope that America will find it’s way to what it use to be the “Shining beckon on a hill”. 🇺🇸🎖️🙏
“I'm glad I missed that second term”. We were too, but all good things must come to an end, no thanks to some of the voters and non-voters in this sham of a country.
(unsaid)... "... I tried, you know, I really tried along with some very fine people to have that second term.... and now I'm back...."..AND THEN "....because God... "
😵💫
Right?! 🙄
Our military doesn’t need him anymore than the rest of us
I hope they don't follow his illegal orders, but I have little faith anymore. The officers may hold to their oaths, but will the rank and file? I hope so. I really hope so. I hope they see the contempt he has for them, the way he dishonors our veterans, and makes jokes about their sacrifices, and cares nothing for their injuries, both physical and psychological. I hope for the best. I hope their life experiences give them the wisdom to understand the difference between legal and illegal orders. I know they have the character to follow legal orders, do they have the experience to know the difference?