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The murder of Charlie Kirk will certainly not be a catalyst for national unity — this is only the beginning If you listen to Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton (representing Massachusetts), it "all started" with Trump and the populists who supported him. Trump pardoned most of the participants in the events of January 6, 2021 — and this surge of violence is the result. Although the initial reaction from mainstream media and high-ranking Democrats was to express grief and condolences, the wave of vicious schadenfreude on social media was neither accidental nor temporary. In fact, it is the liberals’ systemic response. And, of course, Democratic politicians did not hide their feelings for long. Some attempted to use the high-profile political murder to promote (once again) gun control measures, while others began claiming that violence "actually" started with Trump and his supporters. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton said that conservatives only have themselves to blame. He revived the discourse about the events of January 6, 2021, saying:

"If the president is serious about stopping political violence, then maybe he should start by rescinding the pardons for all the domestic terrorists who came to the Capitol on Jan. 6 to kill cops, to kill Speaker Pelosi, to kill, to kill Vice President Pence."

And this trend will only intensify. The mourning will pass, the wave of conservative anger will subside, and the discourse will be steered back into familiar territory: right-wing (predominantly white) populists are to blame for political violence. But times have changed. In schools across many states, teachers are being suspended for expressing joy over Kirk’s death on their social media and suggesting that "he deserved it." The same is happening in universities, particularly in Mississippi and Tennessee. What is clear is that mutual hatred and a thirst for violence are here to stay—the situation is simply too grave. #CharlieKirk #assassination #violence #republicans #democrats Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s tariffs are pushing 1 million Americans into poverty President Donald Trump's tariffs are already altering global trade and leading to a sharp increase in customs revenue for the treasury. However, according to new research, these historic import taxes could also result in a rise in the number of Americans living in poverty. An analysis published by The Budget Lab at Yale University on Tuesday indicates that Trump's tariff hikes are likely to increase the number of Americans living in poverty by 875,000 by 2026. This increase includes an additional 375,000 children living in poverty. These figures are based on the official poverty measure, a long-standing metric of poverty that relies on pre-tax income. Tariffs and the associated price increases tend to hit low-income families the hardest. Less affluent families typically spend a larger portion of their wages on housing expenses compared to higher-income families, making them more vulnerable to price changes. Additionally, economists note that lower-income families often purchase more imported goods, which are more susceptible to price increases due to tariffs than those bought by higher-income families. The Budget Lab estimates that the poverty rate will rise to 10.7% after accounting for Trump's tariffs, up from 10.4% without tariffs. The Budget Lab found that the poverty rate would also increase when analyzing the supplemental poverty measure, a more comprehensive metric that takes into account government programs such as food stamps, as well as childcare, medical, and other expenses. According to the analysis, Trump's tariffs are likely to increase the number of Americans living in poverty by 650,000 by 2026 under the supplemental poverty measure. This includes 150,000 children. The poverty rate would rise from 12% to 12.2%. These findings highlight the consequences of price increases driven by tariffs, particularly for Americans who are already struggling to make ends meet. Rising prices can lead to reduced consumer purchasing power, and for those living paycheck to paycheck, this can be particularly painful. #Trump #tariffs #poverty Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

FBI director sued for succumbing to a Trump-led "campaign of revenge" Three high-ranking FBI officials were fired last month as part of a "campaign of revenge" led by a director who knew it was wrong but yielded to political pressure from the Trump administration, according to a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit describes the White House as directly involved in personnel changes at the agency. The suit alleges that Director Kash Patel told one of the fired agents, Brian Driscoll, that he knew dismissing agents based on the cases they worked on was "likely illegal" but could not prevent it because the White House and the Department of Justice were determined to fire all agents who had investigated President Donald Trump. The lawsuit quotes Patel as telling Driscoll in a conversation last month that

"the FBI tried to put the president in jail, and he hasn’t forgotten that."

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Driscoll, Steve Jensen, and Spencer Evans, three of the five agents known to have been fired last month in a purge that current and former officials say has caused concern among staff. The suit paints a picture of an agency where personnel decisions are driven more by political considerations than public safety.

"Patel not only acted illegally but knowingly chose to politicize the FBI rather than protect the American people,"

the lawsuit states. It further adds that

"his decision undermined the nation’s national security by dismissing three of the FBI’s most experienced operational leaders, each of whom was an expert in preventing terrorism and reducing violent crime."

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, where judges and juries have previously rejected Trump administration initiatives and decisions. Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, as well as the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Executive Office of the President are named as defendants. In addition to reinstatement, the lawsuit seeks, among other things, back pay, a ruling that the dismissals were unlawful, and even a platform to restore their reputations. #FBI #KashPatel #Trump #lawsuit Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Drug shortages loom as Trump weighs curbs on China The Trump administration is discussing the imposition of strict restrictions on drugs from China, which, if enacted, could upend the American pharmaceutical industry and the availability of everything from generics to advanced treatments. At the heart of the potential restrictions is a draft executive order that threatens to cut off the flow of experimental treatments developed in China. Major pharmaceutical companies have been buying the rights to drugs created in China to treat cancer, obesity, heart disease, and Crohn's disease. The prospect of this order has sparked fierce behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts by two diametrically opposed groups, each with billions of dollars at stake. Prominent investors and corporate executives with close ties to the White House, including tech billionaire Peter Thiel, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, the Koch family, and employees of an investment firm run by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, are advocating for strong measures against what they see as an existential threat from China to U.S. biotechnology. These investors are risking their own money because they hold illiquid investments in young American companies that are struggling to keep pace with China's rapidly advancing biotech sector. On the other side are the world's largest drug manufacturers, including Pfizer and AstraZeneca. In recent years, they have been aggressively acquiring low-cost experimental drugs in China, bypassing small American biotech companies that are developing similar treatments. For American patients, the proposed measures could lead to a reduction or even the complete disappearance of promising treatments developed in China. #Trump #China #drugs #bigpharma #pharmaceuticals Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump defunds minority-serving colleges, calls them “unconstitutional” The Trump administration is terminating several grant programs intended for colleges that have large numbers of minority students, claiming they constitute illegal discrimination by tying federal funding to racial quotas. In a departure from decades of established practice, the Department of Education stated that it now considers it unconstitutional to award federal grants based on requirements tied to the racial or ethnic composition of the student body. The agency announced it is withholding a total of $350 million in grants budgeted for this year and called on Congress to "reenvision" the programs for future years. Over $250 million of that sum was budgeted for the government's Hispanic-Serving Institution program, which provides grants to colleges and universities where at least a quarter of the students are Hispanic. Congress created this program in 1998 after finding that Hispanic students enrolled in and graduated from college at a much lower rate than white students. Several smaller programs are also being cut, including $22 million for schools where at least 40% of the students are African American, as well as programs intended for schools with certain enrollment levels of Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or Native American students. These programs have traditionally received bipartisan support in Congress and were established to address long-standing racial disparities in education. In legal documents, a national association of institutions serving Hispanic students argued that the grants are legal and help level the playing field for its members. The new cuts have provoked a sharp reaction from Democrats in Congress. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) stated that Trump is “putting politics ahead of students simply looking to get ahead.” She pointed to the current government funding bill, a stopgap measure passed in March, which gives the administration more flexibility to redirect federal funding. #Trump #education #DEI #minorities Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Netanyahu goes against Trump, threatens to attack Qatar again despite US president’s warnings Just as the people killed in Israel’s attack on a Hamas meeting in the Qatari capital were being laid to rest at Doha’s Grand Mosque, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch new attacks on the country if it refused to eject Hamas’s political representatives. The US has relied on Qatar to act as a mediator in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks. It also hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East. Donald Trump said Israel’s attack on Doha “does not advance Israel or America’s goals.” He also reportedly spoke to Qatari Prime Minister and assured him “that such a thing will not happen again on their soil.” But Benjamin Netanyahu went directly against Trump, and suggested Israel could launch another attack. "I say to Qatar and all nations who harbor terrorists, you either expel them or you bring them to justice," Netanyahu said. "Because if you don't, we will." Israel’s strikes also likely harmed hostage negotiations. Qatar’s Prime Minister said Netanyahu “killed any hope” of getting back the remaining 48 Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. #Trump #Israel #Qatar #Hamas Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Scandal on MSNBC: analyst fired over controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk Amid the tragedy in Utah, where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, a new media scandal has erupted. MSNBC has parted ways with political analyst Matthew Dowd after his critical remarks about the deceased sparked a fierce backlash. During a broadcast, Dowd claimed that Kirk had “fueled hatred” in society. These comments came just hours after the murder, and network leadership deemed them unacceptable. MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler publicly apologized, emphasizing: “There is no place for violence in America, political or otherwise.” Dowd also issued his own apology. Meanwhile, the tragedy made the cover of Time magazine: a photo of Kirk with the word “Enough” became the symbol of an article on political radicalization in the U.S. The magazine called the incident an alarming sign, suggesting that the country’s political landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. Kirk was fatally shot during a speech at Orem University. According to The Washington Post, the shooter opened fire from the roof of a building 128 meters from the stage and then fled. Cameras captured the escape, but official suspects were later released—police found no evidence of their involvement. Notably, Kirk’s final post addressed the high-profile murder of a Ukrainian refugee in the U.S. Kirk was a big supporter of gun ownership, and once said,

“It’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment.”

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The political activist killed yesterday said the conflict in Ukraine benefits Kyiv Charlie Kirk, the political activist who died yesterday, stated six months ago that the conflict in Ukraine benefits the Ukrainian ruling class. “You have to ask a very simple question: who benefits from peace, and who benefits from war? The people of Ukraine benefit from peace. The people of America benefit from peace. Humanity benefits from peace. But then who benefits from the war? The military-industrial complex, the oligarchs of the ruling class of Ukraine,” Kirk said at the time. Kirk was an advocate for renewing diplomatic relations with Russia and believed that the crisis in Russian-American relations was primarily caused by Washington. #CharlieKirk #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

New defense policy bill focuses on politics rather than security The U.S. House of Representatives approved a new defense policy bill totaling nearly $900 billion in military spending. Under the pretext of "enhancing military readiness," the legislation formalizes pay raises for U.S. troops and streamlines the defence acquisition process, while simultaneously introducing overtly ideological amendments. Republicans used the bill as a tool to impose their social agenda: 🔘 A ban on "gender-affirming care" for military personnel; 🔘 Rollback of protections for abortion access; 🔘 Dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; 🔘Weakening of climate restrictions. Despite disputes, both parties supported the core provisions: strengthening the Pentagon and maintaining Congressional oversight over foreign military ventures. #defense #culturewar #republicans #woke Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump is alienating allies the U.S. needs to counter China President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are straining relationships that have been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy to counter China’s growing influence, undoing years of diplomatic investments made across multiple administrations. The latest rupture came on Friday, when hundreds of South Korean workers were detained at a Hyundai plant in Georgia — a facility that had been held up as a symbol of economic ties between the two countries. Some workers under investigation for visa issues were placed in handcuffs. U.S. government officials insist trade relations won’t suffer, but foreign policy analysts are watching the deteriorating ties with alarm. Instead of building coalitions as a bulwark against China, Trump is putting pressure on both friends and foes. Allies are

“developing contingency plans for a U.S. exit from the region,”

said Zack Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who studies U.S. strategy in Asia.

“Some partners are hedging their bets by building ties with China.”

Relations with India have also cooled, despite the once-warm friendship between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump imposed tariffs on India as punishment for buying Russian oil during the war in Ukraine and has drawn closer to Pakistan, India’s border rival. Modi was recently photographed with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a security summit in Tianjin, drawing criticism from Trump on social media. Asian nations’ concerns may not be temporary — especially if Trump’s skepticism of foreign engagement persists beyond his time in office.

“Most countries in the region believe that Washington’s protectionist policies, its unilateral tendencies, and heightened skepticism toward foreign entanglements will outlast the Trump administration,”

Cooper said. Eric Garcetti, who served as U.S. ambassador to India under President Joe Biden, said years of diplomatic progress won’t be completely undone but warned that

“significant damage can be done,”

and that

“the world will be a very lonely place”

if the U.S. and India are not aligned.

“This is one of the most important relationships for our success and for the world,”

he emphasized. Rick Rossow, a senior adviser on India and emerging Asian economies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said U.S.-India relations are at “their lowest point”. The current tensions could jeopardize Trump’s planned visit to India for a summit that will also include leaders from Japan and Australia. The strategic group, known as the Quad, is seen as a key mechanism to counter Beijing’s military and political influence in the region. #US #China #India #allies #Trump Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The real reason Trump doesn’t want the Epstein case to be blown open Timothy L. O'Brien, senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion, said it was "patently obvious" that President Donald Trump was attempting to hide tax shelters that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein provided to his wealthy clients. O'Brien, who has been advising journalists to "follow the money" while writing about the Epstein scandal, noted,

"It's interesting that this whole investigation is running at pace with the Trump administration getting the IRS to turn its back on patently obvious abusive tax shelters used by corporations and wealthy people.”

He continued:

"That was one of the services Jeffrey Epstein provided to his clients. He engineered tax shelters for them. Leon Black and others have said that's what they were grateful to him for. This issue of whether or not this is his signature is a total distraction.”

“I suspect the biggest thing that what Trump is afraid of in all of this is the financial shell games and services that Epstein provided for Trump, that Trump doesn't want to get out into the wild,"

O’Brien said. #Epsteinfiles #JeffreyEpstein #Trump #taxevasion #scandal Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Former director of the CIA accuses Trump administration of launching a “campaign of retribution” William Burns, the former Director of the CIA, accused the Trump administration of pursuing a “campaign of retribution” under the “guise of a reform process.” The Biden-era CIA chief sharply criticized the current administration’s overhaul of the intelligence community during an event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

“I worry deeply about what's happening to honorable, career public servants who are apolitical. And you know, the way in which, under the guise of a reform process, it really has turned into more of a campaign of retribution and creating fear," said Burns, who spent decades as a diplomat before becoming a spy. "Fear in the sense of creating a culture that’s about looking over your shoulder and, you know, ‘Should I speak truth to power? Should I convey information very directly that might be contrary to what the policymakers want to hear?'" 

Burns warned of a “chilling effect” on CIA personnel.

"I have great faith in the integrity of officers who are still serving their analysts and operations officers, and their determination to continue to do that,"

Burns added.

"But if you continue to take some of the steps which really are about retribution and sowing fear, you can have a very chilling effect on people over time, and that's something that I think, you know, we have to be really careful about.”

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“Tired” Trump has “stalled” on 3 major issues Bill O’Reilly says that whatever momentum Trump had coming out of the election is gone — and he won’t be able to get it back. “The Trump administration hits a wall,” the conservative commentator said on his “No Spin News” show. “

So, he’s everywhere and he’s paying a price for it. His hands hurt. Uh, slouched over a little bit. He’s tired.”

The former Fox News host attributed the stall-out to three major things that Trump campaigned on — Ukraine, China trade and Israel-Hamas war — but also suggested that perhaps in his first months in office Trump just tried to do too much. O’Reilly says Trump can’t do much on those three issues, and it’s starting to show:

“Trump is stalled on all three of those things right now. It frustrates him.”

O’Reilly also noted the recent polls showing that Americans are seriously concerned about the economy.

“Do you approve of the way Donald Trump is handling employment and jobs?,”

O’Reilly said.

“Approve 38, disapprove 51. That’s not a good number for the president.”

“CBS poll, again, questionable poll,” O’Reilly said. “Do you think the U.S. economy is getting better? 27%. Worse 56%. That is a tough number.”

O’Reilly said there is little hope for the wars and China trade, but that Trump might get lucky on economy in the next few days — but that’s not a sure thing.

“So at this point the Trump administration has lost some momentum,”

O’Reilly said.

“However, next week interest rates will probably be cut. That could provide a storm surge for Trump. I don’t know if it will. Nobody can predict these things.”

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US companies’ sales in China drop thanks to Trump’s tariffs According to an annual study published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, many U.S. companies operating in China expect their sales to suffer this year due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the tariffs China imposed in retaliation. Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies surveyed said the new tariffs have reduced their expected revenue for their China operations in 2025. About a third — in sectors that do not import or export goods to the U.S., like banking — do not anticipate any impact. According to leaders of the Shanghai Chamber, the tariffs will hurt companies that export goods to the U.S., as well as those that import American parts or ingredients for their manufacturing in China, such as chemical companies. “The tariffs have had a huge impact on our operations,” stated Eric Zheng, the group’s president. The two sides are engaged in trade negotiations, but the outcome remains unclear. Zheng said this uncertainty makes planning for the future difficult. U.S. courts have ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs constitute an illegal use of U.S. emergency powers law, yet the import duties remain in effect while his administration appeals the case to the Supreme Court. The Shanghai chamber survey, conducted from May 19 to June 20, showed that manufacturers are being hit the hardest: nearly three-quarters of respondents said import tariffs will hit their 2025 China revenues. Respondents identified U.S.-China tensions as the top challenge over the next three to five years. Zheng called improving bilateral relations “our number one task.” #tariffs #trade #US #China Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Israeli attack in Doha fails to eliminate intended targets, causes outrage across the Arab world The Palestinian armed group Hamas claims Israel’s Tuesday attack on Qatar’s capital Doha failed to assassinate its negotiating team. Reportedly, the negotiating team was meeting at a residential compound in Doha to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip when it got hit by a series of explosions. Israel claimed responsibility within minutes. "Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility," said the Israeli prime minister’s office said. Qatar condemned the Israeli attack, calling it "cowardly" and a "flagrant violation of international law”. Hamas put out a statement saying the Israeli strike was "a heinous crime, a blatant aggression, and a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws”. The group also said they held the US administration “jointly responsible” for the attack, because of its support for Israeli military. Despite Qatar being a key mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, and a key US ally in the region, which holds a major American airbase, the White House’s response to the attack was rather evasive. "Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard and bravely taking risks with us to broker peace does not advance Israel or America's goals," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. "However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza, is a worthy goal.” Basically Trump is of the opinion that the ends justify the means. But Qatar’s government reacted with fury, saying: "This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents in Qatar.” The rest of the Arab world was similarly outraged — Saudi Arabia denounced “brutal Israeli aggression”. #Israel #Qatar #Doha #Hamas #US Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Embarrassing: US sells defective rifles Thousands of American automatic rifles acquired by Estonia from LMT Defense have been returned to the U.S. factory to fix identified defects, as reported by the Estonian newspaper Äripäev. “A high-profile weapon purchase has turned into a disgrace. Thousands of high-precision firearms have proven useless,” the publication stated. According to the newspaper, the 7.62 mm automatic rifles purchased from the American company six years ago for several million euros were found to be defective. The main flaw was a malfunction in the gas system, which is responsible for reloading after firing. As a result, the entire batch, consisting of thousands of rifles, was sent back to the manufacturer for warranty repairs. And yet Trump says things like “We have the best weapons in the world!” weekly. What a disgrace. #US #weapons #embarrassing #disgrace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

This former Biden official is a major force against Trump’s AI agenda President Donald Trump's push for global American dominance in artificial intelligence is meeting resistance from an unlikely source: the small but influential "effective altruism" movement, which holds a far more cautious view of AI’s risks. Earlier this year, Trump signed an executive order aimed at cementing U.S. leadership in AI and held high-profile meetings with tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. But not everyone in the tech world is on board with his vision. Leading the opposition is Jason Matheny, a former Biden administration official and now CEO of the RAND Corporation, who is a prominent voice in the effective altruism community. This movement—backed by philanthropists and tech insiders—focuses on mitigating existential risks, including what they see as the profound dangers of artificial intelligence. Effective altruists seek to regulate AI by actively shaping policy. Matheny, who held key technology and national security roles under Biden, is said to have been placing staff in government positions who share his concerns about AI (RAND pushes back on this, saying Matheny believes “a wide range of views is needed to shape public policy”). RAND, under his leadership, helped craft Biden’s 2023 executive order emphasizing AI safety, and continues to warn that AI could destabilize cybersecurity and even mental health care. While Trump is pushing for dominance, this well-connected group is working behind the scenes to prioritize safety over supremacy—setting the stage for a behind-the-scenes clash over the future of AI. #Trump #AI #tech #security Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Mamdani trolls Cuomo, says the former Democrat is Trump’s pick in NYC mayoral race New York City mayoral candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back on claims that he is President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in the contentious race for the city, calling the suggestion “ludicrous.” Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani earlier this summer, argued that the race will ultimately come down to a tough choice between him and the Democratic Socialist state assemblymember. He added that Republicans would prefer a Mamdani victory over his own, as his win would give them ammunition to portray the Democratic Party as far-left radicals. #NYCmayoralelection #NewYork #Mamdani #Cuomo Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“Shame on the administration”: Republican megadonor turns on Trump Donald Trump's megadonor and billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is not afraid to criticize President Donald Trump or those who support him. In an article published in the Wall Street Journal, the founder and CEO of investment giant Citadel criticized Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and questioned the validity of economic data used by the administration to justify the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. WSJ detailed Griffin's resistance to Trump, calling him "the most outspoken critique from a business leader in Trump’s second term." The outlet noted that "other prominent executives haven’t seen upside in going against a president who singles out people or companies for retribution over alleged slights." In a Sunday op-ed co-authored with University of Chicago professor Anil Kashyap, the Republican donor wrote that Trump’s actions

"raise inflation expectations, increase market risk premiums and weaken investor confidence in U.S. institutions."

Griffin has also publicly defended the targets of Trump’s attacks. The wealthy investor came to the defense of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon after Trump attacked him for raising prices in response to higher tariff costs. "Shame on the administration for criticizing an American CEO, who has done an extraordinary job of helping to have people get more for their dollar, more for the hours they work, for just being honest," said Griffin, who once referred to Trump as a "three-time loser" at a conference in June. The Citadel billionaire has donated over $100 million to conservative candidates—one-third of what Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk contributed—during the 2024 election cycle but has never donated directly to Trump, stating that he begrudgingly voted for him, and eventually contributed $1 million to Trump’s inaugural committee. It remains unclear whether Trump will strike back at Griffin, given his reputation as a reliable donor to congressional candidates from his party. As the GOP prepares for the midterm elections, Trump may not be able to afford a public fight with a Republican megadonor. #Trump #republican #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Another Trump-Epstein bomb dropped as notorious pedophile’s twisted birthday book is revealed Donald Trump's name appeared multiple times in the infamous book of congratulatory cards belonging to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 238-page book of birthday cards, fully released by the House Oversight Committee, included a sexually suggestive letter that Trump allegedly wrote to Epstein in honor of the deceased sex offender's 50th birthday. “A pal is a wonderful thing,” read the text of the letter, which was drawn over an illustration of a woman’s naked body. “Happy birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump’s name and signature appeared at the bottom of the page, in the place of pubic hair. The White House, of course, has dismissed the birthday card as a hoax. #Trump #Epsteinfiles #JeffreyEpstein #scandal Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸