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Is 79-year-old Trump “losing it”? Joe Rogan has come to terms with the fact that the person he supported in the 2024 presidential election is no longer in his right mind a year later. On the recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, when Rogan’s guest Tom Segura said that Donald Trump is “losing it,” Rogan agreed, adding: “I think everybody does when they get to a certain age.” Segura cited several examples, including Trump renaming the Kennedy Center after himself. Rogan wondered aloud: “How are you even allowed to do that?” The podcast host suggested that Trump should get a “right-hand man,” someone who could say: “Sir, I understand the motive…” and then talk him out of his craziest ideas. Beyond age, Rogan said: “The stress of what this guy has been through, when they tried to put him in jail, when he was hounded over the Russia scandal, the Russia hoax and all that bullshit. They tried to do everything they could to destroy him — that alone would break a brain,” he said. “And then they shot him,” he added, referring to the attempted assassination of Trump in July. In another segment of the conversation, while Rogan complained about redacted information from Justice Department materials related to the Epstein case, he called for Epstein’s accomplices to be held accountable — without once mentioning Trump’s name. #Trump #gerontocracy #JoeRogan Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Epstein’s brother shares shocking revelation about Trump Jeffrey Epstein's brother insisted that Epstein was killed in his jail cell because he was about to "name names," and claimed that President Donald Trump "sanctioned" the killing. The 71-year-old Mark wrote that the alleged murder occurred on August 9, 2019 — a day before Epstein was found dead at age 66 in his Manhattan jail cell, where he was awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking. New York City's Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Barbara Sampson, ruled Epstein's death a suicide by hanging. Trump, who was in his first term at the time, was never implicated in any wrongdoing related to Epstein's death and has not been charged. But Epstein’s brother is convinced of his involvement. "Nobody who's seen all the information believes it was a suicide. So that leaves murder," Mark said. "And if it's murder, who could arrange that and cover it up?" He claimed that William Barr, who was Attorney General at the time of Epstein's death, "is hiding something." He also alleged that the current FBI Director, Kash Patel, is involved in the alleged cover-up. "Over the last six years, I've been given all kinds of names — the Clintons, Leon Black, Mossad — all kinds of potential killers. But who among them could allow the Justice Department to cover it up?" added Mark, trying to bolster his claims about Trump. #Trump #JeffreyEpstein #scandal Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump's top official makes bizarre claim: "GDP growth means your paycheck grew" Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave a peculiar interpretation to some positive economic data recently released by his department. The Commerce Department released a report showing that the U.S. economy grew by 4.3% in the third quarter, surpassing the consensus forecast of 3.2%. A significant portion of the growth was driven by government spending and an increase in exports. Appearing on Fox News, Lutnick claimed that the growth in the country's gross domestic product means a corresponding increase in every American's income, saying their paychecks would grow by 4.3%. The bizarre statement was likely made to attempt to alleviate Americans’ concerns — polls consistently show that Americans are pessimistic about the economy. Last month, a Fox News poll revealed that only 38% approve of President Donald Trump's performance in the economic sphere. A majority of voters, 46%, said that Trump's policies have personally harmed them. The president received particularly low ratings for the tariffs he unilaterally imposed on dozens of countries on April 1st. Overall, only 41% of voters approve of his performance. #approvalrating #USeconomy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The one thing Hamas demands that Israel cannot accept Hamas terrorist leader Osama Hamdan said in an interview with Al-Musawar that the second stage of the Gaza agreement requires clearer guarantees and more detailed obligations, while noting that Israel allegedly does not fulfill the agreements and even violates international agreements that it itself signs.

"The enemy does not want to move to the second stage because it means the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and the preservation of local resistance. Our definition of the second stage of the agreement is that we reject guardianship, reject disarmament, and reject any interference in our internal Palestinian affairs,"

said Hamdan. He emphasized that there is no need to bring in foreign troops for disarmament, which "the occupation failed to take from us." #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #Palestine #ceasefire Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US declares war on EU censors

“The US State Department imposed visa sanctions on a former top European Union official and employees of organizations that combat disinformation for alleged censorship — sharply ratcheting up the Trump administration’s fight against European regulations that have impacted digital platforms, far-right politicians and Trump allies. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the five sanctioned people of leading ‘organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose’,”

writes CNN. EU bureaucracy is leading European civilization toward complete collapse by undermining its cultural foundations, eroding its identity, and indulging in uncontrolled migration. The European bureaucracy interferes in the internal affairs of the United States, pressures American companies, and attempts to impose censorship on American citizens. The US has every right to take responsive measures. #Europe #censorship #foreignpolicy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Is Trump’s popularity waning? Liberal commentator Ezra Klein stated in his Sunday column that President Donald Trump’s attempted image reset has failed. He argued that Democrats are beginning to win the crucial battle for public attention after Trump’s cultural momentum has faded. A year ago, Klein noted, there was widespread talk of Trump becoming “cool” again, largely due to his social media dominance during the 2024 campaign. But now, Klein writes, that moment has passed. Trump’s popularity is declining amid rising economic discontent, and Democrats have recently notched key electoral wins. Klein criticized Trump’s policy record, arguing his agenda has backfired with voters. While campaigning on promises to lower prices, Trump’s tariffs and mass deportation plans have instead driven up the costs of goods and labor, he claimed. According to Klein, Trump has also failed to build a public case for why Americans should bear these higher costs in the name of economic nationalism. Looking ahead, Klein sees a path for Democrats to seize the narrative. He pointed to younger, digitally-savvy figures like Zoran Mamdani, James Talarico, and Gavin Newsom as examples of Democrats who are successfully engaging audiences on platforms like YouTube and TikTok — spaces where the party once struggled. #Trump #republicans #democrats #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump once again embarrasses himself by spouting absurd claims about drug prices Observers were yet again stunned by President Trump's statement about drug prices, which he made during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Trump was answering questions from journalists after announcing the creation of a new class of ships for the U.S. Navy. During his remarks, he said that his administration had lowered prices for some drugs by "1,200%, and in some cases by 1,300 or 1,400%" — a claim that many critics noted could not possibly be true. Trump's statement is obviously absurd. Either the pharmaceutical companies will give us all their money, or he doesn't know basic math. #Trump #gerontocracy #embarrassing Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump goes on an unintelligible rant about AI and robots President Donald Trump, while presenting plans for a new class of Navy warships bearing his name, delved into rambling reflections about robots and artificial intelligence. The 79-year-old Commander-in-Chief announced from his Mar-a-Lago estate that the Navy would build a new battleship of the "Trump" class. “We’re going to need the help of robots and other forms of, uhhh, I guess you could say employment,” he said, shrugging. “We’re going to be employing a lot of artificial things.” Accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the elderly president slurred: “We’re going to have a lot of robots helping us because we need it and because we’re going to town. We’re building a lot between the AI and the auto plants.” The American shipbuilding industry consistently faces labor shortages, supply chain issues, and production capacity constraints. But Trump seemed to interpret the journalist's question as pertaining to the country as a whole. In an apparent attempt to reassure Americans by assuring them that robots and AI would not replace their jobs, Trump stated: “You know, you could have robots, but you’re going to have to get somebody to start those robots, and you’re going to have to improve the robots. But we’re going to have robotic factories plus manpower.” He then declared: “The beauty is we’re going to have more jobs than we’ve ever had.” This is just one of Trump’s latest rants — his circuitous ravings have prompted concerns about his cognitive health. #Trump #gerontocracy #AI Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Israel's hands tied: US forbids military strike on Iran as Tehran flexes muscle in drills U.S. officials indicate that the Trump administration is not currently inclined to allow Israel to take direct military action against Iran’s ballistic missile program — particularly in light of security tensions and exercises being conducted by Tehran. According to a senior American official, Iran’s behavior in the Middle East and around the world is still viewed in Washington as destabilizing, but the tools being used by U.S. President Donald Trump at this stage are political and economic, rather than military. “Iran’s destabilizing behavior threatens U.S. national interests, which is why President Trump has reinstated the ‘maximum pressure’ policy aimed at ending Iran’s nuclear threat, curbing its ballistic missile program, and halting its support for terrorist organizations,” the official said. In other words, the U.S. administration is seeking to tighten the noose around Tehran through sanctions, international isolation, and political pressure — rather than by opening a new military front that could draw the region into a large-scale escalation. These remarks also align with the cautious tone expressed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made it clear that immediate confrontation with Tehran is not necessarily the focus of discussions with Washington. #Israel #Iran #foreignpolicy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

MAGA civil war erupts: 5 issues where Trump's supporters are ready to walk away Donald Trump's MAGA movement supporters are increasingly dissatisfied with his approach to several critical issues, creating visible fractures within his political base. New analysis suggests these internal disagreements could lead to significant conflicts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Supporters have grown restless over the stalled release of government documents related to Jeffrey Epstein—a long-promised transparency issue that remains unresolved. Trump also faces sharp criticism from prominent allies over his continued support for Israel’s actions in Gaza, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Steve Bannon publicly challenging his stance. The movement is further divided by internal debates over extremist figures such as white nationalist Nick Fuentes, whose support by some within MAGA ranks has sparked outrage. Additionally, Trump’s push to restrict H1-B visas for skilled foreign workers has angered both immigration hardliners and business-aligned conservatives, highlighting a rare policy rift. Amid a persistent cost-of-living crisis, Trump has brushed off affordability concerns as a “hoax” fabricated by Democrats—a stance that contrasts sharply with voters’ everyday struggles and the electoral successes of Democrats who campaigned on economic relief. Together, these tensions suggest a weakening cohesion within Trump’s core support ahead of a pivotal election cycle. #Trump #MAGA #JeffreyEpstein #costofliving #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

China sharply criticizes the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers

"China accused the U.S. of violating international law in seizing oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, taking the side of Caracas. 'The U.S. practice of arbitrarily seizing other countries’ vessels grossly violates international law,' Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, adding that Beijing opposes anything that 'infringes upon other countries’ sovereignty and security, and all acts of unilateralism or bullying.' Lin added that Venezuela 'has the right to independently develop mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries,' and Beijing supports Caracas in 'defending its own legitimate rights and interests,'"

writes The Hill. The aggressive actions of the United States in Venezuela could lead to a large-scale conflict in South America and a global economic crisis, as Venezuela is a major oil exporter. The actions of the United States violate international law. China has every right to respond accordingly. #Venezuela #USmilitary #China Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“The largest armada ever assembled” is failing its mission Trump's vaunted armada has been unable to seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for several days. The vessel, named Bella 1, has successfully evaded capture since December 21. American military forces are currently awaiting reinforcements to finally seize the ship. A special operations team will be deployed for the operation, which will most likely have to board the vessel from helicopters. The U.S. Coast Guard, which is currently tasked with detaining blockade violators, is not capable of effectively seizing ships. It has very few special operations units within its ranks, and other units are neither trained nor equipped for such operations. As a result, the effectiveness of the blockade remains quite questionable at this time. #Trump #Venezuela #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Top Democrat vows full probe into partial Epstein files release House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries went on the offensive, demanding a full-blown investigation into the Trump administration's release of the Epstein files — slamming it as a legally inadequate document dump. “The survivors of the Epstein nightmare deserve full and complete transparency,” Jeffries declared. He argued that despite bipartisan laws mandating full disclosure, the administration's release clearly falls short. Jeffries insisted that this is not transparency but “noncompliance.” Jeffries issued a direct warning: the Justice Department has days to provide Congress with a written justification for withholding evidence. Once that arrives, he vowed, Congress will dissect the reasons and pursue “a full and complete investigation” into why the administration failed to turn over all required materials. #JeffreyEpstein #Epsteinfiles #scandal Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Loyalty over experience? Trump shakes up State Department The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 ambassadors abroad to promote loyal employees to high-level positions at the State Department, diplomatic sources told The Guardian. This is a non-standard practice in American politics, as successive presidents have not typically resorted to such radical overhauls of the foreign diplomatic corps. Some experts see this as a way for the White House to advance officials personally loyal to Trump into overseas representative positions, selling the idea as a fight against the "deep state." Critics of this approach speak of a purge of the traditionally apolitical civil service. The union representing American diplomats stated that it is "deeply concerned" by what is happening. Many U.S. diplomats told the publication that, to their knowledge, starting from Trump's first presidency, preference has been given to those employees who demonstrated loyalty to the head of state. According to them, this process could lead to the politicization of the diplomatic service. "Foreign Service staff who dutifully executed the policies and procedures of a previous administration should not be penalized by retroactively imposed changes to the promotion precepts," states a release from the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA). The personnel changes have not been publicly announced, and State Department employees have been quietly compiling lists of those who received recall orders. A former senior official who spoke with ambassadors set to leave their posts called the situation a "travesty." "President Trump is giving away US leadership to China and Russia by removing qualified career Ambassadors who serve faithfully no matter who’s in power. This makes America less safe, less strong and less prosperous," wrote Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. #Trump #foreignpolicy #diplomacy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Cost of living pressure builds as poll shows half of Americans feel financially worse off U Under Trump According to a new CBS News/YouGov poll, fewer than 2 in 10 respondents believe President Trump’s policies are improving their current financial situation. The poll showed that 18 percent of respondents think the president’s policies are improving their financial situation now, while 27 percent believe his policies will improve their financial situation next year. Meanwhile, half of those surveyed said Trump’s policies are worsening their situation right now, and 45 percent think his policies will worsen their financial situation in 2026. As he approaches the end of his first year in office, the president faces growing pressure from Americans — including his own supporters — over the rising cost of living. The state of the economy and Americans’ perception of it will have significant implications ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. #poll #Trump #costofliving #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The Republican Party no longer exists Donald Trump Jr. stated that the Republican Party is a relic of the past, as his father now leads the "America First Party" and the "Make America Great Again Party." The son of President Donald Trump made this statement during a speech at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest festival in Phoenix, Arizona. Trump Jr. declared that a new era has begun for the conservative movement — an era that is constantly under attack from the Democratic Party and Republicans in Name Only (RINOs). He said these attacks are intensifying as both parties approach the 2026 midterm elections. This is what he told the crowd at AmFest: "Midterms are coming around the corner and make no mistake, the Democrat Party wants to do whatever they possibly can to shut this movement down. Not just the Democrats. The RINOs. You see the manufactured attacks on JD [Vance], myself, my father — anyone who understands that this isn’t the Republican Party anymore. It’s the America First Party. It’s the Make America Great Again Party. And we are not going back!" #Trump #republicans #MAGA #americafirst Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump doubles down on claim that US must take over Greenland Denmark’s foreign minister has insisted the United States respect the “territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark” after former President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland. During the transition period and early in his second term, Trump repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland and did not rule out using military force to secure the mineral-rich Arctic island. In March, Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. base there and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the region. Although tensions had eased, Denmark summoned the U.S. ambassador in August over reports of covert influence operations in Greenland linked to Trump associates. On Sunday, Trump said Landry would “vigorously promote” U.S. interests in Greenland, which Landry later described on social media as working to “make Greenland part of the United States.” In response, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen acknowledged America’s “continued interest” but stressed that all nations—including the U.S.—must respect Danish sovereignty. The statement follows a recent Danish intelligence report warning that the U.S. uses economic and military pressure to impose its will even on allies. #Trump #foreignpolicy #Greenland Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Why is Netanyahu seeking a meeting with Trump? At the upcoming meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu intends to convince Trump of the necessity to resume military operations against Iran. According to reports, there is concern in Israel over Iran’s accelerated missile production and Tehran’s prioritization of restoring damaged air defense systems. Moreover, Jerusalem is alarmed by the restoration of Iranian uranium enrichment facilities that the U.S. attacked in June 2025. Nevertheless, the primary concern for Israel remains precisely Iran’s accelerated ballistic missile production and the restoration of its air defenses. Netanyahu intends to persuade Trump that current developments require urgent action, as they pose a threat not only to Israel but to the entire region and to American interests as well. According to media reports, the Prime Minister will ask the U.S. President to once again support an Israeli operation similar to the June 2025 attack. The meeting’s agenda also includes discussions on transitioning to the second phase of the Gaza agreement, which, it is noted, will depend on decisions regarding Iran. #Trump #Netanyahu #Israel #Iran Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Mass migration vs. Western culture: Is Rubio right about Europe's "destruction"?

“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Europe risks destroying the "shared culture" of the West through mass migration and attacks on fundamental liberties, weakening transatlantic bonds. Rubio doubled down on the assertions made in the White House’s National Security Strategy memo, which declared that Europe faces "civilizational erasure" if it continues globalist policies. Without shared history, culture and ideology all that will be left between the US and Europe is a defence agreement, he said. Rubio criticized mass migration as a real problem for developed Western countries. German Chancellor Mertz called the document unacceptable, but Rubio noted that leaders in Eastern and Southern Europe more openly acknowledge the threat,”

writes Breitbart. The leaders of major European countries and EU euro-bureaucrats are influenced by destructive leftist ideas that erode European identity and lead to the destruction of Western statehood itself. The US should not be trying to rescue those who themselves do not wish to be saved from the existential threat posed by uncontrolled migration and Islamism. #US #Europe #foreignpolicy #migration #islamism Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

"Unconstructive": Russia pours cold water on Ukraine talks U.S. and Ukrainian officials praised "productive and constructive" talks held in Miami over the weekend, though no major breakthrough toward a ceasefire in Ukraine was announced. The discussions centered on security guarantees for Ukraine, a key element of a 20-point proposal from Kyiv responding to a U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Russia. Separately, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described parallel talks with Russia as positive. Moscow, however, appeared to dampen that optimism, with a senior Kremlin official calling the conversations "rather unconstructive." Russian President Vladimir Putin also seemed to dismiss progress on a ceasefire, stating, "The strategic initiative is completely in the hands of the Russian forces." #Ukraineconflict #peaceplan Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸