Trump cuts a big-money oil deal with Putin, an indicted war criminal, & dumps Zelenskyy, a democratic ally. My new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," explains how this came to be as part of Putin's shadow war against the US. Check out HowRussiaWon.com

On brand.

Kyle Clark@kylec.bsky.social · 2d ago

NEW: GOP Gov nominee Victor Marx appeared Thursday on the podcast of Joe Oltmann, who has called for the execution by hanging of Marx's opponent, Phil Weiser. Oltmann says Weiser is part of a "Synagogue of Satan Jews" who run Colorado. Oltmann just endorsed Marx for governor.

Saying the quiet part aloud. Very loudly

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 15h ago

Trump: "When you stand up here, it's just like the love. I could say the stupidest things and you'd clap. You know, I love you so much."

This was always the plan.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 23h ago

“Zelenskyy could’ve stopped this war many times, and he chose not to … he better damn well stop” — Trump is no longer trying to conceal that he’s fully on Putin’s side

Uh, who’s going to tell him?

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 16h ago

Trump: "I'm very popular. I really am…I'm really popular. I mean, CNN just did a poll. I'm at 99%, the highest ever, in the Republican Party. I'm popular. I'm very popular."

You can watch me explain to Carville and Hunt there's probably no "pee tape," as I discuss my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," and explain Trump's affinity for Putin and Moscow's ongoing attack on the US. Check out the book at HowRussiaWon.com.

The Ride in the Beast: David Corn on Trump's Secret Moments With Putin

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Europeans are warning Putin is waging a shadow war against the West. Trump refuses to acknowledge that. Wonder why. See the new issue of my OUR LAND newsletter—written before Putin played Trump with the diesel oil deal. link.motherjones.com/public/47867...

I think everyone is misreading the Diesel deal, according Trump too much agency. Putin got Trump to say something INSANELY stupid, no doubt in hopes of all the bribes on the table. This will solve none of the problems Trump caused the US. en.kremlin.ru/events/presi...

Notice how Trump did not repeat this lie, one of his favorites, when his boyfriend Xi was here.

Hey, it’s another episode of STRESS TEST. Check it out. And please subscribe at youtube.com/motherjones.

Mother Jones@motherjones.com · 2d ago

Big money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. But this year, the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential government treatment is more brazen than ever before.

I have an idea: Why doesn’t Trump get Putin to stop?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d ago

UN Ambassador Mike Waltz on Trump's deal with Putin: "The Ukrainians have been attacking Russian refineries as part of the war. The president has been clear in asking the Ukrainians to stop."

Putin is playing Trump…again.

Maria Popova@popovaprof.bsky.social · 2d ago

Theatre of the absurd! Trump announces US will buy diesel from russia even though he signed a law mandating sanctions for any country buying russian energy. Meanwhile russia actually has a diesel export ban because they can’t meet domestic demand.

Wow. Another SCOOP on Rep. Max Miller from @abbyvesoulis. Check this out.

Abby Vesoulis@abbyvesoulis.bsky.social · 2d ago

SCOOP: Rep. Max Miller's girlfriend of nearly two years was just indicted by a grand jury on three charges, including grand theft. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

You can watch me explain to Carville and Hunt there's probably no "pee tape," as I discuss my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," and explain Trump's affinity for Putin and Moscow's ongoing attack on the US. Check out the book at HowRussiaWon.com.

The Ride in the Beast: David Corn on Trump's Secret Moments With Putin

YouTube video by Politicon

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After all, why would we want to attract smart and innovative people from around the world?

Los Angeles Times@latimes.com · 3d ago

White House cracks down on student visas at Stanford and Caltech, as well as tech work visas

This is incitement. Racist incitement.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Trump tries to start a race war: "The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants ... The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing. They view you as weak and stupid people. Fight back Minnesota, fight back!"

Social Security is socialism.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Q: How do you define socialism personally? JD VANCE: I think in reality what it actually means in the American context is you want to replace American workers with foreigners workers, and you want boys to play in girls' sports

This is guy is both ridiculous and nuts.

NEW: As Colorado’s Tina Peters reportedly meets with President Trump to discuss an election “plan,” her attorney says the plan involves seizing ballots nationwide and discusses strategy for a potential civil war

In two weeks.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

Trump: "We will pass a truly great healthcare plan"

The problem is he believes this.

HuffPost@huffpost.com · 4d ago

“I can do whatever I want if I want,” he said during an Oval Office event on Wednesday.

Trump’s affinity for Putin is even more bizarre than you think. See my new book, “HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for Democracy.” HowRussiaWon.com.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

Trump says he has a call set up today with Putin for his birthday

Setting up a challenge for Trump. If Putin/Russia keeps lying about the plague incident, what is Trump going to say about the guy he has a man-crush on? HowRussiaWon.com

Michael Cohen on my new book "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America": "Accurate...I recommend people read it...I'll hand it to [Trump]." Really? What gives? See my OUR LAND newsletter: link.motherjones.com/public/47789... For info on the book: HowRussiaWon.com

Michael Cohen on my new book "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America": "Accurate...I recommend people read it...I'll hand it to [Trump]." Really? What gives? See my OUR LAND newsletter: link.motherjones.com/public/47789... For info on the book: HowRussiaWon.com

New: As Trump's meme coin dangled a gala dinner with the president for its top buyers, the wallet holding the creators' tokens moved ~$70M of $TRUMP to an account where it can be sold. @jeffstein.bsky.social for @washingtonsun.com

Trump’s Meme Coin Firm Wants You to Buy. Insiders Are Preparing to Sell.

Trump personally made more than $600 million from his meme coin last year.

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Michael Cohen says he disagrees with my book "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America" but calls it "accurate." Huh? He promises to hand Trump a copy. Will he? See my OUR LAND newsletter: link.motherjones.com/public/47789... For info on the book: HowRussiaWon.com

I thought he had the best mind.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5d ago

RUHLE: Why do you think the president is taking this position? TILLIS: Uhhh. I think he got bad advice RUHLE: Why do you talk about advice? He's the president! You said he's got great political instincts, and millions of Americans are suffering

Is this really worth a breaking news alert?

This is sad news. Simon was a big help with this story that showed Howard Lutnick apparently lied about his business entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein—a story that deserves more attention. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

New details from Epstein files reveal Lutnick had years-long business tie with sex offender

The commerce secretary apparently still hasn't come clean on his connection with Epstein.

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Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 7d ago

“Former British banker and whistleblower Simon Andriesz, who outed Howard Lutnick’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has died by suicide.”