I hope everyone takes a good hard look at this picture. Trump’s under-construction ballroom is now bigger than the rest of the White House. Much bigger. The contrast says everything you need to know about this President and his priorities.
I was thinking today how little of this we’re seeing. Relative to our fairly recent past as a media culture, there are so few widely shared pics of this project, of the damage to US bases in the theater of the Iran war, of the immigration detention archipelago Stephen Miller has built up … etc etc
James E. Clyburn@repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 6h agoI hope everyone takes a good hard look at this picture. Trump’s under-construction ballroom is now bigger than the rest of the White House. Much bigger. The contrast says everything you need to know about this President and his priorities.
Very happy to have been wrong!
sandeen@sandeen.net · last wk.This is probably gonna be a heartbreaker.
wow -- CNN broadcast footage of an Arlington guard yelling at a group with Pete Hegseth to "MAINTAIN SILENCE ... PAY RESPECT!" after someone in his entourage started laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
I saw others throw this out there but it seems at least possible that the Jensen Huang thing leads to impeachment, it seems to have all the juicy bits: * Sex * Chinese espionage * Trump Knew and did nothing * Trump was cut in on the Nvidia deal * AI, which has strong negative public sentiment
Who ya gonna believe, me or your lyin' eyes?
Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social · 3d agoICE agents blocked the emergency entrance of an LA hospital for two full hours, forcing ambulances carrying people who needed emergency care to go elsewhere. This isn’t law enforcement. This is a reckless abuse of power that put innocent people’s lives at risk.
41/ The "60 Minutes" clip closes with this line from Trump: "I don't take a salary, you know." The presidential salary is $400,000. If you make $3 billion a year, then you make $400,000 every 70 minutes. Including when you're sleeping. bsky.app/profile/60mi...
60 Minutes@60minutes.bsky.social · 4d agoRoss Douthat asks the President how his net worth rose by nearly $3 billion, according to a Forbes estimate, since he returned to office. Watch the interview Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on 60 Minutes.
29/ These are the main reasons why Trump's net worth increased by $3 billion from the fall of 2024 to the fall of 2025, in rounded numbers: -$1B+ of crypto earnings -$1B of crypto tokens created out of thin air -$400M expansion of branding business -$500M fine wiped out
"Roughly a year ago, Mr. Trump was briefed about the intelligence findings, which have not been previously reported, and chose not to do anything with the information."
Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot
A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.
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I’m no constitutional lawyer, but isn’t it impeachable to know that the CEO of the world’s most important company is having an affair with a Chinese spy but you still give him approval to sell proprietary tech to China after he gives you millions in a personal donation and cuts you it into the deal?
That Trump would accidentally offer the wrong Dana White the job of Press Secretary - on the 6th anniversary of Four Seasons Total Landscaping day - is, well, perfect.
Like what the fuck man. Not trying to turn this into a political stunt but like the voters should see this. We treat politics like a game. It isn't. This man should not be in a position to decide what happens to other people.
🦋 kris🌻⋆⋆⋆@eviebauer727.bsky.social · 3d agoHere’s Mitch McConnell answering a few questions from a reporter. Did I say “answer” I meant to say unable to speak or communicate with on any level. Where’s this man’s wife or his family? Doesn’t he have any friends in the Senate? Clearly, this man belongs in an assisted living facility.
Per Bloomberg, NVIDIA is investigating Jensen Huang’s targeting by Chinese intelligence, he’ll remain as CEO during. Jensen admits to having an affair. “I was unfaithful to my wife,” he said. “My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did.”
Ed Zitron@edzitron.com · 5d agoWhere’s your ed at readers knew all about Megaspeed at the end of March! Fascinating that it’s potentially a honeypot www.wheresyoured.at/the-ai-indus...
The attorney general is not in the Constitution and defendants in impeachment trials, including presidents, are defended by their own personal attorneys. The United States is not a party to the proceeding.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d agoBASH: Do you see it as your job as attorney general to represent anyone in the administration being investigated by Congress? BLANCHE: Wait, do I see it as my job? The Constitution sees it as my job! BASH: So if Hegseth faces impeachment, would you represent him? BLANCHE: Well, yeah
Sure, I see no reason why this guy shouldn't be in the White House press briefing room.
sandeen@sandeen.net · 4d agoVery normal, very cool.
Post election analysis can be boiled down to Republicans spent the last two years narrowing their appeal to cruel psychopaths who enjoy suffering. And yet the pundits will search for a more palatable conclusion.
ICE has kidnapped a Wisconsin state trooper whose family brought him here from South Africa seeking asylum.
Wisconsin state trooper detained by ICE while boarding domestic flight
A Wisconsin state trooper who came to the United States from South Africa legally as a child and has waited seven years for an asylum interview was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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And realtors. Don’t forget the realtors.
Better Things Are Possible@internethippo.bsky.social · 5d agoDems taking power in the states should seriously consider this because it breaks Republican power but also because people will like it! Buying a car sucks. Getting fleeced sucks. You want affordability? Joyfully pick a fight with every scam industry and be seen doing it
I was honored to join Melissa and Mark Hortman’s children today to dedicate Highway 610 in their name.
This is so wrong The reason “Trump didn’t steal the elections” is because we & the pro-voter coalition stopped him EIGHT times over the past 21 months Here’s how: a thread (1/x)
The big strong man with tears in his eyes and a great ass and beautiful muscles said Sir, SIr, please encourage Laura Loomer to run! Many people don't know "Laura" is spelled with an L!
Schooley@schooley.bsky.social · 5d agoDemocrats should definitely encourage Trump to flex his candidate picking skills again in 2028.
I don't think enough people know what they did in Mississippi. www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/o...
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