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Category: retribution
retribution

fiscal hawk discovers 'sanity' when enemies need water

Trump explaining that water is too expensive now that his enemies are the ones who need it.

Trump explaining that water is too expensive now that his enemies are the ones who need it.

Donald Trump has suddenly rediscovered "fiscal sanity", and—what an incredible coincidence—it showed up just in time to veto a bill finishing a Colorado water pipeline backed by people who aren’t exactly in his fan club. The White House claims this is about protecting taxpayers, which is adorable coming from the guy who turned the national debt into his own personal beanstalk while shoveling tax cuts at billionaires and defense contractors like Halloween candy.

Critics, meanwhile, are pointing out the obvious: this looks a lot less like sober budgeting and a lot more like petty political retribution dressed up in an accountant’s visor. In other words, if you cross Trump, even basic infrastructure like drinking water becomes a hostage in his never-ending revenge tour. Because nothing says responsible governance like weaponizing water access to settle political scores—but sure, let’s call it fiscal prudence and not what it is: targeted punishment with a line-item veto.

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congresswoman faces 17 years for saying 'hell no' to ice, trump calls it 'law and order'

LaMonica McIver outside an ICE facility, moments before "saying hell no" was reclassified as federal terrorism.

LaMonica McIver outside an ICE facility, moments before "saying hell no" was reclassified as federal terrorism.

The Trump administration has discovered a bold new frontier in "law and order": threatening a Black congresswoman with up to 17 years in prison for doing literal congressional oversight at an ICE jail in her own district. Rep. LaMonica McIver showed up at Delaney Hall in Newark as part of her homeland security committee duties, found the usual stew of unsafe, unsanitary, substandard conditions, and watched ICE arrest the mayor for trespassing. Lawmakers formed a human shield, McIver allegedly said "hell no" a lot, and in the ensuing chaos she "made contact" with at least two agents in a scrum so unclear even video analysts shrugged. In other words: a normal oversight visit, upgraded to felony antifa because it annoyed Donald Trump. ICE and DHS created the chaos, dropped the charges against the mayor in 10 days, then magically decided the real public menace was the 39‑year‑old congresswoman who dared to question them. Enter acting US attorney Alina Habba—yes, Trump’s personal lawyer, because nothing says "independent justice system" like your campaign attorney moonlighting as prosecutor—who pushed charges that could lock McIver up for nearly two decades. A court has since found Habba ineligible to hold the job, but the case shambles on anyway, because selective prosecution is a feature, not a bug. Meanwhile, the administration stuck McIver on an official list of "antifa violence" next to bomb threats and violent attacks, then Trump went on camera to say he doesn’t know who she is but that "the days of woke are over" and she was "out of control". But sure, this isn’t political retribution at all. McIver has had to burn through about $1 million in legal fees—she can’t accept pro bono help because of ethics rules, while the administration uses taxpayer money to try to jail her for oversight they’re legally required to allow. Republicans led by Nancy Mace tried to expel her from Congress, the House oversight committee has zero interest in the ICE facility where four detainees literally kicked through a wall and escaped, and Trump continues pardoning January 6 insurrectionists charged under the same statutes being used on McIver. Moms in her district are afraid to pick up their kids, people are scared to see a doctor because of ICE sweeps, and the president is busy calling a Black congresswoman "out of control" for standing between agents and a Black mayor. This is what "Trump’s America" looks like: impunity for the coup guys, felony charges for the people who check on the cages.

Source: theguardian.com

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trump's omnipotence delusion

When omnipotence meets incompetence: The Trump-Wiles duo in action.

When omnipotence meets incompetence: The Trump-Wiles duo in action.

Apparently, Donald Trump has now fully embraced his role as a benevolent overlord with the help of his chief enabler, Susie Wiles, who assures us there's literally nothing he can't do as president. And by 'nothing,' she means everything from bending the Constitution to what can only be described as a score-settling revenge tour. High-functioning alcoholic personality or not, Trump's sobriety evidently hasn't prevented him from behaving like a textbook despot-in-training.

Meanwhile, Wiles, in a brilliant move of public relations strategy, acknowledges Trump's 'opportunity-driven' retribution against political adversaries, saying, 'Who would blame him?' Well, Susie, maybe anyone who still values principles like justice and democracy. Of course, in the grand tradition of Trump-era politics, Wiles attempted damage control by accusing Vanity Fair of a hit piece, because nothing says credible leadership like blaming the media for your own candid admissions.

And let's not forget the illustrious cast of characters aiding Trump in this saga. Elon Musk, the unofficial government efficiency Czar, is outdoing himself with his USAID demolition derby, while Pam Bondi continues to fumble the Epstein files like they're a hot potato. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic in charge of health, and JD Vance, a conspiracy theorist turned vice president, round out this world-class cabinet that supposedly tackles the deep state but seems better suited for a circus.

Source: theguardian.com

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susie wiles disputes 'creative storytelling' in vanity fair

Susie Wiles: Mastering 'context' one X post at a time

Susie Wiles: Mastering 'context' one X post at a time

In a move nobody saw coming, Trump's Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has taken to X (because calling it Twitter would be too factual) to dispute a Vanity Fair article painting the administration as a Shakespearean farce starring Trump, Musk, and Vance. Wiles, who apparently believes the best way to handle a 'hit piece' is to highlight it for the masses, insists the article left out the 'significant context' that would surely clear up any misconceptions about Trump's alleged 'alcoholic's personality' and the administration's penchant for retribution. Wiles' pearls of wisdom on Musk's government efficiency rampage and her popsci analysis of big personalities are sure to be quoted in future political science textbooks—not.

Source: bbc.com

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trump's justice system: now with extra vengeance

Justice Department: Now Serving Trump Flavored Justice

Justice Department: Now Serving Trump Flavored Justice

Ah, the Trump administration—truly a beacon of justice and not at all a personal vendetta machine. The latest episode in this reality show involves attempting to prosecute critics like former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Because nothing says 'democracy' like using the judicial system to target those pesky dissenters who dared to question the grand supreme leader.

Sure, a judge tossed those indictments due to the small issue of illegal appointments, but that won't stop the administration's juggernaut of retribution. Seriously, when even the Pentagon gets in on the action, launching investigations like it's the latest TikTok trend, you have to admire the commitment to pettiness. But, hey, when the 'rule of law' turns into 'rules are for losers,' the script practically writes itself.

Source: npr.org

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because who needs an education department anyway?

Nothing like a good 'ol fashioned dismantling of education to make *America Great Again*

Nothing like a good 'ol fashioned dismantling of education to make *America Great Again*

In a thrilling display of fiscal responsibility, the Supreme Court has given its blessing to Trump's plan to effectively gut the Department of Education. Because why bother with pesky things like financial aid, civil rights, and support for students with disabilities? Those are just overrated, am I right? Anyway, the department, previously boasting 4,000 employees, is about to be trimmed down like a reality TV contestant. The Office for Federal Student Aid and Civil Rights—totally superfluous—are looking at particularly deep cuts. But sure, who needs oversight and equity when you've got unfettered local control? The great public school system of yesteryear that Ronald Reagan dreamt of is just a few thousand layoffs away from being resurrected. Hooray for progress!

Source: npr.org

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trump fires people out of spite, even from jobs they no longer have

Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak, past victims of DEIA guilt by association, in their not-DEIA roles. Because sure, why not?

Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak, past victims of DEIA guilt by association, in their not-DEIA roles. Because sure, why not?

In the latest season of 'Trump's America: Now What?', the administration has taken its vendetta against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts to a new level of absurdity. Sherrell Pyatt and Mahri Stainnak were shown the door, despite not even working in DEIA roles at the time. Because nothing says 'restoring merit-based opportunity' like targeting employees for imaginary sins. After all, who needs competent personnel management or mediation when you can just fire anyone associated with those pesky DEIA concepts? Mahri Stainnak, who uses they/them pronouns, is now part of a complaint alleging unlawful dismissals as payback for perceived political affiliations. Because who needs a justice system when you've got a perfectly good retribution machine running at full throttle?

Source: npr.org

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whiny b*tch continues temper tantrum

leticia james and alvin bragg

leticia james and alvin bragg

Nothing says “not a dictator” quite like stripping security clearances from political opponents and prosecutors who dared hold you accountable. Trump, ever the master of projection, is now revoking clearances for Biden, top legal officials, and anyone else who crossed him, all under the guise of… what exactly? Revenge? Petty tantrum? Hard to say, but one thing is clear—if you prosecute Trump, expect him to use government power to “punish” you. Meanwhile, his followers cheer on the spectacle like it's a reality show, blissfully ignoring that this is how authoritarian regimes consolidate control. But sure, tell us again how it’s all about “law and order.”
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petulant little baby revokes bidens security clearance

the white house is basically a retirement home for the geriatric

the white house is basically a retirement home for the geriatric

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that he has revoked former President Joe Biden's security clearance and terminated his access to daily intelligence briefings, stating that there is no need for Biden to continue receiving classified information. Trump referenced a 2021 precedent when Biden, citing concerns over Trump's "erratic behavior," had similarly revoked Trump's access to intelligence briefings. This move is part of a broader pattern of retribution by Trump against perceived political adversaries, including the revocation of security clearances for over four dozen former intelligence officials.
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fbi tries to shield itself from corrupt felonious president

the cone is the same color as diaper don

the cone is the same color as diaper don

Ah yes, the latest episode of YamTit's Revenge Tour: FBI Edition. In a move that absolutely doesn’t scream authoritarian purge, the Justice Department is compiling a handy little list of every FBI agent who dared investigate Trump or his beloved January 6 foot soldiers. Because nothing says “law and order” like making sure law enforcement officers are punished for doing their jobs. Now, some pesky FBI agents—who apparently don’t appreciate being turned into targets for right-wing vigilantes—have filed lawsuits to block this blatant political hit list. They’re arguing that being named on this list could lead to unlawful firings. To make things even more hilarious, Trump’s DOJ swears that this is all totally normal, just a routine little personnel review—never mind the part where the acting deputy attorney general, a former personal Trump lawyer, is overseeing the whole thing. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that this comes right after Trump promised his base a good old-fashioned reckoning for anyone who held his insurrectionists accountable. Of course, the FBI tried to play it safe by only handing over employee numbers instead of actual names, but let’s be real—does anyone believe for a second that the goons running the DOJ won’t connect the dots? These agents are up against an administration that has already fired senior FBI officials, purged January 6 prosecutors, and handed out pardons like candy to Trump’s favorite insurrectionists. So now we wait to see if the courts step in to stop this dystopian nonsense, or if we’ll just move straight to the part where Trump loyalists start knocking on doors with pink slips and a copy of The Art of the Deal. Either way, the message is loud and clear: the white house is a criminal enterprise
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an actual witch hunt, asshole edition

j edgar hoover fbi buiding, the new home of political corruption

j edgar hoover fbi buiding, the new home of political corruption

velveeta voldemort’s Justice Department is going full McCarthy mode, launching a questionnaire to identify and potentially purge any FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases. Agents and staffers are being ordered to disclose whether they arrested rioters, interviewed witnesses, or conducted surveillance—a thinly veiled loyalty test that conveniently targets those who investigated velveeta voldemort and his allies. Meanwhile, mass firings have already begun, with top officials at the Washington field office forced into early retirement and federal prosecutors dismissed en masse. The move has sparked panic within the FBI, with the agency scrambling to reassure employees that the acting director hasn’t been fired (yet). Legal experts warn that these purges violate due process, but velveeta voldemort’s people don’t seem concerned. Even Kash Patel, velveeta voldemort’s FBI director nominee, swore under oath there would be no political retribution—while the administration is very publicly making lists of people to target. Stripping the nation’s top law enforcement agency of its most experienced investigators doesn’t just weaken federal cases—it actively undermines national security, counterterrorism, and organized crime efforts. But hey, when you’re trying to rewrite history and erase accountability, kneecapping the FBI seems like a small price to pay.
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trumps pentagon targets devout public servant

general milley trying not to smell or see jabba the frump

general milley trying not to smell or see jabba the frump

continuing the administration's ongoing vendetta against perceived adversaries, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked retired General Mark Milley's security clearance and personal security detail. An investigation has also been launched to determine whether Milley should be demoted for actions allegedly undermining the chain of command during Trump's previous term. This follows the removal of Milley's portrait from the Pentagon, signaling a clear message to those who have crossed the president. agent orange doesn't want you to be loyal to the constitution or the rule of law, loyalty to the tangerine tyrant comes first.
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because potus is basically a vindictive child, frump revokes dr faucis security detail

dr anthony fauci, a distinguished doctor and scientist with decades of public service accolades

dr anthony fauci, a distinguished doctor and scientist with decades of public service accolades

president whiny bitch terminated the government-funded security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who has faced threats since leading the nation's COVID-19 response. Trump justified the decision by stating that former officials cannot retain security details indefinitely and suggested that Fauci, having "made a lot of money," could hire private security. This action follows similar revocations for other former officials, including John Bolton and Mike Pompeo, raising concerns about the safety of individuals who have served in high-profile government roles.
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trump yanks secret service protection from yet another former trump administration official

the skeleton formerly known as mike pompeo

the skeleton formerly known as mike pompeo

Donald Trump has withdrawn Secret Service protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. This decision comes despite Pompeo's significant role in the previous administration and the potential security risks associated with his former position. It's almost as if he wants Iran to try to kill one of them (pomeo or bolton) as a pretext for war.
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Trump terminates Boltons security clearance giving Iran the nod

old gop warhawk is being targetted by iran

old gop warhawk is being targetted by iran

The petty whiny baby bitch of a president is being a whiny bitch and terminating the security detail of John Bolton, a former national security advisor to the Trump administration, despite credible threats against Bolton's life from Iran. Bolton, who has been under 24-hour protection since December 2021 due to an Iranian assassination plot, expressed disappointment at the decision. The plot, attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was reportedly in retaliation for the U.S. killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Critics argue that removing Bolton's security detail amid ongoing threats endangers his safety and may embolden hostile actors
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