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elons tweenage wrecking crew

f*cking dipshit

f*cking dipshit

Donald Trump has officially handed the keys to the federal government to Elon Musk, and no one is stopping him. With zero congressional oversight, Musk has deployed employees from his own companies, his allies, and hand-picked recruits to seize control of federal agencies, commandeer computer systems, and override career officials—all under the banner of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Some of these unelected operatives have openly flaunted their roles, while others are scrubbing their LinkedIn pages and vanishing from public records to conceal their involvement. Because nothing says transparent governance like mystery hires dismantling agencies in secret.

Musk, meanwhile, has been bragging about it openly, calling DOGE a “wood chipper for bureaucracy” and boasting that he is actively “deleting” government agencies.

The White House, of course, insists that everything is totally fine and that Musk’s people are properly vetted employees with security clearances—because we all know that Trump and Musk are super big on rules. Meanwhile, the actual career federal workers whose jobs and agencies are being shredded are watching this unelected billionaire dismantle the government in real time.

The worst part? Nobody knows how deep this infiltration goes, and Musk isn’t answering any questions. The only certainty is that whatever’s left of the federal government when he’s done will look a whole lot more like a Musk-owned venture than a functioning democracy.

#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#killing-democracy
corruption

judge rules doge must have most access revoked, but who will enforce it?

a protestor holds up a sign

a protestor holds up a sign

A federal judge just smacked down DOGE’s data grab, blocking Musk’s operatives from rifling through the Treasury Department’s payment systems like a bunch of tech bros snooping through their boss’s email. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that Treasury can no longer provide access to its Bureau of Fiscal Service records, which Musk’s handpicked cronies had been poking around in—because, apparently, national security is just another open-source project to these guys.

The lawsuit—brought by unions representing retired Americans and federal employees—accuses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of handing DOGE workers “full access” to systems containing millions of Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses, and even bank account details. Because why not just upload the entire federal payroll to Twitter while they’re at it?

While the judge allowed two DOGE-linked figures, Tom Krause and Marko Elez, to retain “read-only” access, that’s cold comfort when the entire scandal started with Musk’s people being given near-unrestricted access in the first place. Notably, Elez has since resigned after being outed for racist social media posts—because, of course, these guys come with bonus baggage.

And the backlash isn’t just coming from lawyers. On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Treasury Department, waving anti-Musk signs that read “America: We’ve Been Hacked” and “Impeach President Musk”—a phrase that’s sounding less like a joke and more like a warning.

Democratic lawmakers aren’t letting this slide, either. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, Ed Markey, and Ron Wyden joined the protests, with Wyden delivering the message loud and clear: “Tell Elon Musk to take his hands off your money.” Meanwhile, Congress is demanding answers about who these DOGE employees actually are, what systems they’ve accessed, and what Trump’s administration is doing to stop them—which, let’s be honest, is probably absolutely nothing.

This isn’t just a data breach—it’s a full-scale government takeover, and Musk is looting it in real time. The only question left is how much damage he can do before someone finally stops him.

#corruption
killing democracy

space karen is getting on everyones nerves

fuckin a arrest him

fuckin a arrest him

Looks like even Republicans are starting to realize that letting Elon Musk run the federal government like his own personal startup might not have been the best idea. Democrats are demanding an investigation into whether Musk and his Doge cultists have illegally accessed classified information at agencies like the U.S. Treasury, OPM, and USAID, because, shocker, no one can actually prove they were ever properly vetted before waltzing into federal systems.

The House Oversight Committee put it bluntly: “There is no evidence that [Musk] or any of his operatives are entitled to access our government systems.” Which, if you’re keeping track, means we’ve handed national security over to an unelected billionaire with zero oversight, and we’re only now asking questions.

Meanwhile, a judge just slapped Doge’s hand away from Treasury’s payment system, temporarily limiting its access after reports that Musk’s people literally tried to block USAID payments—because nothing says "government efficiency" like shutting down humanitarian aid.

And for the first time, even some Republicans are starting to squirm. A new poll shows support for Musk’s takeover cratering among GOP voters, dropping from 47% after the election to just 26% now. Turns out, even some conservatives draw the line at handing the country over to a Twitter-addicted tech bro who fires people for fun.

Schumer summed it up best: “This is not what democracy looks like.” No kidding. It looks like a billionaire-backed coup, and it’s happening in broad daylight.

#killing-democracy#corruption
racism

nazi sympathizer hired white supremacist who has now resigned

some building idk the treasury?

some building idk the treasury?

Another stellar DOGE hire bites the dust. Marko Elez, a 25-year-old staffer at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has resigned after being linked to a deleted social media account that promoted racism and eugenics—because vetting isn’t part of the efficiency plan.

Elez, who had been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems, was reportedly tied to posts advocating for white supremacist ideology. His departure comes amid growing concerns over how DOGE is staffing federal agencies with young, unqualified Musk acolytes who somehow keep getting access to sensitive government infrastructure.

This resignation raises more questions than answers about who’s actually overseeing DOGE’s hiring process and how many other extremists have been slipped into federal positions under the guise of “efficiency.” But don’t worry—nothing to see here, just another totally normal day in the Trump-Musk dystopia.

#racism#corruption
corruption

leader of the most unhealthy nation on the planet set to axe a ton of health workers

department of health and human services, or it was

department of health and human services, or it was

Trump’s war on competent governance continues—now with mass layoffs of federal health workers. The administration is reportedly preparing an executive order to slash thousands of jobs at HHS, the FDA, and the CDC, because "efficiency" meansgutting the agencies responsible for managing viral outbreaks, drug safety, and public health.

The plan? Force agencies to cut a set percentage of their workforce, leaving officials scrambling to decide who’s “essential” and who gets the boot. This follows Trump’s buyout scheme, where workers were pressured to resign while still getting paid until September—because why fire people when you can trick them into quitting first?

HHS employs over 83,000 people, handling everything from disease response to medical research, but sure—let’s just start slashing jobs and see what happens. And, of course, the White House is denying it’s happening, because transparency is for losers.

So if you thought the government’s response to the next pandemic couldn’t get worse, just wait—we’re about to find out what happens when you fire the experts and replace them with Musk’s Twitter followers.

#corruption#money
leopards ate my face

He's going to kill thousands of his own MAGA supporters in FAFOtowns across America

closed hospital, thanks president derpy

closed hospital, thanks president derpy

Virginia’s Community Health Centers Are Running Out of Money—And Trump’s Chaos Is to Blame

Even though a federal judge paused Trump’s disastrous funding freeze, half of Virginia’s community health centers still can’t access their grant money. Now, some are shutting down services, and others are closing locations entirely—all because the government’s financial pipeline is in shambles.

Virginia has 31 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that serve over 400,000 patients a year, many in rural areas with limited access to healthcare. These clinics provide:

  • Primary care
  • Dental services
  • Behavioral health
  • Substance abuse treatment

But thanks to Trump’s reckless attempt to freeze federal funding, 16 of these clinics have been cut off from their grants, leaving them unable to pay staff and forcing them to scale back services or close completely.

What this means for Virginians:

  • Patients are being diverted to other locations, sometimes hours away.
  • Some clinics are shutting down dental services entirely.
  • Rural communities—already underserved—are getting hit the hardest.

Trump’s administration may have walked back the funding freeze after getting smacked down in court, but his team is still slow-walking payments, leaving clinics in limbo. Meanwhile, patients who rely on these centers for affordable care are being told to just deal with it.

Virginia’s healthcare advocates are urging people to pressure their elected officials to fix this disaster. But let’s be real—this crisis was entirely manufactured, and the people paying the price are those who can least afford it.

#leopards-ate-my-face#money
losses

federal judge halts fork-scam, but will the worlds dumbest rich guy listen?

people walk by the presumably now empty faa building

people walk by the presumably now empty faa building

The Trump-Musk demolition project is in full swing, and the casualties are already piling up. The massive federal funding freeze ordered by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may have been blocked by the courts, but that hasn’t stopped Musk’s crew from deliberately delaying critical funds, slashing services, and playing god with people’s lives.
Let’s check the collateral damage so far:
  • A disabled 19-year-old in West Virginia couldn’t start a Goodwill job because the nonprofit that facilitates employment didn’t receive its federal grant in time.
  • A center that helps disabled people live independently was forced to lay off staff, leaving elderly clients at risk of institutionalization or homelessness.
  • 57 Head Start programs across 25 states lost access to their funding, forcing some to shut down entirely—because, obviously, poor kids don’t need early education.
  • Hospitals in multiple states have already cut off gender-affirming care for trans youth, terrified of losing federal funding under Trump’s latest executive order.
  • Nearly 6,000 refugees, including Afghans, Ukrainians, and Venezuelans, are in limbo because the State Department stopped paying resettlement organizations.
  • Shelters for domestic violence victims are warning that if this continues, people will die—but sure, let’s keep pretending this is about “efficiency.”
And in case you thought this was just bureaucratic incompetence, Musk is personally approving which payments get shut down, bragging online about stopping “illegal” funding. Because nothing screams functioning democracy like the world’s richest man deciding who gets federal money based on his vibes. Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyers are openly telling agencies to just ignore the court orders and cut funding anyway. Because, at this point, why bother pretending they care about legality? This isn’t just “disruption”—it’s economic terrorism against the most vulnerable Americans. And it’s only just getting started.
#losses
lawlessness

billionaire parody bond villians are already f*cking vulnerable americans

image of the mooches musk is done funding, get a job losers

image of the mooches musk is done funding, get a job losers

The Trump-Musk demolition project is in full swing, and the casualties are already piling up. The massive federal funding freeze ordered by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may have been blocked by the courts, but that hasn’t stopped Musk’s crew from deliberately delaying critical funds, slashing services, and playing god with people’s lives.
Let’s check the collateral damage so far:
  • A disabled 19-year-old in West Virginia couldn’t start a Goodwill job because the nonprofit that facilitates employment didn’t receive its federal grant in time.
  • A center that helps disabled people live independently was forced to lay off staff, leaving elderly clients at risk of institutionalization or homelessness.
  • 57 Head Start programs across 25 states lost access to their funding, forcing some to shut down entirely—because, obviously, poor kids don’t need early education.
  • Hospitals in multiple states have already cut off gender-affirming care for trans youth, terrified of losing federal funding under Trump’s latest executive order.
  • Nearly 6,000 refugees, including Afghans, Ukrainians, and Venezuelans, are in limbo because the State Department stopped paying resettlement organizations.
  • Shelters for domestic violence victims are warning that if this continues, people will die—but sure, let’s keep pretending this is about “efficiency.”
And in case you thought this was just bureaucratic incompetence, Musk is personally approving which payments get shut down, bragging online about stopping “illegal” funding. Because nothing screams functioning democracy like the world’s richest man deciding who gets federal money based on his vibes. Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyers are openly telling agencies to just ignore the court orders and cut funding anyway. Because, at this point, why bother pretending they care about legality? This isn’t just “disruption”—it’s economic terrorism against the most vulnerable Americans. And it’s only just getting started.
#lawlessness#corruption
lawlessness

the governments hr department is being run by nazis

office of personell management, basically the governments hr, has been handed over to elons ballsuckers and lackeys

office of personell management, basically the governments hr, has been handed over to elons ballsuckers and lackeys

Fresh off hijacking federal payment systems and gutting labor protections, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now taking control of air traffic control systems—because nothing says "safety" like slashing expertise and replacing it with a bunch of 20-year-old Musk fanboys. Musk gleefully announced that DOGE will make "rapid safety upgrades" to the FAA’s systems, a statement that should strike terror into anyone who enjoys landing in one piece. This comes days after a deadly midair collision near D.C. and on the heels of the Trump administration pushing mass buyouts of federal workers—including air traffic controllers. But don’t worry! DOGE’s totally-not-qualified "engineers" are here to fix everything. Meanwhile, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dared to point out the obvious—that these kids "aren’t even old enough to rent a car"—only for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to clap back with a MAGA Mad Libs response about “experienced bureaucrats” ruining America. Because, of course, the problem with air travel isn’t understaffed, underpaid professionals, it’s that we haven’t let enough billionaires meddle with safety regulations. So buckle up, folks! The skies are now one executive tweet away from being privatized, and DOGE is in the cockpit. Hope you like open-source landing instructions and firmware updates mid-flight.
#lawlessness#full-stupid
full stupid

cum guzzling billionaire puts tweenage kids in control of making "rapid safety upgrades" to flight traffic control systems, ya know because teslas dont fucking crash into everything

the first lady getting ready to change trumps depends

the first lady getting ready to change trumps depends

Fresh off hijacking federal payment systems and gutting labor protections, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now taking control of air traffic control systems—because nothing says "safety" like slashing expertise and replacing it with a bunch of 20-year-old Musk fanboys. Musk gleefully announced that DOGE will make "rapid safety upgrades" to the FAA’s systems, a statement that should strike terror into anyone who enjoys landing in one piece. This comes days after a deadly midair collision near D.C. and on the heels of the Trump administration pushing mass buyouts of federal workers—including air traffic controllers. But don’t worry! DOGE’s totally-not-qualified "engineers" are here to fix everything. Meanwhile, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dared to point out the obvious—that these kids "aren’t even old enough to rent a car"—only for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to clap back with a MAGA Mad Libs response about “experienced bureaucrats” ruining America. Because, of course, the problem with air travel isn’t understaffed, underpaid professionals, it’s that we haven’t let enough billionaires meddle with safety regulations. So buckle up, folks! The skies are now one executive tweet away from being privatized, and DOGE is in the cockpit. Hope you like open-source landing instructions and firmware updates mid-flight.
#full-stupid
trumps america

meet mr big balls himself, a doge agent ripping apart our federal government

the first lady waiting for her chinese or russian handlers to piss on her forehead

the first lady waiting for her chinese or russian handlers to piss on her forehead

In the latest episode of "Let's Hand Over the Keys to the Kingdom," Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has welcomed 19-year-old Edward Coristine—a tech prodigy who goes by the oh-so-professional moniker "Big Balls" online. This teenage dynamo, fresh out of high school, has been granted access to sensitive U.S. government systems. Because who better to handle national security than someone whose claim to fame includes founding "Tesla.Sexy LLC" and working at a startup known for hiring convicted hackers? Coristine's illustrious career includes a stint at Path Network, a company that thought reformed black-hat hackers would make stellar employees. But wait, there's more! In 2022, someone using a Telegram handle linked to Coristine allegedly sought out cyberattack-for-hire services. Just the kind of experience we need in government, right? Security experts are scratching their heads, wondering how "Big Balls" managed to bypass the rigorous background checks that are supposed to prevent, well, exactly this sort of thing. But in the current administration's quest for "efficiency," it seems due diligence is just another casualty. So, let's all give a warm welcome to our new teenage overlord. With his impressive résumé and colorful online persona, what could possibly go wrong?
#trumps-america#lawlessness
trumps america

eggflation hits new heights: even the thieves can’t afford groceries anymore

cartons of eggs, no way you would have guessed that unless I told you.

cartons of eggs, no way you would have guessed that unless I told you.

A daring, movie-style heist in Pennsylvania saw 100,000 organic eggs stolen, because apparently, even criminals can’t afford breakfast anymore. With wholesale egg prices skyrocketing to nearly $8 a dozen—a 400% increase since early 2022—desperation has officially hit the black market. Meanwhile, remember those big promises about lowering grocery prices? Yeah, those are rotting faster than a broken fridge at Whole Foods. Egg prices alone have jumped another 37% in the last year, while chains like Waffle House are literally charging a surcharge just to put eggs on your plate. Why? Because corporate price gouging and a botched response to the avian flu outbreak mean that basic staples are now a luxury item. And before you think the Pennsylvania Egg Bandits were just pulling off some harmless Robin Hood act—good luck fencing 100,000 eggs without getting caught. Authorities are on the case, and while they haven’t cracked it yet, one thing’s for sure: when food heists start looking like economic survival, the system is beyond broken.
#trumps-america
trumps america

bitch ass bezos tries to shoot down labor union vote in whole foods after the fat felons administration weakens larbor board

whole foods, where you can spend a two week paycheck buying an avocado

whole foods, where you can spend a two week paycheck buying an avocado

Ah, the corporate oligarchy speedrun continues. Amazon-owned Whole Foods just pulled off a galaxy-brain move, arguing that because Trump gutted the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), their recent union election victory should just… not count. That’s right—Whole Foods is weaponizing Trump’s chaos to try and erase a legally conducted union vote that they lost fair and square. Here’s the play: Trump fired two key NLRB officials, effectively crippling the board’s ability to enforce labor laws. Whole Foods—disappointed that their workers had the audacity to demand rights—immediately jumped on the opportunity, filing a claim that the NLRB doesn’t have the authority to certify the union election. Because if there’s no functioning labor board, then there’s no one to force them to respect the vote. Genius! Evil, but genius. And just to keep up appearances, Whole Foods is also crying about union “intimidation”, because apparently, workers daring to stand up for themselves is the real threat here. Meanwhile, they’ve got an entire corporate anti-union machine working overtime to stall, delay, and crush any attempts at bargaining. Let’s be real—this isn’t about the legality of the NLRB’s authority. It’s about Amazon and Whole Foods refusing to accept that their workers are sick of being exploited. And thanks to Trump’s scorched-earth labor policy, they’ve got a golden opportunity to make sure those workers never get a seat at the table.
#trumps-america
lawlessness

yam tits thinks he can just bypass congress and make his own laws

"signs executive order into law"

"signs executive order into law"

trying some shit that would make even the most brazen autocrat blush, the White House communications team is now proclaiming that President Trump can "sign executive orders into law" without any pesky interference from Congress. Because who needs a legislative branch when you can just decree your whims into existence? This unprecedented language signals a disturbing shift towards executive overreach, undermining the very checks and balances that are supposed to prevent such authoritarian power grabs. It's as if the administration has forgotten—or more likely, is willfully ignoring—that in a functioning democracy, laws are made by Congress, not unilaterally dictated by the president.
#lawlessness
national security

cia gives the world a list of new hires by sending an email over unsecured wire

here we see a neck tie under extreme duress, if you listen closely you can hear it screaming out in pain "please get this tub of orange fat off of me!"

here we see a neck tie under extreme duress, if you listen closely you can hear it screaming out in pain "please get this tub of orange fat off of me!"

In a move that defies any semblance of intelligence, the CIA—yes, the Central Intelligence Agency—decided to comply with President Trump's executive order to downsize the federal workforce by emailing the White House an unclassified list of all employees hired in the last two years. Because nothing says "national security" like handing over sensitive personnel information through unsecured channels. This list, mind you, includes new analysts and trainees preparing for undercover operations. But hey, who cares about protecting the identities of those who risk their lives for national security? Let's just toss their names into an unclassified email and hope for the best. Former CIA officials are rightly calling this a "counterintelligence disaster." But in the current administration, where reckless incompetence is the order of the day, should we really be surprised? Remember when these hypocritical bitches castigated hillary for her use of unsecured email? RULES FOR THEE BUT NOT FOR ME, NATIONAL SECURITY CAN GET FUCKED
#national-security
corruption

new us attorney drops cases against clients he was defending as a private attorney, corruption runs rampant through the white house and doj

new us attorney and human poop emoji, ed martin

new us attorney and human poop emoji, ed martin

Trump’s brand-new U.S. Attorney for D.C., Edward Martin, wasted zero time getting to work—not on prosecuting crime, but on wiping the slate clean for his old clients. In a totally normal, not-at-all corrupt move, Martin immediately dropped charges against Joseph Padilla, a January 6 rioter—you know, the guy he personally defended before landing this cushy new job. Nothing screams banana republic like appointing your own lawyer as a prosecutor, then having him magically make all your legal problems disappear. And Padilla isn’t the only lucky winner here. Martin is also making life easier for other insurrectionists, like Timothy Hale-Cusanelli (that skinny bitch with a HITLER STACHE), because apparently, the "law and order" party only believes in locking up poor people and political opponents. Legal experts are shocked (lol, why?) at this cartoonishly blatant conflict of interest, but let’s be real—this is the point. Trump and his goons aren’t even pretending anymore. They’re actively hollowing out the justice system, replacing it with a glorified Mafia operation where who you know matters more than what laws you break. And if you're still expecting accountability? Buddy, the criminals are running the courtroom now.
#corruption#awful-nominations#lawlessness
leopards ate my face

looks like the honeymoon between lovers elonia and ferrethead might be coming to an end

elonia let trump sit at the resolute desk

elonia let trump sit at the resolute desk

Elon Musk's aggressive takeover of federal agencies through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is causing significant tension within President Donald Trump's inner circle. While Trump and Musk maintain a publicly amicable relationship, staffers and aides are increasingly concerned about Musk's rapid consolidation of power. A Republican aide familiar with the situation noted, "I think it's more the staff who have an issue with Elon than President Trump." The unease stems from the appointment of young, inexperienced engineers with ties to Musk, who now have access to highly sensitive federal systems. This swift upheaval has left many within the administration uncertain about communication channels and the proper chain of command between agencies and the White House. Some Trump loyalists fear that Musk's expanding influence could soon clash with the administration's objectives, leading one operative to comment, "There could be a collision course coming here at some point. He's getting too big for his breeches."
#leopards-ate-my-face#awful-nominations
fascism

whiny bitch conservatives throw a f*cking bitch fit over dems trying to subpoena the first lady elonia musk

my representative, and spineless piece of shit james groomer

my representative, and spineless piece of shit james groomer

Ah yes, the GOP—staunch defenders of law and order (unless it involves their billionaire buddies). The moment Democrats tried to subpoena Elon Musk to testify about how he’s dismantling federal agencies like a toddler with a sledgehammer, Republicans lost their collective minds like a bunch of whiny, overcaffeinated fanboys. Suddenly, the party that demanded endless hearings on Benghazi, Hunter Biden’s laptop, and whatever else Fox News told them was important decided that accountability was deep-state overreach. Instead of asking why an unelected tech bro is seizing control of federal payment systems, delaying critical funds, and handing out government access to his inner circle, the GOP rushed to shield their Space Karen overlord from scrutiny. Because why investigate corruption when you can just let Musk run the government like his own personal plaything? The tantrum was as predictable as it was pathetic—a party that once screamed about corporate elites now bending over backwards to protect the richest man on Earth from answering a few basic questions about why he’s holding the government hostage. But hey, it’s not about democracy or oversight—it’s about keeping the billionaire class happy while the rest of us watch our institutions get looted in broad daylight.
#fascism#lawlessness
pro publica is a national treasure

gop plans to f*ck everyday americans to pay for musks, trumps, and bezos' tax cuts, open up your wallet b*tches

there are pedophiles in this picture, why is it always the weird old white people?

there are pedophiles in this picture, why is it always the weird old white people?

Republicans are back at it again with their favorite trick: cut taxes for the rich, make the poor pay for it. Their latest scheme? A shopping list of tax cuts that would funnel billions into the pockets of the ultrawealthy and corporations while gutting benefits for single parents, low-income families, and anyone who relies on Medicaid. Because nothing screams populism like yanking healthcare from poor people to finance another billionaire tax break. At the top of their wishlist: eliminating the estate tax, which only affects fortunes over $14 million (because heaven forbid the top 0.1% chip in after death). Then there's a corporate tax cut from 21% to 15%, which would make the U.S. one of the lowest-taxed rich nations—a nice little giveaway for executives already drowning in stock options. So how do they plan to pay for this loot drop for the elite? Oh, just by slashing Medicaid, eliminating childcare tax credits, and gutting tax breaks for single parents—because if there’s one thing the GOP hates more than the IRS, it’s helping struggling families survive. The biggest slap in the face? Killing the “head of household” filing status, which would jack up taxes on single parents—mostly moms—by nearly $200 billion over a decade. Meanwhile, they’re tossing a shiny distraction to service workers by eliminating taxes on tips, a policy Trump pushed in Vegas to win over hospitality workers. Never mind that the bulk of the tax plan screws over low- and middle-income earners—as long as they get one good headline, right? The whole plan is an obscene redistribution of wealth—just upward instead of downward. And if you’re not a billionaire, a corporate executive, or a GOP donor, you’re probably the one footing the bill.
#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#forever-grifting#money
fascism

unelected moron siezes more us payment infrastructure

worlds dumbest rich person, fucking lame

worlds dumbest rich person, fucking lame

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—which, let’s be honest, is just Silicon Valley kleptocracy with a meme face—has now seized control of the HHS Payment Management System, the financial backbone that distributes nearly $1 trillion a year in federal grants. That money funds the NIH, CDC, and countless public health initiatives, but now? It’s in the hands of Luke Farritor, a Musk crony who’s already delaying payments like he’s some dystopian overlord deciding who deserves healthcare today. And this isn’t some isolated oopsie. DOGE has already wormed its way into Treasury’s payment systems, which handle Social Security and Medicare disbursements—because apparently, we’re all cool with an unelected tech bro having a “read-only” peek at grandma’s Social Security check. Treasury claims DOGE can’t mess with payments (yet), but funny how that’s exactly what they said about HHS right before payments started mysteriously “delaying.” This is Musk's empire-building by force, dressed up as “efficiency.” They aren’t streamlining government; they’re looting it. And like any good heist crew, they’re banking on nobody stopping them until it’s too late.
#fascism#lawlessness