Documenting the chaos since day one. 1615 entries and counting.
anti science
who needs science when you have a book of lies?
the nih
In a move that defies both logic and compassion, the Trump administration, with Elon Musk at the helm of health policy, has gutted the National Institutes of Health's Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD). Firing approximately 10% of its workforce, including the incoming director, Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen—a leading researcher in early disease detection—this decision jeopardizes critical advancements in Alzheimer's research. As millions of Americans grapple with this devastating disease, the administration's actions signal a reckless disregard for scientific progress and public health. Apparently, dismantling essential medical research is the new frontier in 'innovation.'
woops! buyers remorse! "hes doing exactly what he said he would do!!"
worlds oranges tyrant
Some Trump supporters are finally realizing they bought a lemon. UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once a die-hard fan, is now clutching his pearls over Trump’s plan to take over Gaza, wondering why "America First" doesn’t seem to include America. Meanwhile, right-wing pundits like Tucker Carlson and Sohrab Ahmari are discovering that Trump’s policies don’t quite match his populist shtick—shocking. As the administration steamrolls ahead with its own agenda, former loyalists are left grappling with the fine print on the snake oil they eagerly bought. Who could have seen this coming?
A U.S. Postal Service worker loads a mail vehicle in Miami on Feb. 5. (Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The administration is gearing up to hijack the U.S. Postal Service, firing its governing board and stuffing the 250-year-old institution under the Commerce Department—because what’s another public service to plunder? Enter Secretary Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street billionaire with “great business instinct” (aka, a privatization agenda). Postal experts are already calling the move illegal, but when has that ever mattered? Meanwhile, the Postal Board is lawyering up to fight the takeover, and even some GOP members are mysteriously MIA. With 70% of Americans viewing USPS favorably, it’s no shock that Trump has long resented it—first starving it of funding, then calling it Amazon’s “Delivery Boy.” Now, he’s skipping the sabotage and going straight for a hostile takeover. Because nothing screams ‘populist’ like selling off public services to corporate cronies.
Trump strikes a pose for his 'let's defund DEI' campaign. Because nothing says 'unity' like signing orders to dismantle diversity.
In a stunning display of constitutional literacy, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson has largely blocked Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. You know, because nothing screams 'defending free speech' quite like trying to cancel anything promoting it. The judge's decision comes after Trump's brilliant move on his first day back in office to terminate all 'equity-related' federal contracts—because clearly, the real threat to America is teaching about Jim Crow laws on federally funded computers. In other words, Trump's legal team claims it's about aligning federal spending with presidential priorities, but sure, let's ignore the chilling effect on free speech and the constitutional violations Abelson pointed out. Thanks to this ruling, Trump's dream of a DEI-free utopia has hit a speed bump. Sorry, not sorry.
freedom of speech takes a deep dive in 'gulf of america'
Behold: the alternative map where the Gulf of Mexico magically becomes the 'Gulf of America' in Trump's Oval Office.
In a move that would make Orwell blush, the Trump administration has decided that geographic reality is a matter of executive order. The Associated Press is suing the White House for barring them from major presidential events after they refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘Gulf of America’. Because nothing screams ‘democracy’ like renaming international waters and punishing anyone who dares to stick with the facts.
In a dazzling display of the administration’s commitment to free speech, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung labeled the AP's reporters as having 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' In other words, Trump can't handle anyone who doesn't subscribe to his alternative geographical truths. The AP, with its quaint adherence to facts, is insisting on its First Amendment rights. But sure, let's call this a minor 'disagreement.'
justice department's new hobby: recycling jan. 6 pardons
President Trump: For when your first day on the job means pardoning your most loyal fans.
Because nothing says 'law and order' like broadening pardons to cover gun and drug charges, the Justice Department is now giving a big thumbs-up to even more chaos. In its latest move, federal prosecutors have decided that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons are expandable like a pair of elastic-waist pants, now covering gun-toting participants and aspiring drug lords. In other words, being part of a violent mob isn't enough—you can also have a criminal side hustle and get away with it. But sure, let's call it justice.
Protesters march away from the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, days after the police killing of George Floyd. The killing launched a move toward police accountability by both presidents Trump and Biden, but now Trump has killed an accountability database. (John Minchillo/AP)
Trump kills federal police misconduct database, because why track bad cops? In a move that will surely make accountability optional, the Trump administration has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, which tracked misconduct records for federal officers. The database was created under Biden and covered 150,000 officers across 90 agencies, helping prevent problem cops from agency-hopping. But apparently, tracking who’s been fired for misconduct is just too much government oversight. No explanation was given for the shutdown, but Trump’s executive order scrapping it claimed Biden’s policies were “radical” and “illegal.” Because nothing says law and order like letting bad cops wipe the slate clean.
we spent years training highly speciliaized scientists, and now we’re just going to fire them all
Nicolle Baird, then a fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Laboratory Leadership Service, worked on a test for mpox in Ghana in 2022.
CDC’s top lab fellows just got the boot, because who needs disease experts? While Trump’s administration backtracked on firing the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service trainees after public backlash, they quietly axed at least 15 out of 21 fellows from the Laboratory Leadership Service—scientists who specialize in public health lab work. These are the people who track deadly viruses, build outbreak response labs, and, you know, help prevent pandemics. The official reason? They “do not fit the agency’s current needs,” which, given the administration’s allergy to science, sounds about right. Meanwhile, a communications gag order means some of these experts couldn’t even finish critical projects—like developing a test for an emerging virus in Florida—before they were kicked to the curb. Because nothing says ‘America First’ like gutting public health while pretending it’s about efficiency.
I guess “draining the swamp” just means gutting the government and hoping nobody notices. A federal judge just cleared the way for Trump’s mass firings of federal workers, rejecting a union lawsuit that tried to block the move. More than half a million jobs are on the chopping block, and the IRS is already laying off 6,000 employees—because nothing says efficiency like gutting the tax agency in the middle of filing season. The unions argue this is an unconstitutional power grab, but the judge shrugged and kicked the case to a labor board stacked with Trump appointees. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration insists this is just about “streamlining and modernizing” the government—because nothing says modern like firing everyone and letting chaos sort it out.
Trump’s watchdog-for-hire, Elon Musk’s DOGE, has put a $1 spending limit on government employee credit cards, because nothing says ‘efficiency’ like forcing bureaucrats to file reimbursement paperwork for a cup of coffee. This new policy, already in place at the GSA and several agencies, is set to roll out across the entire federal workforce. Employees who need to spend more than a dollar (so… everyone) now have to request approval on a case-by-case basis, ensuring the government grinds to an absolute halt. Critics argue that the move will create more inefficiency and red tape, but hey, at least it’ll stop those rogue scientists from splurging on pens and lab equipment.
americans dont like the fact trump is doing the things he said he would do, way to pay attention what the fuck
president muskrat talks to the press
Trump’s second-term blitz to shrink the federal government and centralize power is flopping with the public, as 57% say he’s overstepping his authority and a majority oppose key policies like mass deportations, agency shutdowns, and Musk’s unchecked access to government data. While Republicans overwhelmingly support him, independents are split, and his approval remains underwater at 45%-53%. Americans overwhelmingly oppose his pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, his DEI purge, and efforts to slash federal jobs, but a slim majority backs his immigration crackdowns. His tariffs on Canada and Mexico are unpopular, but his China tariffs squeak by with narrow support. Despite his "America First" economic rhetoric,73% say the economy is in bad shape, and even Republicans are starting to feel the sting. Meanwhile, Musk’s leadership at DOGE is polling worse than Trump himself, as most Americans don’t trust his cost-cutting crusade and suspect he’s gutting critical programs, not just waste.
Trump’s Pentagon purge is gutting U.S. defense spending by 8% per year while funneling billions into his pet projects, including border militarization and his “Iron Dome for America” missile defense scheme. The cuts—totaling $50 billion—slash military presence in Europe and the Middle East, deprioritize key nuclear weapons programs, and defund Pentagon climate initiatives (because who needs shipyards or bases that can withstand hurricanes?). Meanwhile, private-sector medical care is spared, meaning military hospitals and veteran care will take the hit. Democrats call it "reckless," but Trump’s team insists it’s all about "ending radical woke programs"—because nothing says national security like defunding submarines while splurging on anti-woke rhetoric and border fences.
lazy piece of shit spends a third of his presidency golfing so far costing taxpayers tens of millions in a month
massive piece of shit and lazy ass slob
Donald Trump is spending millions in taxpayer dollars to golf while slashing government jobs in the name of "efficiency." The Trump Golf Tracker reports that nearly 30% of his second term so far has been spent on the green, racking up a $10.7 million tab—a number that might be worth a DOGE audit, if Musk’s budget hacks weren’t too busy firing air traffic controllers. The cost of each round? Over $1 million. Meanwhile, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under fire for seizing Treasury records to block payments for healthcare and childcare—a move critics call "unlawful" and "a blatant power grab." But Trump’s defenders argue this is all perfectly constitutional—just like a president golfing on taxpayer dollars while gutting public services.
ex-nfl kicker chris kluwe gets arrested after calling trump a nazi
chris kluwe being arrested
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe just got himself arrested for saying the quiet part out loud—that MAGA is a Nazi movement. During a Huntington Beach City Council meeting, Kluwe torched the council for approving a MAGA-themed plaque at a library, calling out the movement’s crusade against trans rights, racial equality, education, and democracy itself. He then walked up to the council in protest and was promptly arrested for "disrupting an assembly." After four hours in custody, Kluwe said he didn’t expect to change any MAGA minds—his goal was to show others that fighting fascism is worth getting arrested for. But sure, let’s pretend this is about civic decorum—right after we explain why book bans and veteran cuts need a library plaque.
doge makes shit up out of thin air and claims its saving money, turns out the 8 billion was only 8 million, oops! only off by a factor of 1000
president muskrat with vice president ooma loompa by his side
Turns out Elon Musk’s "$55 billion in government savings" is as real as a Dogecoin to the moon. A deep dive into DOGE’s numbers reveals they’re wildly inflated, full of clerical errors, misleading contract values, and unverifiable claims—with some “savings” completely made up. NPR found that half the contracts Musk’s team claims to have canceled weren’t even terminated, and the real savings? Barely $2 billion. That’s 0.03% of last year’s federal spending—or, as one expert put it, like bragging about saving $2 on gas while maxing out a credit card on a Ferrari. But sure, let’s keep pretending this is about fiscal responsibility—right after we explain why a $55 billion hole magically appears whenever Musk touches a spreadsheet.
surprise surprise, the notoriously anti-brown person president bans refugees, doesnt matter if you are the family member of a service member
An Afghan American member of the Army Reserve, shown at his home in Houston, Texas, resettled in the U.S. with his brother as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Their sister can’t join them because her entry has been blocked by Trump’s executive order on refugees.
Trump’s refugee ban just stranded Afghan allies who risked their lives for the U.S., including the families of active-duty American soldiers. A pair of Afghan brothers—one a paratrooper at Fort Liberty, the other in the Army Reserve—were days away from reuniting with their sister, who had been hiding from the Taliban for years. Then Trump signed an executive order indefinitely suspending refugee admissions, blocking over 10,000 people who already had flights booked and freezing funding for resettlement programs. Military and refugee experts warn this destroys trust in America, making it harder to recruit allies in future conflicts. But sure, let’s pretend this is about "national security"—right after we explain to deployed soldiers why their families are left to die.
now theyre coming after defense spending even though I'm kind of ok with that, but theyre notoriously incompetent and not detail oriented so theyre probably going to fuck it up
drunk alcoholic dei hire with no fucking experience or qualifications
Trump’s Pentagon purge continues—this time with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordering an 8% budget cut every year for the next five years, slashing hundreds of billions in defense spending while exempting Trump’s pet projects, like the border operations, nuclear weapons, and his "Iron Dome for America." The NSA has already handed over a list of thousands of Defense Department employees set to be fired, part of Elon Musk’s ongoing bureaucratic bloodbath at the DOGE Service. Meanwhile, Trump’s budget priorities snub U.S. European Command, signaling less support for Ukraine and more NATO tantrums, while Wall Street defense stocks are already tanking. But sure, let’s believe this is about "strengthening the military"—right after Trump blows up Pentagon funding like it’s a casino bankruptcy.
president dickhead nixes new york congestion pricing, declares himself king
Cars drive along Park Avenue South in New York City on June 5, 2024. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump’s revenge tour against New York just canceled the city’s congestion pricing plan, a program that had already cut traffic, sped up buses, and reduced accidents—because apparently, clean air and shorter commutes are "unfair to drivers." The MTA immediately sued, arguing Trump’s administration violated federal law by arbitrarily killing a program that was fully approved just months ago. Even New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed the move, calling it an attack on state sovereignty—but Trump, ever the showman, declared victory on Truth Social by literally crowning himself king. But sure, let’s pretend this isn’t just Trump gutting environmental policy out of spite—right after we explain how turning NYC traffic into a parking lot helps the "working class."
president dickhead is looking to waste more taxpayer money
Public health officials say having coronavirus tests in the medicine cabinet can help people distinguish covid from other respiratory illnesses. (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post)
The Trump administration was hours away from shutting down the government’s free COVID test program and even considering destroying millions of unused tests—until bad press forced them to backtrack. Internal documents showed officials were debating whether to burn or stockpile over 160 million tests, but after The Washington Post exposed the plan, Trump’s team suddenly changed course at the last minute. This move was part of Trump’s broader effort to erase Biden-era public health policies, despite experts warning that tossing stockpiled tests is expensive, wasteful, and reckless. But sure, let’s pretend public health decisions should be made based on ego, not science—right after we throw half a billion dollars’ worth of tests in the trash.
fascist piece of shit sides with putin over ukraine
A damaged hospital following a Russian drone strike in Odessa on Wednesday. (Oleksandr Gimanov/AFP/Getty Images)
Trump just handed Putin a propaganda win by blaming Ukraine for its own invasion, calling Zelensky a "dictator" and echoing Kremlin talking points about the war. His bizarre rant—where he claimed Ukraine "should have stopped the war"—immediately became headline news in Russian state media, while Ukrainians from all political sides slammed his remarks. Even Zelensky’s harshest domestic critics rallied behind him, calling Trump’s attacks an insult to Ukraine’s sovereignty. Meanwhile, Putin is all smiles, openly praising U.S.-Russia backchannel meetings, calling them "friendly", and eagerly anticipating a reunion with his favorite American president. But sure, let’s keep pretending Trump isn’t running foreign policy straight out of the Kremlin’s playbook.
