thousands of people in trump states might very well lose their good high paying jobs over his budget cuts
ford assembly plant that may
Ford CEO Jim Farley just dropped a truth bomb: if Trump kills EV subsidies, thousands of American jobs could be on the chopping block. After investing billions into factories in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Ford is now warning that if Republicans repeal Biden-era funding, those workers might be out of luck. Farley specifically called out Trump’s plan to gut support for electric vehicle manufacturing, saying "many of those jobs will be at risk." But hey, who needs high-paying factory jobs and cutting-edge American innovation when you can… stick it to the libs by killing EVs?
Source: news5cleveland.com
#leopards-ate-my-face
judge reinstates watchdog illegaly fired by the guy in clown make up
hampton dellinger, badass name dude
Well, that backfired. In a major loss for Trump’s DOJ, Judge Amy Berman Jackson just issued a temporary restraining order reinstating Hampton Dellinger as Special Counsel for the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after Trump tried to fire him for no apparent reason. Turns out, when someone is appointed to a five-year term, you can’t just yeet them out because they might be inconvenient. The ruling blocks Trump from installing a loyalist—for now—and sets up a hearing on February 26 to decide if the OSC should remain independent or become yet another MAGA cleanup crew. But don’t worry, Trump’s DOJ can still appeal—because nothing says respect for the rule of law like desperately trying to break it.
#losses
this mfer straight up perjured himself and these spineless cuck republicans will approve him anyway
this fucking garbage can is going to do irreperable damage to the worlds premiere law enforcement agency
Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is already making headlines—and not in a good way. Senator Dick Durbin says Patel may have lied under oath during his confirmation hearing after whistleblowers reported that he’s been personally orchestrating a purge of career FBI officials, despite not even being confirmed yet. Allegedly, Patel has been calling the shots from the sidelines, directing Trump loyalists in the DOJ and White House to fire senior FBI leadership that had any involvement in past Trump investigations. When asked under oath if he knew of “any plans” to punish FBI agents, Patel shockingly said no. If these allegations are true, he perjured himself—but his team calls the claims “second-hand gossip.” Because, of course, why hold off on gutting the FBI until you actually run it?
#awful-nominations
the worlds biggest pieces of shit approve of cheetolini shuttering usaid
people protesting in favor of the usaid
Authoritarian regimes across the globe are thrilled as Trump and Elon Musk torch USAID, a move celebrated by Russia, Hungary, Belarus, Venezuela, and other dictatorships that have long despised the agency’s role in promoting democracy and humanitarian aid. Moscow wasted no time gloating, calling USAID a “mechanism for changing regimes”, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán cheered the death of “globalist Soros organizations.” Meanwhile, aid groups are warning of impending humanitarian disasters—but who needs food, medicine, and democracy when you can score political points? The cuts will leave millions without crucial support while handing China an easy win in the global influence game, as even some Republicans admit this move is spectacularly short-sighted. But hey, at least Trump and Musk got a round of applause from the world’s strongmen—that’s what really matters.
#corruption#lawlessness#national-security#killing-democracy
state department drops bid to spend 400 million on teslas after public notices
swasticar cybecuck
Well, that didn’t age well. The State Department is suddenly backing off a $400 million plan to buy armored Teslas after people noticed that handing a no-bid federal contract to a sitting government official who also owns the company might be just a little corrupt. The deal, conveniently started under Biden but only Tesla showed interest, would have seen the government shelling out taxpayer money for Cybertrucks—the same ones infamous for rust, finger-pinching doors, and accelerator pedals that may or may not work. After MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow pointed out how sketchy this looked, Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (oh, the irony), threw a tantrum on X, asking why she was “lying.” Meanwhile, the government quietly edited the contract to remove Tesla’s name, because nothing screams transparency like scrubbing the record at 9 PM. Ethics experts are now slightly concerned that the guy leading government efficiency while running six companies under federal investigation might have some conflicts of interest. But hey, don’t worry—BMW is still getting a much smaller $40 million contract, so at least Musk’s peers are getting some crumbs.
#corruption#losses
trump's diplomacy: because europe who?
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth discussing peace talks with NATO allies, who are all wondering if their invite got lost in the mail.
In the latest whimsical episode of Trump's political theater, he's preparing to play peace broker between Russia and a notably absent Ukraine. NATO allies are scratching their heads and probably Googling 'how to shake your head in all languages' as the administration hints at face-to-face talks with Putin, minus those pesky European stakeholders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, channeling his inner 'we're definitely not betraying Ukraine' vibes, assures us that this is all part of a 'negotiated peace.' Yes, because nothing screams 'peace' like starting negotiations by offering concessions to Russia and forgetting to invite Ukraine. Meanwhile, European diplomats are wondering how many synonyms for 'appeasement' they can diplomatically use in one speech. Bravo, Trump administration, for redefining 'talks' by excluding everyone they affect.
#killing-democracy#imperialism
trump's one-man mission to kill consumer protection
Elizabeth Warren rallies outside the CFPB. Because nothing says 'protect consumers' like firing the people meant to do just that.
In a display of peak efficiency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has decided the best way to 'protect' consumers is by firing dozens of employees. Who needs consumer watchdogs when you can just let Wall Street run wild? The agency, which remains conveniently shuttered, sent out termination emails that seem to have been written by a bot having a bad day. Just ask Taylor Sonne, who was apparently so incompetent that he earned a promotion and a stellar performance review right before being booted out. Jonathan McKernan is ready to step into the director's chair, ensuring the continued tradition of leaving consumers to fend for themselves in a marketplace that’s fair only to corporate giants. But sure, this is just what the agency needs: a complete lack of accountability and a mail merge blunder masquerading as a HR strategy.
#killing-democracy#corruption
chaos machine nominates russian asset with no knowledge of the job to director of national intelligence
hes so excited to show off shit he signs like a kid with a kids menu and crayons
Tulsi Gabbard—former Democrat, current MAGA darling—was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence after a narrow Senate confirmation, proving once again that all you need to succeed in Trump’s administration is loyalty over qualifications. Despite serious concerns over her cozy stance on Russia, praise for Edward Snowden, and history of undermining U.S. intelligence assessments (details, details), GOP senators fell in line—except for Mitch McConnell, the last Republican willing to pretend he cares. Gabbard has vowed to give Trump “honest, unvarnished” intelligence, which in this administration likely means whatever fits the narrative that day. But don’t worry, she promises to crack down on government bloat—because nothing says efficient intelligence oversight like putting a conspiracy-curious former congresswoman in charge of all U.S. intelligence agencies.
Source: washingtonpost.com
#awful-nominations#killing-democracy
doges cuts are not about saving money, surprise surprise
elmos bratty little shit telling cheetolini hes not president get out of here lmfao
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on a mission to trim the federal fat, but instead of tackling the real budget busters, they're going after agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and USAID—because who needs consumer protection or international aid, right? Critics are pointing out that these moves seem less about actual cost savings and more about scoring political points with Trump's base. So, while Musk boasts about his massive $37.69 billion in savings—a mere drop in the $2 trillion bucket he's aiming for—the real impact on government waste is, unsurprisingly, negligible.
#killing-democracy
spineless bitch and drunkard wants to cave to russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, far left, attends Wednesday's gathering of the Ukraine Contact Group in Brussels. British Defense Secretary John Healey, center, led the meeting. Beside Healey is Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. (Johanna Geron/Reuters)
Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just told Ukraine to give up on reclaiming its lost land, calling it an “unrealistic objective” while pushing for peace talks that just so happen to align with Russia’s interests. Speaking at NATO headquarters, Hegseth made it clear the U.S. won’t send troops, won’t support Ukraine joining NATO, and thinks European allies should take the lead—because apparently, America First now means Ukraine Last. Meanwhile, Trump was cozying up to Putin on a “long and highly productive” phone call, setting off alarm bells across Europe as the administration openly leans toward a land-for-peace approach that could leave Ukraine out in the cold. But don’t worry—Trump’s Treasury Secretary was in Kyiv, negotiating a mineral deal that just might keep U.S. aid flowing. So the message is clear: if Ukraine wants support, it better start paying up.
Source: washingtonpost.com
#killing-democracy
uneducated idiot causes inflation to spike after he promised to lower prices on day 1
this man is trying to understand why the fuck everything got so much more expensive in 3 weeks
Well, that didn’t take long. Inflation jumped higher than expected in January, marking the first official inflation report of Trump’s second term—and it’s not a good look. Prices for groceries, housing, and energy all surged, throwing a wrench in Trump’s promise to lower costs “on day one.” Instead, he’s been busy slapping tariffs on imports and ramping up mass deportations—policies that economists warned could fuel inflation. Trump, never one to take responsibility, rushed to blame Biden (again), posting “BIDEN INFLATION UP” on Truth Social, despite the fact that this inflation report is fully on his watch. Meanwhile, the Fed has zero plans to cut interest rates anytime soon, and Trump’s latest trade war and worker shortages from his deportation crackdown could make inflation even worse. But sure, tariffs and “upcoming” policies will fix everything. Any day now.
Source: washingtonpost.com
#money#anti-immigration
ice removes top officials because the toddler in chief is an unrealistic moron
ice agents getting ready to be the blowjob givers in their local glory hole
Two top ICE officials just got the boot because they weren’t deporting people fast enough to satisfy Trump’s hunger for mass removals. Russell Hott and Peter Berg were reassigned after ICE failed to hit the administration’s aggressive daily arrest quotas—because apparently tripling arrests still isn’t enough. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, wants to detain over 100,000 people daily but is running out of money, leading to desperate pleas for more funding. Meanwhile, ICE officers are already working six or seven days a week, but since illegal border crossings have plummeted, they’re now forced to ramp up raids in U.S. cities instead. Guess when you promise “millions” of deportations, reality becomes just another obstacle.
Source: washingtonpost.com
#anti-immigration#losses
google says fuck you all and caters to an audience of one
spineless bitch sundhar pichai
Google Calendar just did a little spring cleaning—if by “cleaning” you mean scrubbing away Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Pride Month, and basically every cultural celebration that doesn’t align with Trump’s crackdown on DEI. Jewish Heritage Month? Gone. Holocaust Remembrance Day? Erased. But don’t worry, Google swears it’s all about “standardization” and “scalability,” not, you know, bending the knee to a guy who literally banned diversity programs. Users weren’t buying it, calling Google out for bootlicking and even comparing them to Nazi sympathizers. But hey, if you still want to recognize these moments, Google suggests *doing it yourself.*
#trumps-america
not even a month in and military families hate pete hegseth
useless unqualified secretary of defense & alcoholic woman abuser pete hegseth3
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got a warm military welcome in Stuttgart, Germany—if by "warm" you mean loud protests from military families outraged over the administration’s dismantling of DEI initiatives. Around two dozen base residents made their feelings clear, chanting "DEI" in response to Hegseth’s recent book bans in Defense Department schools, which conveniently targeted materials on psychology and immigration. Guess banning books wasn’t enough to keep people from thinking for themselves.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
#losses
trump's constitution-proof presidency begins
Trump, the man who can make George Washington roll over in his grave just by standing in front of his portrait.
Ah, the Trump presidency, where executive orders are as popular as fast-food joints in Manhattan but with none of the nutritional value. In less than a month, Trump has managed to sign enough executive orders to keep the courts busier than a cat meme thread. But what's this? The administration is now toying with the idea of ignoring court rulings? Because, of course, nothing screams 'stable genius' quite like a constitutional crisis in the making. Vice President Vance, always on hand for a teachable moment in authoritarianism, suggests that judges have no business challenging Trump's 'legitimate power.' In other words, why bother with checks and balances when you can just bulldoze your way through the rule of law? Meanwhile, legal experts assure us we haven't hit 'full-blown crisis' yet, as if that's supposed to be comforting. Fascism? Nah, it's just another day in Trump's America.
#unconstitutional#fascism
because renaming water fixes everything
President Trump, the *great cartographer*, redefines geographical reality from the comfort of Air Force One.
Welcome to Trump's America, where geography is now a matter of national security and creative rebranding. In a stunning move of legislative brilliance, the White House has banned the Associated Press from events because they dared to use the historically accurate name 'Gulf of Mexico' instead of Trump's newly minted 'Gulf of America'. Because nothing says restoring American greatness like pretending bodies of water have ever cared about borders.
Karoline Leavitt, Trump's chief spokesperson, clarified that covering the White House is a 'privilege', and only those who adhere to the administration's reality-bending demands deserve access. In other words, play by our rules or get benched, AP! Meanwhile, the AP stands firm, refusing to succumb to governmental whims and reminding everyone that geography is not up for debate. But sure, let's rename the Gulf while real issues like government efficiency (thanks, Musk) and international diplomacy simmer in the background.
#fascism#killing-democracy
justice serves trump's aides a get-out-of-jail-free card
Behold, Mar-a-Lago: where top-secret documents go to mingle with poolside cocktails.
In a truly shocking turn of events, a federal appeals court has decided that Trump's loyal sidekicks, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, get to walk away scot-free. These gentlemen were accused of hiding classified documents at the Mar-a-Lago resort—because nothing says presidential like classified papers mixed in with golf tees.
Special counsel Jack Smith's prosecution, once the talk of the town, has now fizzled out like a bad hair day. The Justice Department, forever loyal, dropped the case against Trump, citing the age-old 'sitting presidents are untouchable' clause. As if the DOJ needs another excuse to avoid accountability.
Yet, there’s a sliver of hope: some folks are pushing for a peek into the prosecutors' reasoning. But don't hold your breath, the Trump DOJ is expected to resist—because transparency in this administration is as rare as an honest tweet from the former Commander-in-Tweet.
#lawlessness#corruption
dc judge orders foia release of donnie's theft of secret government records
this image smells like mcdonalds and old man shitting his pants
Judge Beryl Howell just ordered the FBI to release records on Trump’s stolen classified documents, because apparently, FOIA is now the only way to get transparency in a government actively shielding him. The ruling comes after Trump’s re-election and the Supreme Court's gift-wrapped immunity ruling, which effectively killed any chance of prosecution. Howell noted that since the DOJ won’t be holding Trump accountable, the public deserves to see exactly what he took, how bad it was, and what the FBI actually found. The agency has until February 20 to come up with a timeline for the document release, which means fucking suddenly none of the documents “were declassified” excuses from Trump’s camp.
#losses
corruption is back baby
new york mayor and corrupt agent of turkey, eric adams
The Justice Department just dropped its bribery case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, because apparently, aligning with Trump is the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card. Adams, who was indicted for accepting illegal campaign contributions and other perks in exchange for favors, suddenly found himself off the hook after cozying up to Trump's immigration policies. The DOJ insists this decision has nothing to do with politics—just like the memo explicitly stating they don’t want to interfere with his “duties.” Meanwhile, the charges were dismissed “without prejudice”, meaning they could be refiled, but don’t hold your breath. Because when Trump’s DOJ starts making corruption charges disappear, it’s never about due process—it’s about loyalty.
#corruption
military brass is doing their best to re-segregate the military
Gen. Randy George, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, presents Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson ll, Communications Electronic Command commander, with the 2023 BEYA Stars and Stripes General Officer of the Year Award Feb. 10, 2023, at the 2023 BEYA Stars and Stripes Awards Ceremony in National Harbor, Maryland. (U.S. Army photo by Lillian Putnam)
Trump’s purge of diversity programs is now gutting military recruitment, with the Army and other branches abandoning one of the nation’s top Black engineering events—a key talent pipeline for military STEM jobs. Instead of showing up at the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) to recruit high-achieving candidates, the Army sent recruiters to an NRA event instead—because, apparently, attracting fewer, less qualified applicants is the new strategy. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared Black History Month and Women’s History Month “dead”, and military officials are scrambling to erase any trace of diversity efforts. One furious Army general summed it up: "It's f---ing racist. For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply.'"
#racism
