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2 hours ago
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Politics

Trump, Vance Slam Dems for Supporting AG Hopeful Who Fantasized About GOP Lawmaker’s Murder.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Vice President J.D. Vance and President Donald J. Trump criticized Democrats for supporting Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, whose campaign is under fire after his violent text messages were exposed.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jay Jones, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, Jason Miyares, Todd Gilbert, Chuck Schumer, and Carrie Coyner.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The controversy unfolded as Jones prepares for his sole debate with incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares at the University of Richmond on Thursday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat, and the guy who said it could become the AG of Virginia.” – JD Vance

🎯IMPACT: The scandal has amplified scrutiny of political violence and rhetoric, with leading Republicans calling for accountability while Democrats remain largely silent on the issue.

IN FULL

Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones is under growing pressure to withdraw from the race following the release of violent and inflammatory text messages in which he referenced shooting a Republican lawmaker. Despite the controversy, Democrats have continued to support Jones, drawing sharp criticism from Vice President J.D. Vance and President Donald J. Trump.

The messages, reportedly sent to Delegate Carrie Coyner, included Jones stating he would shoot former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert and that “only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.” One particularly graphic message read: “Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head.” Coyner later recounted that Jones also wished death on Gilbert’s children, claiming such a tragedy would change the lawmaker’s views on certain policies. She replied to him in the exchange, “Jay Please stop.”

Vice President Vance addressed the scandal on social media, writing, “This is far worse than anything said in a college group chat, and the guy who said it could become the AG of Virginia.” His comment alluded to a separate incident involving young Republican activists whose private messages were leaked.

President Trump also weighed in on the Jones scandal during a public appearance honoring Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated by a left-wing extremist in September.

“We’ve seen that a candidate for attorney general in Virginia boasted that he would want to see [a] Republican legislator in Virginia shot in the head and to see his children murdered—they actually said this,” Trump noted. “And now he continues to run for office, and most [Democrats] continue to back him.”

“Especially in the wake of Charlie’s assassination, our country must have absolutely no tolerance for this radical left violence, extremism and terror,” the America First leader added.

The backlash against Jones has extended beyond political figures. The Virginia Fraternal Order of Police has called for him to exit the race, accusing him of promoting violence against police as well as lawmakers.

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Politics

Dem Candidate Katie Porter Implies There May Be More Videos of Her Terrorizing Staff.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Democrat Katie Porter has not denied that more videos of her bullying staff members could emerge, as she runs for California governor.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Katie Porter and her staffers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Porter was asked about a July 2021 recording showing her cursing at a staff member during a video call on Inside California Politics.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Get out of my fucking shot,” Porter shouted at the staffer during the 2021 call.

🎯IMPACT: Polling suggests Porter leads among Democrats but trails Republican Steve Hilton by six points in a potential matchup.

IN FULL

California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is facing ongoing criticism over a video from July 2021 showing her berating a staff member during a video call with then–Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. In the footage, Porter is seen turning to a staffer off-camera and shouting, “Get out of my fucking shot,” after she walked into her frame. When asked three times whether more such videos might emerge, Porter did not directly deny the possibility.

“What I do know is that I could have done better in that situation,” she said, claiming that she has apologized to the staffer and committed to “do better.”

Porter, who currently leads among Democrat voters, is running to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in 2026. While California remains a Democrat stronghold, recent polling shows Porter trailing Republican candidate and conservative commentator Steve Hilton by six points in a general election matchup, raising concerns within her party about her ability to unite voters.

This is not Porter’s first controversy regarding her behavior toward staff and media. A recent interview with CBS News also drew attention after she clashed with reporter Julie Watts, growing visibly angry when asked about how she plans to appeal to Trump supporters. “I don’t want to keep doing this. I’m going to call it,” Porter said as she attempted to end the segment.

Former staffers have accused Porter of demeaning and erratic behavior, with one alleging that she often targeted “softer-spoken underlings” during emotional outbursts. In addition, past court documents from Porter’s divorce have resurfaced, including her ex-husband’s claim that she once poured hot mashed potatoes on his head.

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57 minutes ago
Health
News

White House Exposes Dozens of Criminal Illegals Receiving Medicaid.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House revealed cases of 49 criminal illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid benefits while the government remains shut down.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, and illegal immigrants from countries including Mexico, El Salvador, and China.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ongoing government shutdown has lasted over two weeks as of Tuesday night, with the Senate failing to pass a continuing resolution.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Democrats shut down the government and are inflicting pain on hardworking Americans because they want to provide free healthcare to illegal aliens,” said White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.

🎯IMPACT: Medicaid spending on illegal immigrants surged under the Biden government, with taxpayer dollars funding emergency care for those not legally in the U.S. instead of focusing on American citizens.

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The White House has announced the arrests of 49 previously deported illegal aliens who received Medicaid benefits while residing in the United States. The migrants face charges including murder, assault, theft, burglary, rape, and sexual abuse of a minor. Many of them came from Mexico, El Salvador, and China.

The arrests have intensified debate in Washington, D.C., as Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), continue to push for the reinstatement of Medicaid provisions removed by President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. A government shutdown is now in its third week as the Senate Democrats continue to block funding bills, with nine failed attempts to pass a continuing resolution as of the time of publication.

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson placed the blame squarely on the Senate Democrats. “Democrats shut down the government and are inflicting pain on hardworking Americans because they want to provide free healthcare to illegal aliens,” Jackson said. She added that lax oversight and permissive state-level policies have allowed criminal non-citizens to access taxpayer-funded healthcare.

Under the Joe Biden regime, emergency Medicaid spending on illegal migrants rose from $3 billion to $9 billion, surpassing the amount spent on key groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and the disabled. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removed these Medicaid provisions, but Democrats are now demanding that they be revived before they stop blocking government funding.

The revelations come amid growing scrutiny of healthcare programs for illegal immigrants across several blue states. Investigations are underway into states such as California, Oregon, and New York for allegedly misusing federal funds to cover healthcare for non-citizens. In some cases, states are accused of providing full healthcare services, such as dental care, prescriptions, and mental health treatment, to foreigners without legal status, in apparent violation of federal guidelines.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed by Democratic state attorneys general in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to tighten eligibility and share enrollment data with immigration enforcement. Supporters of these lawsuits argue that federal actions discourage vulnerable populations from seeking necessary care, while critics claim the states are using legal loopholes to siphon off federal funds for illegals.

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2 hours ago
Lawfare

Clinton Judge Bans Trump From Firing Federal Workers During Shutdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton issued a decision blocking President Donald J. Trump from firing federal workers during the government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, President Donald Trump, and federal workers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Wednesday amid an ongoing government shutdown that began earlier this month.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on most of these programs, and it has a human cost,” said Judge Illston.

🎯IMPACT: The ruling highlights ongoing judicial intervention in executive actions despite a recent Supreme Court decision limiting such stays.

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A federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton blocked President Donald J. Trump from firing federal workers on Wednesday amid the ongoing government shutdown—another instance of judicial intervention in executive actions despite a Supreme Court order limiting national injunctions. The shutdown began earlier this month after Senate Democrats blocked funding bills keeping the government open.

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the ruling, stating, “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on most of these programs, and it has a human cost,” adding: “It’s a human cost that cannot be tolerated.”

President Trump has faced an unprecedented number of judicial orders blocking his administration’s actions since returning to office. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court narrowed the scope of District Court injunctions related to Trump’s Executive Order, criticizing the lower courts for excessive use of judicial stays.

However, a loophole allowing lower courts to exploit class action status to issue sweeping nationwide blocks was left open, and multiple lower court judges have since employed this tactic.

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3 hours ago
Jack Montgomery
News

WATCH: Frail Pelosi Has Public Crash Out at Reporter Over Jan 6.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) clashed with reporter Alison Steinberg when questioned about her actions during the January 6, 2021, protests, when she was House Speaker.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Speaker Emerita Pelosi and reporter Alison Steinberg.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Shut up!” – Nancy Pelosi

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlights ongoing tensions and disputes over the events of January 6, 2021.

IN FULL

Democrat Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was confronted by reporter Alison Steinberg in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, questioning her conduct during the January 6, 2021 protests. Steinberg asked if Pelosi was concerned about a newly established January 6 committee potentially holding her “liable” for the day’s events, particularly as she “refuse[d] the National Guard” ahead of the disorder.

The 85-year-old Congresswoman, appearing frail and requiring assistance to walk, initially tried to ignore the questions. However, she eventually whirled around furiously, jabbing her finger at Steinberg and telling her to “Shut up!”

Pelosi denied that she refused the National Guard, alleging that President Donald J. Trump did not send them and accusing Steinberg of pushing “Republican talking points.” However, video footage from January 6, recorded by Pelosi’s daughter Alexandra, shows her admitting, “I take responsibility for not having them [the National Guard] just prepare for war.”

President Trump has also confirmed he wanted to deploy the National Guard in advance of January 6, but that this was resisted by Pelosi’s office due to concerns about the “optics” of having troops at the Capitol.

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4 hours ago
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News

BREAKING: War Sec Hegseth Lands Safely After Midair Emergency.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. Air Force C-32 carrying Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from the NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium, has made a successful emergency landing in the United Kingdom after its windshield cracked in midair.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, other passengers, and crew.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 15, 2025, over the Atlantic Ocean.

🎯IMPACT: The plane dropped to just 10,000 feet before reversing its flight path and heading to the United Kingdom.

IN FULL

A U.S. Air Force C-32 carrying Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from the NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium, suffered a cracked windshield on the western Atlantic coast of the United Kingdom and had to make an emergency landing.

The plane dropped to just 10,000 feet before reversing its flight path and diverting to the United Kingdom. Fortunately, the War Secretary, his staff, and crew members all landed safely.

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4 hours ago
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Leftists Are Funding CEO-Killer Luigi Mangione’s Lavish Prison Life.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has amassed $40,000 in his jail commissary account, largely funded by his supporters.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi’s supporters, and federal and state authorities.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Mangione is currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, awaiting trials for the December 4, 2024, shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

💬KEY QUOTE: A supporter reportedly wrote to Mangione saying she wants to “bug out on his d**k.”

🎯IMPACT: Mangione’s case highlights far-left support for politically motivated violence, up to and including murder.

IN FULL

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has reportedly built up a $40,000 commissary balance while in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The money, according to a jailhouse source, has come largely from supporters. Despite the sizable account, Mangione can only spend $160 per commissary visit. He is said to frequently purchase items like Nutella Hazelnut spread for $4.90, summer sausage for $2.10, oatmeal for $3.65, jalapeño wheels for $3.20, and Velveeta cheese for $3.70.

Sources say Mangione receives between 100 to 200 letters a day, many of them reportedly from women expressing romantic interest. One letter writer allegedly expressed a desire to “bug out on his d**k.” Inside the jail, Mangione’s routine includes morning garbage duty, as well as regular visits with his parents and consultations with his legal team as he prepares to face two upcoming trials, one in state court and another in federal court.

Mangione is charged with the fatal December 4, 2024, shooting of Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. In the federal case, he is accused of murder with a firearm, a charge that could carry the death penalty if convicted. He also faces a second-degree murder charge in state court.

In September 2025, a New York judge dismissed terrorism-related charges against Mangione, ruling that prosecutors had not proven he acted with the intent to intimidate a population or influence government policy. The murder charge was allowed to proceed.

Mangione’s legal team has argued that state and federal prosecutions for the same incident amount to double jeopardy, though the judge said such a ruling would be premature before the trials take place.

Meanwhile, in the federal case, Mangione’s attorneys are seeking to have the death penalty removed as an option. They argue that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to pursue the death penalty was politically motivated and violated his rights. Bondi, who announced the DOJ’s intent to seek capital punishment in April 2025, described the killing as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination” and made several public statements that the defense claims were prejudicial.

The defense has also challenged the legal grounds for the death penalty enhancement, questioning whether the accompanying stalking charge qualifies as a crime of violence. Mangione’s legal team has declined to comment publicly on the case. The trials are expected to begin in the coming months.

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Election Integrity
SCOTUS

Could the Supreme Court Kill the Voting Rights Act’s Discriminatory Section 2?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a potential landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA) case.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Louisiana, the United States Supreme Court, lower federal courts, black voters, and Democratic Party-aligned advocacy groups.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

🎯IMPACT: If successful, Louisiana v. Callais could see Section 2 of the VRA either diluted in terms of its scope of enforcement or declared unconstitutional altogether.

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The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a potential landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA) case. Louisiana claims that its forced compliance with Section 2 of the VRA—a permanent, nationwide provision that bans voting practices or procedures that discriminate based on race, color, or language minority status—by federal courts resulting in a remedial congressional map is unconstitutional under the 14th and 15th Amendments.

Black voters and Democratic Party-aligned advocacy groups contend that a 2022 congressional map unlawfully dilutes black voting power by packing most black voters into one district (the 2nd Congressional District) while spreading the rest thinly across others, failing to create a second majority-minority district in the state where black residents comprise about 33 percent of the population. A three-judge federal panel agreed, ruling the map violated the VRA and the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, and ordered a remedial map that created a second black-majority district—which critics argue lacks cogerence because of the geographic distribution of black voters.

Louisiana argues that the three-judge appellate panel’s order to create a second majority-minority district is forcing the state to engage in intentional stereotyping and race-based gerrymandering. Further, Louisiana contends that a race-based remedy should only be in response to intentional race-based discrimination.

Notably, Louisiana v. Callais seeks to circumvent pitfalls faced by Alabama’s challenge to the VRA in Allen v. Milligan. On June 8, 2023—in a 5–4 ruling—the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama likely violated the VRA, and upheld a lower court order that forced Alabama to create an additional majority-minority congressional district.

Additionally, the state contends in a previous case, Robinson v. Ardoin, that plaintiffs could only show that a remedial map creates a new Democratic majority district, but not necessarily a majority black voter district. This 1986 case, Louisiana argues, misapplies Thornburg v. Gingles—which set the standard for proving vote dilution claims under Section 2. The state said it believes that Gingles, as implemented in Robinson, creates constitutional problems as it subordinates neutral principles to race-based standards in redistricting.

If successful, Louisiana v. Callais could see Section 2 of the VRA either diluted in terms of its scope of enforcement or declared unconstitutional altogether. However, during Wednesday’s oral arguments, the high court’s liberal wing, along with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, appeared fairly unconvinced of the argument that Section 2 is unconstitutional, suggesting another narrow and limited decision is likely.

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6 hours ago
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UK Abandons Prosecution of Woman Who Flew National Flag From Public Building.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Charges against a woman who unfurled Britain’s Union flag from a municipal government building during an anti-mass migration protest have been dropped.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protester Sarah White, Essex Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on August 31 at Epping Forest District Council, with charges withdrawn ahead of a scheduled court hearing on October 15.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This was an unlawful attempt to intimidate and silence ordinary people who dare to speak out… I will not be silenced.” – Sarah White

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights concerns over the policing of dissent against mass migration and state censorship more broadly.

IN FULL

Sarah White, a 40-year-old Englishwoman, has had charges against her dropped following her arrest at an anti-mass migration protest outside Epping Forest District Council on August 31. During the protest, White displayed Britain’s Union flag on the steps of a municipal government building, before being escorted away by police.

Essex Police had charged White under the Public Order Act 1986. The force claimed that the arrest was unrelated to her unfurling the flag. Notably, similar denials were issued by the British authorities when they prosecuted Hamit Coskun for burning a Koran in London earlier this year, claiming that he had not been charged because he had burned a Koran, but because the act was “disorderly” in nature—regarded by most observers as a distinction without a difference.

White’s case, scheduled for Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today, was discontinued due to insufficient evidence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she shared her relief and frustration, stating, “I have now received confirmation from the Crown Prosecution Service that there will be no further action taken against me due to insufficient evidence. The reason there is no evidence is simple: I did not commit a crime.

White called her treatment “unjust” and an effort to suppress dissent against mass migration, saying, “It is unacceptable that dissent is met with force and fear. I will not be silenced. I will continue to stand up—for our freedoms, for women, for children, and for this country.”

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6 hours ago
Media

‘Slutbag’ Olivia Nuzzi Set to Release Book on Her Failed Attempt to Seduce RFK Jr.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Olivia Nuzzi, the former New York Magazine correspondent who was dismissed after it was revealed she tried and failed to begin an affair with former presidential candidate turned Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is back in the political gossip limelight with a forthcoming book on the matter.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Olivia Nuzzi, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., New York Magazine, and Vanity Fair.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The forthcoming book was revealed on October 15, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict.” — Nuzzi in a statement last year

🎯IMPACT: According to people close to the project, Nuzzi’s book will cover her extended conversations with Kennedy over the course of a year and is planned for release sometime in 2026.

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Olivia Nuzzi, the former New York Magazine correspondent who was dismissed after it was revealed she tried and failed to begin an affair with former presidential candidate turned Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is back in the political gossip limelight with a forthcoming book on the matter. The 32-year-old. Nuzzi—known to former colleagues as “slutbag”—lied to her magazine Editor-in-Chief David Haskell when pressed on the matter last year and subsequently departed New York Magazine after a review of her work related to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

According to individuals close to the project, Nuzzi’s book will cover her extended conversations with Kennedy over the course of a year and is planned for release sometime in 2026. The controversy surrounding her explicit messaging surfaced in October 2024, ultimately resulting in the end of her engagement to Ryan Lizza, a fellow journalist.

Nuzzi, in a statement last fall, stressed that the relationship was not physical. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict,” she said,  adding: “I deeply regret not doing so immediately and apologize to those I’ve disappointed, especially my colleagues at New York.”  For his part, Kennedy, through a spokesman at the time, said that he had encountered Nuzzi just once, during a meeting she had arranged for an interview.

It is alleged that Nuzzi attempted to seduce Kennedy, sending him explicit sexts. The allegations were reinforced by comments from Lizza, whom Nuzzi had unsuccessfully sought a protective order against. Nuzzi has sought to frame coverage of her attempt at engaging in an affair with Kennedy Jr. as a professional hit job against her. She insinuated that Lizza leaked her communications with the former independent presidential candidate with malicious intent. However, she has produced no evidence to support the allegations.

Nuzzi joined Vanity Fair last month as its editor for the West Coast.

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7 hours ago
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World

Kremlin Dismisses Trump’s Prediction of Russian Economic Collapse.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Kremlin responded to President Donald J. Trump’s warning about the Russian economy, claiming it has sufficient reserves to achieve its goals.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald J. Trump, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made on Tuesday and Wednesday, with comments from Moscow during an energy conference.

💬KEY QUOTE: “As for the Russian economy, it has a sufficient and considerable margin of safety to allow the country’s leadership and all of us to implement the plans that we set for ourselves.” – Dmitry Peskov

🎯IMPACT: Economic conditions in Russia remain a focal point in the broader geopolitical competition between Moscow and the West.

IN FULL

The Kremlin on October 14 dismissed President Donald J. Trump’s warnings that Russia’s economy is on the verge of collapse due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump claimed that Russia’s military involvement in Ukraine is severely damaging its global image and economic stability, referencing “long lines waiting for gasoline” as a sign of internal strain.

Responding to those remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s economy remains resilient. “Russia has considerable reserves,” he claimed, adding that the country’s economic foundation is strong enough to support President Vladimir Putin’s long-term objectives. Peskov also emphasized that Putin remains open to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.

“As for the Russian economy, it has a sufficient and considerable margin of safety to allow the country’s leadership and all of us to implement the plans that we set for ourselves,” he said.

Amid public concerns about gasoline shortages, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak sought to reassure the Russian public. Speaking at an energy conference in Moscow, he said, “The balance is maintained between production and consumption, and we… are doing everything to ensure that this remains the case.” His comments came after reports of temporary fuel shortages in certain regions, which the government attributes to logistical issues and high seasonal demand.

Despite those assurances, economic forecasts suggest trouble ahead. The Russian government has projected a sharp slowdown in GDP growth, down to just 1.0 percent in 2024, following a stronger performance in previous years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has gone further, revising its 2025 forecast to just 0.6 percent. Still, Russian officials insist the economy has outperformed many Western nations, including G7 countries, even under heavy international sanctions.

The war in Ukraine continues to strain Russia’s international relationships, particularly with the United States. According to recent reports, the Trump administration has agreed to provide Ukrainian forces with intelligence specifically targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and pipelines. Kremlin officials argue that Washington and NATO have already been supplying Kiev with intelligence on a regular basis.

The situation has escalated further with renewed nuclear rhetoric. Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and close Putin ally, recently warned that “Russia can use weapons a bomb shelter won’t protect against,” a remark widely interpreted as a threat toward the United States. In response, the Trump administration reportedly deployed nuclear submarines as a show of force.

At the same time, Moscow is expanding its influence beyond the West. Russia recently hosted a Taliban delegation, where Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned against any foreign military return to Afghanistan. The comments came amid reports that Trump is exploring a reoccupation of Bagram Air Base, a move Russia strongly opposes.

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