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1 hour ago
William Upton
War
World

Panicking Maduro Likens Potential U.S. Intervention to Afghanistan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier near Venezuela as part of a counter-drug operation, drawing criticism and warnings from Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and the U.S. military.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The operation, named “Southern Spear,” is currently underway in the Caribbean Sea, with its expansion announced on November 13, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “No more forever wars. No more unjust wars. No more Libya. No more Afghanistan. Long live peace.” – Nicolás Maduro

🎯IMPACT: The deployment has raised regional anxieties and sparked debate over U.S. intentions, with observers suggesting it signals a push for regime change in Venezuela rather than countering narcotics traffickers.

IN FULL

Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro is urging the United States to avoid what he described as an “Afghanistan-style forever war” following the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier—the largest warship ever built—to the region. Maduro, who has faced widespread accusations of election fraud, made his remarks during a pro-government rally in Caracas on Thursday.

“No more forever wars. No more unjust wars. No more Libya. No more Afghanistan. Long live peace,” Maduro said.

While the U.S. military has now conducted 20 lethal strikes against cartel drug boats, many originating from Venezuela, in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean since September, the waters near Venezuela have also seen a significant buildup of U.S. Navy and Air Force assets. Currently, it is estimated that around 24 percent of the U.S. Navy is present in the Caribbean, marking an unprecedented deployment not seen in decades.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced that the military build-up is an expansion of “Operation Southern Spear,” the Navy’s counter-drug trafficking mission aimed at destroying the presence of narco-terrorists in the waters around Central and South America. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the mission is focused on dismantling “organized criminal narcoterrorists.”

The arrival of the Ford within Southern Command’s area of operation (SOUTHCOM AOR) marks a significant escalation in the region. The carrier, equipped with thousands of sailors and dozens of warplanes, is part of a broader deployment involving an estimated 12,000 personnel.

While the Trump administration has consistently characterized the buildup as part of an effort to end drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere, some observers believe the deployment may have other motivations. Elizabeth Dickinson, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, argued that an aircraft carrier is not a practical tool for combating the drug trade. “It’s clearly a message much more geared toward pressuring Caracas,” she said.

Colombia’s Marxist leader Gustavo Petro has suspended his country’s intelligence sharing with the United States over the drug boat strikes. Additionally, Petro has entered into a war of words with President Trump, accusing him of being a “barbarian.” The Colombian president has gone so far as to publicly threaten that “getting rid of” Trump may be necessary.

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32 minutes ago
William Upton
Economy

Fed Study Contradicts Powell, Trump Critics: Tariffs Proven to Curb Inflation Over 150 Years.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A 150-year analysis challenges conventional wisdom on the impact of tariffs, suggesting they lower prices and raise unemployment, contrary to establishment economic models.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Researchers Régis Barnichon and Aayush Singh from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco conducted the study.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The study analyzed data from 1870 to 2020 across the U.S., the U.K., and France, with findings published in November 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We find that a tariff hike raises unemployment and lowers inflation,” the authors stated in their working paper.

🎯IMPACT: The findings challenge establishment economic models and suggest tariffs may work through demand-side mechanisms, reshaping debates on trade policy.

IN FULL

A major study released by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco confirms what The National Pulse has long reported, i.e., tariffs are not inflationary and more often than not, have deflationary effects that push prices downward. The analysis, which covers 150 years of economic and trade data from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, has major implications for how the Federal Reserve and economists understand President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies.

“We find that a tariff hike raises unemployment and lowers inflation,” the authors, Régis Barnichon and Aayush Singh, write in their working paper released this month. “This goes against the predictions of standard models, whereby CPI inflation should go up in response to higher tariffs.”

Importantly, the study’s findings reveal that tariff shocks operate primarily through aggregate demand mechanisms—affecting confidence, investment, and spending patterns—rather than through the simple cost-push mechanism that trade models typically emphasize. This distinction matters enormously, as it means tariffs can be used as a policy tool without triggering the consumer price spirals that economists have incorrectly warned about for generations. The National Pulse has similarly reported that the most infamous trade levies in American history, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, had deflationary effects that fed into a larger deflationary event caused by the Great Depression.

The paper raises questions about the Federal Reserve’s response to tariffs, with the central bank’s chairman, Jerome Powell, having insisted for months that it would lead to increased inflation. If the main effects are lower inflation and higher unemployment—a key signal of deflationary demand destruction—monetary theory suggests that the Fed should cut interest rates when tariffs are imposed. Instead, the Fed largely held interest rates steady, only moving to slash borrowing costs in September despite President Trump correctly pushing for rate reductions since March.

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2 hours ago
William Upton
Economy
World

The U.S.-Swiss Tariff Agreement: Here’s What You Need to Know.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States and Switzerland reached a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Swiss goods from 39 percent to 15 percent as part of a new trade pact.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Swiss government officials, and Swiss business leaders.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The agreement was finalized after recent bilateral talks in Washington and meetings at the White House earlier this month.

💬KEY QUOTE: “They’re going to send a lot of manufacturing here to the United States—pharmaceuticals, gold smelting, railway equipment.” – Jamieson Greer

🎯IMPACT: Swiss companies plan to invest $200 billion in the U.S. by 2028, while the deal also opens up new markets for U.S. agricultural and industrial products.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump agreed to cut U.S. tariffs on Switzerland from 39 percent—the highest outside those he has imposed on Brazil and China—to 15 percent as part of a new trade deal with the notoriously neutral European country. According to the Swiss government, the United States entered into a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” following successful bilateral talks in Washington, D.C.

The trade agreement was confirmed by United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday. He stated that the U.S. and Switzerland have “essentially reached a deal.” Under its terms, the U.S. government will reduce tariffs on Switzerland and Liechtenstein—a European microstate that often negotiates alongside its larger neighbor—to 15 percent. Notably, this brings the tariff rate on Swiss goods into alignment with the rate on the European Union (EU), which Switzerland is not a member of.

For their part of the agreement, Switzerland has agreed to reduce a number of its tariffs on American goods. U.S. industries seeing relief include fishing and agriculture. The Swiss government says it will also grant certain U.S. exports duty-free status. This includes thousands of tons of U.S. beef and poultry.

“They’re going to send a lot of manufacturing here to the United States—pharmaceuticals, gold smelting, railway equipment,” Greer said regarding the deal. Several Swiss companies, such as Rolex, have pledged sizable direct investments in the American economy.

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3 hours ago
Economy

Trump Secures Historic Trade Agreements with Western Hemisphere Allies.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced new trade deals with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala to enhance market access and strengthen supply chains.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the governments of El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala, and U.S. exporters and manufacturers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced late Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C.; agreements to be finalized in upcoming weeks.

🎯IMPACT: The agreements will expand U.S. exports, strengthen bilateral trade partnerships, and create opportunities for American workers and producers.

IN FULL

Late Thursday, President Donald J. Trump announced three critical trade agreements with key western allies, El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala. The Trump White House contends these trade deals will provide greater market access and streamline trade with some of America’s key strategic partners in the Western Hemisphere.

According to the agreements, the four Central and South American nations will reduce non-tariff barriers, increasing market opportunities for U.S. exporters. The Trump administration notes that El Salvador—for instance—has agreed to  accept U.S. motor vehicle safety standards and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certificates for medical devices, while Argentina will improve market access for American goods such as medicines and machinery. Guatemala will facilitate digital trade and protect labor rights, and Ecuador will reduce tariffs on agricultural products and adopt stronger environmental protections.

These measures are designed to support U.S. farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and manufacturers while protecting national security and strengthening supply chains. Separately, the U.S. secured rare earth mineral agreements with Argentina after providing the nation with a fiscal aid package designed to stabilize its currency.

In the coming weeks, the United States and the partner nations will finalize the agreements for signature. These deals will also include provisions for Most Favored Nation tariff treatment on certain goods and the removal of reciprocal tariffs on textiles and apparel under existing trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala.

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3 hours ago
Media
UK

Zucker-Linked $658 Million Telegraph Purchase Deal Falls Through.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: RedBird Capital has withdrawn its £500 million (~$658 million) bid for the Telegraph Media Group, ending a two-year takeover process.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: RedBird Capital Partners, IMI, Telegraph Media Group, and its employees, including editor Chris Evans and CEO Anna Jones.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made this week, following a process that began in 2021 in the United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Telegraph deserves owners who care about journalism and who will invest.” – Chris Evans

🎯IMPACT: The future ownership of the Telegraph Media Group remains uncertain, with efforts now shifting to find a new buyer.

IN FULL

RedBird Capital Partners has withdrawn its £500 million (~$658 million) bid to acquire Britain’s Telegraph Media Group, ending a takeover saga that has lasted more than two years. A spokesman for RedBird said, “We remain fully confident that the Telegraph and its world-class team have a bright future ahead of them and will work hard to secure a solution which is in the best interests of employees and readers.”

The decision follows internal resistance from senior staff as well as scrutiny triggered by the bid’s structure. Chris Evans, editor of The Telegraph newspaper, acknowledged the widespread concerns across the newsroom, saying, “It’s no secret that all senior editors and many writers had concerns about the bid. On the other hand, it’s also obvious that this process has gone on far, far too long. The Telegraph deserves owners who care about journalism and who will invest.”

Telegraph Media Group CEO Anna Jones thanked employees for enduring the prolonged period of uncertainty, saying, “I will now work with the board of independent directors on next steps and what this means for the future ownership of the business. This process has been challenging and unpredictable but your hard work and continued patience is a credit to you all.”

RedBird’s withdrawal marks the second failed attempt to bring the Telegraph under the influence of its partnership, led by former CNN president Jeff Zucker and Abu Dhabi–backed International Media Investments (IMI). Zucker was previously linked to attempts to take over both the Telegraph and The Spectator in 2023, raising questions about foreign influence over British media. Those plans stalled after the British government introduced legislation preventing foreign governments from owning British newspapers. Zucker’s involvement again drew scrutiny in 2024 and 2025, with critics pointing to IMI’s close ties to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Zucker insisted he would resign if any interference occurred.

The collapse of the latest deal leaves The Telegraph back on the market as its board searches for a buyer who can satisfy political, regulatory, and editorial expectations at a time when the broader British media industry faces an escalating crisis of confidence. The BBC, for instance, is confronting significant turmoil over a purposely falsified speech by President Donald J. Trump on January 6, 2021, to make it appear he had incited violence. The fallout triggered the resignation of senior BBC executives, including Director-General Tim Davie, and has intensified public scrutiny of journalistic standards across major British outlets.

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Crime
UK

Police Investigating Only a Fraction of Identified Child Sex Abuse Cases in Khan’s London.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Metropolitan Police is investigating only “tens of cases” related to child sex abuse gangs in London, despite identifying 9,000 historic cases weeks ago.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, and London Assembly members, including Susan Hall.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The update was provided during a London Assembly meeting on Thursday in London.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is important for us to use precise language and consider its impact on victims and public understanding,” said Sir Mark Rowley.

🎯IMPACT: The investigation faces challenges due to the scale of cases, resource limitations, and the need for clarity in public discourse.

IN FULL

The Metropolitan Police in London, England, say they are currently pursuing only “tens of cases” in their large-scale review of historic child sex abuse, even though nearly 9,000 were initially flagged for potential reinvestigation. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told officials, including London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, that after examining 2,200 of those cases in detail, just 1,200 still fell within the parameters of the inquiry. However, he added that once all preliminary checks are completed, an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 cases may ultimately qualify for renewed investigation.

Rowley urged caution in describing the review as a probe into “grooming gangs,” explaining that the national audit had used an expansive definition that included familial abuse, institutional failures, peer-on-peer exploitation, and online offending. Because of this wide scope, he warned that the public perception of grooming gangs does not necessarily align with the types of cases being examined. He stressed that the offenders reflect “the diversity of London’s population,” which is around two-thirds non-white.

“We do not see the typology reported elsewhere where there have been cases of offending committed by groups of Pakistani men on white British children being the sole or majority case,” he claimed.

Mayor Sadiq Khan also faced criticism over accusations that he downplayed grooming gang concerns and mocked victims by Conservative Susan Hall. “In January, I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by pretending you didn’t know what I meant,” Hall said.

Other investigations have described police and social services repeatedly missing opportunities to intervene, particularly in cases involving vulnerable white girls targeted by older South Asian men working in coordinated groups. Police and local officials feared being accused of racism, or damaging so-called “community relations.”

Police forces outside London have recently announced new arrests linked to historic grooming gang abuse, including a case in West Yorkshire in which 19 men were detained on suspicion of offences such as rape, sexual assault, and trafficking.

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4 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

DHS Blasts California Sanctuary Law Following Fatal DUI by Illegal Immigrant.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A 71-year-old California man, Barry William Tutt, was killed in a hit-and-run involving an illegal immigrant driving under the influence.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victim, Barry William Tutt, the suspect, Mexican illegal immigrant Humberto Munoz-Gatica, who has a criminal record, and California Democrats, including Governor Gavin Newsom.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The killing occurred last Friday in Orange County, California.

💬KEY QUOTE: “How many Americans must be killed before [Governor Gavin Newsom’s] sanctuary state of California works with federal law enforcement—instead of against them?” – Department of Homeland Security

🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited debates over sanctuary state policies and their impact on public safety.

IN FULL

Barry William Tutt, a 71-year-old man from California, was killed last Friday in a hit-and-run incident in Orange County. The suspect, Humberto Munoz-Gatica, a 57-year-old Mexican illegal immigrant, was reportedly driving under the influence when he struck Tutt and fled the scene. Witnesses helped law enforcement locate Munoz-Gatica, who now faces charges related to hit-and-run and suspicion of DUI.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement condemning California’s sanctuary state policies, which hinder cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. “This criminal illegal alien from Mexico, Humberto Munoz-Gatica, was released by the Obama Administration. He NEVER should have been here,” DHS posted on X (formerly Twitter), adding: “How many Americans must be killed before [Gavin Newsom’s] sanctuary state of California works with federal law enforcement—instead of against them?”

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Tricia McLaughlin, added that this tragedy is “yet another example of sanctuary and open border policies putting American lives at risk.” According to DHS, Munoz-Gatica entered the United States on a tourist visa that expired in 2008. He was arrested by ICE in 2011 under the former Obama government, but was later released into the country. DHS noted that he has a prior conviction for grand theft.

Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom office responded to DHS’s criticism, with Brandon Richards, Newsom’s spokesman, claiming that “Despite the Trump Admin’s repeated false claims, California cooperates with the federal government when it comes to criminals.”

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5 hours ago
William Upton
NatSec
War

Southern Spear: Anti-Cartel Op Expanding, Trump Weighs Venezuela Strikes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the expansion of Operation Southern Spear, targeting narco-terror networks in Latin America.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear, and the U.S. Navy.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Strikes were carried out recently in the Caribbean and the Pacific; the mission spans the Western Hemisphere.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This mission defends our Homeland, removes narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere, and secures our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people.” – Pete Hegseth

🎯IMPACT: The operation aims to dismantle drug networks and secure the U.S. from narco-terrorist threats.

IN FULL

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced late Thursday the expansion of Operation Southern Spear. Initially launched by the U.S. Navy in January 2025 as a program to monitor illicit drug trafficking in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR), the mission will expand with the inclusion of significant military assets now present in the Caribbean.

“Led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and SOUTHCOM, this mission defends our Homeland, removes narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere, and secures our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people,” Secretary Hegseth wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added: “The Western Hemisphere is America’s neighborhood—and we will protect it.”

Notably, the United States has conducted a significant buildup of Navy and Air Force assets in the Caribbean, with the USS Gerald R. Ford—the world’s largest warship and aircraft carrier—entering the region, along with the deployment of F-35s to Puerto Rico and major naval deployments near Venezuela. The U.S military recently carried out its 20th strike on alleged drug-tracking boats, according to a Pentagon official. The most recent strike reportedly killed four suspected narco-terrorists.

The National Pulse has previously reported that President Trump is weighing potential options for operations in Venezuela, including possible land strikes, though no final decisions have been made. Military strikes against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s regime have long been anticipated.

Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized to the Maduro regime that the U.S. strikes will only stop if Venezuela stops the cartel boats from entering the Caribbean. Maduro is accused of being the clandestine head of the Soles drug cartel, which is believed to be the key drug supplier to other criminal and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) like Tren de Aragua.

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5 hours ago
William Upton
Lawfare

Prosecutor Tasked With Finding Fani’s Replacement in Failed Trump RICO Case Appoints Himself.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia executive director, Peter Skanadlakis, has appointed himself to replace Fani Willis as the prosecutor overseeing the RICO case against President Donald J. Trump in Fulton County, Georgia.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Peter Skanadlakis, Fani Willis, and several unnamed prosecutors.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 14, 2025, in Georgia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Several prosecutors were contacted and, while all were respectful and professional, each declined the appointment.” — Peter Skanadlakis

🎯IMPACT: The case continues under Skanadlakis’s leadership, with a comprehensive review promised.

IN FULL

The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia (PACGA) announced Friday that its executive director, Peter Skanadlakis, has appointed himself to oversee the disgraced Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis‘s RICO prosecution against President Donald J. Trump. Skanadlakis’s takeover of the case comes after PACGA was tasked with finding a replacement for Willis, who was disqualified from her prosecution due to numerous ethical breaches. Notably, this is not the first time that Skanadlakis taken over one of Willis’s cases after she was disqualified.

“Several prosecutors were contacted and, while all were respectful and professional, each declined the appointment,” Skanadlakis said in an announcement on Friday, contending that the lack of interest in the case forced his own appointment. Notably, PACGA faced a November 14 deadline to name Willis’s replacement, or the case would be dismissed.

Previously, after courts removed Willis from probing Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), the PACGA spent 21 months before designating Skandalakis to helm the inquiry—only for him to eventually forgo any charges. Steve Sadow, lead defense counsel for Trump, expressed confidence in a dismissal, asserting that the prosecution is politically motivated. “We remain confident that a fair and impartial review will lead to a dismissal of the case against President Trump,” he stated.

Skanadlakis emphasized the public’s interest in the case and committed to a thorough review, stating, “The decision to assume responsibility for this matter was reached only after careful and deliberate consideration.”

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6 hours ago
News
Politics

Vance Will Discuss 2028 Presidential Run With Trump After Midterms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Vice President J.D. Vance said he will discuss the possibility of a 2028 presidential run with President Donald J. Trump after the 2026 midterms.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Vice President Vance, President Trump, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The comments were made on Thursday evening in a Fox News interview.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re going to do everything that we can to win the midterms. And then after that, I’m going to sit down with the President of the United States and talk to him about it.” – J.D. Vance

🎯IMPACT: Vance’s comments highlight his focus on the midterms.

IN FULL

Vice President J.D. Vance appeared on addressed speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028 in a Fox News interview on Thursday. Vance said he will discuss the matter with President Donald J. Trump after the 2026 midterms, but stressed that they are his immediate focus, being key to securing the President’s agenda.

“I [have] thought about what that moment might look like after the midterm elections, sure, but… I try to put it out of my head and remind myself the American people elected me to do a job right now, and my job is to do it,” Vance said, explaining: “[I]f you start getting distracted and focused on what comes next, I think it actually makes you worse at the job that you have.”

Vance, a favorite among MAGA supporters, is seen as a leading Republican contender for 2028. Early polls suggest he is competitive in a hypothetical matchup against California Governor Gavin Newsom, a likely Democratic candidate.

“I really want us to win the midterms because if the Democrats get in power, they’re going to try to screw up a lot of the great things the President of the United States has done over the past ten months,” Vance said, emphasizing that some of the proverbial “trees” the administration has planted will take a few years to “bear fruit,” reiterating, “I don’t want the Democrats to screw that up.”

Regarding a potential contest with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the 2028 nomination, Vance was conciliatory, saying, “If Marco eventually runs for President… we can cross that bridge when we come to it, adding that “if either one of us end up running, it’s a long, long ways in the future, and neither of us is entitled to it.”

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6 hours ago
Media
News

Another Doctored BBC Clip of Trump Has Surfaced.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The BBC is under scrutiny for further manipulative editing of President Donald J. Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech at the U.S. Capitol.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, BBC Newsnight, and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The broadcast aired in June 2022; it resurfaced in November 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Your video actually spliced together the presentation… That’s the type of messaging here that so many people in my country find frustrating.” – Mick Mulvaney

🎯IMPACT: The Newsnight edit is similar to a doctored Panorama edit, which has already led to a $1 billion lawsuit threat from President Trump.

IN FULL

Another doctored BBC clip of a speech by President Donald J. Trump on January 6, 2021, has resurfaced. On the de facto state broadcaster’s flagship Newsnight programme on June 9, 2022, the America First leader was shown saying, “We’re gonna walk down to the Capitol and we’re gonna cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women—and we fight. We fight like hell and if you don’t fight like hell you aren’t gonna have a country any more.” In fact, he said, “Now, it is up to Congress to confront this egregious assault on our democracy. And after this, we’re going to walk down, and I’ll be there with you, we’re going to walk down, we’re going to walk down. Anyone you want, but I think right here, we’re going to walk down to the Capitol, and we’re going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women, and we’re probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them.” The “fight” comments are taken from another section of his speech, around an hour later.

This echoes the scandal around a Panorama broadcast shortly before the 2024 elections that stripped essential details from Trump’s comments even more manipulatively, to make it look as though he was exhorting an assault on the Capitol. This has already prompted the resignation of the BBC’s director-general and head of news, and prompted threats of a $1 billion legal action from President.

Even Mick Mulvaney, a former Trump White House chief of staff turned Trump critic, condemned the Newsnight cut at the time while appearing as a guest on the show. “I’m no apologist for the President; I quit my job over this… [But] your video actually spliced together the presentation… That’s the type of messaging here that so many people in my country find frustrating… it’s hard to actually get the facts,” he said.

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