The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent probing the assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump in Florida allegedly has a history of anti-Trump rhetoric. Last year, whistleblowers told Congress that Special Agent Jeffrey Veltri, who heads the Miami bureau leading the investigation, is “adamantly and vocally anti-Trump.”
“[FBI Director Christopher] Wray, [Deputy Director Paul] Abbate, and [Executive Assistant Director Jennifer] Moore wanted to ensure that Veltri appeared non-political, [so] Veltri was ordered to remove all of his Facebook and Social media posts that were anti-Trump,” the whistleblower told the House Judiciary Committee as Veltri was being promoted to head the Miami bureau—which covers the former president’s home. The whistleblower also says Veltri moved to suspend the security clearance of any agent he deemed to be a “right-wing radical.”
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While the FBI denied these allegations as “demonstrably false” at the time, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expressing broader misgivings about the federal government handling the assassination probe.
“In my judgment, it’s not in the best interest of our state or our nation to have the same federal agencies that are seeking to prosecute Donald Trump leading this investigation,” said the America First leader’s former rival. In DeSantis’s estimation, assassination suspect Ryan Routh‘s “most serious, straightforward [alleged] offense” is attempted murder, which is a crime under state rather than federal law. State law enforcement has been directed to investigate accordingly.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Fifteen immigration judges were informed they will be let go, with their employment ending on July 22, as part of broader cuts to immigration court personnel.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Immigration judges across six states, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The terminations were announced via email in July, affecting judges in Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, New York, and California.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I wanted to ride it until the very end. I wanted to keep adjudicating, reviewing these cases. I figured as long as I am here I can do some good,” an anonymous activist judge told NPR.
🎯IMPACT: The decision comes amid a growing backlog of nearly four million immigration cases, with concerns raised over the ability to enforce immigration laws effectively.
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A number of immigration judges across several states received termination notices last Friday, informing them their employment would end on July 22. This development marks another round of personnel cuts within the immigration court system, amid the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to expedite the removal of illegal immigrants.
The judges, all nearing the completion of their two-year probationary terms, were notified through email. According to a copy of the message, the decision was made under constitutional authority: “Pursuant to Article II of the Constitution, the Attorney General has decided not to extend your term or convert it to a permanent appointment.”
According to the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the union representing immigration judges, the layoffs will impact judges stationed in Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, New York, and California. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which oversees the immigration court system under the Department of Justice, declined to provide a public explanation for the dismissals, although many conservatives believe activist judges twist the law to allow as many migrants as possible to stay.
A judge who was among those let go told NPR, anonymously, “I wanted to ride it until the very end. I wanted to keep adjudicating, reviewing these cases. I figured as long as I am here I can do some good.”
The dismissals arrive despite Congress recently allocating over $3 billion in funding for immigration-related operations—a package that includes money to hire more immigration judges. The backlog of unresolved immigration cases now nears four million.
Judges have attempted to thwart President Donald J. Trump’s deportation plans over and over again, often blocking deportations to certain countries. In one case, a judge even hid an illegal alien from being detained by immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents. She now faces charges related to the incident.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to scale back the Department of Education, overturning a lower court’s injunction.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Supreme Court justices, Democratic attorneys general, and U.S. District Judge Myong Joun.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re going to be returning education, very simply, back to the states where it belongs.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The decision clears the way for layoffs, program transfers, and a reduction in federal oversight of education.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue its efforts to scale back the Department of Education, lifting a lower court’s injunction that had blocked mass layoffs and the transfer of department functions to other federal agencies. The decision marks a significant victory for the administration’s push to reduce federal involvement in education and return control to the states.
The Supreme Court’s order reversed a ruling by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, who had reinstated nearly 1,400 workers and blocked the administration’s plans. Judge Joun, appointed by President Joe Biden, argued that the layoffs and program transfers would “likely cripple the department” and prevent it from fulfilling its statutory duties.
In March, President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to close the Department of Education “to the maximum extent” allowed by law, transferring responsibilities such as student loans to the Small Business Administration and special education services to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump emphasized that core programs like Pell Grants and funding for students with special needs would be preserved but managed by other agencies.
“We’re going to be returning education, very simply, back to the states where it belongs,” Trump said at the time.
Critics, including Democratic attorneys general and education unions, claimed that the shutdown could delay federal aid disbursement, harm anti-discrimination efforts, and undermine the collection of critical student data. However, Trump and his supporters argue that the department embodies bureaucratic overreach and that education decisions should be made at the state and local levels.
The legal battle continues in lower courts, but the Supreme Court’s decision allows the administration to proceed with its plans. The downsizing, led by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, aims to reduce the department’s workforce by half compared to its size when Trump took office.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the release of all Jeffrey Epstein-related files—despite failing to do so under Joe Biden—exploiting debate and division within the Republican Party following Attorney General Pam Bondi’s apparent mishandling of the pedophile financier’s case.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Democrats, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and President Donald J. Trump.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The Democrats’ maneuvers have unfolded over the past week, with comments appearing on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter).
💬KEY QUOTE: “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB – SHE’S GREAT! The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 – That’s what she is looking into as AG, and much more.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The Epstein issue has deepened divisions within the GOP and provided Democrats with a political opportunity to undermine the Trump administration.
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Democratic lawmakers are ramping up calls for the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein—despite having little interest in the deceased pedophile financier’s case when Joe Biden was in office—and accusing the Trump administration of withholding information. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) announced plans to file a resolution demanding the release of the files, stating on X: “Either [President Donald J. Trump] and his acolytes fueled the rumors of the significance of these Epstein files to help his campaign, or something is there! Put up or Shut up!”
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) also took up the issue, writing, “Why are the Epstein files still hidden? Who are the rich & powerful being protected? On Tuesday, I’m introducing an amendment to force a vote demanding the FULL Epstein files be released to the public.” Meanwhile, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stirred controversy by suggesting past allegations against Trump were complicating the matter.
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who is running for re-election, chimed in, “[Trump] promised to release the Epstein files. Did anyone really think the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?” Ossoff said during a campaign event, referring to E. Jean Carroll’s contested allegations against the America First leader.
Conservatives are divided over the issue, with some, like WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon and investigative reporter Laura Loomer, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of mishandling the case, while others, including Trump, defend her. “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB – SHE’S GREAT! The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 – That’s what she is looking into as AG, and much more,” he stated on his Truth Social platform.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: China’s exports grew by 5.8 percent in June, up from 4.8 percent in May. However, exports to the U.S. are down 16 percent, as President Donald J. Trump pursues tariff policies intended to support American producers over Chinese exporters.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Chinese manufacturers, and global importers.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: June 2025, with data released Monday, July 14, 2025, covering global trade activity.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Tariffs are likely to remain high and Chinese manufacturers face growing constraints on their ability to rapidly expand global market share by slashing prices.” – Zichun Huang, Capital Economics.
🎯IMPACT: China’s trade surplus hit $586 billion in the first half of 2025, but auto exports to Europe fell sharply due to higher European Union (EU) tariffs.
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China’s export activity surged in June 2025, rising 5.8 percent year-on-year, an acceleration from May’s 4.8 percent increase, driven by a rush of overseas orders ahead of the looming resumption of steep U.S. tariffs set for August. Customs data released Monday also showed a 1.1 percent increase in imports, marking the first such gain this year and indicating a tentative rebound in domestic demand.
However, while overall trade expanded, exports to the United States continued to decline, down 16 percent from a year earlier. “Tariffs are likely to remain high and Chinese manufacturers face growing constraints on their ability to rapidly expand global market share by slashing prices,” said Zichun Huang, an analyst at Capital Economics.
Chinese auto exports to the European Union (EU) also slumped nearly 38 percent, largely due to the bloc imposing higher tariffs on electric vehicles—despite criticizing the Trump administration’s use of tariffs. Auto parts exports also took a hit, falling more than 23 percent.
Some firms are benefiting from the administration’s efforts to make it more expensive to buy from China rather than American manufacturers. Ford, for instance, has adopted a ‘From America, For America’ policy that has boosted quarterly sales.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outlined plans to deport illegalmigrants to third countries if their country of origin refuses to accept them.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE acting Director Todd Lyons, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the State Department.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s incredibly important to make sure we get these worst of the worst out of our country.”— Kristi Noem.
🎯IMPACT: The policy could streamline deportations, making it easier to remove migrants from countries whose governments are uncooperative on accepting returns.
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A newly revealed memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outlines a policy allowing for the deportation of certain migrants to third countries when their home governments decline to accept their return. The directive, which is marked as effective immediately, was issued by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.
Under the new guidelines, ICE may carry out deportations with as little as six hours’ notice in urgent or “exigent” situations. The memo describes a process to address longstanding challenges where some countries refuse to cooperate with repatriation requests.
Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem described the initiative as a critical tool for removing individuals with serious criminal records. “It’s incredibly important to make sure we get these worst of the worst out of our country,” she said. She also noted that the U.S. State Department has negotiated arrangements with nations willing to temporarily accept migrants until their original countries agree to take them back.
The policy follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows the federal government to proceed with third-country removals, even in cases where diplomatic guarantees regarding safety—such as protections against torture or persecution—are not fully secured.
DHS has not released the full list of countries participating in these third-country transfers, but officials emphasized that each case would be reviewed individually. Supporters of the policy argue it is necessary to ensure the removal of migrants within the immigration enforcement system, especially for those with criminal convictions.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Kennedy Center concluded a five-week run of Les Misérables with impressive results, surpassing revenue expectations. Performances by musician Lindsey Stirling also sold out.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Chairman Donald J. Trump, President Richard “Ric” Grenell, and the center’s patrons.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: July, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The overwhelming success of Les Miz reaffirms our commitment to bring back productions that draw large crowds of patrons which exceed both artistic and financial expectations.” – Richard Grenell
🎯IMPACT: The production generated 135 percent of planned revenue and raised an additional $10.2 million, attracting over 85,000 attendees.
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The reformed Kennedy Center recently wrapped up a successful five-week run of the musical Les Misérables, which exceeded financial projections by generating 135 percent of the planned revenue, cementing its newfound success under the Trump administration.
The production kicked off with an exceptional opening night fundraiser, which raised an additional $10.2 million. The show attracted over 85,000 patrons throughout the run, demonstrating its wide appeal and success.
Richard Grenell, appointed President of the Kennedy Center by Donald Trump, who has personally taken over as the center’s chairman, noted the significance of the production’s success, stating, “The overwhelming success of Les Miz reaffirms our commitment to bring back productions that draw large crowds of patrons which exceed both artistic and financial expectations.”
Musician Lindsey Sterling also achieved sold-out performances at the center in recent days.
The Kennedy Center’s ability to draw such large audiences reflects its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality performances that resonate with the public and meet financial goals. Previously, President Trump believed the institution was being corrupted by a focus on “woke” ideology. However, he and First Lady Melania Trump have both enjoyed performances at the center since the reforms.
Earlier this month, The National Pulse reviewed the Kennedy Center-hosted Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, praising its achievement in pulling together “blue-collar dads, pearl-draped matrons, theater nerds, political climbers, and Gen Z TikTokers alike” in mutual appreciation.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: American ice cream makers are set to remove artificial food dyes from their products by 2028.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: A group of 40 producers, representing over 90 percent of American ice cream volume, and the International Dairy Foods Association.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced in July, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with a target completion by the end of 2027.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I am proud of ice cream makers and dairy foods companies for stepping up for American families by making this voluntary commitment,” said Michael Dykes, CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association
🎯IMPACT: Further aligns the food system with ‘Make America Healthy Again’ standards, removing harmful artificial dyes.
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American ice cream manufacturers have pledged to eliminate a range of artificial colors from their products by 2028. This effort is part of a broader initiative led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to phase out synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.
The commitment involves 40 producers who account for more than 90 percent of the ice cream sold in the U.S., as reported by the International Dairy Foods Association. Among the colors to be removed are Red No. 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.
Michael Dykes, CEO of the dairy trade group, praised the ice cream industry for the move, saying, “I am proud of ice cream makers and dairy foods companies for stepping up for American families by making this voluntary commitment to provide ice cream and frozen dairy treats without certified artificial colors.”
The pledge will not apply to ice cream made with non-dairy ingredients or those produced by small shops and restaurants. However, many companies have already removed certain artificial colors, and others may do so before the 2028 deadline.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gardenia to color foods blue, marking the fourth natural color approval in recent months.
Kraft Heinz has already announced that it will remove petroleum-based artificial dyes from its American products by the end of 2027, as has Hershey Co., among other firms.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform Party has exposed taxpayer-funded spending on fast food, entertainment, and other luxuries for illegal immigrants.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Reform Party, Kent County Council, and other municipal governments.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Findings from councils controlled by the Reform Party, published in 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Illegal migrants get a free life of leisure whilst British families struggle.” – Nigel Farage
🎯IMPACT: Findings expose lavish, questionable spending on migrants and underscore the rising costs of the asylum system.
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Local spending audits led by Reform Party officials in the United Kingdom have sparked fresh debate over taxpayer-funded support for asylum seekers, with allegations that public money is being used to buy migrants fast food, streaming services, and leisure activities.
Nigel Farage’s Trump-inspired municipal government efficiency team, known as the DOGE unit, has flagged excessive and mismanaged spending by councils on services for migrants, particularly those who entered the country illegally. The team, inspired by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-cutting initiative, claims it has already identified the equivalent of over $51.6 million in savings by cutting “green initiatives.”
According to figures published in the British press, over $152,220 has been spent by councils on fast food purchases for migrants, including orders from Domino’s, McDonald’s, and Pizza Express—sometimes funded through education budgets. In addition, more than $12,900 went toward Netflix and Disney+ subscriptions. Recreational trips were also recorded, including visits to safari parks, circuses, and minigolf venues.
Spending by Kent County Council stood out in particular: it reportedly paid $208,074 to Amazon, $90,372 to British retailer Argos, and $14,846 to electrical goods and technology retailer Currys, with the items said to be for use by asylum seekers. Reform’s DOGE head Zia Yusuf criticised the expenditures, saying, “It’s clear that those who came to the country illegally are enjoying better lifestyles than many of the taxpayers who fund all this.”
The Migration Watch UK think tank also weighed in, with Chairman Alp Mehmet stating the findings highlight “hidden costs of the uncontrolled asylum system.”
In response, Kent County Council defended its spending, noting that much of the money went toward supporting supposed unaccompanied minors and young asylum seekers who are legally entitled to care under British law. Furnishing their accommodation and providing basic entertainment is intended to support their mental wellbeing and development.
The figures released by Reform only cover councils under the party’s control since this year’s municipal elections, suggesting that national totals may be significantly higher. A recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) estimated that housing for asylum seekers alone cost taxpayers around $6.06 billion in 2023/24, with total spending on the asylum system reaching a record $6.94 billion that year.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Hungarian-Ukrainian dual citizen was reportedly beaten to death during forced conscription in Ukraine.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Victim József Sebestyen, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Ukrainian authorities, and European Union (EU) officials.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred near the Hungarian border, reported in July 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The victim belongs to our community, not only in the cultural and national sense of the word but also in terms of public law.” – Viktor Orbán
🎯IMPACT: The incident has heightened tensions between Hungary and Ukraine and raised questions about Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership aspirations.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has strongly condemned the death of a Hungarian-Ukrainian dual citizen, József Sebestyen, who was allegedly beaten to death during forced conscription in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of this issue, stating, “This must be taken seriously,” and noted the victim’s connection to Hungary culturally, ethnically, and in terms of public law.
Orbán criticized the cautious language of some news reports in relation to the incident, insisting that the individual was not merely a conscription casualty but was “beaten to death”. He called for a thorough investigation into the matter and stressed the need to support the victim’s family, while also questioning Ukrainian authorities.
Orbán, a European Union (EU) and NATO leader, highlighted the broader implications of the incident, connecting it to Ukraine’s desire for EU membership. He argued that a country where forced conscription can result in death should not be part of the EU.
“They say we create tension and damage Hungarian-Ukraine relations in vain. They say this after beating a a Hungarian citizen to death. Enough is enough,” he said, noting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen are currently “discuss[ing] ways to prevent a Hungarian veto on Ukraine’s European Union accession.”
“A waste of time. No way. They should instead discuss how to prevent people from dying from forced conscription,” he said.
Orbán also dismissed Ukrainian military claims that the death was not due to abuse, labeling their explanation unsatisfactory. He reiterated the need for diplomacy and peace negotiations, rather than continued conflict, as the path forward.
In addition, Orbán opposed the idea of the EU taking out a loan to support Ukraine, arguing that Europe should focus on restoring its own economy instead. He stated, “Ukraine is a country at war, but this is not an excuse for everything. Ukrainians have no right to beat people to death during forced conscription.”
Hungary borders Ukraine, and the latter’s Transcarpathia region is home to a substantial population of ethnic Hungarians, stranded on the wrong side of the frontier as a result of repeated boundary shifts during the 20th century.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump faced backlash from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo stating Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and MAGA supporters, including prominent figures like WarRoomhost Stephen K. Bannon.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The controversy unfolded in early July 2025, with Trump addressing the issue on Truth Social and the fallout continuing at events like the Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy has been talked about for years. You’re asking—we have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things. And, are people still talking about this guy? This creep?” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The backlash has caused significant unrest among Trump’s base, with calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign and concerns about Trump losing support ahead of the 2026 elections.
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President Donald J. Trump has faced mounting criticism from his base after the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, released a memo on July 7 stating that deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death. The memo contradicted Bondi’s statement earlier this year that such a client list was “sitting on [her] desk.”
Polling data from Morning Consult, collected between July 4 and July 10, showed Trump’s approval rating at 44 percent, with 50 percent disapproval—a six-point drop from the previous month. While the poll does not isolate the Epstein controversy as the sole cause, the timing aligns with the growing unhappiness among Trump’s base.
At the Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA, WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon warned that the Epstein controversy could cost Trump 10 percent of his base, potentially jeopardizing the 2026 elections. Bannon wants Trump to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the Epstein case.
Trump attempted to quell the outrage on Truth Social, urging his supporters to “not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.” However, his comments were met with widespread dissatisfaction, with prominent MAGA figures voicing their disapproval. The post became Trump’s first on Truth Social to be “ratioed”—receiving more replies than likes—signaling significant unrest.
Adding to the turmoil, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino has reportedly clashed with Bondi over the handling of the Epstein files. Bongino is reportedly considering resigning unless Bondi is removed from her position.
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1) I’m not sure about Kash leaving, but the report that Dan Bongino is done cleaning up after Pam Bondi is 100% accurate, and comes after months of frustration. I have this on airtight multiple sourcing.
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