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November 26, 2025
News

Foreign Tourists Will Now Pay More than Americans to Visit National Parks.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The National Park Service announced new pricing for its annual pass, increasing costs for foreign visitors while keeping prices the same for Americans.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Department of the Interior, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the wider Trump administration.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The pricing changes take effect January 1, 2026, and apply to all U.S. national parks.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first.” – Doug Burgum

🎯IMPACT: Revenue from new fees will fund maintenance, visitor facility upgrades, and improved services at national parks.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced changes to the pricing of the America the Beautiful annual pass, which allows access to national parks across the country. Starting January 1, 2026, foreign visitors will pay $250 for the digital annual pass, while the price for U.S. citizens remains at $80. This change is tied to a July Executive Order by President Donald J. Trump aimed at increasing revenue and improving the recreational experience at national parks.

In a statement, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, “President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first. These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations.”

Foreign visitors without an annual pass will also face an additional $100 fee per person to access the 11 most-visited parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. At parks charging vehicle admission fees, the new pass will now cover up to two motorcycles, an increase from one, while the policy for other vehicles remains unchanged at one per pass. Revenue generated from these changes will be reinvested into essential maintenance, visitor facility upgrades, and improved services nationwide.

The announcement also introduced other digital passes, including benefits for military families, seniors, and children. Veterans and Gold Star families are eligible for free lifetime passes, while active military members and their families can purchase annual passes for $20. Seniors aged 62 and older can choose between a $20 annual pass or an $80 lifetime pass. Additionally, all American fourth graders will have free access to national parks through August 2026.

The passes will be available for purchase on Recreation.gov starting in the new year, with digital access provided through the website, mobile app, or mobile wallet. Physical passes will still be available for purchase and delivery. In 2026, there will also be eight days when entry to all national parks is free for Americans, starting with Presidents’ Day on February 16. Other dates include Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day, among others.

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November 26, 2025
News

Trump Considering Direct Talks With Maduro—Or Military Action.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Dominican Republic to discuss combating drug trafficking, while President Donald J. Trump signaled openness to direct talks with Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, Dominican officials, and U.S. military personnel.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Hegseth’s visit occurred on Wednesday in the Dominican Republic, amid U.S. military operations in the Caribbean.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. government could cause an incalculable number of deaths and create a scenario of violence and instability in the hemisphere that would be unimaginable.” – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez

🎯IMPACT: The U.S. is balancing diplomacy and military pressure to address drug trafficking and regional stability, with potential talks between Trump and Maduro marking a pivotal moment.

IN FULL

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to hold discussions with local officials on combating drug trafficking. This comes as tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela remain elevated.

Despite the massive U.S naval buildup in the Caribbean, President Donald J. Trump has indicated his willingness to speak directly with Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has also expressed openness to dialogue, presenting a possible diplomatic solution—though military strikes against the regime still appear likely.

The U.S. has intensified its efforts to curb drug trafficking from Venezuela, with military operations targeting vessels used to smuggle narcotics. These actions have reportedly resulted in at least 83 deaths. Additionally, the U.S. State Department designated the Cartel de los Soles, a network of Venezuelan officials allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This designation grants the U.S. expanded legal authority to target people linked to the network, including Maduro, who is accused of heading the cartel.

Maduro, facing mounting U.S. pressure, has signaled a willingness to negotiate, and potentially offer crude oil shipments as a form of leverage. Most of Venezuela’s oil currently flows to China, but it could play a key role in any future discussions with Washington. Reports suggest that a direct call between Trump and Maduro is “in the planning stages,” though no date has been set. The call would follow weeks of U.S. maritime operations, including Operation Southern Spear, aimed at intercepting drug shipments.

Hegseth’s visit to Santo Domingo included meetings with Dominican President Luis Abinader and Defense Minister Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre. This trip highlights the regional dimension of the U.S. strategy, which also saw Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine recently visit Trinidad and Tobago to discuss transnational criminal threats. Cuba, however, has criticized the U.S. approach, with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warning that “the U.S. government could cause an incalculable number of deaths and create a scenario of violence and instability in the hemisphere that would be unimaginable.”

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November 26, 2025
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Lawfare

BREAKING: Prosecutor Drops Fani Willis RICO Case Against Trump.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A state prosecutor has moved to drop the racketeering case against President Donald J. Trump and his allies related to alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Jeffrey Clark, John Eastman, Fani Willis, and Peter Skandalakis, among others.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Georgia, with the case dismissed on Wednesday following a filing by Peter Skandalakis.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: Skandalakis stated that the alleged conduct was “federal, not state, charges” in his filing to drop the case.

🎯IMPACT: This decision likely marks the end of a historic series of criminal cases against Donald Trump in Georgia.

IN FULL

A Georgia prosecutor has moved to dismiss the racketeering case against President Donald J. Trump and his allies, which accused them of attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The case, originally brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleged a “criminal enterprise” involving a “fake elector” scheme, intimidation of election workers, and efforts to “find” votes needed for Trump to win the state.

Trump and over a dozen co-defendants, including Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Jeffrey Clark, and John Eastman, were charged under Georgia’s RICO Act. The charges stemmed from alleged efforts to subvert the election results, with some defendants, such as attorneys Kenneth Chesebro, Jenna Ellis, and Sidney Powell, pleading guilty to certain charges in 2023 as part of plea deals.

However, Willis’s case faced significant complications, including allegations of conflicts of interest involving Willis and Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor with whom she was once romantically involved. Following court battles over these allegations, a state appellate court removed Willis from the case. This decision, coupled with Wade’s resignation, led to Peter Skandalakis, director of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia, assigning himself the case.

In his filing on Wednesday, Skandalakis argued that the alleged conduct fell under federal rather than state jurisdiction, prompting his decision to drop the charges. This development effectively ends the prosecution against Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia.

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November 26, 2025
News

Mamdani Taps the Far Left’s Favorite Terror Lawyer to Transition Team.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Ramzi Kassem, a City University of New York (CUNY) law professor and former Biden White House Senior Policy Advisor, has been named to the Transition Committee on Legal Affairs by New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Kassem has ties to radical activist groups and has made controversial remarks about 9/11.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ramzi Kassem, Zohran Mamdani, activist group Within Our Lifetime (WOL), and figures tied to CAIR and police abolition movements.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: New York City; recent announcements surrounding Mamdani’s transition team and related events.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The legacy of 9/11 ought to be recounted primarily through the stories of Muslims.” – Ramzi Kassem

🎯IMPACT: The inclusion of individuals with ties to radical groups raises concerns about the direction of Mamdani’s administration and its policies.

IN FULL

New York City’s socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) has announced his Transition Committee on Legal Affairs, which includes Ramzi Kassem, a City University of New York (CUNY) law professor and former Biden White House Senior Policy Advisor. Kassem is known for his founding of CLEAR (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility)—a CUNY legal project that focuses on providing legal representation to Muslims accused by the federal government of ties to terrorism. Notably, CLEAR provided legal representation to radical pro-Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Concerningly, Kassem has participated in events with the pro-Hamas group Within Our Lifetime (WOL), where he provided guidance on avoiding legal risks during protests. At one such event, he emphasized the vulnerabilities faced by non-citizen demonstrators and outlined strategies for avoiding identification and arrest. WOL has distributed a toolkit for organizing protests, which includes propaganda templates and slogans such as “Globalize the Intifada,” criticized by many as incitements to violence and genocide.

In past remarks, Kassem controversially stated that the September 11 attacks reflected “the resentment these terrorists felt” and argued that “the legacy of 9/11 ought to be recounted primarily through the stories of Muslims.” He has also been honored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group linked to allegations of ties to terror-related investigations, and was a recipient of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans in Legal Studies. Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations.

Mamdani’s transition team also includes other controversial figures, such as Alex S. Vitale, a police-abolition theorist, and Tamika Mallory, a former Women’s March leader accused of anti-Semitism and financial mismanagement.

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November 26, 2025
News

Blizzards, Wind, Rain, and Winter Storms Set to Cause Travel Chaos for Thanksgiving.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Severe winter weather and strong winds are sweeping across the U.S., affecting Thanksgiving travel plans for millions.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Millions of travelers, American Airlines, and other airlines preparing for record travel numbers.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Wednesday through Saturday, across the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes region, Appalachians, and other areas of the U.S.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Weather’s coming. Execute the plan. Get customers back on track.” – Mark Ewing, American Airlines Customer Service Director

🎯IMPACT: Travel disruptions, flight delays, and hazardous road conditions are affecting millions during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

IN FULL

Freezing temperatures and winter weather, along with strong winds, are expected to impact large parts of the U.S. as an estimated one-in-five Americans travel for Thanksgiving. The Upper Midwest could see up to two feet of snow, while 52 million people are under wind alerts stretching from the Plains to the Great Lakes and into the Appalachians. Wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph in affected areas, including major cities like Chicago and Detroit.

Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of northern Wisconsin and Michigan‘s Upper Peninsula. In areas east of Lakes Erie and Ontario, lake-effect snow warnings are in place, with snowfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour and wind gusts above 30 mph making travel nearly impossible. Up to 3 feet of snow is possible in northern Wisconsin and Michigan, while areas downwind of lakes Erie and Ontario could see up to 20 inches of snow.

The Pacific Northwest is also experiencing wet and snowy weather, while showers and storms are affecting cities along the Interstate 95 corridor. In New York City, wind gusts of up to 35 mph could cause balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade to fly lower than usual. Early travel disruptions include semi-trucks rolling off roads in Minnesota and icy conditions causing vehicles to slide in North Dakota.

Flight delays are also climbing, with over 630 flights within the U.S. delayed as of early Wednesday, according to FlightAware. Tuesday saw significant disruptions, including an air traffic control tower evacuation in Atlanta due to tornado concerns. American Airlines, which has been preparing for months, expects Wednesday to be its busiest travel day, with 81,000 flights scheduled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “Weather’s coming. Execute the plan. Get customers back on track,” said Mark Ewing, the airline’s customer service director.

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November 26, 2025
News
Politics

Federal Court to Review California’s New Congressional Maps by This Date.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A federal court in California has set December 15 as the date to hear arguments about the state’s new congressional maps, which have been redrawn to favor the Democrats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: California Republicans, voters, members of the Trump administration, Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, and Attorney General Rob Bonta.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: December 15, 2023, at a Los Angeles court, overseen by a three-judge panel.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: Democrats have called the allegations “meritless.”

🎯IMPACT: The case could determine the legality of congressional maps, potentially impacting the makeup of the House of Representatives after the 2026 midterms.

IN FULL

A federal court in California has set oral arguments for December 15 on the state’s newly approved congressional maps, which were passed via Proposition 50 earlier this month and are widely seen as boosting Democrats’ chances of winning the House in the 2026 midterms.

The California Republican Party, joined by voters and Trump administration officials, has filed suit against Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, claiming the maps unconstitutionally prioritize Democrat-leaning Latino voters at the expense of other racial groups. Democrats have called the lawsuit “meritless.”

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California had originally scheduled a hearing for next week, but agreed to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to push it to December 15. Bonta, defending Newsom and Weber, had first asked to delay until January 2026, per court filings.

A three-judge panel in Los Angeles will hear the case, and the ruling could shape how far California can go in drawing maps that appear to favor particular demographic groups in future elections.

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November 25, 2025
Crime
News

CBP Seizes Massive Meth Shipment at Border.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) uncovered over $10.3 million worth of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of lettuce at the Pharr International Bridge in South Texas.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: CBP officers, the truck driver, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which is conducting a criminal inquiry.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The discovery was made on November 21 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in South Texas.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Within a shipment of salad greens, our frontline officers discovered contraband that does not belong on any holiday table,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez.

🎯IMPACT: The bust, one of the largest methamphetamine seizures at the South Texas port this year, highlights the critical role of inspection technology and CBP efforts in combating drug smuggling.

IN FULL

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $10.3 million worth of suspected methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge in South Texas on November 21. The drugs, weighing approximately 1,153 pounds, were hidden inside a commercial shipment of lettuce arriving from Mexico. CBP officers first detected anomalies using non-intrusive inspection technology. A physical search then uncovered 500 packages of the suspected narcotic concealed in boxes designed to blend with ordinary produce crates.

“Within a shipment of salad greens, our frontline officers discovered contraband that does not belong on any holiday table,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Port Director for the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “As this seizure aptly illustrates, our officers’ use of tools and technology were instrumental in this massive takedown of hard narcotics.”

CBP seized the narcotics and the tractor-trailer. Homeland Security Investigations has opened a criminal investigation, but no information about the driver or possible arrests has been released.

The bust, occurring just days before Thanksgiving, ranks among the largest methamphetamine seizures this year at the South Texas port.

Methamphetamine is a powerful synthetic stimulant that produces intense euphoria but carries severe health risks, including rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, paranoia, organ damage, psychosis, and fatal overdose. Large-scale production is dominated by Mexican cartels, which smuggle multi-ton shipments into the United States.

Recent related enforcement actions highlight the ongoing challenge. In February 2025, Mexican authorities, acting under increased U.S. pressure on drug trafficking, seized roughly 440 pounds of finished methamphetamine and more than 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors worth an estimated $40 million in Sinaloa state. In October 2025, federal agents in Georgia confiscated over 325 pounds of meth from a storage unit, resulting in charges against a suspected distributor.

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November 25, 2025
Immigration
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Trump Admin Reassessing Refugees Admitted by Biden.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Green card approvals for refugees admitted under the former Biden regime have been suspended, as per a government memo.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Refugees admitted between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025, the former Biden regime, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The memo impacts refugees admitted to the United States during Biden’s term, with reviews ongoing under the Trump administration.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] is ready to uphold the law and ensure the refugee program is not abused.” – Joseph Edlow, director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

🎯IMPACT: The review raises uncertainty about the status of Biden-era refugees and highlights the shift in U.S. refugee policy under the Trump administration.

IN FULL

The Trump administration has suspended all green card approvals for refugees who entered the United States between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025, according to a report based on an internal government memo. The directive orders an immediate halt to processing permanent residency applications for refugees admitted during the former Biden regime. It extends to a review of refugees who have already received green cards.

The memo states that those found to have been improperly admitted “have no right to appeal” the determination, though anyone placed in removal proceedings may present their case before an immigration judge.

Joseph Edlow, director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, said, “USCIS is ready to uphold the law and ensure the refugee program is not abused.” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated: “For four straight years, the Biden administration accelerated refugee admissions from terror and gang-prone countries, prioritizing sheer numbers over rigorous vetting and strict adherence to legal requirements. This reckless approach undermined the integrity of our immigration system and jeopardized the safety and security of the American people. Corrective action is now being taken to ensure those who are present in the United States deserve to be here.”

The move is part of a broader crackdown on the issuance of green cards. In February 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the termination of the EB-5 investor visa program, which he called a fraudulent “cheap way to buy a green card,” replacing it with a new $5 million “Trump Gold Card” that requires direct payment to the Treasury and job-creation commitments.

In July, the administration began revoking green cards from permanent residents with criminal records, including those supporting terrorist organizations, and intensified deportations at ports of entry. The following month, the House passed, and the Senate advanced the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act, which would make any DUI conviction, past or present, grounds for deportation of non-citizens, including green card holders. The White House has endorsed the legislation.

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November 25, 2025
Lawfare

Swalwell Files Lawsuit Against Housing Official Over Criminal Referrals for Fraud.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump’s Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte, alleging violations of privacy and political retribution.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Bill Pulte, and other Democrat figures such as Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), and Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Court for the District of Columbia on November 25, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Pulte’s brazen practice of obtaining confidential mortgage records… is unprecedented and unlawful,” the lawsuit alleges.

🎯IMPACT: Swalwell’s lawsuit comes in response to a criminal referral made by Pulte to the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging the California Democrat engaged in mortgage fraud, and Swalwell’s announcement that he is running for California governor.

IN FULL

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has filed a federal civil lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump’s Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director Bill Pulte, accusing him of violating privacy laws by accessing his confidential mortgage records. Swalwell claims these records were improperly used to refer him to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for an investigation into mortgage and tax fraud allegations.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that Pulte engaged in “unprecedented and unlawful” practices by obtaining mortgage records through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Swalwell, who recently announced his candidacy for Governor of California, stated that the disclosure of these records damaged his reputation at a critical political moment.

Pulte has also referred other prominent Democrats, including Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, to the DOJ for investigation. Schiff and James have denied wrongdoing, while Cook is challenging her removal from the Federal Reserve Board by the Trump administration in a case the Supreme Court will hear in January.

Swalwell’s lawsuit also accuses the Trump administration of using federal agencies for political retribution, despite Democrats having undertaken a far more aggressive lawfare campaign against Trump and his allies after the 2020 election. The allegations against Swalwell are linked to his Washington, D.C., property, likely related to the issue of whether his permanent residence is in the capital or in California.

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November 25, 2025
Crime
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Trump Slams Chicago Crime and Liberal Judges After Career Criminal Sets Woman on Fire.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump criticized Chicago crime and “liberal judges” after a woman was set on fire on a train, allegedly by a man with 72 prior arrests who was out on bond.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), victim Bethany MaGee, and alleged attacker Lawrence Reed.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17; Trump spoke during the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon at the White House.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “They burned this beautiful woman riding in a train. A man was arrested 72 times. Think of that. And they’ll let him out again, the liberal judges will let him out again.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump renewed calls to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to address violent crime; critics are pointing to progressive criminal policies as enabling repeat offenders.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump highlighted Chicago crime and lambasted “liberal judges” after Bethany MaGee was set on fire on a subway train, allegedly by Lawrence Reed, a man with 72 prior arrests who had been released on bond despite prosecutors seeking detention.

The attack happened on November 17. Trump raised the case during the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon at the White House and again called for National Guard troops to be sent to the city.

Trump said: “This is a very serious thing. They burned this beautiful woman riding in a train. A man was arrested 72 times. Think of that. And they’ll let him out again, the liberal judges will let him out again.”He added: “We’re going to lose a great city if we don’t do it quickly.”

Trump has repeatedly offered federal troops to Chicago, pointing to past deployments in other cities to fight violent crime. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) have rejected the idea, calling it unconstitutional and denying there is a crime crisis.

Critics of Illinois’ progressive criminal justice policies pointed to the MaGee case as an example of repeat offenders committing serious crimes while on release. Reed had been placed on electronic monitoring in August but reportedly violated curfew and movement restrictions before the alleged attack. Cook County Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez had denied prosecutors’ request to detain him, saying: “I can’t keep everybody in jail because the State’s Attorney wants me to.”

The White House posted on X: “Liberal soft-on-crime policies are FAILING American communities and endangering law-abiding citizens. A career criminal with 72 arrests should have never been free to roam the streets. Pray for Bethany.”

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