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January 19, 2026
Politics

Newsom’s Newest Move Against GOP House Majority Poses Serious Threat to Trump’s Agenda.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) scheduled a special election to fill the vacant seat of the late Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) on the latest possible date under state law.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Gavin Newsom, late GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, and voters in Northern California.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The special election is set for August 4 in Northern California.

🎯IMPACT: The vacancy adds to the challenges faced by Republicans’ narrow House majority in passing President Donald J. Trump’s legislative agenda.

IN FULL

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA)—a leading contender for the 2028 Democrat presidential nomination—has scheduled a special election to fill the open seat of the late Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) on August 4, 2026. This is the last possible date permissible under state law for the vacancy to be filled.

Notably, the move by Newsom appears aimed at further complicating the legislative process for House Republicans on Capitol Hill, as the prolonged vacancy will deprive GOP leaders of a critical vote in their already slim majority. Republicans have faced an increasingly difficult time passing major legislation in the House, holding just 218 seats to the Democrats’ 213, with two Republican and two Democrat vacancies.

Further, Rep. Thomas Massie‘s penchant for defecting to the Democrats on critical votes means the House GOP effectively operates with an effective one- or two-vote majority on most floor action. The winner of the California special election will only serve the remaining months of the term, which expires in early January 2027. LaMalfa passed away on January 6 at the age of 65.

The delayed special election is just the latest maneuver by Newsom to position himself for a 2028 presidential primary run, by embracing hyperpartisan tactics to tilt the midterm election in the Democrats’ favor in an effort to appeal to the more radical elements of the party’s base. Last November, California voters backed Newsom’s Proposition 50, a ballot measure that temporarily suspends the state’s independent redistricting commission and allows the legislature to redraw congressional districts, potentially creating five additional Democratic seats ahead of the 2026 congressional midterm elections.

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January 19, 2026
Politics

House Democrats Move to Block Funding for Greenland Purchase.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Democrats introduced a bill to block President Donald J. Trump from using federal funds to purchase Greenland.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Representative Gabe Amo (D-RI), over 20 House Democrat co-sponsors, President Donald, and Danish officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The bill was introduced on Sunday, with discussions involving Greenland, Denmark, and U.S. officials occurring recently.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Greenland is not for sale, no matter what Trump says. That’s why I led 21 [House Democrats] in introducing the NO NATO for Purchase Act to make sure your taxpayer dollars aren’t spent on Trump’s next property boondoggle.” – Rep. Gabe Amo

🎯IMPACT: The bill is unlikely to pass in the Republican controlled House, though its introduction suggests Democrats are beginning to organize a more concerted effort against a possible acquisition of Greenland.

IN FULL

House Democrats are attempting to deprive President Donald J. Trump of critical leverage in his efforts to purchase the Arctic island of Greenland. Legislation introduced on Sunday by Representative Gabe Amo (D-RI) would bar the President from using federal funds to buy the island.

Already, Amo’s legislation has over 20 Democrat co-sponsors in the House. Entitled the “NO NATO for Purchase Act, Rep. Amo stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the bill makes clear, “Greenland is not for sale, no matter what Trump says. That’s why I led 21 [House Democrats] in introducing the NO NATO for Purchase Act to make sure your taxpayer dollars aren’t spent on Trump’s next property boondoggle.”

The legislative summary accompanying the bill contends its aim is “to prohibit actions or expenditure of funds to purchase a North Atlantic Treaty Organization member country or NATO-protected territory.” This comes as Trump continues to argue that acquiring Greenland is essential for U.S. national security.

On Sunday, President Trump reiterated his strong desire for the United States to gain “complete and total control” of Greenland, arguing that global security depends on it in a message to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre. “Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a ‘right of ownership’ anyway?” he demanded, adding: “There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also.”

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Trump announced new tariffs on several European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, starting in February. The President stated that the trade levies are in response to their opposition to the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.

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January 19, 2026
Politics

Kamala Campaign Demanded to Know If Josh Shapiro Was an Israeli Agent.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Kamala Harris’s team reportedly asked Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) if he was an Israeli double agent during the 2024 vice presidential selection process, as detailed in Shapiro’s new memoir.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Shapiro, Dana Remus (former White House counsel), and Harris’s vetting team.

📍WHEN & WHERE: During the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, as Harris considered her vice presidential running mate options.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Had I been a double agent for Israel?” Shapiro wrote, expressing his surprise at the question from Harris’s team.

🎯IMPACT: The revelations in Shapiro’s book highlight tensions during Harris’s campaign, and likely mark the beginning of jockeying by potential 2028 Democrat presidential primary candidates.

IN FULL

In his new memoir, Where We Keep the Light, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) revealed that Kamala Harris’s team asked if he was an Israeli double agent during the 2024 vice presidential selection process. The question, posed by Dana Remus, a former White House counsel, left Shapiro, who served as an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) volunteer in his twenties, stunned. “Had I been a double agent for Israel?” he wrote, describing his reaction to the inquiry.

Shapiro stated that the vetting team justified the question by saying, “Well, we have to ask.” He also alleged that Harris’s team wanted to know if he had communicated with undercover Israeli agents. Shapiro responded, “If they were undercover, I responded, how the hell would I know?” He later reflected that the question “said a lot about some of the people around the VP.”

Harris ultimately chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) as her running mate, a decision criticized by some at the time, given Shapiro’s status as governor of Pennsylvania, a critical swing state. Shapiro’s memoir also recounts his frustration with other questions from Harris’s team, including whether he would soften his criticisms of student protests against Israeli actions in Gaza. Shapiro maintained his position, stating, “It nagged at me that their questions weren’t really about substance. Rather, they were questioning my ideology, my approach, my worldview.”

Shapiro also suggested that Harris disliked her own role as vice president, citing her complaints about the lack of authority and amenities associated with the position. “I was surprised by how much she seemed to dislike the role,” he wrote. Harris, in her own memoir 107 Days, offered a different perspective, accusing Shapiro of having an ambition for power that exceeded the typical responsibilities of a vice president and expressing concerns about his “lack of discretion.”

The vetting meetings appear to have left the Pennsylvania governor notably disinclined to serve as Harris’s running mate, to the point that the Harris campaign and Remus took a few parting shots in a follow-up conversation. In their final conversation, Remus is alleged to have emphasized the financial burden of the vice presidency and noted Shapiro’s lack of personal wealth. Harris’s team also insisted that Shapiro’s wife, Lori, would need to purchase an entirely new wardrobe, and that the couple would have to pay for “Second Lady-level hair and makeup,” as well as food and entertainment at the Naval Observatory. “Are you trying to convince me not to do this?” Gov. Shapiro claims to have responded.

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January 19, 2026
Immigration
Politics

Trump Calls for Ilhan Omar’s Imprisonment or Deportation to Somalia.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump criticized Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a Truth Social post, accusing her of having known about widespread social services fraud schemes linked to Minnesota’s Somali community and claiming she should face legal consequences or be sent back to Somalia.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Rep. Omar, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Trump’s remarks were posted on Truth Social on Sunday night, January 18, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “She should be in jail, or even a worse punishment, sent back to Somalia, considered one of the absolutely worst countries in the World,” Trump wrote.

🎯IMPACT: The remarks have sparked renewed controversy over Omar’s Somali background and her criticism of the U.S., especially amid the ongoing fraud investigations in Minnesota.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump, in a Truth Social post on Sunday night, accused Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) of being complicit in what he called “19 Billion Dollars in Minnesota Somalia Fraud.” Trump wrote, “Fake ‘Congresswoman’ Illhan Omar, a constant complainer who hates the USA, knows everything there is to know. She should be in jail, or even a worse punishment, sent back to Somalia, considered one of the absolutely worst countries in the World.”

Omar, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019, was born in Somalia and became a U.S. citizen in 2000. Notably, her father served in the Somali military under the country’s former dictator, Siad Barre, whose government fell in 1991 after decades of rights abuses, corruption, and the infamous Isaaq genocide. Rep. Omar is also accused of having committed visa fraud by engaging in a sham marriage with her brother.

Trump also blasted Minnesota’s opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offers in the state, writing, “ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong. Why is Minnesota fighting this? Do they really want murderers and drug dealers to be ensconced in their community?”

The President further accused Omar and Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) of using protests against ICE to distract from what he alleged was massive fraud in the state. “The crooked Governor and ‘Congresswoman’ Omar, who married her brother, don’t mind because it keeps the focus of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State! Don’t worry, we’re on it!” he added.

The controversy follows Omar’s recent tirade against the U.S., where she referred to the country negatively as the “U.S. Goddamn States.” This comment drew sharp backlash from Republican lawmakers, including Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), who questioned, “What should be the consequence of saying that?” Billionaire space and technology mogul Elon Musk responded, “Whatever the penalty is for treason.”

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January 16, 2026
NatSec
Politics

A Gubernatorial Donation Is Raising More Concerns About This Dem Congressman’s Ties to China.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign received $9,999 from a California-based office of the DeHeng Law Offices, a firm with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Eric Swalwell, DeHeng Law Offices, and Keliang “Clay” Zhu, a partner at the firm’s Silicon Valley office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The donation was revealed in election filing earlier this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Congressman Swalwell must finally stop playing footsie with America’s foremost adversary: Communist China.” – Michael Lucci, founder of the anti-CCP nonprofit group, State Armor Action

🎯IMPACT: The donation raises questions about foreign influence in U.S. politics and has prompted calls for campaign finance reform.

IN FULL

Representative Eric Swalwell‘s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign recently received a $9,999 donation from the Pleasanton, California-based office of DeHeng Law Offices, according to a filing released this week. The law firm has deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), having been originally established as a subsidiary of the CCP’s Ministry of Justice in the early 1990s before rebranding as DeHeng Law Offices in 1995.

Keliang “Clay” Zhu, the sole partner at the firm’s Silicon Valley office, has a history of assisting Chinese state-owned enterprises in acquiring stakes in U.S. companies. Zhu’s bio highlights his role in facilitating over $9 billion in investments across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation, and biopharmaceuticals in the United States. He has also represented Chinese enterprises in negotiations with U.S. federal departments, including the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury.

Michael Lucci—founder and CEO of State Armor Action, an anti-CCP nonprofit research group—criticized the donation and called for immediate reforms to campaign finance laws. “Congressman Swalwell must finally stop playing footsie with America’s foremost adversary: Communist China,” Lucci stated. He also urged Congress to define donations made on behalf of foreign adversaries as bribes and to impose criminal penalties on those involved.

DeHeng Law Offices is known for its longstanding cooperation with the Chinese government, including major state-owned enterprises and CCP departments. Several senior partners at the firm have direct ties to Chinese political organizations, such as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which operates as a key mechanism for CCP influence and policy consultation.

Swalwell’s previous ties to China have also drawn scrutiny. He was romantically linked to Christine Fang (Fang Fang), a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, during his time in Congress. Although Swalwell claimed to have cut ties with Fang after being warned by U.S. intelligence, Republicans removed him from the House Intelligence Committee in 2023.

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January 15, 2026
Immigration
Politics

Noem Confirms She Has Spoken With Trump About Invoking Insurrection Act.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed discussions with President Donald J.  Trump about invoking the Insurrection Act regarding anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary Noem, President Trump, Minnesota state authorities, and violent anti-ICE demonstrators.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Discussions occurred on Thursday concerning events in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We did discuss the Insurrection Act. He certainly has the constitutional authority to utilize that.” Sec. Kristi Noem

🎯IMPACT: Trump warned he may invoke the Insurrection Act if local authorities fail to address violent anti-ICE protests effectively.

IN FULL

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged that she has discussed with President Donald J. Trump the possibility of his invoking the Insurrection Act to quell violent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Earlier on Thursday, Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that he is considering invoking the law to deploy U.S. military to the city unless Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and local Democrat officials put an end to the violent unrest targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and personnel in the state.

“We did discuss the Insurrection Act. He certainly has the constitutional authority to utilize that,” Sec. Noem said outside the White House on Thursday, adding, “My hope is that this leadership team in Minnesota will start to work with us to get criminals off the streets. Remember, we are there and surged operations because of the largest fraud scheme in American history.”

Noem’s comments came after President Trump warned earlier in the morning, “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State.”

Civil unrest in Minneapolis has intensified in recent days following the fatal shooting of an anti-ICE activist after she attempted to run over a federal immigration officer last week. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported late Wednesday that two individuals attacked an ICE agent with a broomstick and a snow shovel during an attempted detention of a Venezuelan man. The Venezuelan man was shot in the leg during the incident.

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January 14, 2026
Lawfare
Politics

Democrats Win Redistricting Battle at Ninth Circuit.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal judges dismissed Republican claims that California’s Proposition 50 gerrymandered map is discriminatory, allowing the state to proceed with redrawn congressional districts.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), Secretary of State Shirley Weber (D), and Republican challengers led by State Assemblymember David Tangipa (R).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Wednesday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a December hearing.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The decision upholds the will of the people. It also means that, to date, every single challenge against Proposition 50 has failed.” – Attorney General Rob Bonta.

🎯IMPACT: The ruling could allow Democrats to secure up to five additional seats in the U.S. House, bolstering their efforts in the 2026 midterms.

IN FULL

California Democrats secured a legal victory Wednesday as a panel of federal judges rejected Republican claims that Proposition 50, a measure allowing the state to redraw congressional districts, is discriminatory. The measure, approved by voters last November, is expected to help Democrats gain up to five additional U.S. House seats, potentially aiding their efforts to reclaim Congress in the 2026 midterms.

Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who spearheaded the Prop 50 initiative, celebrated the decision on social media. Newsom’s office posted, “Can’t spell Republican without an L,” on X (formerly Twitter), while Newsom himself posted the phrase “FAFO,” an acronym for “F—k around and find out.”

Republicans argued that the redrawn districts unfairly favor Latino voters at the expense of other racial groups. However, Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) praised the court’s decision, stating, “The decision upholds the will of the people. It also means that, to date, every single challenge against Proposition 50 has failed.” He added, “I couldn’t be prouder of my team for successfully defending this ballot initiative in court on behalf of Governor Newsom and Secretary of State Weber.”

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling after a three-day hearing in December. California voters had approved the new district map in November, and this decision further solidifies its implementation. State Assemblymember David Tangipa (R), part of the Republican group challenging the measure, previously indicated plans to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court should the Ninth Circuit rule against the plaintiffs.

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January 14, 2026
Corruption
Crime
Politics

Impeachment Articles Filed Against Walz Amid Somali Fraud Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces four articles of impeachment related to alleged fraud and mismanagement in state programs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Tim Walz and Republican lawmakers, led by State Representative Mike Warner.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Minnesota, January 2026.

🎯IMPACT: The Minnesota House will reconvene next month to potentially proceed with impeachment, requiring a Senate trial for removal.

IN FULL

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) faces four articles of impeachment, marking another significant blow to the failed Democratic vice presidential nominee. This comes after he had recently abandoned his bid for re-election amid mounting allegations related to his responsibility for widespread fraud in the North Star State, much of it perpetrated by the Somali community.

The four articles of impeachment are as follows:

Article I: Violation of Oath of Office through Concealment of Fraud, which accuses Walz of knowingly concealing or permitting the concealment of systemic fraud, despite multiple warnings, audits, and reports indicating that there was abuse.

Article II: Interference with Oversight and Investigations, which accuses Walz of obstructing or interfering with lawful oversight, investigations, or corrective actions related to fraud, for example, by shutting down whistleblowers, failing to act on evidence of issues, and presenting obstacles to investigations and reforms.

Article III: Prioritizing Political Considerations Over Lawful Administration, which accuses Walz of prioritizing political objectives, such as courting popularity among the Somali community, over his duty to perform his administrative functions fairly and effectively.

Article IV: Failure to Steward Public Funds, which accuses Walz of having allowed taxpayers to be defrauded of potentially billions of dollars through his negligence and weakening of various safeguards.

The Minnesota House is scheduled to reconvene next month, at which point impeachment proceedings could formally start. If the House votes to impeach, the state senate would conduct a trial to decide Walz’s guilt and possibly remove him from office.

Notably, hundreds of whistleblowers in the state administration have accused Walz not merely of incompetence, but of overseeing a regime that actively threatened retaliation against state workers attempting to bring fraud scandals to light.

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January 14, 2026
News
Politics

Top Trump Ally Orban Faces Electoral Disaster. Here’s Why…

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Hungary has announced its parliamentary elections will take place on April 12, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán facing a significant political challenge.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, opposition leader Péter Magyar, President Tamás Sulyok, and the Hungarian electorate.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The election is set for April 12, with the official campaign period starting on February 21, in Hungary.

💬KEY QUOTE: “One of the cornerstones of democracy is the right to vote freely.” – Tamás Sulyok

🎯IMPACT: The election will determine whether Orbán retains power or if Péter Magyar and the opposition can capitalize on dissatisfaction with the government.

IN FULL

Hungary will hold its next parliamentary election on April 12, President Tamás Sulyok has announced, setting the stage for a closely watched contest that could alter the country’s political trajectory. The vote comes at a difficult moment for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has been in power since 2010 and now faces his most serious challenge in years. Independent opinion polls indicate that Orbán’s national populist Fidesz party is trailing the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, a former government insider placed at the head of an alliance of virtually every other party in the country, with the tacit backing of the European Union (EU) and other globalist entities.

Magyar has gained support by focusing on economic stagnation and high living costs—driven in large part by the inflationary impact on Hungary of the war in neighboring Ukraine, where Orbán has long argued for a peace settlement over open-ended support for Ukraine and a damaging Russo-Western sanctions war.

Orbán has pledged to introduce further anti-corruption reforms and to secure the release of billions of euros in EU funds that remain frozen due to alleged concerns over judicial independence and the rule of law in Hungary, which the EU has often used as an excuse to punish the country for resisting initiatives such as Europe-wide migrant quotas.

Orbán described Hungary under his stewardship as an “illiberal democracy,” prioritizing national sovereignty and popular conservative values over liberal globalist values. His Fidesz party has framed the upcoming election as a stark choice between “stability and chaos,” accusing the opposition of serving the European Union’s interests and seeking to undermine Hungarian sovereignty. The ruling party has also warned that the Tisza party would raise taxes and impose austerity measures if elected.

The official campaign period begins on February 21, when parties and candidates will be able to collect voter signatures and display campaign materials.

The election will take place against the backdrop of several conservative policy moves by Orbán’s government that the European Union is trying to block or overturn. For instance, earlier this year, Hungary adopted a constitutional amendment allowing authorities to protect children from LGBT ideology by effectively banning events like Pride parades, which children are likely to be exposed to.

Orbán has also drawn international attention for his close relationship with President Donald J. Trump, being one of the few world leaders to publicly back the America First leader ahead of the 2024 election. In late 2025, Trump suggested that Hungary could be exempted from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, citing the landlocked country’s heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas for historical and geographical reasons.

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January 13, 2026
News
Politics

Trump Unhappy With Bondi’s Weak Execution of His Agenda: Report.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s performance, criticizing her as weak and ineffective in advancing his agenda.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and various administration officials and allies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: These criticisms have been ongoing in recent months, with discussions taking place at the White House and among Trump’s inner circle.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Folks are desperate for action and just haven’t seen it.” – WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon.

🎯IMPACT: The tensions highlight ongoing challenges within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the wider Trump administration regarding the execution of his agenda.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to reports, accusing her of not aggressively pursuing his legal and political priorities. The President wants the Department of Justice (DOJ) to act more forcefully on matters he considers crucial, and he is reportedly discussing appointing special counsels to do so, due to Bond’s perceived weakness as an enforcer.

Among his reported grievances are Bondi’s mishandling of cases involving former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, which were dismissed by judges. Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with Bondi’s handling of FBI files related to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which has tied his administration to a scandal that previously tarnished the Democrats much more than the American right, given Epstein’s status as a Democrat donor close to the Clintons.

Despite these reports, the President has publicly defended Bondi, saying, “Pam is doing an excellent job. She has been my friend for many years. Tremendous progress is being made against radical left lunatics who are good at only one thing, cheating in elections, and the crimes they commit,” last week.

However, WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon has stated that Bondi is bleeding support from the MAGA base and from Trump’s inner circle. “Folks are desperate for action and just haven’t seen it,” he said. Reports indicate that several high-profile lawyers have departed Bondi’s DOJ, citing frustration with her management and perceived inefficiency in handling key cases.

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