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November 22, 2024
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Merkel Expresses ‘Sorrow’ Over Trump’s Return, Recalls His ‘Urge to Be the Winner.’

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who admitted over a million migrants during Europe’s 2015-16 migrant crisis, says she is concerned about President-elect Donald J. Trump returning to the White House. Globalist Merkel, who was in office during Trump’s first term, said of meetings with the America First leader: “The more people there were in the room, the greater was his urge to be the winner,” adding: “You can’t chat with him. Every meeting is a competition: you or me.”

Merkel, a notionally center-right politician, said, “It was already a disappointment for me that Hillary Clinton didn’t win in 2016. I would have liked a different outcome,” admitting she felt “sorrow” at Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

On dealing with President-elect Trump, she complained he was very inquisitive and wanted in-depth details “but only to read them for his own advantage, to find arguments that strengthen him and weaken others.”

In one notable G7 meeting in 2017, Trump allegedly stood up and threw Starburst candies on the table, remarking, “Here, Angela, don’t say I never give you anything.”

Merkel expressed feelings of “sorrow” at Trump’s recent electoral victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. She mentioned her disappointment in 2016 when Hillary Clinton lost, indicating a preference for a different political outcome in both instances.

Merkel’s tenure ended in 2021 after 16 years in office, leaving Germany a country where a significant portion of the population is now born overseas, energy prices are rising, and manufacturing is declining. The reign of Merkel also saw the emergence of radical Islamist terrorism as a significant threat to German security, including a 2016 Christmas market attack, which saw a dozen people murdered by a bogus Tunisian asylum seeker who entered the country under Merkel’s watch.

Merkel also made Germany largely reliant on Russia for cheap forms of energy, which has backfired since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, causing inflation and German economic decline.

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report. 

Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who admitted over a million migrants during Europe's 2015-16 migrant crisis, says she is concerned about President-elect Donald J. Trump returning to the White House. Globalist Merkel, who was in office during Trump’s first term, said of meetings with the America First leader: “The more people there were in the room, the greater was his urge to be the winner,” adding: “You can't chat with him. Every meeting is a competition: you or me.” show more
November 21, 2024
William Upton
Politics
TRUMP TRANSITION 2024/5

Musk and Ramaswamy Unveil Plans for New Government Efficiency Department.

Technology and space exploration mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur-turned-2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have unveiled their vision for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which they will spearhead under President-elect Donald J. Trump. The two laid out their plans in an editorial for The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, emphasizing that the government should be run by the elected and not the permanent, unelected bureaucracy.

“Most government enforcement decisions and discretionary expenditures aren’t made by the democratically elected president or even his political appointees but by millions of unelected, unappointed civil servants within government agencies who view themselves as immune from firing thanks to civil-service protections,” Musk and Ramaswamy contend.

CUT REGULATIONS.

To address the problem, they say they will work with legal experts in each agency to identify regulatory guidance and rulemaking that is outside the bounds of  West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency and Loper Bright v. Raimondo—two recent Supreme Court decisions that have significantly curbed the regulatory reach of federal agencies. These rules and regulations will be compiled into lists to be presented to President Trump, “who can, by executive action, immediately pause the enforcement of those regulations and initiate the process for review and rescission.”

SHRINK THE WORKFORCE.

The next stage, Musk and Ramaswamy write, will then be a mass reduction in the size of the federal workforce. They contend that a reduction in the scale of regulatory requirements and paperwork will pave the way for shrinking the bureaucracy that enacts and oversees said regulations. Musk and Ramaswamy note that while the President cannot—arguably—target individual positions for elimination, federal law allows for “‘reductions in force’ that don’t target specific employees.”

Finally, they propose an aggressive legal challenge to the 1974 Impoundment Control Act. If overturned, President Trump could, in theory, withhold congressional appropriations from various agencies, generating taxpayer savings.

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Technology and space exploration mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur-turned-2024 Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have unveiled their vision for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which they will spearhead under President-elect Donald J. Trump. The two laid out their plans in an editorial for The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, emphasizing that the government should be run by the elected and not the permanent, unelected bureaucracy. show more
November 21, 2024
William Upton
Politics
Religion

Appeals Court Upholds Judge’s Halt on Displaying Ten Commandments in Schools.

The federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a motion by the State of Louisiana seeking to temporarily stay a lower court ruling that bars the display of the Ten Commandments in the state’s public schools. Earlier this year, Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA) signed into law legislation that requires the posting of the ethics code associated with Jewish and Christian religious beliefs in Louisiana schools beginning next year.

U.S. District Court Judge John deGravelles issued a preliminary injunction against the law earlier this month as litigation over the requirement and its constitutionality continues. The Fifth Circuit will hear arguments over the matter on January 23, which means the stay will remain in effect, delaying the state’s January 1 deadline to post the Ten Commandments.

In June of this year, Louisiana became the first U.S. state to mandate that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms. The law includes any educational institution receiving state funds, from kindergartens to public universities.

“I’m going home to sign a bill that places the Ten Commandments in public classrooms,” Gov. Landry said this past summer during a fundraiser. Seemingly unphased by the prospect of litigation, he added: “And I can’t wait to be sued.” Hours later, Landry signed the Ten Commandments bill into law.

Reacting to the appellate court decision, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said her office will “continue to defend this clearly constitutional law.”

In issuing his stay earlier this month, District Court Judge deGravelles found the Louisiana law to be “overtly religious” and ruled it “unconstitutional on its face.” The State of Louisiana contends that the Ten Commandments are not purely religious texts but also have a long history of influence over U.S. legal codes.

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The federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a motion by the State of Louisiana seeking to temporarily stay a lower court ruling that bars the display of the Ten Commandments in the state's public schools. Earlier this year, Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA) signed into law legislation that requires the posting of the ethics code associated with Jewish and Christian religious beliefs in Louisiana schools beginning next year. show more
November 21, 2024
News
Politics

NEWSPEAK: ‘Sacrifice’ Now Means ‘Enjoy,’ ‘Ban’ Now Means ‘Upgrade,’ According to Lib Climate Group.

A far-left climate change group has spent millions of dollars in a bid to help climate activists sound like human beings when interacting with other people. Potential Energy Coalition launched the “Talk Like a Human” campaign, which suggests activists use terms such as “extreme weather” and “overheating” in place of “climate change” and “warming.”

Additionally, it promotes positive language like “enjoy” over “sacrifice” when discussing the future impacts of climate actions. The coalition emphasizes localized language, suggesting activists talk about pollution rather than the global scope of climate change.

Potential Energy draws on substantial financial backing, including $17.5 million from the Windward Fund between 2021 and 2022. By 2023, this support increased by an additional $13 million. The group also reportedly received nearly $2 million for consulting services from the Windward Fund in 2020 and 2021.

In collaboration with Climate Power and the League of Conservation Voters, Potential Energy led a significant advertising campaign, spending over $10 million to urge action on climate policy by Joe Biden and Congress. This initiative coincided with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which committed funds to climate change efforts. That year, the coalition reported $38.6 million in revenue, marking substantial growth from 2021.

Climate change extremists have a history of alienating the regular public, with groups like Just Stop Oil being very unpopular in the United Kingdom for their blocking of roads and attacks on classical art and monuments. In Germany, a group called “Last Generation” was declared a criminal organization last year for engaging in similar actions.

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A far-left climate change group has spent millions of dollars in a bid to help climate activists sound like human beings when interacting with other people. Potential Energy Coalition launched the “Talk Like a Human” campaign, which suggests activists use terms such as “extreme weather” and “overheating” in place of “climate change” and “warming.” show more
November 20, 2024
William Upton
Politics

Nancy Pelosi’s Niece Cashed in Serving in the Biden Government.

Alexis Pelosi, the wife of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi‘s (D-CA) nephew Laurence Pelosi, has earned a lucrative salary of $181,648.00 in taxpayer dollars since joining the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2022 as a senior advisor for climate change. Alexis’s husband, Laurence, is the son of Ron Pelosi, the brother of Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi.

While nepotism and favoritism in government employment are not unheard of, data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) suggests Alexis Pelosi’s salary is overly inflated compared to the government baseline she should be at. The OPM guide indicates she should only be at the pay level of $143,546.00, not $181,648.00. This would suggest that senior officials in the Biden-Harris government overrode the standard payscale, possibly at the behest of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The appointment of Alexis Pelosi has also drawn the attention of President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s ally Elon Musk, who is heading up a cost-cutting effort dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and DOGE intend to root out waste and corruption to make a more efficient and less expensive federal government.

“But maybe her advice is amazing,” Musk posted sarcastically on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), in response to the revelations of Alexis Pelosi’s pay level.

Typically, political appointees’ salaries are determined by a fairly strict pay scale based on their previous governmental and nongovernmental experience and education level. While senior advisors in a department can make higher salaries, being near the top of the government pay scale is unusual.

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Alexis Pelosi, the wife of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) nephew Laurence Pelosi, has earned a lucrative salary of $181,648.00 in taxpayer dollars since joining the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2022 as a senior advisor for climate change. Alexis's husband, Laurence, is the son of Ron Pelosi, the brother of Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi. show more
November 19, 2024
Politics

Introducing Congress’ ‘Three Amigos’ – A Pro-Trump Trio Set to Make Waves.

Brandon Gill, Brian Jack, and Riley Moore, newly elected congressional representatives, have already gained attention among GOP strategists as the “three amigos.” Standing firm on President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s policies, this group of young conservatives is making its presence known on Capitol Hill even before officially taking office.

Riley Moore and Brian Jack emerged victorious in competitive races to secure positions on influential committees. Moore will serve on the Elected Leadership Committee (ELC), while Jack will serve as the freshman class representative on the Steering Committee. Brandon Gill, a former journalist with a conservative background, ran unopposed for the position of freshman class president.

Political analysts note that the trio brings a set of complementary abilities to the table. Riley Moore, a former Capitol Hill staff member and West Virginia’s State Treasurer, possesses extensive experience in policy and legislative procedures. Brian Jack, who has served as an aide to ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Trump, offers strong insights into Republican politics and D.C.’s complex political landscape. Brandon Gill, known for his ties to the conservative media, is married to Danielle D’Souza—daughter of conservative intellectual and author Dinesh D’Souza—and founded the D.C. Enquirer before entering politics, positioning him well to advocate for their class in right-leaning media circles.

Their early influence suggests that they are prepared to exert a significant impact in the upcoming Congress. Working together, Gill, Jack, and Moore are set to advance their shared conservative agenda, aligning closely with Trump’s vision. Their presence is expected to be highly visible as they navigate the dynamics of Washington, D.C., and seek to shape policymaking in the House.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Brandon Gill, Brian Jack, and Riley Moore, newly elected congressional representatives, have already gained attention among GOP strategists as the "three amigos." Standing firm on President-elect Donald J. Trump's policies, this group of young conservatives is making its presence known on Capitol Hill even before officially taking office. show more
Speaker
November 19, 2024
Politics

GOP to Extend Govt Funding Battle Into Trump’s 2025 Term.

Republicans in the House of Representatives are looking to push a stop-gap funding bill that would delay the finalization of the government budget until next year. This would give them and President-elect Donald J. Trump a greater say over how tax dollars will be spent during the first half of his second term.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says that the clock has essentially run out on finishing the budget this year. “We’re running out of clock. December 20 is the deadline. We’re still hopeful that we might be able to get that done but, if not, we’ll have a temporary measure, I think that would go into the first part of next year and allow us the necessary time to get this done,” he said during a televised interview on Sunday. He continued: “That would be, ultimately a good move because the country would benefit from it—because then you’d have Republican control, and we’d have a little more say in what those those spending bills are.”

UNDERMINING TRUMP.

Pushing the finalization of government spending into early next year would give a higher degree of control to not just the Republican House majority but also the new Republican Senate majority and President-elect Trump. However, not all Republicans are on board with delaying the funding legislation.

“I would like to have a situation clear the deck so that we don’t have to deal with this next year,” argues Senator John Boozman (R-AR), contending that pushing the vote on funding to next year would interfere with the confirmation of Trump’s cabinet appointees: “With a new administration coming in… confirmations are going take a lot of time. So we’ll have that to deal with. And then we should be actually working on the next year’s appropriations.”

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are demanding a full-year funding bill be taken up before the December 20 deadline. Should such legislation pass, it could tie President-elect Trump’s hands in terms of federal spending for much of the first half of his second term.

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Republicans in the House of Representatives are looking to push a stop-gap funding bill that would delay the finalization of the government budget until next year. This would give them and President-elect Donald J. Trump a greater say over how tax dollars will be spent during the first half of his second term. show more
November 16, 2024
Politics
World

Zelensky Says Trump’s Election Will Hasten the End of the Ukraine-Russia War.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says the election of Donald J. Trump in the United States will likely hasten the end of the war in his country. The Ukranian leader’s remarks were published in an interview with the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (Suspilne) on Friday.

“The war will end, but there is no exact date,” Zelenesky states, admitting: “Certainly, with the policies of this team that will now lead the White House, the war will end faster. This is their approach, their promise to their society, and it is also very important to them.”

However, Zelensky did signal his government would remain somewhat defiant should Trump attempt to bring them to the table for peace talks with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine “is an independent country” and that the “sit and listen” approach won’t work with his people.

On the 2024 campaign trail, President-elect Trump repeatedly stated the need for a cessation of hostilities between Ukraine and Russia and a peace deal. For his part, Zelensky traveled to the U.S. in the closing days of the American presidential election and essentially campaigned on behalf of the Democratic Party’s nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Numerous Western leaders have attempted to pressure Trump into continuing U.S. financial and military support for Ukraine—despite the country’s deteriorating defense capabilities and concerning casualty rate. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is one of the loudest voices on this front.

Meanwhile, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump, has stated he believes the President-elect will stop the flow of weapons and money to Ukraine, explaining, “…the war will end, because it is obvious that Ukraine can not stand on its own feet.”

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says the election of Donald J. Trump in the United States will likely hasten the end of the war in his country. The Ukranian leader's remarks were published in an interview with the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (Suspilne) on Friday. show more
November 15, 2024
William Upton
Media
Politics

Don Lemon Is the Latest Leftist to Leave X in a Huff.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has deleted his account on Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), joining an ever-growing number of leftist public figures and organizations fleeing the platform following President-elect Donald J. Trump’s landslide election victory last week. Lemon, now claiming to be an independent journalist, was fired by CNN in April of 2023 over allegations of misogyny, flagging popularity among viewers, and clashes with his colleagues at the network.

Before deleting his account on X entirely, Lemon made a video post and wrote a lengthy letter announcing his decision to leave the Musk-owned social media platform. Lemon claimed that the primary cause of his departure was changes in the Terms of Service, including the requirement that litigation be brought in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or state courts in Tarrant County, Texas.

“I’ve loved connecting with all of you on X, but it’s time for me to leave the platform,” Lemon wrote in a now-deleted post on Wednesday. He added: “I once believed it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency and free speech, but I now feel it does not serve that purpose.”

Numerous users chastised Lemon for the drawn-out departure, replying to both his letter and video with posts suggesting he “just leave already.”

A bevy of leftist celebrities, journalists, and nonprofits have deactivated their X accounts in recent days. The National Pulse reported yesterday that MSNBC host and BlueAnon conspiracy theorist Joy Reid left X, as did author Stephen King.

Joining them in leaving the platform is the anti-Musk nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a United Kingdom-based nonprofit group that purports to combat online hate and misinformation.

Image by Ted Eytan.

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has deleted his account on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter), joining an ever-growing number of leftist public figures and organizations fleeing the platform following President-elect Donald J. Trump's landslide election victory last week. Lemon, now claiming to be an independent journalist, was fired by CNN in April of 2023 over allegations of misogyny, flagging popularity among viewers, and clashes with his colleagues at the network. show more
November 15, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics

VIDEO: Film Legend Sylvester Stallone Calls Trump the Second George Washington.

Film legend Sylvester Stallone has referred to President-elect Donald J. Trump as a mythical figure, stating that he may be the second George Washington in American political history. The actor and director introduced President-elect Trump at an America First Policy Institute (AFPI) event this week, stating, “We are in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology.”

“When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea that he was going to change the world. ’cause, without him, you could imagine what the world would look like,” he said, adding, “Guess what? We got the second George Washington.”

Stallone has largely been reserved about his political preferences in the past, but he is just one of several major Hollywood celebrities, including actor James Woods and others, to endorse President-elect Trump.

However, Stallone’s longtime action film rival, Arnold Schwarzenegger, vocally endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris despite having been a Republican governor of California.

Schwarzenegger, an Austrian immigrant whose father was a Nazi war veteran, made headlines during the Covid-19 pandemic when he told unvaccinated Americans, “screw your freedom.”

Other celebrities actively endorsed Harris on the campaign trail, including Oprah Winfrey, who gave a speech at a Harris rally last month. This week, it emerged that Harris’s campaign paid Winfrey’s Harpo Productions a million dollars.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Film legend Sylvester Stallone has referred to President-elect Donald J. Trump as a mythical figure, stating that he may be the second George Washington in American political history. The actor and director introduced President-elect Trump at an America First Policy Institute (AFPI) event this week, stating, "We are in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology." show more