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April 1, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Media

MS-13 HOAX ALERT: Media, Democrats Spin Gang Member Deportation Into ‘Maryland Father of 3’ Sob Story.

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❓What Happened: Vice President J.D. Vance is slamming corporate media outlets—including The Atlantic and POLITICO—for misrepresenting the immigration case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national and MS-13 gang member deported from the U.S.

📍Where & When: The case dates back to a 2019 immigration ruling under the Trump administration. The media coverage and political backlash surfaced in March–April 2025.

🧑‍⚖️Who’s Involved:
– Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Determined by a federal immigration judge to be a member of MS-13 and a danger to the community.
– J.D. Vance: Vice President, refuting media claims and citing court documents.
– Jon Favreau: Former Obama speechwriter, accused Trump team of sending an “innocent father” to a “torture dungeon.”
– Kyle Cheney: POLITICO reporter claiming Garcia had not been convicted.

📄Key Facts:
– In 2019, a judge denied bond and ruled Garcia a flight risk and community danger.
– Immigration court found sufficient evidence he was a member of MS-13.
– Deportation order was issued—but not to El Salvador due to withholding protections.
– Media reports ignored or downplayed gang affiliation, painting Garcia as a sympathetic figure.

💬Key Quote:
“My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here.” – Vice President J.D. Vance

⚠️Fallout:
– Vance accused the media of running a “propaganda operation” to vilify Trump-era immigration enforcement. POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney and The Atlantic have been criticized for selectively citing legal documents and downplaying criminal affiliations.

THE FULL STORY:

The corporate media is being called out by Vice President J.D. Vance for failing to accurately report the facts of an immigration case where Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national and alleged member of the violent MS-13 criminal gang, was deported to his home country. While federal attorneys have acknowledged a U.S. immigration judge had issued an order preventing Abrego Garcia’s removal to El Salvador, the corporate media—especially The Atlantic and POLITICO—have attempted to brush the more troubling facts regarding the MS-13 gang member under the rug, instead portraying Abrego Garcia as an innocent father of three.

According to The Atlantic–the same magazine that recently peddled the Signal ‘war plans’ hoax–the Trump administration detained and deported “a Maryland father with protected legal status” to El Salvador—obfuscating Abrego Garcia’s court-determined affiliation with MS-13.

Meanwhile, former Obama White House speechwriter Jon Favreau attempted to make political hay of The Atlantic article with a post on X (formerly Twitter) directed at Vice President Vance, Elon Musk, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stating: “You just admitted to accidentally sending an innocent father from Maryland to a torture dungeon in El Salvador. And you refuse to do anything about it.”

‘A CONVICTED MS-13 GANG MEMBER.’

The post by Favreau prompted Vice President Vance to respond and set the record straight regarding Abrego Garcia’s criminal history.

“My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here,” Vance wrote, adding: “My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize.”

In an attempt to pile on, POLITICO legal reporter Kyle Cheney further added to the corporate media obfuscation with the journalist claiming that Abrego Garcia had not been “convicted” of being a gang member. Cheney, instead, states that the El Salvadoran national was merely “denied bond in 2019 over an informant’s claim he was in MS-13. ”

THE 2019 IMMIGRATION CASE.

However, Cheney appears to have only read the current legal filing by Robert L. Cerna, acting field office director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where ICE acknowledged the protective order barring Abrego Garcia from being removed to El Salvador. A review of Abrego Garcia’s 2019 case before a federal immigration judge reveals—as noted by Vice President Vance—that the court found sufficient evidence to determine that the El Salvadoran national was, in fact, a member of MS-13. The court’s determination is the equivalent of a conviction.

Further, the immigration judge did order his removal from the United States but also issued a grant of withholding—preventing the illegal immigrant from being sent back to El Salvador specifically, as the court found doing so posed a credible threat to his life.

Also of note in the 2019 case—and where Cheney appears to have stopped reading—is the fact that Abrego Garcia was denied bond during the hearing process as the immigration judge found he posed a danger to the community and was a flight risk. Additionally, after Abrego Garcia appealed the bond ruling, the Board of Immigration Appeals upheld the court’s determination—agreeing that the El Salvadoran illegal immigrant posed a threat to the community.

‘MEDIA PROPAGANDA OPERATION.’

The Abrego Garcia is a fairly straightforward example of how the corporate media is desperate to frame the illegal immigration and deportation narrative as one where President Donald J. Trump is removing innocent fathers and mothers and sending them to an El Salvadoran gulag.

However, even in their most touted example of such an alleged instance, the actual facts tell a very different story. Abrego Garcia was determined by an immigration court to be a member of the violent MS-13 gang. Further, the court determined that Abrego Garcia was a danger to the community. That same court ordered Abrego Garcia’s removal from the United States, only barring him from being sent to El Salvador.

As Vice President Vance stated on X: “It is telling that the entire American media is going to run a propaganda operation today making you think an innocent “father of 3″ was apprehended by a gulag.”

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April 1, 2025
News

Trump Sadly Announces Historic Southern Magnolia Has Become ‘Safety Hazard,’ White House to Remove Jackson-Era Tree.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump stated that a Southern Magnolia tree planted near the White House must be removed because it poses a safety risk.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, the late President Andrew Jackson, and White House staff.

📍 Where & When: Near the White House entrance, announcement made on TRUTH Social on Sunday.

💬 Key Quote: “The bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard.” — President Trump.

⚠️ Impact: The historic tree will be removed, but its wood will be preserved for potential future uses.

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A Southern Magnolia tree, originally planted by President Andrew Jackson, will be removed from its position near the White House because of safety concerns, as noted by President Donald J. Trump. The announcement was made on Sunday through TRUTH Social, Trump’s communication platform, highlighting concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of the tree.

The Southern Magnolia, which originates from Jackson’s estate, The Hermitage, in Tennessee, was planted to commemorate his wife, who passed away prior to his presidency. In his post, Trump noted the tree’s significance, stating, “One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson.”

Attention was drawn to the tree’s current state, described by Trump as being in “terrible condition” and a “very dangerous safety hazard” at a crucial White House location. Emphasizing the necessity of removal, the President assured that the tree’s wood will not be wasted. “The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House staff,” he mentioned, adding that it may find “high and noble purposes” in the future.

President Andrew Jackson served from 1829 to 1837, and during his tenure, he commemorated his late wife by planting two magnolia trees, enduring as silent witnesses to significant historical moments.

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March 31, 2025
William Upton
Crime
Immigration

Trump Deports Migrant ‘Influencer’ Who Encouraged Illegal Squatting on TikTok.

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❓What Happened: Venezuelan influencer Leonel Moreno was deported to Caracas after being apprehended by U.S. immigration authorities.

👥 Who’s Involved: Leonel Moreno, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, Venezuelan deportees.

📍 Where & When: Moreno was deported from the United States and arrived in Caracas on a Friday morning in 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Diosdado Cabello noted that “many of the people who were on the flight were upset because his campaign was to point out that Venezuelans in the world are criminals.”

⚠️ Impact: Moreno’s videos urging illegal acts stirred controversy among deportees, requiring heightened security measures during the deportation flight.

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Venezuelan national Leonel Moreno, the infamous illegal immigrant social media influencer who gained notoriety in the midst of the Biden government’s border crisis last year, has finally been deported to Caracas following his arrest in Ohio by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2024. Morena first gained social media attention through TikTok, where he amassed over 500,000 followers with content boasting about exploiting American taxpayer funds, illegally squatting in homes,  and encouraging illegal activities.

Upon his return to Caracas, Moreno was one of 178 Venezuelan deportees who landed at Simón Bolívar International Airport. Venezuela’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, confirmed the deportation. According to Cabello, Moreno’s presence on the flight caused a disturbance among the other deportees. The Venezuelan interior minister claimed that “many of the people who were on the flight were upset because his campaign was to point out that Venezuelans in the world are criminals.”

The National Pulse previously reported that Moreno’s social media content encouraged illegal immigrants to engage in criminal acts including squatting in unoccupied homes. “I found out that there is a law that says that if a house is not inhabited, we can seize it,” Moreno states in one video, claiming that his friends have “already taken about seven homes.” Moreno went on to argue that illegal immigrants must “invade” unoccupied homes to avoid living on the streets.

In other videos, Moreno claimed to easily acquire money from U.S. aid and mocked individuals with traditional employment. He referred to former President Joe Biden as “Papa Biden” while fanning out an array of American dollars.

While Moreno was finally arrested by immigration enforcement agents last year, his deportation was halted due to Venezuela’s refusal to accept their own citizens back from the United States. However, after the 2024 presidential election, President Donald J. Trump was able to push Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro to begin accepting deportation flights again, clearing the way for Moreno and hundreds of other Venezuelans to be removed.

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March 31, 2025
Lawfare

Trump Pardons Jan 6 Supporter, Commutes Sentence of Biden Associate.

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❓What Happened: Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Thomas Caldwell, involved in the January 6 protests, and commuted the sentence of Jason Galanis, a former associate of Hunter Biden.

👥 Who’s Involved: Thomas Caldwell, a Navy veteran; Jason Galanis, a businessman; President Donald Trump; Hunter Biden.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021; Berryville, Virginia; Recent clemency decisions by Donald Trump.

💬 Key Quote: “I HEREBY DESIGNATE, direct, and empower the Attorney General, as my representative, to immediately sign the grant of clemency to the person named herein.” — President Trump’s Executive Grant of Clemency for Thomas Caldwell.

⚠️ Impact: Raises implications for future legal proceedings involving similar cases.

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President Donald J. Trump has extended clemency to an individual connected to the January 6 Capitol protests and a former business associate of Hunter Biden. Thomas Caldwell, aged 69, has received a full pardon. Caldwell, from Berryville, Virginia, was involved in the events of January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Acquitted earlier in 2025 on charges of seditious conspiracy, he was sentenced to time served with no additional probation for his alleged role.

Caldwell stood trial alongside Oath Keepers militia leaders. The Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) previously characterized the group’s actions on January 6 as terrorism. Eleven members, including leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with seditious conspiracy. Prosecutors accused Caldwell of orchestrating “quick reaction force” units to arm extremists, though the weapons were not used.

In addition, President Trump commuted the sentence of Jason Galanis, a former associate of Hunter Biden, Joe Biden’s son. Galanis, involved in a multimillion-dollar tribal bonds fraud, had been serving a 14-year term. This marks the second case of clemency granted to a former business partner of Hunter Biden. Last week, Trump pardoned former Hunter Biden associate Devon Archer, noting the Biden government ramped up its prosecution of Archer only after he testified against Biden.

Shortly after his inauguration, President Trump issued unconditional pardons to roughly 1,500 individuals linked to the chaotic events at the Capitol in 2021. A number of the individuals had been prosecuted under enhanced sentencing guidelines, which were later thrown out by the United States Supreme Court, which found the DOJ’s use of a financial crimes law to be prosecutorial overreach.

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March 31, 2025
Media

Amber Ruffin Replaced as WHCA Dinner Host.

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❓What Happened: Amber Ruffin, initially chosen to headline the White House Correspondents Association dinner, was removed from the role.

👥 Who’s Involved: Amber Ruffin, Eugene Daniels, the WHCA, and podcast hosts Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles.

📍 Where & When: Details emerged prior to the April 26 dinner, with a statement issued by WHCA President Eugene Daniels on Saturday night.

💬 Key Quote: “The WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year.” – Eugene Daniels

⚠️ Impact: The decision signifies a change in how the WHCA views the dinner’s focus amid political division concerns.

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Amber Ruffin has been removed from her role as the headliner of this year’s White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner. Ruffin, known for her appearances on CNN’s Have I Got News For You and Late Night with Seth Meyers, reportedly faced the decision after comments she made about the Trump administration surfaced during a podcast hosted by comedian Samantha Bee and the Daily Beast’s Joanna Coles.

Ruffin labeled Trump administration officials as “kind of a bunch of murderers” on the Daily Beast podcast and expressed discontent with targeting both sides of the political spectrum in her performance. She suggested that acknowledging both sides “makes them feel like human beings, but they shouldn’t get to feel that way, ‘cause they’re not.”

Eugene Daniels, president of WHCA and soon-to-be co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, communicated the change to the association members through a letter obtained by POLITICO. “The WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year,” Daniels wrote, noting that the decision was part of “re-envisioning” the event for the past few weeks and to avoid focusing on “politics of division.”

This shift highlights a change in how the WHCA aims to manage its annual dinner, known informally as the “Nerd Prom.” The dinner serves multiple purposes, including raising funds for the WHCA, recognizing journalists, and awarding scholarships to aspiring journalism students.

When Ruffin was initially chosen as headliner, Daniels had praised her talents as ideal for the current political climate. However, with President Donald J. Trump taking measures to reduce the influence of the WHCA, including ending their control of the White Press pool, the group appears to be taking measures to not further antagonize Trump.

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March 30, 2025
NatSec
Politics

President Trump Exempts National Security Agencies from Collective Bargaining Requirements.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end collective bargaining with federal unions in several agencies tied to national security. This action uses authority from the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Science Foundation (NSF), Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of State, Department of Energy (DOE), and others.

📍 Where & When: The White House, recent Executive Order signing.

💬 Key Quote: “President Trump supports constructive partnerships with unions who work with him; he will not tolerate mass obstruction that jeopardizes his ability to manage agencies with vital national security missions,” the White House said in a statement.

⚠️ Impact: The order aims to ensure that agencies central to national security can operate without delays and intrusive union restrictions, affecting the implementation of policies and management decisions.

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President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to terminate collective bargaining agreements with federal unions in agencies associated with national security. This decision, made under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, involves ending union negotiations within pivotal government entities such as the Department of Defense (D0D), Veterans Affairs (VA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Coast Guard. These agencies have essential roles, such as healthcare for troops, military research, and safeguarding national borders.

Besides defense, the order impacts border security, foreign relations, energy security, pandemic preparedness, cybersecurity, economic defense, and public safety. Within these sectors, departments like Homeland Security (DHS), Justice (DOJ), State, and Energy (DOE) will see collective bargaining with federal unions halted.

The move is meant to eliminate delays and impediments in policy implementation associated with union negotiations. President Trump points to the challenges posed by union activities as obstacles in executing crucial national security measures. Union contracts, often renegotiated under the former administration, impede the ability of agencies to modify policies as swiftly as necessary, especially during ongoing security threats.

For instance, unions have been able to delay adjustments to cybersecurity protocols, citing the need for bargaining rights. This has proven problematic for agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Executive Order explicitly aims to counteract such obstructions, emphasizing a move toward more prompt and decisive governance.

Unions, considered adversarial by the administration, have filed numerous grievances against Trump administration policies, as demonstrated by the Veterans Affairs unions’ significant volume of actions taken since his inauguration. The administration argues that such union participation undermines the effectiveness of national security operations.

Official White House Photo by Molly Riley.

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March 28, 2025
Crime
Politics

Pam Bondi Promises ‘NO PLEA DEALS’ in Tesla Vandalism Cases.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a warning against vandalism or acts of terrorism directed at Tesla showrooms and other properties owned by Elon Musk, emphasizing strict federal enforcement against such acts.

👥 Who’s Involved: Attorney General Pam Bondi, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and unidentified individuals involved in Tesla-related vandalism.

📍 Where & When: Discussion took place on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle”; incidents reported across the country, notably in Las Vegas.

💬 Key Quote: “These people better look out… we are coming after you, and at my direction, there will be no negotiating on these people.”— AG Pam Bondi.

⚠️ Impact: Those found guilty of such acts face severe federal charges with potential prison sentences of 5 to 20 years.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued a stern warning concerning acts of vandalism and terrorism targeting Tesla products, showrooms, and other properties belonging to Elon Musk. Speaking on Fox News Channel’s The Ingraham Angle, Bondi highlighted that federal law enforcement would aggressively pursue perpetrators, who will face severe penal consequences without options for plea agreements. In recent weeks, protestors opposed to President Donald J. Trump have targeted Tesla showrooms and the vehicles themselves as a response to Musk’s work for the America First leader.

During the show, host Laura Ingraham referenced a recent case in Las Vegas in which an individual allegedly involved in vandalism of Tesla properties was apprehended. The National Pulse reported on Thursday that Paul Kim, 36, was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly perpetrating an arson attack on a Tesla Service Center earlier this month. Notably, Kim has self-espoused ties to the Communist Party USA and the Revolutionary Communist International—a UK-based communist faction. Additionally, several social media posts appear to link Kim to pro-Palestinian activist groups.

Bondi praised the collaborative efforts between local law enforcement and federal agencies, like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), attributing the swift arrest to their relentless investigative efforts. “This guy thought he got away with it. So these people better look out. They better cut it out because we are coming after you, and at my direction, there will be no negotiating on these people,” Trump’s Attorney General said regarding the Las Vegas arrest. Bondi added: “We are seeking 20 years in prison.”

Expressing the urgency of enforcing stringent measures against these acts, Bondi warned those involved to cease their terroristic activities. “They are setting off bombs, the huge fires. Look what you’re seeing: huge, massive fires in residential neighborhoods and charging stations. Someone is going to get killed, a citizen is going to get killed,” Bondi said before continuing: “And these people, we are not doing any plea negotiations on them.”

Editor’s Note: Due to an automated transcription error, this article first read that Mr. Kim was linked to the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA, which is apparently different from the Revolutionary Communist International. The error was amended when it was brought to our attention.

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March 28, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Lawfare
NatSec

Trump Takes Boasberg to the Supreme Court.

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❓What Happened: President Trump’s DOJ is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked the deportation of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members using the Alien Enemies Act.

👤Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, DOJ, Tren de Aragua gang members, U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit, and the governments of El Salvador and Venezuela.

🧠 Key Quote: “Only this Court can stop rule-by-TRO from further upending the separation of powers—the sooner, the better,” Trump’s legal team argues.

📍Where/When: The TRO was issued earlier this month; the appeal is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

⚖️ Fallout: The D.C. Circuit refused to stay the order but allowed the appeal to proceed, acknowledging the national security implications. The case may set a precedent in reining in judicial overreach on executive powers.

🔥 Significance: This is a major test of presidential authority in national security, immigration, and foreign diplomacy. If SCOTUS sides with Trump, it could curtail the growing judicial trend of blocking executive actions via temporary restraining orders.

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March 28, 2025
Crime
Politics

Trump Touts Plan to Restore Nation’s Capital to Greatness.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at improving safety and aesthetics in Washington, D.C., creating the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to address various issues.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, key government agencies, task force members, the D.C. Police Department, and the National Park Service.

📍 Where & When: Washington D.C., Executive Order signed Thursday evening.

💬 Key Quote: President Trump emphasized the capital’s need to be a source of pride and called for comprehensive improvements, stating it was currently marked by “filth and decay.”

⚠️ Impact: The initiative aims to address crime rates, bolster law enforcement, improve infrastructure, and make Washington, D.C., a symbol of national pride.

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President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order late Thursday with the objective of revitalizing Washington, D.C., positioning it as a capital that all Americans can proudly regard as their own. This move sets forth the formation of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, comprised of members from pivotal government agencies. The group is tasked with enhancing law enforcement presence in public areas and strictly enforcing regulations related to quality-of-life crimes such as drug use, vandalism, and public demonstrations without a permit.

“As the Federal capital city, Washington, D.C., is the only city that belongs to all Americans and that all Americans can claim as theirs. As the capital city of the greatest Nation in the history of the world, it should showcase beautiful, clean, and safe public spaces,” the Executive Order states before continuing: “Its monuments, museums, and buildings should reflect and inspire awe and appreciation for our Nation’s strength, greatness, and heritage. Our citizens deserve nothing less.”

“It is the policy of the United States to make the District of Columbia safe, beautiful, and prosperous by preventing crime, punishing criminals, preserving order, protecting our revered American monuments, and promoting beautification and the preservation of our history and heritage,” Trump’s Executive Order adds.

In comments following the signing of the Executive Order, President Trump expressed discontent with the capital’s current state, describing it as tarnished by “filth and decay.” Additionally, the newly established task force will work towards apprehending and deporting potentially dangerous illegal immigrants, monitoring local immigration enforcement cooperation, and aiding the D.C. forensic crime laboratory in regaining its accreditation.

BOOSTING POLICING. 

Consequently, efforts to support the D.C. Metro Police Department (MPD) are integral to the initiative, with plans to bolster the recruitment and retention of officers. Additional emphasis is placed on deterring crime through stricter pre-trial detention practices and expediting concealed carry permits for qualified citizens. The D.C. Metro system will focus on reducing fare evasion and associated offenses.

Furthermore, a beautification program is set forth, concentrating on refurbishing and maintaining federal monuments, statues, memorials, and other essential public spaces in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the National Park Service (NPS) will undertake the clearing of homeless encampments and graffiti from federal lands.

Washington, D.C., has been plagued by high crime rates, with violent and property crimes rising significantly in 2023. Although some data showed minor reductions in crime in 2024, the rate still represents a significant increase from earlier this decade.

Image by Gage Skidmore. 

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March 28, 2025
Science
TECH

Trump Pens Letter to WH Science Chief – ‘Blaze a Trail to the Next Frontiers.’

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❓What Happened: A letter was sent outlining a strategic vision to renew and enhance the United States’ leadership in science and technology innovation, aiming to create a Golden Age of American Innovation.

👥 Who’s Involved: The letter was addressed to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, referencing historical figures like President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vannevar Bush.

📍 Where & When: The letter was dated March 26, 2025, and is focused on the United States.

💬 Key Quote: “I am calling upon you to blaze a trail to the next frontiers of science.” — President Donald J. Trump.

⚠️ Impact: The vision aims to secure U.S. leadership in critical technologies, advance the science and technology enterprise, and drive economic growth and prosperity.

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A recent letter penned by President Donald J. Trump highlights a renewed push for American innovation, aiming to position the United States as a leader in technological and scientific fields. Addressed to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and reflecting on historical achievements such as the Manhattan Project and the Apollo Program, the letter advocates for a resurgence in American prowess in science and technology.

“The Manhattan Project fueled the atomic era. The Apollo Program won us the space race. The internet connected us to a digital future. Today, we will usher in the Golden Age of American Innovation,” President Trump writes, adding: “We will make America safer, healthier, and more prosperous than ever before. We will create a future of American greatness for every citizen, restoring the American Dream.”

Drawing inspiration from a correspondence between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vannevar Bush during World War II, President Trump’s letter emphasizes the importance of mobilizing government, industry, and academia to advance national interests. “As World War II drew towards a close, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote a letter like this one to his science and technology advisor, Vannevar Bush, charging him to explore new frontiers of the mind for the sake of national greatness and pioneer science in peacetime,” Trump states, similarly challenging Kratsios. The President continues: “Dr. Bush’s response laid the groundwork for the uniquely successful American partnership of Government, industry, and academia that built the greatest and most productive nation in human history.”

The letter meticulously outlines strategic imperatives to maintain technological supremacy. Key proposals include accelerating research and development, eliminating regulatory constraints, and reinforcing domestic supply chains. It further suggests that private sector investment should be invigorated, bolstering American companies’ competitiveness on the global stage. The priority is to ensure that the U.S. regains its status as an innovation powerhouse, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum sciences, and nuclear technology.

Official White House Photo by Molly Riley.

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