Trump is a Traitor and He's Not Even Bothering to Hide the Fact

Treason; is about aiding and abetting the enemy.

Trump did just that when he limited Ukraine's military-grade Starlink system, known as Starshield this week.

Multiple U.S. and Western officials confirmed that the directive to throttle the service came from inside the White House, instructing the Department of Defense to limit the capabilities of the satellite network used heavily for Ukrainian front-line communication and drone operations.

Starshield is funded by the U.S. government and falls under U.S. military and executive control. In other words, Trump proved he was Putin's lackey by crippling our ally's defense against Russian drones and missiles. 

The restrictions coincideded with public tension between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy when Trump ordered Zelenskyy not to target Russian oil refineries because he blames the attacks for rising U.S. energy prices.  

Trump had announced a partial ceasefire - covering energy infrastructure in both countries - but Russia ignored it and continued to attack Ukraine. Not surprisingly Zelenskyy retaliated which was the straw that broke the camel's back. The White House claimed that Trump had nothing to do with the whole nasty affair despite his public threats against our ally.

Because Ukraine didn't get early warnings from the Starshield system six people were killed. A Ukrainian source said the restriction gave the Russians "real leverage on the frontline" That was a plan that only a traitor would come up with. Just like suspending sanctions on Russia so they can sell their oil to the U.S. and the rest of the world.

How did our ally Ukraine become an enemy when Russia invaded them? It was a slow process of pandering to Putin that began in 2016 (when Trump asked Putin to find dirt on Hillary Clinton) and continued until 2026 when Trump rolled out the red carpet for the Russian dictator in Alaska.

Along the way Trump has graduated from being a Putin admirer to his lap dog. Republicans in congress have gone along with Trump's outright admiration for the Russian strongman because they have no spines.

In less than two years, Ukraine has gone from "You don't have the cards" to "Don't play your cards" the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told reporters this week.

For years we've watched Trump praise Putin at every opportunity and even going as far to publicly state he didn't trust American intelligence services reports about Putin. The evidence of Trump's treasonous behavior has been accumulating over his two terms.

To put a cap on his devious dealings Trump is planning to have an alternate White House at Mar-a-Lago when his term expires. He's going to play president until he physically is unable to. Putin will still give him marching orders as long as he's a useful idiot for Russia.

As it Stands, America's only hope for preserving our freedoms and republic is that the Democrats win both the House and the Senate in the midterms. They will, at least, slow down our treasonous president's efforts to sell out the nation.

The Trump Take of 'Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72'

The famous Gonzo journalist Hunter S, Thompson once wrote about how crazy political campaigns are in his book Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72. However, not even Thompson could foresee how crazy the 2026 midterms election would be.

As Trump hit the campaign trail for the midterms, factcheckers and political commentators highlighted a series of highly unconventional, mathematically impossible, and demonstrably false claims made during his rallies and convention speeches.

Here's the top seven examples of Trump's rants at rallies:

1. At his mid-October rallies, Trump drew widespread condemnation - even from California Republicans like congressional candidate Jim Desmond - after claiming that Iran is planning to launch a nuclear attack on Los Angeles and San Diego.

2. In an act of supreme self-flattery, Trump asserted during a speech that European leaders respect him so much that they have nicknamed him the "President of Europe."

3. During closing arguments on the campaign trail, Trump boasted that drug prices in the United States were being cut by up to 1500%. (!)

4. Trump repeatedly claimed at his Nebraska rally and Republican Convention speech that his administration generated $20 trillion in new foreign investment. Not even close.

5. Steering away from policy into cultural grievances, Trump launched a bizarre defense of plastic straws, arguing fiercely against their paper alternatives. He claimed the paper straws "explode" while people are trying to drink out of them.

6. With consumer polls showing that 59% of voters feel inflation is the country's top economic issue (a report today said the U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 3.7 annually in September. It increased by 2.6% year-over-year.), Trump claimed that "everybody's costs are plummeting, thanks to him." 

7. Finally, we have Trump's old standby - massive crowd fabrication. Facing visual evidence of empty arenas in deep-red states like Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Alabama, Trump repeatedly claimed that thousands of people were being turned away because his venues were completely full.

As it Stands, Trump's antics prove that the real deal is stranger than any fictional political campaign.

It's Never Been Easier for Foreigners to Influence an American President

It started out as "pump and dump" scam when the Trump family launched a crypto company in 2024 and has since become an open invitation to foreign actors seeking influence from the White House.

Enter the $TRUMP meme coin. Trump has made at least $635 million in royalties last year from the $TRUMP token according to his financial disclosure.

The devil is in the details however as the coin's market value has dropped more than 95% since its peak in January 2025. That rapid decline in value doesn't seem to bother the majority of shareholders who appear to be content with the opportunity to rub shoulders with the greatest con man in the world.

With all of the major challenges facing the American economy and an illegal war Trump thought it would be a good time to prop up his cash cow by holding an awards dinner for the top shareholders that happily pour millions into his personal coffers on Nov. 22 at the Trump National Golf Club outside Washington, DC.

This gala is the second time in two years Trump gathered shareholders to butter them up and re-assure them he's got their backs in the lucrative illegal enterprise of selling influence.

More than half of the top shareholders listed as competing for seats at Trump's meme coin dinner have used cryptocurrency exchanges that prohibit U.S. customers, indicating that many of the buyers are based overseas, according to a recent CBS News analysis.

The users that transacted on the exchanges that bar U.S. customers account for nearly $6.8 million of the more than $15 million in value reflected on the coin leaderboard as of Oct. 14.

"Foreign actors used to need a back door to try to influence a president," said Zach Everson, a researcher for the progressive consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen. "Trump is holding the front door open and inviting them in for a steak dinner," he added.

The Trump Organization won't even talk with the media about the donor dinner and White House officials gaslighted news outlets by claiming that the Trump administration only acts in the "best interest of the American people."

The odd thing is the same lying official added the event is "a private event," not a government function, and "there is no promise of official government action in exchange for attending."

Yeah. Right.

How is this brazen display of corruption in the best interest of the American people? Common sense and experience tell us the Trump regime is gaming the government and getting richer by the day.

As it Stands, watching Trump destroy the American economy and encouraging foreigners to pay fealty to him, is a national nightmare that has to end if we're going to have a republic. 

Trump's DOJ is Openly Subverting Justice in America

According to an American myth George Washington once cut down a cherry tree on his parent's estate (for unknown reasons) and when asked by his father who chopped it down George reportedly said, "I cannot tell a lie. I did it."

Fast forward to October 2026 as a furious federal judge demands to know who illegally cut down 400 cherry blossom trees at the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington D.C.

U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes, who mandated that the regime provide reasonable advance notice before removing more than 10 trees, expressed immense frustration Tuesday with the regime's "gamesmanship" and stated that the government had "lost all credibility" by filing a notice late on a Friday evening immediately before executing the mass cutting.

Judge Reyes then issued an emergency freeze to halt all tree removal, but it was too late and after the fact. This method of ignoring federal rulings and going through with Trump's pet projects - like the golden ballroom - has been repeatedly used throughout his second term.

Despite at least 77 court rulings concerning Trump's second term that include sharp criticism from judges the assault against justice is ongoing. 

Trump and his weaponized Department of Justice have faced extensive accusations from federal judges for flouting or bypassing court orders in at least 31 lawsuits during its first 15 months in office. That number has increased since April as the DOJ continued to openly defy court orders.

The defiance of the DOJ was evident when their lawyers brought an unprecedented lawsuit targeting every judge on the District Court of Maryland after they imposed a temporary freeze on certain deportations to protect due process. 

The Trump regime dropped the lawsuit after U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen dismissed the illegal attempt instead of challenging the lower court's ruling.

The attacks against the rule of law by the DOJ continue to this day. Most notably, the DOJ has 21 active lawsuits challenging state-level tuition laws. These cases, which include recent filings against states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, challenge state measures that provide reduced tuition rates and financial assistance to undocumented students.

I should point out that the courts have made good and bad decisions, but the good ones have been really important. On Oct. 9. 2026 a federal court in DC issued a summary judgement to plaintiffs in an important opinion on the DOJ's quest to seize state voting records. 

The opinion was an indictment of the entire scam that the DOJ was trying to pull off. It was illegal from the get-go. 

The court flat out stated that the DOJ wasn't authorized to collect files under any of the statutes that the DOJ brought up. 

Trump's weaponized DOJ violated federal law (The Privacy Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act) in collecting files from 18 states, in disclosing them to unidentified contractors, in sending them off to DHS, and, effectively, in introducing error into the process by getting inaccurate data back from the SAVE database DHS has by now rendered substantially less accurate.

As it Stands, how ironic it is having a Department of Justice defy state and federal laws in favor of a convicted felon and sexual abuser with dementia. 

Trump 'Resurrects' Christopher Columbus and Renames Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Trump has been on a mission to restore Christopher Columbus's reputation since 2021 for one bigly reason; he believes every person in America with Italian descent will vote for him if he glorifies Columbus. It's a given in his twisted little brain.

In April 2025, a few months into his second term, Trump declared that he was "bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes" in a Truth Social post.

Earlier this year Trump put up a statue of the famous explorer in White House grounds. It was a replica of the sculpture of Columbus that stood in Baltimore in 2020 and was toppled by protestors.

The 13-foot replica of the piece, made from fragments of the original sculpture, is now in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

Columbus Day is still marked as a federal holiday, but some states and cities instead honor the day as Indigenous People's Day.

It makes no sense to honor an Italian explorer who came to America and subjected the original inhabitants to atrocities - including devasting loss of life, tradition and lands. 

In 2021, President Biden became the first president to issue a proclamation recognizing Indigenous People's Day.

President Biden wrote, "For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures. Today we recognize Indigenous peoples' resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact they have made on every aspect of American society."

Back to the present Trump floated the idea of renaming the Pacific Ocean that Columbus sailed on to "Trump Ocean." He also said the same for the Atlantic Ocean during a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee last week. 

The fact that the midterms are just around the corner has given Trump more incentive to butter up Italian American voters in November.

As it Stands, it's also notable that Trump admires the Italian Mafia's way of doing business.

What's Next? Live Streaming Civilian Firing Squads?

The Trump Show is getting darker all the time.

The latest propaganda/entertainment act from the regime is sponsored by Pentagon Pete Hegeseth.

A public execution by (of all things) a firing squad is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2026, at Ft. Hood (the site of the 2009 mass shooting where Nidal Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers). Trump approved the military's first firing squad execution since WWII (1945).

He deserves to die. Just not in a public spectacle like Hegseth is pushing for. There are only six countries in the world that have public executions: Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.

You may have noticed all six countries are run by dictators and religious extremists. And now America is going to join that despicable group if the regime follows through with a prime-time execution. 

Thanks to Trump America is no longer seen as a beacon of liberty and holding a public execution isn't going to help that new perception of what America stands for. With Trump siding with Russia and alienating all of our traditional partners in NATO and other world organizations the United States is slowly becoming an authoritarian administration.

Critics argue that broadcasting an execution reduces the United States to the level of the very terrorist groups it fights. National security experts warn that livestreaming the event could backfire and serve as a "gift to anti-American terrorist recruiters" and give the shooter exactly what he wanted: global attention and a platform for martyrdom. 

Tough-talking Hegseth told the Human Events Daily that, "We'll make sure that people are able to watch it, that its public. Because people need to understand that...there's serious consequences for these types of things."

There are also laws against what Hegseth is promoting. Existing military rules (Army Regulation 190-55) explicitly restrict who can witness executions, completely barring minors. Experts note that preventing children from seeing a public digital livestream would be nearly impossible. 

The proposal has drawn sharp, bipartisan criticism from lawmakers, military officials, and international organizations.

So far media platforms - YouTube, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter) have not responded directly to requests for comment whether they would grant the U.S. government special permission to broadcast the firing squad.

Journalists and tech experts note that allowing the stream would require these platforms to violate their own foundational guidelines. If they refuse the Pentagon has an alternative plan to stream via government domains like war.gov. I suppose Trump TV is another alternative. I doubt if it has any restrictions at all.

More ominously is this military public execution a sign of things to come for civilian firing squads?

As it Stands, the question is will Trump call off the primetime execution at the last minute in true Trumpian fashion, or will he double down and sell tickets to actually attend the event?

It's No Wonder that Trump is Fighting to Conceal the Epstein Files

In August of 2019 authorities said Jeffrey Epstein killed himself by hanging in his Manhattan federal jail cell while awaiting a federal sex-trafficking trial.

Take note that Epstein was prevented from a full courtroom proceeding regarding his alleged co-conspirators by suddenly committing suicide according to Trump's FBI at the time. It's been an open conversation among investigators that someone killed Epstein to keep him from testifying.

Three years later, on February 19, 2022, Epstein's close associate Jean-Luc Brunel was found dead by hanging in his Paris prison cell while awaiting trial on charges of raping minors and trafficking them for sexual exploitation.

Brunel's death drew immediate global parallels to Epstein's death. Both occurred prior to trial. Once again someone saw to it that these men couldn't truthfully testify in court. There are coincidences that can't be ignored when following the dots between these two sex offenders.

Then what happens?

On Sept. 23, 2026, a whistleblower Simon Andriez, a 57-year-old British former managing director at BGC Group (the financial brokerage previously run by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick), died by suicide. The details aren't clear. I suspect they never will be. 

Andriesz previously told the BBC how he unearthed evidence indicating that Lutnick failed to disclose a business relationship with Epstein, telling the broadcaster that he had discovered an email chain from 2018 in which Lutnick and Epstein had discussed the prospects of a start-up business they were both involved in.

The case was featured in the BBC's File on 4 Investigates, which was broadcast in July in an episode titled The Epstein Files: Lutnick, the Royals and the British Whistleblower.

The DOJ has been acting like a guard dog with AG Todd Blanche refusing orders to lift redactions. At one point over 1300 FBI agents were given an instructional video on how to redact Trump and other associates names from the Epstein Files.

It doesn't take a stable genius to figure out Trump is deathly afraid of what lies in those redacted files. Here's the specific high-profile files that are being requested by the judge:

* At least eight email exchanges involving Epstein discussing a "torture video" and sexual activity with young women and minors.

* Heavily redacted FBI interview forms (FD-302s) and handwritten notes detailing a woman's allegations that she was sexually abused by Trump as a minor.

* Critical details identifying non-victim male individuals associated with the Epstein network.

House and Senate Democrats have openly accused the DOJ of creating a process that makes meaningful oversight by Congress impossible. Meanwhile the DOJ is actively tracking and monitoring what lawmakers search for and look at while they are reviewing the files.

Here's one thing I'm sure of, the Epstein Files aren't just going to fade away one day. There will be an accounting. The only question is will Trump avoid a pedophile conviction and slime his way out of trouble again?

As it Stands, I fully expect a full-court press to get to the truth by Democratic lawmakers when they take control of Congress in the midterms.

Trump's Sons Graduate from Masterclass in Nepotism

It didn't take long.

Shortly after Trump was re-elected his son Don Jr. was named as an advisor for Florida-based drone manufacturer Unusual Machines - a company which had not previously won any government contracts.

It's been a master class in Nepotism 101 since then.

The eldest Trump boys have become heavily invested in defense technology, drones, quantum computing, and raw materials through investment vehicles like 1789 Capital and American Ventures.

For years the Trump boys have been getting lessons in how to get away with hanging on to dad's coattails in shady business deals. What a proud dad Trump is now with both of his evil spawn graduating into the Big Time in grifting off of the government.

You gotta hand it to the two human parasites who have key investment sectors and companies in their portfolios...they've successfully attained Trumpian fame.

Here's a quick overview of what those two rascals have done thus far:

- Don Trump Jr. is now a partner in Anduril Industries where he's backed by 1789 Capital.

- The Trump boys are notable investors in a drone manufacturing. Don Jr. serves as a director with Unusual Machines, a drone and motor manufacturer.

- An Israeli-backed drone maker - American Ventures - is tied to the boys.

- A company that focuses on quantum computing - PsiQuantum - is backed by 1789 Capital.

The boys have also gotten into raw materials and mining to diversify their scandalous scams. They've invested in a rare-earth mining company - Vulcan Elements - which is focused on critical defense materials. They're also big investors in Tungsten/Kazakhstan projects linked to entities such as Skyline Builders and Dominari Securities. 

Pretty impressive don't you think?

When I think about how Republicans went after Hunter Biden for years over some paintings he sold, and nebulous accusations of colluding with America's enemies, I have to shake my head in disgust and disbelief.

The whole world can see what's happening with the Trump family as they openly grift their way into vast fortunes. Firms backed by Don Jr. and Eric have scored over $6 billion dollars in a cash grab for the ages.

As it Stands, there was a time when nepotism wasn't so openly accepted and virtually unchallenged.

Trump's Toxic Taxpayer Ad Ripoff Runs into Bipartisan Backlash

Nearly everyone in both political parties have called out Trump's blatant attempt to glorify himself using taxpayer money in a propaganda campaign weeks before the midterms.

Political observers immediately recognized the ads featured footage and slogans closely mirroring Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, with some spots using identical audio and video while not adding a "paid for by the U.S government" disclosure.

Over a dozen produced spots featured messages praising Trump's tax cuts and manufacturing record, alongside sharp rhetoric vowing to go after his political opponents, the media, and the "deep state."

The New York Times reported that the ad blitz was financed through a $20 million contract utilizing existing Customs and Border Protection advertising budgets. Sources said Trump personally instructed White House budget officials to initiate the federal funding from Homeland Security's budget for his personal propaganda.

After intense bipartisan backlash Trump announced he would reimburse the government and use his super PAC to pay for the spots going forward. 

To be clear, Trump got caught with his tiny hand in the cookie jar and wasn't even embarrassed upon discovery. He shrugged and made it clear he wasn't going to pay back the money he already illegally spent...giving the justice system he hates the "bird."  

In one of the weakest explanations coming from the regime and J. D. Vance was that the spots were "patriotic" and "educational public service announcements rather than political ads." I don't know how MAGA officials kept a straight face in front of reporters.

Democrats have asked federal watchdog agencies to tally spending on the commercials and issue a formal analysis of whether they're legal.

The most recent government funding law passed by Congress, for instance, states: "No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress."

As it Stands, the bottom line is Trump's glorification propaganda campaign will continue to leak lies like a broken sewer pipe draining into the national discourse.

Their back! Supreme Court Justices Return in Time to Cause More Chaos in the Political System

"Spread the word around

Guess who's back in town?

You spread the word around...

the Boys are back in town." 

-Thin Lizzy

For better or worse the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes today on the eve of the midterm elections to begin a new term that will confront a fresh wave of appeals from Trump and the prospect of explosive legal challenges to the 2026 election results.

This new term comes at a time when the public's trust in the Court is at an historic low, with recent late-2026-polls showing approval hovering between 33% and 38%. Roughly half of Americans hold an unfavorable view of the high court as an institution according to a report from the Pew Center.

The first case for oral argument involves climate change. In this first of-its-kind dispute to reach the justices local governments are suing energy companies for financial damages over alleged harms from fossil fuels. We're talking billions of dollars on the line.

It's important to note that Justice Alito has recused himself from the case. Watchdogs and legal experts are suggesting he did so due to scrutiny over his financial investments in oil and gas companies.

Briefly, the lawsuit involves Boulder, Colorado where local governments are suing energy producers Suncor Energy and ExxonMobile in state court seeking damages related to climate change impacts.

On tap, the court will look at whether states can ban semi-automatic weapons like the AR-15; deny federal ballots to voters who don't provide proof of citizenship on state registration forms; and block religious schools from taxpayer-funded programs when they discriminate against LGBTQ+ families.

None of these cases are expected to be decided before the midterms.

Here's two key Trump-related cases that are already accepted for review:

- The justices agreed to take up Trump's appeal challenging lower court rulings that rejected the regime's policy to hold noncitizens living in the U.S. without a bond hearing during deportation proceedings.

- The court will review the regime's aggressive fast-tracked expulsions of deportees to third countries where they lack prior ties, an issue where the justices previously permitted expedited removals to resume pending full arguments.

A majority of Americans believe that the justices are motivated by politics in their decision-making and that this court - with a 6-justice conservative supermajority - often rules for Trump, according to a Marquette University poll last month.

As it Stands, once again Trump will test his power over the highest court in the land, counting on his appointees to pave the way for his priorities. 

Connections Between Brazil and American Politics on Brazil's Election Day

Imagine a country that has two MAGA political parties vying for power. That's Brazil today. 

UPDATE: Neither candidate secured more than 50% of the valid votes required for an outright victory on Oct. 4. They will now face off in a second-round showdown on October 25th, 2026.

It's election day in Brazil where the country is facing a rematch of its bitter 2022 contest - with a twist. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is facing Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of the man he narrowly defeated four years ago, Jair Bolsonaro.

Like Trump's attempted coup in 2020, Jair Bolsonaro tried to overthrow a legal election in 2022 and was convicted and is currently serving a 27-year sentence for plotting the coup, unlike Trump who has gotten away with his coup attempt.

The younger Bolsonaro has promised to pardon his daddy if he gets elected. Lula, who like Trump is 80-years old, is seeking a fourth presidential term.

The result will determine whether Brazil stays with Lula's left-leaning government or returns the Bolsonaro movement to the presidency.

If no candidate for president or governor receives more than 50% of the valid votes today, the two candidates with the most votes will continue to a runoff in Oct. 25.

Brazil uses electronic voting machines and typically counts the results within hours in a clear contrast to what happens in the United States where results take days or weeks to announce.

Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump are buddies and have a lot of the same views on running an authoritarian regime. But Lula was no saint either. He was jailed on corruption and money laundering charges in 2018, but the Supreme Court annulled his convictions in 2021 on procedural grounds.

It's a bit of a stretch to say Lula's government has been a democratic success but it's not as aligned with Trump as Bolsonaro is. Voters will have a choice of MAGA One or MAGA Two candidates. By tonight we'll know who is going forward.

Both political camps inspire intensely loyal supporters similar to Trump's followers. Bolsonaro supports a hardline approach to crime-fighting that he's suggested could include joint work with the U.S. Military, while Lula has favored operations targeting the financiers of gangs and voiced skepticism of outside countries influencing Brazil's security problems.

It's no wonder Brazilian voters are worried about corruption like American voters who see that as a priority. The good news is Americans have a clear choice between corruption and enforcing laws if the Democrats regain control of Congress. It's not that clear cut in Brazil.

America has become an unusually visible presence in this year's campaign. Rallies for Flavio Bolsonaro have featured U.S. flags, reflecting his pledge to align more closely with the Trump regime.

Flavio's brother, Eduardo, is living in the United States, where he has urged Trump to take action against Supreme Court justices who oversaw his father's coup-plot trial. Last year, Trump cited that trial as a justification for hiking tariffs on Brazil by 40%.

Yuri Sanches, head of political analysis at Brazilian polling and analysis firm AtlasIntel, says a narrow Lulu victory could prompt Bolsonaro supporters to challenge the result. 

If that sounds familiar with what's going on in the American midterms don't be too surprised. MAGA has taken root in Brazil. Americans are fully expecting, and preparing for, numerous illegal challenges when Republican candidates lose in the fall.

As it Stands, my heart goes out to the millions of Brazilians facing such an unpalatable choice for their leader.