Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who is the Worst AG of Them All?

Attempts at confirming Todd Blanche for Attorney General have been thwarted by two Republicans who wanted him to sign off on Trump's Slush Fund scam. Blanche refused and when confirmation day arrived the hearing was called off because of a lack of affirmative votes.

Unfortunately, that's not the end of it.

Blanche can continue serving as acting director while his permanent nomination by Trump is pending before the Senate. Meanwhile Trump intends to keep the nomination pending until his adversaries' senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are gone in January after the midterms.

A potential loophole in the federal law that governs temporary appointments so the possibility that Blanche, in his acting capacity, could essentially take over the nation's top law enforcement office if Trump chooses to bypass the Senate confirmation process, as he's done for other top federal prosecutors.

There is a dispute among experts about the legality of the move, and it's unclear whether Trump will take this route or formally renominate Blanche.

Blanche is still Trump's personal lawyer - although he denies it - and he basically gets away with ignoring state and federal laws because Trump wants him to go after his perceived enemies without any restraints.

I did some research looking for the worst Attorney General before Blanche in modern times. 

It was a tie between Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr. Both Republicans mislead the American people. Barr lied about the Mueller reports real contents. Sessions managed to dismantle and rescind an astounding range of efforts by prior administrations to protect civil rights and civil liberties.

Trump forced Sessions to resign primarily due to deep anger over Sessions' recusal from the Russian investigation, ongoing public friction, and frustration that Sessions did not control the Justice Department or investigate his political rivals.

Barr broke with Trump in December 2020 by stating the Justice Department found no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the election outcome. Later he called Trump's election lies "bullshit" and that really pissed Trump off.

It's important to note that all the nominees for worst attorney general were appointed by Trump. When we look at Barr and Sessions AG terms they both created major havoc in the justice system. They were MAGAfied...but not quite enough.

Enter Blanche. It's obvious why Trump selected him for AG. Unlike Barr and Sessions, Blanche is willing to do absolutely ANYTHING he desires. Nothing is out of the question and that's why Trump has Blanche pursuing the Slush Fund for criminals, himself and his family. 

As it Stands, despite numerous cases of Blanche being chastised by judges and the possibility he may be disbarred in Florida, they aren't enough to stop him from breaking more laws because he's Trump's most valued puppet. 

Revisiting the Gilded Age: Trump's Version is Gaudier

Here's a quick refresher on America's Gilded Age (1870s to the late 1890s) for context on this post;

Under Trump's regime there's been a lot of talk about the Gilded Age in the nation's past. It occurred between the Reconstruction era and the Progressive era. The name came about thanks to Mark Twain's 1873 novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today.

The Gilded Age was an era of fabulous wealth and stark poverty. Historians say the rapid changes were a result of the Industrial Revolution.

It's Deja vu in 2026. The gap between the average American and the proliferation of billionaires has reached a critical point where we have a White House serving the wealthy and ignoring the rest of us.

We're living with a president that could have been snatched from the Gilded Age. Trump's ambitious restoration of Washington D.C. monuments and his new gold infused projects would make John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan proud. I'm sure they would have donated money to Trump...in exchange for favors. 

The White House is undergoing an endless display of gaudy gold decorations that would make any rich Sheik feel right at home. The Oval Office looks like a 19th century bordello. Golden letters are above every room so Trump can find his way around the White House.

The richest men in the Gilded Age were a group of powerful industrialists and financiers often termed "captains of industry" or more appropriately "robber barons." 

Today, we have the MAGA cult CEOs and a billionaire president who along with his family of robber barons are ripping Americans off.

One of Trump's golden grifts stands out among the rest of the chaos he's creating; the now infamous proposed White House ballroom that would span about 90,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate about 650 people for seated events. 

I've seen photos of mockups of what the fabulous ballroom will look like (top of page) and there's gold features everywhere. 

From the numerous golden chandeliers to the gold gilding on the ceiling, around the sides, and on the floor, Trump's vision is a MAGA version of the Hall of Versailles. But gaudier.

Currently the Trump regime is regilding the Arts of War and Arts of Peace monumental sculptures (which feature four massive bronze gilded horses and human groups) with gold near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Memorial Bridge. That's costing taxpayers about $5.1 million dollars.

As it Stands, the comparisons between the first Gilded Age and the one we're currently living in is disturbing because this version is happening under an authoritarian regime.

Trump's Latest Epstein Intervention Involves Rewriting American History

As more Epstein investigation breakthroughs hit the news in the last week Trump has been forced to create a diversion that's sure to shock most Americans.

Pulling out another chapter from the Heritage Foundation playbook "Project 25" Trump is attempting to rewrite history, knowing it'll get a lot of press time. It's a classic example of shouting squirrel! on a massive scale.

Visitors walking into the Smithsonian Institution Museum of American History, in Washington D.C., could see temporary signage or exhibits alerting them of the contents inside the space, according to a July 24 executive order. Trump loves executive orders. Hey! That sounds like a TV sitcom on Fox News. But I digress.

This is a diversion that's been planned since July 4th when the White House Domestic Policy Council released a 162-page propaganda report claiming the Smithsonian museum was an "instrument" for a "radical, activist cohort" that sought to reframe "the American story to serve its ideological ends."

It's not clear if the signs are up yet. GOP House members grilled the museum's director Dr. Anthea Hartig in a hearing reminiscent of an inquisition July 21st. Watching a gaggle of election deniers and outright liars attack Dr. Hartig was like watching a scene in a courtroom in Stalin's Russia.

For the record, Stalin successfully rewrote Russian history issuing in an age of ignorance for generations.

In Jason Stanley's book "Erasing History" he exposes the ways authoritarian regimes manipulate historical narratives to maintain power. The methods used like banning books, censoring curricular, and criminalizing educators who challenge official narratives.

By now the majority of Americans can recognize those tactics because Trump has been using them in both of his terms. With his latest assault against true history, he's just ramping up for the final task when he illegally declares martial law during the midterms.

Trump can't seem to shake the Epstein investigations that are popping up around the globe and here at home. Bits of information (with no end in sight) will continue to leak out between his attempts to change the narrative.

As it Stands, no matter how shocking Trump's attempts at avoiding information (and burying revelations) are he can't shake off his buddy and partner in crime Jeffrey Epstein.

Thanks to Trump a Biological Invasion in the Strait of Hormuz is Spreading

The Trump/Epstein war has spawned a super-spreader event in the Strait of Hormuz where invasive species - marine organisms - are attaching to the idle vessels waiting for an opening in the controversial strait.

Those marine organisms clinging to the ships get transported to other ecosystems around the world after they finally get through the dangerous strait. 

Right now, most ships aren't getting through allowing for a biological invasion to build up on their hulls. An American naval blockade is currently causing more than 1,500 ships to remain idle in the Persian Gulf and hundreds more anchored in the Gulf of Oman.

Experts say the prolonged stationary periods lead to substantial biofouling on ships. What happens is the buildup can include microorganisms, algae (Trump knows all about algae), plants and invertebrates. 

Here's the kicker, once those invasive species take hold of a foreign ecosystem, it's nearly impossible to get rid of them, according to marine biologist Mario Tamburri in a recent ABC interview.

This disastrous side effect of Trump's war against Iran is far reaching and will cause millions of dollars' worth of damage and impact to commercial operations like aquaculture and fisheries and change the environment, Tamburri told reporters.

A worst-case scenario is currently unfolding because the already warm waters in the region are heating up even more during the summer months. Which is good news for marine organisms, and invertebrates like barnacles and algae that are creating an immense international biosecurity threat, according to Tamburri.

The end result is Trump's wartime actions are leading to another war against the world's environment. I expect no less from a convicted felon and sex abuser who has gotten his tiny penis in a jam and can't get out of it.

As it Stands, what really stands out is the astonishing damage Trump has done to the world both politically and environmentally in a relatively short time.

A Day at the Links with Donald J. Trump

No other American president has ever spent more time or money playing golf than Donald J. Trump.

In his first term Trump spent 293 days golfing and ran up a $151 million dollar price tag for taxpayers so he could play golf at HIS golf courses. 

In his second term Trump is doubling down on visits to his golfing properties. Since he retook office at the end of January 2025 his golf trips have already cost roughly two-thirds of the amount spent than during his entire first term.

By the end of his second term Trump's penchant for spending time golfing will add up to be about $300 million dollars paid for by taxpayers.

To put things in perspective Trump has already spent over a quarter of his time in office golfing. He's logged approximately 120 days of golfing in his second term, according to public schedule trackers like Donald Trump Tracker and Trump Golf Track.

Comparing Trump's and Obama's golf excursions is astonishing. Obama played 333 rounds of golf during his two terms in office. So that was roughly 41 rounds of golf per year. Trump has already smoked that statistic in 18 months of his second term.

President Joe Biden only played 20 rounds of golf during his presidency. He had more important things to do like fighting COVID and restoring an economy that Trump had crippled before he was in office.

Despite starting a war with Iran that he's lost control of; Trump can't stay away from his links. He also uses those golfing days to push new grifts with his billionaire buddies. He's done most of his fundraisers at his golf courses.

In one case it cost Americans $9.7 million dollars last year when he went to Scotland for the opening of a new golf course in Aberdeen. Most of the rest of the visits averaged 1.7 million dollars each.

You probably won't be surprised that Trump cheats at golf.

I highly recommend reading sportswriter Rick Reilly's book, Commander in Cheat where he documented the ways that Trump broke the rules.

As it Stands, it's hard to believe Americans continue to put up with an 81-year-old demented felon and sex abuser who has turned the presidency into a money-making scam.

'The Final Dealmaker' Screwed Up Again

During a press conference Thursday White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt bragged that Trump was the "final dealmaker."

In reality Trump's move to help Saudi Arabia obtain nuclear energy was roundly criticized when the details leaked out.

Mr. Art of the Deal Trump gathered officials on Wednesday at the downtown headquarters of the Energy Department to unveil his civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia known as the 123 agreement. 

It didn't take long, a mere 24 hours, before Trump decided the signed document had some problems.

What happened you may reasonably ask?

For starters the kingdom was not required to sign a standard agreement called the Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency. In short, there would be no inspections by foreign countries on the progress of the 123 agreement. In order to get Congress to approve the agreement there had to be that major guardrail.

Then there's the fact that Israelis who hate Saudi Arabia would never stand for the possibility of an enemy with weaponized nuclear capability. It would be a major threat to the country. 

Despite the wording in the agreement assuring that the uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing program would only be used for peaceful means, skeptics point out it would give the Saudis the means to produce nuclear bombs.

Finally, some lawmakers and experts signaled their opposition to the deal the moment they became aware of it. Sen. Ed Markey argued that the 123 agreement represented a "potentially enabling nuclear proliferation in Saudi Arabia and igniting an arms race in the region."

The overall consensus was Trump was screwing up once again in a foreign deal. Whatever convinced Trump to turn around a day later and say that the new deal was subject to a new condition isn't clear. He declared that the 123 agreement now needed Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.

That was a non-starter for Saudi Arabia. They didn't trust Israel and joining them in any agreement was simply out of the question.

After a flurry of criticism from conservative media outlets like Fox News, Trump decided to blame his own Energy Department for the screwup. He claimed they (Energy Department officials) had informed the media too soon, allowing critics to pan it before the deal was complete despite the White House signing ceremony the day before. 

The result of Trump's poorly conceived plan to help his Saudi billionaire buddies (quid pro quo?) was a screwup, something he's demonstrated repeatedly in his foreign nation relations throughout his second term.

As it Stands, you have to wonder how much Trump and his family would have benefited financially if this deal would have gone through.

A Quick Look at Some of Trump's Absurdities

When it comes to Trump truth is stranger than fiction.

Buckle up as I share some true stories about the president of the United States.

A few days ago, Trump visited a Georgia high school to announce a financial plan for children. He bragged about the plan for about two minutes before launching into full blown crazy tangent about election fraud. 

It got creepier as Trump confidently claimed that secret forces were planning a massive attack on the carved faces on Mt. Rushmore. His evidence free claim must have made some of those students uneasy and question his sanity.

On July 19th Trump maintained that Canada should pay the United States "damages or something" over the wildfire smoke drifting down into the northern states. I'm not kidding. With that kind of logic should the United States pay Canada when we have wildfires that send smoke up their way?

Trump's response to the deaths of four service members was both absurd and disgusting. He tried to put words into their mouths by claiming they all agreed with his stated message of destroying Iran's nuclear capacity. Instead of honoring them Trump turned their deaths into a propaganda stunt to further his illegal war.

In a mid-July national address Trump said, "Our country is safer, stronger, and far wealthier that it has ever been before." Not only was the claim absurd it was litany of lies. 

Random absurdities:

+ Trump said Denmark "doesn't have the right" to Greenland, despite the fact it belongs to them.

+ In February Trump delivered a speech at a Black History Month event at the White House where he boasted about receiving" more votes from Black Americans than any other Republican president ever."

+ In an awkward moment in front of an all-female audience Trump tried to win them over when he labelled himself "father of IVF."

+ In a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania Trump said that crime in the state could be dealt with similar to the dystopian action horror film series The Purge where all crime, even murder, is legal for a 12-hour period.

+ In a recent brag on Truth Social, Trump suggested he is "the only president" to have donated his salary. False. John F. Kennedy and Herbert Hoover donated their presidential salaries.

I think it's safe to say Trump has made the most absurd claims ever uttered by an American president. From outlandish claims about drug prices to the suggestion that he's "shook more hands than any human is capable of" Trump has stood out as a master of lies and absurdities.

Here's one last absurd statement; "The call me the president of Europe. Which is an honor."

As it Stands, the most absurd and dangerous lie - has been Trump's attempts to sanitize his Jan. 6, 2021 coup that failed. 

Where On Earth is Mitch McConnell?

In 2008 a viral art project called Where on Earth is Waldo? was launched on an undisclosed rooftop in Vancouver, Canada. 

Artist Melanie Coles created a massive 54-foot painting of Waldo and asked people to guess where it was.

The project's goal was to have eager video gamers hunt for the giant character using Google Earth satellite imagery. 

The book which the project was derived from - Where's Waldo? - faced bans in several schools and public libraries where outraged parents complained about a tiny, hidden background illustration on the "On the Beach" scene which depicted a small woman sunbathing topless.

Waldo was often portrayed hiding in massive crowds in his famous red-white striped shirt, a matching pom-pom beanie, and round glasses. The striped traveler actually originated in the UK as Where's Wally?

Hopefully you are at an age to recognize the original Waldo craze because it'll help you understand the slim connection between Senator Mitch McConnell's disappearance and the mythical character.

Where's Mitch?

On June 14th, 2026, Senator Mitch McConnell suffered an undisclosed medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital. First aide responders called in and reported a man suffering a cardiac arrest. But McConnell's staff claim he suffered a fall and was just temporarily unconscious. Later they added he had a case of pneumonia.

It's a mystery why there's been no proof of life videos of the longtime senator. His staff released a photo of him sitting up in bed smiling a couple of weeks ago which one Republican senator claimed was an old photo. Two Republican senators originally claimed they talked with him for twenty minutes on the phone. Since then, they've been oddly silent.

So, where's Mitch?

His staff recently reported that he is recovering at a rehabilitation center. Kentucky's governor has asked for proof of life evidence (old or AI generated photos just won't do) on behalf of McConnell's constituents. However, he hasn't gotten a satisfactory reply yet from McConnells staff.

The way I see it online gamers need to resurrect the Waldo challenge and search every rehab center in America for Mitch.

Admittedly it's going to be a lot harder to find Mitch than Waldo. The MAGA morons in Congress are doing their best to cover for him. Even Trump claims he doesn't know where Mitch is at or his health status. I find that really hard to believe. 

As it Stands, another difference between Waldo and Mitch is one was part of an art project. The other is part of a conspiracy to cheat voters for GOP political gain.

The Iran War is More Unpopular Than the Wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan

A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll that came out last week shows the majority of Americans are against Trump's war with Iran.

Americans hate the Iran war more than the one in Vietnam (!), Iraq and Afghanistan. That's saying something about the mess Trump has caused worldwide by starting a war for no good reason.

The Post-Ipsos poll survey showed 68% of Americans think the Iran war was not "worth fighting" for, while just 28% said it was.

Looking back at the previous wars since Vietnam it took Americans a lot longer to turn against them than the one in Iran. 

It took nearly eight years for Americans to conclude Afghanistan was not worth fighting for. It took four years for Americans to be fed up with the Iraq war and six years for the Vietnam war.

It only took six months for Americans to turn against the Iran war.

Despite Trump's claim that the war in Iran is a sign of U.S. strength, the majority of Americans don't see it that way. Last month a Quinnipiac University poll showed registered voters said 45%-33% that the war has made the United States WEAKER in the world rather than stronger. 

What Americans see is the economy is staggering and the price of food and gas keeps going up.

Americans also see the world turning against the United States because of Trump's illegal war and tariff attacks against our allies and the rest of the world.

The war at home under the guise of immigration laws continues to get worse. Trump has unleashed ICE's untrained thugs who act like a modern-day Gestapo.

It's no wonder surveys show that Americans are not as focused on the Iran war like they were in prior wars. Between a sagging economy and constant attacks against innocent Americans defending immigrants, it's not easy to focus on an undeclared war that's happening half a world away.

One of the most alarming things about the Iran war is Trump can't figure out how to end it. He really doesn't have a plan. What turned out to be a crusade against Iran's nuclear capabilities to protect the world, has sunk into an international quagmire with no end in sight. 

As it Stands, there's a strong case to be made that the Iran war is one of the United States' most unpopular modern wars. It sure became unpopular faster than any others did.

Trump Turned the Presidency into the Ultimate Grift

I've never read or heard of a young person wanting to get rich by being the president of the United States. It's just not something one associates with being the president of the United States.

I remember elementary classes where the virtues of the presidency assured us, we have a great leader. Key phrases like "serving the public" and "people's president" were tossed out in civic classes assuring students of the integrity of the country's commander-in-chief. 

How times have changed.

We now have a convicted felon and sex abuser in the Oval Office who is getting richer every day. Trump has generated billions of dollars in income since returning to the presidency, largely through business ventures and investments tied to his family.

Here's the key sources of Donny's income:

- Cryptocurrency: Trump and his family made over one billion dollars in his first year back with crypto projects like World Liberty Finance and TRUMP meme coins.

- Policy intersections: Watchdog groups have cited policy decisions - such as executive orders on crypto assets, pardons, and critical mineral deals with foreign governments - that have coincided with the Trump family's activities. 

- Real Estate & Licensing: Trump properties and international ventures continue to generate significant revenue.

I discovered something alarming while researching this post; U.S. conflict-of-interest laws DO NOT prohibit the president from "participating personally and substantially in particular government matters that will affect his own financial interests."

Past presidents have always put their investments in a "blind trust" to avoid conflicts of interest. It was the ethical thing to do.

According to CNN, Trump promoted roughly 20 companies on his Truth Social platform within days of purchasing shares in those same businesses.

So, why is the president immune to laws that apply to the rest of the government and to all Americans? No other president has used that free pass for the presidency like Trump has.  

The answer goes back decades ago when Congress created a carveout, fearing that rigid divestment rules would hinder the president's ability to govern and address broad, national issues. 

Part of the reasoning for the exemption was to ensure the executive office could function without unnecessary legal jeopardy arising from presidential actions affecting the economy.

Politicians in Congress must have dropped LSD if they thought the free pass wouldn't be misused. They stupidly created a path for a psychopath like Trump to trample all over the constitution.

There are supposedly ethical and constitutional constraints, but Trump has ignored them like a good dictator. 

As it Stands, the national "general corruption" consensus recently conducted by the Brennan Center for Justice revealed that 92% of ALL voters agree political corruption is a massive structural problem in the Trump administration.

Red Lines Crossed: Trump Fouls FIFA's Reputation

Trump and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) crossed a red line long before they got called out this week for colluded in overturning a one-match suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun.

Now Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are facing ethics and neutrality complaints filed with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIFA's Ethics Committee.

When Trump publicly intervened on the suspension FIFA's disciplinary committee brazenly reversed the ban, freeing Balogun to play. It was a shocking display of Trump's power over an international organization.

The unprecedented reversal drew intense backlash. European football governing body UEFA strongly condemned the decision, stating that "FIFA had crossed a red line."

The London-based sports and human rights group FairSquare formally submitted a complaint against Infantino to the IOC which holds jurisdiction due to Infantino being an IOC member.

FairSquare, in its complaint, is questioning the credibility and integrity of Infantino. The organization said there was compelling evidence Infantino committed five clear breaches of IOC rules on political neutrality through statements or other clear expressions of support for Trump.

The organization said Infantino was promoting a FIFA fan site for the 2026 World Cup "which appears to have been part of a data-harvesting campaign run by entities linked to Trump." Sound familiar? It's one of Trump's favorite ways of exploiting confidential information on people. 

From the moment Infantino presented Trump a "Peace Prize" on Dec. 5, 2025, I knew Trump would use his sway to somehow corrupt the international soccer league. Trump didn't disappoint and consequently there's an international fallout.

Because Infantino decided to join the MAGA cult by giving Trump a fake trophy the die was cast. 

Don't think for a moment this is the end of Trump's meddling in FIFA affairs. He's already told Infantino that the American women's soccer team wouldn't play if trans women were allowed to compete in the World Cup tournament. And he wants it in writing.

Here's something interesting; Fans Bring Red Cards for Trump.

Trump and Infantino were greeted with boos at the start of the game and were later given a boo encore during the trophy

Update: Spain won. Trump refused to leave the stage after presenting the trophy. He finally had to be escorted away allowing the Spanish players to celebrate.

As it Stands, when it comes to red lines, Trump sees them as opportunities for grifting.