Proud Puppy Killer Noem Defiantly Faces Senators

As expected, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied numerous times under oath during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today over her handling of the Trump regimes immigration agenda.

To my surprise she faced harsh criticisms from a couple of GOP senators, along with all of the Democratic senators. 

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tore into Noem like a hawk hunting a slow field mouse. He said, among other things, her leadership was a "disaster." He also vowed to block the administration's nominees and bring Senate business to a halt until Noem answers his questions and addresses.

Here's the part that really startled me when Tillis brought up a now famous passage from Noem's 2024 book in which she describes killing a young dog and goat back home in South Dakota.

In the book Noem said she had to kill the young dog, Cricket, because he misbehaved. After shooting Cricket in a gravel pit, she also bragged about killing a "nasty and mean" goat. She defended her actions by claiming the episode showed she was willing to do "difficult, messy, and ugly" things.

Finally, a fired-up Tillis called for Noem to resign. He's the first Republican on record to ask for her resignation.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy didn't go as far as telling her to resign, but he did hold her ass to the fire. "How do you square my concern for waste; with the fact you have spent $220 million running television advertisements that featured you prominently," he asked.

Noem basically replied that Trump was all for her ads and that she thought they were "extremely effective." A cagy Kennedy also questioned who Noem got to produce the ads.

"And the people that you ended up picking were people who had formerly done your political work back in South Dakota, is that right?" he asked. Noem quickly retorted "No! That's not correct sir."

"They were effective in your name recognition," Kennedy taunted her.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse showed Noem an image of a bedroom inside a plane that the DHS is reportedly seeking to purchase. NBC News recently reported that the department has been leasing the Boeing 737 MAX8, which has been described as a "luxury jet."

"Those photos are not accurate," Noem blurted out despite the evidence. Then she claimed the jet was going to be refurbished and used for ...wait for it...deportations of illegal immigrants. She grudgingly admitted the same plane would also carry executive air travel.

In my wildest imagination I can't see that jet carrying two such diverse parties. Call me a skeptic if you like. Trying to claim that the $70 million dollar luxury jet would save money for the taxpayer is the most ridiculous thing she said today.

In summary senators brought up her mishandling of numerous cases, including her attempted coverup of the ICE agents who murdered Alex Pretti and Renee Good, calling them "domestic terrorists" immediately after they were illegally shot to death.  

As it Stands, I don't have the space to cover all the crimes she's been accused of in this hearing. If you're wondering what else was brought up, I recommend going to YouTube where you can view the entire hearing.

'We Didn't Start this War' Hegseth Openly Lies About the Epstein/Trump War

One thing is for certain... Iran didn't start the war.

But Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Americans today that "We didn't start the war." Really? Who did then?

The fact of the matter is a five-time draft dodger and convicted felon started the war. Trump has set the Middle East on fire to distract from the Epstein files which follow him around like Honey Badgers.

The Pentagon press corps (now all far-right influencers) who agreed to Hegseth's restrictions asked pre-determined questions and Hegseth used a list on who to call on. 

The few legitimate reporters were ignored with one exception; an NBC reporter interrupted between questions and asked if the war was going to be over in four weeks like Trump said?

Hegseth rudely called the reporter out and called NBC fake news. 

Boozehound Hegseth who gets off on talking tough, claimed Iran started the war and now the U.S. is going to finish it. "We are going to hurt you with no apology and without hesitation and we will kill you," he said during a press conference today.

If anyone was listening to Trump during his re-election campaign, they clearly believed Trump would end all foreign wars and be a Peace President. Yet here we are with his lapdog Hegseth claiming this war is different than the others because the operation had a "clear devastating, decisive mission."

It sure did. Distract the public from the ever-encroaching Epstein files.

Let's take a quick look at Hegseth. Trump nominated him to be the Secretary of Defense despite the fact that he secretly paid a financial settlement to a woman who had accused him of raping her in 2017.

The man heading the world's largest and most lethal military force on the planet was a host for FOX News prior to his current position. 

A trail of documents, corroborated by the accounts of former colleagues, indicates that Hegseth was forced to stand down by both of the two non-profit groups that he ran - Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America - in the face of serious allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, and personal misconduct.

To make things even worse Hegseth is an alcoholic and admitted to it during his confirmation, adding that he's cured now.

Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, described the report of Hegseth's drinking as alarming and disqualifying. Everyone knew the fix was in when Hegseth got the job.

Oh! By the way... once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. Staying clean is a lifelong battle for those addicted to booze.

So that leaves us with an alcoholic in charge of destroying Iran. Hegseth, a known womanizer, likes to project power by calling his position, Secretary of War. He manages to tie the word war into every other sentence regardless of the topic.

As it Stands, an inexperienced secretary of defense sends a signal of weakness to our enemies and makes us feel less safe at home and abroad.

Trump's Gay War Hawk: Lindsey Graham Tries to Act Tough

Of all of Trump's enablers none have reached the heights of sycophancy that Sen. Lindsey Graham has.

His take on the illegal war Trump started is enough to make a maggot gag. Despite Trump's election campaign claims of no more foreign wars, he's been bullying other countries since he slithered into office.

Graham's mealy-mouthed defense while being interviewed on NBC's Meet the Press about the war on Iran was straight out of George Orwell's 1984 that talked about "Doublespeak" and "Newspeak." 

Newspeak was a propagandistic language that was designed to limit free thought and promote the Party's doctrines.

Doublespeak was a belief in contradictory ideas simultaneously, which is reflected in the Party slogans: "War is Peace" "Freedom is slavery" and "Ignorance is strength."

Graham's defense of the Epstein Trump war on Iran was patterned after Big Brother's use of doublespeak. He dismissed concerns about it being a war of choice, or a diversion of any kind. He argued that the war aims to eliminate threats that Iran poses to the USA.

To be clear, Iran never posed a direct threat to the American heartland because they didn't have the technology to send a nuke across the globe. The war is about regime change (think Venezuela) and a way to bury the Epstein scandal that is scalding his ass in the United States and the rest of the world.

After declaring the "end" of the largest state sponsor of terrorism" being "upon us" and calling war with Iran "Necessary and long justified," Graham said that Operation Epic Fury (I bet Trump came up with that name) made America "more safe and eventually more prosperous."  

Let's see... plunging the Middle East into a war has nothing to do with "freeing the people of Iran" or making us safer at home. That's America First propaganda bullshit worthy of Well's book.

It made me sick hearing Graham asking for God's protection for all under President Trump, as well as our allies. He believes "with all his heart" that any American servicemember killed or wounded in the coming days will be in an effort to "make your country and the world a better and safer place." 

Straight up... this war is not making America a safer place. I don't care what Graham says. He's a Trump troll that isn't embarrassed by his own lies or his dear leaders ranting.

I had to step away from the TV when Graham claimed Trump is a man of peace. Anyone who believes that probably believes Bigfoot voted for Trump in the last election. A man of peace doesn't go around overthrowing governments and turning his private army - ICE - against the American people.

I wish there was a way we could send Graham to one of those American bases that are being bombed by Iran. Put a rifle in his chubby paws and see what kind of warrior he is. He talks tough but he's really a pasty white pussy in love with his favorite dictator.

As it Stands, you can't shame Graham because he doesn't care if you know he's having an affair with Trump.

We Knew it was Coming: Trump Declares War Against Iran

The heat from the Epstein files was frying Trump's shriveled brain so he's resorted to the biggest "squirrel" distraction yet during his second term.

He declared war on Iran, along with Israel's corrupt Prime Minister Benjamine Netanyahu.

This last week has brought increased pressure on Trump as the majority of Americans want ALL of the Epstein files revealed. Members of his own regime have been outed and he's acting like a cornered rat.

Because Trump is a hypocrite he's claiming he's attacking Iran to free the people there. That excuse falls flat on its face when you look at how he's taking away freedoms from Americans daily.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said on a post on X "the end of state-imposed terrorism is upon us" and celebrated "freedom" for the Iranian people. How ironic is that?

I'm not even surprised that Trump didn't consult Congress about going to war. Right now, he is in the full dictator mode. He's busy rigging the midterms and destroying our relationships with longtime allies who are aghast at his international lawlessness.

Also, not surprisingly Republicans are supporting his actions...thus far. Some Republicans see the writing on the wall and realize war will be devasting for everyone. Despite that they sit like cowards and accept their fate.

There's little the Democrats can do to stop Trump. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the press, "We have to quickly return to session and reassert its constitutional duty by passing our resolution to enforce the War Powers Act."

Good luck with that Chuck. That ship sailed when Trump was reelected and he installed an authoritarian government. It's unclear if the War Powers Act would get bipartisan support. I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening.

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Hines said this morning that he's praying for U.S. service members but emphasized, "everything I have heard from the Administration before and after these strikes on Iran confirms this is a war of choice with no strategic endgame."

Trump's strategy to destroy Democracy has been progressing like a runaway train throughout the country since January 20th, which will go down as a dark day in American history.

Sen. Ruben Gallego summed up the situation succinctly, "I lost friends in Iraq to an illegal war. Young working-class kids should not pay the ultimate price for regime change and a war that hasn't been explained or justified to the American people," he wrote on X. 

As it Stands, despite this massive distraction I think the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein is going to continue to haunt Trump throughout his term. 

Daffy Duck Interrogated by House Oversight Committee on Epstein Files

"Daffy Duck looked guilty" when shown a photo of Jeffrey Epstein said House Oversight Committee chair James Comer while addressing reporters the other day.

During an eight-hour hearing MAGA members of Congress cross-examined the feisty cartoon legend trying to tie him into the Epstein scandal. 

MAGA luminaries like Rep. Lauren Boebert grilled Daffy on his relationship with the international pedophile despite having no evidence that he ever met the infamous child trafficker.

Prior to hauling Daffy in GOP members had been collecting suspects to interrogate from the Looney Tunes cast of characters, proving they were serious about the investigation.

When Rep. Nancy Mace accused Foghorn Leghorn of providing young chicks to Epstein, he diverted her attention by showing her photos of Trump in drag.

When Marvin the Martian shared photos of a UFO he nearly upset the proceedings as MAGA members debated if he kidnapped victims and took them to Epstein's Island.

The Tasmanian Devil was defiant when pressed about his relationship with Epstein. Every time he was asked a question he twirled around the room scaring chairman Comer who hid behind the podium and called out for "Order!"

Yosemite Sam quickly grew tired of being questioned and pulled out his pistols and threatened to "shoot the whole dagummed place up" if they didn't haul Trump in for questioning.

Pepe Le Pew cleared out the chamber every time he was asked a question. Everybody in the room would dash out to escape the stench except Comer who just sat there wondering what the stink was all about.

Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig drove their interrogators nuts with stuttering replies to their stupid questions.

Beaky Buzzard was the only character that was cooperative because he felt at home with the MAGA members perched in their seats.

Michigan J. Frog ignored the inane questions and bragged about joining protests against Trump nationwide.

Speedy Gonzales was arrested by ICE before he could answer any questions.

Penelope Pussycat accused both Trump and Epstein of grabbing her genitals when she was still a kitten and held hostage in Mar a Lago.

Bugs Bunny passed out THC infused carrots to MAGA members hoping to confuse them more than they already were.

By the time Daffy Duck's hearing was over MAGA members were drooling (more than usual) and staggering out of the room like a gaggle of disabled zombies.

As it Stands, this satire has been brought to you from the Looney Tunes cast who are encouraging Americans to vote Blue this November.

Why Are There Still Missing Epstein Files Being Discovered?

I don't get it. 

Didn't the Justice Department tell us they released ALL of the Epstein files? 

Attorney General Pam Bondi assured Americans there was nothing more to see about the infamous international pedophile who was Trump's best friend. Didn't Dear Leader say it was time to move on? Nothing more to see here?

I don't think so.

Rep. Robert Garcia, who sits on the House Oversight Committee investigating Epstein has accused the Justice Department of withholding files today (Thursday) containing allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against Trump.

If the DOJ had any credibility left (which I doubt) they lost it with this recent revelation. The DOJ has not released summaries and notes from three separate interviews the FBI conducted with a South Carolina woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Trump.

Those missing files were not included in the unredacted collection available for members of Congress to view. 

A Justice Department spokesperson replying to a query on the missing documents said, "As we have always said, all documents responsive were produced, those do not fall within one of the following categories: duplicates, privileged, part of an ongoing investigation."

Something key to keep in mind is when the DOJ supposedly released all of the records a spokesperson said, "This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos."

There's that favorite MAGA word, FAKE. You watch, the DOJ will say it didn't share those documents because they were fake.

The problem for Trump and his cronies is emerging evidence keeps popping up despite Trump's claim of being exonerated. Rep. Garcia asked, "Why are there still documents missing?"

"These documents I personally saw, I know who the survivor is, the name is redacted in the doc, in the manifest document, and there are documents missing from that same survivor that appeared to be interviews or conversations, again, appear to be with the FBI. The FBI clearly investigated, and now those documents are gone."

The DOJ's initial response was "We'll review whether any files had been improperly withheld." Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said on Thursday that the lawmakers are still looking into the accusation that the DOJ withheld the files pertaining to Trump.

Anyone who believes that has to be a MAGA moron. As the lies pile up Trump and his lapdogs are having trouble keeping up with the slow drip of evidence that continues to rattle the regime.

As it Stands, the rest of the world is reacting to revelations about Epstein buddies and individuals are suddenly retiring or being held to account by their governments. The same can't be said in America where we have a convicted felon for president.

GOP Repugnance of Reality Isn't Going to Play Well During the Midterms

By the time the midterms roll around the Republican party will have to face reality... supporting Trump's lies comes with a stiff price.

I know the Republicans will do everything they can to rig the election. At this time Trump cronies in Congress are trying to pass an act that will disenfranchise millions of voters.

It's a major legislative proposal aimed at changing voter registration requirements for federal elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) passed on a partisan basis in the House and is now resting in the Senate. Unless the GOP goes with the nuclear option of overriding a filibuster, Democrats won't vote for the toxic bill. It's either going to be a long stalemate or the legislation won't pass.

If it doesn't pass you can be sure the lethal legislation will be kicked back to the House where another attempt will be made to sweeten the package enough to get Democratic senators aboard. This attempt to steal the election is only part and parcel of the concentrated effort Republicans are making to retain power in Congress.

Trump and his conservative billionaires are determined to dominate the 2026 and 2028 elections, using federal power to steal elections when necessary. The basic plan is to create sufficient doubt about the election process.

So far, the GOP's tactics have featured Presidential Executive Orders, Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuits sowing doubt about voter roll and balloting integrity, and gaslighting voters about the Democratic Party election criminality.

Trump tried to decertify voting machines and limit mail-in ballots with an executive order, but the courts have slapped down those efforts thus far.

In addition, the DOJ is suing to obtain confidential voter rolls from at least 44 states. In one case federal authorities illegally seized all of Georgia's voting records from the 2020 election. They took the records to an undisclosed location while Fulton County officials called out the illegal seizure and went to court for relief. That drama is still playing out.

In an interview with Reuters last week Trump said Republicans have been so successful that "when you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election."

In another interview last week on "The Dan Bongino Show," Trump said, "The Republicans should say, 'We want to take over the voting in at least 15 places.' The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting," he told Bongino.

For the record nationalizing elections is unconstitutional.

Despite all of these challenges (and any new ones) to a fair election I believe Americans will turn out to vote in record numbers against this corrupt regime's candidates.

As it Stands, I'm not ready to give up on our Democratic republic... yet. November will be a turning point in America's history. I'm betting on truth and the American spirit of freedom for all. 

Big Day: 'State of the Swamp' Speech and More Epstein Revelations

Welcome! I'm glad you stopped by today.

As you know this is a big day for Trump as he is giving his State of the Union speech at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. His rant is proceeded by The State of the Swamp address on the National Mall at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. 

The State of the Swamp is a rebuttal to Trump's speech and is being held at the National Press Club. The event features Robert De Niro and a host of Democrats from Sen. Ron Wyden to Rep. Jason Crow.  

Tickets are sold out but you can Livestream the event for free. The program will air on DEFIANCE.ORG, YouTube, Substack, and more.

Meanwhile another rebuttal to Trump's speech will be held at The National Mall - The People's State of the Union.

Opposition figures, current and former elected officials, celebrities, and other leaders are gathering to tell the TRUTH and to counter Trump's lies. They will be laying out how Trump's historic abuses of power have put democracy on the brink - and how to fight back, together.

What to expect:

* Hundreds of attendees in green outfits and/or frog attire.

* Live counter-addresses & truth telling.

* Music, visuals, and satire.

* National press presence.

* Actions you can take the next morning

Meanwhile...also today

NPR released the following story: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump

NPR's Stephen Fowler broke the story this morning. It involves more damning evidence showing how the Department of Justice and other government agencies are actively covering up for our corrupt president.

It should be interesting watching the Epstein victims sitting in the front row at Trump's speech. Will he mention them? I don't think so because he's a coward and will just pass over any reference to the Epstein files. In his tiny brain the whole scandal is over and he's been exonerated. The rest of the world disagrees.

As it Stands, I'm proud of the unified millions of Americans that are standing up to Trump's attempts to take away our constitutional rights. Let the freedom bell ring!

Comparing 'Diaper Don' to my 3-year-old Grandson

Photo: Heeeres Johnny!

It's common knowledge that Trump throws temper tantrums daily unlike my 3-year-old grandson Johnny who smiles and laughs daily. 

There's not a mean bone in little Johnny's body. The same can't be said for the man-child in the Oval Office.

Johnny's a bright lad who is curious and inquisitive and his favorite word is "Why?" He follows his Nana around the house constantly asking questions. 

Nana: "It's not safe to stick your hand down the garbage disposal," she'd caution.

Johnny: "Why?"

Nana: "You have food all over you. It's time for a bath."

Johnny: "Why?"

In comparison Trump is about as curious as a rock. He blunders forward on things without any curiosity about the dire effects his corrupt regime has on Americans and the world-at-large.

Johhny says, "Thank you" and "Please" all the time.

Those words are not in Trump's limited vocabulary.

I bet Johnny could outrun "Cankles" even if he gave him a head start.

Johnny is potty trained.

Trump wears diapers.

Johnny takes a nap once a day.

Trump naps throughout the day.

Johnny is already learning to read.

Trump never mastered that skill.

Johnny likes to draw things.

Trump likes to draw things too - see his birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein.

If there wasn't an age limit, I'd rather see Johnny as president. At least he has the ability to learn on the job.

As it Stands, Johnny has bigger hands than Trump!

Trump's Obsession with Greenland Gets Weirder Every Day

Trump cannot get Greenland off of his tiny brain. 

The small arctic country continues to push back against Trump's goal of seizing their nation and making it a vassal of the United States.

His obsession with Greenland extends to not being civil to local leaders and Denmark. 

Case in point, early on Saturday morning, Denmark's military coastguard said it had evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine of the coast of Greenland after the sailor requested urgent medical attention.

The Danish Joint Arctic Command said on its Facebook page the crew member had been retrieved by helicopter about 7 nautical miles off the coast of Greenland's capital, Nuuk, and transferred to a hospital in the city.

Instead of thanking Denmark, Trump went off on one of his delusionary rants and claimed he was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because they didn't offer proper health care.

He even got a MAGA governor in Louisiana involved (I fail to see the connection there) who said, "We are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the people who are sick and not being taken care of there. It's on the way!"

Talk about weird. Trump ignores the facts - Hey! They saved an American sailors life - and twists the news into a fantasy scenario where the U.S. comes to the rescue of sick Greenlanders. 

It's an understatement to say Trump is deranged.

Amused Greenlanders said they don't need medical assistance from other countries. They reminded Trump that access to healthcare is free at the point of use and funded by their taxpayers.

I loved the Danish prime minister's response to Trump's blatant attempt to make Greenlanders look helpless. 

Mette Frederiksen wrote on Facebook that she was "happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to healthcare for all. Where it's not insurances and wealth that determine whether you get proper treatment."

The slam against poor American healthcare was stunningly accurate. Even if Trump ignored the statement the rest of the world got the message. Trump recently slashed healthcare benefits by not extending Obamacare benefits.

Get this, there are six hospitals in Greenland serving a population of fewer than 60,000 people. The last thing residents worry about is healthcare. I wish the same could be said of American healthcare.

Since returning to the White House last year, Trump's repeatedly expressed desire to control Greenland has put the U.S. relationship with Denmark and its other NATO allies under significant strain. 

Frederiksen and the Greenland prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said at the Munich security conference this month they feared the U.S. was still interested in taking control of the island. I can't blame them. Everyone knows Trump is crazy and unpredictable.

It's hard to understand why Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry got involved in Trump's delusion. The only thing I can think of is his head is so far up Trump's anus he repeats everything he says. And embellishes it for extra points.

As it Stands, America's credibility has collapsed under the Trump regime. The world is wary of us. We are no longer looked at with respect thanks to our First Felon.

Trump Tantrums are Endangering Americans and Our Allies

A day after Trump's signature tariffs were declared illegal by the Supreme Court, he was having one of his classic temper tantrums.

Declaring the Supreme Court decision was "unpatriotic" Trump leveled a new type of tariff of 10% on other countries. That night after ranting on X he decided to make it a 15% tariff after his advisors told him he could (despite it only being a temporary levy).

Trump has been loading his diapers at a new rate as he tries to turn the tables on current laws. While the rest of the world is celebrating Donnie's loss, Americans are overwhelmingly pleased at seeing the draconian tariffs reduced.

Between Trump's illegal tariffs and his support for Russia (and other far-right countries) world leaders that use to be our staunchest allies are breaking diplomatic ties because of Trump's aggression towards them and defiance of international laws.

Suddenly all the good will among the United Nations has been destroyed by Trump's naked ambition of power. We're seeing the results playing out in real time as countries like the UK are denying Americans from staging a war against Iran in their airbases. That's never happened before.

To be clear, the democracies in the world don't trust Trump and are preparing themselves for a prolonged fight against the illegal actions coming from our government.

Because of Trump's tantrums we have a partial government shutdown that doesn't look like it's going to be resolved any time soon.

Watching Trump insult reporters who dare to ask him legitimate questions is like witnessing a four-year-old with a foul mouth as he personally attacks them.

I have no doubt that those who have to work around our first felon live in fear of his terrible temper tantrums. I think a regular clean-up crew follows him around the White House cleaning ketchup off the walls.

No one - not his advisors or friends - are safe from a sudden tantrum that comes on like a storm when Trump is on his grievance agenda, which is about 98% of the time. 

American lives are in danger daily as Trump's private army - aka ICE - roams the streets killing American citizens and illegally kidnapping immigrants by denying them their rights under American law.

Because Trump is a sociopath and malicious narcissist, those tantrums will continue too negatively affect Americans, and other countries until he's kicked out of office - one way, or another.

As it Stands, historians will forever be puzzled why Trump was re-elected after trying to stage a coup. A generation of Americans will suffer the consequences of the Trump regime's attempt at an authoritarian government.