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Bennet Kelley

@bennet.bsky.social
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Internet lawyer, award-winning political columnist, and sports and history blogger. Native Rhode Islander, DC Refugee living the dream in SoCal with dog Gidget.

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 30/09/2026
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RFK Jr. says AI backs his anti-vaccine views. We checked—it doesn't.
AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 30/09/2026
Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing
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Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing
A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday is examining rogue AI, after a series of AI cyberattacks and increasing warnings about the risks of the technology.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026
Ken Paxton desperately tried to defend his handling of a child predator case by claiming the defendant “served 60 days.” Then came the Community Note...
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Ken Paxton Defends Handling of Child Predator Case
Community Note: “Paxton's office initially recommended 1 day in jail.”
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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jesus Christ dude
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He said don't worry about #Covid also. #Trump #AI
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Remember that Trump said AI was not a danger ... when an AI agent hacks into your social security account, grabs all your personal data, and cancels your payments. Don't blame the Democrats. www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/p...
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Analysis: Trump’s blasé attitude toward AI risks backfiring politically | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump held court on the White House drive Tuesday, surrounded by the tech moguls who, in their own estimation, hold the planet’s fate in their hands.
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Sean Selvig🗽🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇪🇮🇱🇹🇼🇭🇰🇰🇷 @seanselvig.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In Sept 1943, German diplomat George Duckwitz warned Danish leaders that the Nazis would deport its Jews. Danish Jews were warned to go into hiding immediately and Danes sprung into action and helped to evacuate 7,500 of Denmark's 8,000 Jews. #denmark #rescue #jews #worldwar2 #Holocaust
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great job #SenatorFaceplant. Better luck next time. Or even better, spare us the false outrage over a public servant prosecuting a Republican for obvious crimes and grow a pair so you can stand with the Capitol police and not the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. #SenatorSchmitt #Douchebag #Dirtbag
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
While Cabrillo's voyage had no historical impact, since it predates the Mayflower by 78 years, California historians see Cabrillo's voyage as making California “one of the places where America began." #CabrilloDay #SanPedro #CabrilloBeach #Gidget bennetkelley.wordpress.com/2021/09/28/c...
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Celebrating California’s Cabrillo Day (Sept. 28)
California Government Code Section 67 provides that the Governor shall proclaim September 28th to be known hereafter as “Cabrillo Day.”1 September 28, 1542 is the day that explorer Juan Rodriquez C…
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Why Trump Won’t Regulate AI, Even Though It Could End Humanity (MUST READ). The grifting nihilism of Trumpism. bennetkelley.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/w... #ai #aidangers #trump #corruption
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Why Trump Won’t Regulate AI, Even Though It Could End Humanity (MUST READ)
The grifting nihilism of Trumpism.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Trump Administration’s decision to invite Russian President Putin to the G-20 confirms Nancy Pelosi’s damning assessment in 2019 - #AllRoadsLeadtoPutin. #trump #putin #pelosi #russia #g20 bennetkelley.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/p...
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Pelosi Was Right, For Trump “All Roads Lead to Putin” as Trump Invites Russian Leader to G20 Summit at His Struggling Miami Resort
The Trump Administration’s decision to invite Russian President Putin to the G-20 confirms Nancy Pelosi’s damning assessment in 2019. It is also interesting that the G-20 will be held a…
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Seeing Ed #Sheeran reluctantly speak about the conflict in #Palestine, I am reminded of my favorite short story - Camus' #TheGuest. A teacher tries to stay out of the bitter Algerian War by refusing to take a side only to find that by not taking a side one will be assigned to you by others.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Seven Words for This 9-11 Anniversary. PS - Be sure to watch Boatlift narrated by Tom Hanks - it is only 12 mins long and on YouTube. #September11th #BettyOng #Flight93 #MarcSasseville #HeatherPenney #Boatlift #Gander #MarcyBorders #Afghanistan #NATO #Denmark #Canada #Veterans 17h
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Trump just promised $5K to Americans if they vote Republican. He probably should have run that one by legal first, since it is illegal. Also violates 52 U.S.C. § 10307(c)). #Trump #$5KChecks #ItsIllegalYouMoron
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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 07/09/2026
Today in History: September 7, Panama Canal Treaty signed by President Carter
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Today in History: September 7, Panama Canal Treaty signed by President Carter
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 07/09/2026
Tell Senate Commerce to reject Danielle Thumann Severs as FCC commissioner. As staffer for Trump censorship czar Brendan Carr, she’s done nothing to rein in his abuses.
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📣 Take Action: Write a letter opposing Danielle Thumann Severs’ confirmation as FCC commissioner
Make an impact with guided actions from Freedom of The Press Foundation.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
With the Supreme Court failing to stop Trump's unlawful #ballroom construction, we turn to the #SenateFightClub to bring the Senate to a halt when you return from Labor Day. This is the People's House, and we need you to take a stand to protect it. #SenateDems The polls are on our side.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/08/2026
At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died recently had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, according to the largest-ever study of deceased NFL players’ brains.
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At least 1 in 4 NFL players has CTE, study finds
Researchers behind the study, the largest ever of deceased NFL players’ brains, said the true prevalence of brain disease at death was probably higher.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov In 2015, AG Kamala Harris announced an effort to make law enforcement aware of California's 2013 #revengeporn law and released a law enforcement bulletin on it. Eleven years later, police still tell my clients it is not a crime. Time to update and re-engage.
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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 21/07/2026
Commentary: A new Pew poll finds that China is now seen more positively than the U.S. in most countries surveyed.
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Tumbling U.S. status in the world should be no surprise
A recent Pew Research Center report on global attitudes concludes that views of the U.S. worsened last year to the point where more people now view China with higher regard.
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CNN @cnn.com · 24/06/2026
Live Nation’s chief executive spoke with President Donald Trump less than a month before the ticketing and events giant reached a surprise antitrust settlement with the Justice Department that consumer advocate groups have largely panned.
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Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals | CNN Politics
Live Nation’s chief executive spoke with President Donald Trump less than a month before the ticketing and events giant reached a surprise antitrust settlement with the Justice Department that consume...
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CoolHandNuke @mrfawkes50.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Sealant Team Six guarding our vulnerable shores against Algae-Qeada, Algaetifa. And Algae Sharpton.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I talked with my former law professor and RFK right hand Peter Edelman in putting this together 20 years ago. #RFK bennetkelley.wordpress.com/2005/12/02/w...
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What Would Bobby Do?
Standing before the 1964 Democratic Convention and waiting as delegates cheered for 22 minutes before he could speak a word, Bobby Kennedy clearly had a hold on the Democratic Party at a time when …
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
#SouthAfrica scores a win upon arriving in Mexico, with the entire team signing autographs for their single fan who showed up at their hotel to greet them. #FIFA #WorldCup trophylives.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/f...
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FIFA26/SOUTH AFRICA’s WINNING GESTURE FOR YOUNG FAN
After taking off a day late due to USA Visa issues, the South African World Cup team was met by a mariachi band upon their arrival in Mexico. When they got to their hotel in Pachuca, only a single …
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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 01/06/2026
👀 No sense sugarcoating it. The #MESen Democratic primary has turned into a sh*tshow. www.pressherald.com/2026/06/01/m...
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills: ‘I am still on the ballot’ for Senate
The statement comes as presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, a 41-year-old political newcomer, faces renewed scrutiny over post-marital sexting with several women.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/06/2026
Oof
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Oliver Darcy got the audio of the heated 60 Minutes meeting where Scott Pelley dressed Nick Bilton down! "You know what was rude? Black Thursday. That was the absolute definition of rudeness. Telling Tanya Simon she had to be out of here at five o'clock." www.status.news/p/scott-pell...
"Bari loves this institution," Bilton told staffers at one point during the highly contentious meeting. "She loves '60 Minutes.'"

"She's murdering '60 Minutes,'" Pelley countered. "She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it—and she's doing exactly that."

This story is based on audio of the meeting obtained by Status. A CBS News spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment, but Pelley's stunning series of remarks left staffers on the newsmagazine wondering if he will resign.

In the meeting, Pelley pointed out that Weiss has "no qualifications for her job" and told Bilton "you have slender qualifications for this job." Pelley, the former anchor of "CBS Evening News," noted that the changes Weiss has made to that program "have been catastrophic."

"So why should we expect any of this is going to be any better?" Pelley asked Bilton.

Bilton tried to move the meeting along, but Pelley pressed on, challenging the new executive producer’s references in interviews to “60 Minutes” creator Don Hewitt’s vision for the program as he outlined his plans.

"I have another question," the veteran journalist said. "Did you at any point work with Don Hewitt, telling everybody about what Don Hewitt thought, and what his inspiration was? I worked for Don Hewitt from 1999 to 2004 and Lesley Stahl probably worked with him for 30 years. Just wondering how you have such deep insight?"

Bilton replied that he was simply quoting Hewitt’s own words from past interviews and asked Pelley whether he had any other questions. Pelley said that he did.

"I have many questions," Pelley responded. "What was wrong with Sharyn Alfonsi?"As Bilton started to say he would "defer," Pelley interrupted: "This is not the crowd to dodge."

Bilton insisted he was not dodging.

"Nobody talked to you about that?" Pelley continued, pressing him on the firing. "They're taking one of your correspondents away and nobody mentioned to you what was wrong with Sharyn?"

Bilton acknowledged that he "had conversations with people."

"And what came out of those conversations?" Pelley asked. "They are private conversations?"

Bilton reiterated that he "did not fire" Alfonsi or Vega. Pelley pointed out that Bilton had nonetheless discussed the matter with others. Charles Forelle, a top Weiss deputy and managing editor of CBS News, interjected, telling Pelley that he was being "rude."

"This is not actually productive," Forelle said. "This is not an interview."

"It's working for me," Pelley replied.

"Anybody came into our house—this is '60 Minutes,'" Pelley added. "I guess you wandered in expecting to read a statement off?"

Pelley then asked Bilton "what was wrong with" Draggan Mihailovich, the executive editor of "60 Minutes" who was fired on Thursday.

Bilton again said that he did not fire Mihailovich. Forelle one more told Pelley that he was being "rude."

Pelley did not let up, however. The veteran newsman told Bilton and Forelle that the way management handled the firings was "cruel." Forelle—yet again—responded by calling Pelley "rude."

"I'm not being rude," Pelley shot back. "I have some pretty—you know what was rude? Black Thursday. That was the absolute definition of rudeness. Telling Tanya Simon she had to be out of here at five o'clock. Sending Draggan Mihailovich to HR to get fired, because nobody could look him in the eye. Not talking about Tanya's contract. Not talking about Sharyn Alfonsi's contract. Not talking about Cecilia Vega's contract. Just calling them up and telling they were fired. That's rude. This is a conversation. That is rude, and you were part of that."
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Update: The $5,000 DOGE check? Never sent. The $2,000 tariff check? Dead — Supreme Court voided the tariffs. The $2 gas? Groceries UP. Utilities UP! Housing UP! Drugs UP. Wars ongoing. Trump didn’t forget. He lied. 🗳️ Tuesday. June 2nd. #Vote #OrangeCounty #California #VoteBlue
SERIOUSLY FOLKS, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO:
• THE DOGE CHECKS
• TARIFF CHECKS
• THE GREENLAND HOSPITAL BOAT
• 10% APR ON CREDIT CARDS
• MY MEDS BEING 1500% CHEAPER
• $2 GAS
• THE EPSTEIN FILES
• REOPENING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
THAT WAS ALREADY OPEN
• CHEAPER GROCERIES
• ENDING WARS IN 24 HOURS
• THE "PRIVATELY FUNDED" BALLROOM
ANY UPDATES?
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/06/2026
NEW: lots of you have sent me this article asking for my thoughts. I’ve been able to confirm it. Just as she says, Trump’s administration is staging vote.gov on a non-government cloudflare account under the EOP where there’s no oversight or accounting. 1/ open.substack.com/pub/thedreyd...
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I found a second vote.gov — and it's registered to the White House
There is a moment in every investigation where the thing you have been looking for finds you instead.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
@ericbrightwell.bsky.social @kbaxter11.bsky.social Mr. Baxter, I sent you an email about Mr. Brightwell, Los Angeles’s “Official” Neighborhood Czar. I think he would be a great resource for local ethnic enclaves to watch the World Cup - and fans would love it. ericbrightwell.com
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Eric Brightwell
Los Angeles’s “Official” Neighborhood Czar and Cartographer. Co-host of the podcast, Nobody Drives in LA
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Since #Trump is so obsessed with putting his name and picture everywhere or building monuments to himself in DC, maybe if we used his name and picture outside the beltway, he would notice the problems his decisions have caused.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
ICE whistleblowers speak out about Minneapolis shootings
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Paulley Ticks @tomadelsbach.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
In honor of the true heroes on this Memorial Day, I fixed it. #DonaldTrump #MemorialDay
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 25/05/2026
Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is a tool that could divert public money to his supporters—even January 6ers, @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues: theatln.tc/wezHmYLW
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Adjudicated rapist says what?
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Georgia 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦉 🌻 @georgiegeeez.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I am very excited to announce that I am a Finalist for the LA Press Club's Southern California Journalism Awards. I am thrilled they honored my series on each of my father's 27 bombing missions over Germany on their 80th anniversary (still a work in progress). #lapressclub #democraticunderground
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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
When 807 law firms signed an amicus brief challenging an executive order targeting Jenner & Block, lawyer Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social's firm was one of them. After his father fought in WWII, he felt it was the least he could do. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.
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Andrea Weckerle @aweckerle.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Is the law keeping up with technology? In this Ready Living Podcast episode, internet lawyer Bennett Kelley @bennet.bsky.social examines some of the digital world's biggest legal and ethical fault lines. 🎧 Link to full episode in the comments.
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
#JimmyKimmel and #FirstAmendment need to do an update to #GilScottHeron classic #WhiteyontheMoon. We got an illegal war in Iran but Trump wants to punish a joke, I can't afford gas for my car, but Trump wants to punish a joke. . . . youtu.be/otwkXZ0SmTs?...
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Gil Scott-Heron Whitey on the moon.avi
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are proud to be part of the fight against the Trump #ExecutiveOrders targeting law firms by joining with over 800 law firms in submitting an amicus brief to the D.C. Circuit opposing the EOs. #ruleoflaw ilccyberreport.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/i...
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Internet Law Center Joins Over 800 Law Firms in Opposing Trump Administration Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms In D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
As noted in our earlier post, Internet Law Center Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms, this firm joined with firms across the country to support the efforts of law firm…
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This is a dark day. A nation that worked to promote freedom throughout the world, is now threatening war crimes. I call on all elected officials and the armed forces to oppose and reject any such command with every fiber in their body. #trump #iran #civilizationwilldie #democrats #republicans
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WBUR @wbur.org · 07/04/2026
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Seth Moulton say President Trump should be removed from office over his threat to annihilate Iran.
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Mass. Congressional Democrats call for Trump's removal over threat to annihilate Iran
Rep. Ayanna Pressley called the president's social media post “a horrifying threat of genocidal war crimes."
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Alison the Resister @alisonwhite3.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Thank you #JohnMcCain. Which one do you like? #trump #iran
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
1/2 I do not know the facts on the decision to attack #Iran. I do know that for decades past Presidents have blocked any attack. Now, I am supposed to believe that the very President that (according to the Epstein files) the FBI once claimed was compromised by Israel figured it all out. #Trump
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Bennet Kelley @bennet.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Trump likes to pick on immigrants, but now he is taking on The Boss. He's a "cool rocking daddy in the USA," PedoPOTUS should be scared. Bruce>Nicky. #Springsteen #StreetsofMinneapolis #Trump #ICE #Immigration #NickyMinaj #PedoPOTUS www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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