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Bill Johnson

@counterpoint4.bsky.social

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Former rocket scientist and professional photographer who is passionate about nature, critters, music, art, hockey, helping kids be the best they can be and saving our democracy ... Photography portfolio available @Wishyouwerehere.ifp3.com

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How Trump is Privatizing Public Lands

Image of Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado.

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is a stunning landscape that is part of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, Pitkin County will take over management and maintenance of the area under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service who is lacking the required staff and budget.

Trump’s previous DOGE manpower and budget cuts had already reduced year-round personnel by over one-third … operations moved into the red by losing more than $300K per year … and their 2027 budget is slated to be slashed by another 75%.

Fortunately, Pitkin County had the resources to come to Maroon Bells rescue … rather than some concessionaire or developer eager to make use of a legal shortcut known as a categorical exclusion which skips the environmental review and public comment processes in obtaining the new special use permits.

Trump’s Plan … starve the Forest Service of $$$ it needs … xfer land management to the highest bidder!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Amphitheater at Bryce

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Image of Trump in what used to be respectfully known as the Oval Office in the White House ...

To quote Dolly Parton, "It costs a lot of money to look the cheap"

... and the universal distress sign of an inverted American flag ...

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Baseball at Grand Teton!!!

Image of the majestic mountain range at Grand Teton National Park

The Washington Post reports that Major League Baseball (MLB) has approached the Trump administration about hosting a baseball game at a national park, officials from the White House and MLB confirmed Saturday.

As expected, the administration denies that they have scouted any potential locations … but it appears that MLB representatives just happened to schedule their trip to Grand Teton National Park at the same exact time that National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands visited Grand Teton and reportedly looked at three potential locations to build a baseball park within its boundaries.

NOT ON MY PUBLIC LAND!!!

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Image of Trump with slogan "Making Gas Affordable Again"

AAA National Average Gas Prices: Regular today $4.48 ... 1 year ago $3.16 ... Increase 42%. Diesel today $6.51 ... 1 year ago $3.69 ... Increase 76%.

... and somehow that's all Biden's fault???

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

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Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"

Bill Johnson @counterpoint4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Image of Trump at a press conference:

Every time Trump asks a reporter "Who are you with?"

Reporters need to answer "The United States of America. Who are you with, sir?"