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@johnos9.bsky.social
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Retired local government public administrator, concert goer and book reader

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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Predictably, Trump and the regime completely misunderstand the issue and do the exact wrong thing at the worst possible time. The incompetence is staggering. apple.news/AdZtxkHTSS5y...
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The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars — NPR
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
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whattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Vote this Congress out!
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We just watched The Odyssey at an IMAX theater, what a great cinematic experience. Whether you liked the film or not, you have to be some magnitude of snowflake to be offended by it.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
From today’s Democracy Docket: “Now, a former “election integrity director” [in MO Sec of State] Hoskins’ office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit, accusing Hoskins of serious misconduct — including changing the results of a city election and fabricating evidence for a federal hearing.” GOP cheating
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Another example of where we have the worst possible president at the worst possible time. This abysmal regime can’t be demolished fast enough. Vote all blue in November. apple.news/A4_r9eQCjSz6...
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EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants — The Associated Press
The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would save industr...
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In a country (and world) challenged by uncontrolled AI, climate change, and potential pandemic, Americans could not have an elected a worse president for these times. We must begin the turnaround this November.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Another complex issue where Trump knows more than the experts. He has no regard for anything beyond his own selfish interest. He and his regime are dangerously incompetent. apple.news/AwKuCE_vxQYW...
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Trump resists AI slowdown as the political tide turns — The Washington Post
Democrats are increasingly attacking the administration’s hands-off approach to artificial intelligence regulation as midterms approach.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump is a weak pathetic supplicant, always siding with Russia. This is a clear microcosm of Trump’s failed regime. He didn’t end the Ukraine war on day 1 as promised, and drove us to senseless war, another broken promise. Price of diesel a result of his gross incompetence apple.news/AX3K5rZEVSHm...
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks causing a shortage — The Associated Press
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Iran has been doing a lot of “striking” and “attacking” for a country whose military and navy is “gone.” apple.news/AUrnXQ7vFSl2...
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers in Response to Tehran’s Attacks on Navy Ships — The Wall Street Journal
The American attacks come after Iran targeted U.S. warships as fears grow that Tehran’s missiles are becoming more sophisticated
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
So important. Make a plan, don’t trust receiving or mailing in your ballot this time. Let’s make this election win to big to rig open.substack.com/pub/stevesch...
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Mail practice
Trump is targeting mail-in voting. Don’t give his government custody of your ballot
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Apple and Google had no legal requirement to change the name of Lake Ontario on their maps. Nauseating sycophancy. Props to Mapquest for not acquiescing.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Absolutely 💯%, Vote Like Your Freedoms Depend On It........
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From my favorite live version - “In fact, I saw a couple of drag queens out there…And they said, "Are you going to sing Jolene?"… One of them looked more like me than I ever will And the other one was prettier than any of us girls will ever be So this is for the drag queens…” Dolly the humanitarian
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Admittedly, I don’t know the legalities of international law. If any war crimes have been committed here or in the many murky boat strikes that have killed hundreds of people, Hegseth and others need to be punished to the full extent of the law. apple.news/AG11h6ktOSIq...
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Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway. — ProPublica
The U.S. military has killed hundreds of noncombatants since gutting its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response mission last year. After significant blowback, the Defense Department is considering part...
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No matter what Natalie keeps telling him, Trump looks weak and ridiculous in the eyes of the world, Canada trade war just the most recent example.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I feel so much better about my country knowing that she is a “top advisor” to Trump. The disgraces continue to mount from this horrific regime. apple.news/At4J5AT-xRW2...
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Steps Down — HuffPost
President Donald Trump said Leavitt will now be one of his “top advisers.”
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it's Candy Love @candylovely.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
So David Ellison says he isn’t doing Trump’s bidding at CBS and 60 Minutes? Then let’s see an in-depth 60 Minutes segment on Trump and his family’s involvement in crypto and defense contracts over the past 18 months.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Re: Trump’s obscene child vaccine executive order today. Bill Cassidy has to stop playing the “I’m a doctor” card when objecting to these medical and legal predictable abominations that come out of the WH every week. Essentially he single handedly foisted RFKjr and Blanche on the American people.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The thing I got so wrong back in 2016, in trying to find a silver lining in America’s devastating mistake electing Trump, was that Republican Senators would be a check on him. The list of their horrific, reckless confirmations this term alone is staggering. apple.news/Af9bQwgLuQHa...
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Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General in Tight Senate Vote — The Wall Street Journal
Confirmation gives Trump’s trusted ally more prestige than additional power
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Once again, Trump and his regime caught lying about how expensive renewable energy is. His actions are disastrous at a time when we need leaders who understand the reality of climate change. apple.news/ANXBDSbiaTki...
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In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source — Grist
Utah’s solar generation eclipsed all other electricity sources for the first time ever in May, the culmination of a slow but steady years-long shift away from coal. Energy experts are calling it a win...
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Trump and his regime are so out of their league in these matters of global importance. The US looks ridiculous in the eyes of the world. apple.news/A3GGxoIVxQAS...
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Trump calls Iranian leadership ‘extremely duplicitous’ after Tehran denies new talks will start Monday — NBC News
Iran said Monday it was not currently holding talks with the U.S. but was in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Two more selfish morally bankrupt GOPers on the way out failing to do the right thing. They’ll be gone while the Dems in Congress and the American people suffer the damage to the rule of law while Blanche does Trump’s corrupt bidding. apple.news/AetH_nBX8QUW...
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GOP holdouts say they will back Blanche's attorney general nomination after striking deal over fund — The Associated Press
Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to ...
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
So “anti-money laundering concerns” sounds like they were laundering money, which is a crime right? apple.news/Ad-ypSGfPRdG...
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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review — Guardian US
Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald Trump
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I hope future legislatures, DOJ and journalists exert the same intense pressure on these vindictive bullies. apple.news/AHSjG8D1ASMC...
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The intense pressure facing Fauci, as GOP lawmakers push for his jailing — The Washington Post
The 85-year-old doctor, once the head of the government’s covid response, now faces mounting congressional threats and legal risks.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I can’t imagine how the injured capitol police people are feeling about this. Combined with demanding tax crime immunity for himself and family and withholding disaster assistance to people in states that didn’t vote for him, he’s a degenerate hateful psychopath. apple.news/AJH50J7egR-S...
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Trump Says He’ll Revive Plan to Compensate Allies After Declaring It ‘Dead’ — The Wall Street Journal
President’s nominee for attorney general is ensnared in fight over payout fund that could reward Trump allies
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Just the latest in the never ending cycle of embarrassments from Trump and GOP senators. Tillis and Cornyn’s minuscule “demand” that $1.8B payments to criminals be in writing is ridiculous. Blanche will continue to ignore the rule of law for Trump if confirmed. VOTE NO! apple.news/ALRMZe25pR3W...
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Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says — CBS News
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Cornyn and Tillis must vote no on Blanche. Even if Blanche agrees to whatever their personal demands are, he’ll do many more illegal things once he’s AG. Long past time for the GOP to start doing their jobs.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Just watched Trump mumble and lie his way through a statement from a reporter about how bad wind power is. He said China, the world’s largest producer of wind power, “doesn’t use it,” and that wind is the most expensive form of energy. It is one of the least expensive. What an embarrassing moron.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
As a public official at the local level for 35 years, I had to prepare departmental budgets, supplemental requests, and provide data driven program initiatives to elected officials responsible for making policy decisions. Hegseth is utterly unfit and unqualified for his role bsky.app/profile/ronf...
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Who cares what Journey’s keyboard player thinks? Of course Bruce should keep speaking up as long as he wants, precisely because he loves this country. Also, come on. Bruce’s music compared to Journey?! Jonathan Cain is the one that needs to shut up. apple.news/AaJj3ETYLQpG...
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Journey's Jonathan Cain Lays Into 'Annoying, Bitter Old Man' Bruce Springsteen: 'Shut Up, Bruce... You Were Born in the USA, So Act Like It' — Variety
Longtime Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain believes rockers should keep their politics off-stage -- but in interviews, he continues to be proud to trumpet his conservative beliefs.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
World Cup Final. I guess it’s OK for a black woman to sing the national anthem - fantastic btw-but not be promoted in Trump/Hegseth’s military. They both need to be in jail when this national nightmare is over.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Can we please stop with all this “vandals” did it nonsense and the ridiculous prosecutions of innocent Americans. They drove over the freshly applied sealant. I don’t see this mentioned much in the latest media reports. We need to snap out of this national funk and wake up.
President Donald Trump's motorcade drives on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations, in Washington on May 7, 2026. Photo by Kylie Cooper/ Reuters
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Probably no connection, but on the same day I’m lamenting that people in this country elected Trump twice, I learn that in 1969 Sugar Sugar by the Archie’s beat both Proud Mary and Bad Moon Rising at various times for #1 on the charts. Haven’t made much progress.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
He.Ruins.Everything.He touches. We cant even enjoy the sportsmanship and global humanity the World Cup can represent without him interfering. Also, a matter of time til he says he never made a call to FIFA. apple.news/ASoVVjAOGRo-...
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Trump says he asked FIFA head to review red card but ‘didn’t tell him what to do’ — The Washington Post
The president's involvement in Folarin Balogun's red-card case has fueled concerns about political influence and cast a pall over Monday night's match against Belgium.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The thing I hate most about Bill Maher is he keeps fluctuating his support for Trump based on how Trump treats him. Trump is an anti-democratic vicious wannabe despot, regardless of how he behaves at dinner with Maher. Maher is an apologist for this disgraceful president apple.news/AihZg1kpBRw6...
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Trump Savaged By Brutal Epstein Joke At Kennedy Center — HuffPost
Comedian Whitney Cummings came in hot during Sunday's ceremony celebrating the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Trump never fails to make himself and those who support him look absolutely ridiculous with these abrupt reversals. Sacrificing affordable housing for voter suppression captures this deranged fool’s priorities perfectly. apple.news/AO19owX2lSt2...
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Trump Faces Off With GOP Senators on Voting Bill and Iran War — The Wall Street Journal
In surprise move, president says housing bill is ‘of minor importance’ and that he won’t sign it until Congress passes his voter-eligibility legislation
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
You can’t simultaneously rah rah rah our 250th anniversary and support a president and regime who everyday try to shred the constitution that got us this far.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Michelle Obama is 100 times the superior human that UFC slug is.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Watching FIFA World Cup football on Fox. Another of a million ways Trump and corporations drain the fun out of out what should be joyous experiences.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
VANCE: “Trump won, we don’t need to do this anymore.” Meaning it’s OK to hate and discriminate, why would you show respect and love when you have permission not to? Vance is a moral degenerate. apple.news/A0YW-4GUgSg6...
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San Francisco Giants Pride cap clash explodes as JD Vance weighs in — USA TODAY
Three Giants pitchers sparked controversy by writing Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night. Vice President JD Vance commented on the incident.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
So the Obama Admin was vilified by the right for releasing $1.7B in frozen Iranian assets as part of the comprehensive nuclear deal, while Trump is potentially releasing $24B of the same frozen assets for a much less successful deal. Waiting for the same or greater level of outrage from MAGA.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Now July 4th will be a ‘Trump rally spectacle. If we have a shred of concern for the future of our country, every Democrat, Independent, and last remaining sensible Repubs needs to vote against this corrupt regime this November and in 2028. We have the power to stop this madness. Let’s use it.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Remember when MAGA snowflakes were so insulted when Hillary suggested a segment of them were “deplorables”? What else do we call those who supported/didn’t denounce that UFC freak for insulting the former First Lady on the White House lawn in the name of Jesus Christ?
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
How unfathomably stupid is it that US “diplomats” and defense department can’t negotiate anything successfully and have to keep fighting with a nation whose army and navy was allegedly obliterated weeks ago. This regime is pitiful, the US looks foolish. apple.news/ARbBmmGF4RdK...
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Trump Says U.S. Will Launch New Attacks on Iran Later Today — The Wall Street Journal
Fresh wave of attacks in recent days comes as president reveals military has helped tankers with 100 million barrels of oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
It’s profoundly sad that the most corrupt, weak and anti-American creep is president during our country’s 250 anniversary. He, his regime and SCOTUS has no regard for the Constitution that has served us well for so long.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
While families struggle with healthcare costs at home, we keep funding unauthorized wars abroad. Congress must pass the War Powers Act resolution today and redirect our priorities. No more blank checks for war. Retweet if you agree: #FundHealthcareNotWar
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The ways in which this president and his regime scream “pathetic” are becoming legendary. What a sorry entertainment line up.⬇️ Trump-Affiliated Freedom 250 Concert Is Having an Awfully Hard Time Convincing Musicians to Perform - Vanity Fair
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We have Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. They have⬇️ apple.news/AqrMBfbmKSKC...
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Wait, What?!?: Key Choice For Trump's Big D.C. Bash Mocked As 'A Little Too On The Nose' — HuffPost
The president's official committee booked a disgraced pop act for the National Mall.
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johnos9.bsky.social @johnos9.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I’ll eagerly await Ms Carroll’s “weaponization” fund claim for this BS DOJ probe. Hope she gets another million or so. Justice Department opens probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll - The Wall Street Journal
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