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Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Democrats must win 13 out of 21 “toss up” races to gain control of the House: a tall order but definitely possible. Two strong candidates in battleground districts deserve Democrats’ support: Cait Conley and Bob Brooks. #DonaldTrump #2026Elections wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/the-house-...
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The House Midterms: Two Democrats Who Deserve Your Support
Many of you have asked me, what are the chances of Democrats winning back the House, and what can we do to help?
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Could Democratic Socialists become a major force in the Democratic Party? That seems far-fetched. There's a big difference between progressives--who want to reform our capitalist economy--and democratic socialists. #DemocraticSocialists #2026Elections wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/democratic...
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Democratic Socialists Are Pushing Dangerous Ideas
Some commentators have speculated that democratic socialists could become a major faction in the Democratic Party …or even take it over. But that seems far-fetched.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Amy Kellogg interviewed me for The Trump Report podcast. We talked about Abdul El-Sayed winning the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, the differences between progressives and Democratic Socialists and more... #2026Elections #DonaldTrump #Politics wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/the-wsd-di...
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The WSD Discusses Outlook for Midterms on "The Trump Report"
This week Amy Kellogg, a long-time foreign correspondent, interviewed me for The Trump Report podcast.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Trump has doubled down on his tariffs, despite strong public opposition. The tariffs are stoking inflation and hurting consumers.But Trump is making two groups happy: his rich donors and government bond investors. #DonaldTrump #Tariffs #Inflation #politics open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Toxic
President Donald J.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
J.D. Vance says the US is losing its core beliefs, the Christian values that shaped our country. He mostly blames immigration. But most newcomers to our shores are Christian. The real problem for Vance is that most immigrants are not white. #JDVance #DonaldTrump open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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JD Vance Wants America to be Christian…and White
Vice President J.D.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
For Trump, there’s a sucker born every minute, and that includes his followers. Just before becoming President, Trump sold worthless “digital tokens” and “meme coins”. Trump earned $1.1 billion; his investors/supporters lost over 90% of their money. #DonaldTrump open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Trump Made A Billion Dollars…Fleecing His Voters
July 8, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Trump has defended his cease-fire deal with Iran by bashing the 2015 Obama nuclear accord--but that would have restricted Iran's nuclear program until 2030. Trump's deal strengthens Iran's position and depends on Israel's withdrawing from Lebanon. #DonaldTrump open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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It’s Iran 1, Trump 0
A Fragile Cease-Fire
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Trump is pursuing a three-pronged strategy to win the midterms: extreme gerrymandering; bashing the press as "crooked", and calling elections "rigged". He may use these as excuses to interfere in the elections. #DonaldTrump #Midterms #2026Elections #PressFreedom open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Donald Trump Does “Beat the Press”
President Donald Trump is obviously worried about the midterm elections, and he is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to prevent a Democratic victory.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
@eosnos.bsky.social Evan, great to talk with you last night at the Y and get your thoughts on the Chinese leaders' reaction to Trump. Here's my take on the outlook for the midterms. I hope the Latinos keep swinging back toward the Dems. Ryan open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Can the Democrats Win Back the House in November?
The Democrats have a very good shot at regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, but it is not a slam dunk.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
@sbg1.bsky.social Susan, great to talk with you at the Y last night. Here's my take on the midterms. I hope Latinos continue to swing back toward the Dems. Ryan Latinoshttps://open.substack.com/pub/wallstreetdemocrat/p/can-the-democrats-win-back-the-house?r=51yjs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Can the Democrats Win Back the House in November?
The Democrats have a very good shot at regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, but it is not a slam dunk.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Democrats have a very good shot at winning the House in November, but it is not a slam dunk. Trump's approval rating is an abysmal 37%. But Republicans picked up 10 new “safe” seats by gerrymandering, which raises the bar for Democrats. #DonaldTrump #2026Elections open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Can the Democrats Win Back the House in November?
The Democrats have a very good shot at regaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, but it is not a slam dunk.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
In his summit with Xi Jinping, Trump indicated that he might abandon yet another ally—Taiwan—if China stepped up its purchases from US companies. In other words, I’ll trade you one Taiwan for 200 Boeings. #DonaldTrump #Xi #Taiwan #Ukraine #Politics #VladimirPutin open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Will Trump Sell Out Taiwan?
Kowtowing to China
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, several southern states are racing to disenfranchise Black voters. To go on offense, Democrats should focus on winning back Latino voters and work toward expanding the Supreme Court and banning gerrymandering. open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Southern States Rush to Disenfranchise Black Voters
Back to One-Party Rule?
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The Supreme Court has dismantled the Voting Rights Act in its Louisiana v. Callais decision. This will cut Black voting power in the South and trigger more gerrymandering. Republicans may get 12 more seats in Congress. #VotingRights #SupremeCourt #DonaldTrump open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Supreme Court Stomps on Voting Rights…Again
The Supreme Court has achieved its long-term goal of dismantling the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Washington, DC has been rebranded as Trumpington. Trump’s cult of personality is on vivid display, as tributes to his greatness adorn the capital. Like other autocrats Trump has hung huge banners of himself on government buildings. #DonaldTrump #KashPatel #PamBondi open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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The Cult of Personality Dominates Trumpington, DC
A Sharp Contrast with FDR
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Viktor Orban lost his election because of a poor economy and rampant corruption, which should be a wake-up call for Trump. But will he modify his policies or redouble his efforts to control the midterm elections? #DonaldTrump #ViktorOrban #Politics #2026Elections open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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What Does Orban’s Defeat Mean for Trump?
After 16 years in office, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has lost his grip on power, as Hungarians rejected his “illiberal democracy” and voted in favor of...real democracy.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Trump seems hellbent on alienating all of America's allies, as he brazenly commits war crimes. His shocking threat to destroy Iran's civilization may have been the last straw for America's partners. Trump may well have destroyed NATO. #DonaldTrump #Iran #Politics open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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The Barbarian in the White House
President Donald Trump seems hellbent on alienating all of America’s allies, as he brazenly violates international laws and basic standards of decent behavior.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Over 100,000 New Yorkers marched in the third No Kings protest on March 28. The turnout in Manhattan was massive; the mood was upbeat. The Founding Fathers would been thrilled. They also had no use for kings. #DonaldTrump #NoKings #Iran #Politics #ICE #NewYork open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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A Massive, Exuberant “No Kings Day” in New York City
Eight million Americans rallied for their country and their democracy during the third “No Kings Day” protest on Saturday, March 28.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Instead of spending $200 billion on the Iran war the US could subsidize insurance premiums for millions of Americans on Obamacare; give Ukraine enough weapons to keep the Russians at bay; and resume USAID's relief programs, saving 3MM lives a year. #Iran #IranWar open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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What Could We Achieve With $200 Billion?
…Instead of Blowing Up Iran
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
As the Iran war rages on, Trump and Hegseth are presenting a brutal, barbaric image of America to the world. Hegseth's rhetoric might encourage US forces to commit war crimes. The airstrikes might turn Iranians against the US. #DonaldTrump #Iran #PeteHegseth open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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America Has Become a Rogue Regime
March 18, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Trump’s war against Iran has wrought havoc on that country, but the US could suffer collateral damage. Trump is not just dismantling Iran’s military infrastructure. He is also chipping away at the foundations of our democracy. #DonaldTrump #Iran #IranWar #Putin open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Trump’s War Against Iran Could Warp America
March 10, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The Iran regime is evil but that does not give the US the right to attack it in violation of international law. Trump has turned the US into a rogue state. He also launched the war without rallying public opinion or seeking Congress’ approval. #DonaldTrump #IranWar open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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King Donald Rushes Off to War
March 4, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The odds are high that Trump will launch an attack on Iran, despite the huge risks. But is there a “deal” that would satisfy Trump and stave off a war? What might be the “red lines” that Iran’s leaders cannot accept? #DonaldTrump #Iran #Politics #MiddleEast open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Will Trump Start a War with Iran?
February 24, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Will Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to head the Federal Reserve, preserve the bank's independence? Or will he bow to Trump's demands to slash interest rates? If he does, it could backfire and lead to higher interest rates. #DonaldTrump #Inflation #Economy #InterestRates substack.com/@ryanoconnel...
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Will Kevin Warsh Keep the Federal Reserve Independent?
Or Do Trump's Bidding?
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Trump is pulling out all the stops to steal the midterms. He's running scared, because he is badly underwater in the polls on the economy and immigration. He has a blueprint for creating a fascist regime but there are ways to fight back. #DonaldTrump #Minneapolis open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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How Trump Plans to Steal the Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump is pulling out all the stops to prevent fair elections in November.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Trump has sent thousands of Federal agents to Minneapolis. He seems intent on deploying Federal forces to interfere with the midterms and prevent Democrats from winning the House. Minneapolis is a dress rehearsal for the main event in the fall. #DonaldTrump open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Minneapolis: Ground Zero for Our Democracy
January 26, 2026
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Kidnapping Maduro may be a tactical success but a strategic blunder. If the US can invade a country that does not threaten it, why can’t Russia and China? #DonaldTrump may just have given China a green light to take over Taiwan and helped Putin justify his war. open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Trump Rolls the Dice on Venezuela
Tactical Success, Strategic Blunder
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
We are watching the President descend into madness. Trump has long been a malignant narcissist but now seems unable to distinguish reality from his fantasies. He is making terrible decisions based on illusions, not facts. #DonaldTrump #Politics #Tariffs #Ukraine open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Trump Has Lost His Grip on Reality
December 23, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
In a massive breach of security, a deranged intruder snuck into the White House last night, seized the podium, and impersonated the president for 15 minutes. He spoke very quickly because he knew he would be soon discovered. #DonaldTrump was outraged.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Why is Trump so obsessed by Venezuela, which poses no threat to the US? This is a sideshow; the US should focus on helping Ukraine. If Trump invades Venezuela, the US could get bogged down in another endless war. #DonaldTrump #Venezuela #Ukraine wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/why-is-tru...
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Why is Trump Obsessed with Venezuela?
December 11, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine is a surrender agreement that repeats the Kremlin's talking points. The terms are so draconian that Zelensky should reject the proposal. With an ally like this, who needs enemies? #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #Ukraine wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/trump-to-u...
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Trump to Ukraine: Surrender or Else!
And Show Some Gratitude!
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Trump claims other countries now respect the US because he is so strong. On a recent trip to Europe, I heard a very different story. #DonaldTrump #Politics #Democracy #Putin #https://open.substack.com/pub/wallstreetdemocrat/p/how-are-europeans-looking-at-the?r=51yjs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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How Are Europeans Looking at the US?
November 20, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
For the first time, we've seen a democratically elected leader, Donald Trump, use hunger as a weapon against his own people--1 out of 8 Americans--to win a political dispute. Ebeneezer Scrooge would have been impressed. #DonaldTrump #Foodstamps #snap wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/the-hunger...
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The Hunger Games, D.C. Version
November 14, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Trump radically redefined the US military’s role this week. They must focus on the enemy “from within” and the “radical lunatic left” (i.e., Democrats). Their key mission is to occupy Democratic cities and suppress demonstrations. #DonaldTrump wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/trumps-new...
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Trump’s New Mission for the Military: Crush the Enemies at Home
October 2, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Trump gave a highly political speech to the 800 officers at Quantico, saying he had told Hegseth to use American cities where he has deployed troops as “training grounds” for the military. But the Posse Comitatus Act strictly forbids using the US military for domestic law enforcement.
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
AG Pam Bondi told Fox that she would prosecute people including: "whether you’re a billionaire funding organizations to try to keep Donald Trump out of office". So she wants to go after people who made political contributions to Democratic Presidential candidates. How Stalinist. #DonaldTrump
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If you were a diplomat listening to Trump’s UN speech, you would have thought: this guy has lost his grip on reality, he is insulting my country, he's running a rogue state...and we should get closer to China. wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/trump-to-t.... #DonaldTrump #UN #Immigration
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Trump to the World: Go to Hell!
A Bizarre, Rambling Diatribe at the UN
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Zohran Mamdani is benefiting from changes in New Yorkers’ views on Israel and Palestinians and in NYC's demographics. About 60% of New York Democrats are pro-Palestinian and 9% of NYC residents are Muslim. #ZohranMamdani #DonaldTrump #NewYorkCity wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/mamdanis-p...
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Mamdani’s Pro-Palestinian Views Aren't Hurting Him
Massive Lead over Cuomo, Adams
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Trump is pursuing policies that are harebrained or dangerous..blowing up a speedboat in international waters, banning most Americans from getting Covid shots, blocking wind projects. The lunatics are running the asylum… #DonaldTrump #Politics wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/the-lunati...
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The Lunatics Are Running the Asylum
Trump is pursuing harebrained or dangerous policies
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
This is insanity posing as a fight for freedom. #vaccines #RonDeSantis #Politics Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
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Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Trump wants to seize control of the Federal Reserve by firing Gov. Lisa Cook. If he succeeds, his power play will likely backfire. Mortgage and corporate bond rates will rise, and the economy may slow down. #DonaldTrump #LisaCook #FederalReserve wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/what-will-...
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What Will Happen if Trump Takes Over the Federal Reserve?
Long-Term Interest Rates Will Probably Soar
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Why does Trump refuse to help Ukraine defend itself against #VladimirPutin? An autocrat, Trump is not interested in preserving Ukraine’s democracy. Putin has created the kind of strongman rule Trump wants to establish in the US. #DonaldTrump #Ukraine wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/surprise-t...
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Surprise! Trump Is Selling Ukraine Down the River
August 25, 2025
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Trump’s persecution of political enemies has started; the FBI searched Bolton’s house because he criticized Trump. Next up: Comey and Brennan. #DonaldTrump #Politics www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
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Trump Administration Live Updates: F.B.I. Searches John Bolton’s Home
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Trump is betraying the Ukrainians just as he betrayed the Afghans. He negotiates with their enemy without including them. Trump is selling Ukraine down the river, giving in to Putin’s demands. #DonaldTrump #Ukraine #VladimirPutin
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Democrats are justifiably outraged by Trump's move to steal five Congressional seats in Texas so Republicans can keep their House majority next year. But they should resist the temptation to adopt the same scorched-earth tactics. #DonaldTrump #GavinNewsom #Midterms open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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Should Democrats Go Tit for Tat on Gerrymandering?
They might get burned if they fight fire with fire
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Donald Trump will now deploy troops in Washington after doing that in LA. Which city is next? New York? Chicago? This is the hallmark of a fascist regime using force to intimidate local officials. #DonaldTrump #Politics #Democracy www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
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Live Updates: Trump Orders National Guard to Washington, D.C., and Takeover of City’s Police
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Trump has mapped out a plan to tilt the playing field against Democrats so heavily that he can create a permanent one-party state. I explain how in my article, "Creating Budapest on the Potomac", published in The Globalist. #DonaldTrump #USPolitics #Midterms www.theglobalist.com/united-state...
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Creating Budapest on the Potomac - The Globalist
Will the U.S. have free and fair elections next year?
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Trump wants to create a one-party state by sabotaging our election process. He is attacking key Democratic fundraising sources and threatening to jail Barack Obama and others to intimidate his opponents. #DonaldTrump #BarackObama #Politics #midterms wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/will-we-ha...
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Will We Have Free and Fair Elections Next Year? Part 2
Trump attacks Democrats' fundraising, threatens to jail opponents
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Democrats are desperately hoping to win back the House next year. But will we have free and fair elections? Trump is tampering with election districts and moving to suppress voting rights and muzzle the free press. #DonaldTrump #Politics #Midterms #NPR wallstreetdemocrat.substack.com/p/will-we-ha...
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Will We Have Free and Fair Elections Next Year? Part 1
Red lights are flashing
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Ryan O'Connell @wallstreetdemocrat.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Trump Trump is weakening our country as he sabotages two critical institutions—the FBI and the US military--by purging their staffs and politicizing them. #DonaldTrump #Immigration #KashPatel #FBI #ICE #Politics #JoeBiden #LosAngeles open.substack.com/pub/wallstre...
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America The Vulnerable—Part 2
Trump Is Sabotaging the FBI and US Military
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