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- Trump Thanks Himself In Screed On His DC Building Projects
The Associated Press President Donald Trump thanked himself outright Saturday in a Truth Social screed about his building projects, while declaring “THE BEST IS YET TO COME.” Trump has been doing victory laps over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which was sealed with a substance in the color “American flag blue” and refilled with water this week. Trump’s post included a photo of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum inspecting the sealant before the water flowed. “All work is complete! Great American Patriots, primarily from the Great State of Oklahoma, plus Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, inspecting the very complex, but powerful, Dark Blue surface of the Reflecting Pool, prior to submerging it in CLEAN, BEAUTIFUL WATER. It was originally opened in 1922, but never functioned properly — now it does!” Trump wrote. Trump then thanked himself for a job well done, and listed off his other building projects. “Thank you President Trump, thank you Department of the Interior — AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME with The Trump Promenade at The Lincoln Memorial, and The Triumphal Arch, which will be, along with the White House Ballroom, when completed, the Greatest Structure in Washington,” he wrote. During a meeting with Wisconsin farmers on Friday, Trump also bragged about the reflecting pool project, which was handed over as a no-bid contract to a Virginia firm that later raised the price from $1.8 million to $13.1 million. Trump still claimed he was getting a deal. “So it would have cost $400 million…to fix. It would have taken four years,” Trump said, continuing: And they were getting ready. Doug Burgum has done an amazing job. And I said, “You know, rather than doing that” — they were going to put stone down, big stone, granite, wonderful. But it all leaks because you have joints. So being a very good builder, I said, “You know what? I built a lot of swimming pools, many, many swimming pools. Every time I do a development, I do swimming pools. I know more about swimming pools. I said, “Why can’t we put the wonderful material, which is thick, pasty, beautiful, like rubber, but industrial strength — why can’t we use it? And let’s pick the color blue from the American flag,” which is what we did. And that is the most beautiful thing that you’ve ever seen. And look at that. I mean, look at that. It… [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago - Mamdani Calls to Ignore Democratic Party Elders and Push for Abolishing ICE
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said it is time for the Democrats to ignore party leaders, embrace a “new vision,” and call for the abolishment of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The democratic socialist doubled down on his push to abolish ICE during an interview on MS NOW’s The Weekend on Saturday. Co-host Eugene Daniels asked Mamdani for his thoughts on the protests at the Delancey Hall ICE facility across the Hudson River in New Jersey. Mamdani said he remained committed to his belief “ICE should be abolished,” because “there is no way to reform this kind of cruelty that we’re seeing.” “When it comes to our city, we’re proud of our sanctuary city policies,” Mamdani added. “What do you say to people who say language — and there’s Democrats in D.C. who say language — like ‘abolish ice’ are unhelpful for the political health of the Democratic Party?” Daniels followed up. Mamdani didn’t sound like he was too worried about those complaints from fellow liberals. “I think we’ve listened to them before, and look where we are,” Mamdani said. “I think it’s time to develop a new vision for this party, one that is unflinching in its beliefs and also uncompromising in its principles.” President Donald Trump won the 2024 election in large part because he promised to crackdown on illegal immigration. Border crossings plummeted during his first year back in the White House, and he deployed ICE and Border Patrol agents to major cities to apprehend illegal immigrants. But those moves were met with swift pushback from many Democratic leaders — including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D), who compared Trump’s ICE raids to Nazi Germany. And immigration raids in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, and elsewhere have been met with large anti-ICE protests and riots. Some Democrats like Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have pushed back on calls for their party to embrace the abolish ICE movement. But Mamdani says it is time for the Dems to ignore them. Watch above via MS NOW.The post Mamdani Calls to Ignore Democratic Party Elders and Push for Abolishing ICE first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Tucker Carlson Gushes Over ‘Charming’ Gavin Newsom: ‘Oh, He’s Unbelievab... If you listen to his latest podcast, it Tucker Carlson sounds like he has a bit of a political crush on California Governor Gavin Newsom (D). The Trump fan-turned-harsh critic Newsom “charming” and raved he is an “unbelievable” public speaker while discussing the West Coast liberal with his guest, comic and political pundit Jimmy Dore. Carlson asked Dore for his take on Newsom about 50 minutes into the show, and Dore responded by saying “I think he’s fantastic, don’t you think he’s great? I think he cares about the people.” Dore continued by quipping, “I think it’s great, he’s going to make the country look as pretty as his hair.” Carlson chuckled as Dore sardonically complimented the governor. “I mean, it feels like he’s the nominee,” Carlson then said, referring to the 2028 presidential election. “We’ll see. I mean, he’s got the gift of gab,” Dore said. “Oh, he’s unbelievable,” Carlson added. Dore then said Newsom reminds him of Barack Obama because Newsom’s speeches make Dore “feel better,” even if the governor is “full of it.” Carlson agreed. “Oh, for sure,” he said. Carlson added Newsom will “say literally anything,” but that he’s “fun to talk to. He’s very charming.” He then pivoted the conversation by asking if Newsom was any different than other establishment Democrats like Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Dore said he wasn’t, but that you don’t get to Newsom’s political level by not playing the game. Carlson’s fairly warm comments about Newsom stood out, considering his recent public fallout with President Donald Trump. The former Fox News star has bashed the Iran war and claimed Trump was potentially the antichrist. He has also claimed Israel is “in charge” of Trump and the USA. Trump responded to Carlson’s criticism by branding him “Low IQ” and booting him from his Make America Great Again movement. On his Friday show, Carlson said Trump is “no different” from Schumer on policy — which he said is shocking, considering many Republicans believe Schumer is “evil.” Watch above via The Tucker Carlson Show.The post Tucker Carlson Gushes Over ‘Charming’ Gavin Newsom: ‘Oh, He’s Unbelievable’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Bill Maher Invites Mike Pence to Get High as F*ck With Him on Podcast Comedian and pundit Bill Maher invited former Vice President Mike Pence to come on his Club Random podcast and get super-high with him, as is the custom. On Friday night’s edition of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, the interview guest was former Vice President Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States and author of “What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience.” The panel guests were Senator Chris Murphy, Democratic senator from Connecticut and author of the new book “Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America”; and Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, former U.S. National Security Advisor, and former Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Maher wrapped up the interview by expressing understanding for abortion opponents and asking if the abortion pill should be outlawed — then extending the blunt invitation: FORMER VP MIKE PENCE: It’s been a disappointment to me and other pro-lifers that this administration has turned a blind eye to that issue entirely. In fact, it’s appointing an abortion rights supporter to lead the Health and Human Services Department. So it was part of the impetus for me writing what conservatives believe, because I really do believe that, at the end of the day, the Republican Party ought to offer a choice, not an echo. Look, I never begrudge anybody, you included, of having liberal views. That’s what America is all about. You can believe what you believe. I’ll believe what I believe. And as long as we conduct each other with the golden rule, we’ll find our way forward. BILL MAHER: I feel like you are the standard for me because I like of all the people Challenge myself and be friendly with you were probably as far on the other side as me and I hope we can keep that up. I want you to do Club Random, my podcast, and get super high with me. Would you do that? We’ll just kick it. FORMER VP MIKE PENCE: I’ll do the podcast! BILL MAHER: You’ll think about it. All right, thank you. Mike Pence, everybody. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, and good luck with the book. Watch above via HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher.The post Bill Maher Invites Mike Pence to Get High as F*ck With Him on Podcast first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Michael Smerconish Slams Lawmakers Who Voted To End Hostilities in Iran: ‘Tehr...CNN host Michael Smerconish slammed House lawmakers for passing a war powers resolution that would theoretically severely restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue his war with Iran. “The vote was 215 to 208. Four Republicans broke ranks,” Smerconish said on Saturday’s show. “Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio. This gave Democrats the margin they needed to pass a war powers resolution, directing the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities unless Congress authorizes continued action.” “It was the fourth time that critics of the war had sought to end it,” he continued. “The first three resolutions gathered some Republican support, but they fell short. This one didn’t, and cheers erupted in the House chamber when the result was announced. My hunch is that they were also elated in Tehran.” Smerconish said it was doubtful that the resolution would pass the Senate, “And even if it did, President Trump will veto any measure that ever reaches his desk.” And although Smerconish criticized the Trump administration for never offering a “coherent rationale” for starting the war, he argued that the signal of disharmony the vote sent to Iran puts the U.S. at a disadvantage. “Here’s what worries me: Tehran is watching, and what they see is exactly what they’ve been counting on,” Smerconish said, continuing: An American public growing restless, a Congress fracturing, a president whose poll numbers are sagging as gas prices climb. A Fox News poll found 60% of Americans oppose the war. The conflict has cost taxpayers over $100 billion. Thomas Massie was direct about the kitchen table politics driving Republican defections. He said, “People are tired of this. They’re tired of $5 a gallon gas and $6 a gallon diesel, and fertilizer we can’t afford to put on our fields in Kentucky.” Smerconish argued that, “To end this war, let’s declare it,” and cited Fitzpatrick’s comments following the vote: “He said, ‘We’re past the 60 days, so you have two choices. You either follow the law or you change the law. You can’t violate the law. That’s not an option.'” “It’s hard to argue with that,” Smerconish added. Watch above via CNN.The post Michael Smerconish Slams Lawmakers Who Voted To End Hostilities in Iran: ‘Tehran is Watching’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Trump Riffs For 7 Solid Minutes on Pools, Fountains, Grass, And ‘The Washingto...President Donald Trump went on a lengthy riff about the renovations he’s undertaken, including the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington “you know, that beautiful spire!” In addition to his now-billion-dollar ballroom, the Reflecting Pool has become a consistent focus of the president, as have other expensive renovations to monuments and fountains around the District of Columbia. Trump traveled to Wisconsin for an event that was dubbed a “Roundtable on American Agriculture,” but which featured many of the elements associated with Trump rallies. One such element was a lengthy “weave” on the renovation spree he’s been focused on: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: And we’re just off a very big success in Washington, D.C. We had — it doesn’t sound like much, but Washington, D.C., was not properly managed or kept. We had 22 fountains. None of them worked for the last 50 years. None of them. They were graffiti-strewn. I did it the inexpensive way. Why should we have a screen? Everybody here has good vision. I want to show you something. Look at this. I’m going to show you the cheap way, okay? We don’t want to bring screens. It costs too much money. Look at that. That’s before and after. Look at that. Look at that. Can anybody see that? That’s before. That’s our nation’s capital. That’s what it — look at this graffiti all over it, filthy, disgusting stone. The stone was all horrible. And look over there. That’s before and after. Then we had the reflecting pond, 2,500 feet massive, longer than a building. We have — we have a stat here that’s sort of great. Can you guys see this okay? Because I’m too cheap to put up, like, a projector. Look. So that’s the pond, if we’re standing up. Here’s your Sears Tower, Empire State Building, World Trade Center. Look. It’s double and triple the size in terms of area. So it would have cost $400 million, Ron, to fix. It would have taken four years. And they were getting ready. Doug Burgum has done an amazing job. And I said, you know, rather than doing that, they were going to put stone down, big stone, granite, wonderful. But it all leaks because you have joints. So being a very good builder, I said, you know what? I built a lot of swimming pools, many, many swimming pools. Every time I do a development, I do swimming pools. I know… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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