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Katakateri @katakateri.bsky.social · 1d

A palace and a massive surveillance system.

The Dump ballroom mockup released by the White House, dwarfing the remaining building.
It will be equipped with a massive surveillance system for listening in on visiting dignitaries, "friends," and enemies.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 1d

A disgraceful action against this beautiful national treasure. Not a peep from Congress. Trump rules by decree.

Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 2d

The White House is only 55,000 sq ft. A ballroom that is 90,000 sq ft and is significantly larger than a football field. The ballroom at Versailles was only 8,000 sq ft. There is no way it’s "just a ballroom" - He is building himself a new palace.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 1d

US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower

apnews.com/article/trum... — Center of cocaine production Colombia. Peru. Bolivia. 75% sea drugs Pacific. Biggest killer fentanyl from Mexico. Maduro the target. No say Congress. No legal arguments.

US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America in the latest escalation of military firepower to a region.

apnews.com

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 2d

www.bloomberg.com/news/article... — Trump decisions volatile, whimsy, irrational. Canadians think we have become a goofy and irrational enemy. Annex Canada? Nuts.

Trump Says All Trade Talks With Canada Are Terminated

US President Donald Trump said he would immediately halt all trade negotiations with Canada, citing a Canadian advertisement against his signature tariffs plan featuring the voice of former President ...

www.bloomberg.com

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 2d

White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

apnews.com/article/trum... I’ve been in the White House under four Presidents. Two Republicans. Two Democrats. Always felt the honor and privilege of being there. Trump tears it down.

White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

Associated Press photos show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with building a ballroom.

apnews.com

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 3d

Submersibles. Under water except conning tower. Built in Colombia. Russian sub experts. Carry multi-ton loads of cocaine. Very difficult to detect even with airborne radar. In use 20’years. Not too good for water skiing or fishing.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 8d

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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Howdy Politics @howdypolitics.bsky.social · 8d

Ran into Ted Cruz at the airport and called him out for his BS lies and shutting the government down

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 8d

I've never seen and felt as much love for America as we're seeing across the country today.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 7d

x.com/rookisaacman...

These large submersibles from Colombia are ALWAYS major drug smuggling cocaine ops. (Not fentanyl) They are Cartel ops with massive damage to US. Dubious legality without congressional AUMF).

Jared Isaacman on X: "@bennyjohnson I really support this. If you are departing from narco territory to the USA, in a boat purpose-built to evade detection (under the water or with low radar reflectivity), then the intent seems obvious. If intel confirms there are drugs on board, then by destroying the ship you are" / X

@bennyjohnson I really support this. If you are departing from narco territory to the USA, in a boat purpose-built to evade detection (under the water or with low radar reflectivity), then the intent seems obvious. If intel confirms there are drugs on board, then by destroying the ship you are

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 9d

www.bloomberg.com/news/article... And so it rolls on. Government by decree. By whim.

Trump Commutes Sentence of Former GOP Lawmaker George Santos

President Donald Trump said he was commuting the sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos, who was convicted and sentenced to prison for stealing campaign funds.

www.bloomberg.com

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 10d

Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals—- Tragically complicated. Hanas will never disarm. Israel can never accept their return to power. Where is the international peacekeeping force? NOT US.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks. Easy to miss.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 13d

There is absolutely zero chance that a man who took $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from an FBI agent on camera would have been appointed to any position by any other president.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 12d

Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”

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Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 13d

The Executive is laying taxes without the consent of Congress.
The Executive is spending money without the consent of Congress.
Other than that, everything is totes normal.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 17d

Likely the active combat will cease for some period of time. IDF exhausted. Hamas on the ropes. Palestinians smashed. Hamas will never disarm. Israel will never agree to deal with Hamas as the government of Gaza. The IDF just bought 10 years until the next Arab war to destroy Israel.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 17d

Great news of Trump crafted ceasefire to take effect this weekend with complete return of all Israeli hostages living and dead. A huge tragedy generated by the brutal Hamas murders on 7 Oct two years ago. In the short term humanitarian aid will resume massive help to Gaza civilians.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 20d

A complete outrage. Trump
acting like a gangster regime.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 21d

The Embarrassing Pete Hegseth by @Peggynoonannyc

Peggy Noonan. WSJ. Brilliant writer. Wisdom. Clarity of thought. National security US leadership chaotic.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 22d

Trump 21 point proposal for peace in the war against the vile Hamas terror group has created increasing possibilities of a short term end to violence and return of the Israeli hostages. Hamas not yet agreed to disarm or accept foreign peacekeepers. Gaza a humanitarian disaster.

Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 26d

Trump peace proposal actually a decent framework to bring about an immediate cease fire and the return of hostages. Longer term outline ambiguous. Hamas extremely unlikely to support this effort. Never disarm. Will insist on regaining political control of Gaza.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 24d

The Armed Forces must be politically neutral. Be respectful and responsive to the President and Sec Def. The safeguards to the Constitution rest with Congress, the Judicial system, the voters and the media. In my view our democracy is in grave danger.

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 24d

youtube.com/watch?v=m5qP...

'An outrage': Retired Army general slams idea of military using U.S. cities as 'training grounds'

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Barry McCaffrey @brma64.bsky.social · 26d

Trump peace proposal actually a decent framework to bring about an immediate cease fire and the return of hostages. Longer term outline ambiguous. Hamas extremely unlikely to support this effort. Never disarm. Will insist on regaining political control of Gaza.

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