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alegalnerd.bsky.social @alegalnerd.bsky.social · 8h

What conceivable potential federal crime did @weissmann.substack.com commit?

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump criticized Biden and special counsel Jack Smith, calling Smith a criminal and describing the investigation as the worst political weaponization in history. He also suggested Weissmann and Lisa Monaco should be scrutinized.

Weaponization of politics sounds easier than facing facts

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 8h

Trump praised Russell Vought, nicknamed “Terminator,” as a nice person while highlighting that he has been terminating numerous Democrat projects.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Millions Protest Trump on His Birthday | ‘No Kings’ March Takes Over America

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Millions Protest Trump on His Birthday | ‘No Kings’ March Takes Over America

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump commented on the No Kings event, noting it’s coming up, claiming few people will attend, and sarcastically referring to it as their day in the sun.

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump claimed that Chuck Schumer is losing IQ points over time, adding that he hopes it hasn’t happened to himself and joking that the press would inform him if it did.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump claimed his opponents committed massive political crimes, called for investigations into Adam Schiff and others, and asserted that he’s in theory the chief law enforcement officer.

Everyone’s a criminal if Trump says so

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump criticized Biden and special counsel Jack Smith, calling Smith a criminal and describing the investigation as the worst political weaponization in history. He also suggested Weissmann and Lisa Monaco should be scrutinized.

Weaponization of politics sounds easier than facing facts

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John Jupin @vols71.bsky.social · 9h

Fear the Frog JD

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Bilbo Baggins VIII 86458647 @bilbobagginsviii.bsky.social · 22h

Dumb GUMMY DUHRIC - Not the brightest of tRump animals!

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump justified authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela by claiming the country has emptied its prisons and mental institutions, sending prisoners to the US.

Mental institutions on the move? Facts might need a reality check

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump threatened to remove the World Cup or Olympics from cities that don't straighten it out, saying the US has the right to do that with FIFA and suggesting similar leverage over the Olympics.

Who knew international sports depended entirely on Trump’s mood swings

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump said Boston had a bad mayor who at least had a reasonable IQ, while implying that most other city leaders, including those in Chicago, have low IQs.

Calling people low IQ while believing windmills cause cancer

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump stated that he is considering land strikes on Venezuela, signaling potential military action.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump stated that his efforts are just beginning and that he plans to enter additional cities, which he is purposely not naming yet.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Trump claimed that people in Chicago, including women and Black women, are wearing MAGA hats and demanding he be allowed into the city, even suggesting bringing in the Marines.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Mamdani emphasized independence from Trump and Cuomo, stating he won’t call the president to avoid jail or consult a disgraced governor for election advice. He pledged to focus on lowering the cost of living and building a constructive partnership for the city.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Martha MacCallum quoted Margaret Thatcher on socialism running out of other people’s money. Mamdani responded by pointing out that Andrew Cuomo allocated $957 million in tax credits to Elon Musk.

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Mamdani appeared on Fox News and refused to engage with Martha MacCallum’s attempts to steer the conversation toward Israel-Palestine, October 7, Trump, and other topics unrelated to NYC.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Eric Trump claimed that boats leaving Venezuela are being destroyed daily and said he personally knows four people who lost children to fentanyl.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Brooke Rollins compared Charlie Kirk to Thomas Jefferson, calling him a modern-day embodiment of the founding father.
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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva suggested Mike Johnson fears swearing her in as the 218th signer of the Epstein petition, implying partisan bias. Johnson responded dismissively, saying bless her heart and implying she doesn’t understand how Congress works.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Russ Vought stated that RIFs will continue during the shutdown, specifically targeting agencies like the Minority Business Development Agency, which distributes grants based on race, and the EPA’s Environmental Justice programs.

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

JD Vance argued that left-wing political violence is a major problem and claimed the government must be retrained to focus on it, stating that steps are already being taken.

Focusing on left-wing violence while January 6 went largely unpunished

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The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

JD Vance claimed political violence is more prevalent on the left, arguing that celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s death allegedly became mainstream, and downplaying the likelihood of similar reactions if a left-leaning figure were harmed.

If only concern for human life was as partisan as he claims

The Vivlia @thevivlia.bsky.social · 9h

Millions Protest Trump on His Birthday | ‘No Kings’ March Takes Over America

youtu.be/Ep95OsLl7MA

Millions Protest Trump on His Birthday | ‘No Kings’ March Takes Over America

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