Ambassador Ken Fairfax
@portlandken.bsky.social
Retired former US Ambassador, NSC Director for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, NSC Director for Nuclear Materials Security, and Deputy Exec. Dir. of the International Energy Agency
On the heels of Trump's notorious "quiet, piggy" slur directed at a female reporter who dared to ask him a serious question, the Portland protestors have stepped up. Behold the 'Piggy Who Won't Be Quiet."
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
On the heels of Trump's notorious "quiet, piggy" slur directed at a female reporter who dared to ask him a serious question, the Portland protestors have stepped up. Behold the 'Piggy Who Won't Be Quiet."
It is worth remembering that under the UCMJ and US federal law, military orders that are ALWAYS illegal include for a commanding officer to order military personnel to:
- Target civilians intentionally.
- Suppress lawful protests in violation of First Amendment rights.
- Target civilians intentionally.
- Suppress lawful protests in violation of First Amendment rights.
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It is worth remembering that under the UCMJ and US federal law, military orders that are ALWAYS illegal include for a commanding officer to order military personnel to:
- Target civilians intentionally.
- Suppress lawful protests in violation of First Amendment rights.
- Target civilians intentionally.
- Suppress lawful protests in violation of First Amendment rights.
While the dismissal of charges is both expected and welcome news, it nonetheless highlights a more serious problem: the Trump Administration continually violates the law, leaving the courts in the position of playing "whack a mole" and they can't hit them all.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
Judge says interim US attorney for eastern district of Virginia had ‘no lawful authority’ to indict former FBI director and New York attorney general
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
While the dismissal of charges is both expected and welcome news, it nonetheless highlights a more serious problem: the Trump Administration continually violates the law, leaving the courts in the position of playing "whack a mole" and they can't hit them all.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Ambassador Ken Fairfax
In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
Typical for Trump, his (really Putin's) so-called Peace Plan for Ukraine violates US law.
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Typical for Trump, his (really Putin's) so-called Peace Plan for Ukraine violates US law.
As Trump doubles-down on threatening military and CIA veterans who are members of Congress with death for daring to remind US service members of their oath of office, I thought I would add a few photos from West Point.
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As Trump doubles-down on threatening military and CIA veterans who are members of Congress with death for daring to remind US service members of their oath of office, I thought I would add a few photos from West Point.
In addition to the huge number of foreign influencers uncovered with X's new "origin" features, CNN dug through X and found that "a systematic pattern of inauthentic behavior" using stolen pictures of young women to promote propaganda and the use of AI content.
www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/e...
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Stolen photos of European influencers used to push Trump propaganda on X | CNN
A phony campaign on X backing Trump ahead of the US election is using stolen or manipulated photos of real women in Europe to push its agenda.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In addition to the huge number of foreign influencers uncovered with X's new "origin" features, CNN dug through X and found that "a systematic pattern of inauthentic behavior" using stolen pictures of young women to promote propaganda and the use of AI content.
www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/e...
www.cnn.com/2024/08/28/e...
The news about the prevalence of foreign actors posing as MAGA influencers is starting to spread out into mainstream media.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals
Users posing as rightwing Americans are operating internationally, per the platform’s transparency feature
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The news about the prevalence of foreign actors posing as MAGA influencers is starting to spread out into mainstream media.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Twitter/X has just rolled out a new feature allowing users to see the country of origin and past naming history of users. The biggest immediately impact was to expose many of the top MAGA influencers on X as foreigners who lie about being Americans.
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Prominent MAGA Accounts Exposed as Foreign-Run as X Reveals Countries of Origin Feature
The new transparency exposes dozens of leading accounts driving division and misinformation around MAGA, Gaza and progressive politics.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Twitter/X has just rolled out a new feature allowing users to see the country of origin and past naming history of users. The biggest immediately impact was to expose many of the top MAGA influencers on X as foreigners who lie about being Americans.
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As the first US death from the new Bird Flu strain occurs, remember that the Trump Administration and RFK Jr has cancelled all research for a vaccine to prevent the disease as well as on measures to control it.
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Washington State Resident Believed To Be First To Die From Rare Bird Flu Strain
State health officials said they'll monitor anyone who came in close contact with the person but “there is no evidence of transmission of this virus between people."
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November 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
As the first US death from the new Bird Flu strain occurs, remember that the Trump Administration and RFK Jr has cancelled all research for a vaccine to prevent the disease as well as on measures to control it.
www.huffpost.com/entry/washin...
www.huffpost.com/entry/washin...
Sign at the US Military Academy at West Point:
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Sign at the US Military Academy at West Point:
Ambassador Bill Taylor, a consummate diplomat and someone with decades of experience in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union, put it plainly and clearly for Trump:
“The pressure needs to be put on Putin to stop this war, and President Trump can do that.”
Put the pressure on the Putin!
“The pressure needs to be put on Putin to stop this war, and President Trump can do that.”
Put the pressure on the Putin!
November 23, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Ambassador Bill Taylor, a consummate diplomat and someone with decades of experience in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union, put it plainly and clearly for Trump:
“The pressure needs to be put on Putin to stop this war, and President Trump can do that.”
Put the pressure on the Putin!
“The pressure needs to be put on Putin to stop this war, and President Trump can do that.”
Put the pressure on the Putin!
Borrowed from a friend because it is absolutely perfect.
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Borrowed from a friend because it is absolutely perfect.
Anne Applebaum nails it in this analysis of the horrendous Trump "peace plan," which she correctly points out is not a peace plan at all but instead a plan to weaken Ukraine and divide the US from Europe.
"Gift" article attached, so no subscription needed.
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"Gift" article attached, so no subscription needed.
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The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Anne Applebaum nails it in this analysis of the horrendous Trump "peace plan," which she correctly points out is not a peace plan at all but instead a plan to weaken Ukraine and divide the US from Europe.
"Gift" article attached, so no subscription needed.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
"Gift" article attached, so no subscription needed.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Trump Administration has quietly done away with the position of "Immigration Judge," replacing that job title with one that reflects exactly what Trump expects of them: Deportation Judge.
I guess there is no reason to know the law or even to think. Just deport.
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I guess there is no reason to know the law or even to think. Just deport.
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YOU BE THE JUDGE | Department of Justice
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November 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Trump Administration has quietly done away with the position of "Immigration Judge," replacing that job title with one that reflects exactly what Trump expects of them: Deportation Judge.
I guess there is no reason to know the law or even to think. Just deport.
join.justice.gov
I guess there is no reason to know the law or even to think. Just deport.
join.justice.gov
The more I see of the "peace deal" that Trump is demanding Ukraine sign, the worse it looks. Rather than a peace deal, it is a capitulation by not just Ukraine but the USA. The plan is designed to prepare Ukraine for Putin's next invasion while splitting the USA away from NATO.
A few key points:
A few key points:
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The more I see of the "peace deal" that Trump is demanding Ukraine sign, the worse it looks. Rather than a peace deal, it is a capitulation by not just Ukraine but the USA. The plan is designed to prepare Ukraine for Putin's next invasion while splitting the USA away from NATO.
A few key points:
A few key points:
A more accurate and informative headline would read:
RFK Jr forced CDC to abandon science in favor of disproven conspiracy theories
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RFK Jr forced CDC to abandon science in favor of disproven conspiracy theories
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Robert F Kennedy Jr instructed CDC to change stance on vaccines and autism
US health secretary said he told agency to update website to claim the fact vaccines do not cause autism is not evidence based
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A more accurate and informative headline would read:
RFK Jr forced CDC to abandon science in favor of disproven conspiracy theories
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
RFK Jr forced CDC to abandon science in favor of disproven conspiracy theories
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Due to public outcry, the Trump Administration has reversed recent guidance that downplayed the seriousness of displaying the Nazi swastika, nooses, and other hate symbols on Coast Guard ships.
They are still lying about the change, of course.
www.huffpost.com/entry/us-coa...
They are still lying about the change, of course.
www.huffpost.com/entry/us-coa...
Coast Guard Again Classifies Swastikas, Nooses As Hate Symbols
“This is not an updated policy but a new policy to combat any misinformation and double down that the U.S. Coast Guard forbids these symbols," a Coast Guard press release says.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Due to public outcry, the Trump Administration has reversed recent guidance that downplayed the seriousness of displaying the Nazi swastika, nooses, and other hate symbols on Coast Guard ships.
They are still lying about the change, of course.
www.huffpost.com/entry/us-coa...
They are still lying about the change, of course.
www.huffpost.com/entry/us-coa...
Remember just a few months ago when Fox News, OAN, and the rest of the right-wing echo-sphere were all screaming about how we needed more "civility" in political discourse and that no politician should ever use language that even appears to suggest or endorse political violence?
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Remember just a few months ago when Fox News, OAN, and the rest of the right-wing echo-sphere were all screaming about how we needed more "civility" in political discourse and that no politician should ever use language that even appears to suggest or endorse political violence?
At the same time Trump and the far-right go into hysterics every time someone points out that racism and bigotry are core tenets of the MAGA movement, the Trump Administration issues new orders to the Coast Guard stating that the Nazi swastika is no longer considered a hate symbol.
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
At the same time Trump and the far-right go into hysterics every time someone points out that racism and bigotry are core tenets of the MAGA movement, the Trump Administration issues new orders to the Coast Guard stating that the Nazi swastika is no longer considered a hate symbol.
Background on the man Trump and Bondi have picked to lead the new round of Epstein investigations that Trump just ordered. Definitely worth reading.
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
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Trump's Handpicked Epstein Prosecutor Is Tied to Pedo’s Funder
Pam Bondi called Jay Clayton to investigate Epstein for Trump. But is he Epstein-free himself... asks our must-read newsletter The Swamp.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Background on the man Trump and Bondi have picked to lead the new round of Epstein investigations that Trump just ordered. Definitely worth reading.
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
Bondi has made it official: After first stating that DOJ would turn over the Epstein files within 30 days, as required by the newly-passed law, she then added that DOJ "may have to hold back material that could impact Trump-ordered investigations of Democratic figures who associated with Epstein."
November 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Bondi has made it official: After first stating that DOJ would turn over the Epstein files within 30 days, as required by the newly-passed law, she then added that DOJ "may have to hold back material that could impact Trump-ordered investigations of Democratic figures who associated with Epstein."
Frogs marching forward in Portland. When not resisting ICE they are helping feed those in need.
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Frogs marching forward in Portland. When not resisting ICE they are helping feed those in need.
Sexual abuser in chief news:
The Trump White House directly intervened to help accused sex trafficker and sexual abuser Andrew Tate.
Meanwhile, the man Trump has chosen to lead Epstein investigations has deep ties to Epstein.
www.huffpost.com/entry/white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
The Trump White House directly intervened to help accused sex trafficker and sexual abuser Andrew Tate.
Meanwhile, the man Trump has chosen to lead Epstein investigations has deep ties to Epstein.
www.huffpost.com/entry/white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During Federal Investigation
The official who delivered the message, Paul Ingrassia, previously represented the Tate brothers before joining the White House.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Sexual abuser in chief news:
The Trump White House directly intervened to help accused sex trafficker and sexual abuser Andrew Tate.
Meanwhile, the man Trump has chosen to lead Epstein investigations has deep ties to Epstein.
www.huffpost.com/entry/white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
The Trump White House directly intervened to help accused sex trafficker and sexual abuser Andrew Tate.
Meanwhile, the man Trump has chosen to lead Epstein investigations has deep ties to Epstein.
www.huffpost.com/entry/white-...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-handp...
Is anyone surprised that a man who has ordered dozens of extra-judicial killings defends MBS for ordering the extra-judicial killing of Khashoggi?
Trump has no morals. Period. He is driving only by greed and ego. In the case of the Saudis, greed is motivating him.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/p...
Trump has no morals. Period. He is driving only by greed and ego. In the case of the Saudis, greed is motivating him.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/p...
Trump claims slain journalist Khashoggi was ‘extremely controversial,’ defends Saudi crown prince | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Tuesday angrily dismissed a question about the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, claiming the Saudi dissident journalist was “extremely controversial” and insisting the subject...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Is anyone surprised that a man who has ordered dozens of extra-judicial killings defends MBS for ordering the extra-judicial killing of Khashoggi?
Trump has no morals. Period. He is driving only by greed and ego. In the case of the Saudis, greed is motivating him.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/p...
Trump has no morals. Period. He is driving only by greed and ego. In the case of the Saudis, greed is motivating him.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/p...