James L. Bruno
@jameslbruno.bsky.social
Bestselling author, journalist, diplomat. Appeared on CNN, NPR, Fox, SiriusXM, BBC. Contribute to Washington Monthly; POLITICO. Fugitive hunter & raconteur. https://jameslbruno.substack.com/
The clubby deal-making and moral racketeering of the Epstein class is now the United States’ governing philosophy.
The irony is that the vaunted “retribution” Donald Trump promised his followers may end up being turned on him and fellow plutocrats.
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The irony is that the vaunted “retribution” Donald Trump promised his followers may end up being turned on him and fellow plutocrats.
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The clubby deal-making and moral racketeering of the Epstein class is now the United States’ governing philosophy.
The irony is that the vaunted “retribution” Donald Trump promised his followers may end up being turned on him and fellow plutocrats.
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
The irony is that the vaunted “retribution” Donald Trump promised his followers may end up being turned on him and fellow plutocrats.
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
It appears Hegseth is back hitting the bottle again.
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It appears Hegseth is back hitting the bottle again.
"Trump officials prepare for potential cabinet shakeup after one-year mark"
In keeping with Trump’s track record for Cabinet picks, here are the top contenders.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
In keeping with Trump’s track record for Cabinet picks, here are the top contenders.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"Trump officials prepare for potential cabinet shakeup after one-year mark"
In keeping with Trump’s track record for Cabinet picks, here are the top contenders.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
In keeping with Trump’s track record for Cabinet picks, here are the top contenders.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
"U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas as hate symbols"
Oh really?
Explain why to them -
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Oh really?
Explain why to them -
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas as hate symbols"
Oh really?
Explain why to them -
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
Oh really?
Explain why to them -
wapo.st/3Mbd9a6
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Link Between Vaccines and Autism www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Link Between Vaccines and Autism www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Those having a better chance of being elected NY governor than Elise Stefanik:
-George Santos
-Jeffrey Dahmer's corpse
-Ghislane Maxwell
-Bashar al-Assad
-Sean Combs
-Vladimir Putin
-Elon Musk
-Mel Gibson
-Kim Jong Un
-Vlad the Impaler
-The Joker
-Chernobyl
-Lord Voldemort
-George Santos
-Jeffrey Dahmer's corpse
-Ghislane Maxwell
-Bashar al-Assad
-Sean Combs
-Vladimir Putin
-Elon Musk
-Mel Gibson
-Kim Jong Un
-Vlad the Impaler
-The Joker
-Chernobyl
-Lord Voldemort
November 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Those having a better chance of being elected NY governor than Elise Stefanik:
-George Santos
-Jeffrey Dahmer's corpse
-Ghislane Maxwell
-Bashar al-Assad
-Sean Combs
-Vladimir Putin
-Elon Musk
-Mel Gibson
-Kim Jong Un
-Vlad the Impaler
-The Joker
-Chernobyl
-Lord Voldemort
-George Santos
-Jeffrey Dahmer's corpse
-Ghislane Maxwell
-Bashar al-Assad
-Sean Combs
-Vladimir Putin
-Elon Musk
-Mel Gibson
-Kim Jong Un
-Vlad the Impaler
-The Joker
-Chernobyl
-Lord Voldemort
This says it all.
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This says it all.
Draw your own conclusions.
October 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Draw your own conclusions.
Yes, the U.S. has sunk this far. There is no bottom.
October 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Yes, the U.S. has sunk this far. There is no bottom.
ICE Barbie plans to deploy ICE goons to the Superbowl to intimidate Bad Bunny. Hold on. This sounds like a Saturday morning cartoon show.
October 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
ICE Barbie plans to deploy ICE goons to the Superbowl to intimidate Bad Bunny. Hold on. This sounds like a Saturday morning cartoon show.
Trump & Gang are itching to use the military power in their hands to impose their autocratic agenda for the nation. Trouble is, the law stands in their way. Senior officers face a decision.
My latest in “Dispatches From Exile.”
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/will-us-tr...
My latest in “Dispatches From Exile.”
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/will-us-tr...
October 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump & Gang are itching to use the military power in their hands to impose their autocratic agenda for the nation. Trouble is, the law stands in their way. Senior officers face a decision.
My latest in “Dispatches From Exile.”
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/will-us-tr...
My latest in “Dispatches From Exile.”
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/will-us-tr...
Nicknamed "Stinkball" as a kid, he sucked to bullies and craved everyone's approval.
September 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Nicknamed "Stinkball" as a kid, he sucked to bullies and craved everyone's approval.
Clever pranksters have placed a statue on the Mall in DC featuring Trump & Epstein holding hands and dancing. It honors “Friendship Month.” The plaque reads:
"We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his 'closest friend', Jeffrey Epstein."
"We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his 'closest friend', Jeffrey Epstein."
September 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Clever pranksters have placed a statue on the Mall in DC featuring Trump & Epstein holding hands and dancing. It honors “Friendship Month.” The plaque reads:
"We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his 'closest friend', Jeffrey Epstein."
"We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his 'closest friend', Jeffrey Epstein."
What is it about fascists that they lack a sense of humor?
September 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What is it about fascists that they lack a sense of humor?
"House, Senate pass 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk'"
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Here’s George Orwell’s take:
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Here’s George Orwell’s take:
September 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"House, Senate pass 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk'"
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Here’s George Orwell’s take:
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Here’s George Orwell’s take:
Good to keep in mind as we teeter on the precipice:
September 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Good to keep in mind as we teeter on the precipice:
Entertainers axed. Right out of the old fascist playbook -
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Entertainers axed. Right out of the old fascist playbook -
"White House vows to take on left-wing 'terror' movement after Kirk killing"
I found it!! I found the "left-wing terror conspiracy!"
Here's a photo as proof!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
I found it!! I found the "left-wing terror conspiracy!"
Here's a photo as proof!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
September 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"White House vows to take on left-wing 'terror' movement after Kirk killing"
I found it!! I found the "left-wing terror conspiracy!"
Here's a photo as proof!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
I found it!! I found the "left-wing terror conspiracy!"
Here's a photo as proof!
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
In both of his presidential terms, Trump has waged an unrelenting war against children, from child separations to ending foreign aid causing deaths. As long as the incumbent president remains in power, no child is safe.
My latest in "Dispatches From Exile."
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
My latest in "Dispatches From Exile."
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
September 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM
In both of his presidential terms, Trump has waged an unrelenting war against children, from child separations to ending foreign aid causing deaths. As long as the incumbent president remains in power, no child is safe.
My latest in "Dispatches From Exile."
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...
My latest in "Dispatches From Exile."
jameslbruno.substack.com/p/weekly-min...