Michael Friedman
@mfriedman803.bsky.social
DC born, Maryland bred; organ transplant recipient; attorney; recovering PITA; bottle washer intern; tolerable human; bow tie wearer; hater of air quotes & folks who say “PIN number.”
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.”
“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.”
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This is what Hess said: “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the US right now. I think it’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of. Just because I wear the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US.”
February 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This is what Hess said: “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the US right now. I think it’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of. Just because I wear the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the US.”
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Edits: “It is profoundly detrimental to the very foundation of our Republic for Trump (a notorious rapist, serial criminal, adulterer, & fraud, as well as a known racist who repeatedly grants & sells pardons & commutations to those who have attacked the nation,..
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Edits: “It is profoundly detrimental to the very foundation of our Republic for Trump (a notorious rapist, serial criminal, adulterer, & fraud, as well as a known racist who repeatedly grants & sells pardons & commutations to those who have attacked the nation,..
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Too busy? Trump's unusual Supreme Court push to toss E. Jean Carroll case
Despite frequently filing his own lawsuits, President Trump told the Supreme Court a suit against him by E. Jean Carroll is a damaging distraction.
www.usatoday.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Edits: “It is profoundly detrimental to the very foundation of our Republic for Trump (a notorious rapist, serial criminal, adulterer, & fraud, as well as a known racist who repeatedly grants & sells pardons & commutations to those who have attacked the nation,..
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Edits: “It is profoundly detrimental to the very foundation of our Republic for Trump (a notorious rapist, serial criminal, adulterer, & fraud, as well as a known racist who repeatedly grants & sells pardons & commutations to those who have attacked the nation,..
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"Trump for Europeans conjures up the pre-war era when what we now call populism but then was called fascism engulfed country after country and led to a continent-wide catastrophe that killed millions of people."
Anne Applebaum on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen."
www.publicnotice.co
February 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM
"Trump for Europeans conjures up the pre-war era when what we now call populism but then was called fascism engulfed country after country and led to a continent-wide catastrophe that killed millions of people."
Well ain’t that a kick in the …
Trump-GOP Law Slashes Amazon’s Tax Bill by 87% as Company Fires 30,000 Workers, Profits Soar
“Congress made a choice: cut assistance for the most vulnerable to double down on a tax code already favoring dominant firms.”
www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-...
Trump-GOP Law Slashes Amazon’s Tax Bill by 87% as Company Fires 30,000 Workers, Profits Soar
“Congress made a choice: cut assistance for the most vulnerable to double down on a tax code already favoring dominant firms.”
www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-...
Trump-GOP Law Slashes Amazon's Tax Bill by 87% as Company Fires 30,000 Workers, Profits Soar | Common Dreams
"Congress made a choice: cut assistance for the most vulnerable to double down on a tax code already favoring dominant firms," said one progressive think tank.
www.commondreams.org
February 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Well ain’t that a kick in the …
Trump-GOP Law Slashes Amazon’s Tax Bill by 87% as Company Fires 30,000 Workers, Profits Soar
“Congress made a choice: cut assistance for the most vulnerable to double down on a tax code already favoring dominant firms.”
www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-...
Trump-GOP Law Slashes Amazon’s Tax Bill by 87% as Company Fires 30,000 Workers, Profits Soar
“Congress made a choice: cut assistance for the most vulnerable to double down on a tax code already favoring dominant firms.”
www.commondreams.org/news/amazon-...
If Trump hasn’t apologized for being a rapist, misogynist, serial criminal & adulterer, fraud, etc., why would he apologize for being a racist?
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Trump shifts blame to aide as he refuses to apologize for racist video of Obamas
After first dismissing uproar over depiction of Obamas as apes, White House then said it was erroneously posted by staffer
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
If Trump hasn’t apologized for being a rapist, misogynist, serial criminal & adulterer, fraud, etc., why would he apologize for being a racist?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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After rolling out his medication web site, many find Trump’s plan is worse &/or more expensive.
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Trump’s Prescription Drug Website Exposed as a Big Fat Scam
TrumpRx is pretending like it’s helping consumers more than it is.
newrepublic.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
After rolling out his medication web site, many find Trump’s plan is worse &/or more expensive.
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Big MAGA accounts are all over X defending the President, saying that he did didn't write the racist tweet.
They forgot that Leavitt already defending him writing it?
They forgot that Leavitt already defending him writing it?
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Big MAGA accounts are all over X defending the President, saying that he did didn't write the racist tweet.
They forgot that Leavitt already defending him writing it?
They forgot that Leavitt already defending him writing it?
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A petition drive by Utah Republicans that would restore their gerrymandering powers is under scrutiny, as officials investigate whether hundreds of signatures may have been forged or duplicated.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
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GOP ends signature gatherers’ contract after Utah County clerk alleges fraudulent signatures
The Utah County Clerk has turned over several petition packets to the county attorney for an investigation into whether they were forged.
A total of 27 packets containing hundreds of signatures have b...
www.sltrib.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
A petition drive by Utah Republicans that would restore their gerrymandering powers is under scrutiny, as officials investigate whether hundreds of signatures may have been forged or duplicated.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
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“It’s blindingly obvious that the Trump administration has no interest in our learning more about Epstein. It’s also blindingly obvious the web of corruption and complicity around Epstein was large and intricate, and that there is much more we deserve to know.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-at-t...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-at-t...
Trump at the Pearly Gates
Why the president thinks he’s going to Heaven.
www.thebulwark.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
“It’s blindingly obvious that the Trump administration has no interest in our learning more about Epstein. It’s also blindingly obvious the web of corruption and complicity around Epstein was large and intricate, and that there is much more we deserve to know.”
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“Ok, Trump may be a pedophile, but at least he’s still a racist!”
— MAGA right now
— MAGA right now
February 7, 2026 at 1:08 AM
“Ok, Trump may be a pedophile, but at least he’s still a racist!”
— MAGA right now
— MAGA right now
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What a stupid, stupid way to run a government
Meanwhile, in the federal government’s war on the World’s Greatest University:
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What a stupid, stupid way to run a government
WH: Look, you know the president is racist, as do we. It goes way, way back. Please humor us while we keep making up excuses until we land on one that sticks.
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If Trump Didn’t Post That Racist Video of the Obamas, Who Did? — Vanity Fair
More than 12 hours after President Donald Trump shared a grotesque video of Barack and Michelle Obama on Truth Social, the post was deleted. Then the blame game began.
apple.news
February 7, 2026 at 12:17 AM
WH: Look, you know the president is racist, as do we. It goes way, way back. Please humor us while we keep making up excuses until we land on one that sticks.
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If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
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The "staffer" will not be fired because a staffer didn't post it. Everyone knows this, especially political reporters, but that sure ain't gonna stop them from carrying his water in order to preserve access.
February 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The "staffer" will not be fired because a staffer didn't post it. Everyone knows this, especially political reporters, but that sure ain't gonna stop them from carrying his water in order to preserve access.
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"According to sources...video and photo posts to the president’s Truth Social account go through layers of approval. Trump signs off on the content posted, but he often does not find...these clips himself...it takes a village...to create the federal government’s racist propaganda operation."
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both.
zeteo.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
"According to sources...video and photo posts to the president’s Truth Social account go through layers of approval. Trump signs off on the content posted, but he often does not find...these clips himself...it takes a village...to create the federal government’s racist propaganda operation."
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Trump posted this. He’d rather have us talking about his racism than about pedophilia. Contact your GOP lawmakers and insist they condemn this. Here’s how: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Trump posted this. He’d rather have us talking about his racism than about pedophilia. Contact your GOP lawmakers and insist they condemn this. Here’s how: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
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I really hope Trump doesn't see that story about Olympic ski jumpers allegedly cheating with penis injections.
The last thing we need is him doing a 3am rant on Truth Social about stolen erections.
The last thing we need is him doing a 3am rant on Truth Social about stolen erections.
February 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I really hope Trump doesn't see that story about Olympic ski jumpers allegedly cheating with penis injections.
The last thing we need is him doing a 3am rant on Truth Social about stolen erections.
The last thing we need is him doing a 3am rant on Truth Social about stolen erections.
February 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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He's such a quack.
Dr. Oz Sparks Outrage With His Solution For Lack Of Doctors In Rural Healthcare
www.comicsands.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
He's such a quack.
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Same-sex marriage is under attack again. The Christian nationalist right has launched a new campaign, and, unsurprisingly, it’s using children’s safety as a pretext to roll back equality.
The Right Is Coming For Same-Sex Marriage With An Insidious New Campaign
The anti-LGBTQ “Greater Than” campaign is leveraging children to attack the rights of same-sex married couples
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Same-sex marriage is under attack again. The Christian nationalist right has launched a new campaign, and, unsurprisingly, it’s using children’s safety as a pretext to roll back equality.
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~ Mark Twain
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
~ Mark Twain
I suppose we’ll have to wait for Trump’s 2026 tax filings to see what he charged these folks for the pardons.
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Donald Trump issues four new pardons
Donald Trump has issued four new pardons, including clemency for a former Puerto Rico governor and a former FBI agent.
knewz.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
I suppose we’ll have to wait for Trump’s 2026 tax filings to see what he charged these folks for the pardons.
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The Epstein files claim another. In this case, it’s the senior partner who brokered a deal with the Trump Administration
Free link www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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Leader of Paul Weiss Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Newly released messages show Brad Karp exchanged emails about clients, son with convicted sex offender.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The Epstein files claim another. In this case, it’s the senior partner who brokered a deal with the Trump Administration
Free link www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Free link www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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In 2025, China bought 12M tons of US soybeans. Under Biden, it was 26M to 29M tons. Trump’s Phase One bailouts totaled $28B for farmers, plus $12B in 2025. Now Xi is only considering 8M more tons. Art of the deal.
February 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
In 2025, China bought 12M tons of US soybeans. Under Biden, it was 26M to 29M tons. Trump’s Phase One bailouts totaled $28B for farmers, plus $12B in 2025. Now Xi is only considering 8M more tons. Art of the deal.