Blackmail, Bluster and Batshit Bonkers - Trump Thread #153

[Spandauer]

Enough already.

Previous thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5472639-who-are-they-kidding-its-oil-oil-oil-baby-trump-thread-152

There's an argument that it shouldn't matter, but I for one would not knowingly give money to someone who is MAGA. They are nothing short of evil at this point.

From CNN:

"“Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post."

I am sure he must sit there. " I WANNA RAISE TARRIFS, I WANNA RAISE TARRIFS, TELL ME WHO I CAN RAISE TARRIFS AGAINST"

WTF does the US “immigration enforcement” agency have to do with the Olympics in Italy? If they are there to protect L'il JD and Rubio then they will already have the US Secret Service that secures the area months in advance. Not forgetting an armoured convoy of 20+ vehicles as we in the U.K. were forced fortunate to experience when Vance descended on Hampton Court Palace for a private 'jolly' last year and shut down most of the surrounding roads for the best part of a morning.

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I really do hope that this is not true. Why the fuck would the Italian government allow convicted J6 felons who execute people in the street to do security?!?! Their philosophy of “shoot first, ask questions later” puts the public severely at risk.

Melania speaks out. CNN:

"First lady Melania Trump called on Americans to “unify” in the wake of a pair of federal law enforcement shootings of US citizens in Minneapolis and widespread protests this month.

“We need to unify. I’m calling for unity. I know my husband, the president, had a great call yesterday with the governor and the mayor, and they’re working together to make it peaceful and without riots,” Trump told Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt."

I know what she is thinking tho. She is wondering how much Amazon will pay her to go to Minnesota so they can film her laying flowers. Flowers for the harrowing experience that ICE went through.

Probably to 'deter' protesters who may be thinking of turning up. A visual performance of 'strength' whilst the Secret Service do all the real work in the background. They must know they're going to be Mega Billy No Mates when they appear anywhere in public.

I just think "America isn't stupid enough to self sabotage itself to such an extent" isn't a gamble they are happy to make right now.

That ship sailed ages ago. Right now nobody trusts the US or is ever going to trust them again. No amount of thoughts and prayers will wash that out. The US has already gambled. Too late now.

Fool me once etc .....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/report-fewer-mexicans-crossing-the-border-to-shop-in-texas/ar-AA1UR2Vr

Causing a lot of pain in Texas. What a shame.

I love this for them.

If she really means this, it's proof again that 'it takes a woman to do a man's job'

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/americas/venezuela-delcy-rodriguez-enough-us-orders-trump-oil-hnk-intl?utm_source=cnn_Five+Things+for+Tuesday%2C+January+27%2C+2026&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=SFV1Q4CRN1W%2BXOc3pPWAEcQPOumgFLhV4jKZh%2BVOMfpne3uvkFR7JQDFtSVf6doV&bt_ts=1769513359003

AcrossthePond55
Bovino OUT, Homan IN (of Minneapolis)
So I guess now we know who's going to be the (well deserving) fall guy.

Bovino's the one with the Nazi overcoat, right?

And Trump is on his way to Iowa. To do a political rally. Because mid terms are only.... 11 months away.

It must be bad if they’ve had to wheel Melania out. I wonder what she’s been promised 🤔

US source (Florida TV station)

https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-ag-doubles-down-on-florida-nurse-social-media-behavior-boca-nurse-claps-back-karoline-leavitt-miami-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-january-26-2026

"Uthmeier announced Monday that he is targeting Miami nurse Erik Martindale for a permanent revocation of his nursing license. The move follows a since-deleted Facebook post allegedly written by Martindale, in which he stated he would refuse to provide anesthesia to MAGA members undergoing surgery, calling the decision both his right and an "ethical" choice."

Martindale is saying his FB was hacked. But it's an interesting issue. At what point does one's own personal ethics (the right to refuse doing 'X') cross that very thin line into professional ethics (doing the job you were hired to do). It's already been upheld that anti-abortion medical professionals have the right to refuse to perform services that are in any way connected with abortion services as 'doing so is against their beliefs'. What's so different from an anesthetist refusing service to a group that is 'against his beliefs'? There are other anesthetists who could provide said services, just as there are other medical professionals who can provide services for women seeking terminations.

As far a the female RN wishing 'severe childbirth injuries on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt', IMHO that's a bit too far. Wish her pain, ok maybe, but not very nice. But injuries? Hmmm, that may be crossing actual medical ethics. But I suppose it may be a case of "I disagree with what you say but defend your right to say it".

MTG being right. At leasdt here and now.

Notice how she knows how to speak MAGA,

https://x.com/FmrRepMTG/status/2015438556789870682

How is that old man going to perform at a rally? He can barely walk up to the stage, and has been clinging to podiums recently. Hasn’t it been at least 15 months since he rallied? He’s aged a lot since then. This one will be interesting to watch…🍿

Nazi overcoat.
Nazi brain.
Nazi heart.
Nazi on the outside, Nazi on the inside. Like a stick of rock with Nazi written all the way through.
IMHO.

Maybe the GOP promised to buy all the tickets to her film. Same as how they bulk buy MAGA books to get them in best seller lists.

:-)

Melania Trump’s No. 1 Bestseller Is Not Flying Off Bookstore Shelves. Is It Because of the Sticky Goo? | Vanity Fair

Is she practicing her grieving widow role with all that black?

Hah. I had that downloaded as my ringtone for a while, taken from the London protests last time around. The name was Donald Trump in my version, but Kristie Noem seems to work well.

Another interesting article from The Atlantic, on the ICY ground yesterday.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/the-neighbors-defending-minnesota-from-ice/685769/?gift=e2u7q4bY0aDA8U4mEoqTWcWJ3WjOK8psvsxlx7wRfU4&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

I'm waiting for Melania to trot out her 'Be Best' bullshit. Whilst wearing her "I don't care do u?" jacket.

As far as her 'documentary', I can smell the flop sweat from here.

@SerendipityJane

If we could get MTG to 'turn her coat' she could potentially be a powerful voice for the Left. I just wonder if her 'image' has been too (self-inflicted) damaged to really be heard by either side.

As it is she's sort of straddling some invisible line.

One thing for sure. She knows what makes MAGA tick. She also knows pretty well where the fracture line between MAGA and Trump lies.

Hell hath no fury ...

😂