Sadly and tragically, President Donald Trump is clearly on a revenge and retribution tour, moving toward what seems inevitably the declaration of martial law on the nation at some point in future months.
Already, he has sent in the National Guard to Los Angeles and now Washington, DC, and is threatening such actions in other “Blue” states and cities, including Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland, by specific statements, but likely elsewhere as well.
Trump also has the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi promoting FBI raids and investigations on Trump critics, including those who once worked for him, but have turned against him, most notably in last couple of days, of former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
One does not have to agree with everything Bolton has done and said in his career, but the idea of “weaponizing” the FBI, CIA, and other national security agencies against domestic critics is horrifying and terrorizing for the concept of the Bill of Rights.
In only seven months, the Trump Presidency has become a “clear and present danger” to basic American traditions of preserving American democracy, the US Constitution, and the rule of law.
The speed of acceleration of authoritarianism almost seems unstoppable at this point.
Hello Professor Ron.
You have heard me say, “The success of a Democracy is based on the Art of Truth!” Unfortunately this Trump Administration doesn’t see things this way… If accurate evaluation disagrees with Trump’s lies… fire the messenger!!
Pentagon Fires the Defense Intelligence Agency Chief – The New York Times
https://share.google/Rux2piTXnWQEjQFz0
Yes, Wayne, sadly, the Trump Administration is not interested in “Truth Tellers” or “Experts” who know the facts of national security, health care, the environment, and so many other areas of government policy!
And they are working to suppress the truth about history, science, medicine, and a multitude of other significant parts of human knowledge!
The damage done will last generations, and likely will help to cause another terrorist attack; another weather disaster such as Hurricane Katrina from 20 years ago; and cause another pandemic!
The one conclusion that is clear is that Trump, already rated in the bottom of rankings of Presidents after his first term, will be even lower in reputation and image in this disastrous second term!
Kilmar Abrego Garcia notified by ICE that he may be deported to Uganda
Abrego, wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, now faces removal to Uganda just a day after being freed from a Tennessee jail.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-may-be-deported-uganda-rcna226756
ICE Is Constantly Using Coast Guard Planes to Move Immigrants
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-ice-coast-guard-planes-immigrants-detention-1235414267/
US immigrant population down by more than a million people amid Trump crackdown.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/23/us-immigrant-population-declines
Army base used for WWII Japanese internment now nation’s largest ICE detention center.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/08/23/texas-army-base-japanese-internment-ice-detention/85767850007/
Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/23/trump-chicago-military-national-guard/
Higher tariffs are kicking in. Here’s what Walmart and other retailers said about their impact.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/22/retail-earnings-walmart-target-home-depot-discuss-tariffs.html
Trump’s redistricting push could bring decades of Republican rule to the US House.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-redistricting-push-could-bring-decades-republican-rule-us-house-2025-08-24/
Mail-in voting backed by most Americans despite Trump push to end it.
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/23/mail-in-voting-trump-pew-poll
The Maxwell transcripts: Trump’s lawyer gives away the game
https://www.allrisenews.com/p/maxwell-transcripts-blanche-giuffre
Mamdani raises over $1M in latest NYC fundraising haul, drowning out Cuomo, Adams
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5467359-mamdani-leads-nyc-mayoral-race-fundraising/
For better or worse, Mamdani is probably going to be the next mayor of NY City. The good news is, he can’t help but being an upgrade from the atrocious, corrupt, etc. Eric Adams.
National Guard troops in Washington, DC, begin carrying weapons.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/politics/national-guard-dc-weapons
Now Trump is threatening to investigate Chris Christie after he was critical of Trump during an ABC News interview.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/25/media/trump-chris-christie-bridgegate-abc-fcc-threat
Trump and RFK Jr. are completely insane!
Trump and RFK Jr. to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Within Months’
https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-and-robert-f-kennedy-junior-to-ban-covid-19-vaccine-within-months/
MASA = Making America Sick Again
Wall Street Journal Flags Donald Trump Risk ‘Turning Out To Be Worse Than We Imagined’
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wall-street-journal-donald-trump-risk_n_68ac23e5e4b0176c52bfd7d6
No magic fixes’ for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising struggles.
https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-committee-trump-meeting-ken-martin-3e605c6441f69de360e83e6aaf36f393
This is exactly what you’d expect from Orban, Erdogan, Putin, etc.
Trump Threatens NBC, ABC Licenses Over News Coverage
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-25/trump-threatens-nbc-abc-licenses-over-news-coverage
Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-hits-gaza-hospital-killing-least-20-people-including-five-journalists-2025-08-25/
Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules.
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-question-report-sanction-eu-officials-dsa-donald-trump/
Trump admin ‘absolutely forbidden’ from removing Abrego Garcia, judge says.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5469481-abregogarcia-deportation-uganda-halted/
Trump Says He’s Firing First-Ever Black Woman on Federal Reserve. She Tells Him to Shove It.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-fires-first-ever-black-woman-on-federal-reserve/
FEMA staff warn Trump’s cuts risk exposing US to another Hurricane Katrina.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/25/fema-trump-hurricane-katrina
Now Donald Trump wants to put people in jail for burning the American flag.
https://augustafreepress.com/news/now-donald-trump-wants-to-put-people-in-jail-for-burning-the-flag/
Trump hints he will change Pentagon’s name to Department of War.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/25/trump-pentagon-name-change-00523335
a. That’s stupid.
b. He can’t do that.
Utah Strikes Down Gerrymandered Map, Reinstates Voter-Approved Redistricting Reforms
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/utah-strikes-down-gerrymandered-map-reinstates-voter-approved-redistricting-reforms/
Gov. Moore eyes Maryland map redraw; Spanberger says no changes planned in Virginia.
https://wjla.com/news/elections/wes-moore-abigail-spanberger-redrawing-maryland-congressional-districts-map-virginia-election-2025-governor-race-redistricting-winsome-earle-sears-texas-gerrymandering-florida-missouri-indiana-andy-harris
Under Trump’s/Youngkin’s Leadership, “Moody’s Chief Economist assesses that Virginia’s economy is either currently in recession or at high risk of recession”.
https://bluevirginia.us/2025/08/under-trumps-youngkins-leadership-moodys-chief-economist-assesses-that-virginias-economy-is-either-currently-in-recession-or-at-high-risk-of-recession/
Chris Jansing was reporting at lunchtime today that Trump supporters want Trump on Mt. Rushmore. Other alternatives are putting him on currency, naming airports and/or buildings after him, etc.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/trump-tariff-india-russian-oil-purchase
Democrats’ Deep Divide on Gaza, Israel Boils Over at Party Meeting
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/democrats-deep-divide-on-gaza-israel-boils-over-at-party-meeting-fb5a8496
Environmental Laws Waived to Build Border Wall in Texas Wildlife Refuge
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/26082025/texas-wildlife-refuge-border-wall-environmental-laws-waived/
The Lisa Cook Case Could Be the Whole Ball Game
“If the Supreme Court lets Trump replace Cook with a loyalist, he might soon achieve a full-blown takeover of the Federal Reserve.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/economy/archive/2025/08/lisa-cook-federal-reserve/684013/
Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook will bring higher costs and more crises.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/26/trump-fed-lisa-cook-firing-economy/
Trump’s Cabinet Meeting Was Stuffed With Flattery for Dear Leader
The televised groveling festival lasted over three hours.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-cabinet-members-lavish-praise-1235416119/
His cabinet meeting was a North Korea-style freak show.
America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
https://www.vox.com/health/459226/rfk-jr-trump-covid-vaccine-ban
RFK Jr. is pure scum. Totally insane as well – and evil.
DOGE accused of copying entire Social Security database to insecure cloud system.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/doge-accused-of-copying-entire-social-security-database-to-insecure-cloud-system/
Trump Has Forced Out Nearly 10% Of The Federal Workforce
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-fires-10-percent-federal-workforce_n_68aca73de4b01646d84f8363
Trump’s hand bruise renews attention to his health — and his heart
https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/26/trump-hand-bruise-chronic-venous-insufficiency/
This is horrific. Anyone who voted for Trump – or stayed home, voted for Jill Stein, etc. – is responsible for this.
She Pushed to Overturn Trump’s Loss in the 2020 Election. Now She’ll Help Oversee U.S. Election Security.
“Heather Honey has been appointed to a senior position in the Department of Homeland Security. State election officials and voting experts are concerned.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/heather-honey-dhs-election-security
FEMA employees put on leave after criticizing Trump administration in open letter.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/26/fema-employees-leave-trump-administration-letter/
10% have been forced out? It feels like more than that.
The Democrats’ Self-Destructive Fear of the Swing Voter
“The party is responding to Trump’s authoritarian abuses with timid messaging that sounds as if it’s been poll-tested to death—because it probably has been.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/199660/democrats-polling-trump-swing-voter-fear
Trump privately presses top Indiana Republicans to redistrict during White House meeting.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/26/indiana-redistricting-republicans-white-houe-trump-00527817
California Republican leader calls for a ‘two state solution’ amid redistricting battle.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/26/california-republican-leader-calls-for-a-two-state-solution-amid-redistricting-battle-00527902
Sounds like he’s a secessionist.