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    Aug 15, 2025---5 min-
    'Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out her warning to the Republican Party—deliver on promises to hold the powerful accountable or risk losing the trust of their base forever. We discuss the dangers of dangling “deep state” rhetoric without action, the economic struggles crushing younger generations, and how failure could open the door for a new, more extreme form of leadership to take root in America. '

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    This is about the other option ,that all we see is just deception and that Trump & his team actually still have a peace agenda and that their 'stupidity ' cant be real but must be strategy .. i hope Alex Krainer is right! 16/8/25

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    USA is spending billions $$ every year on military aid for I$rael, the war in Ukraine, military bases around the world. Trump has recently spent a billion dollars bombing Iran's nuclear facilities for no good reason, and at the same time passing laws that will make the lives of the homeless even more miserable in the USA. Note that the 'high cost of living' and 'unaffordable' housing are expressions in the following video. Are there really a millions people living in their car in the USA?

    (In Canada we also have the same 'unaffordable rent' issue and a terrible housing crisis across the country, but living in one's car is not an option during the Canadian winter. Apparently, the root cause of 'unaffordable housing' is similar in both countries: mass influx of illegal migrants in the USA, and mass immigration in Canada. All planned and orchestrated by our dear governments.)

    "Millions of Americans are already struggling to survive the cost of living crisis, but new bills and regulations could soon make life even harder for those living in cars, RVs, vans, and other vehicles. As inflation keeps driving up rent, food, and fuel prices, many have turned to alternative living just to stay afloat. But now, cities and states across America are introducing new laws that could push countless people deeper into homelessness. In this video, we’ll break down what’s really going on, how these new measures could impact you, and why this is a harsh wake-up call for anyone who thinks they’re “safe” from this growing crisis."

    Millions of Americans Are About to Face a Harsh Wake Up Call

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    USA is spending billions $$ every year on military aid for I$rael, the war in Ukraine, military bases around the world. Trump has recently spent a billion dollars bombing Iran's nuclear facilities for no good reason, and at the same time passing laws that will make the lives of the homeless even more miserable in the USA. Note that the 'high cost of living' and 'unaffordable' housing are expressions in the following video. Are there really a millions people living in their car in the USA?

    (In Canada we also have the same 'unaffordable rent' issue and a terrible housing crisis across the country, but living in one's car is not an option during the Canadian winter. Apparently, the root cause of 'unaffordable housing' is similar in both countries: mass influx of illegal migrants in the USA, and mass immigration in Canada. All planned and orchestrated by our dear governments.)

    "Millions of Americans are already struggling to survive the cost of living crisis, but new bills and regulations could soon make life even harder for those living in cars, RVs, vans, and other vehicles. As inflation keeps driving up rent, food, and fuel prices, many have turned to alternative living just to stay afloat. But now, cities and states across America are introducing new laws that could push countless people deeper into homelessness. In this video, we’ll break down what’s really going on, how these new measures could impact you, and why this is a harsh wake-up call for anyone who thinks they’re “safe” from this growing crisis."

    Millions of Americans Are About to Face a Harsh Wake Up Call
    This is nothing new in the EU; for ages its forbidden to stay in your car or camper ,even in the middle of nowhere ,they will spot you,wake you up ,send you away and even fine you! Its not even allowed to have a nap on a bench in a parc! The privelege of 'freedom' is exclusively for the ones who can afford it,and the rest of the world have to feel like unwelcome inferior useless eaters,who should feel ashamed for their human needs,and for the wealthy to look down upon the 'losers'and feeling blessed for their good fortune & fake freedom. Welcome in the New World order of the haves & the have-nots. You own nothing but you will be....

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    Zelensky cancelled it because according to constitution no elections are hold during war time. Does it work the same for USA if anyone knows ?
    In what scenario can he make it happen or is he just clowning around ?

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    "This Is The Real Story Behind Trump” | Whitney Webb
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    "Whitney web discusses how Trump is backed by the Rothchild banks."



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    "Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for Mint Press News. She is contributing editor of Unlimited Hangout and the author of the book One Nation Under Blackmail.
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    (Trump has done some very good things and some very bad things. It's best to remember he is a player, and in his 80s now, really pushing that curve. And if Vance is next in line, best to remember his alliance with Peter Thiel and Palantir. )
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    Very interesting comments by Judge Napolitano on a number of USA issues: CIA control, JFK file, Jeffrey Epstein blackmail operation, tariffs to be revoked by the courts, enormous debt that will inevitably sink the country, etc.

    Judge Napolitano: The U.S. Will Go Bankrupt, Collapse & Break Up

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    copying here

    Quote Posted by mountain_jim (here)
    https://x.com/AlinaHabba/status/1958548456043134976




    Alina Habba
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    Today’s ruling by the New York appeals court is a resounding victory for President Trump and his company. The court struck down the outrageous and unlawful $464 million penalty, confirming what we have said from the beginning: the Attorney General’s case was politically motivated, legally baseless, and grossly excessive.

    President Trump won - and justice won with him.


    https://x.com/TomFitton/status/1958544466685448335



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    HUGE VINDICATION FOR TRUMP: Appeals court throws out as unconstitutional the Letitia James/Biden gang court fine against his business!

    https://x.com/TonySeruga/status/1958548133857648690






    https://x.com/catturd2/status/1958560115499405545

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    https://www.zerohedge.com/political/...raud-judgement

    Appeals Court Tosses Trump's $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgement As Prez Claims 'Total Victory'

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    Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 - 12:10 PM
    A New York appeals court has tossed out a $454 million civil fraud judgement handed down last year against Donald Trump, his family, and his company.



    While the Appellate Division's First Department upheld the ruling, it found that the $454 million penalty was excessive and at odds with the Eighth Amendment.

    "The documentary evidence supports Supreme Court's conclusion that the Attorney General made a prima facie showing that each defendant participated in the fraudulent scheme," reads the opinion. "The trial record is also replete with evidence supporting the court's determination that the individual defendants had the requisite intent to defraud, a necessary element of each Penal Law claim."

    The decision comes after New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office asked an appeals court last August to uphold the $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump.

    The appellate judges, however, said of the judgement; "while harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State."

    In response to the decision, President Trump claimed 'TOTAL VICTORY in the FAKE New York State Attorney General Letitia James Case!"

    "The amount, including Interest and Penalties, was over $550 Million Dollars. It was a Political Witch Hunt, in a business sense, the likes of which no one has ever seen before. This was a Case of Election Interference by the City and State trying to show, illegally, that I did things that were wrong when, in fact, everything I did was absolutely CORRECT and, even, PERFECT," Trump wrote on Truth Social.




    (later added page 2)



    The case can now be appealed by either side to the state's highest court, the New York Court of Appeals.

    "Today's ruling by the New York appeals court is a resounding victory for President Trump and his company," Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said in response. "The court struck down the outrageous and unlawful $464 million penalty, confirming what we have said from the beginning: the Attorney General’s case was politically motivated, legally baseless, and grossly excessive."

    Following a three-month civil trial last year, Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for inflating his net worth to secure better business deals, writing in his decision that Trump and his co-defendants engaged in frauds that "leap off the page and shock the conscience," adding "Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological. They are accused only of inflating asset values to make more money. The documents prove this over and over again."

    Trump has long claimed that the case was politically motivated, saying "I've been persecuted by someone running for office," referring to NY Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case - and is currently under investigation for her own real estate fraud.

    In his February decision, Engoron temporarily barred Trump and his family from leading New York-based companies, along with the $454 million fine. With interest, the penalty was closer to half-a-billion dollars.

    Trump denied all wrongdoing - arguing that the alleged victims in the case were sophisticated banks who were happy to go into business with the Trump Organization, and profited from the deals. Meanwhile, Trump's lawyers argued that James violated the statue of limitations, misapplied the relevant law, and encouraged the excessive penalty.



    /// later



    https://x.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1958589800409440384



    Our President Posted this after his win against Big Tish… and I can’t stop laughing 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂

    He’s got that “I’m coming for you fat ass” look…

    — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) August 21, 2025
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    Aug 22, 2025 #TheJimmyDoreShow
    'In the ongoing effort to distract from the Epstein Files, Donald Trump is now threatening war with Venezuela, under the pretext of stopping drug trafficking.

    Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that the real motivation is Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, noting Trump openly admitted he wanted to “take the oil” during a campaign rally in 2024. The discussion traces U.S. involvement back to the failed 2002 coup against Hugo Chavez and support for opposition figure Juan Guaidó, pointing out bipartisan complicity in efforts to topple Maduro. Ultimately, this latest U.S. military escalation is yet another example of corporate-driven imperialism, cloaked in BS rhetoric about democracy and security.'
    --16 min-- Jimmy thinks that its about the oil,and thats how it looks .I hope he is wrong like this comment is suggesting; ''What is happening in Venezuela is very complex. I am Brazilian and live in Brazil. Here, we have a communist/socialist government that works in tandem with the Supreme Court of Justice, stripping Congress and the people’s representatives of any real power at the federal level. The same thing happened with Chávez and Maduro in Venezuela — except there, the situation is further advanced.

    In Brazil, we have several criminal organizations, such as the PCC and Comando Vermelho, which traffic cocaine together with the FARC, operating through Venezuela (Fentanyl and cocaine). For many years it has been known that these groups are interconnected. And they all share a common denominator: in times of crisis, or when the left in South America is out of power, they receive support from these criminal organizations.

    What is clear is that Venezuela is not a normal state — it is a narco-state. The fact that Trump is now going after Maduro does not surprise me, because he has already said in the past that what is happening with the influx of drugs into the United States is something comparable to a war. With approximately 150,000 overdose deaths in 2023 and 110,000 in 2024, we see countries and organizations infiltrating the U.S. with both personnel and goods — in this case, drugs. This was facilitated by previous administrations that effectively erased the southern border. The outcome has been thousands of victims and a deliberate effort, both ideological and financial, in the case of a cartel-state like Venezuela, to inflict harm on the American people. For Trump, this is war. I don’t believe it has anything to do with oil.

    Living in Brazil, I have witnessed how our country has received many Venezuelans fleeing the dictatorship — millions of them have spread across neighboring countries. Maduro is not a “benign” dictator. The Venezuelan state imprisons and tortures dissidents, and it enjoys the support of our current government. Still, I don’t believe Brazil’s government will openly support Maduro at this moment, because the Brazilian people have increasingly realized that we are already living under a very strange dictatorship, where the Supreme Court and the federal government rule together and use the Federal Police to arrest and intimidate their opponents. This was the very formula used in Venezuela for Chávez and Maduro to perpetuate themselves in power as dictators.

    Here in Brazil, among those who still have critical thinking and common sense, we view this American action in Venezuela very favorably — and without alarm.''

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    I can't imagine looking favourably on military attacks of an adjacent country based on the claim that they produce/traffic drugs. Regime change is NOT going to stop drug cartels.
    I seem to recall that during the years of USA occupation of Afghanistan, USA troops were guarding the opium fields and opium production increased. And that the CIA was known to have drug trafficking operations.

    Anyway, has any regime change conducted by the USA ever helped the country they attacked? Of course not, on the contrary.

    If Trump was really serious about tackling the drug problem in the USA he would:
    1- Implement systems to prevent drugs from getting across USA's borders.
    2- Build facilities across USA for addiction treatment.
    3- Address the question of why people are taking drugs in the first place: poverty, hopelessness, ignorance.

    To my knowledge Trump has not shown much concern about the average drug addict. Or the increasing poverty & homelessness in the USA. Or the failing education & health care systems.

    But Trump has clearly shown huge interest in expanding USA's borders and sphere of control. To the the point of obsessively claiming that USA owns Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Panama. It makes senses that seizing neighbouring countries & their resources would be one way for the USA to tackle its catastrophic debt. And oil is definitely a crucial resource, thus Venezuela's attractiveness.

    Venezuela also wants to join the BRICS. Another reason for Trump to interfere in Venezuela's politics.

    I'm in a state of information overload these days, and can't recall which independent news channel was recently showing a map of USA expansion ambitions, which included all of Canada, Greenland, Mexico, central America and northern part of south America (i.e. Venezuela). This map was part of a report from a think tank within the USA, or some such thing.

    Anybody else saw this map?

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    Another dynamite report from Promethean Updates.... Barbara Boyd....

    00:00 Monday Brief - Intro
    01:14 Jackson Hole Conspiracy To Import Cheap Labor
    05:24 Their Economic Policy is Fascist
    07:42 Trump’s Pro Labor and Pro Population Growth Agenda


    Central Bankers CONFESS: MASS IMMIGRATION IS THEIR FINAL SOLUTION, They Said the Quiet Part Out Loud (10:17)




    Quote Get our FREE newsletter at https://www.PrometheanAction.com — In this episode, Barbara Boyd reveals shocking truths about the global economic crisis and the controversial solutions proposed by world central bankers at the Jackson Hole meeting. She argues that unchecked immigration and labor manipulation are deliberate strategies by central banks to maintain their power, leading to fascist economic policies. The video contrasts these approaches with Donald Trump's America-first policies, which champion family wellbeing, technological advancement, and domestic manufacturing. Boyd warns that while Europe moves towards surveillance and economic decline, America's growth and optimism prove the obsolescence of central bankers' methods.
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    well there we have it.... Europe is inundating the population with potential cheap labour from abroad - with a view to keeping the economy on track - while at the same time pushing for war with Russia to revive the same economy - never mind the death, destruction and extreme danger...not just to humans but to the environment and all life forms that live with us.... do all those little creatures, birds and insects have to be sacrificed for the 'economy' when there could be OTHER WAYS....to keep it all on track...ways that don't involve a small group of billionaires/trillionairs - maintaining the power they are used to and the life style they are accustomed to...

    There is obviously a double narrative at play at the moment - when the present 'economy' needs the population to be maintained up to a point (to include cheap labour) while the Depopulation Agenda is going full swing as well...hmmmmm...?

    Barabara Boyd highlights the difference with the European approach and Trump's approach.... and the way I see it is that Trump is walking a tightrope with it all.... as Europe (and NATO) firmly opposes his 'approach'... an approach that isn't perfect in all areas, especially foreign policy...but... is attempting to steer away from the Deep State 'solutions'.....

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    Quote well there we have it.... Europe is inundating the population with potential cheap labour from abroad - with a view to keeping the economy on track - while at the same time pushing for war with Russia to revive the same economy
    https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/nu...ng-much-higher

    Nuclear War, Volcanos, & Trump's New $500 Note; Martin Armstrong Says Gold Is Going Much Higher

    < excerpts >

    rmstrong explains, “My sources in Ukraine are telling me the losses on the battlefield are approaching 1.8 million, 5 million fled to Russia, 8 million fled to the EU..."

    "Ukraine is about ready to fall apart... I spread this to Washington and that is President Zelensky was sending $50 million per month to UAE. So, Zelensky has been preparing to leave. There is no way this guy could possibly retire in Ukraine. They will kill him.”

    Does this mean the war may be over?

    Zelensky and nearly all of Europe’s leaders came to Washington recently to meet with President Trump, but it really was not to talk peace. Armstrong says:

    “The fact that all those leaders came to Washington - uninvited, they all met with Zelensky before they went to meet with Trump. Why did they come? Because they need war. I have warned Washington.”

    ..

    Europe knows it’s in trouble financially. They have $335 billion of Russian assets frozen. France has about $71 billion...

    The rumor going around right now is if there is a peace deal and they have to release those frozen assets, France can’t because they have been dipping into them. Europe is a complete mess.


    When it comes down to handing back $335 billion in Russian assets, I am not sure Europe is prepared to do that.”
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    Default Re: Day 1 of Trump's Presidency... and all the days that follow

    Libs of TikTok
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    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker threatens Trump that if the National Guard is deployed to Chicago, Democrats will target Trump with politically motivated lawfare when they have the majority

    The quiet part out loud…


    https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1960167605764763873


    Meanwhile:

    https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/1960194241227030926
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    Quote Posted by Mark (Star Mariner) (here)
    Libs of TikTok
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    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker threatens Trump that if the National Guard is deployed to Chicago, Democrats will target Trump with politically motivated lawfare when they have the majority

    The quiet part out loud…
    They are talking as if this is politics. Their dirty politics trumps honest politics . . etc . . .etc . . .

    This situation is about to leave the political zone completely, into a war zone. They have no war fighting ability without their allies in foreign governments.

    They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. Check-Mate?
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    https://www.zerohedge.com/political/...leftist-causes

    Trump Calls For RICO Charges Against Soros Over Violent Protest Support; Gates Foundation Abruptly Severs Ties With Rogue Arabella Advisors

    Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025 - 09:05 AM
    The "dark money" network operated by Arabella Advisors has reportedly lost one of its top funding sources: a leftist billionaire's foundation.



    Equally significant in the news cycle this morning, President Trump stated on Truth Social that George Soros and his radical leftist son, Alex Soros, "should be charged with RICO because of their support of violent protests."



    A New York Times report indicates that the Gates Foundation has halted funding to nonprofit funds managed by Arabella, choosing instead to work directly with some partners rather than through intermediaries.

    In its internal announcement, dated June 24 and sent to some Gates employees who oversee grant programs, foundation officials did not mention politics. Instead, they cited a desire to engage more directly with grant recipients and cut back on the use of intermediaries like Arabella entities.

    "Teams are increasingly working directly with programmatic partners — organizations that are deeply embedded in the communities we serve and closely aligned with our mission," the note reads. "As we look ahead, this is a chance to build deeper, more durable relationships with those partners — and to reinforce the kind of legacy we want to leave behind." -NYT

    Tracing the Arabella network's donors is tricky. But according to the NYT, the Gates Foundation has plowed $450 million into the network since 2008, which in turn funneled money into other nonprofit entities, ranging from radical leftist climate groups to abortion initiatives, and even supporting the permanent protest-industrial complex against President Trump.


    With President Trump back in the White House and investigations focusing on corruption across the Democratic Party's funding and nonprofit infrastructure, as well as ActBlue investigations, the risks for Bill Gates' progressive NGO empire have never been greater.

    The move to cut ties could have happened even sooner, according to two people, one close to the foundation and one with knowledge of Arabella's internal operations. Over the last few years, Arabella has become a target of conservative watchdogs because of its work with groups that funnel money toward progressive causes. With President Trump back in the White House, the political risks have only mounted. -NYT

    Peter Schweizer and Seamus Bruner of the Government Accountability Institute recently revealed a report that detailed how the rogue anti-Trump 'No Kings' front group, waging a permanent protest against all things Trump, "bagged $114.8 million from the Arabella dark money network."

    The Gates Foundation told NYT that the move to sever ties with Arabella was "a business decision that reflects our regular strategic assessments of partnerships and operating models."

    NYT's report on Arabella comes hours after NBC News confirmed Gates met with Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon.

    More details from the report:

    Some nonprofits are distancing themselves from Arabella to keep Gates funding.

    Several groups have started exiting Arabella's New Venture Fund (NVF), which serves as a fiscal sponsor for 170+ projects and has funneled billions into progressive causes.

    While Gates once accounted for a significant share of NVF funding, in 2023 its contribution was only 2%. Still, losing Gates threatens Arabella's influence and revenue streams.

    Related:

    Bringing 'Dark Money' Operatives Out Of The Shadows

    Dark-Money Network Funneled Millions Into 'No Kings' Nationwide Color Revolution Operation

    What's clear is that Gates is moving to insulate his foundation ahead of what could be a period of intense scrutiny and crackdowns on rogue progressive philanthropic networks.

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    https://x.com/GenFlynn/status/1960660453878583738




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    Arabella Advisors and Alex Soros are one and the same and Arabella Advisors control billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars and have for many years.

    Examine this chart for a few seconds. These are organizations allegedly linked to this group.
    @SecScottBessent

    @SecRubio

    @realDonaldTrump



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    BREAKING: NYTIMES today reports Gates Foundation pulling back hundreds of millions from notorious Arabella Advisers. The story discloses what the Left media has hidden for many years: that Arabella essentially runs nearly 200 non-profits as a fiscal sponsor. This is a scheme to hide from Americans that leftist "grassroots" groups are anything but -- they are part of political hydras centrally run by entities such as Arabella.
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    Speaking of 'divide & conquer' tactics:

    https://www.rt.com/news/623592-denma...ence-campaign/

    August 27, 2025

    Denmark summons US envoy over alleged Greenland influence campaign
    American agents have been trying to recruit people for a secession movement, according to Danish media


    Denmark has summoned the top US diplomat in the country over reports of alleged covert American influence operations in Greenland, a Danish semi-autonomous territory.

    National media have claimed that at least three Americans with ties to US President Donald Trump have been involved in influence efforts in Greenland. According to public broadcaster DR, eight sources including security officials believe the operations are aimed at weakening relations between Greenland and Denmark and recruiting people for a secession movement. One operative is said to have been compiling lists of Greenlanders who would support a split from Copenhagen. The broadcaster stated it was unclear whether the individuals had acted independently or under orders.

    Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has insisted that any interference in Denmark’s internal affairs is unacceptable and ordered the US charge d’affaires, Mark Stroh, to appear at the ministry. The US currently has no ambassador in Copenhagen, leaving Stroh as the most senior American diplomat.

    Denmark’s PET intelligence service has also warned of attempts to “create discord in the relationship between Denmark and Greenland” by exploiting “existing or invented disagreements,” either with “traditional, physical influence agents or via disinformation.” PET has said it has strengthened its presence in Greenland in response.

    Trump has long indicated that he wants to bring Greenland under US control, calling the island a strategically vital asset. He has not ruled out using military force to achieve that goal, stressing its mineral wealth and position in the Arctic.

    Alleged US attempts to take control of Greenland come amid broader competition with Russia and China in developing the Arctic. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the region as a zone of “enormous potential” for trade and development.

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    https://x.com/WarClandestine/status/1960728496260382828




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    Holy ****…

    Trump just called out George/Alex Soros for funding violent protests.

    The timing is not accidental. Soros is planning more protests/riots in major US cities for when Trump begins arrests on Deep State actors, hence why the NG are being deployed.

    NG presence is not just about stopping crime in our cities. Trump is deploying them to cities nationwide to have a preemptive standing deterrent on hand, because he knows what the enemy is planning.

    Trump is warning Soros and the Dems, that he knows they are planning another nationwide insurrection, similar to the BLM “summer of love”, which was also funded/orchestrated by Soros via Democrat NGOs.

    Trump knows their playbook, only this time, he is not going to let them get away with it.

    Things are about to get VERY interesting.



    https://x.com/WarClandestine/status/1960755069319524850



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    EYES ON! 👀

    Trump is taking over Union Station in DC!

    This comes after Trump deployed NG troops to patrol Union Station, and forced Amtrak CEO to step down in March.

    Trump is securing the major transportation hub of DC that merges Amtrak to Metro.

    SOMETHING IS BREWING!


    Trump securing this major transportation hub in DC, while he has NG troops deployed, and the same day he drops a post about Soros and his violent protests…

    Something is coming, and Trump knows about it. He is securing transportation hubs around DC.

    Get your popcorn ready.
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    "Richard Wolff & Sean Foo explain the causes of the US dollar's crash under Trump, and why it has US economists in panic as China pursues unthinkable moves to decouple itself from the volatile currency amid geopolitical and currency war shockwaves."


    US Dollar CRASHES, Trump CAVES as China CUTS US Debt | Richard Wolff & Sean Foo

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    George Soros "your fired', literally !!!






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