Resistance Is Rising As Jasmine Crockett Rips Trump and Mike Johnson, An Illinois Mayor Confronts The Regime’s Fascist Thugs, and Dems Win Access To ICE Detention Centers

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While Trump freaks out about the imminent release of the Epstein files, I’m glad to have some great news for you today. I hope it gives you a moment of relief amidst the chaos.

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NO POWERPOINT FOR YOU

Trump’s sweaty, screaming “address” on Wednesday was a complete waste of time, but there was one bright spot I wanted to point out. The White House had pushed corporate media networks to air propaganda graphics alongside his speech. But every major outlet refused—except for Fox.

It’s great they didn’t show the images, but it would’ve been better if they just refused to air the rant at all. When someone is a pathological liar like Trump, there’s no good reason to share their propaganda.

CROCKETT SLAMS TRUMP AND MIKE JOHNSON

Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett roasted Trump for his rant, saying: “He sounded like a used car salesman. Like, ‘let me just shout it out: Buy what I’m selling!’ Yes, this is a lemon. Yes, he is selling nothing but lemons.”

Crockett also let Mike Johnson have it for shutting down the House yesterday to avoid a vote on extending ACA tax credits. “[Johnson] loves to run when things get tough,” Crockett said. “That’s not leadership. That’s cowardice.”

“We saw this happen when it came down to the Epstein files,” Crockett stated. “He does not want to deal with the fact that we have a ripe discharge petition that is sitting in front of him.”

DENVER COUNCIL BLOCKS ICE

The Denver City Council voted 11-1 to reject the expansion of Key Lime Air flights due to their involvement in ICE deportations.

Council Member Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez stated: “We support our immigrant community … We are a welcoming city. I cannot support a corporation that does not [subscribe] to that.” And Council Member Sarah Parady stated: “I have no interest in supporting this deportation machine.”

HOUSE REPS GAIN ENTRY

Earlier this week, a court ruled that the Trump regime can no longer block Members of Congress from gaining entry to federal immigration facilities.

In a joint statement, the 12 Dem House Reps. who brought the suit said: “Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional.”

MAYOR CONFRONTS TRUMP’S GOONS

The picture above is of Evanston, Illinois, Mayor Daniel Biss confronting Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino this week. Biss told Bovino: “The views of yours are unacceptable … the violence is unacceptable.”

In a statement, Biss added: “Greg Bovino and his thugs need to get the hell out of Evanston. I said it straight to Bovino’s face: the violence, racism, and brutality that his agents are inflicting on the Chicago area are … un-American. Bovino’s agents tried to intimidate me, but I won’t back down, and I won’t stop fighting against this fascist reign of terror.”

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Onward!

Scott

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I have two questions for you today.

What’s your take on corporate media not airing Trump’s PowerPoint aka propaganda?

What do you think about Mayor Biss confronting Bovino about his fascism face to face?