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Media critics are urging the firing of CNN's Brian Stelter after the network's controversial media reporter tried to politicize Saturday's shooting of two Minnesota Democrats by an appointee of Gov. Tim Walz.
Stelter was reacting to a post on X by CNN correspondent Edward-Isaac Dovere, who stated:
"In the last week, Marines were deployed in an American city,the president has called for a gov to be arrested &the speaker of the House has called for that gov to be tarred & feathered, a senator has been pinned & handcuffed, and 2 state legislators have been shot in their homes."
Stelter posted his own opinion on the matter, indicating:
"And it all points in the same direction:"
"Brian Stelter should be fired," said Stephen L. Miller, host of the "Versus Media" podcast on Substack.
Miller mentioned the firing of Terry Moran last week after the ABC News fired its longtime reporter who verbally flayed President Donald Trump as a hater.
"What Brian Stelter did is worse than what Terry Moran did," he noted.
Fox News contributor Joe Concha said: "Brian should be put on the air and forced to apologize before handing in his resignation. Seriously."
"It's as if Brian is begging CNN to join Acosta, Lemon and Moran by being fired again. How is this acceptable?" Concha added.
Nicholas Fondacaro of NewsBusters also brought up the ABC News example, saying: "The Terry-Moran Standard should be applied to Brian."
Mike LaChance of the Gateway Pundit noted: "Like many other liberal media news outlets, CNN has been struggling in the ratings since the 2024 election. The reckless partisanship and misinformation spread by people like Brian Stelter is not helping them."
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in the attack at their home, which took place after 2 a.m. Saturday. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are alive after the attack at their home, but wounded. Both lawmakers were Democrats.
The suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is still at large, was dressed as a police officer when he approached the homes.
ABC reporter Terry Moran was recently let go from the network after he posted a rant against President Donald Trump and White House adviser Stephen Miller on social media.
According to Fox News, liberal comedian and host Bill Maher slammed Moran for posting the rant, which ultimately led to the loss of his job, arguing that Moran was a journalist, and should have remained impartial, no matter his personal feelings.
Maher, who often bucks Democratic Party talking points, and opts to tell the hard truth instead, ticked off plenty on the left over his criticism of Moran's post.
The leftist comedian made his criticism of Moran known during the "Overtime" segment of his hit show.
For someone supposedly in the impartial news business, Moran deviated quite far from that playbook in his post targeting Trump and Miller.
Fox News noted:
Moran posted on social media that Trump and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller were "world-class" haters on June 8, and then deleted the post. ABC News first announced they were suspending Moran but then ultimately parted ways with him.
As is typical for Maher, the host held nothing back when leveling criticism against Moran for straying from the journalistic reservation and letting his personal political feelings get the best of him — and his employment.
"This guy's a reporter, what the f---?" Maher said, with guest, Ian Bremmer, adding that there are "lots of jobs" in which someone like Moran could post what he posted, saying "journalism is not one of them."
Maher agreed, saying "Lots of jobs you can have and do that, that is the one job I'm looking at you to be impartial, just give me the facts, I don't need to know this from you, Terry Moran."
At least one ABC News staffer agreed that it was a dumb decision on Moran's part, telling Fox News Digital, "People love Terry here, I want to be clear, nobody thinks Terry is a bad person, but this was a very, very stupid thing to do in a time where all of our credibility is on the line."
Users across social media had plenty to say about Moran's departure from the network.
Disgraced ABC journo Terry Moran is making the anti-Trump media rounds to cry about the Trump admin —
— while claiming to be “not that liberal."
After launching another diatribe about the “venom” of Stephen Miller, he calls Trump immigration policy a “terror campaign."
“It's… pic.twitter.com/2qvobdDBc0
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 16, 2025
"He has to be in minute 14 of his 15 minutes," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Someone who cares for him might need to do an intervention. This is a call for help if I ever saw one."
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were assassinated over the weekend in what appears to be a politically motivated killing, sending shockwaves across the state and nation.
According to Fox 9, President Donald Trump reacted quickly to the devastating and scary news of their deaths, saying
"such horrific violence will not be tolerated."
The same suspect also shot state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who are both expected to survive.
The president released a full statement after the murders were confirmed, vowing to have his DOJ get to the bottom of what happened and how to prevent it from happening in the future.
The president assured the public that his top people would be on the case until it's resolved.
"I have been briefed on the terrible shooting that took place in Minnesota, which appears to be a targeted attack against state lawmakers. Our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and the FBI, are investigating the situation, and they will be prosecuting anyone involved to the fullest extent of the law.
He added, "Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place."
For her part, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the FBI was on the ground where the lawmakers were murdered, working with state and local law enforcement, saying she's "closely monitoring" the situation.
She added, "This horrific violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The outlet added:
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said, "The FBI is fully engaged on the ground in Minnesota and is working in collaboration with our local and state partners."
Vance Boelter was named as the suspect in the killing/shootings and was caught just a few days later and charged.
Vance Luther Boelter has formally been charged.
Bail set at $5M.
4 counts of 2nd Degree of Můrdęr WITH Intent NOT Premeditated.
The Statement of Probable Cause confirms that he was dressed as a Police Officer and had identified himself as one.
How is that not Premeditated!?! pic.twitter.com/F3tNwHaYfb
— Southern FFA Family (@FFAFamily) June 16, 2025
Many are claiming that there's much more to this story, given some of the oddities surrounding the suspect.
Only time will tell where it goes.
A Minnesota state representative and her husband were tragically killed in their home, while a state senator and his wife faced a brutal attack, shedding light on disturbing circumstances.
The suspect, Vance Luther Bolter, known for his anti-Trump sentiments, has fueled Hollywood actor Bradley Whitford's critique of former President Donald Trump's influence, Breitbart reported.
The harrowing series of events unfolded on a Saturday morning in Minnesota when the lives of public officials and their families were shattered by violence. The victims included a Minnesota state representative and her spouse, whose murder in their own home marked a troubling escalation in aggression against elected officials.
Bradley Whitford, a prominent Hollywood actor, has voiced strong opinions regarding these events, pointing to former President Donald Trump's actions. Whitford associates Trump's decisions with an atmosphere conducive to violence against public figures.
The shocking incident not only involved the tragic death of a state representative and her husband but also the attack on a Minnesota state senator and his wife. They were both shot multiple times, raising concerns about the safety and security of government members.
As investigations unfolded, authorities identified Vance Luther Bolter as the primary suspect. Bolter, who served on the Workforce Development Board since 2019 through an appointment by Governor Walz, became the focus of intense scrutiny.
Complicating the situation further were the "No Kings" flyers discovered in Bolter's vehicle by Minnesota police. These flyers have been linked with anti-Trump sentiments and were reportedly involved in protests on June 14.
Bradley Whitford did not hold back in his analysis, describing Trump as a "lawless traitor" whose actions, particularly the pardoning of January 6 insurrectionists, contributed to creating the environment for such violent acts.
"He's a malignant narcissist, a bully, and a coward who fetishizes violence," Whitford asserted. His comments underscore a deep division in political discourse and the reactions of public figures to violence.
Whitford's response is not isolated, as he has been vocal in participating in the "No Kings" protests, a movement critical of Trump’s influence. His involvement and social media posts emphasize his dedication to peaceful resistance.
The phrase "No Kings" has become a banner under which many have protested against the perceived overreach of Trump's presidency, reflecting the ongoing polarization in U.S. politics.
In light of these tragedies, Whitford emphasized the need for peaceful solutions, stating that “despair is a luxury our children can’t afford,” capturing the urgency felt by those advocating for change.
The recent attacks have raised essential questions about the impact of political rhetoric and the responsibilities of public figures to foster peace. As tensions rise, the demand for constructive dialogue becomes more pressing.
As Minnesota mourns the loss of its representatives and the brave expression of dissent by its citizens, the discourse surrounding political accountability intensifies.
The complex series of events calls for reflection on the best path forward to ensure such violence does not recur. With calls for unity and peace, the nation grapples with divisions that occur at the intersection of politics and public safety.
President Donald Trump's nationwide raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have drawn massive praise and criticism alike, and now other countries are starting to chime in.
According to Breitbart, the president of Mexico apparently isn't a fan of the Trump administration conducting raids on certain types of illegal immigrants, especially the "honest" and "hardworking" ones.
During her daily news conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum made her thoughts on the ongoing immigration raids crystal clear.
She had reportedly just met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, where the two discussed several issues involving the United States and Mexico, with the immigration raids presumably being one of those topics.
Reports indicated that during the meeting, the Mexican president reporteldy took a strong stance against Trump's immigration raids.
"We talked about defending our migrant brothers and sisters,” Sheinbaum said. “That we did not agree with the use of raids to detain people who work honestly in the United States, that this would harm not only the people, but also the United States economy itself," she reportedly said.
Breitbart noted:
Sheinbuam claimed that the meeting was conducted out of courtesy, as Landau was introducing himself in his new role under the Trump administration, and that during the conversation, they discussed strengthening the bonds between the two countries.
Notably, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had just called out Mexico's president on her apparent "promotion" of the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and other areas.
Sheinbaum reportedly disputed Noem's claims that she had promoted the ongoing L.A. anti-ICE riots, which have caused untold millions in damage and put the general public at risk every single night.
Noem had reportedly condemned Sheinbaum's behavior in helping fuel the fire for anti-ICE protesters.
Users across social media reacted to Sheinbaum's stance on the subject.
Mexican President says Mexican Nationals who violate our Immigration Laws are not criminals...Try that in Mexico pic.twitter.com/y1zhTaUCRs
— Free_American (@alvarezzis6) June 9, 2025
"Dear Mexican President, You lie!!!! They crossed our border illegally! That makes them criminals!" one X user wrote.
Another X user accused her of being under cartel control, writing, "She lies, for the cartels."
President Donald Trump has been widely praised for swiftly deploying National Guard and U.S. military troops to the Los Angeles area to assist law enforcement in quelling the anti-ICE riots that have occured for weeks.
But according to reports, he's also taking a lot of criticism, mostly from the left. Axios reported that "every" Senate Democrat has demanded that Trump remove all military forces from the Los Angeles area.
The president made the decision to deploy the troops after it became painfully apparent that local law enforcement was outmatched, at least numbers-wise.
The National Guard and a contingent of U.S Marines have played a crucial role in helping safeguard local citizens and their property while radical, wacky liberals continue to rage in the streets over ICE deportations, or something.
Sen. Alex Padilla reportedly led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in penning a letter to President Trump demanding that he remove the military presence from the city at once.
The outlet noted:
The letter from Padilla and 46 other Senate Democrats asked Trump to "immediately withdraw all military personnel that have been deployed to Los Angeles in recent day."
"Respect for our Constitution and for our civilian law enforcement demands nothing less," the Democratic senators wrote, even as rioters continued to loot, burn and destroy property across the area.
The Trump administration notched a massive legal win this week after a federal appeals court ruled that his military intervention in the area could continue, as the Trump administration said that the troops would not be involved in arresting anyone, only serving to protect federal property and personnel.
Now that the anti-ICE riots have spread to other cities, like Atlanta, the president said he hasn't ruled out taking a similar troop deployment approach to affected areas.
The Democratic caucus wrote to Trump, asking that he "cease any further threats of deploying National Guard or other active duty military personnel into American cities absent a request from the Governor."
Users across social media largely supported Trump's military intervention in the area, especially as the violence level increased.
Democrats have used the moment as a rallying cry against Trump. However, so far, it hasn't seemed to work.
While the liberal media and their allies try to make the situation as dramatic as possible, Trump only says he wants the situation to die down.
It'll be curious to see if any additional cities devolve into the same chaos that was witnessed across the greater Los Angeles area over the past two weeks.
California Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have thrown dramatic hissy fits regarding the financial cost of sending military troops to help quell the rowdy protests and riots in Los Angeles and across the state.
However, according to Fox News, the cost of President Donald Trump providing military assistance to the area is far less than the actual cost of housing, feeding, and providing medical care for illegal immigrants.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass echoed Newsom's attack on the Trump administration for spending the resources and money needed for the troop deployment, only to be shot down by actual receipts.
Many, including White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, pointed out the insane cost of taking care of illegal immigrants in the state, which far outweighs the $134 million it cost to deploy troops there.
Newsom and Bass both used their X accounts to blast the Trump administration for paying for sending in the troops.
Just an absolutely shameful use of taxpayer dollars that could be used to actually HELP people. Despicable, Bass wrote on her X account.
Newsom, on his account, wrote, "$134 million that should be going to LA’s fire recovery. Shameful."
Others were quick to point out that it was a small price to pay compared to what the Democrats spend on illegals in the state of California alone, which totals billions and billions of dollars.
$134 million that should be going to LA’s fire recovery.
Shameful. https://t.co/hHY3Fs3Lhn
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 10, 2025
"How many billions have you spent on illegals Gavin? It’s well into the hundreds of billions,"Conservative activist Robby Starbuck posted on X. "THAT money should have gone to your citizens and fire recovery but you gave it to illegals.
Social media was flooded with reactions to the posts by Bass and Newsom, with plenty of people pointing out how much they spend on illegals and how the state's money is largely mismanged.
"What about the $300B spent yearly on illegal immigrants? I'm fine with the National Guard removing them," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "That’s even worse than the time wildfires burned down your city, causing 200 billion in damage."
"Oh now you care about tax payers and their dollars," another X user pointed out.
Ever since she made the ill-fated decision to criminally pursue Donald Trump, Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis has encountered nothing but trouble.
Now, the Georgia Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments regarding whether the Republican-led state Senate has the power to subpoena Willis regarding her prosecution of the now-president, as the Washington Examiner reports.
The state's high court revealed last week that it would entertain an appeal of a lower court decision made in December, which determined that Willis could indeed be subpoenaed by the state Senate Special Committee on investigations.
Willis has disputed the notion that the panel can subpoena her for testimony and document production related to her case against Trump.
According to Willis, the committee lacks the necessary authority to enforce such a subpoena against her, and she also claimed that the panel's requests were impermissibly broad.
Unfortunately for the beleaguered D.A., Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram determined late last year that the committee did indeed possess the authority to demand her compliance.
The Georgia high court is slated to hear oral arguments from the parties in October, with a decision to follow at a later date.
Her lower court loss on the subpoena issue is far from the only serious setback Willis has suffered in recent months.
It was also late last year that an appeals court in the state disqualified her from further involvement in the case against Trump due to her previously undisclosed ties to the lead prosecutor she hand-picked to handle the matter.
The high court is still considering whether to accept Willis' appeal of the disqualification, but as of now, the case against Trump is likely going nowhere, given that another county D.A. would have to begin the prosecution from scratch -- a tall order few are likely to accept.
As the Associated Press reported, a judge back in March ordered Willis to pay over $54,000 in attorneys' fees and also to produce a host of requested documents amid a finding that her office ran afoul of the Georgia Open Records Act in connection with the Trump case.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause labeled Willis' conduct “intentional, not done in good faith, and...substantially groundless and vexatious.”
Though Willis was re-elected to her role in November, her conduct with regard to Trump has yielded no end of trouble for her, both personally and professionally, with some advocates going so far as to demand her disbarment.
Regardless of how the Georgia Supreme Court rules in her latest controversy, it is far from certain that Willis' career will ever fully recover from her ill-fated “get-Trump” caper.
President Donald Trump has never made a secret of his disdain for what he views as green energy boondoggles, and he recently underscored that point during a signing event at the White House.
As The Hill reports, as part of remarks made while signing measures designed to reverse California's electric vehicle mandate, Trump vowed not to approve any expansion of wind energy generation outside of emergency scenarios.
The president held little back when discussing what he sees as the highly detrimental effects of wind energy production initiatives, not just in terms of its limited viability, but also with regard to its aesthetic and environmental consequences.
He declared, “We're not going to let windmills get built because we're not going to destroy our country any further than it's already been destroyed.”
Touching on the proliferation in wind farms seen in recent years all across the country, Trump continued, “You go and look at these beautiful plans and valleys, and they're loaded up with this garbage that gets worse and worse looking with time.”
The president noted that only an exigent scenario of national proportions would be sufficient to change his mind on the subject.
“We're not going to approve windmills unless something happens that's an emergency. I guess it could happen, but we're not doing any of them,” he concluded.
Trump registered his disapproval of wind energy in extensive fashion while on the campaign trail last year, and upon taking office early this year, his new administration took some measured steps to begin curtailing its expansion.
On Jan. 20, Trump issued an executive order placing what was described as a temporary halt to new wind project approvals.
According to the order, onshore wind project development was only slated to be stopped until an assessment of permitting practices could be conducted by the administration.
The language of the order indicated that the assessment would assess the potentially “grave harm” wind projects may cause.
The environmental impact on communities of “defunct and idle windmills” was also a subject slated for review as part of the ordered pause.
No timeline for the aforementioned assessment was provided, and The Hill suggests that no movement on the advancement of any new wind projects appears to be imminent.
Though it remains to be seen whether the administration will hold fast to the president's pledge and prevent wind energy expansion during his term in office, there appears to be little doubt about how he feels about the idea.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins won't tolerate his agency being run by unions and private contractors over concerns of waste and abuse, the Daily Caller reported. Collins said this during an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation published on Thursday.
President Donald Trump's administration is committed to slashing waste, abuse, and fraud in the federal government overall. Collins is more than on board with that in his own agency.
In a sit-down with the DCNF, Collins cited one of the most egregious examples of waste at the VA with outside contractors who charge millions to do simple administrative work that can be done in-house. Collins promises those days are over as he demands accountability.
Many government entities spend money on frivolous things, but Collins believes his agency took this to a whole new level and must reverse course. The secretary boasted about eliminating the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives out of the gate.
Collins also discovered that the agency was outsourcing tasks such as creating meeting notes and PowerPoint slides to the tune of millions of dollars. It didn't make sense to Collins, and he took action right away.
"We had a department set up in the VA with employees, and yet we contracted another company to actually sort of run that department. And it’s like, okay, either we need to contract this or we need the employees," Collins reasoned.
"We don’t need both," he added, demonstrating common sense where there was none. "And so that’s the kind of stuff we’re seeing," Collins told the DCNF. The secretary stated that a private firm was hired for its "management capabilities" and to provide "oversight," but there were already in-house employees who were supposed to perform those tasks.
"It was like, you know, why are employees here at this point?" Collins added. "For folks understanding where we’re at in government right now going into an administration, it’s like going back into your room that you had been gone from for, say, a year or two, and you come back and you say, ‘why is this here?'” Collins said.
In addition to getting rid of the wasteful spending and redundancy, Collins was also concerned about quality control at the VA. He shared that the VA’s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection has experienced "a little bit higher" numbers of complaints.
The purpose of the office is to make recommendations or take necessary action for VA staff misconduct. Tips to the office had increased under then-President Joe Biden, even though the final reports were down.
With Collins at the helm, the tips have also increased, though he said many "have been dismissed because sometimes people use it as a venting tool." Collins is also concerned about the role unionization plays in disciplining these employees, even with well-founded concerns.
Nearly 80% are protected under the public sector union, but Collins pledged to "hold people accountable" nonetheless. Under Biden, many employees who were fired over allegations of misconduct were hired back, which Collins also plans to rectify.
The VA exists to protect and care for those who served our country. Collins seems to be the first official in a long time who is interested not only in cutting waste for taxpayers but also in ensuring that they receive the best possible services.