Newly released records from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have exposed a text conversation between a Democrat delegate and the late billionaire and child trafficker.
Democratic Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett was testifying in front of Congress in 2019 when she exchanged text messages with Epstein, seemingly consulting with him on how to answer questions.
These messages were released in a large batch of documents from the House Oversight Committee this November as the House continues to dig into Epstein's empire of child trafficking and political influence.
Plaskett was one of the members of a Congressional panel questioning former Trump attorney Michael Cohen in February 2019 and it appears that she was coordinating with Epstein on how to nail Cohen down and cause trouble for President Donald Trump.
One text from Epstein read, "Hes [Cohen] opened the door to questions re who are the other henchmen at trump org." These texts suggest Epstein was working with Democrats to undermine Trump, completely undermining an emerging narrative that Trump and Epstein were friends in any capacity.
For years, Democrats accused Trump of colluding with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election. That conspiracy was based on falsified opposition research paid for by Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, but Trump had to fight against those charges for years.
At the same time that Democrats were pushing the Russian collusion hoax, it seems that certain Democrats were in active communication with Epstein on how to undermine Trump.
Furthermore, by 2019, Epstein's human trafficking allegations were firmly in play, leaving little excuse for anyone to be dealing with him. Democrats accused Trump of being friends with Epstein ignoring the fact that Trump kicked Epstein out of Mar-A-Lago in 2004.
To add further intrigue to this situation, Plaskett herself received significant political donations from Epstein and initially refused to return those donations after Epstein's arrest until public pressure built up.
Plaskett has also been named in a 2023 lawsuit filed by six Epstein accusers alleging Virgin Islands authorities benefited from or enabled Epstein's child trafficking network. While the case was dismissed, it's become apparent that Plaskett was firmly in Epstein's orbit and benefited from his monstrous crimes.
The information released by the House Oversight Committee is long overdue, as Americans deserve answers about Epstein's crimes and those who were aware and/or participated in those crimes.
Even while these discoveries are important, they shine a light on the incompetence of Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has been downright dismissive of demands from voters to release more information on Epstein and his sordid criminal network.
Trump promised transparency if elected, and so far, the people that Trump has brought into his administration have failed miserably in fulfilling that promise. It's unlikely that Plaskett was the only Democrat politician with deep ties to Epstein; there are likely others still serving in Congress who must face accountability.
President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon all those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, unrest at the U.S. Capitol has been a source of endless controversy and debate, drawing the particular ire of Democrats, and additional clemency moves made by the administration late last week may add fuel to that fire.
As the Daily Mail reports, Trump granted a second pardon on Friday to Dan Wilson, a man who received a prior grant of clemency for his presence at the infamous Jan. 6 protest, clearing his record again in a felony firearm case.
Trump had already pardoned Wilson earlier in the year for his role in the Jan. 6 demonstration, but he remained incarcerated due to gun crimes discovered back in 2022, offenses to which he pleaded guilty.
It was during a probe of the Kentucky man’s involvement in the Jan. 6 unrest that authorities found six weapons and approximately 4,800 rounds of ammunition at his residence, possession of which was rendered unlawful by his past felony convictions, as NPR explains.
After a court battle related to whether the Jan. 6 pardon rightly encompassed the firearms conviction, the White House ultimately contended that the discovery of the guns and ammunition would never have happened absent the raid on Wilson’s home, which stemmed from his involvement in the D.C. protest.
“Because the search of Mr. Wilson’s home was due to the events of Jan. 6, President Trump is pardoning Mr. Wilson for the firearm issues,” a White House statement declared.
Wilson had been destined to remain in prison until 2028, but Friday’s pardon resulted in his immediate release, with his attorney stating that his client “can now reunite with his family and begin rebuilding his life.”
Wilson was not the only Jan. 6-related pardon issued by Trump last week, with Suzanne Ellen Kaye of Florida also receiving the nod, as NPR further notes.
Kaye had spent a year and a half in prison as a result of social media threats against federal agents who visited her home in 2021 to probe what they thought was her involvement in the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol, as the Miami Herald explained.
Having suggested on social media that she would shoot any agent who arrived at her home, Kaye later testified at trial that she did not actually own any guns and did not intend to threaten federal officials.
She also stated that she was not even present at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and she was never charged with any crimes related to the events of that day.
In discussing Kaye’s pardon, an unnamed White House official stated that she suffers from “stress-induced seizures” and that her case was one “of disfavored First Amendment political speech being prosecuted and an excessive sentence.”
There has been no shortage of debate regarding Trump’s decision to grant sweeping pardons to those involved in the Jan. 6 unrest, particularly in cases of individuals accused of engaging in physical violence on that day and also in those involving largely unrelated -- yet incidentally discovered -- offenses.
Even so, the administration is standing firm in its decisions, with Edward Martin, special pardon attorney at the Justice Department, stating emphatically on X that “President Trump is unwinding the damage done by Biden’s DOJ weaponization, so the healing can begin.”
In May of this year, a chaotic scene erupted at a New Jersey ICE detention facility, one that led to the arrest and indictment of a congresswoman from that state.
Now, despite Rep. LaMonica McIver’s attempts to have the charges against her dismissed, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper last week determined that the lawmaker must stand trial on two of the three counts, reserving judgment on whether a third count will be allowed to stand, as Breitbart reports.
The incident that gave rise to McIver’s current legal troubles unfolded on May 9, when, according to the Department of Justice, the congresswoman “forcibly impeded and interfered with federal officers as they attempted to arrest an individual outside the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility.”
Though McIver and two other members of the lower chamber appeared at the facility to “conduct a congressional oversight inspection,” their presence coincided with a demonstration in protest of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrived on the scene as well, entering a secured area of the facility, and when a federal officer indicated to him that he was not permitted to be in that part of the building, a dispute ensued.
McIver and her congressional colleagues challenged the officer’s assertions and opposed Baraka’s potential removal from the facility, eventually surrounding the mayor to protect him from arrest.
According to the DOJ, “McIver slammed her forearm into the body of one law enforcement officer and also reached out and tried to restrain that officer by forcibly grabbing him. McIver also used each of her forearms to forcibly strike a second officer,” conduct that led to an indictment on three criminal counts.
In response to the indictment, McIver and her attorneys argued that the prosecution itself was unfair and that she is entitled to protection from the Constitution’s speech and debate clause, as Politico notes, which provides immunity to lawmakers from actions stemming from official duties.
Unfortunately for McIver, Judge Semper disagreed with her characterization of the case and declined to throw out two of the three counts, with a determination on the third count still in abeyance pending receipt of additional evidence.
In a 41-page opinion on McIver’s request, Semper wrote, “Defendant’s active participation in the alleged conduct removes her acts from the safe harbor of mere oversight.”
The opinion continued, “Lawfully or unlawfully, Defendant actively engaged in conduct unrelated to her oversight responsibilities and congressional duties.”
The trial in the case was originally slated to start last week, but the judge permitted a postponement of the proceedings, perhaps with the expectation that an appeal of this ruling will follow in short order.
Not surprisingly, McIver was frustrated by the outcome, issuing a statement that said, “I am not in this fight only for myself, and I am concerned that this decision will simply embolden the administration.”
At the time of the initial indictment, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the administration’s position clear, stating, “No one is above the law. If any person, regardless of political party, influence or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” and that is a sentiment with which millions surely agree. Whether a conviction ultimately results, however, only time will tell.
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his supporters to boycott the popular coffee shop chain Starbucks in support of the workers' union.
Starbucks Workers United, the union representing the coffee shop's employees, has declared an open-ended strike in what is being dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion."
The union alleges that Starbucks is engaged in unfair labor practices and is refusing to negotiate with the union in good faith.
Mamdani took to X on Thursday saying, "Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract. While workers are on strike, I won’t be buying any Starbucks, and I’m asking you to join us. Together, we can send a powerful message: No contract, no coffee."
It's hard to imagine leftist consumers being able to skip buying their daily overpriced frappuccino, but if anyone can mobilize leftists, it's the self-described socialist set to be New York City's next mayor.
In a post on social media, the union wrote, "As of today, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE and we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX."
This boycott coincided with Starbucks's Red Cup Day, an important day for Starbucks loyalists who can pick up a holiday-themed red cup that is reusable.
It's a powerful move to flip what is typically a great marketing scheme by Starbucks on its head and use it as a rallying point for the boycott as the union works to get a better deal from the company.
However, the effectiveness of this boycott is certainly in question. If you ask Starbucks representatives, this year's Red Cup Day was a massive success despite the union's boycott.
Jaci Anderson, Starbucks Director of Global Communications, spoke to Fox News and explained, "In terms of our annual Reusable Red Cup Day – we actually had a great day – 99% of our coffeehouses remained open and welcoming customers and we exceeded our sales expectations across company-operated coffeehouses in North America, making it the best Red Cup Day ever."
She continued by saying, "We’re disappointed that Workers United, who represents less than 4% of our partners, has called for a strike instead of returning to the bargaining table. Less than 1% of our coffeehouses are experiencing any level of disruption and the vast majority of our 240,000 partners came to work ready to serve customers and celebrate Reuseable Red Cup Day. "
So far, it would appear that even Mamdani can't seem to get the average leftist to stand with workers' unions against their favorite corporation that sells overpriced coffee.
Turns out leftist voters care more about their overpriced coffee, which is a hallmark of American consumerism, than standing with workers. It's entirely possible that with Mamdani's campaign over, many of his supporters no longer care about ongoing political issues.
As for Starbucks, they insist that they are ready to hold talks with the union, even though Starbucks Workers United doesn't have enough members to disrupt Starbucks' operations on a national level. For conservatives, this entire situation is an entertaining episode of left-on-left violence, considering Starbucks's massive contributions to the Democrat Party.
Brace yourselves, patriots—President Donald Trump has just dropped a political bombshell by pulling his support from one of the most polarizing figures in the Republican Party, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
In a stunning turn of events on Truth Social, Trump announced he’s done backing Greene, citing her constant grievances as a key reason for his decision, Breitbart reported.
This saga began when Trump took to his platform to air his frustrations, pointing out that Greene’s behavior shifted after he shared a poll with her showing dismal numbers for potential runs as senator or governor.
According to Trump, that poll pegged Greene at a mere 12%, a figure that apparently didn’t sit well with the congresswoman.
He didn’t stop there, noting her complaints seemed to escalate after he stopped returning her calls, a luxury he claims he can’t afford with responsibilities to countless lawmakers and nearly 200 nations.
“I am withdrawing my support and Endorsement of ‘Congresswoman’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the Great State of Georgia,” Trump declared on Truth Social, making his stance crystal clear.
Trump also took a swipe at Greene’s recent appearance on a talk show he described as hostile to Republican values, accusing her of veering far from conservative principles.
He even hinted at supporting a primary challenger, praising “wonderful, Conservative people” who are fed up with Greene’s antics and might step up to the plate.
Let’s be honest—when Trump says he’ll back the “right person” to unseat her, it’s a not-so-subtle nudge to the base that Greene’s days as a MAGA darling might be numbered.
On the flip side, Greene didn’t take this lying down, responding with a fiery counterclaim that Trump’s move is pure political theater.
She posted images of text messages related to upcoming Jeffrey Epstein file releases, suggesting there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
“Trump was acting to make an example to scare all the other Republicans before next week’s vote to release the Epstein files,” Greene alleged, painting the withdrawal as a warning shot to the party.
Now, let’s unpack that—Greene’s implication is a bold one, framing Trump’s decision as a power play to keep Republicans in line ahead of a contentious vote.
While her theory raises eyebrows, it’s hard to ignore that Trump’s critique of her endless complaining and apparent leftward drift might resonate with conservatives tired of intra-party drama.
At the end of the day, this clash between two larger-than-life figures shows the GOP isn’t a monolith, and even the strongest alliances can fracture when priorities—or egos—collide.
Hold onto your steering wheels, folks—California’s latest scandal is a highway disaster waiting to happen.
According to Breitbart, a bombshell audit by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has uncovered that California, under Gov. Gavin Newsom, illegally handed out 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to foreign truck drivers who fail to meet federal safety standards.
The saga began with whispers of noncompliance, but it wasn’t until this week that the DOT, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, dropped the hammer with hard evidence of unlawful activity at California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
After weeks of California officials denying any missteps, the audit confirmed that these 17,000 licenses were issued in violation of federal rules, putting public safety at risk.
Secretary Duffy didn’t mince words, pointing out that these drivers are “dangerous and unqualified to drive semi-trucks.”
One has to wonder if California’s leadership thought federal standards were just a polite suggestion, rather than a mandate to keep our roads safe.
As a direct result, the DOT is revoking all 17,000 of these improperly issued CDLs, giving the affected foreign drivers a 60-day notice that their licenses will expire.
This isn’t just a slap on the wrist; the DOT has also withheld more than $40 million in federal funds from California for failing to comply with critical safety regulations.
Apparently, ignoring federal English Language Proficiency standards for CDL holders comes with a hefty price tag—both in dollars and in trust.
Secretary Duffy, who discussed the issue last week in an interview with Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief, has been relentless in holding California accountable.
“After weeks of claiming they did nothing wrong, Gavin Newsom and California have been caught red-handed,” Duffy declared.
That’s a polite way of saying someone’s been asleep at the wheel, and it’s not just the unqualified drivers.
Duffy also promised a deeper dive, stating, “Now that we’ve exposed their lies, 17,000 illegally issued trucking licenses are being revoked. This is just the tip of the iceberg.”
“My team will continue to force California to prove they have removed every illegal immigrant from behind the wheel of semitrucks and school buses,” he added. It’s a firm stance on ensuring that only qualified individuals are navigating our highways and transporting our children.
While some may cry foul over the harsh measures, the core issue remains: public safety must trump political posturing, and federal standards aren’t optional, even in a state as defiant as California. Let’s hope this wake-up call steers Newsom’s administration back onto the right road, because the American people deserve better than bureaucratic recklessness masquerading as progressive policy.
Hold onto your hats, folks—Indiana’s Republican-dominated state Senate just threw a curveball by refusing to redraw congressional maps, even with President Donald Trump breathing down their necks.
This bombshell decision, announced on Friday, means the Hoosier State won’t be reshuffling its districts before the 2026 midterm elections, despite intense White House lobbying, the New York Post reported.
The saga kicked off months ago when pressure started mounting from Trump and his team, pushing Indiana lawmakers to craft new maps that would tilt heavily in favor of Republicans for the upcoming congressional races.
Vice President JD Vance even made two trips to Indianapolis to twist some arms, while legislative leaders got a personal sit-down with Trump in the Oval Office.
Despite holding a supermajority in both chambers, Indiana Republicans—whose congressional delegation currently stands at seven to two over Democrats—found themselves split on the issue.
Some party members argue that with Democratic states sporting near-total blue delegations, Indiana should play hardball and aim for an all-Republican map, while others worry about the political fallout or question the ethics of such a move.
Governor Mike Braun, a fellow Republican, tried to force the issue last month by calling for a special session to get a vote on new districts.
Instead of a special session, lawmakers opted for an unusual move—starting the 2026 regular session early in December—but that plan has now been scrapped by the Senate.
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray dropped the hammer on Friday, declaring that his caucus simply doesn’t have the votes to push redistricting through, with more than 15 of the 40 Republican senators standing in opposition.
“Over the last several months, Senate Republicans have given very serious and thoughtful consideration to the concept of redrawing our state’s congressional maps,” Bray stated. “Today, I’m announcing there are not enough votes to move that idea forward, and the Senate will not reconvene in December.”
Well, there you have it—Bray’s statement is a polite but firm slap to the administration’s ambitions, signaling that even in a red state like Indiana, not every Republican is ready to march lockstep with a gerrymandering agenda that could alienate voters.
State Sen. Kyle Walker, another Republican, echoed this sentiment on Thursday, noting that “the overwhelming majority of his constituents are against” redistricting, which guided his decision to oppose it. Talk about listening to the folks back home—Walker’s stance shows that grassroots voices can still cut through the noise of D.C. power plays.
While the Indiana House reportedly has the votes to support new maps, it remains uncertain if they’ll even convene in December without the Senate on board, further dimming the prospects of a redraw before the early February filing deadline for congressional races.
Across the country, the stakes are high—Democrats need just three seats to flip control of the U.S. House, and redistricting battles are heating up in states like Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio on the Republican side, while California and Virginia see Democratic efforts to redraw lines.
Back in Indiana, this Senate decision might just be the final nail in the coffin for now, as U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, a Democrat from Indianapolis, celebrated the news, suggesting it’s game over for redistricting—at least until the political winds shift again. For conservatives who value fair play over short-term gains, this pause might be a quiet victory against overreach, even if it frustrates some in the party’s upper echelons.
Picture this: two former presidents, once inseparable allies, now can’t even share a greeting over dinner in the heart of Washington, D.C.
The relationship between Barack Obama and Joe Biden, once a cornerstone of Democratic unity, has reportedly crumbled into a bitter divide, marked by public snubs and behind-the-scenes resentment, Breitbart reported.
ABC reporter Jonathan Karl has pulled back the curtain on this fallout, describing the current state of their bond as anything but friendly.
Last month, the tension became glaringly obvious when both Obama and Biden were spotted at Café Milano, a popular D.C. restaurant, yet didn’t exchange a single word.
Karl noted, “They didn’t interact at all,” highlighting how even their security teams had to shuffle around each other while the two men stayed worlds apart.
For those of us skeptical of the left’s unity narrative, this isn’t just a personal tiff—it’s a public display of a fractured party that’s lost its way.
The bad blood seems to trace back to Biden’s exit from the presidential race, a decision his inner circle largely attributes to Obama’s influence after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump.
Karl put it bluntly, saying, “Biden and the people around him very much blame Barack Obama for the effort to push Biden out of the campaign.”
That kind of betrayal isn’t easily forgiven, especially when it comes from someone who once handpicked Biden as his vice president, only to seemingly turn on him when the stakes got high.
After Democrats shifted their support to Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden reportedly made calls to rally backing for her—but conspicuously left Obama off the list.
Even when Obama reached out, Biden refused to take the call, and the two didn’t speak for weeks, a silence that speaks louder than any press release.
This isn’t just politics; it’s personal, and it’s a stark reminder that even the tightest alliances on the left can unravel under the weight of ambition and progressive priorities.
In late July, Obama publicly endorsed Harris, praising her as having the vision and strength needed for the moment, a move that likely stung Biden even more.
Meanwhile, conservatives can’t help but see this as the Democratic machine discarding loyalists for the next shiny object, a pattern that undermines trust in their so-called values.
While some may argue this is just business in politics, the Café Milano snub and unanswered calls paint a picture of a rift too deep for spin to fix, leaving many to wonder if this divide will further weaken an already stumbling party.
President Donald Trump claims he has "no idea" what doctors were looking for during his recent MRI that was included in his physical in October, The Hill reported. Although his physician at Walter Reed Military Medical Center signed off that Trump was in "excellent overall health," the president mentioned that he also had a diagnostic test.
The fact that Trump had the test could indicate he's experiencing a problem, as it isn't a routine part of a checkup. Trump was asked about this on Friday while on board Air Force One as he was headed back to his Mar-a-Lago residence.
"I had an MRI. The doctor said it was the best result he has ever seen as a doctor. That’s it," Trump told reporters in a clip shared to X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “I had an MRI. The doctor said it was the best result he has ever seen as a doctor. That’s it.” pic.twitter.com/aeTLXSngyK
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 15, 2025
While Trump reiterated that the results were great, he never disclosed what prompted the test, except to say that it was part of his regular health screening. "I have no idea what they analyzed. But whatever they analyzed, they analyzed it well, and they said that I had as good a result as they’ve ever seen," Trump claimed.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about it on Wednesday and similarly noted that Trump "remains in exceptional health" following the test. "As stated in the memo provided on Oct. 10, President Trump received advanced imaging at Walter Reed Medical Center as part of his routine physical examination," Leavitt said in the briefing room.
"The full results were viewed by attending radiologists and consultants, and all agree that President Trump remains in exceptional physical health, which I know all of you will see with your own eyes this evening when he opens up his dinner to the press," Leavitt added. Magnetic resonance imaging is often used as a noninvasive diagnostic tool when something is wrong, rather than a simple screening, The New York Times reported.
Without a reason given for the test, it's challenging to know what health problems the 79-year-old may be experiencing, though Trump maintains that he was given a clean bill of health. Nevertheless, Trump was not about to let this opportunity to troll the press go without making the most of it.
The president said that he "would love to" serve a third term, which is an impossibility given the constitutional two-term limit for presidents. Trump knows that, but it makes the press lose their minds when he says that he'll run again. In fact, when Steven Bannon said "Trump is going to be president in ’28," which is factually accurate considering that the new president is sworn in in 2029, they were apoplectic.
Trump is not a young man, and it stands to reason that he will experience at least some health problems in the coming years. It's essential for the American people to be informed about the current state of the president's health, but the media did not hold the same standard when it came to then-President Joe Biden.
As Fox News reported, those closest to him covered for him until it was impossible to do so. Some, like former Vice President Kamala Harris, continue to keep up the ruse that Biden was entirely in control of his faculties.
"Many people want to spin up a narrative of some big conspiracy at the White House to hide Joe Biden’s infirmity. Here is the truth as I lived it," Harris said in her book, 107 Days, which was released to exonerate herself from the massive failure that was her presidential campaign.
"Joe Biden was a smart guy with long experience and deep conviction, able to discharge the duties of president. On his worst day, he was more deeply knowledgeable, more capable of exercising judgment, and far more compassionate than Donald Trump on his best. But at 81, Joe got tired," Harris wrote.
Whatever the issue was, Trump said he received a clean bill of health. He has been performing all of his usual duties, and he seems to be completely capable of keeping up with his rigorous schedule as president. When there is something to worry about, Trump will tell the American people, unlike his predecessor.
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration has no right to levy fines or cut government funding for public academic institutions based on claims of discrimination or antisemitism, Newsmax reported. The decision came from a case brought by organizations on behalf of the University of California.
Trump fined the institution $1.2 billion and shut off its funding for research because of rampant antisemitism on campus. It was the first public university to receive such treatment that Trump had promised ot those violating civil rights.
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin reprimanded the Trump administration for this action in her ruling. She claimed she based it on "overwhelming evidence" against the administration that was "engaged in a concerted campaign to purge 'woke,' 'left,' and 'socialist' viewpoints from our country's leading universities" by punishing them this way.
"Agency officials, as well as the President and Vice President, have repeatedly and publicly announced a playbook of initiating civil rights investigations of preeminent universities to justify cutting off federal funding, with the goal of bringing universities to their knees and forcing them to change their ideological tune. It is undisputed that this precise playbook is now being executed at the University of California," Lin wrote.
For years, America's institutions of higher education, many of which receive government funding, have engaged in discrimination against students and propagated radical ideas. It is now against the law for colleges to admit students based on their race, and Trump has accused institutions of continuing to do so.
According to NPR, the administration also required UCLA and others to expel foreign students who act against America's interests and engage in antisemitic "disruptions or harassment" as part of his October edict. Trump agreed to accept $50 million from Brown University and $221 million from Columbia University for those violations.
It's apparent that they're not America first unless forced to be so, but Lin claimed that academia in the nation "remains committed to protecting the mission, governance, and academic freedom of the University." With Lin's permanent injunction, the Trump administration is now barred from "conditioning the grant or continuance of federal funding on the UC's agreement to any measures that would violate the rights of Plaintiffs' members under the First Amendment."
Meanwhile, university campuses are becoming hotbeds of discrimination and anti-Israel sentiment. A PBS report from September 2024 shared how students set up tents on the campus of Columbia University to support the Palestinians in the war against Israel. This move made many Jewish students feel unwelcome.
"As long as Columbia continues to invest and to benefit from Israeli apartheid, the students will continue to resist. Not only protests and encampments, the limit is the sky," said graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, who acted as a spokesperson and brokered a deal with the university when it sought to appease the students.
The judge has temporarily stopped the administration from punishing radicals who use the university system to fuel leftism and anti-Americanism. Nevertheless, Trump's presidency has been all about restoring normalcy and the idea of American exceptionalism, and that was a major part of why he was elected.
Trump said as much when reflecting on his first six months in office. "Wow, time flies! Today is that Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. Importantly, it’s being hailed as one of the most consequential periods of any President," Trump said in a post to his Truth Social on July 20.
"In other words, we got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of Countries not related to us other than through Trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship. Six months is not a long time to have totally revived a major Country. One year ago our Country was DEAD, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the 'hottest' and most respected Country anywhere in the World.' Happy Anniversary!!!
The left is afraid of Trump's ability to limit their insanity that is infecting college campuses. The judge may have barred Trump from imposing this particular punishment, but he momentum against the radicalism of the left has already begun to restore normalcy to the nation.