President Trump and US politics catchall

[geordie_6]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/worl ... 70116.html

Two democrat-affiliated politicians shot, one fatally, by someone impersonating a police officer.

With spouses I believe?

Two different shootings? Or same incident?

Yes that's right, with Melissa Hartman's spouse also dying. John Hoffman and his wife also shot, but home through surgery and Tim Waltz has reportedly said he is hopeful they will survive.

Separate incidents in two neighbouring cities in Minn. Targeted in their own homes.

Apparently, this gives the Minnesota House to the Republicans, as prior to Hartman's death they were tied. If Hoffman dies from injuries, they would also gain the State Senate.

Edit: updated with new info.

[fishfoodie]

Tim should mobilize the National Guard, & declare a state of emergency, & not demobilize them until the perpetrators are apprehended, or dead, along with those who commissioned this "Terrorism"; because that's what this was !!!!

[Tichtheid]

Two Democratic lawmakers shot, one fatally, in ‘politically motivated assassination’ in Minnesota

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... NDQyvaMF9A

[geordie_6]

Tim should mobilize the National Guard, & declare a state of emergency, & not demobilize them until the perpetrators are apprehended, or dead, along with those who commissioned this "Terrorism"; because that's what this was !!!!

Nothing from Tim yet but the Missouri governor has activated their guard and declared a state of emergency, seemingly as a "just in case".

[fishfoodie]

Tim should mobilize the National Guard, & declare a state of emergency, & not demobilize them until the perpetrators are apprehended, or dead, along with those who commissioned this "Terrorism"; because that's what this was !!!!

Nothing from Tim yet but the Missouri governor has activated their guard and declared a state of emergency, seemingly as a "just in case".

The attacker had fliers to the "No Kings" protests, & if I was planning on going to these, I'd be buggered if I'd let some murdering fascist cunt stop me from attending !

If the Guard are activated they're there to protect citizens right to protest peacefully.

State Patrol: Don't go to planned "No Kings" protests

The Minnesota State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic is urging the public to stay away from any of Saturday's planned "No Kings" protests because fliers for events were found in the suspect's vehicle.

"We don't have any direct links, however there were some fliers that said 'No Kings' within the suspect vehicle, and as we know the planned, the events planned throughout the state of Minnesota is a No Kings event," Bogojevic said.

[Uncle fester]

Stop the No Kings protest?
Very convenient that.

[Tichtheid]

Soz, I missed geordie's post - I posted my link so I could read it later as I was watching the game.

[Sandstorm]

Soz, I missed geordie's post - I posted my link so I could read it later as I was watching the game.

I nearly put you on Ignore.

[Slick]

Soz, I missed geordie's post - I posted my link so I could read it later as I was watching the game.

I nearly put you on Ignore.

Who?

[Guy Smiley]

Soz, I missed geordie's post - I posted my link so I could read it later as I was watching the game.

I nearly put you on Ignore.

Who?

Please don't quote Sandstorm, Slick

[fishfoodie]

Stop the No Kings protest?
Very convenient that.

You think if those flyers were for the, "May Day" Parade in DC the cops would suggest people not attend ?

.... don't think so !

[Sandstorm]

Guy Sulky has me on Ignore? I’m honoured.

[tabascoboy]

Trump's health questioned yet again as he issues confusing defense of Russia

Donald Trump has been accused of suffering a 'cognitive collapse' after appearing to suggest that Vladimir Putin fought for Russia in World War II, despite being born seven years after it ended

Donald Trump's cognitive ability has once again been called into question as the president has been accused of making "delusional" remarks about Russia and Vladimir Putin's involvement in World War II.

Speaking at a White House press conference on Thursday, Trump recounted a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron about World War II commemorations before going into a rambling speech about how he was confused why "everybody hates" Putin. Trump appeared to suggest that the Russian leader personally fought in World War II, which ended seven years before Putin was born.

https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/ ... y-35387869

[Slick]

Guy Sulky has me on Ignore? I’m honoured.

Think you may have been whooshed

[Guy Smiley]

Guy Sulky has me on Ignore? I’m honoured.

Think you may have been whooshed

yup

[Sandstorm]

It’s late and I’m tired

[Guy Smiley]

It’s late and I’m tired

Wanna hug?

[fishfoodie]

It’s late and I’m tired

Season is done my friend; relax, chill out, & start sticking pins in your Boks selection card !

[Biffer]

Trump is fucking hating this. He's bored out of his mind to the extent they've stopped showing shots of him. Because it's all wwi and WWII. And they just marched the 42nd infantry rainbow division past him.

[Biffer]

By the time the big guns he wants to see go past, the thunderstorms will have arrived.

[Slick]

Trump is fucking hating this. He's bored out of his mind to the extent they've stopped showing shots of him. Because it's all wwi and WWII. And they just marched the 42nd infantry rainbow division past him.

All the soldiers look very bored

Seriously lack of high kicking

[Blackmac]

Trump is fucking hating this. He's bored out of his mind to the extent they've stopped showing shots of him. Because it's all wwi and WWII. And they just marched the 42nd infantry rainbow division past him.

All the soldiers look very bored

Seriously lack of high kicking

It's absolutely shocking. Scruffy fatigues and not even attempting to March in step. They look like sacks of shit.

[Niegs]

From Chicago...

[Guy Smiley]

Forget the parade, the real story is the number of people turning out to protest right across the nation. The turnout in St Paul, Minnesota after the shootings there is nothing short of amazing.

[Biffer]

I'm in Washington. Nobody here seems to give a shit

[tabascoboy]

So then, less the "Triumph of Caesar" and more the" Trabant of Trump"

[Hal Jordan]

That parade could have been an email.

[Punter15]

That parade could have been an email.

[Uncle fester]

https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadafore ... mrzvumik2m

[Kiwias]

https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadafore ... mrzvumik2m

He looked bored out of his tiny orange skull

[Simian]

https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadafore ... mrzvumik2m

That’s amazing

[fishfoodie]

[sockwithaticket]

Someone opened fire on a No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, 4 injured.

Reddit has some footage circulating of a suspect being arrested trying to hide in the crowd.



A bystander notices something weird about the guy's backpack, grabs it and walks off with it while pointing the guy out to the police. As you can hear from the clip, the bag had a rifle inside it.

[sockwithaticket]

Millions and millions of people showed up for No Kings protests accross the country. Totals are still rolling in. A stark contrast to the wannabe dictator's sorry excuse of a birthday parade.

[tabascoboy]

Millions and millions of people showed up for No Kings protests accross the country. Totals are still rolling in. A stark contrast to the wannabe dictator's sorry excuse of a birthday parade.

A positive sign that the shift to autocracy isn't assured. "This never happens when my good friend Vlad has his parades!"

[geordie_6]

https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadafore ... mrzvumik2m

That’s amazing

The empty seats on the bleachers! The guy carrying a drone

[Sandstorm]

https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadafore ... mrzvumik2m

That’s amazing

The empty seats on the bleachers! The guy carrying a drone

From the comments:

“I actually feel bad for the Onion trying to out ridiculous Trump.”

[fishfoodie]

Should have just hired a bouncy castle for his birthday like every other spoilt toddler

[TB63]

The claims about U.S. mediation in conflicts are mixed. For India-Pakistan, Pakistan credits U.S. facilitation, but India denies significant U.S. role or trade incentives, suggesting bilateral talks were key. Trump's Serbia-Kosovo claim is misleading; no war existed since 1999, only an economic deal in 2020. Iran-Israel peace talks lack evidence, with ongoing conflict in 2025. Egypt-Ethiopia dam mediation has no U.S. involvement; the issue remains unresolved. Verify claims with primary sources, as narratives vary.

[Niegs]

I imagine Trump did have a short call, say some pretty general things about peace being good, war bad, deals the way to do it. Leaders thank him patronisingly for his time, eye roll huge, and the back to serious discussions (at least with their people, if not the opposition).

Newsom pulled the curtain back a bit the other day, saying their 15 min call started on 'riots' and then quickly spun to a bunch of other random topics, implying they had nothing to do with actual current issues (guessing fires, water, windmills, 'once great city gone to hell' )