Jeffrey Epstein’s case is one of the most disturbing and puzzling scandals of our time. A financier with murky origins and enormous reach, Epstein used his wealth and elite connections to build a secretive network that trafficked and exploited underage girls across the globe. From his private Caribbean island to his luxury homes in New York and Palm Beach, Epstein operated in plain sight — surrounded by celebrities, academics, politicians, and royalty. Yet, years after his death, many of the most important questions remain unanswered.

A Global Network of Abuse

Beginning in the 1990s and continuing for over two decades, Epstein reportedly abused dozens — possibly hundreds — of underage girls. Many were recruited under the pretense of offering massage work, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of manipulation and sexual exploitation. Victims testified that they were often coerced into recruiting other girls, creating a pyramid-style trafficking ring.

Bill Clinton greeting Epstein, with Ghislaine Maxwell

Much of the recruiting was allegedly handled by Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate and confidante. She was convicted in 2021 on multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking of minors. Testimony during her trial made it clear: Epstein and Maxwell worked in tandem to identify, groom, and abuse young girls — many of whom were economically vulnerable and targeted at schools, shopping malls, or through word-of-mouth.

The Famous and the Powerful

Epstein’s social circle included some of the most powerful figures in the world. Flight logs, photos, and witness statements have connected a range of individuals to his private jet or properties. While not all of these figures have been accused of wrongdoing, their close proximity to Epstein has raised serious concerns about the extent of his influence and the silence surrounding his crimes.

High-profile names linked to Epstein include:

• Bill Clinton – Took numerous trips on Epstein’s jet; denies visiting Epstein’s island or knowing about the abuse.
• Prince Andrew – Accused in a civil suit by Virginia Giuffre of engaging in sex acts with her while she was a minor. Settled the case out of court, and died by suicide April 25, 2025.
• Les Wexner – Epstein managed the billionaire’s finances and was given power of attorney over major assets. Wexner has said Epstein “misappropriated vast sums of money.”
• Bill Gates, Chris Tucker, Kevin Spacey, Naomi Campbell, Ehud Barak, Jean-Luc Brunel, and others were photographed or listed in Epstein’s logs or visitor records.

Bill Gates Met With Jeffrey Epstein Many Times, Despite His Past – The New York Times

Donald Trump knew Epstein in the early 2000s, but according to court filings and multiple reports, banned him from Mar-a-Lago after learning of allegations involving Epstein and a young female employee. Trump was not implicated in the investigation.

The 2008 “Sweetheart Deal”

Despite mounting allegations, Epstein secured a controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008. The deal — arranged under then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta — allowed Epstein to plead guilty to lesser state charges and serve just 13 months in a Florida county jail, where he was allowed extensive work-release privileges. The agreement also granted immunity to “potential co-conspirators,” effectively shielding others in his circle.

Painting of Clinton in blue dress hung in Jeffrey Epstein’s home

Acosta later became U.S. Secretary of Labor under the Trump administration, but resigned in 2019 amid backlash over the Epstein deal.

Renewed Charges — and a Mysterious Death

In July 2019, Epstein was arrested again and charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy. Prosecutors uncovered a vast trove of evidence at his Manhattan townhouse — including hundreds of nude photos, documents, and surveillance footage.

Just weeks later, on August 10, 2019, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. The official cause was suicide, but the circumstances were unusually suspicious:

• Security cameras outside his cell malfunctioned.
• Jail guards allegedly fell asleep and falsified records.
• Epstein had been taken off suicide watch just days earlier.
• An independent pathologist hired by Epstein’s family disputed the suicide ruling, citing signs of strangulation.

Jeffrey Epstein mug shot just before death

The idea that Epstein may have been silenced — rather than allowed to expose the elite figures potentially involved — has become a widely held suspicion, although AG Pam Bondi assures the American people that she is convinced Epstein committed suicide.

The Missing List and the Public’s Frustration

One of the most frustrating elements of the case is the continued secrecy surrounding Epstein’s alleged clients, or blackmail victims. Despite court documents referencing thousands of names and contacts, there has been no official release of a comprehensive “client list” or investigation into most of the individuals connected to Epstein’s operations. Despite many secret video cameras being found in the private areas of Epstein’s luxury facilities where he invited numerous wealthy and famous associates, and Epstein’s vast wealth which has yet to be accounted for (the implication is that he blackmailed his guests after inducing them into unlawful activities with underage women), no records of the videos or blackmail have been made public — when it is obvious law enforcement must have located them.

In 2024, the Department of Justice announced it would not pursue further charges related to Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators. This was seen by many as a final nail in the coffin of public accountability — a decision that effectively ends hopes of uncovering the full truth.

Meanwhile, documents from Maxwell’s trial remain largely sealed, and the victims continue to fight for transparency.

A Scandal Too Big to Contain?

Jeffrey Epstein’s story was never just about one man. It was about how wealth and power can protect predators, silence victims, and manipulate the legal system. While Epstein is dead and Maxwell is in prison, the larger web — of enablers, clients, and co-conspirators — remains obscured.

Prince Andrew poses with abuse accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and Ghislaine Maxwell.

AG Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel entered office just months ago with a fierce vow to get to the bottom of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and to release the hitherto hidden client lists. But now, the DOJ releases a ‘nothing to see here’ with a whimper, and President Trump barked at a reporter for even asking about the case.

Whether the truth is being hidden to protect reputations, preserve institutions, or because it implicates people too powerful to prosecute, the public has been left with the unmistakable sense that justice was never truly served.

The Epstein case is far from “closed” as far as the public is concerned. And until the full story is told, it remains one of the most disturbing examples of how deep corruption and silence can run when power shields the guilty.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

In a stunning and historic move, Congress has just passed President Donald J. Trump’s long-awaited Big Beautiful Bill, delivering a major legislative win for his administration and a decisive step toward fulfilling key promises of his second term. The bill, touted by President Trump as “the most beautiful piece of legislation our nation has ever seen,” passed both chambers after weeks of intense debate and negotiation.

What’s in the Bill?

The Big Beautiful Bill is sweeping in scope. Among its most significant provisions:

• Border Security and Immigration Reform: The bill allocates record funding for the completion of the southern border wall, bolsters border patrol forces, and implements stricter measures to prevent illegal immigration while streamlining legal immigration for merit-based applicants.
• Tax Relief: It introduces further tax cuts aimed at middle-class families and small businesses, building on the success of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
• Energy Independence: The bill rolls back excessive regulations on domestic energy production, supporting American oil, gas, and coal industries while expanding incentives for clean nuclear and next-generation technologies.
• Restoration of Law and Order: It provides significant funding for law enforcement and first responders, with provisions aimed at reducing violent crime in major cities.

A Hard-Fought Victory

Passage of the bill was far from certain. Democrats mounted fierce opposition, criticizing the bill as being too focused on Trump’s campaign priorities. Yet in the end, a coalition of Republicans and moderate Democrats, responding to public pressure for action on border security, inflation relief, and national security, propelled the bill across the finish line.

Speaker of the House, who had initially wavered, ultimately praised the final product: “This is a bill that puts Americans first. It strengthens our economy, secures our borders, and supports our communities.”

Senate Majority Leader echoed the sentiment: “We’ve delivered on what the American people asked for: safety, prosperity, and common-sense governance.”

Trump’s Reaction

President Trump, speaking from the White House Rose Garden moments after the vote, hailed the legislation as “a win for all Americans” and “proof that when we put America First, nothing can stop us.”

He added: “This Big Beautiful Bill is going to make our country stronger, safer, richer, and greater than ever before. I want to thank Congress for working together, despite differences, to do what’s right for our people.”

The Road Ahead

The Big Beautiful Bill now heads to President Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law within days. Implementation will begin immediately, with federal agencies already preparing to roll out new programs and allocate funding according to the bill’s provisions.

Critics, including progressive lawmakers and left-wing media outlets, have vowed legal challenges to portions of the bill, particularly those related to immigration enforcement and energy policy. However, the Trump administration appears confident that the law will withstand scrutiny.

For now, the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill marks a pivotal moment in the Trump presidency—one that supporters are calling a defining achievement and a major step in delivering on the promises that brought him to the White House once again.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By James Thompson | June 26, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth details the devastating massive destruction done to the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Development program by America’s ‘Bunker Buster’ bombs

In a bold and historic move, President Donald J. Trump ordered a series of precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear weapons development facilities this week, bringing an end to what has long been one of the greatest threats to peace in the Middle East and global stability. The success of the operation has been widely praised by allies and even reluctantly acknowledged by some critics, marking a turning point in the decades-long struggle to stop Iran’s radical regime from obtaining weapons of mass destruction.

Military releases videos of bunker buster bombs impacting and obliterating Iranian nuclear weapons development facilities

A History of Hostility

Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the fall of the U.S.-backed Shah, Iran has operated as a hardline theocracy under the control of Shiite clerics, exporting terrorism and extremism throughout the Middle East and beyond. The Ayatollah-led regime quickly moved to establish itself as a leading sponsor of global terror, funding and arming proxy groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen, and various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria.

Iranian-backed insurgents and terror cells have been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American troops and civilians, through roadside bombs, embassy bombings, hostage crises, and direct military confrontations. Their hatred for the West—and especially the United States and Israel—is woven into the regime’s core ideology. Notably, Iranian leaders have called for the destruction of both nations, and have plotted or attempted the assassination of foreign officials on American soil.

Democratic Appeasement and Strategic Failures

Despite Iran’s unrelenting aggression, Democratic presidents have repeatedly chosen appeasement over strength. President Barack Obama’s Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) in 2015 gave the regime billions in sanctions relief and unfreezing of assets, including a now-infamous $1.7 billion in cash—literally flown in on pallets—without any permanent dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program.

President Joe Biden returned to that same philosophy of weakness. Early in his term, he reversed Trump-era sanctions, released billions in Iranian oil revenues, and attempted to re-enter the JCPOA, even as Iran was caught enriching uranium far beyond civilian-use levels. Biden’s move effectively financed renewed Iranian aggression and hastened their nuclear ambitions, all while U.S. allies in the region warned of the consequences. The results were predictable: escalation in terrorism, open threats to Israel, and bold moves by Tehran to expand its nuclear infrastructure deep underground.

Trump’s Warning and the Turning Point

As tensions escalated in early 2025, Iran crossed multiple red lines, including expelling international nuclear inspectors and threatening to unveil a working nuclear weapon. Last week, Israel launched a preliminary strike on Iranian military targets. In response, Iran vowed retaliation and doubled down on its weapons program.

President Trump, having warned Iran repeatedly to abandon its nuclear pursuits, authorized a coordinated U.S. military operation targeting the heart of Iran’s weapons development infrastructure. B-2 stealth bombers, armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—so-called “bunker buster” bombs—successfully penetrated Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear sites near Fordow and Natanz. Intelligence confirms those facilities were completely destroyed.

Downplaying Success: Democrats in Denial

In the wake of the operation, Democratic leaders scrambled to contain the political fallout. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the operation as “reckless” and “destabilizing,” despite bipartisan briefings confirming the accuracy and effectiveness of the strikes. Some Democrats even floated the possibility of launching another impeachment effort, a move widely ridiculed as political theater in the face of a clear national security victory.

Mainstream media outlets have echoed similar talking points, downplaying the impact of the strike, questioning the intelligence used, and expressing concern for “regional tensions”—while failing to acknowledge that those tensions stem from decades of failed diplomacy and Iran’s unchecked aggression.

A Global Victory and Affirmation of Leadership

Despite political resistance at home, the global response has largely been supportive. Leaders from Israel, the United Kingdom, and several Arab nations privately and publicly applauded the elimination of Iran’s nuclear threat. Even some European leaders—who previously clung to the Iran deal—acknowledged the reality that diplomacy had failed, and that firm action was necessary.

President Trump and members of his administration are being widely credited with removing a major threat to world peace. The Pentagon confirmed that civilian casualties were avoided due to careful targeting and real-time surveillance, and satellite imagery verifies the complete collapse of Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure.

This successful operation will go down as a pivotal moment in modern geopolitical history—one that reaffirmed the importance of strength, clarity, and resolve in the face of tyranny.

For further background and buildup to these events, read our original June 21 article: “Trump Orders Iran Strikes After Israel Assaults Nuclear Facilities” — an in-depth look at the escalating crisis and how Iran’s dangerous ambitions were finally stopped.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By James Thompson
June 21, 2025

In a powerful and decisive move that may reshape the future of the Middle East, President Donald J. Trump has ordered precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, delivering a crippling blow to the Islamic regime’s long-standing goal of acquiring a nuclear bomb. The strikes, carried out late last night, targeted multiple fortified facilities using America’s most advanced military aircraft and bunker-penetrating weaponry.

A Historic Response to a Global Threat

The action follows months of mounting aggression from Iran and its proxies, and comes on the heels of Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist attacks on Israel in October 2024, which left over 1,000 civilians dead in one of the most savage acts of terrorism in recent history.

Iran has continued to escalate the regional conflict since then, launching or directing attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria, arming Hezbollah and the Houthis, and vowing to destroy Israel. For years, Tehran has been enriching uranium far beyond limits allowed under past international agreements. Despite repeated warnings from Western leaders and the IAEA, Iran has inched dangerously close to producing weapons-grade material.

President Trump, citing the imminent threat of nuclear war, authorized the operation under the doctrine of preemptive self-defense.

Precision Strikes on Iran’s Most Protected Facilities

The operation—codenamed Operation Iron Dagger—began just before dawn local time in Iran. Multiple U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, launched from bases in Missouri and Diego Garcia, penetrated Iranian airspace undetected, escorted by electronic warfare aircraft that blinded Iranian radar systems.

The B-2s dropped a combination of GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs)—a 30,000-pound bunker-buster bomb designed to destroy deeply buried facilities—and GBU-31 JDAMs for surface-level infrastructure. The targets included:

• Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant – built into a mountain near Qom, this facility is heavily fortified and buried deep underground. U.S. bunker busters were used to collapse large sections of the underground halls.
• Natanz Nuclear Complex – the centerpiece of Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Satellite images show heavy damage to centrifuge halls and support buildings.
• Arak Heavy Water Reactor – believed to be capable of producing plutonium for weapons. Airstrikes disabled key components and cooling systems.

Additional sites associated with nuclear weaponization, including research facilities near Isfahan and missile development hubs near Parchin, were also targeted with precision munitions.

Pentagon officials confirmed that no U.S. aircraft were lost in the operation, and that secondary explosions indicated the presence of nuclear materials and high-value weapon components.

Strategic Shockwaves and Political Firestorm

The immediate aftermath of the strike sent shockwaves throughout the region. While Israel and America’s Gulf allies praised the move, labeling it a “historic act of global leadership,” Iran responded with rage.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge, calling the strikes “an act of war” and threatening retaliation against both American and Israeli targets. However, Iran’s air defenses were humiliated, and the regime now faces the total collapse of its nuclear ambitions.

In Washington, Democrats reacted with fury.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the strike “reckless warmongering” and urged for President Trump’s impeachment. Representative Adam Schiff warned that “Trump’s unilateral attack may draw the U.S. into full-scale war,” while Senator Bernie Sanders accused the president of “undermining decades of diplomatic work for the sake of political distraction.”

A group of Democrat lawmakers has already introduced draft articles of impeachment, citing failure to obtain congressional authorization under the War Powers Act.

A Message to Iran—and the World

In a statement from the White House, President Trump defended his decision:

“The world has waited long enough. Iran has murdered Americans, sponsored terrorism, and defied every warning about its nuclear program. We gave them every chance. Today, we ensured they will never hold the world hostage with a nuclear weapon.”

This strike marks the most forceful U.S. action against Iran since the killing of Qassem Soleimani in 2020. But unlike that strike, this one wasn’t aimed at a single man—it was aimed at the heart of Iran’s nuclear threat.

The Trump administration’s bold action signals the end of the Obama-Biden era of appeasement. Billions of dollars funneled to Tehran under the Iran Deal were used to build bunkers, fund terrorism, and prepare for war. Today, those bunkers are rubble. The world is safer—for now.

As the dust settles, one truth remains: strength deters tyrants. And today, America showed strength.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By: James Thompson

For decades, trained observers—military pilots, radar operators, law enforcement, and government contractors—have reported encounters with Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) that defy our understanding of physics. These objects accelerate instantly, hover silently, vanish without sonic booms, and traverse mediums like air and water without resistance. The data, corroborated by multiple sensor systems and visual observation, is not just compelling—it is paradigm-challenging.

But what if these behaviors are not merely the result of advanced propulsion technology, but evidence of a deeper interaction with the underlying structure of reality itself? As modern science inches closer to understanding the quantum fabric of the universe, it becomes increasingly plausible that UAPs operate on principles that leverage not just energy and force, but the geometry of reality itself.

The Common Blueprint: Spinning Fields and Silent Power

A surprising number of UAP-related accounts, both from eyewitnesses and alleged insiders, describe similar technological components:

• Counter-rotating discs, mercury, or flywheels (e.i., Udo Wartena, Die Glocke, Bob Lazar)
• No visible exhaust or heat signature
• Sudden, inertia-free movement
• Energy seemingly drawn from the surrounding environment

These traits hint at a propulsion method fundamentally different from combustion or ion-based systems. Rather, they point to field-based systems capable of manipulating inertia, gravity, and possibly spacetime itself. This blueprint echoes throughout historical cases as well as contemporary U.S. Navy sightings like the Tic Tac incident observed by Cmdr. David Fravor, which described the object as moving like a bouncing “ping-pong ball in a box.”

Beyond Propulsion: Three Breakaway Theories

1. Torsion Field Physics Suggests rotating mass or electromagnetic systems can induce torsional distortions in spacetime. These hypothetical fields may permit mass decoupling from inertia, enabling high-speed movement without g-forces. Russian scientists like Anatoly Akimov and Gennady Shipov have explored this extensively in non-mainstream circles, proposing that torsion fields are a fifth fundamental force, capable of transmitting information faster than light.

2. Quantized Inertia (QI)
Proposed by Dr. Mike McCulloch, QI posits that inertia arises from interactions with the quantum vacuum. By manipulating boundary conditions (such as through high-frequency oscillations), inertia could be reduced or removed entirely. Experiments involving electromagnetic cavities have even shown unexplained thrust forces that align with QI predictions, suggesting the possibility of fuel-less propulsion.

3. Electrogravitics
Developed by Thomas T. Brown, this theory suggests high-voltage capacitors might generate lift by interacting with the gravitational field. Though often dismissed as ion wind, some believe it forms the basis for classified research. Brown’s work was of such interest during the 1950s that it was allegedly buried under military secrecy. If viable, it could point to a simple but profound manipulation of spacetime curvature via electromagnetic means.

Bob Lazar explanation of the propulsion system on the craft he purports to have seen in operation at S4

These speculative models share one critical element: they treat spacetime and vacuum energy as interactive, dynamic mediums rather than passive backdrops. These theories move us beyond Newtonian action-reaction and even Einsteinian curvature into a domain where reality is responsive to field architecture.

Electricity and the Vacuum: A Window into Deeper Fields

This leads to a deeper philosophical and physical mystery: where does energy come from when we generate electricity? Turning a copper coil through a magnetic field produces current. But why is this possible anywhere—in space, at sea, or in your living room?

Quantum field theory explains that we are not creating energy, but interacting with ever-present fields—specifically, the electromagnetic field. This field is part of the fabric of the vacuum, which itself contains what we call zero-point energy: fluctuating energy present even at absolute zero.

The implications of this are staggering. Our daily experience of electricity—as simple as turning on a flashlight—may be a low-level interaction with the same foundational field that allows UAPs to operate. Electricity might be just one visible thread in a vast, unseen tapestry of dimensional energies.

Dimensional Coupling: A Hypothesis

What if electrons—and the energy they carry—are not strictly confined to our three spatial dimensions plus time? What if their motion, especially under electromagnetic influence, phases in and out of a higher-dimensional layer?

In this view, generating electricity is not just converting mechanical work into electron flow—it is opening a portal into a deeper energy field. Energy isn’t created or extracted; it is evoked, channeled, induced from a dimensionally embedded field structure.

This hypothesis could also explain the consistent success of electromagnetic systems in UAP encounters. From Lazar’s description of Element 115-powered field reactors to historical flywheel-based engines like Udo Wartena described, these technologies may not be generating energy per se, but unlocking access to it by shifting the conditions of local spacetime.

UAPs as Dimensional Interfaces

If a technology could control this kind of phasing at will—accessing zero-point fields, torsion geometries, and vacuum fluctuations—it might produce the very behaviors we associate with UAPs:

• Near-instantaneous acceleration
• No reaction mass or visible fuel
• Apparent teleportation or “blinking”
• Resistance-free transitions across media

UAPs may not be flying in the way we think. They may be slipping, briefly disentangled from spacetime, or surfing geometric gradients across dimensional boundaries. Some researchers believe these craft create localized warps or “bubbles” in spacetime, isolating them from conventional physical laws. Inside the bubble, inertia and mass behave differently—a concept closely mirrored in the Alcubierre warp drive metric.

Toward a New Paradigm

The recurring presence of rotating field systems, vacuum energy interaction, and inertia-defying behavior suggests that UAPs may operate by manipulating the relationship between matter, energy, and spacetime at a fundamental level. Their propulsion may not be propulsion as we know it—but a revelation of physics we have yet to properly understand.

Electricity, gravity, inertia, and perhaps even consciousness may be facets of a multidimensional framework we are only beginning to touch. If this is true, then the implications extend beyond aerospace—they ripple into energy systems, medicine, and our understanding of existence itself.

And if so, UAPs are not just visitors. They are demonstrations of what awaits us when we learn to speak the true language of the universe.

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James Thompson is an author, UAP analyst, and ghostwriter, and a political analyst. His latest book on the subject of UAPs is Worlds Without Number. available>

By James Thompson | June 4, 2025

Jamie Lee Curtis addresses her online response to Kanye West’s antisemitic posts on social media, saying West’s posts were “just abhorrent.”

In 2022, actress Jamie Lee Curtis became a viral symbol of righteous outrage after rapper Kanye West posted a now-infamous tweet threatening to go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.” Although the ‘threat’ was a hollow, big-mouth pronouncement that West was going to expose unfair treatment by Jewish music industry people, the Oscar winner condemned the comment as “abhorrent,” linking it to the atrocities of the Holocaust, and even broke into tears during a televised interview. At the time, Curtis’s response was praised as a courageous stand against hate.

But today, amid a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and violence—largely coming from far-left movements cloaked in anti-Zionist rhetoric—Curtis has been notably silent.

Across America, Jewish students are being harassed, threatened, and even physically attacked on college campuses. At pro-Palestine/Hamas rallies chants like “death to the Jews” and “Hitler was right” have been caught on camera. Jewish students at schools like Columbia, NYU, and UC Berkeley have reported needing security escorts, hiding in libraries, and being locked out of their dorms—simply for being Jewish.

Yet, Jamie Lee Curtis, along with many other left-leaning celebrities who loudly denounced Kanye West, now says nothing.

“Silence isn’t neutrality—it’s complicity,” said Noah Silverman, a Jewish student at UCLA. “When celebrities speak out against antisemitism only when it comes from the right, it tells us that our safety is conditional. If the threat comes from the ‘wrong kind’ of oppressor, it doesn’t matter.”

This glaring double standard has not gone unnoticed. Critics accuse Curtis and others in Hollywood of moral grandstanding when it suits their left-leaning narrative—but failing to call out hate when it emerges from within their own ideological circles.

“The left has built an entire identity around inclusivity, tolerance, and human rights,” said Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press. “But when Jewish lives are threatened by people waving socialist flags instead of Confederate ones, suddenly the moral clarity vanishes.”

Curtis has continued posting regularly on social media about various progressive causes—climate change, women’s rights (although nothing about men in women’s sports), LGBTQ+ advocacy—but has made no public comment about the surge in antisemitic incidents tied to recent pro-Palestinian protests. Her silence has sparked backlash, especially from Jewish activists who once applauded her principled stand against Kanye West.

“The hypocrisy is staggering,” said Jonathan Feldman, an analyst at the Jewish Policy Institute. “Jamie Lee Curtis cried on live television over a tweet. But when Jewish college students are hiding from mobs, she can’t spare even a sentence?”

To be clear, no one is suggesting that all criticism of the state of Israel is antisemitic. But when protests devolve into calls for genocide and physical violence against Jewish individuals—when Jewish identity itself becomes the target—celebrities who previously championed “never again” owe the public more than silence.

Selective outrage isn’t justice. It’s performance. It looks like tacit approval.

And for those like Curtis, whose voice carries influence, that silence speaks volumes.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

Nearly one-third of Treasury payments a year lack proper identification codes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified to Congress

By Deirdre Heavey

Earlier this year, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered $4.7 trillion in untraceable Treasury Department payments. 

Prior to the discovery, Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) identification codes were optional for $4.7 trillion in Treasury Department payments, so they were often left blank and were untraceable. The field is now required to increase “insight into where the money is actually going,” the Treasury Department and DOGE announced in February. 

“Of the 1.5 billion payments that we send out every year, they are required to have a TAS, a Treasury Account Symbol. We discovered that more than one third of those payments did not have a TAS number,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government earlier this month. 

Fox News Digital asked Republican senators on Capitol Hill to respond to the approximately 500,000 in untraceable payments made by the Treasury Department each year. 

“I’m not surprised at all, unfortunately,” Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, said before adding, “They were leaving complete fields undone when they were filling out their financials, so this is a common theme. I’m not surprised.”

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, called for an investigation into where those payments actually went. 

“There’s so much waste. There’s so much fraud, There’s so much abuse in our government,” Schmitt told Fox News Digital. “I’m glad there was a laser-like focus on it. We ought to make many of those reforms permanent, but there probably ought to be some investigations here about where this money actually went. I mean this is taxpayer money. People work hard.”

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have worked to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

After DOGE and the Treasury Department uncovered $4.7 trillion in untraceable funds, Marshall and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida introduced a bill in March requiring the Treasury Department to track all payments. 

The Locating Every Disbursement in Government Expenditure Records (LEDGER) Act seeks to increase transparency in how the Treasury Department spends taxpayer money. 

“When you hear about this story that they didn’t know where the money was going, it makes you mad because this is somebody’s money, this is taxpayers’ money when we have almost $37 trillion in debt, so this makes no sense at all,” Scott said. 

Elon Musk shows off his t-shirt reading “Tech Support” while speaking at the first cabinet meeting hosted by President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

The Congressional Budget projects that interest payments on America’s national debt will total $952 billion in fiscal year 2025. That’s $102 billion more than the United States’ defense budget at $850 billion. 

“We paid out more last year on our debt, $36 trillion in debt, with $950 billion in interest going to bondholders all over the world, including in China. That $950 billion didn’t go to build a bridge or an F-35. We paid more on the interest on debt than we did to fund our military,” said Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. 

“That is an inflection point that when most countries hit, you look at history, that’s when great powers start to decline. So we have to get those savings.”

By James Thompson

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American public is only beginning to reckon with the social, political, and personal costs of what most now view as an era of coercive overreach by the Democrat federal government and its media allies. One of the most striking recent reversals has come from Dilbert creator Scott Adams, who—after years of vehemently defending aggressive vaccination policies—has admitted, in the shadow of a personal cancer diagnosis, that the government-led push to vaccinate every American “at all costs” was deeply misguided.

Adams has acknowledged that those who refused the vaccine—the so-called “anti-vaxxers” vilified by pundits and politicians alike—are now enjoying the benefit of natural immunity, unburdened by the vaccine-related side effects that have become a topic of growing scientific concern. “They were right,” Adams said, noting that natural immunity, which was largely dismissed by officials early in the pandemic, has proven to be effective. “The smartest, happiest people are the ones who didn’t get the vaccination and are still alive.”

This statement reflects a larger shift in public sentiment, as millions who were fired, ostracized, banned from travel, forced to close their businesses, forced to stay home from school, or denied hospital visits with dying relatives begin to demand answers—and accountability.

A Mandate, Not a Choice

Under the Biden administration, vaccine mandates swept through the federal government, the military, public schools, hospitals, and large corporations. President Biden himself declared in July 2021: “You’re not going to get COVID if you have these vaccinations.” That bold promise, however, did not hold. Biden contracted COVID multiple times despite being vaccinated and boosted, undermining the very narrative his administration used to justify its draconian policies.

President Joe Biden received one of many COVID-19 vaccinations

The White House, in conjunction with the CDC and mainstream media, created a culture of forced compliance. Americans were not merely encouraged to get vaccinated—they were compelled. In Orwellian fashion, objectors were ridiculed as science-deniers, conspiracy theorists, or threats to public safety. Democratic leaders across the country echoed the federal position, with cities like New York and Los Angeles enacting some of the strictest vaccine mandates in the world, including forced mask wearing and six-foot personal bubble zones in public–which were entirely without scientific basis.

But the real-world consequences were far from hypothetical. Teachers were fired. Nurses who worked through the height of the pandemic were terminated. Business closed permanently. Military personnel were discharged. Students were barred from campuses. Families were separated from loved ones in their final moments. Freedom of movement and association—basic rights in any free society—were suspended indefinitely in the name of safety. Leftists, drunk with their new-found power, ruled with jack-booted thuggery, destroying the lives of millions of Americans in the process.

Media Complicity and the Censorship Machine

Much of this was aided and abetted by a compliant press corps. Networks like CBS, NBC, ABC, CNBC, CNN and MSNBC rarely challenged the official narrative. Tech platforms like Facebook and Twitter throttled dissenting voices, deplatformed doctors, and labeled emerging science as “misinformation”—even when those claims were later validated. Dissent became dangerous, and speech was tightly policed.

Public trust eroded further as vaccine efficacy became increasingly unclear. The original promise of complete protection gave way to a shifting goalpost: fewer symptoms, fewer hospitalizations. And with that shift came the creeping realization that the public had been misled.

The Human Cost

The Biden administration’s mandates exacted a steep toll. Americans who dared question the prevailing orthodoxy were not only widely shamed, but often economically ruined. Many are still trying to rebuild.

Some justice is slowly being served. President Donald Trump has made efforts to reinstate military personnel discharged for refusing the vaccine, acknowledging the injustice. But these are small reparations for a crisis of trust that cut deep into the fabric of American life.

A Lesson for the Future

The pandemic response revealed the ease with which government with totalitarian leanings and media institutions could exert massive control over the lives of everyday Americans. What was marketed as “science” often functioned as mere ideology. And those who asked inconvenient questions were not engaged—they were erased.

As figures like Scott Adams reflect on their own role in enabling these draconian, Big Brother policies, a larger question remains: Will there be accountability? Who will we see being perp-walked on television for their unconstitutional betrayals of the American people? And will Americans ever again be allowed to question authority without being crushed by it?

In the end, COVID-19 may be remembered not only for the virus itself—but for the way it exposed the easy willingness of a government to seize control, and the cost of a media complex that cheered it on. The left should be held to account for everything they did to the American people, and at a minimum, should never be afforded even a modicum of trust by their victims.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

May 15, 2025 — Washington, D.C.

In a dramatic shift from trends seen in recent years, gasoline and oil prices are tumbling across the United States, with some regions now reporting prices at nearly half of what they were on the day President Joe Biden left office. The reversal comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House for a second term, ushering in sweeping changes to energy policy and geopolitical strategy.

From Boom to Bust and Back Again

During Trump’s first term (2017–2021), the United States experienced a surge in domestic energy production. The administration’s aggressive deregulatory approach and expanded drilling incentives led to historically low gasoline prices, with the national average often hovering around $2 per gallon. The U.S. briefly became a net exporter of oil and natural gas, and the term “American energy independence” became a political catchphrase.

That dynamic shifted sharply under President Biden. Prioritizing climate change mitigation, the Biden administration curtailed domestic fossil fuel production through executive orders, leasing restrictions, and support for renewable alternatives. While supporters applauded the environmental emphasis, critics pointed to rapidly rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and surging inflation as direct consequences.

By mid-2022, average U.S. gasoline prices had climbed above $5 per gallon in some states, driven by both policy decisions and global factors such as the war in Ukraine. These price hikes strained household budgets and increased the cost of transporting goods—one of several drivers behind persistent inflation.

A New Energy Landscape in 2025

Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has rapidly reversed many of his predecessor’s energy policies. Executive orders reopened federal lands to oil and gas drilling, streamlined permitting processes, and greenlit major pipeline projects previously stalled or canceled.

The response from the energy sector was swift. U.S. oil output surged to record levels by May, and gasoline prices began dropping accordingly. As of this week, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline stands at $2.39—down from $4.71 five months ago. In some Southern and Midwestern states, prices have dropped below $2 per gallon.

Economists note that this decline is not only easing pressure on consumers but also helping to lower transportation and manufacturing costs across industries. “Energy is the lifeblood of the economy,” said Dr. Laura Chen, an economist at the Heritage Foundation. “When fuel costs fall, virtually every sector benefits—especially food, shipping, and retail.”

Geopolitical Impacts: Strength at Home and Abroad

Trump’s assertive diplomacy is also being felt on the international stage. In a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia earlier this week, President Trump secured a new multi-nation agreement to increase oil output and stabilize prices. The deal includes cooperation from Gulf states and a tentative framework for easing tensions in the Red Sea corridor.

Analysts say the agreement not only boosts global supply but also undermines adversarial regimes that rely heavily on high oil revenues to fund aggression.

“Russia, Iran, and others use oil money to prop up their economies and fund military campaigns,” said former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. “When energy prices fall, their ability to project power shrinks. This is economic deterrence in action.”

The economic and strategic benefits of lower oil prices are expected to continue in the months ahead. Inflation, which had remained stubborn through 2024, has already begun to decline, with the Consumer Price Index showing a 0.4% decrease in April—the first monthly drop in over two years.

The Road Ahead

While critics warn of environmental consequences and question the long-term viability of fossil fuel reliance, Trump supporters argue that renewed energy production is key to restoring economic stability and global strength.

“America is back in control of its energy future,” said the White House Press Secretary in a briefing Tuesday. “We’re putting American jobs, American security, and American families first.”

As oil rigs come back online and gas stations reflect lower prices, the political and economic narrative surrounding U.S. energy policy is once again shifting—with major implications for inflation, international stability, and everyday life.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By Danielle Wallace , Bradford Betz

President Donald Trump on Thursday morning confirmed a new “full and comprehensive” trade deal with the United Kingdom. 

“The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social on Thursday. “Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow!

“This should be a very big and exciting day for the United States of America and the United Kingdom,” Trump added. “The Golden Age of America is coming!” 

Trump wrote Wednesday that a deal would be announced during a news conference from the Oval Office,but he did not specify which nation the agreement was with at the time. 

“Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. THE FIRST OF MANY!!!” Trump wrote.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday teased the announcement of a new trade deal that is expected to be between the United States and Britain on Thursday, according to the New York Times. (REUTERS/Leah Millis / Reuters)

The New York Times, citing three people familiar with the plans, first reported that Trump was expected to announce a trade deal with the U.K. 

As of April 5, the U.S. has imposed a 10% reciprocal tariff on imports from the U.K. The Trump administration’s 25% global tariff on cars took effect on April 3, impacting all imported vehicles, even from traditional U.S. allies, including the U.K. A 25% tariff on U.S. imports of steel, aluminum and derivative products took effect on March 12. 

Prior to April 2025, most U.K. goods exported to the U.S. were subject to standard, relatively low tariffs, mostly ranging from 0 to 2.5%, with higher rates only for specific products like steel, aluminum, and some vehicles. The U.K., meanwhile, imposed tariffs on U.S. imports based on the World Trade Organization’s “Most Favored Nation” or MFN rules. 

The U.K.’s average MFN applied tariff rate was 3.8% in 2023, according to the most recent data available. The UK has some high tariffs that affect U.S. exports, such as rates of up to 25% for some fish and seafood products, 10% for trucks, 10% for passenger vehicles, and up to 6.5% for certain mineral or chemical fertilizers.

The U.S. goods trade surplus with the U.K. was $11.9 billion in 2024 – a 17.4%, or $1.8 billion, increase over 2023.

The deal announced Thursday is the second for Britain in a week after it clinched a free trade pact with India.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

A U.K. official said on Tuesday that Britain and the U.S. had made good progress on a trade deal that would likely include lower tariff quotas on steel and autos.

The news of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal comes as U.S. and Chinese officials prepare to hold talks in Switzerland on Saturday, which could mark the first step in resolving a potentially damaging trade war between the world’s top two economies.

The April jobs report, which was released just following President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, came in better than expected with 177,000 new payrolls. (Scott Olson/Getty Images / Getty Images)

Trump’s trade war has shaken up financial markets and raised fears of a recession, with central bankers and business executives wrestling with often chaotic policymaking that is rippling through world supply chains and a whole host of industries.

The International Monetary Fund last month slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs and warning that rising trade tensions would further slow growth.

Reuters contributed to this report. 

By James Thompson | April 30, 2025

In an era marked by declining birth rates, rising abortion numbers, and growing social disconnection, a bold proposal has emerged from President Trump’s recent announcement: a $5,000 financial bonus for American women who give birth. The initiative, pitched as a means to offset the rising costs of childbirth and child-rearing, aims to address a critical issue facing the United States—population decline and the fraying of the traditional nuclear family.

A Nation in Demographic Decline

The United States, like much of the Western world, is facing a fertility crisis. With the birth rate well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, America risks long-term demographic collapse, a shrinking labor force, and escalating economic dependency ratios. The nuclear family—once the cornerstone of American society—has steadily unraveled, impacted by economic pressures, cultural shifts, and policies that critics say often discourage family formation rather than support it.

A Financial Solution to a Cultural Crisis?

The proposed $5,000 childbirth bonus, though controversial, is rooted in the belief that financial strain is a primary reason many young couples delay or avoid having children. The payment would be a one-time, tax-free benefit available to American citizens upon the birth of a child, regardless of marital status—though proponents argue it will naturally incentivize more stable, two-parent households.

In addition to this bonus, I would propose voluntary options for sterilization: a $10,000 bonus for men under 40 undergoing vasectomies, and a $40,000 payout for women under 40 choosing hysterectomies. While at first glance these policies may seem contradictory, supporters argue the structure could lead to a more responsible, future-focused society—one in which individuals make long-term reproductive decisions based on personal stability and readiness, rather than ‘circumstance.’

Addressing the Legacy of Reproductive Targeting

This program also seeks to address longstanding criticisms of how reproductive services have been distributed in America. For decades, abortion clinics have been disproportionately concentrated in low-income, urban neighborhoods—many with high minority populations. Critics from across the political spectrum have raised concerns that this pattern reflects not just a public health strategy, but a deeper history of population control and systemic neglect.

Some argue that progressive cultural messaging—particularly on the far left—has encouraged sexual behavior disconnected from long-term commitment, especially within minority communities. The result is a cycle of unplanned pregnancies, fatherlessness, and generational poverty.

In that context, incentivizing childbirth within a stable family unit could serve as a counterbalance—one that not only encourages population growth, but also promotes personal responsibility and economic mobility. At the same time, offering substantial payments for voluntary sterilization could empower individuals who are not prepared for parenthood to make a firm, independent choice, potentially breaking generational cycles of instability.

Potential Impacts Across Demographics

Because the program is entirely voluntary and available to all citizens, participation will likely vary across different racial, religious, and economic groups. For some, the childbirth bonus may provide the final financial push needed to begin a family. For others, particularly those struggling with poverty or long-term uncertainty, the sterilization incentives may be a welcome option for control over their reproductive future.

Supporters argue that both outcomes—more children born into prepared, stable homes, and fewer unplanned pregnancies—represent a net gain for society.

Critics Raise Concerns

Of course, the proposal is not without its detractors. Some warn that tying large financial rewards to reproductive decisions could create perverse incentives, or further entrench divisions between the “deserving” and “undeserving” poor. Others worry the sterilization payments echo dark chapters of American history, when forced sterilizations targeted vulnerable communities under the guise of social improvement.

To mitigate such concerns, the program’s designers stress transparency, informed consent, and counseling for all participants.

A New Direction—or a Step Too Far?

Whether the $5,000 childbirth bonus and its accompanying policies become law remains to be seen. But they have ignited a national conversation—about family, responsibility, and the role of government in shaping both.

In a time when American identity and structure are being fiercely debated, bold solutions may be necessary to reverse troubling trends. If these policies succeed in strengthening the traditional family, lifting communities out of generational instability, and restoring a culture that values children and commitment, they could mark the beginning of a new American revival.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

Over the past four years the United States experienced an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration across its southern border, as President Joe Biden’s administration dismantled many of the prior administration’s stringent border security measures. Despite repeated assurances to the American people that “the border is secure,” tens of millions of unvetted migrants entered the nation under Biden’s watch, or . . . invitation, straining resources and fueling a national debate about the rule of law, sovereignty, and public safety.

Shortly after taking office in January 2021, President Biden reversed key Trump-era policies that had effectively halted illegal immigration. Among these were killing the “Remain in Mexico” policy (officially known as the Migrant Protection Protocols), the halting of border wall construction, and the suspension of Title 42, a public health order that allowed for rapid expulsion of illegal entrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden signs dozens of Executive Orders overturning Trump’s border security efforts

At the same time, Biden and his top officials, including Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, publicly insisted that the southern border was “closed” and “secure.” In March 2021, Mayorkas stated, “The border is secure. The border is closed,” even as apprehension numbers surged to record highs.

President Biden himself echoed this sentiment. In January 2023, he declared, “I think the border is secure,” during remarks to the press, despite more than 2 million migrant encounters being reported in fiscal year 2022 alone. Of course, Democrats view illegal aliens as future Democrat voters, as Biden’s ‘Freudian slip’ referring to mass immigration influx of ‘Hispanic voters’ on May 9, 2024 indicated.

Prominent Democratic leaders rallied behind this narrative. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) emphasized in November 2022, “We need immigrants… We have a population that is not reproducing on its own with the same level that it used to. We need a path to citizenship.” Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) insisted, “There is no crisis at the southern border that Republicans would have you believe.”

Facing growing public concern, the Biden administration shifted its messaging, claiming that the only way to fix the “challenges” at the border was through new legislation. In February 2024, Biden stated during a speech, “We need Congress to act. We need a comprehensive immigration reform that will once and for all fix this broken system.”

However, critics pointed out that the proposed “fixes” in Democratic-sponsored legislation would essentially codify the mass influx of illegal aliens, providing expedited paths to citizenship and offering extensive protections for individuals who entered the country unlawfully.

The contrast with the Trump administration’s record could not be more stark. Upon entering office in 2017, President Donald Trump swiftly enacted executive orders to ramp up border security, reinstate and expand detention facilities, build hundreds of miles of new border wall, and negotiate agreements with Mexico and Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants.

President Trump visits border wall as it is being constructed

Illegal crossings plummeted during Trump’s tenure. By mid-2020, with policies like “Remain in Mexico” firmly in place and aggressive enforcement measures underway, the southern border saw some of the lowest levels of illegal migration in decades.

As Trump returned to the White House for his second term in 2025, he wasted no time reinstating his proven policies. Within weeks, construction on the border wall resumed at an accelerated pace, and diplomatic efforts reestablished cooperative security agreements with neighboring nations. The “catch and release” practices that had flourished under Biden were once again halted, and apprehended illegal immigrants were swiftly processed and removed.

Border Patrol data for early 2025 already shows a dramatic decrease in illegal crossings, able to be counted on fingers, demonstrating that decisive leadership and enforcement can reestablish control of the border quickly and effectively.

In short, the Biden administration’s policies opened the floodgates to millions of unvetted foreigners entering the United States, even as officials insisted the border was “secure.” In contrast, President Trump’s border policies – both in his first and second terms – demonstrated that a strong, lawful approach can effectively safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.

Now, as President Trump seeks to return all of those illegal aliens to their countries of origin, Democrats are fighting in the courts and in the streets to stop him.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

Over the past decade, the United States has witnessed a surge in politically motivated violence and unrest from the Left, encompassing a range of incidents from mass protests to targeted violent attacks. These events have gravely raised concerns about the state of civil discourse, and the potential normalization of violence in political expression.

The 2020 George Floyd Protests and Subsequent Unrest

In the wake of serial criminal George Floyd’s death in May 2020, nationwide Democratic protests demanding ‘racial justice’ and police reform erupted. Several escalated into violence, resulting in significant property damage and confrontations with law enforcement. Cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C., experienced extreme unrest and violence, with mass arson, looting, and clashes between rioters and police. Most media coverage during this period only emphasized the ‘peaceful’ nature of the protests, even while cities burned and numerous innocent citizens were hospitalized, or worse. Indeed, the “summer of love” was a massive scene of violence and destruction, gutting entire regions of cities, and costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars.​

Legal Actions Against Former President Donald Trump and Supporters

Former President Donald Trump and his allies have faced numerous legal challenges, which have been nothing more than politically motivated “lawfare.” These include investigations and prosecutions related to classified documents, election interference, and other allegations, including overvaluing assets for commercial bank loans–something the banks testified was untrue. Some of Trump’s top advisers were cast into federal prisons, for refusing to break executive privilege. These actions have been obvious attempts to undermine Trump’s political influence, and deter his supporters.

Assassination Attempts on Former President Trump

Former President Trump has been the target of assassination attempts, notably:​

• July 13, 2024 – Butler, Pennsylvania: During a campaign rally, a gunman opened fire, hitting Trump in the ear as he turned to look at a chart. Without that turn, Trump would have been instantly killed. Rapid fire shots killed one attendee, and injured two others. The assailant was neutralized by Secret Service agents.​
• September 15, 2024 – West Palm Beach, Florida: An armed Democrat was apprehended near Trump’s golf course before he could carry out an attack. Authorities recovered weapons and a note detailing his intentions.​ He will be going to trial.

These incidents prompted increased security measures and investigations into potential lapses in protective protocols.​

Violence Against Tesla Dealerships and Vehicles

Tesla has become a focal point for protests and acts of vandalism, reportedly linked to opposition against CEO Elon Musk’s political affiliations and his involvement with the White House’s DOGE Office. Notable incidents include:​

• Kansas City, Missouri (March 17, 2025): A 19-year-old college student, Owen McIntire, was charged with using a Molotov cocktail to set fire to Tesla Cybertrucks, causing over $214,000 in damages.​
• Salem, Oregon (January 20, 2025): Molotov cocktails were thrown at a Tesla store, resulting in significant fire damage.​
• Tigard, Oregon (March 6, 2025): A Tesla dealership was targeted in a shooting incident, with multiple shots fired at the building.​

These attacks have prompted federal investigations, with authorities labeling them as acts of domestic terrorism.​

Rising Antisemitism and Campus Unrest

Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached a record high in 2024, with 9,354 reported events, a 5% increase from the previous year. Notably, 58% of these incidents were tied to anger over Israel, marking the first time Israel-related antisemitism exceeded half of the total. University campuses have become hotspots for antisemitism, with Jewish students often facing hostility. For instance, at DePaul University in Chicago, two Jewish students were attacked during a pro-Israel demonstration. Additionally, Columbia University faced criticism for its handling of antisemitic incidents, leading to a lawsuit and subsequent settlement that included adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and enhancing procedures for handling discrimination complaints.​

Pro-Hama Terrorist Protests and Associated Violence

Since October 2023, the United States has seen a surge in pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas protests, particularly on college campuses. These demonstrations have often escalated into violence and antisemitic incidents. For example, at Columbia University, protesters barricaded themselves inside Hamilton Hall, leading to confrontations with law enforcement. Similarly, at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters resulted in arrests and injuries. These events have raised concerns about the safety of Jewish students and the potential for foreign conflicts to inflame domestic tensions.​

Public Opinion on Political Violence

Recent studies indicate a concerning trend in public attitudes toward political violence. A 2025 survey from 2 weeks ago revealed that over 50% of Democrats view violence, including the assassinations of top Republican figures, as a justifiable means to achieve political objectives. Of course, the brutal slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by progressive Luigi Mangione has been praised as an act of political self-sacrifice by Democrats and the Left, who have filled his defense coffers with nearly $1 million to get him off–much as they contributed to the bail and defense funds of the rioters discussed above, when urged by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Leftist assassin, Luigi Mangione guns down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

The escalation of politically motivated violence in the United States poses a significant challenge to democratic institutions and civil discourse. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, including allowing free speech, promoting respectful dialogue, ensuring accountability for violent actions, and reinforcing the principles of nonviolent political engagement.​ If the Left can become civil again, America can become great for all–again. If they insist of this course of domestic terror, violence can only beget violence, and this DOJ will not hesitate to fill our prisons with these domestic terrorists.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

April 21, 2025 — Vatican City​

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its first Latin American pontiff, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that he died peacefully at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, following complications from chronic lung disease and double pneumonia.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was elected in March 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. His papacy was marked by a commitment to humility, social justice, and outreach to marginalized communities. He was known for his ultra-liberal stances on issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and interfaith dialogue.

Despite recent health challenges, including a 28-day hospitalization for a severe respiratory infection, Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, delivering the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Global leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis’s legacy. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who met with the Pope shortly before his passing, expressed his condolences, stating, “My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described him as an inspiration “far beyond the Catholic Church,” and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him as a leader committed to “inclusive and all-round development.”

Pope Francis meets with the Prophet and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In accordance with his wishes for a modest funeral, Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, making him the first pope since Leo XIII in 1903 to be buried outside the Vatican . The Vatican has announced that his body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica by Wednesday for public viewing ​

The Catholic Church now enters a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave to elect the next pope, expected to commence between May 6 and May 11. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will oversee the interim period until a new pontiff is chosen.

Pope Francis’s enduring legacy is one of compassion, humility, and a steadfast commitment to serving the most vulnerable members of society.​

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

Out of Step: How the Democratic Party always chooses what hurts Americans

By James Thompson | April 18, 2025

In today’s hyper-partisan political climate, Americans of all stripes are seeking leaders who stand for common-sense values, personal freedom, and public safety. Yet again and again, the Democratic Party finds itself not just outside the mainstream, but in open opposition to it. On issue after issue, from border security to gender ideology, Democrats continue to champion extreme or minority viewpoints that alienate the average American.

What issues? Below are twenty-one areas where Democratic policies consistently conflict with the will of the people.

1. Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
While the majority of Americans believe biological males should not compete in women’s sports, the Democratic Party insists on pushing for full inclusion regardless of fairness or safety concerns. Even as female athletes speak out, they are dismissed or silenced by party leaders who equate disagreement with discrimination.

2. Drag Performances in Schools
Events featuring drag performers reading to children in schools and libraries have drawn nationwide backlash, yet Democratic politicians double down in support. Parents who voice concern are labeled intolerant, even as they advocate for age-appropriate environments.

3. School Choice
Despite overwhelming support across racial and socioeconomic lines for school choice and charter programs, Democrats have opposed these initiatives, often bowing to pressure from powerful teachers’ unions that fear losing influence over the public education system.

4. Gun Rights
While gun control remains a Democratic priority, most Americans continue to support the constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense and enforcement of constitutional rights. Instead of addressing crime at its roots, Democrats target law-abiding gun owners with restrictions that have little effect on actual violence. In fact, most gun violence is committed by those who support the Democratic Party–so perhaps the best answer is to limit their access to weapons.

5. Border Security
Vast swaths of the country support strong border enforcement. But Democrats have pushed back against nearly every effort to secure our borders—from opposing the border wall to undercutting ICE and defunding enforcement programs. They clearly want illegal aliens to flood our nation, most likely because a permanent underclass tends to keep their policies alive.

6. Sanctuary Cities
Democratic-run cities have declared themselves “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants, openly flouting federal law. These policies have been directly linked to increased crime, yet the party continues to protect even criminal non-citizens from deportation.

7. Welfare for Illegal Immigrants
At a time when many American citizens struggle to access housing and healthcare, Democrats fight to expand welfare, education, and even housing benefits for those in the country illegally.

8. Voter ID Laws
Over 75% of Americans support requiring photo ID to vote. Democrats oppose such laws, claiming voter suppression, yet they cannot explain why something required for everyday life—banking, flying, buying alcohol—should be off-limits at the ballot box. They clearly believe that illegal votes are keeping them in office, and fight vigorously to keep them voting.

9. Radical Education Curricula
From critical race theory to gender ideology, Democratic-backed curricula have left many parents shocked at what their children are being taught by public schools. Rather than engaging parents, Democrats brand them as domestic threats, sicking the FBI on them as terrorists, when they push back.

10. Anti-Israel Sentiment
Support for Israel used to be bipartisan, but Democratic voices have grown increasingly critical—even sympathetic to terror groups like Hamas. While Israel defends its citizens, Democrats focus on condemning its military responses to attacks across its border. Large liberal universities are no longer subtle in their support of terror groups, and allow their Jewish students to be threatened and attacked daily

11. Defunding the Police
Major Democratic cities embraced defund-the-police rhetoric, only to experience spikes in violent crime. Despite public backlash, party activists and politicians continue to call for police abolition.

12. Abortion Funding
Even Americans who support abortion rights usually oppose using taxpayer dollars to fund it–especially late-term abortion. Democrats have pushed to remove long-standing restrictions like the Hyde Amendment, placing the burden on all taxpayers to fund abortions.

13. Court Packing
Rather than respecting the judiciary’s independence, Democrats propose expanding the Supreme Court when rulings don’t go their way—a move that most Americans view as a blatant power grab.

14. Anti-Free Speech Legislation
Democrats increasingly advocate for laws that criminalize what they term “hate speech,” raising alarms about First Amendment violations. Americans overwhelmingly value free speech, even when it’s offensive. This movement is nothing more than an attempt to silence any opinions that oppose Democrats’ neo-Marxist views and positions.

15. Transgender Policies in Schools
Mandating gender-neutral bathrooms, pronoun use, and juvenile transitions without parental consent has become a cornerstone of Democratic policy in schools—deeply concerning to parents whose rights are being stripped by the party at every turn.

16. Soft-on-Crime Policies
From eliminating cash bail to downgrading felonies, Democrats have supported criminal justice reforms that result in dangerous offenders being released back onto the streets, sometimes multiple times a week.

17. Immigration Enforcement
Democrats have fought to limit deportations and dismantle immigration enforcement, portraying even criminal deportees as ‘victims.’ This has led to numerous tragedies that could have been prevented through lawful enforcement. Yet, the party speaks out only for illegals, including criminals, gang members, and assassins, remaining silent about their victims.

18. Favoring Illegal Criminals Over Victims
Too often, Democrats appear more concerned with the treatment of illegal aliens who commit crimes than with the justice owed to their victims. Families devastated by crimes committed by illegal immigrants are left with no answers while Democratic politicians grandstand on protecting offenders.

19. Economic Nationalism
Democrats have uniformly rejected tariffs and other economic policies that aim to strengthen American industry, after they facilitated the death of American industry. Their policies left the U.S. overly dependent on foreign manufacturing, including steel, pharmaceutical, rare earth metals, and microcircuits, and vulnerable to global instability.

20. Attacks on Parental Rights
From education to healthcare, Democrats increasingly push policies that erode the role of parents in making decisions for their children, replacing them with state or bureaucratic oversight. Their ‘Great Society’ policies of the 1960s destroyed the American black family, and now they are trying to use the same tactics to destroy all traditional families ala Marxist techniques.

21. Rejection of Moderation
Polling shows even Democratic voters wish their party would adopt more moderate stances on these unpopular, and anti-American policies. Yet the leadership seems intent on appeasing radical activists rather than governing from the center.

Americans want safe neighborhoods, a good economy, fair elections, strong borders, and the freedom to raise their families according to their traditional American values. The Democratic Party, once the self-proclaimed voice of working-class Americans, has been exposed as the party of fringe ideologies, bureaucratic overreach, and misplaced priorities. Until the party realigns with the mainstream, it will continue to lose the trust of those it claims to represent.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

Arson Attack on Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Raises Concerns Over Leftist Antisemitism and Political Violence

By James Thompson | April 16, 2025

Admitted suspect is 38-year-old Cody Allen Balmer of Penbrook, Pennsylvania

In the early hours of April 13, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, his family, and guests were forced to evacuate their official residence in Harrisburg after an arson attack caused significant damage to the historic mansion. The incident occurred shortly after the family had celebrated the first night of Passover.

The suspect, 38-year-old Cody Allen Balmer of Penbrook, Pennsylvania, was apprehended and charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary, and terrorism. Balmer scaled the mansion’s fence, broke a window with a hammer, and threw Molotov cocktails into the residence, igniting fires in the dining and piano rooms. Governor Shapiro, his family, and their pets were awakened and rushed out of the mansion by state troopers, and escaped unharmed. ​

During police interviews, Balmer confessed to the attack, citing anger over Governor Shapiro’s support for Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. He expressed a desire to physically harm the governor for his pro-Israel stance, stating he intended to beat Shapiro with his hammer if he had encountered him. A police search of Balmer’s living quarters revealed that he is enamored of the Leftist Argentine Marxist revolutionary, Che Guevara.

Pennsylvania governor’s mansion is left burnt and destroyed, looking like a Tesla dealership

Authorities are further investigating the motive behind the attack, including the stated antisemitic intent, given that Governor Shapiro is Jewish and the attack occurred during Passover. While no hate crime charges have been filed yet, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo indicated that Balmer’s statements about Palestine could be used as evidence that he targeted Shapiro because of his faith. ​

Balmer has a history of mental health issues and prior legal troubles, including domestic abuse charges from 2023. His mother reported that he struggled with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and had gone off his medication. ​

Governor Shapiro condemned the attack, emphasizing his commitment to public service and his faith. He stated, “No one will deter me or my family or any Pennsylvanian from celebrating their faith openly and proudly.” ​

The incident has sparked discussions about the rise in political violence of the Left, and widespread antisemitic riots and harmful acts in the United States. It underscores the need for vigilance and a comprehensive approach to addressing leftist hate-fueled violence.​

Balmer remains in custody without bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 23. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the full scope and further motivation behind the attack.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By James Thompson | April 15, 2025

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Why is President Trump enlisting the help of the world’s smartest people to cut fraud, waste abuse, corruption, and overspending? With Democrats taking to the streets in violence chanting “HANDS OFF,” we should take a moment to observe the issues related to spending and debt.

The United States is facing a mounting financial crisis—not from a war, a natural disaster, or a market collapse—but from the very thing that’s supposed to sustain it: the national budget. With the national debt now surpassing $34 trillion, the country is paying more in interest on its debt each year than on critical public services such as defense, education, or infrastructure.

To understand the severity of this situation, imagine a typical American family making $75,000 a year. Now imagine they’ve accumulated over $430,000 in credit card debt—more than five times their annual income. Each year, they must pay nearly $10,000 just in interest to avoid default. That $10,000 doesn’t reduce the principal; it simply keeps the creditors at bay.

This is America’s reality on a much larger scale.

The Interest Bill Is Surging

In fiscal year 2024, the federal government spent over $870 billion just on interest payments. According to projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), interest on the debt will soon surpass $1 trillion per year—making it the single largest line item in the federal budget by the early 2030s, ahead of defense and Medicare.

These payments don’t improve roads, build schools, or provide health care. They’re simply the cost of past borrowing. And just like a family stuck in a cycle of making minimum payments on their credit card debt each month, the nation is increasingly unable to afford anything beyond its debt obligations.

What Got Us Here?

The national debt has grown as the federal government has spent more that it takes in–year after year, for decades. Major drivers include:

• Uncontrolled spending on entitlements and social programs, without corresponding revenue increases.
• Wars and defense expenditures funded through borrowing rather than tax hikes.
• Emergency responses, such as COVID-19 stimulus packages, that were initially necessary in the short term, but piled on out of habit thereafter, adding trillions to the debt.

And now, with interest rates significantly higher than they were before Biden inflation hit so hard, those debts are now much more expensive to maintain.

Why It Matters

Paying so much of the federal budget on interest reduces the government’s ability to invest in the future. It’s the equivalent of a family cutting their food, health care, and college savings just to make minimum payments on their cards. Where did all of the borrowed money go? Frivolous spending–usually pork belly projects to purchase your vote for politicians bringing home the bacon. Over time, this creates:

• Reduced government flexibility in responding to emergencies.
• Less public investment in innovation, infrastructure, and education.
• Higher borrowing costs as investors demand more interest to lend to a financially strained nation.
• Risk of fiscal crisis, where the government either defaults or must resort to drastic spending cuts and tax increases.

The Family Analogy: A Closer Look

Let’s revisit the metaphor.

U.S. Government	Typical American Family
Revenue: ~$4.9 trillion/year	Income: $75,000/year
Debt: $34+ trillion	Credit card debt: $430,000+
Annual interest: ~$870 billion	Annual interest: ~$10,000
Surplus/Deficit: ~$1.7 trillion	Spending exceeds income by 35%

Just like a family in this situation would need to drastically cut spending, increase income, or both—so too must the federal government consider its fiscal trajectory.

What Can Be Done?

Fixing the debt crisis isn’t easy, but experts propose several paths forward:

• Entitlement reform: Restructuring Social Security and Medicare to remain solvent without bankrupting the budget.
• Spending caps and balanced budget amendments: Forcing fiscal discipline through legislation.
• Tax reform: Closing loopholes and broadening the tax base without necessarily raising rates.
• Economic growth: Encouraging policies that increase productivity and GDP, thereby improving the debt-to-GDP ratio.

However, all of these require political courage and bipartisan cooperation—both in short supply.

The Bottom Line

The U.S. isn’t broke . . . yet—but it’s acting like a maxed-out household living off borrowed money and barely keeping up with the interest payments. Without a course correction, Americans will soon see more of their tax dollars go toward paying for yesterday’s decisions rather than building tomorrow’s prosperity, or even funding today’s necessitites.

In the end, just as no family can indefinitely survive by paying interest on an ever-growing credit card balance, neither can a nation. Unlike the family that spent its future money on drunken foolishness, the government can’t file for bankruptcy protection.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

From Inflation Surge to Economic Shift: Analyzing the Transition from Biden to Trump

By James Thompson, Financial Correspondent
April 15, 2025

The United States experienced significant inflationary pressures during President Joe Biden’s tenure, with the annual inflation rate peaking at 9.1% in June 2022—the highest in over four decades. This surge was attributed to expansive fiscal policies, including the $780 billion so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which was nothing more than a money grab for Democrat party climate change and healthcare groups. The boondoggle did nothing to curb inflation, of course, and in fact, flooded the money supply, causing soaring inflation.

In addition to this problem, Biden and the Democrats passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which injected way too much liquidity into the economy. This influx of funds, coupled with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, strained the supply-demand balance, leading to price surges.​ Additionally, energy policies emphasizing a transition to ‘renewable’ sources and away from solid sources led to reduced investments in traditional energy sectors, contributing to decreased domestic oil production, and influencing fuel prices, and by extension, transportation and goods costs.​ Pretty much every policy implemented by Biden and the Democrats lit a torch to the American economy, burning it nearly to the ground.

Upon assuming office on January 20, President Donald Trump implemented a series of policies aimed at curbing inflation and reducing consumer prices. Notably, he signed executive orders to expand domestic fossil fuel production by lifting restrictions on drilling in Alaska and offshore areas, promoting the “Drill, Baby, Drill” initiative. In the first few weeks of his second term, President Trump signed scores of Executive Orders aimed at eliminating or reducing the economic roadblocks inserted by Biden. These measures are largely aimed to increase energy supply, thus lowering fuel costs. ​

Initial indicators suggest a significant cooling in inflation, but the depth and long-term effects of Biden’s destructive policies remain uncertain. The interplay between domestic initiatives and global economic dynamics will be crucial in determining the sustained trajectory of inflation and overall economic health.​

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By James Thompson

In today’s hyper-polarized political landscape, the divide between parties isn’t just a matter of opinion—it’s often a matter of math. Increasingly, a number of political issues have become what analysts call “80-20 issues,” meaning approximately 80% of the public, or one party, supports a position while the other party opposes or only weakly supports it. These disparities are not only deepening the divide between left and right—they’re reshaping the political map and defining a new battleground of ideas, accountability, and truth.

These issues often have overwhelming public support or clear practical benefits, yet face resistance largely rooted in ideology, special interests, or identity politics. The result is a political gridlock in which one side is perceived as fighting for common sense reform, while the other is seen as obstructing progress—even when doing so goes against the will of their own constituents.

The 80-20 Issues: A Brief Overview

While the full list evolves with current events, here is a summary of approximately 20 major 80-20 issues that reflect the growing one-sidedness in American politics:

1. Border security and enforcement – Supported by a wide swath of Americans, yet increasingly blocked by Democratic leadership. Trump shut down the border to illegal crossings, and Biden opened it widely, allowing tens of millions of unvetted, military aged men to enter. He claimed it would require an act of congress to close it. Now Trump has closed the border. Democrats have flooded the courts to keep brutal gang enforcers on our streets.
2. Parental rights in education – Parents want a say in their children’s curricula, but progressive policies often aim to minimize parental input.
3. School choice – Strong bipartisan support nationally, but consistently opposed by teachers’ unions and their Democratic allies.
4. Government waste and fraud reform (DOGE) – Broadly favored by Americans, yet Democrats have fought transparency and trimming of bureaucracy.
5. Voter ID laws – Supported by around 75-80% of Americans, but still mischaracterized by many on the left as discriminatory.
6. Energy independence – A majority favor policies that promote U.S. oil and gas alongside renewables, while progressive Democrats push for abrupt transitions.
7. Police funding and public safety – Most Americans want effective, well-funded police forces. “Defund the police” rhetoric persists on the left.
8. Free speech on college campuses – Conservatives and moderates favor open dialogue, while left-wing administrators often suppress dissenting views.
9. Biological gender recognition in sports – Common-sense legislation on gender divisions in athletics is supported by majorities, yet dismissed as “anti-trans” by leftist activists.
10. Term limits for Congress – Supported overwhelmingly by Americans, yet opposed by career politicians, especially those entrenched in Democratic power.
11. Criminal justice for violent offenders – The public demands tougher sentencing for repeat violent criminals, while many progressive DAs release them to our streets with minimal consequences.
12. Opposition to child gender transition surgeries – Widely seen as harmful by the public, but aggressively supported by the radical left.
13. Protection of religious freedoms – Often trampled in favor of progressive causes. Christians are violently endangered by leftist groups, and the trend is global.
14. Election integrity – From ballot chain-of-custody to mail-in vote security, the public supports safeguards; most Democrats oppose these measures, claiming minorities aren’t bright enough to comply with voting requirements.
15. Transparency in public schools – Parents want to know what’s being taught, but teachers’ unions and Democratic boards frequently resist disclosure.
16. Opposition to ESG mandates – Most Americans are wary of politicizing investments, while Democrats push ESG as a corporate and social standard.
17. Gun rights for law-abiding citizens – While supporting background checks, the public largely supports the right to bear arms, while Democrat politicians oppose the constitutional right, and Democratic states increasingly pass restrictive laws.
18. Merit-based college admissions – Supported by a majority of Americans, yet affirmative action and equity quotas persist in left-leaning institutions.
19. Balanced federal budget – A growing national concern, but federal Democrats continue pushing massive spending bills with no offset.
20. Free speech online and elsewhere – Many fear government collusion with social media companies to suppress dissenting voices—an effort exposed in the Twitter Files, with most censorship aligning with Democratic interests.

Fringe Support and Controversial Alignments

While these core issues dominate headlines, fringe developments further expose the Democratic Party’s vulnerability to radical influences. Take for example:

• The Mangione Assassination: Some Democratic circles have shown sympathy for David Mangione, the man who murdered a private sector CEO over corporate policies—a shocking alignment with vigilante justice under the guise of activism. Approximately half of the Democratic party says violence, and even assassination, is a valid form of political activity.
• Support for Hamas: Factions within the Democratic Party, particularly in activist and academic spheres, have expressed explicit support for Hamas—a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. OUr universities have become petri dishes for anti-Israel and Jewish hatred. This stance alienates the broader American public and Jewish community and contradicts U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian values.
• Opposition to Cleaning Up Government Waste: Perhaps most baffling is the resistance from Democratic lawmakers and party members to anti-corruption initiatives, such as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Measures that root out fraud, waste, corruption and abuse—often bipartisan goals—have been dismissed as partisan attacks simply because they originated under Trump-era initiatives or figures like Elon Musk.

The Consequences

These issues create a political dynamic in which one party claims the mantle of reason, reform, and accountability—while the other increasingly appears captured by special interests, radical ideology, or a desire to oppose for opposition’s sake.

This 80-20 split isn’t just a political talking point; it’s a warning sign. When one party begins to routinely resist overwhelmingly supported policies, the result is disillusionment, voter apathy, and the rise of independent or populist alternatives. We are seeing it in daily polling, moving further toward traditional, conservative values–especially among young men, and anyone who hasn’t been indoctrinated by the university experience

Whether America can recalibrate remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the 80-20 issues aren’t going away. In fact, they may be the key fault lines that determine the nation’s future political alignment—and its willingness to restore common sense in the halls of power. For those on the Left who are wondering why their power and influence have eroded so quickly–this is it.

James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.

By James Thompson

Throughout history, the rare individuals who lift civilization forward are rarely celebrated in their time. They are mocked, resisted, persecuted—not for their failures, but for their successes; for daring to expose what is broken, for solving the problems others refuse to admit exist. Elon Musk, perhaps the most brilliant technologist and entrepreneur of our time, is the latest figure to walk this path of visionary persecution.

From revolutionizing electric vehicles and private space travel to waging a new battle against the leviathan of government waste, Musk has achieved more in one lifetime than most nations do in a century. And yet, the very elites who claim to champion “progress” have turned against him with a ferocity that reeks not of principle—but of panic.

The Visionary Who Dares to Cut Fat

In 2024, Musk took on a new role: leading President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This agency was formed with one goal—to shine a light on the darkest, most protected corners of federal waste, abuse, and corruption.

The results were staggering. In under two months, DOGE uncovered and dismantled nearly $150 billion in fraud and inefficiency. Entire layers of redundant bureaucracy were eliminated. Government projects that had ballooned into multi-billion-dollar money pits with no results were shuttered. Wasteful programs that had existed solely to enrich consultants, cronies, Democratic candidates, and special interest groups were shut down.

The response from the American taxpayer? Relief. Applause. Hope.

The response from the political left? Fury. Violence.

Why? Because the gravy train had been derailed. Musk and DOGE weren’t just exposing abstract numbers on a spreadsheet—they were uncovering corruption that benefited the very people now calling for his head.

The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare

The Democratic party—once home to self-professed watchdogs of government spending—has now made it clear: the only “waste” they oppose is waste they don’t control. Figures like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi once thundered about fiscal responsibility, about ending pork-barrel spending and holding bureaucrats accountable.

Now? They scream fascism at Musk and Trump for doing exactly that.

They claim Musk is dangerous, that his audits and efficiency drives are “authoritarian.” But they were silent when trillions were flushed down the drain in foreign wars, DEI initiatives, “green” boondoggles, corporate bailouts, and failed social programs. They claim DOGE threatens democracy—yet it is they who seek to shut down the very man trying to protect the public trust.

This is not principled opposition. It’s fear. Fear that their decades-long scam has finally met its match.

The Galileo of Our Time

Let’s be clear: Elon Musk is no ordinary political appointee. He is not a career bureaucrat. He is not another figurehead who cashes checks and rubber-stamps reports. He doesn’t even get paid for his valuable services.

Musk is a modern Renaissance man—a polymath, an inventor, and a disruptor.

Just like Galileo, who was imprisoned for pointing a telescope at the heavens and speaking truth, Musk is being punished for using data and reason to reveal corruption here on Earth. Just like Leonardo da Vinci, whose mechanical sketches were centuries ahead of their time, Musk’s work in AI, rocketry, and sustainable energy is forcing humanity to catch up to his vision.

And just like Socrates, who was sentenced to death for “corrupting the youth” with free thought, Musk is now demonized for encouraging skepticism, science, and innovation outside the approved channels of the elite.

The Left does not fear Elon Musk because he is wrong—they fear him because he is right, and because he is effective.

Trump and Musk: Enemies of the Establishment

President Trump and Elon Musk, despite wildly different styles, share a dangerous trait in the eyes of the ruling class: they are uncontrolled. They do not owe the donor class. They do not bow to the media. They do not serve the bureaucratic machine. And worst of all—for their enemies—they deliver results.

Trump’s first term of presidency was defined by record-low unemployment, tax relief for the middle class, border enforcement, and deregulation. Musk’s DOGE tenure is now defined by billions in recovered taxpayer dollars and the exposure of massive systemic rot in government.

No wonder the same media and political operatives who tried to destroy Trump are now targeting Musk with the same smear campaigns. They call him a megalomaniac, a troll, a fascist, a Nazi—not because he is, but because he dares to operate outside of their control.

They want Musk silent because his voice carries truth. They want him gone because his existence threatens their grip on power.

The Backwardness of the Musk Detractors

Let’s not mince words: the people protesting Musk are not revolutionaries. They are not champions of the downtrodden. They are useful idiots, clinging to outdated ideologies and faux moral superiority while attacking the very man modernizing their world.

They drive Teslas to impact global climate change, and then vandalize Teslas, and Tesla dealerships and charging stations. They use Starlink internet to post hate toward the man who brought it to their rural communities. They call Musk greedy, while they beg the government to pay off their student loans. They decry authoritarianism, while demanding censorship of those they disagree with.

They are not brave. They are not enlightened. They are the inheritors of the mob that once burned books, silenced scientists, and jailed geniuses. They would have banned da Vinci from his workshops, smashed Galileo’s telescope, and mocked Edison for his “stupid little light bulb.”

They claim to be the future. In truth, they are the past—ignorant, loud, and increasingly irrelevant.

A Future Worth Fighting For

Elon Musk has not merely created companies. He has created paradigm shifts. His work has brought us closer to energy independence, multiplanetary existence, and government accountability. He is a one-man engine of the American Dream.

The establishment is terrified because Musk represents a future where the are free people ask questions. Where the truth is known. Where efficiency matters more than backroom deals. Where government is the servant of the people, and not the other way around. Where power is earned—not inherited.

Musk, like the giants before him, will be vindicated in the pages of history. But today, he needs defenders. Champions. Citizens who refuse to bow to the cowardly cancel mobs and political parasites who thrive in darkness and dysfunction.

Stand With the Visionaries

In every era, the Renaissance has had enemies. The people who push mankind forward must push against the forces of fear, ignorance, and control. Musk is one of those people. So is Trump. Their enemies are not fighting for justice or democracy—they’re fighting for their own survival in a world that no longer needs them.

The question is simple: will we side with the torchbearers of progress, or with those who would snuff that flame to stay in power just a little longer?

History is watching.

The future belongs to the brave. Musk and Trump have demonstrated extraordinary bravery as the Left continues to in their quest to destroy them.

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James Thompson is an author and ghostwriter, and a political analyst.