Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
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Takeaways
- ❖Former President Trump reposted a video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, drawing strong bipartisan condemnation and apologies from some former supporters.
- ❖Virginia and Maryland are embroiled in political battles over new congressional redistricting maps, with legal challenges and legislative roadblocks.
- ❖The US military's strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific have resulted in 119 deaths since September, with questions raised about the legality and evidence supporting the operations.
- ❖A Georgia Army veteran, Godfrey Wade, faces deportation after living in the US for over 50 years, stemming from minor offenses and a 2014 removal order.
- ❖Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an 'ICE on Notice' executive order, directing local police to investigate federal immigration agents for misconduct, asserting local accountability against perceived federal impunity.
- ❖Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn announced his second bid for a Maryland congressional seat, framing his campaign around accountability and criticizing the 'lawlessness' he attributes to both January 6 insurrectionists and ICE agents.
- ❖HHS launched a 'Great American Recovery' initiative with $1 million to address homelessness, opioid addiction, and public safety through treatment and housing support.
- ❖A federal judge dismissed Missouri's lawsuit against Starbucks' DEI policies, ruling the state failed to prove discrimination against any resident.
- ❖Pizza Hut is closing approximately 250 underperforming US locations as part of Yum Brands' 'Hut Forward' restructuring strategy, while Taco Bell and KFC continue to grow.
Insights
1Trump's Racist Video Draws Bipartisan Outrage
Former President Donald Trump reposted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. This act was widely condemned as racist, including by the NAACP during Black History Month, and even prompted Republican Senator Tim Scott to call for its removal. A three-time Trump voter publicly apologized for supporting him, citing this incident among other concerns.
Trump reposting a video depicting Obamas as monkeys (), White House press secretary Carolina Levit's dismissive response (), NAACP condemnation (), Senator Tim Scott's prayer for removal (), conservative radio host Eric Ericson's 'FFS' response (), and a C-SPAN caller's apology for supporting Trump ().
2Chicago Establishes Local Accountability for ICE Misconduct
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an 'ICE on Notice' executive order, making Chicago the first city to leverage local authority to pursue legal accountability for misconduct by federal immigration agents. The order directs the Chicago Police Department to investigate and document suspected illegal activities by ICE, citing past incidents of violence, illegal chokeholds, and mistreatment of citizens, including Black families, during raids. Mayor Johnson stated this is necessary because the federal government is not holding itself accountable.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an 'ICE on Notice' order (), directing CPD to investigate suspected illegal activity by federal immigration agents (). Mayor Johnson cited incidents like ICE shooting a father and a woman, raiding Black families' homes, and using illegal chokeholds (). He emphasized that no one has absolute immunity and that local government must act when the federal government fails to hold itself accountable (, ).
3Army Veteran Faces Deportation After 50+ Years in US
Godfrey Wade, a Georgia Army veteran who legally entered the US in 1975 and has lived there for over 50 years, is facing imminent deportation. He was detained by ICE after a traffic stop for a minor infraction, due to a 2014 removal order linked to a bounce check in 2007 and a simple assault charge in 2006. Members of Congress from both parties have written to the Department of Homeland Security, urging them to reopen Wade's case.
Godfrey Wade, a Georgia Army veteran, in ICE custody for 5 months (). Born in Jamaica, entered US legally in 1975, lived over 50 years (). Detained due to 2014 removal order from 2007 bounce check and 2006 simple assault (). Bipartisan Congressional letters to DHS urging case reopening ().
4Harry Dunn Campaigns for Congress, Links ICE to Jan 6 'Lawlessness'
Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn is making a second bid for a Maryland congressional seat, having gained national prominence for his testimony regarding the January 6th Capitol defense. In his announcement video, Dunn explicitly linked the 'aggression in ICE agents' to the 'lawlessness' he witnessed from January 6th insurrectionists, criticizing 'unchecked force' and 'power without accountability' from behind the podium.
Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn's second attempt at a congressional seat (). His statement: 'Lawlessness isn't always a mob. Now it comes with a title, a budget, a badge, a weapon, and lies from behind the podium. I see the same aggression in ICE agents that I saw from January 6 insurrectionist.' ().
5Starbucks DEI Lawsuit Dismissed, State Failed to Prove Discrimination
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General's office against Starbucks' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The lawsuit alleged that Starbucks' policies, adopted after the 2020 murder of George Floyd, led to higher prices and longer wait times for customers by not hiring the 'most qualified' workers. The judge ruled that the state failed to prove Starbucks discriminated against even a single Missouri resident who worked at or applied for a job at the company.
Federal judge dismissed Missouri AG's lawsuit against Starbucks DEI policies (). Lawsuit claimed higher prices/longer waits due to not hiring 'most qualified' workers (). Judge ruled state failed to prove discrimination against any Missouri resident ().
Bottom Line
The militarization of ICE, with a budget larger than any military except the US and China, poses a significant threat to democracy and civil liberties, prompting local governments to act as a check on federal power.
This scale of funding and operational capacity for a domestic immigration enforcement agency suggests a shift in national priorities towards internal security that rivals traditional military spending, raising concerns about potential overreach and human rights abuses within US borders.
Advocacy groups and legal organizations can leverage this insight to push for greater transparency, oversight, and accountability mechanisms for ICE operations, potentially collaborating with local governments adopting 'ICE on Notice' type policies to establish a new precedent for civil rights protection against federal agencies.
Key Concepts
Local Accountability for Federal Overreach
This model describes how local governments can use their authority (executive orders, legislation, litigation) to investigate and potentially prosecute federal agents for actions that violate local or state laws, especially when federal agencies are perceived as operating with impunity or lacking internal accountability. Chicago's 'ICE on Notice' order is a prime example, aiming to create a pathway for accountability where federal oversight is absent.
Failure as Transformed Success
This model, articulated by Lex the Gentleman, reframes setbacks and feelings of being 'lost' not as ultimate failures, but as opportunities for learning and growth. It posits that 'failure is just success turned inside out,' suggesting that trials can either make an individual bitter or better, depending on their chosen reaction and intentional effort to find purpose or connection.
Lessons
- Contact the Department of Homeland Security to urge them to reopen the deportation case of Army veteran Godfrey Wade, highlighting his 50+ years of residency and service.
- Support initiatives like Onyx Impact's 'Invest in Black Media' campaign by donating to organizations like the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to combat digital disinformation and strengthen Black journalism.
- Familiarize yourself with local government powers and consider advocating for executive orders or legislation in your city to establish local accountability for federal agencies, similar to Chicago's 'ICE on Notice' initiative.
Local Government Playbook for Federal Agency Accountability
**Issue an 'On Notice' Executive Order:** Direct local law enforcement (e.g., Police Department) to investigate and document any suspected illegal activity or misconduct by federal agents (e.g., ICE, Border Patrol) operating within city limits.
**Collect and Preserve Evidence:** Empower local law enforcement to systematically gather and preserve evidence related to alleged federal agent misconduct, ensuring it is admissible for potential prosecution.
**Establish a Pathway for Prosecution:** Ensure that collected evidence can be presented to the local State's Attorney or District Attorney, who has the autonomy to accept the evidence and pursue local or state charges against federal agents, regardless of federal immunity claims.
**Build a Coalition of Local Prosecutors:** Collaborate with District Attorneys and State's Attorneys nationwide (e.g., through initiatives like Larry Krasner's) to create a unified front for holding federal agencies accountable and establishing legal precedents.
**Utilize All Available Tools:** Employ a multi-pronged approach including executive orders, local legislation, and litigation to protect citizens' rights and hold federal agencies accountable for actions that violate local laws or civil liberties.
Notable Moments
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson details the 'ICE on Notice' executive order, providing specific examples of alleged ICE misconduct and explaining how local authority will be used for accountability.
This segment outlines a groundbreaking approach by a major US city to directly challenge and hold federal immigration enforcement accountable, potentially setting a precedent for other municipalities concerned about federal overreach and civil liberties.
Lex the Gentleman discusses his book 'Lost and Found,' sharing his personal journey of finding purpose through faith and reframing 'failure as success turned inside out.'
This offers a powerful, introspective counterpoint to the political and social issues, providing a mental model for personal resilience and spiritual grounding amidst life's challenges, resonating with individuals seeking meaning and direction.
Quotes
"This is from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the king of the jungle and Democrats as characters from the Lion King. She said, 'Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public.' This is just one problem. There is no monkeys depicted in The Lion King."
"I'm looking at this awful picture of the Obamas. What an embarrassment to our country. All this man does is tell lies. He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly. And now he's being a racist. Blatantly."
"Lawlessness isn't always a mob. Now it comes with a title, a budget, a badge, a weapon, and lies from behind the podium. We've all seen it. I see the same aggression in ICE agents that I saw from January 6 insurrectionist. Unchecked force, American citizens murdered, and lies to cover it up. That's not safety. It's power without accountability."
"He has declared war on the city of Chicago and American cities across this country... no one has absolute immunity in this country regardless. And what we have seen here in Chicago and around the country, but specifically in Chicago, we have seen that Trump's personalized militarized force, also known as ICE... they have shot and killed a father just outside of the city of Chicago... and shot a woman on the streets of Chicago five times."
"Failure is just success turned inside out, right? So everything that you everything that we've gone through, everything that we've experienced is an opportunity for us to a learn from it, right? and then allow it to make us better."
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