LIVE: All HELL BREAKS LOOSE in DC as TRUMP faces REBELLION!! 5/21/2026
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Takeaways
- ❖The U.S. Senate ceased operations due to a dispute over Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion fund for January 6th insurrectionists.
- ❖Trump's acting Attorney General, Todd Blanch, allegedly negotiated a settlement that includes a fund for J6 participants and grants Trump and his organization immunity from IRS audits and past tax claims.
- ❖Some Republican members of Congress, including Fitzpatrick and Kylie, are actively opposing the controversial slush fund and the tax immunity clause.
- ❖International rivals like Russia and China are seen as exploiting perceived U.S. weakness, with Putin conducting nuclear drills and China dictating terms to U.S. officials.
- ❖The Department of Justice under the current administration is criticized for a high rate of case dismissals (90% in immigration cases) due to prosecutorial misconduct.
- ❖Trump's public statements on foreign policy (e.g., Iran's '3 days left to live,' 'Taiwan problem') and domestic projects (e.g., 'drone port' ballroom) are characterized as misleading and detached from reality.
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1Senate Shuts Down Over January 6th Slush Fund
The United States Senate, led by Majority Leader John Thune, announced an indefinite shutdown following a heated confrontation with Donald Trump's acting Attorney General Todd Blanch. The dispute centered on Trump's demand for a $1.88 billion (later cited as $1.776 billion) slush fund to compensate January 6th insurrectionists, which many Republican senators opposed.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced, 'We're all going home. We're done here after this fight with the Trump regime.' The fund is described as $1.88 billion for January 6th insurrectionists.
2Trump's Endorsements Cost Republicans
Donald Trump's strategy of endorsing primary opponents against sitting Republican senators, such as John Cornyn of Texas and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, is creating significant financial and political damage for the Republican Party in the Senate. These endorsements have led to costly primary battles and potential losses in the upcoming midterms.
Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn, potentially costing tens of millions. Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary after Trump endorsed his opponent. This has made many Republican senators 'livid'.
3Trump's Alleged Tax Immunity Deal
Donald Trump allegedly entered into a settlement agreement with the Treasury Department, facilitated by his acting Attorney General Todd Blanch, that not only provides a $1.776 billion fund for January 6th participants but also includes an addendum granting Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization immunity from IRS audits and waiving past tax claims. This deal emerged from a personal lawsuit Trump filed against the Treasury Department.
Trump sued the Treasury Department for $10 billion over a 2019 data breach, then dismissed the case and settled for $1.776 billion. The addendum states Trump 'can't be audited' and 'any of the past claims against him for not paying his taxes are waived'. The host estimates this could shield billions in taxes.
4Republican Congress Members Oppose Slush Fund and Tax Immunity
Despite the Trump administration's push, some Republican members of Congress, including Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) and Kevin Kiley (CA), have publicly stated their intent to oppose and 'kill' the $1.776 billion fund for January 6th participants and the associated tax immunity for Trump. They view these actions as unprecedented and requiring congressional oversight.
Congressman Fitzpatrick stated, 'We're going to try to kill it' and 'You can't do that' regarding the un-auditable clause. Congressman Kiley expressed concerns, calling it 'very strange, very unprecedented' and called for congressional oversight.
5DOJ's High Dismissal Rate in Immigration Cases Due to Misconduct
The Department of Justice under the current administration is experiencing a staggering 90% dismissal rate in immigration cases, with federal judges throwing out over 10,000 cases. This high rate is attributed to prosecutorial misconduct and a lack of evidence, leading to unlawful detentions.
Kyle Chenny of Politico tracked 10,000 cases involving immigrants thrown out by federal judges, with '90% of these immigration cases get dismissed or the person gets released and the detention is deemed unlawful.' The host attributes this to prosecutorial misconduct, citing the 'Broad View 6' case dismissal.
6Trump's Disconnect from Reality on Foreign Policy
Donald Trump's statements and actions on the international stage are characterized as deeply flawed and detached from reality, leading to a perception of U.S. weakness. Examples include his 'Taiwan problem' comment, his false claims about Iran's imminent collapse, and his bizarre justification for a White House ballroom as a 'drone port' for national security.
Trump refers to Taiwan as his 'Taiwan problem' (). He claimed Iran had 'three days left to live' due to oil pipeline congestion (). He described the White House ballroom as having a 'drone port' and 'bulletproof glass' for national security ().
Notable Moments
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announces the Senate is shutting down due to a fight with the Trump regime over a $1.88 billion slush fund for January 6th insurrectionists.
This signifies a major internal conflict within the Republican party, leading to governmental dysfunction and highlighting deep divisions over the administration's priorities and actions.
Trump's acting Attorney General, Todd Blanch, is described as 'screaming' at Republican senators during a contentious meeting.
This illustrates the extreme tension and lack of decorum in high-level political discussions, further emphasizing the breakdown of traditional governance.
Donald Trump refers to Taiwan as his 'Taiwan problem' during a press conference.
This statement reveals a concerning perspective on a critical geopolitical ally, potentially signaling a transactional and dismissive approach to international relations that could undermine alliances and embolden adversaries.
Trump claims a new White House ballroom, which Republicans are refusing to fund, is for 'national security' and includes a 'drone port' and 'bulletproof walls'.
This statement is presented as a bizarre and unsubstantiated justification for a personal project, raising questions about the President's priorities, transparency, and grasp of reality, especially when contrasted with pressing national issues.
The host criticizes Trump for potentially not attending his son's wedding, citing 'Iran and other things' as a reason.
This highlights a perceived lack of personal connection and priorities, suggesting a transactional approach even to family matters, further contributing to a public image of detachment.
Quotes
"We're all going home. We're done here after this fight with the Trump regime, Republican on Republican, MAGA Republicans in the Senate versus MAGA in the White House."
"I don't know. I really don't know. I can tell you I only do what's right. Uh I don't need money for the ballroom. You know, I'm making a gift of the ballroom."
"Of course, I have concerns. It's very strange, very uh unprecedented. Uh it's very concerning."
"It's a criminal enterprise? It's not just corruption. It's not just graft. It's a full-on criminal enterprise and it needs to be shut down."
"He'd like me to go, but it's going to be just a small little private affair and I'm going to try and make it. I'm I'm in the midst. I said, you know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things."
"We have total control of the Strait of Hormuz, as you know, with our blockade. The blockade's been 100% effective. Nobody's been able to get through. It's like a steel wall."
"The ballroom is uh being a a tremendous amount of what's being done with respect to the ballroom is for national security, including as an example, a drone port on top of which was top secret until litigation made it less than top secret."
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