UNDER THE BUS: Trump's Cabinet TURNS on him in SHOCK update
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖JD Vance and Pete Hegseth are strategically distancing themselves from Trump's Iran war policies and statements.
- ❖Trump's administration is reportedly planning to use federal agents (ICE, National Guard) at polling places and seize ballot boxes.
- ❖Illinois and Arizona are developing strategies, including deputizing poll watchers and considering state guards, to protect elections from federal interference.
- ❖Trump dismissed housing affordability as an issue, despite bipartisan legislative efforts and public concern.
- ❖Trump's claim that high oil/gas prices are beneficial for the U.S. is seen as a disconnect from public economic struggles.
- ❖Kristi Noem's demotion and alleged corruption at DHS/FEMA are highlighted as significant issues.
- ❖Texas Democrats are observing a significant shift in Latino voter sentiment, making border security a liability for Republicans.
- ❖The 'Save America Act' is framed as a voter suppression effort designed to keep Trump's party in power by controlling voter rolls and ID requirements.
Insights
1Trump's Inner Circle Distancing
Key Trump allies, including JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, are publicly breaking with Trump's narrative. Vance reportedly planted a story in Politico suggesting he was a skeptical voice on Iran strikes, despite New York Times reporting he advocated for 'going big' in Iran. Hegseth refused to confirm Trump's false claims about Iran bombing a school, offering only 'We're certainly investigating' while standing next to Trump.
Politico story on Vance (), New York Times quote on Vance (), Hegseth's response to reporter ()
2Federal Election Interference Plans
Trump's administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to 'unlock extraordinary presidential powers over voting' based on unsubstantiated claims of 2020 election interference by China. Plans include using ICE, Customs and Border Patrol, or National Guard at polling places and potentially seizing ballot boxes to count votes. A DoD memo preparing for troop deployment in elections has been revealed.
Reporting on executive order (), Michael Flynn's public suggestion to seize ballot boxes (), DoD memo revelation ()
3State-Level Election Protection Strategies
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes are preparing state-level defenses against potential federal election interference. Strategies include cyber protection, deputizing poll watchers, having attorneys on call, and potentially sharing resources with at-risk states. The concept of a 'state guard' (which cannot be federalized) is being explored as a means to protect polling places.
Illinois' dispersed election system (), poll watchers and attorneys (), state guard concept ()
4Trump's Dismissal of Housing Affordability
Despite bipartisan legislation (21st Century Road to Housing Act) aimed at addressing housing costs, Trump reportedly told Mike Johnson, 'No one gives a bleep about housing,' prioritizing the 'Save America Act' for voter suppression instead. This contradicts his campaign rhetoric about focusing on regular people's economic struggles.
Trump's quote to Mike Johnson (), contrast with campaign promises ()
5The 'Save America Act' and Voter Suppression
The proposed 'Save America Act' is described as a voter suppression bill designed to help Republicans win elections by tossing people off voter rolls, deterring voting with strict ID requirements (e.g., only passports/birth certificates), and centralizing state voter data with the federal government. This data could then be used to target specific demographics for suppression.
Bill's purpose (), impact on women with name changes (), federal access to voter roles (), DOJ demand for voter roles (), non-citizen voter mythology ()
6Shifting Latino Vote in Texas
Texas Democratic nominee Gina Inahosa highlights a significant shift in Latino voter sentiment, moving away from Republicans due to 'personal attacks' on families through immigration policies. This makes border security a liability for Republicans and a winning issue for Democrats, especially when combined with economic struggles and the 'Greg Abbott corruption tax' related to electricity costs and private prisons.
Latino vote percentages for Beto O'Rourke vs. Inahosa's projection (), immigration attacks as personal (), 'Greg Abbott corruption tax' ()
7Midwest Water Advantage and Reverse Migration
Illinois Governor Pritzker notes that Midwest states, possessing 80% of the nation's fresh water, are anticipating a 'reverse migration' from drier regions like Arizona and California. This demographic shift necessitates proactive planning for housing development and infrastructure to accommodate future population growth.
Midwest water resources (), California/Arizona water issues (), expected reverse migration ()
Lessons
- Engage with local election officials and volunteer as poll watchers to ensure election integrity and counteract potential interference.
- Support state-level initiatives and legislation aimed at protecting voting rights and decentralizing election administration from federal control.
- Advocate for policies that address housing affordability and other economic concerns, pushing back against political narratives that dismiss these issues.
- Educate yourself and others on proposed legislation like the 'Save America Act' to understand its implications for voter access and privacy.
- Support political candidates and organizations actively working to safeguard democratic processes and ensure fair elections at the state and local levels.
Quotes
"Vance is of course just as culpable as anybody else. But he can read the writing on the wall. He can see the polls, like the one showing that this is the single least popular war in modern American history at its outset. He can watch the coverage, which of course is overwhelmingly negative. He can see oil prices surging and gas prices rising. And he probably remembers right now how the people who pushed us into Iraq are viewed after the fact, meaning he needs some image rehab."
"Donald Trump expects total loyalty. Total. That means 100% of the time. And when he doesn't get total loyalty, as we know, he throws people under the bus... The fact that now two of his highest ranking administration officials have begun the process of distancing themselves from Donald Trump is a testament to his growing weakness."
"I don't think anybody thinks it's a just a conspiracy theory or just a, you know, a flight of fancy. Now, I think we all understand that that is precisely what he's doing."
"The reason it's called the Save Act is because he's trying to save himself."
"The only way he can stay in power is if there's if the reason he would come out of power is illegitimate."
"This is a solution in search of a problem and it's justifying uh this whole non-citizen voting thing is justifying something far more nefarious far more dangerous for our democracy and we've really got to wake up to the fact that these guys do not want to get out of power no matter what election results might say."
"We need a governor in place who can veto their rigged maps."
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