What Happened Today - 13 July 2025

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What Happened Today – 13 June 2025
This Week’s Disaster: Lies, Authoritarianism, and a President Who’s Failed Us All

Middle East Meltdown: Trump’s Reckless Lies Pull Us Into War
Let’s start with the biggest disaster: Israel’s bombing campaign in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted the U.S. had “no involvement”. Then Trump, in classic narcissistic fashion, bragged to the press: “We knew everything” and praised Israel’s use of “American equipment”. Now Iran’s threatening U.S. bases across the region.

As a retired military member, this is personal. Trump swore he’d “never let WWIII happen,” but here we are. And let’s be clear: no ally will lift a finger to help us if Iran retaliates. Why? Because Trump spent years alienating them with his tantrums and “America First” bullshit.
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Congressional Clown Show: Republicans Dodge, Democrats Fight
The budget hearings were a joke. Republicans like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to answer basic questions about the $4 billion Qatar jet conversion for Air Force One. Hegseth called it a “distraction” while admitting no contract exists. Democrats like Sen. Jack Reed grilled him on Trump’s illegal troop deployments, but Hegseth just smirked and rambled about “serving the president’s pleasure”.

Meanwhile, Republicans proposed slashing $9.4 billion from healthcare and education—while rubberstamping Trump’s $45 million parade. Priorities, right?
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ICE’s Cruelty & Noem’s Cowardice
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined an ICE raid in Huntington Park, guns drawn, to terrorize a pregnant mother whose husband’s charges were dropped years ago. When Sen. Alex Padilla confronted her, she had him arrested and called it “inappropriate theater”.

This isn’t “law and order.” It’s state sanctioned bullying.
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Trump’s Fake “Crisis” in California
Trump federalized California’s National Guard, sent in 700 Marines, and declared a “rebellion” over immigration protests. A court blocked it—for now—but the message is clear: he’ll manufacture chaos to justify dictatorship. Gov. Newsom isn’t backing down, calling it a “stunt” to distract from his failures.
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Fort Bragg: A Propaganda Circus
Trump turned a military base into a MAGA rally. Troops were screened for loyalty (“no fatties,” per insiders) and forced to stand behind him in uniform. Merchandise tables sold “White Privilege Cards” and MAGA hats on federal property—a blatant UCMJ violation.

Using soldiers as props? Disgusting.
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MTG’s Lies & García’s Trauma
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused migrant Kilmar Abrego García of being MS13 during a hearing. Fact: García pleaded not guilty, and zero evidence ties him to gangs. MTG’s performative cruelty isn’t just vile—it’s dangerous.
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Hegseth’s Signal Gate Disaster
Pete Hegseth, the most unqualified Defense Secretary in history, admitted to using encrypted apps to discuss “sensitive” troop deployments. When pressed, he sneered, “Classified details aren’t your concern”. Meanwhile, he’s deploying troops as ICE’s personal militia while cutting veterans’ benefits.
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Final Rant: Stand Together. Fight Back.
Trump’s birthday parade? I hope it pours rain, and I hope crowds swarm the endpoint to shake troops’ hands—not praise the man who’s using them as pawns.

We’re living in a nightmare, but we’re not powerless:
-Factcheck every lie. Pull out your phone and shove truth in their faces.
-Join #NoKings protests. Denver’s rally starts at noon—and I think noon everywhere else.
-Protect your people. Check on neighbors, hug your kids, and remember: this fight isn’t political anymore. It’s about assuring we have an America to give to our kids tomorrow.

Trump vowed to “fix everything.” Instead, he’s burned alliances, endangered troops, and turned the U.S. into a global punchline. Happy fucking birthday, indeed.

Stay safe. Speak TRUTH. And never, ever stop pushing back.

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Go Cause Good Trouble, with Your Elbows Up!

**These are facts that I researched and verified – AI helped put together some sentence structure, but the words and tone are mine. These are my views based upon facts, research and thoughtful consideration using logic. I own the copyright to any images used. I’m comfortable to stand alone to uphold truth. Feel free to check me, but do not attack me. I am only causing good trouble.**