What Happened Today - 16 June 2025
What Happened Today – 16 June 2025
Blame Game…MAGA is NEVER responsible…yet they are
Deeply Disturbing (Shooting in Minnesota)
VA Changes – Turning away non married and/or political affiliation
No Kings vs. Military themed Birthday Party for Trump
Iran-Israel Update
Shadow Hearings…
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Blame Game…MAGA is NEVER responsible…yet they are
MAGA was quick to blame the “extreme left” for the Minnesota shootings, but that narrative fell apart fast. The shooter, Vance Boelter, is a conservative who’s aligned with Republicans—he attended Trump events and targeted almost exclusively Democrats and abortion rights advocates. He was finally captured after the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, surrendering to police in the woods near his home in Sibley County. As of now, Boelter hasn’t made any public statements. Once again, blame was wrongly placed on the left, when this violence came from the right.
Deeply Disturbing (Shooting in Minnesota)
Four people were shot in this horrific attack: State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark lost their lives, leaving behind children and grieving loved ones. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were both badly injured and are now recovering, their family shaken but holding on to hope.
This is deeply disturbing—families have been shattered, lives forever changed, all because of political differences. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, but let’s be clear: thoughts and prayers are not enough anymore. It is never acceptable to murder people simply because they see the world differently. We need real change, and we need it now.
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VA Changes – Turning away non married and/or political affiliation
As a veteran, I find it deeply disturbing that VA doctors can now legally refuse to treat veterans just because they’re Democrats or unmarried. This outrageous policy change came from a Trump-era executive order that stripped away protections against political and marital status discrimination at VA hospitals. Let’s be clear: there is no excuse for denying care to those who served, based on their politics or personal life. To whoever pushed this through—FUCK YOU. Veterans deserve respect and care, not partisan discrimination.
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No Kings vs. Military themed Birthday Party for Trump
What a “party” we threw for Trump’s big military parade—except the real party was the millions of us who hit the streets nationwide to say NO to his wannabe-king act. While Trump’s team bragged about “250,000 patriots” in D.C., the reality is the parade crowd was in the thousands, with lots of empty seats and a vibe more “awkward family reunion” than national celebration. Meanwhile, over 5 million people across all 50 states showed up for the “No Kings” protests—100,000 in Philly, 50,000 in NYC, 30,000 in LA, 20,000 in Chicago, and thousands more everywhere else. We made it clear: this was our party, and Trump was absolutely not invited.
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Donny Boy was up all night word vomiting
Last night, Trump went on a wild Truth Social rant, ordering ICE to ramp up deportations specifically in Democratic-run cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. He painted these cities as the “heart of the Democrat Power Center,” blaming Democrats for supposedly using immigrants to rig elections and expand welfare—classic, baseless conspiracy talk. He also dragged transgender Americans into his tirade, accusing Democrats of “ruining inner cities” with support for open borders and transgender rights, and bizarrely lumped in “men playing in women’s sports” as part of the country’s supposed downfall.
Trump’s post was full of divisive, unsubstantiated claims, and made it clear he wants law enforcement focused on “crime-ridden inner cities” while openly targeting communities that don’t align with him politically or culturally. It was another unhinged, dangerous escalation—doubling down on scapegoating immigrants and trans people for political gain
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Iran-Israel Update
The Israel-Iran conflict just hit a dangerous new level. Over the past four days, Israel has bombed Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing more than 220 people—most of them civilians. Iran fired back with waves of missiles, hitting Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa, leaving at least 24 dead and hundreds hurt. Both sides are openly threatening more attacks, and global leaders at the G7 summit are scrambling to prevent this from spiraling into a bigger regional war.
Netanyahu claims Israel’s strikes have set Iran’s nuclear program back “a very, very long time,” but Iran is vowing to rebuild and keep fighting. Trump, as usual, is all over the place—publicly backing Israel but insisting the U.S. isn’t directly involved, while privately offering some support. There’s no sign of restraint from either side, and the risk of wider conflict—including possible nuclear escalation—has never been higher.
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Shadow Hearings…
What Are Shadow Hearings?
Shadow hearings are unofficial, mock hearings held by the minority party in Congress—right now, that’s the Democrats—when the majority (Republicans) refuse to allow real hearings or subpoena witnesses. These events look and feel like official hearings, but they’re really press conferences or livestreamed panels where lawmakers can question willing witnesses and bring attention to issues the majority wants to ignore.
What’s Being Said at the Shadow Hearings?
Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Jamie Raskin, are using these shadow hearings to spotlight what they call Trump’s attacks on the rule of law. They’ve brought in former Justice Department officials who were fired or resigned under Trump—like Liz Oyer, who was let go after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, and Ryan Crosswell, who quit after DOJ dropped charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Democrats are calling out:
- Trump’s use of the DOJ to punish political enemies and reward friends.
- Firing and intimidating government lawyers who refused to go along with his demands.
- Sanctioning law firms and attorneys who challenged him in court.
- Pardoning January 6 rioters and ignoring legal norms.
Schiff and Raskin say Republicans have “abdicated responsibility” and turned Congress into a rubber stamp for Trump, refusing to hold real oversight hearings or investigate abuses of power.
Republicans’ Response:
Republicans are not participating and have dismissed these shadow hearings as partisan stunts, instead focusing on investigations into Biden and other Democratic priorities.
Why Does This Matter?
Shadow hearings are Democrats’ way of fighting back and keeping the spotlight on Trump’s efforts to undermine democracy, even when they have no formal power in Congress. They’re also using these events to rally their base and build digital followings, since millions are tuning in online.
This is happening because there has been little to NO resistance from the Replublican party on how Trump and his administration think about “Rule of Law.” These unofficial hearings feature fired DOJ lawyers and expose how Trump used the justice system to punish enemies and protect friends. GOP lawmakers are skipping the hearings and calling them stunts, but Dems say they’re fighting for democracy—even if it’s just on YouTube. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I’m traveling, so I’m sure I missed something, but didn’t miss the obvious: this maniac of a president—who never admits he’s wrong, who chooses PRIZE over pride, who will lie about literally anything—now has the nuclear codes again. And it’s not like the world is on fire right now or anything… and it’s not like Trump wants to show the world his dominance… so yeah, we’re gonna be fine. He’s already signed orders to rapidly expand nuclear tech at military sites, all while gutting the guardrails meant to keep any president in check.
But here’s the good news: the “No Kings” movement just threw the biggest party this country’s seen in years, and we made damn sure Trump wasn’t invited. Over 5 million of us flooded the streets in more than 2,100 cities and towns across all 50 states, standing up for democracy and demanding accountability. Philly alone saw over 100,000, LA had tens of thousands, and even tiny towns showed up. We made it clear: America belongs to the people, not to a wannabe king.
So keep being loud. Keep confronting lies with truth. Keep DEMANDING accountability. We’re not going anywhere, and we’re not letting anyone—especially a president who thinks he’s above the law—take our democracy away.
Speak Truth!
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