What Happened Today - 19 Nov 2025
What Happened Today – 19 November 2025
Epstein Update
Trump’s “Truth” Social….I wish someone would hack them and rename it “Mis-truth Social”
Saudi Crown Prince visit
Mis-steps with the Media…
Market Update…
Why do people buy into these wild MAGA lies?
Comey and James Court case Updates
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Epstein Update
Yesterday the House passed with all but ONE Republican (Higgins) to release the Epstein files…the Senate didn’t hesitate—they passed it by unanimous consent, meaning nobody objected, and it landed right on Trump’s desk. This is where things get interesting. Trump has been all over the place on this, at first trying to call the whole Epstein scandal a “Democrat hoax” and saying any connection was pure fiction. But once it was obvious the avalanche was coming, he made a hard pivot, posting on Truth Social that the GOP should back the release, that “we have nothing to hide,” and that it’s time to move on. That’s a U-turn from months of the White House trying to slow-walk any investigation or transparency.
Will Trump really sign it? Here’s the deal: Trump has said “Sure, I would” and is making a big show of being for transparency, but true to form, he’s hedging—complaining about Democrats and saying he doesn’t want the Epstein debacle to overshadow his “big Republican wins.” There’s absolutely a worry he could try to stall or slow-walk the process even after signing—he’s famous for that kind of foot-dragging. But given the overwhelming bipartisan votes and the media heat, it looks like he’ll have little choice but to sign, or else risk another round of GOP infighting and bad headlines.
The bill’s on Trump’s desk, he’s under big pressure to sign, and once he does, the Justice Department has 30 days to release the files. But don’t be shocked if he tries to find some procedural loophole to delay, bury, or distract from the whole thing. Right now, all eyes are on the next 48 hours to see if he signs quickly, or tries his favorite move—slowing everything down with excuses and blame games.
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Trump’s “Truth” Social….I wish someone would hack them and rename it “Mis-truth Social”
Here’s what Trump’s been up to on Truth Social lately: in the last 12 hours, he’s been posting nonstop about supposed GOP “wins,” trying hard to create a universe where the Republican Party is on the march. In reality, these posts are pure spin—he’s cherry-picking minor local upsets or procedural moves as massive successes while ignoring the fact that national and state-level Democrats just stomped the GOP in the latest elections. He’s claiming credit for “victories” that aren’t even happening, and when Republicans lose, he’s deflecting blame onto everyone else—Democrats, the media, or even fellow Republicans who don’t toe the line.
A good chunk of his social media energy goes to lashing out at critics and stoking grievances—piling on court cases, ranting about media coverage, and attacking anyone in the GOP who isn’t loyal enough. Trump has tried to paint recent election losses as proof that only he is “the answer,” insisting things would be different if he was personally on the ballot or voters had just listened to his advice. He’s posting charts and rants about gas prices, “rigged” systems, and how Republicans are “winning” on his terms, never mind what the actual scoreboard says.
Fact is, there’s a huge gap between his social media world and what’s really happening. GOP leadership is reeling from real losses and voters are pushing back, but Trump’s feed is a parallel universe of “success” that only his most loyal audience would believe. He’s not just moving the goalposts—he’s pretending the game itself has changed. Anyone following along can see the disconnect, but it’s all about shoring up the MAGA base and keeping his own narrative alive, no matter what reality says.
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Saudi Crown Prince visit
Let’s dig deeper into the Saudi Crown Prince’s splashy return to D.C. yesterday. For the first time in seven years, MBS rolled up to the White House for an in-person sit down with Trump and his crew. The visuals alone were wild—grinning photo ops, the red-carpet treatment, the whole PR spectacle designed to show “the partnership is back on.” This trip comes off the heels of years of tension, especially after the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, which had the U.S.-Saudi relationship on ice and the world watching every move.
The actual agenda went way beyond just handshakes and smiles. There was hard bargaining over U.S. weapons sales—most notably, the Saudis are still chasing those coveted F-35s, something previous administrations have kept just out of reach due to all the human rights baggage. They also spent plenty of time talking money and tech: think mega-deals for American defense contractors, new energy investments, and possible high-profile tie-ins as Saudi tries to sell its Vision 2030 plan to skeptical Western investors.
But some of the juiciest backroom chatter was about the big Middle East peace gambit: normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The U.S. is desperate for a diplomatic win here, hoping to notch this on Trump’s scoreboard and reassert leadership in the region. It’s a tough sell—there’s still plenty of bad blood and tricky politics—but the fact it was up for discussion says a lot about how far both sides are willing to go to recast their global image.
This meeting was stage-managed for max headlines, trying to reboot U.S.-Saudi ties and show the world the Trump-MBS duo means business. Underneath the press conferences and statements, it’s all about weapons, dollars, and power plays in a region where both sides need a win. For everyone else, it’s a warning to keep an eye on those shadowy deals and who stands to profit in the aftermath.
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Mis-Steps with the Media…
Trump’s recent tirades against the media have reached a new low, and he’s doubling down on the name-calling and press-bashing every chance he gets. Just in the last week, he called a female reporter “Quiet, piggy” when she dared to push him about the Epstein files—an insult that’s now gone viral and sparked intense backlash. He’s been quick to label legitimate questions as coming from “bad people,” “fake news,” or “the enemy of the people,” and when pressed about uncomfortable topics like the killing of Jamal Khashoggi with the Saudi crown prince literally sitting next to him, Trump publicly berated the journalist on live TV.
Why is this such a disaster for everyone? First, it poisons the well for honest reporting. Reporters asking vital questions face public humiliation and threats, and Trump’s loyalists pile on, making real journalism dangerous and costly. Second, it normalizes bullying and misogyny in public life—with leaders using sexist slurs, the bar for discourse just keeps plunging lower. Third, it erodes public trust, not just in the media, but in democracy itself: when the president calls press “fake” and tries to revoke network licenses just for tough questions, the line between fact and propaganda starts to blur. Finally, these attacks ripple outward, emboldening authoritarians and weakening protections for free speech worldwide. When the Oval Office turns press freedom into a punching bag, the damage is felt everywhere: in the newsroom, in our rights, and in the example America sets for the rest of the world.
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Market Update…
The markets are in a weird place right now—call it nervous, jumpy, or just plain confused. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are showing some small gains today after a rough four-day slide, but the Dow is wobbling and things are anything but stable. Tech giants like Nvidia are holding Wall Street’s attention, with investors hanging all their hopes on some earnings magic to turn things around. But beneath those little bumps, volatility is the word of the day, and the big drops earlier this week are still rattling everyone’s nerves.
A lot of this chaos traces straight back to Trump’s policies on tariffs, spending, and his messy, unpredictable way of running the show. Big tariffs have hit manufacturing and consumer sentiment hard, and there’s open worry that all the extra “revenue” the administration brags about is being blown on short-term, headline-friendly deals instead of real investment. Wall Street strategists and analysts are publicly warning that the market swings are now driven more by White House jawboning than by fundamentals. We’ve seen a record spike in inflation, wage gains wiped out by higher prices, and analysts projecting that Trump’s tariffs alone could cut the country’s long-term GDP by around 6%.
Should you prep for a crash? The big banks are hedging their bets. JP Morgan’s CEO just said he’s “much more concerned than others” about a market correction in the next six months to two years, and a lot of economists say the risks are way higher than people are admitting right now, especially with reckless fiscal decisions and a president who threatens Fed action whenever he doesn’t like the numbers. If you’re worried about your 401(k) or savings, this is the time for extra caution, because the combination of policy whiplash, mounting debt, and global instability has all the makings for a sudden downturn.
The vibe is anxious, and the risk of a major correction or even a crash is real, thanks to how Trump has played fast and loose with taxpayer money and economic policy. Stay alert, and don’t bank on the White House bailing anyone out if things go south.
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Approval Ratings
Trump’s approval ratings have hit rock bottom—just 38% of Americans approve of the job he’s doing, with a whopping 60% disapproving. This is his lowest point since his return to office, and the pollsters are uniformly reporting the same thing: economic anxiety, price hikes, and the Epstein files mess are killing what little goodwill he had left.
As for the MAGA crowd, things are finally starting to crack. Hardcore supporters are arguing among themselves, especially after Trump publicly attacked loyalists like Marjorie Taylor Greene for pushing hard on the Epstein bill. The MAGA lane is splintering—some folks want to stick with Trump no matter what, but a growing chunk is sick of the cult-of-personality circus, the endless self-serving drama, and the lack of real “America First” results. Support among Republican voters has dropped as much as 12 points over the last eight months; independent voters and young Republicans are especially sour.
Trump’s grip on MAGA isn’t what it used to be. Voters who believed Trump had their backs on costs, infrastructure, and ending foreign entanglements feel betrayed by the reality of his priorities—tax cuts for the rich, endless drama, and zero transparency. The Epstein case, in particular, has put a huge spotlight on the divide between what MAGA voters were promised versus what they’re getting. Now, the question for his base is whether to double down or try to pull the movement in a new direction and break out of the personality cult.
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Why do people buy into these wild MAGA lies?
How do these wild, off-the-wall lies keep bouncing around Trump’s orbit—and why do so many of his loyalists seem to actually believe or repeat them with a straight face. The honest truth is, most of these folks are in it for the grift, the power, and the access. There’s a core crew who know it’s all a circus act, but they keep doubling down because it keeps the money and attention rolling in—whether it’s campaign cash, TV gigs, book deals, or just staying in Trump’s inner circle. For that group, truth doesn’t matter, winning the daily news cycle does.
Then there’s another chunk who have convinced themselves that as long as the “other side” is losing, reality is negotiable. If inventing stories about immigrants sneaking cows over the border, eating people’s pets, or whatever today’s scare tactic is gets clicks or raises campaign cash, they’ll push it without blinking. The “us versus them” mentality means facts don’t matter, only loyalty and owning the libs.
And let’s be real: the MAGA media bubble feeds it—you get a nonstop feedback loop where made-up stories start to feel true just from repetition. People like Bassett want to ride that wave to more power or influence and will parrot any nonsense that fits the narrative, knowing their audience craves it. Some probably do buy into these lies after enough repetition, but for many, it’s pure performance—the louder and wilder the claim, the more headlines and donations they rake in.
So, why is it “working”? In the Trump universe, the truth isn’t a priority. It’s all tribal, all vibes, and all about staying loyal to the movement—no matter how insane or disconnected from reality it sounds. As long as there’s an audience and a payoff, the show will go on, and the lies will only get bigger. That’s the scam, and everyone close to Trump knows their role.
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Comey and James Court case updates
James Comey was in federal court this morning, with his legal team arguing that the DOJ case against him is pure political payback ordered by Trump himself. The hearing focused on whether Comey’s indictment should be tossed because of obvious vindictive and selective prosecution. The judge pressed hard on procedural screw-ups by prosecutors, including the shady way the grand jury was handled and evidence that Trump directly pressured the DOJ to bring charges. There’s no ruling yet, but the judge is openly skeptical of the government’s case. If the court agrees with Comey’s team, the case could be dismissed outright—or at least seriously delayed while they untangle the mess.
On Letitia James, new filings revealed that internal investigators at Fannie Mae found no “clear and convincing” evidence of fraud in the Trump-aligned mortgage case against her. James’ lawyers introduced documents showing multiple warnings that the case was baseless, and they’re arguing this is just another political hit ordered by Trump’s circle. The court is now considering a motion to dismiss her case as well, pointing to government misconduct and the abuse of the federal investigation system. James went on record today blasting the whole process as another example of the Trump camp weaponizing justice against his enemies.
No big verdicts yet, but the tides are shifting—judges are taking a hard look at both cases, and both Comey and James have a real chance of seeing the allegations tossed if these arguments stick. The legal jeopardy for Trump’s enemies looks shakier by the day.
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Buckle up—expect a barrage of headlines, more Trump rants, legal twists, and plenty of political spin as everyone scrambles to shape the story heading into tomorrow.
Speak Truth! Keep speaking TRUTH!
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