What Happened Today - 2 June 2025
What Happened Today – 2 June 2025
Don’t worry….our President believes in Science Fiction
Trump’s Steel Rally in Pennsylvania: What Happened, Why It’s Not Great for America, and the False Claims
The LIES…How….What an awful Superpower he has!
Drugs are bad…unless you are Musk
Big Brother is here now….
Did you vote for Trump, do you still support him?
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Don’t worry….our President believes in Science Fiction
Over the weekend, Donald Trump shared a conspiracy theory on his social media account, claiming that Joe Biden died in 2020 and was replaced by clones or a robot. The post made wild allegations that Biden had been substituted with doubles and artificial entities. Trump amplified this claim to millions of followers, without providing any explanation or clarification.
This isn’t the first time such rumors have circulated online, but Trump’s decision to share it brought the claim significant attention and sparked a wave of memes, jokes, and heated debate on social media. Some people pointed to supposed changes in Biden’s appearance as “evidence,” while others mocked the absurdity of the claim.
There is no credible evidence to support any part of this conspiracy theory. Joe Biden is alive and has continued making public appearances. The episode adds to a pattern of sensational and unfounded claims being promoted about political opponents, further fueling confusion and misinformation in public discourse.
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Trump’s Steel Rally in Pennsylvania: What Happened, Why It’s Not Great for America, and the False Claims
At a rally in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, President Trump announced plans to double tariffs on imported steel from 25% to 50%. He presented this as a move to protect American steelworkers and manufacturing, and highlighted a new partnership allowing a foreign company to acquire a major U.S. steel producer, promising billions in investment and new jobs.
Why This Isn’t Great for America
Harms U.S. Manufacturers: While steel tariffs may benefit domestic steel producers, they raise costs for the much larger manufacturing sector that relies on steel. These higher costs are passed on to consumers and make American goods less competitive.
Risks to Jobs: For every job in steel production, many more exist in industries that use steel. Higher steel prices threaten these jobs, potentially leading to layoffs in those sectors.
Trade Retaliation: Other countries have responded to U.S. tariffs by imposing their own tariffs on American goods, which hurts workers in other industries.
Limited Long-Term Benefits: Tariffs often fail to revive the steel industry in the long run and can lead to lasting declines in U.S. manufacturing and exports.
Uncertain Deal Details: The details of the proposed partnership and investment are unclear, and there is skepticism about whether the promises made will be fulfilled.
False or Misleading Claims at the Rally
1. “Every U.S. Steel worker will get a $5,000 bonus.” There is no evidence that such bonuses are guaranteed for all workers.
2. “There will be no layoffs and all facilities will remain open.” No binding commitments have been made to support this promise.
3. “This is the largest investment in the history of Pennsylvania and the U.S. steel industry.” The investment figure has not been verified, and it is unclear if it is the largest ever.
4. “The deal keeps U.S. Steel American-owned and controlled.” The proposed structure would place the company under foreign ownership, not American control.
5. “Steel tariffs saved the American steel industry.” Tariffs may provide short-term relief but often harm the broader manufacturing sector and result in job losses elsewhere.
6. “If it doesn’t get approved, you’re going to have a 68% tax increase.” There is no basis for this claim.
7. “All blast furnaces will remain at full capacity for at least 10 years.” No details or commitments have been made to guarantee this.
The steel rally in Pennsylvania was filled with promises and patriotic language but lacked factual backing and realistic economic analysis. Doubling steel tariffs may help some steel producers but will likely harm the larger manufacturing sector, risk jobs, and provoke retaliation from other countries. Many of the promises made—bonuses, job guarantees, American control—are not supported by facts or clear commitments.
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The LIES…How….What an awful Superpower he has!
Donald Trump made a series of public statements on May 31 and June 1, 2025, both at rallies and in televised appearances. During these events, he repeated a number of claims about the U.S. economy, inflation, trade, and his administration’s record—many of which included exaggerated or made-up numbers. These remarks were broadcast nationally and widely covered in the media.
In addition, several of his top advisers appeared on Sunday political shows on June 1, echoing and amplifying these claims about economic performance, tariffs, and trade deficits. Trump’s own remarks were featured in official White House videos and press conferences on May 31 and June 1, and he made similar statements at his Pennsylvania steel rally and in a press conference with Elon Musk on May 30.
This past weekend, Donald Trump appeared on national television and made several statements about the U.S. economy and other topics that were not supported by facts or used made-up numbers.
What Trump Claimed on TV
He said the cost of eggs had dropped “93, 94%” since he took office. In reality, while egg prices have fallen from their peak, the actual decrease is about 52% at most—not over 90%.
He claimed gas prices had fallen to $1.98 per gallon in two states the day before his appearance. No state’s average gas price was below $2.70, and no individual station was selling for under $2.19 that day.
He stated there was “no inflation” during his first presidency. Inflation was relatively low, but prices still rose about 8% from the start to the end of his first term.
He claimed the Biden administration had the highest inflation “in the history of our country.” The highest year-over-year inflation rate under Biden was 9.1%, but the U.S. record is 23.7% set in 1920.
He said the price of bacon “quadrupled” during Biden’s presidency. The actual increase was about 19–21%, nowhere near the 300% he claimed.
He claimed the price of apples doubled under Biden. The real increase was about 7–8%.
He said the U.S. was “losing $2 trillion a year on trade” before he returned to office. The actual trade deficit in 2024 was about $918 billion, or $1.2 trillion if only counting goods—not $2 trillion.
He claimed the U.S. was taking in “$2 billion, $3 billion, or even $3.5 billion per day in tariff revenue.” The real figure is in the hundreds of millions at most, and it’s U.S. importers—not foreign exporters—who pay these tariffs.
He said the U.S. has a "$350 billion" trade deficit with Mexico. The real figure was about $179 billion in 2024.
He claimed to have made “200 deals” with other countries regarding tariffs, but no such deals have been announced.
He said Honda “just announced” a new plant in Indiana. Honda confirmed it had not announced any new plant.
He claimed he signed “the largest tax cut in history.” His 2017 tax cut was not the largest in U.S. history by any major measure. He said the U.S. was “proportionately the wealthiest it has ever been” during the late 1800s and early 1900s. By any standard measure, the U.S. is far wealthier today.
He claimed Ukraine started the war with Russia. In fact, Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 and again in 2022.
These statements were either exaggerations, misleading, or outright false, according to multiple fact-checks and official economic data.
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Drugs are bad…unless you are Musk
Elon Musk’s drug use has come under intense scrutiny, especially during and after the 2024 presidential campaign. Multiple reports from people close to Musk and investigative journalists indicate his substance use went well beyond occasional experimentation, including heavy ketamine use (reportedly affecting his health), Ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and prescription stimulants like Adderall. His drug use reportedly increased as he became more involved with Donald Trump’s campaign, contributed large sums of money, and took on a formal government role.
There are conflicting accounts about whether Musk continued this level of drug use after joining the Trump administration, but his erratic public behavior has fueled further speculation. Musk denies current drug use, saying he only tried ketamine years ago for depression, but those familiar with his activities describe a pattern of frequent and varied substance use.
Despite holding a top secret security clearance and a formal government position, Musk is not being held to the same drug testing and accountability standards as other government officials or individuals with similar access to classified information. This disparity has raised significant concerns about oversight, fairness, and national security.
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Big Brother is here now….
Big news: The U.S. government just signed a massive deal with Palantir, a powerful tech company known for its data-mining and surveillance tools. Backed by the Trump administration, Palantir is building a huge federal data platform that will pull together private info on millions of Americans—tax records, Social Security, immigration status, bank details, student loans, and more—all under one AI-powered system.
This isn’t just about making government more “efficient.” Palantir’s system is designed to analyze everyone’s behavior in real time, flag “risks,” and support decisions on everything from fraud to public safety. The scary part? This level of data integration means the government could easily profile, monitor, and even target people—whether that’s immigrants, political critics, or just regular citizens.
Privacy experts are sounding the alarm, calling this the most expansive civilian surveillance system in U.S. history. Even some Palantir employees are protesting, worried about how this tech could be abused for political purposes or to silence dissent.
Bottom line: We’re on the verge of being watched and profiled like never before, and most people don’t even realize it’s happening. If you care about privacy and civil liberties, now’s the time to pay attention and speak up.
However, if you are at risk to be targeted – be careful. There are many of us who are LESS at risk. And if I get thrown in jail for spreading the truth…I’ll sit there as long as possible. You are being lied to, you are being mislead. I saw a MAGA post today that said, “I didn’t flip on Trump, Trump flipped on us – I didn’t vote for this.” Yeah – well, THIS, THIS and so much more.
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Did you vote for Trump, do you still support him?
How many are dying because of USAID cuts?
Nearly 300,000 people worldwide—about 200,000 children and 96,000 adults—have already died due to the abrupt shutdown of USAID programs. These deaths are from untreated diseases like HIV, TB, and malaria, as well as from malnutrition and lack of basic medical care.
You care about babies…well - due to cuts to USAID and the suspension of U.S. foreign aid for HIV programs, around 1,400 infants are now being infected with HIV every day worldwide. This surge is directly linked to the shutdown of clinics, loss of access to medications, and the collapse of prevention programs that were previously funded by the U.S. These disruptions are especially catastrophic for women and children in countries hardest hit by HIV, where lifesaving services have suddenly disappeared.
In places like Malawi and Kenya, the loss of food aid and health clinics has led to spikes in child starvation, deadly stampedes at food centers, and surges in violence and human trafficking. In South Sudan, children are dying because lifesaving nutrition packets and medicines have stopped arriving.
Who is at risk in the U.S.?
Cuts to global health programs don’t just hurt people overseas—they put Americans at risk, too. With less support for disease surveillance and prevention, outbreaks like Ebola, drug-resistant TB, and polio become more likely to reach the U.S.
The proposed Medicaid cuts in the new bill could lead to nearly 29,000 additional deaths in the U.S. in just the first year, as millions lose health coverage and access to care.
Programs that protect against gender-based violence and support maternal and child health are also being slashed, making vulnerable communities in the U.S. and abroad even less safe.
What will we lose if the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes?
The bill will strip health insurance from over 10 million Americans, mostly by slashing Medicaid and making it harder to qualify.
It will cut food assistance, education funding, and support for children in mixed-status immigrant families.
The bill shifts billions in tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, while the poorest 10% will see their incomes drop by 4%.
It funds mass deportation and border wall expansion, but at the cost of gutting humanitarian aid, climate protections, and even legal protections in the courts.
The U.S. will lose its global leadership on humanitarian aid, making the world less stable and America less respected.
USAID cuts are already killing hundreds of thousands, putting millions more at risk, and the “Big Beautiful Bill” will only make things worse—both abroad and right here at home. This is a humanitarian disaster in the making, and it’s happening right now.
THIS IS MASS GENOCIDE – WAKE UP!
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