What Happened Today - 2 May 2025

What Happened Today – 2 May 2025

Today’s Topics
Trump HATES Veterans
Job Growth Explanation
Desegregation order from 1966…ending
Funding halt on NPR and PBS
Aborted Fetus Debris and DNA particles
Ship with Aid Supplies for Gaza-hit by drone strike

Trump HATES Veterans...
Trump’s push to rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I” is absolutely offensive to every veteran who’s ever served, especially given his record of calling vets “suckers” and “losers,” mocking McCain for being a POW, saying he doesn’t want wounded vets in parades because “it doesn’t look good for me,” calling generals “dumb babies,” and pulling that disrespectful stunt filming campaign videos at Arlington Cemetery. Veterans Day is supposed to honor all who served, not just celebrate old victories or stroke Trump’s ego. If you want more on how infuriating this is, we posted about it earlier today-because this is just one more example of his total disregard for the people who’ve sacrificed for this country. As a Veteran, I am FURIOUS. Absolutely FURIOUS.

Job Growth Explanation
Absolutely-here’s your answer in your words and tone:
So, yes, it’s technically true that the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.2%. On paper, that sounds pretty solid. But let’s be real-there’s a lot more going on under the surface, especially with all the chaos coming out of this administration: the constant policy changes, firings left and right, and the whole DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) gutting federal agencies.
Here’s how this is possible:
Job growth is slowing down, not stopping. Sure, 177,000 new jobs is decent, but it’s actually less than what we saw in previous months. It’s enough to keep up with population growth, but it’s the slowest first quarter we’ve had since 2020. So things aren’t falling apart yet, but the momentum is definitely fading.
Unemployment rate is holding steady-for now. A 4.2% unemployment rate means people are still finding work, but this number can lag behind what’s actually happening in the economy. It doesn’t always show the pain until later.
Why hasn’t all the chaos tanked the numbers yet?
Tariffs: Trump’s new tariffs have made businesses nervous, but a lot of companies rushed to hire and stock up before the tariffs hit, which may have padded the numbers for now.
DOGE firings and agency cuts: Most of the job growth is coming from the private sector-think healthcare, hospitality, and social services-not the federal government, so the big government layoffs haven’t hit the headline numbers yet.
It takes time for the pain to show up. The real fallout from all these policies, firings, and shakeups usually takes a few months to hit. Economists are already warning that if things keep going like this, we could see more layoffs and a much weaker job market later this year.
Yeah, the jobs report looks “strong” right now, but it’s masking a lot of underlying problems. The effects of all these chaotic policies and firings haven’t fully shown up yet, but they’re coming. This is more of a “wait and see” situation than a reason to celebrate.

Desegregation order from 1966…ending.
The DOJ just announced they’re ending a really old school desegregation order in Louisiana-specifically in Plaquemines Parish. This order has been around since the 1960s, and it was originally put in place to force schools that refused to integrate to actually do something about it. Basically, it was a way to make sure Black and white kids could go to school together after segregation was supposedly outlawed.
Now, the DOJ and Louisiana officials are saying this order is outdated and unnecessary, claiming the schools are already integrated and that federal oversight is just a “historical wrong” at this point. They’re pitching it as a move to “refocus on America’s bright future,” and Louisiana’s attorney general is already asking for even more of these desegregation orders to be lifted.
But here’s the problem: civil rights advocates are sounding the alarm, because history shows that when you lift these orders, schools often start to resegregate-sometimes ending up even more divided than they were decades ago. These orders aren’t just symbolic-they include real requirements, like letting kids transfer between schools and busing to actually make integration happen. Without them, it’s way too easy for things to slide backwards.
This isn’t just about one parish in Louisiana. The DOJ is signaling they want to roll back similar civil rights-era protections all across the South, and that’s got a lot of people worried we’re heading right back to the days of separate and unequal schools.

Funding halt on NPR and PBS
Trump is pushing to end all federal funding for NPR and PBS-America’s main public broadcasters-claiming they’re “radical” and “biased” because they don’t echo his talking points. But here’s the reality: for millions of people in rural America, especially in places where commercial news has dried up, NPR and PBS are often the ONLY reliable source of local, national, and international news, educational programming, and emergency alerts. Pulling the plug on their funding doesn’t just silence what Trump calls “liberal media”-it guts access to actual, fact-checked news for communities that have nowhere else to turn.
Meanwhile, inside the White House, the press briefings have become a total joke. The so-called “reporters” Trump’s team lets in are mostly from far-right outlets or are handpicked to ask softball, pre-approved questions-nothing challenging, nothing real. Karoline Leavitt (with her cross either on FULL display or missing), the press secretary, is always ready with a rehearsed answer because she knows what’s coming; the questions are literally teed up for her to spin or flat-out lie, and the rest of the press corps is left watching as actual accountability disappears. The Associated Press has even been banned for not playing along with Trump’s preferred language, and respected outlets are being sidelined if they don’t toe the line.
So, ending funding for NPR and PBS isn’t just about “saving money” or “fighting bias”-it’s about choking off real journalism and replacing it with a propaganda machine, especially in rural areas where people will be left in the dark. This is all part of a bigger strategy: control the news, control the narrative, and keep tough questions and real facts as far away from the public as possible.

Aborted Fetus Debris and DNA particles
RFK Jr. went on NewsNation on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, and claimed the MMR vaccine contains “a lot of aborted fetus debris and DNA particles,” using this as the reason why some religious groups, like the Mennonites in Texas, refuse vaccination. This is deeply concerning coming from someone who’s supposed to be leading public health. Here’s the truth: while the rubella part of the MMR vaccine was originally developed using a cell line from fetal tissue back in the 1960s, those cells are just used to grow the virus-they’re not in the actual vaccine you get. The final shot is purified, so there’s no “debris,” and any trace DNA is so tiny and broken down it’s completely harmless. Major health experts have slammed RFK’s claim as flat-out false and dangerously misleading, especially during a major measles outbreak. It’s honestly alarming that our top health official is spreading this kind of misinformation when we need real science and trust in vaccines to keep people safe.

Ship with Aid Supplies for Gaza-hit by drone strike
An aid ship headed to Gaza-packed with volunteers and desperately needed humanitarian supplies-was hit by drones and caught fire in international waters near Malta. The group behind the mission, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, says the attack looked deliberate, with drones targeting the ship’s generator and leaving a massive hole in the hull. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, but the ship was left at risk of sinking and had to send out an SOS.
Now, while the organizers are pointing the finger at Israel for the drone strike, they haven’t provided hard proof yet, and Israel isn’t commenting. But let’s be honest-this ship was openly challenging Israel’s blockade on Gaza, and the timing and tactics line up with past incidents where aid convoys have been intercepted or attacked. The Freedom Flotilla and Codepink are demanding answers and calling this a blatant violation of international law.
Why does this matter? Because Gaza is in absolute crisis. Israel’s total blockade has cut off food, medicine, and basic supplies for two months now. People are starving, hospitals are running out of everything, and aid groups are warning that their entire humanitarian response is about to collapse. This attack doesn’t just damage a ship-it’s another blow to the people of Gaza, who are already suffering through one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory.
So if you think this doesn’t affect you, think again. Every time an aid ship is attacked or turned away, it means more families in Gaza go hungry, more kids go without medicine, and more lives are put at risk. And the world is watching-because if we let this slide, we’re basically saying it’s okay to starve a whole population into submission. That’s not just a Gaza problem; that’s a humanity problem.

Based on EXTENSIVE fact-checking from multiple reputable sources, it is difficult to identify a recent, substantive statement from President Trump that is fully truthful and not exaggerated, misleading, or outright false. Over his first 100 days back in office, fact-checkers have documented a relentless pattern of dishonesty, with nearly every major policy claim, economic statistic, or personal anecdote he’s shared being at least partially inaccurate or lacking context.
For example, Trump has repeatedly claimed grocery prices are “down” or “way down,” but government data shows they have actually continued to rise since he took office. He’s also asserted that he “completed the wall,” “had the lowest level of illegal border crossings ever,” and “signed the largest tax cut in history”-all of which are demonstrably false or grossly exaggerated. Even seemingly trivial statements, like winning Michigan “three times,” are factually incorrect.
The only statements approaching accuracy are basic, factual observations-for instance, acknowledging that tariffs generate revenue for the U.S. Treasury. However, even here, Trump exaggerates the amounts and omits that tariffs are paid by U.S. importers, not foreign governments. In summary, while Trump occasionally makes statements that contain a kernel of truth (such as “tariffs bring in money”), virtually all of his recent public remarks are surrounded by misleading context or outright falsehoods.

Yesterday was incredible: thousands of people all across the country showed up for International Workers’ Day, standing up for labor rights, immigrant rights, and pushing back against Trump’s attacks on working families and vulnerable communities. From coast to coast, the energy was undeniable-people chanting, holding signs, and making it clear they won’t be silent while the administration tries to gut unions, target immigrants, and strip away basic rights. This wasn’t just a few activists; it was a real, grassroots movement demanding a country that puts people over profits and power.
If you marched, thank you for making your voice heard. If you couldn’t, know that this is just the beginning. Now’s the time to stay loud, stay united, and keep fighting for what’s right. Real change happens when regular people stand up and refuse to back down-so don’t let up. Keep speaking out and keep pushing forward.

If this has helped, please like and share—cause good trouble. See you Monday (or sooner if there is anything “breaking” – Lord help us, I sure hope there isn’t!

Go Cause Good Trouble, with Your Elbows Up!

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