What Happened Today - 21 May 2025
What Happened Today – 21 May 2025
Great Big Beautiful Bill
There is no White Genocide…
Trump explodes at NBC Reporter
We get it…Trump likes Candy
America is…CLOSED
The Market Today…it’s not good
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Great Big Beautiful Bill
The “Big Beautiful Bill” is moving through Congress and it’s a disaster for healthcare: nearly $800 billion in Medicaid cuts, new work requirements, and stricter rules that could kick millions off coverage. Medicare is also facing automatic cuts because this bill explodes the deficit—despite all the promises to protect it. If you’re a MAGA supporter and you don’t have questions about how this will hit you, your family, or your neighbors, you should now. Even Trump’s own allies are warning that gutting Medicaid is political suicide, since millions of working-class and rural MAGA voters rely on it. This isn’t just about “waste and fraud”—it’s about real people losing real healthcare. The fight isn’t over, but the stakes couldn’t be higher.
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There is no White Genocide…
Trump tried to ambush South African President Ramaphosa in the Oval Office today, pushing the false claim of a “white farmer genocide” in South Africa. He played dramatic videos and waved news clippings, insisting white farmers are being killed and forced off their land. Ramaphosa, backed by his own (white, opposition party) agriculture minister, flatly denied it—pointing out that the vast majority of crime victims in South Africa are Black, not white, and that there’s no government policy targeting white farmers.
Here’s the reality:
- Multiple independent experts, South African officials, and even white farming groups have said there is no genocide against white farmers.
- Official stats show farm murders are a tiny fraction of South Africa’s overall crime, and most victims are Black.
- A South African court and international fact-checkers have called Trump’s claims “clearly fictitious” and “not real.”
- Even conservative white Afrikaner groups reject the “genocide” narrative.
So why does Trump keep pushing this? He’s playing to far-right conspiracy theories, trying to score political points, and justifying his policy of fast-tracking white South Africans as refugees while shutting the door on others. But the facts are clear: there is no white genocide in South Africa, and spreading this myth only fuels division and fear. #FactCheck
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Trump explodes at NBC Reporter
Trump exploded. He cut Alexander off, ranting, “You are a terrible reporter. Number one, you don’t have what it takes to be a reporter. You are not smart enough.” He accused NBC of trying to distract from his “genocide” claims and went on to demand that NBC, its parent company Comcast, and its CEO all be investigated for their coverage.
Ramaphosa, who was trying to respond to Trump’s video presentation about supposed violence against white farmers, was left sidelined as Trump used the moment to attack the press and double down on his conspiracy narrative. The whole exchange was classic Trump: dodge the tough questions, lash out at the media, and keep the spotlight on his favorite talking points—even when they’re not true.
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We get it…Trump likes Candy
Yesterday, White House press briefing was all about the kids for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Instead of tough questions, Karoline Leavitt fielded adorable ones about Trump’s favorite food (steak with ketchup), plus a serious sweet tooth for pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. White House pets (none, but lots of Secret Service dogs), and what he did today (meetings and candy breaks). Even the “how many people has Trump fired?” question got a laugh. Other questions ranged from Trump’s favorite ice cream to how much candy he eats in a day. Leavitt admitted it’s “a good amount.” A rare, lighthearted day in the briefing room!
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Deportations…going strong
ICE is ramping up mass deportations under Trump—agents aren’t just arresting targets, but anyone nearby without papers. If you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, you’re at risk.
🏠 No place is safe: homes, schools, hospitals, even churches are being raided. Biden-era protections? Gone.
⚡️ “Collateral arrests” mean you could get swept up even if you weren’t the one ICE was looking for. Nearly half of those arrested have no criminal record.
🛑 The administration just stripped protections from 350,000+ Venezuelans, making them deportable overnight. More groups (Afghans, Haitians, Central Americans) are next.
And here’s the gut punch for veterans: Many of these Afghans facing deportation are the same people who risked their lives to help U.S. troops during the war. They were promised a new life in America if they stood with us—interpreters, engineers, and their families. Now, after years of service and sacrifice, they’re being told to pack up and go back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where their lives are in real danger. Veterans’ groups are furious, calling this a betrayal of America’s word and a moral failure. They’re sounding the alarm that we’re breaking promises to our allies and putting them at risk of torture or death—all while the administration shrugs off pleas for exceptions or humanitarian consideration.
⏩ New rules: If you can’t prove you’ve been in the US for 2+ years, you can be deported on the spot—no court, no judge, just ICE’s word.
💀 At least 9 people have died in ICE detention since January—overcrowding, medical neglect, and chaos are costing lives.
Trump’s team calls it “restoring order.” On the ground, it’s fear, confusion, and families torn apart. But, don’t forget how many white South African farmers we are “saving” by expediting the entry into the country.
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Well, we got a Big Beautiful Plane for “free”…
Trump’s team just accepted a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One. But “free” isn’t free—retrofitting this thing for presidential use could cost U.S. taxpayers up to $1 billion and take YEARS. Experts say it might not even be ready before Trump leaves office in 2029!
Meanwhile, Trump is bragging about attracting $7 trillion in private investment—a number that fact-checkers say is wildly inflated and mostly based on old or vague pledges. There is ZERO evidence that this number is anywhere near accurate.
Lawmakers from both parties are calling out the jet deal as a security risk and a waste, especially since the U.S. already has two Air Force Ones being upgraded (and those are over budget and behind schedule too).
“Free jet” from Qatar? Try a billion-dollar, years-long headache for taxpayers—while Trump keeps spinning fantasy numbers about investment wins.
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America is CLOSED
Tourist income in the U.S. is taking a major hit this year. Thanks to Trump’s strict entry rules, harsh immigration crackdowns, and a general “closed for business” vibe, the U.S. is now the only major country in the world where international visitor spending is actually going down. The numbers are ugly: the U.S. is set to lose $12.5 billion in international tourism revenue in 2025, with spending dropping from $181 billion last year to under $169 billion now.
This isn’t just a blip—it’s a 22% drop compared to the last peak, and experts say it could take until at least 2030 to recover, even if things don’t get worse. Cities like New York are seeing 800,000 fewer international tourists and a $4 billion loss just this year. Early summer bookings from Canada are down more than 20%. Major hotel chains are already downgrading their forecasts, and regions near the border are slashing staff because of the shortfall.
Trump’s policies are scaring off international visitors, and it’s costing the U.S. billions—hurting jobs, local businesses, and tax revenue from coast to coast.
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The Market Today…it’s not good
Wall Street took a beating today. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, closing at 5,844.61, while the Dow plunged 816 points (down 1.9%) and the Nasdaq fell 1.4%. This is the worst single-day drop in a month, driven by spiking Treasury yields, weak consumer spending (Target’s sales fell hard), and growing fears about the national deficit and Trump’s tariff war.
Retail stocks got hammered—Target fell nearly 6% after reporting a sales slump and warning things could get worse as Americans cut back because of tariffs. FICO also crashed 16% after a federal housing official blasted their high fees.
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Every day I tell myself, “This has to be it—this has to be the day they finally boot him and every fool in his orbit.” But nope. Somehow, the circus just keeps growing, and the clowns keep multiplying. I’m honestly stunned, day after day, at how low the bar can go.
Step away from all this when you need to. Protest. Be part of the change, even when it feels impossible. One day, when your grandkids ask what you did during all this chaos, you’ll be able to look them in the eye and say you stood up, you spoke out, and you were on the right side of right.
Speak Truth!
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**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.**