What Happened today - 25 April 2025

Trump and his egg price drop percentages

Let’s break down Trump’s egg nonsense this week, because he’s been all over the place and none of it matches reality.

April 17: Trump kicked things off by bragging at a White House event that egg prices were “down 92%.” He even said, “You can have all the eggs you desire,” like we’re all living in some magical grocery store where prices are falling off a cliff. Meanwhile, everyone I know is still paying through the nose for a dozen eggs.

April 18: He doubled down the next day, claiming egg prices “are down 87%”—and then, unbelievably, said prices might actually be “getting too low.” He tried to give his Agriculture Secretary a pat on the back, acting like this is some huge win, while regular people are still skipping eggs at Easter because they can’t afford them.

April 22: Trump cranked it up even more, saying eggs have come down “like 93%, 94%” since he took office and are “pretty much normally priced now.” He tried to take credit for it, as if we’re all just imagining the price tags at the store.

Here’s the reality check - Egg prices for regular people are still through the roof—over $6 a dozen in most places. Sure, wholesale prices (what the stores pay) have dropped a bit from their crazy peak, but that’s not what you see on the shelf. For Trump’s numbers to be real, eggs would have to be like 35 cents a dozen. When’s the last time you saw that? Never.

The reason prices are so high is simple: bird flu wiped out millions of hens, and supply tanked. Add in tariffs and inflation, and it’s a mess. The idea that eggs are “too cheap” or that prices are “substantially down” is just another Trump fantasy.

Trump spent the whole week making up numbers about egg prices, acting like he’s fixed everything, when in reality, he’s just gaslighting everyone. Eggs are still expensive, people are still struggling, and his claims are nowhere close to the truth.

So, when you’ve got a felon—someone literally convicted for making up numbers—still out here spinning wild stories, it’s pretty clear he hasn’t learned a thing or changed his ways. This is not what rehabilitation looks like.

Approval Ratings

Trump’s approval ratings are in the basement right now, and it’s not just one poll showing it—every major outlet has him underwater as of April 25, 2025:

-Pew Research: He’s sitting at 40% approval, 59% disapproval. That’s a 7-point drop since February, and it’s his lowest in years. Even among people who voted for him in 2024, support is slipping.

-Reuters/Ipsos: He’s at 42% approval and 53% disapproval, which is his lowest since coming back to the White House. People are especially wary of how he’s grabbing more power and ignoring court rulings.

-Economist/YouGov: Just 41% approve, while 54% disapprove. That’s a net negative of -13 points, and it’s the lowest YouGov has recorded for any newly elected president at this stage.

-Fox News: Even Fox News has him at 44% approval, 55% disapproval—a full 11 points underwater. That’s five points down from March, and lower than Biden, Obama, or even George W. Bush at this point in their terms.

No matter where you look, Trump’s approval is tanking. People are fed up with the chaos, the tariffs, the market mess, and the constant attacks on anyone who disagrees with him. Even his own base is starting to get tired of the circus.

Transgender’s in the Military

White House Pushes Supreme Court on Transgender Military Ban - The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military, reigniting a divisive national debate. The administration argues that transgender troops—who make up less than 1% of the military—cannot be trusted, claiming they undermine readiness, unit cohesion, and the rigorous standards required for military service. Official statements and court arguments have asserted that transgender service members lack integrity, are untrustworthy, and are incompatible with the demands of military life, despite the absence of concrete evidence supporting these claims. Critics, including federal judges and advocacy groups, have pushed back, highlighting that the policy is rooted in harmful stereotypes and discrimination rather than facts or military necessity. Plaintiffs and advocates warn that the ban is an insult to the thousands of transgender troops who have served honorably, and that it would inflict lasting harm on both individuals and military morale.

Fallout from Health and Addiction Program Cuts

Deep cuts by the Trump administration to federal health and addiction recovery funding are causing immediate turmoil nationwide. Over $11 billion in COVID-era grants for addiction, mental health, and public health services have been abruptly rescinded, forcing layoffs and closures in states like Indiana, Texas, and Minnesota. Programs that provided critical support—such as peer counseling, housing assistance, and outreach to vulnerable communities—are shutting down or scaling back, leaving families and advocates warning of a looming crisis as the safety net disappears. The administration justifies the cuts by arguing the pandemic is over and funds should be redirected, but experts and state officials say the move is reckless, jeopardizing progress against addiction and public health threats. Lawsuits and emergency court orders have temporarily blocked some cuts, but uncertainty and fear persist among providers and those they serve.

The cuts are widely seen as abrupt and damaging, sparking alarm and warnings of a growing crisis from families, advocates, and public health officials.

Arrest of Wisconsin Judge for obstruction of Justice

President Trump is making good on his promise to find and deport immigrants he labels as criminals, ramping up enforcement and removals. But in the process, constitutional rights—especially due process—are being violated, with people facing deportation without fair hearings or legal representation. The recent arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan highlights just how far this crackdown has gone: she was taken into custody by the FBI and charged with obstruction after allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, avoid ICE agents in her courtroom. Authorities say she deliberately misled federal agents, though Ruiz was later apprehended after a foot chase.

While the administration claims these actions are about public safety and targeting criminals, many swept up in these efforts have no serious criminal history, and the push is destabilizing families and communities. The arrest of a sitting judge for allegedly protecting due process underscores the impossible position: there’s no real solution until everyone is safe from being deported without due process. This is a lose-lose—Trump is delivering on his promises, but at the cost of fundamental rights, and we’ll probably see more of these no-win situations as the crackdown continues.

Garcia’s family is in a safe house

Posting Garcia’s home address online was absolutely outrageous and reckless. The Department of Homeland Security shared a court document—including the full, unredacted address of Jennifer Vasquez Sura and her three children—on a public social media account with millions of followers, all while the case was making national headlines and sparking heated debate. This wasn’t just a paperwork error—it put a real family in immediate danger, exposing them to harassment, threats, and potential violence from people with strong opinions about the case.

Jennifer made it clear she felt terrified and unsafe, especially for her kids, once their home was outed to the world. The situation escalated so quickly that she and her children had to be rushed into a safe house, leaving behind their lives and any sense of normalcy. DHS tried to brush it off by saying the document was “public,” but there’s a world of difference between a file buried in court records and blasting a family’s address to millions online during a viral controversy.

This kind of exposure never should have happened. It’s a basic expectation that the government protects, not endangers, the people caught up in its policies—especially when children are involved. Instead, the administration’s carelessness forced a family into hiding, showing a stunning disregard for their safety and privacy.

George Santos learning about FAFO

Just as a reminder – the lies George told…

-Fake Work and Education: Santos claimed he worked at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup and graduated from Baruch College and NYU. None of this was true—he never worked at those companies or attended those schools.

-Volleyball Star: He said he was a star volleyball player at Baruch College on a scholarship, but he didn’t even go there, and the team had never heard of him.

-Mother and 9/11: Santos told people his mother died as a result of the 9/11 attacks, saying she was in the World Trade Center that day. In reality, immigration records show she wasn’t even in the U.S. at the time.

-Owning Property: He claimed to own 13 rental properties and complained about tenants not paying rent during the pandemic. In truth, he never owned any property at all.

-Charity Lies: Santos said he ran a charity called Friends of Pets United, but there’s no record of it as a real nonprofit. He was also accused of stealing money from a fundraiser for a veteran’s dying dog.

-Campaign Donor Fraud: He listed fake donors on his campaign finance reports, inventing names and addresses to make it look like he had more support than he really did.

-Stolen Election Claims: He falsely claimed both the 2020 presidential election and his own congressional race were stolen from him, despite no evidence.

-Marriage for Citizenship: Santos was married to a woman for seven years, even though he was openly gay, and there are strong suspicions it was a sham marriage to help her get U.S. citizenship.

-Check Fraud in Brazil: He was charged with stealing a checkbook and writing bad checks in Brazil, a crime he initially denied but reportedly confessed to years ago.

-Pretending to Be a Broadway Producer: He told donors he produced the Broadway flop “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” but the real producers said he was never involved.

-Impersonating Congressional Staff: One of his aides pretended to be the chief of staff for Speaker Kevin McCarthy to solicit donations, with Santos’ knowledge.

-Lying to the House and FEC: He admitted to lying on official House and Federal Election Commission reports about his finances, donors, and campaign spending, including stealing money from his own campaign and using it for personal expenses.

Today, he was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft tied to his 2022 campaign scams. He has to turn himself in by July 25.

Santos broke down in court, admitting he “betrayed the confidence entrusted in me” and that while he can’t change the past, he’s trying to take responsibility now. But the judge wasn’t swayed, handing down the full 87-month sentence prosecutors wanted, saying Santos’s crimes—lying to donors, stealing from the vulnerable, and faking his entire resume—were simply too serious to ignore.

This is a huge fall from grace for someone who once shocked everyone by winning a seat in Congress, only to be exposed as a serial liar and fraudster. He pleaded guilty last summer and was already ordered to pay back $373,000 to his victims. Now, after a tearful apology, Santos is headed to prison, closing the book on this saga.

Trump Pardon’s Fraud…for rent, cosmetic surgery and a wedding

Donald Trump’s pardon of Michele Fiore is absolutely unacceptable and reeks of political favoritism. Fiore, a former Las Vegas city council member and longtime Trump loyalist, was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy after raising more than $70,000 for a police memorial and then pocketing the money for herself—using it for things like rent, cosmetic surgery, and her daughter’s wedding instead of honoring fallen officers. She was about to be sentenced and facing decades in prison when Trump swooped in and wiped her record clean.

Let’s be clear: this wasn’t some technicality or a victimless crime. Fiore exploited the memory of police officers killed in the line of duty to enrich herself, betraying public trust and the very people she claimed to support. Pardoning her sends the message that if you’re politically connected, especially to Trump, the rules don’t apply to you. It’s a slap in the face to law enforcement, to donors who gave in good faith, and to anyone who believes in basic accountability.

Trump’s pattern is now impossible to ignore—he’s using presidential pardons not to correct injustices, but to reward allies and cronies convicted of serious crimes. This undermines the entire justice system and encourages more corruption. When politicians can commit blatant fraud and walk away scot-free just because they’re in the president’s inner circle, it tells the public that justice is for sale and integrity in government is meaningless. There’s no justification for this kind of abuse of power, and it’s exactly why so many people have lost faith in our institutions.

Trump for 2028

Trump is now selling “Trump 2028” hats on his official store. They look just like his old MAGA hats, but with “Trump 2028” embroidered on the front, and they’re going for $50 each. This is classic Trump—stirring up controversy and getting his supporters fired up by floating the idea of running for a third term, even though the Constitution clearly says you can’t. It’s less about a real campaign and more about grabbing attention, making headlines, and of course, making money off the hype. The hats are basically a marketing stunt, but they’re already fueling speculation and outrage, just like he wants.

Backdown on stripping thousands of students of their legal status’ in the US

The Trump administration just backed down after sparking a legal firestorm by trying to strip thousands of international students of their legal status in the U.S. Earlier this month, ICE started canceling the SEVIS records that schools use to track whether international students are following their visa rules. In real terms, that meant students—many of whom were weeks away from graduating—were suddenly at risk of losing their immigration status and getting kicked out of the country, often over minor infractions or even dismissed charges.

The move set off lawsuits all over the country, with students and universities fighting back and judges demanding answers. The Justice Department’s lawyers wouldn’t even say in court if the administration’s actions were actually making these students deportable. It got so bad that judges were about to force ICE officials to testify under oath about what was really going on.

This morning (25 April), just as things were about to get even messier in court, the Trump administration caved and told the courts it would change course. They agreed to restore the SEVIS records for students who sued, at least for now, and said they’re working on a new policy for how these records can be terminated in the future.

This whole mess shows how reckless and confusing the administration’s immigration crackdown has become. Students who did nothing wrong—or whose only “offense” was a dismissed traffic ticket—were suddenly facing deportation, with no due process and no warning. The courts stepped in, saying the administration likely overstepped its legal authority and caused real harm to students’ lives and futures.

The Trump administration tried to make a sweeping move that could have ruined the lives of thousands of international students, but when pushed by the courts, they backed down—at least for now. It’s a clear example of why due process matters, and how overreach can backfire when people fight back.

I’m sure there will be more news that erupts – but, this is already getting long and if any topics emerge, I’ll cover separately. For now…this is enough. Take care of yourself and take care of each other. Speak truth, be patient, don’t engage in battles for those not ready to listen – simply show them truth and let them decide for themselves.

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