What Happened Today - 30 April 2025
What Happened Today – 30 April 2025
Today’s Topics
Trump’s MS-13 Tattoo Delusion
Lindsey Graham’s Pope Nonsense
Karoline Leavitt Walks Off Jimmy Kimmel Live
Trump’s Cabinet Blames Biden for the Economy
The Abrego Garcia Statement and Migrant Deportations
The Ukraine War “24-Hour” Lie
Today, I honestly can’t even bring myself to research headlines because my mind is stuck on the absurdity and dishonesty that’s played out in just the last few days. Please feel free to fact check anything below as it honestly reads like a potential pitch to Comedy Central.
Trump’s MS-13 Tattoo Delusion
Trump went on national TV and flat-out insisted that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man his administration deported against court orders, had “MS13” tattooed on his knuckles. When ABC’s Terry Moran pointed out that the photo Trump was referencing was obviously photoshopped-literally, the letters “MS13” were in Calibri font above a cross, a smiley face, a pot leaf, and a skull-Trump doubled down. He kept repeating that the tattoos were real, even when confronted with the facts. This is the kind of lie that gets repeated so often, it becomes gospel to his followers. It’s not just a one-off; it’s a pattern-say it, repeat it, and eventually, people start to believe it.
Lindsey Graham’s Pope Nonsense
Then there’s Lindsey Graham, who actually posted that Trump should be considered for Pope-yes, the head of the Catholic Church. He called Trump a “dark horse candidate” and urged the conclave and Catholics to “keep an open mind” about it. It was supposedly a joke, but it’s so far removed from reality and basic Christian humility that it’s both embarrassing and, frankly, shameful. The fact that this even needs to be addressed tells you everything about the current state of political sycophancy.
Karoline Leavitt Walks Off Jimmy Kimmel Live
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, walked off Jimmy Kimmel Live after a heated back-and-forth about voting rights, women’s health, and election integrity. She left mid-interview, visibly frustrated, after Kimmel pressed her on her party’s policies and made some pointed jokes. The moment went viral, with supporters calling her bold and critics calling her thin-skinned. Either way, it was a stunning display of just how toxic and performative our political discourse has become.
Trump’s Cabinet Blames Biden for the Economy
At today’s Cabinet meeting, Trump and his team blamed the recent economic contraction-a 0.3% drop in GDP-squarely on Joe Biden, despite the fact that these numbers mirror the kind of economic whiplash we saw after COVID. We’re not technically in a recession yet, but the risk is real, and most economists agree the tariffs and policy chaos are making things worse, not better.
The Abrego Garcia Statement and Migrant Deportations
Trump was asked if he’d comply with the Supreme Court order to bring Abrego Garcia back. His response: “I could,” but he refuses to do it, insisting Garcia is an MS-13 member despite all evidence to the contrary. Meanwhile, the administration is now considering sending migrants to Libya and Rwanda-countries with well-documented human rights abuses-just to keep them as far from the U.S. as possible. This is not just policy; it’s cruelty as a political strategy.
The Ukraine War “24-Hour” Lie
Trump said at least 53 times that he’d end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office[13]. Now, as of today, there’s talk of a minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, but no actual peace deal signed yet. The so-called “peace plan” reportedly demands Ukraine accept Russian occupation of large swaths of its territory-a nonstarter for Kyiv. Trump now claims his 24-hour promise was just a figure of speech, but the record shows he was dead serious each time he said it.
Lies at the Michigan Rally
Last night at his Michigan rally, Trump lied about serving “three terms” as president, claimed he won Michigan three times (he didn’t-he lost in 2020), and repeated baseless claims about election fraud. The crowd was smaller than his campaign rallies, and there were reports that some of the people holding union and auto worker signs weren’t even union members or auto workers. It’s all smoke and mirrors, but the lies just keep coming.
So, no, no deep digging today for me today. When the news cycle is this saturated with brazen falsehoods, shameless flattery, and performative outrage, it’s hard not to feel like the truth itself is under siege.
Keep spreading truth!
If you haven’t put in for an afternoon off tomorrow – think about it. This cannot continue. It’s literally out of control. You can check for where protest will be in your area here, https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events
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Go Cause Good Trouble, with Your Elbows Up!
**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.**