President Trump: Making America Great Again...

[Bo Diddley]

Funny nickname, but the subject of the profile seems impressive.

Poor Mike Lee - all that bootlicking and he's not the favorite Mormon.

[BigPiney]

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[Maximus]

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[Northwestcoug]

I am so looking forward to the ends of lickspittles' careers like Mike Johnson. Trump's utter disregard of societal norms and basic decency is pervasive and well-known. But for people who should be better to not only tolerate him but to openly service him is embarrassing for national leaders:

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[Northwestcoug]

25th amendment, anyone? At least from someone other than Marco Rubio or Florida senators?

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Ha who am I kidding. This is just another egregious act in a long line of impeachable behavior that has been ignored by the GOP. And it's the third military threat/invasion. Ho hum.

[PaloAltoCougar]

I've been an Anne Applebaum fan for several years. She lives in Poland and has a strong grasp of geopolitics, especially Eastern Europe. Her excellent essay yesterday, "Everyone but Trump Understands What He Has Done," is a great read, For those rushed for time or blocked by a paywall, here's the intro and conclusion;

Donald Trump does not think strategically. Nor does he think historically, geographically, or even rationally. He does not connect actions he takes on one day to events that occur weeks later. He does not think about how his behavior in one place will change the behavior of other people in other places. He does not consider the wider implications of his decisions. He does not take responsibility when these decisions go wrong. Instead, he acts on whim and impulse, and when he changes his mind—when he feels new whims and new impulses—he simply lies about whatever he said or did before.
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[Writing about those who have declined Trump's request/order that they assist in opening the Strait of Hormuz] This isn’t cowardice. It’s a calculation: If allied leaders thought that their sacrifice might count for something in Washington, they might choose differently. But most of them have stopped trying to find the hidden logic behind Trump’s actions, and they understand that any contribution they make will count for nothing. A few days or weeks later, Trump will not even remember that it happened.

[Maximus]

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[BlueK]

Trump's approval is at the lowest it has been during his 2nd term. Nate Silver's aggregate of all approval polls has his disapprove number (56.7%) at 16.7 points higher than those who approve (40%).

https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin

[Moliere]

Trump's approval is at the lowest it has been during his 2nd term. Nate Silver's aggregate of all approval polls has his disapprove number (56.7%) at 16.7 points higher than those who approve (40%).

https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-a...ilver-bulletin

It’s disappointing that it’s not lower.

[Clark Addison]

It’s disappointing that it’s not lower.

I'm doing my part!

[BlueK]

It’s disappointing that it’s not lower.

Yes but so many people are just locked in on a side, moreso perhaps than at any point in our history. It's still bad enough to portend a Republican wipeout in November.

[Maximus]

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[PaloAltoCougar]

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That should be embarrassing to Republicans, but it's not, of course. Jen Psaki correctly observes:

"Little Mike Johnson and all those Republicans have just created yet another participation trophy to give their very special boy in the White House to make sure he feels good about himself,” said Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary and the host of a show on MS Now.

“Any other adult in this country would feel completely embarrassed by the patronizing way that Trump is showered with fake awards on a near-daily basis. That’s just how Republicans have to treat this president,” Psaki added.

[dabrockster]

FFS!!!! Could you be any more narcistic.. Nope..

Trump's signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president

Dollar bills historically have been signed by the U.S. treasurer and the treasury secretary.

Trump’s signature will go on the bills in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Treasury said. Historically, paper currency carries the signatures of the treasury secretary and the treasurer.

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“The President’s mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. "Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved.”

U.S. paper currency has featured the treasurer’s along with the treasury secretary’s or the register of the treasurer’s signatures since it was first printed in 1861.

Polls show voters are unhappy with the economy, citing rising inflation and high cost of living. Oil prices have also risen since the start of the Iran war, causing some voters to express dismay.

Trump’s signature on the dollar bills is not the only representation of him that Americans can expect to see on U.S. currency this year.

A federal commission of Trump-appointed members recently approved a design that would include Trump's image on 24-karat commemorative gold coins, also in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary. That coin's design still requires official approval from the Treasury.

In 2020, Trump stamped his name onto Covid stimulus checks, which gave direct cash payments to Americans during the pandemic.

Adding his name to U.S. currency is Trump’s latest effort to leave his mark on the federal government in ways other presidents haven't.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/signature-appear-paper-currency-dollar-bills-first-sitting-president-rcna265389

[dabrockster]

BUT.. He has donated his salary as President...


Here’s How Much Donald Trump Is Worth

What’s Donald Trump really worth?

Everyone has an opinion, but Forbes has the answer: $6.5 billion, according to our most recent tally, updated in March. Trump added $1.4 billion over the past year, leveraging the presidency for profit. His cryptocurrency ventures, stalled out before the election, exploded after his victory, adding an estimated $1.8 billion to his fortune overall. Another $500 million came in court, where Trump’s legal team succeeded in eliminating a half-billion judgement against him. His once-dormant licensing business surged $400 million, as foreign developers clamored to do business with an American president. Why isn’t he up by more? The value of his shares in Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, decreased $1.3 billion since last year, as the venture bleeds money. Still, with most of Trump’s second term remaining, don’t be surprised if billions more head his way.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalex...f-donaldtrump/