Category: Bullying

Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is straight out of middle school. He’s like an eighth-grade girl.

DOJ Ballroom Motion Bears Trump’s Fingerprints

The Department of Justice filed a nine-page motion on Monday seeking to dissolve an injunction blocking construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. The filing cites “national security” grounds following last weekend’s attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon had previously halted above-ground construction after the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to block the project.

The opening two pages of the DOJ motion contain language strikingly similar to Trump’s Truth Social posts, including mocking references to the preservation group’s name, accusations of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and repeated references to “Barack Hussein Obama.” The document also includes the phrase “very bad for our Country” and arguments about a woman walking her dog lacking standing to challenge the project, language that appears in multiple Trump social media posts about the ballroom lawsuit. White House spokesperson Davis Ingle confirmed that Trump is “intimately involved” in the litigation, though officials did not explicitly confirm Trump authored the opening section.

The motion characterizes the ballroom as essential to national security, arguing it functions as part of an integrated hardened bunker structure beneath the White House East Wing that protects presidents and their families. The filing claims the National Trust for Historic Preservation was shown classified military plans by top officers but proceeded with the lawsuit anyway. It further states the military requested the preservation group not bring the suit due to the project’s classified nature.

The DOJ document accuses the preservation organization of obstructing “vital” national security infrastructure and of being funded by the government before refusing to continue that support. The motion explicitly asks Judge Leon to dissolve the injunction to protect “President Trump, future Presidents, and their families, Cabinets, and staff.” The filing was signed electronically by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter, and Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward.

The unusual tone and content of the opening section reflect Trump’s characteristic rhetorical style, including unnecessary capitalization of words like “country,” “military,” and “governmental agency,” alongside gratuitous attacks on the preservation group and references to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Trump posted the first pages of the document to Truth Social early Tuesday, ahead of the official White House ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit, amplifying the filing’s talking points across his social media platform.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/white-house-ballroom-trump-truth-social-court-document-b2966532.html)

FCC Reviews Disney Broadcast Licenses As Fascism Takes Hold In America

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing Disney’s broadcast licenses, according to sources familiar with the matter, intensifying pressure on ABC’s parent company as the Trump administration targets the network over comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has previously threatened Disney’s licenses this month, citing concerns about the company’s diversity programs and suggesting that evidence of discrimination could affect Disney’s character qualifications to hold licenses.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both demanded ABC fire Kimmel after he made jokes during a monologue two days before an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he remarked that Melania Trump had “an expectant widow” appearance. A source said the timing of the FCC review was not directly tied to the Kimmel monologue, though the administration’s actions suggest otherwise given the sequential attacks on the broadcaster.

The FCC licenses ABC’s television stations across the country to broadcast over publicly owned airwaves, giving the agency authority to review whether licensees meet qualifications for renewal. Disney’s stock declined approximately 1 percent following the news of the potential review on Tuesday morning.

(Source: https://www.semafor.com/article/04/28/2026/fcc-prepares-review-of-disneys-tv-licenses)

Trump Attacks CBS for Reading Shooter’s Manifesto in Interview

During a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, Trump responded aggressively to CBS News journalist Norah O’Donnell after she read excerpts from a manifesto allegedly written by Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect who opened fire at the White House press dinner on Saturday. The manifesto contained accusations that Trump was “a pedophile, rapist, and traitor,” and O’Donnell presented the document as potential evidence of motive. Trump immediately attacked the journalist, calling her “disgraceful” and “horrible people,” then denied the allegations: “I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody.”

When pressed on whether the manifesto was referencing him, Trump escalated his denials and personal attacks on O’Donnell, declaring “I’m not a pedophile” and telling her she “should be ashamed of yourself reading that because I’m not any of those things.” He criticized the network for airing the content on 60 Minutes, calling it inappropriate and demanding O’Donnell’s conduct be questioned. Trump’s defensive reaction came despite his public claims that he believed he was the target of Saturday’s attack.

Trump has faced renewed scrutiny following the release of the Epstein files, which contained FBI interviews documenting allegations that he assaulted a woman when she was a teenager. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime related to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The president’s aggressive pushback during the interview reflected his pattern of dismissing accusations as fabricated or politically motivated.

Allen, arrested at the scene of the Saturday shooting at the Washington Hilton, allegedly wrote in his manifesto that he identified himself as the “Friendly Federal Assassin” and planned to target Trump administration officials in order of rank, excluding FBI Director Kash Patel. The document also invoked Christian theology, claiming he was acting to protect those harmed by administration policies. Law enforcement officials confirmed the manifesto’s contents to media outlets, and Allen is scheduled for arraignment Monday.

The incident drew attention to security vulnerabilities at high-profile events, with the manifesto itself noting the “insane” lack of security measures at the hotel. Trump seized on the security concerns to promote his planned White House ballroom as a safer alternative venue for such gatherings, converting the attack into an opportunity to market his own facility.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-60-minutes-interview-manifesto-b2965411.html)

Melania Trump Attacks Jimmy Kimmel’s Unconnected Joke Days Earlier as Hateful

First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement on Monday condemning late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for jokes made during a parody White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner speech on his Thursday broadcast. Kimmel joked that Melania Trump had “a glow like an expected widow,” a remark that circulated widely on social media after a third assassination attempt against President Donald Trump disrupted the real dinner on Saturday.

Melania Trump characterized Kimmel’s rhetoric as “hateful and violent” and called his monologue corrosive to American society, rejecting the content as comedy rather than legitimate speech. She accused ABC of enabling the host’s “atrocious behavior” and demanded the network take action to prevent such material from entering households.

The timing of Kimmel’s joke preceded a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday, when 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was arrested after allegedly passing a security checkpoint armed with guns and knives and opening fire at a Secret Service agent. Allen’s manifesto reportedly stated his intent to act against the president, though Kimmel’s monologue preceded this incident by days.

Trump has previously demanded ABC fire Kimmel over similar jokes, signaling a pattern of attacks on the broadcaster for late-night content critical of the Trump family. Melania Trump’s statement echoes these demands, framing the network’s protection of Kimmel as institutional complicity in spreading divisive material.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/hateful-and-violent-melania-trump-condemns-jimmy-kimmel-urges-abc-to-take-action-after-host-cracks-joke-about-first-lady-becoming-a-widow/)

Trump Demands ABC Fire Jimmy Kimmel Over First Lady Joke

Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday following a joke the comedian made during a Thursday parody skit of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Kimmel joked that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expected widow,” referencing her in a fake video segment that never actually featured her or their son Barron present in his studio. Trump posted on Truth Social that the joke was “shocking” and “despicable,” claiming Kimmel’s words constituted a “call to violence” after a gunman with multiple weapons attempted to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner ballroom on Saturday with what Trump characterized as intent to kill administration officials.

Melania Trump posted on X hours before her husband’s demand, calling Kimmel’s rhetoric “hateful and violent” and accusing the comedian of spreading hate into American homes nightly. She criticized ABC for allegedly providing cover for Kimmel and demanded the network take action, stating that “people like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.” Melania framed the late-night host’s comments as corrosive to national unity and deeper political division within the country.

This incident follows a similar pattern of Trump targeting late-night comedians over their commentary, as demonstrated by his previous demand that NBC fire Seth Meyers and his earlier pressure on networks regarding comedic content. Kimmel had previously faced suspension from ABC after making a joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, though that suspension did not result in permanent removal. The current controversy emerged amid heightened tensions between the Trump administration and media figures, with Trump using his Truth Social platform to directly pressure network leadership for personnel decisions.

Trump’s call for Kimmel’s firing represents a direct attempt to exercise authority over broadcast networks’ editorial and personnel decisions based on comedy content critical of his family. The characterization of a joke as incitement to violence, followed by a shooting incident, creates a causal narrative that links Kimmel’s words to the gunman’s actions without established factual connection. Trump’s demand reflects patterns of abuse of power through weaponizing the presidency to silence media criticism and retaliate against journalists and entertainers who mock his administration.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/breaking-trump-calls-for-abc-to-fire-jimmy-kimmel-immediately/)

Trump Attacks CBS Correspondent for Reading Shooter’s Manifesto

During a 60 Minutes interview, correspondent Norah O’Donnell read excerpts from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter’s manifesto, which referenced targeting “administrative officials” and an unnamed “pedophile” and “rapist.” O’Donnell presented these as the gunman’s stated motives when asking Trump how the shooting would affect his relationship with the press.

Trump responded with hostility, calling O’Donnell and CBS News “horrible people” and a “disgrace” for reading the manifesto’s language on air. He denied being a rapist or pedophile, saying he was “totally exonerated,” and accused O’Donnell of associating him with unfounded claims.

Trump pivoted to attacking Democrats and the press, claiming they are “almost like one and the same” on issues like crime. He stated his associates were not involved with Epstein or related matters, redirecting blame toward unnamed figures on “the other side.”

O’Donnell clarified that she was reading the gunman’s own words from the manifesto, not making accusations against Trump. Trump continued to object to her reading the text on air, asserting she should be ashamed and demanding she stop.

The exchange occurred as Trump was being interviewed about Saturday’s shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Trump’s defensive response and attacks on O’Donnell’s journalism for simply citing the shooter’s publicly available manifesto demonstrated his intolerance for any reporting that presents unfavorable information without editorial protection.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-scolds-60-mins-for-reading-shooters-manifesto-calling-him-a-pedophile/)

US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer Threatens Canada Over American Alcohol Boycott – Bloomberg

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer threatened retaliatory action against Canada after Canadian provinces removed American alcohol products from shelves in response to Trump’s trade war against the nation. Ontario and Quebec, which together represent approximately 60 percent of Canada’s population, joined other provinces in pulling US-made wine and spirits from store shelves last year. The boycott has cost American bourbon and spirits manufacturers millions of dollars in lost sales revenue.

Greer’s threat of US action underscores the escalating trade tensions between the two neighboring nations initiated by Trump’s trade policies. The Canadian provincial actions represent a direct economic response to the Trump administration’s trade aggression, demonstrating how trade wars create cascading retaliatory measures that harm businesses on both sides of the border. By threatening further action, the US trade representative signals the administration’s willingness to escalate conflicts rather than negotiate resolutions.

(Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-22/us-trade-rep-jamieson-greer-threatens-canada-over-booze-boycott?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcARZwRxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeeSJFgEEmhFr27Eo-r45J_OTcMbdxVe5kAO0z0xrhPh9dgjsAJJCRbTMLnog_aem_erJol5oCchEBgzYFryjzzQ&embedded-checkout=true)

‘Our candidates are fat Jewish Zionists!’ Trump aide Paul Ingrassia under fire again as leaked group chat reveals slur-filled rant targeting fellow Republican with vile AI-altered photo | Daily Mail Online

Trump administration official Paul Ingrassia, a 30-year-old attorney and longtime Trump loyalist, is facing renewed scrutiny after leaked text messages reveal he used racist and antisemitic language targeting fellow Republicans. In messages from April 2025 exchanged in a group chat titled “Team DOJ/DHS/WH” with other Trump aides, Ingrassia called Florida Congressman Randy Fine, a Jewish pro-Israel Republican, a “fat Jewish Zionist” and circulated an AI-altered photograph designed to make Fine appear grotesquely overweight, according to the Daily Mail’s exclusive report.

Ingrassia’s lawyer, Edward Andrew Paltzik, denied the allegations, claiming the group chat does not exist on his client’s phone and characterizing the accusations as “false and fabricated.” The Daily Mail verified that the original photograph of Fine was taken at an RNC meeting in Marion County, Florida, in January 2025 and had been manipulated using artificial intelligence. Congressman Fine responded by expressing hope the messages were fabricated and stated that President Trump maintains zero tolerance for antisemitism and would fire those responsible if the texts were authentic.

This incident marks the second major controversy involving Ingrassia’s inflammatory remarks in less than a year. Last October, Politico exposed racist messages Ingrassia allegedly sent in January 2024, in which he stated the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell” and admitted to having “a Nazi streak” in him. The outlet also reported he used a racial slur for Black people while attacking holidays including Kwanzaa, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and Juneteenth. Paltzik disputed the authenticity of those texts as well, claiming they were satirical commentary on liberals rather than genuine expressions of Ingrassia’s views.

Despite the October scandal leading Ingrassia to withdraw his nomination for Office of Special Counsel after Republican senators voiced opposition, he retained his position within the Trump administration. CNN previously reported on Ingrassia’s connections to white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes and documented racist and conspiratorial remarks Ingrassia had made. Ingrassia currently serves as Acting General Counsel for the U.S. General Services Administration, where he leads a team of attorneys implementing the president’s executive orders.

Ingrassia’s legal and professional history shows a pattern of defending controversial figures aligned with Trump’s movement. He has represented Andrew Tate, a kickboxer and influencer facing rape charges in Romania and the United Kingdom, and provided legal representation to numerous January 6 rioters who were later pardoned by Trump. Additionally, he faced harassment allegations from a lower-ranking female colleague whom he allegedly pressured to share his hotel room during an Orlando trip, allegations Paltzik denied while initiating a defamation lawsuit.

(Source: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15762363/trump-paul-ingrassia-jewish-slur-florida-randy-fine-AI-photo.html)

Donald Trump Rails Against Supreme Court Over Ending His “Liberation Day” Taxes

President Donald Trump attacked the Supreme Court on Friday for its February ruling invalidating his “Liberation Day” emergency tariffs, claiming the court could have prevented a $159 billion refund obligation by including “one little half sentence” in its decision. Trump stated that justices needed only to add language exempting already-collected tariff revenue from repayment, insisting this single phrase would have made the country substantially wealthier and spared companies from receiving refunds on duties he had imposed on nearly every U.S. trading partner.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision determined that Trump’s sweeping tariff action violated constitutional authority, which Congress alone possesses under Article I. Trump mischaracterized the ruling on CNBC, falsely claiming he had lost “by just two votes” when he actually lost by three votes, and incorrectly stating the justices found he had power to unilaterally levy tariffs without congressional approval. He demanded the Court should have simply reworded its opinion to shield the government from repaying collected duties, framing the refund obligation as a preventable loss caused by judicial negligence.

Trump’s complaints reveal his expectation that the Supreme Court should have restructured its legal reasoning to serve his financial interests rather than apply constitutional law as written. His repeated emphasis on a hypothetical “one sentence” fix demonstrates frustration that the judiciary did not accommodate his policy preferences through creative statutory language, and his false characterization of the vote margin and the Court’s reasoning compounds the distortion of what the decision actually addressed.

The tariff ruling stands as a constraint on Trump’s unilateral executive power, requiring him to pursue tariff authority through the different legal mechanisms already available under existing emergency statutes that Congress has delegated. Trump’s public complaints about the Court’s wording rather than its substance underscore his conflation of legal outcomes with personal grievances and his apparent belief that justices should tailor opinions to minimize fiscal consequences for his preferred policies.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-rails-against-supreme-court-over-absence-of-one-little-half-sentence-on-tariffs/)

Trump Posts Fake Candace Owens ‘Vile Person of the Year’ Pic

President Donald Trump posted a fabricated TIME magazine cover on Truth Social on Friday depicting Republican commentator Candace Owens as “Vile Person of the Year,” accompanying the disinformation with repeated attacks calling her “an extremely low IQ individual.” The doctored image included false claims such as “0% fact check ratio on all credible fact checking sites” and “protects sex offenders,” designed to portray Owens in a deliberately negative manner.

Trump’s attack on Owens follows a pattern of personal insults he directed at her and other figures on April 9, when he posted that Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Owens, and Alex Jones all have “Low IQs” and are “stupid people.” His Friday post specifically referenced Owens’ promotion of a racist conspiracy theory about French First Lady Brigitte Macron, claiming without evidence that Macron was “secretly born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux,” a lie that has resulted in a lawsuit against Owens by the French president and first lady.

Owens responded to Trump’s attacks by mocking his age, writing on X, “It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home.” On an April 10 podcast, after Trump posted that Macron “is a far more beautiful woman than Candace,” Owens escalated her racist conspiracy theory by questioning whether Trump was gay for finding Macron attractive and repeating her false claim using the deadname “Jean-Michel Trogneux.”

The incident demonstrates Trump’s continued use of disinformation and personal attacks against critics, including those within his own political sphere. By creating and sharing a fake magazine cover with fabricated claims about Owens’ credibility, Trump engaged in the spread of false information while simultaneously attacking her intelligence in crude, schoolyard terms characteristic of his public rhetoric.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-shares-doctored-time-cover-of-low-iq-candace-owens-vile-person-of-the-year/)

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