Category: Unpresidential

Trump Sells ‘Four More Years’ Merchandise, Promotes Extended Presidency

President Donald Trump promoted merchandise bearing the slogan "Four more years" at a rally in Rockland County, New York on Friday, declaring the merchandise "drives the radical left lunatics crazy." Trump used the event to repeat claims about economic performance, including stock market figures, and to attack Democratic positions on taxes, immigration, and transgender athletes in sports.

During his remarks, Trump made explicit references to serving multiple presidential terms, stating "we're a three-term president" and "my first term of numerous terms," language consistent with his prior promotion of a third presidential term despite the constitutional ban imposed by the 22nd Amendment. The crowd responded with repeated chants of "Four more years" to his statements about extended tenure.

Trump attributed tax deductions to Republican legislation, claiming New Yorkers saved between $10,000 and $40,000 annually and that over one million New Yorkers claimed the deduction that year. He stated the deduction averaged $22,000 per filer and characterized Democratic opposition to these tax cuts as uniform.

Trump continued attacking Democrats on border policy, wall construction, and regulations on transgender participation in women's sports. He recounted an anecdote about a male athlete competing in women's weightlifting to illustrate what he described as the "ridiculous" nature of transgender sports participation policies.

The rally merchandise and Trump's repeated invocations of extended presidential terms align with prior Trump Organization efforts to secure trademark rights on property bearing his name, extending his commercial exploitation of the presidency to political merchandise and branding infrastructure.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-crows-about-his-4-more-years-merch-drives-radical-left-lunatics-crazy/)

Trump Posts AI Video of Colbert in Dumpster After Show Ends

President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting him throwing former late-night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and dancing to "YMCA," posted after Colbert's final "Late Show" episode aired Thursday. The White House account also distributed the video on X with the caption "Bye-bye," amplifying Trump's mockery of the comedian across federal platforms.

Trump celebrated Colbert's departure by attacking him personally, writing that the host was "like a dead person" with "no talent, no ratings, no life" and stating that "any person off of the street" would be better. Trump declared Colbert's exit the "beginning of the end" for other late-night hosts critical of Trump, stating "Others, of even less talent, to soon follow. May they all Rest in Peace!"

The cancellation of Colbert's 11-year run on CBS occurred after Trump championed Trump's campaign to target late-night hosts using regulatory power and publicly pressured media executives. Paramount, CBS's parent company owned by Trump allies Larry and David Ellison, cited financial reasons for the cancellation, but critics identified it as capitulation to Trump administration pressure following Paramount-Skydance merger approvals under Trump's control.

Trump has systematically weaponized his platform and regulatory authority against late-night comedians critical of his administration. His use of AI-generated violence to mock Colbert extends a documented pattern of attacking late-night hosts through Truth Social posts and direct calls for their removal, including demands that networks fire specific personalities.

In his final episode, Colbert avoided political commentary and featured celebrity appearances and a performance with Paul McCartney, who referenced democracy and freedom as enduring American values during the sign-off.

(Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5892405-trump-shares-ai-video-colbert/amp/)

Trump Targets Late-Night Hosts Using FCC Regulatory Power

President Donald Trump declared victory over Stephen Colbert's departure from CBS, stating on Truth Social that the late-night host's firing marked the "Beginning of the End" for late-night television and predicting others would follow. Trump has systematically pressured the Federal Communications Commission to strip broadcast licenses, directly called on Disney to fire ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, and demanded NBC terminate Seth Meyers, making clear his intent to eliminate critical voices from television.

CBS cancelled Colbert's top-rated show last year citing financial reasons, but the timing exposed the administration's pattern of regulatory retaliation. The cancellation occurred days after Paramount settled a $16 million lawsuit Trump filed against CBS over editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, and immediately preceded FCC approval of Paramount's $8 billion Skydance merger, leading critics to identify the decision as quid pro quo silencing of political satire in violation of First Amendment protections.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weaponized his regulatory authority against networks that air criticism of Trump. Carr ordered an unusual early license review of ABC's eight television stations after Trump cited a Kimmel joke as grounds for his dismissal, and in September 2025 pressured broadcasters to remove Kimmel entirely after comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. When Trump demanded Meyers' firing in November, Carr reposted the demand on X, demonstrating direct coordination between the executive branch and the FCC to suppress dissent.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez documented the administration's systematic assault on free speech, stating that Trump cannot tolerate critics and is deploying "every regulatory lever" to target content he dislikes, from late-night comedy to political programs. Trump has publicly attacked multiple late-night hosts as "deranged" and "untalented" while simultaneously using state power to force them from the air, treating television criticism as a threat requiring government elimination rather than democratic discourse.

Colbert responded by naming the threat directly, stating that "Donald Trump's administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV." The coordinated campaign against late-night hosts represents authoritarian suppression of political speech through regulatory capture and merger leverage, dismantling constitutional protections for satire and criticism that have defined American media since the 1950s.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-says-more-night-talk-154303498.html?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a10cd35c6ff4c00012b7467&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHu9KHF8av5yRtOq_NNxcMcNficKGS5jg4DreLVWYgXOWETNQ-oTh8Bt-tMTj_aem_SzS3k30dy53tiPTZv2_Zcw&guccounter=1)

Gabbard Forced Out as Trump Intelligence Director After Policy

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, resigned from her position effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham Williams' recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. In her resignation letter, Gabbard stated she could not "in good conscience" ask her husband to face the illness alone while remaining in the demanding role. Trump publicly accepted the resignation on Truth Social, saying Gabbard had done "a great job" and that her decision to prioritize her husband's health was appropriate.

Multiple sources told Reuters that Gabbard was forced out by the White House rather than departing voluntarily. A source familiar with the matter stated "She was pushed out by the White House" and that "The White House has been unhappy with her for quite some time." Trump had previously expressed displeasure with Gabbard in recent months, and in April, he reportedly asked allies for names of potential replacements for his intelligence chief.

Friction between Gabbard and Trump's team stemmed from her leadership of the Director's Initiatives Group, which worked to declassify documents related to President John F. Kennedy's death, investigate election machine security, and probe COVID-19 origins. In August, Gabbard revoked security clearances for 37 current and former U.S. officials, an action that exposed the name of an undercover intelligence officer serving overseas. Trump had also hinted at policy disagreements, saying in March that Gabbard was "softer" than him on curtailing Iran's nuclear program.

Gabbard's absence from key national security deliberations signaled deepening White House displeasure. She was excluded from discussions between Trump and his top national security advisers regarding the U.S. military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Iran strategy, and Cuba policy. Aaron Lukas, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will serve as acting director.

Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated that the position had become "too politicized" under Gabbard's tenure. Warner said the next intelligence leader should be "an independent, experienced intelligence professional" focused on foreign intelligence, not domestic election matters, directly addressing Gabbard's involvement in the Georgia election hub investigation and her management of classified intelligence reports.

(Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/gabbard-resigns-trumps-national-intelligence-director-fox-news-digital-reports-2026-05-22/)

Trump Mobile Leaks 30,000 Customer Records Data Breach

President Trump’s Trump Mobile cell phone provider is leaking customer personal information including mailing addresses and email addresses, according to YouTubers Coffeezilla and penguinz0 who ordered the company’s T1 smartphone. A researcher discovered the exposed data online and alerted the content creators, who confirmed their own information was accessible. Trump Mobile did not respond to requests for comment and the company has maintained radio silence with affected customers about fixing the breach.

The data leak reveals a significant discrepancy between Trump Mobile’s claimed sales figures and actual orders. According to unique identifiers in the exposed database, only approximately 30,000 phones were actually ordered, contradicting last year’s estimate of 590,000 preorders at $100 each. This represents a massive gap between promised and delivered sales for a company that has struggled with fundamental operational failures since its launch.

Trump Mobile has faced consistent problems from its inception. The device itself contains manufacturing errors, including an American flag graphic with only 11 stripes instead of 13, and security researchers found the phone resembles a two-year-old HTC model, suggesting it may be a rebranded device rather than original technology. The company’s order system failed at launch, charging customers incorrectly, and delivery timelines have slipped repeatedly since the phone was announced with promises of “Made in the USA” production.

The security vulnerability allowing customer data exposure was described as “very easy” to exploit by researchers, yet remains unfixed despite being reported to the company. YouTubers emphasized the severity of the breach, with Coffeezilla warning potential customers that their complete personal information short of credit card numbers is accessible online. The ease of access combined with Trump Mobile’s complete lack of response demonstrates negligent handling of customer data security.

Trump’s involvement in selling smartphones while serving as president represents a direct conflict of interest and raises corruption concerns. Rather than focusing on presidential duties, Trump has promoted and profited from a commercial phone venture that has failed to deliver on basic promises regarding manufacturing, security, and customer service. The combination of inflated sales claims, security breaches, and operational incompetence underscores the problematic nature of a sitting president running a business that exposes customers to data theft.

(Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/customers-say-trump-mobile-is-leaking-their-personal-information/)

Trump Politicizes Coast Guard Graduation Into Biden Attack Rally

President Donald Trump used a U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday to deliver campaign-style attacks on the Biden administration rather than address the graduating class. Trump devoted significant time to criticizing Biden’s border policies, economy, and immigration record, stating “We can never forget the sins of what they did to our country” while claiming his administration deported 11,888 murderers and prevented illegal entry during an 11-month period.

Trump made unsubstantiated economic claims during the ceremony, asserting his administration achieved “the lowest amount of murders since 1900” and that the U.S. received “$18 trillion” in new investments compared to Biden’s “$1 trillion” over four years. He also stated “not one illegal alien was able to get into our country” during an 11-month stretch, contradicting documented border crossing data. Trump has a history of making false claims during military academy addresses, including taking credit for defense spending increases and military ship production.

The president praised his use of tariffs, claiming the “fake news” misrepresented his earlier statement that “tariff” was his favorite word, when he ranked it fifth instead. Trump’s use of a military graduation ceremony as a political platform to attack a predecessor conflicts with the traditional nonpartisan nature of such events, converting an official ceremony into a direct campaign rally.

Trump emphasized his immigration policies by stating newcomers “have to come in legally” and “have to love our country,” framing immigration enforcement as the administration’s central accomplishment. He contrasted his record with Biden’s tenure, claiming the American Dream had been absent during the previous four years and was now restored under his leadership.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/never-forget-the-sins-of-biden-trump-turns-military-academy-grad-ceremony-into-maga-rally-with-political-attacks/)

Trump Threatens Senate GOP for Refusing to Fire Parliamentarian

President Donald Trump attacked Senate Republicans on Wednesday for failing to remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, whom he accused of bias against his party. Trump posted on Truth Social that MacDonough, appointed during the Obama administration, has been "brutal to Republicans" while favoring Democrats, and demanded her replacement with someone more favorable to his agenda. The attack followed MacDonough's decision to block a filibuster-proof vote on funding for Trump's East Wing renovation and ballroom project, which she determined violated the Byrd Rule limiting non-budgetary items in reconciliation bills.

Trump threatened Senate Republicans with electoral consequences if they do not act on his demands. In his post, he warned that "you will never see another Republican President again" unless Republicans pass either his proposed "Save America Act" or eliminate the filibuster, claiming Democrats would otherwise gain additional states, senators, and Supreme Court seats. Trump characterized Republican leadership as playing "a very soft game" compared to Democrats, stating "Get smart and tough Republicans, or you'll all be looking for a job much sooner than you thought possible."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune refused to overrule MacDonough's determination that aspects of Trump's funding request were ineligible for reconciliation. MacDonough's role as parliamentarian is to interpret and enforce Senate rules impartially; the position operates independently of presidential direction. Trump's demand that Senate Republicans fire her reflects his expectation that institutional officials will prioritize his personal interests over their constitutional duties.

Trump's attack exemplifies his pattern of demanding absolute institutional loyalty and punishing those who constrain his power through law or procedure. His threat to Republican senators who fail to comply with his directives demonstrates his use of political intimidation to reshape Senate rules and practices to serve his personal projects, funded by taxpayer dollars.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/republicans-play-a-very-soft-game-trump-bashes-senate-gop-for-failing-to-fire-brutal-parliamentarian/)

Trump Invokes Jesus to Dispute California Election Loss

President Donald Trump invoked Jesus Christ while making unsubstantiated claims about California’s election integrity on Wednesday before boarding Air Force One to deliver a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. When asked about Republican former reality television star Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, Trump pivoted to his recurring assertion that California’s elections are “rigged,” stating, “If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics, but it’s a rigged vote.”

Trump has repeatedly lost California’s electoral votes in both 2020 and 2024, yet continues to dispute the results without presenting evidence of fraud. His claims center on California’s mail-in ballot system, which he characterizes as inherently corrupt, though the state has voted overwhelmingly Democratic in statewide elections since the 1990s. He alleged without substantiation that “38 million votes” are sent out with no accountability, claiming Democrats receive disproportionate advantages through what he described as a “rigged system.”

Trump characterized California as “one of the most dishonest states for voting” and suggested that Spencer Pratt, whom he called “a character” and “a big MAGA person,” would face obstacles winning the mayoral race because of electoral manipulation. This reflects Trump’s pattern of delegitimizing election outcomes and institutions, a broader theme in his recent attacks on Democratic political figures.

Trump used the airport remarks to briefly discuss his planned Coast Guard Academy speech, telling reporters his message would be to “enjoy your life” and praising the service members’ heroism during natural disasters. He described Coast Guard personnel as “unbelievable” seamen who risk their lives in extreme conditions to rescue civilians.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-primary-rigged-elections-b2980448.html)

Donald Trump as James Bond: White House Posts Image of President as 007

The White House posted an AI-generated image on social media Saturday depicting President Trump as James Bond, complete with a silhouetted 007 figure and “Make America Great Again” text overlaid on a faux movie poster. The post responded to news that Amazon MGM Studios had begun casting for Daniel Craig’s successor in the Bond franchise, with casting director Nina Gold leading the process.

The image immediately drew mockery from internet users, who created counter-memes highlighting Trump’s documented ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his physical appearance, and his recent dismissal of Americans’ financial concerns during the Iran conflict. One user captioned an AI image of an obese Trump holding a Big Mac as “I Don’t Care About Your Finances,” directly referencing Trump’s stated indifference to taxpayers’ economic hardship.

Trump has engaged in serial mythologizing through AI-generated imagery, previously sharing pictures of himself dressed as the Pope and as a Christ-like healer. These posts reflect a pattern of self-aggrandizing content designed to burnish his image while actual governance deteriorates under his administration’s authoritarian directives.

Amazon MGM Studios secured creative control of the Bond franchise in February 2025 under a deal with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, setting the stage for the studio’s casting search. Actor Tom Francis, known for a revival of Andr(Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/donald-trump-james-bond-white-house-image-1236751477/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv4_tp1_a1demo0htc1t2h&fbclid=IwY2xjawR2rklleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyN0RJbHNadkwzZXVZZHg4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxaHRFjaX2tMB8mhHmXUTpP3GazG2IP7h5J3BON121vYBnEYFFelo__QPUV_aem_HJTXhS0NlsCQcnLkTNtawQ)ew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” was among those who auditioned for the role.

Trump Attacks Massie, Backs Challenger Gallrein in Kentucky Primary

President Donald Trump launched a rare public attack on Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky on Tuesday, his first tweet in months, demanding the congressman withdraw what Trump called a “fraudulent” endorsement statement from years prior. Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein, Massie’s primary challenger, declaring Massie “the Worst Congressman in the History of our Country” and calling him a “Weak and Pathetic RINO” hours before primary election results were expected.

Massie has emerged as one of Trump’s most frequent targets within the GOP, drawing the president’s wrath for opposing Trump on multiple fronts including Epstein files transparency and foreign policy matters. Trump’s Sunday Truth Social post escalated the assault, accusing Massie of voting against tax cuts, border wall funding, and law enforcement while supporting transgender healthcare and transgender athletes in sports.

Gallrein, whom Trump backed as(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-fires-off-first-tweet-in-months-to-excoriate-republican-nemesis/) “a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Fifth Generation Kentucky Farmer,” represents Trump’s preferred alternative in the race. Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein signals the president’s expectation of absolute alignment with his agenda, positioning the primary as a test of loyalty to Trump’s policy positions and worldview.

The intensity of Trump’s public denunciation reflects Massie’s pattern of independence on key issues, particularly his isolationist foreign policy stance and his willingness to break ranks on votes Trump considers essential. Trump’s framing of the race as a choice between Massie’s alleged betrayals and Gallrein’s America First commitment underscores how dissent from Trump’s positions within the Republican Party carries severe political consequences.

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