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Trump Goon Melts Down Defending Kennedy Center Disasters

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell defended the performing arts venue’s controversial Trump-branded renaming by attacking major news outlets rather than addressing why the Washington National Opera ended its 50-year residency. The opera company cited the Kennedy Center’s new business model, which demands performers fund productions entirely in advance—a departure from standard industry practice where ticket sales cover only 30–60% of costs, with grants and donations making up the remainder.

Grenell accused CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times of encouraging artists to boycott performances without providing evidence, posting on X that “legacy media are left wing activists.” His deflection ignored the concrete operational issue: the Kennedy Center’s funding requirement is incompatible with how opera companies—and most performing arts organizations—operate financially.

The Washington National Opera’s departure represents another institutional rejection of Trump’s attempt to rename the Kennedy Center after himself. The company stated the split was amicable, but the timing reflects broader artist resistance to the renaming decision, which has drawn criticism from cultural leaders and the Kennedy family itself.

Grenell’s response exemplifies the administration’s pattern of blaming media outlets for negative coverage rather than addressing substantive concerns about institutional changes. Grenell previously made similar unsubstantiated claims about media influence on artist decisions regarding the Kennedy Center.

The Kennedy Center’s new funding model appears designed to prioritize corporate or private sponsorship over traditional arts support structures, fundamentally altering how the institution operates. This structural shift, not media pressure, explains why established arts organizations are reconsidering their participation at the venue.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/trump-goon-melts-down-latest-070034608.html)

Trump Slams Woman Killed In ICE Shooting, Contradicts Police

President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Wednesday claiming that a woman fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis was a “professional agitator” who “violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer.” Trump’s account directly contradicts statements from Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who reported the woman was shot in the head while in her vehicle after it began to drive away from a federal agent on foot.

Chief O’Hara’s preliminary findings indicate the woman was blocking a roadway when a federal officer approached on foot, at which point the vehicle began moving and at least two shots were fired. Video evidence does not show the officer being struck or in immediate danger from the vehicle, yet Trump claimed the officer acted in “self-defense.” The Department of Homeland Security characterized the incident as defensive action after claiming the woman “weaponized her vehicle,” a narrative the mayor and local law enforcement have rejected.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey characterized DHS’s official statement as false and told ICE agents to leave the city. Trump’s post falsely blamed the incident on “Radical Left” violence against law enforcement, despite no evidence suggesting political motivation in the shooting or that the woman posed an active threat to the officer’s safety.

The conflicting accounts between federal and local authorities underscore the Trump administration’s deployment of approximately 2,100 ICE agents to Minneapolis for what officials claim is the largest immigration enforcement operation ever conducted. Trump’s statement weaponizes the incident to justify aggressive federal enforcement and to attack perceived political opponents rather than acknowledge the discrepancies documented by local authorities and video evidence.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/just-in-trump-attacks-woman-killed-in-ice-shooting-directly-contradicts-minneapolis-police-statement/)

Trump Suggests Tim Walz Ordered Death of MN Legislator

President Donald Trump amplified a conspiracy theory on social media suggesting that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered the assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman, who was murdered in summer 2024. Trump “re-Truthed” a post from @LightOnLiberty that falsely connected Hortman’s death to alleged money laundering fraud involving Somali immigrants, despite law enforcement’s clear findings regarding the actual perpetrator.

Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed at their home by Vance Boelter, 57, a man posing as a police officer who was indicted on six federal charges of stalking and murder. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Minnesota, Boelter “embarked on a murderous rampage targeting Minnesota’s elected officials and their families” after extensive research and planning. Trump displayed indifference to the murder while blaming the “radical left” for inciting violence, deflecting responsibility for the actual crime.

Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were also targeted in their home by the same suspect and survived after lengthy recoveries. The Department of Justice has never indicated charging anyone other than Boelter for the shootings, yet Trump’s amplification of the baseless conspiracy persists without factual foundation.

Trump’s promotion of this theory fits his pattern of attacking Walz over Somali immigration and alleged fraud. In November, Trump falsely claimed “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over” Minnesota and alleged Somali gangs “roving the streets” looking for prey, while the FBI has investigated such reports for years without substantiating Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric.

On Air Force One in November, Trump defended calling Walz “retarded,” claiming “there’s something wrong with him” for allowing Somali immigrants into Minnesota and stating the U.S. funds Somalia despite his assertion it “doesn’t function like a country.” This pattern demonstrates how Trump leverages baseless conspiracy theories and racist narratives to weaponize tragedy for political gain.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-shares-conspiracy-post-suggesting-tim-walz-ordered-the-assassination-of-minnesota-legislator/)

Trump Tells Jared Polis and Colorado ‘RINO’ to ‘Rot in Hell’

President Trump attacked Colorado Governor Jared Polis and a Republican district attorney in a December 31st Truth Social post, calling Polis a “scumbag” and the DA “disgusting” while telling both to “rot in Hell.” Trump’s outburst targeted officials responsible for prosecuting former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is serving nine years in prison for seven state-level charges related to 2020 election interference, including providing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s associate unauthorized access to county election software.

Trump falsely claimed earlier in December that he had pardoned Peters, stating she was being “relentlessly” targeted for “demanding honest elections.” However, Trump lacks authority to pardon individuals convicted of state-level crimes; Peters’ conviction and imprisonment remain valid regardless of any presidential pardon claim. Trump characterized her prosecution as evidence that Democrats prosecute election-security advocates while ignoring their own alleged mail-in ballot fraud, assertions contradicted by documented fact patterns showing no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Colorado or nationally.

Trump previously weaponized disaster aid to Colorado, denying federal assistance following wildfires and flooding while Governor Polis governed the state. This pattern of targeting Colorado’s Democratic leadership demonstrates Trump’s use of presidential authority to punish political opponents, further illustrating the authoritarian consolidation of power through weaponized governance.

Trump’s attack on a fellow Republican official as a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only) reflects his ongoing purge of party members who do not demonstrate absolute loyalty to him personally. His refusal to accept Peters’ lawful conviction—despite her documented actions undermining election integrity through unauthorized system access—prioritizes Trump’s electoral narrative over institutional accountability and rule of law.

The Truth Social post exemplifies Trump’s pattern of attacking state officials and judicial processes when outcomes conflict with his interests, framing legitimate prosecutions as political persecution while simultaneously attempting to overturn state convictions through false pardon claims that carry no legal weight.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-tells-scumbag-governor-and-disgusting-rino-to-rot-in-hell/)

Kennedy Center president claims ‘legacy media’ is encouraging artists to boycott performances over Trump name change | The Independent

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell accused major news outlets CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times of encouraging artists to boycott performances in response to the Trump administration’s attempt to rename the institution the Trump-Kennedy Center. Grenell made these claims without providing evidence across multiple X posts, stating that “legacy media are left wing activists.” Critics, including former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, demanded Grenell produce the alleged emails, which would violate journalistic standards.

Multiple artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center since the board’s controversial February vote to add Trump’s name to the statutorily protected institution. Jazz supergroup The Cookers canceled New Year’s Eve concerts, with saxophonist Billy Harper stating he would not perform at a venue “bearing a name (and being controlled by the kind of board) that represents overt racism and deliberate destruction of African American music and culture.” The Doug Varone and Dancers troupe withdrew from an April 2026 performance, and drummer Chuck Redd canceled a longstanding Christmas Eve jazz concert in protest. In response to Redd’s cancellation, Grenell demanded $1 million from the artist, labeling the withdrawal a “political stunt.”

Trump attacked the Kennedy family on social media hours after the death of JFK’s granddaughter, amplifying MAGA supporters’ mockery of their objections to the name change. The administration installed MAGA-friendly board members in February and named Trump chairman of the center, abandoning the institution’s bipartisan tradition. Some observers dispute the legality of the board’s voting process, noting that a congresswoman was muted during the call and prevented from voicing criticism.

The attempted renaming has damaged the Kennedy Center’s financial performance and viewership. Ticket sales reached their worst levels in years following Trump’s takeover, according to October analysis by The Washington Post. The Kennedy Center Honors viewership dropped 35 percent year-over-year when Trump became the first president to host the event.

The Trump administration defended the name change as necessary to save the institution from deterioration, disregarding criticism from Kennedy family members and the broader artistic community. Grenell’s unsubstantiated allegations of media coordination appeared designed to shift focus from the substantive objections raised by canceling artists regarding Trump’s control of the culturally significant venue.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kennedy-center-artist-boycott-b2892457.html)

Donald Trump Attacks Kennedy Family on Truth Social Hours After Death of JFK’s Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg

Hours after Caroline Kennedy’s daughter Tatiana Schlossberg died on December 30 at age 35 from acute myeloid leukemia, President Donald Trump shared screenshots on Truth Social mocking the Kennedy family for objecting to his decision to rename the Kennedy Center after himself. Trump did not acknowledge Schlossberg’s death; instead, he amplified MAGA supporters’ attacks on the Kennedys, claiming they had neglected the performing arts venue and failed to support it financially.

The Kennedy Center board voted on December 18 to rename the historic memorial—originally dedicated to President John F. Kennedy following his 1963 assassination—as the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” with work crews adding Trump’s name above Kennedy’s existing inscription. Multiple board members and family representatives challenged the process, asserting the vote was not unanimous and violated federal law prohibiting renaming the center without Congressional approval.

Kennedy Center board member Rep. Joyce Beatty reported she was muted during the call and prevented from voicing opposition to the renaming. She stated the vote was not on the agenda, lacked consensus, and constituted an attempt to circumvent law and deny citizens a voice in the decision. Joe Kennedy III argued that the Kennedy Center, established by Congress as a memorial to a fallen president, cannot be renamed any more than the Lincoln Memorial can be.

Family members responded with tributes to Schlossberg rather than engaging Trump’s attacks. Caroline Kennedy’s cousin Maria Shriver wrote that Schlossberg “fought like hell” to survive, describing her as a “beautiful, courageous spirit” and expressing her solidarity with Caroline Kennedy during the family’s mourning.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-attacks-kennedy-family-021944814.html)

Trump defends his criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner

President Trump attacked Hollywood director Rob Reiner after Reiner’s death, posting on Truth Social that the director died from “Trump derangement syndrome” and calling him “very bad for our country.” Trump repeated these criticisms to reporters in the Oval Office, describing Reiner as “deranged” and falsely suggesting the director was involved in Russia collusion claims, providing no evidence for either assertion.

Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Police arrested their son Nick on suspicion of murder but have not indicated any motive or suggested that Reiner’s political views or criticism of Trump factored into the deaths.

Trump’s remarks drew rebukes from senior Republicans. Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican critic of Trump, called the comments “inappropriate and disrespectful discourse about a man who was just brutally murdered.” Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a Trump supporter, stated the deaths were “a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies” and should be “met with empathy.” Senator John Kennedy criticized Trump for speaking, suggesting the president should have remained silent.

Reiner was a lifelong Democrat and prominent liberal activist who frequently criticized Trump, calling him “mentally unfit” in 2017 and describing his administration as “full-on autocracy” in October. Trump acknowledged his antagonism toward the director, stating he “was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all, in any way, shape or form.”

This follows Trump’s pattern of attacking political opponents after their deaths. In 2019, following Senator John McCain’s death, Trump said he “was never a fan” and “never will be.” That same year, Trump made remarks about deceased Democratic lawmaker John Dingell that were widely interpreted as suggesting damnation, with the White House later claiming Trump was “just riffing.”

(Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7413d9xvkeo)

Trump’s Post Attacking Rob Reiner After Stabbing Death Draws Immediate Outrage

President Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Hollywood director Rob Reiner of dying from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” linking Reiner’s criticism of Trump to his murder less than twenty-four hours after reports of his death. Trump doubled down when questioned by reporters, stating Reiner was “a deranged person” and “very bad for our country,” without evidence connecting political beliefs to the killing.

Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their 32-year-old son was booked on suspicion of murder; police provided no indication that the couple’s political views factored into their deaths.

Trump’s attack triggered rare backlash from MAGA-aligned Republicans, some of whom called for him to retract the comments. The criticism underscored the inconsistency of conservative demands for civility—prominent conservatives had called for public shaming, firings, and prosecution threats against those who spoke negatively about Charlie Kirk following his assassination.

(Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/us/politics/trump-rob-reiner.html)

Trump Goes Wild on Democratic ‘Extremists’ Over Shutdown Before Blasting ‘Barack Hussein Obama’

During a recent press conference, Donald Trump launched a vehement attack on congressional Democrats, labeling them as “extremists” while signing a bill to conclude the longest government shutdown in history. Trump characterized Democrats as opportunistic, accusing them of holding the government hostage to extort taxpayer money for illegal immigrants. This aggressive rhetoric reflects his continued strategy of using inflammatory language to rally his base against perceived enemies.

Trump claimed that Democrats aimed to secure $1.5 trillion, which he suggested would jeopardize healthcare businesses and recipients. He framed the deal as a “no-brainer” that should have been finalized much earlier, asserting that their delay was an exercise in hardball politics. This narrative aligns with Trump’s pattern of misrepresenting complex negotiations as simplistic extortion attempts that he is determined to resist.

Pivoting from his criticism of Democratic leadership, Trump soon turned his ire towards former President Barack Obama, whom he referred to by his full name, “Barack Hussein Obama,” and disparaged the Affordable Care Act. Trump condemned Obamacare as a “crazy idea” and expressed a desire to redirect funds from insurance companies to individuals, a policy proposal that lacks clarity and feasibility.

Furthermore, Trump targeted New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a “communist” despite Mamdani’s self-identification as a democratic socialist. This characterization serves as part of Trump’s broader strategy to brand his opponents in a negative light, leveraging fear-based tactics to connect them with radical ideologies. Such attacks highlight Trump’s inclination to amplify divides within the Democratic Party while diverting attention from his administration’s challenges.

This latest performance showcases Trump’s consistent approach of inflating political rhetoric to galvanize support while undermining his opponents. By attacking both congressional Democrats and historical political figures, he attempts to solidify his base and deflect scrutiny away from his administration’s shortcomings.

Trump Blasts Democrats and Obama During Government Shutdown Press Event

President Donald Trump unleashed a vitriolic attack on congressional Democrats, labeling them “extremists” during a press conference where he signed a bill ending the protracted government shutdown. He accused Democrats of holding the government hostage to extort funds, egregiously claiming that their actions aimed to benefit illegal immigrants and described the funding they sought as a threat to healthcare and taxpayers.

While flanked by Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump reiterated his view that the shutdown was unnecessary, branding the eventual agreement a “no-brainer.” He insisted that Democrats had played politics over a deal they could have accepted much sooner, framing their actions as unacceptable government extortion. Such comments underscore his continuing polarization of political dialogue.

Trump further derided former President Barack Obama, using his full name, “Barack Hussein Obama,” to underscore his contempt. He condemned the Affordable Care Act as a “disaster” and pushed for a healthcare model that would allow individuals to purchase coverage directly, diverting funds from insurance companies to consumers—an idea that remains controversial among experts.

Transitioning to his preferred target of disdain, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Trump condemned him as a “communist,” a mischaracterization of the democratic socialist’s policies. He contended that Mamdani’s positions reflect a radical left agenda, representing a significant threat to effective governance and the nation.

Trump’s rhetoric embodied a familiar pattern of divisive language aimed at bolstering his base while demonizing opponents. His remarks on healthcare and immigration illustrate his tendency to distort facts for political gain, positioning himself as a defender against supposed threats posed by Democrats and their policies.

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