1. Trump’s First Year:
Economic improvements:

End of “stagflation”
Dramatic reduction in inflation
High GDP growth (claims up to 5%+)
Strong stock market and retirement account growth
Large tax cuts and spending cuts
Regulatory rollbacks:

129 regulations cut per new rule
$211 billion in claimed savings
National security and governance:

Eight wars ended
Major reduction in VA backlog
Significant reduction in drug overdoses

2. Immigration and Border Enforcement Narrative
A major theme is “reverse migration”, described as mass removal of undocumented immigrants.
ICE and DHS are portrayed as:

Targeting only violent criminal undocumented immigrants
Arresting rapists, child sex offenders, murderers, and drug traffickers
Other victories include:

10,000+ criminal arrests in Minnesota
70% detained have violent criminal charges
Zero releases at the border for 8 months
Essential for public safety
Actively opposed by Democratic leaders

3. Conflict with Minnesota Democratic Leadership
Minnesota officials (Governor, Mayor, City Council members) are accused of:

Resisting ICE
Encouraging civil unrest
Protecting criminals
The DOJ investigation into state and city leaders is presented as:

Justified
Focused on obstruction of federal law and fraud
Democrats are accused of:

Demonizing ICE
Encouraging protests, including disruptive actions at churches
Comparing ICE to authoritarian regimes

4. Media Criticism
Media are accused of:

Lying about ICE arrest data
Downplaying crimes by undocumented immigrants
Acting as “state‑sponsored media”
Interviews are selectively quoted to show journalists being “corrected” or “exposed.”

5. Fraud and Corruption Allegations
Massive financial fraud in Minnesota, totaling:

At least $19 billion
Linked to nonprofit programs and misuse of federal funds
Referencing the “Feeding Our Future” investigation as evidence of systemic corruption
Federal investigations are framed as restoring accountability, not intimidation

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1. Trump&rsquo;s First Year:
<ul>
<li>Economic improvements:
<ul>
<li>End of &ldquo;stagflation&rdquo;</li>
<li>Dramatic reduction in inflation</li>
<li>High GDP growth (claims up to 5%+)</li>
<li>Strong stock market and retirement account growth</li>
<li>Large tax cuts and spending cuts</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Regulatory rollbacks:
<ul>
<li>129 regulations cut per new rule</li>
<li>$211 billion in claimed savings</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>National security and governance:
<ul>
<li>Eight wars ended</li>
<li>Major reduction in VA backlog</li>
<li>Significant reduction in drug overdoses</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Immigration and Border Enforcement Narrative
<ul>
<li>A major theme is &ldquo;reverse migration&rdquo;, described as mass removal of undocumented immigrants.</li>
<li>ICE and DHS are portrayed as:
<ul>
<li>Targeting only violent criminal undocumented immigrants</li>
<li>Arresting rapists, child sex offenders, murderers, and drug traffickers</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Other victories include:
<ul>
<li>10,000+ criminal arrests in Minnesota</li>
<li>70% detained have violent criminal charges</li>
<li>Zero releases at the border for 8 months</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Essential for public safety</li>
<li>Actively opposed by Democratic leaders</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Conflict with Minnesota Democratic Leadership
<ul>
<li>Minnesota officials (Governor, Mayor, City Council members) are accused of:
<ul>
<li>Resisting ICE</li>
<li>Encouraging civil unrest</li>
<li>Protecting criminals</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The DOJ investigation into state and city leaders is presented as:
<ul>
<li>Justified</li>
<li>Focused on obstruction of federal law and fraud</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Democrats are accused of:
<ul>
<li>Demonizing ICE</li>
<li>Encouraging protests, including disruptive actions at churches</li>
<li>Comparing ICE to authoritarian regimes</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Media Criticism
<ul>
<li>Media are accused of:
<ul>
<li>Lying about ICE arrest data</li>
<li>Downplaying crimes by undocumented immigrants</li>
<li>Acting as &ldquo;state‑sponsored media&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Interviews are selectively quoted to show journalists being &ldquo;corrected&rdquo; or &ldquo;exposed.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Fraud and Corruption Allegations
<ul>
<li>Massive financial fraud in Minnesota, totaling:
<ul>
<li>At least $19 billion</li>
<li>Linked to nonprofit programs and misuse of federal funds</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Referencing the &ldquo;Feeding Our Future&rdquo; investigation as evidence of systemic corruption</li>
<li>Federal investigations are framed as restoring accountability, not intimidation</li>
</ul>
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Trump’s First Year Turns the Tide w Reverse Migration, Lower Inflation & Finding the Fraudsters

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1. Core Incident
Don Lemon participated in and livestreamed an anti‑ICE protest that disrupted a church service in the Twin Cities.
Protesters are described it as:

Interrupting worship
Harassing congregants (including children)
Accusing a pastor of connections to ICE
This was not a peaceful protest but mob intimidation.

2. Role of Don Lemon
Lemon;s role:

Embedded with activists, not acting as a neutral journalist
Having prior knowledge of the protest operation
Misrepresenting his role afterward as “journalism”
His actions were driven by:

A desire for relevance after leaving CNN
Political activism rather than reporting

3. Church is a Symbolic Target
The church disruption is:

An attack on religious freedom and safe spaces
Historically comparable to intimidation tactics used by extremist groups
Houses of worship should be legally and morally protected from protest actions.

4. Minnesota Leadership Criticism
Minnesota’s governor and Minneapolis mayor are:

Encouraging or tolerating hostility toward ICE
Failing to maintain public order
They are now under federal investigation for:

Obstructing immigration enforcement
Public safety failures
Large‑scale fraud and corruption

6. Federal Response Narrative
DHS and DOJ are:

Acting to restore law and order
Arresting large numbers of criminal illegal immigrants
Investigating massive fraud (billions of dollars) in Minnesota programs
Media coverage (especially CNN and CBS) is:

Downplaying crimes
Protecting political allies
Misleading the public

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1. Core Incident
<ul>
<li>Don Lemon participated in and livestreamed an anti‑ICE protest that disrupted a church service in the Twin Cities.</li>
<li>Protesters are described it as:
<ul>
<li>Interrupting worship</li>
<li>Harassing congregants (including children)</li>
<li>Accusing a pastor of connections to ICE</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This was not a peaceful protest but mob intimidation.</li>
</ul>
2. Role of Don Lemon
<ul>
<li>Lemon;s role:
<ul>
<li>Embedded with activists, not acting as a neutral journalist</li>
<li>Having prior knowledge of the protest operation</li>
<li>Misrepresenting his role afterward as &ldquo;journalism&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>His actions were driven by:
<ul>
<li>A desire for relevance after leaving CNN</li>
<li>Political activism rather than reporting</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
3. Church is a Symbolic Target
<ul>
<li>The church disruption is:
<ul>
<li>An attack on religious freedom and safe spaces</li>
<li>Historically comparable to intimidation tactics used by extremist groups</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Houses of worship should be legally and morally protected from protest actions.</li>
</ul>
4. Minnesota Leadership Criticism
<ul>
<li>Minnesota&rsquo;s governor and Minneapolis mayor are:
<ul>
<li>Encouraging or tolerating hostility toward ICE</li>
<li>Failing to maintain public order</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>They are now under federal investigation for:
<ul>
<li>Obstructing immigration enforcement</li>
<li>Public safety failures</li>
<li>Large‑scale fraud and corruption</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
6. Federal Response Narrative
<ul>
<li>DHS and DOJ are:
<ul>
<li>Acting to restore law and order</li>
<li>Arresting large numbers of criminal illegal immigrants</li>
<li>Investigating massive fraud (billions of dollars) in Minnesota programs</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Media coverage (especially CNN and CBS) is:
<ul>
<li>Downplaying crimes</li>
<li>Protecting political allies</li>
<li>Misleading the public</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Don Lemon’s New Gig is a Church Crasher for the Radical Left

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1. Iran in Crisis and Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions
Iran is experiencing severe internal unrest, with protests allegedly resulting in over 16,000 deaths and widespread government crackdowns.
Iran’s leadership, particularly its president, is portrayed as blaming the United States for the country’s economic collapse, sanctions, and instability.
Iranian officials warn that any action against the Supreme Leader would trigger an “all‑out war”, framing dissent as foreign‑driven aggression.

2. U.S. Maximum Pressure Strategy Under Trump
A major theme is the renewed “maximum pressure” campaign by President Donald Trump following his return to office.
Actions highlighted include:

Expanded economic sanctions targeting Iranian elites and oil‑smuggling networks
Tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
Targeting digital assets and shadow banking networks used to evade sanctions
The campaign is portrayed as intentionally designed to collapse Iran’s economy and ruling regime.

3. Alleged Collapse of Iranian Leadership
The Treasury Secretary claims Iranian leaders are:

Secretly moving millions of dollars out of the country
Preparing “exit strategies” as the regime weakens
This is framed as evidence the government is failing internally, despite outward threats and propaganda.

4. Military Posturing and Security Escalation
The U.S. has reportedly:

Redeployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East
Increased readiness for potential conflict tied to instability in Iran
Iran is accused of continuing:

Nuclear weapons development
Support for terrorist proxies
Attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, including references to President Trump

5. Messaging to the Iranian People
A contrasting message is directed to Iranian civilians:

The U.S. claims to support the protesters
U.S. leadership frames protests as legitimate opposition to corruption, inflation, and repression
The sanctions are described as intended to weaken the regime, not the populace

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1. Iran in Crisis and Rising U.S.&ndash;Iran Tensions
<ul>
<li>Iran is experiencing severe internal unrest, with protests allegedly resulting in over 16,000 deaths and widespread government crackdowns.</li>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s leadership, particularly its president, is portrayed as blaming the United States for the country&rsquo;s economic collapse, sanctions, and instability.</li>
<li>Iranian officials warn that any action against the Supreme Leader would trigger an &ldquo;all‑out war&rdquo;, framing dissent as foreign‑driven aggression.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. U.S. Maximum Pressure Strategy Under Trump
<ul>
<li>A major theme is the renewed &ldquo;maximum pressure&rdquo; campaign by President Donald Trump following his return to office.</li>
<li>Actions highlighted include:
<ul>
<li>Expanded economic sanctions targeting Iranian elites and oil‑smuggling networks</li>
<li>Tariffs on countries doing business with Iran</li>
<li>Targeting digital assets and shadow banking networks used to evade sanctions</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The campaign is portrayed as intentionally designed to collapse Iran&rsquo;s economy and ruling regime.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Alleged Collapse of Iranian Leadership
<ul>
<li>The Treasury Secretary claims Iranian leaders are:
<ul>
<li>Secretly moving millions of dollars out of the country</li>
<li>Preparing &ldquo;exit strategies&rdquo; as the regime weakens</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This is framed as evidence the government is failing internally, despite outward threats and propaganda.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Military Posturing and Security Escalation
<ul>
<li>The U.S. has reportedly:
<ul>
<li>Redeployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East</li>
<li>Increased readiness for potential conflict tied to instability in Iran</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iran is accused of continuing:
<ul>
<li>Nuclear weapons development</li>
<li>Support for terrorist proxies</li>
<li>Attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, including references to President Trump</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Messaging to the Iranian People
<ul>
<li>A contrasting message is directed to Iranian civilians:
<ul>
<li>The U.S. claims to support the protesters</li>
<li>U.S. leadership frames protests as legitimate opposition to corruption, inflation, and repression</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The sanctions are described as intended to weaken the regime, not the populace</li>
</ul>
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Iran's Rulers are Not Reforming — They’re Running

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1. Strong Pro‑Trump Framing on Foreign Policy
Donald Trump is a decisive “man of action” in contrast to international institutions (e.g., the UN) and prior U.S. administrations.
Trump is framed as uniquely willing to confront authoritarian regimes such as Iran and Venezuela, while others are accused of offering “empty talk” or appeasement.

2. Iran: Protests and Regime Accountability
The Iranian government is depicted as solely responsible for economic suffering and violent repression of protesters.
U.S. officials and Iranian‑American activists argue:

Protesters are not foreign agents, but citizens demanding freedom.
The regime is described as weak, fearful of its people, and increasingly violent.
Iran is likened to ISIS, with calls for the regime to be treated as an international terrorist entity.
The protests are framed as a potential “Berlin Wall moment”, suggesting a historic chance for regime collapse if the international community acts.

3. Criticism of Past U.S. Administrations
Obama and Biden administrations are criticized for:

Engaging diplomatically with Iran while it allegedly targeted dissidents and U.S. officials.
Providing financial relief that is portrayed as enabling repression and terrorism.
Trump is the first U.S. president perceived by Iranian protesters as having their “back.”

4. Domestic U.S. Conflict: ICE and Immigration Enforcement
Violence against ICE is blamed on:

Democratic rhetoric, sanctuary policies, and activist encouragement.
Alleged financial backing of protests by left‑leaning groups.
Minnesota incidents are highlighted where:

Illegal immigrants allegedly assaulted an ICE agent.
State and local non‑cooperation is blamed for increased danger to agents.
Democrats are accused of proposing legislation to obstruct or abolish ICE, while protecting criminal aliens.

5. Media and Hollywood Criticism
Mainstream media and entertainment figures are portrayed as:

Demonizing law enforcement (likening ICE to Nazis or secret police).
Protecting criminals out of ideological opposition to Trump.
These narratives are framed as contributing directly to real‑world violence.

6. Venezuela: Opposition, Sanctions, and Trump Support
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is portrayed as:

Legitimately elected by the people.
A heroic democratic figure persecuted by the Maduro regime.
Maduro’s government is described as a criminal enterprise tied to:

Terrorism, drug trafficking, oil smuggling, and foreign adversaries (Iran, Russia, Cuba).
Trump’s actions (sanctions, seizures, diplomatic backing of Machado) are praised as:

Effective pressure tactics.
Essential for Venezuela’s democratic transition.
A free Venezuela is framed as:

A future U.S. security ally.
A major energy partner.
A solution to mass migration.

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1. Strong Pro‑Trump Framing on Foreign Policy
<ul>
<li>Donald Trump is a decisive &ldquo;man of action&rdquo; in contrast to international institutions (e.g., the UN) and prior U.S. administrations.</li>
<li>Trump is framed as uniquely willing to confront authoritarian regimes such as Iran and Venezuela, while others are accused of offering &ldquo;empty talk&rdquo; or appeasement.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Iran: Protests and Regime Accountability
<ul>
<li>The Iranian government is depicted as solely responsible for economic suffering and violent repression of protesters.</li>
<li>U.S. officials and Iranian‑American activists argue:
<ul>
<li>Protesters are not foreign agents, but citizens demanding freedom.</li>
<li>The regime is described as weak, fearful of its people, and increasingly violent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iran is likened to ISIS, with calls for the regime to be treated as an international terrorist entity.</li>
<li>The protests are framed as a potential &ldquo;Berlin Wall moment&rdquo;, suggesting a historic chance for regime collapse if the international community acts.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Criticism of Past U.S. Administrations
<ul>
<li>Obama and Biden administrations are criticized for:
<ul>
<li>Engaging diplomatically with Iran while it allegedly targeted dissidents and U.S. officials.</li>
<li>Providing financial relief that is portrayed as enabling repression and terrorism.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump is the first U.S. president perceived by Iranian protesters as having their &ldquo;back.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Domestic U.S. Conflict: ICE and Immigration Enforcement
<ul>
<li>Violence against ICE is blamed on:
<ul>
<li>Democratic rhetoric, sanctuary policies, and activist encouragement.</li>
<li>Alleged financial backing of protests by left‑leaning groups.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Minnesota incidents are highlighted where:
<ul>
<li>Illegal immigrants allegedly assaulted an ICE agent.</li>
<li>State and local non‑cooperation is blamed for increased danger to agents.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Democrats are accused of proposing legislation to obstruct or abolish ICE, while protecting criminal aliens.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Media and Hollywood Criticism
<ul>
<li>Mainstream media and entertainment figures are portrayed as:
<ul>
<li>Demonizing law enforcement (likening ICE to Nazis or secret police).</li>
<li>Protecting criminals out of ideological opposition to Trump.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>These narratives are framed as contributing directly to real‑world violence.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Venezuela: Opposition, Sanctions, and Trump Support
<ul>
<li>Venezuelan opposition leader Mar&iacute;a Corina Machado is portrayed as:
<ul>
<li>Legitimately elected by the people.</li>
<li>A heroic democratic figure persecuted by the Maduro regime.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Maduro&rsquo;s government is described as a criminal enterprise tied to:
<ul>
<li>Terrorism, drug trafficking, oil smuggling, and foreign adversaries (Iran, Russia, Cuba).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s actions (sanctions, seizures, diplomatic backing of Machado) are praised as:
<ul>
<li>Effective pressure tactics.</li>
<li>Essential for Venezuela&rsquo;s democratic transition.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A free Venezuela is framed as:
<ul>
<li>A future U.S. security ally.</li>
<li>A major energy partner.</li>
<li>A solution to mass migration.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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America Stands w Freedom not Dictators plus ICE Agent Attcked & Liberals Rejoice

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