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On Tuesday, those lawmakers all of whom served in the military or the intelligence services released a video telling Americans currently serving in those capacities to refuse illegal orders. The Democrats in the video are: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ); Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI); Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO); Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA); Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH); Rep Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders, the lawmakers said, reading lines from a joint statement.

We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now, but our laws are clear: you can refuse illegal orders,

The president has achieved much that so many of his reflexive, liberal critics refuse to acknowledge and so often conflate with his true failings. To name only a few, he's slashed onerous taxes and burdensome regulations, struck blows against progressive absurdity on gender issues and DEI, crippled the Iranian nuclear program, and put three superb justices on the Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, two Democratic senators and four House members put out a video reminding members of the military and intelligence services that they "swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution," not the president, and the law says they can "refuse illegal orders."

Ever since he rode down the escalator in June of 2015 to announce that he was running to be the leader of the free world, President Donald Trump has waged a war on the media He's characterized the media in many ways: as "fake news" and the "enemy of the people," for example. He's wielded his power to limit reporters' access and make their jobs more difficult. It's a strange stance for a man who was in large part created by the media,

It's one outrage in days full of outrageous material. Quiet, piggy, Donald Trump told a female reporter in a press gaggle, pointing his finger at her angrily. It wasn't the first time not even the hundredth time the US president has attacked the media. And it's hard for any storyline to break through the administration's flood the zone strategy, much less one like this. Nothing seems to stick.

The first incident happened on November 14, when Trump was taking questions from reporters on Air Force One. Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey asked what Epstein meant when he wrote that Trump "knew about the girls." Trump dodged by raising questions about Bill Clinton's relationship with the late sex offender (interesting strategy) and dismissing the contents of the newly released Epstein files. When Lucey tried to ask a follow-up question, Trump snapped, "Quiet. Quiet, Piggy," while waving a finger at her.

Well, if you can tell by his body language and the whole setup there, Trump gave him an out. Like, you know, Trump went and attacked that ABC reporter. MBS didn't have to say anything, he interrupted Trump, and he had a pre-canned answer that he wanted to get out there. There's no way he thought up and concocted that answer on the spot.

I'll never forget, I met with pollsters the day before I got the news about Covid. But I met two pollsters because we were starting to think about the next election. They said, sir, if George Washington and Abraham Lincoln came back from the dead and they aligned, and they went for the president, vice president as a combination, you'd be beating them by 25 points.

The exchange took place as calls grew increasingly loud for the US Department of Justice to release files tied to its investigation into Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. Shortly after the exchange, Trump did a 180 on the Epstein files, stating publicly that he welcomed the release and would sign the bill if it were passed by Congress. Then, on Monday, Congress overwhelmingly passed the measure 427-1 - sending it to Trump's desk.

I just have to say. On of all days when the House of Representatives votes nearly unanimously to release the Epstein files. Which if they ever come out, we'll tell us about the appalling criminal sadistic behavior and actions directed at young girls, now women. Of all days on this day. For Donald Trump to go after Mary Bruce of ABC. Just a few days ago calling a reporter for Bloomberg Piggy.

When then-President Bill Clinton and real estate mogul Donald Trump crossed paths at the 2000 U.S. Open in New York, White House photographer William Vasta snapped a picture as the men smiled widely side-by-side in a half embrace. He caught them in mid-motion, with Trump's right arm extended toward Clinton, as if he were coming in for a full hug or finishing a handshake.

Minaj, who spoke at an event held by the US embassy to the United Nations, thanked Trump for "for prioritizing this issue and for his leadership."

At the start of his first presidential campaign, Megyn Kelly, at the time a Fox News journalist, asked Trump at a primary debate about reports that he had referred to women as "fat pigs," "dogs," and "slobs." Trump didn't deny the accusation, and instead made a joke about how he said those sorts of things only about Rosie O'Donnell. Later, talking about the debate on CNN, Trump said of Kelly: " There was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever."

Another great bit of decision-making by Nicole Kidman's ex, Keith Urban: He covered "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan while performing at a Mar-a-Lago party. Instagram posts show Keith performing at Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt's holiday party this weekend, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Now, "Pink Pony Club" is notably a song about gay liberation and joy, written by someone who once said, with great clarity, "Fuck Trump." None of this seemed to stop the crowd from singing along.

"People care less about labels than results," Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views. FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office on November 17, 2025.Win McNamee / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today!