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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Aug 3

Remember when Trump said he could end Putin’s war in Ukraine within 24 hours?

Remember when he said he would build a wall and Mexico would pay for it?

Remember when he said he would release the Epstein files?

All empty promises and lies. Quit being his mark.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Aug 3

Since Trump’s inauguration earlier this year, the US dollar has lost 11% of its value, the steepest decline in over 50 years.

That’s before you even count the tariffs he’s making us pay.

Trump is making us poorer while artificially inflating the price of everything.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Aug 1

To recap: Trump has now (1) had his name redacted from the Epstein files, (2) given preferential treatment to Ghislaine Maxwell, moving her to a cushy detention center over the outrage of the victims’ families, and (3) called his supporters dumb for asking questions about this.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Aug 1

He’s going to blame the awful jobs reports on Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Jerome Powell—and the entire GOP will nod and go along with it.

These aren’t serious people.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 22

The people most upset that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment would be least likely to pass a citizenship test if it were required for everyone.

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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are thrilled to be co-hosting an important discussion on standing up for the courts and the rule of law with @protectdemocracy.org.

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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · Jul 18

See you soon, Colorado. Join us. 🇺🇸

Register: t.co/kJpsA6M6tO

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 20

The sad part about the Trump-Epstein stuff is that we all know MAGA will lock arms and continue to support him even if the worst of it proves true. They don’t care about his character at all, or even if he commits crimes. He’s their guy.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 19

The harsh MAGA reaction to the WSJ story makes a lot of sense when you realize how embarrassing it must be every time the news cycle reminds the country just how much of a sleaze bag their dear leader is. This man is their entire legacy—and he’s gross.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 19

WSJ’s parent company Dow Jones, just now: “We have full confidence in the rigor and accuracy of our reporting, and will vigorously defend against any lawsuit.”

If you thought anything different, you’re listening to jokers. WSJ’s got the goods.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 15

So now Comey and Obama “made up” the Epstein files to presumably hurt Republicans but then never released them?

These guys are so dumb. Their lies don’t even make sense.

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Lisa S Marie @frequentbuyer1.bsky.social · Jul 13

Our @principlesfirst.bsky.social, @heathmayo.bsky.social was talking all things Epstein this morning. Watch! www.msnbc.com/the-weekend/...

Political Analyst: handling of Epstein case could be ‘a threat to Trumpism’

Trump is standing by his Attorney General Pam Bondi, despite intense backlash from the MAGA movement over her handling of the Epstein case. Political analyst Anthony Coley and Principle’s First founde...

www.msnbc.com

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 13

The only reason total amateurs like wild-eyed Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are in their positions is because they were out on their fringe podcasts claiming that somehow they alone knew the “truth” and would unmask the “deep state.”

They’re all frauds who embarrass the country.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jul 1

I’m sorry—but it is very difficult to maintain a high opinion of anyone who thinks this is fitting conduct for the President of the United States.

He embarrasses the country and makes his supporters look like fools every single day.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 29

Remember when all those House Republicans complained about the lack of regular order and wanted omnibus bills broken into pieces so that Congress could vote up-or-down on each element and propose amendments?

They’re all voting for the Big Beautiful Bill.
It was all fake BS.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 22

Sad that we have to wait for independent third parties to confirm the success of such important strikes, but that’s where we are. No way for us to trust the President’s own characterization of the attack.

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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · Jun 21

We’ll be in South Carolina next Saturday, June 28th at 6pm.

Join us for dinner and a great conversation! Register at the link below.

www.eventbrite.com/e/1366226433...

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 21

This is not a stable person who should be deciding whether and how we strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 20

So Trump says Gabbard has the intelligence wrong on arguably the most important intelligence question facing the United States: Iran’s progress to a nuclear weapon.

A few points…

(1) Trump picked her.
(2) Why is she still in that position?
(3) What in the hell are we doing?

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 12

“The mad man charged at us so we had to take him down” is the kind of lie you hear from Putin and his thugs when they explain to the world why they disappear peaceful dissenters like Navalny.

They expect you to shrug it off, even as the world watches video that shows otherwise.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 11

I’m sorry, but Hegseth, RFK Jr., Patel, Gabbard... they just aren’t intelligent. We need to call it like it is.

It isn’t just that I disagree with them. It’s that they don’t understand what they’re doing and they actively endanger the security of the United States.

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · Jun 10

Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence fed the JFK files into an AI program, asking it to see if there was anything that should remain classified.
https://trib.al/AqWNKuR

Gabbard Admits to Asking AI What to Classify in JFK Files

Gabbard revealed that she fed tens of thousands of documents about the JFK assassination into an AI program for review.

trib.al

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 9

Not sure I’ll ever be a fan of using the US military as a domestic police force. Among other things, it makes the American people the enemy of our own state. Our military should fight our enemies, not us.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 7

I’m no fan of Elon Musk, but I am a fan of the First Amendment—and this is un-American.

MSNBC @msnbc.com · Jun 7

BREAKING: Trump says Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates

Trump says Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates

In an interview with NBC News, the president also said he assumes his relationship with the tech billionaire is over following their recent falling out.

www.nbcnews.com

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · Jun 5

Regarding Musk, eventually *everyone* realizes Trump and his henchmen are clowns unfit for the offices they hold.

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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · May 31

On JD Vance: “I was never more sick than when JD asked Zelenskyy why Ukraine doesn’t just stop fighting. They’re fighting because Putin invaded & started killing their women and children. To even ask that question is just so idiotic.”

Thanks to @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for the discussion.

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