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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 13h

It’s only been a few months since Trump accepted a luxury jet from Qatar.

He said it was “just a gift”.

Today Hegseth announced that Qatar would be building a base on American soil.

To be clear that’s not a gift, that’s a bribe.

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Casey @mamasissiesays.bsky.social · 13h

“If you gift me a sick jet, I’ll let you build an Air Force base base in Idaho. Tradesies!!!” ~ Donald Trump to government of Qatar, probably.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

US says Qatar to build air force facility in Idaho

The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says.

www.bbc.com

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 13h

oopsie?

Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 17h

Well… it’s out in the open.

Qatar gave Trump a jet plane, bought millions in Trump crypto, and approved Trump real estate developments in Qatar.

#Idaho

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 17h

And Qatar bought millions in Trump crypto. And, as you may recall, also gave him a jet.

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Patent Buddy @patentbuddy.bsky.social · 17h

Where are the republican senators and congress people???

Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 18h

Qatar, a Shariah Law Middle Eastern kingdom that is one of the state sponsors of Hamas, gets an Air Force base in… Idaho.

(#Idaho is in America.)

Republicans whined for decades that Dems wanted Sharia Law in the U.S. but Trump actually delivered it in less than 9 months.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 18h

Qatar, a Shariah Law Middle Eastern kingdom that is one of the state sponsors of Hamas, gets an Air Force base in… Idaho.

(#Idaho is in America.)

Republicans whined for decades that Dems wanted Sharia Law in the U.S. but Trump actually delivered it in less than 9 months.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

Trump effectively just made part of Idaho subservient to Shariah Law.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

#Idaho

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

“Democrats want Sharia Law!!” screeched the Republicans for a decade!

Less than 1 year into the Reign of Trump he has handed a Sharia Law Nation an Air Force Base… in America.

In Idaho.

How do you like ‘dem potatoes?!

Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

Qatar gave Trump a jumbo jet. They approved Trump building luxury properties in Qatar. Qatar bought millions in Trump crypto.

Qatar gets a Qatar Air Force Base… in Idaho.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

Qatar gave Trump a jumbo jet. They approved Trump building luxury properties in Qatar. Qatar bought millions in Trump crypto.

Qatar gets a Qatar Air Force Base… in Idaho.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 19h

“America First” means Middle Eastern Muslim Kingdom Air Force Bases on U.S. soil. Is this the quid pro quo for Trump getting a free jet?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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SAINT JAVELIN @saintjavelin.bsky.social · 1d

This photo of putin, taken by Azerbaijani media, wasn’t allowed to be published in russia

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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 22h

LOL

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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kate conger @kateconger.com · 2d

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 2d

Ok

Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 2d

I suspect that she KNOWS she can’t say Putin, so her answer is a veiled “Putin.”

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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 2d

58% of Americans, including 7 in 10 Democrats and half of Republicans, say the president should deploy armed troops only against external threats. His approval rating slips to 40%.-Reuters/Ipsos Poll

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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 3d

States with highest premium hikes if GOP lets ACA expire:

West Virginia +387%
Wyoming +382%
Alaska +346%
Tennessee +320%
Mississippi +314%
Texas +289%
South Carolina +285%
Alabama +284%
South Dakota +235%
North Dakota +234%
(Center for American Progress)

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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 3d

White House memo claims furloughed workers may not get back pay, ignoring the law that guarantees it. Congress passed it unanimously, now the WH wants to take it away.

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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 3d

CBS reports ICE agents have repeatedly made fake 911 calls. Each time, police found no threat. In Illinois, that’s a felony.

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Mediapolitic @mediapolitic.bsky.social · 3d

Poll is meaningless but for Davis I would be concerned about a strong anti-Church effect.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 4d

Bondi was supposed to appear before the Judiciary Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) to answer about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

But Mike Johnson has conveniently kept the House in recess another week to ensure her appearance would be postponed.

The govt isn't the only thing they are shutting down.

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