Tom Joscelyn
@tomjoscelyn.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @justsecurity.bsky.social. Bio: https://www.justsecurity.org/author/joscelyntom/
Former J6 Committee Senior Professional Staffer & principal drafter of committee’s final report. Fan of Tom Paine.
Former J6 Committee Senior Professional Staffer & principal drafter of committee’s final report. Fan of Tom Paine.
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“The rejoinder of billionaires and their apologists is always some cliché variation on their warped belief that rich people earned their wealth all on their own, and we are all better off because of it…” - @jondavidchurch.bsky.social against billionaires.
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
Four Reasons Why We Should Not Have Billionaires
After Zohran Mamdani's comments on Billionaires spark opposition, Jonathan Church lays out four key arguments as to why they should not exist.
www.sublationmag.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“The rejoinder of billionaires and their apologists is always some cliché variation on their warped belief that rich people earned their wealth all on their own, and we are all better off because of it…” - @jondavidchurch.bsky.social against billionaires.
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
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This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
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Trump and MAGA media always whine about the “fake news.”
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Trump and MAGA media always whine about the “fake news.”
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
“The rejoinder of billionaires and their apologists is always some cliché variation on their warped belief that rich people earned their wealth all on their own, and we are all better off because of it…” - @jondavidchurch.bsky.social against billionaires.
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
Four Reasons Why We Should Not Have Billionaires
After Zohran Mamdani's comments on Billionaires spark opposition, Jonathan Church lays out four key arguments as to why they should not exist.
www.sublationmag.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“The rejoinder of billionaires and their apologists is always some cliché variation on their warped belief that rich people earned their wealth all on their own, and we are all better off because of it…” - @jondavidchurch.bsky.social against billionaires.
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
www.sublationmag.com/post/four-re...
Trump and MAGA media always whine about the “fake news.”
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Trump and MAGA media always whine about the “fake news.”
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
But MAGA media pushes far more “fake news” than the mainstream media ever did - including falsely accusing a former U.S. Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Reposted by Tom Joscelyn
Costanza voice: Is that . . . wrong?
This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Costanza voice: Is that . . . wrong?
This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
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A member of Congress could literally bet on their own vote and profit 10x. A White House aide could bet on a tariff decision before it’s announced. Theres ZERO oversight. This isn’t innovation, it’s legalized insider trading on democracy itself. Ban Kalshi politics
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Kalshi Is a Corruption Time Bomb—and Congress Is Sitting on It
A platform that lets insiders (and legislators) gamble on their own behavior is a threat to democracy.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A member of Congress could literally bet on their own vote and profit 10x. A White House aide could bet on a tariff decision before it’s announced. Theres ZERO oversight. This isn’t innovation, it’s legalized insider trading on democracy itself. Ban Kalshi politics
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Kash Patel built his MAGA career by catering to its victimology: Trump and his supporters were always the alleged victims of the “deep state,” including the FBI.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Kash Patel built his MAGA career by catering to its victimology: Trump and his supporters were always the alleged victims of the “deep state,” including the FBI.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Kash Patel built his MAGA career by catering to its victimology: Trump and his supporters were always the alleged victims of the “deep state,” including the FBI.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Kash Patel built his MAGA career by catering to its victimology: Trump and his supporters were always the alleged victims of the “deep state,” including the FBI.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Now, under Patel, the FBI will be harassing six lawmakers simply for encouraging service members to honor their constitutional oaths.
Reposted by Tom Joscelyn
"There are lots of disturbing questions raised by one thing we do know, however: that at least one notorious public figure has also claimed insider knowledge of Martin’s investigative work—Alex Jones, the far-right conspiracist behind InfoWars."
www.thebulwark.com/p/ed-martin-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/ed-martin-...
How Much Did Trump Stooge Ed Martin Blab to Alex Jones?
The InfoWars chief was hardly discreet in hinting he knew about DOJ’s “retribution” investigations.
www.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"There are lots of disturbing questions raised by one thing we do know, however: that at least one notorious public figure has also claimed insider knowledge of Martin’s investigative work—Alex Jones, the far-right conspiracist behind InfoWars."
www.thebulwark.com/p/ed-martin-...
www.thebulwark.com/p/ed-martin-...
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Bari Weiss’s The Free Press (now part of corporate media) is pushing this Ad on Musk’s X. It portrays Peter Thiel as some sort of savant.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Bari Weiss’s The Free Press (now part of corporate media) is pushing this Ad on Musk’s X. It portrays Peter Thiel as some sort of savant.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
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Most troops at Fort Benning didn’t know their base honored a man who never served in the U.S. Army and vowed he’d rather see “famine and pestilence” than end slavery.
@tyseidule.bsky.social explains that history, and the resistance he faced at places like Fort Bragg.
@tyseidule.bsky.social explains that history, and the resistance he faced at places like Fort Bragg.
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Most troops at Fort Benning didn’t know their base honored a man who never served in the U.S. Army and vowed he’d rather see “famine and pestilence” than end slavery.
@tyseidule.bsky.social explains that history, and the resistance he faced at places like Fort Bragg.
@tyseidule.bsky.social explains that history, and the resistance he faced at places like Fort Bragg.
Bari Weiss’s The Free Press (now part of corporate media) is pushing this Ad on Musk’s X. It portrays Peter Thiel as some sort of savant.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Bari Weiss’s The Free Press (now part of corporate media) is pushing this Ad on Musk’s X. It portrays Peter Thiel as some sort of savant.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
This is the same guy, you know, who has been giving lectures about the AntiChrist.
The “Free” Press is more like The Billionaire Press.
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New from 404 Media: X has shown where accounts are actually being run from, revealing many MAGA accounts are actually grifters in Eastern Europe, Asia, etc. But the situation is much, much worse. Entire guides specifically on how to squeeze US audiences with AI.
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
America’s Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle
The 'psyops' revealed by X are entirely the fault of the perverse incentives created by social media monetization programs.
www.404media.co
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
New from 404 Media: X has shown where accounts are actually being run from, revealing many MAGA accounts are actually grifters in Eastern Europe, Asia, etc. But the situation is much, much worse. Entire guides specifically on how to squeeze US audiences with AI.
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
www.404media.co/americas-pol...
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Crockett on MTG resigning: "Honestly, I was like, you got to be kidding. You're on the other side of the president for one week and you can't take the heat? Imagine what it is to sit in my shoes."
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Crockett on MTG resigning: "Honestly, I was like, you got to be kidding. You're on the other side of the president for one week and you can't take the heat? Imagine what it is to sit in my shoes."
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What a headline:
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
What a headline:
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan
(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
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Greene's departure represents another political notch in Trump’s belt, the retreat of another would-be Republican rebel. But the defiant nature of her video announcement hinted at the fissures now dividing the president’s movement. Lisa Lerer @reidepstein.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u...
Trump Shows His Power, and Greene Reveals His Weakness
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Greene's departure represents another political notch in Trump’s belt, the retreat of another would-be Republican rebel. But the defiant nature of her video announcement hinted at the fissures now dividing the president’s movement. Lisa Lerer @reidepstein.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u...
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RFK, Jr.’s political power comes from his last name and the exponential growth of conspiracism on social media. He has no credentials to speak of. He’s a Kennedy who catered to people willing to believe anything rooted in anti-establishment conspiracy theories.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
RFK, Jr.’s political power comes from his last name and the exponential growth of conspiracism on social media. He has no credentials to speak of. He’s a Kennedy who catered to people willing to believe anything rooted in anti-establishment conspiracy theories.
RFK, Jr.’s political power comes from his last name and the exponential growth of conspiracism on social media. He has no credentials to speak of. He’s a Kennedy who catered to people willing to believe anything rooted in anti-establishment conspiracy theories.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
RFK, Jr.’s political power comes from his last name and the exponential growth of conspiracism on social media. He has no credentials to speak of. He’s a Kennedy who catered to people willing to believe anything rooted in anti-establishment conspiracy theories.
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From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Has Trump’s Power Peaked?
Publisher's Roundup 45
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
From the problems created by his old friend Epstein to those presented by his new friend Zohran....
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
this was Trump's weakest week.
I explain in my weekly column @contrariannews.org
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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The 2028 ticket of the new MAGA-DSA party.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The 2028 ticket of the new MAGA-DSA party.
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“Plead the Fifth” regarding what??
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Ghislaine Maxwell will plead Fifth in House Epstein probe, Comer says
The late sex offender's convicted co-conspirator has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“Plead the Fifth” regarding what??
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Maxwell has exhausted her appellate process. SCOTUS has rejected her.
Regardless, she lied with Todd Blanche so her credibility is dogshit unless you get someone like former AUSA Maurene Comey in there to question her.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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From a spokesperson for U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin:
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
From a spokesperson for U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin: