Phillip Essig
@pcessig.bsky.social
Husband, father and dog sitter.
Business leader, lawyer, recovering political junkie who is focusing on sports, cooking and rowing to avoid obsessing about you know who and you know what.
Business leader, lawyer, recovering political junkie who is focusing on sports, cooking and rowing to avoid obsessing about you know who and you know what.
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Phillip Essig
@pcessig.bsky.social
· Jun 14
March in DC today from Logan Circle to White House. #RefuseFascism #TrumpMustGo
One student who survived the Brown rampage was quoted “It could have been any of us.” Horrifyingly random.
Within hours, we learned 16 Jews were murdered in Australia. In opposition to the Brown student’s observation, it couldn’t have been anyone. The victims had to be Jewish. Why I am a #Zionist
Within hours, we learned 16 Jews were murdered in Australia. In opposition to the Brown student’s observation, it couldn’t have been anyone. The victims had to be Jewish. Why I am a #Zionist
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
One student who survived the Brown rampage was quoted “It could have been any of us.” Horrifyingly random.
Within hours, we learned 16 Jews were murdered in Australia. In opposition to the Brown student’s observation, it couldn’t have been anyone. The victims had to be Jewish. Why I am a #Zionist
Within hours, we learned 16 Jews were murdered in Australia. In opposition to the Brown student’s observation, it couldn’t have been anyone. The victims had to be Jewish. Why I am a #Zionist
We don’t always see the beauty in things we see everyday.
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We don’t always see the beauty in things we see everyday.
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NO KINGS in Washington, D.C. · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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So many politicians and thought leaders are saying the murder of Charlie Kirk is “un-American.” Nonsense! Like school shootings, political assassinations are genuinely and predictably American. We had one of each today. This is who we are.
September 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
So many politicians and thought leaders are saying the murder of Charlie Kirk is “un-American.” Nonsense! Like school shootings, political assassinations are genuinely and predictably American. We had one of each today. This is who we are.
Perhaps Trump wants DC to be top 5?
August 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Perhaps Trump wants DC to be top 5?
Was anyone else surprised by Trump’s choice of location for announcing the results of the attack on Iran?
June 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Was anyone else surprised by Trump’s choice of location for announcing the results of the attack on Iran?
March in DC today from Logan Circle to White House. #RefuseFascism #TrumpMustGo
June 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
March in DC today from Logan Circle to White House. #RefuseFascism #TrumpMustGo
Pete is the leader we need today and tomorrow.
My kids know an American flag when they see one – but they don't yet know all that it represents.
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
June 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Pete is the leader we need today and tomorrow.
Reposted by Phillip Essig
21 Year Marine Corps Infantry Combat Veteran.
June 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
21 Year Marine Corps Infantry Combat Veteran.
What Pete said.
To be effective, our opposition to today's abuses must run alongside a clear picture of what we are actually for - and how everyday life could be better with different leadership.
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
What Pete said.
Reposted by Phillip Essig
Could you imagine if the head of the United States healthcare system didn’t believe that HIV caused AIDS?
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
May 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Could you imagine if the head of the United States healthcare system didn’t believe that HIV caused AIDS?
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
…And that instead they believed that AIDS is caused by recreational drugs (“poppers”) used by gay people?
Oh wait…🥴
1361? There has to be a way to shorten this. www.tickcounter.com/countdown/61...
Days until Trump is out of office
Countdown timer showing how much time left until Saturday, January 20, 2029 12:00:00 PM in timezone New York, America (UTC-05:00)
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April 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
1361? There has to be a way to shorten this. www.tickcounter.com/countdown/61...
Do you know which law firms Harvard and other institutions suing the Trump administration to stop its lawless actions will not be hiring? Paul Weiss, Skadden, Willkie Farr, and the other firms who surrendered their principles, the Constitution, and their ability to stand up to bullies. #PaulWeiss
April 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Do you know which law firms Harvard and other institutions suing the Trump administration to stop its lawless actions will not be hiring? Paul Weiss, Skadden, Willkie Farr, and the other firms who surrendered their principles, the Constitution, and their ability to stand up to bullies. #PaulWeiss
I think the kiss of death was when Trump said he “stands strongly behind” Hegseth.
BREAKING NEWS: The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
The White House has begun process of looking for new secretary of defense
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I think the kiss of death was when Trump said he “stands strongly behind” Hegseth.
If you haven’t recently read Fed. R. Crim. P. 42(a)(2), it’s time to brush up on your criminal contempt process. “If the [DOJ] declines the request [to prosecute], the court must appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt.”
I hope it was Miller. Six months!
#Boasberg #ElSalvador
I hope it was Miller. Six months!
#Boasberg #ElSalvador
April 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
If you haven’t recently read Fed. R. Crim. P. 42(a)(2), it’s time to brush up on your criminal contempt process. “If the [DOJ] declines the request [to prosecute], the court must appoint another attorney to prosecute the contempt.”
I hope it was Miller. Six months!
#Boasberg #ElSalvador
I hope it was Miller. Six months!
#Boasberg #ElSalvador
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was not “mistakenly” deported to El Salvador. He was “illegally” deported in direct violation of a court order. #AbregoGarcia #CECOT #AlienEnemiesAct
April 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was not “mistakenly” deported to El Salvador. He was “illegally” deported in direct violation of a court order. #AbregoGarcia #CECOT #AlienEnemiesAct
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/o...
Big Law is not going to stand up to Trump for one simple reason. These firms are not about principles or even so much about law or the rule of law. They are first and foremost about money and money seeks safety.
Big Law is not going to stand up to Trump for one simple reason. These firms are not about principles or even so much about law or the rule of law. They are first and foremost about money and money seeks safety.
Opinion | America’s Most Powerful Law Firms Won’t Stand Up to Trump
Bowing to Trump won’t protect their businesses and clients.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/o...
Big Law is not going to stand up to Trump for one simple reason. These firms are not about principles or even so much about law or the rule of law. They are first and foremost about money and money seeks safety.
Big Law is not going to stand up to Trump for one simple reason. These firms are not about principles or even so much about law or the rule of law. They are first and foremost about money and money seeks safety.
Lawyers representing Trump/Musk in these cases risk sanctions for asserting frivolous legal arguments and making false factual claims. They are also subject to disciplinary actions before the bar. Ask Rudy!
The ordinarily cautious and conservative ABA is blowing the whistle: The break-the-glass moment has arrived.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
February 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lawyers representing Trump/Musk in these cases risk sanctions for asserting frivolous legal arguments and making false factual claims. They are also subject to disciplinary actions before the bar. Ask Rudy!
Do we think trump knows Greenland is the one covered in ice and snow and Iceland is the green one?
Not saying we should invade either but is there some way to get word to him to clear up any confusion?
#trumpconfusion
Not saying we should invade either but is there some way to get word to him to clear up any confusion?
#trumpconfusion
January 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Do we think trump knows Greenland is the one covered in ice and snow and Iceland is the green one?
Not saying we should invade either but is there some way to get word to him to clear up any confusion?
#trumpconfusion
Not saying we should invade either but is there some way to get word to him to clear up any confusion?
#trumpconfusion
Truth.
Democrats make a mistake by fixating just on Joe Rogan. It is about a mentality that going on a Sunday show with 50,000 viewers is more important than talking to a YouTube influencer with 3 million.
December 1, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Truth.