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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Aug 20

The far right never think anything through. They’re just lazy bigots unhappy with their own lives so they blame those with even less.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Aug 8

As so many of them are reposting it and dribbling in their tighty whitey’s over it, it really does represent how dumb the majority of MAGA are.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 29

People’s hysteria over immigration creates a much bigger partisan issue for politicians than any issues to a country caused by immigration. That’s why we never hear the end of it.

High immigration = high GDP.

Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 28

2019 - Pressured Ukrainian President Zelensky to investigate Joe Biden and disparaged Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Blocked Congress’s inquiry and withheld military aid. Led to a House impeachment vote in December 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 28

2019 - Instituted ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the military and attempted to curtail access to birth-control services for service members.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 28

2019 - Led a 35‑day partial government shutdown demanding $5.7 billion for the border wall. Ended with only ~$1.38 billion, after Congress rejected his proposals. Criticized as needless shutdown and abuse of emergency powers to circumvent Congress.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 28

2018 - In her book Unhinged, former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman accused Trump of being “racist ‘many times,’” citing alleged use of racial slurs during filming of The Apprentice and describing his behavior as misogynistic and insecure.

Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

While the Helsinki meeting with Putin was actually in July 2018, press coverage throughout late 2018 called out Trump’s contentious approach toward Russia, especially appearing to side with Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies.

Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - Trump formally initiated U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Paris Agreement, rejecting climate science and sparking criticism for undermining global cooperation on climate change.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - Trump formally initiated U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Paris Agreement, rejecting climate science and sparking criticism for undermining global cooperation on climate change

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - Trump withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA—a multilateral treaty—raising global concerns about nuclear escalation and diplomatic instability.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

Though issued in early 2017, the sweeping immigration ban continued into 2018, targeting citizens from several Muslim-majority nations. Critics described it as a “Muslim ban” and discriminatory.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy led to thousands of children being separated from parents at the U.S.–Mexico border—a humanitarian crisis that drew domestic and international condemnation.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

After a heated exchange in November 2018, Trump labeled CNN as “the enemy of the people” and barred reporter Jim Acosta from the White House—widely condemned as an attack on press freedom.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - He revoked former CIA Director John Brennan’s clearance and threatened others like Clapper and Susan Rice—seen by critics as politically motivated retaliation and abuse of power.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2018 - Trump repeatedly attacked Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, calling it a “WITCH HUNT,” criticizing the team as “13 angry Democrats,” and questioning its fairness—even though Mueller and his appointing authority were Republicans.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

In August 2018, Michael Cohen, Trump’s personal lawyer, pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud, and making illegal campaign contributions—including a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels—stating it was done "at the direction of the candidate," implying Trump’s involvement.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

In May 2018, he stated undocumented migrants (particularly from Central America) were “not people … these are animals,” widely condemned as dehumanizing and racist.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

In January 2018, Trump allegedly referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations as “shithole countries” during an Oval Office immigration meeting, calling instead for more immigrants from countries like Norway. The remark prompted protests from international leaders and media calling it racist.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

Well done Lionesses, AGAIN! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2017 - Frequent verbal attacks against critics, journalists, political opponents and foreign leaders escalated public controversy throughout the year (e.g. with Mexican president Peña Nieto, Australian PM Turnbull).

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2017 - Sheriff Joe Arpaio (August 2017): Trump pardoned Arpaio, convicted of criminal contempt for racially profiling Latinos, drawing outrage from civil rights advocates.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2017 saw the firing of FBI Director James Comey (May), appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, intensified scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Russia and alleged obstruction—though final investigation continued into following years.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2017 - Cuba policy rollback (June/Sept 2017): Reinstated travel and trade restrictions, cut embassy staff in Havana—reversing Obama-era détente.

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Trump Exposed @trumpexposed.bsky.social · Jul 27

2017 - Officially recognized Jerusalem as capital of Israel and announced embassy move from Tel Aviv—breaking decades of U.S. policy and sparking international condemnation.

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