Category: Op-Ed
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The Deadly Consequences of Political Incitement… Heather, Ashli and Sarah
In the span of just a few years, three American women — Heather Heyer, Ashli Babbitt, and Sarah Beckstrom — died in three very different circumstances. Yet a common thread runs through all three tragedies: the radicalizing political environment created and inflamed by President Donald J. Trump. While the individuals responsible for each death have…
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Did Donald Trump “stop” the Gaza war — and does he deserve credit?
The guns are finally quieting. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire is being implemented, and the first hostages have begun to come home while Israel prepares mass prisoner releases. President Donald Trump has flown into the region to sell a 20-point post-war framework and to co-chair a summit aimed at locking in a longer peace. Those are facts.…
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Op-Ed: Out of His League — Trump’s Fantasy of Controlling Putin Shattered by Reality
President Donald Trump has long fashioned himself as a master dealmaker, a man who claims to understand strength, dominance, and the art of control. Nowhere has that illusion been more tested—and more shattered—than in his perplexing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. For years, Trump has heaped praise on Putin, admiring him as a “strong…
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Trump, Netanyahu, and the JCPOA: A Dangerous Triangle of Influence”
When President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, it was billed as a bold move to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But in hindsight, it’s worth asking: Did Trump act in the national interest—or was he simply playing a role in a geopolitical triangle shaped more…
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Musk, Trump, & the Epstein Files? How the U.S. Government Became So Nasty
There was a time when “government of the people, by the people, for the people” meant something. Today, under President Donald Trump’s second term, that phrase has become tragically ironic. The United States government now operates like a mob syndicate wrapped in a reality show—with Trump as its egomaniacal producer and star. What’s driving this…
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Autopen… For Real, Donald?
Of all the constitutional crises Donald Trump has tried to manufacture, this one might take the cake: he’s now directing the Department of Justice to investigate Joe Biden’s use of the autopen. Yes, the autopen—an ordinary, mechanical device presidents have used for decades to sign routine documents when they’re not physically available. Not a conspiracy.…
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The Last to Know: How Trump’s Blindness to Putin Endangered America
In a world where geopolitics can shift overnight, the president of the United States must have sharp instincts, deep understanding, and an ability to grasp the threats that face the nation. Unfortunately, when it came to Vladimir Putin — a man many Americans long recognized as a maniacal tyrant — Donald Trump was the last…
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Unraveling the Myth of ‘Danila Krasnov’: Trump, Russia, and the Shadow of Influence
In recent years, discussions surrounding former President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia have resurfaced, fueled by various reports and claims. One such claim involves the moniker “Danila Krasnov,” purportedly used by Russians to refer to Trump. However, a thorough investigation reveals no credible evidence supporting the existence or usage of this nickname in Russian…
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America Deserves a Leader Who Honors, Not Insults, Our Fallen Heroes
The United States has long prided itself on revering its military service members — particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Yet under former President Donald Trump, we witnessed something deeply troubling: an unprecedented pattern of disrespect toward those who served, bled, and died for this country. Let’s be clear: Trump’s attitude toward the military…
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Did President Trump Really Just Give Genocide a Color?
In a world where moral leadership is defined by the impartial defense of human rights, President Donald Trump’s recent actions suggest a troubling departure from that standard. His selective concern for alleged genocide—specifically when the victims are white—raises urgent questions about the values shaping U.S. foreign policy. On May 21, 2025, President Trump hosted South…
