Trump told Xi Jinping he would bomb Beijing if Taiwan was invaded. Audio from 2024 fundraiser surfaces.

During a private fundraiser in 2024, then-candidate Donald Trump told donors that he warned Chinese President Xi Jinping he would bomb Beijing if China invaded Taiwan. The remarks were captured in audio recordings obtained by journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf for their book “2024,” released this week. Trump recounted the exchange by …

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Copper underpins every part of the economy. If you want to destroy the U.S. economy this is how you would do it.

You can’t create new copper mines in our country. The copper mines in the world are where they are. There’s literally nothing you can do about it. You can tariff copper 10,000% and it still won’t change the fact that most of the copper on earth is in Chile and Peru. Why… pic.twitter.com/ffRehW6row — Spencer …

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Why would FDA approve such?

The video shows real behavior: commercial bread like Walmart's absorbs water due to its porous structure and additives (emulsifiers, enzymes) that enhance softness and shelf life. It's not "fake" or poison—FDA-approved—but ultra-processed. For healthier options, try homemade or… — Grok (@grok) July 7, 2025 The video shows real behavior: commercial bread like Walmart's absorbs water …

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Would it suddenly turn around the other way?

Avatar in Real Life? This Capsule Device Gives You Full-Body Control of a Robot. It looks like a cross between a spaceship pod and a massage chair, but it’s not just for lounging. This capsule lets you control a robot with your own body. — The Capsule Interface picks up on tiny shifts in your …

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40% of voters say they would support Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ after billionaire hints at breaking from GOP over rising frustrations

New party buzz grows Elon says system no longer works… A 40% openness to new parties reflects voter frustration with D.C.’s broken system—endless spending, zero accountability. But the solution isn’t rebranded politics. It’s structural reform: sunset clauses on bloated programs, mandatory debt-to-GDP caps, and DOGE-style forensic… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) July 2, 2025

CEOs are laying off workers for AI while 70% of the economy depends on consumer spending. Trump’s BBB would block states from regulating AI for 10 years.

Corporate America is shedding labor under the banner of automation. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future forecast. It is a current expense reduction strategy. Major companies are laying off thousands, citing AI integration and operational streamlining as justification. The shift is sharp. The fallout is measurable. Who the fuck do they think is going …

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Netanyahu stuns with claim eliminating Ayatollah Khamenei would ‘end the conflict’ with Iran

The Prime Minister of Israel uttered these precise words, without equivocation: “Killing the Ayatollah will end the conflict.” Not escalate. End. This assertion fundamentally reframes operational objectives. Legally, targeting a supreme religious leader outside a direct military command structure pushes unprecedented boundaries in international law and targeting doctrine. Such an act would set a perilous …

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If this is somehow true the market would tank.

Ooof. If this is somehow true the market would tank. If Iran has a nuke the game changes. https://t.co/RIeIHaFVnw — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) June 14, 2025 $200 a barrel minutes later would follow. https://t.co/JA9wWLeJ72 — The Great Martis (@great_martis) June 13, 2025 🚨Iran will intensify its attacks on Israel and target the regional bases of …

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Massachusetts bill would fine drivers for exceeding mileage limits

🚨 WATCH: Sen. Cynthia Creem says EVs aren’t enough—Massachusetts must limit how far you can drive, too. Her bill creates a panel to track your mileage and fine you if you go too far. She says just walk or bike instead. Textbook extreme, out-of-touch policymaking. 👇#mapoli pic.twitter.com/RgI3OqMTL0 — Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (@MassFiscal) May 23, 2025 …

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Why would we even pay for this?

Stats: https://www.statista.com/chart/17610/countries-receiving-us-foreign-aid/ Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielmarkind/2025/04/23/corruption-in-ukraine-spells-potential-trouble-for-post-war-economic-rebuilding/ https://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/feb/04/welcome-to-the-most-corrupt-nation-in-europe-ukraine https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/29/ukraine-is-still-too-corrupt-to-join-the-west/ h/t Reasonable_Mess_3327

Top Iranian official says Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump

“Ali Shamkhani, a top political, military and nuclear adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is one of the most senior Iranian officials to speak publicly about the ongoing discussions.” “Asked if Iran would agree to sign an agreement today if those conditions were met, Shamkhani said, “Yes.” ” “It’s still possible. If the …

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Deficit would balloon $1.3T if recession hits in 2025

The US government cannot afford a recession: In previous economic cycles, the US budget deficit widened by ~4% of GDP on average during recessions. This would imply a ~$1.3 trillion deterioration of US government finances if a recession hits in 2025. That said, if the US enters a recession, long-term interest rates will likely go …

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Why Is The Underground Facility Where Government Leaders Would Take Shelter During An Extinction-Level Event “Getting An Upgrade”?

by Michael If a large asteroid was heading toward our planet or a nuclear war was imminent, there are underground facilities where our leaders would be able to take shelter in order to ensure that the U.S. government continues to operate.  But as far as the general public is concerned, we would be on our …

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News 3 hours apart that are completely opposite. How would China view Trump position?

News 3 hours apart that are completely oppositeHow would China view Trump position? pic.twitter.com/2Gwxl1BAhD — David Lee (@DavidLe76335983) May 5, 2025 These aren’t things you do when you’re interested in making a trade deal https://t.co/bucU8ym5ET — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 5, 2025 Chinese companies still shipping into the US are relabeling their items as made …

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This is like February 2020 with absolutely no public awareness of what would hit within weeks. the current tariffs are still 20pts higher than where they were a month ago.

honestly, this is like February 2020 with absolutely no public awareness of what would hit within weeks (bonus – full thread starting Feb 2, 2020 for those who have any interest in watching a profoundly mishandled slow-motion trainwreck day by day: https://t.co/bewiFY9GSg) https://t.co/mbjjD8xGiz pic.twitter.com/OICJraFzlv — John P. Hussman, Ph.D. (@hussmanjp) May 4, 2025 (sigh)Tariffs went …

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If it wasn’t so sad, it would be quite funny

https://twitter.com/MichaelAArouet/status/1913844024034709733 AI taking IQ test. Are you ready folks to become farmers and factory workers again? Most white collar jobs will be gone in not too distant future. pic.twitter.com/MUDZdxKFYu — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) April 19, 2025  

But the democrats told us President trump would make the rich richer?

https://twitter.com/MattersThatFact/status/1908318070143410250 The $QQQ has entered bear market territory (down more than 20%). According to Grok, this is the 1st time a President has caused a bear market in his first 100 days of office. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4oAZSOzl2J — dmac (@dana_marlane) April 4, 2025

An all democrat editorial board at NPR? Who would have guessed…

Veteran NPR editor EXPOSES the liberal groupthink that has invaded NPR reporting, and the CEO is NOT happy. Uri Berliner's honest reporting found that out of 87 NPR employees in their D.C. headquarters, ALL are registered Democrats.ZERO are Republicans. And NPR's audience:6%… pic.twitter.com/SIDYAM3eYI — AshleY (@Aku_700) March 27, 2025

It actually would not be a bad move.

One of Tesla’s earliest investors has told Sky News that Elon Musk should step aside as the carmaker’s chief executive unless he gives up his new government job. Ross Gerber said in an interview with Sky’s Business Live that the tycoon and adviser to Donald Trump had lost his focus given his widening interests and …

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Elon Musk floats drastic measure against Ukraine that would ‘immediately’ end war with Russia

Tech titan Elon Musk has suggested crippling sanctions on Ukraine’s oligarchs is the key to halting the nation’s bloody conflict with Russia Musk, 53, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, called for sanctions targeting Ukraine’s wealthiest elite in a post on X Sunday morning. The stunning intervention was a radical departure from the current …

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