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‘Dems Are Literally Seizing Private Property and Violating the Bill of Rights’: Carl Higbie
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‘Dems Are Literally Seizing Private Property and Violating the Bill of Rights’: Carl Higbie

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Conservative commentator Carl Higbie accused New York’s government of effectively raising property taxes without legislative action by revaluing buildings, a practice he said has dramatically increased tax burdens for private property owners while allowing elected officials to deny responsibility.

Higbie said the tactic relies on reassessing property values rather than formally increasing tax rates, which he argued allows politicians to claim they never voted to raise taxes.

“New York socialist governance has raised taxes for private ownership over the last many years here in Manhattan, but very craftily, by raising the assessment on the building, not the actual tax rate, so they can go back on their reelection campaigns and say, no, no, I never, I never raised taxes on you,” Higbie said.

He described how the process works, using a hypothetical example to illustrate the impact on property owners.

“Here’s how they’re doing. Check this out. Let’s say your building was previously worth, I don’t know, $40 million, it’s a building in New York City. Okay, you’re paying taxes on that assessed value now, without passing a law or having a hearing or anything, some bureaucrat with a clipboard just shows up and says, Hmm, yeah, I think this building is now worth $80 million now your tax burden has doubled without them raising the taxes through the legislature,” Higbie said.

According to Higbie, the reassessments are carried out administratively, without public debate or approval from voters.

“But rather simple stroke of a pen in a dark office by somebody that was never elected,” he said.

Higbie argued that these actions are not random but strategically targeted.

“And they’re conveniently doing it to buildings that they want to buy. And by they, I mean big government, perhaps in districts they need more Democrat votes,” he said.

He contrasted what he described as Democratic tactics with Republican restraint on procedural norms.

“You see this game while Republicans, look the Republicans are out there. Let’s not break governmental norms like tossing the filibuster or something, while Republicans are whining about that, Democrats are literally seizing private property and violating the Bill of Rights so they can move voters into their needed districts,” Higbie said.

Higbie also criticized the broader tax structure in New York City, arguing that high taxes are used to fund expansive social programs while discouraging productivity.

He pointed to the scale of public assistance and local taxation.

“Districts and cities like New York, where half of New York City is also on Medicaid as well, funded by more taxes like the nearly 9% city in sales city and state sales tax or congestion tax or dog tax or income tax, or whatever surcharge fee or license they can gin up, paid for by people who do produce in order to transfer that wealth to buy votes,” he said.

He argued that Democratic leaders justify these policies by claiming they are necessary to address inequality, but said the outcomes show otherwise.

“But here’s the issue left. Just keep saying they need to fix, they need to do all these like social programs, in order to fix the inequity problem, or it will get worse,” Higbie said.

“The problem is they’re already doing this in places like New York, but then everything’s all just getting worse anyway, not better.”

Higbie said critics who point out these trends are dismissed rather than debated. “But then when I point that out, they’re like, You’re a racist,” he said.

He concluded by arguing that voters continue to support policies that drive residents out of major cities.

“And the majority of voters who elect people like ma’am Denny never stop to think, hey, maybe what Democrats are doing doesn’t work, and that’s why everybody is leaving places like New York. Nope. They never understand that,” Higbie said.

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Scott Turner Drops a Truth Bomb on the Housing Affordability Crisis
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Scott Turner Drops a Truth Bomb on the Housing Affordability Crisis

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Scott Turner said weak immigration enforcement during the Biden-Harris administration played a central role in driving the nation’s housing crisis, arguing that the influx of illegal immigrants reduced housing supply and pushed costs higher for Americans.

He said restoring border security, enforcing fiscal discipline, and reducing regulatory burdens are key steps toward improving housing affordability.

“I’ll get to the root when you look at during the Biden administration and the weak immigration policies that impacted our country,” Turner said.

“Millions, 10s of millions, of illegal immigrants came across our borders unchecked, and that caused the housing supply to go down and the cost to go up.”

Turner said the combination of border enforcement and fiscal responsibility is beginning to reverse those trends.

“And so now you see, with secure borders, with our fiscal house getting in order, this is a step towards housing affordability, increasing housing affordability for the people in our country,” he said.

He said multiple policy options are being pursued to address affordability, including measures related to mortgages, interest rates, and regulatory relief.

Turner pointed to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recent efforts as evidence of progress.

“I know at HUD, this year alone, we have helped over 1,000,000 first time home buyers through our FHA and Ginnie Mae programs at HUD,” Turner said.

He described that effort as positive news and encouraged Americans considering purchasing their first home to explore those programs.

“That’s some good news that the American people can celebrate, and also to be encouraged to look at FHA and look at Ginnie Mae if you’re a first time home buyer,” he said.

Turner said reducing regulatory barriers is essential to increasing housing supply and lowering costs.

He emphasized the need to cut red tape at both the federal and local levels.

“Cutting red tape, taking down burdensome regulations, not only from a federal standpoint, but also from a local standpoint,” he said.

He also cited an early policy change at HUD aimed at restoring local control over housing decisions.

“One of the first acts we had at HUD was taking down the affirmatively further and fair housing rule to restore local control,” Turner said.

Turner said those actions are part of a broader strategy to increase supply and bring down costs.

“And so these ideas, these policy actions that have been taken will continue to happen to bring down affordability and to raise the supply,” he said, adding that “many other ideas will be given to the President.”

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Rep Anna Paulina Luna Lays Out What GOP Needs To Do Before Midterms in 2026
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Rep Anna Paulina Luna Lays Out What GOP Needs To Do Before Midterms in 2026

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As Republicans look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, party leaders and allies are increasingly focused on translating President Trump’s policy agenda into lasting legislative wins while motivating voters to turn out at the polls.

That strategy was the focus of a recent exchange between Fox News contributor Joey Jones and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., who discussed how policy achievements and voter engagement intersect as the next election cycle approaches.

Jones framed the discussion around the realities of congressional elections, noting that House members face constant campaigning due to two-year terms.

He argued that Republicans should lean heavily into what they view as tangible accomplishments under President Trump, particularly actions carried out through the executive branch.

“Congresswoman looking ahead to 2026 of course, we got the midterms coming up that obviously you’re you’re elected in for two years, you’re campaigning for half that time. That’s not your fault. That’s just how it works,” Jones said.

“But when we look at the intersection of policy and politics going into the midterms, most Americans sit at home and they go, Trump’s doing a good job.”

Jones pointed to specific actions Republicans have already taken, including major legislation passed by Congress and high-profile laws signed under the Trump administration.

He suggested these achievements should be emphasized more clearly to voters as Republicans make their case for re-election.

“And when you look at what he’s getting done, a lot of it he’s getting done through the executive branch,” Jones said.

“You’ve got the big, beautiful bill you guys have passed. You’ve got things like the Laken Riley Act. I think you should tout more, more heavily. But are there some agenda items that you all the Republicans in the House can really push and say, Hey, this is what we’re doing for Americans, and this is why we should be reelected.”

Luna agreed, saying voter turnout will be central to Republican success in 2026 and arguing that one way to energize the base is by locking in President Trump’s policies through legislation.

She said codifying executive orders would prevent future administrations from undoing actions Republicans see as beneficial to the country.

“Most certainly,” Luna said.

“I think, to your guys’ point earlier, you did a great job covering the fact that we need elected or we need voters to show up to the polls. I think that in part that happens, or that has to do with the fact that we need to codify President Trump’s executive orders.”

Luna noted that House Speaker Mike Johnson has already outlined plans to take up a large number of those orders once Congress returns.

“So I know speaker Johnson has announced that Upon returning, there’s going to be 81 of those executive orders that we’re going to be working on codifying and marking in stone so they can never reverse those,” she said.

Beyond codifying executive actions, Luna highlighted banning insider trading by members of Congress as a top issue she believes resonates with voters across the political spectrum.

She said she has secured a commitment from House leadership to advance legislation on the issue in the coming months.

“In addition to that, one of the top issues in this country right now, something that I addressed with you all last time I was on with you, is banning insider trading,” Luna said.

“And I have since gotten a commitment from Speaker Johnson that within the first quarter of next year we will actually be banning that.”

Luna also accused Democratic leadership of opposing those efforts, specifically naming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

She said opposition to the insider trading ban has already drawn attention within Democratic ranks.

“That’s something that Hakeem Jeffries has been actively working against, so that actually came out in the press,” Luna said.

“Democrats called him out for actually trying to stop that bill.”

She concluded by stressing that Republicans see multiple avenues to motivate voters ahead of 2026, including legislative action, base engagement, and continued involvement from President Trump himself.

“And so I think that there’s a lot that we’re going to be able to do,” Luna said.

“But again, codifying, invigorating the base and making sure that President Trump is out on the campaign trail, which he’s promised to do.”

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Gavin Newsom’s California is Absolutely the Fraud Capital of America: Rep. Kevin Kiley
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Gavin Newsom’s California is Absolutely the Fraud Capital of America: Rep. Kevin Kiley

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An exchange between Rep. Kevin Kiley and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz focused on allegations of widespread fraud, waste, and mismanagement in California under Gov. Gavin Newsom, following the release of a nonpartisan state auditor’s report.

Kiley said the findings from the auditor sharply contradict claims that California’s finances are under control.

“Yeah. So this came from the nonpartisan state auditor, which essentially christened California the fraud capital of the United States,” Kiley said.

He explained that the report showed a significant increase in agencies flagged as high risk.

“With the number of agencies classified as high risk, meaning there’s rampant fraud, abuse, mismanagement. It has doubled during Gavin Newsom’s tenure from four agencies to eight agencies,” he said.

Kiley said the audit highlights problems across multiple government programs.

“So we’re talking about all kinds of fraud when it comes to Medicaid, when it comes to SNAP benefits, when it comes to uninsurance benefits,” he said.

He added that those findings come on top of other well-documented failures in state spending.

“And all of this, by the way, comes on top of the incredible fraud and waste and mismanagement that we already knew about the high speed train,” Kiley said.

He pointed to delays and escalating costs tied to the project.

“Where there’s been no track laid in 17 years, spending $18 billion.”

Kiley also referenced pandemic-era spending and canceled technology projects.

“The $32 billion during covid At a minimum of uninsured employment insurance fraud,” he said, along with “the $650 million on a canceled 911, next generation system that was canceled because the technology wasn’t there.”

Based on those figures, Kiley argued that California’s problems are systemic.

“And so California is absolutely under this governor, the fraud capital of the United States,” he said.

He warned that the state’s approach could extend beyond its borders.

“And this is exactly the model that Governor Newsom wants to take to the rest of the country.”

Chaffetz noted that Kiley’s comments drew a direct response from the governor.

“Well, you got the governor’s attention because he responded to you saying, quote, Kylie is wrong,” Chaffetz said.

He summarized Newsom’s statement disputing the claims.

“The auditor’s high risk list does not allege wrongdoing or billions in currency lost it. Lost it is a management tool used to target complex programs for heightened oversight in corrective action.”

Chaffetz continued quoting the response, which rejected Kiley’s interpretation.

“Representative Kylie’s claims are flat out false, and rippers misrepresent both the State Auditor’s report and the facts,” Chaffetz said, before asking, “Quick, your reaction to this?”

Kiley stood by his position and encouraged the public to examine the reports directly. “I’d invite anyone to read the audit,” he said.

He added that additional reviews have raised similar concerns.

“And by the way, there have been other audits, like the one that found that $24 billion was spent on homelessness, and they lost track of the money.”

Chaffetz closed by pointing to California’s broader fiscal condition.

“Yeah, and you know, you can look at the bottom line there, in the state of California, they’re billions of dollars in debt,” he said.

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Stephen Miller Lays Out Just How Successful Trump Has Been in 11 Months
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Stephen Miller Lays Out Just How Successful Trump Has Been in 11 Months

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Stephen Miller said the past 11 months represent the most successful period in American presidential history, pointing to strong economic growth, lower energy prices, expanding exports, and major gains in technology, manufacturing, and military strength under President Donald Trump.

Miller said the administration’s results stand in sharp contrast to the conditions President Trump inherited, highlighting what he described as a historic turnaround across multiple sectors.

“The last 11 months have been the most successful 11 months in the history of the American presidency,” Miller said.

“Think about what President Trump inherited and what we have today.”

Miller cited the latest economic data as a central measure of that success, noting a stronger-than-expected growth report for the third quarter.

“We just got a blockbuster 4.3% economic growth report for Q3 for the third quarter today, smashing expectations fueled by rising consumer demand,” he said. “And here’s the key word, American exports.”

According to Miller, the United States has reversed decades of trade imbalance by becoming a major exporter rather than relying primarily on imports.

“Our whole lives. All we’ve had are imports, imports from Asia, imports from Mexico, imports from Canada,” Miller said.

“Now we’re an exporting powerhouse.”

He also emphasized sharp declines in energy costs, arguing that energy independence has been restored.

“Energy prices are down. Gas prices have been cut by almost 50% we’re an energy superpower,” Miller said.

Miller said those gains extend beyond energy, asserting that the U.S. has reclaimed its position as a global manufacturing leader.

“We’re a manufacturing superpower,” he said.

He added that technological leadership has returned after years of falling behind other nations, crediting the Trump administration with advancing next-generation industries.

“And also, very importantly, we are a technology superpower,” Miller said.

“After years of watching other countries invent the new technologies beat us in 5G under President Trump, we have a revolution in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and we’re bringing the semiconductor industry back to the United States.”

Miller said those developments have strengthened national security, alongside renewed military investment.

“A technology superpower, a manufacturing superpower, and most importantly of all, a military superpower,” he said.

He pointed to recent defense announcements, including new naval construction, as evidence of a rebuilt and modernized armed forces.

“You saw the announcement today about the golden dome, the golden fleet, the next generation of battleships,” Miller said.

“The announcement yesterday, sorry about how the President is making the American military the dominant, overwhelming lethal force of the 21st Century.”

Miller also highlighted domestic enforcement and public safety, saying border security and crime reduction have improved significantly.

“The border is slammed shut. Crime is plummeting. Illegals are going home, and America is for Americans,” he said.

Miller concluded by framing the administration’s record as a comprehensive achievement across the economy, security, and national identity.

“Again, you could not ask for a better Christmas list than that,” he said.

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New Bill Pushes to Cut Welfare From BOTH Legal and Illegal Immigrants: Randy Fine
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New Bill Pushes to Cut Welfare From BOTH Legal and Illegal Immigrants: Randy Fine

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Rep. Randy Fine is advancing legislation that would prohibit both legal and illegal immigrants from receiving welfare benefits in the United States, arguing that immigration should be rooted in freedom, opportunity, and shared American values rather than access to government assistance.

Fine outlined his position while explaining the motivation behind the bill, saying the current system incentivizes people to come to the United States for taxpayer-funded benefits rather than to contribute to the country’s economy and civic life.

“If you want to immigrate to the United States for freedom and opportunity, that’s one thing,” Fine said.

“But the problem is you’ve got too many people coming here for free stuff, which is why I’ve introduced a bill that would ban all legal immigrants from welfare, not just illegal, but legal, because you should not be coming here and then asking our children and our grandchildren to go into debt, to give you free things.”

The proposed legislation would extend existing restrictions beyond illegal aliens and apply them to legal immigrants as well, cutting off access to welfare programs.

Fine said the goal is to ensure that immigration policy does not place long-term financial burdens on future generations of Americans.

According to Fine, the bill is intended to reinforce the principle that immigration should be based on self-sufficiency and a willingness to contribute, not reliance on government aid.

“If you want free stuff, stay home,” he said.

Fine emphasized that his position is not opposed to immigration itself, but rather to what he described as abuse of the welfare system by individuals who do not share American values or intend to assimilate.

“And so if you want to come here for freedom and opportunity, if you love America, if you share our values, if you want to go to work and you want to add value, that’s a discussion that we can have,” Fine said.

He drew a sharp contrast between immigrants who seek to build a life through work and those he argues are motivated by government benefits and ideological opposition to the country.

“But if you hate America, if you want to change America, if you don’t share our values, and you don’t want to assimilate, and you’re just here to see how much free stuff you can get stay where you’re from,” Fine said.

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ICE Nabs Over 1,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Laken Riley Operation
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ICE Nabs Over 1,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Laken Riley Operation

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials apprehended more than 1,030 illegal aliens during a two-week nationwide enforcement effort conducted under the authority of the Laken Riley Act, according to information obtained by The Post.

The operation, known as Operation Angel’s Honor, concluded Monday and focused on identifying and arresting illegal immigrants with criminal records.

The operation was carried out in memory of Laken Riley, a nursing student who was killed last year while jogging.

Riley was beaten to death by an illegal alien, a case that became a central reference point in congressional debates over immigration enforcement and criminal alien detention.

“These criminals will face justice and be removed from our country,” Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in a statement.

“We can never bring Laken back, but we can do everything in our power to bring these heinous criminals to justice. I am so proud of what our brave men and women of ICE have done to remove these criminals from America’s streets,” Noem said.

The Laken Riley Act was named after Riley and was designed to prevent similar crimes by requiring the arrest and detention of illegal aliens who are caught committing certain crimes.

Those offenses include theft, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and other criminal violations.

The legislation marked the first bill signed by President Donald Trump during his second term in office.

Riley’s killer, José Antonio Ibarra, was an illegal immigrant from Venezuela.

He was convicted last year and sentenced to life in prison. Court records show Ibarra had a criminal history prior to the murder, including shoplifting and acting in a manner to injure a minor, among other offenses.

Federal officials have said the law is intended to prevent illegal immigrants with criminal records, like Ibarra, from remaining free in American communities.

Operation Angel’s Honor was launched as part of that effort, targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds.

According to ICE, some of the illegal aliens arrested during the operation had been charged or convicted of crimes including rape, assault with intent to injure a law enforcement officer, indecent liberties with a child, and other violent or sexual offenses.

“This operation, while a massive success, also serves as a solemn reminder of the profound impact that immigrant violence and crime can have on victims and their loved ones,” ICE Director Todd Lyons said.

“ICE’s mission is to ensure that no more Americans will fall victim to illegal alien crime,” Lyons said.

The Department of Homeland Security provided details on a number of individuals described as some of the “worst of the worst criminal aliens” arrested during the operation.

Among them was a 37-year-old individual with a criminal history that includes rape, criminal obstruction of breathing or circulation, and assault with intent to cause physical injury.

Another individual arrested was Gomez-Diaz, 27, an illegal alien from Mexico who had previously been convicted of sexual exploitation of a child.

ICE also arrested Jimenez-Munoz, an illegal alien from Mexico whose criminal history includes being armed with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, assault on a female, assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present, domestic violence, and additional offenses.

Manzanares-Cruz, 40, was taken into custody as well.

His record includes arrests for assault and battery on a pregnant victim, witness intimidation, destruction of property, and assault and battery of a family or household member.

He had previously been ordered removed from the United States in 2016.

Another 37-year-old illegal alien from Mexico arrested during the operation had previously been charged with two counts of rape of a child.

ICE also identified an individual with a criminal record that includes illegal sexual contact with a victim under the age of 13, sexual assault of a victim under 18 by a guardian, and a conviction for evading responsibility for a physical injury.

Rosas-Ayala, who has a history of rape and sodomy, was also apprehended.

Records show he had been ordered removed from the United States in 1999.

A 28-year-old illegal immigrant from Guatemala was arrested as well, with a criminal history that includes assault by strangulation, burglary, breaking and entering to terrorize or injure, and domestic assault.

Beyond authorizing federal enforcement actions, the Laken Riley Act also gives states the authority to take legal action against the federal government if it fails to comply with detention and removal requirements outlined in the law.

However, officials in the Trump administration have pointed to another challenge: a lack of cooperation from some states and local jurisdictions that maintain sanctuary policies, which limit collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

ICE officials have said those policies complicate enforcement efforts, even as federal agents continue to use the tools provided by the Laken Riley Act to target and remove criminal illegal immigrants from American communities.

Scott Bessent Starts ‘MAJOR FAFO’ Crackdown on Cartel Money Laundering
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Scott Bessent Starts ‘MAJOR FAFO’ Crackdown on Cartel Money Laundering

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Scott Bessent announced a new Treasury Department border operation aimed at disrupting money laundering tied to terrorists, drug cartels, smugglers, and human traffickers, outlining a data-driven effort focused on financial institutions operating along the southwest border.

Bessent said the initiative was launched at the direction of President Donald Trump and is designed to use advanced technology and financial intelligence to identify and act against illicit activity within the U.S. financial system.

“At President Trump’s direction, the Treasury Department is utilizing all tools to stop terrorists, cartels, drug smugglers and human traffickers,” Bessent said.

He said the new operation centers on identifying cartel-related money laundering through targeted enforcement actions led by the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

“In line with that effort, I’m announcing a new data driven border operation to help root out potential cartel related money laundering from the US financial system,” Bessent said.

Bessent said FinCEN is focusing on money service businesses operating outside traditional banking systems, particularly those located along the southwest border.

“Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, known as FinCEN, is targeting over 100 money service businesses along the southwest border,” Bessent said.

He detailed specific enforcement measures being taken as part of the operation.

“Specifically, FinCEN is issuing six notices of investigation, dozens of examination referrals to the IRS, and over 50 compliance outreach letters,” Bessent said.

Bessent said these businesses face heightened exposure to criminal activity because of the nature of their services and geographic location.

“These businesses which provide financial services outside of a formal bank, face elevated exposure to illicit activity, including money laundering related to drug smuggling and human trafficking,” Bessent said.

He credited Treasury’s modernization efforts for enabling the new approach, saying improved technology allows authorities to identify and act on suspicious activity more effectively.

“Thanks to Treasury’s push for technology modernization, we are now able to implement data driven approaches to identify potential bad actors and when malicious activity is identified, make no mistake, we can and will take action to keep Americans safe,” Bessent said.

Bessent said the effort aligns with President Trump’s broader border security agenda and his stated priorities on fentanyl trafficking and cartel activity.

“President Trump has made clear his commitment to securing our border, stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl and eliminating Mexico based drug cartels to protect Americans,” Bessent said.

He said the Treasury Department will continue expanding its use of technology and enforcement tools to combat financial crimes tied to border security.

“Treasury will continue to use expand advanced technology and every resource at its disposal to combat money laundering and make America safe again,” Bessent said.

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Hunter Biden Criticizes ‘Super Rich’ for Avoiding Accountability in Rare Podcast Interview
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Hunter Biden Criticizes ‘Super Rich’ for Avoiding Accountability in Rare Podcast Interview

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Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, argued that the wealthiest Americans often escape accountability while ordinary citizens bear the consequences, comments he made during a rare, wide-ranging interview published Monday, as reported by Fox News.

Biden appeared on The Shawn Ryan Show, where he spoke with host Shawn Ryan about a range of topics, including political polarization, social media, and what he described as a lack of consequences for those at the highest levels of wealth and influence.

During the conversation, Biden suggested that regardless of which political party controls Congress, the people who benefit most are those at the very top of the economic ladder.

“You know, who’s benefiting right now?” Biden said. “Who there, you know, whether the Democrats are in control of Congress or whether the Republicans are, who ultimately seems to be benefiting?”

Ryan responded, “Well, I can tell you who’s not benefiting. Not normal people.”

“Yeah. Not regular guys, not the guys you served with, not the guys that I went to high school with, not the, you know, nobody that I know,” Biden said.

“You know the people that are benefiting and the people that seem to have always some way [to] avoid the consequences and win, and that’s, you know, the .1%. And it’s not even the 1% anymore.”

Biden added that he was not arguing that “all billionaires are evil,” but said he believed society as a whole is affected by technology-driven systems that operate without meaningful oversight.

He pointed specifically to social media platforms, which he said influence public perception while escaping accountability.

“What we do is that we allow ourselves to be driven by our algorithms to believe things that just are not even remotely true, and which then we all give up. Like you just said, nobody’s held accountable,” Biden said.

The comments drew attention in part because of Biden’s own legal history and the presidential pardon he received from his father.

During the final months of Joe Biden’s presidency in 2024, the former president issued a sweeping pardon for his son. The pardon covered all crimes Hunter Biden “has committed or may have committed” between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024.

The decision marked a sharp reversal from years of public statements by the Biden administration asserting that no pardon was under consideration. The move was made after Hunter Biden had faced multiple federal prosecutions.

Hunter Biden had been under federal investigation since 2018. He was found guilty of three felony firearm offenses related to the unlawful possession of a firearm.

Separately, he was charged with federal tax crimes stemming from the failure to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes. He later pleaded guilty to those tax charges ahead of trial.

The pardon effectively closed the door on further legal consequences stemming from those cases and any other potential offenses within the specified timeframe.

Biden did not directly address the pardon during the interview excerpts, but his remarks about accountability and consequences prompted renewed attention, given his personal circumstances.

The interview represented one of Hunter Biden’s more extensive public appearances in recent years, offering commentary on politics, technology, and economic power while reigniting debate over the contrast between his public statements and the legal outcome of his own cases.

Welfare Fraud in Newsom’s California is Exponentially Worse Than Walz’s Minnesota: DeMaio
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Welfare Fraud in Newsom’s California is Exponentially Worse Than Walz’s Minnesota: DeMaio

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Carl DeMaio accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of overseeing what he described as widespread and costly welfare fraud, arguing that the scale of the alleged misconduct far exceeds similar issues raised in other states and that national media outlets have largely failed to scrutinize the situation.

In a statement criticizing both state leadership and media coverage, DeMaio contrasted Newsom’s record with allegations previously directed at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

DeMaio said the attention given to Minnesota has not been matched by scrutiny of California, despite what he described as significantly larger financial losses tied to welfare and unemployment programs.

“If you thought that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had a real bad problem with welfare fraud in his state, Gavin Newsom saying, Hold my beer buddy, Newsom’s welfare fraud is exponentially worse than Tim Walz,” DeMaio said.

DeMaio argued that national media outlets have failed to report adequately on what he characterized as a major scandal involving California’s unemployment system.

According to DeMaio, Newsom’s administration allowed tens of billions of dollars in fraudulent payments to be issued, with financial consequences now falling on employers across the state.

“But the liberal media nationally, they’re not paying attention. They’re not holding him accountable. There’s almost no discussion of it,” DeMaio said.

DeMaio stated that California’s unemployment agency issued what he described as $30 billion in fraudulent welfare payments, adding that the financial burden has since been shifted to small businesses.

He said those businesses are now required to absorb the cost through higher payroll taxes.

“Newsome allowed $30 billion in fraudulent welfare payments to be issued by the unemployment agency, and now small businesses in California have to pay off all of that debt through higher payroll taxes,” DeMaio said.

He further claimed that the issue has received little to no sustained national coverage.

“No coverage of that scandal,” DeMaio said.

DeMaio compared the California situation to allegations involving Minnesota, referencing accusations that Walz allowed food stamp fraud connected to Somali organizations.

DeMaio said the figures attributed to Minnesota were far smaller than what he alleged occurred under Newsom’s administration.

“It is much worse than what happened with Tim Walz in Minnesota Waltz is accused of allowing two $50 million of food stamp fraud to occur to Somali organizations, and Newsom is sitting here with multi billion dollars worth of food stamp fraud,” DeMaio said.

He went on to cite what he described as a high rate of fraud within California’s food stamp program, attributing the issue directly to Newsom’s administration.

“His food stamp fraud rate is 13.4% that’s three out of every 20 benefits managed by Newsom’s administration for food stamps completely fraudulent,” DeMaio said.

In addition to allegations of fraud, DeMaio criticized California’s funding of nonprofit organizations, arguing that taxpayer dollars are being directed to groups engaged in political activity.

He contrasted this with the criticism directed at Minnesota, saying California’s approach involves a broader network of organizations receiving public funds.

“And when it comes to funding left wing organizations like the Somali community in Minnesota, California is funding all sorts of left wing NGOs, and a lot of those NGOs are using taxpayer money for politics,” DeMaio said.

DeMaio concluded by again faulting national media outlets for what he described as a lack of coverage and accountability related to the allegations against Newsom.

“Liberal media isn’t covering any of this, but now you know,” DeMaio said.

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