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Joy Reid Sneers at Independence Day, Calls July 4th a Celebration of Slaveholders [WATCH]
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Joy Reid Sneers at Independence Day, Calls July 4th a Celebration of Slaveholders [WATCH]

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Joy Reid is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The former MSNBC host, best known for her constant race-focused rants, recently declared that the Fourth of July is nothing more than a celebration of “slaveholders” who wanted to avoid taxes, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

With America’s 250th birthday just around the corner, Reid’s disdain for the nation that gave her the freedom to complain on television seems as loud as ever.

Speaking with fellow MSNBC castoff Alex Wagner, Reid launched into another anti-American lecture, claiming Independence Day is not a unifying holiday because of the Founding Fathers’ flaws.

According to Reid, “nobody black I know is really excited about the Fourth of July.” She went on to describe it as a commemoration of “slaveholders who freed themselves from having to pay taxes to the Crown for their slave empire.”

Her comments spread quickly across social media, and it didn’t take long for proud Americans of every background to push back.

One X user who identified as black slammed Reid’s statement, writing, “I’m black. And I’m thrilled to celebrate our 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July!”

She added that only miserable, anti-white activists like Reid and her circle could possibly see America’s birthday through such a bitter lens.

Reid tried to couch her rant in half-hearted humor, claiming she still enjoys barbecues on the day off. “We will barbecue because we’re off,” she said, almost sneering at the idea of celebrating the nation’s freedom.

But her real message was clear: Independence Day, in her eyes, is not something black Americans should feel proud of.

The irony of Reid’s outrage is impossible to miss. Born in Brooklyn to immigrant parents from Congo and Guyana, she has benefited from the very freedoms and opportunities that the United States uniquely offers.

Yet she never misses a chance to ridicule its founding ideals while pretending to speak on behalf of an entire race. The arrogance would be breathtaking if it were not so predictable.

Reid’s hostility toward patriotic tradition fits neatly into the modern left’s war on American history.

For years, she has used her platform to smear conservatives and divide Americans by color and class, repeating the tired narrative that the country is irredeemably racist.

For people like Reid, unity is a threat because it breaks the victimhood narrative that keeps radical pundits relevant.

Of course, the facts contradict her rhetoric. Millions of black Americans proudly fly the Stars and Stripes every Independence Day.

They gather at parades, light fireworks, and grill out with friends and family, not as slaves to some colonial legacy but as proud citizens of the greatest experiment in freedom the world has ever seen.

From Crispus Attucks in the Revolution to the Buffalo Soldiers to modern-day servicemen and women, black Americans have fought and sacrificed to defend this country since its inception.

Even the historical figures Reid invokes expose the weakness of her argument. Frederick Douglass himself, after earlier condemning slavery, later praised the Constitution as a “glorious liberty document.”

He recognized what Reid refuses to: that America’s founding principles contain the moral seed that ultimately destroyed slavery, expanded civil rights, and continues to protect liberty for all.

The Constitution and Declaration of Independence, far from being symbols of oppression, provided the framework for abolition, civil rights, and justice.

The true story of America is one of progress sparked by those documents, not in spite of them. That truth seems to bother modern progressives more than anything.

MSNBC and its alumni like Reid thrive on outrage, and their audience wants to be angry rather than informed. Instead of celebrating how far this nation has come, they dig for bitterness in every corner of history.

To them, patriotism is a scandal, and pride in the flag is somehow suspect. America-hating commentary may play well in newsroom echo chambers, but out in real communities, across all races, people are busy planning cookouts and fireworks, not pity parties.

Reid’s constant ungratefulness reveals why so many Americans have tuned out mainstream media lecturing. Ordinary citizens know that love of country is not defined by politicians or pundits.

They live it every day through hard work, service, faith, and family. And on the Fourth of July, they celebrate the blessings of liberty that allow even someone as privileged as Joy Reid to say whatever outrageous thing she pleases.

That freedom, despite her attempts to smear it, is exactly what Independence Day represents.

Drunk Airline Passenger Attacks Police Officer Mid-Flight as Passengers Watch in Horror
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Drunk Airline Passenger Attacks Police Officer Mid-Flight as Passengers Watch in Horror

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A Ryanair passenger was taken into custody after allegedly punching a police officer during an arrest following an international flight from the United Kingdom to Spain, according to witness accounts and video from the incident, as reported by The New York Post.

The disturbance reportedly occurred on June 16 aboard a Ryanair flight traveling from Edinburgh, Scotland, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Passenger Ritchie Denholm, who recorded part of the confrontation, told Jam Press that the incident began before the aircraft even departed.

According to Denholm, a couple involved in the altercation appeared heavily intoxicated before boarding the flight.

“They were very drunk before leaving Edinburgh, lover’s tiff, and it all started,” the Edinburgh resident said.

Denholm said an argument between the pair escalated during the flight and eventually required intervention from multiple members of the cabin crew. Staff members were reportedly able to calm the situation temporarily.

However, according to the witness, tensions flared again when the couple realized authorities would be waiting for them after the aircraft landed in Spain.

Video captured aboard the plane shows officers walking down the aisle toward the disruptive passengers after landing.

As officers attempted to remove one of the passengers from the aircraft, the situation quickly escalated.

According to reports, one of the officers grabbed the passenger while attempting to escort him off the plane. The passenger then allegedly struck the officer in the face.

The footage shows officers moving to restrain the individual as a struggle unfolded in the aisle. Authorities eventually gained control of the suspect and completed the arrest.

No information regarding potential charges or injuries was immediately released.

The confrontation unfolded in full view of other travelers on board and reportedly caused concern among passengers who witnessed the incident.

Denholm said many people aboard the aircraft were left shaken by what they saw.

The witness also argued that airlines should do more to prevent heavily intoxicated passengers from boarding aircraft in the first place.

“No one should put anyone at risk on a flight considering things that have happened on flights in the past,” Denholm said.

“There should be more security on flights to stop anyone intoxicated getting on.”

The incident is the latest in a series of alcohol-related disruptions reported aboard commercial flights.

Airlines across Europe and elsewhere have faced recurring problems involving unruly passengers, particularly on routes associated with vacation destinations.

Industry groups and airlines have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement and stronger penalties for disruptive behavior on aircraft.

A similar incident involving a Ryanair flight occurred in February when a passenger allegedly refused to stop using a cellphone while the aircraft was taxiing for departure.

According to reports, the passenger continued speaking on the phone despite instructions from crew members. The situation delayed the flight for approximately two hours.

The captain ultimately elected to return the aircraft to the gate, where authorities boarded the plane and removed the passenger.

The June 16 incident remains under review by authorities as officials continue examining the events that led to the confrontation aboard the Edinburgh-to-Palma de Mallorca flight.

Tragedy Deepens as Three More Instructors Arrested in Fatal Bungee Jump Horror in Brazil
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Tragedy Deepens as Three More Instructors Arrested in Fatal Bungee Jump Horror in Brazil

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Brazilian authorities have arrested six people in connection with the death of a 21-year-old student who died during a bungee jumping event after allegedly being sent from a bridge without being connected to a safety cord, as reported by The New York Post.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died on June 13 after an incident at an abandoned bridge in Brazil known locally as the “Skeleton Bridge.”

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the event, which was captured on video and later circulated on social media.

According to reports, three additional suspects were recently arrested, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to six.

The latest arrests include a 29-year-old woman from Rio de Janeiro, a 25-year-old man from Limeira, and a 27-year-old man from Indaiatuba.

CNN Brazil reported that investigators believe the three individuals were involved in planning and carrying out the jump. Authorities have not publicly clarified the exact dates of the latest arrests.

Earlier, on June 14, authorities arrested Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, 32, Vitor de Freitas Goncalves, 27, and Maicon Fernandes Cintra, 42. The three were charged with homicide with eventual intent.

Local courts have also authorized search warrants for the homes of all six suspects as investigators continue gathering evidence.

Video of the incident reportedly shows Rodrigues de Freitas being carried by staff members before the jump. A witness recording the event can be heard shouting, “Guys, the rope!” while pointing toward a cord that remained on the bridge.

The bridge where the incident occurred is scheduled to be demolished in an effort to prevent similar tragedies in the future, according to authorities.

Investigators are also attempting to locate a GoPro camera that Rodrigues de Freitas reportedly paid extra to wear during the jump.

Witnesses have alleged that an employee removed the camera after the incident, raising concerns that potential evidence may have been lost or destroyed.

“I remember … seeing one of the employees taking the [camera] handle off the neck, from the body that was already on the floor, the GoPro camera,” witness Rafael Goulard told Brazilian television station EPTV.

Brazilian police said the camera remains a key piece of evidence in reconstructing what happened.

“The Civil Police are continuing their investigations to fully clarify the dynamics of the events, identify all criminal responsibilities, and locate the camera used by the victim at the time of the jump, considered an important element for reconstructing what happened,” Brazil’s Public Security Secretariat said in a statement.

Investigators have also questioned the three instructors initially arrested in the case. According to reports, Egoroff, Goncalves, and Cintra told authorities they could not remember who was responsible for attaching the safety cord.

“Either it’s me or [Cintra] who does it. So I went ahead first, and after that it’s all erased from my mind… I don’t remember,” Egoroff told EPTV.

Authorities said the three men attempted to flee following the incident and were later located with assistance from a military helicopter.

The investigation has also drawn attention to a video recorded years earlier involving some of the instructors.

Reports indicate that Egoroff and others filmed a video in September 2022 titled “Hiding the body,” which showed a black bag being thrown from the same bridge.

Authorities have not indicated whether anyone involved in that video had a role in the June 13 incident beyond those already identified in the investigation.

Police said the investigation remains active as officials continue collecting evidence and determining the criminal responsibility of those involved.

Maryland Neighborhood Rocked After Six Shot During Chaotic Juneteenth Weekend
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Maryland Neighborhood Rocked After Six Shot During Chaotic Juneteenth Weekend

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Authorities in Maryland are investigating a shooting that left six people injured, including two children, in Anne Arundel County early Saturday morning, as reported by The Post Millennial.

According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers responded to reports of an “unknown disturbance” at approximately 4:49 a.m. in a suburban neighborhood outside Baltimore.

When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a large crowd and discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

As investigators worked to determine what had occurred, police learned that several additional victims had arrived at three different hospitals in the area seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.

Authorities said a total of six people were injured during the incident. The victims included four adults and two juvenile males.

In a statement released on social media, the Anne Arundel County Police Department provided details about the injuries sustained by the victims.

“One female victim with a gunshot wound to an extremity, two juvenile males with lower extremity injuries, and an adult male and female victim with lower extremity injuries were admitted to area hospitals, all with non-life-threatening injuries,” the department said.

Police indicated that all six victims survived and were receiving medical care.

Investigators have not yet determined what events led up to the shooting. Authorities said detectives are continuing to interview victims and gather evidence as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Detectives are conducting interviews with the victims to determine what occurred during this event,” the department added.

“This investigation is active, and further details will be released once the investigation concludes.”

No suspects were immediately identified, and police did not announce any arrests as of Saturday.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek information about what triggered the violence and whether additional witnesses may be able to assist investigators.

The Maryland shooting occurred during a violent Juneteenth holiday weekend that saw multiple shootings reported in major cities across the country.

On Friday, a separate shooting on Chicago’s South Side left at least 12 people wounded. The incident drew national attention and prompted comments from President Donald Trump regarding crime in Chicago and the response of state leadership.

Following the Chicago shooting, Trump criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for not requesting federal assistance to help address violent crime in the city.

“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help?” Trump posted on Truth Social.

“I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!! D.C. went from one of the worst to one of the safest cities in the U.S.”

Law enforcement officials in Maryland have not indicated whether the Anne Arundel County shooting was connected to any other incidents reported during the holiday weekend.

Authorities are continuing to investigate and said additional information will be released as detectives complete interviews and review evidence collected from the scene.

Los Angeles Chokes On Smoke As Newsom And Bass Sleepwalk Through Another Crisis [WATCH]
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Los Angeles Chokes On Smoke As Newsom And Bass Sleepwalk Through Another Crisis [WATCH]

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A massive warehouse fire that began in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood on June 17 continued burning into the weekend, prompting emergency declarations, air quality concerns, and questions about the response from state and local officials, as reported by Red State.

The fire erupted at a Lineage cold food storage facility on South Los Palos Street, just east of downtown Los Angeles. According to officials, the blaze appeared to be concentrated on the roof and within the building’s solar panel system.

Despite extensive firefighting efforts, the fire remained active several days later.

Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order covering the area south of the 101 Freeway to Washington Boulevard and east of Soto Street to Indiana Street. The order was later lifted around 8:45 p.m.

The Los Angeles Police Department said approximately 70 people were evacuated from two nearby streets. Officials also reported that an ammonia line was compromised during the incident, but was later secured.

As the fire continued, the Los Angeles Police Department issued a citywide tactical alert to increase the number of available officers.

The warehouse had experienced a similar solar panel-related fire in August 2024, according to reports.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jamie Moore described the blaze as unusually difficult to combat due to the building’s construction and contents.

The 500,000-square-foot facility houses approximately 85 million pounds of frozen food products.

Moore said the structure functions “like a giant cooler,” with corrugated steel walls containing dense foam insulation that continued burning and producing smoke despite ongoing helicopter water drops.

Fire officials said the hazardous materials concerns had largely been addressed, allowing crews to focus on issues related to spoiled food products inside the facility.

As the fire burned through multiple days, residents across Los Angeles County reported smoke odors, haze, and deteriorating air quality.

Complaints surfaced from neighborhoods including the San Gabriel Valley, Northeast Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, and downtown Los Angeles.

The smoke also became visible near Dodger Stadium. Social media posts from reporters at the ballpark showed the stadium surrounded by haze from the nearby fire.

“The smoke from the nearby Boyle Heights warehouse fire has enshrouded Dodger Stadium in an acrid, nasty haze. Not sure I’d want to sit here and watch as a fan, much less play the game, unless conditions improve,” reporter Ben Bolch wrote on X.

Officials estimated that roughly 85 million pounds of food, including meat, poultry, and bread products, could be affected as the prolonged fire complicated response efforts.

Four days after the fire began, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency related to the incident.

The declaration came as firefighting operations continued and concerns grew over the fire’s duration and impact on surrounding communities.

The ongoing emergency also became the subject of political criticism. Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt alleged on X that Mayor Karen Bass was not in the city when the fire began.

“Karen was sipping cocktails in Chicago when the Boyle Heights Fire erupted, just as she was sipping cocktails in Ghana when our Palisades Fire erupted,” Pratt wrote.

Former California State Senator Gloria Romero also questioned the city’s response.

“So once again, she was out partying and failed to act quickly when East LA caught fire?” Romero wrote on X.

Meanwhile, former California Assemblywoman and current State Senate candidate Wendy Carrillo directed criticism toward Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis over the impact of smoke on nearby communities.

Carrillo also stated, “The Boyle Heights fire is one block / across the street from East Los Angeles, and it is a disgrace that you have not done more to help East LA families who are inhaling toxic smoke.”

Firefighters remained on scene through the weekend as crews continued efforts to fully extinguish the blaze and address ongoing environmental and public health concerns.

Dem Whistleblower Promises To Name Party Elites Who Hid Biden’s Cognitive Decline [WATCH]
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Dem Whistleblower Promises To Name Party Elites Who Hid Biden’s Cognitive Decline [WATCH]

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Lindy Li, a former Democratic National Committee fundraiser who later left the Democratic Party, says her upcoming book will identify individuals she believes were aware of concerns surrounding former President Joe Biden’s cognitive condition during the 2024 election cycle but did not publicly acknowledge them, as reported by Fox News.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Li discussed her forthcoming book, Unburdened, which is scheduled for release later this year.

Li said the book will detail internal discussions within Democratic circles, polling data, and concerns she says were present long before Biden ultimately ended his 2024 reelection campaign.

“Whatever was out there, it wasn’t the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden’s cognitive decline but pretended otherwise,” Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview.

Li, who previously worked as a fundraiser connected to a wide range of Democratic Party figures, said she was surprised by the number of prominent Democrats who privately expressed concerns about Biden while continuing to defend him publicly.

Among those she referenced was Senator Adam Schiff of California.

“I remember getting a text from Schiff,” Li said, referring to Adam Schiff, then a Democratic candidate for Senate and a leading House Democrat.

“I have it in my book. Basically, Adam Schiff was — I can’t remember what he said on TV, but I’m telling you right now that behind the scenes he very much wanted [Biden] to go.”

A spokesperson for Schiff disputed the significance of the claim, pointing out that the senator’s concerns became public after Biden’s performance during a 2024 debate.

The spokesperson noted that Schiff later publicly called on Biden to step aside in July 2024.

“The Senator’s concerns and call on President Biden to not run was very public, so none of this is news,” the spokesperson said.

Li argued that concerns about Biden extended beyond Schiff and involved other party figures who were reluctant to challenge the president publicly.

“They didn’t want to get ostracized by the party. It’s like the axiom: you come at the king; you better not miss. Everyone would have missed,” Li said.

According to Li, internal polling reinforced the belief that Biden remained difficult to challenge despite concerns about his condition.

“There are many candidates who polled themselves against Biden and then realized that they couldn’t beat him in a primary. It wasn’t a matter so much of anti-Trumpism. It was self-interest,” Li said.

“I’ve seen the polling data, and I also include that in my book — polling no one has seen before.”

Li also claimed internal polling showed Vice President Kamala Harris was not viewed as the strongest potential successor within Democratic circles before Biden exited the race.

“She was the weakest candidate in the field,” Li said.

“I also have polling data right before Kamala ascended. We stacked her against Buttigieg, Newsom, Shapiro, Whitmer — all of them,” Li said, referring to several prominent Democratic figures.

Beyond political calculations, Li said she believes Biden’s longstanding relationships within the party created a level of personal loyalty that made public criticism difficult for many allies.

“He had decades of loyalty — his bond with people like James Clyburn,” Li explained, referring to one of Biden’s longtime supporters and allies.

“There’s something about Joe Biden. He was incredibly kind,” Li said.

Li also told Fox News Digital that she believes the Democratic Party has struggled since the 2024 election and described the organization as being in “shambles” and “completely rudderless” following its electoral defeat.

Her book is expected to provide additional details about internal Democratic Party discussions, polling, and strategy decisions surrounding Biden’s reelection campaign and the events leading up to his withdrawal from the 2024 race.

Trump-Endorsed Candidate Claims Historic Victory in Colombia Election Showdown [WATCH]
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Trump-Endorsed Candidate Claims Historic Victory in Colombia Election Showdown [WATCH]

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Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda in a closely contested election that signals a political shift away from the government of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, as reported by Trending Politics News.

With nearly all ballots counted, de la Espriella received 49.66 percent of the vote, or approximately 12.96 million votes, compared to Cepeda’s 48.70 percent, or roughly 12.71 million votes. The margin separating the two candidates was fewer than 251,000 votes.

The result made de la Espriella the most-voted presidential candidate in Colombian history.

The runoff followed the first round of voting held on May 31, 2026. In that contest, de la Espriella secured approximately 43.7 percent of the vote while Cepeda received about 40.9 percent.

Because neither candidate reached the 50 percent threshold required for an outright victory, the election advanced to a second round between the top two finishers.

De la Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no previous elected political experience, campaigned as an independent under the Defenders of the Homeland banner.

His campaign focused heavily on security issues, a major concern for many Colombian voters.

Among his proposals were the construction of mega-prisons modeled after policies implemented in El Salvador, expanded military operations against drug trafficking organizations, and the use of aerial fumigation to combat coca cultivation.

His platform also included fiscal austerity measures, investor-friendly economic policies, and conservative positions on social issues.

De la Espriella holds both U.S. and Italian citizenship and received an endorsement from President Donald Trump during the campaign. His running mate, economist José Manuel Restrepo, previously served as Colombia’s finance minister.

Cepeda, a senator aligned with the Historic Pact coalition led by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, campaigned on continuing the administration’s progressive agenda.

His platform emphasized negotiations with armed groups, expanded social programs, and institutional reforms.

The election unfolded against a backdrop of concerns over crime, economic conditions, and security challenges that became prominent issues during Petro’s presidency.

Petro entered office in 2022 as Colombia’s first leftist president. Under Colombia’s constitution, he was prohibited from seeking another term.

During his presidency, Petro frequently clashed with the Trump administration.

Areas of disagreement included drug interdiction efforts, coca cultivation levels, U.S. deportation policies affecting Colombian nationals, and Trump’s endorsement of de la Espriella during the 2026 campaign.

Petro characterized Trump’s endorsement as outside interference in Colombia’s domestic affairs.

The outgoing president’s political history has also remained a subject of public discussion. Petro joined the 19th of April Movement, commonly known as M-19, at age 17 during the late 1970s.

The organization had Marxist influences and carried out armed actions before demobilizing through peace negotiations in 1990.

Following both the first round of voting and Sunday’s runoff, Petro repeatedly questioned the election results. After the runoff, he publicly suggested outside influences affected the outcome and explicitly blamed “Israeli meddling” for his coalition’s defeat.

The election result continues a broader trend of right-leaning candidates finding success across parts of South America, while marking the end of Petro’s four-year administration and the beginning of a new government under de la Espriella.

Tesla On Autopilot Crashes Into Texas Home Killing Grandmother Instantly [WATCH]
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Tesla On Autopilot Crashes Into Texas Home Killing Grandmother Instantly [WATCH]

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A Tesla that the driver said was operating in self-driving mode crashed into a Texas home at high speed on Friday, killing a woman who was inside the residence, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

According to reports, the crash involved a blue Tesla Model 3 that traveled through a residential neighborhood before slamming into a home.

The collision claimed the life of 76-year-old Martha Avila Mantilla, a grandmother who was inside the house when the vehicle struck the structure.

Doorbell camera footage obtained by Fox captured the moments leading up to the crash. The video shows the Tesla crossing a front yard before crashing into the home.

Additional footage from another nearby residence reportedly shows the vehicle speeding through the neighborhood shortly before impact.

Authorities investigating the incident said the Tesla was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to make a turn at an intersection. Instead, the vehicle continued straight through the area before crashing into the house.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Law enforcement officials identified the driver as 44-year-old Michael Butler.

Authorities said Butler showed no signs of intoxication following the incident and has been cooperating with investigators.

At this time, Butler has not been charged in connection with the crash.

Investigators are working to determine exactly what role, if any, the vehicle’s automated driving features may have played in the incident. Reports indicate that Butler told authorities the Tesla was operating in self-driving mode when the crash occurred.

The fatal collision comes as Tesla continues to face federal scrutiny over its automated driving technology.

The company is currently the subject of a federal investigation involving approximately 3 million Tesla vehicles and the performance of self-driving systems.

Federal regulators have also been examining whether additional recalls involving Tesla’s self-driving technology may be necessary.

Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance systems have been the focus of multiple investigations in recent years as regulators evaluate crashes involving vehicles that were reportedly using automated driving features at the time of incidents.

Officials have repeatedly emphasized that drivers are expected to remain attentive and maintain control of their vehicles even when such systems are activated.

Neighbors who witnessed Friday’s crash described the event as unfolding in a matter of seconds.

“It just flew straight into their home,” a neighbor said. “It happened so quick.”

The death of Mantilla has left family members and neighbors mourning the loss of a longtime grandmother and community member while investigators continue examining the cause of the crash.

Authorities have not announced when the investigation will be completed.

Officials are expected to review vehicle data, witness statements, surveillance footage, and other evidence as they work to determine what led the Tesla to leave its intended path and crash into the residence.

Trump Slams D.C. Vandals, Demands Justice After Reflecting Pool Attacks
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Trump Slams D.C. Vandals, Demands Justice After Reflecting Pool Attacks

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President Donald Trump wasted no time responding to the latest wave of senseless vandalism in Washington.

He announced Saturday that the United States Park Police had made multiple arrests after vandals damaged the newly renovated Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, one of the crown jewels of his effort to restore the nation’s capital to greatness.

Trump did not mince words in his Truth Social post, calling the acts “very serious crimes” and demanding accountability.

“Who would do such a thing?” he wrote.

“Years in jail! Work will begin immediately on its repair.”

His message carried the same tone he brought to his previous law-and-order campaigns, resonating with Americans tired of seeing monuments defaced while bureaucrats shrug.

The president highlighted that, under his administration, crews had already “cleaned, renovated, and beautified over 45 Monuments and Memorials, 28 Statues, and 22 Fountains in Washington, DC.”

Yet while major progress had been made, he said “real problems with Vandalism” at the Reflecting Pool had recently surfaced.

According to Trump, the culprits damaged the grass and deliberately targeted the freshly installed interior surface.

Trump detailed the attack, writing, “Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed.”

He compared the act to previous chemical damage incidents on the National Mall, making clear these were not pranks or accidents but deliberate attempts to destroy public property.

He added that the Reflecting Pool’s algae problem, which plagued it for years, was “75 percent gone.”

The rest would be fixed soon, with the vandalized section described as “a small area of damage” that would be repaired early next week.

The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement pursuing everyone involved.

Reporter Emily Miller shared video from the scene showing officers arresting a man allegedly caught in the act.

In one clip, the suspect appears to have jumped into the Reflecting Pool and ripped up the blue protective sealant that lines the bottom.

Another arrest followed after a man reportedly grabbed a hose from a National Park Service worker.

It remains unclear whether the two incidents involved the same suspect.

The Reflecting Pool has been at the center of Trump’s Washington beautification push. Back in March, he announced alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum that his team was addressing what he called the “absolutely filthy Reflecting Pool.”

That work, he noted, should have been done long before under Joe Biden’s administration, which largely ignored the once grand monument’s deterioration.

Secretary Burgum explained that the project had been crucial.

The Reflecting Pool had been leaking about 45,000 gallons of water every day, wasting taxpayer dollars and eroding infrastructure.

Crews drained the pool, sandblasted the surfaces, repaired the plumbing, and restored the glow of the monument.

Trump personally selected an “American flag blue” base color to symbolize pride in the nation’s heritage.

For many Americans visiting the National Mall, the Reflecting Pool is more than a patch of water.

It represents the mirror of American history, stretching in front of the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

Trump’s effort to restore it was meant to honor that legacy, not allow it to crumble or be vandalized by what seem to be politically motivated agitators.

The brazenness of the attack sparked outrage among Trump supporters and many others who value law enforcement and respect for public landmarks.

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Conservative commentators noted how quick the left is to dismiss such destruction as “free expression” whenever it fits their narrative, yet the damage costs real taxpayers real money to fix.

The contrast between Trump’s proactive leadership and the apathy shown during the Biden years could not be clearer.

While Trump’s team moved fast to clean the capital and protect its landmarks, the current crop of Washington bureaucrats appear more focused on pandering to activists than on preserving national treasures.

Law and order have long been central to Trump’s platform. His reaction to the Reflecting Pool vandalism reminded supporters why.

He believes in preserving history, safeguarding monuments, and ensuring those who deface them face real justice.

For many Americans longing for respect, discipline, and pride in the country again, his simple statement summed it up perfectly: “Years in jail!”

As repairs begin on the iconic site, Trump has shown that he is not slowing down his effort to rehabilitate the dignity of the nation’s capital.

For the countless families, veterans, and tourists who visit Washington to remember what America stands for, his commitment to restoration is not just a project of maintenance, but a reflection of patriotism itself.

Declassified COVID Files Tie Xavier Becerra to Fauci Cover Up and Spark Legal Panic in California
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Declassified COVID Files Tie Xavier Becerra to Fauci Cover Up and Spark Legal Panic in California

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Tulsi Gabbard made sure to leave Washington with fireworks.

Just before stepping down as Director of National Intelligence, she dropped a stack of newly declassified documents that suggest the Biden administration buried the truth about COVID’s origins.

Those documents also shine a harsh light on Xavier Becerra, Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services secretary at the time and now the Democrat pick for California governor.

According to the evidence, Becerra played an essential role in censoring whistleblowers who were ready to expose Fauci’s misleading statements to Congress about gain-of-function research.

The documents reveal a tangled web of bureaucratic coordination aimed at saving Fauci from public embarrassment and keeping the lab leak theory out of mainstream debate.

Gabbard’s release points to a deliberate effort by senior officials to reroute and suppress a whistleblower complaint that could have dismantled the official narrative about COVID’s “natural origins.”

It all happened as Americans were locked down, businesses were dying, and honest scientists were being smeared for questioning Washington’s preferred storyline.

In the third batch of documents made public on June 18, Gabbard included a letter from DNI General Counsel Chris Fonzone.

That letter detailed how intelligence officials manipulated an investigation into a whistleblower’s report.

The whistleblower claimed that the intelligence community believed COVID came from a leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and that Dr. Anthony Fauci lied about it to Congress.

Instead of pursuing the truth, the matter was sent straight to Becerra, whose office promptly buried it.

The paper trail points directly to the infamous Senate exchanges between Fauci and Senator Rand Paul in May and July of 2021. Everyone remembers those hearings.

Fauci angrily declared, “The NIH has not ever and does not now fund gain-of-function research in the Wuhan Institute.”

Paul called him out months later, asking if he wanted to retract that statement. Fauci doubled down.

It turns out the whistleblower was ready to testify that Fauci’s answers were false.

But his testimony was killed on Becerra’s desk.

That suppression allowed Fauci’s story to stand unchallenged, shielding the administration from accountability.

Instead of transparency, Becerra’s office launched a watered-down “alternative investigation” that accomplished little more than cutting off funding to EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Peter Daszak, the same group that had funneled U.S. taxpayer dollars to Wuhan.

The move looked impressive on paper, but it let every powerful player walk away untouched.

Meanwhile, Fauci faced no repercussions for misleading Congress or the public.

Documents confirm that he even received a pardon signed by Biden, insulating him from any future legal liability tied to his COVID-era actions.

Gabbard’s release suggests this protective circle was deliberate, coordinated through agencies that should have been hunting for the truth but instead acted as political shields.

Now Xavier Becerra finds his own name stamped all over the latest scandal, and not just related to COVID.

His longtime chief of staff, Sean McCluskie, is already facing federal charges for allegedly conspiring with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s former political adviser to funnel money from Becerra’s dormant campaign fund.

Although Becerra claims ignorance, the optics are horrible for a man running for governor in a state struggling under decades of Democrat corruption.

The irony is thick. California Democrats have spent years preaching about “integrity in government” while their leaders appear to operate by backroom deals.

The same Xavier Becerra who cut off Americans’ access to critical information about COVID origins now wants to run a state that saw some of the harshest pandemic lockdowns in the country.

If Becerra helped kill a whistleblower complaint to protect Fauci, Californians deserve to know before they hand him the keys to Sacramento.

Larry Sanger, cofounder of Wikipedia, first flagged the troubling connections buried in the declassified memos.

His independent research aligned perfectly with Gabbard’s claims that senior Biden officials went to great lengths to stamp out dissent within the intelligence community.

Sanger, no right-wing ideologue, simply found what the legacy media refused to touch.

The documents he examined paint a devastating picture of a government more concerned with managing optics than acknowledging the possibility that a U.S.-funded project in Wuhan may have created a global disaster.

Ordinary Americans who were ridiculed online for doubting the official story now have more reason than ever to feel vindicated.

So far, Becerra has stayed silent while the story explodes online.

Silence may not save him this time.

The notion that a sitting cabinet member rerouted a whistleblower’s testimony to protect Fauci would send shockwaves through any honest government.

For Democrats, it is just one more scandal stacked on a mountain of others they hope voters forget by November.

The situation also exposes how far the White House went to coordinate censorship.

By controlling which theories were “acceptable” and which officials would investigate, Biden’s team successfully hid key evidence from Congress and the public.

The result was years of confusion, mistrust, and scientific gaslighting that damaged America’s credibility abroad and freedom at home.

Now with these declassified papers out in the open, the political fallout is only beginning.

Gabbard’s release confirms what many have long suspected, that the COVID narrative was polished and protected by the same people who claimed to “follow the science.”

As one scandal merges into another, Xavier Becerra’s campaign dreams could turn into a legal nightmare.

And if justice still matters in America, he will be looking for a lot more lawyers very soon.

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