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Google Bets Big on Miami as Founders Ditch California’s Billionaire Tax Chaos [WATCH]
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Google Bets Big on Miami as Founders Ditch California’s Billionaire Tax Chaos [WATCH]

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Google has expanded its office footprint in Miami after co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin acquired high-value residential properties in South Florida, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reportedly signed a lease that adds 45,000 square feet to its existing 10,000-square-foot satellite office in Miami’s financial district.

Bloomberg cited two people familiar with the matter who said the expansion was driven in part by the recent relocation of the company’s co-founders to South Florida, as Fox Business reported.

Google first established its Miami office in 2016. Even with the additional space, the Florida location remains significantly smaller than the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, which spans more than 10 million square feet, and its Hudson Square campus in New York, which encompasses approximately 1.7 million square feet.

Page and Brin stepped down from executive leadership positions at Google in 2019 but continue serving on the company’s board of directors.

Brin has also reportedly remained active in guiding Google’s artificial intelligence initiatives.

The office expansion follows a series of major real estate purchases by both co-founders.

According to an earlier Wall Street Journal report, Page purchased a waterfront compound in South Florida for $101.5 million in December.

He later acquired a nearby residence for $71.9 million in early January, bringing his recent real estate purchases in the area to approximately $173 million.

Bloomberg reported that Brin subsequently purchased a $51 million waterfront home in Miami Beach after Page completed his acquisitions.

Brin has also been linked to the purchase of a $42 million mansion on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe in December.

The reported relocations come as California voters prepare to decide a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a one-time wealth tax on billionaires.

Under the proposal, taxpayers and trusts with more than $1 billion in covered assets would be subject to a one-time 5% wealth tax.

Revenue generated by the measure would be directed toward healthcare, food assistance programs, and public education.

The proposed tax would apply to a broad range of assets, including privately held businesses, securities, artwork, collectibles, and intellectual property.

Real estate holdings, pensions, and certain retirement accounts would be exempt under the proposal.

If approved by voters this November, the tax would apply retroactively to individuals who were California residents as of Jan. 1, 2026. Payments would become due with 2027 tax filings.

The proposal would also allow eligible taxpayers to pay the obligation in five equal installments. Any unpaid balance carried forward would be subject to an annual deferral charge of 7.5%.

Neither Alphabet nor Google publicly announced the reported lease expansion in connection with the real estate purchases. Bloomberg reported that sources familiar with the matter said the office growth was influenced in part by the presence of Page and Brin in South Florida.

The expansion reflects Google’s continued investment in Miami while maintaining its primary operations in California and New York.

The company’s Mountain View headquarters remains its largest campus, and the Miami office continues to represent a comparatively small portion of Google’s overall real estate footprint.

The developments also coincide with ongoing discussion about business investment, executive relocations, and tax policy as California voters prepare to decide the proposed wealth tax measure later this year.

O’Keefe Exposes Pentagon Advisor Caught Trashing Trump on Hidden Camera [WATCH]
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O’Keefe Exposes Pentagon Advisor Caught Trashing Trump on Hidden Camera [WATCH]

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A senior adviser in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy has been placed on administrative leave after an undercover video released by O’Keefe Media Group showed him making critical remarks about President Donald Trump and discussing his role within the Pentagon, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The video, published Wednesday by O’Keefe Media Group, features Brandon Newsom, identified in the report as a senior official who has served in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy for 16 years.

According to James O’Keefe, Newsom oversees corporate operations supporting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including human resources, information technology, security, facilities, records management, and implementation of executive orders.

Following publication of the video, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced that Newsom had been placed on administrative leave while the Department of the Navy reviews the matter.

“The Department of the Navy takes the conduct shown in this video extremely seriously. Such statements and apparent intent to leverage a position to undermine the policies and direction set by our elected leaders are inappropriate and incompatible with the standards expected of Department personnel,” Cao said.

“Effective immediately, this individual has been placed on administrative leave while we determine next steps to ensure accountability and protect the integrity of our mission,” he said.

According to O’Keefe Media Group, James O’Keefe wore a disguise consisting of a mustache and glasses before meeting with Newsom during what was described as a date.

In the undercover recording, Newsom discussed his position and influence within the federal government.

“I’ve seen some things. In true D.C. nature, you don’t always reveal everything in D.C,” Newsom told O’Keefe.

“I have the influence…., I can undo whatever’s been done,” Newsom told James O’Keefe.

Newsom also expressed criticism of President Trump during the recorded conversation.

“I think Trump is a narcissist.”

Discussing the conflict involving Iran, Newsom said:

“Yeah. I think it’s [War in Iran] completely stupid, but it’s driven on one man’s [President Trump] ego to me, in my own personal opinion,” he said.

At another point in the conversation, Newsom remarked to O’Keefe, “I mean, you could be a news reporter.”

According to the report, Newsom also said he intends to seek reversal of the Pentagon’s monthly voluntary Christian prayer service.

After releasing the recording, O’Keefe questioned whether career government officials can influence or delay the implementation of policies established by elected leaders.

“This begs the question: If a government director says he can slow or reverse a sitting President’s agenda, who really governs the country? Is it the individual Americans elect or the career officials who outlast every administration?” James O’Keefe said.

The video was published on O’Keefe Media Group’s social media platforms on July 22 and was accompanied by excerpts highlighting Newsom’s comments about President Trump and his role within the Department of the Navy.

The Department of the Navy has not publicly released additional information regarding the review beyond Cao’s announcement placing Newsom on administrative leave.

It also has not announced whether any disciplinary action beyond the leave has been taken.

As of publication, the department said it is continuing to evaluate the matter to determine appropriate next steps while emphasizing accountability and the integrity of its mission.

Mamdani Faces Fresh Questions After Netanyahu Arrest Claim Falls Apart [WATCH]
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Mamdani Faces Fresh Questions After Netanyahu Arrest Claim Falls Apart [WATCH]

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism after acknowledging that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a future visit to New York, a position that has prompted opponents to question several of his campaign promises and priorities.

As The New York Post reported, the issue gained attention after Mamdani released a social media video earlier this week in which he acknowledged he lacks the authority to carry out an arrest of Netanyahu, despite previously stating he would enforce the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visited the city.

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza.

The Israeli Consul General criticized Mamdani’s previous comments in a statement.

“Mayor Mamdani knew that he does not have legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu, yet he continues with his blood libels against Israel,” the Israeli Consul General said.

“He should start focusing on the people of his city instead of meddling in matters he doesn’t understand.”

Mamdani has continued to criticize Netanyahu publicly, referring to him as a “war criminal” and saying he is not welcome in New York City, even while acknowledging that arresting the Israeli prime minister is outside the mayor’s legal authority.

The controversy has also renewed attention on several proposals Mamdani promoted during his campaign.

Among those proposals was a pledge to provide free bus service throughout New York City. According to estimates cited in the report, the initiative would cost approximately $1 billion, and no program has been implemented.

Responsibility for bus fares also rests with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority rather than the mayor’s office.

Mamdani also proposed increasing taxes through a corporate tax hike and a 2% personal income tax on the city’s wealthiest residents.

Those changes have not been enacted because income tax authority rests with the state.

The report noted that Gov. Kathy Hochul advanced a separate proposal involving a tax on second homes that are not primary residences.

Another campaign proposal called for opening city-owned grocery stores in every borough to reduce food costs.

According to the report, only two potential locations have been identified, with the first store not expected to open until at least 2027.

Mamdani also promoted a $1 billion community safety initiative intended to replace the New York Police Department on most 911 calls.

The report stated that only two staff members have been assigned to the effort and that police officers continue responding to those emergency calls.

His proposal to freeze rents has also encountered legal challenges. The report noted that after appointments to the city’s rent stabilization board, landlords filed a lawsuit this week challenging the effort.

Democratic operative Ken Frydman said Mamdani understood the legal limitations surrounding Netanyahu before making the original pledge.

“Unfortunately, that threat plays politically to his far-left base. So it was worth it to him to float it,” Frydman argued.

The debate over Mamdani’s priorities comes as New York City also responds to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side.

According to the report, five people have died, and dozens of others have been infected.

On Tuesday, City Council Speaker Julie Menin introduced legislation calling for stronger public health response measures while criticizing City Hall’s handling of the outbreak.

“But public health depends on public trust — and public trust depends on timely, transparent communication and action,” Menin wrote in a follow-up op-ed in The Post.

“This outbreak exposed a dangerous gap between what our laws require and how the city executes them.”

Veteran Democratic consultant Hank Sheinkopf argued that city leadership should concentrate on local issues.

“Legionnaires’ disease knocks off Manhattanites and the best this guy can do is to pretend he’s got powers that he doesn’t,” Sheinkopf said.

“This proves again that hating Jews gets you news but fighting for dying New Yorkers gets you zero.”

Political strategist Evan Roth Smith of Slingshot Strategies offered a different assessment, saying Mamdani continues to enjoy strong support among his political base.

“He has total undying loyalty from his political base and, beyond that, he has a whole lot of people who watch to attach themselves to his politics and his rise,” Smith said.

“When he has to sell something to his own base that diverges that they actually want like arresting Netanyahu, he knows exactly what to say.”

Mamdani has also faced criticism over the city’s response to a homeless encampment that stretched across more than a dozen blocks on Manhattan’s West Side.

According to the report, City Hall took more than a week to respond to concerns from residents before city workers and police cleared the area. The report said many of the individuals later relocated elsewhere.

Despite the criticism, some supporters argue it is too early to judge the mayor’s administration.

“He’s like a bullfighter, and he’s just dancing with everyone in a good way,” said Jose Bayona, CEO of Grassroots Strategies and former executive director of the mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media.

“The first year is the honeymoon, and he is extending that, and we don’t know yet if it’s anything,” Bayona said. “We will know in 2027. Have to give the guy one or two years.”

Democrat Meltdown in Wisconsin as Scandal Engulfs Evers-Backed Candidate [WATCH]
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Democrat Meltdown in Wisconsin as Scandal Engulfs Evers-Backed Candidate [WATCH]

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The Wisconsin governor’s race has taken another unexpected turn after past social media activity linked to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the focus of scrutiny just days after he re-entered the Democratic primary, as reported by Red State.

Crowley recently returned to the race after previously withdrawing, a move that came as Democratic leaders sought to consolidate support ahead of the party’s August 11 gubernatorial primary.

According to the report, party leaders viewed Crowley as a stronger general election candidate as state Rep. Francesca Hong gained momentum among Democratic voters.

The report also stated that former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, another Democratic candidate remaining in the race after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez exited amid campaign finance questions, is viewed by some within the party as being too progressive.

The renewed attention on Crowley’s campaign follows the discovery of an old social media account containing offensive posts dating back roughly 15 years.

According to the report, Crowley and his campaign have denied that he authored the controversial posts, despite acknowledging that he had access to the account.

They contend that multiple individuals shared use of the account during that period.

However, NBC News questioned that explanation, pointing to several details within the account that appeared to identify Crowley personally.

According to NBC News, the account repeatedly referred to Crowley in the first person, displayed a selfie, included his initials, described itself by stating, “this is my twitter page where I loosen up the tie and bring out the bottles!! Ya dig!” and also stated, “I can’t really have my face out there when i’m representing #DWightman!!”

The report noted that Crowley was working for former Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold during the period in question.

Additional reporting cited by the article pointed to the account’s biography.

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the profile described itself as “A different side of me…,” language that some observers argue is difficult to reconcile with the campaign’s assertion that approximately 10 to 12 people shared the account.

The account reportedly remained active at the time of publication and continued to display older posts that critics have characterized as embarrassing.

The controversy arrives during an already competitive Democratic primary campaign.

Earlier in the election cycle, Democratic leaders encouraged Crowley to re-enter the race after concerns that Hong could secure the nomination but face a difficult general election against Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is backed by President Donald Trump and is considered the presumptive Republican nominee.

The report also referenced the recent Maine Democratic Senate primary, where nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign after facing multiple controversies.

According to the report, criticism surrounding Platner included allegations regarding his past conduct as well as offensive online posts.

The article contrasted Platner’s response with Crowley’s, noting that Platner publicly acknowledged responsibility for his online comments while saying he had changed since making them.

In Crowley’s case, the campaign continues to dispute that he personally wrote the posts attributed to the shared account.

Whether the issue influences Democratic primary voters remains unclear.

With the August 11 primary approaching and a gubernatorial debate scheduled in the coming days, the controversy is likely to receive additional attention as candidates make their final appeals to voters.

As the campaign continues, questions surrounding the old social media account are expected to remain part of the discussion heading into one of Wisconsin’s most closely watched statewide races.

Sophie Cunningham Silences Leftist Reporter After Defending Women’s Sports from Transgender Activism [WATCH]
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Sophie Cunningham Silences Leftist Reporter After Defending Women’s Sports from Transgender Activism [WATCH]

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is drawing renewed attention after addressing her views on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports during a pre-game press conference, where she declined to back away from her position despite a reporter’s question on the subject, as reported by Townhall.

Cunningham has remained in the national spotlight in recent weeks following a viral moment during the Indiana Fever’s June 24 game against the Phoenix Mercury.

During a heated fourth quarter that featured technical fouls and multiple confrontations, Cunningham and Phoenix Mercury player DeWanna Bonner exchanged words.

A clip of Cunningham pointing toward Bonner quickly spread across social media, with many fans turning the gesture into a widely shared meme.

The latest attention surrounding Cunningham, however, centers on comments she made regarding participation in women’s sports.

During a pre-game media availability, Cunningham was asked about her position on transgender athletes competing in women’s athletics.

Rather than avoiding the question, she responded by emphasizing that her views are not rooted in politics while maintaining that protections for biological women in sports remain important.

According to the report, Cunningham told reporters that she is not political and believes every person deserves love and respect.

At the same time, she said she believes the rights of biological women should be protected and indicated that she is not changing her position on the issue.

The exchange quickly generated discussion online, with supporters and critics weighing in on Cunningham’s comments.

Her response also came as the broader debate over eligibility standards in women’s sports continues to receive national attention from athletes, lawmakers, sports organizations, and advocacy groups.

The report noted that Cunningham’s remarks drew criticism from some progressive audiences after she stated that transgender athletes should not compete in women’s sports.

The article also referenced polling that it said found approximately 70 percent of Americans agree with that position.

Cunningham did not frame her remarks as a political statement.

Instead, she emphasized that respect for individuals and protections for women’s athletics can coexist, according to the report.

The Indiana Fever guard has become one of the WNBA’s most recognizable personalities in recent months, both for her play on the court and for moments that have resonated with fans on social media.

Her June 24 interaction with Bonner during the game against the Mercury became one of the league’s most widely circulated highlights, adding to her growing public profile.

Her latest comments ensure she remains part of another national conversation, this time focused on policies governing women’s sports.

As debates over competitive eligibility continue across athletic organizations and government bodies, Cunningham made clear during the press conference that her position has not changed.

The remarks came during routine media availability before the Fever took the court, ending an exchange in which Cunningham reiterated that while she believes everyone deserves dignity and respect, she also believes biological women’s sports should remain protected.

Leopard Rampage Shocks Indian Town as Liquor Store Employee Attacked [WATCH]
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Leopard Rampage Shocks Indian Town as Liquor Store Employee Attacked [WATCH]

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A leopard that wandered into a town in northern India burst into a liquor store and attacked an employee before becoming trapped inside the business, leading to a five-hour search that ended when wildlife officials tranquilized the animal, as reported by Breitbart.

The incident occurred Monday in Todaraisingh, where surveillance footage captured the leopard rushing into the liquor shop and immediately attacking 25-year-old shopkeeper Sanjay Gurjar.

Video later obtained by the Sun showed the employee escaping the animal before running out of the building.

After the initial encounter, the leopard remained inside the store, where it roamed through what appeared to be a stock room.

Security footage showed the animal investigating the shelves, knocking over boxes and sending bottles of alcohol crashing to the floor while the shop stood empty.

Gurjar managed to escape despite suffering injuries during the attack. According to reports, he sustained injuries to his hand, shoulder, and nose.

As he fled the building, he was able to pull down the shop’s metal shutter, trapping the leopard inside until authorities could respond.

“I somehow pushed the leopard away and ran towards the exit,” Gurjar said. “As I ran, I pulled the shutter down. Then I lost consciousness.”

Surveillance footage from outside the store also showed the leopard confronting another man moments before entering the liquor shop.

According to the report, 40-year-old Fateh Lal Koli was attacked as the animal moved through the area.

Earlier that same morning, the leopard also injured a forest volunteer identified as Rakesh after entering the town shortly before 9:00 a.m. The extent of injuries suffered by Koli and Rakesh was not disclosed.

The attacks prompted wildlife officials to launch an extensive search for the animal that lasted approximately five hours.

During that time, authorities worked to locate and safely capture the leopard while minimizing additional danger to residents.

Wildlife specialists eventually found the animal at about 2:00 p.m. and subdued it using a tranquilizer. According to the report, the leopard was identified as a five-year-old male.

Officials said the animal will be returned to the wild following its capture.

Encounters between leopards and people occasionally occur in parts of India where expanding towns and villages border forested habitat.

Wildlife officials are often called to respond when big cats stray into populated areas in an effort to protect both residents and the animals.

The surveillance footage from Todaraisingh captured the chaotic moments as the leopard entered the liquor store, attacked the shopkeeper, and then wandered through the business after the employee escaped.

The video also documented the damage caused inside the shop as the animal knocked merchandise from shelves while moving through the building.

No additional attacks were reported after the leopard was contained inside the store.

Authorities completed the operation later that afternoon by tranquilizing the animal and preparing it for release back into its natural habitat.

DOJ Launches Probe After Dem Governor Admits Thousands Of Noncitizens Registered In NJ Elections [WATCH]
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DOJ Launches Probe After Dem Governor Admits Thousands Of Noncitizens Registered In NJ Elections [WATCH]

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation after New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill disclosed that a software error led to thousands of non-citizens being registered to vote and that several hundred later cast ballots, as reported by Trending Politics News.

Sherrill announced that a malfunction in the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s voter registration system resulted in approximately 6,600 individuals who identified themselves as non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024.

According to the governor, the affected individuals accurately answered “no” when asked through a keypad prompt whether they were U.S. citizens while applying for driver’s licenses or state identification cards.

Despite those responses, the system registered them to vote.

Sherrill said a preliminary review found that slightly fewer than 400 of those individuals subsequently voted in elections after being registered.

She stated that the voters were registered as Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters and were located throughout the state.

The governor attributed the registrations to a software issue involving the vendor IDEMIA during the period in which New Jersey’s automatic voter registration system processed motor vehicle transactions.

Sherrill said the issue occurred before she took office and stated that the problem had only recently been discovered.

She also maintained that the error did not alter the outcome of any election.

“It’s unacceptable that no one in the previous administration brought this to light, demanded accountability, or took action when it happened years ago,” she said.

“This failure didn’t occur under my watch, but accountability starts now because the people of New Jersey shouldn’t have to wait a year for a problem to get solved, or two years to learn it even happened.”

Following the governor’s announcement, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division confirmed that it had begun an investigation into the matter.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Civil Rights Division, announced the investigation in a public statement.

“Today, NJ Gov. Sherrill stated that 400 non-citizens voted in elections. This is unacceptable and illegal! The Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department is investigating this unlawful dilution of American votes.”

She later added:

“Earlier today you represented that approximately 6,600 people who self-identified as noncitizens between June 2023 and June 2024 were nevertheless registered to vote in New Jersey. Indeed, approximately 400 of those individuals voted,” Dhillon added.

“Ensuring that U.S. citizens’ votes are not illegally diluted by noncitizens’ votes is of paramount importance.”

According to the announcement, federal investigators are seeking records related to the approximately 6,600 voter registrations, the individuals who cast ballots and the state’s voter registration system.

The investigation follows earlier actions taken by the Justice Department concerning election administration and voter registration records.

In February, the department filed lawsuits against New Jersey and several other states seeking voter registration records as part of federal oversight involving voter eligibility requirements.

Earlier this month, Dhillon also sent letters to election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia reminding them of federal obligations to maintain accurate voter registration lists.

The letters warned that election officials who knowingly retain non-citizens on statewide voter rolls or facilitate voting by non-citizens could face potential criminal liability under applicable federal law.

The correspondence also stated that the department was prepared to assist states with compliance efforts.

The Justice Department has not announced a timeline for completing its investigation.

State officials have indicated they are continuing to review the affected voter registrations while removing those that were created because of the software error and examining how the malfunction occurred.

DSA Leader Delivers Laughable Take On Socialism That Sounds More Like A Coffee Club [WATCH]
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DSA Leader Delivers Laughable Take On Socialism That Sounds More Like A Coffee Club [WATCH]

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A street interview circulating on social media has drawn widespread attention after a local leader with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) offered an unconventional explanation of socialism during a conversation with independent journalist Nate Friedman, as reported by Towbnhall.

The interview, which gained traction online after being shared by multiple social media users, centered on a question asking the DSA representative to summarize why socialism is preferable to capitalism in approximately 30 seconds.

Friedman asked, “If you can look into the camera and give a 30-second elevator pitch on why socialism is better than capitalism.”

Rather than focusing on economic policy or government, the interviewee described socialism primarily in terms of community and social interaction.

“Community, are you tired of sitting alone and being by yourself and having no one to talk to? Being a socialist is all about community; it’s about literally sitting down and having coffee with random strangers and talking to them, talking about the game,” the organizer said.

“Hell, I have hugged more strangers in this past summer because of the Knicks game, because of the World Cup, because socialism works.”

The speaker continued by describing events hosted by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and other community gatherings.

Mayor Mamdani Mocked for Telling Seniors to Limit AC During Dangerous NYC Heat Wave

“It’s the watch parties that Zohran hosts; it’s about the parties that we allow, we don’t have cops hogging every single site and saying, oh, you can’t be here because there’s too many people. Instead of allowing people just being in their nature, a natural element of talking to each other, to bond over things we love and share,” he continued.

“So that’s what socialism is, it ain’t a scary word, it ain’t me taking your house, it’s about me making sure your house remains in your hands, and some millionaire doesn’t take it from you.”

The interview quickly spread across social media platforms, generating thousands of reactions and prompting discussion among supporters and critics of democratic socialism.

Some users argued that the comments reflected an emphasis on community organizing rather than economic theory, while others questioned whether the explanation accurately described socialism as a political and economic system.

The Democratic Socialists of America is a political organization that supports a range of progressive policies and has endorsed candidates for local, state, and federal office across the United States.

The organization has gained greater visibility in recent years through campaigns involving several high-profile elected officials and candidates.

Mamdani, referenced during the interview, has become one of the organization’s most recognizable figures in New York politics.

His campaign has included public events, neighborhood gatherings, and community outreach efforts that supporters say are intended to encourage civic engagement.

The exchange also highlighted the growing role of short-form online interviews in shaping political conversations.

Street interviews posted on social media have become a common format for discussing current events and political issues, with brief video clips often generating extensive debate beyond their original audience.

The interview did not include additional discussion of socialism’s economic principles, historical development, or policy proposals beyond the organizer’s comments regarding community, social gatherings, and housing.

Instead, the exchange focused primarily on the organizer’s personal description of what participation in the movement means to him.

As the clip continued to circulate, it became another example of how social media can amplify brief political exchanges and spark broader conversations about ideology, public messaging and political organizing.

Whether viewed as an effective explanation or an incomplete one, the interview prompted renewed discussion about how political movements present themselves to voters and supporters in online spaces.

President Trump Warns Iran Strike on Pickaxe Mountain Coming Soon, Says U.S. Campaign Far From Over [WATCH]
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President Trump Warns Iran Strike on Pickaxe Mountain Coming Soon, Says U.S. Campaign Far From Over [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States intends to maintain military pressure on Iran and indicated that American forces could target the country’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as concerns continue over Tehran’s nuclear program, as reported by Breitbart.

Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House after being asked about a report from The Wall Street Journal stating that Israeli intelligence believes Iran moved thousands of advanced centrifuges to the underground Pickaxe Mountain facility near Natanz last fall.

Trump Warns Iran as 60 Day Deal Begins, Says He Will Act if Tehran Breaks Promises

“I think that they may have,” Trump said when asked about the reported transfer.

The president added that the reported movement of centrifuges alone would not enable Iran to restore its nuclear capabilities.

“It doesn’t mean anything unless they have the material. They don’t have it. We follow the material. That’s where the action is.”

Trump also suggested the United States was prepared to strike the facility if necessary.

“We’ll be hitting that area probably pretty soon. There’s not a thing they can do about it,” he said.

“Normally, I wouldn’t say that. If I thought they could do something about it, I would never say that. But we’ll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily.”

Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex, has drawn increasing attention from U.S. and Israeli officials because of its underground fortifications.

According to the report referenced during the exchange, Israeli intelligence believes Iran transferred advanced centrifuges to the site.

International inspectors have also sought additional access to the location amid questions about possible undeclared nuclear activities.

Trump said any attempt by Iran to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure would prompt additional military action.

“How about these people? They’re in this because of nuclear weapons, and they’re trying to possibly reconstitute a site? We’ll hit that site,” Trump said.

“Any site where they’re even thinking about nuclear, we’ll be hitting it very, very powerfully.”

The president also indicated that the administration does not believe its military campaign against Iran is complete.

“If we left right now, it would take Iran 20 to 25 years to rebuild,” Trump said.

“We’re not finished at all… we’re not leaving right now.”

Trump was also asked about the possibility of renewed diplomatic discussions with Tehran.

He said Iran is seeking negotiations because of continued military pressure but indicated the administration is not prepared to return to talks at this time.

“They want to desperately meet because they’re getting decimated,” Trump said. “Until they’re ready to meet in a meaningful way, we have no interest.”

His comments came as U.S. military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure continued.

According to U.S. Central Command, recent operations have targeted missile and drone capabilities, military command facilities, maritime assets, air defense systems and other infrastructure associated with Iran’s military operations and its ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said the administration believes those operations have significantly reduced Iran’s capabilities.

“We’re degrading them at levels that nobody thought was possible,” he said, adding that U.S. officials continue monitoring Iran’s nuclear material in addition to its centrifuges and related facilities.

The president concluded by reiterating that additional military action remains an option if Iran attempts to restore its nuclear program.

“If we left today, it would take them decades to rebuild. I don’t believe they could ever rebuild,” Trump said.

“Honestly, they haven’t seen anything yet. We’ve been nice.”

The administration has maintained that its strategy is intended to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program while limiting the country’s military capabilities through continued economic and military pressure.

Trump’s latest remarks underscore that the White House continues to view military action as an available option while closely monitoring developments involving Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Treasury Hunts Down Ayatollah Financier As Trump Team Moves To Expose Iranian Assets [WATCH]
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Treasury Hunts Down Ayatollah Financier As Trump Team Moves To Expose Iranian Assets [WATCH]

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the Trump administration has identified an individual he described as the ayatollah’s “money man” and is working to identify and publicly disclose properties linked to Iran’s supreme leader as part of a broader sanctions campaign.

During an appearance on FOX Business’ Mornings With Maria, Bessent outlined what he said is an ongoing effort by the Treasury Department to locate overseas assets connected to Iran’s leadership and increase economic pressure on the Iranian government.

“We have found the money man for the ayatollah. We are tracking the ayatollah’s properties around the world,” Bessent said.

“We hope to soon be able to print his $100 million-plus properties and show the addresses, and we’re preserving this money for the American people.”

According to Bessent, the initiative is part of the administration’s broader “Economic Fury” campaign, which he described as complementing recent military operations referred to as “Epic Fury.”

He said the Treasury Department’s strategy focuses on identifying financial assets, freezing accounts where possible, and disrupting the financial networks that support Iran’s government.

Bessent argued that the campaign has already contributed to increased economic pressure inside Iran.

He pointed to the value of the Iranian currency against the U.S. dollar and the country’s inflation rate as indicators of that pressure.

“[Their currency] is at an all-time low versus the dollar. It’s in freefall, and we think the inflation rate is upwards of 180% in Iran,” he said.

“So, the government is causing the people to suffer, and we’re going to keep pressing, but we’re also going to marshal the resources and save the resources that we recover for the Iranian people when we get on the other side of this.”

The Treasury secretary said officials are continuing to pursue Iranian assets located outside the country while working to reduce the government’s access to revenue streams.

A significant focus of the effort, according to Bessent, is Iran’s oil industry. He said the administration has imposed sanctions on Chinese “teapot” refineries, referring to smaller independent refining companies that have been identified as purchasers of Iranian crude oil.

Bessent stated that the sanctions campaign has contributed to a decline in China’s purchases of Iranian oil.

According to the Treasury secretary, Chinese purchases of Iranian crude have fallen by approximately 40% in recent months as economic pressure has increased.

The remarks come as the Trump administration continues to pursue sanctions and other economic measures targeting Iran following heightened tensions in the region.

Administration officials have argued that limiting the Iranian government’s financial resources is intended to reduce its ability to fund military operations and other activities.

Bessent characterized the Treasury Department’s role as central to that strategy, saying the department is focused on locating assets connected to Iran’s leadership while restricting access to international financial markets.

His comments also follow continued debate over U.S. policy toward Iran, including sanctions, diplomatic negotiations and military operations.

The administration has maintained that economic measures remain a key component of its broader approach to Tehran.

The Treasury Department has not yet released additional details regarding the properties Bessent referenced or identified the individual he described as the ayatollah’s “money man.”

Bessent indicated that more information about the properties could be made public as the effort continues.

The administration has also continued expanding sanctions against entities it says facilitate Iranian oil exports, with officials maintaining that reducing energy revenue is an important element of the overall pressure campaign.


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