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‘TRANS Is Out at the DOD’: Hegseth to Begin Purging Transgender Servicemembers in June

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After winding court battles, actions, and rollbacks, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will begin kicking out transgender servicemembers from the military next month, according to a recent memo.

“U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued internal instructions to the Pentagon to start kicking out transgender troops who do not elect to leave on their own by June 6, according to a memo obtained by Reuters,” the far-left outlet reported.

Active duty trans-identifying servicemembers have until June 6 to voluntarily identify themselves for “voluntary separation,” while those in the reserve have until July 7.

“On conclusion of the self-identification eligibility window, the Military Departments will initiate involuntary separation processes,” the memo stated.

“After a SCOTUS victory for @POTUS, TRANS is out at the DOD,” Hegseth also tweeted.

According to California-based think tank Palm Center, approximately 8,980 active duty and 5,727 reserve troops identify as transgender. While transgender servicemembers account for about 1% of the entire fighting force, the leftist ideology permeates across all levels of the military, forcing the majority to go an extra mile to accommodate the deluded minority.

Even non-trans servicemembers were forced to take training programs on fostering an inclusive environment for transgender servicemembers, while the core training content was also filled with transgender propaganda. 

Servicemembers were also forced to address their nonbinary colleagues using their preferred pronouns, which could easily lead to conflict due to accidental misgendering or personal belief in two biological genders based on sex assigned at birth.

Soldiers who used the wrong pronouns could also face disciplinary action, leading to administrative or judicial action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), according to the Navy’s zero tolerance to harassment.

“Intentional misuse of transgender service member pronouns is inappropriate and inconsistent with the Navy zero tolerance policy on harassment,” U.S. Navy Capt. Dave Hecht told American Military News.

“Violations of regulation or law, to include failure to comply with the UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice], may be punishable by administrative or judicial action.”

Meanwhile, the purge stems from President Trump’s “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” and “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” executive orders that directed the Secretary of Defense to update Medical Standards for Military Service Appointment, Enlistment, Induction, and Retention within 60 days.

Hegseth complied with the president’s directive by pausing the recruitment of “individuals with a history of gender dysphoria” and stopping planned/unplanned medical procedures related to gender transition for service members.

“Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, and all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for Service members are paused,” the memo stated.

However, Hegseth’s actions encountered significant setbacks after federal judges ordered a pause on hiring freezes and termination of members suffering from gender dysphoria. 

The first openly gay Uruguayan-born U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes and U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle also ordered Hegseth to reinstate gender-affirming care and surgeries for transgender individuals.

On April 21, Hegseth complied with the orders and restored all “appropriate care for their diagnosis of [gender dysphoria], including mental health care and counseling and newly initiated or ongoing cross-sex hormone therapy.”

However, the Trump administration escalated the legal battle to the Supreme Court, which sided with the military, allowing Trump’s executive orders banning transgender service members to take effect.  

Three liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented from the ruling, which pro-LGBTQ groups described as a “devastating blow to transgender servicemembers.” 

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Study Warns California’s Green Energy Scam Will Cost Households Tens of Thousands

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A study by the nonpartisan Pacific Research Institute (PRI) has found that California’s green energy scam will cost households a staggering amount to fund the transition to unreliable alternative sources. PRI released its findings in a paper titled “The Cost of Going Green” as America commemorated Earth Day.

In 2018, then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 100, which required that all electricity produced by 2045 be from renewable sources. Incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom has aggressively pushed the green scam and imposed additional requirements, making the cost of transition prohibitive.

“According to PRI’s analysis, California households will bear significant costs, estimated to be between $17,398 and $20,182 per household, to fund the state’s transition to alternative energy sources between 2025 and 2050.”

The state intends to spend approximately $246.7 billion to construct green energy infrastructure such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and charging stations to enable the transition to green energy. It will also use taxpayers’ money to decommission natural gas and nuclear power stations, which are cleaner and more reliable.

“California’s government mandates are forcing an energy transition that will impose enormous costs on the state’s residents,” said Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics and co-author of the study. “These policies will lead to higher energy costs, a less reliable energy system, and reduced economic opportunities. It is crucial for policymakers and the public to understand the true costs of these mandates.”

California is also pushing other unpopular green energy policies, such as mandatory transition from gas-powered to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035. 

Besides the direct costs, the transition to green energy will result in energy shortfalls of about 21.2% by 2045, potentially affecting productivity and the economy. Germany’s economy has slowed down due to various factors, among them an increase in energy prices due to an aggressive pursuit of green energy. 

Currently, the cost of energy in California is significantly higher than the national average due to various factors, such as aggressive taxation and regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Despite using 34% less electricity than the national average, Californians pay 56% more for energy than Americans in other states. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom deflects and shifts the blame to oil corporations, which he says increase oil prices to line their shareholders’ pockets. 

“You have been fleeced by the oil companies,” Gov. Newsom said. “You have been screwed for decades and decades by the oil companies. They took advantage of market conditions. That’s why we called the special session.”

Meanwhile, the PRI study also debunked the myth that green energy was cheaper and cleaner than fossil fuels. It warned that solar panels are made of toxic materials and are difficult to recycle, posing environmental challenges when discarded. Similarly, the mining of resources for their manufacture and the manufacturing process itself also negatively impact the environment.

“California’s pursuit of a green energy future comes with a hefty price tag and its own environmental challenges,” added Kerry Jackson, study co-author and PRI’s William Clement Fellow in California Reform. “It is essential that policymakers enact energy policies that are economically viable and do not place an undue burden on California’s households and businesses.”

Meanwhile, California legislators are pushing AB 942 to slash solar credits for nearly 2 million homeowners and impose a solar tax.

Besides California, other Democrat-run states, such as New Jersey, also experience higher-than-national-average prices due to misguided green energy initiatives.

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Trump to Sanctuary Cities: Your Days of Defiance Are Numbered

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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Monday aimed at reinforcing law enforcement efforts and targeting jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration laws, according to a White House announcement.

Speaking at a press briefing alongside Border Czar Tom Homan, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined the directives, which come on the eve of President Trump’s 100th day back in office.

“Later this afternoon, President Trump will sign an executive order on law and order and another executive order on sanctuary cities.

The first EO will strengthen and unleash America’s law enforcement to pursue criminals and protect innocent citizens,” Leavitt said.

She added, “The second EO is centered around protecting American communities from criminal aliens, and it will direct the attorney general and secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.”

Homan, addressing reporters, emphasized that local and state officials should be prioritizing public safety over political agendas when it comes to immigration enforcement.

“I don’t think any elected mayor, or any elected governor, should want public safety threats walking through the community,” Homan said, referencing an upcoming visit to Rochester, New York. The city is currently facing a federal lawsuit related to its sanctuary city policies.

The list to be compiled under the new executive order is intended to publicly identify jurisdictions that prevent or hinder federal immigration enforcement, potentially setting the stage for further legal action or restrictions on federal funding.

In addition to the immigration-related actions, President Trump is expected to sign another executive order concerning transportation regulations.

As reported by Breitbart News, the order will require that American truckers and commercial vehicle operators demonstrate proficiency in English.

“Stay tuned! Today @POTUS and I will be making a big announcement to make our roadways safer and put American truckers first,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X, sharing Breitbart’s coverage of the upcoming order.

Leavitt highlighted that by the end of Monday, President Trump will have signed more than 140 executive orders since returning to office in January.

That figure is close to the total number of executive orders signed during the entirety of the Biden administration.

The Federal Register indicates that during Trump’s first year in office in 2017, he signed 55 executive orders.

His current pace significantly exceeds that earlier output, reflecting a major expansion of executive action during his second term.

Trump’s focus on sanctuary cities and law enforcement aligns with broader administration efforts to prioritize immigration enforcement and public safety.

The White House has continued to emphasize that sanctuary policies undermine the rule of law and put American citizens at risk.

The executive actions announced Monday are expected to strengthen federal cooperation with local law enforcement agencies willing to work with immigration authorities, while increasing scrutiny and potential consequences for jurisdictions that continue to resist federal immigration operations.

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Trump Admin Releases Details on Some Gang Members SCOTUS Wants Kept in the U.S.

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The Trump administration on Saturday made public the identities, photos, and criminal charges of several suspected members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), who are currently held at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas.

The release followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier that day, which temporarily halted the administration’s efforts to deport these individuals using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The ruling, which came in response to legal action led by the American Civil Liberties Union, bars the deportation of the Venezuelan detainees “until further order of this court.”

Trump administration attorneys quickly responded, filing an opposition to the ACLU’s request to block the deportations. Government lawyers emphasized that detainees were given prior notice and time to file habeas corpus petitions before removal proceedings began.

They also urged the justices to limit any stay of deportations to only those individuals who had filed legal challenges.

The Supreme Court had previously ruled that the president can carry out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, provided those targeted are given due process to contest their removal.

“These are some of the TdA gang members detained in Texas that we are trying to deport,” a senior administration official told Fox News following the ruling.

The Department of State designated Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist organization on February 20.

The gang is known to have thousands of members, and the White House maintains that many of them have unlawfully entered the U.S., engaging in what it described as “hostile actions against the United States.”
As part of the administration’s response, images of the suspected TdA members were released to the public.

The photos show individuals displaying tattoos, weapons, cash, and gang-related paraphernalia.

Officials also disclosed details of each detainee’s criminal background.

Among the individuals listed:

– Henry Jose Romero-Gonzalez faces pending charges for three counts of assault,
crimes against a person, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Photos show him
with cash, a gun, and tattoos, including one taken in a sports car while wearing a reflective vest.

– Alessandro Benedikt Parades-Worwa is charged with aggravated assault with a
weapon and pointing a firearm at a person. Photos display various tattoos.

– Cristian Andres Andrade-Vargas faces charges related to larceny and dangerous
drugs. A tattoo above his left eyebrow is visible in the images released.

– Norge Yunaifer Rosales-Ceballos was convicted of criminal flight to avoid prosecution
and is charged with alien smuggling and resisting an officer. One photo highlights a
neck tattoo behind his right ear.

– Felix Josue Rendon-Garcia faces charges for possession of drugs and dangerous
substances. Images show a tattoo with a date below it.

– Darrin Moises Daza-Segura has been convicted of burglary and larceny. Photos show
tattoos on his knuckles spelling “VIDA.”

– Ronny Javier Rodriguez-Tovar has multiple convictions, including hit-and-run, battery,
possession of stolen property, DUI, and shoplifting. He also faces new charges for
battery, resisting an officer, and assault. A photo shows a device inscribed with
“T.D.A.” and “Venezuela.”

– Howard Emis Omana is facing charges for aggravated assault with a weapon.
Social media posts show him posing with a gun and making gang-related gestures.

– Angel Ignacio Cardenas-Bravo is charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement
officer, child neglect with great bodily harm, resisting an officer with violence, domestic
violence battery, and multiple weapons-related offenses.

While the Supreme Court ruling temporarily blocks their removal, the administration has signaled its intent to continue pursuing legal options to proceed with deportations.

Officials argue that allowing members of a designated terrorist organization to remain in the U.S. poses an unacceptable threat to public safety.

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Bill Clinton’s Uncontrollable Hand Tremors Raise Eyebrows During Oklahoma City Speech

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Bill Clinton’s Uncontrollable Hand Tremors Raise Eyebrows During Oklahoma City Speech

Former President Bill Clinton’s speech in Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the lives lost in the deadly Oklahoma City bombing has sparked debate online after a video of his hands shaking went viral.

Clinton shared during his speech:

“I still remember as if it were 30 minutes ago, coming here with Hillary to that memorial service and saying: ‘You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything. You have certainly not lost America, and we will be with you for as many tomorrows as it takes.”

He added, “I do think we’ve kept that commitment.”

The Oklahoma City bombing occurred on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children.

During the speech, Clinton’s hands appeared to shake uncontrollably, leading many to suggest he may have Parkinson’s.

However, Clinton has previously addressed the tremors and said he does not have Parkinson’s.

“If I had Parkinson’s, I wanted to know so I could prepare. And I had it tested, and the doctor said ‘no.’ He says it’s just a normal aging phenomenon,” Clinton said.

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The 78-year-old Clinton has faced several health scares over the last two decades.

In 2004, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation on his heart.

More recently, he was hospitalized for a sepsis infection in 2021.

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Horrific New Details Emerge on Suspect in Arson Attack on PA’s Dem Governor

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated from the governor’s residence early Sunday morning after a fire broke out that authorities later determined to be the result of an intentional arson attack involving Molotov cocktails.

The suspect, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, has been charged in connection with the incident, which caused significant damage to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.

No injuries were reported, and the family’s two dogs were also safely removed from the building during the early morning response by police and firefighters.

According to law enforcement, Balmer called 911 following the attack, identified himself by name, and made statements referencing Governor Shapiro’s position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

“Shapiro needs to know he ‘…will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,’” Balmer told the 911 operator, according to a search warrant filed by Pennsylvania State Police.

The warrant also quoted Balmer saying, “our people have been put through too much by that monster,” and indicated that he spoke in a manner that appeared to be scripted.

Authorities said these statements, combined with other evidence, indicate that the attack was politically and religiously motivated.

Corporal Benjamin Forsythe wrote in the affidavit that Balmer targeted the governor “based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine,” and also cited Shapiro’s Jewish faith as a factor in the attack, though the warrant did not provide additional details regarding how religion influenced the motive.

The fire at the governor’s residence was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.

Emergency crews arrived on the scene and quickly evacuated the residence while working to contain the blaze.

The local fire chief later said the outcome could have been far worse if certain doors in the residence had not been closed, which prevented the fire from spreading further throughout the home.

In addition to the 911 call and physical evidence from the scene, law enforcement cited troubling content found on Balmer’s social media accounts.

According to reports, he had posted images of himself pointing a firearm at the camera, and shared photos of Molotov cocktails and other incendiary imagery.

A probable cause affidavit also stated that Balmer allegedly planned to physically assault Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he encountered him during the incident.

News outlets have also reported that online activity linked to someone with the same name as Balmer includes statements identifying as a “registered socialist,” support for Black Lives Matter, and criticism of the MAGA movement.

While Balmer had reportedly expressed criticism of both President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, the suspect’s statements and online activity have drawn increased scrutiny following the attack.

The arson occurred during Passover, which prompted initial speculation that the timing may have been intentional.

Investigators have since confirmed that religious and political motives are central to their understanding of the case.

Governor Shapiro’s office has not issued a detailed statement since the attack but confirmed that the governor, his wife, and children were unharmed and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their swift actions.

Federal and state agencies continue to investigate the incident. Balmer remains in custody as the legal process moves forward.

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Sitting on $53 Billion: Scott Jennings Deconstructs Democrats Opposing Harvard Funding Freeze

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CNN’s Scott Jennings slammed Democrats defending Harvard University after President Trump threatened to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding.  He pointed out how disturbing it would be for Americans to realize they’re funding an elite university with an endowment rivaling the budget of a small country.

“I think, as a political matter, if you went out to the American people right now and said ‘well, we’re just not gonna make it as a country unless we give $9 billion to Harvard, it’s sitting on $53 billion.’ You’d get your ass kicked, I imagine, in a political campaign,”

Jennings added that while these universities “do important work,” there was no justification to keep funding institutions that disregard the will of the American people.

“… I don’t agree that we need to continue to fund people who don’t listen to us when we say ‘you have problems.’”

“I would argue that it’s a national security problem that these Ivy League colleges are turning out people who fundamentally hate Western civilization. So there are points to be made here, and they need to listen.”

It is unacceptable that Americans should continue funding these liberal universities that continue to advance an anti-American agenda. 

Trump had requested Harvard to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and take action against anti-semitic protesters. However, the university refused to comply, forcing the administration to cut $2.2 billion of the $9 billion in federal funding and $60 million worth of contracts. 

Trump, who described the university as a “joke,” has also threatened to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status, which seems reasonable move for an institution that charges over $50,000 per year in tuition.

Meanwhile, the US Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration wrote a joint letter accusing the oldest and wealthiest university of failing to live up to its expectations.

“Harvard has in recent years failed to live up to both the intellectual and civil rights conditions that justify federal investment.”

They requested that the university take several actions to correct the situation, including ending DEI hiring and admission practices by August 2025.

The demand letter also requested Harvard to reform its admission criteria to “prevent admitting students hostile to the American values and institutions inscribed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, including students supportive of terrorism or anti-Semitism.”

No matter how Democrats try to spin it, those demands were reasonable for any institution that truly respects and upholds American values and intends to benefit from the same for the foreseeable future. 

Nonetheless, Harvard is seemingly unwilling to comply with those demands, which it termed as “an attempt to control the Harvard community.” 

“The administration’s prescription goes beyond the power of the federal government. It violates Harvard’s First Amendment rights and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority under Title VI. And it threatens our values as a private institution devoted to the pursuit, production, and dissemination of knowledge.”

Ironically, Harvard may have justified the federal funding freeze by emphasizing its status as a “private institution.”

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Power Outages Are So Bad in Whitmer’s Michigan, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens Wants to Create Government Loan Program for Sufferers

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Michigan U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Waterford Township, wants the federal government to step in when the state’s monopoly utilities struggle to restore power following severe weather. Stevens recently introduced the Prolonged Power Outage Relief Act to expand federal disaster assistance to include outages impacting more than 25 businesses or homes for more than 48 hours.

The amendment to the Small Business Act would allow those impacted to apply for low-interest loans to repair or replace appliances, machinery, or equipment or to purchase generators and other power sources to mitigate future outages.

“After ice storms and tornadoes swept our state earlier this month, it is more important than ever to make sure Michiganders have the support they need to continue to care for their families,” Stevens said in a statement.

“That’s why I introduced the Prolonged Power Outage Relief Act, because at a time where prices are on the rise, families and small businesses shouldn’t have to shoulder the cost of power outages alone,” she said. “Keeping businesses open and families fed is key to ensuring that storms don’t cause long-term financial hardship for Michiganders, and I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation to get the job done.”

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“Scam”: Gen Z Is “Not Participating” In “Paid For” Protests

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Turning Point founder and CEO Charlie Kirk shared a post on X Wednesday detailing how Gen Z is not participating in the allegedly paid-for protests occurring across the country.

“They were told college was the only way to succeed. LIE,” Kirk posted. “They were told they’d never own a home and like it. LIE. Young men were told they were toxic. LIE. Young women were told to be childless boss babes to be happy. LIE.”

His comments come after several ongoing weeks of what appear to be paid-for protests happening across the country. Most of the protests are aimed at President Donald Trump and DOGE’s Elon Musk, who’ve uncovered huge amounts of normalized government waste and corruption, culminating in most of the major issues we’re facing today. The protests were organized by a group that calls themselves pro-democracy and favors progressive ideologies, but as the American people legally democratically voted to elected Trump and his cabinet, it is still unclear what these people think they’re protesting.

Why Gen Z Doesn’t Care About The Progressive Movements

“They are part of a generation that has been demonized by older generations that sold them out, belittled them, and borrowed off their backs. Their parents and grandparents inherited a rich, powerful America only to hand them a weakened, debt-riddled country, divided over gender, race, class and every other abstraction invented in a university they graduated from with no debt but now costs $75,000 a year plus interest. They were told to downsize the American Dream or abandon it altogether,” Kirk explained in his post.

“Wave after new wave of young people are rejecting the lies of the Boomer left. They’re choosing a rebirth of freedom and opportunity. I see it with my own eyes every week on college campuses across America. The kids are waking up.”

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Mark Zuckerberg Faces Criminal Referral After Facebook Whistleblower’s Testimony

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Mark Zuckerberg Faces Criminal Referral After Facebook Whistleblower's Testimony

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing a potential criminal referral following revelations that Facebook was willing to grant the Chinese Communist Party access to the data of Americans.

As we reported on Thursday, Sarah Wynn-Williams, META’s former director of global public policy, made a series of shocking allegations against her former employer, claiming the company briefed the CCP on advanced U.S. technologies.

Wynn-Williams claimed Zuckerberg did everything and anything he could to cozy up to China, which put America’s security at risk.

During her testimony to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, the Facebook whistleblower said Zuckerberg sought “to win favor with Beijing and build an $18 billion business in China.”

“There’s a straight line you can draw from these briefings to the recent revelations that China is developing AI models for military use,” she said.

She also highlighted that China was given access to user data of Americans who interfaced with Chinese citizens, whose data was kept by the Chinese government.

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Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said the revelations could lead to a criminal referral against Zuckerberg.

Hawley posted on X:

“And here you have it, straight from a former Facebook employee … Meta was willing to store data in China & give the Chinese government access to it … To hell with Americans’ user data and personal information.

It’s always been profit & power for Meta.”

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“This is extraordinary. This is exactly contrary to what Facebook has represented for years,” Hawley said in a video shared with his post.

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“Here they’re willing to build data centers [to] store data in China. They’re willing explicitly to give the Chinese government access to it,” he said.

“And if that means that American user data is also compromised, they’re willing to do that, too. All for profits in China. There was virtually nothing they weren’t willing to do.”

However, Hawley believes there is more to uncover.

“They’re flying CCP officials to the United States and doing meetings, I mean, that is something. So I think it’s just the tip of the iceberg,” Hawley said, according to NOTUS.

“We may need to refer him to the Department of Justice. We’ll look and see if there are other instances that we need to be pursuing in that regard,” Hawley said.

He also noted that Zuckerberg’s previous testimony about Meta’s partnership with China was “at best highly misleading.”

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut also weighed in, saying that “American people are going to be pretty outraged that Mark Zuckerberg sold out America with China and that he imperiled our national security.”

Hawley said he had written to Zuckerberg to testify about Facebook’s cozy relationship with China.

“After yesterday’s shocking revelations, it’s time for Mark Zuckerberg to come to Capitol Hill, take an oath, and answer to America for how he has sold out our country’s security for China profits,” Hawley posted on X, along with a copy of his letter to Zuckerberg.

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