Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has lost both his security clearance and Secret Service protection, as President Donald Trump moves to remove what he describes as “deep-state actors” from positions of influence.
The decision comes amid Trump’s ongoing efforts to reshape the federal government and hold former officials accountable for actions deemed detrimental to national security.
Shortly after Trump assumed office, the Secret Service detail assigned to Bolton was terminated.
🚨President Trump on John Bolton who he stripped of his Secret Service detail earlier today:
"That was enough time.. I thought he was a very dumb person… He was a warmonger… one of those guys… a stupid guy." pic.twitter.com/OkPhjBKIUO
Bolton responded on X, formerly Twitter, expressing his dissatisfaction with the decision while contrasting Trump’s actions with those of his successor, Joe Biden.
“I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has decided to terminate the protection previously provided by the United States Secret Service,” Bolton wrote.
He noted that Biden extended his protection in 2021 despite Bolton’s public criticisms of Biden’s national-security policies.
Bolton referenced the continuing threats to his safety, citing a 2022 criminal case against an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official accused of attempting to hire a hitman to target him.
“That threat remains today, as also demonstrated by the recent arrest of someone trying to arrange for President Trump’s own assassination,” Bolton stated.
I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has decided to terminate the protection previously provided by the United States Secret Service. Notwithstanding my criticisms of President Biden's national-security policies, he nonetheless made the decision to extend…
In addition to losing his Secret Service protection, Bolton’s security clearance was revoked following the publication of his 2019 memoir, which detailed his time in the Trump administration.
Not only did President Trump pull John Bolton’s security clearance, but he also pulled his security detail.
Radical progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is now scrambling to find ways to bring state charges against January 6 prisoners who were pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Krasner is exploring the possibility of bringing charges against Pennsylvania residents, CNN’s Marshall Cohen reported.
The Soros-backed district attorney’s plans to charge the J6 protesters would likely face significant legal hurdles, such as double jeopardy.
However, he maintains, “You can have a state prosecution for conduct that was not fully encompassed in the federal prosecution.”
Past attempts to bring state charges against individuals are usually unsuccessful due to constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
Krasner said he is now scouring over federal charging documents in order to find prosecutable conduct that was not covered in the January 6 prosecutions.
I remember the Philly Riots of 2020
Over 2,000 rioters were arrested and 95% of those cases were dropped by Larry Krasner by 2021
For instance, he said he is looking into cases that involved “assaults on officers” and “collaboration with far-right extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.”
The Soros-funded attorney referenced a number of Pennsylvania laws that could be used to prosecute the Trump supporters, including the misuse of technology for criminal activities, election-related offenses, and state conspiracy laws.
Krasner vowed to bring “accountability” for those charged during the protests, calling them Trump’s “co-conspirators.”
It’s worth noting that Krasner’s response to the January 6 protests is in stark contrast to the violent Black Lives Matter riots in 2020, which saw Police officers assaulted, and dozens of buildings and vehicles torched.
Following the BLM riots, Krasner withdrew 80 percent of commercial burglary charges brought against rioters, and also those brought in the Walter Wallace riots in October 2020.
A whopping 95 percent of the 2,000 rioters arrested in 2020 had their cases dropped by Krasner’s office.
More recently, Krasner changed a policy so that thefts under $500 would be no longer treated as lower-level offenses.
“Wawas are closing. They’re closing in Center City,” Dugan said in reference to regional convenience store Wawa, which made the decision to close most Philadelphia due to the crime rate.
“We can have all the politically correct reasons for why it’s happening and all that. But the reality of it is it’s because they couldn’t control the retail theft.”
President Donald Trump savaged a reporter for repeatedly interrupting him during a press conference on Tuesday, reminding him why the American people voted for him.
The reporter, NBC’s Peter Alexander, was asking Trump about some of the people that his administration pardoned who were involved in the January 6 riot in 2021.
In what appeared to be an attempt to pit Trump against Vice President JD Vance, the reporter asked him why Vance was “wrong” about something that he said.
However, when Trump began to answer the question, the reporter repeatedly interrupted him.
“Listen to me for a second,” Trump fired back.
“Stop interrupting.”
“They served years in jail and if you look at the American public, the American public is tired of it,” Trump said.
“Take a look at the election. Just look at the numbers on the election,” he continued. “We won this election in a landslide, because the American public is tired of people like you that are just one-sided, horrible people, in terms of crime.”
“You take a look at some of these DAs (District Attorneys), they go after political opponents, but they don’t go after people that shoot people in the street.
“We’re getting them out of the country and they’re going to be gotten out of the country first. They came in illegally from jails and from prisons. They killed many people.
“They were released into our country. That’s what we’re focussed on. Not the kind of nonsense you’re talking about.”
The President said that reporters like the one interrupting him “don’t talk about all the people that have been killed and what happens to those murderers.”
“Murderers get no time. You take a look at some of these DAs, they go after political opponents, but they don’t go after people that shoot people in the street,” Trump said.
Former Clinton pollster Mark Penn has slammed Joe Biden for pardoning Anthony Fauci, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the January 6 Committee.
The corruption is now so obvious even high-profile Democrats are speaking out.
Penn published a lengthy screed on Twitter/X torching Biden for the move.
Penn’s tweet reads:
“The last straw
Last minute pardons for Biden’s political accomplices were the plan all along. The pardons for drug dealers and commutations for murderers were just cover for the main act of these pardons and his son — all done after elections have passed.
The only administration to try to jail political opponents was not Trump’s but Biden’s, and it was the voters who rejected it with their votes.
There were legitimate questions on whether Fauci lied about his funding of gain of function research, whether Miley broke the chain of command and had unauthorized communications with the Chinese and whether the Jan 6th committee coached witnesses.
They may have all been right and truthful but there were questions, and they will all go unresolved now.
But Biden was elected lying to the public about his son’s business (which was eventually uncovered), sought to win reelection hiding his infirmities, (which was also eventually uncovered), and genuinely abused his office in the closing days of his presidency as his low ratings sink even lower.”
The last straw
Last minute pardons for Biden’s political accomplices were the plan all along. The pardons for drug dealers and commutations for murderers were just cover for the main act of these pardons and his son — all done after elections have passed.
As Joe Biden prepares to leave office on Monday, allegations of a years-long effort to obscure his cognitive decline have resurfaced, raising questions about the role of Democratic leaders and the media in shaping public perception.
Among those facing criticism is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday and was pressed about his past statements supporting Biden’s re-election bid.
During the interview, host Kristen Welker confronted Jeffries with a clip from February 2024 in which he described Biden as “definitely the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump.”
Welker then asked directly, “What do you say to Americans who believe you and other top Democrats misled them?”
Jeffries responded by emphasizing Biden’s role as the incumbent at the time, stating, “Well, Joe Biden was the incumbent president at the time. He was the candidate at the time. And I supported him at the time. And that was the right thing to do based on the incumbent president making the decision that he was going to run. Obviously things changed in late June and early July.”
He added, “But I think what’s most important at this moment is not for us to look backwards, but to look forward, solve problems for hard-working American taxpayers, and get things done. That’s what the American people want to happen.”
Welker pushed further, asking whether Jeffries and other Democrats had a responsibility to be more transparent about Biden’s condition.
Jeffries avoided addressing the question directly, instead pivoting to Biden’s accomplishments.
“What I saw behind closed doors was a president who was working hard to get things done to deliver for the American people on infrastructure, on driving down the high price of life-saving prescription drugs, on bringing domestic manufacturing jobs back home to the United States of America,” Jeffries said.
He continued, “It’s important to understand that President Biden inherited three different catastrophes on Day One: a democracy catastrophe, a public health catastrophe, and an economic catastrophe, all at the same time, and worked hard to put America in the strongest possible position moving forward.”
Critics argue that Democratic leaders and media outlets played an active role in downplaying or dismissing concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities, prioritizing political interests over transparency.
The issue has been described by some as one of the most significant political scandals in recent history.
Over the years, multiple instances of Biden’s public gaffes and misstatements fueled speculation about his mental fitness.
Despite this, media outlets largely avoided in-depth coverage, and Democratic leaders repeatedly dismissed concerns as unfounded.
As Biden’s tenure comes to an end, some lawmakers and political analysts believe the lack of transparency has damaged public trust.
The perception of a coordinated effort to shield the president’s vulnerabilities has left many questioning the credibility of those involved.
With Biden stepping down and Trump set to take office again, the fallout from this controversy could have long-term implications for the Democratic Party and its relationship with the media.
For many Americans, the scandal has reinforced skepticism about the motives of political and media elites.
While Jeffries emphasized moving forward during his interview, calls for accountability and transparency continue to grow.
NEW: CNN's Scott Jennings explodes on his own colleagues for spreading the “Biden is mentally sharp” lie for 4 years.
🔥🔥
“Your party just engaged in the biggest coverup in modern American political history on Joe Biden.”
A high-profile leftist activist group has directed all of its members to wear black to mark President Donald Trump’s inauguration as a “national day of mourning.”
‘Occupy Democrats’ posted to its 10 million followers on Facebook:
“Don’t forget to wear all black on January 20th,” with an emoji of a broken heart.
The post was also published on Instagram, which also featured TDS-inspired hashtags.
Some respondents suggested, “We’ll be wearing black for the next 4 years.”
Others expressed how they felt more unsafe while labeling Trump a “rapist” and parroted their false media talking point.
We can expect a massive wave TDS for Monday.
Not a single American Flag spotted at the People’s March in DC protesting against Donald Trump
It will be glorious to watch all of those liberal meltdowns being posted on X.
Of course, taking pleasure in others’ suffering is nothing we should ever indulge in.
However, given what we’ve all been through in the last four years, perhaps a dash of smugness is in order.
As we reported on Monday, thousands of far-left protesters swamped Washington, D.C. to protest Trump’s inauguration.
Protesters chanted “Lock him up!” and other slogans, such as “Elon Musk has got to go!” as they marched through the nation’s capital.
We reported last week, other groups, such as Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition and the People’s Forum, which were responsible for vandalized American monuments last year, have begun publicizing plans in November to “fight back” against Trump’s second presidency
✊🏽In just one week, on January 20, 70+ cities across the country will take to the streets to say WE WILL FIGHT BACK!
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominated by President Trump as Homeland Security Secretary, faced the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday morning for her confirmation hearing.
As reported by The Gateway Pundit, what unfolded was not only a testament to her poise and knowledge but also an embarrassing display of unpreparedness from Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.).
Noem, who has served as governor since 2019 and previously represented South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives, handled the hearing with professionalism. However, Senator Kim’s questioning revealed a shocking lack of understanding about border security and constitutional authority.
Kim began by citing the appointment of Tom Homan as President Trump’s Border Czar and asked Noem, “Who’s in charge of the nation’s borders?”
SENATOR ANDY KIM (D): I'm confused… who's going to be in charge of the border?
DHS NOMINEE KRISTI NOEM: President Trump.
KIM: But Trump said it would be Border Czar Tom Homan?
A question so elementary it hardly required a response. Without hesitation, Noem clarified that under the U.S. Constitution, the President holds ultimate authority over national security, including border management.
Kim sheepishly admitted that her response aligned with what he expected but claimed he was “confused” because of Homan’s role.
Noem patiently explained that while Homan has been tasked with overseeing enforcement, she, Homan, and other officials work under the President’s directives.
Her clear, concise response underscored Kim’s lack of preparation. The moment was a stark reminder of the gaps in understanding among some Democratic lawmakers regarding basic governmental functions.
The exchange didn’t end there. Kim launched into a lengthy monologue expressing concern that Homan’s role might overshadow Noem’s responsibilities. Remaining composed, Noem reassured him that she had no issues collaborating with Homan under President Trump’s leadership.
Her response once again highlighted her competence and understanding of the role, leaving Kim visibly flustered.
For New Jerseyans, this display from Senator Kim might give pause. If this level of confusion and lack of preparation is what they can expect over the next six years, the Garden State may be in for a rough ride.
Twice failed Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams, has been hit with a massive fine over election law violations from a nonprofit she founded before running for office.
The fine is the largest in state history, according to ethics watchdogs.
The fine amounts to $300,000, which is levied against Abrams and the leaders of the New Georgia Project, is the largest in the commission’s 38-year history, David Emadi, executive director of Georgia’s ethics commission, said.
The New Georgia Project, a voter registration nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams and previously led by GA Dem Senator Raphael Warnock, has admitted to violating the law by secretly raising and spending millions to campaign for Abrams and others. pic.twitter.com/xtLx1mwFa4
The figure highlights how the voter registration group plotted to illegally boost Abrams’s long-shot rematch against Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022
Abrams benefited from a host of voter registration activities that targeted minority communities.
Abrams established the New Georgia Project in 2013. Following her 2018 loss, the group capitalized on Abrams’ national recognition to raise $3.2 million, which ultimately led to the election of Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA).
FINE? Why do Democrats get to pay a fine when they break campaign finance laws? First Hillary and now Stacey Abrams? Trump was convicted of 30+ felonies for allegedly mischaracterizing $140K. https://t.co/RVGUtV9lIL
The majority of the group’s bills were paid for canvassers and flyers printed to support Abrams directly.
Aria Branch, counsel to the nonprofit, said in a statement to The New York Post:
“We are glad to finally put this matter behind us so the New Georgia Project can fully devote its time and attention to its efforts to civically engage and register black, brown, and young voters in Georgia.”
“We accept this outcome and are eager to turn the page on activities that took place more than five years ago.”
A spokesman for Sen. Warnock denied he made e financial decisions for the group.
“In this role, Reverend Warnock continued his work as a longtime champion for voting rights. Compliance decisions were not a part of that work,” Warnock spokesperson Michael Brewer told the outlet.
Additionally, the group failed to register as an independent campaign committee, which violated state election laws.
The group committed a total of 16 violations, the ethics commission said.
The New Georgia Project received a slew of donations totaling $646,000 and raised $174,000 to back a failed local referendum, which they were unable to divulge.
However, the group claimed its spending was similar to that of other electoral nonprofits in the run-up to Election Day.
The group also accused the ethics commission of conducting a politicized investigation.
Meanwhile, Gente for Abrams, another outside group, was slapped with a $50,000 fine in 2020 for failing to disclose many of its activities surrounding her 2018 campaign.
A far-left cartoonist and Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferer has been arrested on suspicion of child pornography offenses.
Pulitzer Prize winner Darrin Bell, who worked for the Washington Post, was arrested following a tip-off from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCEMC).
Investigators discovered 134 videos of child sex abuse material (CSAM) on an account linked to Bell, along with AI-generated child pornography.
AI-generated CSAM became illegal after a law change this year.
Bell’s cartoons, which frequently took aim at President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters, were published by the Washington Post.
Darrin Bell, the cartoonist who made this, was just arrested with child porn on his computer pic.twitter.com/lVuUVhRfB0
He is now being held on $1 million bail and is expected to appear in court on Friday, January 17.
“This case was the first arrest by Sacramento Valley ICAC where possession of computer-generated/AI CSAM was charged against a suspect,” the sheriff’s office said.
They are seem to have one thing in common
Bell is just one of many far-left figures to be arrested on charges relating to child abuse material, who all share a collective hatred of Trump.
For instance, former Oregon Mayor and Joe Biden donor Dennis “Denny” Doyle pleaded guilty to CSAM possession in 202.
Meanwhile, former Arizona Democrat state lawmaker Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete was jailed in 2024 for molesting a young boy.
Former Democrat mayor of College Park, Maryland, Patrick Wojahn, pleaded guilty to dozens of child abuse charges.
Wojahn received a 30-year prison sentence after admitting to 140 counts of possession and distribution of CSAM.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has leveraged a state business incentive program to offer more than $1 billion each to eight different companies since it was created in 2021. Records obtained by The Detroit News through “a protracted, 10-month public records process” revealed only two of the eight companies ultimately took the bait, while offers to the other five were either rejected or are still pending.
Both of the accepted $1 billion-plus deals are now in limbo, with a Ford battery plant in Marshall downsized and delayed, and a Gotion battery parts plant near Big Rapids that remains tied up in litigation and public opposition over environmental concerns and links to the Chinese Communist Party. The other billion-dollar deals involved Volkswagen AG, Stellantis, Samsung SDI America, Scout Motors, and Micron Technologies.
Officials at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, meanwhile, are defending the deals, which they said go through business, financial and legal reviews before they’re approved by lawmakers. “We have been focused on making sure that we are growing the economy where we can utilize our competitive strengths that we have in the state in terms of advanced manufacturing, mobility and our clean energy opportunities,” said Josh Hundt, MEDC’s chief projects officer. “These and all the companies that we’ve made offers to under the SOAR program have fit within one of those areas.” Michigan taxpayers will have to take Hundt’s word for it, as 100 pages of nearly 550 produced in response to The News’ records request were redacted.
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