BREAKING: Pete Hegseth is confirmed as Defense Secretary after VP Vance steps in and breaks the tie. Republican Senators Murkowski, Collins, and McConnell joined all Democrats in voting NO.
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It’s so clear MAGA have no morals or boundaries they aren’t willing to break in order to shove this country into disarray. His own mother came out against him and still nothing.
If they had ALL done that during that SECOND impeachment... We'd be on another timeline now. Republicans have truly failed the USA. In every way that matters.
You say that they failed the USA as though you believed that they were trying to serve the USA. They weren't. They don't even believe in our democracy. They're there to burn it all down to the ground while their orange Nero fiddles madly as he watches it all go up in smoke.
As Defence Secretary, Hegseth will be out of his depth in a puddle. His chaotic decision making will be a constant reminder of Trump’s incompetence and the venality of shady JD and his fellow wreckers in the Senate.
This is the individual they believe possesses the judgment to make critical national security decisions during a crisis. However, his leadership history suggests significant managerial incompetence, as evidenced by his mismanagement of a charitable organization that ultimately failed.
Trump has always fantasized about using the US military on US soil against US citizens who are exercising their right to assembly. That day is coming like a freight train. That is the true motive behind installing a stooge like Hegseth.
Trump stated he was going to use Nation Guard against the crazy radicle liberals once elected again. It’s okay radical extremest on the Right, plunder and kill, but don’t march with a BLM sign or carry a rainbow flag, you could be arrested in coming months.
McConnell voted with the Democrats?? TOO LITTLE TOO LATE MITCH!! You had a chance to put the Convicted Felon out of politics years ago & you sucked up instead of standing up.
He only did it because he knew they had the votes. Don’t get too wrapped into political theatre, there’s real problems in the world, not Mitch McConnell voting record
Of course it is theater. In a theatrical performance typically you want a receptive audience. Not sure who was supposed to be the target of this performance. Mitch is old maybe he is a tad delusional as well.
Yeah so maybe don’t give the worthless sloth the attention he wants. It’s not like he’s going to vote for Medicare for all, lowering housing costs, free public transportation, high speed rail projects, universal free public education, ending all the never ending wars and US coups, free Palestine,etc
MM isn’t running, majority/minority leader anymore. He’s done playing political games. He can vote his conscience now because he doesn’t have voters to answer to in another election, and he doesn’t need campaign donations. He’s most influential in committee.
That man has no conscience. You shouldn’t humanize the inhumane. He has spent decades destroying the lives of Americans Cubans Mexicans Guatemalans Panamanians Bolivians Venezuelans Brazilians Chileans Iraqis Iranians Palestinians Libyans Indonesians Koreans Vietnamese. I only could name like 30%
You’re right. It was a poor choice of words, and I didn’t like using it, even when I did. What I meant is that he’s never liked Trump’s version of extremism, but furthering his personal political agenda has always been a priority. Now he doesn’t have to kiss Trump’s ass, so he won’t.
Hegseth will be sloppy drunk and embarrassing to Trump way before 2 years. His first hire should be a rehab officer to manage his drinking - or his getting caught drunk. Here’s hoping we measure Hegseth’s tenure in Scaramuccis not months or years. Keep our military safe.
Murica do you know how fucked you are if anyone attacks? Your Defence secretary will be too sloshed to defend 😂😂😂 the GOP basically gave anyone with ill intentions the green light and said the chicken coop is wide open come on in you big strong predators.
They want him, because he will use the military on US citizens. Expect the DHS to turn into the gestapo. Trump fired all the IGs last night.
IG's mission: Conduct independent objective audits and investigations relating to DHS programs and operations. Promote economy, efficiency, with operations.
I would hope that the dumbass wouldn't be so stupid as to order US soldiers to kill other US soldiers. Because he wants to be a dictator
PS: I'm also pretty sure you can't just fire the IG's even with his unconstitutional orders. They have legal protection that an executive order can't get rid of
Project 2025 playbook wants the DHS to have ultimate power, as it coordinates all other federal law enforcement agencies. After 9-11, the DHS was formed. Originally they wanted it to have lots of power, but Congress refused. Now Project 2025 wants to go with the original plan.
That won't happen. They have a very slim lead in congress. They will not able to pass a law that does that. And it's not something that can be done with an executive order
Listen to what they're thinking in the UK...This guy below won't be surprised if he has his mob go after the liberal justices...Trump just removed Fauci's security too.
We'll know soon enough, when SCOTUS makes a ruling on birth right citizenship. Also don't be surprised if Republicans remove the filibuster now that they have a king. The Hegseth confirmation proves they'll do anything for their king. Texas Paul predicted the DHS as a gestapo before the election.
And it will be met with the national guard. So again, getting Americans to gun down their brothers, sister, and NBs won't sit right with the people tasked will doing so
Okay, but he picked Hegseth because he's a white Christian nationalist. He already said the military should have used more force on the day he did a photo op in front of the church in DC. Hegseth also didn't answer the question, when asked if he would use military on citizens...
The men & women in the military, the best of us… need not waste or give their lives for a despot… l say stand down, be conscientious objecters in mass…you are not TOOLS for oligarchs… you swore an oath to the Constitution.
One cannot just "promise" to stop, it just doesn't work that way. To my knowledge he has never received any type treatment, right? He needs counseling, tools and commitment to fight addiction. Even if he does drink the assholes will cover it up 🍸😡
Clearly competency is not a condition of holding office. So he's now going to become sober all of a sudden, heavy drinking/alcoholism does not just stop like that. A little bit of self-mastery could go a long way in this regime.
Very much performative no’s from Murkowski, Collins, and McConnell - as Vance had the tiebreak 👎🏼 there are jobs out there with less responsibility that people are drug and alcohol tested for… apparently those rules are for us poors.
Just another trump’s losers to help decapitate America’s military, and to make sure his spline-less republicans do as he says or you’re gone & threaten!
Pete’s disqualifications for the job, sets the bar very high for DEI.
How many GOP cowards there are. Damn even McCoN-ALL voted against him!
But, McCoN-ALL IS TO BLAME FOR ALL OF THIS. HE COULD HAVE STOPPED TRUMP DURING THE 2nd IMPEACHMENT & HE DID NOT RALLY THE GOP TO STOP HIM.
HIS MONSTER WILL KILL HIM.
I am sure all the millions of US servicemen & women will have nothing but respect for a drunk, woman abusing, part time tv host. The enemies of the US must be having heart attacks laughing
I don’t know, I’m just a middle class person but I think Tom Tillis should have voted NO,so what if he lost he’s job, he is worth over 10 million dollars,
Is that not enough
His job, he’s worth over 10 million
What a joke. This is when you would say: "remind their constituents for the next election who voted to confirm this disgrace of a 'man'". But who are we kidding. They will still vote for their cult middle management.
Hopefully, the next 2 years will teach them a lesson. But I won't hold my breath. Ultimately, it's going to be up to us: the people that really value democracy and this country to stand our ground and fight back.
I'm sure HegSex is celebrating tonight & every night! He's out 🍻 drinking & bragging that "it was already in the bag!" 💰 20+ drinks later, raping, assaulting, being carried off by bunch of security officers after he pees on them.
Meanwhile, at 3:57am, a nuke is headed towards the USA! Putin's gift
For the love of God! It’s been four days with this disastrous administration and the orange dingleberry already has the world in a tailspin… My exhausted is exhausted.
Eh, the military farms severely undereducated republicans as it is. Then they are brainwashed and assimilated even further. Fault seems like too much, they were picked and engineered for this 🥲
Perhaps FOX on all bases is not the best form of news to share with the troops. Done for a reason I think, probably even back money involved. No way a Veteran with proper information would vote Trump, because that means they suffer, and no one votes against themselves.
Our country is now being controlled by very stupid people. This is as much an existential crisis for our country as the time just before the Civil War.
This is sooooo disgusting.. I am in recovery and it’s easy to catch Hegseth’s bullshit… if he’s serious about long term sobriety.. he needs more than 90 days of rehab. They should make him breathalyzer at least 3 times daily!!!😡😡😡
This guy could not effectively run or manage the finances of a small charity with just a hundred or so people and has not demonstrated any strategic thinking. Throw in his serious personal shortcomings and that makes him possibly the worst possible person you could select.
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Performative voting.
That'll last.
NOOOOOOOOOT !
Folks do not get sarcasm.
Hoping Hegseth is kicked out much sooner, before he can do too much serious damage 🤞
T💩: China is shaking now that Pete is Sec of Defense
Xi: Yeah, from giggle fits 🤣
Now you have an unqualified drunk defending YOUR businesses and assets. Congratulations!
IG's mission: Conduct independent objective audits and investigations relating to DHS programs and operations. Promote economy, efficiency, with operations.
There is also the fact that the president doesn't control the national gard. It's the state governor who does.
PS: I'm also pretty sure you can't just fire the IG's even with his unconstitutional orders. They have legal protection that an executive order can't get rid of
https://www.youtube.com/live/BD66dcKk81k?si=-z7F6KlwqqgaPV_L
Pete’s disqualifications for the job, sets the bar very high for DEI.
Too late.
Mitch McConnell sold out his country, this country, these disunited States of America, for the sake of money.
Mitch McConnell is whore.
Legacy.
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“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't”
Mark Twain.
But, McCoN-ALL IS TO BLAME FOR ALL OF THIS. HE COULD HAVE STOPPED TRUMP DURING THE 2nd IMPEACHMENT & HE DID NOT RALLY THE GOP TO STOP HIM.
HIS MONSTER WILL KILL HIM.
Here's the translation:
So now that he’s got the job he said he’d stop drinking. Will he be in rehab for the first 28 days?
And legs
And eyes
🎶 Twist the top off another! 🎶
🚨 THE REPUBLICANS OWN IT & CAN EXPLAIN IT TO THEIR FAMILIES...!! IT'S ON THEM 100%...!!🚨
🚨**DEMS CAN NOT STOP REMINDING THE PUBLIC OF THIS EVERY DAY!!**🚨
Is that not enough
His job, he’s worth over 10 million
Perhaps pics soon?
Meanwhile, at 3:57am, a nuke is headed towards the USA! Putin's gift
This is their fucking fault, so LOL!
great minds...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I💙 putting DK in memes🤣🤣