Tag: abuse of power


  • The man who built a political career wrapping himself in the flag and attacking others for disrespecting American icons is now having his lawyers argue in court that he can bulldoze the Statue of Liberty itself. He’s already tearing down the White House’s East Wing while claiming to ‘beautify’ America. His performative patriotism was never…

  • The man who screamed about weaponized justice is now using federal prosecutors to investigate E. Jean Carroll—the writer whose jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump spent years raging about political persecution while literally siccing the Department of Justice on his accuser. This is authoritarianism dressed up as law and order. Source:…

  • Trump sued the IRS, then used his presidential control of the DOJ to consider settling it—sending $10 billion of your money straight into his pockets. This is the same man who campaigned on ‘draining the swamp’ and ending politician corruption. He’s not just enriching himself through office; he’s looting the treasury while controlling both sides…

  • A federal judge publicly questioned whether Trump’s IRS settlement is legitimate, noting all parties suspiciously support the same outcome—the classic sign of a rigged deal. Trump controls the agency negotiating against him, turning what should be an adversarial lawsuit into a choreographed arrangement to erase his tax problems. The man who promised to ‘drain the…

  • Jordan Acker led the legal crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters while preaching campus decorum—then leaked Slack messages reveal him sharing explicit images and making sexual comments about women. He pushed for student expulsions while engaging in exactly the conduct he claimed to abhor. Rules for protesters, apparently, but not for powerful men. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/university-of-michigan-regent-sexual-messages

  • Eric Swalwell built his career lecturing others about accountability and women’s rights—then faced multiple allegations he sexually assaulted intoxicated former staffers. The same congressman who demanded Trump face consequences for abuse now hears calls to drop his governor race as allies flee. Power corrupts, and apparently it makes you forget your own sermons. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/10/eric-swalwell-california-sexual-assault-allegations

  • The ‘law and order’ president got slapped down hard—a federal judge ruled Trump has zero authority to build his vanity project without Congress. Turns out the White House isn’t Mar-a-Lago after all. The man who screamed about executive overreach just got caught doing exactly that. Source: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5809614-trump-white-house-ballroom-construction-halt

  • Pete Hegseth just used his Defense Secretary power to overturn military discipline for an unauthorized helicopter joyride at Kid Rock’s mansion. Nothing says “military readiness” like protecting your famous buddies from consequences. The MAGA bros are running the Pentagon now. Source: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/bros-will-be-bros-hegseth-intervenes-in-kid-rock-flyby