by @sevensugars.bsky.social
Aaron Rupar KARL: This idea of livestreaming an execution -- US Catholic Bishops called it 'a barbaric promotion of culture of death.' Are you in favor? EMMER: I'm so happy we have a president who will make a decision in the best interest of the people. He will hold the criminals and terrorists accountable.
David Corn Trump cuts a big-money oil deal with Putin, an indicted war criminal, & dumps Zelenskyy, a democratic ally. My new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," explains how this came to be as part of Putin's shadow war against the US. Check out HowRussiaWon.com
Anonymous Zelenskyy knows how to troll. He amplified Loomer, one of Trump’s most loyal propagandists, who has broken with MAGA’s anti-Ukraine faction. Loomer represents the fiercely pro-Israel wing of MAGA, already divided over the Iran war. Another fracture in Trump’s base just weeks before the midterms.
POLITICO Europe A move by the far-right Alternative for Germany to soften its pledge to quit the euro is the latest sign that the party is adapting itself to an ambition that once seemed remote: governing Germany. 🔗 vist.ly/5mwgj
Aaron Rupar KARL: You've been a strong supporter of Ukraine & voted for sanctions on Russia. What do you make of Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel? EMMER: Well, it's another example of our president thinking out of the box. He's listening to the American people. They're hurting. He's the president of peace.
George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 👉👉👉
Aaron Rupar Zelenskyy: "Freedom, independence, Ukraine -- we can't lose it. And the truth is on our side."
Aaron Rupar Zelenskyy: "Prices are rising because of the war in the Middle East, the blocking of Hormuz. Everyone understands it. If we want to speak with people fairly, if we want to be clear, if we want to speak with our nations openly, people have to hear reality. Don't play games with people."
Aaron Rupar Zelenskyy: "If President Trump really wants to have elections, tell Putin give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire -- 60 days -- and we will organize elections. Of course, we will be ready for any choice of our people."
Aaron Rupar Jon Karl: "Our thanks to Adam Hamilton. We requested an interview with Sen. Roger Marshall. He did not respond."
Aaron Rupar KARL: JD Vance called your views 'left wing radicalism dressed in the skin suit of our religion' and said they 'aren't Christianity.' ADAM HAMILTON: I thought it was a sad statement that the VP would come here and attack the faith of the pastor of the largest church in the state of Kansas
Anonymous Infamous Trump propagandist and alleged mistress, Laura Loomer, breaks away from Trump for the first time to back Ukraine. Predictably MAGA goes into full meltdown mode with "how could you betray POTUS - wah wah wah"
Aaron Rupar Bessent on Elizabeth Warren: "I wish her Happy Indigenous People's Day" (listen to Charlie Hurt giggling like a little girl)
Aaron Rupar Bessent on Trump's deal with Putin: "Look, President Trump came into office to work for the American people, and this is good for the American people -- bringing these diesel prices down"
Aaron Rupar Bessent: "As the president has said, he doesn't expect kinetic engagement until at least after the midterms"
CNN Authorities on Sunday urged villagers along the Budhi Gandaki River in northern central Nepal to move to safer places after a flash flood impacted several houses and infrastructure. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Anonymous Russian bot traffic has dropped to nearly 0 after Ukraine struck a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia
Aaron Rupar TAPPER: In terms of tactics, shouldn't agents be checking if a 5-year-old is in the vehicle before they fire into it? MARKWAYNE MULLIN: You know who the 5-year-old was in the car? Oscar did. He chose to accelerate. Why would you put your child into a situation like that?
Anonymous Estonian PM Kristen Michal on Trump's deal with Russia: "Estonia and the European Council should discuss next week whether we can quickly increase our support for Ukraine so that Ukrainian forces can blow up all Russian oil refineries to pieces."