Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times,

Los Angeles announced May 15 that air taxis will be available for visitors and Team USA at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by Archer Aviation Inc.

Mayor Karen Bass pledged last year that the Olympics would be a “no-car Games” and that people would need to use public transportation to access venues.

However, Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft will also be used for the 2028 Games, transporting VIPs, fans, and stakeholders, while also aiding emergency services and security operations across Los Angeles.

The LA28 Games are projected to attract more than 15 million visitors and be watched by billions of viewers worldwide. Around 4 billion people watched the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Archer said its Midnight aircraft emits less noise and emissions than traditional helicopters. The company hopes to begin commercial operations in 2026, assuming it receives Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification approval.

The aircraft is manufactured at facilities in San Jose, California, and Covington, Georgia.

Archer’s aircraft will pick up and drop off passengers at vertiports at key LA28 venues, such as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, as well as major hubs like Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood, Orange County, and Santa Monica. The company is aiming to keep the flights between 10 and 20 minutes.

“We want to transform the way people get around Los Angeles and leave a legacy that shapes the future of transportation in America. There’s no better time to do that than during the LA28 Games,” said Adam Goldstein, CEO and founder of Archer Aviation, in a statement. 

“I can’t wait to see Midnight flying passengers over Los Angeles, emblazoned with the Team USA logo and LA28 logo.”

“At LA28, we’re building a platform for constant innovation and creativity, which is why we’ve partnered with forward-thinking companies like Archer,” LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman said in a statement.

LA28 and Archer Aviation did not return a request for comment by publication time.

The company will also assist NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2026 and 2028 Olympic Games, with its Midnight aircraft featured in storytelling moments, including the 2028 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

The LA28 Games will be Los Angeles’s third Olympic hosting after 1932 and 1984 and its first Paralympic hosting.

Archer also has contracts with United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, as well as a $142 million U.S. Air Force contract. The company’s stock surged in early trading on May 16 and is up approximately 30 percent on the week.

Archer’s future depends on FAA certification, which is still in progress. The company has received partial certification from the FAA, but production approval for the Midnight aircraft remains pending.

Despite the lack of certification, Archer has forged plans with SoFi Stadium and the University of Southern California, facilitating vertiport development, according to Nikhil Goel, Archer’s chief commercial officer.

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Authored by Luis Cornelio via Headline USA,

A group of FBI agents involved in the Jan. 6 investigations asked a judge Thursday to destroy a Trump administration list containing the names of roughly 5,000 agents tied to the probes. 

Their move follows Ed Martin’s vow, as the newly appointed weaponization czar, to “name” and “shame” the thousands of agents who helped crack down on more than 1,000 Americans allegedly involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, protests. 

The anonymous agents told U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb that Martin’s public pledge signals the federal government plans to release the list. They first sued in February, asking the court to destroy or seal the roster. 

Their Thursday filing came after Martin promised at a Tuesday press conference to hold the agents accountable for destroying the lives of more than 1,000 Jan. 6 defendants. 

“There are some really bad actors, some people that did some really bad things to the American people. And if they can be charged, we’ll charge them. 

But if they can’t be charged, we will name them. 

And in a culture that respects shame, they should be people that are ashamed. And that’s a fact. That’s the way things work. And so that’s, that’s how I believe the job operates.” 

The agents argue Martin’s rhetoric puts them in greater danger of retribution by the pardoned Jan. 6 defendants. 

“Mr. Martin’s statements represent new, relevant facts worthy of the Court’s attention while it considers Plaintiffs’ requested relief,” their filing claimed, according to Law and Crime. 

The agents are represented by a group of attorneys that includes Mark Zaid, who is also suing President Trump over revoked security clearances. 

Zaid is also representing former FBI agent Jamie Mannina in a defamation suit against journalist James O’Keefe, after O’Keefe released undercover footage of Mannina expressing his contempt for Trump. 

President Trump’s second term will likely be regarded as a major public health inflection point, driven by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. The initiative aims to revolutionize a broken system rigged against patients—creating disease and then profiting from it—while also targeting reform of the nation’s food supply chain, which is dominated by the processed food industrial complex.

Goldman analysts Leah Jordan and Eli Thompson provided clients with early indications that consumers are shifting and seeking “better-for-you options” at the supermarket. 

“Softer snacking demand with outperformance in better-for-you options,” Jordan wrote in a note to clients earlier this month. 

She continued, “Several packaged food companies noted a slowdown in snacking demand as consumers focused on essentials in the current backdrop. However, better-for-you categories (e.g., high protein) have been outperforming, although select indulgences are resonating as well, noting relative strength in seasonal confection for HSY (e.g., Valentine’s Day and Easter) and cookies (over crackers) for MDLZ.” 

The analysts expect the MAHA theme to continue:  

“We expect the ongoing consumption shift towards better-for-you to continue, while investors have also noted caution on snacking, with risks related to rising GLP-1 adoption (including the potential launch of oral options) and regulation changes (e.g., potential SNAP funding cuts for select categories, removal of certain dyes/additives). All in, we see continued tailwinds for natural/organic (Buy SFM) and protein (Buy SFD).” 

They pointed to recent earnings commentary from major food companies, which revealed a noticeable slowdown in processed food sales between April and May.

Year-to-date snacking trends are on the decline. 

Prioritize your health. Eat real food.

Americans are waking up to the rigged system that profits from our sickness.

Prioritize your health. Eat real food. pic.twitter.com/q1HpFLxHj4

— Giga Based Dad (@GigaBasedDad) May 17, 2025

Eat real food. 

YOU’RE DANG RIGHT 😎 pic.twitter.com/s5sRdD3rkB

— Declaration of Memes (@LibertyCappy) April 26, 2025

This is more than politics—it’s a movement for the nation’s future. 

Recall that the “N” in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) means “Nutrition,” yet many recipients are buying soda bottles and candy bars. SNAP is also one of the nation’s largest welfare programs. 

Expand your carbon footprint: Eat real food.

Authored by Zena le Roux via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

“I got tattooed during a time in my life when I wasn’t fully informed about what was going into my body or what I was allowing onto my skin. Back then, it was about art, self-expression, and creative identity.”

“Today, I see it differently. Tattoos are not harmless,” Ellie Grey a book author, wrote on Facebook.

Like Grey, many people choose to get tattoos as self-expression, acts of remembrance, or transformation. But even when the meaning runs deep, tattoos can have consequences—some only now coming to light.

The Link Between Tattoos and Cancer

Many tattoo inks contain chemicals that have been classified as carcinogenic—or cancer-causing—by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

A 2024 study by Swedish researchers found that 21 percent of participants with malignant lymphoma had tattoos compared with 17 percent of controls. The risk was highest—an 81 percent increase—among those who got their first tattoo within two years of diagnosis.

“We know that tattoo ink often contains toxic chemicals and that a significant portion of the injected ink is transported away from the skin by the immune system, which perceives it as a foreign substance,” Christel Nielsen, associate professor and lead author of the study, told The Epoch Times.

Once ink enters the dermis, the layer of skin beneath the outer layer, the immune system attempts to clear it, sending pigment particles to nearby lymph nodes and, potentially, other organs. This may disrupt immune function and trigger systemic inflammation. Over time, the persistent presence of ink in lymphatic tissue could contribute to abnormal immune activity and increase the risk of cancers such as lymphoma and skin cancer.

Are some tattoos more harmful than others?

Does Size Matter

Nielsen’s study found no clear link between the size of a tattoo and lymphoma risk.

“We did not observe an increased risk with larger tattoos, which was unexpected,” Nielsen said. “That does not mean such a link doesn’t exist—only that our study design may not have been able to detect it.”

However, Nielsen noted that a January study published in BMC Public Health on the same topic found a different pattern, suggesting that larger tattoos may indeed be associated with a higher cancer risk. The study proposed that larger tattoos might have a stronger effect due to greater overall ink exposure or prolonged exposure from tattoos acquired over time.

Tattoo risks also include infections and allergic reactions that may be difficult to treat, Dr. Bruce Brod, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, told the Epoch Times. Such risks may be amplified by the amount of ink used or how deeply it’s deposited—factors more likely in larger or multiple tattoos.

Does Color Matter

Another factor to consider is the color of the tattoo. In a matched analysis comparing individuals with similar characteristics, those with black or grey tattoos had a 23 percent higher risk of lymphoma. Those with both black and colored tattoos had a 21 percent higher risk compared to people without tattoos.

In a broader, less-controlled analysis, the risk was even higher for black and grey tattoos, showing a 32 percent increase, and lower for tattoos with both black and colored ink, with an 11 percent increase. Of note, this broader analysis may have been influenced by other factors, such as lifestyle or health differences between groups.

Black ink often contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are known to be carcinogenic and can increase the risk of cancer. Colored inks, on the other hand, may contain primary aromatic amines. Both may contain metals like arsenic, lead, and chromium.

Warning Signs

“Current regulations on tattoo ink ingredients are not sufficient,” Dr. Trisha Khanna, dermatologist and medical advisory board member at Codex Labs, told The Epoch Times. “This is a growing concern among dermatologists.”

Some warning signs people with tattoos should look out for when monitoring their skin health include persistent redness, itching, bumps, new pigmented lesions, color change, ulceration, and bleeding, Khanna said.

Tattoos can also complicate the early detection of skin cancer, Brod said. Since changes in the skin may be obscured by the tattoo pigment, detecting potential issues becomes more challenging.

If people notice a new or changing spot within a tattoo—or anywhere on the skin—it’s crucial to seek evaluation from a dermatologist, he said.

Laser Removal

After learning about the risks, some people’s first instinct might be to remove their tattoo. However, laser removal could further increase the lymphoma risk. Among tattooed participants who underwent laser treatment, the risk of lymphoma was found to be three times higher.

These findings align with experimental studies showing that laser treatment breaks down azo compounds—chemicals used to color tattoos—into potentially toxic, cancer-causing substances. This breakdown may release more harmful chemicals into the body, further raising the risk.

What to Do if You Have a Tattoo

If you’re already tattooed and concerned about the risks, the best approach is to focus on your overall health.

“The best thing we can do for our health, tattoos or not, is to maintain a healthy lifestyle—regular exercise and a nutritious diet,” Nielsen said.

Make sure to take an active role in improving your diet to help reduce cancer risk.

“Eating more plant-based foods isn’t just a trend—it’s a proven strategy,” Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian, told The Epoch Times. “A diet rich in colorful fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains has been linked to lower cancer rates.”

For people considering getting a tattoo, it’s important to weigh all the information before making a decision. Ultimately, the choice is personal.

“As researchers, our role is to provide knowledge so people can make informed decisions,” Nielsen said.

“If someone is concerned about potential health effects, then it may be best to refrain from tattooing to avoid future worries.”

A new report has emerged stating that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are experiencing GPS interference, disrupting electronic navigation systems and forcing commercial ships to rely on manual or backup methods in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. 

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on X late Sunday morning that it has “received reports from vessels experiencing GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz area, with disruptions lasting several hours, affecting navigation systems and requiring vessels to rely on backup methods.”

UKMTO provided no further information on the source of the GPS interference. However, if it was caused by a foreign adversary such as Iran, GPS interference in the critical maritime chokepoint would be considered a form of hybrid warfare. 

GPS interference or spoofing falls into the domain of non-kinetic warfare—it doesn’t involve firing weapons but can degrade vessel operations in the strait. 

The incident occurred after Iran’s president and the US agreed to continued nuclear talks on Saturday. 

“We are negotiating, and we will negotiate, we are not after war but we do not fear any threat,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a speech to the military broadcasted on state television.

The issue with GPS disruptions in the strait is that it’s considered an energy superhighway for the global economy. About 20% of global oil (and about 30% of seaborne-traded oil) passes through the narrow stretch of water (approximately 17 to 20 million barrels of oil per day) that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

Last year, analysts led by Tom Joyce, managing director and capital market strategist at MUFG, showed clients the critical maritime chokepoints across the Middle East, including the Suez Canal, the Bab-El Mandeb Strait, and the Strait of Hormuz. This note was published around the time Iran-backed Houthis were just getting started on their campaign to attack US and Israel-linked ships in the Southern Red Sea. 

Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—whether through conventional conflict, cyber operations, GPS spoofing, or sabotage—can trigger a surge in the war risk premium for Brent crude prices, elevate maritime insurance premiums, and undermine global energy security. 

While there are currently no indications that the GPS interference incident will impact crude markets when futures reopen, the incident warrants additional monitoring. 

By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities

Together We Stand… Ratings… UMich

We already covered the Trump PIVOT and the Trump PUT as positives in the past week. We got to kick off the first half hour of Bloomberg TV on Tuesday and published the Around the World Podcast on Thursday. Neil Wiley, formerly from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, represented the Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

While questions remain about:

• Trade deals. While we have outlines for China and the U.K., and the market is operating under the assumption of 10% or so for the rest of the world, more official announcements would be welcomed (in so far as to reduce the uncertainty).
• The impact of tariffs is starting to show up. PPI showed margin declines, presumably as companies, at least initially, absorb the cost of tariffs (typically, it takes time to pass on price increases). We are seeing some large retailers lay the groundwork for higher prices. While tariffs (after all the reductions and backpedaling from Liberation Day) should be manageable, there will be impacts.
• The peace processes in the Middle East and in Europe seem to be homing in on deals, but reaching a definitive deal has been elusive.
• Concerns about the impact on The American Brand have diminished, but this is still a potential issue that is not being priced in.

But today, I wanted to turn the focus to navigating domestic issues/hurdles.

Budget 2026 will be a crucial steppingstone for the growth that this administration is expected to deliver.

It may not be smooth sailing, as the nation itself is far from putting unanimous support towards every initiative. We have “picked a fight” with the rest of the world on trade, which is one thing, but there is also a lot of domestic friction to navigate.

U.S. Ratings Downgrade

Moody’s, the last remaining NRSRO (Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization – officially they are not Rating “Agencies”), dropped the U.S. from AAA.

I don’t expect a major market reaction (in either the bond or equity market) from this action.

• Treasuries are typically included in investment guidelines specifically not by ratings. There should be very few (if any) buyers of Treasuries who can no longer buy Treasuries, or even need to reduce their allocation, because one agency changed their rating.
• Some ratings “derived” from the U.S. government rating could be changed due to this downgrade, but again, the impact should be minimal. Most bond indices rely on 2 out of 3 agencies, and S&P and Fitch both had the U.S. rated below AAA for some time.

The timing seems odd.

• The U.S. rating isn’t something I spend a lot of time thinking about (since I think any downgrade impact is minimal, at most) but this seemed a bit “out of the blue.”
• DOGE, while not wildly successful (we didn’t reach the trillions hoped for), saw some progress.
• Yes, higher yields mean the debt we roll over has an average coupon that is higher than what is being replaced, but this is nothing new.
• Budget 2026 is working its way through the system. While it does look like it will increase the deficit, it is not yet a done deal, so it seems a bit premature to cut the rating until that is decided.
• The Inflation Reduction Act, which was never going to reduce inflation, didn’t seem to trigger the action. Spending at record highs, while unemployment was low and inflation was high, seemed more “frivolous” (or dangerous) than anything that has happened in the past few months.

We have to assume that this wasn’t a political decision, but the timing (ahead of finalizing the budget) seems odd. It is unlikely to be the sort of action they will reverse quickly.

It does highlight that we have domestic issues to overcome, and we need to make sure those get the attention that they need and deserve.

CONsumer CONfidence

Longtime readers know that the T-Report tends to refer to the report that was issued on Friday as the CONsumer CONfidence report, because it is fraught with issues (see November 2021 T-Report).

But this is now getting ridiculous

That is not the “ridiculous” part. Believe it or not, the fact that expectations are the lowest since the GFC is not what I find the most ridiculous about the UMich Report.

What I find amazing is the differential between Democrats and Republicans.

Democrats came in at 22.5! Seriously, 22.5! Republicans came in at 90.8! Seriously, 90.8! Even Republicans, in this survey, are down from 106.8 in the aftermath of the election, but this divergence is abnormally high.

Yes, there is always a divergence between the two parties, and it is weirdly large (at least weirdly large from my viewpoint), but this is getting crazy.

How do we consistently have large differences that are getting larger?

This cannot make it easy to govern or get policy through! Maybe it isn’t meant to be easy, but as the U.S. is pressuring countries across the globe, it cannot be helpful that there is such a divergence of views here.

One Curious Chart

Retail was better at buying the dip, it seems, than most of Wall Street

Since that was the case at the lows, it is worth noticing that retail (TQQQ as a 3x daily leveraged Nasdaq 100 ETF is geared towards aggressive retail traders) has been taking profits here.

For the first time ever, the T-Report wishes we had access to fund flows by party affiliation.

Given the extreme divergence, do Republicans buy the dip far more than Democrats? Is that too crazy to be even possible? If true, does the wealth effect affect one party more than the other?

Also, tripling-down on shorting the faceripping rebound really won’t help the blue line pic.twitter.com/UI8OZHe704

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 14, 2025

I’ve never really thought about people allowing extreme views on politics to dramatically change their investment views, but is it possible? Or is it just easy to say something extreme on a survey, while being more balanced in one’s asset allocations?

That latter point makes more sense to me, but it would be great to see investment allocation by party!

Bottom Line

On rates:

• Clarity on tariffs makes it easier, not more difficult, for Powell to cut rates. Markets had the opposite reaction on the China deal, but with lower tariffs, and lower risk of tariff-generated price increases, it will be easier for Powell to cut rates if employment data weakens (which is my base case).
• We need to bump up the range on 10s. We’ve been thinking 4.1% to 4.5% as a wide range. With the state of the deficit, they should be pushed up to 4.3% to 4.7%, with a greater probability of pushing to 5% than to 4%. While the timing of the rating downgrade seems odd, the reality that the deficit is far from being resolved seems reasonable. Nothing dramatic for rates, but a 20 bps increase to the range seems appropriate (as we are bumping up against the 4.5% top end of our previous range).

On equities, the move higher has been propelled by a policy pivot and what seems like clear evidence that the President is now associating himself with the stock market, compelling him to drive policies to help stocks. That all makes sense, but a LOT has now been priced in, and it is interesting that the “smart money” (retail) is backing off their bets!

Foreign investors have an easier time being underweight Treasuries (they can buy their own domestic bonds), but they have less ability to reduce exposure to credit (U.S. corporate debt offers the most opportunities to diversity across rating, industry, and maturity) and equities (40% of the revenue of the S&P 500 comes from overseas sales – since most of the companies are global in nature). The global nature of the biggest “U.S. Companies” may remain a point of periodic friction between the companies (acting for their shareholders) and the government (acting for the people).

Crypto is doing well, and it seems very likely that it will get some form of adoption by this administration. Not sure I see the point, but would not fight it, or even embrace it.

Day-to-day volatility should be lower. We will see smaller responses to every announcement (policies that sound bad can be retracted, and good news is very priced in).

The one sentiment that seems universal, from asset managers to corporate decision makers, and from domestic to foreign participants, is that everyone is hoping that the last 2 months aren’t representative of the next few years!
Markets and the economy will continue to be driven by policy, but the volatility (or violence) of the moves should be reduced.

Together we stand is true, which is why we wanted to highlight not just the risk of “friction” internationally, but also the potential for “friction” domestically that may impact markets negatively from here.

Fresh on the heels of the Trump administration dumping the Biden-Hur tapes to Axios (revealing what we all knew – Biden was totally cooked & we still don’t know who was actually running the country for four years), the Biden family announced that the former president has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. 

The news comes five days after a small nodule was found in the 82-year-old Biden’s prostate after a “routine physical exam,” which “necessitated further evaluation.”

According to the family statement, “On Friday, he [Biden] was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

A Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) is the highest risk category for prostate cancer. The scores range from 6 to 10, with a score of 9 indicating an aggressive cancer with a high likelihood of spreading.

The fact that it has spread beyond the prostate classifies it as Stage IV – with bone metastases common in advanced prostate cancer.

Which of course begs several questions…

Had Biden been re-elected we would not be learning of the prostate cancer diagnosis.

— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) May 18, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Fox News on Sunday, where the pair hinted at a “wave of transparency” on the horizon over weaponization of the DOJ by the Biden and Obama administrations.

“You asked in the beginning how the FBI was weaponized,” Patel told host Maria Bartiromo. “Well, the FBI hijacked the constitutional responsibility of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General, and James Comey and others specifically decided what cases to prosecute and not prosecute. Don’t believe me? Go to the videotape in the Hillary Clinton investigation.”

Cool, cool.

“We don’t decide prosecutions, and neither does any agent or intel analyst. We have great partners under Attorney General [Pam] Bondi. We work with them and discuss the matter with them, but the prosecutorial decision is with them,” Patel continued.

No rush on those indictments and pre-dawn raids, guys.

‘Additional’ Russiagate Details?

The pair also said they’ve uncovered additional details regarding the Obama DOJ’s Crossfire Hurricane (Russiagate) investigation, and are working with Congress on it – which for some reason they have to do before they can release it.

Of note, Patel was previously the House Intelligence Committee’s lead Russiagate investigator.

“They bastardized the process, they withheld and hid documentation and put it in rooms where people weren’t supposed to look,” he said.

“That’s how vindictive and vicious the former leadership structure here was. Not only did they bastardize the FISA process and lie to the American public, they withheld and hid documentation and put it in rooms where people weren’t supposed to look,” Patel continued, adding “It’s a good thing we’re here now to clean it up, and you’re about to see a wave of transparency… Just give us about a week or two.“

Kash Patel & Dan Bongino say they uncovered new information pertaining to the Russiagate hoax and accountability is coming:

“I’m telling you and the American public that we have now found material and information and people who wanted to hide it from the world since we got in… pic.twitter.com/GyoGW2Ttcj

— TheStormHasArrived (@TheStormRedux) May 18, 2025

Epstein Killed Himself?

In another segment, the pair insisted that pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein definitely killed himself.

“You said Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. People don’t believe it,” said Bartiromo.

“They have a right to their opinion,” Patel replied. “But as someone who’s been a public defender, a prosecutor, who’s worked in that prison system and been inside segregated housing——you know a suicide when you see one. And that’s what that was.”

Bongino concurred, saying “He killed himself.”

NEW: Kash Patel and Dan Bongino double down on Jeffrey Epstein claim, “He killed himself.”

It’s the most infamous death of the century.

And when Kash Patel told Maria Bartiromo he believed Epstein committed suicide, she pushed back.

“You said Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide.… pic.twitter.com/oDRxJM7fA8

— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) May 18, 2025

So, Epstein, whose cellmate moved out the day before he died, was able to kill himself right at the moment security cameras malfunctioned and his guards fell asleep. And other inmates reportedly heard “shouting and shrieking” from Epstein’s jail cell the morning he died. And some footage which was apparently recovered was deemed “too flawed for investigators to use.”

And this was a photo of the ‘noose’ he used:

And coroner Dr. Michael Baden said his autopsy was more consistent with homicidal strangulation than suicide.

Right.

Remember when Elon Musk told Joe Rogan he can’t dig too deep into government corruption or he’ll be wet work’d? Bongino’s reply to the above question has the same vibes.

Elon musk tells Joe Rogan he is afraid of exposing all of the corruption because “they” would kill him 😳 pic.twitter.com/gbJxvUjELx

— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) March 3, 2025

Via The Cradle

US President Donald Trump denied that he has grown “frustrated” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the leader who remains ‘wanted’ by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as someone who has “a tough situation.“

Asked during a televised interview with Fox News if he was frustrated by the Israeli premier, Trump said, “No, look, he’s got a tough situation. You have to remember, there was October 7 that everyone forgets. It was one of the most violent days in the history of the world, not the Middle East, the world, when you look at the tapes.”

“Bibi, he’s an angry man, and he should be because of October 7, and he’s been hurt badly by that, but in another way, he’s been sort of helped because I think he’s fought hard and bravely,” he added.

Trump made his comments as the Israeli military expanded its invasion of northern Gaza, killing hundreds of starving Palestinians.

According to several Israeli media reports, the military plans to capture all of Gaza and forcibly displace the population to an area between the Egyptian border and the newly established Morag axis.

“[Gaza’s] population will be moved. One thing will be clear: There will be no in-and-out. We’ll call up reserves to come and hold territory – we’re not going to enter and then exit the area, only to carry out raids afterward. That’s not the plan. The intention is the opposite of that,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated earlier this month.

Watch the interview segment below:

Fox News: Are you frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu?

Trump: No. You have to remember there was an October 7 that everyone forgets. It was one of the most violent days in the history of the world. Not the Middle East – the world.

Fox News: Are you frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu?

Trump: No. You have to remember there was an October 7 that everyone forgets. It was one of the most violent days in the history of the world. Not the Middle East – the world. pic.twitter.com/6BD0bql6EI

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 17, 2025

Trump’s interview with Fox News occurred upon his return from his tour of West Asia, during which he visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, securing hundreds of billions in investment pledges.

Ahead of his trip, multiple western media outlets reported that the US president had “lost patience” with Netanyahu and decided to “move on” with pursuing US goals in the region without waiting for Israel.

Musician Kid Rock has figured out why the US birthrate is so low; ‘Ugly ass, broke, crazy, deranged, TDS liberal women.’

Speaking with Fox News‘ Jesse Watters, the 54-year-old rocker responded to a clip of left-wing protesters, saying: “You look at these rallies, and it’s like a bunch of women that no guy wants to sleep with and a bunch of dudes that want to sleep with each other.”

“We have this low birth rate in America, and it all made sense. It just hit me right now, because who’s gonna sleep with these ugly ass, broke, crazy, deranged, TDS [Trump Derangement Syndrome] liberal women?“

Watters responded by asking whether Rock sees “blue hair” and “female armpit hair” at his concerts.

Watch:

Kid Rock: “We have this low birth rate in America..it just hit me right now because who’s going to sleep with these ugly ass broke liberal women? Look at these rallies, it’s like a bunch of women that no guy wants to sleep with & a bunch of dudes that want to sleep each other”🤣 pic.twitter.com/J0Z9HIDOuK

— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) May 16, 2025

Is he wrong?

The two also discussed former FBI Director James Comey‘s now-deleted “86-47” social media post, which many suggested were a death threat against President Donald Trump – to which Comey played dumb. 

“The head of the FBI — he doesn’t know what 86 somebody means?” said Kid Rock. “I mean, this guy was either drunk, or he’s clearly got TDS at the highest levels because Trump handed his ass to him.”

“I might send out a drunk tweet, all right? I’m in a rock band for crying out loud,” he continued. “This guy’s the head of the FBI. Trump had an assassination attempt twice on him. It’s like, what is the freaking matter with these people?”

Kid Rock unleashes on Comey: “Yeah, he’s the head of the FBI—he doesn’t know what ’86 somebody’ means?…This guy is either drunk, or he’s clearly got TDS at the highest levels because Trump handed his ass to him…What is freaking the matter with these people?!” pic.twitter.com/MuGMk66np8

— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) May 16, 2025