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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Donald Trump thinks he's identified a crucial mistake of his first term: He was too nice.

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What emerged in two interviews with Trump, and conversations with more than a dozen of his closest advisers and confidants, were the outlines of an imperial presidency that would reshape America and its role in the world. To carry out a deportation operation designed to remove more than 11 million people from the country, Trump told me, he would be willing to build migrant detention camps and deploy the U.S. military, both at the border and inland. He would let red states monitor women's pregnancies and prosecute those who violate abortion bans. He would, at his personal discretion, withhold funds appropriated by Congress, according to top advisers. He would be willing to fire a U.S. Attorney who doesn't carry out his order to prosecute someone, breaking with a tradition of independent law enforcement that dates from America's founding. He is weighing pardons for every one of his supporters accused of attacking the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, more than 800 of whom have pleaded guilty or been convicted by a jury. He might not come to the aid of an attacked ally in Europe or Asia if he felt that country wasn't paying enough for its own defense. He would gut the U.S. civil service, deploy the National Guard to American cities as he sees fit, close the White House pandemic-preparedness office, and staff his Administration with acolytes who back his false assertion that the 2020 election was stolen.

#1 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-04-30 09:22 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 6

#1 | POSTED BY GAL_TUESDAY

Oh, Trump will go much farther than even this. All if will take is any sliver of resistance to whatever his ego-driven fees-fees demand in that moment.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2024-04-30 11:30 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

On the plus side there is nobody to fill his shoes. The kids are duds. So at worst he gets one more crack.

#3 | Posted by Brennnn at 2024-04-30 01:43 PM | Reply

The GOP is just as dirty as Trump so let's don't discount Russia's role in choosing a successor.

#4 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-30 06:03 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Not far enough for what's actually needed

#5 | Posted by THEBULL at 2024-04-30 06:12 PM | Reply

How far will Trump go?

Let's just say his tombstone will read "BUT I REALLY WON!"

#6 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-04-30 06:46 PM | Reply

"Read the Full Transcripts of Donald Trump's Interviews With TIME"

time.com

"Fact-Checking What Donald Trump Said in His 2024 Interviews With TIME"

time.com

Apparently Trump posted on his very own failing social media platform the Time cover photo, but with an altered headline that reads If He Wins rather than the actual headline, lol.

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2024-04-30 06:52 PM | Reply

"I don't think it's a big mystery what his agenda would be," says his close adviser Kellyanne Conway. "

But I think people will be surprised at the alacrity with which he will take action."

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2024-04-30 06:53 PM | Reply

Not far enough for what's actually needed

#5 | POSTED BY THEBULL

Dead people populate your fantasies.

#9 | Posted by Zed at 2024-04-30 06:56 PM | Reply

Not far enough for what's actually needed

#5 | Posted by THEBULL

You're so dumb you think a russian puppet lifelong con artist who was born rich and only cares about himself is the best chance to fix americas problems for the working class.

#10 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-04-30 06:59 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Came here just to read Zed's unhinged comments. Are the voices answering back there little guy?

#11 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2024-04-30 08:27 PM | Reply

To the end of the earth, ------- scorch it!

LMAO the hand wringers are hilarious

How's you "lived experience"

Crime up
Immigration out of control
World on fire
Economy in the dumps
Inflation running rampant
Drug problems

I vote Dark Brandon.

LMAO lumpers are in serious trouble, mentally.

#12 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-04-30 08:36 PM | Reply

To the end of the earth, ------- scorch it!

LMAO the hand wringers are hilarious

How's you "lived experience"

Crime up
Immigration out of control
World on fire
Economy in the dumps
Inflation running rampant
Drug problems

I vote Dark Brandon.

LMAO lumpers are in serious trouble, mentally.

#12 | Posted by oneironaut

The "hand wringers" warned you that trump's presidence would be bad for america. You thought they were being hysterical. Then he got a half million americans killed and attempted a coup. Maybe you should listen to them this time.

#13 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-04-30 08:45 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Angry Staffer
@Angry_Staffer

I've written a few pieces on Project 2025 now, but this interview goes way more in depth than previous reporting on Trump's plans. He says he:

- would let red states monitor and prosecute women who get abortions

- won't commit to defending NATO nations

- would fire attorneys who won't prosecute his political opponents

- would suspend posse comitatus and deploy the military on US soil

- would end the pandemic preparedness office

- would fire thousands of civil servants

- would pardon all of the J6 rioters

- would try to make law enforcement officers immune from prosecution

If this doesn't scare the living ---- out of you, you aren't paying attention.

#14 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-04-30 08:59 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

If this doesn't scare the living ---- out of you, you aren't paying attention.

What's amazing is that it's entirely possible.

The much vaunted Founders never allowed for a thin-skinned, self-centered, greedy, narcissistic carnival barker with no concern for the country getting himself elected President.

Much like they didn't allow for two political parties having control over their "three branches of government" concept.

#15 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-04-30 09:19 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

He would, at some point, be incarcerating many people like me, who would demonstrate in a civil, non violent way, against him and his fascist followers. I bet I stay awake in my trial though.
Lots of us who lived through, survived the sixties and early seventies are old, but we are not dead yet, and if he thinks intimidation is the way to go with those of us in Oregon who will not be controlled by his Putinesque tactics...well, it will get interesting.

#16 | Posted by Hughmass at 2024-05-01 06:58 AM | Reply

He would, at some point, be incarcerating many people like me

#16 | POSTED BY HUGHMASS AT

That point would come sooner than later.

Donald Trump really lies being obeyed. And worshipped.

#17 | Posted by Zed at 2024-05-01 07:28 AM | Reply

#11 | POSTED BY BLUEWAFFLES

Your political opposition is attempting to prevent you from having the opportunity to prove what a sick f--- you actually are.

#18 | Posted by Zed at 2024-05-01 07:29 AM | Reply

Crime up
Immigration out of control
World on fire
Economy in the dumps
Inflation running rampant
Drug problems
I vote Dark Brandon.
LMAO lumpers are in serious trouble, mentally.

#12 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Crime up - Crime is actually WAY down (biggest decreases in history)
Immigration out of control - Republicans blocked their own immigration bills to help that
World on fire - The world? It's two wars in a combined space the size of New Jersey
Economy in the dumps - Dow is way up, Unemployment near record lows
Inflation running rampant - Inflation is at about 3%, lower than many of the Bush years
Drug problems - Republicans refuse to spend money on treatment

Welcome to the Real World

#19 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-05-01 10:55 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

"The much vaunted Founders never allowed for a thin-skinned, self-centered, greedy, narcissistic carnival barker with no concern for the country getting himself elected President."

They did,they created the electoral college which was supposed to debate and choose a president in an educated fashion, not rubber stamp whoever their state voted for. Unfortunately that failed.

#20 | Posted by dibblda at 2024-05-01 11:28 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Crime up
Immigration out of control
World on fire
Economy in the dumps
Inflation running rampant
Drug problems
I vote Dark Brandon.
LMAO lumpers are in serious trouble, mentally.

#12 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Crime up - Crime is actually WAY down (biggest decreases in history)
Immigration out of control - Republicans blocked their own immigration bills to help that
World on fire - The world? It's two wars in a combined space the size of New Jersey
Economy in the dumps - Dow is way up, Unemployment near record lows
Inflation running rampant - Inflation is at about 3%, lower than many of the Bush years
Drug problems - Republicans refuse to spend money on treatment

Welcome to the Real World

Posted by Sycophant at 2024-05-01 10:55 AM | Reply |

People who get their news from traditional sources... news papers, network news, etc have the view of the real world and favor Biden 2 to 1. People who get their news from social media believe the --- one-nut-ter believes and favor the orange criminal.

#21 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-05-01 01:56 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Crime up
Immigration out of control
World on fire
Economy in the dumps
Inflation running rampant
Drug problems

#12 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

A comment with zero factual information. Nice work, dumb**s.

#22 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-05-01 03:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

1LumperPoo generally repeats the latest incel news he gets from Musk.

He's replaced Special Eddie as one of the DR's dumbest contributors.

#23 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-05-01 03:51 PM | Reply

Crime is way way way up. Just because they stopped reporting it doesn't mean it isn't happening. That's why stores are closing in high crime areas, the stores are getting no support from law enforcement so they called it quits in those locations. Too bad, so sad.

#24 | Posted by THEBULL at 2024-05-01 06:07 PM | Reply

Trump's dangerous plansc an't be repeated often enough:

@jimmykimmel: Trump just told TIME magazine he'd carry out a deportation operation to remove more than 11 million people from the country and use the military to build mass detention camps. He'd let red states monitor women's pregnancies and prosecute those who violate abortion bans. He'd fire anyone who wouldn't carry out his order to prosecute. He's weighing pardons for everyone who attacked the Capitol on January 6. He said he might not come to the aid of an ally in Europe or Asia. He would gut the civil service, he would close the White House Pandemic Preparedness Office and staff his administration only with those who believe the election was stolen. And when asked about dictatorship, he said, 'I think a lot of people like it'

twitter.com

#25 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-05-01 10:05 PM | Reply

Crime is way way way up. Just because they stopped reporting it doesn't mean it isn't happening. That's why stores are closing in high crime areas, the stores are getting no support from law enforcement so they called it quits in those locations. Too bad, so sad.

#24 | Posted by THEBULL

Who is THEY?

Are you telling me red states are lying about their crime rates to help biden?

#26 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2024-05-02 05:46 PM | Reply

THEBULL: if you are a troll, I salute you. If not, such a waste of a brain.

#27 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-05-02 05:53 PM | Reply

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