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TRUMP THREATENS POLLSTERS AFTER NEW YORK TIMES SURVEY SHOWS SAGGING DISAPPROVAL
"Fake and Fraudulent Polling should be, virtually, a criminal offense," he wrote
January 22, 2026
www.politico.com
The problem that birthed this threat?
"President Donald Trump threatened legal consequences for The New York Times after a poll released by the outlet found that independent voters have soured on his leadership at the one-year mark of his second term."
Oh, well ...
When Der Fuehrer says, "Is this the master race?"
We heil, heil right in Der Fuehrer's face
Not to love Der Fuehrer is a great disgrace
So we heil, heil right in Der Fuehrer's face
Quick search: a federal grand jury has between 16-23 jurors, of whom at least 12 must vote in favor of the indictment for it to be issued (www.law.cornell.edu).
TWINPAC
I'm pretty sure the behind-the-scenes horror show at the White House these days rivals this one from the instructive Downfall (youtu.be). With Rip Taylor revivified to play the lead.
Brownshirt mofos.
Die Fahne hoch! Die Reihen fest geschlossen!
youtu.be