Month: April 2025

Witkoff had his THIRD meeting with Vladimir Putin yesterday (11).

US President Donald J. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is getting called by the pro-war MSM the ‘envoy for everything’ (WaPo), and a ‘novice’ who ‘bit more than he can chew’ (The Telegraph).

A day after Witkoff held high-stakes talks with President Vladimir Putin on in St. Petersburg, he is already in Oman leading the nuclear deal negotiations with Iran.

His successful approach is making him a target not only of the political adversaries, but also of the whole diplomatic establishment in the US – not to mention a lot of neo-cons and Rinos.

People love attacking @SteveWitkoff, but he has done more to advance peace negotiations & hostage releases than any of his career bureaucrat critics have done during their entire careers in the Swamp.

Steve Witkoff is busting his ass for President Trump.pic.twitter.com/maCKWrOfRJ

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) April 11, 2025

Reuters reported:

“Putin was shown on state TV greeting Witkoff in St. Petersburg’s presidential library at the start of the negotiations and state news agencies later said the talks lasted more than four hours.

‘The theme of the meeting — aspects of a Ukrainian settlement’, the Kremlin said in a statement after the meeting concluded.”

Probably because Trump knows Witkoff will be branded ‘too pro-Putin’, Trump went out with a tough post on Truth Social: “Russia has to get moving. Too many people DYING, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war – A war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were President!!!”

“A February meeting between Witkoff and Putin culminated with the U.S. envoy flying home with Marc Fogel, an American teacher whom Washington had said was wrongfully detained by Russia.

A Russian-American spa worker Ksenia Karelina, who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia, was exchanged on Thursday for Arthur Petrov, whom the U.S. had accused of forming a global smuggling ring to transfer sensitive electronics to Russia’s military.”

Witkoff and Russia’s Kirill Dmitriev have kept the détente push alive with frequent meetings.

Probably because Trump knows Witkoff will be branded ‘too pro-Putin’, Trump went out with a tough post on Truth Social: “Russia has to get moving. Too many people DYING, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war – A war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were President!!!”

“A February meeting between Witkoff and Putin culminated with the U.S. envoy flying home with Marc Fogel, an American teacher whom Washington had said was wrongfully detained by Russia.

A Russian-American spa worker Ksenia Karelina, who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia, was exchanged on Thursday for Arthur Petrov, whom the U.S. had accused of forming a global smuggling ring to transfer sensitive electronics to Russia’s military.”

But what makes Witkoff so effective is also what makes him a target for the USAID-media. His realism – while many rave about wanting a ‘just’ settlement in the Ukraine, he understands the obvious fact that the terms are mostly to be dictated by the winning party, Russia.

In another Reuters report:

“The U.S. special envoy leading talks with Moscow, sat down with President Donald Trump in the White House and delivered a clear message.

The fastest way to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, said Witkoff, was to support a strategy that would give Russia ownership of four eastern Ukrainian regions it attempted to annex illegally in 2022, two U.S. officials and five people familiar with the situation told Reuters.”

In plain language, the US recognizing the new Russian regions of Kherson, Zaporozhie, Donetsk, and Luhansk, as well as the validity of the referendum held in these regions, is the number one on the Russian list of demands. If the US won’t agree to that, it might as well stand back and let the war play out.

General Keith Kellogg, the president’s Ukraine envoy, is against that notion.

“Witkoff, an old friend of Trump’s who has helped secure key diplomatic victories for the president, has garnered some support from the Republican Party’s Ukraine skeptics but his proposals have stoked outrage among other Republicans who believe the administration has turned too sharply toward Moscow.

Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were so concerned about Witkoff’s apparent pro-Russia stance in the Carlson interview that several called National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio afterward to complain, according to a person familiar with the calls.”

When Reuters writes about worried ‘Republicans’, it’s literally neo-cons and Rinos.

Read more:

Trump’s Special Envoy Witkoff in Saint Petersburg, Meets Russia’s Putin as Peace Process Intensifies – Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit May Be On the Agenda

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Earlier this week, reports began to circulate about the concealment of a December 2022 report regarding the seven U.S. military service members who contracted a COVID-like illness in fall 2019 during the World Military Games in Wuhan, China.

In response to Jim Hoft’s recent article that “confirms Gateway Pundit was correct” about their previous determination on the matter, Mike Gary, a CBRN response expert reached out to the news site to offer comment.

As a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response expert with over 15 years of direct operational experience and 27 years of military service, Gary admitted he has been “gravely concerned from the outset” that the COVID-19 outbreak was not merely a natural pandemic. Rather, he sees strong potential that it was “an intentional bioweapon release.”

TGP’s bombshell revelation that the Secretary of Defense has now confirmed the 2019 World Military Games in Wuhan as a probable point of origin demands immediate national attention, he asserted.

“From my perspective, this event represented a perfect opportunity for a covert biological operation—one that exploited the stealth and delayed impact of an aerosolized pathogen like SARS-CoV-2.”

Gary explained, “Bioweapons, unlike chemical agents, are insidious by design, [adding that] they’re hard to detect, allow for plausible deniability, and create widespread confusion.”

He asserted, “We ignored the textbook indicators of a potential bio-attack and instead dismissed legitimate inquiries, even as evidence of gain-of-function research and dual-use enhancements to the spike protein.” And according to him, “[This was] confirmed in whistleblower Major Joseph Murphy’s DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) disclosures.”

Furthermore, he pointed out that international law expert Dr. Francis Boyle sounded the alarm as early as January 2020, identifying the Wuhan Institute of Virology as a likely origin and explicitly warning of its ties to the Chinese military.

“Instead of heeding these warnings,” Gary said, “leaders across government and military circles actively suppressed questions and punished those who sought accountability.”

“I experienced this firsthand,” Gary shared, explaining he was “persecuted, removed from deputy command, and labeled an extremist simply for refusing the experimental vaccine and urging transparency within the chain of command.”

Through his training as a CBRN officer, he was taught to detect and respond to these exact threats. And while he tried to speak out, he was silenced. “If we had approached this event with the seriousness it deserved—evaluating both an intentional release and lab leak as our top courses of action—we might have mitigated much of the fallout,” he argued.

“Instead, our leadership chose willful blindness, and now the truth is finally catching up,” he noted. “We must hold those responsible accountable and ensure this never happens again.”

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Navy Cmdr. Brett Robblee (left) and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips (right) (Navy photos)

The U.S. Navy abruptly fired the top leadership of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 (MSRON 4), a key security force based in Virginia Beach.

Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were both relieved of duty on Friday, a terse Navy news release revealed—citing only the classic bureaucratic catch-all: a “loss of confidence in their ability to perform leadership duties.”

No explanation was offered regarding what, exactly, caused the Navy to suddenly oust two top leaders, both of whom had been in their roles for less than a year.

Phillips had been with the unit since October 2023, and Robblee had assumed command just ten months ago in June 2024. Now both have been shuffled off to administrative roles at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, according to Task and Purpose.

The replacements — Capt. Jason Labott and Command Master Chief Clayton Alek-Finkelman — were both pulled from Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 2.

According to the press release:

The commanding officer and command master chief of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 were relieved April 11 due to a loss of confidence in their ability to perform leadership duties.

MSRON 4 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were relieved by Capt. Christopher Milner, commander of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2 which is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The Navy maintains the highest standards for its leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.

Navy maritime expeditionary security forces operate ashore and at sea to provide protection to U.S. assets in and near ports, harbors, and coastal waterways worldwide. There is no impact to MSRON 4’s mission due to the relief.

Capt. Jason Labott, deputy commander for MESG 2, has assumed the duties as MSRON 4’s commanding officer and Command Master Chief Clayton Alek-Finkelman, former command master chief for MESG 2, is assuming the duties of MSRON 4’s command master chief.

Phillips originally reported to MSRON 4 in October 2023 and Robblee assumed command in June 2024. Both leaders have been temporarily reassigned to the staff at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.

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Trump walking back the tariffs is no mystery. The original order clearly stated that countries could earn a reprieve if they agreed to better terms for America.

President Trump’s sudden decision to pause the tariffs—first imposed between April 2 and 9, 2025, in the amount of 10% or more—has drawn sharp criticism from the same media outlets that initially opposed the tariffs themselves.

Now that the president has suspended most of them for 90 days, commentators are calling the move everything from “mysterious,” to “weak,” to “nefarious.”

Some have even floated bizarre accusations of insider trading, despite the obvious fact that both the tariff announcement and the corresponding stock dip were public knowledge.

Putting aside these implausible claims, the mainstream press has settled on three main theories for why Trump paused the tariffs.

First, they point to market turmoil: the S&P 500 dropped in the days after the tariffs were announced, then jumped 9.5% after the pause, leading some to suggest Trump was panicked by the market’s reaction.

Second, they cite the bond market: yields on the 10-year Treasury spiked to 4.45%, raising fears of inflation and recession, which they say pressured the administration into backtracking.

And third, they point to international and corporate pressure: over 75 countries expressed interest in negotiating trade terms with the United States, while business leaders, including JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, warned that unchecked tariffs could trigger a global economic slowdown.

But of these three explanations, only the last one holds water—and it is explicitly spelled out in the April 2 executive order. The tariffs were never meant to be permanent.

On the contrary, the order clearly stated that any country that chose to lower its own trade barriers could negotiate for an exemption or reduction.

The goal was to bring countries to the table, and now that more than 75 of them have done so, the pause simply marks a successful step in the process.

Far from being a retreat, it’s a calculated fulfillment of the policy’s intended function. Moreover, the fact that tariffs on Chinese imports were increased to 125% at the same time proves this wasn’t a softening of Trump’s trade stance—it was a sharpening of it, aimed directly at the country most responsible for global trade imbalances.

President Trump’s decision to pause the tariffs imposed in early April 2025 is being mischaracterized as a backpedal, mystery, or even a scandal by many in the media.

In reality, the 90-day pause is entirely consistent with the objectives clearly outlined in the April 2 executive order titled “Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits.”

Since the tariffs were first applied, over 75 countries expressed interest in entering trade negotiations with the United States.

Some countries, such as South Korea and the United Kingdom, reportedly agreed to reduce certain tariff and non-tariff barriers or at least committed to formal talks aimed at achieving reciprocity.

In response, the administration paused the blanket tariffs for these nations while continuing to increase pressure on countries like China, which did not demonstrate reciprocal intent. Chinese imports now face a 125% tariff, up from the base 10%.

Critics argue that the pause contradicts Trump’s hardline stance, but the executive order explicitly authorizes tariff reductions for countries that “take significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements.”

Section 4(c) of the order states: “Should any trading partner take significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align sufficiently with the United States on economic and national security matters, I may further modify the HTSUS to decrease or limit in scope the duties imposed under this order.”

This is not a loophole or reversal—it is the mechanism built into the plan from the beginning. Section 2 of the order reinforces that these tariffs are a tool to “rebalance global trade flows” and would be imposed “until such time as I determine that the underlying conditions… are satisfied, resolved, or mitigated.”

Furthermore, the order spells out the justification for such flexibility, citing non-reciprocal tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, suppressed foreign consumption, and dependency on foreign supply chains as threats to U.S. economic and national security. The pause, then, is not a concession but a reward for cooperation and progress.

By misrepresenting this policy milestone as a retreat or scandal, critics ignore the actual content of the order. The pause is not a contradiction—it is the clearest sign yet that the strategy is working.

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President Donald Trump has formally exempted smartphones, computers, and other vital electronics from sweeping reciprocal tariffs that were part of his bold new trade agenda aimed at confronting global trade abuses — particularly from Communist China.

The exemption, published late Friday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), spares nearly 20 categories of electronics from the retaliatory 125% tariffs imposed on Chinese imports under Executive Order 14257, including laptops, phones, semiconductor chips, and memory components, according to The Hill.

This carve-out is a gut punch to patriots who expected Trump’s tariff plan to stick it to nations flooding our markets with cheap goods. Instead, it’s looking like a sweetheart deal for Big Tech, foreign manufacturers, and of course to China.

This is a good news to companies like Apple, which rake in billions while assembling their gadgets in China.

The administration claims this is about “strategic alignment.”

Even though Executive Order 14259 specifically amended the tariff policy for low-value imports from China, the Presidential Memorandum clarifies that these Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) products are excluded from reciprocal tariffs — regardless of origin, including from China, if properly classified and reported under the exception codes

The CBP notice outlines specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes that will be exempt from the reciprocal duties. These include key imports under headings like:

8471 & 8473 (Computer and peripheral devices)

8517 (Smartphones and routers)

8523 & 8524 (Memory cards and storage media)

8541 & 8542 (Semiconductors and integrated circuits)

Importers must follow strict reporting procedures, including the use of specific subheadings and corrective filings, to ensure compliance and eligibility for tariff refunds or exceptions. CBP has promised additional guidance in the coming days.

The Gateway Pundit previously reported the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has escalated its trade war with the United States by imposing a staggering 125% tariff on all American imports.

This move comes in direct response to President Donald Trump’s decisive action to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to an effective rate of 145%, aiming to counter Beijing’s longstanding trade abuses and intellectual property theft.

On Wednesday, Beijing foolishly retaliated against U.S. tariffs by imposing an 84% tariff on all American imports, a desperate move following President Trump’s earlier hike to 104% on Chinese goods.

But China severely miscalculated. Within hours, Trump raised tariffs to 125%, sending a clear message: America will not be bullied.

Trump wrote on Truth Social:

“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable.

Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non Monetary Tariffs, and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

According to Yahoo, “The White House confirmed the total base tariff on China is actually 145%, an amount higher than the 125% previously reported… The confusion about the exact number stemmed from separate 20% duties on China over issues of fentanyl and illegal migration that Trump had imposed in February and March.”

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Shane Lamond (MPD)

A new petition is asking for a pardon for Shane Lamond, a former Metropolitan Police Department lieutenant convicted in December 2024 over charges related to his contact with supporters of President Donald Trump, including Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, to prevent clashes between the group and Antifa.

Before his arrest, Lamond had been with the department for 22 years and served as supervisor of the Intelligence Branch for his last four years.

Lamond often coordinated with Tarrio to keep his group away from areas where far-left militants were counter-protesting to prevent political violence.

Notoriously crooked District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson found Lamond guilty of “obstruction of justice” and three counts of “making false statements” after a seven-day trial.

Berman Jackson is the same judge who sentenced non-violent J6ers to decades in prison, said that Trump should be prosecuted and that he is “the definition of tyranny and authoritarianism,” and oversaw the ridiculous trials of Roger Stone and Paul Manafort.

In a petition for a pardon, created by his sister, Nicole Lamond wrote:

For my family, this is more than just a petition. It’s a plea for justice and a fight against a system that failed my brother, Shane Lamond.

We, the undersigned, respectfully ask President Donald J. Trump to grant a full pardon to Lieutenant Shane Lamond, a decorated veteran of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department who has been wrongfully targeted and convicted in a politically charged environment. While performing his job diligently as an intel police officer, he was tasked with gathering critical intelligence vital to keeping the residents of the District of Columbia safe during protests that became increasingly violent. He was wrongfully convicted of obstruction and making false statements to federal officers. However, the real crime here is the flawed judicial system that failed to protect an innocent man.

Shane’s conviction was spearheaded by Judge Amy Berman Jackson, a figure notorious for her prejudice judgments that are often reported to be influenced by personal beliefs rather than objective evidence or law. This bias clearly tainted the trial’s outcome, rendering a verdict that was far from just.

Lieutenant Lamond dedicated 23 years of his life to serving and protecting the citizens of our nation’s capital, rising to the rank of Lieutenant and he commanded the Intelligence branch of the Metropolitan Police Department. He served with honor, integrity, and a strong commitment to public safety, even in the most turbulent and divisive times in our nation’s history.

Shane’s conviction is not a reflection of justice—it is a result of an increasingly polarized political system where a public servant’s job can lead to professional and legal persecution. As a police officer in an overwhelmingly partisan setting, Shane became a target.

His decades of service, leadership, and loyalty to the Constitution deserve recognition—not punishment.

We urge President Trump to review Shane Lamond’s case and acknowledge the clear political motivations behind his prosecution. This is not merely about a pardon for Shane but about casting light on the deeper issues in our justice system that allow such miscarriages of justice to persist.

We need your support to right this wrong. To bring Shane’s case to the attention of authorities who can enact change- President Trump and the DOJ. Your signature can help us do this. Please, sign this petition and advocate for the pardon of Shane Lamond.

Speaking to The Gateway Pundit, Lamond’s soon-to-be ex-wife Brooke Lamond added:

“When I wrote my character reference for Shane to the judge for his sentencing hearing, the thing I wanted the judge to understand most is that I’ve known Shane for 13 years and despite that fact that our marriage has ended due to personal differences, his integrity and commitment to his job and the oath he took to protect and serve is something I would never question. He lived his life for that department and sacrificed so much. It’s disheartening to see the system he proudly served for 23 years, wrongfully persecute him for doing his job and protecting the people of DC.”

Lamond was accused of tipping off Tarrio about a warrant for his arrest over the burning of a Black Lives Matter flag during another protest in 2020 — which stopped him from attending the January 6 protest at the Capitol.

The prosecution claimed Lamond’s actions obstructed justice, particularly concerning investigations into the Proud Boys’ role in January 6.

Lamond’s legal team argued that he was doing his job and cultivating sources to keep the peace in the city.

During the trial, the former officer’s lawyer, Mark Schamel, argued that Lamond’s actions were consistent with his training and responsibilities, accusing authorities of twisting standard police work into a crime.

Prior to being released from jail for burning the flag, Tarrio was visited by prosecutors asking for information about Lamond. He explained to them that their relationship was professional and their contact was simply to let the Metropolitan Police know when the Proud Boys were in town and where they would be, to keep everyone safe while exercising their First Amendment rights.

In a post on X in defense of Lamond, Tarrio wrote, “Shane Lamond NEVER shared info with me about my arrest on J4 for burning a BLM banner. She knew this and still allowed the case to move forward. LT Shane Lamond agreed to testify at my trial as my star witness. Two days after putting him on our witness list the DOJ and FBI knocked on his door to tell him that he is being ‘investigated’ and that he should not testify at my trial. This is a direct violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512, also known as Tampering with a witness. Shane eventually plead the 5th and decided not to testify in my defense.”

IMPORTANT THREAD

PARDON SHANE LAMOND.

DC judge Amy Berman Jackson is…

-The Judge who ILLEGALLY stopped the President, through his EO, from dismantling the CFPB. https://t.co/MaFhz4eBB7

-The Judge who sentenced J6ers to decades in prison for simply walking into the… https://t.co/YrSR3ax9bk pic.twitter.com/bR34EmWXvd

— Enrique Tarrio (@NobleOne) April 11, 2025

The obstruction charge carries a potential 30-year sentence, and three false statement counts add up to five years each. The sentencing is set for April 25, 2025. Prosecutors have recommended a 48-month prison term with five years of supervised release.

Lamond’s conviction sends a chilling message to law enforcement officers tasked with navigating complex and often murky intelligence work.

“If Shane is punished for doing his job, what does that mean for others protecting our cities?” one X post read, capturing the sentiment of many backing the pardon campaign.

It is absolutely unacceptable that Shane Lamond is still being prosecuted.
Ed Martin can stop this.
Pam Bondi can stop this.
If they won’t, (why won’t they, but I digress), then Trump needs to step in again and pardon Shane.

But what we really need is a DOJ that actually works… https://t.co/hsfiHuN3Yd

— Suzzanne Monk (@Trumpertarian) April 11, 2025

To join the call for a pardon, you can sign the petition and use the #JusticeForShaneLamond hashtag on social media to amplify the cause. 

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EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas between UK’s Starmer and France’s Macron: clash of vanitites.

A clash of vanities is ongoing in Europe, as the various political leaderships vie for the chance to ‘lead’ the continental response to the ongoing peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine.

After having her own pro-Ukraine initiative thwarted by the absolute lack of support, EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas had the satisfaction of telling the press that the latest UK and France-led ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting had again failed to present any clear plans to enforce a post-war settlement in Ukraine.

Kallas was asked yesterday whether the ‘coalition’ gathering on Thursday (10) in Brussels had managed to clear up the confusion and the inaction.

The Telegraph reported:

“’No’, Mrs Kallas told reporters when asked whether Thursday’s meeting had shed light on the strategy to police any peace settlement. ‘The different member states have different opinions and the discussions are still ongoing’.

Her remarks were dismissed by John Healey, the Defence Secretary, who said the Franco-British led coalition’s plans were ‘real’ and ‘well-advanced’.”

The Estonian Kallas is accused by fellow Globalists of ‘still thinking like a Prime Minister’.

Kallas further stated to be uncertain whether any European force should be deployed to ‘uphold peace in Ukraine, monitor any ceasefire or be fighting on the ground’.

“On Thursday, Mr. Healey and his French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu, chaired a meeting of defense ministers and officials from the 30 nations taking part in the ‘coalition of the willing’.

But doubt have been growing about the speed of talks, which have been partly hindered Vladimir Putin’s refusal to accept a truce.”

UK’s Starmer and France’s Macron lead the failing ‘coalition’.

Breaking Defense reported:

“Despite 30 nations representing the Anglo-French-led ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting at NATO’s headquarters today in a bid to accelerate military planning for a reassurance force in Ukraine, possible troop numbers and a timeline for the force to stand up have still not been shared.

A number of tensions among individual nations are also threatening to derail progress; chief among them is Finland’s push for a US security guarantee, in spite of Washington strongly signaling it has no interest in offering one or contributing to any force that would place American troops on Ukrainian soil.”

Read more:

European Support for Ukraine in Complete Disarray – Kallas Plan Dead in Its Tracks Among Competing Initiatives

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Photo provided by Connor Camperghini; Instagram

Guest post by Connor Camperghini Team

In an extraordinary global journey that defies borders and expectations, American adventurer Connor Camperghini is on a mission to drive his self-built Lamborghini Urus camper through every country on Earth, proving that anything is possible with grit, frugality, and fearlessness.

Currently in Moscow, Russia. Connor is preparing to cross into Afghanistan, continue down through Asia, and eventually drive to North Korea.

After Asia, his route will wind through the Middle East, both coasts of Africa, fly the car down to Antarctica to drive to the South Pole, and eventually reach South America, driving all the way back to America, mounting an expedition to cross the Darien Gap.

Photo provided by Connor Camperghini

“No place is off-limits” says Connor, a self-made entrepreneur who built his life from humble beginnings. “I’m here to show people that when you sacrifice early, live frugally, and believe in yourself, you can live a life that’s truly yours not one someone else planned for you.”

Connor lives full-time in his Lamborghini Urus retrofitted into a rugged overlanding camper, complete with a bed he proudly notes is “big enough for two.“

While he doesn’t have a full-time travel partner, he frequently invites “passenger princesses” to join for local adventures, capturing the true essence of each country through the eyes of its people.

Over the past 21 months, Connor has driven through 32 countries, covering over 35,000 miles of wildly diverse terrain. His journey has included run-ins with the Romanian mob, being questioned by the KGB in Belarus, and nearly arrested in France for taking a photo at the Eiffel Tower. He even attended the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

On the Autobahn, he pushed the Lamborghini to 175 mph. He’s camped and showered at Lamborghini dealerships, slept on beaches in Italy, in stadiums in England, in the mountains of Montenegro, and nearly slid off a cliff in the Swiss Alps.

He spent Christmas in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova, and even camped on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm in the UK.

Connor Camperghini welcomed in Russia (@camperghini / Instagram)

Most recently, he welded American-style BBQs from oil barrels in Russia and hosted a BBQ at a local tuner workshop, locals have begun calling him the American cultural ambassador to Russia.

This multi-year expedition is the culmination of a lifetime of hustle.

Connor started his first business: a car wash at just 8 years old, was suspended for flipping soda cans for profit in school, and by 16 was remodeling homes.

He built lawn mowing and snow- blowing companies, and later worked in construction, grinding 18-hour days, 7 days a week. He lived off Costco burgers and canned lentils, slept at job sites, and saved every dollar to invest in his future.

But after what he thought was the pinnacle, owning a house, landing the “dream girl”, and achieving traditional success, his relationship ended. “That’s when I realized I was living by rules I didn’t write,” he says. “So I burned the rulebook.”

Connor sold everything, donated the rest, and bought a Lamborghini to travel the world. The journey began in Colorado where he originally built the camper out and even caught the car on fire welding in a friend’s garage, but like the vehicle itself, it’s evolved since he first shipped the car via DHL Freight plane from LAX to Germany.

He welded his first roof rack in Romania, replaced it in Germany, added off-road tires, redesigned the bed in Montenegro and Poland, and is now custom-building skid plates and a new bumper in Russia.

Along the way, Connor has drawn criticism from traditional overlanders and “armchair adventurers” who say he should just be doing this in a Toyota, or Land Rover. His response? “I fill the fuel tank on the tears of the haters.

If a Lamborghini can make it, so can you, quit creating excuses.” His message? “Live now. Don’t wait.”

“People only see the polished moments,” Connor says. “But this is hard. Going from construction to YouTube, I had to learn everything, editing, filming, storytelling, it’s all been an uphill battle. But now it’s working. Sponsors are coming on board, and the channel is growing.”

Connor is not just driving. He’s creating content to inspire people to break free from fear and see the world, especially the places most avoid. “Everyone gives warnings not to go. But when you go to these places, you meet the kindest, most generous people. We’re all just human. You don’t need a Lamborghini or even shoes to connect.”

The journey, which will take years, will take him across the Darien Gap, the world’s most treacherous overland crossing, and eventually back home to the United States.

Follow his journey on social media @camperghini and get inspired to rewrite your story.

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