Month: July 2025

UK INVASION: Citizens Rise in Small Town of Epping – Anti-migration Unrest Following Haitian Illegal Harassing Local Girl – Council, Police Chief Demand Migrant Hotel Be Closed

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Citizens fight back in Epping, Essex, UK./ Inevitable West on X social media platform.

The scourge of unchecked mass migration has hit the United Kingdom especially hard, to the point where the oppressed local population has started to push back.

That is the case of the small town of Epping, in Essex.

There, the local Bell Hotel has become a reason for continued protests and conflicts, due to its use as accommodation for what Labour calls ‘asylum seekers’, but are really invading illegal migrants.

The tensions came to a head after Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was arrested. The 38-year-old Ethiopian illegal has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl soon after he arrived in Britain.

Protests ensued, and over 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside the hotel, where they chanted anti-migrant slogans and expressed fears for the safety of women and children victims of harassment by the male illegals.

Eventually, protesters clashed with both the police and Globalist counter-protesters that were brought in by the police, leading to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage’s call for the police chief to resign.

Bottles and flares are thrown, police vehicles damaged, and 18 arrests made – all of protesting citizens.

Now, the situation escalated to such a point that both the Chief of Police and the Local Council of Epping have decided that the British Home Office must close the Epping migrant hotel at the center of a series of protests.

The Telegraph reported:

“Epping Forest district council voted unanimously to urge the Government to close The Bell Hotel, which is housing asylum seekers.

Multiple protests have been held outside the hotel since July 13 after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl.”

This comes after Roger Hirst, Essex’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, also urged the Home Secretary to ‘review the use of the hotel for housing asylum seekers’.

“In a letter to Yvette Cooper, Mr Hirst said The Bell Hotel was ‘unsuitable’ for housing migrants and that the presence of asylum seekers was ‘clearly creating community tension’.”

[…] In his letter, Mr Hirst said: ‘[I am] requesting a meeting to discuss the ongoing use of hotels in the Epping Forest district of Essex, and elsewhere in the county, to accommodate newly-arrived asylum seekers. Specifically, I am seeking to highlight the unsuitability of The Bell Hotel in Epping for this purpose, and request that its use be reviewed. The presence of asylum seeker accommodation in this district is clearly creating community tension. These large-scale protests are disrupting local life and placing an unwelcome burden on Essex Police resources’.”

And the unrest has spread to other towns: is the summer of protests on the way?

Read more:

The Summer of Our Discontent: UK Starmer Government in Disarray, as Anti-migrant Protests Spread to Norfolk, Targeting ‘Single Adult Male’ Hotel to House Illegals

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WATCH: El Paso Border Patrol Uses Viral Coldplay Jumbotron Kiss Cam Video to Troll Illegal Aliens

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The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso sector has released a video using the viral Coldplay kiss cam footage to troll illegal aliens.

At Coldplay’s concert in Foxborough, MA, earlier this month, the jumbotron caught a cuddling couple hiding from the kiss cam, prompting singer Chris Martin to call them out for either being shy or having an affair.

The clip went viral online after the pair was identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR manager Kristin Cabot, both of whom have since resigned amid the scandal, sparking a seemingly endless wave of memes and reenactments.

On Friday, CBP posted an edit with the caption “The face you make when Border Patrol walks in and you’re an illegal alien,” showing the couple hiding, then agents approaching.

Fox News shared the clip with a “Viva La Vida” pun.

This isn’t CBP’s first attempt at meme-based messaging. The agency has increasingly used social media to promote initiatives like the CBP Home App, which allows individuals in the U.S. illegally to self-deport voluntarily.

The post, naturally, received praise from those on the right, and contempt from those on the left.

“How to kill the vibe 101,” one user wrote.

Another added, “Whoever is handling that account needs a raise.”

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Is She Drunk? Pelosi Heavily Slurs Through Speech at “Voters of Tomorrow” Summit (VIDEO)

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slurred her way through a speech at a “Voters of Tomorrow” summit in Washington DC on Friday.

Loser Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi headlined the summit.

85-year-old Pelosi sounded drunk on Friday as she delivered remarks trashing Capitalism and successful CEOs.

“This is unfair, this is unjust, this is undemocratic, it’s wrong, it’s shameful and it must be changed,” Pelosi said of CEOs who make more than their employees.

This coming from a woman who has made millions of dollars on stock trades with inside information as a member of Congress.

Pelosi went off-script: “I’m from Baltimore…any Californians here?”

WATCH:

Pelosi is in bad shape after she had hip replacement surgery last year.

Pelosi was hospitalized during a congressional delegation trip overseas after she fractured her hip when she lost her footing on a marble staircase and fell to the ground.

Nancy Pelosi was spotted using a walker during the 2024 election certification.

WATCH:

Earlier this year Pelosi was spotted hobbling to her van with her aids and walking sticks.

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JUST IN: House Ethics Committee Finds AOC Impermissibly Accepted Met Gala Ticket for Boyfriend and Underpaid for “Tax The Rich” Dress and Accessories

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AOC 2021 Met Gala – screenshot via NBC New York

The House Ethics Committee released a report on Friday, finding that far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) impermissibly accepted more than $3,700 worth of apparel and accessories and a $35,000 ticket for her then-boyfriend, Riley Roberts.

“Despite Representative Ocasio-Cortez’s significant attempts, the Committee found that she failed to fully comply with the Gift Rule by impermissibly accepting a gift of free admission to the 2021 Met Gala for her partner and by failing to pay full fair market value for some of the items worn to the event,” the committee writes in the report that they unanimously voted to issue earlier this week following a years-long investigation. 

It can be recalled that AOC made headlines back in 2021 when she sported a glitzy Brother Vellies dress adorned with the words “tax the rich.”

AOC Wears a High End Designer ‘Tax The Rich’ Dress to $30,000 Per Ticket Met Gala

The dress was valued at nearly $3,000, but AOC only paid 10% of that. She further wore nearly $1,000 worth of jewelry and accessories, but paid less than $1000 for the whole get-up.

While Americans were suffering through the second half of Biden’s first year in office, the self-described “Bronx girl” was partying it up with a free red carpet appearance and paying bottom dollar for her wardrobe.

The chart below shows the Committee’s estimates of fair market value for the outfit versus the nearly 75% discounted tag she paid.

Fair market value estimate of items provided to Representative Ocasio-Cortez by Brother Vellies via House Ethics Committee Report

 

“Representative Ocasio-Cortez ultimately paid for most of the goods and services received out of personal funds, although the payments were significantly delayed and some payments fell short of fair market value,” the report states, noting that “most payments occurred after OCC initiated its review.”

“In fact, most payments were not made until after repeated attempts at collection from unpaid vendors, threatened legal action, or following the initiation of OCC’s review.”

Regarding the $35,000 tickets she received, Congressmembers are allowed to accept an unsolicited offer of free attendance to charity events, but additional tickets are only permissible if intended for a spouse or dependent child.

However, the House Ethics Manual defines “spouse” as “someone to whom you are legally married,” and Mr. Roberts “did not fit the definition of a “spouse” for purposes of the Charitable Events Exception,” the Committee writes. They further accuse Occasio-Cortez and her counsel of “choosing which law to apply” after AOC’s counsel contemptuously highlighted her adherance to campaign finance laws, dismissing House rules and the Charitable Events Exception.

However, AOC will not face any consequences except for paying Brother Vellies back for the outfit and donating $250, the value of Riley Roberts’s meal, to the Costume Institute, which hosts the Met Gala each year.

She broke the law, but she’s also a Democrat.

“Although their efforts at valuation fell short, and efforts to make appropriate payment were delayed, the Committee nonetheless recognizes that those efforts occurred, and that Representative Ocasio-Cortez sought to act consistently with her ethical requirements as a Member of the House. In light of this, the Committee determined that no sanction was merited, provided Representative Ocasio-Cortez: (1) donates the $250 value of Mr. Roberts’ Met Gala meal to the Costume Institute and (2) pays Brother Vellies an additional $2,733.28 for the fair market value of the goods that she received in connection with her 2021 Met Gala attendance,” the report states. 

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WATCH: “I Have Nothing to do with the Guy” – Trump Says Media Should be Talking About Larry Summers, Bill Clinton, “Who Went to Epstein Island 28 Times” when Asked About DOJ’s Ghislaine Maxwell Interviews

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President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House – photo by Jordan Conradson

President Trump on Friday called out Bill Clinton and other friends of Jeffrey Epstein, including former Clinton Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President Larry Summers, telling the media they should be reporting on their ties to Epstein.

Trump was asked whether he would consider pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking girls with Epstein, amid her interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. “The Department of Justice will share additional information about what we learned at the appropriate time,” Blanche said after his first five-hour interview.

Trump did not say whether he would consider pardoning Maxwell, but he did appear to hint at who Maxwell pointed the finger at.

“You ought to be speaking about Larry Summers, you ought to be speaking about some of his friends that are hedge fund guys, they’re all over the place,” Trump said. “You ought to be speaking about Bill Clinton, who went to the island 28 times. I never went to the island.”

Larry Summers, a former economist for both Clinton and Obama, was a close associate of Epstein and also visited Epstein Island numerous times.

Trump was then asked if he sent a letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday, and he stated that the alleged letter, first described by the Wall Street Journal, was “fake.”

” Everything is fake with the Democrats. Take a look at what they just found about the dossier,” Trump told the reporter, nodding to the Russiagate documents and Obama’s use of the Clinton-funded Steele Dossier. “Everything is fake. They’re a bunch of sick people!”

As the Gateway Pundit reported, the Wall Street Journal claimed in a hit piece that President Trump wrote Jeffrey Epstein a “bawdy” letter for his 50th birthday depicting a naked woman.

President Trump denied that he wrote the letter and filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal last week. “I told Rupert Murdoch it was a Scam, that he shouldn’t print this Fake Story. But he did, and now I’m going to sue his ass off, and that of his third rate newspaper,” Trump said when announcing his lawsuit.

WATCH:

Reporter: Have you heard about Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislane Maxwell, and would you consider a pardon or clemency for Ghislane Maxwell?

Trump: Well, I don’t want to talk about that. What I do want to say is that Todd is a great attorney, but you ought to be speaking about Larry Summers, you ought to be speaking about some of his friends that are hedge fund guys, they’re all over the place. You ought to be speaking about Bill Clinton, who went to the island 28 times. I never went to the island.

Reporter: Do you maintain that you did not write a letter for Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday?

Trump: I don’t even know what they’re talking about. Now, somebody could have written a letter and used my name. That’s happened a lot. All you have to do is take a look at the dossier, the fake dossier. Everything is fake with that administration. Everything is fake with the Democrats. Take a look at what they just found about the dossier. Everything is fake. They’re a bunch of sick people!

Trump called out Clinton and Summers a second time earlier in the press gaggle.

“People should really focus on how well the country’s doing, or they should focus on the fact that Barack Hussein Obama led a coup, or they should focus on the fact that Larry Summers from Harvard, that Bill Clinton, who you know very well, and lots of other friends, really close friends of Jeffrey [Epstein] should be spoken about,” Trump said.

“I have nothing to do with the guy.”

WATCH:

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‘Dismantling of Our Democracy’: Sunny Hostin Cries End of Colbert Could Be End of the Constitution

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"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin waxed dramatic about the Constitutional implications of CBS announcing the cancellation of "Late Night with Stephen Colbert."

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin waxed dramatic about the Constitutional implications of CBS announcing the cancellation of "Late Night with Stephen Colbert."

A segment of Tuesday’s “The View” was actually entertaining, but surely not for the reasons ABC and its advertisers would hope.

Instead, it came as the insufferable co-host Sunny Hostin decided to throw her support behind the equally tedious Stephen Colbert, whose late-night snoozefest talk show was recently axed.

Hostin was filled with righteous indignation, suggesting that CBS’s decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as of next spring is part of a “dismantling of our democracy.”

Rather than citing Colbert’s abysmally low ratings, the show’s $50 million loss for the network, and the diminishing relevance of the format, Hostin blamed President Donald Trump.

“My concern is, if it is political, then everyone should be concerned,” Hostin said of the cancellation, which Colbert announced just days after excoriating Paramount, CBS’s parent company, for its $16 million settlement with Trump after it favorably edited then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks on “60 Minutes” during the 2024 presidential campaign.

“People on the right should be concerned. People on the left should be concerned. Because it’s very clear that, if it is political, this is the dismantling of our democracy,” Hostin insisted.

“This is the dismantling of our Constitution. Right?” Hostin said, eliciting applause from the studio audience.

“The First Amendment is the First Amendment for a reason, and that is freedom of the press, freedom of speech. Freedom to speak truth to power,” the former lawyer droned on, lazily pulling out the left’s canned attack against Trump.

“If that is taken away, if the comedians are being attacked, then that means our Constitution is being dismantled,” she said.

“That means the very rubric of our democracy is being dismantled. And I think every single person should be really, really concerned about it,” Hostin added.

Hostin then congratulated lawmakers like Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff for their investigation into whether Trump was involved in the decision.

(So much for the Constitution’s freedom of the press when it’s a TV network’s decision about its late-night lineup, huh?)

This same lack of self-awareness and sanctimonious lecturing is exactly what led to Colbert’s demise, and it’s a delightful bit of schadenfreude to watch Sunny Hostin dig her show deeper into the same hole that swallowed “The Late Show.”

These leftists no longer wish to make audiences laugh, nor do they provide any sort of perspective to anyone outside of their echo chamber — and they will pay dearly for it.

During Thursday’s program, there was a brief glimmer of hope that “The View” would meet the same fate as Colbert’s show, after co-host Joy Behar let it slip that Friday would be the last new episode, The Hill reported.

“Before we go on hiatus, we only have one more show after this — I’m allowed to say that, right?” Behar said.

Alas, those hopes were dashed when co-host Whoopi Goldberg later set the record straight, assuring the audience that they’ll “be back for our new season in September.”

Nevertheless, this show and others like it are on borrowed time, as American audiences grow weary of such ham-fisted leftist propaganda disguised as entertainment — but at least witnessing their demise is highly enjoyable.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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One Arrested, One Sought After Feds Charge Medical Workers Who Blocked ICE Agents Trying to Arrest Illegal Alien Who Fled Inside California Surgical Center

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Federal authorities in Southern California have charged two workers at the Ontario Advanced Surgical Center accused of interfering with ICE agents trying to arrest an illegal alien on July 8 who fled into the medical facility. One worker was arrested Friday morning, the other is being sought according to a report by Fox News reporter Bill Melugin.


File screen image from viral video.

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Viral video from the hallway:

Video from inside the facility:

DHS statement from July 9 on the incident:

THE FACTS: ICE officers conducted a targeted enforcement operation to arrest two illegal aliens. Officers in clearly marked ICE bullet proof vests approached the illegal alien targets as they exited a vehicle.

One of the illegal aliens, Denis Guillen-Solis who is from Honduras, fled on foot to evade law enforcement. He ended up near the Ontario Advanced Surgical Center where hospital staff assaulted law enforcement and drug the officer and illegal alien into the facility.

Then, the staff attempted to obstruct the arrest by locking the door, blocking law enforcement vehicles from moving, and even called the cops claiming there was a “kidnapping.”

Excerpt from report by Bill Melugin posted to X on Friday:

Per federal law enforcement sources, the two SoCal medical workers seen in a viral video physically blocking an ICE agent from arresting a Honduran illegal alien who had fled into their surgery center in Ontario, CA have both been charged federally & the male was arrested earlier this morning. The female remains at large and is wanted by federal authorities.

I’m told JOSE DE JESUS ORTEGA and DANIELLE NADINE DAVILA have both been charged with violations of 18 USC 111 (assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal agents). Both have a criminal arrest warrant signed off on by a federal judge.

I’m told ORTEGA was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents this morning, while DAVILA is wanted and federal authorities are actively looking for her now.

…Statement from @USAttyEssayli, who is prosecuting the case:

“This story is another example of a false narrative peddled by irresponsible members of the media in furtherance of a political agenda to delegitimize federal agents. The illegal alien arrested inside the medical center was not a patient and was not in any way affiliated with that location. He ran inside for cover and these medical workers attempted to block his apprehension by assaulting our agents. To be very clear, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you work, if you assault our agents or otherwise interfere with our operations, you will be arrested and charged with a federal crime.”

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J6 Political Prisoner, Jenna Ryan Is Successfully Representing Herself in Two $25 Million Civil Rights Lawsuits Against PayPal and the DOJ

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Pro Se Plaintiff Challenges PayPal and DOJ in Landmark Federal Cases Over J6 Collusion and Civil Rights Violations.

Jennifer L. Ryan, a pro se litigant, is fighting two groundbreaking federal lawsuits in the Northern District of Texas that could set historic precedents for individual Americans challenging Big Tech and federal overreach. In Ryan v. PayPal, Inc. (Case No. 3:25-cv-01223), Ryan alleges that PayPal wrongfully terminated her account on January 21, 2021, hours after a $200 political tweet tied to January 6 (J6), based on newly uncovered 2024–2025 evidence of PayPal’s coordination with the FBI and FinCEN.

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Her parallel case, Ryan v. DOJ & Rochlin (Case No. 3:25-CV-00325-X-BT), accuses the Department of Justice and FBI of malicious prosecution, evidence fabrication, and defamation, falsely labeling her an “extremist” to push a J6 narrative. Ryan’s PayPal case, filed May 14, 2025, asserts claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and § 1985, alleging constitutional violations due to PayPal’s role as a state actor in a federal conspiracy.

Jenna w/ fellow J6ers at a recent event.

Supported by evidence like Executive Order 14147 and Congressional reports, Ryan argues PayPal’s actions caused her 60 days’ incarceration, loss of banking access, and over $100,000 in damages. She opposes PayPal’s motion to compel arbitration (ECF No. 13), citing their refusal to pay arbitration fees, a 25-month litigation delay, and merits-based motions as a waiver of arbitration rights (Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., 596 U.S. 411 (2022)).

Ryan seeks judicial review to ensure public accountability, especially amid growing distrust in federal agencies following the DOJ/FBI’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. In her DOJ case, Ryan alleges the FBI fabricated evidence to defame her, mirroring public concerns about institutional transparency seen in Epstein-related backlash.

As a pro se litigant, Ryan has faced significant financial hardship, incurring $20,000 in losses while fighting both cases. A victory against PayPal, a $27 billion fintech giant, would be a historic milestone for pro se plaintiffs, exposing potential federal-private collusion and amplifying calls for accountability post-J6.

“I’m fighting for every American silenced by Big Tech and federal overreach,” Ryan said. “These cases could reveal how far the government and corporations went to target J6 participants. A win would be historic, proving one person can hold powerful institutions accountable.”

Ryan requests limited discovery into PayPal’s FBI/FinCEN communications and urges the court to deny arbitration, citing public interest in constitutional claims (EEOC v. Waffle House, Inc., 534 U.S. 279 (2002)). With both cases before Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford, Ryan’s fight could reshape how courts view pro se litigants and federal-private partnerships.

Court filings are available via CM/ECF for Case Nos. 3:25-cv-01223 and 3:25-CV-00325-X-BT.

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Media Contact: For interviews or more information, contact Jennifer L. Ryan at jennaryanrealty@gmail.com.

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Dueling Military Drills: China Launches Back-to-Back Exercises During Taiwan’s Annual Han Kuang War Games

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As Taiwan concluded its largest-ever Han Kuang military exercise, annual war games designed to test the island’s ability to repel a Chinese invasion, China simultaneously launched a series of back-to-back drills, overtly simulating an attack and applying strategic pressure. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command issued daily updates detailing synchronized maneuvers designed to mirror and counter Taiwan’s activities.

The 2025 Han Kuang exercise, held from July 9 to 18, was the longest and most comprehensive iteration since its inception in 1984. It marked a significant shift toward whole-of-society defense, emphasizing joint combat operations and responses to “grey zone” threats. The drills featured over 22,000 reservists and incorporated both domestically developed and U.S.-supplied weapons, including Sky Sword II missiles, Abrams M1A2T tanks, and HIMARS rocket systems. For the first time, Han Kuang was paired with the Urban Resilience Exercises, a multi-month campaign held from April through July to test Taiwan’s ability to withstand a prolonged conflict through full societal participation.

The computer-aided phase of the drill was extended from 8 to 14 days, while the live-fire segment doubled from 5 to 10. Key focus areas included electronic warfare, rapid mobilization, integrated air and missile defense, maritime security, and ground operations. The traditionally scripted exercises were replaced with 24/7 unscripted scenarios simulating combat in urban areas, civil-military coordination, and mass evacuation drills in real-world locations such as hypermarkets.

Together, these exercises reflect Taiwan’s evolving national defense posture, toward multi-domain resilience and sustained civil-military coordination. The goal: to prepare the island not only for high-intensity conflict, but for long-term survival under conditions of attrition and disruption.

The Han Kuang exercises are divided into two phases: computer-aided tabletop simulations, which emphasize strategic planning and command coordination, and live-fire drills, which test joint-force combat readiness across air, sea, and land. Recent years have seen an expansion in scope and realism, including responses to cyberattacks, blockades, and other asymmetric threats.

New in 2025 were domestically developed micro surveillance and reconnaissance drones, deployed by the Army for ground surveillance, the Navy for escorting minelaying missions, and the Air Force for air defense support. The Ministry of National Defense allocated NT$1.28 billion (US$43.68 million) to procure 1,458 of these drones between 2024 and 2025.

Additional operations included a simulated counterattack in the Greater Taipei area by Taiwan’s Marine Corps 99th Brigade, featuring HUMVEEs equipped with T-75S 20mm cannons and U.S.-made MK19 grenade launchers, demonstrating urban rapid-response capabilities.

The Urban Resilience Exercises, conducted from April to July in 11 counties and cities, featured air raid drills, disaster response simulations, and training in infrastructure protection, disinformation countermeasures, and civilian-military coordination. Overseen by the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, the campaign aims to prepare both government and civilians for a war of attrition, where frontlines and daily life may become indistinguishable, as seen in conflicts like Ukraine and Israel.

New drone capabilities were tested during the exercises, though Taiwan’s unmanned surface vessels were not yet deemed combat-ready, and newly delivered U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks and HIMARS were not scheduled to participate. Other advanced systems introduced in prior years were included. A reservist brigade was also mobilized to simulate a scenario in which China turns a routine drill into a sudden attack, testing their ability to rapidly assemble, mobilize resources, and convert civilian production for wartime needs. The expanded exercises aimed to strengthen and accelerate Taiwan’s capacity for integrated national defense.

The United States, Taiwan’s principal security partner, has stepped up legislative and military support. In 2025, at least eight Taiwan-related bills advanced in Congress, and U.S. personnel continued training Taiwanese forces. Washington has also urged regional allies like Japan and Australia to clarify their roles in the event of a conflict. The 2025 Han Kuang exercises reflect Taiwan’s growing seriousness about defense, its commitment to national resilience, and alignment with U.S. expectations for regional burden-sharing.

Since taking office in 2024, President Lai Ching-te’s administration has prioritized defense reform, expanding the military budget by 6% to NT$647 billion (US$19.7 billion) with plans to raise spending to 3% of GDP. Reforms include extending mandatory service, restructuring the armed forces, and introducing new laws to counter espionage and pro-unification activities. As cross-strait tensions intensify, experts warn that Chinese grey zone tactics and the risk of escalation make Taiwan’s integrated civil-military preparedness increasingly vital.

China responded with aggressive rhetoric and coordinated military maneuvers, including airspace incursions and export controls targeting Taiwanese defense firms, part of a broader pressure campaign to normalize its military presence around the island.

For four consecutive days, the PLA conducted joint air, sea, and electronic warfare operations. These included nighttime naval aviation drills using star navigation and complex dogfight simulations, as well as electronic warfare exercises involving drone jamming and radar disruption. By midweek, focus shifted to naval combat readiness, with frigate flotillas carrying out live-fire cannon and torpedo drills. On Thursday, air and naval forces held joint rescue and refueling exercises to demonstrate integrated force capabilities.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported that over 20 PLA aircraft per day frequently crossed the unofficial median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ), underscoring China’s ability to apply sustained multi-domain pressure.

Beijing has historically used Han Kuang week to register displeasure with Taiwan’s military assertiveness, often combining drills with economic sanctions or amphibious assault simulations. This year, however, the PLA’s actions appeared more sustained and sophisticated, signaling a shift toward real-time operational synergy and a deliberate attempt to counter Taiwan’s defense posture with a show of integrated force.

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(VIDEO) “Obama Owes Me Big” – Trump Says SCOTUS Immunity Ruling Helps Russiagate Ringleader Barack Obama, “But it Doesn’t Help the People Around Him AT ALL” – “He’s Done Criminal Acts, There’s no Question About it”

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President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House – photo by Jordan Conradson

President Trump told reporters on Friday that Barack Obama owes him “big” for the Supreme Court’s decision that Presidential Immunity applies to the former President after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard found evidence that Obama fabricatied and led the Russia Collusion hoax to sabotage then-President Elect Trump in 2016. 

Gabbard declassified a December 2016 presidential briefing, revealing Barack Obama knew the Trump-Russia collusion narrative was a hoax.

President Trump responded during a press conference on Tuesday and tore into Obama, Clinton, Biden, Clapper, Comey, and the rest of their gang, calling for “ringleader” Barack Obama to face “very severe consequences” for “treason.”

“Barack Hussein Obama is the ringleader. Hillary Clinton was right there with him, and so was Sleepy Joe Biden, and so were the rest of them: Comey, Clapper, the whole group,” Trump said.

Tulsi Gabbard further told reporters during a press conference on Wednesday that the DOJ is investigating all of the documents, including criminal acts by Barack Obama.

The newly released documents demonstrate “a years-long coup and treasonous conspiracy against the American people, our Republic, in an attempt to undermine President Trump’s administration,” Gabbard said.

However, it can be recalled that the Supreme Court ruled that US presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts in favor of then-candidate Trump when Biden and his thugs were trying to prosecute Trump over January 6.

Trump responded on Friday, signaling that Obama committed crimes, but may be safe. “He’s done criminal acts, there’s no question about it, but he has immunity,” Trump said.

“But it doesn’t help the people around him at all.”

“He owes me big. Obama owes me big!” the President added.

WATCH:

Reporter: How do you think that the Supreme Court’s ruling that benefitted you on Presidential Immunity would apply to former President Barack Obama and what you’re accusing him of doing?

Trump: It probably helps him a lot, probably helps him a lot, the immunity ruling. But it doesn’t help the people around him at all. But it probably helps him a lot. He’s done criminal acts, there’s no question about it, but he has immunity, and it probably helped him a lot.

He owes me big. Obama owes me big!

As The Gateway Pundit reported, the DOJ launched a “strike force” on Wednesday to investigate the coup by Obama and his Intelligence officials.

“This Department takes alleged weaponization of the intelligence community with the utmost seriousness,” the DOJ said in a press release.

Trump DOJ Launches Strike Force to Investigate Russia Collusion Hoax as Gabbard Says Barack Obama, Himself, is Implicated

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