President Trump Issues Fiery Statement After Deadly Church Shooting in Michigan — Frames Attack as Part of Wider War on Christians

President Donald Trump addresses the nation Wednesday following the murder of conservative icon Charlie Kirk.

President Donald Trump addresses the nation Wednesday following the murder of conservative icon Charlie Kirk.
President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Wednesday following the murder of conservative icon Charlie Kirk. (realdonaldtrump / Instagram Screen Shot)

In the wake of the mass shooting and arson attack this morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, President Donald Trump released a forceful statement positioning the tragedy not simply as a crime, but as part of a creeping, deadly onslaught against Christians in America.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote:

“I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials.

The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!”

His words follow early reports that a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan, drove a vehicle into the church, then opened fire on congregants and set the building ablaze.

At least one worshipper has been confirmed dead and nine others wounded. Two are reportedly in critical condition, and local officials warn that further victims may be discovered in the damaged and burned structure.

At a press conference only moments ago, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye identified the suspect of the mass shooting inside the Mormon Church.

Chief Renye said the gunman, a 40-year-old male from nearby Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle into the church and began to open fire on the parishioners inside. The shooter was shot and killed by local law enforcement, including an armed DNR agent, and was killed in the exchange of fire with officers.

The police chief has confirmed that the 10 gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals and that one of the victims has died from his injuries by the gunman.

Investigators believe the 40-year-old man from Burton acted alone, armed with an assault rifle. According to Renye, the suspect rammed his vehicle through the church’s front doors before opening fire on parishioners and then “deliberately” setting the building ablaze.

Kash Patel also released a statement:

“We are tracking reports of the horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. FBI agents are on the scene to assist local authorities.

Violence in a place of worship is a cowardly and criminal act. Our prayers are with the victims and their families during this terrible tragedy.”

Pam Bondi also released a statement:

“I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. FBI and ATFHQ agents are en route to the scene now.

Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy.”

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HORRIFIC! Christian Trump-Supporting Reality TV Show Family Suffers Unimaginable Tragedy—3 Killed, 5 in Serious Condition

A large Christian Trump-supporting Michigan family, who once starred in a TLC reality show, has suffered an unimaginable tragedy.

The local sheriff’s office also released a statement on the accident:

The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 2 vehicle “Unknown” crash on Deckerville Rd near Hurds Corner Rd on 09-26-2025 at 2102 hours. Callers on scene advised there were multiple injuries.

TCSO arrived on scene with multiple agencies (Fire, EMS and Police) and rendered aide.

TCSO learned a 55 y/o Florida man was driving a loaded commercial semi truck, with 1 female passenger, southbound on Hurds Corner Rd when it failed to stop at a stop sign. The Semi truck collided with a Jeep traveling eastbound on Deckerville Rd. The eastbound vehicle was occupied by 8 Cass City Residents.

Of the 8 occupants in the Jeep, 3 were pronounced deceased on scene. All other occupants of the Jeep were transported to respective hospitals by helicopter and MMR, some in critical condition.

The driver and passenger of the semi truck were transported to the hospital for minor injuries. The driver of the semi truck was subsequently arrested and a report is being forwarded to the Prosecutor for formal charges.

This remains an active investigation and names will not be released at this time. We are asking the public to please pay more attention when driving. We are having far too many crashes that are destroying people’s lives.

The Caro, Michigan Putman clan, who once starred in their own TLC reality television show, were struck by a semi-truck driven by a 55-year-old Florida man on Friday night. According to police, the semi-truck driver blew through a stop sign and struck their Jeep filled with 8 family members. Three of the family members, including the matriarch and patriarch of the family, Bill and Barb Putman, were instantly killed.

“Papa” Putman and “Neena” Putman

In addition to Bill “Papa” Putman and his wife, Barb, or “Neenee,” their daughter-in-law, Megan (shown in Facebook photo below), the wife of Dr. Blake Putman, was also killed in the horrific crash in Cass City near their home.

Daughter-in-law Megan and Putman son, Blake Putman, M.D.,

Five additional members of the Putman family were also inside the vehicle that was smashed into and were rushed to the hospital by ambulance and air-lifted from the scene by helicopter.

Noah Putman (left), Dr. Blake Putman (standing next to his now-deceased wife, Megan), and Lillian “Lulu” Putman (right) are all being treated for serious injuries. A video was recently shared on the Putman family Facebook page, celebrating Lulu’s 13th birthday.

The Putman family released a photo on Facebook of Noah Putman, asking for prayers for his recovery. Noah, whose mother was killed in the accident, is reportedly fighting for his life in the hospital.

Gia Putman, daughter of Brandon Putman is also in the hospital and is in serious condition. The Putman family has asked for everyone’s prayers.

Yesterday, less than 24 hours after the tragic accident, the popular Christian family shared the following statement, asking for prayers for the injured members of their family and to remind people that God is in control:

Dear Friends and Family,

I come to you with a heavy heart asking for your prayers. Our family was in a tragic car accident and we lost Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan. They have gone home to be with the Lord. Please keep Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah, and Gia in your prayers as they remain in the hospital, we are asking for complete healing and strength for each of them.

My entire family Papa, Neenee, Billy, Jen, Brandon, Kacie, Blake, Megan, Jamie, Blair, myself (Isabelle), Abby, Emma, Addison, Bella, Mercy, Gabby, Noah, Mya, Nova, Lulu, Alena, Gia, Jonah, Eli, Solomon, Uriah, Samson, Luke, and Anna-all proclaim that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. He is our hope, our peace, and our salvation. Even in this time of heartbreak, we rest in knowing that God is in control.

We are holding onto the peace Jesus promised in John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” And we trust the truth of Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. ” Our greatest comfort is found in the Gospel itself-that Jesus died for our sins so that we may have eternal life with Him (John 3:16,
Romans 5:8).

Because of that sacrifice, we know Papa, Neenee, and Aunt Megan are not gone forever. They are alive and whole in Heaven, standing before Jesus, hearing the words we all long to hear:

“Well done, my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23).

We ask for your continued prayers for Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah, and Gia as they recover, and for our whole family as we walk through this deep loss. Even in this valley, we will praise Him. We trust that His plan is perfect, and that one day, we will be reunited in Heaven.

Thank you for every prayer, message, and act of love. Your support means more than words can express. Please continue to lift us up, that our hearts remain fixed on the truth that Jesus conquered death so we could have eternal life.

Romans 10:9 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

With God’s Love,
The Putmans

The senior Putman couple owned the large home that they constructed so their children and grandchildren could all live with them. Their unusual living arrangements attracted the attention of the TLC network, which produced a reality TV show about the close-knit family.

Here is a clip from their show 8 years ago:

Meshawn Maddock, wife of MI State Representative Matt Maddock and victim of AG Dana Nessel lawfare against the MI GOP alternate electors, shared her thoughts on the horrific accident that took the lives of 3 beautiful Christian family members of the Putman family and left 5 members of the family fighting for their lives:

Back in 2019, Bill Putman Sr invited me to meet for coffee in Frankenmuth, Michigan. I remember being surprised when I walked in and there were seven Putnam family members all sitting at the table!  Just by chance, I had brought my 18-year-old daughter, Parker, who was working on the Trump Campaign. That first meeting was pretty intense! More like an interview than anything else! The Putmans we learned, were very serious about Jesus, family, and politics. We have loved to watch their fierce loyalty to each other and an incredible work Ethic. Bill Jr and his family have stayed close with Parker and I know that has been a blessing in her life. We haven’t always been on the same side of candidates or issues, but I can say with experience that if the Putmans say “we’re here to help,” they show up with a powerful TEAM. Our family will not stop praying for the entire family; only faith can get them through this.

Please pray for the souls of Bill, Barb, and Megan Putman and for the complete recovery of the other 5 members of the Putman family who were victims of the horrific accident.

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JUST IN: Grand Blanc Police Chief Shares Details Of Mormon Church Shooter- 2 Dead Including Shooter–8 Gunshot Victims Hospitalized—Claims More Victims Trapped Inside Burning Church May Still Be Found [VIDEO]

The Gateway Pundit recently reported on a gunman who opened fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on McCandlish Rd., in Grand Blanc, MI. At the time of our initial report, 6-8 victims of the gunman had been taken to the hospital, although the exact toll had not yet been confirmed. The church caught fire during the incident, triggering a massive four-alarm emergency response.

At a press conference only moments ago, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye identified the suspect of the mass shooting inside the Mormon Church as a 40-year-old man from Burton, a neighboring city just outside Grand Blanc, roughly 60 miles north of Detroit.

Chief Renye said the gunman, a 40-year-old male from nearby Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle into the church and began to open fire on the parishioners inside. The shooter was shot and killed by local law enforcement, including an armed DNR agent, and was killed in the exchange of fire with officers.

The police chief has confirmed that the 10 gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals and that one of the victims has died from his injuries by the gunman.

Investigators believe the 40-year-old man from Burton acted alone, armed with an assault rifle. According to Renye, the suspect rammed his vehicle through the church’s front doors before opening fire on parishioners and then “deliberately” setting the building ablaze.

Watch Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye’s most recent press conference here:

The Grand Blanc police chief told the media he does believe they will find additional victims inside the fire, as law enforcement believes some of the victims were unable to get out of the burning church, but said “We have no idea at this time,” how many victims may have been trapped inside. He also stated that the FBI has been active in helping them to investigate the crime.

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THE WORST: Keir Starmer Now the MOST UNPOPULAR British Prime Minister in Recorded History

UK PM Keir Starmer is the least popular in history.

Starmer must go.

Failing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to get his government to function minimally during today’s Labour Party Conference with the rather confusing theme of ‘Renew Britain’ – after all, Labour is in power, and a renewal would therefore imply ousting it.

But another story stole the headlines from the Labour Conference – and it wasn’t even Starmer’s Orwellian push for a Digital ID.

Starmer, according to an Ipsos poll released yesterday (27), is now the MOST UNPOPULAR Prime Minister in recorded UK history, and Chancellor (Finance Minister) Rachel Reeves has also become the least popular chancellor since records began.

The Telegraph reported:

“The finding will be a blow to Sir Keir on the eve of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

He will be aiming to convince his party that he is the right man to lead them into the next general election in the face of a potential challenge from Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester.”

“The survey of more than 1,100 adults was carried out in the week to Sept 17, after the resignations of Angela Rayner and Lord Mandelson, but before Mr. Burnham had gone public with his claim that MPs are urging him to challenge for the Labour leadership.”

The worst ratings for a prime minister were previously held by Conservatives Rishi Sunak in April 2024 and Sir John Major in August 1994, both with a net rating of minus 59.

“With just 13 per cent of people satisfied with Sir Keir and 79 per cent dissatisfied, the Prime Minister has a net satisfaction rating of minus 66.

[…] When it comes to the question of who would make the most capable prime minister, 25 per cent say Mr. Farage, 19 per cent Sir Keir, 9 per cent Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and 31 per cent express no preference.”

Read more:

ENDLESS SCANDALS: After the Fall of his Deputy and US Ambassador, British PM Starmer Defends Chief of Staff McSweeney and the Shady Donations to His Leadership Campaign

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SHOCKER: Here’s a Detailed List of Over 40 Lies Made By Jim Comey in Private Memos Regarding Trump

Here’s a Detailed List of Over 40 Lies Made By Jim Comey in Private Memos

The following article was published at The Gateway Pundit on April 20, 2018.   It was very clear that Jim Comey, the fired FBI Director, had lied multiple times and we listed over 40 of these lies. 

Notes from Former FBI Head James Comey related to his discussions with President Trump were finally released by the DOJ and FBI last night.

These damning notes follow the release of the DOJ’s IG report less than a week prior that provided evidence that former FBI Head Andrew McCabe lied multiple times, including under oath.  The McCabe report exposed President Obama’s FBI and DOJ as corrupt, dishonest, coordinated and conspiring.  Comey’s notes provide additional support of a very dishonest, conniving and corrupt FBI led by Comey, who set the tone.

L- stands for outright lies

PL – stands for probable lies

2018-4-19 Comey Memo – Enclosure Unclassified by Fox News

Less than a week since the DOJ IG’s report about fired former FBI Head Andrew McCabe, the DOJ and FBI finally released James Comey’s notes as requested by Congress. These notes show a very corrupt, manipulative, conniving and dishonest FBI Director.

A list of the key points in the 15 pages of notes follows –

1.First note that the notes were classified and therefore Comey leaked classified information.

2. The first page of the notes includes perhaps the most damning piece of information from corrupt Comey’s first notes on his meeting on January 6, 2017. After getting the President-elect alone, Comey writes, “I then executed the session exactly as I had planned.”

3. He next states whom the reports were from which is redacted. But then says that he “didn’t want him caught cold by some of the detail.  [PL-1]

4. On page 2 Comey writes the Russians allegedly had tapes. [PL-2]

5.The President immediately said this was false but Comey never released this information.

6. Comey says, “I said I wasn’t say this was true. “[PL-3]…” media like CNN had them” [how did he know and why was he not protecting the President-elect?]…It’s important not to give them “the excuse to write that the FBI had the material” [PL-4]… they [FBI] were keeping it very close [PL-5]

7. Comey admits they were not investigating [President-elect Trump] but it was being said out of Russia [PL-6]

8. Comey also wanted to let him [Trump] know in case it came out in the media. [PL-7]

9. On page 3 begins corrupt Comey’s 2nd meeting notes with President on January 28, 2017 [shortly after the inauguration].

10. Comey admits he was never relaxed “given the focus his conversation required” [what focus? Why the discomfort?  This doesn’t sound normal for someone without an agenda.]

11. Comey says “I explained that he could count on me to always tell him the truth. [L-8] I said in don’t do sneaky things [L-9], I don’t leak [L-10], I don’t do weasel moves. [L-11] But I was not on anybody’s side politically [L-12].”

12. When the President asked whether the FBI leaks, Comey answered “that FBI leaks far less than people often say”. [L-13]

13. Comey said AG Lynch directed him not to use the word “investigation” [in the Hillary matter].

14. President Trump asked whether it was true “there was a revolt” after Comey announced no crimes in the Hillary investigation and Comey said “that was nonsense [PL-14] and I worked hard to see if folks had concerns [PL-15]. Comey next said that “investigators all agreed there was not case [PL-16], he [Trump] said he disagreed.’

15. President Trump next asked about McCabe and whether he as a problem with the President and Comey said “he’s a true professional [L-17] and had no problem at all” [L-18 – it was well known in the FBI that McCabe hated Trump].

16. Comey next bashed former Republican AG’s but not Obama’s AG’s Holder or Lynch.

17. President Trump again said the dossier Comey presented to him in the previous meeting was not accurate. Trump noted that he didn’t even stay the night in Russia during the Miss Universe contest when some incidents were said to take place.

18. Comey said, “I wouldn’t want to create a narrative that we were investigating him [L-19 – this went on for months and Comey never once came out and said the President wasn’t under investigation – this is the 2nd time Comey admits Trump not under investigation.]

19.Comey says Obama “wanted competence and independence and didn’t want the FBI involved in policy.” [L-20 – Comey went to the White House on numerous occasions and is now suspected as following Obama’s orders – also, Obama’s entire administration was corrupt.] Comey also said Obama slept well knowing the FBI was well run. [L-21 – for Obama well run meant corrupt]

20. Comey next again said McCabe was “professional”. [L-22]

21. The next notes were from February 8, 2017, starting on p. 7. Comey said that a redacted item was necessary in the now known as fake dossier.  He states “analysts from all three agencies agreed it was relevant and that portions of the material were corroborated by other intelligence.”[PL-23]

22. Comey notes a primary source of the dossier but it is redacted [PL-24]

23. Comey talked about leaks and said they were probably from folks “who have left government”. [PL-25] He also said unlikely they came from the FBI [PL-26], and that most leaks come from one or two out. [L-27 – Comey and McCabe both have testified under oath that they leaked]

24. On page 8, Comey tell Priebus their conversation was private [L-28].

25. Priebus asked whether there was a FISA application on General Flynn and Comey answered but it is redacted.

26. Next Comey’s note reflect something strange. Comey notes that Priebus asked why Hillary was not charged with “gross negligence”.  [Comey changed this as we now know to clear Hillary of emails crimes.] Comey then says I took him through “facts and the law”. [L-29 – we know Hillary was guilty of numerous crimes.]  Then unexpectedly Comey writes “I added that it wasn’t my fault that Huma Abedin forwarded emails to Anthony Weiner.”  [This suggests the Weiner emails are an important part of the 2016 campaign and the Hillary email investigations.]

28. Comey said referring to the FBI “we aren’t the kind of killer that Putin is”.  President Trump apparently paused [does Trump know something or was Comey trying to scare the President?]

29. On page 10 Comey begins his notes from a February 14, 2017, meeting with the President [Valentine’s Day]. President Trump says that he thought his phone was protected but that the calls he made with Australia and Mexico and that General Flynn’s call with the Russians were taped and then leaked.  Comey says he tried to interject several times that “leaks are terrible” but the President wouldn’t let him.  [L-32 – Comey is a leaker]  Comey says it’s terrible his calls were leaked.  [L-33 – Comey is a leaker]  Comey says FBI leaks were terrible [L-34 – Comey is a leaker].

30. Comey agrees that leaks compromise the President and that he was “eager to find leakers”. [L-35 – Comey is a leaker]

31. Comey then said he was eager to put a “head on a pike” of a leaker. [L-36 – Comey is a leaker.]

32. On page 12 Comey notes a very brief call from the President and then on page 13 he notes from his discussion with the President on March 30, 2017 via a phone. The President stated that the Russia business was hurting him and that he was going to personally sue Christopher Steele.

33. President Trump asked what Comey could do to lift the cloud. Comey replies that they were “running it down as quickly as possible’ [L-37 – this mess is still going on and the cause of the corrupt Mueller investigation].

34. Comey again tells Trump that he was not under investigation and the President said it would be good to get that out. [Comey leaked everything else but never announced or leaked that the President was not being investigated.]

35. Trump again brings up McCabe and Comey says again two more times that McCabe is an honorable guy. [L-38 and L-39] Then Comey says he’d see what he could do to get out that the President is not under investigation. [L-40 – Comey never did until under oath in front of Congress months later.]

36. The final set of notes begin on page 15 and refer to a call from President Trump on April 11, 2017. Comey begins to tell the President that he passed the President’s request about letting the American people know that he is not under investigation and Comey says he passed on to the acting AG but had not heard from him. [PL-41]

37. President Trump then stated that he heard the FBI was involved in an incident in Jordan in delaying a prosecution of a soldier who killed Americans. Comey did not deny but said he would dig into it. [PL-42 – Comey probably knew but lied as he had a pattern of doing]

38. Comey tries to insinuate in some footnotes that the President was up to something but there was no basis for his impressions. [PL-43 – by this time it is clear that Comey was a liar and leaker.]

Overall Summary –

1. The notes were classified and Comey leaked them which is a crime.

2. Comey writes that his “plan” in how he wanted to share the fake dossier with President Trump went exactly the way he wanted. This indicates Comey was conniving and manipulative in presenting the fake dossier to the President.

3. At least three times Comey tells the President he is not under investigation which is probably a lie but no matter how many times the President asks the FBI Director to share this with the American people, he refuses to do so.

4. Comey lies over 40 times in the 15 pages of notes. Some of his lies are known at this point from other information [L] and some probable lies [PL] are based on other information and a track record of lying from Comey.  In total we identified 18 probable lies [PL] and 25 outright lies [L].

5. The Weiner emails are again noted in these notes as they were noted in the McCabe IG Report. These may include information that Comey and others do not want released to American voters and this may be why they are going all out to remove President Trump.

6. The Corrupt individuals in the government have no concern for the American people or the President they elected.

Comey shows in these notes that he is dishonest, manipulative, conniving, conceited, arrogant and corrupt. Fired former FBI Director James Comey is a leaker and a liar!

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Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayor Race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandoned his apparently doomed reelection bid Sunday after weeks of rampant speculation that he would exit the race. Adams made the announcement via his X account where he thanked New York for “making my story a reality.”

“Although this is the end of my reelection campaign, it is not the end of my public service,” promised Adams, who had been running as an independent after falling out with the Democratic Party. 

The decision by Adams sets up a three-way contest between Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, the former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The news is likely to tighten a race that had appeared to be a foregone conclusion for Mamdani after the upstart progressive handily defeated Cuomo in the city’s Democratic mayoral primary in June. 

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JUST IN: Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayoral Race (VIDEO)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he is withdrawing from the race for reelection.

There has long been speculation about the possibility of Adams being offered a position in President Donald Trump’s administration in exchange for dropping out of the race.

Adams announced the news in a video posted to X.

“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams says in the video. “The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”

Adams told New Yorkers that he hopes they “will see that despite the headlines and the innuendo, I always put you before me.” He also urged whoever wins the race to “continue the work we started, lowering the cost of living, investing in quality of life and staying laser-focused on reducing crime and disorder through investments in policing, mental health, substance abuse care, homelessness services and community-based initiatives.”

“Too often, insidious forces use local government to advance divisive agendas with little regard for how it hurts everyday New Yorkers,” he said. “Major change is welcome and necessary, but beware of those who claim the answer to destroy the very system we built together over generations. That is not change, that is chaos.”

Adams captioned the announcement, “Only in America. Only in New York. Thank you for making my story a reality.”

The frontrunner is Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani, who is a socialist and has announced plans to implement government-run grocery stores.

With Adams out of the race, it is now between the socialist, grandma-killer Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican longshot Curtis Sliwa.

Sliwa has claimed that Cuomo backers have attempted to bribe him to drop out of the race.

“There’s no price that can get me out of this race, no amount of money, no bribe, and again, if anybody comes forward on behalf of Andrew Cuomo or anybody else, it will be recorded, and it will be brought to the proper authorities,” Sliwa said during a press conference on Thursday.

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Democrats Demand More Crime in Portland, Oppose President Deploying Troops

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President Trump announced Saturday that, at the request of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to send troops to Portland to protect the city and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.

Trump said he was also authorizing “full force, if necessary.”

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin justified the request by citing weeks of violent riots at ICE facilities, assaults on law enforcement, and the terrorist attack at an ICE facility in Dallas.

A DHS release noted three anti-ICE incidents in Portland in late June and said rioters have repeatedly attacked the city’s processing center.

Protests outside Portland’s federal ICE detention facility have been ongoing since June, with flareups on July 4 and Labor Day. Many turned violent, prompting tear gas deployment and temporary facility closures.

As expected, the usual suspects, liberals and Democrats, opposed the president’s move to enforce existing laws and defend federal property. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) told Trump to “stay the hell out” of Portland after the announcement.

Wyden disputed Trump’s claim that ICE facilities were “under siege,” posting a video of a quiet site and insisting the city did not need federal troops.

Social media users quickly challenged Wyden, posting clips of unrest around the facility and pointing out that violence often erupts at night.

Local reports acknowledge that demonstrations have continued throughout the summer.

Leaving law enforcement and federal officers under repeated threat.

The Pentagon confirmed it is prepared to mobilize forces. “We are ready to support DHS operations in Portland at the president’s order,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

Trump reiterated that troops would be deployed to protect Portland from antifa and other domestic terrorist groups.

Oregon’s status as a “sanctuary state” complicates matters, since state and local law enforcement are barred from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.

That leaves federal officers and facilities more vulnerable, underscoring the administration’s rationale for sending in troops.

If the deployment goes ahead, Portland would become the fourth city where Trump has sent military personnel, following Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Memphis.

The current deployment is meant to avoid a repeat of the chaos that gripped Portland during the 2020 George Floyd and BLM riots, when the city became an epicenter of violent unrest.

Demonstrations often turned destructive, with arson, looting, vandalism, and sustained attacks on the downtown federal courthouse.

The city endured 90 consecutive nights of demonstrations, and by late summer, riots were rampant, with most residents coming to view the events as riots rather than legitimate protests.

Protesters also carved out several so-called “autonomous zones.” In Lownsdale Square, near the courthouse, activists pitched tents and barricaded streets, calling the encampment the “Chinook Land Autonomous Territory.”

Another zone, the “Patrick Kimmons Autonomous Zone,” appeared briefly outside Mayor Ted Wheeler’s apartment building before police cleared it at dawn. The most sustained zone was the “Red House on Mississippi,” which lasted several days and covered roughly 2.5 blocks.

It was fortified with homemade booby traps, stockpiles of weapons, and armed guards, trapping apartments, houses, and businesses inside its perimeter.

The economic impact on Portland was immense. The federal courthouse alone sustained $1.6 million in damage. Major retailers closed locations, including Walmart (two stores), Target (three stores), Nike, REI, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel (three of four Oregon stores).

The city recorded 408 net small-business closures in 2019, with losses continuing through 2020 and 2021. A 2020 business survey reported that 57 percent of businesses saw revenue declines, nightly destruction “eroded the sense of place” downtown, and foot traffic fell 41 percent below May 2019 levels. While comparable cities returned to pre-pandemic employment levels by April 2021, Portland lagged until July 2022.

Despite this record, mainstream media attempted to downplay events, calling them “mostly peaceful” and portraying the autonomous zones as insignificant, “only a fraction of the city.” But. Even if an autonomous zone covered just “two inches of sidewalk,” no part of a city should ever be ceded to lawless protesters.

Contemporary government documents and business data confirm the destruction was broader and more sustained than dismissive media coverage suggested.

The problem in Portland was compounded by a liberal district attorney who refused to prosecute most suspects.

In August 2020, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that his office would decline to prosecute protest-related cases that did not involve violence, theft, or deliberate property damage.

As a result, more than 90 percent of the approximately 550 arrests between May 29 and August were effectively dismissed.

Federal prosecutors also quietly dropped dozens of cases, with some defendants released after completing only minimal community service, just 30 hours in one instance.

Because local authorities failed to curb the violence, President Trump authorized a workaround.

He deputized local and state law enforcement officers as federal marshals, giving them federal authority and allowing cases to be handled by U.S. prosecutors instead of the county DA.

The U.S. Marshals Service deputized 22 sheriff’s deputies and 56 members of Portland’s Rapid Response Team, with their federal authority extending through the end of 2020. Oregon State Police troopers were also deputized to protect the federal courthouse, replacing federal officers who had withdrawn.

The federal system meant stronger penalties for attacks on federal officers, possibly resulting in federal prison time. Deputization meant Oregon State Police and Portland officers could arrest individuals for federal crimes and turn cases over to federal prosecutors, overriding the DA’s lenient policies.

The federal government had the constitutional authority to take this step. It may deploy officers to protect federal buildings and, when acting within its constitutional authority, can override state or local officials who object.

This allowed federal prosecutors to pursue charges of assault on federal officers, which often carry harsher penalties than local charges.

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Designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a Transnational Terrorist Organization

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Under President Trump’s second administration, lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to formally designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. On July 16, 2025, Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), co-chairs of the Friends of Egypt Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025.

The bill directs the President and Secretary of State to designate the global Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, prohibit financial transactions with it, block entry of its members into the United States, and require regular reports cataloging Brotherhood branches engaged in terrorism. Díaz-Balart emphasized that the Brotherhood’s vast network, including Hamas, spreads violence across the Middle East and poses a threat to U.S. national security.

The Muslim Brotherhood has a long history of violence, despite often presenting itself as a peaceful political and social movement. In mid-20th century Egypt, the Brotherhood’s “Secret Apparatus” (al-jihāz al-sirrī) carried out assassinations and bombings. In 1948, it killed Egyptian Prime Minister Mahmoud an-Nuqrashi, and in 1949 it attempted to assassinate Judge Ahmad El-Khazindar. Members were also implicated in attacks on British targets and Jewish businesses in Cairo. After the ouster of Brotherhood leader and Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, authorities accused Brotherhood networks and sympathizers of organizing violent protests and attacks on police stations and churches. Although the leadership denied responsibility, accusations of violence persisted.

The most significant Brotherhood offshoot is Hamas, founded in 1987 as its Palestinian branch. Hamas has conducted suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and other operations against Israeli civilians and soldiers including the 2023, October 7th attack which killed 1,200 mostly civilians. Other Islamist factions, including elements of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, also trace their origins to Brotherhood networks in Gaza and Egypt.

Beyond direct branches, the Brotherhood’s ideological influence has been far-reaching. Sayyid Qutb, one of its most influential intellectuals, inspired figures such as Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri, shaping al-Qaeda’s global jihad strategy. ISIS leaders likewise cited Qutb’s writings as foundational, adapting his call for revolutionary change into an immediate demand for armed jihad and the creation of a caliphate. Brotherhood-linked networks elsewhere, such as Hassan al-Turabi’s Islamist movement in Sudan or the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood, have alternated between politics and militancy, with uprisings like the 1982 Hama revolt leaving thousands dead.

An internal 1991 strategy paper for the Muslim Brotherhood’s U.S. Shura Council — “An Explanatory Memorandum on the General Strategic Goal for the Group in North America” (Mohamed Akram/Mohamed Adlouni), outlines a long-term, incremental plan to embed and expand Islamic influence across American society. Seized by the FBI and entered into evidence at the Holy Land Foundation trial, the memo describes a “civilization-jihadist” process: patient settlement (tamkeen) by individuals, families, institutions, and organizations; coalition-building to unite Muslim groups under Brotherhood leadership; and the creation or co-optation of front organizations in education, relief, politics, and professional life.

The memorandum emphasizes stealth and persistence over open confrontation: build cultural authority, neutralize opposition, and use legal, political, and social levers to transform institutions. While it uses blunt language about “eliminating and destroying Western civilization from within,” its operational advice is practical and gradual, to found and coordinate organizations, influence mosques, charities, schools, media, law, and politics, and patiently shift institutions until Islamic values predominate. As such, the document is direct evidence that the Brotherhood pursued a covert, methodical program of institutional penetration in North America, tying ideological aims to concrete organizational and coalition strategies for long-range influence.

Several Arab governments have banned the Muslim Brotherhood, viewing it as both a political and religious threat to their stability. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates outlawed the group after decades of tension with its ideology and grassroots organizing. Jordan recently banned the Brotherhood and raided premises, citing security threats.

In Egypt, the Brotherhood rose to power after Hosni Mubarak’s fall in 2011, winning both presidential and parliamentary elections. President Mohammed Morsi’s increasingly authoritarian rule triggered mass protests, leading to a military coup, massacres of Brotherhood supporters, and the group’s designation as a terrorist organization. Saudi Arabia followed with its own ban in March 2014, and the UAE in November, with religious authorities denouncing the Brotherhood as a partisan movement that spread division and incited violence.

By contrast, Qatar has long been the Brotherhood’s chief patron, supporting branches across the region since the 1950s and sheltering exiled leaders such as Yusuf al-Qaradawi after Morsi’s ouster. Doha funneled billions into Morsi’s government, backed Brotherhood-linked movements during the Arab Spring in Tunisia and Libya, and has been Hamas’s largest state sponsor, providing over $1 billion in aid, hosting its political office, and amplifying its message through Al Jazeera.

Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has likewise become a central champion. After 2013, Ankara hosted Brotherhood leaders fleeing Egypt, extended political and financial support to Hamas, and repeatedly defended the group, even after the October 7 massacre. Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), rooted in Brotherhood ideology, has promoted Islamist movements abroad, protested Morsi’s ouster, and built Brotherhood-linked institutions inside Turkey. Alongside Qatar, Turkey remains the Brotherhood’s most important state sponsor.

The Obama and Biden administrations declined to designate the Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, a decision often attributed to liberal ideology focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet this stands in contrast to Muslim-majority states like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, which have already banned the group.

Critics argue the main obstacles to designation are legal durability and enforcement, given the Brotherhood’s decentralized structure. Trump, however, appears ready to move forward, judging the evidence sufficient and leaving enforcement issues to be addressed later. With many Arab states welcoming the move, the only significant objections would come from Turkey and Qatar, nations he has already criticized for supporting Hamas and undermining regional stability.

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Prince Harry Blasts ‘People in Gray Suits’ Trying To Sabotage Reconciliation With His Father King Charles

King Charles and Prince Harry: reconciliation ahead?

The never-ending Windsor family drama keeps unfolding.

After his first meeting with King Charles in a year and a half, the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry is complaining that insiders are trying to ‘sabotage’ his reconciliation with his father.

The private meeting over tea was supposed to mark a warming in the relationship, and a stepping stone on the path to rapprochement.

But Harry is mad at some of the reporting on it.

Daily Mail reported:

“Harry is understood to be infuriated at what he sees as a concerted campaign by unnamed Palace officials to torpedo his efforts to strike a rapprochement with his father by giving hostile briefings to newspapers.

‘The relationship between the Duke and His Majesty The King is a matter for the two of them and the two of them only,’ a source close to the Duke told The Mail on Sunday.

‘The men in grey suits should stay out of it’.

Harry lashes out against courtiers trying to sabotage his reconciliation with the King.

Yesterday (27), it was claimed that Harry was ‘surprised by the formalities’ of the reportedly ‘awkward’ meeting.

The Telegraph reported:

“He was said to have described the meeting as ‘very official, like an official visit’.

When the newspaper declined to retract the quotes, the Duke’s spokesman issued a statement in direct response to the story, claiming that its description of the Duke’s view of the tone of the meeting was ‘categorically false’.

The statement said: ‘The quotes attributed to him are pure invention fed, one can only assume, by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son’.”

Harry, his father the King and Queen Camilla on the funeral for late Queen Elizabeth II.

The meeting between the King and his prodigal son is seen as a test, and he is expected to rein in his previous indiscretions.

“The hugely damaging allegations made by the Sussexes in their Oprah Winfrey interview of March 2021 have not been forgotten, similarly the revelations and indiscretions peppered throughout their three-part Netflix series, Harry & Meghan, not to mention the Duke’s memoir, Spare.”

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