Month: April 2026

As It Arises that Epstein-Linked Mandelson Failed Security Vetting But Was Handed the US Ambassadorship Anyway, PM Starmer Is Again Under Maximum Pressure to Resign

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Starmer and the shadow of Epstein: time to resign?

Another day, another Keir Starmer scandal.

The Jeffrey Epstein crisis has resurfaced in the UK, with the revelation yesterday (16) that Peter Mandelson failed the security vetting conducted before his appointment as British Ambassador to the US.

While Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party cabinet swear that they were unaware of this fact, the opposition is questioning how a premier could not know, and is again demanding his resignation.

From the leader of the Conservative Party:

Reuters reported:

“Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed that his former ambassador to the United States, Peter ‌Mandelson, had failed security vetting before being handed the job.”

This comes three weeks before local elections in which Labour is widely expected to suffer big losses in England, Scotland and Wales.

“Starmer, who was in France on Friday for talks on the Iran crisis, told ​reporters it was unforgivable that he had not been told about Mandelson having failed security vetting ‘when I was telling parliament that due process had been followed’.

Starmer said he would ‘set out the ​relevant facts’ on Monday to parliament. A spokesperson for Starmer told reporters the prime minister had no plans to resign.”

Starmer’s government quickly fired the Foreign Office’s top official, Olly Robbins, trying to deflect the blame.

The Telegraph reported:

“The Prime Minister is facing calls to quit after blaming Foreign Office officials for appointing the disgraced peer as ambassador to the US despite him having failed the enhanced vetting process.”

“Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, rejected suggestions that Sir Keir should quit over the scandal, saying he blamed a ‘failing of the state’.

Asked whether it was time for Labour to consider Sir Keir’s position, he told Sky News: ‘No. And I think if you look at what’s going on in the world, not least in relation to the conflicts in the Middle East and what that’s doing for people’s living standards, energy bills, food prices… You need a credible, reliable, strong Prime Minister to be able to take the country through those difficult challenges’.”

Read more:

Failing British PM Starmer Attacks Trump and Putin, Tries to Avoid Blame for His Own Energy Fiasco – PLUS: Scandal Erupts as It’s Revealed He Was ON A HOLIDAY as Iran War Escalated

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Stolen Election, Collapsed Trust: Georgescu Proposes Unity Government as Romania’s Last Best Hope

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On Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, a televised interview drew notable attention across Romania’s media landscape. Călin Georgescu, the former presidential candidate who largely withdrew from public view following the cancellation of the December 8, 2024 elections, appeared on Realitatea Plus for a two-hour conversation with Anca Alexandrescu.

According to available data, cited by various Romanian news outlets, the broadcast averaged nearly 460,000 viewers per minute—more than double the channel’s typical prime-time audience of around 190,000 in February. Realitatea Plus rose from ninth to fifth place in the daily rankings, trailing only major entertainment programs and leading generalist channels.

By comparison, a simultaneous appearance by the sitting prime minister on Digi TV attracted significantly lower viewership, averaging around 40,000 viewers per minute. While audience figures can fluctuate depending on programming and context, the contrast was widely noted. In a country where television remains a key source of political information, such disparities can offer insight into public interest and engagement.

The renewed attention surrounding Georgescu comes against the backdrop of a highly unusual political episode. In December 2024, the Constitutional Court annulled the second round of the presidential election, citing concerns related to alleged irregularities. The decision halted the electoral process at a critical moment, leaving the outcome unresolved and prompting ongoing debate about its implications.

Since then, Romania has operated under a transitional political arrangement, with broader concerns emerging about economic performance and institutional trust. Public opinion data reflects a significant degree of dissatisfaction. A survey conducted by Ipsos in October 2025 found that 74 percent of respondents expressed low trust in the government, while only a small minority reported confidence in current leadership. Broader attitudes toward political institutions have also been affected, with trust levels declining across multiple areas of public life.

These trends suggest a period of uncertainty and disillusionment for many citizens. Economic pressures—including inflation, energy costs, and wage stagnation—have compounded political frustrations, contributing to a more critical public mood. Analysts note that such conditions can increase openness to alternative political voices or proposals.

During his recent interview, Georgescu addressed these themes directly. He emphasized the importance of restoring public confidence and ensuring that democratic processes are perceived as fair and credible. “In a genuine crisis, what the people decide must be respected,” he said, calling for a renewed focus on public trust and institutional legitimacy.

He also pointed to broader structural challenges within the political system, suggesting that divisions between parties often reflect not only ideological differences but also difficulties in addressing economic concerns. Without clear and effective policy solutions, he argued, political fragmentation may deepen.

As part of his remarks, Georgescu proposed the idea of a broader political alignment among major parties, including the establishment left PSD, the up-and-coming, populist, anti-globalist right AUR party, and establishment centrist-right PNL, framed as a form of national cooperation aimed at stabilizing the country. He described such an approach as an effort to move beyond past disputes and focus on shared priorities. “We should approach past disagreements with greater moderation,” he said, adding that Romania is facing complex external and internal pressures.

Observers note that the proposal reflects an attempt to respond to both political and economic concerns highlighted in recent polling. Each of the parties mentioned represents distinct constituencies within the electorate, and any form of cooperation would likely require careful negotiation.

At the same time, discussions within political circles have touched on potential interim arrangements that could bring together different parliamentary forces. While such scenarios remain speculative, they illustrate the degree of ongoing debate about how best to address the current situation.

Critics of these ideas have pointed to practical and legal challenges, as well as the potential risks of increased polarization. Questions also remain about how such proposals would align with Romania’s commitments within the European Union and other international frameworks.

Nonetheless, the broader issue of public trust continues to shape the political environment. Many analysts agree that rebuilding confidence in institutions will be essential for long-term stability, regardless of the specific political path chosen.

Georgescu’s television appearance has been interpreted by some as a sign that he continues to resonate with a segment of the electorate. The level of viewership suggests sustained interest in his perspective, even after a period of relative absence from public life.

Romania’s current situation reflects a combination of economic pressures, political uncertainty, and evolving public expectations. Challenges such as inflation, demographic shifts, and migration trends continue to influence both policy debates and voter attitudes.

As the country moves forward, the ability of political leaders to respond to these concerns—while maintaining institutional credibility—will likely play a decisive role. The coming months may offer greater clarity on whether new forms of cooperation or alternative approaches can emerge.

What remains evident is that public engagement with political developments remains high. The response to Sunday’s broadcast highlights an ongoing demand for dialogue and direction in a period marked by significant change.

In this context, Romania’s political future will depend not only on institutional decisions but also on how effectively those decisions are communicated and understood by the public.

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UNHINGED: Purple-Haired Radical Rosa DeLauro Has Total MELTDOWN Over Raw Milk

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A woman with purple highlights speaks passionately at a committee meeting, emphasizing her points while seated at a table with attentive listeners in the background.

A woman with purple highlights speaks passionately at a committee meeting, emphasizing her points while seated at a table with attentive listeners in the background.
Rosa DeLauro erupts during a heated House hearing as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refuses to endorse a federal crackdown on raw milk

Far-left Democrat Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the same purple-haired radical we’ve repeatedly exposed for her unhinged public meltdowns, completely lost it Thursday during a House hearing while grilling HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over Americans’ right to drink raw milk.

DeLauro demanded that RFK Jr. publicly condemn raw milk as “dangerous” and essentially toe the corporate line pushed by Big Pharma and pasteurized milk lobbyists. When Kennedy refused to play along with the fearmongering, the 83-year-old Connecticut congresswoman went full meltdown mode.

“You are the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Is there not some moral responsibility or compunction to say, ‘Don’t drink raw milk, don’t do that, because it’s unpasteurized and can cause serious harm to your health?’ Is that not something you view as your responsibility?

“If I were the head of HHS, I would by God say don’t take raw milk! It is dangerous to your health and if you can’t say that well maybe there are some other conclusions that can be drawn!” DeLauro said.

Kennedy told lawmakers that agencies should “inform the public” and “let people make a choice,” rather than dictate behavior outright.

WATCH:

This is the same Rosa DeLauro whom The Gateway Pundit previously reported on when RFK Jr. absolutely buried the purple-haired Democrat back in May 2025 during his first major HHS hearing. She tried to lecture him then too, and got completely owned.

The radical left, Big Pharma, and the corporate food cartel hate raw milk because it represents everything they despise: freedom, tradition, local farms, and real nutrition that doesn’t come in a plastic-wrapped, government-approved package.

RFK Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again movement are finally giving Americans the truth they’ve been denied for generations, and the DeLauros of the world are losing their minds.

DeLauro’s purple-haired meltdown is just the latest example of how out of touch these Democrat dinosaurs are. While real Americans are waking up to the poisons in our food system, the radical left is still stuck in 1990s FDA propaganda mode, demanding the government nanny-state dictate what you can and cannot drink straight from the cow.

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Far-Left SOCIALIST Who Says Jesus Was a ‘Democratic Socialist’ and ‘Toilets are Socialism’ WINS New Jersey’s 11TH Congressional District

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Speaker at Montclair Art Museum event delivering a presentation, wearing a pink shirt and standing at a podium with microphones and cameras.
Analilia Mejia

Far-left activist Analilia Mejia has just been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill.

This win narrows the already razor-thin Republican majority in the House and hands a powerful platform to one of the most extreme voices in the Democrat Party.

As The Gateway Pundit reported back in March, Mejia is no moderate. This Squad-endorsed Democratic Socialist has a long history of unhinged statements, including claiming that Jesus Christ was “likely a Democratic Socialist” and bizarrely declaring that public toilets are a form of socialism that critics should stop using if they oppose big government.

Mejia, a former national political director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign and co-executive director of the far-left Center for Popular Democracy, ran on a full-blown socialist wishlist that reads like a blueprint for economic destruction:

  • Abolish ICE entirely and open the floodgates to illegal immigration.
  • Universal healthcare and childcare for all because nothing says “affordability” like making every American taxpayer foot the bill.
  • A punishing $25 federal minimum wage that will crush small businesses, spike unemployment, and drive up costs for everyone.
  • Massive tax increases on the wealthy and corporations to fund her giveaway schemes.
  • Cancel all student loan debt and provide free tuition for college

This is the same radical who previously worked in the Biden Department of Labor, served as director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance, and has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pramila Jayapal, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker. She’s spent years pushing the most extreme left-wing policies imaginable, from comparing migrant detention centers to concentration camps to expressing sympathy for the “desire for destruction” during the 2020 George Floyd riots.

WATCH:

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NEW: Iran Caves, Declares Strait of Hormuz “Completely Open” for All Commercial Ships – Trump Responds

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Naval vessels maneuver through calm waters, showcasing military ships with helicopters on deck during a maritime operation.

Naval vessels maneuver through calm waters, showcasing military ships with helicopters on deck during a maritime operation.
Europe refused to send ships to force the IRGC to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but is now forming a coalition against the United States. Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

Peace between Iran and the United States has seemingly taken a step forward as Iran has moved to reopen traffic on the Strait of Hormuz.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, Iran last week declared tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was traffic “suspended” after Israel continued hammering Hezbollah following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.

President Trump responded by ordering the U.S. Navy to immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical oil chokepoints in the world.

This move has significantly damaged Iran’s already struggling economy.

Then, with the encouragement of Trump, Israel and Lebanon negotiated a 10-day ceasefire to stop the bloodshed.

Trump’s savvy moves appear to have worked, because Iran has now declared the Strait completely reopened for the remainder of the ceasefire.

“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran,” Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on X.

As a result of Iran’s announcement, the oil prices are now plummeting.

Trump responded in all-caps on Truth Social. He celebrated the news, but warned that the naval blockade will remain in “full force” until a deal with Iran is finalized.

“THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE,” Trump wrote.

“THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED,” he added. “THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!”

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AfD Tops Polls at 27% While 79% of Germans Say Current Government Isn’t Working

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Germany’s political landscape continues to undergo a dramatic and increasingly undeniable transformation, as a new YouGov poll places the right-wing, anti-globalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) firmly at the top of national support.

With 27 percent of the German electorate backing them, the AfD now clearly leads the political field, surpassing the once-dominant Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian counterpart, the CSU.
The numbers mark more than a statistical shift—they signal a deep and growing revolt among German voters against what they view as an entrenched, out-of-touch political establishment that’s hostile to their interests. The CDU/CSU bloc has fallen to just 23 percent, its lowest level in this poll series since 2021, while the Social Democratic Party languishes at 13 percent.

Meanwhile, smaller left-globalist parties such as the Alliance 90/The Greens and The Left have made only marginal gains, reaching 14 and 10 percent respectively. These incremental shifts, however, do little to mask the broader collapse of trust in Germany’s ruling class.

At the center of this political earthquake stands Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, who wasted no time highlighting the significance of the results. Reacting to the poll, she declared: “4 percentage points ahead of the Union… We no longer have time for undemocratic firewalls. The political turnaround must happen now.”

Her reference to “firewalls” strikes at one of the most controversial features of modern German politics—the refusal of establishment parties to cooperate in any way with the AfD, regardless of electoral outcomes. This strategy is increasingly seen as a mechanism to sideline the voters rather than protect democracy.

The rise of the AfD is occurring alongside an unprecedented collapse in public confidence in the federal government led by Friedrich Merz. According to the same YouGov survey, a shocking 79 percent of Germans now express dissatisfaction with the government’s performance.

This figure represents a dramatic increase from just 55 percent less than a year ago, underscoring the speed at which public sentiment is deteriorating. The trend suggests not a temporary fluctuation, but a systemic rejection of the current political order.

Perhaps most alarming for the governing coalition is the erosion of support within its own base. Among CDU voters, satisfaction with the government has plunged from 48 percent in March to just 34 percent in April, indicating a growing fracture within establishment ranks.

This internal discontent reflects broader frustrations over economic stagnation, migration pressures, and what many voters perceive as a political elite increasingly disconnected from everyday realities. The ruling coalition’s inability—or unwillingness—to address these concerns has fueled the AfD’s ascent.

While legacy media and political elites continue to label the AfD as “far-right,” the party’s growing support suggests that such characterizations are losing their effectiveness. For millions of Germans, the AfD represents an alternative to a status quo they view as failing.

The polling data also aligns with trends observed in other recent surveys. Institutes such as Insa, Forsa, and Infratest Dimap have similarly placed the AfD either at or near the top, with support ranging between 25 and 26 percent.

Taken together, these figures point to a consistent and sustained shift in German public opinion. The AfD is no longer a fringe challenger—it is emerging as the dominant political force in the country. Yet despite this reality, establishment parties continue to insist they will not form a coalition with the AfD under any circumstances. This refusal raises serious questions about the future of democratic governance in Germany, particularly if current trends continue.

If the AfD maintains or expands its lead, forming a stable government without its participation is likely to become increasingly difficult. The political class may soon face a stark choice: adapt to voter demands or risk deepening the legitimacy crisis already underway.

At the heart of this crisis lies a growing perception that democratic processes are being constrained by informal rules designed to exclude certain viewpoints. The so-called “firewall” against the AfD is increasingly seen by critics as one such mechanism.

For many voters, this dynamic reinforces the belief that elections alone are no longer sufficient to bring about meaningful political change. Instead, outcomes appear pre-determined by an entrenched network of parties unwilling to relinquish control.

The AfD’s rise must also be understood in the context of broader European trends. Across the continent, national-conservative and anti-migration movements are gaining ground, challenging decades of globalist policymaking.

Germany, long considered the anchor of Europe’s political consensus, now finds itself at the forefront of this shift. The implications extend far beyond its borders, potentially reshaping the balance of power within the European Union.

The issue of migration, in particular, remains a central driver of voter dissatisfaction. Years of mass immigration, coupled with rising concerns over integration and security, have eroded public confidence in mainstream parties.

Economic pressures have further compounded these frustrations. Inflation, energy costs, and declining living standards have left many Germans questioning the priorities of their government.
Against this backdrop, the AfD’s message of national sovereignty and political accountability is resonating with an increasingly broad segment of the population. What was once dismissed as protest voting is now evolving into a durable political realignment.

The response from the political establishment has largely been one of resistance rather than reflection. Instead of addressing the underlying causes of discontent, many leaders continue to focus on isolating the AfD.

This approach risks backfiring. As support for the AfD grows, efforts to marginalize it may only reinforce the perception that the system is working against the will of the people. The coming months will be critical in determining whether Germany’s political system can adapt to these changes. The gap between voters and their representatives is widening, and the consequences of ignoring it could be profound.

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Swalwell’s Collapse Leaves California Democrats Choosing Between a SOCIALIST BILLIONAIRE and an ANGRY KAREN

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Protesters hold signs advocating for social justice and economic reform, while a speaker addresses the crowd, emphasizing the need for change.

WATCH: Who Will Be the Next California Governor?

The latest episode of The Patriot Perspective centers on the sudden collapse of Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign and, more importantly, the political vacuum it created within the California Democrat field. 

With Swalwell out, the conversation has shifted from scandal to succession—who consolidates his support and emerges as the dominant Democrat in a race already shaped by structural advantages for the party.

The immediate takeaway from the discussion is that this is not a moment for new entrants, but for consolidation. As noted in the episode, major candidates have already spent months building campaign infrastructure—fundraising networks, volunteer bases, and voter outreach operations. 

That reality makes it highly unlikely that an outsider will step in and compete effectively at this stage. Instead, the race is narrowing around existing figures, primarily Katie Porter and Tom Steyer.

Among those two, the trajectory appears increasingly clear. Porter entered the race with name recognition and a reputation for policy-focused campaigning, but her support has proven unstable. The episode highlights how her polling numbers initially showed strength before declining as Swalwell gained traction. 

Now, with Swalwell gone, Porter has not fully absorbed his voter base, suggesting limitations in her appeal across the broader Democratic electorate.

By contrast, Tom Steyer has emerged as the primary beneficiary of Swalwell’s exit. According to the episode’s analysis, Steyer was already competitive before the shakeup and has now moved into a leading position among Democrat candidates. 

His ability to self-fund gives him a structural advantage that cannot be easily replicated. Campaign financing remains one of the most decisive factors in statewide races, particularly in a state as large and expensive as California.

The episode also points to a broader strategic implication: the consolidation around Steyer reduces the risk of vote fragmentation within the Democrat field. 

California’s jungle primary system creates a unique dynamic in which the top two candidates, regardless of party, advance to the general election. 

Prior to Swalwell’s exit, there was a plausible scenario in which multiple Democrats split the vote, allowing two Republicans to advance. That outcome, while unlikely, posed a serious enough threat to incentivize party alignment.

Now, the field appears to be stabilizing. 

Steyer’s rise positions him as the most viable Democrat contender heading into the next phase of the race, particularly as his policy platform aligns with the increasingly progressive direction of the party’s base. Meanwhile, Porter remains in contention but faces clear challenges in expanding her coalition.

Ultimately, the episode frames Swalwell’s departure not as an isolated political downfall, but as a catalyst for realignment. The Democrat primary is no longer fragmented; it is consolidating—and, at least for now, that consolidation favors Tom Steyer.

Watch the video on Rumble Here:

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Jerome Powell Now Considering Move to Spite Trump: Report

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Federal Reserve Chairman delivering a speech at a press conference, with American flags and the Federal Reserve emblem in the background.

In the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, it’s not the president who appears ready to fire off the latest salvo.

Rather, it appears Powell is planning a move against the man who has long been tied to his potential ouster, per Politico.

The liberal outlet reported that Powell may now look to stick around at the Fed even after his chairmanship expires.

Powell is now “far more open” to staying after his chairmanship expires, potentially in a governorship role, Politico reported.

Of note, Powell’s board term doesn’t end until 2028, while his chair term ends on May 15 — potentially setting up another two years of feuding with Trump.

The core issue at hand is Powell’s general refusal to have the central bank lower interest rates, which Trump and his administration have been asking for, and consider key to boosting the economy.

While it has mostly been a war of words, things appeared to escalate when the Department of Justice opened up an investigation into Powell about his alleged misuse of building renovation funds.

As reported by ABC News in January, the Justice Department formally opened up a criminal investigation into Powell, which the chair confirmed in a statement.

Powell confirmed that “the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings.”

He continued, “I have deep respect for the rule of law and for accountability in our democracy. No one — certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve — is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure.”

“This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings. It is not about Congress’s oversight role; the Fed through testimony and other public disclosures made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project. Those are pretexts,” he continued.

“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President.”

Politico’s report made clear that Powell is bristling against this heat, prompting his sudden consideration of adopting a governor role after his chairmanship expires.

Powell apparently took particular umbrage at the president’s latest threat to fire him — if he doesn’t step down on May 15 — which occurred during a Wednesday Fox News interview:

But while Powell may be considering staying out of spite toward Trump, the president’s top choice to replace the current chair apparently has widespread Republican support in the Senate.

Kevin Warsh, a staunch critic of Powell, was announced in January as Trump’s pick to take the chairmanship.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Singer d4vd Finally Arrested in Gruesome Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl — Seven Months After Her Body Was Found Decomposing Inside His Tesla

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Image collage featuring a black car with its trunk open, a man holding a photo, and a woman with curly hair, highlighting diverse urban lifestyles.

Rising alt-pop singer d4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has finally been arrested for the horrific murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered, decomposing body was discovered rotting inside the front trunk of his Tesla.

Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed Thursday that the 20-year-old Houston-born singer was taken into custody without bail in connection with the September 2025 slaying of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The teen’s remains, wrapped in cadaver bags, partially frozen, decapitated, and hacked into pieces, were found by horrified first responders responding to reports of a foul odor emanating from an abandoned, dented Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills.

NBC Los Angeles reported:

According to the filing in LA Superior Court to compel the appearance of an out-of-state witness, prosecutors wrote that Rivas Hernandez’s remains were discovered on Sept. 8 after a tow yard manager reported the smell of decay coming from the Tesla, which was registered to Burke.

[…]

The Texas judge rejected the efforts to block the enforcement of the demands for testimony Feb. 2, according to a transcript of a hearing.

The Burke witnesses were ordered to appear for testimony the week of Feb. 9, but because grand jury proceedings are secret until an indictment is produced, it’s not known if they ever appeared.

Citing the ongoing investigation the LA County Department of Medical Examiner removed public information about the case last November, which indicated at the time that the cause of Rivas Hernandez’s death was still undetermined.

Law enforcement sources told NBC4 Investigates last year that they believe Rivas Hernandez died in the spring of 2025, and that more than one person may have been involved in her death and the attempted disposal of her body.

[…]

LAPD detectives searched a home in the Hollywood Hills where Burke was said to be living and were seen removing bags and various items of potential evidence. The home was not far from the street where the Tesla was ticketed and impounded in early September.

According to multiple reports, the Tesla was registered directly to Burke. The car sat impounded for months.

Celeste was last seen in Southern California after reportedly telling family members she was going to meet Burke.

The victim’s mother had previously spoken out, raising questions about any possible relationship or grooming involving the young singer and the missing teen. Yet, in typical blue-city fashion, justice moved at a snail’s pace, seven full months of delays.

More from the KTLA,

The Tesla was parked on Bluebird Avenue, not far from a Hollywood Hills rental home that Burke was living in, before it was towed. Detectives later served a search warrant at the home where several pieces of evidence were seized.

On Nov. 18, 2025, LAPD sources told KTLA that Burke was considered a suspect in Hernandez’s death.

The teen had been missing from Lake Elsinore since April 2024, when she was just 13. The potential relationship between her and Burke has been a critical part of the investigation, with images that have surfaced online, which appear to show the two together.

The girl’s mother had told investigators that she had a boyfriend named David at the time of her disappearance.

The two reportedly have matching tattoos on their right index fingers with the letters “Shhh.” Friends in Burke’s circle also reportedly believed Hernandez was 19 years old.

WATCH:

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President Trump Gives Savage Response to Reporter Over Iran’s Execution of Protesters, Including a Woman: “Tell That To The Pope”

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Image features a split view of Donald Trump in a formal setting and a smiling religious figure in ceremonial attire, highlighting contrasting leadership roles.
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President Donald Trump didn’t hold back again when a reporter tried to corner him outside the White House on the latest horrors coming out of the blood-soaked Iranian regime.

Tehran is ramping up its barbaric crackdown on the brave anti-regime protesters who rose up in January 2026.

Now they’re set to execute four more innocent souls, including the first female protester, Bita Hemmati, along with her husband and two others.

These are the same freedom-loving Iranians who risked everything to stand against the ayatollahs’ tyranny.

The Jerusalem Post reported:

Judge Iman Afshari, of Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, sentenced Hemmati, her husband, Mohammadreza Majidi Asl, and Behrouz Zamaninezhad, and Kourosh Zamaninezhad to death on the charge of “operational action for the hostile government of the United States and hostile groups,” in addition to discretionary imprisonment period of five years on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.”

A fifth defendant, Amir Hemmati, was sentenced to five years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” and eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime,” according to HRANA.

The four sentenced to death were arrested while demonstrating in Tehran and subjected to torture before their sentencing, according to a press release by the National Council of Resistance of Iran. HRANA also purported to have received evidence that the defendants were forced to confess.

[…]

The charges listed by the Iranian regime’s judiciary included allegedly “using explosives and weapons, harming stationed forces on-site, throwing objects including bottles, concrete blocks, and incendiary materials from the roofs of buildings, destroying public property, participating in protest gatherings, and chanting protest slogans.” However, HRANA claimed to have obtained a copy of the verdict, which failed to detail how the defendants were involved in the allegations.

Authorities also accused them of acting in line with disrupting national security and in connection with “hostile groups,” as well as sending content with the aim of undermining security.

A reporter pressed President Trump on what message he had for the Iranian regime as they prepare to hang these protesters.

Trump delivered one of his classic, no-nonsense zingers: “Tell that to the Pope.”

WATCH:

President Trump just pointed straight at the real problem: a “liberal Pope” who’s been lecturing America and Israel about peace and dialogue while the bloodthirsty Iranian regime slaughters its own people in the streets.

Trump was pointing out the obvious hypocrisy in the globalist crowd that loves to lecture America while the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism slaughters its own citizens.

This comes as the far-left Pope Leo XIV has been out there blasting President Trump’s hardline stance on Iran, calling tough American leadership “unacceptable” and pushing for more negotiations with the very regime that’s currently executing women and dissidents in the streets.

The Pope wants “peace” with the mullahs? Tell that to the families of the 42,000 innocent, unarmed protesters the regime has already murdered in the last two months alone.

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