Trump posing with Elon Musk in front of a line of Teslas on the White House lawn is the just the latest and most blatant act of corruption for a president whose entire tenure has been rife with unprecedented levels of self-dealing, quid pro quos, and personal enrichment. Turns out a lot of our democracy has been based upon ideals that are unenforce…

Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestine protestor Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE agents, taken with no warrant, and detained for the better part of 48 hours without communicating his whereabouts to his pregnant wife or his legal team. This marks a profound escalation in Trump's efforts to undermine the due process rights of immigrants. Red …

Trump's latest 25% tariffs went into effect on Tuesday, promising chaos at home and abroad. Despite already walking back those tariffs on Mexico and Canada car manufacturers, Trump has proven time and again he's willing to instigate trade wars and play with global trade policy like its monopoly money, and that is to the detriment of all of us. Go t…

The spat between Trump and Zelensky in the oval office on Friday showed a boiling over of tensions between a close US ally and marks a shift in world order, with Europe organizing with us, and the US turning ever further towards Russian talking points and increased ties with Putin. Will Europe rise to the occasion? Is the US-Ukrainian alliance cook…

In town halls across the country last week, Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike faced severe backlash from constituents across the political spectrum who are angry about Trump and Elon Musk's handling of government over the last month and concerned about slashes to federal jobs and social programs they rely on. Some Republicans seemed swayed …

The DNC has no plan for addressing Trump's MAGA agenda, and now the donors are starting to pull the plug on funding. Will the Democrats get it together enough to create a legitimate plan AND effectively communicate that with the American people? An examination of the online presence proves BLEAK. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. G…

In his latest power grab, Trump has given himself the power to remove the heads of independent agencies despite longstanding precedent that says he can't do that (what's new, I guess). This will put the power to regulate major companies and protect consumer and worker safety into the hands of Trump loyalists hellbent on dismantling the entire gover…

In an apparent (alleged) quid pro quo with the Justice Department, the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed. The DOJ can still revive the charges at any time, giving Trump significant leverage over the Mayor of the largest city in the United States. Adams has already opened Riker's Island for ICE use, and there's no …

Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/leeja30 and use code LEEJA30 at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! | Elon Musk has managed to find a band of rag tag young boys to do his bidding over at DOGE, and it's putting every single one of us at risk. Here's a list of names and faces you sh…

Trump, Elon Musk, JD Vance, and others are calling into question the legitimacy of the judicial branch as judges across the country step in the way of some of the worst of the Trump administration's orders. Whether or not MAGA respects the rule of law is the last thing standing in the way of complete constitutional crisis. The FIRST EVER SILENT TOY…

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Elon Musk, despite being an unelected private citizen, is running rampant through the federal government, using DOGE to shut down USAID, gain access to highly classified information and payment systems in the treasury department, and so much more. He's bringing the move fast and break things mentality of silicon valley to Washington DC, to the detr…

Chaos is the point. The shock and awe of Trump's various, quick moving immigration orders is meant to distract us and render us overwhelmed. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself and others. As with most things lately, it's important to focus on what you can actually control. Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring. Go to http://lumen.me/…

Today we choose pettiness. In honor of Trump and the White House removing the US Constitution from its official website, I am going to read it out loud in its entirety, with additional commentary to add context. Put this on like an audiobook and let the sweet dulcet tones of the founding fathers fill the air. Share it widely. Get 40% off your first…

Within hours of some of Trump's more heinous executive actions, civil rights groups and attorneys general filed numerous lawsuits against Schedule F employee status, DOGE, and the bar on birthright citizenship. This is just the beginning of a long legal slog, but will it be enough to stop Trump and his cronies from undoing literal centuries of lega…

A flurry of executive actions have made Trump's first 48 hours in office a whirlwind of chaos that's hard to follow. So I wanted to get into the weeds and lay out every executive action taken thus far, because it's important to stay vigilant. From border emergencies to putting people over fish, these are the actions you need to know about from Trum…

Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's actions related to the January 6th insurrection was dropped in the middle of the night amid a congested news cycle, and it didn't get the attention it deserved. But, in the end, how much does it all really matter? Only time will tell. 🗞️ Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Poli…

Right wing commentators and leaders like President Trump and Elon Musk are using the devastation in LA to fan the flames of disinformation about climate change and "DEI." Meanwhile, people who just had their fire insurance cancelled are grappling with how to rebuild, and marginalized communities will continue to face the brunt of these natural disa…

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta and all of its platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, would no longer be fact checking or moderating its content, instead opting for a community notes system like X/Twitter. This change comes as Zuckerberg makes clear his willingness to do whatever it takes to get on Trump's good side, and signals a continu…

Who would have guessed that the H1B immigrant visa would be the thing splitting MAGA apart at the seams? From unhinged tweets by Elon Musk and Laura Loomer, to alleged censorship and arguments over lazy Americans, to discovering that we might actually have more in common than we think??? The infighting indicates a rocky road to come as Trump enters…

Buy, borrow, die. Donor-advised funds. Tax loopholes have been created specifically so that billionaires can legally avoid paying their fair share of taxes. Since so many billionaires will soon be running our government, let's discuss how billionaires avoid taxes. 🖇️Sources: https://www.leejamiller.com/episodes/2024/12/30/how-billionaires-avoid-tax…

Thanks to Lumen for sponsoring. Go to http://lumen.me/leeja to get 15% off and stay on top of your health goals this holiday season! | Elon Musk sent a few tweets and managed to get rid of a spending bill and nearly shut down the federal government. His newfound political power despite not being elected, and his close relationship to president-elec…

Luigi Mangione has been indicted on murder as a terrorist act in New York state. Doesn't all murder and gun violence create terror? What does it take to get charged with terrorism in this case? Who gets to decide the definition of terrorism? And how could the "terrorist" label be weaponized to take away the rights of activists and others trying to …

ABC and George Stephanopoulos have settled with Trump for $15 million in a defamation lawsuit that is an example of how Trump will operate as President. Our freedom of speech requires that we are able to criticize our elected officials. And freedom of the press is essential to keep tabs on political corruption. Trump knows this, and he and his alli…

Luigi Mangione faces charges in the death of CEO Brian Thompson. Daniel Penny was acquitted in the death of Jordan Neely. Both are 26 year old white men who are likely to face very different fates. But are being applauded for being vigilantes. Is vigilante justice the answer to America's problems, or just a symptom of them? PDS Debt is offering a f…

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Manhattan on Wednesday and the response online has been... jubilant? What does this reaction have to say about the state of the US healthcare system and about inequality generally in the country that's supposed to be the wealthiest on earth? Turns out this might just be the beginning of some cl…

The outlook is not great for US v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court case that had oral arguments today about the Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The outcome of this case could either get rid of trans bans across the country or provide precedent for even more bans to come. And with Trump entering the White House, the future of the case…

President Joe Biden just gave a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden and Republicans are losing their minds. To them, the DOJ should do their bidding and anything that holds them accountable or goes against their wishes is a "miscarriage of justice." With Pam Bondi named Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard named Director of National Intelligence, an…

After the election, Google searches for What Is A Tariff shot up. So let's talk about tariffs. Are Trump's new tariffs going to bring back the manufacturing jobs he says they will? And how much is this gonna cost me?! 🗞️ Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on US Politics and more. Subscribe through my link for 50% off for unlimit…

Teachers were already burning out before COVID. Add onto that parents who are trying to police what's being taught in schools or are completely checked out, and students who are misbehaved or have quit showing up, and you have yourself a true disaster. Now with Linda McMahon as education secretary, a woman who has more experience in the WWE ring th…

When they go low, we go low. But do it for democracy. Republicans don't care about hypocrisy or lies, they don't care about decorum or rules. How do you fight back against an enemy that doesn't care at all? Meet them where they are. Namely, use their playbook against them: coordinate between universities, think tanks, the media, and government to p…

Fox News is just the beginning when it comes to unraveling the right wing news media empire. From Rush Limbaugh to conservative YouTubers, this is how right wing media took over America, and who's providing all the funding. 🗞️ Go to https://ground.news/leeja to stay fully informed and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through my link for 50% …

Matt Gaetz will lead the Department of Justice. Stephen Miller will head up policy at the white house. Name after name is being dropped for Trump's cabinet and white house advisors, and it's one horror show after another. Please note that some of these are expected nominations, and his first term featured extensive amounts of turnover, so things co…

What will the first 100 days of Trump's second term look like? Are we in for a handmaid's tale of a time? Let's talk about what Trump has promised to do in his first 100 days, what he did last time, and what history tells us is actually possible. 👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: …

The people have spoken and have definitively elected Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. This was close, but it reflects the current divide in the United States. What can we learn from this election and what do we do now? Go to https://ground.news/leeja to stay fully informed and see all sides of every story. Subscribe through …

Tomorrow, America will choose who to elect for its next president. The stakes couldn't be higher. I have spent the last year screaming about them. Today, I want to talk on a more personal level about how you and the people you know and love could be affected by a second Trump presidency. Show up to vote for Kamala Harris to protect the people you l…

Yesterday Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden featuring a new level of bigotry and hate. It recalled scenes of a N*zi sympathizer rally at the same location in 1939, the year Germany invaded Poland. Many were scandalized when Harris recently openly called Trump a fascist. But was she wrong? This episode will hopefully convince you that she,…

A network of ultra-right Christian Nationalists that make the Moral Majority look like child's play are working to take over the US government and JD Vance is their perfect Trojan Horse. These men want the rule of law to be based on the 10 commandments, to rescind women's right to vote, and to finally create "one nation, under [one] God." This is s…

Elon Musk is using campaign finance loopholes to influence our elections, illegally bribing voters, and funding shady dark money organizations. And if Trump wins in November, Elon Musk will be given unprecedented power over regulatory bodies and a direct line to the White House to ensure he never has to worry about the law or government ever again.…

Jill Stein is being used as leverage by Republicans, Democrats, the far right, and leftists alike because of the failure of our electoral college system. But a vote for Jill Stein is not the "protest" you think it is. Let's talk about Jill Stein and third party candidates in 2024 and beyond. Use code LEEJA50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at …

The destruction from Hurricane Helene is just beginning to be calculated, with over 230 lives lost and billions of dollars in recovery ahead. Republicans and Trump are using this storm to politicize FEMA, the administrative state, and, yes, even immigration. But it's all a distraction from the fact that their own policies led to this level of disas…

This one was painful to watch, y'all. And the most disturbing thing is not Walz's flubs but actually how well JD Vance can articulate Trump policies in a way that sounds vaguely palatable. This is likely a taste of what's to come from a Republican party seeking new leaders to move beyond Trump. And it's scary. 👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lee…

Republicans and Donald Trump are already laying the ground work for election deniers to question the results of the 2024 election, which hasn't even happened yet. Through nearly 90 frivolous lawsuits, plus all of Trump's lies, they're sowing the seeds of doubt ahead of time to make their job after the election even easier. This is how Republicans w…

JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for $4 eggs this week (they were actually $2.99). But one thing he's not lying about is that grocery store inflation is very real. How did we get here? Why is our food system so monopolized? And which candidate will ACTUALLY address the issue of price gouging at the grocery store? Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to sta…

Mark Robinson in North Carolina. Matt Gaetz in Florida. The Georgia election board. Things are unraveling in the major swing states that will decide this year's election and Republicans are freaking out. Are they going to be able to rein in their big bunch of weirdos or will their own people be their undoing? View the Road to 270 map here: https://…

Donald Trump is seen with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. JD Vance continues with the Haitian immigrant rumors while also being incredibly unlikeable. Could it be that these men will be the source of their own downfall? Can't wait to watch it unfold! 👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right …

JD Vance wants childless cat ladies everywhere to drop the feminist pretenses and just get married and procreate already! Conservatives across the country are advocating for an end to no fault divorces to try to make divorce harder and, therefore, increase the sanctity of marriage and traditional families. But their plans, which are laid out in det…

The Trump Harris debate for the 2024 presidential election was full of lies, half truths, and some really excellently unhinged sound bites. Let's go over what went down and how much of it was even true. Go to https://ground.news/Leeja to stay fully informed on the 2024 Elections and more. Save 40% for unlimited access on the Vantage plan through my…

When you fail to pay attention to local politics, you throw away your power. And there are so many ways to get started. But it can be so overwhelming, so there are a lot of reasons (ahem, excuses) NOT to get involved. Here are 3 of them, and why you should do it anyway. Get your local politics guide here: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller Check o…

Ginni Thomas, wife of Clarence Thomas, reportedly thanked a conservative religious group for pushing against Supreme Court reform last month. This is just the latest in a decades-long habit of inappropriate (impeachable??) behavior by Ginni Thomas, who's made her entire personality revolve around sticking it to her many "haters." 👑 Patreon: https:/…