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Monday, June 15, 2026
Aired Last Night: The Meaning Of Flag Day!
𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍’𝐒 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐔𝐅𝐂 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐍 — 𝟒𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑
— M.A. Rothman (@MichaelARothman) June 15, 2026
Between the fights at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn Saturday night — on President… pic.twitter.com/JSb51lUi8B
And It's Damned UGLY, Too!
The Obama Presidential Library in Chicago is reportedly two years past its "opening" date, $600 million over budget and, some say many of the contractors have not been paid. On top of it all, its just this side of grotesque. Would you want this monstrosity in your neighborhood?
NJ And The World Cup? Sherrill's Latest Calamity!
The New Jersey Republican Party today called out the Sherrill Administration following widespread transportation chaos at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup opener, where thousands of fans were left stranded for hours amid transit delays, rideshare gridlock, and overcrowded pickup zones.
“For Governor Sherrill, NJ Transit breakdowns are a distraction from her glamorous evening pressing the flesh with fellow elites. On the ground, New Jerseyans and visitors were left to live with the consequences of her failed leadership—an unfortunately poetic reflection of her priorities,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon.
While fans were left stranded for hours amid gridlock, rideshare breakdowns, and limited transit access, Gov. Mikie Sherrill attended the match at MetLife Stadium and was photographed with other elected officials, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
“At a moment when New Jersey was on the global stage, the Sherrill Administration failed its most basic responsibility: moving people safely and efficiently,” Hanlon said. “Fans from around the world were left stranded for hours while state officials congratulated themselves on a transportation plan that clearly fell short.”
Visiting soccer fans attempting to leave Saturday’s match between Brazil and Morocco reported long waits extending past midnight, limited transit access, and confusion at designated pickup areas. NJGOP said the experience reflects a complete breakdown in planning and execution by state leadership.
Reports from attendees and local media described severe congestion around rideshare pickup zones at the Meadowlands, inconsistent shuttle availability, and limited access to departing trains and buses following the 8:30 p.m. kickoff. Some fans reported waiting well past midnight to leave the stadium complex.
NJGOP also questioned the administration’s transportation planning, including round-trip transit fares reaching as high as $98, which critics argued discouraged transit use and pushed more attendees toward already congested roadways and rideshare services.
“This was entirely predictable. When you price families out of public transit and fail to coordinate basic logistics, you don’t get success. You get gridlock. Aside from an on-train photo op, this clearly was not on the Governor’s mind,” Hanlon concluded.
A Special Invitation From President Trump
@realDonaldTrump
On July 4th, at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a “TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.” Starting at 7 P.M. EST, this HUGE Celebration will honor our Country's People, Spirit, Strength, Resolve, and Triumphs. With the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding the beautifully new Reflecting Pool, more than 300 Members of our strong and talented Military Bands, Orchestras, and Ceremonial Units, will perform Patriotic Melodies and American Classics, and my Playlist (We will have none of those people that put you to sleep and constantly complain!), as we celebrate our Country, and Rally into the next 250 years. This ensemble will be the largest formation of Joint Military Music and Ceremonial performances in History. There will be incredible Flyovers and Airshows featuring our Top Military Pilots and Equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks that you will not want to miss. To conclude the program, and commemorate this Historic Occasion, I will be launching, what will be, the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our Nation's Capital. Do not miss it. See you on JULY 4th in Washington, D.C. President DONALD J. TRUMP
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Trump: Done Deal! Iran/US Agreement 'Complete!'
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!
This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!
President DONALD J. TRUMP
Saturday, June 13, 2026
An Important Announcement From President Trump
Donald J. Trump
Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had. Unlike Obama’s Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in payments to them, including 1.7 Billion Dollars in green, cold cash, no money will exchange hands. At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States. We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP