John,
You hanging in there? The past week has been a dizzying mix of chaos, corruption, and—dare we say—a small, fleeting victory for the rule of law.
Let's break it down:
Musk and His Goon Squad Run Wild
Elon Musk is still roaming the halls of government like he owns the place, waltzing from agency to agency with his hand-picked goons in tow. Who are these fine, upstanding public servants? One was fired for leaking private data at his last job, and another has a history of racist tweets advocating eugenics. These guys now have access to sensitive government information and are helping decide which federal programs live or die. Nothing to see here, right?
Trump's Foreign Policy: Beachfront Property in Gaza?
At this point, we almost hesitate to call it "policy." During an off-the-cuff rant, Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking over the Gaza Strip—because he's apparently interested in the beachfront real estate opportunities. While the State Department scrambles to contain the fallout, the world is left to process the fact that the President of the United States is making "policy" that sounds like a timeshare pitch.
Musk Kills Consumer Protections
In his latest move to protect billionaires and screw over everyday Americans, Musk helped shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—the agency that has returned over $20 billion to consumers duped or defrauded by shady businesses! If you've ever gotten a refund from a scammy company or a predatory lender, you can thank the CFPB. But not anymore. Musk and his billionaire friends made sure of that.
The Courts Are Holding—For Now
In a rare bit of good news, the courts have stepped in to block some of Trump's most extreme policies, including his attempt to end birthright citizenship and freezes on government spending. It's proof that our institutions can still work—but it's also a stark reminder of how fragile they are. The moment we stop fighting, Trump and his enablers will push their most radical agenda yet.
We can't stop Trump and Musk from running amok in Washington overnight. But we can fight back in 2025 by winning key elections, putting good civil servants in office, and educating voters on why these policies are corrupt, dangerous, and not remotely normal.
And tell us—which of these stories do you want to hear more about?
