Category: Bullying

Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is straight out of middle school. He’s like an eighth-grade girl.

Trump Attacks Newsom Dyslexia As Disqualifying

President Trump mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia as “disqualifying” for the presidency at least four times in one week, calling Newsom “dumb” and stating that people with learning disabilities should not be president. Trump made these remarks during an Oval Office appearance Monday, a Kentucky rally, a Fox News Radio interview, and a Truth Social post, repeatedly equating dyslexia with mental inability and labeling Newsom’s openness about his condition “politically suicidal.”

Newsom turned Trump’s attacks to his advantage by sarcastically declaring himself president on X and using the moment to support young people with dyslexia, stating “Dyslexia isn’t a weakness. It’s your strength.” Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the governor’s wife, responded with a video listing Trump’s actual disqualifications, including being a convicted felon, bankrupting businesses, and associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while emphasizing that “everything that Donald Trump represents is frankly beyond disqualifying.”

Dyslexia researchers directly contradicted Trump’s claims, with Dr. Helen Taylor of the University of Cambridge noting that people with dyslexia are overrepresented in business leadership and possess enhanced abilities in discovery, invention, and creativity. The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity confirmed that dyslexia affects as much as 20 percent of the population and that people with the condition often demonstrate strong reasoning abilities and creative thinking despite being slower readers.

Newsom has long described his childhood struggle with dyslexia as a source of insecurity, writing in his memoir that his mother’s attempt to comfort him by saying “It’s OK to be average, Gavin” felt like “crueler words” ever spoken to him. In his current role as governor, Newsom compensates through meticulous preparation, reading briefings multiple times, using specialized font formatting in office memos, and maintaining detailed notes, practices his staff credit with enabling his confident public communication and which he views as a “super power.”

The clash represents the latest escalation in Trump and Newsom’s ongoing rivalry, with the governor strategically leveraging the confrontations to boost his national profile amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run. Trump’s pattern of personal attacks has previously extended to racist imagery and disinformation, demonstrating a consistent willingness to weaponize personal vulnerabilities for political gain.

(Source: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-17/trump-newsom-dyslexia-2028)

Trump Brands Democrats America’s Greatest Enemy

President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran has effectively ceased to exist as a threat, then immediately branded the Democratic Party as America’s “greatest enemy.” Trump’s proclamation that “the death of Iran” has already occurred stands in stark contradiction to his administration’s simultaneous request for $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to continue military operations against Iran.

Hours before declaring Iran defeated, Trump issued an ultimatum threatening to “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the country does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. This threat reveals the disinformation embedded in Trump’s claim of Iran’s demise, as an already-destroyed adversary would require no such coercive demands. Trump’s escalating Iran war has alienated NATO allies and contradicts his stated position on military drawdowns in the Middle East.

Trump’s characterization of the Democratic Party as a greater threat than a foreign adversary reflects his abuse of power in weaponizing the presidency against political opponents. Trump previously claimed the Iran war was nearing success while spreading disinformation about its purpose and progress, establishing a pattern of deliberately misleading the public about military objectives and outcomes.

The president’s weekend social media posts also included celebration of former FBI Director Robert Mueller’s death, stating “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people.” This statement demonstrates Trump’s use of the presidency to attack officials who conducted legitimate investigations into his conduct, further illustrating his contempt for institutional independence and the rule of law.

Trump’s contradictory claims about Iran’s status, coupled with his simultaneous demands for expanded war funding and threats of escalated military strikes, exemplify his reliance on disinformation to consolidate power. His equation of domestic political opposition with foreign military threats weaponizes national security rhetoric to justify suppression of dissent and consolidation of authoritarian control.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-declares-the-death-of-iran-then-brands-democratic-party-americas-greatest-enemy-in-stunning-post/)

Trump Celebrates Mueller’s Death as ‘Glad He’s Dead’

Donald Trump expressed satisfaction at former special counsel Robert Mueller’s death on Saturday, posting on Truth Social that he was “glad he’s dead” and that Mueller could “no longer hurt innocent people.” Mueller, who died Friday at age 81, led the 2017-2019 investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential Trump campaign coordination with Moscow.

Mueller’s probe resulted in a 448-page report concluding the Trump campaign did not conspire with the Russian government but explicitly declining to determine whether Trump obstructed justice. Trump consistently attacked the investigation as a “witch hunt” and “hoax,” claims he continues to make nearly seven years later, while granting clemency or pardons to multiple figures caught in Mueller’s inquiry, including Michael Flynn, George Papadopoulos, and Roger Stone.

Trump’s statement drew sharp condemnation from Democratic lawmakers. Senator Adam Schiff stated Trump’s response demonstrated his “basic indecency and unfitness for office,” while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump’s cruelty and accused him of using the death as a distraction from policy failures including rising gas prices, ongoing military conflicts, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement abuses. Some Republicans also joined in the criticism.

The incident reflects Trump’s broader pattern of weaponizing the presidency against perceived enemies. Trump commuted the sentence of longtime adviser Roger Stone, and his administration has consistently worked to expand presidential power over federal agencies while targeting political opponents through the Justice Department.

Mueller served as a U.S. Marine and lifelong public servant whose investigation documented extensive contacts between Trump’s campaign and Russian operatives. Trump’s response demonstrates his continued hostility toward accountability mechanisms and his willingness to express malice toward those who scrutinize his conduct, normalizing the abuse of presidential office to settle personal grievances.

(Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5794930-trump-reacts-mueller-death/amp/)

Trump Threatens Iran 48-Hour Ultimatum on Strait

President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran via Truth Social on Saturday evening, demanding the country “FULLY OPEN” the Strait of Hormuz without threat or face U.S. military destruction of its power plants. Trump stated the United States would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power infrastructure, beginning with the largest facility, if the demand was not met within the specified timeframe. The threat followed joint U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei three weeks prior, part of an operation dubbed “Operation Epic Fury.”

The war with Iran has severely disrupted maritime commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor through which roughly one-fifth of global oil trades. According to the BBC, maritime traffic through the passage plunged 95 percent in March, dropping from approximately 138 daily ship transits to about 100 since military operations commenced. Trump previously denounced NATO allies as cowards for refusing to deploy troops to reopen the strait, revealing his unilateral approach to the conflict has alienated potential partners.

Oil prices have surged dramatically as a direct consequence of the reduced shipping volume and ongoing military operations. A barrel of crude oil cost $98.09 at the close of Friday trading, representing a 47 percent increase since military strikes against Iran began. This economic disruption stems from Trump’s decision to initiate military action alongside Israel without prior diplomatic coordination with international allies.

Trump previously claimed Iran has “effectively ceased to exist as a threat” while simultaneously requesting $200 billion in additional congressional funding for continued military operations, demonstrating contradictory messaging about the conflict’s status and objectives. When challenged by New York Times reporter David Sanger over unmet war objectives, Trump posted on Truth Social that “The United States has blown Iran off of the map” and claimed success ahead of schedule, dismissing the reporter’s analysis as that of a “lightweight analyst.”

Operation Epic Fury has eliminated dozens of Iranian regime leaders beyond Supreme Leader Khamenei since the initial strikes three weeks ago. Trump stated he is considering winding down military operations in the Middle East while the war continues, claiming U.S. forces are approaching stated objectives, though the pattern of contradictory statements about war progress and outcomes demonstrates systematic disinformation surrounding the conflict’s purpose and accomplishments.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-threatens-iran-you-have-48-hours-to-fully-open-strait-of-hormuz-or-else/)

Trump Assails NATO as Cowards While Deepening Iran War

President Trump denounced NATO allies as “cowards” on Friday for refusing to deploy troops to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping corridor through which one-fifth of global oil trades. Trump’s hostility toward allies coincides with his unilateral Iran war that has backfired diplomatically, as he initiated military strikes alongside Israel without coordinating with partners, then demanded their support managing the consequences. The Pentagon is deploying approximately 2,200 additional Marines and three warships to the Middle East, marking the second Marine expeditionary unit sent since the conflict began on February 28.

The war has devastated global energy markets and inflicted heavy casualties on U.S. forces. Brent crude oil surged to $112 per barrel, up from roughly $70 before the conflict, with gasoline prices approaching $4 per gallon. The Pentagon reported 232 American service members injured since the war started, with 10 in serious condition. The Treasury Department temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in an attempt to ease prices, marking a break from Trump’s stated “maximum pressure” strategy against Iran. Pentagon officials have prepared detailed plans for potential ground troop deployment into Iran, though Trump claims the U.S. is considering “winding down” operations while simultaneously retaining options to strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal.

Trump contradicted his own position by claiming the U.S. does not need the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously pressuring allies to defend it. He stated Iran’s leadership has been decimated, with “nobody to talk to” remaining, yet Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and military officials continue asserting they are producing ballistic missiles and threatening to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide. The International Atomic Energy Agency told CBS News that securing Iran’s enriched uranium will be “very challenging” even after fighting ends, undercutting Trump and Netanyahu’s stated nuclear prevention objectives.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized U.S. use of U.K. bases to strike Iranian missile sites, prompting Iran’s foreign minister to accuse Starmer of “putting British lives in danger.” NATO relocated its advisory mission from Iraq to Italy after Iranian attacks on allied bases. The humanitarian toll extends beyond military casualties; soaring oil prices are driving up costs across U.S. supply chains, affecting retail prices for consumers nationwide. Former Iran detainee Siamak Namazi warned that Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger amid the escalating conflict.

Trump made a debunked claim about predicting the September 11 attacks while discussing the Strait of Hormuz, part of a pattern of disinformation throughout the conflict. The White House stated Trump “retains all options” militarily but claimed he has “no plans to send troops anywhere,” a contradiction given Pentagon preparations for ground deployment. As the war enters its fourth week with no diplomatic resolution, Trump’s contradictory statements and hostile treatment of allies underscore the absence of a coherent strategic plan.

(Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/live-updates/iran-war-us-israel-gas-and-oil-prices-trump-netanyahu-strait-hormuz/)

Trump Attacks Press For Questioning Iran War Duration

President Trump attacked journalists who questioned the duration of his Iran military campaign, falsing claiming media outlets report Iran is “doing wonderfully” when coverage has documented severe humanitarian costs. As the second week of Operation Epic Fury concluded, 13 U.S. service members had been killed, a preliminary military investigation determined the U.S. was responsible for a strike on an elementary school that killed at least 160 children, and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz destabilized global energy markets and stock prices.

When asked directly how long the war would last, Trump refused to provide a timeline but stated it would continue “as long as it’s necessary” while claiming the U.S. was “way ahead of schedule.” He characterized media reporting as “fake news” for suggesting Iran was functioning normally, insisting instead that the country was “collapsing” and “doing as bad as you can have.”

Trump’s conflicting statements about the war’s progress—simultaneously declaring victory while justifying ongoing military operations—have drawn heavy criticism. His administration has issued contradictory messaging on the Iran war, stating both that the U.S. has already won and that operations must continue until conditions feel right.

The president’s dismissal of critical reporting exemplifies his pattern of attacking the press when coverage documents human costs or strategic ambiguity in his foreign military actions. Trump previously characterized the deaths of U.S. service members as components of a beneficial transaction, demonstrating indifference to casualty figures even as they mounted.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-confronted-by-reporter-on-when-war-will-end-claims-media-says-iran-doing-wonderfully/)

Trump Attacks Reporter for Citing Bill Barr’s Election Fraud Findings

President Donald Trump attacked PBS reporter Liz Landers as “rotten” on Wednesday after she confronted him with facts contradicting his false claims about the 2020 election. When Landers noted that his former attorney general Bill Barr found no widespread fraud in the 2020 election despite FBI seizures of Arizona and Georgia election records, Trump responded defensively and refused to acknowledge Barr’s documented conclusion.

Landers directly stated that Barr, Trump’s own attorney general in 2020, determined there was no measurable voter fraud capable of changing the election outcome. Trump rejected this fact, insisting the election was rigged while offering no evidence when pressed by the reporter. Rather than provide documentation or reasoning, Trump labeled Landers “rotten” for disagreeing with his false narrative.

Trump and Barr have a documented history of conflict over election fraud claims. Barr told NBC News in 2022 that he confronted Trump directly, calling his fraud allegations “bulls**t” and stating Trump’s team was wrong to promote them. Trump reacted with rage to this confrontation, according to Barr’s account.

When Barr endorsed Trump for president in 2024, Trump responded by mocking him publicly and attacking his record as attorney general. Trump posted on Truth Social that Barr “let a lot of great people down by not investigating Voter Fraud,” despite having previously called Barr weak and gutless. Trump’s attack on a reporter for citing his own attorney general’s findings demonstrates his pattern of weaponizing language against those who contradict his false claims, whether journalists or former officials.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-blasts-rotten-reporter-after-she-reminds-him-his-own-ag-contradicted-his-election-claim/)

Tom Homan Lectures Pope on Immigration, Faces FBI Bribery Investigation

Border Czar Tom Homan, a Trump loyalist facing an FBI investigation into accepting a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents in 2024, publicly lectured Pope Leo XIV on Catholic doctrine regarding immigration. In a Wednesday interview with Letters from Leo Substack, Homan claimed the pontiff misunderstood Church teachings and declared that “Catholic faith is always in support of law enforcement,” asserting the pope should align with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

Homan, citing his credentials as a “life-long Catholic,” dismissed the pope’s criticism of Trump’s immigration crackdown and told the Vicar of Christ to focus on “fixing the Catholic Church” instead. He then listed statistics about assaults on migrant women, sex trafficking, and fentanyl deaths as justification for the Trump administration’s enforcement operations, which have deployed federal agents across the country to round up and deport undocumented immigrants.

Homan further claimed that Vatican security protocols impose harsher penalties for unauthorized border crossing than the U.S. immigration system applies to undocumented migrants. This public rebuke of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, marks the latest instance of Trump administration officials dismissing the pontiff’s calls for compassionate immigration policy in direct contradiction to Church teachings on welcoming foreigners.

The incident follows House Speaker Mike Johnson’s similar lecture to the pope earlier this month, in which Johnson argued that the Bible mandates “assimilation” and defended his interpretation across social media in a post exceeding 1,300 words. Pope Leo XIV has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, and multiple administration officials have now publicly attempted to reframe Catholic doctrine to align with Trump’s hardline stance on immigration.

Homan’s credibility is further compromised by allegations that he accepted a $50,000 cash bribe from FBI agents posing as businessmen seeking government contracts during the previous Trump administration. His lecture to the pope about law enforcement and Catholic values occurs while Trump’s mass deportation agenda operates through facilities designed to detain thousands of migrants, contradicting the humanitarian principles the pontiff has consistently articulated.

(Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/another-trump-goon-tom-homan-mansplains-religion-to-pope-leo-xiv/)

Trump Yanks Hurd Endorsement Over Tariff Opposition

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Representative Jim Hurd (R-CO) on Saturday via Truth Social, citing the congressman’s opposition to Trump’s tariff policies. Hurd voted for H.J.Res.72, which seeks to terminate Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods, an action Trump characterized as betrayal of the country.

Trump claimed this was only the second time he has yanked an endorsement, the first being ex-Representative Mo Brooks (R-AL) in 2022 after Brooks questioned Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election. In his Saturday post, Trump stated Hurd “let me and our Country down” by prioritizing foreign interests over American ones, describing the congressman as more loyal to countries “ripping us off for decades” than to the United States.

Trump immediately endorsed Hope Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and nurse, as Hurd’s replacement in Colorado’s 3rd District. Trump praised Scheppelman as someone who “will never let you down,” contrasting her with what he called a “RINO” (Republican in Name Only) in Hurd. This endorsement shift demonstrates Trump’s willingness to weaponize party support to enforce loyalty to his tariff agenda.

The withdrawal follows Trump’s earlier threats against six Republican members of Congress who opposed his tariff policies, with Trump declaring they would “seriously suffer the consequences come Election time.” The move underscores Trump’s pattern of using primary challenges and endorsement reversals to punish Republicans who defy his economic agenda, effectively demanding absolute loyalty over independent legislative judgment.

Trump’s action came one day after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that his tariff authority exceeded his statutory power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump attacked the justices who ruled against him as “unpatriotic and disloyal,” demonstrating his broader campaign to punish any institution or individual who challenges his authority.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-yanks-endorsement-for-republican-lawmaker-for-second-time-ever-over-lack-of-support-for-tariffs/)

Trump Demands Netflix Fire Susan Rice Over Corporate

President Trump demanded Netflix fire Susan Rice, a board member since 2023, after Rice criticized corporations that capitulate to Trump’s agenda. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump called Rice a “racist, Trump Deranged” political hack with “no talent or skills,” threatening Netflix with unspecified consequences if the company did not comply immediately. Trump’s attack followed a video clip shared by Laura Loomer showing Rice warning that companies bowing to Trump will face accountability from Democrats if they return to power.

Rice, former National Security Adviser and U.N. Ambassador under President Obama, stated that corporations, law firms, universities, and media entities taking a knee to Trump will not fare well. She argued their capitulation represents short-term self-interest and predicted they will be held accountable by future Democratic administrations for firing employees and abandoning principles. Rice specifically challenged the assumption that Democrats would forgive such actions, saying corporations have “another thing coming” if they expect leniency.

The timing of Trump’s attack coincides with Netflix’s efforts to close a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while facing Department of Justice scrutiny over potential harm to consumers. Trump’s demand for Rice’s firing exploits regulatory vulnerability as competing bidders, including Paramount Skydance, attempt to block the merger and acquire WBD themselves. Rice has previously criticized Trump initiatives, including his dismantling of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and his defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth.

Trump’s demand weaponizes his presidential authority to pressure a major media company into firing a corporate board member for expressing political speech. This attack exemplifies Trump’s use of regulatory power and public threats to silence critics and enforce loyalty, directly targeting someone who warned corporations against capitulating to his administration.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-demands-netflix-fire-racist-susan-rice-after-ex-obama-ambassador-slammed-companies-that-take-a-knee-to-potus/)

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