Category: Bullying

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

Trump Aide Steven Cheung Criticizes Mike Pompeo Over Iran Deal Comments

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung attacked former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday for criticizing Trump’s proposed Iran nuclear agreement, posting vulgar criticism on X stating that Pompeo “has no idea what the f*ck he’s talking about” and demanding he “shut his stupid mouth.” Cheung claimed Pompeo lacked access to current negotiations and therefore possessed no legitimate basis to comment on the still-developing framework.

Pompeo had posted hours earlier that the reported Iran deal follows patterns from the Obama administration that he characterized as capitulation to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, stating it would enable Iran to develop nuclear weapons and maintain control of shipping lanes. He called for the U.S. to instead blockade Iran’s access to funds and eliminate Iranian military capability threatening regional allies.

Conservative critics including Senator Ted Cruz joined Pompeo’s opposition, warning the agreement would deliver billions to an Islamist regime while permitting uranium enrichment and nuclear weapons development. Pompeo has faced prior conflicts within Trump’s orbit, including efforts to prevent his appointment to cabinet positions.

Cheung’s public assault on Pompeo reflects the Trump administration’s pattern of attacking dissenting voices within its own party and former appointees. The dispute demonstrates how Trump administration officials deploy aggressive rhetoric and personal attacks to suppress criticism rather than address substantive policy disagreements about Iran negotiations.

Trump previously praised Pompeo for combating press scrutiny, and the current conflict underscores how Trump demands absolute loyalty from current and former officials, moving to silence former Secretary of State Pompeo when his views diverge from administration positions on foreign policy.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/wh-spox-excoriates-trumps-fmr-secretary-of-state-for-criticizing-iran-deal-no-idea-what-the-fck-hes-talking-about/)

Trump Posts AI Video of Colbert in Dumpster After Show Ends

President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting him throwing former late-night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and dancing to "YMCA," posted after Colbert's final "Late Show" episode aired Thursday. The White House account also distributed the video on X with the caption "Bye-bye," amplifying Trump's mockery of the comedian across federal platforms.

Trump celebrated Colbert's departure by attacking him personally, writing that the host was "like a dead person" with "no talent, no ratings, no life" and stating that "any person off of the street" would be better. Trump declared Colbert's exit the "beginning of the end" for other late-night hosts critical of Trump, stating "Others, of even less talent, to soon follow. May they all Rest in Peace!"

The cancellation of Colbert's 11-year run on CBS occurred after Trump championed Trump's campaign to target late-night hosts using regulatory power and publicly pressured media executives. Paramount, CBS's parent company owned by Trump allies Larry and David Ellison, cited financial reasons for the cancellation, but critics identified it as capitulation to Trump administration pressure following Paramount-Skydance merger approvals under Trump's control.

Trump has systematically weaponized his platform and regulatory authority against late-night comedians critical of his administration. His use of AI-generated violence to mock Colbert extends a documented pattern of attacking late-night hosts through Truth Social posts and direct calls for their removal, including demands that networks fire specific personalities.

In his final episode, Colbert avoided political commentary and featured celebrity appearances and a performance with Paul McCartney, who referenced democracy and freedom as enduring American values during the sign-off.

(Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5892405-trump-shares-ai-video-colbert/amp/)

Trump Targets Late-Night Hosts Using FCC Regulatory Power

President Donald Trump declared victory over Stephen Colbert's departure from CBS, stating on Truth Social that the late-night host's firing marked the "Beginning of the End" for late-night television and predicting others would follow. Trump has systematically pressured the Federal Communications Commission to strip broadcast licenses, directly called on Disney to fire ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, and demanded NBC terminate Seth Meyers, making clear his intent to eliminate critical voices from television.

CBS cancelled Colbert's top-rated show last year citing financial reasons, but the timing exposed the administration's pattern of regulatory retaliation. The cancellation occurred days after Paramount settled a $16 million lawsuit Trump filed against CBS over editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, and immediately preceded FCC approval of Paramount's $8 billion Skydance merger, leading critics to identify the decision as quid pro quo silencing of political satire in violation of First Amendment protections.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weaponized his regulatory authority against networks that air criticism of Trump. Carr ordered an unusual early license review of ABC's eight television stations after Trump cited a Kimmel joke as grounds for his dismissal, and in September 2025 pressured broadcasters to remove Kimmel entirely after comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. When Trump demanded Meyers' firing in November, Carr reposted the demand on X, demonstrating direct coordination between the executive branch and the FCC to suppress dissent.

Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez documented the administration's systematic assault on free speech, stating that Trump cannot tolerate critics and is deploying "every regulatory lever" to target content he dislikes, from late-night comedy to political programs. Trump has publicly attacked multiple late-night hosts as "deranged" and "untalented" while simultaneously using state power to force them from the air, treating television criticism as a threat requiring government elimination rather than democratic discourse.

Colbert responded by naming the threat directly, stating that "Donald Trump's administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV." The coordinated campaign against late-night hosts represents authoritarian suppression of political speech through regulatory capture and merger leverage, dismantling constitutional protections for satire and criticism that have defined American media since the 1950s.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-says-more-night-talk-154303498.html?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a10cd35c6ff4c00012b7467&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHu9KHF8av5yRtOq_NNxcMcNficKGS5jg4DreLVWYgXOWETNQ-oTh8Bt-tMTj_aem_SzS3k30dy53tiPTZv2_Zcw&guccounter=1)

Trump Tells Security Not to Harm Rally Protestor For “Legal” Reasons

President Donald Trump held a rally in Rockland County, New York, on Friday for Rep. Mike Lawler, where security removed two hecklers from the crowd. Trump characterized the interruptions as rare, stating it was "the first time it's happened in a long time," and claimed that protesters at his rallies had learned such disruptions were "dangerous" and stopped occurring after his initial months in office.

When security rapidly removed the second protester, Trump publicly instructed his security detail not to harm the individual, stating "Don't hurt him! Don't hurt him! Don't hurt him — I do that for legal reasons!" He then claimed this instruction allowed him to say "I'm innocent," framing his vocal concern for a protester's safety as legal protection for himself rather than genuine concern for the person's welfare.

Trump's explicit invocation of "legal reasons" for publicly demanding restraint reveals the transactional nature of his statements. His framing transforms a basic instruction against assault into a self-protective legal maneuver, suggesting that public declarations of non-violence serve his legal defense rather than reflecting actual values or policy.

This moment contrasts sharply with Trump's 2016 rhetoric at another rally, when he stated about a protester: "The guards are being very gentle with him. I'd like to punch him in the face, I'll tell you that." The shift from openly expressing violent desires to publicly demanding restraint for legal cover illustrates how Trump deploys rhetoric strategically to manage legal exposure while maintaining his aggressive stance toward opponents and critics.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/dont-hurt-him-trump-quips-he-tells-security-not-to-harm-rally-protestors-for-legal-reasons/)

Trump Politicizes Coast Guard Graduation Into Biden Attack Rally

President Donald Trump used a U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday to deliver campaign-style attacks on the Biden administration rather than address the graduating class. Trump devoted significant time to criticizing Biden’s border policies, economy, and immigration record, stating “We can never forget the sins of what they did to our country” while claiming his administration deported 11,888 murderers and prevented illegal entry during an 11-month period.

Trump made unsubstantiated economic claims during the ceremony, asserting his administration achieved “the lowest amount of murders since 1900” and that the U.S. received “$18 trillion” in new investments compared to Biden’s “$1 trillion” over four years. He also stated “not one illegal alien was able to get into our country” during an 11-month stretch, contradicting documented border crossing data. Trump has a history of making false claims during military academy addresses, including taking credit for defense spending increases and military ship production.

The president praised his use of tariffs, claiming the “fake news” misrepresented his earlier statement that “tariff” was his favorite word, when he ranked it fifth instead. Trump’s use of a military graduation ceremony as a political platform to attack a predecessor conflicts with the traditional nonpartisan nature of such events, converting an official ceremony into a direct campaign rally.

Trump emphasized his immigration policies by stating newcomers “have to come in legally” and “have to love our country,” framing immigration enforcement as the administration’s central accomplishment. He contrasted his record with Biden’s tenure, claiming the American Dream had been absent during the previous four years and was now restored under his leadership.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/never-forget-the-sins-of-biden-trump-turns-military-academy-grad-ceremony-into-maga-rally-with-political-attacks/)

Trump Threatens Senate GOP for Refusing to Fire Parliamentarian

President Donald Trump attacked Senate Republicans on Wednesday for failing to remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, whom he accused of bias against his party. Trump posted on Truth Social that MacDonough, appointed during the Obama administration, has been "brutal to Republicans" while favoring Democrats, and demanded her replacement with someone more favorable to his agenda. The attack followed MacDonough's decision to block a filibuster-proof vote on funding for Trump's East Wing renovation and ballroom project, which she determined violated the Byrd Rule limiting non-budgetary items in reconciliation bills.

Trump threatened Senate Republicans with electoral consequences if they do not act on his demands. In his post, he warned that "you will never see another Republican President again" unless Republicans pass either his proposed "Save America Act" or eliminate the filibuster, claiming Democrats would otherwise gain additional states, senators, and Supreme Court seats. Trump characterized Republican leadership as playing "a very soft game" compared to Democrats, stating "Get smart and tough Republicans, or you'll all be looking for a job much sooner than you thought possible."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune refused to overrule MacDonough's determination that aspects of Trump's funding request were ineligible for reconciliation. MacDonough's role as parliamentarian is to interpret and enforce Senate rules impartially; the position operates independently of presidential direction. Trump's demand that Senate Republicans fire her reflects his expectation that institutional officials will prioritize his personal interests over their constitutional duties.

Trump's attack exemplifies his pattern of demanding absolute institutional loyalty and punishing those who constrain his power through law or procedure. His threat to Republican senators who fail to comply with his directives demonstrates his use of political intimidation to reshape Senate rules and practices to serve his personal projects, funded by taxpayer dollars.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/republicans-play-a-very-soft-game-trump-bashes-senate-gop-for-failing-to-fire-brutal-parliamentarian/)

Donald Trump as James Bond: White House Posts Image of President as 007

The White House posted an AI-generated image on social media Saturday depicting President Trump as James Bond, complete with a silhouetted 007 figure and “Make America Great Again” text overlaid on a faux movie poster. The post responded to news that Amazon MGM Studios had begun casting for Daniel Craig’s successor in the Bond franchise, with casting director Nina Gold leading the process.

The image immediately drew mockery from internet users, who created counter-memes highlighting Trump’s documented ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his physical appearance, and his recent dismissal of Americans’ financial concerns during the Iran conflict. One user captioned an AI image of an obese Trump holding a Big Mac as “I Don’t Care About Your Finances,” directly referencing Trump’s stated indifference to taxpayers’ economic hardship.

Trump has engaged in serial mythologizing through AI-generated imagery, previously sharing pictures of himself dressed as the Pope and as a Christ-like healer. These posts reflect a pattern of self-aggrandizing content designed to burnish his image while actual governance deteriorates under his administration’s authoritarian directives.

Amazon MGM Studios secured creative control of the Bond franchise in February 2025 under a deal with producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, setting the stage for the studio’s casting search. Actor Tom Francis, known for a revival of Andr(Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/donald-trump-james-bond-white-house-image-1236751477/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv4_tp1_a1demo0htc1t2h&fbclid=IwY2xjawR2rklleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyN0RJbHNadkwzZXVZZHg4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxaHRFjaX2tMB8mhHmXUTpP3GazG2IP7h5J3BON121vYBnEYFFelo__QPUV_aem_HJTXhS0NlsCQcnLkTNtawQ)ew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” was among those who auditioned for the role.

Trump Attacks Massie, Backs Challenger Gallrein in Kentucky Primary

President Donald Trump launched a rare public attack on Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky on Tuesday, his first tweet in months, demanding the congressman withdraw what Trump called a “fraudulent” endorsement statement from years prior. Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein, Massie’s primary challenger, declaring Massie “the Worst Congressman in the History of our Country” and calling him a “Weak and Pathetic RINO” hours before primary election results were expected.

Massie has emerged as one of Trump’s most frequent targets within the GOP, drawing the president’s wrath for opposing Trump on multiple fronts including Epstein files transparency and foreign policy matters. Trump’s Sunday Truth Social post escalated the assault, accusing Massie of voting against tax cuts, border wall funding, and law enforcement while supporting transgender healthcare and transgender athletes in sports.

Gallrein, whom Trump backed as(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-fires-off-first-tweet-in-months-to-excoriate-republican-nemesis/) “a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Fifth Generation Kentucky Farmer,” represents Trump’s preferred alternative in the race. Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein signals the president’s expectation of absolute alignment with his agenda, positioning the primary as a test of loyalty to Trump’s policy positions and worldview.

The intensity of Trump’s public denunciation reflects Massie’s pattern of independence on key issues, particularly his isolationist foreign policy stance and his willingness to break ranks on votes Trump considers essential. Trump’s framing of the race as a choice between Massie’s alleged betrayals and Gallrein’s America First commitment underscores how dissent from Trump’s positions within the Republican Party carries severe political consequences.

Trump Rages Over $149B Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Voids Regime

President Donald Trump remains angry three months after the Supreme Court invalidated his tariff regime in February, telling Fortune that he is furious about being forced to refund $149 billion to countries and entities he claims “hate us” and “ripped us off for years.” The 6-3 decision by the conservative-majority Court ruled that Trump lacked clear congressional authorization to unilaterally impose tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing that Trump’s assertion of “extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope” exceeded constitutional bounds.

Trump’s primary complaint centers not on the ruling itself but on the financial consequences: his administration must issue refunds exceeding $35.5 billion to importers who filed for tariff relief. However, economic research contradicts Trump’s framing that tariffs burden foreign nations. A January 2025 Kiel Institute for the World Economy report found U.S. consumers paid for “nearly all” tariffs, while a February Tax Foundation analysis estimated the levies cost the average American household approximately $1,300 annually. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s research indicates Trump’s tariffs have sustained elevated inflation levels.

Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, Trump has pursued legal workarounds to reimpose tariffs, invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose a 10 percent levy on all imports. Trump attacked the justices who ruled against him, including Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whom he appointed, calling them “incorrect” and stating he was “absolutely ashamed” of their decision. His administration collected $195 billion in tariff revenue during the last fiscal year, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited as progress toward deficit reduction.

Public opposition to Trump’s tariff expansion has grown substantially. A February Pew Research Center survey found 60 percent of Americans disapprove of the administration’s expanded tariffs. Companies that directly paid tariffs will receive refunds through the administration’s ongoing process, but consumers are unlikely to see relief, according to reporting from The New York Times, as payments flow only to importers rather than end users.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-refunds-b2978803.html)

Trump Posts Racist Memes Attacking Newsom, Jeffries

President Donald Trump posted a series of inflammatory memes and fabricated images on Truth Social on Sunday attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and former President Barack Obama. The posts included a doctored image of Newsom appearing terrified in a padded mental institution cell surrounded by Trump’s name, a parody of the 1994 film “Dumb and Dumber” depicting Pritzker and Johnson as sweaty and red-faced, and a racist caricature of Jeffries holding cash with a burning New York City in the background.

Trump’s attacks on Newsom intensified his ongoing mockery of the governor, whom he frequently derides as “Newscum.” The fabricated asylum image weaponizes mental illness as ridicule, a tactic consistent with Trump’s documented pattern of mocking individuals with disabilities, as demonstrated when he previously attacked Newsom’s dyslexia as “disqualifying” for political office. Trump’s post targeting Jeffries, labeled “Low IQ,” followed his recent demand that the congressman be expelled from Congress for characterizing the Supreme Court as “illegitimate” over its decision striking down a majority-Black voting district in Louisiana.

Pritzker and Johnson have publicly opposed Trump’s immigration enforcement actions and statements on violence. Pritzker compared ICE raids to Nazi Germany and stated that Trump “set the tone” for political violence in the United States, remarks made ten days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Trump’s mocking post about Illinois governance directly targets these criticisms.

The meme attacking Obama used a Drake-format template to mock the former president’s opposition to the Supreme Court’s ruling that eliminated a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. Trump’s post falsely characterized voting rights protections as “Jim Crow 2.0” under Republican maps while framing Democratic-majority districts as threats to “democracy,” inverting the actual impact of the Court’s decision on minority representation.

These posts reflect Trump’s consistent use of social media to attack political opponents through dehumanizing imagery, fabricated scenarios, and racist caricatures. The attacks target officials who have criticized his authoritarian policies and judicial decisions that restrict voting rights protections, demonstrating his weaponization of the presidency against perceived enemies while using platform control to disseminate disinformation without editorial restraint.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-mocks-political-rivals-in-social-media-flurry-including-pic-of-gavin-newsom-in-a-mental-asylum/)

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