Flotsam and Jetsam - Trump Stops Zelenskyy's Allowance, NY FBI Head Pushed Out Over Epstein

From Fox, Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after fiery meeting with Zelenskyy. Paula Bolyard at PJM, Trump Makes a MAJOR Move on Ukraine. Sundance at CTH, President Trump Pauses Ukraine Support for Evaluation – JD Vance Discusses Breakdown. Ace, Trump Pauses All Aid to Ukraine Until Zelenskyy Commits to Good-Faith Negotiations and Stops Dressing Like a Hackysack Hobo. We'll see if this focuses Zelenskyy's mind.  Maybe his European friends will make up the difference, but I doubt it.

At Althouse, A staggering scene unfurled before the lenses of the entire world.... "I'm reading "France’s prime minister tears into Trump’s attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'" (AP), which quotes French Prime Minister François Bayrou,"" and "Designer Behind President Zelensky’s White House Outfit Defends the Choice." "A headline at Women's Wear Daily. Who knew Zelensky had a designer?" Dave Strom at Hat Hair, Zelenskyy: End of War 'Still Very, Very, Far Away'; UPDATE: Public Backs Trump on Ukraine and Europe Not So Unified on Ukraine After All. Bonchie at RedState sees Zelensky Takes a Shot at Lindsey Graham Because He's Apparently Lost His Mind Sundance at CTH, Again, Zelenskyy Rejects Peace Possibility – President Trump: “America Will Not Put Up With it Much Longer.” Via Insty, LAUGHING WOLF: The Zelensky Implosion. “What Zelensky displayed is far too common in Western Europe, where it is fashionable and acceptable (and far too common for my taste) to display such arrogant entitlement towards America and Americans. I will note that when you get out into the countryside, or more into Eastern Europe, this fades. Or, at least it did when I last traveled around a bit.” Hat Hair's Duane Patterson is Cutting Through the Noise On Ukraine. "Here's the deal. Once you get past the rhetoric and look at the deal itself, the chronology of how it took shape, and events from over the weekend, it remains the best option on the table. Why? Because it's the least worst option." At L'Ombre de l'Olivier Francis Turner asks Can Ukraine Win Now? "And by win I mean get back to where it was 3 years ago if not better." Possible but unlikely. At WaPoo, Marc Thiessen opines Zelensky must mend the breach with Trump — or resign. Sarah Arnold at TownHall, Ukrainian MP Calls for Crucial Impeachment Proceedings Against Zelenskyy. Don Surber thinks Trump may have killed NATO, too. "Zelensky learned the hard way how useless the organization is." Dave Strom, Most People Don't Know That the Europeans Are Helping Fund the Russian Side of the War. Bill Whittle, Churchill and Zelensky: ALLIES vs. FRIENDS. PJM's Stephen Kruiser, Dear News Cycle — I Really Can't Leave You Unsupervised, Can I? "It's no secret that I am not a fan of Zelenskyy's. I don't want Vladimir Putin to run roughshod over any country that he wants to, but Zelenskyy does everything he can to make himself difficult to like. Here's something I posted a week and a half ago on X":SFK @stephenkruiser, "I grew weary of Zelensky(y) about 42 minutes into the war. Rubio is dead on: the guy is a greedy ingrate. He's such a tool that he can't inspire sympathy even with Putin as his foe. Sensing Online, "I stand with Ukraine" means what, exactly? Mike Miller at RedState likes the way Victor Davis Hanson Delivers Brutal, Bottom-Line Reality Check to 'Rock Star' Zelensky. Matt Taibbi at Racket says Farewell to Volodymyr Zelensky, the GEICO Lizard of the New World Order. "Thanking God that the era of mandatory applause for neoliberal mascots is finally over. Can Greta Thunberg come to the White House next?"

(((Harry Enten))) @ForecasterEnten, "A little bit of a reality check for some: -Trump's net approval on Russia/Ukraine (+2) is far more positive than Biden's was by the end (-22). -The share (31% to 50%) who want a compromise in the war is way up -The share who say Russia is an enemy is way down (64% to 34%)." Hat Hair sees Rubio and Waltz Crushing It on Sunday Talk Shows Western Lensman @WesternLensman "RUBIO: “We don’t even know that peace is possible." “It begins with the first step, and that is engaging [the Russians] to see if it's even possible. Because if it's not possible, then what we're looking at is a protracted stalemate, with thousands of people dying, billions of dollars pouring in, and more death and destruction." "And that's not something that the President wants to be a part of. He's made it very clear."" Johnny St.Pete @JohnMcCloy, "NSA Advisor Mike Waltz Crushing it right now on CNN. “It was not clear that Zelensky shared our goal and bringing an end to this war” “To come into the Oval Office with body language shaking your head & arms crossed is disrespectful” “Hypocrite Democrats had no problem making a horrific deal with a murderous Iran regime and using Russia as an intermediary”" From Breitbart, Rubio: Trump Detractors ‘Need to Grow Up and Realize’ the Ukraine War Needs to End. Twitchy, LOL-THERE It Is! JD Vance Drops BRUTAL Meme When Chris Murphy Can't Keep His Zelenskyy Stories Straight. Matt Whitlock @mattdizwhitlock, "Would love every Democrat Senator on Capitol Hill to answer tomorrow 1) Did they encourage Zelensky to take the deal they also call a “disaster that gives Putin everything be wants?” 2) they have a lot of commentary but what’s their alternative plan besides just spending more?" CREA, EU imports of Russian fossil fuels in third year of invasion surpass financial aid sent to Ukraine, "Tighter sanctions that undercut Russian countermeasures can slash Kremlin revenues by 20% annually." 

Still on the job after being doxed, DataRepublican (small r)@DataRepublican, "Is there an explanation for this? Retirees living in Ukraine? Looks like there are tons of those. @DOGE_SSA" Are they real people, or is it fraud. Probably some mixture of the two. 

At Da Wire, Keeping Up With Trump: Here’s Everything The President Did In Week Six. "The Epstein files released, Mexican cartel members extradited, and an Oval Office shouting match." Capt. Ed at Hat Hair, Trump Exposes Dem Lies on Border Security in Spectacular First Month. Charlie Kirk @charliekirk11 "Trump approval rating by age: 65+ - 45% 40-64 - 46% 18-39 - 60% The next generation wants a country and a future; their parents don’t seem as concerned. The kids are alright!" Da Fetched, Bernie Sanders Claims Trump’s Popularity Is Due to Dems “Playing Dead for Years.” At Chronicles, Cheering On Trump’s Masculine ‘Reign of Destruction.’ Sundance, President Trump Announces $100 billion Investment from TMSC to Chip Manufacture in Arizona. Beege Welborn at Hat Hair sees Chili Today, Tariffs Tomorrow. Tariffs go into effect today. From Fox, Rubio signs declaration to expedite $4B in arms to Israel 'wrongly withheld' by Biden. Mary Chastain at LI, Rubio Expedites the $4 Billion in Arms to Israel Withheld by Biden. The Punchbowl points out Young, one-time skeptic, wants to be a ‘team player’ for Trump. 'Becca Downs at TownHall, Dem Congresswoman Doubles Down, Refers to Trump As the 'Enemy'. From Fox, Bill Maher and panel rip 'f------' stupid' no-spend day movement, interpretive dance protests to counter Trump. "An 'economic blackout,' or no spend day was planned on Friday to protest big corporations, according to reports."

From Twitchy, You and What Army? Twitter Drags Euro Calling for U.S. Military Assets in Europe to Be 'Confiscated.  Beege Welborn, EU Democracy Update: Looking to Strip Hungary of Its Veto In Order to 'Defend European Values' LAGNIAPPE. A Larry video at Hat Hair, Margaret Brennan Owned Again! Hillary Slammed By Hegseth! John Lucas at Bravo Blue, No, Mr. Secretary, generals do not have civil service protection or tenure. They serve at the pleasure of the president. The Great Victor Davis Hanson at Am Great explains Who Really Politicized the Pentagon? "The Pentagon has long been political—Trump’s firings aren’t new, but their results will reveal if the military is truly depoliticized or just under new management."

Capt. Ed sees RFK: Get Your Kids Vaccinated! Measles! At Irrational Fear, Dr. Wielicki hopes Mr. Zeldin, Will You Rescue America From the EPA’s Climate Fraud?

VodkaPundit at PJM says It's Official: USAID Is All But Dead. Tom Elliott @tomselliott, "NBC San Antonio investigates nonprofit that got its $18 million/month contract ended by DOGE; finds empty facility & revenue of $1.1 billion in 2022."Corrine Clark Barron at Am Great notes Federal Employees Are Whining Again—And This Time, No One’s Crying With Them. "Federal employees’ meltdown over layoffs is peak entitlement—welcome to the real world, where the private sector has been toughing it out for decades without the dramatics." Ace, Speaker Johnson "Prefers" To Keep Feeding The Beast, Instead Of Following The Will Of The People. "Because of course he does! There is always a reason to kick the can down the road, even though DOGE has identified a huge amount of wasteful spending that can simply be cut. No questions asked. JUST CUT IT. But his masters need that sweet, sweet cash, and if it drives America farther into the abyss of out-of-control budgets and interest payments, well, that's a penalty he is willing for us to suffer. Johnson Backs Temporary Spending Bill, Says Congress Should Codify DOGE-Proposed Cuts Later."

Capt. Ed amused, but pissed off that Chuck Todd says Now We Can Call Biden 'Craven' For Running -- In 2020. Sarah Arnold at TownHall, Ex-Biden Aide Admits Administration Gaslit Americans on Biden's Health. Scott Pinsker at PJM sees Dems Rise From the Grave: Their Three Paths for Regaining Power. "Follow. The. Money." Adam Wren @adamwren "@playbookdc: Last month, a group of moderate Democratic consultants, campaign staffers, elected officials & party leaders gathered in Loudoun County, Virginia, for a retreat where they plotted their party’s comeback. We got their takeaways." Hide their liberalism. Carol Roth @caroljsroth, "This is a warning for the GOP as well. The coalition in and around the White House right now is a big tent and it is not "traditional Republican". Either they take care of Main Street or they will be in trouble, too."

Dave Strom hears Tim Walz Mulling a Run for President...America Rejoices! Mary Chastain says Do it. PLEASE, Tim Walz Thinks He has the ‘Right Skill Set’ to Run for President in 2028. “If I think I could offer something . . . I would certainly consider that.” Ace, Tim Walz: Why Sure I'd Consider Running for President in 2028, "Walz is answering Frequently Non-Asked Questions, for some reason."

Brianna Lyman at Da Fed says the Indictment Of Pennsylvania Dems Shows Exactly How Mail Ballot Fraud Happens.

Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson "BREAKING: Head of FBI field office in New York James Dennehy FORCED TO RESIGN following accusations from the Department of Justice in regards to his office hiding thousands of Epstein documents." Collin Rugg@CollinRugg, "BREAKING: Head of FBI field office in New York *resigns* after the Department of Justice accused his office of hiding thousands of Epstein documents. James Dennehy says he was forced to resign in an email to staff. "Late Friday, I was informed that I needed to put my retirement papers in today, which I just did. I was not given a reason for this decision," Dennehy said. Dennehy had previously told his office to "dig in" after Trump was elected. The resignation comes after AG Pam Bondi instructed FBI Director Kash Patel to launch an investigation into claims that the New York field office was hiding thousands of documents. . . "  John Sexton at Hat Hair, Head of FBI Field Office in New York Resigns. Drew Berquist, FBI Withholds Key Epstein Files as Questions Swirl Over James Comey’s Ties.

Elon strikes again, Steve Guest@SteveGuest, "@grok absolutely obliterates this article from The New York Times: “‘Full on Fight Club’: How Trump Is Crushing U.S. Climate Policy” Grok: “The article exhibits bias through its emotionally charged language, one-sided sourcing, selective framing, and omission of counterarguments, all of which tilt heavily against Trump's environmental policy shifts. It assumes the primacy of climate action as a moral and scientific imperative, casting dissent as reckless or corrupt rather than a legitimate policy choice. While it reports factual events (e.g., policy changes, legal challenges), the presentation favors an audience that already opposes Trump, potentially undermining its objectivity for readers seeking a balanced view.” What a spectacular takedown: https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5"

From Da Caller, Iowa Becomes First State To Axe Transgender Protections From Civil Rights Code. Matt Vespa at Town Hall, After This Vote, the Dems Show They Really Haven't Learned Anything From Their 2024 Loss. "A Republican-led Senate bill to prevent boys from participating in girls' sports failed to overcome the legislative filibuster on Monday night after it did not reach the necessary 60-vote threshold to advance. The bill failed to clear the key procedural hurdle by a vote of 51-45, along party lines. All Democratic senators voted against the motion to proceed, with the exception of absent Sens. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., who were absent." Breaking911 @Breaking911, "These 45 pieces of trash just voted against keeping men out of your daughter’s sports."

From the College Fix, Theology school cancels lecture by historian who challenges ‘colonialism’ narrative.

The Wombat has FMJRA 2.0: Return to Mediocrity ready and willing at The Other McCain.

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