A View from the Beach: Flotsam and Jetsam

PJM's Matt Margolis reports Trump’s Auto Tariffs Just Got a Huge Endorsement, from the United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain. VodkaPundit at Insty says THIS HAD BETTER COME WITH SOME TAX RELIEF ELSEWHERE OR IT MIGHT COME WITH HELL TO PAY FROM PEOPLE WHO ELECTED TRUMP TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE HIGH COST OF LIVING: Jessica Riedl @JessicaBRiedl, "White House promises that next week, it will impose the largest peacetime tax increase in America history outside of World War II - $6 trillion over the decade. Middle and lower earners hit hardest. Indefensible that Congress handed presidents the power to do this unilaterally." Quote Jeff Stein@JStein_WaPo, "White House aide Peter Navarro today: Trump's tariffs will raise $600 billion per year, or $6 trillion over a 10 year period Seems to reflect our reporting that Trump wants to go absolutely enormous on the tariffs, regardless of short-term economic consequences Hard to x.com/JStein_WaPo/st…Show more." Like any savings from DOGE, we need to put most of this toward solving the debt/deficit crisis, but we also need to reward the middle class with break from the dividends. We can argue about the split later.

Sarah Arnold at TownHall, Trump Furious Over Putin's Comments on Zelensky, Vows to Hit Russia With Oil Tariff. We still buy Russian oil? Sundance at CTH, World’s Largest Oil Refining Company Halts Venezuelan Oil Purchases Following President Trump Tariff Announcement and New York Times Publishes Explosive Investigation Article Showing U.S. Military Boots on Ground in Ukraine, and CIA Operation to Target Russian Federation with Drones and Missiles.

'Becca Downs at TownHall thinks Markwayne Mullin Delivers Masterclass on 'Signalgate' During Sunday Show Appearance. AP whines that Trump says he won’t ‘fire people’ over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team. They want a scalp. CEPA, Europe Needs to Fight the Houthis. But they won't if Uncle Sugar doesn't insist.

Beege Welborn at Hat Hair VIP says Get in the Boat - CBS Says We're Gonna Invade Greenland. I'm not holding my breath. At NewsMax, Trump: 'We'll get Greenland, 100 Percent'; Military Force Not 'off Table'. At TownHall, Kevin McCullough explains Why Greenland Is Vital.

Sarah Arnold, Pete Hegseth Shakes Up the Military Again. Beege Welborn is ecstatic over Hegseth: There Will Be ONE Combat Fitness Standard Only. Atop Da Hill, Trump highlights Friedman, Grenell as possible UN ambassadors to replace Stefanik. Bob Spencer at PJM asks Whose ‘1984’ Is It, Anyway?

Sundance hosts President Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Live Entertainment Ticket Sales and Answer Press Questions, featuring Kid Rock.

Breitbart reports Elon Musk Claims 2.1 Million ‘Non-Citizens’ Received Social Security Numbers in 2024, and some of them registered and voted.

.@elonmusk and Antonio Gracias show a chart of new non-citizen Social Security Numbers issued: "This literally blew us away."

"We went there to find fraud, and we found this by accident."pic.twitter.com/2Qpqf5uPi6
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) March 31, 2025

A Larry video at Hat Hair, Huge Fraud Uncovered! Biden Tried to Destroy America: Trump Is Fixing It! Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes, "HOLY CR*P - Democrats did give MILLIONS of illegals Social Security Numbers - They were REGISTERING TO VOTE - Elon Musk has confirmation THEY DID VOTE - Democrats qualified illegals for MAX SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS - They enrolled in Medicaid with their new Social Security Numbers . . ." Beege Welborn, What the DOGErs Keep Finding at Social Security Explains the Progressive Spasms. Dean Berquist, Musk Blows the Whistle on Massive Surge in Non-Citizens Receiving Social Security Numbers. At Althouse, "The American people would have been disenfranchised if the machine represented by the Kamala puppet had won." "Asserts Elon Musk:" Elon Musk @elonmusk, "Yes, it is utterly insane. The American people would have been disenfranchised if the machine represented by the Kamala puppet had won. Thankfully, we have President Trump." At Fox Business, DOGE says fraudsters targeting Social Security's call-in lines to bilk benefits, "Social Security directs beneficiaries to use two-factor authentication or in-person visits to change direct deposit info." At the Tampa Freep, Florida, Kansas Senators Intro LEDGER Act After DOGE Uncovers $4.7T In Untraceable Treasury Payments. At Breitbart, Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services Allegedly Caught Handing Out Tax Filing Instructions to Illegal Migrants "With Tax Day a little more than two weeks away, Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services has been caught handing out flyers in New York City allegedly advising illegal migrants on how to get up to $14,000 in tax refunds from the IRS. According to independent journalist Savanah Hernandez, the company’s representatives are handing out information outside the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter with tax filing tips showing illegal aliens how they can get thousands of dollars from the IRS based on how many children they claim to have."

Duane Patterson at Hat Hairs on the Mostly Peaceful, But Genuinely Stupid Protests by the Left. Mostly, but not all peaceful. At Arizona Family, Flagstaff women say they were targeted, assaulted for driving Tesla car. Matt Van Swol @matt_vanswol, "#BREAKING: Absolutely horrific footage shows 61-year old woman driving her Tesla, being boxed in by another driver, and then being beaten while still inside her car. The woman was able to fend off the attacker by biting him. She's now signed up for a gun safety course." Breitbart, Police: 70-Year-Old Trump Hater Purposefully Struck Musk Supporter with Car at Idaho Tesla Protest. CNN, Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars. A video at the 4th Rail, New Mexico Republican Headquarters Hit by DELIBERATE Arson Attack Behind the Black interprets Democrats: “We have the right to vandalize Teslas, and if you try to stop us you are fascists!” Dave Strom at Hat Hair, Yes, The Left Supports Domestic Terrorism; Liberals Remain Silent About It. VodkaPundit at PJM sees There's Something Very Suspicious Going on With Those Tesla Protests. "You too can be reimbursed for up to $200, and all you have to do is protest Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk from the comfort of a Tesla dealership. It isn't clear whether the offer from the left-wing Indivisible Project covers the cost of spray paint, keys, or bail, but money is fungible — so wink-wink, nudge-nudge, comrade."

Ryan King at NYPo, Elon Musk reveals DOGE’s new target — members of Congress who got ‘strangely wealthy.' That should raise some hackles. Da Caller, Trump Admin Shutting Down Biden’s EPA Museum Pet Project. At Da Signal, How Trump Is Decimating the Left’s Patronage Networks.

A missive from DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican, "I don't usually get personal, but I need to say this. Not long ago, I had 50,000 followers. Now, it's over 700,000. For most people, that would feel like a windfall. It hasn't felt that way for me. A few weeks ago, I was doxxed. Since then, it's been the most chaotic stretch of my life. Some of the same people I thought I was standing up for chose to side with the person who exposed a gay Deaf man—and who's harmed many other Deaf people—for ideological reasons. That betrayal shook me. But others stood by me, and their support meant everything. I had to relocate to another state with my kids, homeschooling them on the fly, just to get clear of the threats. Then the Salt Lake Tribune ran a piece that pulled my husband's distillery into the mess. A viral site followed, pairing the name of his business with a Molotov cocktail cursor."

At PJM Rick Moran says Elon Musk Goes All In on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race and Chris Queen says The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher in Wisconsin's April 1. Special Election. Nick Ballasy at JTN reports Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to stop Elon Musk's $1 million payments to voters. "Musk planned a town hall for Sunday night in Green Bay and he is expected to award $1 million payments to two voters." Herr Professor Jacobson and Kemberlee Kaye at NYPo, Why George Soros and Democrats have gone all-in on this week’s Wisconsin court race. Ward Clark at RedState, Wisconsin's Critical Election: Governor Scott Walker on Why Every Vote Matters on Tuesday. Dave Strom sees Tomorrow's Elections a Test of MAGA. Today.

Sundance, Leading French Candidate Marine Le Pen Banned From Holding Public Office for Five Years. From Althouse, "At one point, Le Pen whispered: 'Incredible.' She then abruptly left without warning, before her sentence had been handed down." "From "Marine Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in 2027/Far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement of European funds and immediately barred from running for office" (The Guardian)." VodkaPundit at Insty, THE SOVIETS USED TO HOLD FAKE ELECTIONS IN WHICH THE PEOPLE COULD ELECT ANY CANDIDATE THEY WANTED, SO LONG AS IT WAS ONE OF THE TWO PRE-APPROVED COMMUNISTS: John Ringo SF Author @Jringo1508 "Marie Le Pen, front runner in the next French election, has been barred from running. The Romanian courts throw out the primary and order new elections because their chosen candidate lost. Because 'We Must Save Democracy!' So sayeth the Elites, and the Elites are honorable men!" Mike Benz @MikeBenzCyber, "Marine Le Pen in France, Bolsonaro in Brazil, Imran Khan in Pakistan, Matteo Salvini in Italy, Donald Trump in America, Calin Georgescu in Romania The criminal prosecution of every populist challenger is a dagger in the heart of the credibility of democracy." Quote Mike Benz @MikeBenzCyber, "Unreal. They took out the opposition. Marine Le Pen, who is currently leading in opinion polls for the 2027 election in France, has been sentenced to 4 years in prison and banned from running in the next election." Ace, France Convicts Marie Le Pen of Fake Embezzlement, Bans Her From Running in 2027, an Election In Which She is the Front-Runner. "Where have I seen this tactic before?" Dave Strom, Transnational Elite Determined to Kill Liberalism.

Ace, Trump: "I'm Not Joking," I'm Thinking About Running for a Third Term, "Maybe he's floating this idea as part of a midterms strategy. The first step of repealing an amendment is a 2/3rds vote in Congress. Maybe he's just trolling the Media Spazzes."

Jerry Dunleavy at JTN reports FBI’s years long stonewalling on 2017 congressional softball shooting is over: Patel. "The FBI under Andrew McCabe labeled the 2017 congressional baseball game shooting "suicide by cop" rather than domestic terrorism. Left-wing activist James Hodgkinson specifically targeted Republicans for murder, but the FBI under Chris Wray reversed that decision years later, but stonewalled disclosure. Now, Kash Patel is promising transparency." Ace, Kash Patel: The FBI's Years Long Stonewalling on the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game Assassin Is Over "At long last. . . . This is chilling. Particularly when you consider that the Democrat Party and permanent Deep State are currently agitating for more political violence against Trump, Musk, and anyone associated with the right." At OTP, Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendant Whose Sentence Had Been Commuted.

Steve Richards at JTN, House lawmaker moves to oust judge in deportation case with move that skips impeachment, "Rep. Andy Biggs invoked the “good behavior” clause of the Constitution to argue Congress has the authority to remove judges short of impeachment." Don Surber asserts Judge Boasberg is not my president. "Trump found a legal way to defy the rogue in a robe." Atop Da Hill, Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law. Tyler O'Neil at Da Signal, EXCLUSIVE: Kristen Clarke Met With the Southern Poverty Law Center. "Kristen Clarke, who headed up the Justice Department office that prosecuted pro-lifers for protesting abortion clinics, met with leaders at the Southern Poverty Law Center, which compares mainstream conservative and Christian groups to the Ku Klux Klan, documents suggest." Josh Blackmun at The Volokh Conspiracy looks at Harvard Law School v. Vermeule. Tom Knighton at TAW, Oh, don't pretend you don't know what lawfare is. Bob Spencer at PJM, Whose ‘1984’ Is It, Anyway?