Russia is easier to deal with than Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian  Reports that President Trump is new remarks has stated that Russia is easier to work with than the Ukraine and they hold all the cards in the WAR, thus the escalation in the War.

Lets Get Real:

Saudi Arabia might be a trap for for President Zelensky of Ukraine, it might go down in infamy like Munich 1938.  Putin wants a 1 to 1 meeting with Trump47, he wants to carve up the Ukraine, Russia gets the East and Odesa, while US gets the rest of the Minerals, Europe and the UK will have to its wits on ALERT.  It might be better if Zelensky does not go, easier at a distance to tell POTUS to get stuffed.

Ukraine and US to hold talks next WEEK - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Zelensky will hold talks with the US on the future of the War in Saudi Arabia.

Lets Get Real:

Is this a good idea, Zelensky has kissed the Trump47 ring, EU says it will spend billions of Euros on Defence, we shall see if it happens, the EU never moves that fast.  The Saudi Arabia meeting could be a disaster, it could be Munich 1938 again.  POTUS might want a quick deal with Russia at the expense of the Ukraine, can Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron control Trump 47, he is an apologised for Russia, a pawn, a new Neville Chamberlain.

Russia Opposes European Troops as Peacekeepers-'Russia - Trump47

BBC News:  Reports in its 10.45am post that Russia opposes European Troops in the Ukraine, and must be consulted on any troops.

Lets Get Real:

Moscow wants a VETO on any peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, they see Trump47 as a major appeaser, the catch might be Europe and the UK.  The UK and those countries willing to defend the Ukraine, might be called upon sooner than expected, its not just the Donald and Vlad show, this feels like 1938 all over again, let's hope its has a different end, and we don't have WW3.

Trump Gives LAST warning to Hamas - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has given a last warning to Hamas in Gaza, release the Hostages on else.

Lets Get Real:

What will Trump do, give Israel more weapons, further anger the Arab Street, Trump does not understand the history of the Middle East or the War between Russia and the Ukraine, he is a pawn of Russia.  The French President has suggested extending their nuclear shield to protect Europe, if the US shows it can not be trusted.  Since Trump47 Inaugural speech, the World has gone upside down!  This is the fault of President Biden for running for a 2nd term when he was senile or close to it by the end.

US Stops Intelligence sharing with the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 12.50pm that the US has stopped Intelligence sharing with the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The US is only stopped sharing Intelligence that allows the Ukraine to hit Russian targets in Russia.  Trump47 is showing that he is a pawn of Russia, what were the American people thinking of giving a 2nd term.  Trump is not rational and he is erratic, can he be trusted to support NATO, the question must be asked.  Who can trust him in talks with Russia, will he give the Ukraine away and claim victory, troubling times.

Update: 12.54:  All Intelligence has been cut off, the Russians are giving nothing away, where is Senator McCarthy when you need him!!

Zelensky Bends the knee to Trump - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Zelensky has agreed to work with Trump and will sign the minerals deal.   Also the President Zelensky has suggested an initial ceasefire.

Lets Get Real:

Thus President Zelensky has done what his Country needs , kissing Trump's ring, saying sorry for last Friday's meeting in the Oval, a brave and honorable man has put his Country first, it must have been hard, let's be honest here, it's the President and Vice - President who should say sorry, the meeting was a set up, they are pawns of Putin.  The next step is up to President Trump, will he say anything as he speaks to Congress tonight, never know with the Donald, a man child with hubris out of controll.

Trump pauses aid to the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports via Bloomeberg that President Trump has paused military aid to the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS has totally appeased Russia, will the Republicans on the Hill back this move, its madness and dangerous for US and Western Security, who on the Hill with the exception of Democrsts, will say no to this move.  The Kŕemlin will smile, Neville Chamberlain has a new ally, Donald Trump, 1938 = 2025. Sad day for the Ukraine and the West. One only hopes the outcry in the US and Europe, will force Trump to backtrack, and that the UK and allies will be there to replace the military aid.

Minerals deal not DEAD, - Trump47

 Sky News: Reports in its 8.56pm post the the mineral deal between Ukraine and the US is not dead, in the view President Trump.

Lets Get Real:

The deal is a good deal for the US, President Trump has stated, in essence Zelensky has to kiss the ring, vassal state giving Trump his due.  This will be hard for Zelensky to hear, but the Ukraine and Europe needs this gesture from the President of the Ukraine.  Those are the costs of OFFICE, what more the people of the Ukraine need some light for the future.

Trump critical of Zelensky on the future of the War - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 5.04pm post that Trump has been critical of Zelensky again about War outcome.  The Europeans are also under attack for European Summit over the weekend.

Lets Get Real:

There are no longer guard rails on Trump, he has learned the wrong lessons of the first term.  The Generals are gone and the OVAL is surrounded by YES MEN, Trump thinks that if ends the WAR, the Nobel Committee will give him the Nobel Prize, someone he totally trusts, needs to tell him, they would rather give to a serial killer than him.  Europe has risked his wrath, for even thinking about giving security guarantees to the Ukraine, on the HOPE that the US will give a security backstop.  It's a WAR of words, that will make Putin happy! 

Zelensky ready to sign mineral deal with the US - Trump47

 Sky News Reports in its 10.35pm post that President Zelensky is ready to sign a minerals deal with the US.

Lets Get Real:

This eruption in the Oval was not planned, but it might work to benefit the Ukraine, Europe, or the coalition of the willing have given security guarantees to the Ukraine, if Trump goes through with the deal on minerals, US workers will be working in the Ukraine, a form of security guarantee in other words.  Let's hear from Trump and Moscow to see their mind set.

UK gives security guarantees to the Ukraine - Trump47

BBC News Reports in its 5.25pm post that the UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has in essence given the Ukraine a security guarantee, in a partnership agreement with France and others.

Lets Get Real:

This is risky move by Starmer, he hopes he has a good relationship with Trump 47, and thus can by friendly persuasion get the US to agree to be a security backstop.  President Putin will not be happy, he was hopping for more concessions from Trump, NOW the coalition of the willing are in the way, one does wonder what the White House will say about this latest development, next couple of days will be interesting.

Sir Keir Starmer to meet President Zelensky - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 11.48am post that the British PM, Sir Keir Starmer is to meet President Zelensky this afternoon.

Lets Get Real:

It will take all the PM's skills to fix the disaster of the meeting between POTUS and President Zelensky.  It is about managing ego's, the biggest will be Trump's, a man child, who likes to be told he is great and everyone else is rubbish.  At the next meeting between POTUS and President Zelensky, Sir Keir should attend, to keep the peace.  The road to WW3 might have started already!

5.25pm Update: President Zelensky arrives at 10 Downing Street, he gets a hug from Sir Keir.  This will not go down well in the Oval.  Trump is very thin skinned, anything can set him off.  President Zelensky will see the King tomorrow.   Let's hope that Sir Keir knows how to play Trump.

What happened after TV rumble - Trump47

Sky News:  Reports in its 8.36pm post that after the public and angry debate the President with his advisors decided to curtail the meeting and threw Zelensky out of the White House.

Lets Get Real:

This all about the Russian impeachment of  Trump and the Hunter Biden laptop, Trump can not let it go, he is very much like Richard Nixon,  the former President could not get over losing to Kennedy in 1960, thus Watergate and his own downfall.  Trump needs a psychology help, he has to let go, the security of the US and Europe is at stake.  We are on the road to WW3.

Rumble in the Oval - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.32am post that the Democrats on the Hill have been highly critical of President Trump in his meeting with President of the Ukraine and the argument that developed.

Lets Get Real:

The row was embarrassing for both sides, Zelensky did not kiss the ring, and Trump was at his worse, a Russian pawn, Zelensky represents Democracy, while Trump represented Russian interests, the mood music before had been good, there was President Macron on Monday and Starmer on Thursday, its seems that Trump could not get out in front of his ego.  Thus Europe might have to give the Ukraine security guarantees, thus the War goes on.

Ukrainian Presisent to visit Trump on Friday - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump has played down the idea that the US would give security guarantees to the Ukraine before its President visits Friday to sign a minerals agreement. 

Lets Get Real:

If the Ukrainian President signs away its minerals rights to the US, it has to be based on security guarantees, Russian Bear has to be held off and like all bears or tyrants it comes back, this is 1938 all over again, Europe will need to place peacekeepers in the Ukraine to guard off against the Russian Bear. Is history repeating itself?

Ukraine needs US security guarantees - Sir Keir Starmer - Trump47

BBC News Reports Sir Keir Starmer has stated on his flight to D.C to meet President Trump that the Ukraine needs security guarantees to protect Russia coming back for more after a peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

Trump is cagey over the issue of security guarantees, he has stated that once he has signed a minerais deal with the Ukraine and American companies are there, that is enough security, and it's up to Europe to provide the security, it will be a matter of who is more cunning and the stronger will, POTUS or Sir Keir!

Kremlin Rejects European Troops in Ukraine - Trump47

Guardian:   Reports in its 12.40pm post that the Kremlin has rejected the suggestion that Russia would allow European Troops to guard any ceasefire in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

Either the Kŕemlin is lying or POTUS just heard what he wanted to hear.  Thus any peace deal without European Troops to guard it, is as safe as the Munich deal of 1938, in other words not worth it, and the Ukraine would be foolish to accept it, thus the talks of a ceasefire could be a false dawn, Putin will not stop, he is a bully, he needs to tough opposition, the West has to be taught or it could be WW3.

UK to increase defense spending by 2.5% by 2027 - Sir Keir Starmer- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.48pm post that the UK PM, Sir Keir Starmer has stated that UK will be spending 2.5% more on Defence from 2027.  In the next Parliament it will be up to 3%.

Lets Get Real:

This move should make POTUS happy, in return we should get US defence guarantees for the Ukraine.  The cut in spending from foreign aid will not make those left happy, the right should be pleased.  One never knows with POTUS, he might demand more for US security guarantees, also Putin is the WILD CARD, what if he makes a move on the Baltic States, thinking this his only chance to reform the USSR or Imperial Russia.  The World might be on the road to WW3 and we don't know it, times are uncertain at the moment.

Peace cannot mean the surrender of the Ukraine- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 8.14pm post that President Macron stated at a news conference with POTUS, that peace cannot come with the surrender of the Ukraine, as its the third anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia.

Lets Get Real.

The US Congress can be expected to keeps Trump's feet close to the fire, there are still Reagan Republicans in the House and Senate, they have hidden so far, they surely will not want the Ukraine to surrender to the Russian Bear, Europe has feed its people on welfare and limited defence spending, that has to change, we are in a war condition, its 1939 all over again

POTUS says Putin would allow Europen Troops in the Ukraine- Trump47

Sky News Reports in its 6.13pm post that President Trump has stated the President Putim would accept European Troops in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

The problem with the Donald is that he says what you want to hear and then goes back on what he said.  Has Putin agreed to Europan Troops and from what Country, and are they secured by American security guarantee, then Europe and Ukraine would breath more easily.  This of course could be a lie by Putin and POTUS, then we are on the road to WW3, and the Ukraine would be Czechoslovakia all over again.

 

Ukraine has no cards to play - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President Trump has stated that the Ukraine have no cards to play in the WAR with Russia.

Lets Get Real:

Ukraine can say NO to any deal agreed by the US and Russia.  It's like Trump's idea to take over Gaza, it is not going to happen, without US ground troops, it is hot air from Trump, and Europe will have to do something, it will be Baltic States next, if EU does not act, and that means the UK too, we are living in a upside down world, our worst nightmares are coming true!

Trump Critical of President Macron and UK PM Starmer - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 4.46pm post that President Trump has been critical of the French and UK leadership when it comes to the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

Who does Trump think he is, if the US cuts off military aid to the Ukraine, then EU and UK will have to take its place,  it has happened before, in 1947, the UK could not defend Greece and Turkey against the Comminist threat, and the US took over World Leadership, it might be time for the EU and the UK take over from the US, shame Trump, it took in till 1917 for the US to get in to WW1, 1941 for WW2, while the US is going through its Appeasement phase with Trump, there are the Mid Terms in 2026 and a new Presidential Election in 2028, shame the devil as they say.

Trump calls Ukraine President a Dictator - Trump47

 Guardian: Reports " Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid fears of irreconcilable rift "

Lets Get Real:

This is getting out of hand, Trump needs to be controlled by somebody and not the Russians.  The US Congress has to do something, at least the US Senate, we are talking about the lives of millions in the Ukraine, Trump cannot be allowed to destroy US foreign policy, wreaking US domestic policy is one thing, letting Russia win, is quite different.  When Sir Keir, the UK PM visits Trump, he has to talk some sense to him, get him to understand that history will not be good for him, he is no Reagan, more the appeasing Neville Chamberlain.   How an earth this happened, simple its the fault of the American people.   The Shame,

Trump living in a false world crested by Russia - Ukraine- Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.42am post that the President of the Ukraine has stated that President Trump is living in information world that is created by Russia, in other words LIES.

Lets Get Real:

The UK and Europe must act together, shame Trump, get people to send umbrellas to Trump, often used by Neville Chamberlain, make him look weak, by sending troops to the Ukraine, a security guarantee in a way, Trump hates being mocked.  Russia can not be allowed to win, 2025 can not be allowed to be 1938 again, Europe must stand up to the tyrant that is President Putin.  WAKE UP Europe.

Elections in the Ukraine - Trump - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.03pm post that President Trump is calling for fresh elections in the Ukraine.

Lets Get Real:

As the post points out this would allow Russia to run their own candidate, a puppet who would follow the Russian line, all those Ukrainian deaths for NOTHING.  One does hope that the UK PM will stand up to Trump, time for some straight talking from the UK PM, make Trump realise that the UK will make him a laughing stock of the World, the British should stand with the Ukraine, no matter the cost.   MY expectations are not high, Sir Winston will be rolling in his grave.

NO NATO Troops in the Ukraine- Russia - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that at the Saudi Arabia meeting between the US and Russia, the Foreign Minister of Russia has stated that there can be no NATO Troops in Ukraine to protect against any Russian violence.

Lets Get Real:

Thus the great betrayal of the Ukraine has begun, this is 1938 all over again, Western Europe has learned NOTHING, Trump is an appesar, up there with Neville Chamberlain, Ukraine is the Czechoslovakia, parts being given away, without there approval, SHAME on the US and Europe.

US must be back stop to any security deal - Sir Keir Starmer - Trump 47

 Guardian: Reports in its 7.16pm post the following, " US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit, "

Lets Get Real:

What if President Trump says NO, what if he wants to sell out the Ukraine because he is impressed by tyrants.  That would force the European Governments in to WAR MODE, one cannot rule out the return of conscription, at least the new recruits would be to taught read and write, even a trade.  The European Capitals should think this 1914 again, after a long peace, welfare has to be cut, the super rich, have to pay high rate is taxes , one cannot rule out WW3, the Russians will be back for more, as Hitler did with Czechoslovakia Republic in 1938/39.  IF the US wants to avoid WW3 it will have to be a security stop even if does not want to be, the World has changed for the worse, and there is no Reagan in the Oval and Thatcher at 10 Downing Street. 

Russia Questions the ROLE of Europe in Peace Talks - Trump 47

Sky News: Reports in its 10.54am post that the Russian Foreign Minister has questioned the role of Europe in ant peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

The Russians only want to deal with Trump, they see him as a pushover, a President who seeks the headlines, and whose ego is not matched by his talents, even Richard Nixon would be turning in his grave! This is not 1938, or the COLD WAR, Russia is a lesser power today, it is trying it on, its not the USSR or Imperial Russia, Trump is the modern Gorachev in reverse, what else will Trump give away in talks with Putin in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, Europe needs to worry, specially Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.

UK ready to place troops in Ukraine if ceasefire- Trump 47

 BBC News Reports in its 7.29am post that the UK PM has stated that the UK is ready and willing to place UK troops in Ukraine  if there is a peace deal.

Lets Get Real:

This is a brave and good move by PM Starmer, if Trump wants to sell a Deal, he will need the Ukraine and Europe on board, we recall 1938 and Munich, and then the UK was there, NOW we are in the COLD,  very much like Czechoslovakia was in 1938, and what happened Hitler's Germany came back for more.  2025 cannot be a repeat of 1938.  One wishes that Trump read books, political history, are we doomed to make the same mistakes again.  ONE is wary of a US-Russia deal, and Trump selling out the Ukraine.

POTUS talks to Sir Keir Starmer - Trump47

 Guardian: Reports in its 7.59 post that President Trump called the British PM, Sir Keir Starmer, there will be a meeting in due course.

Lets Get Real:

The call should be of no surprise, after Sir Keir stated that nothing would stop the Ukraine from joining NATO.  The US will need the UK and Europe to support any PEACE DEAL worth the name, Trump47 does not want to be seen as another appeaser in the same league as Neville Chamberlain, the Trump Oval has jumped before thinking at the end point.  GOOD  call by Sir Keir.

No Peace in Ukraine War withou Kyiv on board,- Trump47

 BBC News: Reports that the President of the Ukraine has stated that there can be no peace deal in the Ukraine- Russian War, without Kyiv being part of the process.

Lets Get Real:

Readers just have to read the origins of WW2, the part played by Munich 1938, when the British PM at the time Neville Chamberlain  appeased Hitler at the time at the Munich meeting, the plan was to stop Hitler by appeasing him with parts Czechoslovakia, if he did not invade the rest.  Hitler felt that Chamberlain had cheated him out of a war, the Nazi leader waited a few months then invade the rest of Czechoslovakia, then Poland and WW2.  Kyiv and NATO members will have to keep Ukraine going if Trump cuts military support to the Ukraine.  The road WW3 could be set.

US and Russia talks to start Immediately on the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that the US and Russia are to start talks immediately on the War in the Ukraine:

Lets Get Real:

POTUS had the cheek to have the portrait of US President Ronald Reagan on his wall, the Gipper will be rolling in his grave, Reagan won the Cold War, Trump has given Putin a WIN in the New Cold War II, he should have portrait of Neville Chamberlain on his walll, the last great appeaser in 1938.  Sad day for Western Security.  Also the US Secretary of Defence has stated that Europe is not US first priority, another win for Putin.

The Felon and War Criminal to meet in Saudi Arabia - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 9.04pn post that President Trump is to meet President Putin of Russia in Saudi Arabia.  The President's will discuss the Ukraine War.

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Great Sellout starts, Ukraine by the sound of things won't be there, Munich 1938 all over again.  ONE can only hope, NATO members remember their history, they will need to back the Ukraine when the US cuts off the money, or we will have WW3 later, a shameful day for Western Security, God help the Ukraine!

Jerusalem sets Saturday for deadline when it comes to hostages - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that the Israeli Government has accepted the US deadline for the hostages, it will be Saturday at noon.

Lets Get Real:

The Oval has set the deadline for the hostages, Hamas will have to decide does it want to cross Trump and face the consequences, or release the hostages in one go or try to release them as planned a couple at a time.  The Trump Oval wants Gaza, who has the will to say no, what about Egypt or Jordan.  Time will tell!

All hostsges should be released by Saturdsy - Trump47

Guardian Reports in its 11.23pm post that President Trump has stated ALL hostages should be released by Saturday at 12pm or all hell would break lose.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS has given leave to Israel to over rule him, why would they, POTUS has set a new deadline for Saturday, if Hamas has any sense they would deliver all the hostages who are alive and the remains of those who have died to the Israeli Government or face the wrath of God.  It is change from sleepy Joe Biden, Trump 47 sets the deadline for Gaza

Hamas Revokes Gaza Ceasefire- Trump 47

BBC News: Reports in its 4.42pm post that since Hamas Revoked the ceasefire, Israel  has placed its forces are on ALERT.

Lets Get Repal:

Hamas playing games, it wants more concessions from Israel.  POTUS has not helped by stating that he wants Gaza, and the Palestinians would have no right to return.  Thus Hamas wants to place pressure on the US, for them to place pressure on Israel.  Jerusalem should not buckle, Hamas is a terrorist Group, thus expect them to break their word.  

Trump talks to Putin about the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 7.55am post that President Trump has talked to President Putin of Russia.  They discussed the Ukraine WAR.

Lets Get Real:

POTUS stated that Putin was concerned about the deaths in the Ukraine WAR, simple solution, Russia should walk away from the WAR it started, they have of late used North Korean troops, they are running out of troops, we are expecting a meeting between the Felon and the War Criminal, that should be an interesting picture.  

POTUS revokes Joe Biden's security clearance- Trump47

CNN Reports President Trump has revoked former President Biden's security clearance.

Lets Get Real:

Thus petty politics at play, Biden did the same to him and Trump won in 2024 and not VP Harris, so this is payback time, neither men understood at the time, that the club of former Presidents is very limited, so Presidents used to take care of their predecessors, as they would become former Presidents in time.   The advice of former Presidents is valuable, they are the men who have held the office.  Reagan valued the political advice and foreign viewpoint from Richard Nixon.  At the height of Iran - Contra Nixon wrote a note to Reagan, not to talk about the issue.  Reagan placed the note in his diary.  This is a lesson that neither Trump or Biden have learned.

White House walk back from Trump47 Gaza Plan - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 8.12pm post that the White House has walked back Trump's comments about the US taking over Gaza.

Lets Get Real:

Someone needs to control Trump, his idea has received negative views around the World.  NEITHER Jordan or Egypt want 2.2 million more refugees, the age of Empire's has gone, also Trump's plan would break international law.  The White House  Chief of Staff needs to make that Trump does not cause an international crisis, next will be the Ukraine, more aid or NATO countries will have to fund Kyiv, oh for the quiet days of Biden.

Trump warns Iran - Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 7.59pm post that President Trump has signed a memorandum that Iran is to close to the bomb, and should Iran  try to assassinated Trump, then Iran will be totally destroyed.

Lets Get Real:

This is a THREAT by Trump, Tehran should do a deal with the US, no Nukes and the sanctions are removed, a REAL DEAL, one that can be confirmed by the US and the UN.  The time might be short for a deal, Israel wants to remove the threat  by force, the clock is ticking.

US to take over Gaza - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12:20am post that President Trump is suggesting taking over Gaza.

Lets Get Real:

This is an outrageous suggestion, the US taking over Gaza, is Empire building, also the suggestion that the US take over Greenland, who happened to be owned by Denmark, one does wonder who has been filling Trump47 head with such rubbish.  The age of Empire's is over, it only causes trouble.  At least Trump47 is doing something, its wrong and will cause trouble on the domestic front and international affairs.

Canada given a Month to solve drug problem at the border - Trump47

The White House: Reports that President Trump has ordered a delay of 30 days to the Tariffs on Canada,  thus to allow Canada to clean up the drug problem on its border.

Lets Get Real:

This was a silly trade war started due to problems on the Southern border with Mexico, over immigration and with Canada over drugs, Mexico promised to send ten thousand troops to the border, will this pause make a difference, we shall see, the EU is next, what of the UK, who will they support in a trade war.

UK to give more support to the Ukraine - UK PM

BBC News:  Reports in its 4.35pm post that UK PM has stated more support for the Ukraine this year.

Lets Get Real: 

The policy on the Ukraine will test the unity of the EU and the UK, if Trump 47 pulled the plug on funding, then Europe will have to decide, welfare or military support for the Ukraine.  As with the Tariffs battle, Trump is not afraid to hit allies badly in the pocket.   The Kremlin will look on and bounce on weakness.  Interesting time ahead for NATO.

POTUS hits small rocks in first days in Office - Trump 47

 The Hill: Reports " Trump initial second-term approval rating among lowest in decades "

Lets Get Real:

The facts is that Trump 47 has done more in his week and half in the job than Biden did in 4 years as President.  The Executive Orders out of the White House have been never ending, Trump really wants to change Washington D.C, the usual suspects in the SWAMP have been in usual in their negative reaction, that is not to say that Trump is right, quite reverse, but at least he is acting tough, from placing illegal immigrants in GITMO, to trying to curb government spending, even if stalled by the Courts, tough action on the border, even if it is following Biden's policy.  The interesting bit, he has talked tough on the Ukraine, but has not done a lot.  The interesting news will come if he meets Putin, one can see the headlines, a FELON MEETS A  WAR CRIMINAL.  That is how the liberal press will run the story.  Never boring on Trump watch, as long as you ignore the crazy talk, depends what you think is crazy.

Trump 47 to Open Gitmo for illegal immigrants to the US - Trump 47

Sky News: Reports " Trump says he is preparing migrant detention centre at Guantanamo Bay "

Lets Get Real:

The liberals at CNN and the NYT will go bonkers over this, Bush 43 opened Gitmo to look after captured terrorists, it is still open in 2025.  The liberals do not like Gitmo, they think that terrorists have rights, they don't in the view of this blog. The illegal immigrants will be held separate from the old terrorists there, but one can expect in the left in Congress to go bonkers, they consider the issues will become merged in the public mind, illegal aliens and terrorists, it will scare those thinking of crossing the border in an illegal manner.

RFK Junior in the hot Seat - Trump Nominee for Health Secretary - Trump 47

BBC News: Reports " Five takeaways from RFK Jr's first confirmation hearing "

Lets Get Real:

The choice of Bobby Junior has split the Kennedy family, the views of Junior is out of the mainstream to be fair, but the late Ambassador Kennedy would have been appalled, it was family first and second.  One can argue about the merits of his views, but one thinks that Kennedy family have given enough to the US, the deaths of President Kennedy and his brother Robert F Kennedy, so on this this blog is in favour of the nomination, its is not like Bobby would be close to the Presidency, should anything happen to Trump and Vance at the same time, the next in line is the Speaker of the House.  The hearing was as expected, the Democrats attacked, while the Republicans were supportive.  This blog would not be shocked if the nomination failed, that is the game of politics.

Palestinians should move to Egypt and Jordan- Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President Trump has stated that Palestinians in Gaza should move to Egypt and Jordan.

Lets Get Real:

This is not a bad idea, the two state solution, is as dead as dodo, everything has been tried from the Presidencys of Bill Clinton to Bush 43, and Palestinians have said No, they got nearly all they wanted from Bill Clinton but would not bend a little.  Thus the Palestinians should think about this plan, and not just say NO, the West would give funds, Jordan and Egypt would be doing a big favour for the Palestinians, the rich Arab countries could be expected to give money, its an idea worthy of discussion.

Hegseth confirmed by Senate- Trump47

CNN reports that Pete Hegseth has been confirmed by the US Senate.  The tied vote was broken by VP Vance, who voted in favour of the nomination.

Lets Get Real:

A win for Trump, let's see how Hegseth does in the role, all that Trump wants is loyalty, no matter what, one hopes it does not cost the US in the future.  

Trumps Ultimatum to Putin over the Ukraine - Trump47

Sky News: Reports on President Trump's ultimatum to Russia, end the Ukraine War or  face High Tariffs or sanctions.

Lets Get Real:

This is a change, for the past couple years people have thought that Trump, was a pawn of Putin, now back as President, he takes this tough stand, its like a personality  change, or is it just faint, in other words he gives the impression of being tough, then appases Putin.  This will be interesting to follow, life does bring surprises, what is Trump 47 really up too.

So called J6 Hostages Pardon or sentence Commuted- Trump47

Guardian Reports on the Pardons and sentences commuted by President Trump on his first day in office.

Lets Get Real:

The so called J6 hostages were legally in jail.  They rioted on Januarty 6th or planned it.  BIDEN in one of his last acts, gave full pardon to all his adult relatives,,WHY, one does suspect the worse, maybe Trump was right about President Biden all along, if you include the Pardon of Hunter Biden.  At least Trump has kept his word about the J6, even if outrages the Liberal Media and political writers such as the blog.  Thus we enter a new dawn, it won't be boring.

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President Trump's Inaugural Address - Trump 47

 

Lets Get Real:

You decide, a great speech from the heart or scary on all fronts.

President Biden pardons his family - Trump 47

 CNN: Reports " Biden issues preemptive pardons for Trump critics and Biden family members "

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I noticed so far that CNN on air has not made reference to these family pardons, if you thought Trump was hyper about President Biden and his supposed family crimes, these very late pardons might make you think that he had a point, Biden has covered his son and now his adult family, one can expect Fox News and more moderate channels will discuss theses pardons.  The inaugural address as stated was America First on steroids, from tough immigration rules to renaming Mountains, the very liberal media will go on the attack, that is all they have, so except no coverage in the liberal media, just sob stories about immigration and the defence of the cultural wars.

Trump will take back the Panama Canal - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 5.38pm post that President Trump will retake the Panama canal.

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The Inaugural address was America First on steroids, going after immigrants, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of America, also returning the name President McKinley to a Mountain that President Obama renamed to its original native name. Old President Biden looked like he would rather had root canal or on a rocket to Mars, that was also a Trump promise.   The Liberal media will have a field day, the Trump supporters will be happy, the rest of us will have to look at results.

Trump to declare State of Emergency at border- Trump47

Sky News: Reports in its 2.38pm post that President Trump will declare a State of Emergency at the border between the US and Mexico.

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Thus Trump will appeal to his base, he promised on day one that he would massive arrests of illegal immigrants who have broken US law.  IT has been leaked that Chicago will be hit first, a blue State, Democratic Mayor and Governor, let's see how the Democrats react, do they oppose everything or be more selective.  Interesting hours and days ahead.

Pre - Pardons by President Biden- Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 12.28pm post that President Biden in the hours left to him as President has given Pardons to those that could be targeted by the Trump White House.

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This might allow President Trump to pardon ALL those those thar rioted on January 6th 2021.  The could allow Trump to go after Biden himself, low possibility, Biden is considered gaga by most people.  The American people might think that these innocent people, are guilty of crimes, bad impression left, gives impression of a deep state protecting its own.  This is a road could give examples to Trump and his successors as President. 

The Free Israeli hostages - Trump47

BBC: Reports in its 9.58pm post on the release of the Israeli hostages that had been held by Hamas in Gaza.

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This is the 1st phase, there are another 30 hostages to go, there are 3 phases, Israel is dealing with terrorists, they might try to blackmail the Israeli Government and place pressure on Donald Trump, the new American President. IN the end the people of Gaza have paid a heavy price for October 7th 2022 terrorist operation by Hamas, no one wins completely, but Israeli has shown it stands up to terrorism and the Tehran influence has been weakened in the Region.   The future is not written, but this blog is not holding its breath for peace.

Capitol Rotunda Oath for Donald Trump - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that the 47th President, Donald Trump will be inaugurated in the Capital Rotunda, due to the expected Cold weather on the day.

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The Donald will not be happy, he likes big crowds, the Inaugural will follow the format of Reagan's Inaugural in 1985.  Lets hope Trump47 is half as good as Reagan, the Gipper was a great President,  specially in the 2nd term, ending the Cold War in 1986, there was Iran - Contra, nobody went to jail or was impeached, as Lady Thatcher said in 2004, won the Cold  war without firing a shot, this lead to Russia leaving Afghanistan and lead to the downfall of the USSR. We shall see what happens with Trump.

Democrat Majority Leadèr told Biden to Leave race - Trump47

CNN: Reports that the Democratic Majority Leader, Chuck Shumer told President Biden to leave the Presidential race after his disastrous ďebate performance against Trump47.

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One only had to see the reaction of CNN panel after the debate, Biden was finished, it was not a politican that started the ball rolling, it was the stalwart Democratic actor George Cloony who had been at a Biden fundraiser that raised over 30 million dollars who said that Biden should leave the race, in this he was followed by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, both Schumer and Pelosi were afraid that Biden would lose the White House, House and the Senate.  In the end VP Harris lost All three, if Biden had not run, there is chance that Trump would not have won.  History would have been kinder to Biden, but that is What If? of history.   On Monday Trump becomes the 47th President of the USA.

President Biden's Farwell Address to the Nation - For the History Books

 

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The main themes was the US should be wary of the Super rich in power and that power of unregulated Social Networks to give you false information or information you want to hear! If Biden had not run for a 2nd term, the transfer of power on Monday could have been to a different person, his VP.  This case its to the Trump 47, whatever that will bring.

President Biden TALKS to Israeli PM about ceasefire in Gaza - Trump47

The White House releases readout of telephone call between President Biden and the Israeli PM, they discussed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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At last a ceasefire in the Israeli - Gaza War, it all started when Hamas invaded Israel on October 7th and killed 1,200 and took many hostsges and took them back to Gaza.   It might have cost Biden the Presidency with his support of Israel, the far left in the Democratic Party never forgave him, but he did the right thing in this case. Lets hope we have peace in the region.

Trump selling out the Ukraine - Trump47

 Guardian: Reports that Trump's nominee for  Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio has stated the the Ukraine and Russians have to make concessions to end the War.

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Thus we come to the sell out of the Ukraine by the US, will the UK and the EU also sell out Kyiv, can they carry the cost of the War without the US support and weapons.  The Kremlin will be happy, they have seen their ally Assad fall in Syria, they need some good news, is this Czech Republic in 1938/39, are we on the road to WW3, many have seen the similarities between that period and NOW.  The drums have started, can the World escape the logical conclusion.

Biden's Job Approval at 36% - Trump47

CNN: Reports on a new CNN poll that finds President Biden"s job approval at 36%.

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The Biden Approval numbers are in the toilet, not as bad as Jimmy Carter in 1981 and Bush 43 in 2009.  The American people view the Biden Presidency as a failure, the economy in the view of people is bad, groceries cost to much, and the buck does not cover every day costs.  The Ukraine - Russian War is stalled.  Today we have news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Gaza, months to late. The Biden view of his Presidency is to rosy.

Queen not told that Blunt was a Soviet Spy - Charles III

BBC News: Repots that her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was not told officially that the keeper of the Royal pictures had been a Soviet spy.

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The important word is officially, the Queen is keeper of all secrets, one would have hoped through unofficial officially that the Monarch would have been told, that Blunt was not a good egg, to be on her guard when talking to him, even about Royal pictures.   ONE does hope today, that the Royal Court is vetted from top to bottom, we don't need another spy scandal.

Afghanistan Withdrawal was right - Biden - Trump47

Guardian  Reports in its 3.45pm post that  President Biden in a foreign policy speech at the State Department stated he had no regrets about leaving Afghanistan.

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As the post states, Biden's job approval went down the toilet after the disaster that was US withdrawal from Afghanistan, it cost the lives of 13 soldiers and showed the US could not be trusted in the long term, thus showed the Russian Bear, in this case Putin, that Biden was weak and could be rolled, also Biden did not stop the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia, and was slow to supply the Ukraine with the forces it needed to counter Russia, thus the stalemate of the War and Trump47 winning in 2024.  Afghanistan is the graveyard of Empires and failed one term US Presidents.

Trump47 Sentence- No Jail or Fine - Trump47

BBC News: Reports that President-Elect Trump has been sentenced, he faces no jail time or fine.

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Trump47 will be the first felon sworn in as President, even the US Supreme Court would not help him with this, Trump will be seething, he sees ALL the Court cases as political, that might be true, but this sentence will hurt the Trump pride, expect a blistering Inaugural address, one for the history books.  

The State Funeral of President Jimmy Carter - Trump47

BBC News: Reports in its 7.27pm post on the funeral of Jimmy Carter.

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The funeral of Jimmy Carter celebrated his whole life, from peanut farmer, Governor of Georgia to President of the United States, and his decades of work for Democracy to charity work building houses.  Quite respectfull, but would Carter give up all the post Presidential work for a 2nd term and to be treated better by historians and history.  That is an interesting question.

Iranian hostsges praise Carter - Trump47

Guardian: Reports on how former US hostages held for 444 days praise former President Carter for his handling of the Crisis.

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One understands the need to show respect for a DEAD US President, but let's get real, Carter was a failed one term President, the Iranian hostages held for 444 days, the failed rescue attempt, the invasion of Afghanistan by the then USSR.  The bad economy, inflation, being nice does not cut it, let's deal with the real world, Reagan was a great President, Carter was deeply flawed and out of his depth, always see the real world reader.

POTUS thinks he could have beaten Trump45- Trump47

USAToday: Reports that President Biden thinks he could have beaten President -Elect Trump in November.

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The White House staff either did not show him the polls or POTUS is delusional, not sure on this subject what is worse, staff that deceived POTUS or that Biden is out to lunch while still President!  Whatever you might say about Trump, and a lot has been said, he has more energy than Biden, at least Trump has only four years, well really two years with the coming Mid Terms in 2026, and the Democrats taking the House again, Impeachment again!!  Then the Candidates for 2028, if we avoid WW3.

Jimmy Carter's coffin at the US Capital- Trump 47

Guardian: Reports in its 9.37pm post that President Carter's coffin has arrived at the US Capital.

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I wonder if the press will be so nice to Trump when his day comes, it comes to all humans.  IT was said that politicians came to Nixon's funeral to make sure he was DEAD, they still feared Nixon.  President Clinton stated that Nixon should be remembered for more that one thing, WATERGATE,  the same thing could be said about Clinton and his affair with an intern, that happened a few years after Nixon died.  At lest Americans can do ceremony.

Trump saved NATO - Trump47

Sky News: Reports that President - Elect Trump said at a presser with the  with the press at 5.10pm that he saved NATO with his ďemands that Europe increase Defence spending.

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Welcome to the madness that is a Trump press event and another 4 years! IF YOU took seriously what Trump said you would go bonkers, from Panama to Greenland, he has made threats, you have to be very selective what you report, it is true that Europe has increased Defence spending, but Trump has been following the trend of previous US Presidents, even Obama.  The US media should know when Trump is serious!! That goes for the rest of press across the world.

Trump certified as US Election winner-Trump47

 Sky News: Reports that VP Harris did her last job as VP and Certified Donald Trunp aa the winner of the 2024 Presidential race today.

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Thus was a bad day for CNN, they spent hours of TV time on January 6 riot and investigation, and the American people did not care, they still re-elected Trump for another four years, they go on about it, you sometimes think your watching a poor version of the History Channel, they really have to snap out of it, their ratings are mess, What happened to the once great CNN?

Speaker Johnson Re- Elected House Speaker - Trump47

Guardian;Reports in its 7.36pm post that Rep Johnson has be re-elected House Speaker in the US.

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The Speaker won on the first round, there was some deal making and pressure at the end to get the two extra votes, Trump47 wants to get started on his Agenda, he has two years before the Mid Terms in 2026,  American politics is an endless cycle, it never ends! 

Terrorist ACTED Alone in US terrorist Attack - FBI Update - Trump 47 Era

 BBC News - Live Update: Reports in its 4.36pm post the following, " FBI now believes Jabbar acted alone...the agency now believes that no-one else was involved in the attack apart from Shamsud-Din Jabbar....As a reminder, the FBI had previously said it did not believe Jabbar acted alone.  "

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Thus the importance of waiting for the full investigation to finish, it seems for now the terrorist acted alone, it is important that the FBI can investigate without the pressure of the media and the cyber world.   On this blog will wait in till it is finished. There is the election of a new House Speaker, and the funeral Jimmy Carter and the inauguration of Trump 47to come, then this blog will be back to his favourite subject American politics.

More than one person involved is latest US terror act - Trump47

Guardian: Reports in its 10am post that multiple people involved in terrorist attack in US.

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Thus far 15 people have been killed in New Orleans, Louis and and many injured.  This blog will not do regular updates, will wait in till Federal Authorities are finished, does not want to report in case there are mistakes, the 24 News Channels will cover the story in detail.