The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Trumpster Diving
Not unlike his mentor and lodestar, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis doesn’t just look smug, he’s also cultivating that extra-arrogant Benito Mussolini look. Watch out, if he starts crossing his arms.
“Our hearts and minds are with the people being prosecuted so unfairly relating to the Jan. 6th protest concerning the Rigged Presidential Election.” That was Trump showing solidarity with the rioters being prosecuted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol siege and support for the “Justice for J6” rally.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, in acknowledging the obvious, has stated that “The vaccine itself in lifesaving”—but, still, those vaccine mandates were, uh, “terrifying,” added Reeves. Moreover, “This is still America, and we still believe in freedom from tyrants.” As well as fealty to would-be versions.
“This is an important race because it is key to taking back the House.” That’s Trump on his endorsement of “warrior” Anna Paulina Luna in the Republican primary for Florida’s 13th Congressional District—the seat currently held by Democrat Charlie Crist.
Family knows best: Among those soliciting contributions to counter the “dark money donors” that helped put “the most dangerous man in America” in office is Mary Trump, the ex-president’s niece.