America’s Shadow War – Trump’s 20th Boat Strike Pushes the Death Toll to 80!
The US military’s 20th strike on a supposedly drug-laden boat has once again left four people dead in the Caribbean Sea. A Pentagon official confirmed the incident on Friday – anonymously, of course, since no one is eager to address it publicly anymore. The strike occurred on Monday. With it, the death toll from these operations, which began in September, has now risen to 80 – a tally that resembles a covert war far more than “targeted actions against narco-terrorists.” At the same time, the Trump administration is expanding the already significant US military presence in the region. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced warship in the American fleet, is expected to arrive in the coming days after being redeployed from the Mediterranean. A symbol of resolve – or of escalation.
The President and His Self-Painted Glory
Donald Trump has placed himself in the gallery of “great American presidents” with a display board that sets him beside Franklin D. Roosevelt. On the left stands Roosevelt, who guided a nation out of the Depression with real reforms. On the right stands Trump, claiming credit for the so-called “50 year mortgage,” even though it did not come from his White House and still has no political foundation anywhere. It is an attempt to imitate historical significance by simply declaring it. Roosevelt built structures that carried millions of families. Trump holds up a picture and presents himself as the architect of an era that does not exist. In truth, this display shows only one thing: how far his idea of greatness stands from actual achievement.
Charlotte in the Crosshairs: Trump Plans New Immigration Raids in North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, appears to be the next target of the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdowns. According to Sheriff Garry McFadden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents could begin operations in the city as early as this weekend, confirmed by two federal officials whose names were not disclosed. Official details remain scarce, and the Department of Homeland Security has declined to comment on any potential actions. Charlotte, a Democratic-led city with roughly 150,000 foreign-born residents, is preparing for the raids. City leaders, activists, and local organizations are building emergency support networks, sharing information about legal rights, and warning residents about plainclothes federal agents. The move follows the aggressive “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago, where more than 3,200 people were arrested. Concerns about family separation and the disruption of long-standing communities are growing – even local festivals have been canceled amid fears of enforcement sweeps.
High-Stakes F-35 Deal Sparks Fears of Chinese Access via Saudi Arabia
A Pentagon intelligence report warns that China could gain access to advanced F-35 technology through its expanding security ties with Saudi Arabia, as the Trump administration moves toward a sale of 48 jets. Ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with President Trump, U.S. officials also fear the deal could erode Israel’s long-protected military edge. Riyadh’s push for U.S. support for a civilian nuclear program adds further proliferation concerns. The debate echoes the collapsed F-35 agreement with the U.A.E., derailed over similar worries about Chinese penetration.
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