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Will the Trump Slush Fund Bring About His Final Downfall?
National & Minnesota Report
When even the Conservative publication the National Review, a stalwart of the Conservative movement started by William F Buckley, is against something advanced by Donald J Trump (R) people with any care for the American Democracy on the cusp of its 250th birthday, should take notice and be enraged. The question is will Republicans in Congress finally get a spine?
The ludicrous claim by $10 million lawsuit by Trump against the IRS for a contractor releasing the his actual worth, rather than the overly inflated claims he makes about his personal wealth, was merely enlightening. Of course this is before the graft and corruption his administration is employing to bolster his net worth while he is in office.
Now, with a $1.7 billion taxpayer funded slush fund to be tapped by his cronies, sycophants and loyalists, who were “wrongly” prosecuted by the Justice Department for crimes, like tax evasion, or better yet, insurrection of the Capitol, is just unconscionable.
This lily-livered coward is a cancer on our nation, and when members of his administration finally see his value as a figurehead and puppet is diminished, hopefully after the mid-term elections, they will exercise Amendment 25 and remove him from office as incompetent to serve. Of course this will result in Vice-President J D Vance (R) to ascend into the Oval Office.
This will be a benefit for Democrats in the 2028 Election, because the Civil War of Pro-Trump allies versus the Ultra-Right, Christian Nationalist who will back Vance will consume this fascist Party from within.
Even if Trump’s Opposition Against Massey Succeeds His Power Dwindles
National, Kentucky & Minnesota Report
Today’s Primary Election in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District will be telling no matter what the result is. If Donald J Trump (R) gets his way and Congressman Thomas Massey (R-KY04) falls the currency of the consolidation and intimidation factor of Trump’s power increases in Republican ranks but diminishes in the General Electorate. If Massey prevails then the chinks in Trump’s armor show his inherent decline gets more attention.
And why is Massey a target of Trump? Because of his support for the release of the Epstein Files. Which if they ever are fully released will likely show Trump as a pedophile and sexual deviant. This is already something which Vladimir Putin already knows.
Also, Trump’s response to the result will be telling, because if he loses, he will get more unhinged and more incensed. Of course, any acknowledgment, will subject Trump to an increased “loser” stench and adversely impact him going forward.
All eyes are on Kentucky and in this case the House wins no matter what the outcome turns out to be. In this case, the House is the United States of America.
End of 2026 Legislative Session Takeaways
Minnesota Report
The script of the 2026 Legislative Session was written at its onset. The historic tied House at 67-67 the single vote majority in the Senate set the stage for an interesting interaction. Here is the power-sharing agreement. The assassination of the Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and family dog Gilbert left a dark cloud over the House Chamber combined with the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School drew attention once again to the issue of gun violence.
Much of the signed agreement by the four legislative leaders House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-13A, Cold Spring), DFL House Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL-35A, Coon Rapids), Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-65, St Paul) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-01, East Grand Forks) came to pass. Here is the signed agreement.
Republicans created a session only committee Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy to attempt to address the issue, but merely became a partisan blame game charade. The primary legislative responses to fraud actually came from the establishment of the Office of Inspector General and the IT bill, which funds a long-over due update to the state’s computer infrastructure. Although, any computer system changes bring to mind the haunting and clunky roll-out of the MNLARS—by Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Department of Public Safety which, cost tens of millions of dollars and causing massive backlogs, system crashes, and processing delays. So hence, this is what Republicans have to run on in the November election.
On the DFL side, the need for a rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) literally stem from the federal cuts to Medicare. HCMC operates as a major safety-net hospital, with approximately 75% of its patients are uninsured or rely on public programs like Medicaid resulting in the fix—part of a $660+ million omnibus health and human services bill—HCMC will receive a $205 million bailout from Minnesota’s state general fund, and the establishment of a $500 Hospital Reserve Fund through 2031.
The acknowledgment of the problems in other hospitals, such as North Memorial, along with rural hospitals across the state are where the Reserve Fund will be applied.
The $1.2 billion Bonding Bill passed and included a provision for a one-year reduction of license tab fees. The implementation date for this is set for January 1, 2027. The opportunity to start this was available on October 1, of this year, but it would have occurred before the November election and become a valuable political points for incumbents, and a non-universal application for vehicle owners. The entirety of a calendar year means an equal disbursement for all tab fee payers.
There is $125 million available for Homestead Tax Credits.
At the time of this article 96 bills have arrived and been signed by Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN). Here is the list.
The number of bills which passed both bodies and are headed to the Governor for signature are 95. Here is the list.
Many legislators will not return, most notably Speaker Demuth who is running for Governor. In the House there are 10 retirements 7 Republican and 3 DFL. The are 7 House members seeking Senate seats and 5 Republican members and 6 DFLers from either body seeking either a statewide office or a Congressional seat. The entire list of who and what can be seen here.
All-in-all the legislature got it work done on behalf of the citizens of Minnesota. Each side has its political points to use in the election and the ever present specter of Donald J Trump (R) will haunt Republicans and be a banner like a pirate flag for DFLers.
2026, will prove to be a monumental election.
During a Sit-In Staged at the MN House, Two Known Firebrand Legislators Exchange Firey Words
Minnesota Report
The DFL Members of the MN House took an extraordinary action of holding a Sit-In the House Chamber trying to force a vote on gun legislation. Initially, the maneuver sought to get a floor vote to allow SF 4067 (Omnibus Firearms Bill), which had passed 10 days ago, to be brought to the floor. This procedural vote is being prevented clearly due to the existing 67-67 tied body.
House Republican Leader Harry Niska (R-31A, Ramsey) always one whom is quick to goad his opponents, with words chosen to stoke a fire rather than suppress it, has claimed “the bill is not ready”, which is a tactic used to delay action. In turn, rather than be an issue to be resolve on Friday, House Speaker Lisa Demuth(R-13A, Cold Spring) has said the matter is set for 11:00 am on Saturday.
Last Night, Rep Elliot Engen (R-36A, White Bear Lake) and an assembled group of legislators had a heated exchange, in which he claimed Rep Aisha Gomez (DFL-62A, Minneapolis) told him to “go fucking shoot himself.” Literally a case of He said, She said. Since there was more than one person present, this should be able to be confirmed, and if Engen is telling the truth, then disciplinary actions should be taken against Gomez, but if he lied, then corresponding actions should be taken against him.
Those with knowledge about the possible words attributed to Gomez are clear not surprised. She is not one known for her decorum.
Demuth and Niska put out the following statement:
“Minnesota House GOP leaders call on the DFL to remove Rep. Aisha Gomez as chair of the tax committee following an incident tonight
Republican Rep. Elliott Engen wrote on social media that Gomez told him to “go f–ing shoot himself” as Democrats began a sit-in on the Minnesota House floor pushing for a vote on a gun control bill.
“This kind of behavior is unacceptable and it makes every person in this place less safe,” says House Speaker Lisa Demuth.”
Since the call is for removal from a committee, has less value for Engen than it does for Gomez, because she is seeking reelection and he is running for State Auditor. Additionally, because of his decision to join with Rep Walter Hudson (R-30A, Albertville) a leave committee for head to a bar, may mean he has little interest in committee work in the first place.
This type of drama, works for those interested in delay and seeking to bog-down the process as the waning hours of the legislature continue to barrel toward the 11:59 am Constitutionally mandated end of session on Sunday Night.
Trump Use of Godlike Imagery Backfires
National & Minnesota Report
Donald J Trump (R) latest attempt to cloak himself in grand, clearly divine imagery has not produced the awe he may have expected. Instead, it has exposed something far more fragile beneath the surface: a leader increasingly disconnected from the very people who once formed the bedrock of his support. Is this a reflection of his ego outpacing his reality.
For years, he has relied on exaggeration, bravado, and a cultivated persona of strength, but does this just portray the inherent weakness of his artifice? In this recent turn—leaning into imagery and rhetoric that suggests a kind of infallibility or chosen status—has struck a far different chord. Among critics, it has long been dismissed as an over inflated ego. Among former allies, however, it is now being interpreted as something more troubling: a genuine belief in his own myth.
This also could be a further reflection of his slipping into a delusional state of mind.
What makes this moment distinct is not outrage from his opponents—that has been constant—but discomfort from within his own ranks. Religious conservatives, once among his most loyal defenders, are increasingly uneasy. For many, the blending of political leadership with godlike symbolism crosses a line into blasphemy. It is one thing to support a flawed leader; it is another to watch that leader appear to elevate himself beyond accountability.
Trump’s schism with all Christians follows his reducing support among Catholics due to his attack on Pope Leo, for his opposition to the War with Iran, and the specifically the concept of this being a “Just War”. Let’s remember he already thought of himself in the Papacy.
This erosion of support comes at a time when external pressures are already mounting. Trump’s economic decisions, particularly his aggressive use of tariffs, have begun to ripple through the broader economy. What was framed as a bold strategy to protect American industry has translated, in everyday terms, into higher prices for consumers. Groceries, manufactured goods, and essential imports have all felt the squeeze. For many Americans, the promise of economic strength has given way to a reality of tightening budgets.
Layered on top of this is a foreign policy landscape that has grown increasingly volatile. Tensions with Iran escalated into open conflict following decisions widely viewed as avoidable. The consequences have been immediate and far-reaching. Oil markets reacted sharply, sending energy prices upward and placing additional strain on households already grappling with inflation.
Perhaps most consequential has been the instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply flows. Any disruption there reverberates globally, and even the threat of restriction has been enough to drive uncertainty and price spikes. The situation underscores how quickly geopolitical decisions can translate into domestic hardship.
Taken together, these developments paint a picture not of dominance, but of overreach. The self-styled image of invincibility begins to fracture when confronted with tangible consequences—rising costs, international instability, and waning trust.
In the end, the use of godlike imagery may prove to be less a show of strength and more a revealing miscalculation. Leadership, particularly in a democracy, depends not on elevation above the masses but on connection with them. When that connection is replaced with self-mythologizing, the distance grows—and once that distance becomes too great, even the most loyal followers begin to step back and reconsider what they are witnessing.
MN House Republicans Attempt to Grandstand and Score Political Points with an Impeachment Push
Yesterday, in the Minnesota House Rules Committee, Republicans continued their now-familiar refrain, centering their arguments on what they describe as widespread FRAUD in state-administered programs. According to Minnesota House Republicans, these programs—designed to assist vulnerable populations—have instead become vehicles for abuse and mismanagement. The messaging is neither subtle nor varied. As the November election approaches, the Republican playbook appears to be unified, disciplined, and singular in focus: FRAUD.
Yet beneath the repetition lies a more calculated political maneuver. Rather than initiating a structured inquiry or engaging in a bipartisan effort to examine the scope of alleged wrongdoing, Republicans attempted to accelerate the process dramatically. What began as a call for discussion quickly evolved into a push for one of the most severe constitutional actions available: impeachment.
Specifically, Republicans sought to advance proceedings against Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (DFL-MN). The effort, while unlikely to succeed given the current balance of power, was not without purpose. It served as a highly visible platform to reinforce their central campaign narrative and to draw a stark contrast with Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party leadership.
The motion ultimately failed on a tied vote—an outcome that surprised few observers. The evenly divided committee ensured that any such effort would stall at this stage. However, the failure itself may be beside the point. In modern political strategy, the act of forcing a vote can be as valuable as winning one. Republicans now have a tangible action to present to their base, while Democrats can frame the move as political theater rather than substantive governance.
Critics of the impeachment push argue that it reflects a broader trend in which complex policy challenges are reduced to campaign slogans. Allegations of fraud in government programs are serious and warrant thorough investigation. But impeachment, they contend, is a tool of last resort—one that demands clear evidence of high crimes or misconduct, not merely political disagreement or administrative shortcomings.
Historically, impeachment in Minnesota is exceedingly rare. The last instance dates back to 1895, when proceedings were brought against a sitting judge accused of being inebriated on the bench, as well as actions involving the State Treasurer. That historical context underscores just how extraordinary such a measure is—and how significant the threshold should be for invoking it.
Supporters of the Republican effort counter that extraordinary circumstances demand decisive action. They argue that failure to act decisively risks normalizing mismanagement and eroding public trust in government institutions. From this perspective, even an unsuccessful impeachment push can serve as a warning signal and a call to accountability.
What is clear is that both parties are positioning themselves for the electoral battle ahead. For Republicans, the focus on fraud provides a sharp, emotionally resonant message aimed at energizing voters concerned about government waste and oversight. For Democrats, the failed impeachment effort offers an opportunity to highlight what they view as partisan overreach and to emphasize stability and continuity in leadership.
In the end, the tied vote in committee may have resolved the immediate question, but it has amplified the broader political conflict. As November approaches, the issue of fraud—real, alleged, and politically framed—will likely remain at the center of Minnesota’s political discourse, with both sides leveraging the moment to solidify their narratives and rally their supporters.
History of MN Impeachments
State Treasurer William Seeger,1873-Impeached for “corrupt conduct” regarding the handling of state funds. He resigned before the trial concluded.
District Judge Sherman Page, 1878-Impeached for official misconduct, including an “arbitrary and violent temper” and mistreating witnesses. He was acquitted by the Senate.
District Judge E. St. Julien Cox, 1881- Impeached for public intoxication while on the bench. He was convicted on seven of twenty articles and removed from office in 1882.
Why Trump Will Likely Attack Iran in the Fashion He Says, Because He’s a Bully
International, National & Minnesota Report
Donald J Trump (R) is likely to follow through on his threats against Iran, because he doesn’t like being called a “TACO,” Trump Always Chickens Out. His continued bluster and bravado appears to be a response whereby he proves himself. This means he has to prove to others his strength because he is a pathetic little man.
He has a long-documented history of using aggressive rhetoric, intimidation, and personal insults—often described as bullying—to dominate opponents and secure loyalty, a pattern spanning from his childhood to his presidency and business career. His tactics include degrading nicknames, public humiliation, and threatening behavior, designed to knock critics off-balance.
Early Patterns: Dominance as Identity
Accounts from Trump’s youth suggest that these tendencies were not developed late in life but were ingrained early. At the New York Military Academy, where he was sent at age 13, contemporaries described him as domineering and at times physically aggressive. Reports of him enforcing discipline among peers and using intimidation to assert control paint a picture of a young person learning that power could be exercised through fear rather than cooperation.
This early environment matters. Military-style schooling emphasizes hierarchy, obedience, and strength—qualities that, when filtered through a personality already inclined toward dominance, can reinforce a worldview where relationships are transactional and hierarchical rather than mutual.
Business Career: Aggression as Strategy
In his business career, Trump refined these instincts into a deliberate strategy. He openly acknowledged using psychological disruption—keeping opponents off-balance—as a negotiation tactic. Former associates and journalists documented patterns of threats, litigation, and verbal pressure designed to overwhelm adversaries.
The so-called “Polish Brigade” case, involving undocumented workers at a construction site, highlighted how power imbalances could be leveraged through intimidation. Critics argued that such behavior was not incidental but central to his approach: create fear, control the narrative, and force concessions.
From a psychological perspective, this aligns with what researchers call instrumental aggression—hostility used not for emotional expression but as a calculated tool to achieve dominance and compliance.
Political Arena: Bullying as Performance
During the 2016–2024 campaigns and throughout his presidency, Trump translated these tactics into political communication. His use of namecalling such as “Crooked Hillary” and “Lyin’ Ted” functioned as branding devices—simple, repeatable labels that reduced complex opponents into caricatures. This is a tactic used to dehumanize an opponent.
One widely criticized moment occurred in 2015 when he appeared to mock a disabled reporter, intensifying concerns about ridicule in political discourse. On social media, particularly Twitter (now X), he used direct, often confrontational messaging to target critics, journalists, and officials.
This behavior served a dual purpose: it energized supporters who viewed it as authenticity and strength, while simultaneously intimidating detractors. The result was what some commentators describe as a “politics of humiliation,” where public shaming becomes a governing style.
Psychological Dimensions: Narcissism and Emotional Development
At the psychological level, Trump’s behavior has often been analyzed through the lens of narcissistic traits. While formal diagnosis is inappropriate without clinical evaluation, many experts point to characteristics such as:
- A strong need for admiration
- Sensitivity to criticism
- A tendency to externalize blame
- A drive to dominate interpersonal interactions
Mary Trump, his niece and a clinical psychologist, has argued that these traits stem from a childhood shaped by Fred Trump, whom she describes as emotionally harsh and intolerant of weakness. In such an environment, vulnerability may be suppressed and replaced with aggression as a defense mechanism.
From a developmental psychology standpoint, behavior that appears infantile or immature—such as name-calling, impulsive retaliation, and difficulty tolerating criticism—can reflect arrested emotional development. These patterns resemble early-stage coping mechanisms, where complex emotional processing is replaced by simple binaries: win/lose, strong/weak, loyal/enemy.
Bullying and Power: Why It Works
Bullying often succeeds because it exploits basic human psychology:
- Fear response: People avoid confrontation when faced with aggression
- Social contagion: Public ridicule can influence group perception
- Cognitive simplification: Labels reduce complexity and shape narratives
Trump’s approach leverages all three. By dominating attention and framing opponents in simplistic, often derogatory terms, he controls the emotional tone of discourse. Supporters may interpret this as decisiveness; critics see it as corrosive.
Sources
The following reputable sources provide deeper analysis and documentation of these patterns:
- PBS Frontline – “President Trump”
- The New Yorker – “Donald Trump’s Politics of Fear
- National Review – Donald Trump’s Business Career Has Been One of Bullying Ordinary Citizens
- The Atlantic – “The Mind of Donald Trump” by Dan P. McAdams
- American Psychological Association (APA) – Research on narcissism and leadership
- Mary L. Trump – Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man
- Gwenda Blair – The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a Presidential Candidate
Conclusion
Trump’s use of bullying tactics is not incidental—it is foundational to his personal and professional identity. From early life experiences to high-stakes political arenas, he has consistently relied on aggression, ridicule, and intimidation as tools of control. Psychologically, these behaviors suggest a pattern rooted in dominance-seeking and emotional defensiveness, often manifesting in ways critics describe as immature.
Whether interpreted as strategic or corrosive, the broader implication is significant: when bullying becomes normalized in leadership, it reshapes not only political discourse but societal expectations of power itself.
Expectations Are Low for the End of the 2026 Legislative Session
Minnesota Report
Ultimately, our dead-on analysis of the start of the 2025-26 Legislative Session remains to be what we believe the final outcome will be for the end will be. Not Much.
Why, it’s an election year and each side would rather have the issues for the November Election rather than solve the problem. Republicans will run on Fraud and the DFL will run away from it and run against Donald J Trump (R), Tariffs, Inflation, Gas prices, ICE and every other grievance the they have against the Administration.
This means nothing of substance will pass. The Budget is set and unless they pass Federal Conformity, they will have their current budget sans Trump’s tax removal on overtime and tips.
We expect a Bonding Bill will pass largely due to the current announced retirements and the surprise ones at the end of the session. Especially, those seeking reelection and retiring legislators always want to bring something they can claim credit for back to their district. Mainly this means Republicans.
We never have ever seen a legislator lose an election over a vote for the Bond Bill that support a waste water treatment facility, a school, a college, or any other infrastructure project.
Current List of Announced Legislative Retirees
Minnesota Report
We were surprised to see the current list of legislative retirees all are going away and so far not one House Member is running for an open Senate seat.
In the House, there are seven Republicans and three DFlers who have announce their retirements. In the Senate its is an even split of seven and seven.
We are still awaiting the results of the various political conventions to see if anything else transpires, specifically in Gubernatorial endorsement on the Republican side with House Speaker Lisa DeMuth (R-13A, Cold Spring and the 2nd Congressional endorsement on the DFL side to see what occurs regarding Senator Matt Klein (DFL 53, South St Paul) and Rep Kayla Berg (DFL-55B, Burnsville). The endorsement contest for the Ramsey County Board could see Rep Maria Isa Perez Vega (DFL-65B, St Paul) make her own announcement.
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First Lunar Space Launch in Over 50 Years Set to Commence
International, National & Minnesota
If you are a child of the 60’s or 70’s you followed the Apollo Program. Issues of magazines, like Time, Life and National Geographic contained articles about the Astronauts, the equipment and the missions. In fact, National Geographic produced a vinyl tear-out of the audio of the Sounds of Space narrated by Apollo 8 Mission Commander Frank Borman.
We all watched the landing of Apollo 11 and listened to the conversation between Mission Control with the crew and heard the immortal words of Neil Armstrong as he made the first exit from the lunar lander, “One step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
This effort was foretold by President John F Kennedy (D) in his address at Rice University in 1962, when he said, “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”. It was accomplished before the end of the decade with the Apollo 11 flight.
Now, with the Artemis Program we start again, and under the name of Apollo’s sister the outcome is to have a Space Station located on the moon. Maybe they will need to have the Space Force based there to protect our planet from aliens.
2018 State Fair Polls
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NPR Censors Opposition Comments on RCV
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Corroborating Information on the Knoblach Story
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Pawlenty’s Second Deferral (He called us first with the news.)
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Does Checks & Balances Deserve Credit/Blame for Bachmann’s Political Rise?
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2017 House State Fair Poll
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Rep Jim Knoblach Facing Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Daughter
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2016 House State Fair Poll
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Legislative Return/Special Session 2020
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Alcohol From Restaurant to You
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Caution is the Best Medicine
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What to Expect from the Legislature Today?
Minnesota Report The agenda for the legislature is limited and focused on issues surrounding the COVID-19 Virus and there are a number of ways it is adversely affecting our state. A view of the times for consideration by the House Rules and Legislative Administration...
What the House Looks Like During COVID-19
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