At 3 p.m. this afternoon, Donald J. Trump was already seated in his high-backed leather chair in the Oval Office as the cameras focused in on him and the row of men standing shoulder to shoulder behind him. The event was supposed to be about his new $700 million plan for what he calls America's beautiful "clean coal" industry. Instead, he spent much of the afternoon insulting his fellow Americans and, in the process, explained how he intends to interfere with the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections. And in doing so, he may have revealed one of the greatest threats facing American democracy over the next five months.
Your description of the odious Bill Pulte conjured up one of my favourite nouns, which is ‘lickspittle’.
According to the Cambridge dictionary, a lickspittle, “is a servile flatterer, sycophant, or toady. It refers to a person who behaves obsequiously toward those in authority—lavishing them with praise and bowing to their every whim—usually in an opportunistic attempt to gain favors, power, or privilege.”
“…one man destabilising the entire world” - We can ALL see it so why do several million Americans still believe he is the answer to the problems? Are they so enthralled by his ‘charisma’ that their minds have locked in to the inevitable death of democracy? Do they not realise that their own rights are being eroded little by little by a despot who has no interest in what ANYONE else thinks?
NO KINGS DAY is the moment the people of the USA must stand up and be counted - so that even Trump cannot ignore his fate!
This Pulte guy is a real threat…he’s so fiercely loyal they call him Little Trump…this is not a good situation because he can stay in office for 210 days without confirmation…make no mistake..this was strategically planned.
Put NOTHING past this gang of criminals…do not get complacent or too tired or bored with their actions…they are not trivial antics they are totally calculated tactics to steal the midterms and they have been in play since day one.
Remember when he called the GA Secretary of State and asked him to find him 11,000+ votes….we were aghast at the blatant corruption of that phone call and thankful that the man had the sense of duty and honesty to record it otherwise we would never have known about it at all. This appointment of this horrible man Pulte makes that phone call look like a day at the beach. ..a drop in a bucket.
Pulte is going to spare nothing to do what he’s told to do. He will have free rein over so many agencies it’s beyond terrifying. We can’t let that deter or discourage us.
What we must do is stay ultra vigilant…listen to every word that comes out of trump’s mouth even though he’s sickening and exhausting he does give us a roadmap every time he rants and rambles he can’t help himself and he has no more filters.
Pay attention and pay closer attention to your local races and districts ..keep your eyes and ears open.
This election is going to be US against THEM….make that your mantra…get energy from the fight to beat them ..don’t give up or give in….this war must be won..let that be your mission..your goal…your part in keeping the Republic for which we stand.
No my friend. We cannot rest for the foreseeable future. We must destroy the GOP for trying to destroy the USA. If a new party emerges to our two party system; good!
Thank you Heather for pointing out what he is already planning when it comes to our elections come this November. Have given up on the explanation of his commenting on “rigged” elections when he looses but not “rigged” when he wins. It’s like explaining to someone that the Earth isn’t flat.
Am concerned about this election in November not just due to the corrupt loyalist of Bill Pulte being in this “acting position” having his nose in all our national intelligence but that those Dominion voting machines were purchased back in October 2025 by Liberty Vote. Now Liberty Vote is founded and run by Scott Leiendecker, whose LinkedIn profile says he served as the election director for the city of St. Louis until 2012. News articles from the time indicate he was a Republican. In his first interview since buying Dominion Voting Systems, in November 2025, Scott Leiendecker affirmed that Trump lost the 2020 election, says he isn't an "election denier," and pledged that his machines won't be misused to help either political party.
For the past two decades, there have only been three primary makers of voting machines in the US, the identities of which have changed frequently through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, the top three are Election Systems & Software, Dominion (now Liberty Vote), and Hart InterCivic, in that order.
With the Dominion acquisition, Leiendecker gains control of election equipment in more than half of the states. Dominion equipment is used across 26 states plus Puerto Rico. Knowink electronic poll books, which replace traditional paper poll books used to verify the eligibility of voters when they sign in at precincts, are used in 29 states plus the District of Columbia. But there are jurisdictions across 14 states, covering 20 million registered voters, that use both Dominion and Knowink systems. This gives companies that Leiendecker controls ownership of equipment that covers the entire election process in those jurisdictions—from the verification of registered voters to the casting of ballots and tabulation of results. And Georgia uses Knowink and Dominion systems statewide.
It’s always good to be informed of all the possibilities…
With all this info into what he is planning (rigging the elections) how can we as a nation save ourselves?
Surely we must insist that our representatives in the House and Senate vote for impeachment along with invoking the 25th amendment to the Constitution. Even those who are in MAGA must realize how dangerous the president and his cabinet are.
I always enjoy your writing. I agree that in the future we will look back at this and be thankful we made it through. I believe we will, and hope there are serious reforms in the government to ensure this never happens again. One person should not have this much power.
Despite electioneering shenanigans by Trump and his loyalists, despite the continuing self-imposed crisis in Iran, and because of a sufficient number of GOP defections and victories by Democrats; as with Nixon, the inevitable screw will turn to the reality that Mr Trump has painted himself into a very dead-end corner and he will resign.
Why?
Again, just like Nixon: To avoid impeachment - and conviction, to get pardoned by his successor, and to retreat from the ever so harsh limelight of nasty public opinion.
This November if thete is an overwhelming Blue Tsunami, and the Trumpicans try to overturn the will of the people, it's time for a general strike. Shut it all down.
I think during one of the press conferences when he’s clearly asleep someone should say to one of the people standing behind him. “Mr. whoever it is — the president has fallen asleep again. Would you like to wake him up so he can listen to what you’re saying?”
I believe in the people. I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the rule of law. I also see the politicization and misuse of our military and federal law enforcement. That is what scares me. When you have knuckle draggers like the J6 crowd, now in uniform with rifles and standing in front of the polls. That is the image that scares me. These guys, these greedy hands-out, soulless men standing behind the dozing Twump. We can take care of them. It is an army pointing guns at their own citizens. That gives me the willies
His continued propaganda of fraudulent elections, except when he wins, is accelerating with RepubliKKKans losing and as we get closer to November.
I think you may have skimmed over the other important news, he is clearly readying his MAGA/MAWA KKKult and ICE Gestapo/J6’ers. The UFC fight as trump said, “will be wild” and we will “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!” Clearly echoing Jan.6, 2021.
The UFC is the perfect gathering and recruitment rally for more loyalists and “patriots” ready to fight for their Nazi, Facist, White Supremacist movement.
You have a remarkably keen insight into Trumps behavior and motives and, a rare talent for being able to communicate those insights to your readers. Please remain motivated in spite of the chaos his regime spins. As long as you write, I will read. Best regards, Peter Mancuso, formerly Assistant Director of Training, NYPD
The only legitimate elections are the ones he "won". It's a dictator's dream coming true and they are heading full speed towards doing it again this November. Look away and ignore it at our own peril. Heather is shining a light on the propaganda every day.
Your description of the odious Bill Pulte conjured up one of my favourite nouns, which is ‘lickspittle’.
According to the Cambridge dictionary, a lickspittle, “is a servile flatterer, sycophant, or toady. It refers to a person who behaves obsequiously toward those in authority—lavishing them with praise and bowing to their every whim—usually in an opportunistic attempt to gain favors, power, or privilege.”
Perfect.
Sadly, this applies to a majority of his cabinet. Some of which I would have never believed would sell their soul.
Imagine! The tRumpster committed some 14 atrocities TODAY. But, like a little kid, “I’m not tired!!” Thank you, Heather.
“…one man destabilising the entire world” - We can ALL see it so why do several million Americans still believe he is the answer to the problems? Are they so enthralled by his ‘charisma’ that their minds have locked in to the inevitable death of democracy? Do they not realise that their own rights are being eroded little by little by a despot who has no interest in what ANYONE else thinks?
NO KINGS DAY is the moment the people of the USA must stand up and be counted - so that even Trump cannot ignore his fate!
Keep making people think Heather.
Millions are with you!
This Pulte guy is a real threat…he’s so fiercely loyal they call him Little Trump…this is not a good situation because he can stay in office for 210 days without confirmation…make no mistake..this was strategically planned.
Put NOTHING past this gang of criminals…do not get complacent or too tired or bored with their actions…they are not trivial antics they are totally calculated tactics to steal the midterms and they have been in play since day one.
Remember when he called the GA Secretary of State and asked him to find him 11,000+ votes….we were aghast at the blatant corruption of that phone call and thankful that the man had the sense of duty and honesty to record it otherwise we would never have known about it at all. This appointment of this horrible man Pulte makes that phone call look like a day at the beach. ..a drop in a bucket.
Pulte is going to spare nothing to do what he’s told to do. He will have free rein over so many agencies it’s beyond terrifying. We can’t let that deter or discourage us.
What we must do is stay ultra vigilant…listen to every word that comes out of trump’s mouth even though he’s sickening and exhausting he does give us a roadmap every time he rants and rambles he can’t help himself and he has no more filters.
Pay attention and pay closer attention to your local races and districts ..keep your eyes and ears open.
This election is going to be US against THEM….make that your mantra…get energy from the fight to beat them ..don’t give up or give in….this war must be won..let that be your mission..your goal…your part in keeping the Republic for which we stand.
We can rest after November.
No my friend. We cannot rest for the foreseeable future. We must destroy the GOP for trying to destroy the USA. If a new party emerges to our two party system; good!
Agree..but we can take a short rest before we gear up to take them on and make permanent changes. We all need a little respite!
Thank you Heather for pointing out what he is already planning when it comes to our elections come this November. Have given up on the explanation of his commenting on “rigged” elections when he looses but not “rigged” when he wins. It’s like explaining to someone that the Earth isn’t flat.
Am concerned about this election in November not just due to the corrupt loyalist of Bill Pulte being in this “acting position” having his nose in all our national intelligence but that those Dominion voting machines were purchased back in October 2025 by Liberty Vote. Now Liberty Vote is founded and run by Scott Leiendecker, whose LinkedIn profile says he served as the election director for the city of St. Louis until 2012. News articles from the time indicate he was a Republican. In his first interview since buying Dominion Voting Systems, in November 2025, Scott Leiendecker affirmed that Trump lost the 2020 election, says he isn't an "election denier," and pledged that his machines won't be misused to help either political party.
For the past two decades, there have only been three primary makers of voting machines in the US, the identities of which have changed frequently through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, the top three are Election Systems & Software, Dominion (now Liberty Vote), and Hart InterCivic, in that order.
With the Dominion acquisition, Leiendecker gains control of election equipment in more than half of the states. Dominion equipment is used across 26 states plus Puerto Rico. Knowink electronic poll books, which replace traditional paper poll books used to verify the eligibility of voters when they sign in at precincts, are used in 29 states plus the District of Columbia. But there are jurisdictions across 14 states, covering 20 million registered voters, that use both Dominion and Knowink systems. This gives companies that Leiendecker controls ownership of equipment that covers the entire election process in those jurisdictions—from the verification of registered voters to the casting of ballots and tabulation of results. And Georgia uses Knowink and Dominion systems statewide.
It’s always good to be informed of all the possibilities…
https://abcnews.com/amp/US/dominion-voting-systems-sold-company-run-former-republican/story?id=126378259
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/politics/dominion-voting-new-owner?cid=ios_app
https://www.wired.com/story/scott-leiendecker-dominion-liberty-votes/?utm_brand=wired&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcASPis1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeB555Ogsjw3QzKNOeEPcXAMX2CQArO-MxmDOSuro9cvDWabwx_iSdsxMb1xA_aem_PV2YB14ynx-ev3IOuSDNrw
Spoiler alert—We’ll never win the lottery if we don’t play.
Same with democracy.
With all this info into what he is planning (rigging the elections) how can we as a nation save ourselves?
Surely we must insist that our representatives in the House and Senate vote for impeachment along with invoking the 25th amendment to the Constitution. Even those who are in MAGA must realize how dangerous the president and his cabinet are.
I always enjoy your writing. I agree that in the future we will look back at this and be thankful we made it through. I believe we will, and hope there are serious reforms in the government to ensure this never happens again. One person should not have this much power.
Despite electioneering shenanigans by Trump and his loyalists, despite the continuing self-imposed crisis in Iran, and because of a sufficient number of GOP defections and victories by Democrats; as with Nixon, the inevitable screw will turn to the reality that Mr Trump has painted himself into a very dead-end corner and he will resign.
Why?
Again, just like Nixon: To avoid impeachment - and conviction, to get pardoned by his successor, and to retreat from the ever so harsh limelight of nasty public opinion.
This November if thete is an overwhelming Blue Tsunami, and the Trumpicans try to overturn the will of the people, it's time for a general strike. Shut it all down.
I think during one of the press conferences when he’s clearly asleep someone should say to one of the people standing behind him. “Mr. whoever it is — the president has fallen asleep again. Would you like to wake him up so he can listen to what you’re saying?”
I am aware that those that need to read your post, won’t, but like you, I will keep sharing your posts until we hammer the truth home.
Keep up the good work Ms Heather. Stay strong, stay loud, and so willI.
I believe in the people. I believe in the Constitution. I believe in the rule of law. I also see the politicization and misuse of our military and federal law enforcement. That is what scares me. When you have knuckle draggers like the J6 crowd, now in uniform with rifles and standing in front of the polls. That is the image that scares me. These guys, these greedy hands-out, soulless men standing behind the dozing Twump. We can take care of them. It is an army pointing guns at their own citizens. That gives me the willies
All this and more.
His continued propaganda of fraudulent elections, except when he wins, is accelerating with RepubliKKKans losing and as we get closer to November.
I think you may have skimmed over the other important news, he is clearly readying his MAGA/MAWA KKKult and ICE Gestapo/J6’ers. The UFC fight as trump said, “will be wild” and we will “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!” Clearly echoing Jan.6, 2021.
The UFC is the perfect gathering and recruitment rally for more loyalists and “patriots” ready to fight for their Nazi, Facist, White Supremacist movement.
Lance Rosen writes about this and the J6-2.0.
https://substack.com/@lancefrosen/note/c-268722690?r=71veyx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
https://substack.com/@lancefrosen/note/c-266811544?r=71veyx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
https://substack.com/@lancefrosen/note/c-248115689?r=71veyx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Emperor Oinkus Trumpositus must have his gladiators battle in his honor, for it is TRADITION!
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
All Hail Trumpolini!
The trump’s Roman Colosseum-👍🏻👎🏻
Might be the perfect time to "collect" the whole bunch and ban them to Alligator Alley
I’m hoping for Nuremberg 2.0!
And then maybe Alligator Alcatraz or CECOT!
🫶🏼
You have a remarkably keen insight into Trumps behavior and motives and, a rare talent for being able to communicate those insights to your readers. Please remain motivated in spite of the chaos his regime spins. As long as you write, I will read. Best regards, Peter Mancuso, formerly Assistant Director of Training, NYPD
The only legitimate elections are the ones he "won". It's a dictator's dream coming true and they are heading full speed towards doing it again this November. Look away and ignore it at our own peril. Heather is shining a light on the propaganda every day.