Today is April 3rd, 2026, and the President of the United States has been hiding from the American people all day inside the White House, moving between the Oval Office and the Oval Office dining room. In this critically dangerous moment that calls for visible strength, clear reassurance, and the steady presence of a president who is capable of rising to the occasion, we are instead being met with silence and closed doors. All while the situation overseas has deteriorated rapidly in a matter of hours. A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down, and multiple aircraft sent into the rescue effort have also been hit. An American service member is now missing in action, with bounties placed on his head...
Congress is NOT going to save us from this madman. The Republicans own this shit show. The entire thing. All of it. From McConnell’s refusal to convict the criminal president five years ago, with McCarthy’s help by prostrating himself before a weak and outcast defeated ex-president, thereby giving him legitimacy where there was only failure, to the current weak, groveling sycophants in both houses, they are DOA. As the US Congress completely abdicates their responsibilities, the entire world suffers from the lack of responsible American leadership and the capricious, catastrophic actions of a stark-raving-mad, incompetent, sociopathic president. Make America Great, indeed. We will never recover from this. Our country as we knew it is dead.
We will recover eventually but it won't be the same as we've known it. That itself isn't necessarily bad. What we chose to do as a country to make a difference is what matters. Once we get the MAGAogts out we have a chance to make healthy choices.
My heart is with the military servicemen and women and with their families. What a terrifying time this is for them, not only because of the illegitimate war but also because of the mad man and his sycophants who make was war even worse.
I would like to take a bet that the fired Generals have been told - talk to the press and your pensions will be forfeit, as Hesgeth would not like any of them saying how incompetent he is.
The comparison is stark - these are men who have trained in the military for 30+ years have moved up the ranks to be in the position they are in , being thrown out of office by an untrained news reporter.
It is the same as a junior nurse ( with training) Pete has none, telling a top flight medical consultant with 6 years training and the 20 years hands on training to get out of their job because the nurse knows better.
This is not just scary it is unbelievable that it is allowed to happen.
CONGRESS where are you. You need to stop the ROT from within.
Von trump is asking for 1'500 billions for his warmongers thieves friends. Quite a big pot to dig in and fill pockets with billions. Part will have to go to replenish ammo and hardware stocks, of course. Renaming secDEF as secWAR was a good hint, no? So much for that disgraced nobel peace prize. Yes the bloke is totally nuts but we knew that since his first term too. The second was stolen. Remember that when trumpinetto accused others of misdeeds he is talking about what HE is doing. Incredible but true.
You wonder how every politician, sitting on his or her hands and doing nothing to stop this madness, sleeps? How conversations go in private with their families and friends? How do they live with themselves?
Well reasoned analysis laying out the Constitutional "protections" that remain available be it an interdiction by JD Vance of eyeliner fame or the feckless Republicans in Congress to stop this crazy-train-shit-show. Pardon my skepticism here, and to my great dismay, the statistical probability of these actions actually happening more likely approaches zero. The smash-and-grab takeover of our government by the corrupt, incompetent and amoral is complete based on any/all objective evidence. By their dystopian Playbook, the idiots currently holding the levers of power think that they are "winning". It seems to me that only when/if the People of conscience in this country are willing to risk routine, comfort, inane entertainment and Much More will this Authoritarian take-over be dismantled.....Please get me right here, WE can do this if only we apply the true grit and determination the real patriots of the U.S. are legendary for. Your clear-eyed and detailed analysis of the facts and implications are absolutely critical to keep us all fully informed.....Thank You Heather.
Agreed that Trump is a raving self-absorbed lunatic imprisoned in his own bubble, that the war is rapidly exacerbating, and that the approaching mid-terms are the most promising curative. Not however because they will resuscitate the Republican Party, but because they will kill it. Yes Vance is a dangerous opportunistic chameleon, but that is what is driving his covert rebellion against Trump, armed with the 25th amendment. The sycophants surrounding Trump are more readily organized by Vance to betray him than are the Republicans nationwide by seeing any light. The courts are already working to reverse him. The people are mobilizing. Time is not yet on our side, but direction is.
First, what is it with the aura around betting these days? In Sports, etc. it is crazy enough and it seems like the people who can least afford to lose money that way are the ones that do.
But betting on world events that negatively impact the world (you know, like death and destruction) and enrich the "insiders"??? Seriously, just how disgusting can humans be?????
I don't think the US can survive like this until November. We need to boot this administration NOW.
At one time in our young country's life we had the wisdom to put a civilian in charge of running the military, thereby protecting us against a crazed military despot taking us into war. How times have changed. Now we have a crazy civilian running the military, and it's the generals risking (and losing) their careers trying to stop our crazed civilian leaders.
The inaction of Congress borders on criminal. Are they so caught up in the delusion or are wrapped in fear that they are completely immobile? It has been beyond time for them to act like they give a shit about this country for awhile now.
We can’t wait until November…we can’t wait for Vance to act because he won’t..we have to act NOW…we have to PROTEST..bombard Congress with calls for their action …they know they’re going to lose their jobs if they stick with him now ..show them the opportunity to save their sorry asses if they turn on him now…that they finally can see the light and do the right thing. Staying with him is certain demise…having an epiphany could help them…convince them of that by emailing,calling ,writing to them. The press must stop dodging and start reporting the facts not his bullshit. Soon the facts will not be able to be manipulated..we have NOT decimated Iran..we have NOT destroyed their air and sea power ..we have NOT done anything he has claimed we have and Iran is about to SHOW us…that can no longer be sugarcoated and fabricated..many more people are going to die..he can no longer lie his way out of that. He has already admitted this is a WAR..that makes it illegal ..Congress should come back from vacay and ACT on that IMMEDIATELY …..the people MUST GET LOUD ….this war is ILLEGAL it must stop.
Thank you, Ms. Reese. The 25th Amendment can’t be enacted by administration members because most of them have a vested interest in djt - money and/or power. The press and the public must pound, pound, pound on the maga caucus to take the first step toward impeachment.
Congress is NOT going to save us from this madman. The Republicans own this shit show. The entire thing. All of it. From McConnell’s refusal to convict the criminal president five years ago, with McCarthy’s help by prostrating himself before a weak and outcast defeated ex-president, thereby giving him legitimacy where there was only failure, to the current weak, groveling sycophants in both houses, they are DOA. As the US Congress completely abdicates their responsibilities, the entire world suffers from the lack of responsible American leadership and the capricious, catastrophic actions of a stark-raving-mad, incompetent, sociopathic president. Make America Great, indeed. We will never recover from this. Our country as we knew it is dead.
We will recover eventually but it won't be the same as we've known it. That itself isn't necessarily bad. What we chose to do as a country to make a difference is what matters. Once we get the MAGAogts out we have a chance to make healthy choices.
My heart is with the military servicemen and women and with their families. What a terrifying time this is for them, not only because of the illegitimate war but also because of the mad man and his sycophants who make was war even worse.
I am sad to admit that you may be absolutely right. What a f… mess.
Looks that way!
It’s a hard statement to internalize, but objectively, yes, you may be right.
KB, you nailed it! McConnell could have ended this nightmare five years ago!
Sadly, I think you are correct.
I would like to take a bet that the fired Generals have been told - talk to the press and your pensions will be forfeit, as Hesgeth would not like any of them saying how incompetent he is.
The comparison is stark - these are men who have trained in the military for 30+ years have moved up the ranks to be in the position they are in , being thrown out of office by an untrained news reporter.
It is the same as a junior nurse ( with training) Pete has none, telling a top flight medical consultant with 6 years training and the 20 years hands on training to get out of their job because the nurse knows better.
This is not just scary it is unbelievable that it is allowed to happen.
CONGRESS where are you. You need to stop the ROT from within.
Von trump is asking for 1'500 billions for his warmongers thieves friends. Quite a big pot to dig in and fill pockets with billions. Part will have to go to replenish ammo and hardware stocks, of course. Renaming secDEF as secWAR was a good hint, no? So much for that disgraced nobel peace prize. Yes the bloke is totally nuts but we knew that since his first term too. The second was stolen. Remember that when trumpinetto accused others of misdeeds he is talking about what HE is doing. Incredible but true.
Thank you, Heather. I appreciate your reporting and thoughtful commentary.
You wonder how every politician, sitting on his or her hands and doing nothing to stop this madness, sleeps? How conversations go in private with their families and friends? How do they live with themselves?
Well reasoned analysis laying out the Constitutional "protections" that remain available be it an interdiction by JD Vance of eyeliner fame or the feckless Republicans in Congress to stop this crazy-train-shit-show. Pardon my skepticism here, and to my great dismay, the statistical probability of these actions actually happening more likely approaches zero. The smash-and-grab takeover of our government by the corrupt, incompetent and amoral is complete based on any/all objective evidence. By their dystopian Playbook, the idiots currently holding the levers of power think that they are "winning". It seems to me that only when/if the People of conscience in this country are willing to risk routine, comfort, inane entertainment and Much More will this Authoritarian take-over be dismantled.....Please get me right here, WE can do this if only we apply the true grit and determination the real patriots of the U.S. are legendary for. Your clear-eyed and detailed analysis of the facts and implications are absolutely critical to keep us all fully informed.....Thank You Heather.
Agreed that Trump is a raving self-absorbed lunatic imprisoned in his own bubble, that the war is rapidly exacerbating, and that the approaching mid-terms are the most promising curative. Not however because they will resuscitate the Republican Party, but because they will kill it. Yes Vance is a dangerous opportunistic chameleon, but that is what is driving his covert rebellion against Trump, armed with the 25th amendment. The sycophants surrounding Trump are more readily organized by Vance to betray him than are the Republicans nationwide by seeing any light. The courts are already working to reverse him. The people are mobilizing. Time is not yet on our side, but direction is.
Thanks Heather, for your thoughtful piece. I've been up for an hour worrying about all that's going on. I appreciate your daily posts.
First, what is it with the aura around betting these days? In Sports, etc. it is crazy enough and it seems like the people who can least afford to lose money that way are the ones that do.
But betting on world events that negatively impact the world (you know, like death and destruction) and enrich the "insiders"??? Seriously, just how disgusting can humans be?????
I don't think the US can survive like this until November. We need to boot this administration NOW.
At one time in our young country's life we had the wisdom to put a civilian in charge of running the military, thereby protecting us against a crazed military despot taking us into war. How times have changed. Now we have a crazy civilian running the military, and it's the generals risking (and losing) their careers trying to stop our crazed civilian leaders.
Your analysis is excellent and I support your effort. Please don’t stop! All the best!
If I understand the succession of power, if both Trump and Vance are gone we get.... Mike Johnson???? Egads!!!
The inaction of Congress borders on criminal. Are they so caught up in the delusion or are wrapped in fear that they are completely immobile? It has been beyond time for them to act like they give a shit about this country for awhile now.
I am seething with disrespect.
We can’t wait until November…we can’t wait for Vance to act because he won’t..we have to act NOW…we have to PROTEST..bombard Congress with calls for their action …they know they’re going to lose their jobs if they stick with him now ..show them the opportunity to save their sorry asses if they turn on him now…that they finally can see the light and do the right thing. Staying with him is certain demise…having an epiphany could help them…convince them of that by emailing,calling ,writing to them. The press must stop dodging and start reporting the facts not his bullshit. Soon the facts will not be able to be manipulated..we have NOT decimated Iran..we have NOT destroyed their air and sea power ..we have NOT done anything he has claimed we have and Iran is about to SHOW us…that can no longer be sugarcoated and fabricated..many more people are going to die..he can no longer lie his way out of that. He has already admitted this is a WAR..that makes it illegal ..Congress should come back from vacay and ACT on that IMMEDIATELY …..the people MUST GET LOUD ….this war is ILLEGAL it must stop.
Maybe those recently ousted by Trump will speak out?! It would be fitting if Trump’s use of “You’re fired!” turns out to bring him down in the end!
Thank you, Ms. Reese. The 25th Amendment can’t be enacted by administration members because most of them have a vested interest in djt - money and/or power. The press and the public must pound, pound, pound on the maga caucus to take the first step toward impeachment.