After three days of the president being locked away deep inside the White House and completely hidden from public view, the Trump administration abruptly informed the gathered reporters at just 11:59 this morning that the president would not be making any public appearances for yet another day. For a man who thrives on public attention, this raised all sorts of questions and only intensified the speculation surrounding an unsubstantiated report claiming that Israel had shared a serious security warning involving senior U.S. officials and Donald Trump. According to that report, the threat was so serious that multiple Trump administration officials were immediately relocated to military bases, and Trump himself was being held inside one of the most secure buildings on the planet, the White House. Other reports also claimed that he had canceled a visit to a golf course scheduled for Saturday because of these safety concerns.
My guess is he's either recovering from poor health after a long, miserable October, preparing to escalate the war with Iran, or some combination of both.
Thousands of people stranded at airports because of a glitch in the system and all that Trump can do is post about golf courses. This just shows his whole character. His mysterious disappearance from the public seems to suggest a health problem.
The disordered or over-stressed brain sometimes uses a coping device called dissociation. It disconnects the consciousness from the stressful situation or environment (drone attacks, failing health, air traffic failures, losses,etc.) and sends them to a happy place (golf, bullying, fantasizing about power, etc.) My layperson’s opinion.
You don't have to guess if the President can lead. He never has been able to, and it is obvious at this stage he can't make sense when addressing the Public. This man's dementia has progressed to the point that their is no need to question it at all.
Curious as to who and/or what was on the two planes that reportedly departed from Los Angeles heading to China during the ground stop.
It seems that fact was reported, then disappeared from the information, or lack thereof, provided to the public.
If you can, please address this issue. I bet there is a story to be uncovered that could directly relate to any real or contrived threats to our so-called “leaders” or their interests.
Absent verifiable facts, anything else is conjecture. The manic postings by a demonstrably sick and mentally compromised 80-year-old only heighten our worst fears.
This must stop. The arrival of the next Congress in January cannot come soon enough.
I think it’s strange that Vance has been pulled off all negations with Iran. One could almost believe that Trump has totally lost it and Vance needs to be close by.
One thing that I hope history will someday point out is that Trump was a one-term president — twice.
In his first term, he failed to quell a pandemic that killed hundreds of thousands, and in his second term, he launched a forever war that killed people and caused prices to skyrocket.
Twice, then, our Dear Leader snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. History will not be kind. But then again, neither was he.
Disappearing during the worst situation of his current administration with not one word to the American people is very telling.
Duffy’s lame excuse for the cause of the nationwide ground stop….replacing the major routers at 4pm on a FRIDAY afternoon when the skies are the MOST filled with flights is simply ludicrous. Nobody including at least 60 letter writing members of the FAA is buying it.
What exactly IS going on we don’t know…YET ..but we will…someone will leak you can be sure.
Given the timing..with his big upcoming meeting with Putin and Zi..I would venture it’s infusion time again…check his hands when he finally does reappear.
In the mean time we just have to keep vigilant..expose him at every turn and keep hammering away at all of them.
Duffy is in danger of going under the bus for his inefficiency..his stupidity..his lack of performance in the job as a whole ..now they’re going to lay the blame for this latest debacle right on his head…bet he’s the first man who gets dumped.
PS ….this is directly outlined in Project 2025…they’re trying to separate the FAA from the government and put it in private hands. Seems like creating this kind of chaos would frighten Congress into handing them the 50 billion Duffy is demanding with no questions asked and the contract goes to their handpicked private entity. Go back and read Project 2025 re FAA.
Excellent point on Project 2025! If FAA went into private hands, we'd end up with another Musk-like situation, banning StarShield whenever the mood strikes him.
AI Smart gave Duffy's son-in-law 12,500 for his political campaign.. a couple of weeks later he awarded them an 875.9 million dollar contract...I would say quid pro quo or pay to play!
Heather, good that you put the light on the silence regarding the air traffic closure this weekend. It’s a sad example of what consequenses can occur when wrong decisions are taken that will affekt the safetyand security. There are other departements that Doge and the administration also have executed ”saving programs” on. What did they save really? Just more costs probably if you dig in to it. So much bullshit that Trump and his people has turned in to costs for the country. Why not put a number in dollars on that!
What ironic symmetry! We drive the Ayatollah underground and out of sight and now the Iranians drive Trump underground, out of sight and, thankfully, off the airwaves. Finally something good from this awful and unnecessary Iran war!
Or what is he hiding? Whatever it is, it can't be good for anyone else, and it is hard to see why Stephen Miller thinks hiding is the best move at this point—why making anything visible is worse. How reassuring!
Thank you for beautiful writing and the coverage you provide every day. I share every one of your posts on email.
My guess is he's either recovering from poor health after a long, miserable October, preparing to escalate the war with Iran, or some combination of both.
Thousands of people stranded at airports because of a glitch in the system and all that Trump can do is post about golf courses. This just shows his whole character. His mysterious disappearance from the public seems to suggest a health problem.
The disordered or over-stressed brain sometimes uses a coping device called dissociation. It disconnects the consciousness from the stressful situation or environment (drone attacks, failing health, air traffic failures, losses,etc.) and sends them to a happy place (golf, bullying, fantasizing about power, etc.) My layperson’s opinion.
You don't have to guess if the President can lead. He never has been able to, and it is obvious at this stage he can't make sense when addressing the Public. This man's dementia has progressed to the point that their is no need to question it at all.
His closest allies, Putin and Netanyahu, are also his greatest threats. Turn his back on either, and he's a goner.
And they keep pushing him into conflicts with Ukraine and Iran, neither of which we want.
Curious as to who and/or what was on the two planes that reportedly departed from Los Angeles heading to China during the ground stop.
It seems that fact was reported, then disappeared from the information, or lack thereof, provided to the public.
If you can, please address this issue. I bet there is a story to be uncovered that could directly relate to any real or contrived threats to our so-called “leaders” or their interests.
Absent verifiable facts, anything else is conjecture. The manic postings by a demonstrably sick and mentally compromised 80-year-old only heighten our worst fears.
This must stop. The arrival of the next Congress in January cannot come soon enough.
I think it’s strange that Vance has been pulled off all negations with Iran. One could almost believe that Trump has totally lost it and Vance needs to be close by.
That's probabl why Trump wants Vance gone...the 25th Amendment?
One thing that I hope history will someday point out is that Trump was a one-term president — twice.
In his first term, he failed to quell a pandemic that killed hundreds of thousands, and in his second term, he launched a forever war that killed people and caused prices to skyrocket.
Twice, then, our Dear Leader snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. History will not be kind. But then again, neither was he.
His health is not well - he is hiding from us
Disappearing during the worst situation of his current administration with not one word to the American people is very telling.
Duffy’s lame excuse for the cause of the nationwide ground stop….replacing the major routers at 4pm on a FRIDAY afternoon when the skies are the MOST filled with flights is simply ludicrous. Nobody including at least 60 letter writing members of the FAA is buying it.
What exactly IS going on we don’t know…YET ..but we will…someone will leak you can be sure.
Given the timing..with his big upcoming meeting with Putin and Zi..I would venture it’s infusion time again…check his hands when he finally does reappear.
In the mean time we just have to keep vigilant..expose him at every turn and keep hammering away at all of them.
Duffy is in danger of going under the bus for his inefficiency..his stupidity..his lack of performance in the job as a whole ..now they’re going to lay the blame for this latest debacle right on his head…bet he’s the first man who gets dumped.
PS ….this is directly outlined in Project 2025…they’re trying to separate the FAA from the government and put it in private hands. Seems like creating this kind of chaos would frighten Congress into handing them the 50 billion Duffy is demanding with no questions asked and the contract goes to their handpicked private entity. Go back and read Project 2025 re FAA.
Excellent point on Project 2025! If FAA went into private hands, we'd end up with another Musk-like situation, banning StarShield whenever the mood strikes him.
Absolutely and the company Duffy wants to give the contract to and was starting the work is connected to Duffy's son-in-law.
Is that nepotism or corruption or both?
AI Smart gave Duffy's son-in-law 12,500 for his political campaign.. a couple of weeks later he awarded them an 875.9 million dollar contract...I would say quid pro quo or pay to play!
Another terrific piece of writing. Thank you.
Heather, good that you put the light on the silence regarding the air traffic closure this weekend. It’s a sad example of what consequenses can occur when wrong decisions are taken that will affekt the safetyand security. There are other departements that Doge and the administration also have executed ”saving programs” on. What did they save really? Just more costs probably if you dig in to it. So much bullshit that Trump and his people has turned in to costs for the country. Why not put a number in dollars on that!
What ironic symmetry! We drive the Ayatollah underground and out of sight and now the Iranians drive Trump underground, out of sight and, thankfully, off the airwaves. Finally something good from this awful and unnecessary Iran war!
At first glance at the article title, I immediately thought…himself.
True dat!
Or what is he hiding? Whatever it is, it can't be good for anyone else, and it is hard to see why Stephen Miller thinks hiding is the best move at this point—why making anything visible is worse. How reassuring!
Is this what the end of this administration looks like? Vance being pulled back as well?
Hopefully so worried he keeps pooping his pants. He and the cabinet are pondscum. Good for nothing pondscum.