Summary

Donald Trump criticized federal judges who blocked his administration’s funding cuts, suggesting they should be “looked at.”

His comments followed a ruling that halted a $4 billion NIH budget cut targeting biomedical research. Scientists warned the cuts would cripple labs and cost jobs.

Trump also signed an order supporting Elon Musk’s plan to reduce the federal workforce, though courts have blocked several of Musk’s initiatives.

Musk defended Trump’s efforts, arguing the judiciary and bureaucracy undermine democracy, despite not being an elected official himself.

  • @[email protected]
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    68 hours ago

    And it works. If dems won’t head our protests we shoukd swarm the judges individually since they’ve signaled that groups of angry people change their decisions.

    Until you’re ready to be a bigger threat to these people than MAGA is, nothing will change.

  • @snekerpimp
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    601 day ago

    The judiciary is a CORNER STONE of democracy you illegal immigrant. But then you would know that if you had a legitimate citizenship here you prick.

    • @[email protected]
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      312 hours ago

      Woah there, friend. There are several million legitimate citizens that don’t know their ass from a hole in the ground.

      Their knowledge of the workings of the government (or anything else, really) don’t have much bearing on their citizenship.

      Still odd for an individual who would have to take an exam on the matter for naturalization.

      • @[email protected]
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        15 hours ago

        I think it’s 100% relevant here since we are referring to a literal Nazi with unlimited means who has installed himself as the most powerful individual in the US. A position nobody should be in, but especially not someone who may have split allegiances.

    • @krashmo
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      721 hours ago

      I agree with the sentiment but let’s not forget that there are plenty of American citizens who think exactly the same way Musk does about this issue. Essentially, anything that prevents me from doing what I want is a flaw in the system.

  • @T00l_shed
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    841 day ago

    Thst last sentence. Way to go USA I’m sorry for those of you who tried to stop this blatant criminal from being elected.

    • @Sanctus
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      481 day ago

      Every day is mentally painful, the physical pain is not far behind.

      • @T00l_shed
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        201 day ago

        Stay strong, make friends, prepare.

        • @username_unavailable
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          How, though? I’m not really sure what to do, even though I want to fight for my country.

          • @[email protected]
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            You need to look local. Check local co-ops. They understand more community mindset and you might be able to meet people there.

            https://localpicks.org/

            https://www.localharvest.org/

            https://blackfarmersindex.com/

            Without knowing specific details I can’t make specific answers, but there are websites that try to organize local events. Not political, but you can use that as a jumping off point since everything is political even if people don’t want to admit it. Eventbrite.com has some local events get together for different areas. Usually anyone volunteering at local ‘clean the bay’ events would have better guidance.

            My point is go do those things and ask people there. Community and organizing is how we will get through this. It’s tough and I’m just trying to talk to people that I know that are struggling and help them anyway I can.

          • @T00l_shed
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            523 hours ago

            I wish I had the answer. Short of staying with a group of like minded friends to help weather the storm.

            • Em Adespoton
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              823 hours ago

              And protecting those friends from the blatant gaslighting that’s coming.