June 13, 2025
Dear Patriot,
After this volatile week, remember that the Trump Administration, backstopped by his amazing mandate from voters, is attempting the removal of thousands of criminals from every state.
The invasion of the USA, encouraged by Biden, has caused this turmoil and is being forcibly reversed.
Nothing about this is easy. But, it must be attempted if we are to keep our country as founded. There will be a lot of lying, a lot of screaming, and a lot of violence. We cannot lose this fight, so, hold fast.
Stay safe this weekend. You may want to avoid our once amazing, beautiful cities which continue to be destroyed by far-left, radical Democrat policies and Democrat violence.
You may want to catch coverage of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army on Saturday.
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1- When will the world learn that Trump is almost always right?
Isn’t it interesting that the Democrats and Fake News are no longer discussing tariffs, inflation, egg prices, the crashing stock market, or the border?
In less than six months, President Trump has solved these problems, taking away the left’s talking points.
Trump’s tariff gamble pays off — without the inflation
QUOTE: It was supposed to be economic Armageddon. That, at least, was the loud warning from academics, pundits, and many in the financial press.
Tariffs, they said, would torch the American consumer, spike inflation, and crater confidence. Especially those tariffs President Donald Trump instituted on April 2 — Liberation Day.
Instead, something else happened: nothing of the sort.
Far from igniting the inflationary firestorm predicted by his critics, Trump’s sweeping tariffs — including a 10% universal import duty and targeted hikes on 90 nations — have coincided with the lowest inflation rate since early 2021.
In a striking reversal of the narrative pushed by many economists, The Economist—a publication not known for its support of Trump’s policies — published a June 5 article acknowledging the muted inflationary effect of the tariff wave. The magazine pointed to hard data: in April, year-over-year inflation cooled to just 2.3%, far below the 0.8-point spike predicted by a University of Chicago survey of 48 economists. Instead of tariff-fueled price hikes, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices for heavily impacted goods like clothing and new cars actually declined.
Even groceries — arguably the most politically sensitive prices of all — held steady through May, despite new duties on Canadian produce and other perishables. Consumers, in short, weren’t being punished at the checkout line.
Of course, none of this was supposed to happen.
In hindsight, much of the panic over Trump’s tariffs seems less about economics and more about ideology. The idea that America could — or should — rethink the gospel of free trade was heresy in elite circles. But Trump has never sought their approval. His playbook was written with the American worker in mind, not the approval of Davos or academia.
As the trade deficit narrows and the factory floors hum a little louder, it’s increasingly clear: this was no reckless gamble. It was strategy. And it’s working.
While some still mutter darkly about future price spikes, the facts on the ground are sobering — and for Trump’s critics, humbling. Inflation remains tame, shelves are stocked, and voters aren’t paying more to put dinner on the table. The tariffs are not only holding; they’re delivering.
2- We will be watching the progress of this. This is a good first step.
Note the four “republicans” who voted no. Hopefully, they can be primaried.
House Passes DOGE Cuts to NPR, PBS, and USAID – Four Republicans Vote No
QUOTE: The House of Representatives passed the $9.4 billion rescissions package on Thursday to cut wasteful discretionary spending on NPR, PBS, and USAID.
This includes cuts to National Public Radio (NPR), Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). $8.3 billion is set to be cut from the USAID, the far left agency that the Trump Administration has accused of funding foreign programs that do little to advance American interests.
The President ordered NPR and PBS to be defunded last month. The recissions package cuts over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
The House voted 214-212 to pass the spending cuts. Four republicans voted against these cuts that the President has called for. Mark Amodei (R-NV), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Mike Turner (R-OH) were all nay votes.
The bill will now head to the Senate.
3- This was the week President Trump had to save us from California, in more ways than one.
Trump Blocks California Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
QUOTE: President Donald Trump signed a congressional resolution Thursday that blocks California’s ban on new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035. “We officially rescue the U.S. auto industry from destruction by terminating California’s electric vehicle mandate once and for all,” Trump said in his wide-ranging remarks before signing the resolution in the Oval Office. “Under the previous administration the federal government gave left wing radicals in California dictatorial powers to control the future of the entire car industry all over the country,” Trump said. “They approved Governor Gavin Newscum’s ridiculous plan to impose a 100 percent ban on all gas-powered cars within a very short period of time,” he added.
The fight is now expected to head to the courts.
4- Oh…. so sorry Mexico.
Trump Tariffs Spur General Motors to Shift Production From Mexico, Commit $4 Billion to U.S.
QUOTE: General Motors has announced a $4 billion investment plan to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next two years. The move comes in response to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies, including a 25 percent tariff on autos.
The investment is expected to increase GM’s annual vehicle production capacity to over two million units and create between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs. Notably, as part of the U.S. production plan, GM will shift its production of the gas-powered Chevy Blazer and Chevy Equinox to new U.S. facilities. Additionally, some full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups, such as the Silverado, will be moved to pre-existing Michigan-based plants. All of these vehicles are currently manufactured in Mexico.
“We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise,” GM CEO and Chairwoman Mary Barra said in a statement.
5- We voted for this.
David Sacks makes the list of the week.
6- News like this often is swept aside. However, it is good news for all Americans and proof that the FBI is functioning on many fronts.
FBI director Kash Patel hails record drug bust; drugs seized could have killed nearly 50 million
QUOTE: FBI director Kash Patel praised his agents as well as those from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for taking down a major drug operation in Atlanta, resulting in the removal of 33 firearms and over 252 kilograms of drugs valued at over $9 million, from the streets.
The FBI, alongside the DEA and state and local authorities executed three search warrants last Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 47-year-old Bartholomew Keeton Harralson.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Harralson with three drug trafficking and weapon possession crimes related to the drug trafficking operation."I’m proud of the outstanding work by our agents and grateful for the strong partnership of the DEA in this joint effort," Patel said in a statement. "This was a major takedown – dozens of weapons, large quantities of fentanyl and meth, and key members of a sophisticated drug network taken off the streets. Together, we’ve dealt a serious blow to those profiting off addiction and reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to protecting American communities.”
The FBI and DEA conducted the take-down as part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that streamlines efforts and resources within the Department of Homeland Security to not just crack down on illegal immigration but also achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the "perpetrators of violent crimes.”
7- Protecting our children from these horrible criminals is vital work for the FBI.
‘No Place For You To Hide’: FBI Nabs Hundreds Of Child Abusers In Texas
QUOTE: The FBI has nabbed hundreds of child abusers in a coordinated enforcement to protect children in Texas.
Agents held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce the results of Operation Soteria Shield, a coordinated Crimes Against Children enforcement operation across Texas, the FBI shared with The Daily Wire, including more than 70 local, state, and federal partners.
Over 100 children were rescued during the enforcement operation, 244 offenders were arrested by authorities, and 368 total charges were filed, both federal and state. The operation — which was jointly managed by the FBI Dallas Division, Dallas Police Department, Plano Police Department, Wylie Police Department, and Garland Police Department — also involved 165 search warrants and the seizure of 1,130 digital devices, an FBI spokesman shared.
“FBI leadership has made it crystal clear: If you harm children in America, there will be no place for you to hide,” FBI spokesman Ben Williamson told The Daily Wire. “The FBI will spare no effort to pursue you, find you, and bring you to justice. We are proud of our Dallas teams and local partnerships in the region for once again delivering a successful operation and making American neighborhoods safer,” Williamson added.
8- It is good to see the most powerful man on earth and the wealthiest man on earth, be friends again.
Musk says he regrets social media posts targeting Trump: 'They went too far’
QUOTE: Tech executive Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets making some of his recent social media posts attacking President Donald Trump, admitting they went "too far."
"I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far," Musk wrote on X.
But this week, Musk and Trump have appeared to soften their stances against one another. "We had a great relationship and I wish him well — very well, actually," Trump said on Monday.
9- Democrats have proven over and over that they can break the law without consequences. So, this is good to see.
Now, we want to see her expelled from the House of Representatives.
Democrat LaMonica McIver Indicted over Storming of ICE Detention Center
QUOTE: A federal grand jury has issued a three-count federal indictment against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) after she was reportedly caught on camera storming an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark, New Jersey, last month.
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury in Newark returned an indictment against McIver, charging her with forcibly impeding and interfering with ICE agents while they were trying to arrest an illegal alien outside of Delaney Hall detention center on May 9.
“As I have stated in the past, it is my Constitutional obligation as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for New Jersey to ensure that our federal partners are protected when executing their duties,” U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said in a statement. “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a manner that endangers law enforcement and the communities those officers serve,” Habba said.
McIver now faces up to 17 years in federal prison if convicted on the charges.
10- You must see this video from a House hearing with sanctuary city Democrat mayors. Representative Stefanik (R-NY) layed out NY Governor Hochul for her lack of concern over New York citizens attacked by illegals.
It is a Master's Class!
You can see the encounter in full on X/Twitter.
11- Following up on news from last week…Terry Moran is no longer suspended. He has been let go at Fake News ABC News.
Apparently, this propagandist is now on Substack.
ABC News cuts ties with Terry Moran after Trump ‘hater’ post
QUOTE: ABC News says it will not renew the contract of veteran journalist Terry Moran after he authored a social media post sharply criticizing President Trump and top White House aide Stephen Miller. “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post – which was a clear violation of ABC News policies – we have made the decision to not renew,” a spokesperson for the network told The Hill on Tuesday.
Moran was suspended by the network over the weekend for his post on the social platform X in which he called Miller a “world-class hater” and said “you can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.”
The network late last year agreed to pay Trump $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit out of court stemming from an incorrect statement made by anchor George Stephanopoulos during a broadcast claiming Trump had been convicted of sexual assault.
PRAY for everyone working to deport dangerous, illegal criminals.
PRAY for President Trump and his team.
PRAY for all children.
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