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"Trump says he's holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs"

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/17/politics/trump-canada-wildfire-smoke-tariffs

Does Trump really not remember when Canada sent firefighters to help with US fires?

Has he not looked around the world and seen that a lot of it is on fire at the moment?

The man is deranged and obviously either senile or psychotic. Either way, time for another cognitive test which I'm sure he will "ace".

Came across this and thought I'd share it with you.😂🤣😅😂

nursej22 said:

Congratulations to Spain for winning the World Cup. I'm glad to see the leaders of Mexico, Canada and the US present to congratulate the teams.

Unfortunately it wasn't the best advertisement for football. Not a great game with some Argentinian players being really dirty and I think there should have been more warnings about ungentlemanly conduct. Ah well, never mind. EURO's in a couple of years.

I liked how Carney just ignored the nonsense from Trump and got on with the job as a leader of a host nation.

Just knew that Trump would insert himself into Spains celebrations at the end despite Infantino trying to get him off the stage.

I haven't spoken with anyone who was actually in US but consensus that I am hearing is that America did well as a host and everyone had a great time.

nursej22 said:

Thank goodness for photo shop.

My initial thought was that you were being facetious but Spain actually did this.🤣😂😅😂🤣👍👍

https://sports.Yahoo.com/articles/donald-trump-edited-spain-trophy-113223588.html

Multiple articles about it.

CNN 7/27/3026

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him curtail mail voting

...Signed in March, the president's directive would require states to submit lists of eligible mail voters to the US Postal Service, which would be barred from sending ballots to anyone not on those lists. It would also require states to use individualized ballot tracking barcodes on ballot envelopes. And it would "prioritize" federal prosecution of state election officials who send or receive ballots to non-citizens or others ineligible to vote.

Trump Executive Order 14399 3/31/2026

ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS

...(ii)   Proposed provisions specifying that, no fewer than 90 days prior to a Federal election, any State may choose to notify the USPS if it intends to allow for mail-in or absentee ballots to be transmitted by the USPS.  As part of that notification, any notifying State should further indicate whether it intends to submit to the USPS, no fewer than 60 days before the election, a list of voters eligible to vote in a Federal election in such State to whom the State intends to provide a mail-in or absentee ballot to be transmitted via the USPS. 

(iii)  Proposed provisions specifying that the USPS shall not transmit mail-in or absentee ballots from any individual unless those individuals have been enrolled on a State-specific list described in subsection (b)(IV) of this section with the USPS pursuant to this subsection....

Sec. 5.  Enforcement.  The Attorney General and the heads of executive departments and agencies (agencies) with relevant authority shall take all lawful steps to deter and address noncompliance with Federal law, including withholding Federal funds from noncompliant States and localities where such withholding is authorized by law.  Evidence of violations of existing Federal laws by State or local election officials; States or localities, including any instrumentalities thereof; contractors; individuals involved in the administration of Federal elections; or public or private entities engaged in the printing, production, shipment, or distribution of ballots may be referred to the Department of Justice for consideration of investigation or charges under 18 U.S.C. 2(a), 18 U.S.C. 241, 18 U.S.C. 371, 18 U.S.C. 611(a), 18 U.S.C. 1001, 18 U.S.C. 1015, 52 U.S.C. 10307, and 52 U.S.C. 20511.  States and localities should preserve, for a 5-year period, all records and materials — excluding ballots cast — evidencing voter participation in any Federal election (e.g., ballot envelopes, regardless of carrier).

...(c)  The Secretary of Homeland Security shall, within 90 days of the date of this order, establish the infrastructure necessary to compile, maintain, and transmit the State Citizenship List described in section 2(a) of this order, and shall designate a point of contact within DHS to receive and process requests from individuals and State election officials regarding the relevant State Citizenship List.  The Commissioner of SSA shall provide all necessary citizenship and identity data to the Secretary of Homeland Security in support of this requirement, consistent with applicable law, the Privacy Act, and all applicable use agreements....

Please send President Trump a copy of the U.S. Constitution

ArtI.S4.C1.2 States and Elections Clause

The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.

The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.

By its terms, Article I, Section 4, Clause 1, referred to as the Elections Clause, contemplates that state legislatures will establish the times, places, and manner of holding elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate, subject to Congress making or altering such state regulations (except as to the place of choosing Senators).¹ The Supreme Court has interpreted the Elections Clause expansively, enabling states to provide a complete code for congressional elections, not only as to times and places, but in relation to notices, registration, supervision of voting, protection of voters, prevention of fraud and corrupt practices, counting of votes, duties of inspectors and canvassers, and making and publication of election returns.² The Court has further recognized the states' ability to establish sanctions for violating election laws³ as well as authority over recounts⁴ and primaries.⁵ The Elections Clause, however, does not govern voter qualifications, which under Article I, Section 2, Clause 1, and the Seventeenth Amendment must be the same as the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislatures.⁶ Similarly, the authority of states to establish the Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives does not include authority to impose additional qualification requirements to be a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator, which are governed by the Constitution's Qualification Clauses at Article I, Section 2, Clause 2 for Members of the House and at Article I, Section 3, Clause 3 for the Senate.⁷

Further reading: Constitution Election Rules

Who will Trump appoint as Attorney General next? Giving away money to a mob of Trump supporters found guilty in U.S courts post attacking our Capital building January 6th, 2021 is an abomination as over 170+ police injured in the melee.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack

Don't talk to me about Hunter Biden. New way for Presidential grifting:

Trump's paid early access to Truth Social posts has launched

Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, is poised to offer exclusive early access to his posts, a move that has ignited concerns over market manipulation and the potential for private gain from public influence.

The service, launching Saturday, will provide Wall Street traders with sneak peeks of Trump's online pronouncements, raising questions about ethical boundaries and fair market practices....

"If this was the CEO a public company, this would be jail time," Aldridge remarked. She added, "We have a President of the United States who has the front seat to all the action, who makes all the decisions, and he's disclosing this ahead of time to a select group."

"A grifter in politics is someone who uses the political process to enrich themselves, often through dishonest practices like swindling or manipulating public trust for personal gain. They are typically seen as exploiting political movements or causes for financial benefit rather than genuine interest in governance."

NRSKarenRN said:

"If this was the CEO a public company, this would be jail time," Aldridge remarked. She added, "We have a President of the United States who has the front seat to all the action, who makes all the decisions, and he's disclosing this ahead of time to a select group."

NRSKarenRN said:

"A grifter in politics is someone who uses the political process to enrich themselves, often through dishonest practices like swindling or manipulating public trust for personal gain. They are typically seen as exploiting political movements or causes for financial benefit rather than genuine interest in governance."

I don't understand how this is news to a lot of Americans. Trump has been a grifter and con man for the whole of his life, never mind just his time in office.