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Since #DefSec & #POTUS have declared the Signal chat messaging thread abt the #Houthi air strike does not contain classified info, The Atlantic has decided to publish the war plans in that thread: theatlantic.com/politics/archi

Then #PressSec says the public should decide for THEMSELVES how to evaluate the Signal text thread "based on the success of the operation."

So, yeah, you can decide for yourself IF you decide to follow her instrux to limit your consideration to her parameters designed to
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The Atlantic · Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on SignalBy Jeffrey Goldberg

Seems #PressSec Leavett is b/casting Musk/DOGE ignorance about someone getting #SocialSecurity benefits who claimed to be 150yrs old.

As everyone knows by now who's been watching legacy news & MSM, that 150yr figure is an artifact from when Social Security was first created. Many in those days, esp immigrants, didn't know their birthdate. In that case, due to the "Convention de Mètre," the year 1875 was used.

And the US has roughly 100,000 centenarians.

Politifact:
politifact.com/article/2025/fe

@politifactAre 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security?In a closely watched Oval Office event, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk shared some of the findings and rationale beh
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Just one more thing: now WH #PressSec Karoline Leavitt claims the #TrumpFreeze MEMO has been rescinded, but Trump's ORDER has not.

So what is in writing has no meaning? All that matters to these creeps is what Trump says is in his mind.

Ie, governance by #MentalTelepathy.

Like his 2021 declassifications of classified documents he stole from the govt & American people.

Makes Reagan's reliance on astrology for scheduling purposes seem harmless & merely quaint.

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Oh. But guess what?

AFTER rescinding the memo AFTER the court paused Trump's freeze on federal aid, loans & assistance, #PressSec Karoline Leavitt issues a post saying the announced rescission was not a rescission of the freeze, it was a rescission of the memo TO ADDRESS THE CONFUSION CAUSED BY THE COURTS.

The confusion, my dears, is not caused by the courts but by Trump & his messed up, incompetent administration.

Talk about ignorance & deflection.

thehill.com/homenews/administr

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Now #PressSec Karoline Leavitt* is angrily claiming there's a fresh #OMB memo that clarifies direct assistance to individuals will not be impacted.

"Fresh" as in a revision of parameters in response to the negative outcry?
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Her entire demeanor in response to any & all questions is combative & angry.

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Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to be youngest White House press secretary in history
npr.org/2024/11/15/g-s1-34514/

* Trump taps longtime aide, media personality Karoline Leavitt to be White House press secretary
* served as national press secretary for campaign. transition team
* 27 y.o.: youngest person as top White House spokesperson

#KarolineLeavitt #WHpress #PressSec #Trump2 #GOP #fascism #extremism
#libertarianism #PrivateSchools #CharterSchools
#Christofascism #Catholicism

[thread] Karoline Leavitt
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karoline

* political aide curr. national press secretary for Trump 2024 campaign
* assistant press secretary/presidential writer, Trump1
* Nov 2024 Trump chose Leavitt as White House Press Secretary
* youngest press secretary ever
*Catholic
* private school advocate

#KarolineLeavitt #WHpress #PressSec #Trump2 #GOP #fascism #extremism
#libertarianism #PrivateSchools #CharterSchools
#Christofascism #Catholicism

en.wikipedia.orgKaroline Leavitt - Wikipedia
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Update:

The #Iran-backed militia groups' social media accounts have been silent for hours after Kataib Hezbollah announced the suspension of its military operations against U.S. forces in Iraq.

This shows that Kataib Hezbollah number 1 responsible for every rocket and projectile fired in Iraq and Syria, with the approval of the IRGC and Iran, of course.

"If the fools in the #HouseGOP #treason caucus dare to impeach #AliMayorkas he should demand that Trump be subpoenaed to be questioned on his political motives in blocking the Senate bill. If the GOPoversight wants political theater, let's give them some.

Under oath and in the place where the leader of the insurrection sent a mob to overthrow the Constitution and become a dictator. And desecrate the People's House. And let @RepRaskin have at him for the longest day of his life. #SenSchumer #MoscowMitch McConnell #PressSec

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