Can a stopped escalator become headline news? John Amato exposes how MAGA media, especially Maria Bartiromo, blow minor Trump moments like Melania Trump’s calm on a halted escalator into dramatic “triple sabotage” theories. This distraction masks urgent matters like the economy and hidden Epstein files. Read the sharp critique here: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/09/melania-trump-walking-escalator-deemed #JohnAmato #EscalatorGate #MAGA #MariaBartiromo #MelaniaTrump #Trump #MediaCritique #PoliticalDistraction

Facing algorithm battles, John Amato reveals how progressive outlets like Crooks and Liars struggle financially as platforms favor right-wing voices like Ben Shapiro. Despite hopes for new apps like Bluesky, revenue falls short. Support is crucial—donations keep independent, ad-free journalism alive. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/09/cl-2025-fundraiser #JohnAmato #progressivejournalism #socialmediaalgorithms #fundraiser #independentmedia #CrooksAndLiars

Steve Bannon’s frustration grows as John Amato reveals young Republicans increasingly back nationalizing major industries like healthcare. A Rasmussen poll shows 76% of voters aged 18-39, including 78% of young GOP, support such policies. This shift challenges traditional conservative views. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/09/steve-bannon-flips-young-republicans-healthcare #SteveBannon #youngRepublicans #MedicareForAll #RasmussenPoll #nationalization #healthcare #socialism #JohnAmato

Shocking jobs data stuns FOX Business, revealing cracks in optimistic economic narratives. John Amato reports just 22K jobs added in August vs. 75K expected, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. Host Cheryl Casone and Lauren Simonetti note private and government job losses deepen the grim picture. Even pro-Trump analyst Charles Payne admits the weakness. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/09/fox-business-horrified-jobs-report-these #JohnAmato #FOXBusiness #BLS #JobsReport #Unemployment #EconomicNews #MAGA #CharlesPayne #LaurenSimonetti #CherylCasone

John Amato exposes Kash Patel’s alarming use of the FBI and DOJ to target Trump critics, claiming investigations will be “constitutional” yet fueling partisan fear. Is government weaponization replacing justice? Discover the full scope of this controversy and demand transparency. Read the article: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/then-why-dan-bongino-hiding-kash-patel #JohnAmato #KashPatel #Trump #FBI #DOJ #investigation #weaponization #politics

Provocative satire: John Amato reveals how Gavin Newsom’s parody of Trump’s bombastic style unsettles MAGA and conservatives, including Steve Bannon. This bold tactic forces opponents to take Newsom seriously, gaining coverage by outlets like Politico. Discover how parody disrupts political discourse. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/steve-bannon-admits-gavin-newsom-getting #JohnAmato #GavinNewsom #SteveBannon #MAGA #politics #satire #Democrats #Republicans

Sharp inflation spike shocks markets: John Amato reveals on FOX Business that producer prices surged 0.9% in July, sharply above forecasts. The steepest rise since 2022 triggered market drops and economic concerns. Explore the broader impacts of this inflation surge and its political fallout. Read more at Crooks and Liars: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/downtrodden-maria-bartiromo-inflation #JohnAmato #MariaBartiromo #Inflation #PPI #FoxBusiness #MarketReaction #Economy #FinancialNews

Former acting FBI director Brian Driscoll’s abrupt firing by Kash Patel spotlights a chilling purge tied to Trump’s vendetta against agents defending the Capitol on January 6. No cause was given, raising alarms about political retaliation in federal law enforcement. Discover the full story by John Amato: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/kash-patel-fires-former-director #JohnAmato #FBI #BrianDriscoll #KashPatel #TrumpAdministration #January6 #Insurrection #FederalLawEnforcement #CapitolRiot #Reuters