Nonilex1h ago

this is what happens when the “commander in chief” is a #criminal #kleptocrat…

A #US #SpecialForces #soldier involved in the capture of #Venezuela President Nicolás #Maduro was arrested for allegedly betting on the operation, netting him $400k in profits….

The trader opened an account in late December on #Polymarket, one of the best-known #PredictionMarkets. He placed about $32k that Maduro would be “out” by January.

#law #Trump #kleptocracy
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/23/politics/us-special-forces-soldier-arrested-maduro-raid-trade

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits, according to a person familiar with the matter.

CNN
John Yates2h ago
On Jan 20, 2025 #America went from the leader of free world to despotic, fascist, #BananaRepublican rule by a convicted felon, pathological liar,malignant narcissist,ignoramus installing only incompetent bootlickers to kill all that #America stood for! #Kakistocracy #Oligarchy #Kleptocracy #Politics
Kim Perales4h ago

"Acc to Russia,🚨Trump invited them to the G20 meet that'll be hosted at his golf course late this year, and this comes after the Treasury quietly issued another oil waiver late last week.

Meanwhile,🚨Russia continues to help #Iran against the US."
-O Lautman

#MayDayGeneralStrike #Kakistocracy #Kleptocracy #Putin #Russia #Trump #G20 #TrumpRegime #Oil #Treason #Republicans #Traitors #MayDay #GeneralStrike #USPol
https://olgalautman.substack.com/p/trump-reportedly-invites-russia-to

Trump Reportedly Invites Russia to G20 After Renewing Russian Oil Waiver

Overnight, Russian state media was celebrating Moscow’s claim that it has been invited to the G20 summit “at the highest level,” with Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin bragging that the U.S.

Unmasking Russia
Leo Gaggl1d ago

Aussie #PSA - should be compulsory viewing:

Japanese Government makes more revenue taxing its imports of Australian gas than the Australian Government makes from the export of our gas.

Not only has Australia been literally giving more than half of the gas we export away for free, we now learn that the same Japanese Government that is opposed to us putting a tax on our gas and coal exports, has been raking in billions of dollars per year via their own tax on gas and coal imports.

This video is a clip from the Senate Select Committee on Taxation of Gas Resources, 21/04/2026

Speakers:
Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO, the Australia Institute
Konrad Benjamin, Founder, Punter’s Politics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDebVmoB2V4

#kleptocracy #economics #rentseeking #auspol

Japanese Government collects more tax from Australian gas than Australian Government!

YouTube
Kim Perales1d ago

Trump acknowledged that the🚨UAE has incurred significant damage during the #IranWar *hit hard by Iranian retaliation, & had pledged to make subst investments in the US.

Emirati officials🚨met with Bessent in DC last week.

"4 days before #Trump's Inaugur,🚨a royal from the #UAE quietly bought a 49% stake in the Trump fam's fledgling #crypto bus for $500K."
-D Axelrod

Trump should help the UAE, personally, he started the war +profiteered.
#Corruption #Kleptocracy #USPol
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/business/economy/us-uae-financial-support.html?unlocked_article_code=1.clA.X1gI.sluK5vsB6Ph-&smid=nytcore-ios-share

U.S. Considers Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.

President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.

The New York Times
Jack William Bell2d ago

I saw this meme on Craigslist, of all places.

> "They’re using a war, with thousands dead and billions in damages, to manipulate the markets and *enrich themselves*. Frustration is knowing the agenda is not hidden anymore and yet the sheep are still obeying."

#uspol #Iran #kleptocracy

Show threadNonilex2d ago

But right now, the #labor force is barely growing because of an aging population, the #Trump admin’s crackdown on #immigration, #AI & #layoffs. That
apparently means that the #economy doesn’t need to add many #jobs each month to remain in balance — but as Lydia DePillis wrote recently, it isn’t a balance that anyone seems very happy about.

#FederalReserve #banking #kleptocracy #Senate #USpol
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/business/economy/population-growth-immigration.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Jobs and Workers Are In Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

The New York Times
Show threadNonilex2d ago

Senator Smith asks Warsh how he can say the #economy is doing well when #job growth has slowed nearly to zero. Warsh responds by pointing to the low #unemployment rate: “If Americans who want a job can find a job, then by the Fed’s measure we’re at full employment.”

This gets at a curious characteristic of the current #labor market. We’re used to thinking that the economy needs to add #jobs every month to keep up with the growing labor force.

#Trump #FederalReserve #kleptocracy #Senate #USpol

Show threadNonilex2d ago

In a moment that the #crypto industry will hear loud & clear, #Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming asked #KevinWarsh whether he thought that crypto assets should be part of the #financial system so that “consumers” can benefit from more investment options & consumer protections. “Digital assets are already part of the fabric of our financial industry, so yes,” Warsh responded.

#Trump #CryptoBros #scammers #FederalReserve #economy #banking #kleptocracy #Senate #USpol

Nonilex2d ago

File under “sure, Jan”

#Fed Chair Nominee Asserts at Hearing He Won’t Do Trump’s Bidding

Kevin M. Warsh, Trump’s nominee for #FederalReserve chair, told senators at his confirmation hearing that #Trump had not asked him for any commitments 😉. Democrats pressed him on his #independence & details of his personal financial assets.

#economy #banking #kleptocracy #Senate #USpol
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/21/business/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-hearing?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Live Updates: Kevin Warsh, Trump's Pick for Fed Chair, Faces Confirmation Hearing

Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, told senators at his confirmation hearing that the president had not asked him for any commitments. Democrats pressed him on his independence and details of his financial assets.

The New York Times