While you were sleeping, Trump declared economic war—and Israel bombed Syria.
The world’s on fire, and the only thing bipartisan in Washington is pretending it’s not.
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If you blinked, you missed it. Trump just threatened a 30% tariff war with Europe, Israel launched tank strikes into Syria, Susan Collins is trying to protect the swamp’s budget—and Trump’s now sending weapons to Ukraine on Europe’s dime. Don’t let the chaos fool you: the establishment is scrambling to box Trump in before he ever gets back into office. We’ve got the breakdown on every move they’re making. And for those of you asking about the Epstein fallout—yes, we saw the DOJ games. We unpacked every detail in the latest edition of The Ledger.
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Israeli Strikes Target Syrian Tanks as Deep State Proxy War Escalates
While you were busy arguing about TikTok bans, Israel just bombed Syrian military tanks—and not one mainstream outlet can explain why. The headlines say it’s about “clashes with Druze militias,” but they conveniently leave out who’s funding those militias, who benefits from Syria in chaos, and why Israel keeps striking targets that pose no immediate threat.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about defending Israeli territory. It’s about managing the conflict, keeping the region unstable, and making sure Syria never rebuilds. Every drone strike and tank blast is just another move in the deep state’s favorite game—controlled chaos in the Middle East.
The Druze uprising isn’t organic. It’s funded. The Syrian government isn’t falling apart on its own. It’s being pulled apart. And Israel’s role? Classic: use “security” to justify taking out whatever threatens the U.S.-aligned post-war power map. Peace is the only thing they can’t afford.
So ask yourself—who profits when Syria burns again? Defense contractors. Intelligence agencies. The same players who gave us Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan. And now they’re teeing up the sequel while pretending it’s just another “border skirmish.” Wake up.
Trump’s 30% Tariff Threat to the EU Is Payback, Not Provocation
Trump’s threat to slap a 30% tariff on the EU isn’t some erratic trade war—it’s a long-overdue reckoning for decades of economic sabotage. For 40 years, Europe has dumped its goods, protected its industries, and watched American factories close while our politicians cashed donor checks and called it “global cooperation.”
Now the bill’s come due.
The same D.C. elites screaming about “trade wars” are the ones who engineered your town’s collapse. They gutted manufacturing, offshored entire industries, and blamed you for not “adapting.” What Trump’s doing isn’t new—it’s just the first time anyone’s had the guts to fight back.
This tariff threat is economic self-defense. It’s about rebalancing a rigged system, not wrecking it. The EU has played America for a chump long enough, and now they’re panicking because someone finally flipped the table. The establishment calls it “extreme.” Main Street calls it justice.
Susan Collins Tries to Save the Swamp from Trump’s Budget Axe
Susan Collins isn’t “reaching across the aisle.” She’s reaching for the money. While Trump’s rescissions package slashes bloated, unaccountable spending, Collins is stepping in to blunt the blade—because every dollar Trump cuts is a dollar her donor class can’t skim.
This is the establishment’s favorite trick: pretend to be the adult in the room while protecting the scam.
Collins’ proposed amendments don’t “improve” Trump’s plan—they gut it. The permanent class in D.C. depends on endless cash pipelines to fake programs and do-nothing agencies. Trump threatens that structure, so the GOP moderates leap to its defense every single time.
This isn’t a negotiation. It’s a jailbreak for the swamp, and Collins just handed them the keys.
Trump Sends Weapons to Ukraine—Europe Pays, But the Deep State Wins
Trump just made a headline-grabbing move: send U.S. weapons to Ukraine, but let Europe pick up the tab. Sounds clever—until you realize who’s really writing the checks and calling the shots.
This isn’t strategic independence. It’s proof the military-industrial complex doesn’t need to beat Trump—they just need to wear him down.
European “payments” are theater. The weapons come from our stockpiles, our factories, and our defense budget. NATO gets the arms, Raytheon gets the profits, and Americans get to pretend it wasn’t their war. Sound familiar?
Trump promised to end endless wars. But this is how the system wins—by changing him, not the other way around. The message is clear: no matter who sits in the Oval, the war machine keeps grinding.
America Funds War Games While Roads Collapse
Over 35,000 troops from the U.S. and its allies just kicked off massive military drills in Australia—one of the largest Pacific war games in recent history. The goal? “Preparing for regional conflict,” which is code for poking China while pretending it’s defense. Meanwhile, Congress didn’t authorize it, voters weren’t consulted, and your tax dollars quietly footed the bill. Back home, our infrastructure’s falling apart, and cities can’t afford clean water or basic public safety. But sure—let’s run $100 million simulations 8,000 miles away and call it “security.” This isn’t preparation—it’s provocation on autopilot.
Pentagon Targets Hegseth Allies for Using Signal
The Pentagon is investigating allies of Pete Hegseth for allegedly using encrypted messaging app Signal to communicate while working in federal service. The move mirrors tactics used during the Trump administration, where whistleblowers and dissenters were hunted—not for leaks, but for loyalty to the wrong side. None of these officials are accused of wrongdoing; they’re being scrutinized for using secure channels the Pentagon itself recommends. So why the witch hunt? Because they’re aligned with Trump-era nationalists. This isn’t about security—it’s about reminding everyone what happens when you challenge the establishment from inside the machine.
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ISRAELI ‘HUMANITARIAN CITY’ CALLED A CONCENTRATION CAMP
A former Israeli prime minister just called the Gaza “relocation” zone exactly what it is—a glorified prison. This wasn’t about safety—it was manufactured chaos designed to justify permanent containment. Netanyahu didn’t “inherit” this crisis—he needed it. Read more
ELMO’S TWITTER ACCOUNT USED FOR ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA
Elmo’s X account was hacked with antisemitic posts—but this wasn’t just trolling. Psychological warfare now targets kids’ characters to launder hate into public discourse. The innocence of childhood is the new battlefield. Read more
TWO WOMEN SHOT DEAD IN KENTUCKY CHURCH PARKING LOT
Two women were murdered outside a church in what police say wasn’t a random act. Traditional institutions are being targeted, and every time it’s spun into another tired gun control debate instead of addressing cultural rot and moral collapse. Read more
UKRAINE INTEL LEAKED ON A DATING APP BY U.S. ARMY VETERAN
A retired U.S. Army officer shared classified Ukraine intel on a dating app. This wasn’t loose lips—it’s a warning shot about how foreign actors harvest intelligence through modern honey traps. The battlefield is now digital—and deeply personal. Read more
TRUMP VOWS TO FIRE FED CHAIR POWELL
Trump says he’ll fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell “if there’s cause.” Translation: the last unelected king in America might finally get dethroned. The central bank controls our economy without accountability—Trump’s going straight for the jugular.
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“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.”
—Ron Paul
Thanks for reading—we don’t do spin, we do receipts. The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as designed. But they weren’t prepared for this many people waking up. Keep your head clear, your eyes open, and never stop asking: who benefits from the chaos?
~ Scott 🇺🇸
P.S.
The most important news this week didn’t trend. It didn’t trend because it wasn’t meant to. Our breakdown of the Epstein/DOJ file drop is still up in The Ledger, and if you haven’t read it yet, do it now. It explains more about how this system works than CNN has in five years.
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