Quick Takes from the Past 24-48 Hours

The following is an installment of Trump-Vance team accomplishments (each article is linked for further info):

1. President Trump Mocks Market Panic over Tariffs with Clever New Term—Tells Americans to Stay Strong

The President remains steadfastly confident his approach will bring long-overdue economic justice and he insists Americans need to see the bigger picture beyond the immediate market reaction.

Remember, we’ve heard these apocalyptic predictions before. Remember when experts claimed Trump’s policies would tank the economy during his first term? Instead, we had record-low unemployment and a booming stock market. So, before we join the panicking masses, let’s look at what Trump actually said.

President Trump stated:

The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!

There it is, patriots—“PANICAN”—Trump’s latest verbal invention targeting those losing their minds over his tariff approach. It’s vintage Trump, combining “panic” with “American” in a way that’s both stinging and memorable.

Who but Trump could coin a term that so perfectly captures what he sees as economic cowardice dressed up as concern?

2. The Supremes Deliver Crushing Blow to Liberals’ Beloved DEI Programs

At the center of this fight is a whopping $600 million in teacher training grants that the Department of Education canceled in February. These weren’t just any grants—they were specifically targeted because they promoted what the Trump administration accurately described as “divisive ideologies” through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Predictably, eight Leftist-led states—California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin—immediately filed a lawsuit to keep the gravy train rolling. Their allies in black robes were quick to help, with U.S. District Judge Myong Joun (an Obiden appointee, of course) issuing a restraining order forcing the Department of Education to reinstate the funding.

This week, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to the Left’s schemes, ruling 5-4 in favor of the Trump administration and allowing the funding freeze to continue while legal challenges play out.

The conservative majority on the court recognized the obvious—these liberal judges were grossly overstepping their authority. The unsigned opinion noted that the government would likely face “irreparable harm” if forced to disburse the grants, as it would be nearly impossible to recover the money once spent.

3. Iowa Took Bold Stand Against Sheriff Who Pledged to ‘Interfere’ with ICE Raids

The actions of this sheriff were not just misguided—they represented a direct challenge to the rule of law in a state that takes its responsibilities seriously. And Iowa’s leadership was not about to let that challenge go unanswered.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx after he publicly pledged to take “every effort” to “interrupt” and “interfere” with federal immigration enforcement agents. This extraordinary legal action could result in the entire county losing state funding—a severe but necessary consequence for defying state law.

Bird asserted:

Iowa is not a sanctuary for illegal immigration. Anyone who threatens to ‘block, interfere and interrupt’ with immigration enforcement, as this sheriff did, will be held accountable.

Announcing the lawsuit, Bird stated:

Sanctuary counties are illegal under Iowa law.

Sheriff Marx was given the chance to retract his statement, follow the law, and honor ICE detainers, but he refused—even at a cost to his home county. He left us with no choice but to take the case to court to enforce our laws and ensure cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Sheriff Marx now may be too proud to admit he was wrong. The residents of Winneshiek County now face a troubling reality:

[T]heir sheriff’s defiance could leave them without critical state funding for essential services—a situation that could impact real people’s lives because one official decided his personal views trumped state law.

4. DOGE Squad Takes Aim at Another Sacred Cow of Government Waste

DOGE arrived Friday at U.S. Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C.

That’s right—that darling of the global do-gooder set, is finally getting a long-overdue examination. Established in 1961 by President Kennedy, this agency has been sending Americans abroad for decades, operating with an annual budget of more than $400 million. Let us be honest—most Americans could not tell you what the Peace Corps actually accomplishes with all that money. While it sounds noble on paper, the question remains: Is this massive expenditure truly delivering value to American taxpayers?

The Peace Corps has been burning through taxpayer dollars for over 60 years with minimal oversight. Despite its massive budget—over $430 million annually—the agency has been struggling to meet even its basic staffing goals. According to the agency’s own data, its “fill rate” (the measure of its ability to accommodate volunteer requests) has plummeted from 94% in 2019 to a dismal 63% in 2023.

Even more outrageous? The Obiden Regime had the audacity to request an increase to $479 million for this underperforming agency.

When the Peace Corps was established during the Cold War, America was engaged in a global ideological battle. But times have changed, and so should our spending priorities. Over 240,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers—at enormous taxpayer expense. While the experience might be enriching for the volunteers, the return on investment for American citizens is questionable at best.

5. Even A Famous Liberal Film Director Cannot Stomach the Left’s ‘Big Lie’ Anymore

The walls are finally crumbling around one of the greatest political deceptions in modern American history. Someone who has spent decades championing progressive causes has finally slammed the Left for weaponizing federal law enforcement and “lying” in their attempts to charge Trump with Russian collusion during the 2016 election.

The admission is so stunning that even the most hardened Leftist loyalists may have trouble spinning it away. That source? None other than Oliver Stone, the Academy Award-winning director behind films like “JFK,” “Platoon,” and “Born on the Fourth of July.”

Stone recently delivered a bombshell condemnation of Leftist tactics against President Trump that has left jaws on the floor across Washington.

Let that sink in. A director who has spent his career creating films that often align with left-wing perspectives is now essentially confirming what conservatives have been shouting from the rooftops for years: Russiagate was a politically motivated fabrication designed to take down a president the Left could not defeat at the ballot box.

Even more damning, when asked if Trump was right about the federal government being weaponized against conservatives, Stone did not hesitate: “There was,” he confirmed.

President Trump has taken decisive action on this front, recently signing an executive order directing the FBI to immediately declassify files concerning Crossfire Hurricane, the initial investigation launched in 2016. The President has also suspended security clearances for attorneys involved and barred them from entering federal buildings. You know the Left is panicking as they see these files coming to light.

One by one, those on the left are being forced to acknowledge what happened. Stone’s admission is especially powerful because of his impeccable left-wing credentials—this is not someone who can be dismissed as a right-wing partisan hack. The Left has lost Oliver Stone, even the deepest mentally challenged will understand the Left’s narrative is completely falling apart.

Questions now are ‘Do we finally have sufficient proof to seek indictments?’ and ‘Will there be “Ultimate Accountability” for those who perpetrated this hoax?’