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mtngirl47

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4. Regarding the idea of Trump's private army....I agree

Reply to magicarpet (Original post)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 10:48 AM

1 hr ago

He has cemented his popularity with TSA by "paying them" himself since Congress hasn't done their job to fund DHS. (Don't jump on me--I agree with the Democrats holding out for ICE reforms.)

But the fact remains that he has continually blamed the Democrats and the Senate, and he is the hero that put money back in their accounts. They will follow him off the cliff.

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