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Bluetus

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64. Right. But they can force him into a side room

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:13 PM

Jul 2025

where he can still put out tweets and run his grifts, but just not do anything from a governance standpoint.

But any effort to do that runs squarely into the ship of fools that are the cabinet, and this huge appropriation for Trump's secret police. As Thiel and friends look toward the midterms, are they going to try to tone down any of that? Or do they figure they have enough control over the election machinery that it doesn't really matter?

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JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2025 OP

Trump is: Botany Jul 2025 #1

They got their laws passed. They no longer need trump. Bluetus Jul 2025 #14

My guess is that he will step down for "health reasons" soon. Botany Jul 2025 #24

He will never voluntarily walk away from the grift JoseBalow Jul 2025 #45

They will present him with the alternative not fooled Jul 2025 #49

They can try, but he ain't giving it up willingly. JoseBalow Jul 2025 #53

Right. But they can force him into a side room Bluetus Jul 2025 #64

I think we've been there for most of his two terms. Gore1FL Jul 2025 #83

You are right. So will this really change much? Bluetus Jul 2025 #84

Exactly. There is no way he's walking away from the Flying Palace he received as a gift. padah513 Jul 2025 #68

They might be able to buy him out. It would have to be a very hefty offer however. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #76

Part of him agreeing to back off is he gets the billion dollar plane for himself. lark Jul 2025 #82

I find it ludicrous that people who have seen the orange guy think he would ever give up power. Life support, efhmc Jul 2025 #63

I dunno, he seems pretty tired lately and not that interested in the details of the job LymphocyteLover Jul 2025 #80

Fat chance of that happening. Gimpyknee Jul 2025 #85

Mafia Don Deep State Witch Jul 2025 #2

Not a chance. Bluetus Jul 2025 #13

Vance has been having all sorts of secret meetings. travelingthrulife Jul 2025 #38

Second time snowybirdie Jul 2025 #3

Earlier meetings were in northwest part of MT, which had ritzy resorts for rich & infamous Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #11

I've heard stories of the filthy rich buying Dr. T Jul 2025 #26

Used to live in Montana. Yes, it is getting warmer up there. Farming is changing and changing fast. Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #29

Not only land Hornedfrog2000 Jul 2025 #74

There are a lot of homesteading survivalist groups in Montana FakeNoose Jul 2025 #59

I think Musk showed up as well? flamingdem Jul 2025 #65

Seem to recall he did drop into the series of meetings in the northwest part of MT Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #67

Yes. Musk was at the last one. And MontanaMama's son worked at the airport where all the Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #78

Musk, Thiel and a handful of other billionaires MontanaMama Jul 2025 #86

Thanks for the update! flamingdem Jul 2025 #89

A DU'er posted here maybe a month ago of a lot of activity in Montana underpants Jul 2025 #4

Yup... A lot of plotting has been going on... hlthe2b Jul 2025 #5

Both Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #6

More like they know his health is bad and they are just making sure JD is fully aware of who the boss's really are;) n/t Cheezoholic Jul 2025 #23

Obstruction anyone? Traildogbob Jul 2025 #7

Perhaps persuade the WSJ to recant the story zorbasd Jul 2025 #31

He's likely positioning himself as a contingency plan, due to not knowing what's going to happen to Trump. Karasu Jul 2025 #8

That was always Thiels plan.... alittlelark Jul 2025 #10

Yep, and those guys know what's gonna happen with Trump cuz they are orchestrating it Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #12

If there really is something wrong it will accelerate underpants Jul 2025 #16

Years of extremely poor sleeping habits make the brain go faster too Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #20

Absolutely. Thiel and his gang believe democracy is gone and the "tech bros" should run things. SharonAnn Jul 2025 #69

That was MontanaMama mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2025 #30

Very nice research. Thanks. ❤️ underpants Jul 2025 #37

Hey! Yes. That was me. MontanaMama Jul 2025 #87

Probably Why They Wanted Tester Out Deep State Witch Jul 2025 #51

I remember ..in fact, I thought this was a repeat post. Deuxcents Jul 2025 #55

OHI do believe that Vance wants the Presidency so bad, that he can taste it. riversedge Jul 2025 #79

Wanna bet it involved $$$$$ and getting them to support him more on their stations? cstanleytech Jul 2025 #9

Video: Lawrence O'Donnell thinks Vance is setting Trump up to take over the Presidency chowder66 Jul 2025 #15

Maybe the Davenporter is a leaker to Murdoch. Sneederbunk Jul 2025 #17

The praetorian guard is coming for the emporer. Lucky Luciano Jul 2025 #18

25th Amendment? doc03 Jul 2025 #19

That secret meeting didn't stay secret for long Deminpenn Jul 2025 #21

That's what I'm thinking. NH Ethylene Jul 2025 #32

Trump loyalists knew where Vance was zorbasd Jul 2025 #34

Trump's comments and actions are stollen Jul 2025 #57

The uber-rich (like Murdoch) and tech bros got the tax breaks they wanted from Trump. Now he's expendable to them. Efilroft Sul Jul 2025 #22

Yup. Trump did all the foolish things they wanted and the road is clear for the rich to rape this country thoroughly travelingthrulife Jul 2025 #40

WASTE -- FRAUD -- ABUSE Dock_Yard Jul 2025 #25

making threats on the Don's behalf... or going behind his back? paulkienitz Jul 2025 #27

I suggest it's JD, in the dining room Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #33

No Matter What Happens, Chasstev365 Jul 2025 #28

It is a good thing, but the damage is done. There are no safeguards any more. travelingthrulife Jul 2025 #41

This meeting took place back on June 10th, not this week- see link to June 12 Article wishstar Jul 2025 #35

I don't mean to ruin a perfectly good story, but this happened in June. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2025 #36

It's probably the first time that they are reporting it BumRushDaShow Jul 2025 #39

See post# 11, 2 different meetings , afew weeks apart questionseverything Jul 2025 #44

Air Force Two and J. D. Vance's visit to Butte for a second, later, meeting in July mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2025 #46

Ty 4 the correction, good evening to you too questionseverything Jul 2025 #60

Obviously Godot51 Jul 2025 #42

Vance made another recent trip to Montana to meet the same folks. Ford_Prefect Jul 2025 #43

They are coming for you trump. republianmushroom Jul 2025 #47

Wtf, are these supposed to be official duties? miyazaki Jul 2025 #48

Do any of you actually sit back and read what you are saying? Bluestocking Jul 2025 #50

I really need to hear there's no tech bro dystopia on the way... Logically, I feel like getting this far will have been Alice B. Jul 2025 #54

Trump may be on the cusp of getting the boot. Turbineguy Jul 2025 #52

Oh, just rehearsing a speech. usonian Jul 2025 #56

Here we go again! "Imagine if a Democrat had done that..." Grins Jul 2025 #58

Does this explain all of the other Montana trips? Renew Deal Jul 2025 #61

The oligarchy is making sure that their spare pen has the right color ink. CentralMass Jul 2025 #62

Only item on the agenda: the 25th Amendment. :) Dem4life1970 Jul 2025 #66

Palace intrigue of the degenerates. Duncanpup Jul 2025 #70

So, having a cabinet meeting, eh? Hugin Jul 2025 #71

I asked Google what would happen if Krasnov left office kkmarie Jul 2025 #72

The theory: Trump resigns in exchange for a full pardon for crimes committed past and present, Auggie Jul 2025 #73

His due date is coming up soon...then the ... S/V Loner Jul 2025 #75

I wouldn't be surprised if the media monguels now want trump out and vance in, because they believe they lostincalifornia Jul 2025 #77

Or did TACO sent Sofaboy to serve papers on Rupert and Faux Snooze about suing them? marble falls Jul 2025 #81

I missed this story until now. This seems pretty significant. themaguffin Jul 2025 #88