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Joinfortmill
Joinfortmill's Journal
Joinfortmill's Journal
April 13, 2026
'Rep. Eric Swalwell said Sunday he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.
“I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” he posted on X. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.”'
'Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations'
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/12/politics/eric-swalwell-ends-campaign-california-governor'Rep. Eric Swalwell said Sunday he would withdraw from the California governor’s race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct that led to a nearly immediate campaign collapse, as staffers quit and prominent Democratic supporters urged him to drop out.
“I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” he posted on X. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.”'
April 12, 2026
My words: Bold is mine
'Melania Trump obtained US citizenship on a visa reserved for immigrants with "extraordinary ability" and "sustained national and international acclaim", according to a report in the Washington Post. Nicknamed the "Einstein Visa", the EB-1 is in theory reserved for people who are highly acclaimed in their field...
To obtain an EB-1 for extraordinary ability, an immigrant has to provide evidence of a major award or meet three of 10 criteria proving excellence in their field. The criteria include coverage of the applicant in major publications, original and significant contributions to a field, and work displayed at artistic exhibitions...
"It's about getting testimonials from someone who is extraordinary in their own right and has some name recognition, but who can also attest to specific achievements of the applicant. And I'm sure she probably had some pretty significant letters, maybe from Donald Trump."
'What is the Einstein visa? And how did Melania Trump get one?'
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43256318My words: Bold is mine
'Melania Trump obtained US citizenship on a visa reserved for immigrants with "extraordinary ability" and "sustained national and international acclaim", according to a report in the Washington Post. Nicknamed the "Einstein Visa", the EB-1 is in theory reserved for people who are highly acclaimed in their field...
To obtain an EB-1 for extraordinary ability, an immigrant has to provide evidence of a major award or meet three of 10 criteria proving excellence in their field. The criteria include coverage of the applicant in major publications, original and significant contributions to a field, and work displayed at artistic exhibitions...
"It's about getting testimonials from someone who is extraordinary in their own right and has some name recognition, but who can also attest to specific achievements of the applicant. And I'm sure she probably had some pretty significant letters, maybe from Donald Trump."
April 12, 2026
My words: Well, it seems I was close, MIchael Wolff, yes, in part, but this may be the person who keeps Melania up at night. (bold is mine)
'Is the real reason Melania started her angry press conference with a denial of her involvement or knowledge of Epstein's child sex trafficking ring, because of social media postings by a former best friend and ex wife of Trump's Special Envoy, Amanda Ungaro posting on social media at the same time that Melania knew about Epstein, the ring, and her husband? Popok takes a hard look at the timing of events and the allegations raised by Ms. Ungaro, the former wife of Paolo Zampolli who brought Melania in from Slovenia and introduced her to Trump in 1998.'
'Melania's DARK PAST Blown WIDE OPEN as Witness STEPS FORWARD?!?!' 15 min.
&t=238sMy words: Well, it seems I was close, MIchael Wolff, yes, in part, but this may be the person who keeps Melania up at night. (bold is mine)
'Is the real reason Melania started her angry press conference with a denial of her involvement or knowledge of Epstein's child sex trafficking ring, because of social media postings by a former best friend and ex wife of Trump's Special Envoy, Amanda Ungaro posting on social media at the same time that Melania knew about Epstein, the ring, and her husband? Popok takes a hard look at the timing of events and the allegations raised by Ms. Ungaro, the former wife of Paolo Zampolli who brought Melania in from Slovenia and introduced her to Trump in 1998.'
April 11, 2026
My words: Enjoy, people.
'Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive deep into the mystery behind Melania Trump’s stunning public statement and the explosive theories it has unleashed. From a high-stakes anti-SLAPP lawsuit and whispers of Epstein-era connections to a branding blitz, geopolitical intrigue, and speculation of a calculated move against her own husband, Wolff dissects the legal battles, power plays, and personal tensions driving the drama. As conspiracies swirl the episode exposes the fragile intersection of politics, marriage, and media, revealing how one unexpected speech has reignited scandal, shaken the White House narrative, and forced the world to scrutinize what may lie beneath the carefully constructed Melania mystique.'
'Wolff: This Is What I Know About Melania Bombshell Inside Trump's Head'
My words: Enjoy, people.
'Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive deep into the mystery behind Melania Trump’s stunning public statement and the explosive theories it has unleashed. From a high-stakes anti-SLAPP lawsuit and whispers of Epstein-era connections to a branding blitz, geopolitical intrigue, and speculation of a calculated move against her own husband, Wolff dissects the legal battles, power plays, and personal tensions driving the drama. As conspiracies swirl the episode exposes the fragile intersection of politics, marriage, and media, revealing how one unexpected speech has reignited scandal, shaken the White House narrative, and forced the world to scrutinize what may lie beneath the carefully constructed Melania mystique.'
April 10, 2026
Michael Wolff's take on the Melania Moment...
https://substack.com/search/michael%20Wolff
April 9, 2026
'Author Michael Wolff has sued first lady Melania Trump, charging that she threatened a $1 billion legal action against him to stop him from reporting and writing about her alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
"Mrs. Trump's claims are made for the sole purpose of harassing, intimidating, punishing or otherwise maliciously inhibiting Mr. Wolff's free exercise of speech," said the suit, which was filed Tuesday in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan"....
Trump has been aggressive in pushing back against what her lawyers describe as false reports linking to her Epstein, and her office said in a statement Wednesday that she "is proud to continue standing up to those who spread malicious and defamatory falsehoods as they desperately try to get undeserved attention and money from their unlawful conduct."
This may be what the Melania Presser was about today...
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/author-michael-wolff-files-suit-melania-trump-jeffrey-epstein-threat-rcna239257'Author Michael Wolff has sued first lady Melania Trump, charging that she threatened a $1 billion legal action against him to stop him from reporting and writing about her alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
"Mrs. Trump's claims are made for the sole purpose of harassing, intimidating, punishing or otherwise maliciously inhibiting Mr. Wolff's free exercise of speech," said the suit, which was filed Tuesday in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan"....
Trump has been aggressive in pushing back against what her lawyers describe as false reports linking to her Epstein, and her office said in a statement Wednesday that she "is proud to continue standing up to those who spread malicious and defamatory falsehoods as they desperately try to get undeserved attention and money from their unlawful conduct."
April 9, 2026
My words: Well, hell has frozen over. I agree with MTG. about the menace in the White House. And, these two CNN newscasters, pundits, or whatever the hell they call themselves, are goddamn IDIOTS.
'"Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says President Trump’s threat to wipeout “a whole civilization” if Iran didn’t meet his demands is “absolute madness.”
'MTG calls for Trump's removal from office: 'He's out of control' 10 min.
My words: Well, hell has frozen over. I agree with MTG. about the menace in the White House. And, these two CNN newscasters, pundits, or whatever the hell they call themselves, are goddamn IDIOTS.
'"Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says President Trump’s threat to wipeout “a whole civilization” if Iran didn’t meet his demands is “absolute madness.”
April 7, 2026
How many Americans do you think are sick of Donald's Shit Show?
My guess: 340 FUCKING MILLION.
April 4, 2026
my words: Bold is mine.
'Senators fume after sanctioned Russians tour Capitol Hill: 'They came for one purpose!'
'A bipartisan duo of senators fired off a furious letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, demanding to know how a delegation of Russian lawmakers was allowed to visit Capitol Hill and tour it with members of Congress.
The letter, sent by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), flagged the serious national security concerns at stake, noting that all the visitors from the Russian Duma who held meetings with members of Congress and the executive branch, are subject to U.S. sanctions....
They concluded by asking a series of questions of Rubio and Bessent, including "What is the justification for waiving sanctions on these individuals?" and "Was a counterintelligence assessment conducted for all individuals traveling to the U.S.?"
What The Holy Hell?
https://www.rawstory.com/rubio-russia/my words: Bold is mine.
'Senators fume after sanctioned Russians tour Capitol Hill: 'They came for one purpose!'
'A bipartisan duo of senators fired off a furious letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, demanding to know how a delegation of Russian lawmakers was allowed to visit Capitol Hill and tour it with members of Congress.
The letter, sent by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), flagged the serious national security concerns at stake, noting that all the visitors from the Russian Duma who held meetings with members of Congress and the executive branch, are subject to U.S. sanctions....
They concluded by asking a series of questions of Rubio and Bessent, including "What is the justification for waiving sanctions on these individuals?" and "Was a counterintelligence assessment conducted for all individuals traveling to the U.S.?"
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