Staff Reports
What a week it’s been for anyone keeping an eye on the left’s latest antics and the ongoing unraveling of progressive orthodoxy. First up, Bill Maher—yes, the same Maher who’s made a career out of mocking conservatives—left his liberal fanbase in a tailspin after sharing surprisingly positive remarks about a recent dinner with President Trump. Maher, who’s never been shy about his disdain for Trump, admitted on his show that the man he met in private was far more gracious and reasonable than the media caricature. Of course, Maher was quick to reassure his audience that he hadn’t joined the MAGA movement, but the damage was done: the left’s self-appointed truth-teller had dared to humanize their favorite villain. The resulting meltdown among Maher’s followers was as predictable as it was entertaining, with many unable to process even a hint of civility toward Trump.
Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz’s political ambitions are becoming more of a punchline than a serious campaign. Despite whispers of a presidential run, recent polling shows Walz struggling to gain traction, even losing out to lesser-known Democrats in hypothetical matchups. It’s a clear sign that the Democratic bench is not only thin, but also deeply out of touch with the average American. Walz’s floundering is a reminder that the left’s obsession with identity politics and virtue signaling doesn’t translate into real leadership or popular support. One has to wonder if Walz is simply angling for a cushy Senate seat or if he’s just delusional enough to think he can lead a party that’s already in disarray.
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On the national security front, the Trump administration made headlines by firing Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, the U.S. military representative to NATO, for what the Pentagon called a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.” Chatfield’s ouster is part of a broader effort to restore discipline and accountability in the military, which has been plagued by politicization and “woke” distractions in recent years. The left predictably cried foul, but the reality is that the military should be focused on defending the nation, not advancing progressive social experiments. The message is clear: under Trump, the days of using the armed forces as a playground for leftist ideology are over.
Back at the White House, the left found a new reason to clutch their pearls when President Trump’s portrait—depicting his defiant moment after surviving an assassination attempt—replaced Barack Obama’s in a prominent hallway. The outrage from progressives was immediate and overblown, as if moving a painting were some grave injustice. In truth, the president has every right to decide which portraits hang in the people’s house, and the left’s fixation on symbolism over substance only highlights their lack of real priorities. While they wail about artwork, the rest of the country is focused on issues that actually matter.
Finally, the Department of Justice suspended a career attorney after he admitted in court that the Trump administration had mistakenly deported a Maryland man to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Attorney General Pam Bondi made it clear that DOJ lawyers are expected to zealously defend the administration’s positions, not undermine them in court. While the left decries this as authoritarian, conservatives see it as a long-overdue return to order and loyalty within the ranks of government. After years of bureaucrats running amok and undermining elected leadership, it’s refreshing to see accountability restored.
All in all, the week’s events serve as a stark reminder of just how unmoored the left has become from reality. Whether they cannot handle dissent, their floundering political leadership, or their obsession with trivialities, progressives continue to provide endless fodder for those who value common sense and real-world results.
