Staff Reports
The political circus continues, and the latest act features former President Donald Trump delivering another masterclass in shutting down incompetent reporters. In the latest skirmish, Trump took down a journalist who was feigning offense over his critique of the Jimmy Carter-era Panama Canal treaties. One has to wonder how the media expects to maintain any credibility when they’re outraged over historical context while ignoring their own failures. It’s almost comical to think they’d lecture anyone on civility, considering their long history of incivility, akin to taking dating advice from Bill Clinton.
The Panama Canal handover was a quintessential example of Democrats’ flaccid foreign policy. Critics have failed to produce any evidence that the switch brought a surge in goodwill for the U.S. across the globe. Instead, many argue it was just another blunder, and Trump’s commentary on it reminds Americans to question the decisions of a bygone era that shaped their current geopolitical standing. History suggests that handing over strategic assets might not always benefit the nation, so where’s the reward for that generous offer? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist.
Donald Trump calls out Panama for selling out to China and then still asking the US for money for repairs.
"They laugh at us because they think we're stupid, but we're not stupid anymore" pic.twitter.com/521ujYcJ1B
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) January 7, 2025
Meanwhile, across the northern border, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is earnestly trying to assure Americans that Canada will not be the 51st state. Perhaps he should take a pause and remember that the last governor who tried that is no longer in the position. Elon Musk’s sharp retort to Trudeau essentially reinforces that Canadians are likely better off remaining independent rather than dipping their toes in the swamp of American politics. The days of easy fleecing of U.S. taxpayers are coming to an end, and it seems Trudeau might need a crash course in how to deal with a serious leader like Trump.
In California, wildfires are wreaking havoc, and the situation looks grim. With conditions worsening, the National Guard’s deployment remains questionable. Chaos seems all too familiar in a state that prioritizes environmentalist regulations over practical solutions. Residents find themselves in peril, and one has to wonder how much longer they can rely on officials who seem more concerned with press releases than with actual fire control.
As for Congress, there are some bipartisan discussions floating around the passage of the Laken Riley Act, which may actually go somewhere. Unfortunately, it also appears that Senate Democrats are focused on redefining presidential military powers, all in the name of altruism, of course. Memo to Capitol Hill: the safety of Americans should come before political gamesmanship. And as the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter approaches, President Biden will hop on a plane to Rome immediately following, perhaps looking for a divine intervention to save his floundering administration. Meanwhile, Trump remains in the headlines as legal challenges continue, but for every lawsuit thrown his way, it seems his loyal base only grows stronger.
In the midst of a nation grappling with calamities both natural and political, the pictures emerging from the West Coast deliver a stark reminder of what Americans truly value: resilience. But with a cast of characters in politics who seem more interested in spinning narratives than providing solutions, the path to recovery may be a long one. Buckle up, folks. This ride may be just getting started.
