Demagogue

“We’re very aware of the Trump administration and the horrors that they have done, but to do this — for CBS and for the new leadership there, which is clearly connected to folks in Trump’s orbit, to take this off the air and make that call — I mean, clearly, right now they are trying to take control of all of media.” —Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) after CBS pulled a “60 Minutes” report on CECOT

A Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut

“Donald Trump is not on Epstein’s list. There’s nothing in there that’s really damning about Donald Trump.” —MS NOW’s Joe Scarborough

For the Record

“Domestic terrorists, Islamic jihadists, violent criminals, and narco-terrorists are walking amongst us; only an idiot would seek to disarm legal, law-abiding citizens.” —Allen West

“Literally zero Republicans in 30 Yale departments when half the country is Republican is truly outrageous bigotry!” —Elon Musk

Upright

“You don’t attack widows. You just don’t do it. … Some women … mourn with quiet grace, saving their tears for the moments when they can be alone. Other women launch joyfully into life, seeking new relationships and new adventures. And others will do what Erika Kirk is doing, honoring her husband by continuing his work and keeping his name alive. She is a woman to admire, emulate and respect.” —Christine Flowers

“The only thing that has truly served as an anchor of the United States of America is that we have been, and by the grace of God we always will be, a Christian nation.” —Vice President JD Vance

“We won’t be silenced ever again. We will speak up for Christians wherever they are in this world.” —singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj