The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Executive News Summary
The latest on the Rhode Island trans murders: The picture of trans lunacy that led to Robert Dorgan killing his ex-wife and son at a hockey game on Monday is becoming increasingly clear. On Sunday, a day before his lethal attack, Dorgan responded to a social media post that correctly identified Rep. Tim “Sarah” McBride as a man with this chilling message: “keep bashing us. but do not wonder why we go BERSERK.” Dorgan underwent some form of “gender reassignment surgery” in 2020, which contributed to his divorce. The trans movement deliberately reshapes the minds of those susceptible to its cult-like messaging so that they undergo irreversible surgeries and feel that there is no turning back. Dorgan is yet another example of why the trans movement, and trans individuals, cannot be celebrated in a functioning society. For more on trans lunacy, read Mark Alexander’s column this afternoon.
Minnesota gaslighting? In the latest example of abject cognitive dissonance, Minnesota’s Democrat leaders are calling on the federal government to shell out billions in taxpayer funding to “pay for what they broke.” Pointing to DHS’s efforts to round up criminal illegal aliens, Gov. Tim Walz called for “accountability on the things that happened, but one of the things is the incredible and immense costs that were borne by the people of this state.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also demanded that the feds cover some of the economic cost, estimated at over $200 million, from the anti-ICE “protests.” These demands are laughable given the fact that an estimated $18 billion in welfare fraud, much of it tied to the immigrant Somali community, occurred in Minnesota under their watch. Had these two simply worked with ICE rather than against DHS, then maybe the negative economic hit never would have occurred.
Schumer introduces a bill protecting the pride flag like the American flag: The year is 2026, the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America, and Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer’s idea of a celebration is to protect … the pride flag’s right to fly at national monuments. Schumer’s legislation would make the LGBT pride flag a congressionally authorized symbol, giving it the same protections as the U.S. flag, military flags, and POW/MIA flags. The background surrounds Stonewall National Monument, the site of a clash between gay bargoers and the police in 1969, sometimes considered the birthplace of the gay rights movement. Department of the Interior guidance temporarily removed the pride flag from that site, although it has since been reinstalled. Schumer wants to make sure that the flag of perverse sexual identities can never again be removed.
Top Dem fundraiser tied to Epstein: The latest release of the Epstein files from the Justice Department reveals that fundraisers working for high-profile Democrat lawmakers, including the likes of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, had no problem seeking help from Jeffrey Epstein even after his sex-offender conviction. These fundraisers repeatedly sought Epstein’s assistance through 2017. One example shows that Epstein was sent an invitation to a “Schumer Senate Candidate Reception,” which featured then-Rep. Martin Heinrich, who was running for the Senate in New Mexico. The files show that it was primarily the Democrat fundraising and public affairs outfit Dynamic SRG that repeatedly reached out to Epstein on behalf of several Democrat candidates, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Sen. Kristen Gillibrand.
Vatican says no to Trump’s Board of Peace: The Vatican has rejected an invitation from the Trump administration to join the president’s Board of Peace, the group that will oversee the rebuilding of Gaza. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin explained that the papacy “will not participate in the Board of Peace because of its particular nature, which is evidently not that of other States.” Parolin added that the Vatican’s position is that “at the international level it should above all be the U.N. that manages these crisis situations.” Donald Trump has envisioned his Board of Peace as an eventual replacement for the UN, arguing, “The UN should have settled every one of the wars that I settled.” While the Vatican has rebuffed Trump, Italy will join the board as an observer, but not yet a full member.
Wages up 1.9% under Trump: The economy under the second Trump administration is not blowing Americans away with its rapid growth, but the signs of growth and responsible policy are showing up. Real wages are up 1.9% after declining nearly 4% during the Biden administration. “Real wage” is a measure of how purchasing power actually stacks up after inflation and other economic factors are taken into account. Voters may still be upset that prices aren’t coming down, but when wage growth outpaces inflation, the result is much the same. There are other signs of a strong economy, too. Government spending is up 2% for FY 2026, but revenues are up 12%, which, combined with other factors, has reduced the deficit by 20% in the first third of the fiscal year. An economic boom hasn’t materialized yet, but for the first time this decade, there’s hope for one.
8,000 abortion-pill attempts successfully reversed: Good news — more babies’ lives saved, which means more moms’ minds and hearts changed. Heartbeat International says the number of women who went through the Abortion Pill Reversal Network to save their baby is now 8,000, an increase from 7,000 in June. Despite Democrats lying that abortions can’t be reversed and social media platforms like Google restricting advertising, limiting awareness online, the Abortion Pill Reversal Network has grown “steady and incremental each year,” as have inquiries to their hotline. Mifepristone, a two-pill regimen usually prescribed via telehealth, is responsible for two-thirds of abortions nationwide. If progesterone is taken within 24 hours of the first abortion pill, it counteracts the effects of mifepristone, often saving the pregnancy. Christa Brown, Heartbeat’s director of medical impact, stated, “Time matters, and so does accurate information.”
U.S. VIP aircraft fleet gets new color scheme: For the first time since the Kennedy administration, a president is rethinking the color scheme of Air Force VIP jets, including those that serve as Air Force One and Two. The now classic colors have been robin’s egg blue and white, but as the executive fleet comes in for repair and maintenance, it is being repainted in navy blue, deep red, and gold. President Trump, who has a well-known fascination with gold, probably couldn’t help himself. New jets are getting the new paint, including the 747-8i intended to serve as Air Force One, which was donated by Qatar last year. The refurbishment of the donated plane is well underway, and it is expected to enter service by this summer.
Headlines
Socialist New York mayor announces 9.5% property tax on “working and middle class” (Not the Bee)
CBS denies it pulled Colbert’s Talarico interview (The Hill)
Iran and U.S. agree on “guiding principles” of nuclear deal, Tehran says (NY Post)
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump admin (Fox News)
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