What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

“I know there are many who use ‘socialist’ as a dirty word, something to be ashamed of. They can try all they want, but we will not be ashamed of using government to fight for the many, not simply the few.” —New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Race Bait

“The last thing I would want in a space shuttle crew would be seven white-guy, U.S. Navy test pilots like me. It would be a disaster.” —Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

Braying Jenny

“There are versions of the country that happen, right? … And I think we’re in just a janky version.” —former First Lady Michelle Obama

Not Again…

“Listen, I might. I might. I’m thinking about it.” —2024 Democrat nominee Kamala Harris upon being asked if she will run for president in 2028

Friendly Fire

“I can’t speak for my other Democrats, but the American media has, essentially, become — carrying water for Iran. … America is the force of good in the world, and holding Iran accountable, what they’ve done, is important.” —Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA)

For the Record

“The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short-term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!” —President Donald Trump

“Iran has suffered a generational military defeat. … In less than 40 days, [we] destroyed the military that Iran built for over 40 years.” —CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper

Why Is That?

“You’ll notice that the demands for toleration of incompatible foreign ideologies only apply to America. If I immigrated to Saudi Arabia and started eating bacon in the middle of the street, chances are that wouldn’t go over too well, given the culture. But Muslims will declare that they not only have no intention of assimilating to our culture, but want to create their own enclaves that are actively hostile to it. That’s not immigration. That’s an invasion.” —former Deputy Assistant to President Trump Theo Wold

“The reality is that these leftists do not even attempt to hide the goal of what they seek. They are truly focused on ‘defunding’ law enforcement at every level. They feel it best to promote the general welfare of criminal illegal immigrants, heck, criminals period, over the security of individual citizens.” —Allen West

Caveat Emptor

“The rapid rise of Candace Owens reflected the fact that the conservative movement desperately wants to see more young people, minorities, and women join the movement, and thus many conservatives get extremely excited whenever a young minority woman comes along and appears to be saying the right things.” —Jim Geraghty on how Owens gained undue popularity on the Right

Re: The Left

“When everything comes out about Eric Swalwell in coming weeks, remember that the media ignored it until he ran for Governor when powerful donors and Democrats wanted someone else to be Governor. Why? They aren’t journalists. They’re a propaganda army for powerful Democrats.” —Robby Starbuck

“Democrats have ignored Swalwell’s behavior for decades. They’ve covered for him. But today they are scrambling to look concerned. Frauds!” —Special Presidential Envoy Richard Grenell

Upright

“With every year that passes, the Mike Pence Rule has been proven more and more wise. Absurd that he was ever mocked for it.” —Cabot Phillips

Shot/Chaser

“The Governor never denied fraud was happening, he repeatedly said if there is fraud he would partner to fight it.” —Governor Newsom Press Office account on X

“Two weeks ago, you told us that fraud claims were ‘ridiculous’ and that there were ‘no missing homelessness funds.’ I have the receipts.” —Christopher Rufo