This hot button issue came to a head after President Trump issued an Executive Order ending Birthright Citizenship. In actuality Trump’s EO didn’t end anything, but stopped the practice of issuing birthright citizenship to children of illegal aliens who are born on the soil of the United States.
This Trump EO was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in Seattle after the AGs of several “blue” states, including the state of Colorado where I currently reside.
I’ve heard one outspoken AG state “You’re an American if you’re born here.” While that may be true of many illegal alien children, it’s not a true statement of those illegal alien migrants who come to the US from countries outside the continents of North, Central or South America. What is true is that none of them are United States citizens, unless they are born to a parent who is also a US citizen, which is most clearly prevalent with the children of US military personnel born overseas, such as former Senator John McCain who was born in the Panama Canal Zone where his military father was stationed at the time of his birth.
Amendment XIII (1865)
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Amendment XIV (1868)
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
President Trump’s administration is appealing the judicial block of this controversial EO all the way to the US Supreme Court where arguments will be made for and against this “unconstitutional” EO which does in fact sides with the letter of the law as written in the 14th Amendment of 1868.
If someone chooses to migrate to the United States it is advisable to do so in accordance to current immigration laws of the US, where that person is then “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”. – RTM
U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he speaks from the Roosevelt Room about the jobs report and the state of the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2025
1-21-2025
Presidential Preemptive Pardons
The Constitution of the United States
Article II, Section 2, “…..and he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”
What we have seen from President Biden during the final days of his presidency was anything but typical, particularly when it comes to issuing Presidential Pardons and Commutations.
One could argue the legality of Biden’s “Preemptive” Pardons which were issued with Biden’s statement, “should not be mistaken as an acknowledgement that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense.” I wouldn’t be surprised if President Trump chose to reverse these “political pardons” by executive action it could go all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
It must be noted that the Democratic Party and the Biden Administration actually conducted political warfare on President Trump, his family and his political (MAGA) supporters unlike anything seen in modern politics.
These preemptive pardons were nothing more than “hail Mary” pardons aimed at “Trump Proofing” anticipated investigations by the Trump administration into the political wrongdoings of elected and appointed officials in particular over their actions of J6, 2021.
What is particularly troubling are Biden’s “I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics. But these are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” statement where he clearly believes that he alone is above the law.
Where was Biden’s sense of justice during his administration’s attacks on Trump and his supporters? Why did Biden not think HIS political warfare was a bit over the line?
President Joe Biden on Monday issued pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, members of Congress who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and others who he said are under threat of being “baselessly” targeted for political purposes.
“These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions,” Biden said in a press release.
And then Biden went on to issue preemptive pardons to protect his family members from a suspected Trump DOJ investigation. Too bad Joe Biden didn’t issue a pardon for himself?
In my opinion the democrat’s public service went out the window with common sense when Donald Trump came down the escalator in Trump Tower in 2015.
History will remember Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as a bitter man who defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, even if it was by hook and by crooks. – RTM
Pardon me if I keep harping on J6 and the grip it has had on the American public. I seem to remember that during President Trump’s entire first term then Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her democratic colleagues applied more than a little pressure on trying to form a wedge between President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. There were multiple times when reports surfaced about getting Vice President Pence to say that President Trump was unfit to serve as president and use the power of the 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump from office. I had great respect when Mike Pence ignored the pressure put upon him as a Christian mentoring Donald Trump in his new found Christian walk.
It was truly an iron sharpens iron moment.
Under the grueling non-stop pressure of personal and political attacks on the Trump presidency it all came to a head on J6 as domestic terrorists infused themselves into the MAGA supporters and proceeded to attack Capitol Police officers and destroy property inside the Capital Building.
In the heat of the moment and with the information being fed to the lawmakers inside, it was told that the insurrectionists were Trump’s angry MAGA supporters. In fact everyone was told that President Trump incited these insurrectionists to stop the peaceful and Constitutional transfer of power.
Let me insert food for thought here. How many demonstrations and/or angry riots were held by MAGA supporters over the previous four years? How many riots by MAGA ever? The answer to both questions is ZERO!
On J6 how many angry MAGA folks walked for 45 minutes to the Nation’s Capital to burst uninvited into the Capital? ZERO!
As President Pro-temp of the Senate, Vice President Mike Pence had to decide how to pause the Electoral College ballot confirmation hearing, insure everyone was moved to a place of relative safety, while insisting on remaining in a safe place inside the Capital Building.
In hindsight God had a plan and VP Mike Pence was where he was supposed to be at that point in time. In order for God’s plan to bring to light the atrocities and political corruption this interruption was no accident.
So what happened to drive a wedge between two politicians who were also brothers in Christ? It has been reported that President Trump called Vice President Pence a coward for the manner in which he handled the certification on J6. If true that would present a real dilemma for Mike Pence. Should/did he confront Donald Trump to clear the air between them? I don’t know either.
After leaving office it has become obvious that something had crept into the Trump-Pence relationship and it was most noticeable during the state funeral of President Jimmy Carter where the icy silence between Mike Pence, his wife (both Christians) and Donald Trump could be clearly seen.
I don’t know, but in the book of Matthew 5:23-24 Jesus addressed this very thing:
Matthew 5:23-24 KJV
23 “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”
In John 13:34-35, didn’t Jesus say,
34 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
35 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
What I’ve learned recently is something not widely reported, that Donald Trump said the Make Pence did not have the moral courage to do the right thing on J6 which is entirely different than calling Mike Pence a coward. It appears that this is a difference of opinion that should be easily mendable. Feelings get hurt so easily and as Christians we are to go by faith, not feelings.
Those reports that say Donald Trump didn’t choose to run with Mike Pence in 2024 seem to leave out more than what meets the eye. Maybe Mike Pence decided he didn’t want to be on Trump’s ticket? It should be no surprise that Presidential Trump was free to choose a different running mate which is no big deal unless you’re an unscrupulous politician trying to sew division or discourse. – RTM
If you’re like most people (no we don’t stand in front of the mirror and pat ourselves on the back) as some suppose, the confirmation hearings bring out the real hypocrisy of democratic politicians.
Take for instance the fact that much of Los Angeles County, California is on fire or burned to the ground, is facing severe fire danger. There have been reports that initial fire crews coming out of Oregon were stopped at the border on I-5 because their fire trucks didn’t meet California EPA standards. Other reports say that enforcement of many EPA standards is being “paused” due to the fires.
Now I ask where are the priorities of California’s elected state and federal officials? How many elected officials have left their offices, rolled up their sleeves and pitched in to help the people of LA County who have literally lost everything?
Although Congress has a duty to “advise and consent” on these presidential nominations, do the “representatives” of the people of California not have a civic duty to assist and protect their constituents?
What I’m seeing is that California’s congressional democrats have placed all their eggs in one basket – derail Trump’s nominees. Some of the questions presented by these incompetent politicians are “do you believe that Trump lost the 2020 election”; “will your office remain political neutral”; “will you stand up to Trump” and other nonsensical questions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is still spreading fake news about Trump looking out only for his MAGA base and threatening to withhold federal aid from California. So what has California done with the tax monies they have collected from California taxpayers and have gotten from the Biden administration? Have they actively conducted fire suppression and prevention in areas that are most likely to suffer fire damage? Have they repaired, replaced or constructed new reservoirs and tested water pressure in ALL AREAS of California to insure they can be used effectively against this current and/or future fires?
What has Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass done in her fair city since she has left office as a California Representative in Washington DC? Has she made her city safer or stronger? Has she taken care of her constituents or placed her emphasis on catering to the illegal and unlawful migrants flowing into her city? What has the LA City Council done to promote or impede law enforcement and firefighting efforts? Does cutting the budgets of first responders ring a bell?
California is emblematic of what has been happening in “Blue cities” and “Blue states” across our nation, deliberate and extreme mismanagement that has placed American citizens in harm’s way with fatalities.
The only real criterion for holding a political or elected office is “CITIZENSHIP OF THE USA”. What we see and must understand is that NOT EVERYONE who is qualified should ever be elected. Look at your elected officials and you will clearly see those who demonstrate their ability and aptitude to hold public service ahead of their own personal gain. – RTM
I remember the Oval Office meeting between President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump in 2017 where the outgoing president wished the incoming president a success, while secretly brewing up a storm that would take down any politician.
Over the past 8+ years we have seen the political scheming that has been going on between political parties and against everyday ordinary Americans who step up to serve our national interests. There are unfounded accusations and insinuations of personal, professional and sexual misconduct, which if given enough time, energy and publication can be made to sink a ship.
More recently the Oval Office meeting between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump after the 2024 election, while appearing on the surface to be very cordial below the surface was anything but cordial.
Not only has President Biden done the unthinkable during his term, like unleashing foreign gang members, undocumented and unvetted aliens into the American homeland; issuing his son Hunter a ridiculous pardon for wrongdoing he was being investigated and on trial for, but for things he hasn’t admitted or been found out for doing anything wrong; plus more than 1,500 others have gotten presidential pardons, with talk about issuing even more; there has been the release of some very dangerous foreign fighters being held at Guantanamo; and the so called “Trump Proofing” of America aimed at thwarting the campaign promises of incoming President-elect Trump, and more.
A political group of Democratic governors have pledged to resist President Trump’s efforts by ICE to remove dangerous criminal aliens from our nation and it is being supported by Congressional Democrats.
The democrat governor of Massachusetts, Maura Healey, is now pleading to President-elect Trump about getting federal aid to help against these foreign nationals causing havoc in her state. Why has she not done so with President Biden?
The democrat governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is bad mouthing President-elect Trump as he seeks federal aid to help fight the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County. Newsom has spoken with President Biden not for federal aid, but help in stopping the misinformation he thinks is the problem in California.
You can’t make these things up.
We are just 6 days away from January 20th and it seems that the blue states are imploding due to the mismanagement of their political leaders (governors and legislators).
And did I say that President Biden is throwing up “hail Mary” roadblocks to stop Trump’s agenda.
So what are we to expect from President Trump on January 20th and beyond? Will Trump tackle immigration, the economy, out of control government spending, world affairs, national security or something worse?
Keep in mind that Donald Trump is not one of those politicians in it for the money, fame or fortune. Trump’s interests are purely selfish – as he wants to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! – RTM
I can’t help but be reminded of when Jesus was hanging on the cross some 2,000 years ago that the devil himself and all of his angels were patting themselves on the back in their greatest victory celebration of all time.
How did that work out for them?
The Democrats in America and in particular in New York City are doing the same thing as they got what they had been seeking all the time – the bragging rights to broadcast the felony conviction of President Donald J. Trump to the world at large.
It doesn’t matter the methods used or the manner in which Trump was tried by a jury of his peers (really)? With weeks of testimony and the full blessings of the Biden administration’s department of justice the goal was finally acquired.
The jury was given a list of 34 felony counts and told to pick one. There was no stipulation for a consensus. In fact only the jury and the judge know how the 12 person jury voted. Did they all pick the same count, or did they decide of 12 different counts to get to 1 conviction?
The important part was that one felony conviction.
Naturally appealing the conviction could not really happen until after sentencing. When the Supreme Court refused to stop the sentencing the prosecution knew they had a slam dunk.
At the sentencing hearing the prosecution said Trump thought he was above the law. Trump said the entire court case was a non-issue that was brought forward to prevent him from winning the 2024 election, which he did anyway.
Sentencing resulted in an Unconditional discharge of this case while Trump’s conviction remains standing. Legal scholars say this type of resolve is usually reserved for cases that should never have been brought forward in the first place. In this case it was strictly for a political talking point.
My question – was it worth it?
I don’t think the DA or the judge thought about the consequences of their actions as it pertains to the miscarriage of justice and bias against President Trump.
With crime running out of control, the massive amount of illegal migrants and homelessness in the city it is obvious that public safety and blind justice have been overshadowed by the blind ego and outright hatred of the court toward the man they could never become.
Voters have gotten an eye-opening view of democratic democracy in action.
Will the next move be appeal, disbarment or voter dissatisfaction (or all three)? – RTM
Have you noticed that world leaders are standing up, listening and paying attention when President-Elect Trump speaks of imminent changes coming on January 20? If they believe Donald Trump will do what he says why do American politicians not?
Paraphrasing Trump who said if the hostages are not released before he takes office there will be “HE double L” to pay. Trump said it wouldn’t be good for Hamas or for anyone.
What do I see on CNN – talking heads tearing apart Trump’s every word with their “fact[less] checkers”?
How are these political pawns going to learn? Will Trump have to make examples by branding them? He is really good at that you know?
As President-Elect, Trump received the red carpet treatment in France and everywhere overseas he travels, while President Biden is placed in a corner in the back of a group photo of world leaders.
A number of the tech giants, CEOs and business leaders are falling all over Trump, donating big bucks to his Inaugural Chest. Are they hoping for special favors or simply wanting to soften the inevitable hammer when it falls?
America is tired of the same old same old business as usual from lame Democrats who know only one tired stanza “Trump = Hitler”. Not even their children (if they have any) believe it one tiny bit.
It time to say WAKE UP AMERICA, the golden age is about to explode as the blessings of God are poured out upon us. – RTM
J6 is historically a day where the all-important Electoral College brings their ballots to be certified by Congress, thereby officially confirming the President-Elect who will then be inaugurated three weeks later on J20.
It’s akin to watching the crucial November football game on Election Day but without the scoreboard. Although reports have come forth of the winning and losing teams, the scoreboard on J6 is where the official count, for the record, is done publicly and before a live audience – the American people.
J6 is meant to showcase the peaceful transfer of power from the incumbent to the newly elected President of the United States before a joint session of congress.
Tomorrow will mark the historical anniversary of J6 2021 where the diabolical plot to remove President Trump from office just 2 weeks before Inauguration Day.
What happened on J6 2025 is exactly what would have happened on J6 2021 had not domestic terrorists aided by agents of the FBI not inserted themselves into a peaceful look at this phase of the election process.
Let us look back at what really happened on J6 2021.
After the general election President Trump contested the results due to perceived election interference in various “swing” states. This constitutional process made its way through the courts until all efforts had been expended.
On December 20th the Electoral College cast their ballots which were certified at the states level by the governors before a copy being sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Congress.
It was feared that the Electoral College confirmation process might experience resistance. Calling for a military presence at the Capitol Building was suggested by President Trump and promptly rejected by Speaker Pelosi as being bad optics.
President Trump scheduled his final rally at the Mall in D.C. where he urged his MAGA supporters to go to the Capitol and see for themselves this phase of the electoral process – the confirmation of the Electoral College votes.
Let me remind my readers that during the protests of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN several months prior there were demonstrations and a “mostly peaceful” BLM march that turned into full-fledged rioting, looting, vandalizing and loss of life. There had been reports of “outsiders” (domestic terrorists) being flown (transported) into Minneapolis just prior to the rioting. These outsiders did in fact overshadow BLM’s control of the march and in my opinion were the “Antifa-style” domestic terrorists causing all the havoc. It was the responsibility of Governor Tim Walz to declare a state of emergency, activate the National Guard and/or request a Federal response through President Trump. Did that occur? No it did not, at least not at first.
Back to J6 in D.C. while and as President Trump was conducting his rally on the Mall the first MAGA supporters (with families) had arrived at the Capital and were being interviewed on camera by OANN’s White House Correspondent Chanel Rion as it became evident that individuals were being moved from bus(s) to the upper level and allowed entry into the Capitol Building by Capital Police officers.
A short time later a Capital Police officer motioned and invited MAGA supporters into the lower level entrance. Upon entering MAGA saw overturned trash receptacles and scattered trash, which they instinctively began gathering up and returning the trash into the receptacles. Reports indicate that individuals were grabbing MAGA gear, flags, hats and such in an attempt to look like the MAGA crowd coming down from the rally. This is reminiscent of the “outsiders” (domestic terrorists) inserted in the Minneapolis riots.
There was violence at the Capitol Building. There was a single fatality when Capital Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd shot and killed unarmed MAGA supporter and retired USAF reserve female security police officer (Ashli Elizabeth Babbitt). The confirmation process was paused as law makers and visitors alike were escorted to safety.
Many of the official written reports and accounts of J6 are full of inaccuracies, assumptions and outright lies. The ones I have read look convincing and it’s hard to believe Americans would act this way.
HOWEVER
“What really happened at the Nation’s Capital. Before you assume these were conservatives and Trump supporters who breached security at the Nation’s Capital, please read this from an eye witness:”
By Tracy and Joe Cataldo:
“I quit FB in November because Zuckerberg & his cronies censored my opinion. I am not okay with anyone’s opinion being censored & will fight for their right to have freedom of speech until my dying breath.
I am only temporarily rejoining because we are in Washington DC. We have witnessed what actually occurred here today. What the media is reporting is such bull sh*t that I felt first hand experience needed to be voiced.
There were millions of people here, hotel usage was estimated 3 million. Joe & I walked to the front of the Capital. Antifa was escorted in. They grabbed MAGA gear right in front of us & then started shaking down the police barricade. I said to them this isn’t how Trump supporters act & was told a few expletives. A few morons were sheep & did follow, but out of all the people there, asking for justice, this is what the media focuses on. A handful of morons that weren’t all Trump supporters.
Many of you believe the media 100%. I am not going to debate your political beliefs or ideologies but we are here. We were at the Capital. This is a setup. This is a narrative the media is attempting to spin.
We had a wonderful day, in spite of Mayor Bowser turning off all cell service to the city, all Wi-Fi to the city off, closing all restaurants, grocery stores, removing all porta potties. She did everything she could to attempt to make everyone give up, we did not. The media is attempting to make today a dreadful day, it was for a handful. Our only regret was not filming the Antifa members & attempting to stop them.
Anyone who is actually our friends know we would not waste our time even engaging the diehards on the other side if we didn’t want the truth out there.
If you comment politically I am just deleting it as I am not asking for Trump support and we have well researched our stance & aren’t looking to be changed as well.”
[This was copied from an eyewitness account of what happened in DC. J6 2021]
National Guard troops were summoned to D.C. and a perimeter fence was erected around the Capitol Building – dubbed by Speaker Pelosi – “the Temple of Democracy”. As an aside note National Guard troops from various states were first scrubbed of potential “MAGA supporters” who were then dubbed “White Supremacists” and a threat to democracy as the blame was falsely placed on President Trump.
After the Capitol was secured the confirmation process was resumed and Biden was confirmed as President-Elect.
The House then began Trump’s Impeachment #2 and convened the J6 Committee who began hunting down all MAGA supporters who were in D.C. on J6 many were and are still to this day “detained” in a D.C. prison without charges, legal or religious representation, medication and/or treatment for existing medical conditions.
Subsequently released J6 and FBI files indicate that in access of “26 employees” paid or otherwise were at the J6 “event” and were there to stir things up.
January 6th must not be forgotten as it was among the greatest miscarriages of justice perpetuated upon the American people who exercised their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly.
There have been 46 “J6s” in our nation’s history and never has there been anything like what happened 4 years ago in Washington D.C.
We know not what tomorrow brings but we do know that change is inevitably coming to America.
An investigation into J6, the J6 Committee, the FBI upper echelon and all government agencies and branches of government officials must be conducted to assertion and assign responsibility for misconduct and bring justice back to our governmental way of life beginning on J20. – RTM
If you’re old enough to remember the duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in movie “The Patsy” you’ll understand how the 2007 political version was President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. America wanted and got change like never before. It is funny how Biden was for 8 years always overseas somewhere doing whatever he was doing and Americans were none the wiser.
When President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence assumed office in 2017 it was Biden who was running his mouth about how he blackmailed Ukraine into firing the special prosecutor looking at the Barisma-Biden connection. It was because of the infamous Trump phone call that caused Speaker Pelosi to impeach Trump (the first time). It was Pelosi who unsuccessfully called on VP Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment saying Trump was unfit to serve.
During the 2020 campaign season it was Biden who ran a very successful campaign from his basement “Oval Office” and seemed oblivious to the reality of the outside world.
American got their “morning after” wakeup call on J6 when President Trump was blamed for the attack on the Nation’s Capital and Biden became officially the President-Elect and Kamala Harris became the Vice President-Elect.
I find it unconscionable that President Biden has been let loose in the office of the presidency for the past 4 years without a word being uttered by Speaker Pelosi, any of his cabinet secretaries or members of congress about Biden’s mental fitness.
What is more disconcerting is that members of the White House Staff or surrogates appear to be making major decisions affecting national security while VP Harris has remained silent. Is she really that incompetent, unschooled on the 25th Amendment or complicit in this hoax before the American people and the world at large?
Even now in the final 3 weeks of the Biden presidency there have been no steps taken to declare President Biden unfit to serve, even with overwhelming and supporting evidence. – RTM
What would it mean to privatize the USPS from a government agency to a private postal service? After not having given it much thought I decided explore some pros and cons of this idea.
Cons
What I discovered is that because Trump had expressed interest in privatizing the postal service that pretty much all related articles were adamantly against it.
The postal workers union is leaning politically left toward democrats and not republicans. That in itself tells all I need to know that it may be a really good reason all by itself.
Many in the know think it’s just wrong.
The Constitution says that the United States Postal Service is the only entity granted the sole authority to create post offices and create postal routes.
Privatizing would create massive job cuts and/or unemployment.
No private company could duplicate the widespread postal routes.
No private company could adequately manage the equipment, vehicles and/or contractors of the USPS.
Cannot save employee retirement funds
Pros
Cut costs and waste
Increase productiveness and efficiency
Eliminate job security for unproductive or inefficient workers
These are not all inclusive cons or pros but I could see with different management and less government interference the USPS could become a very efficient organization saving enormous amounts of money and bringing costs down for all customers.
Yes it would take a bit of brainstorming and forward thinking to even tackle this monumental task but that’s what defines American Ingenuity. Not so much as reinventing the wheel, but making that wheel work effortlessly and efficiently. I say give it to DOGE and see what proposals come forth. – RTM
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