Coffee Talk with Tiff

February 23, 2026 1:14 pm EST Tiff Coffee Talk with Tiff 0
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It’s Monday…

02/22/2026:


Tantrum Continues News.

Ice Puddle is still melting down over the Supremes ruling that his tariffs aka a tax were unconstitutional.

The posts followed his full unhinged melt down that was held in the press briefing shortly after the ruling was released.

02/20/2026:

Nothing more disgraceful than supporting the Constitution when the Toddler wants absolute authority.

It “never seems to happen with Democrats” because Democrats generally don’t try to bypass both the Constitution and Congress. And when they overreach, the Supreme Court of the United States rules against them.

Translation: Do everything I say or else!

02/21/2026:

He only likes you when you give him whatever he wants, Constitution be damned.

I won’t repost the chaos. Bottom line: Rep. Jeff Hurd just lost his endorsement.

This endorsement from 10/25/2025 (trump truth social archive):

02/23/2026:

NBC News (02/23/2026):

The European Parliament on Monday halted the ratification process of a sweeping trade deal with the United States, the latest fallout from the Supreme Court striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, lawmakers said the U.S.’ side of the deal is now “so uncertain.”

“Nobody knows what will happen … and it’s unclear if there will be additional measures or how the United States will really guarantee” its end of the agreement, the parliament’s trade committee chief Bernd Lange said.

[snip]

The uncertainty coupled with Trump’s threats sent U.S. stocks to their lows of the day. The Dow fell more than 710 points, or more than 1.4%. The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq fell 1.3%.

NBC News. 02/23/2026.

Current stock numbers:

During an event that was supposed to be a somber event, the Clueless Ass said:

He does warn us that his State of the Union tomorrow night will be a long speech…

Narrator: Yes, yes, he does.

I separated the new tariffs just as bad as the old tariffs post from the above meltdown.

02/20/26:

Not satisfied with punishing Americans with a 10 percent increase in prices; plus the tariffs that stay since they aren’t subject to the Supremes ruling.

02/21/2026:

Nothing says “America First” like punishing Americans, whether he gets his way or not.

Greenland

Because no meltdown is ever complete without the Orange Wonder lobbing random outrage into the timeline to distract from the actual story.

The post followed a Facebook announcement from the Danish Joint Arctic Command that it evacuated an American crew member from a submarine after he fell ill and required urgent medical care.

Translated screen grab:

AP News explained that the two Navy medical ships we have are currently in drydock in Alabama as they undergo maintenance.

WSJ reporter Dave Brown confirmed the same via tweet:

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded in a Facebook post:

Translated screen grab:

The Wall Street Journal has more statements from other Greenland officials (gift link–02/22/2026).

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and the envoy to Greenland responded to the post exactly as you’d expect.

Show more =’s This is what American First Charity looks like! Thank you Mr. President.

MAGA cult member wasn’t done there. He went on to attack the PM of Greenland:

The text:

Shame on Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen! President @realDonaldTrump and America care.  

After speaking to many Greenlanders about the day to day problems they face, one issue stood out—healthcare.

Many villages and small towns lack basic services that Americans often take for granted.

Small settlements are without permanent doctors, diagnostic tools, or specialist care – forcing residents to travel great distances for vital treatments that should be available at home.

A healthy Greenland is vital for America’s national security.

America is committed to defending Greenland, and that begins by ensuring its people are defended against basic illnesses and ailments.

These missions matter because health is inseparable from security. America’s commitment to defending Greenland must begin with ensuring its people are healthy.

Fuck him. 02/22/2026.

Speaking of America First Healthcare…

On February 18, 2026, the Fuckstick invoked the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.

BOLSTERING NATIONAL SECURITY BY PRESERVING CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides — two critical inputs essential to military readiness and America’s agricultural strength, respectively.

White House.gov. 02/18/2026.
  • The Order finds that any interruption of supply of either of these critical materials could leave our defense industrial base and food supply vulnerable to hostile foreign actors.
  • The Order delegates the President’s authority under the Defense Production Act to the Secretary of Agriculture to require the performance of contracts or orders related to these materials to promote the national defense, and to determine the proper allocation of materials, services, and facilities necessary to ensure a continued and adequate supply of these products. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to exercise that authority in consultation with the Secretary of War.
  • The Order directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue orders and regulations as needed for implementation.

COUNTERING THREATS TO AMERICA’S DEFENSE AND FOOD SECURITY: President Trump is acting to ensure domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, the loss of which would cripple critical supply chains.

White House.gov. 02/18/2026.
  • Elemental phosphorus is a key input in defense supply chains — crucial for smoke, illumination, and incendiary devices, semiconductors in radar, solar cells, sensors, and optoelectronics, and modern lithium-ion battery chemistries used in weapon system supply chains.
  • Elemental phosphorus is also a critical precursor element for the production of glyphosate-based herbicides, which are the most widely used crop-protection tools in U.S. agriculture — enabling efficient food and livestock feed production that protects food supply chains and ensures the availability of healthy, affordable food options within reach for American families.
  • With only one domestic producer of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, and U.S. needs far exceeding current output, the threat of reduced or ceased production gravely endangers national security and defense, which includes food-supply security.
  • The Administration continues to support research and investment into next-generation crop protection technologies, but ensuring a stable supply of existing critical inputs remains essential to safeguarding food security and national defense.

I omitted the end of the fact-check as it just list past actions.

Glyphosate is the active in Roundup.

Topclassactions.com reported on the 20th of February: Bayer agrees to $7.25B Roundup cancer class action settlement

But sure, the health of Greenlanders is vital to our national security.


Weird that he never once mentioned the man killed at Mar-a-lago after arriving with a gas can and possibly a shotgun.

Show more =’s He was ordered to drop them at which time he raised the shotgun. He was neutralized.”

FBI Director Kash managed to pull himself away from the USA v. Canada Hockey game to offer this statement:

Show more =’s We will continue working closely with @SecretService as well our state and federal partners and will provide updates as we are able.

He also hasn’t mentioned anything about what is currently happening in Mexico.

Warning for Americans:

The Text: Mexico: Update – Due to ongoing security operations & related road blockages & criminal activity, U.S. citizens in a number of locations in Mexico are urged to shelter in place, as U.S. government staff in several locations are doing and will continue to do on Feb 23. While no airports have been closed, roadblocks have impacted airline operations- most domestic & int’l flights are cancelled in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. All ride shares are suspended in Puerto Vallarta. Seek shelter, minimize unnecessary movements, & check @capufe for road closures as toll roads in several areas are temporarily suspended. Americans should keep family and friends advised of your location & well-being. More info & full list of impacted areas: https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-update-3-ongoing-security-operations-u-s-mission-mexico-february-22-2026/

From CNBC News today:

U.S. and Canadian airlines halted flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in Mexico after violence broke out in the country in the wake of the Mexican army’s killing of a cartel leader.

The U.S. State Department on Sunday told U.S. citizens to shelter in place, citing “ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity.”

Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and others canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination on Mexico’s Pacific coast, and to Guadalajara, which is also in the Jalisco state. Airlines waived change fees for affected travelers.

Flights to other major airports in the country, like Mexico City and Cancun, weren’t impacted by the unrest.

Several Mexican states also canceled school on Monday after the country’s army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes. Known as “El Mencho,” he led one of fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States and staging brazen attacks against government officials who challenged it, The Associated Press reported.

He was killed during a shoot-out in his home state of Jalisco, AP said.

CNBC News. 02/23/2026.

AP News:

Twenty-five members of the Mexican National Guard were left dead in six separate attacks after special forces killed the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the country’s security secretary said Monday as much of Mexico feared more violence.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, called “El Mencho,” was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, known for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States and staging brazen attacks against government officials who challenged the cartel. The organization responded to his death by blocking roads and setting fire to vehicles.

[snip]

Army and National Guard special forces moved in Sunday morning and immediately came under heavy fire. Eight gunmen were killed there. Oseguera Cervantes and two bodyguards fled into a wooded area where they were seriously wounded in a firefight, Trevilla said. They were flown out along with a wounded soldier, but the cartel leader and his bodyguards died en route to Mexico City, he said.

[snip]

In all, at least 73 people were dead, according to a body count taken by security officials after the operation and the ensuing violence. That figure includes security forces, suspected cartel members and others.

AP News. 02/23/2026.

That’s it for today.

We will catch up on more tomorrow.

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