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Shitshow’s public schedule …
| Friday, April 17 2026 |
| TBD: The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada, en route Phoenix, Arizona Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas In-Town Pool |
| TBD: The President departs Phoenix, Arizona, en route The White House Dream City Church, Phoenix In-Town Pool |
| TBD: The President arrives The White House The White House In-Town Pool |
| 11:00 AM The President participates in Executive Time [8:00 AM Local] Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 1:30 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time [10:30 AM Local] Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 5:00 PM The President delivers Remarks to TPUSA [2:00 PM Local] Dream City Church, Phoenix Open Press |
| 9:45 PM In Town Pool Call Time The White House |
I must say, it is quite entertaining to have a Pope who doesn’t mince words. That Leo is American AND from South Side Chicago is just icing and cherry on top. 😆
Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. #ApostolicJourney #Cameroon https://t.co/bKteFZ3iWE
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) April 16, 2026
Psycho Goes to Vegas …
How it started:
Trump: "I’m on Air Force One heading to Las Vegas and Arizona for Greetings and Speeches on NO TAX ON TIPS, a WINDFALL for our Great American Citizens. I am watching one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television, Jessica Tarlov. Her voice is so grating and… pic.twitter.com/ckbh4aI5gn
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 16, 2026
The clapback … LOL Nothing like taking advantage of the free plug for your new book, especially when he walks right into it. She couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity. Wonder how many spots she’ll get for interviews to further plug it now. 😂
Guess I’ll take this opportunity to mention that my numbers are far from fake – Trump really is that unpopular. And you can pre order my book I Disagree as of today!! https://t.co/HJ0ht7whiu pic.twitter.com/5uNypNRAlo
— Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) April 17, 2026
How it went … Spoiler Alert: All downhill …
Trump: What’s a corner store? I’ve never heard that term. Who the hell wrote this? pic.twitter.com/9eDExMQYkQ
— Acyn (@Acyn) April 17, 2026
How this morning is shaping up … Spoiler Alert: Full of batshit contradictions. In other words: SSDD …
In other news …
Last night Beth in News Notes gave us the news that a nationwide warrant was issued for the first criminal charges coming out of Minnesota.
Today gives us a look at what is in the charging documents:
MeidasTouch has obtained the charging document in the case of ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. Here are the details:
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) April 17, 2026
Morgan is now facing two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly pointing a firearm at two civilians during a road… pic.twitter.com/Yxw6uEDmNQ
MeidasTouch has obtained the charging document in the case of ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. Here are the details:
Morgan is now facing two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly pointing a firearm at two civilians during a road incident in Minneapolis.
Prosecutors say Morgan was driving an unmarked SUV with no lights or sirens, speeding down the shoulder of Highway 62 during heavy traffic. When another driver tried to prevent him from illegally passing, Morgan allegedly pulled alongside their car, rolled down his window and pointed a handgun directly at both occupants’ heads.
The victims told investigators they had no idea he was law enforcement and believed they were being threatened by “a crazy person… aiming guns at people.”
The complaint also states Morgan was not responding to any emergency and made no claim he was engaged in official law enforcement activity at the time. Even more, his own supervisor confirmed the incident was never reported internally.
A judge has now signed a warrant, set bail at $100,000, and ordered that Morgan cannot possess weapons while the case proceeds.
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