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https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1945090216793981336
BREAKING REPORT: President Trump Drafted Letter to Fire Jerome Powell… But Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’ He will Fire Fed Chair
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
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will have Complete and Total Access to the Indonesian Market of over 280 million people. In addition, Indonesia will pay the United States a 19% Tariff on all Goods they export to us, while U.S. Exports to Indonesia are to be Tariff and Non Tariff Barrier FREE. If there is any Transshipment from a higher Tariff Country, then that Tariff will be added on to the Tariff that Indonesia is paying. Thank you to the People of Indonesia for your friendship and commitment to balancing our Trade Deficit. We will keep DELIVERING for the American People, and the People of Indonesia!
Source: breitbart.com
https://twitter.com/dogeai_gov/status/1945487154336899539
https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1945083425712640147
https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1945469193756750065
GENIUS, Clarity! It is all part of Making America Great Again, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. We are leading the World, and will work hard with the Senate and the House to get even more Legislation on this passed!
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https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1945445812630151439
The [CB] system is collapsing, gold will destroy the fed and the cb fiat system
the GENIUS Act and regulated stablecoins could indeed help “prop up” the USD during the transition, based on economic analyses and community discussions. Here’s a structured breakdown of why and how, with potential caveats:Potential Supportive Role of Stablecoins Under the GENIUS Act
Analysts project stablecoin market growth to $1–3 trillion by 2030, compressing Treasury yields and bolstering USD liquidity globally.
Discussions in crypto circles suggest this could “end the Fed’s monopoly” by letting Treasury use stablecoins (backed by Treasurys or eventually gold) to create currency, aligning with constitutional principles while maintaining USD stability during the shift.
For instance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has highlighted stablecoins as a tool to reinforce dollar dominance, and the Act could facilitate gold-pegged variants for a smoother move to sound money.
This might maintain public confidence in the USD amid uncertainty from Fed restructuring, as stablecoins offer faster, cheaper transactions while remaining tied to dollar value. In regions with FX instability, stablecoins already provide retail access to dollars, countering de-dollarization efforts like those from BRICS nations.
Political/Rights
https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1944948735877792018
Trump Is Clearing Out Immigration Judges to Expedite Deportations.
Source: nationalpulse.com
NEW: Forensic Analysis Reveals Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out – Not Just One Minute at Midnight Like Originally Reported
https://twitter.com/WIRED/status/1945207066634657854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945207066634657854%7Ctwgr%5Eb74e191cf62e9d36c22a6e52eed6f9878faf9f6d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fforensic-analysis-reveals-epstein-prison-video-had-nearly%2F
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FLOOR & could’ve rammed ANYTHING to the floor, including impeachments & any other ridiculous idea they could come up with…….it was a TRAP.
In the history of our country, no MAJORITY PARTY has EVER voted on “the previous question” & surrendered the floor to the MINORITY PARTY.
Don’t let the “influencers” get in your head. NOBODY voted against releasing the Epstein files today — members voted against a PREVIOUS QUESTION, & avoided a trap that was laid by the enemy.
DOGE
https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/1945297393651458427
DOGE Announces Billions Of Dollars In Federal Contracts Terminated
Source: zerohedge.com
War/Peace
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1945145193579094181
https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1945178035013009801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945178035013009801%7Ctwgr%5E4b3ce3da83f93248cc13928d6bebf75c87de06fb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fkatie-jerkovich%2F2025%2F07%2F15%2Ftrump-hilariously-turns-tables-on-white-house-reporter-over-putin-ultimatum-n2191673
Source: redstate.com
Medical/False Flags
https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1944843219088629993
wouldn’t that mean Trump’s handlers want the American People to have healthy food supply and to stop being poisoned? If Trump was owned by a nefarious entity, why would they go out of their way to fix our food supply and prioritize our citizens’ health? Just a couple months ago, the clickbait influencers were claiming RFK Jr. was owned by the Jews, because of completely fabricated internet rumors by Candace Owens and Ian Carroll. If RFK Jr. is owned by Israel like the morons say, and RFK Jr. is fixing our food supply, doesn’t that mean Israel is fixing our food supply? Wouldn’t that make them good? All of these claims of Trump/RFK Jr. being “owned” are absolute nonsense. The simple reality is, Trump and his administration are the real deal, they are actually making America great, safe, healthy, and prosperous, again. That’s all there is to it.
[DS] Agenda
Full Handwritten Letter of Accused Minnesota Political Assassin Vance Boelter to FBI Director Kash Patel Released Following His Indictment
WATCH: Crowds on Demand CEO Says His Company Rejected $20 MILLION Offer to Recruit Anti Trump Protestors for Nationwide Demonstrations on Thursday – Says He was Worried about “Violent Agitators”
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
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his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on October 13, 2020. Mortgage Fraud is very serious, and CROOKED Adam Schiff (now a Senator) needs to be brought to justice.
https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/1945508478916931712
President Trump’s Plan
BREAKING: White House Counsel Now Investigating Growing Biden Autopen Scandal – 1 Million Documents Under Review
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/DAGToddBlanche/status/1945476199817347566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945476199817347566%7Ctwgr%5E60831690e22b231caba1f913308b36b90901b206%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fjust-shocking-memo-reveals-judge-boasberg-dc-judges%2F
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back to the PEOPLE. America’s Students will be the best, brightest, and most Highly Educated anywhere in the World. Thank you to the United States Supreme Court!
Sen. Mike Lee Demands Ghislaine Maxwell Testify Before Congress on Epstein Network (VIDEO)
https://twitter.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1944863540168548473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1944863540168548473%7Ctwgr%5E8ec62a130aa8d991ae0517405e1b4b217b57efc4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fsen-mike-lee-demands-ghislaine-maxwell-testify-before%2F
https://twitter.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1944947865823981980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1944947865823981980%7Ctwgr%5E8ec62a130aa8d991ae0517405e1b4b217b57efc4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fsen-mike-lee-demands-ghislaine-maxwell-testify-before%2F
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/1945516274299052446
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1945218855682310655
https://twitter.com/Peoples_Pundit/status/1944959009825415542
https://twitter.com/KevinSpacey/status/1945091027674513692
https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1945246931149590913
https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1945134269744976134
https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1945272225633845745
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https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1945520707217310074
this to take over this entire, this entire investigation?” SOLOMON: “Yeah, and he said, ‘I think it’s a good approach. Let’s just do it. Let’s get, let’s get the trust of the American people, let’s get accountability and then let’s focus on the things that matter.’ BANNON: “So he’s on board with the situation of getting a special prosecutor and having the Epstein situation put into that so that can be formally looked at.” SOLOMON: He immediately volunteers it, and then I follow up on it, but he immediately brings up Epstein, like ‘just throw that into it, let’s get it all answered. I got nothing to hide. I want truth and I want prosecutions and I just want the justice system to take care of what needs to be taken care of.’ It was really a remarkable moment.”
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important priorities that the Governor has put forward. My office stands ready to assist local, state, and federal authorities in hunting down and compelling the attendance of anyone who abandons their office and their constituents for cheap political theat
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https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1945205823631692168
The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump (with Tony Schwartz) doesn’t lay out a specific section called “trapping competitors,” but there are themes and tactics throughout the book that involve strategic positioning, psychological leverage, and competitive advantage—which could be interpreted as “traps” in a business sense.
Here are a few sections and ideas from the book that align with that concept:
Trump emphasizes always having leverage in a negotiation—this can mean money, information, alternatives, or public perception.
Trap element: If your competitor doesn’t realize you have leverage, they may agree to terms that favor you.
Trump talks about turning a seemingly weak or undesirable asset into something highly valued by repositioning or rebranding it.
Trap element: Competitors might overlook undervalued opportunities that you see potential in, allowing you to swoop in first.
Trump discusses how he responds aggressively to threats or attacks. He often counters lawsuits with lawsuits or uses media to apply pressure.
Trap element: This creates a chilling effect, deterring weaker competitors from trying to undercut or challenge you.
Trump says once you’ve made the deal, you must deliver. This keeps your reputation strong, which itself becomes a competitive edge.
Trap element: Competitors with weaker delivery or follow-through look bad by comparison and lose trust with partners.
Manipulating media coverage to shape perception is another major theme.
Trap element: Competitors who don’t control their image or narrative fall behind in public or investor confidence.
While there isn’t a chapter titled “trap your competitors,” Trump’s approach relies heavily on outmaneuvering rivals using leverage, perception, bold moves, and psychological tactics. The book encourages readers to think several moves ahead, a mindset that naturally sets traps for less strategic players.
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Economy
https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1945090216793981336
BREAKING REPORT: President Trump Drafted Letter to Fire Jerome Powell… But Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’ He will Fire Fed Chair
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
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will have Complete and Total Access to the Indonesian Market of over 280 million people. In addition, Indonesia will pay the United States a 19% Tariff on all Goods they export to us, while U.S. Exports to Indonesia are to be Tariff and Non Tariff Barrier FREE. If there is any Transshipment from a higher Tariff Country, then that Tariff will be added on to the Tariff that Indonesia is paying. Thank you to the People of Indonesia for your friendship and commitment to balancing our Trade Deficit. We will keep DELIVERING for the American People, and the People of Indonesia!
Source: breitbart.com
https://twitter.com/dogeai_gov/status/1945487154336899539
https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1945083425712640147
https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1945469193756750065
GENIUS, Clarity! It is all part of Making America Great Again, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. We are leading the World, and will work hard with the Senate and the House to get even more Legislation on this passed!
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https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1945445812630151439
The [CB] system is collapsing, gold will destroy the fed and the cb fiat system
the GENIUS Act and regulated stablecoins could indeed help “prop up” the USD during the transition, based on economic analyses and community discussions. Here’s a structured breakdown of why and how, with potential caveats:Potential Supportive Role of Stablecoins Under the GENIUS Act
Analysts project stablecoin market growth to $1–3 trillion by 2030, compressing Treasury yields and bolstering USD liquidity globally.
Discussions in crypto circles suggest this could “end the Fed’s monopoly” by letting Treasury use stablecoins (backed by Treasurys or eventually gold) to create currency, aligning with constitutional principles while maintaining USD stability during the shift.
For instance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has highlighted stablecoins as a tool to reinforce dollar dominance, and the Act could facilitate gold-pegged variants for a smoother move to sound money.
This might maintain public confidence in the USD amid uncertainty from Fed restructuring, as stablecoins offer faster, cheaper transactions while remaining tied to dollar value. In regions with FX instability, stablecoins already provide retail access to dollars, countering de-dollarization efforts like those from BRICS nations.
Political/Rights
https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1944948735877792018
Trump Is Clearing Out Immigration Judges to Expedite Deportations.
Source: nationalpulse.com
NEW: Forensic Analysis Reveals Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out – Not Just One Minute at Midnight Like Originally Reported
https://twitter.com/WIRED/status/1945207066634657854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945207066634657854%7Ctwgr%5Eb74e191cf62e9d36c22a6e52eed6f9878faf9f6d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fforensic-analysis-reveals-epstein-prison-video-had-nearly%2F
https://twitter.com/WIRED/status/1945207883630608782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945207883630608782%7Ctwgr%5Eb74e191cf62e9d36c22a6e52eed6f9878faf9f6d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fforensic-analysis-reveals-epstein-prison-video-had-nearly%2F
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FLOOR & could’ve rammed ANYTHING to the floor, including impeachments & any other ridiculous idea they could come up with…….it was a TRAP.
In the history of our country, no MAJORITY PARTY has EVER voted on “the previous question” & surrendered the floor to the MINORITY PARTY.
Don’t let the “influencers” get in your head. NOBODY voted against releasing the Epstein files today — members voted against a PREVIOUS QUESTION, & avoided a trap that was laid by the enemy.
DOGE
https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/1945297393651458427
DOGE Announces Billions Of Dollars In Federal Contracts Terminated
Source: zerohedge.com
War/Peace
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1945145193579094181
https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1945178035013009801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945178035013009801%7Ctwgr%5E4b3ce3da83f93248cc13928d6bebf75c87de06fb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fkatie-jerkovich%2F2025%2F07%2F15%2Ftrump-hilariously-turns-tables-on-white-house-reporter-over-putin-ultimatum-n2191673
Source: redstate.com
Medical/False Flags
https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1944843219088629993
wouldn’t that mean Trump’s handlers want the American People to have healthy food supply and to stop being poisoned? If Trump was owned by a nefarious entity, why would they go out of their way to fix our food supply and prioritize our citizens’ health? Just a couple months ago, the clickbait influencers were claiming RFK Jr. was owned by the Jews, because of completely fabricated internet rumors by Candace Owens and Ian Carroll. If RFK Jr. is owned by Israel like the morons say, and RFK Jr. is fixing our food supply, doesn’t that mean Israel is fixing our food supply? Wouldn’t that make them good? All of these claims of Trump/RFK Jr. being “owned” are absolute nonsense. The simple reality is, Trump and his administration are the real deal, they are actually making America great, safe, healthy, and prosperous, again. That’s all there is to it.
[DS] Agenda
Full Handwritten Letter of Accused Minnesota Political Assassin Vance Boelter to FBI Director Kash Patel Released Following His Indictment
WATCH: Crowds on Demand CEO Says His Company Rejected $20 MILLION Offer to Recruit Anti Trump Protestors for Nationwide Demonstrations on Thursday – Says He was Worried about “Violent Agitators”
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
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his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on October 13, 2020. Mortgage Fraud is very serious, and CROOKED Adam Schiff (now a Senator) needs to be brought to justice.
https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/1945508478916931712
President Trump’s Plan
BREAKING: White House Counsel Now Investigating Growing Biden Autopen Scandal – 1 Million Documents Under Review
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/DAGToddBlanche/status/1945476199817347566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1945476199817347566%7Ctwgr%5E60831690e22b231caba1f913308b36b90901b206%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fjust-shocking-memo-reveals-judge-boasberg-dc-judges%2F
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back to the PEOPLE. America’s Students will be the best, brightest, and most Highly Educated anywhere in the World. Thank you to the United States Supreme Court!
Sen. Mike Lee Demands Ghislaine Maxwell Testify Before Congress on Epstein Network (VIDEO)
https://twitter.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1944863540168548473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1944863540168548473%7Ctwgr%5E8ec62a130aa8d991ae0517405e1b4b217b57efc4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fsen-mike-lee-demands-ghislaine-maxwell-testify-before%2F
https://twitter.com/BasedMikeLee/status/1944947865823981980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1944947865823981980%7Ctwgr%5E8ec62a130aa8d991ae0517405e1b4b217b57efc4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F07%2Fsen-mike-lee-demands-ghislaine-maxwell-testify-before%2F
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/1945516274299052446
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1945218855682310655
https://twitter.com/Peoples_Pundit/status/1944959009825415542
https://twitter.com/KevinSpacey/status/1945091027674513692
https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1945246931149590913
https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1945134269744976134
https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1945272225633845745
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https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1945520707217310074
this to take over this entire, this entire investigation?” SOLOMON: “Yeah, and he said, ‘I think it’s a good approach. Let’s just do it. Let’s get, let’s get the trust of the American people, let’s get accountability and then let’s focus on the things that matter.’ BANNON: “So he’s on board with the situation of getting a special prosecutor and having the Epstein situation put into that so that can be formally looked at.” SOLOMON: He immediately volunteers it, and then I follow up on it, but he immediately brings up Epstein, like ‘just throw that into it, let’s get it all answered. I got nothing to hide. I want truth and I want prosecutions and I just want the justice system to take care of what needs to be taken care of.’ It was really a remarkable moment.”
https://twitter.com/xAlphaWarriorx/status/1945243944838947019
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important priorities that the Governor has put forward. My office stands ready to assist local, state, and federal authorities in hunting down and compelling the attendance of anyone who abandons their office and their constituents for cheap political theat
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https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1945205823631692168
The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump (with Tony Schwartz) doesn’t lay out a specific section called “trapping competitors,” but there are themes and tactics throughout the book that involve strategic positioning, psychological leverage, and competitive advantage—which could be interpreted as “traps” in a business sense.
Here are a few sections and ideas from the book that align with that concept:
Trump emphasizes always having leverage in a negotiation—this can mean money, information, alternatives, or public perception.
Trap element: If your competitor doesn’t realize you have leverage, they may agree to terms that favor you.
Trump talks about turning a seemingly weak or undesirable asset into something highly valued by repositioning or rebranding it.
Trap element: Competitors might overlook undervalued opportunities that you see potential in, allowing you to swoop in first.
Trump discusses how he responds aggressively to threats or attacks. He often counters lawsuits with lawsuits or uses media to apply pressure.
Trap element: This creates a chilling effect, deterring weaker competitors from trying to undercut or challenge you.
Trump says once you’ve made the deal, you must deliver. This keeps your reputation strong, which itself becomes a competitive edge.
Trap element: Competitors with weaker delivery or follow-through look bad by comparison and lose trust with partners.
Manipulating media coverage to shape perception is another major theme.
Trap element: Competitors who don’t control their image or narrative fall behind in public or investor confidence.
While there isn’t a chapter titled “trap your competitors,” Trump’s approach relies heavily on outmaneuvering rivals using leverage, perception, bold moves, and psychological tactics. The book encourages readers to think several moves ahead, a mindset that naturally sets traps for less strategic players.
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