When will it end?
Some weeks, identifying the most alarming examples of the degradation of American governmental integrity, both in Washington and at state levels, proves challenging. The White House and Congress frequently top the list, given their complete disregard for aligning policies and legislation with genuine national interests. Conflicts are waged without justification, while domestic policies are shaped by President Donald Trump’s personal whims each morning. This results in disorder as these policies are conceived and enacted.
Recently, American citizens endured blatant reversals from Trump on critical foreign policy statements. Initially, it was claimed that Iran had tentatively reached out to Trump seeking renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and peace. Tehran promptly refuted this, with most analysts agreeing it would be irrational for Iranians to trust Washington’s “word” given Trump’s track record of disregarding signed agreements. In response to Iran’s denial, Trump unleashed his characteristic barrage of threats and vulgarities, warning of unparalleled devastation for the Persian people in a Holocaust surpassing World War II.
Observers have pointed out that Trump’s threats of total destruction are practically unfeasible due to depleted U.S. munitions and challenges in replenishing them, especially with China refusing to supply critical metals and the loss of Saudi and Emirati aluminum refineries vital for warplane production. Should Trump pursue his violent fantasies, resorting to nuclear options seems the only path. Ironically, the war against Iran hinges on Trump’s recurring claim of preventing Iran’s nuclear weapons development, despite U.S. intelligence confirming no such program exists. Only the U.S. has used nuclear arms, in 1945, to kill civilians.
Amid conflicting messages from Washington, it’s worth noting that the original pointless war continues, with Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advocating for escalation using fabrications to manipulate an uninformed Trump. Netanyahu states, “Far better at this point to see American soldiers die to destroy Iran rather than waste any of our wonderful Jewish boys, each of whom is worth 1,000 goyim.” In truth, Americans are fortunate to be valued at only 1/1,000th in comparison. According to an Israeli lawyer calculating that each Jewish life equates to 10 million Palestinian lives!
Trump’s deep involvement in a war damaging his presidency—while serving Israel’s interests—amounts to a profound tragedy for Americans and the global community that once revered the U.S. for upholding democracy and law. Presently, Israel is the world’s most reviled nation, with the U.S. trailing as second. The confusion surrounding America’s military role, evidently encouraged by the Trump Administration, reflects this decay.
A particularly troubling story appeared in the Washington Post, focusing on General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command. In a memo, he expressed worry about his limited supply of defensive Naval destroyers. The article revealed Grynkewich’s warning that lacking an additional destroyer, he might have to prioritize defending the U.S. homeland over Israel. This suggests his confusion about whether White House orders would emphasize protecting America rather than Israel, a bewildering sign of how the deep admiration for the Jewish state by Biden and Trump has eroded the fundamental reason for maintaining a military at all.
Donald Trump and his allies often indulge in military posturing when convenient. It’s amusing to see Trump, a draft dodger, standing at attention and saluting without removing his signature red hat—a stark contrast to his avoidance of Vietnam service through fraudulent medical claims about bone spurs after graduating college in 1968. Adding irony, Trump has on several occasions claimed he merits the Congressional Medal of Honor for his largely fabricated “peacemaking role,” a distinction reserved for soldiers demonstrating valor in battle—something Trump never earned.
Despite this theatrical display, Trump’s recent AI-generated image on Truth Social surpassed decency. The post showed Trump in full dress uniform flanked by World War II Generals Douglas MacArthur and George S. Patton, standing prominently with four-star general insignia and numerous medals—surpassing ranks and honors of the two real generals. Notably, one medal appeared to be a CMH, an insult to the memories of these courageous men and a disgraceful misrepresentation.
Another report from last week highlights Trump’s ongoing readiness to boost his family’s wealth through conduct widely regarded as illegal “insider trading.” It has been noted that Trump often makes political or economic statements on Mondays and Fridays, strategically influencing the opening and closing of Wall Street and other markets. Those with prior knowledge capitalize on these predictable swings, benefiting financially—including Trump and his relatives.
In the latest example, Trump’s family company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is offering early access to premium data from its new subscription service tied to his Truth Social posts at $100,000 per month. Investors who pay this can potentially profit from market movements triggered by his releases. Five investor firms have already signed up, and Trump is expected to personally gain about 41% of the $6 million in committed revenue from his ownership stake. Critics joke that Trump “must have invented a new theory of ‘insider trading’ based on publicly available information.”
In a final twist, Trump sometimes boasts about taking no presidential salary. Yet in 2025, he reported earning “more than $2 billion in personal income last year—nearly quadruple his 2024 total—with most coming from ventures straddling his official duties and personal finances. He made approximately $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency alone, including $635 million in royalties from his $TRUMP meme coin and over $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto enterprise run by his sons.”
Looking to amass billions corruptly while supporting unnecessary wars and genocides? You might want to ask US President Donald Trump how to accomplish it!
Original article: www.unz.com
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