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OBAMA: β€œPeople make excuses for him. They say he’s not serious. Everything a president says is serious!”πŸ”₯

07.02.2026 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 23569    πŸ” 7843    πŸ’¬ 655    πŸ“Œ 613
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Nigel Farage’s Epstein Hypocrisy The Reform leader's own connections to the Jeffrey Epstein story are far deeper than he now pretends

Why Nigel Farage’s reaction to the Epstein and Mandelson scandal has been deeply hypocritical, and how his own connections to the story are much closer than he now admits

www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...

07.02.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 893    πŸ” 452    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 10
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"The figure was Andrew. The photo was real. Maxwell knew it, but let those in power deny it."

"By denying it, she denied the story Virginia Giuffre tried to tell us."

@maitlis.bsky.social on the story behind 𝘡𝘩𝘒𝘡 photo & why what was so obvious at the time now appears to be confirmed.

05.02.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Emily Maitlis reflects on 2019 Andrew interview as infamous photo is confirmed real | The News Agents Emily Maitlis looks back on her 2019 Newsnight interview with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with the photo of the former Prince with Virginia Giuffre – which he said was a fake – now having seemingly…

"We were talking to professionals, no one thought it was a fake," says Emily Maitlis, as Andrew photo is seemingly confirmed genuine.

"In denying that the photograph was real, they were rubbishing her. They were rubbishing the victim"

www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/emil...

06.02.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 137    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

As an ex radio producer, I’m addicted to it. So this is a must listen part for me, absolutely every week.
However, this week was to me is so disturbing for so many reasons.
I loved my times in the States, but I’m shaking my head here. Pls listen @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social @tomswarbrick.bsky.social

06.02.2026 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 6, 2026 - After furious reaction, Trump belatedly removes racist video of Obamas from his social media account Simon's live update on President Trump's reposting of a video depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle.Β  For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV.Β  Courtesy DStv 405

Mine on today's appalling Trump social media post depicting the Obamas as primates in a jungle. For South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Nhlanhla Sehume anchoring. (Courtesy: DStv405)

🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885831...

#trump #racism #newzroomafrika #socialmedia #obamas #uspolitics #midterms

06.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos

What a country. America, 2026

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...

07.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Third version of the story since my bacon and eggs.

07.02.2026 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Reporter: You frequently criticized Biden for not knowing what was going on in his name, this racist video that was posted on your social mediaβ€”

Trump: You don’t know what’s going on. I know what’s going on. We know everything.

07.02.2026 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3243    πŸ” 914    πŸ’¬ 452    πŸ“Œ 223

A lot of racists in UK media & politics are currently limbering up to hold Donald Trump to an infinitely lower moral standard than they did Gary Lineker.
Starting with Farage, inevitably…

07.02.2026 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2345    πŸ” 503    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 6
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"...Are you actively talking to European leaders about those numbers?"

Zelenskyy ally Ihor Brusylo tells @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social that Ukraine needs 1.2 million European troops to help fight Russia.

06.02.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Must-read for journalists - not just reporters, editors too.

06.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Trump is skipping the Super Bowl and threatening to seize control of elections after a string of losses.
Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook

youtu.be/yXXgTQr3GaI

05.02.2026 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
Trump Melts Down After CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Him About Epstein, Musk and Lutnick: A Closer Look
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers Trump Melts Down After CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Him About Epstein, Musk and Lutnick: A Closer Look

Seth Meyers takes #ACloserLook at Trump's response to Kaitlan Collins questioning him about the Epstein scandal

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7O3...

06.02.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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What Starmer cannot say The hypocrisy, in so many directions, the Epstein files reveal of the Westminster and the media class

Have written about a week where the hypocrisy of much of the media was laid bare (and address mine).

I also write about the truth Starmer cannot say: he appointed Mandelson to the court of Trump not in spite of the Epstein connection but in a sense, because of it. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...

06.02.2026 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 413    πŸ” 120    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 21
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"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his job because of him," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/4risAgJ

05.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 10
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US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe State department grants to spread β€˜American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations

forgot to share the link sorry

www.ft.com/content/f869...

06.02.2026 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 334    πŸ” 174    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 34
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Chagos roulette...latest spin o'the wheel:

05.02.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if | Polly Toynbee With three years left and a huge majority, Labour can govern with more humility and deliver real change. But with Starmer at the helm? I can’t see it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if | Polly Toynbee

06.02.2026 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 129    πŸ“Œ 62
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www.rawstory.com Jimmy Kimmel rips into 'dumb and embarrassing' Trump over disastrous NBC interview

Jimmy Kimmel rips into 'dumb and embarrassing' Trump over disastrous NBC interview

06.02.2026 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Here we go…

06.02.2026 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 600    πŸ” 200    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 10
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What the Crackdown Has Done to Minneapolis Children

Trump’s campaign of retribution is hitting children the hardest.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...

05.02.2026 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1412    πŸ” 516    πŸ’¬ 104    πŸ“Œ 26
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February 4, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump calls NBC anchor whose 84-year old mother appears to have been abducted Simon's live round up of events in the United States for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.

My US roundup for @benkentish.bsky.social's programme on the UK's @lbc.co.uk. Tonight:

- latest on the hunt for Nancy Guthrie
- Trump verbally abuses another female White House reporter
- mass layoffs @washingtonpost.com
- Trump makes fresh threats to midterms

🎧: audioboom.com/posts/885720...

05.02.2026 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professors Are Being Watched: β€˜We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance’

America, 2026

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...

05.02.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

So true. Also, many of the Americans doing literally nothing about Epstein’s American β€˜associates’ are precisely the ones lying about Europe & particularly the UK being overrun with child-rapists. It’s insane.

05.02.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1617    πŸ” 421    πŸ’¬ 63    πŸ“Œ 10
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"Starmer didn't pick Mandelson in spite of his Epstein connections… He picked him because of them."

Would he have made the same choice if Kamala Harris had won?

"Absolutely not", says @lewisgoodall.com.

05.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 445    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 56    πŸ“Œ 32
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Sometimes I just need Private Eye ….

04.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3

Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.

Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists β€” including the reporter covering Amazon.

Democracy dies in billionaire hands.

04.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5285    πŸ” 1733    πŸ’¬ 190    πŸ“Œ 62

You can also watch my chat with @mrjamesob.bsky.social earlier today via @lbc.co.uk's YouTube channel.

πŸ“Ί: youtu.be/XAjnvZiD0Bs?...

04.02.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

Can’t imagine why reporting on the Jan 6 insurrection wouldn’t be valued by multibillionaire in current political climate

04.02.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 397    πŸ” 78    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 5

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