Donald Trump has not made any public appearances since the lengthy Cabinet Meeting earlier this week. The ongoing chaos within his administration continues despite his absence.
A significant part of the current turmoil revolves around RFK Jr, who is fervently advocating against vaccines. In a controversial move, he ousted the director of the Centers for Disease Control allegedly for refusing to dismiss government vaccine experts.
Simultaneously, Trump is facing legal challenges for his attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook unlawfully. Cook has taken legal action to prevent her termination, which is an unprecedented move against the administration.
The Federal Reserve, similar to America’s Bank of England, is an independent body responsible for setting interest rates to prevent financial crises. Even though the President nominates board members, he lacks the authority to remove them prematurely. Trump’s actions are challenging this norm.
Amidst these events, it has been revealed that Tony Blair recently met with Trump and Jared Kushner to discuss post-war plans for Gaza. The extent to which Blair’s advice aligns with Trump’s vision for Gaza remains uncertain.
In another development, a CIA expert on Russia was abruptly fired following Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, raising concerns about a possible loyalty purge within the intelligence community.
Furthermore, right-wing figures like Sean Hannity have proposed controversial solutions to school shootings, such as implementing airport-style security measures and stationing armed guards in schools.
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In a surprising turn of events, a man accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was not indicted for felony assault by a Grand Jury, signaling a unique response to government actions.
The political landscape remains dynamic, with various figures and events shaping the discourse and actions taken within the administration.