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Fiendish Thingy

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4. Hold accountable? No
Sun May 24, 2026, 08:32 AM
May 24

But it seems clear that some are willing to block some of his most extreme and egregious proposals, out of self preservation, and others, retiring or primaried out, simply do not GAF anymore, and no longer fear him.

That’s one reason why Trump has announced a “deal” with Iran is at hand, becuase he knows once Congress reconvenes, they will vote to block his further use of force in the region.

The slush fund and ballroom funding are also likely to die, as republicans in many districts know they will be bludgeoned with these albatrosses in the fall.

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