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Adam Schwab's avatar

What the fuck is wrong with this administration/regime?

Bush 43 or Clinton wouldn’t dream of doing this. This fucking asshole is so thin-skinned.

Bob Brough's avatar

He's the most dangerous snowflake on the planet.

On top of that he's DUMB, DUMB, DUMB, DUMB, DUMB, DUMB........

Laura Murman's avatar

Everything!👻❤️

Digby2035's avatar

I believe that its time for a mechanism to help independent journalists fight these legal battles

Trump inflicts the legal system on reporters with no expectation of winning. He only wants to inflict financial pain

We need to help the resistance. Deny him his torture

takeda's avatar

This is even before that. It's to create a chilling effect where somebody sees their name and thinks "uh, oh" I'm on the radar, better stay quiet.

GraciousMonkey's avatar

do we need to crowdsource legal defense aid for people targeted for vindictive/illegal prosecutions?

Sheila Kay Wright's avatar

STOP TRUMP he is a Horrible Human Being!

Gab's avatar

I’ve just subscribed to Substack in case you get deplatformed on you tube ! The whole witch hunt is so authoritarian .. what is happening in the USA ! .. I’ll

Keep checking in .. start a crowd funding .. I’ll contribute to your defense David . All the best Regards from Mullumbimby Australia

AAA's avatar

We need to take back our democracy NOW!!!

AAA's avatar

“THIS WILL HOLD “ HAS THE ELECTION EVIDENCE!!! HINT: HE DID NOT WIN!!! “Dr BANDY X LEE-NEWSLETTERS” ALso on Substack, has the evidence of his mental health disorder, ONE of the worst mental health disorders ANYONE COULD HAVE!!! His brain is gone, has been for at least a year!! HIS notzee HANDLERS HAVE BEEN RUNNING OUR COUNTRY INTO THE GROUND!!! WHILE THEY STEAL ALL OF OUR MONEY!!!

Ernie Johnston's avatar

It’s the latest in the Trump playbook to turn America into a Fascist State! He’s already got his Brown Shirts and his Gestapo! Has Turned the DOJ into his personal prosecution team! Is silencing the press and media! Has his concentration camps and is killing people in them! Is deporting people Illegal Immigrants, landed Immigrants and American Citizens alike to Countries other than the ones these people come from! America now is the Time to put a stop to this madness that is turning America into what your ancestors fought against in the Second World War!

AAA's avatar

We must take back our democracy NOW!!!

Douglas Paul Truhlar's avatar

Ernie, thank you I agree with you. Brick by brick he has built a crazy group of true ass kissers and you are always right, that is the reason, the reason they don’t like you. You must wear it as a badge of honor, as you have been. You are a hero for telling the truth!

Mary's avatar

I would consider this a badge of honor for you for your honest reporting. You have gotten under the regime’s skin. However, on the other hand, you are a private citizen, not a big media organization. Please, I hope you and your family stay safe.

sheryl jeffries's avatar

I'm so sorry; I've heard harsher criticism than you have given. He's never happy. No one is safe in this regimen.

David W. Sutton's avatar

It's disappointing to read this news, though not surprising that Trump is taking these extraordinary actions. I can't believe how far we have fallen. It's past time for the corporate mainstream media, and all media for that matter, to fight back: ask follow-ups, call out lies, cut off interviews when they go off the rails. Doubtful that will ever happen, but we can dream. In the meantime, keep getting the truth out there -- we support you and your work, and will stand up to this disgraceful regime! Vote the enabling Republicans out!

Joe Tye's avatar

We know that Trump is a vile and vindictive creature who delights in intimidation and cruelty. What is so alarming about this new enemies list is that leaders of the Republican party have their heads submerged so deeply into the MAGA koolaid punch bowl they are willing to betray the most fundamental American values, and the values that once guided the Grand Old Party.

Rick Wilson says that everything Trump touches dies. A corrollary is that every Republican Trump touches turns into a jellyfish.

Chris Mills's avatar

Where is your name? I do t see any independent journalists on it. Just news outlets. Perhaps I’m not looking in the right place

Chris Mills's avatar

Thanks I clearly jumped straight to my internet search before completely reading.

Helen Waddle's avatar

My first thought was that making the list, you're doing something right! And even trump has to agree. Not knowing the dangers this puts you in makes that first thought naive. Thank you for facing those dangers to fight for our freedom of speech!

Alma B.'s avatar

When are they going to start fumigation in the white house? It's about TIME WE GOT RID OF THE PARASITES IN THERE. IT'S JUST CRAWLING WITH ALL SORTS OF BUGS N SHIT

P A Smith's avatar

Your post plainly said "if true"... Bryan Tyler Cohen is on their list, too. Plus two from The View, Whoopie & Ana.

Douglas Paul Truhlar's avatar

They hate the leaders of course they do.

Arlene Meaney's avatar

Unbelievable!!! He's the one who belongs on an enemies list. He's an enemy of all Americans and the Constitution.

Louisa John Krol's avatar

From Australia: Trump is also the enemy of the entire free world. Several Australians have told me in recent years that they never hated anyone so much, before he lurched onto the world stage. I rate him alongside Putin and other tyrants or war criminals. Millions have already died from Trump's cuts to US Aid (with Musk). Millions more will die from the current blockade of fuel and fertiliser that America caused under his ignorant leadership. That makes him, and his entire regime, mass murderers.

Arlene Meaney's avatar

Boy.we hate him more.our population is more than yours.thank you for hating him. It's such good news to hear.

Philip Miller's avatar

Never give in. Never give in. Never give in. To Quote Churchill.

Julie's avatar

I’m not American so when I clicked on your link and saw how unprofessional the White House site looked, I googled to see if it was real. Obviously, it is. However, when I asked the Great AI if it had always looked like this, it admitted that there has been a distinct change in tone from previous administrations, away from information to partisan persuasion. No kidding.

LEJ's avatar
Jun 5Edited

This is creepy and disturbing. Hang in there, David. We are behind you. Independent media is even more important than ever before.

nacreplus2's avatar

What a beautifully and clearly written essay, as always! This is such a critical issue, the fundamental basis of democracy and our government. I love the way you calmly state facts, make connections and always keep a calm, warm, sincere, honest manner. You are always even handed and not sensational. People can trust what you say and write and this is so important. Please keep safe while you continue to do the very important work that you do.