When last we spoke, Trump was dropping f-bombs on live TV. That was less than a week ago.
Read that again. Less than a week ago.
The mission into Iran was clearly just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to wins from the rest of the week. The good news? The ceasefire seems to be holding, and President Trump is heading into Independence Day riding a wave of victories.
With everything moving fast, here are a few headlines I think are worth commenting on:
Daddy’s Home
You knew I was going to start here. There was no way I wouldn’t.
Another line of cringeworthy awkwardness that ended up being hilarious. If you missed it (though I’m not sure how), NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as “Daddy” in response to comments the president made about the squabbling between Israel and Iran.
To paraphrase: Trump said, “They’re like kids in a schoolyard. Let them fight it out and get it out of their system for a bit. Then you step in and stop it.”
Insert Rutte’s comment here.
All of our inner 12-year-olds came out in that moment—and honestly, same.
The Big, Beautiful Bill
There’s a lot to unpack here, so I’ll keep it simple for now. Congress needs to pass it. These topics could (and probably will) be expanded on later, so consider this a first pass.
- Medicare/Medicaid cuts – Am I concerned? No. Able-bodied individuals need to work. Period. It’s not the responsibility of taxpayers to fund a program riddled with fraud and overrun by people who just don’t want to work. I’ve seen firsthand how Medicaid gets abused—and it’s infuriating. These programs should be for people who actually need help, not those trying to “stick it to the man” while draining resources.
- Immigration – Yes, I support additional ICE funding and finishing the wall. Name one other country where you can stroll in and overstay your welcome like we’ve seen here the last few years. You can’t.
Do I think the pathway to citizenship should be easier? Absolutely. We’ve got the best intel and technology in the world—use it to weed out the bad actors faster and help the good ones get here legally.
Do I love the “gold card” idea? Not really. “Bring us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses,” remember that? Yeah. That. And if you’re someone who doesn’t lean right, that’s okay. You don’t have to agree with every solution to acknowledge the problem. We should be able to talk about fixing a broken system without immediately being labeled one thing or another. - Air-traffic control – Yes. That’s it. Just yes. We upgrade our phones every two years—why is our air traffic system still running on technology from the Cold War era? Call me crazy, but I think the skies deserve an update.
This is a 940-page beast that’s being read aloud in Congress as we speak. If you want to experience the worst storytime ever, CSPAN has you covered. Or go to congress.gov and read through it yourself. Either way, it’s worth getting ahead of the game and educating yourself.
NYC Mayoral Race
I don’t live in New York City. I can’t afford it, and frankly, I’m not sure I’d like it anyway. I’ve visited once. It’s long been seen as the place to be once you’ve “made it.” A melting pot—which is great. We like folks from all walks of life… as long as they’re here legally and pulling their weight. Aka: paying taxes. Aka: funding all these “free” programs Mamdani is pitching.
Childcare, busses, grocery stores? It’s starting to feel like a presidential campaign—and news flash, even if he’s elected, he won’t have the authority to do half of what he’s promising. One could argue this is actually a gift to the Republican party. Kinda like when the Dems ran Hillary.
To be clear, I’m not saying Democrats don’t have good ideas. I’m saying some of the loudest ones aren’t offering practical ones. If you’ve ever felt politically homeless, you’re not alone. It’s possible to want safety, fairness, and fiscal sanity all at the same time.
My point is: America is watching. Most of us may not live there, but many would like to visit—and we’d prefer to feel safe doing it. If I get mugged, I doubt a social worker will be the solution in that moment.
So here’s a free tip for the Democratic party: if you want to hand Republicans the keys for the next 50 years, keep letting people like Mamdani and AOC lead your message.
The silent (yes, I know I’m not exactly silent) majority isn’t buying it. And while nobody loves a “lesser of two evils” situation, we’ll still show up—especially if it means voting against socialism in a hoodie.
What She Said 