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Peter Elkind retweeted
“You’re sick. You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape, you look like hell.”
Trump tantrums at a Reuters reporter who asks if he’s not going to Kansas because he’s sick of traveling
Peter Elkind retweeted
Ossoff: "Georgia will bow to no king!"
He then welcomes Obama to the stage. Here's his entrance. The crowd goes nuts.
Peter Elkind retweeted
This is one heck of a lede from the New York Times:
“A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.”
nytimes.com/2026/10/29/us/po…
Peter Elkind retweeted
Hegseth’s henchmen are accusing a decorated general and combat veteran—a highly respected leader who put his life on the line for his country—of being a leaker. And they’re doing so in leaks to MAGA outlets! Wonder if LTG Sylvia discussed upcoming military operations on a Signal chat that included the Atlantic’s editor? 🤔
NEW: On background from a War Department official:
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, who was part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was fired by Secretary Hegseth for severe misconduct. Although Sylvia’s title was director of the Directorate for Strategy, Plans, and Policy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, known inside the military as the J5, he was NOT a central planner for the Iran War. That is the responsibility of CENTCOM and its commander Admiral Cooper.
Sylvia is the subject of an investigation for leaking classified information about the Iran War, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and more. Due to the Pentagon’s media policy requiring journalists to have escorts in the building, Sylvia began meeting with journalists outside of the Pentagon in order to leak classified information.
Sylvia failed three polygraphs which questioned him about leaking classified information. The investigation into him remains ongoing and has been referred to the Department of Justice for further action. The extent of his leaking became so critical that Secretary Hegseth took immediate action and fired Sylvia in order to protect national security. Urgent action was needed and could not wait another second.
Peter Elkind retweeted
I know not to read too much into crowd sizes. That said, seems notable that there are less than two dozen people at a get-out-the-vote rally featuring Dan Patrick, Mayes Middleton and Tim O'Hare rally in the epicenter of the Texas Religious Right:
Mansfield/Arlington @tarrantgop Get Out the Vote Rally: “Stand Together. Stand Strong. Keep Tarrant Red.”
Peter Elkind retweeted
This ridiculous attack on Texas public school teachers is getting comical.
Who is telling him this lie is landing?
Texans are sick & tired of their own governor attacking them.
Demonizing #txed teachers and trans kids.
@GregAbbott_TX keeping it classy.
Peter Elkind retweeted
Trump, 2017: “I love the White House, one of the most beautiful buildings (homes) I have ever seen. But Fake News said I called it a dump - TOTALLY UNTRUE.”
Trump, 2026: "The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a 'dump!'"
Peter Elkind retweeted
Important to keep in mind: Defense Secretary Hegseth has a history of accusing people of leaking to the press, allegations that were never proven to be true. Also, could be mistaken but it’s not typical for Pentagon spokespeople to communicate that a service member is under a DOJ classified leak investigation.
Peter Elkind retweeted
Sen. @DarlineGrahamSC (R-SC) on opponent Annie Andrews (D): "She's just plain old bat shit crazy."
Peter Elkind retweeted
Ken Paxton walks out to scattered claps from about a dozen people in Abilene: “This is an incredible crowd”
Peter Elkind retweeted
Imagine if a sitting Republican senator said voters should reject Jon Ossoff or Josh Shapiro because they reject Jesus. That would be a big story. This won't be because Islamophobia from powerful Republicans is simply the norm. It's why there's no comparison between the level of Islamophobia and the level of antisemitism in America today. Only one is actively promoted by the state. peterbeinart.substack.com/p/…
Peter Elkind retweeted
3 rules to assess how things are going:
1) Where are they sending their big dogs (Trump, Obama)?
2) Where are they sending and withdrawing their money?
3) Who is acting desperate and making wild accusations?
Sen. @RogerMarshallMD (R-KS) on opponent Adam Hamilton (D): "He pushes drag shows for kids...is that grooming? Yeah, he probably is grooming."
Peter Elkind retweeted
NEW: Members of UT-Austin's student government wanted to condemn Bo French's racist attacks, but say a school official stepped in to dissuade them. They say its part of broader, concerning pattern regarding the school's handling of political issues. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
