Ken Klippenstein

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Trump Admin Orders Social Media Review for Gaza Sympathy

1 week ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

Secretary of State Marco Rubio today ordered the vetting of all visa applicants who have been to the Gaza strip since 2007, according to a diplomatic cable marked “SENSITIVE” that we obtained. The order applies not just to Palestinians but also anyone there for any period of time, including NGO workers and people there in an official or even diplomatic capacity.
Trump's Counterterror Czar Proposes Terror Charges for Democrats

1 week ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

White House counterterror czar Sebastian Gorka said today that Americans who are not on board with the Trump administration’s immigration policy are “on the side of terrorists."“It's really quite that simple,” Gorka said in a little-noticed interview with Newsmax. “We have people who love America, like the president, like his cabinet, like the directors of his agencies, who want to protect Americans.
What are "Nihilist Violent Extremists"?

1 week ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

The arson attack on Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s home has unified the national security state around a broader threat it sees in the American people. Inside the government, sources tell us, officials are scrambling to define the moment. They’re exploring if there’s any connection between the attempts on Donald Trump’s life; Luigi Mangione and his sympathizers; Tesla vandalism; and even earlier attacks, like the one on Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
Crusade Against “Anti-Christian Bias” is Donald’s DEI

1 week ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

The Trump administration on Friday instructed U.S. diplomats to report on any examples of “anti-Christian bias” that they encounter in the workplace, particularly any examples they experienced during Joe Biden’s term. An internal State Department directive we obtained, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, encourages Department employees to file detailed reports — anonymously if necessary — naming any colleagues responsible.
Trump Team Prepping New Strategy for Domestic Terrorism

1 week ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

The Trump administration is quietly drafting a bold new policy for combating terrorism that targets a wide range of perceived foes, from Tesla vandals to everyday protesters, intelligence sources say. White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka is leading the rewrite, which covers both foreign and domestic strategies.
Congress Fawns Over Failed General

2 weeks ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

When four star General Michael Langley appeared before Congress this week to cap off his military career and say goodbye to his chummy benefactors, the retiring head of the military’s Africa Command revealed a stunning failure to improve or even preserve the security of the continent and the U.S.Somehow this glaring admission did not prevent senators from heaping embarrassing amounts of praise on the general, at a hearing that is meant to hold the Pentagon accountable.
Pentagon Prepares for Trump to Go Berserk

2 weeks ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

Become a paid subscriber so I don’t go berserk In the largest single deployment of stealth bombers in U.S. history, the Pentagon has sent six B-2 “Spirit” aircraft to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The long-range bombers, which are uniquely suited to evade Iranian air defenses and can carry America’s most potent bunker busting weapons, flew in from Missouri last week in a little noticed operation.
I Went to the Anti-Trump Protest

2 weeks ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

As I arrived at the State Capitol in Madison today, I was immediately struck by the sheer number of people gathered — the largest assembly I’d seen since moving back to Wisconsin last year. Thousands amassed, and the crowd was eclectic, from Vietnam era veterans to UW students and professors. One guy was even dressed up as Luigi Mangione, hoodie and all.
Tesla “Terrorism” Intel Reports Stoke Contagion

2 weeks ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

Tesla terrorism has dominated news lately, with Trump and company tossing around the “terrorist” label as casually as if 9/11 happened last month. Though law enforcement authorities like the FBI and Homeland Security are reluctant to echo the White House’s rhetoric, according to numerous internal threat assessments I’ve been given, they do raise a specter of civil breakdown that could lead to a domestic crackdown.
Luigi Mangione Becomes A Political Prisoner

3 weeks ago | kenklippenstein.com | Ken Klippenstein

Luigi Mangione is now a political prisoner, with the federal government announcing its pursuit of the death penalty. The Trump administration regards the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as not just murder, but terrorism, extending the designation to anti-corporate crimes. This week, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the administration will seek the death penalty for Mangione, all but explicitly calling him a terrorist guilty of “cold blooded” murder.