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Trump Now Says Dems. Left $85 Billion Worth of Military Equipment to Taliban

August 28, 2024 / Frank Nez / 2 Comments

Trump now says Dems. left $85 billion worth of military equipment to the Taliban, naming it one of the most embarrassing moments of the US.

“Three years ago, Kamala’s and Biden’s incompetence left 13 dead warriors, hundreds of civilians killed and grievously wounded, and $85 billion worth of the finest military equipment on the planet abandoned to the Taliban,” Trump said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“She [Kamala] said it led to a catastrophe, but it was worth it.

The incompetence and weakness on display from the Biden-Harris administration was an insult to every soldier, airmen, and marine, who ever served in our US military.

As we mark this horrible occasion, we mourn with the families of the great American heroes who lost their lives three years ago and we vow to never forget the supreme sacrifice they made for our country.

America cannot afford four more years of Kamala Harris in the White House.

She is a disaster; she’s a radical Marxist.

She destroyed San Francisco…native California — she ran against crooked Joe Biden and she lost, she was the first one out.

Out of 22 people she was the first one to quit.

Under my leadership the nation will be strong and respected like never before, and I will keep America safe.

I will keep it safer than ever before.

And if I’m not elected, I truly believe you’re gonna end up in World War 3 and you’re gonna end up in a depression.”

PRESIDENT TRUMP: "Three years ago, Kamala's and Biden's incompetence left 13 dead warriors, hundreds of civilians killed and grievously wounded, and $85 billion worth of the finest military equipment on the planet abandoned to the Taliban." pic.twitter.com/HqVygxNxBT
— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 26, 2024

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Billionaire Grant Cardone now scrutinizes Harris’ painful tax proposals claiming she will double the prices of homes overnight.

“The Kamala Capital Gains Tax WILL DOUBLE Home Prices Overnight
The Math 🧮 The average $440,000 home will have to be sold for $648,000 to net the same dollars to seller,” Cardone posted on X.

The Undercover Billionaire star says that tens of millions of Americans will be unable to access the equity of their home during their retirement years.

The Kamala Capital Gains Tax WILL DOUBLE Home Prices Overnight
The Math 🧮 The average $440,000 home will have to be sold for $648,000 to net the same dollars to seller.
1) Sellers will increase price to make up difference.
2) Fewer homes will sell – already at all time low.… pic.twitter.com/jErO67EeJd
— Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) August 22, 2024

Grant laid out what he predicts will be a result of Kamala Harris getting voted into office:

Sellers will increase price to make up difference.
Fewer homes will sell – already at all time low.
Sellers will turn homes into rentals exacerbating housing shortage.
New buyers will be priced out of the market allowing institutions to dominate ownership of real assets.
Tens of millions of Americans will be unable to access their equity during retirement.

While Kamala is proposing a myriad of tax increases, Trump has suggested lowering and eliminating taxes completely.

“Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security,” Trump wrote on July 31 in all capital letters on social media platform Truth Social, and repeated the point during an Aug. 7 Fox & Friends interview.

However, Trump is not the first to suggest the elimination of taxes on Social Security benefits.

One Democratic bill introduced in January in the House of Representatives — the You Earned It, You Keep It Act — likewise calls for excluding Social Security benefits from gross income for federal income taxes.

If enacted, the bill would save the typical senior household almost $560 per year, the Senior Citizens League, a non-partisan senior group, recently estimated.

Trump is also proposing ending income tax after announcing a new strategy on tariffs.

The impact of raising costs on tariffs would mean that prices would rise on all imported goods.

However, Americans would keep more of their hard-earned money.

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Israel Now Issues A Warning On War With Iran

August 18, 2024 / Frank Nez

Israel now issues a warning on war with Iran and urges the United States to strike now as tensions continue to build.

An Israeli diplomat has told Newsweek that a large-scale confrontation with Iran was guaranteed to come and called on U.S. President Joe Biden to take direct action against the Islamic Republic sooner than later.

“It’s inevitable,” Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a special envoy of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, told Newsweek in reference to the looming possibility of a war with Iran as regional tensions threatened to boil over into a serious escalation.

Iran’s recent threats against Israel have raised tensions in the region.

After the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Iran vowed to retaliate, creating a sense of unease in Israel.

To prevent a major escalation, the US has been working to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with both sides currently engaged in a fierce conflict in Gaza.

As new peace talks are set to begin, there is a palpable sense of worry in Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, a city at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hassan-Nahoum, a former Jerusalem official, has described the current atmosphere as “very heavy” due to Iran’s aggressive rhetoric.

The anxiety has gotten to the point that she believes Iran and its allies “are winning the psychological warfare.”

It’s not just Israel, however.

She said the specter of a major Iranian strike appears to be haunting much of the region, including Arab states that Hassan-Nahoum asserted are increasingly on board with a plan to take down the Islamic Republic, even if Israel’s ally, the U.S., was not.

“I don’t think America has understood that the ultimate goal here has to be regime change in Iran,” Hassan-Nahoum said.

“All America would have to do is target the nuclear infrastructure with hardware that only America has. We can’t do this on our own,” she said.

“With bunker bombs, etc., they could destroy the nuclear infrastructure, then they could destroy four different infrastructure and energy points in Iran, and then the people would take over.”

Iran has invested heavily in fortifying its military and nuclear infrastructure and has expanded both its offensive and defensive arsenal of missile and drone systems, per NewsWeek.

Iran has also deepened its partnership with Russia in recent years, including in the field of defense, but Hassan-Nahoum argued that recent setbacks in the ongoing war in Ukraine would prove an obstacle for Moscow should it seek to shield the Islamic Republic from a U.S. attack.

“Russia is not in the position to help Iran right now. So, this would be the critical moment,” Hassan-Nahoum said.

“They’ve been put on the defense by Ukraine right now.

This would be the best time.”

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Trump now issues a warning stating Israel will be attacked by Iran soon as tensions deepen between Benjamin Netanyahu and Masoud Pezeshkian.

Israeli and Iranian leaders have exchanged warning threats, highlighting the deepening crisis between their nations.

At a ceremony in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation with a resolute tone.

Amid a backdrop of rising regional tensions, Netanyahu declared, “Anyone who harms our country will be held accountable. Iran and its proxies seek to surround us with a stranglehold of terror on seven fronts.

Their visible aggression is insatiable, but Israel is not helpless.

We are determined to stand against them on every front, in every arena, far and near.

Anyone who murders our citizens, anyone who harms our country will be held accountable.

He will pay a very heavy price.”

On a livestream from Mar-a-Lago, former president Donald Trump told gamer and streamer Adin Ross that he heard there was going to be an attack on Israel on Monday night.

Trump said he heard this “through the same waves” and not from top secret information, though he didn’t specify where he actually obtained the information.

“I’m hearing there’s going to be an attack tonight by Iran, Israel’s going to be attacked tonight, I’m telling you right now I hear it just through the same waves, there’s no top secret information,” Trump stated on the livestream.

Neither the US nor Israel have publicly said they are anticipating Iran’s retaliatory act to occur Monday night, per The Jerusalem Post.

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Trump Now Issues Warning: Israel Will Be Attacked By Iran

August 5, 2024 / Frank Nez

Trump now issues a warning stating Israel will be attacked by Iran soon as tensions deepen between Benjamin Netanyahu and Masoud Pezeshkian.

Israeli and Iranian leaders have exchanged warning threats, highlighting the deepening crisis between their nations.

At a ceremony in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation with a resolute tone.

Their visible aggression is insatiable, but Israel is not helpless.

We are determined to stand against them on every front, in every arena, far and near.

Anyone who murders our citizens, anyone who harms our country will be held accountable.

He will pay a very heavy price.”

On a livestream from Mar-a-Lago, former president Donald Trump told gamer and streamer Adin Ross that he heard there was going to be an attack on Israel on Monday night.

Trump said he heard this “through the same waves” and not from top secret information, though he didn’t specify where he actually obtained the information.

Neither the US nor Israel have publicly said they are anticipating Iran’s retaliatory act to occur Monday night, per The Jerusalem Post.

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The US military is now sending reinforcements to the Middle East, particularly warships and fighter jets in support of Israel.

The United States is deploying additional military assets to the Middle East and nearby regions in order to bolster its defenses and support Israel.

This comes amid concerns about a potential military strike by Iran in response to recent events.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of the following:

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, along with naval cruisers and destroyers capable of shooting down ballistic missiles.
An additional fighter squadron to the region.
Preparations to allow for the deployment of land-based missile defense capabilities

These moves are intended to “mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies” and to “improve U.S. force protection, to increase support for the defense of Israel, and to ensure the United States is prepared to respond to various contingencies.”

This decision follows a call between Secretary Austin and the Israeli Defense Minister, in which Austin pledged additional support to Israel.

The increased U.S. military presence in the region is a response to threats from Iran and its allies, as both the U.S. and Israel brace for a potential Iranian military strike.

“The secretary reiterated ironclad support for Israel’s security and informed the minister of additional measures to include ongoing and future defensive force posture changes that the department will take to support the defense of Israel,” Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said during a briefing.

The Pentagon’s increased military support for Israel in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terror attack is intended to send a clear message of U.S. resolve to Iran, Hezbollah, and other Iranian-backed groups.

Tensions in the region have escalated significantly in the past week, following an Israeli strike in Lebanon that killed a top Hezbollah commander, as well as the assassination of the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Iran has blamed Israel for Haniyeh’s death and called for “revenge,” with Iranian leaders vowing that “it is our duty to take revenge”.

Iranian officials also said they plan to meet with representatives of Iran’s key regional proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias, to coordinate their response.

However, U.S. officials have made it clear that they will not leave Israel undefended, signaling that Washington is trying to prevent the current tensions from escalating into a broader regional war.

The increased U.S. military support for Israel, including the deployment of additional naval and air assets to the region, is intended to deter Iran and its proxies from carrying out any retaliatory strikes, while also demonstrating America’s commitment to Israel’s security.

President Biden discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including ballistic missiles and drones, during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

This includes new defensive U.S. military deployments to the region, per Beijing News.

U.S. defense officials have emphasized that the United States will stand with Israel in their self-defense against Iranian aggression.

They described the additional U.S. military capabilities being sent to the Middle East as “defensive” and intended to send a message of deterrence.

Specifically, the Pentagon is deploying additional naval ships and warplanes to the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group.

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious ready group with around 4,000 troops is also already in the Middle East.

This is not the first time the U.S. has enhanced its defensive capabilities in the region to help protect Israel from potential Iranian attacks.

In April, the U.S. moved naval destroyers and other assets to the Middle East to coordinate with allies in thwarting an Iranian drone and missile barrage.

The increased U.S. military presence and support for Israel’s defenses is aimed at deterring Iran and its proxies from carrying out retaliatory strikes, while demonstrating America’s commitment to Israel’s security.

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Israeli And Iranian Leaders Have Now Exchanged Warning Threats

August 5, 2024 / Frank Nez

Israeli and Iranian leaders have now exchanged warning threats, highlighting the deepening crisis between their nations.

Israeli Prime Minister and Iran’s President have exchanged threats — Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a firm response to any threats, while Masoud Pezeshkian pledged retaliation.

At a ceremony in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation with a resolute tone.

Their visible aggression is insatiable, but Israel is not helpless.

We are determined to stand against them on every front, in every arena, far and near.

Anyone who murders our citizens, anyone who harms our country will be held accountable.

He will pay a very heavy price.”

Netanyahu’s comments come in the wake of nearly ten months of conflict in Gaza and the recent assassinations of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.

The heightened hostilities have raised fears of further escalation and retaliation from Iran and its allies.

On his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, calling it a violation of international law.

“The assassination of a guest of the Islamic Republic of Iran was an act that violated all international laws,” Pezeshkian said.

“It was a grave mistake by the Zionists.

The audacity will not go unanswered.”

According to media reports, Iranian officials told Arab diplomats that Tehran does not care if an attack on Israel triggers a regional war. But this can also be part of a psychological war both sides have launched.

Israel’s channel 12 said that Israel’s security establishment is considering the possibility of “preventive actions or attacks” it could initiate, “including in Lebanon or perhaps in other places as necessitated.”

Siamak Javadi, an economics professor and researcher at the University of Texas, told Iran International, “Aside from its military aspect, war is a full-scale economic project.

You can’t wage war with an empty pocket.”

Comparing gross domestic product, per capita national income, and inflation and unemployment rates in Iran and Israel, he added that the Islamic Republic is financially and economically incapable of engaging in a full-scale war with Israel.

Hossein Aghaei, a researcher in international relations and strategic affairs, also told Iran International, “The Islamic Republic is caught in the strategic trap or chain reaction game set by Israel.”

He added that the Iranian government finds itself in a “difficult and enigmatic” situation and has no choice but to provide a “direct and proportionate response” to Israel in order to restore its deterrent power.

Aghaei warned that if the Islamic Republic engages in “a high-risk game” and initiates a “comprehensive and multi-front” conflict against Israel, the region could be drawn into a major military confrontation.

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15 civilians have now been killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school, hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine.

Over the past day, Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank that have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties.

In the West Bank, two Israeli airstrikes killed a total of 9 Palestinians, including a commander from the Hamas Tulkarm brigades and other fighters from the Islamic Jihad group.

The strikes targeted vehicles and groups of people.

In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons killed at least 15 Palestinians in Gaza City.

Earlier in the day, other Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 6 people in a house in Rafah and 2 others in Gaza City.

The latest violence comes amid a broader escalation in the region following the recent assassination of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in an Israeli strike in Beirut.

Hamas has denied Israeli accusations that it operates from civilian facilities like schools and hospitals.

However, the Israeli military is defending the strikes as necessary to target Palestinian resistance fighters.

The violence has dampened hopes for a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Gaza, which had been ongoing with the involvement of Egyptian mediators.

The high-level Israeli delegation that visited Cairo on Thursday returned to Israel without any apparent progress.

Overall, the situation remains tense, with the cycle of violence and retaliation between Israel and Palestinian factions showing no signs of abating nearly 11 months into the ongoing Gaza war, per the Gulf Times.

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15 Civilians Have Now Been Killed in Israeli Strike On Gaza School

August 4, 2024 / Frank Nez

15 civilians have now been killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school, hours after two strikes in the occupied West Bank killed nine.

Over the past day, Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank that have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties.

In the West Bank, two Israeli airstrikes killed a total of 9 Palestinians, including a commander from the Hamas Tulkarm brigades and other fighters from the Islamic Jihad group.

The strikes targeted vehicles and groups of people.

In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons killed at least 15 Palestinians in Gaza City.

Earlier in the day, other Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 6 people in a house in Rafah and 2 others in Gaza City.

Hamas has denied Israeli accusations that it operates from civilian facilities like schools and hospitals.

However, the Israeli military is defending the strikes as necessary to target Palestinian resistance fighters.

The violence has dampened hopes for a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Gaza, which had been ongoing with the involvement of Egyptian mediators.

The high-level Israeli delegation that visited Cairo on Thursday returned to Israel without any apparent progress.

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The US military is now sending reinforcements to the Middle East, particularly warships and fighter jets in support of Israel.

The United States is deploying additional military assets to the Middle East and nearby regions in order to bolster its defenses and support Israel.

This comes amid concerns about a potential military strike by Iran in response to recent events.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of the following:

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, along with naval cruisers and destroyers capable of shooting down ballistic missiles.
An additional fighter squadron to the region.
Preparations to allow for the deployment of land-based missile defense capabilities