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Trump’s Takeover Is Accelerating—and Project 2025 Is the Blueprint. The Supreme Court Isn’t Stopping Him. It’s Clearing the Runway.

John Muryell

Donald Trump isn’t governing. He’s consolidating. His second term is a hostile merger of power, ideology, and control. From militarized city occupations to the purge of reproductive rights, academic freedom, and independent media, Trump is executing the Project 2025 blueprint with ruthless precision. And the Supreme Court? It’s not a check. It’s a launchpad. In Washington, D.C., Trump didn’t respond to crime—he manufactured a crisis. He seized control of the city’s police force, deployed 800 National Guard troops, and declared a “crime emergency” in a city where violent crime is down 35% and carjackings have dropped by over 50% (The … Continue reading Trump’s Takeover Is Accelerating—and Project 2025 Is the Blueprint. The Supreme Court Isn’t Stopping Him. It’s Clearing the Runway.

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The Real Coup Is Local: Trump’s Power Grid Runs Through the Governors

John Muryell

While America watches the chaos in Washington, the real takeover is happening quietly in statehouses across the country. Donald Trump doesn’t need Congress to consolidate power. He needs governors. And if we don’t stop this strategic shift, 2028 won’t be an election—it’ll be a coronation. This isn’t speculation. It’s unfolding in real time. 🧠 The State-Level Strategy Trump’s allies are abandoning federal office in droves—not because they’re ambitious, but because they’re cornered. The Senate is toxic, the House is fractured, and federal investigations are closing in. So they’re retreating to the one place Trumpism can thrive without oversight: the states. … Continue reading The Real Coup Is Local: Trump’s Power Grid Runs Through the Governors

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The Coup That Wears a Flag

John Muryell

The American coup didn’t storm the gates. It signed executive orders. It wrapped itself in a flag. It smiled for the cameras while gutting the republic from within. President Trump’s second term isn’t governance—it’s a conversion. The Constitution still hangs in classrooms, but its clauses are now optional. The rule of law is a costume. Democracy has become a brand—owned, repackaged, and sold back to us with a loyalty oath. In Washington, D.C., Trump seized control of the police. In Los Angeles, he deployed Marines against civilians. Across the country, National Guard troops enforce his will—not the law. This isn’t … Continue reading The Coup That Wears a Flag

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The Supreme Court Gave Trump a Blank Check — And Congress Cashed It With Silence

John Muryell

Democracy doesn’t die in darkness. It dies in daylight—when the institutions built to defend it choose surrender over resistance. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump sweeping new powers to reshape federal agencies, override local governance, and enforce controversial executive orders with minimal judicial restraint. Legal scholars sounded the alarm. Congress and the Senate stood by, silent and complicit. On July 23, the Court granted Trump’s request to purge Democratic appointees from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The ruling, rooted in Trump v. Wilcox, elevated executive control over agency independence. Justice Kavanaugh went further, urging the Court … Continue reading The Supreme Court Gave Trump a Blank Check — And Congress Cashed It With Silence

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Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash

John Muryell

Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash Donald Trump may be tightening his grip on Washington, but his hold on the American electorate is slipping fast. His latest stunt—seizing control of the D.C. police department and installing Pam Bondi as his personal enforcer—feels less like leadership and more like a desperate display of authoritarian theater. Trump’s national approval rating has sunk into the low 40s, with disapproval approaching 60%. Even among conservatives, support is eroding—down 15 points in just one month. The causes are clear: economic instability, immigration chaos, and growing suspicion over Trump’s ties … Continue reading Trump’s Approval Tanks as GOP Hemorrhages Support — D.C. Crackdown Sparks Backlash

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Ken Paxton and the Collapse of Institutional Restraint: A Historical Warning

John Muryell

Ken Paxton’s tenure as Texas Attorney General is not merely a chronicle of personal misconduct—it is a systemic unraveling of institutional checks, legal norms, and democratic accountability. From felony fraud and retaliatory prosecutions to vote suppression and partisan legal warfare, Paxton has weaponized the state’s top law enforcement office in ways that echo historical patterns of institutional decay—from the impeachments of James E. Ferguson and Jim Mattox to the authoritarian drift seen in regimes that hollow out law to serve power. Paxton’s legal troubles began in 2015 when he was indicted on felony securities fraud charges for soliciting investments in … Continue reading Ken Paxton and the Collapse of Institutional Restraint: A Historical Warning

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Redistricting the Dead: Abbott’s Texas Is a State of Abandonment

John Muryell

On July 5, 2025, the Guadalupe River surged with deadly force. Torrents of water tore through Central Texas, obliterating campsites, homes, and entire families. The flash flooding—triggered by Tropical Storm Barry—was violent, devastating, and entirely foreseeable. More than 135 Texans lost their lives, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic. Kerr County alone buried 96 of its own. It was the deadliest flood in Texas in over a century. But the true disaster wasn’t the water. It was the governor. Greg Abbott’s response wasn’t just inadequate—it was a moral collapse. As families searched for missing loved ones and survivors … Continue reading Redistricting the Dead: Abbott’s Texas Is a State of Abandonment

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Your Vote Wasn’t Lost. It Was Engineered Away.

John Muryell

Former President Donald Trump has triggered a nationwide redistricting battle by publicly declaring his intent to “pick up five seats” in Texas through mid-decade map changes. The statement, made during a private fundraiser and later amplified online, has prompted swift action from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and a retaliatory proposal from California Governor Gavin Newsom—setting off what analysts are calling a redistricting arms race with national consequences. “We’re going to pick up five seats in Texas just by redrawing the map,” Trump said. The comment was interpreted by legal experts and political strategists as a signal for aggressive mid-cycle gerrymandering—redrawing … Continue reading Your Vote Wasn’t Lost. It Was Engineered Away.

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Abandoned by Scalise

John Muryell

Policy, Politics, and Paychecks: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Louisiana’s 1st Congressional DistrictLouisiana’s 1st Congressional District has weathered decades of political promises. But as Congressman Steve Scalise throws his full support behind the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the question hanging over his constituents is no longer about party allegiance—it’s about survival. Promoted as a win for tax cuts and border enforcement, the bill inflicts sweeping damage on healthcare, education, food assistance, and judicial independence. For many families, retirees, and frontline workers, it feels less like governance—and more like abandonment. Healthcare is one of the most heavily … Continue reading Abandoned by Scalise

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Town Halls Abandoned, Questions Unanswered: Rep. Comer’s Representation in Question

John Muryell

Is Comer Putting Party Over People? His Votes Tell the Story Rep. James Comer may have cruised to victory in the 2024 election, but the growing chorus of discontent across Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District paints a far more divided picture. Voters and local leaders now say his wide margin at the polls masks a troubling disconnect—a record of policy decisions, financial interests, and civic silence that no longer serves those who trusted him to lead. Comer received 252,534 votes last November, securing 74.7 percent of the district’s support. His challenger, Democrat Erin Marshall, earned 85,494 votes, or 25.3 percent. Though … Continue reading Town Halls Abandoned, Questions Unanswered: Rep. Comer’s Representation in Question