Trump ‘Not Happy’ With Iranian Leader; Hegseth Details Successes Of Operation
President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, who was appointed after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an airstrike at the start of Operation Epic Fury.
Trump stated that he does not believe Mojtaba Khamenei “can live in peace” and commented that the timeline of the U.S. operation has exceeded expectations regarding results at this early stage. U.S. and Israeli operations in Iran are “way beyond expectation in terms of results this early.”
Trump warned in a Truth Social post on Monday that Iran will be struck “twenty times harder” if the regime does anything to obstruct the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz. The president also said the U.S. would “take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back” as a nation, but that he does not want the situation to get to that point.
The U.S. and Israeli militaries launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, targeting over 5,000 locations and damaging or destroying more than 50 Iranian ships within the first 10 days, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
The operation focused on various strategic points, including command and control centers, headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), intelligence sites, integrated air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, and facilities related to the Iranian Navy, submarines, and military communications.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shared an update on Thursday on the United States’ “highly successful” campaign against Iran.
“To date, we’ve struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental. That is overwhelming force applied with precision. And again, today will be the largest largest strike package yet, just like yesterday was,” Hegseth said.
“As I’ve said from day one, our capabilities continued to build, Iran’s continue to degrade. We’re hunting and striking death and destruction from above. Iran’s air defenses, flattened. Iran’s defense industrial base, the factories, the production lines that feed their missile and drone programs, being overwhelmingly destroyed. We’ve hit hundreds of their defense industrial base directly,” he added.
“Their ability to manufacture new ballistic missiles has probably taken the hardest hit of all. Ballistic missile attacks against our forces down 90% since the start of the conflict, same with one-way attack UAVs, think kamikaze drones, down 90%. Now, the Iranians will still shoot, we know that, but they would shoot a lot more if they could. But they can’t,” he said.
“We have damaged or sunk over 120 of their navy ships with battle damage assessments pending for many more. See, oftentimes you have to wait a few days on battle damage assessment to get the real number. Their surface fleet is no longer a factor, their submarines, they once had eleven, are gone. Their military ports are crippled. Iran has terrorized the United States and our interests for 47 years,” Hegseth declared.
“Their core industries, not steel or agriculture, tourism, their core industries are state-sponsored terrorism, proxy militias, underground networks, ballistic missiles and a violent, Messianic, Islamist ideology chasing some sort of apocalyptic end game. A regime like that refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions is not just a regional problem, it’s a direct threat to America, to freedom and to civilization,” he said.
Hegseth added, “The world, the Middle East, our ungrateful allies in Europe, even segments of our own press should be saying one thing to President Trump: Thank you. Thank you for the courage to stop this terrorist state from holding the world hostage with missiles, while building or attempting to build a nuclear bomb. Thank you for doing the work of the free world.”
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JUDICIAL RECKONING
The return of national sovereignty and administrative lethality reached a new milestone this Thursday, April 9, 2026. A blockbuster ruling in Los Angeles has left the DNC establishment and globalist elite reeling.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against California’s controversial "No Secret Police Act," blocking the state from prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks. Judge Christina Snyder ruled the law unconstitutional, marking a decisive victory for President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Justice.
The court affirmed the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, stating California cannot discriminate against federal officers while exempting its own law enforcement. Attorney General Pamela Bondi praised the ruling, emphasizing the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on harassment of federal agents.
This decision reflects the 2026 mandate: a legal framework prioritizing the safety of American officers over the sanctuary policies pushed by Governor Gavin Newsom. It signals a sweeping rollback of state overreach in immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, in Texas, a federal jury delivered historic terrorism convictions against nine members of a radical antifa cell. The group was found guilty for a violent 2025 attack on an ICE detention facility that left a police officer shot in the neck.
Ringleader Benjamin Song faces potential life imprisonment after evidence proved the attack was a coordinated assault using explosives and rifles—not the “noise demonstration” the defense claimed. Prosecutors called the verdict a landmark affirmation of Trump’s domestic terror designation.
With Kash Patel at the FBI and Todd Blanche at the DOJ, the dismantling of extremist cells has accelerated. Federal agencies continue to secure detention centers like Prairieland against those attempting to destabilize the republic.
Governor Gavin Newsom attempted to spin the court ruling as a “win,” citing the upheld “No Vigilantes Act.” But the truth remains: the centerpiece of his anti-ICE agenda—the “No Secret Police Act”—has been effectively struck down.
The defeat exposes the weakening foundation of California’s sanctuary policies. While Sacramento prioritizes the “civil rights” of illegal aliens, the Trump administration is defending the constitutional rights of federal officers.
The week closes as a sweeping administrative triumph for the Trump-GOP platform. From Los Angeles courtrooms to Texas jury boxes, real results—not rhetoric—are forging the 2026 midterm shield.
With 5% GDP growth and a secure border, the nation is reclaiming its stability and sovereignty. America moves forward with vigilance, resolve, and a renewed commitment to law and order.
God bless the USA—and the leaders who refuse to bow to the swamp or the radical mob.
oFar Left 'Squad' Member Learns Her Fate As Her Primary Election is Called
Washington D.C. — The far-left “Squad” took another massive hit Tuesday night as Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush was soundly defeated in her primary by challenger Wesley Bell, who led by double digits with 54.9% to Bush’s 41.8%.
Bush, one of the most extreme voices in Congress, joins Rep. Jamaal Bowman as the second Squad member to lose her seat this cycle. Her defeat is a clear rejection of the radical socialist, anti-police, pro-Hamas agenda she has pushed since entering Congress in 2021.
Bush rose to prominence after participating in the Ferguson riots and has spent years promoting false narratives about Michael Brown while calling for defunding the police — even as violent crime soared in her St. Louis district. She has repeatedly aligned herself with pro-Hamas protesters, blamed Israel for the October 7 massacre, and faced controversy over allegedly funneling thousands of campaign dollars to her husband for “security services” while demanding less police protection for her constituents.
Republicans celebrated the win with well-deserved mockery. Pro-Trump comedian Terrance K. Williams posted:
“A ‘BLACK JOB’ IS SOMETHING CORI BUSH DOES NOT HAVE. OH HAPPY DAY! She is the second Squad member to lose her seat! I can’t wait until they are all gone.”
Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, who served with Bush on the House Judiciary Committee, sarcastically noted:
“I will miss Cori Bush missing every committee meeting.”
Students for Trump co-founder Ryan Fournier added:
“The Squad’s Cori Bush has LOST her primary. Join me in saying GOOD RIDDANCE! Hamas might be hiring, Cori!”
Even actor Michael Rapaport, a vocal Israel supporter, celebrated:
“Tonight at the rally they said let’s bring back ‘JOY’ to politics and boom CORI BUSH is done with Politics…. I feel JOY all of a sudden.”
This is the second straight blow to the radical Squad. Jamaal Bowman lost his primary earlier after endorsing pro-Hamas demonstrators on college campuses. Both Bush and Bowman blamed their defeats on pro-Israel funding from AIPAC rather than admitting the truth: their extreme, anti-American, and anti-Israel positions have become toxic to voters.
The radical left’s Squad is crumbling because the American people are rejecting their agenda of defunding police, embracing socialism, supporting radical Islamists, and putting foreign interests above American citizens. Voters want secure borders, safe streets, strong economy, and leaders who put America First — not performative radicals who miss committee meetings and push policies that hurt their own districts.
Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, the Republican Party is becoming the party of working Americans, law and order, and common sense. Meanwhile, the Democrat Party continues its death spiral — hemorrhaging voters, losing favorability, and watching its most extreme members get rejected at the ballot box.
Cori Bush’s defeat is not just a loss for one radical congresswoman. It is a rejection of the entire Squad’s toxic ideology. The American people are waking up and choosing sanity over socialism, strength over weakness, and America First over America Last.
More Squad members are on the ballot soon. The trend is clear: radicalism is losing, and the America First movement is winning.
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A Shift in Tone: Trump’s Emotionally Charged Announcement Captivates the American Public
WASHINGTON — In a political landscape often characterized by deeply entrenched narratives and predictable partisan battles, a sudden shift in tone from one of the nation’s most prominent figures has caught the country entirely off guard. Former President Donald Trump delivered an unexpectedly emotional statement today, breaking from his characteristically stoic and combative public persona. The address, which saw the former president visibly holding back tears, has rapidly ignited a firestorm of digital discourse and intense media analysis across the United States.
For decades, Trump’s public image has been anchored by an unyielding, high-energy presentation tailored for massive rally crowds and sharp-witted media appearances. However, during this latest address, viewers witnessed a completely different demeanor.
Standing before the microphones, his voice softened as he touched upon deeply personal themes and the current state of the nation. The rare display of raw vulnerability created an immediate hush among the gathered press corps, signaling a moment that few political insiders or media commentators saw coming.
Within minutes of the broadcast concluding, the internet experienced a massive surge in traffic. Clips of the emotional address flooded major social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook, instantly trending worldwide. Digital analytics indicated an unprecedented level of real-time engagement, with the phrase "breaking news" taking on a literal meaning as major news networks interrupted standard programming to dissect the unfolding event. The speed with which the footage took over the internet underscores the modern electorate's intense focus on high-stakes political moments.
The national reaction to the development has been swift, sprawling, and deeply polarized. For his core base of supporters, the emotional display was viewed as a profound, authentic testament to his dedication to the country. Many argued that seeing a more human, vulnerable side of the former president bridges a gap, revealing a deeper, heartfelt concern for America's future challenges.
Conversely, political opponents and skeptical media analysts viewed the address through a more tactical lens. Critics quickly began evaluating the timing of the emotional statement, questioning whether the shift in demeanor represents a calculated effort to reshape his public image ahead of upcoming political cycles. Regardless of the varying interpretations, political scientists agree that the moment stands out as an extraordinary anomaly in modern political communication.
What remains undeniable is the sheer scale of the public fascination. In an era where political messaging is heavily curated and focus-group tested, unscripted moments—or those that deviate sharply from established norms—possess a unique power to pierce through daily digital noise. This address has forced a collective pause across the political spectrum, prompting citizens to re-evaluate their perceptions of leadership and public vulnerability.
As the country continues to process the broader implications of this unexpected announcement, the digital conversation shows no signs of slowing down. Online forums, community boards, and political talk shows remain entirely consumed by the event.
For a complete breakdown of the address, including real-time public sentiment tracking, expert editorial analysis, and ongoing updates regarding the national fallout of this developing story, readers are actively participating in the vibrant discussion below. Be sure to check the comment section for the full update and to share your perspective on this historic shift in the American political landscape.
