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Miles Archer

Miles Archer's Journal
Miles Archer's Journal
April 8, 2026

"Trump managed to be both Hitler and Chamberlain in the same negotiation. An unprecedented feat."

Aaron Rupar

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A commenter notes that "Trump managed to be both Hitler and Chamberlain in the same negotiation. An unprecedented feat." 😭
1:25 PM · Apr 8, 2026

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A commenter notes that "Trump managed to be both Hitler and Chamberlain in the same negotiation. An unprecedented feat." 😭

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-08T17:25:31.695Z
April 8, 2026

Blanche: We have 1000's of ongoing investigations, some involving men, women, entities the President has had issues with

Aaron Rupar

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Amazing -- the first question Todd Blanche takes as acting AG is about how he will handle President Trump pressuring him to prosecute his political foes, and Blanche doesn't deny the premise of the question!

Amazing -- the first question Todd Blanche takes as acting AG is about how he will handle President Trump pressuring him to prosecute his political foes, and Blanche doesn't deny the premise of the question!

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-07T18:23:49.718Z
April 8, 2026

Kudlow & Hassett get all creamy 'n' dreamy over 4.3% unemployment rate (it was 4% when Biden left office)

Aaron Rupar

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Kudlow to Hassett: "The unemployment rate is 4.3%, for heaven's sake! That's a boom, for God's sake!"

(The unemployment rate was 4% when Biden left office)

Kudlow to Hassett: "The unemployment rate is 4.3%, for heaven's sake! That's a boom, for God's sake!"

(The unemployment rate was 4% when Biden left office)

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-08T20:27:16.905Z
April 8, 2026

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM): AG's office "tried to inform the Oversight Committee" that Bondi would not appear

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)

‪@repstansbury.bsky.social‬

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Today, the AG’s office tried to inform the Oversight Committee that Pam Bondi would not appear for her deposition.

I hope she is ready to face contempt. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at your deposition.

AG or not—those responsible will be held accountable. Survivors deserve justice.
3:35 PM · Apr 8, 2026

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Today, the AG’s office tried to inform the Oversight Committee that Pam Bondi would not appear for her deposition.

I hope she is ready to face contempt. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at your deposition.

AG or not—those responsible will be held accountable. Survivors deserve justice.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) (@repstansbury.bsky.social) 2026-04-08T19:35:56.726Z
April 8, 2026

In TODAY'S social media fatwa, Rapin' Bombin' Ballroom Grampy "orders" CNN to retract a story & apologiize. FATWA!

Aaron Rupar

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Trump says he’s “ordering” CNN to retract their reporting and “authorities are looking to determine whether or not a crime was committed.” Dude thinks he’s a dictator.

Trump says he’s “ordering” CNN to retract their reporting and “authorities are looking to determine whether or not a crime was committed.” Dude thinks he’s a dictator.

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-08T01:42:44.904Z
April 8, 2026

KegsBreath: "God deserves all the glory" for attacking Iran. strikes strikes, carried out under divine providence."

Aaron Rupar

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Hegseth: "God deserves all the glory. Tens of thousands of sorties, refuelings, and strikes, carried out under the protection of divine providence. A massive effort with miraculous protection."

Hegseth: "God deserves all the glory. Tens of thousands of sorties, refuelings, and strikes, carried out under the protection of divine providence. A massive effort with miraculous protection."

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-08T12:16:23.442Z
April 8, 2026

Botox Baghdad Betty asked TWICE "As of today, who controls the Strait of Hormuz." refuses twice to answer

Aaron Rupar

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Q: As of today, who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

LEAVITT: We expect that the strait will be opened immediately

Q: Who controls the strait right now?

LEAVITT: *refuses to answer*

Q: As of today, who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

LEAVITT: We expect that the strait will be opened immediately


Q: Who controls the strait right now?

LEAVITT: *refuses to answer*

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-08T17:59:09.879Z

April 8, 2026

Leavitt on Trump "eliminating" Iran: "It's insulting to insinuate Iran somehow has moral high ground over the USA"

Acyn

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Reporter: What was your understanding of what he meant when he said the civilization is going to be eliminated?

Leavitt: It was not an empty threat by any means. The insinuation by anyone in this room that Iran somehow has the moral high ground over the United States of America is insulting

Reporter: What was your understanding of what he meant when he said the civilization is going to be eliminated?

Leavitt: It was not an empty threat by any means. The insinuation by anyone in this room that Iran somehow has the moral high ground over the United States of America is insulting

Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2026-04-08T17:52:31.730Z
April 8, 2026

ART OF THE DE....oops, scratch that. "Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again despite Trump's ceasefire deal"

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again despite Trump's ceasefire deal

https://www.rawstory.com/iran-closes-hormuz-ceasefire/

Iran had threatened to close the strait again on Wednesday morning due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. For his part, Trump insisted that Lebanon had never been part of the ceasefire deal.

"Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet says that despite Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a ceasefire on all fronts, attacks in Lebanon have continued - and in some ways intensified," BBC reported.

Within hours, the IRGC said that traffic through the strait had been stopped. The Associated Press also confirmed the report.

"Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated news agency Fars has reported that while two oil tankers were able to pass through the strait with permission from Iran this morning, the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been stopped," according to the BBC report. "The Islamic Republic News Agency is also reporting ships have been halted, with both outlets referencing Israel's continued strikes on Lebanon."

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Name: Miles Archer
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Hometown: Hamilton Massachusetts
Home country: USA
Current location: Nevada
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