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everyonematters

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2. It happened because the MAGA base and delusional Trump demanded it.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 09:24 AM

Jan 3

The base is manipulated by the right-wing media for ratings and money. Trump is a delusional narcissist. The Republican leaders in the House knew it was not going to be good, which is why they did it in private and then released it over the holiday weekend.

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Why Jack Smith was subpoenaed to appear before Jim Jordan's Committee? [View all] kentuck Jan 3 OP

Well that says it. The sunshine of truth put Republicans to bed. /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 3 #1

It happened because the MAGA base and delusional Trump demanded it. everyonematters Jan 3 #2

It is possible that if they had been successful in making Trump the victim and tearing down Jack Smith... kentuck Jan 3 #3

And they're not smart enough to realize that was a mistake Martin Eden Jan 3 #4

Attempt to force perjury or disclose sealed testimony. Kid Berwyn Jan 3 #5

Didn't republicans refuse to testify? Blue Full Moon Jan 3 #6

It's called Merrick Garland n/t aggiesal Jan 3 #10

What next is he starts a war with Venezuela to try to distract us all ms liberty Jan 3 #7

Flood the zone, bitches. chicoescuela Jan 3 #8

Yep... the 5th anniversary of Jan. 6 is just 3 days away, Tanuki Jan 3 #9