Tag Archives: Quislings

First, a reminder about the origin of the phrase: In an interview with popular podcaster Joe Rogan, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance suggested that he and Donald Trump can win the “normal gay guy vote” and that families with transgender children are looking for an edge in Ivy League college admissions. “I wouldn’t be surprised if me and Trump …

“Lin Manuel said, ‘I don’t want Republicans coming here. I don’t want to be in a place where Republicans are coming to my shows.’ I think that’s intolerant. And that’s one of the things that Donald Trump has really brought back – into Washington, into America, into the Kennedy Center – is to say everyone is welcome. We’re not gonna …

Politico reports: Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell said there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid. “As a Californian I’m all for it,” Grenell said during a conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns at CPAC on Friday. Grenell said the administration is talking about what these conditions will be. He floated the idea of targeting the California Coastal Commission, which …

Politico reports: One of President Donald Trump’s top aides said Friday that if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race for California governor, he might too. “If Kamala Harris runs for governor, I believe that she has such baggage and hundreds of millions of dollars in educating the voters of how terrible she is, that it’s a new day …

Christopher Wiggins reports at The Advocate: The Kennedy Center has quietly removed a highly anticipated National Symphony Orchestra concert celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride from its website, intensifying fears that federally affiliated cultural institutions could be the next battleground in President Donald Trump’s war on the LGBTQ+ community. The event, “A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride,” was scheduled for …

“I am pleased to announce that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center. NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA — ONLY THE BEST. RIC, WELCOME TO SHOW BUSINESS!” – …

Daniel Lefferts writes for GQ Magazine: Not long ago I went to a party at a penthouse on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. A young man in a tuxedo greeted me at the door and ushered me into a well-appointed living room, where a fire glowed in a corner and prints of ancient Greek temples overlooked a grand piano. Gathered therein …

“President Trump’s strong-willed, experienced, and talented nominees reflect not just his bold agenda, but the political diversity of the coalition that elected him. Like Trump himself, none of them are wallflowers; they are all coming to Washington energized and on a no-fail mission to put power back in the hands of the people. “It’s also the youngest, most modern & …

Fox News reports: Some of the biggest names in business, education, sports and entertainment are among the winners of this year’s “Worst of the Woke” Awards. The New Tolerance Campaign (NTC), a watchdog group that targets “intolerance, double-standards” and what it calls “phony tolerance” of various institutions. “It’s amusing to look back at the wild woke moments that span the …

Politico reports: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday tapped businessperson and major political donor Bill White to serve as U.S. ambassador to Belgium. White is the founder and CEO of Constellations Group, a Manhattan-based consulting firm, and previously served as president of the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York. White abruptly stepped down from his post leading the Intrepid in 2010 …

NPR reports: President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges. Grenell during Trump’s first term developed a reputation for employing a sometimes contentious approach to diplomacy that rankled allies and …

Politico reports: As Ric Grenell made a bid after the election to be Donald Trump’s secretary of State, a flurry of social media posts from MAGA influencers started popping up, advocating for the president-elect to pick him. Around the same time, an associate of Grenell had approached conservative social media influencers, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, …

NBC News reports: Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next U.S. president, but he didn’t do so with the help of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender voters. LGBT voters shifted even more solidly into the Democratic camp this year, according to the NBC News Exit Poll. Harris led President-elect Trump 86% to 12% among …

Fox News reports: A watchdog group that aims to expose hypocrisy announced Monday that it would donate $1 million to “Queers for Palestine” or any U.S. LGBTQ advocacy organization to host a gay pride parade in Gaza or the West Bank. New Tolerance Campaign (NTC) President Gregory T. Angelo, who is gay and the former president of Log Cabin Republicans, …

The Daily Mail reports: Melania Trump earned six figures for speaking to a Republican fundraiser earlier this year, part of the million dollars in income she earns. Her compensation and investments were listed as part of Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure report. Among the revenue listed is over $237,000 for one speaking engagement – paid for by the Log Cabin …

First, a reminder from January 2021: President Joe Biden has repealed Donald Trump’s ban on transgender Americans joining the military. The ban was announced by Mr Trump during his first year in office. “Transgender servicemembers will no longer be subject to the possibility of discharge or separation on the basis of gender identity,” the White House said. “President Biden believes …

From an outfit calling itself the New Tolerance Campaign: The New Tolerance Campaign announced yesterday the launch of its groundbreaking “Hate Map,” a comprehensive resource documenting instances of political violence perpetrated by leftist organizations across the United States. This interactive map aims to fill the gaps left by traditional civil rights organizations, such as the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), …

“Log Cabin Republicans have been working for decades to help build a more inclusive GOP and update the platform’s outdated and out-of-step language. Today, that hard work has finally come to fruition. The platform sends a powerful message to LGBT conservatives across the country that we are not only welcome, but a part of the movement to Make America Great …

Newsweek reports: Melania Trump raised $1.4 million in a single night at a Republican fundraiser in her New York City penthouse in Trump Tower. The fundraiser was for Log Cabin Republicans, a Republican Party-affiliated group that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. The group described the event as “amazingly spectacular” in a post on X, formerly Twitter. This is the second fundraiser …

Florida Politics reports: David Leatherwood, a Republican who entered the District 3 race for Pinellas County Commission to challenge incumbent Democrat Charlie Justice, has rolled out several new endorsements, including some from former President Donald Trump’s orbit. Headlining the list of supporters is Roger Stone. Leatherwood is an influencer known for his conservative activism, particularly on his Instagram account, where …