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Economy
Minnesota: Tim Walz raised property taxes 27% to pay for all the empty buildings in downtown
Journalist @Brookerteejones “This will blow your mind. I'm in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, where people who live in this area, their property taxes have went up 20-27%. Why? Because… pic.twitter.com/X9S2abrnH4
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 16, 2025
Because they have to pay for all the empty buildings that are in this downtown. Building after building is empty. Shop after shop. No one’s there anymore. The restaurants have closed down.
And who’s footing the bill? It’s the people that live in Minneapolis. They’re paying 20- 27% more than to cover the lease on these buildings. The taxpayers are paying for these empty buildings. Why are these buildings empty? Well, one reason why is because Governor Tim Walsh does not require federal employees to go to work here. They’re still working from home.
Therefore, no one’s coming down here to work. Crime has went up in this city because no one’s coming to work. Everyone’s left. No shops are open, no restaurants are opened. This is what is happening in Minneapolis. It is actually a dying city, and it’s very sad. One good thing, though, if you did come to this city, you’d actually save a lot of money because.
Because there’s nowhere to shop. It’s a beautiful city, but it’s a dying city. Governor Tim Walz, we dodged a bullet not having him as a VP.” **Quick context: The governor doesn’t have authority over federal workers coming into the office, those building contracts should be terminated. Tim Walz is responsible however for all the businesses closing and the state employees that don’t have to come into work
US Retail Sales Tumbled In May As Gas Prices Fell, Car-Buying Stalled
And after the small 0.1% MoM rise the prior month was revised to a 0.1% MoM decline, BofA was right again with Retail Sales tumbling 0.9% MoM in May – the biggest drop since March 2023…
Source: Bloomberg
The big driver of downside was a drop in Gasoline Station sales – which makes some sense as gas prices have tumbled – and an even bigger drop in Auto Sales (as the tariff front running surge evaporates)…
Source: zerohedge.com
Oil market check:
Despite President Trump denying all reports that he proposed an Iran peace deal, oil prices are up a mere +1.4%.
We are nowhere near “World War 3.”
The smart money says a deal is coming. pic.twitter.com/6issNHwzud
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) June 17, 2025
JUST IN – Trump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids — WaPo
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) June 17, 2025
source: thegatewaypundit.com
Trump Says Trade Deal With Canada ‘Achievable’ Within Days Or Weeks
Source: zerohedge.com
On the Other Hand, Trump Did Strike a Deal With the UK While in Canada
Source: redstate.com
.@POTUS and UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer present their signed trade agreement: "It's a fair deal for both — going to produce a lot of jobs, a lot of income." pic.twitter.com/CyQOUHVlvW
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 16, 2025
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump and UK PM Starmer just signed a MAJOR trade deal at the G7 in Canada
It includes:
✅ $6 BILLION in new tariff revenue
✅ US tariffs on imports from UK raised to 10%
✅ UK tariffs on imports from US lowered to 1.8%
✅ $5 BILLION in new exports from… pic.twitter.com/YIf5f442Ji— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 16, 2025
Central banks are loading up on gold for a reason:
•De-dollarization is real: many want to reduce reliance on the USD
•Gold is a hedge against inflation, rate volatility, and geopolitical risk
•In times of uncertainty, trust in hard assets risesThis isn’t just a trend, it’s…
— TraderTwo® (@trader_two) June 17, 2025
a long-term strategic shift.
Political/Rights
TV Networks Face Advertising Apocalypse After Trump Admin Mulls Pharma Restrictions
Although the US is the only place, besides New Zealand, where pharma companies can directly advertise, banning pharma ads outright could make the administration vulnerable to lawsuits, so it’s instead focusing on cutting down on the practice by adding legal and financial hurdles, according to people familiar with the plans who weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Source: zerohedge.com
DOGE
A New Way to wireless is here! Join Trump Mobile today and get more from your wireless service. pic.twitter.com/Xxe3cOyDst
— Trump Mobile (@TrumpMobile) June 16, 2025
Geopolitical
War/Peace
Israeli officials state that the reason for the decreased number of ballistic missile launches by Iran over the last 24 hour, is due to continued strikes by the Israeli Air Force against surface-to-surface missile launchers and infrastructure in Iran. Officials believe that they…
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 17, 2025
have so far destroyed 40% of the ballistic missile launchers maintained by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This is not true. American forces are maintaining their defensive posture, and that has not changed. We will defend American interests. https://t.co/XqWbDvzif0
— Alex Pfeiffer (@Pfeiffer47) June 17, 2025
— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (@SecDef) June 16, 2025
Source: thehill.com
Trump is going to strike Iran, the only instance is if the [DS] with Iran hits one of our ship, planes etc… That is then an attack on the US
Warmonger Lindsey Graham just rushed to Fox to advocate for U.S. involvement as soon as he could.
He is also pushing for a US-backed regime change in Iran.
I would like to renominate Graham to get a one-way ticket to the frontlines of every war he wants America involved in. pic.twitter.com/CcQrx90sq1
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) June 17, 2025
If the “intel sources” say Iran is about to have nuclear weapons that will be used against us, you have to believe them. They’re never wrong about stuff like that. pic.twitter.com/lbWQ8X7sec
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) June 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon — a pledge he has made repeatedly, both in office and on the campaign trail.
🧵 Here are only a few examples:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 17, 2025
this does not mean the US is going to strike Iran.
Trump appears to be simply saying that people should listen to the warning that the IDF put out hours ago.
We just published an evacuation warning in Farsi for civilians in Tehran.
Israeli civilians do not get evacuation warnings before running to shelters.
We aren’t the same. https://t.co/DglLpSF2lP
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 16, 2025
CNN: You’ve always said you don’t believe Iran should have a nuke. Tulsi Gabbard testified in March that Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon.
Trump: I don’t care what she said. They were very close to getting a nuke. pic.twitter.com/YJKMGNlvlz
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 17, 2025
TAKE A LISTEN
Nothing to do w/ NUKES (cover_)
Elon Musk Turns on Starlink for Iranian Public After Islamic Regime Cuts Off Internet Service
The Jerusalem Post reported:
Elon Musk turning on Starlink for Iran in 2022 was a game changer. Starlink connects directly to SpaceX satellites, bypassing Iran’s ground infrastructure. That means even during government-imposed shutdowns or censorship, users can still get online, and reportedly more than… pic.twitter.com/1Wa94Dl3DV
— Elizabeth MacDonald (@LizMacDonaldFOX) June 14, 2025
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
REPORTER: "What are you looking for here?"@POTUS: "An end. A real end. Not a ceasefire — an end." pic.twitter.com/EESQ7zzhw1
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 17, 2025
TAKE. A LISTEN
What no forever war, he is ending the endless
Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 000000 No.17734020Nov 8 2022 23:01:48 (EST)
Endless wars.
Endless inflation.
Endless ‘printing’.
Endless oppression.
Endless subjugation.
Endless surveillance.
Who will put an end to the endless?
Taking control.
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Medical/False Flags
Kraft Heinz the latest food company to remove chemical dyes from products following RFK Jr.’s pushhttps://t.co/kPmwd6FMQM
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 17, 2025
[DS] Agenda
CBS News reported:
President Trump’s Plan
This photo was taken on June 14th at 8:29 PM while President Trump was given the American flag that was flown over our nation's capital.
Let's not peddle fake news. We are NOT the previous administration! pic.twitter.com/Wtwz31jQlJ
— DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) June 16, 2025
regime, the truth is an inconvenience to be cropped out.
President Trump Fires Democrat Nuclear Safety Commissioner
“Late on Friday, President Trump terminated my position with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission without cause, contrary to existing law and longstanding precedent regarding removal of independent agency appointees.
Politico reported:
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
The FBI has located documents which detail alarming allegations related to the 2020 U.S. election, including allegations of interference by the CCP.
I have immediately declassified the material and turned the documents over to the Chairman Grassley for further review. pic.twitter.com/sBVNUgN2BJ
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 17, 2025
Source: justthenews.com
Hi @NBCNews, when will you retract this and apologize to President Trump? https://t.co/QUF8qKiwRY pic.twitter.com/Y0Fz4RFx2E
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 17, 2025
FBI Director Chris Wray in September, 2020 when asked about foreign interference in the election:
“Russia may be interfering to denigrate Joe Biden.”
He said this WHILE COVERING UP DOCUMENTS detailing the CCP plan to make fake IDs for fraudulent mail-in ballots for Joe Biden. https://t.co/QUF8qKhZ2q pic.twitter.com/6Au4ux4SSk
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 17, 2025
Timely reminder that Timothy Thibault—the guy who fraudulently shut down the Hunter Biden investigation by falsely labeling the laptop Russian disinformation—was also in charge of investigating election fraud in 2020. https://t.co/EZYlCatQqY pic.twitter.com/nhX4qKGdKK
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) June 17, 2025
Just wait till the American people get the full story on the concerted effort across multiple IC agencies to suppress information related to CCP interference in the election to Biden’s benefit. Who was the ring leader?
Several of us stood up to it at the time. https://t.co/zslSGmYdy8
— Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) June 17, 2025
Remember the [DS]/Ds fake news called the overthrow the US government a BIG LIE
Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: acb60b No.9707079Jun 22 2020 11:24:59 (EST)
Is this about the virus OR THE ELECTION?
Manipulated polls meant to ‘legitimize’ rigged election results?
“The election was not rigged – all the polls demonstrated Biden’s clear lead across the Country.” – Example
What happens if China successfully duplicates [clones] select ballots [battleground states]?
What happens if coordination exists with select states to deliver ‘printing’ and ‘paper’ ballot recipe(s)? [secrets] to select [F] adversaries?
Nothing to lose?
Logical thinking.
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