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Do they get unlimited protection???

A Fraudster Pardoned by Trump Gets 37 Years for Running Ponzi Scheme​

A New Jersey man convicted of defrauding investors of roughly a quarter-billion dollars is among a growing number of people granted clemency only to to be charged with new crimes.
A New Jersey fraudster who was pardoned by President Trump in 2021 was sentenced to 37 years in prison this month for running a $44 million Ponzi scheme, one of a growing number of people granted clemency by Mr. Trump only to be charged with new crimes.

The man, Eliyahu Weinstein, was pardoned by Mr. Trump in 2021 and was re-indicted by the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey three years later. He was accused of swindling investors who thought their money was being used to buy surgical masks, baby formula and first-aid kits bound for Ukraine, and a jury convicted him in April of several crimes, including conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud.

“Mr. Weinstein received a gift only a few have received in the United States, a presidential commutation,” Judge Michael Shipp of Federal District Court in New Jersey said during the sentencing hearing. “Just months after he was released from prison and while on supervised release, he squandered this coveted gift by immediately defrauding investors of their hard-earned money.”

Mr. Weinstein’s victims included a single mother of three who was compelled to sell her home after failing to receive the returns she had expected. Calling Mr. Weinstein a “predator,” Judge Shipp concluded that, as the ringleader of the scheme, he deserved “the harshest punishment.”

A lawyer for Mr. Weinstein did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One of Mr. Weinstein’s co-conspirators, Aryeh Bromberg, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Both were also ordered to pay $44 million in restitution to their victims.

Mr. Weinstein, who referred to himself in a recording played at the trial as “the Ponzi guy,” is one of a number of those Mr. Trump has pardoned who have gone on to face new criminal charges — often shortly after receiving presidential relief.

Some of those pardoned for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol have quickly drawn new attention from law enforcement. The group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said in June that at least 10 of the more than 1,500 who were pardoned had been rearrested and charged, and the number has only grown since then.

Earlier this month, a man who was pardoned after having participated in the Jan. 6 attack was charged with sex crimes against two children. Another man whose original sentence Mr. Trump commuted in 2021 was recently sentenced to 27 months in prison after convictions on physical and sexual assault, among other crimes.

Mr. Trump announced he had commuted Mr. Weinstein’s 24-year sentence on the last day of his first term in the White House.

Federal prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey pursued the new charges against Mr. Weinstein aggressively, winning a conviction on 15 counts after a six-week trial.

But by then the state’s top federal prosecutor had changed, making the victory inherently tricky for the office’s new boss, Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer for Mr. Trump who played a public role in his re-election campaign.

Ms. Habba initially met with Mr. Weinstein’s defense team without the prosecutors on the case present, irking her staff and raising questions about how she would handle the case, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. But her prosecutors ultimately pushed for harsh punishment for Mr. Weinstein.

“The government is asking for a very significant sentence in this case,” one of the prosecutors, Carolyn Silane, said last week in court before requesting that Mr. Weinstein, who is 51, be sentenced to 50 years in prison. She acknowledged that it was an “incredibly unusual ask” before noting that, taking both crimes into account, Mr. Weinstein had over the course of two decades stolen a quarter of a billion dollars.

Ms. Silane argued that Mr. Weinstein had shown no pity for victims of his schemes. When one confronted him, she said, he responded with a joke, saying, “What do your wife and I have in common?”

“I don’t know,” the victim said.

We both screwed you, Mr. Weinstein said, using a harsher word than screwed.
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You can’t make this chit up our Orangutan Monkey for a president is out of control.
 
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Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast-food meals

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast-food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.
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Someone one else (I won’t mention names) said this was primarily a red state problem, that Snap was mostly used by MAGA’ts. Good to see KFC is back and running in Cali.
 
longcast said:
Yes, a poll taken in a blue state, 2,000 people. Sounds accurate.

Remember, the polls said DJT lost 3 times! And I believe one pollster is being sued at this time.
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The latest FoxNews poll too showing the same. A large percentage of the people that voted for him are now beginning to have buyers remorse.
 
Rick67 said:
Someone one else (I won’t mention names) said this was primarily a red state problem, that Snap was mostly used by MAGA’ts. Good to see KFC is back and running in Cali.
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Haha, yes, what I said is true. More MAGA’s are freeloading on the SNAP program and other government giveaways from Red States, not Blue States.
 
MakoMatt said:
Haha, yes, what I said is true. More MAGA’s are freeloading on the SNAP program and other government giveaways from Red States, not Blue States.
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I don’t know maybe you see better than I do.
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Either way it looks like the cause of the loss in SNAP benefits is under attack now by his own party in NY.
 
Rick67 said:
I don’t know maybe you see better than I do. View attachment 108712Either way it looks like the cause of the loss in SNAP benefits is under attack now by his own party in NY.
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SNAP Benefits Cut Off​

There are two major conversations taking place among lawmakers and influence-peddlers right now. The first is a program commonly known as food stamps. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is used by about one-in-eight Americans, or 42 million people, and offers a meager lifeline to poor families. The Department of Agriculture says it is going to shut off SNAP’s aid for November—about $9.2 billion—starting Saturday. Economists predict that will have a down-stream effect on everything from farmers and grocery stores to truck drivers andgas stations. According to most studies, the return on investment for every $1 in direct aid to poor Americans is $1.50 to $1.80 to the economy.

While the SNAP cutoff will reverberate from coast to coast, red states may feel it more acutely. In the 30 states that Trump carried last year, 25 of them were more reliant on SNAP than the national average. While the national average of SNAP recipients stands at 12%, an analysis from the Center for Policy and Budget Priorities shows that deep-red states like Louisiana—home to House Speaker Mike Johnson—surpass that with 18%.

And here’s some more backup……..

AI Overview

Both "red" and "blue" states would be significantly affected, but some "red" states may be hit harder due to higher SNAP recipient percentages
. For example, states like Louisiana and Oklahoma, which are politically conservative, have some of the highest percentages of residents receiving SNAP benefits, according to Time Magazine and NBC News.

Why certain states would be more affected
  • Higher percentage of recipients: States like Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico have a higher proportion of their population relying on SNAP, meaning a cut to benefits would disproportionately impact their state's economy and food security.
  • Lower per-capita income: Some states with higher SNAP dependency also have lower average incomes, making it harder for families to absorb cuts to the program.
  • Smaller state budgets: States with smaller budgets may have fewer resources to provide aid to their residents if federal funding is reduced or cut, notes State Affairs.

Why both red and blue states are affected
  • Large number of recipients: Large states, both red and blue, have a high number of SNAP recipients in terms of raw numbers. For example, California has the largest number of SNAP recipients, but states like Texas also have a significant number of recipients.
  • High per-capita spending: Some states, regardless of political leaning, spend a high amount of money on SNAP benefits, meaning that a reduction in funding would have a significant impact on state economies and the well-being of their citizens.
  • Some "blue" states are stepping in: Some states, even those with lower SNAP dependency, are providing aid to their residents to help with the gap in federal funding.

Conclusion
Ultimately, the impact of SNAP cuts would be felt by all states, but some "red" states may be more affected due to higher SNAP recipient percentages and lower per-capita income. However, large states, both red and blue, would have a high number of recipients, and some states with smaller budgets might be less able to provide aid to their residents.
 
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Biden DOJ subpoenaed Jim Jordan's phone records covering more than two years

The Department of Justice subpoenaed the personal phone records of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan in 2022, seeking the Ohio Republican's phone data covering a more than two-year period.
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Could fall under the word "treason". Please act accordingly. The saving of the country is in your hands.

And also go after them personally. An example needs to be set.
 
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Uncovered docs show top teachers union guiding gender transitions, bashing conservatives: 'Insane asylum'

Defending Education obtained documents showing one of the nation's top teachers unions training members on far-left gender identity postures while criticizing conservatives.
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FIRST ON FOX: One of the top teachers unions in the country is facing criticism over an upcoming training session that will instruct members on how to go through a gender transition at work, including best practices for using gender pronouns and combating transphobia, while also being provided with literature labeling conservative opposition as "villains."

In a document posted on its website, the National Education Association (NEA) announced to its more than 3 million educator members a slate of training programs, including a session named "Advancing LGBTQ+ Justice," scheduled for Dec. 2-4, 2025. The union will also hold an "Advancing Racial Justice through Union Work" on Jan. 13-15, 2026.


Please, please protect your children and grandchildren. They WILL indoctrinate your children if you are not vigilant.
 
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner will cost less in 2025. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Thanksgiving survey shows the classic feast for 10 averaging $55.18, down 5% from last year as turkey prices fall more than 16%. See what’s driving lower costs and where prices are still rising.
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It's working.

Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of Thanksgiving staples that make up a classic holiday feast for 10, which is $55.18 or about $5.52 per person.

This is a 5% decrease from 2024. Three years of declines don’t fully erase dramatic increases that led to a record-high cost of $64.05 in 2022.
That $64.05 was under Biden.

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