Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat weighs in on Russia's response to Trump parroting the Kremlin and former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner talks about the importance of the rule of law in America.
It's past time for making light of Trump. No one should laugh at him or about him. This is as serious as a loaded gun against your skull. Republicans need to be called onto this show to answer the questions, "What are they going to do about it? When are they going to stand up against Trump? What are they afraid of, losing an election?" They are about to lose their country. Smarten up!
The SOLE reason that he is being pushed into leading the FBI - the SOLE REASON - has nothing to do with his being ill equipped- it is ONLY for them to have their MAGA in the ONE place that can investigate Trump and Musk colluding to violate Amendment III, Section 3: TREASON.
I am here for guerilla style! Writing my US Senator, J. Curtis, every day to no avail, but we will not give up this fight! I have a close relative in the FBI who is really worried and looking for another job now. We cannot afford to lose these hard-working, very smart federal servants.
Hi Amy, even if they don’t address your concern personally to you, they still keep track of how many people contact them and what the people want them to do or not do. It is NOT in vain.
Sickening. Trump’s Dangerous Words: We Need to Pay Attention Now
Today, Donald Trump called himself a king. He also echoed Vladimir Putin’s propaganda by falsely claiming that Ukraine started the war. Last week, he suggested that Ukraine might become part of Russia someday. And now, he's facilitating talks between his Secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, and a Russian delegation—without including Ukraine or any European allies.
Everyone needs to stand up and pay attention.
Trump is no longer just flirting with autocracy; he’s embracing it outright. Key figures from his orbit have already been positioned into Homeland Security, the FBI, and the National Security Infrastructure (NSI). These are not empty threats or rhetorical flourishes—Trump is telling us exactly what he plans to do, and we cannot afford to dismiss his words as mere bravado.
He wants to take over Gaza. He wants Ukraine under Russian control. And he has a plan to remake America’s security apparatus to serve his agenda.
This is not politics as usual. This is a radical reshaping of global alliances and domestic power structures, and it is happening in plain sight. Dismissing Trump’s statements as hyperbole is a dangerous mistake. He means what he says, and the consequences of ignoring him could be catastrophic.
The world cannot afford complacency. We’ve seen what happens when despots lay out their plans and are ignored—history is littered with the costs of appeasement and disbelief. Now is the time to sound the alarm and take action. The stakes are nothing less than democracy itself.
OF COURSE THERE IS INVESTIGATION of TRUMP-MUSK-RUSSIA- the FBI just arrested Russians:
The Justice Department today unsealed criminal charges against Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, both Russian nationals, who allegedly operated a cybercrime group using the Phobos ransomware that victimized more than 1,000 public and private entities in the United States:
^ The victims, who suffered huge financial losses associated with the ransomware payments, “included a children’s hospital, health care providers, and educational institutions.”
we don't need frills @jimacosta! We like it just like it is! The content is what is important and I am loving all the guests!
Literally just clicked on the comments to say exactly this! Loving the No Frills!💙
👍🏻♥️YES
It's past time for making light of Trump. No one should laugh at him or about him. This is as serious as a loaded gun against your skull. Republicans need to be called onto this show to answer the questions, "What are they going to do about it? When are they going to stand up against Trump? What are they afraid of, losing an election?" They are about to lose their country. Smarten up!
I wonder if you can get a republican on the show. They are too scared to stand up for what is wrong.
The reason I am here is your values, your humanity, it is like a light around you. Thank you.
We don't care about FRILLS! Just keep up what you are doing.....
The SOLE reason that he is being pushed into leading the FBI - the SOLE REASON - has nothing to do with his being ill equipped- it is ONLY for them to have their MAGA in the ONE place that can investigate Trump and Musk colluding to violate Amendment III, Section 3: TREASON.
I am here for guerilla style! Writing my US Senator, J. Curtis, every day to no avail, but we will not give up this fight! I have a close relative in the FBI who is really worried and looking for another job now. We cannot afford to lose these hard-working, very smart federal servants.
Hi Amy, even if they don’t address your concern personally to you, they still keep track of how many people contact them and what the people want them to do or not do. It is NOT in vain.
hell, let's be honest, CNN had frills, BORING! I feel like I am in your pocket watching all the things!
Right?
Sickening. Trump’s Dangerous Words: We Need to Pay Attention Now
Today, Donald Trump called himself a king. He also echoed Vladimir Putin’s propaganda by falsely claiming that Ukraine started the war. Last week, he suggested that Ukraine might become part of Russia someday. And now, he's facilitating talks between his Secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, and a Russian delegation—without including Ukraine or any European allies.
Everyone needs to stand up and pay attention.
Trump is no longer just flirting with autocracy; he’s embracing it outright. Key figures from his orbit have already been positioned into Homeland Security, the FBI, and the National Security Infrastructure (NSI). These are not empty threats or rhetorical flourishes—Trump is telling us exactly what he plans to do, and we cannot afford to dismiss his words as mere bravado.
He wants to take over Gaza. He wants Ukraine under Russian control. And he has a plan to remake America’s security apparatus to serve his agenda.
This is not politics as usual. This is a radical reshaping of global alliances and domestic power structures, and it is happening in plain sight. Dismissing Trump’s statements as hyperbole is a dangerous mistake. He means what he says, and the consequences of ignoring him could be catastrophic.
The world cannot afford complacency. We’ve seen what happens when despots lay out their plans and are ignored—history is littered with the costs of appeasement and disbelief. Now is the time to sound the alarm and take action. The stakes are nothing less than democracy itself.
I'm so glad to be a paid member as of today! Some great reporting on here. Thank you and your guests.
welcome to The "A"-Team🤣
Did i just make that up? LOL
Hey thanks!! I like The "A" Team. It has a good ring to it. lol
Let’s get tshirts and coffee mugs 🤣
Me too! Just subscribed. Love Jim’s hard-hitting interviews, especially this one with Ruth and Glenn. Great stuff! Thanks, Jim snd guests! 💙
Glad to see such sterling guests here. Very good conversations.
No one knows law like Mr. K!
JUSTICE MATTERS
I don't care about frills. Frankly no-frills news and comment is a relief because we didn't want slick and showy now. We want wisdom and truth.
OF COURSE THERE IS INVESTIGATION of TRUMP-MUSK-RUSSIA- the FBI just arrested Russians:
The Justice Department today unsealed criminal charges against Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, both Russian nationals, who allegedly operated a cybercrime group using the Phobos ransomware that victimized more than 1,000 public and private entities in the United States:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/phobos-ransomware-affiliates-arrested-coordinated-international-disruption
^ The victims, who suffered huge financial losses associated with the ransomware payments, “included a children’s hospital, health care providers, and educational institutions.”
Yikes! So relieved these two cybercriminals were caught and are being prosecuted. Hope our “new” DOJ follows through …
Frills are overrated! You are all we need! You're authenticity is infectious and we are all loving your presense here on Substack.
Please have Ruth back, she was so interesting to hear from. I'd love to hear her perspective more.
Very well said Jim. In defense of our humanity.