President Donald Trump - J.D. Vance Administration

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volfanhill said:
Agreed he has no business in that role. Also agree people shouldn't take medical advice from non-medical professionals. So you are both correct
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i disagree on both points. The HHS is more of an administrative role and he has experts at his disposal. Citizens should listen to everyone’s opinions and facts. They should then take all the info they gather and make a very informed decision for their own health.

If RFK is able to set up legit studies without outside influences then it will be a huge for the American people.
 
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OHvol40 said:
We don’t feed the ones in this country… and the Prez is in the WH talkin bout how many millions his obscenely wealthy donors are making… it’s so plainly disgusting, and if you don’t think so then maybe you should reflect.
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Who's “we”?

My family volunteers. Don’t worry my family is picking up your slack. Don’t say we its you.
 
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OHvol40 said:
We don’t feed the ones in this country… and the Prez is in the WH talkin bout how many millions his obscenely wealthy donors are making… it’s so plainly disgusting, and if you don’t think so then maybe you should reflect.
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My family volunteers and takes in foster kids. If everyone did their part then we wouldn’t need the governement to do it for us.
 
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Vol8188 said:
Your excited that the funders of Hamas will have better equipment?
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from grok"

Qatar has provided significant financial support to Gaza, where Hamas governs, with estimates of over $1.8 billion transferred since 2007. This includes monthly cash payments of $30 million since 2018, often described as humanitarian aid for salaries, fuel, and impoverished families. These transfers were coordinated with Israel and the U.S., with Israel approving them to stabilize Gaza and prevent humanitarian crises, though critics argue this indirectly strengthened Hamas by freeing up its own funds for military purposes. Some reports claim a portion of Qatari funds was diverted to Hamas’s military wing, with warnings to Israeli officials as early as 2019 that Hamas’s military chief, Muhammad Deif, was siphoning millions monthly. Qatar denies directly funding Hamas’s political or military branches, insisting aid is for civilian needs and supervised by Israel and the UN. However, Qatar’s hosting of Hamas leaders in Doha since 2012, at the U.S.’s request to facilitate communication, and its lack of condemnation of Hamas’s actions, like the October 7, 2023 attack, have fueled accusations of deeper support. Evidence of direct funding to Hamas’s terrorism remains contested, with some sources pointing to unregulated channels and others emphasizing Qatar’s role as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations. The complexity lies in the fungibility of money and Qatar’s geopolitical balancing act as a U.S. ally and regional player.


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from grok"

Qatar has provided significant financial support to Gaza, where Hamas governs, with estimates of over $1.8 billion transferred since 2007. This includes monthly cash payments of $30 million since 2018, often described as humanitarian aid for salaries, fuel, and impoverished families. These transfers were coordinated with Israel and the U.S., with Israel approving them to stabilize Gaza and prevent humanitarian crises, though critics argue this indirectly strengthened Hamas by freeing up its own funds for military purposes. Some reports claim a portion of Qatari funds was diverted to Hamas’s military wing, with warnings to Israeli officials as early as 2019 that Hamas’s military chief, Muhammad Deif, was siphoning millions monthly. Qatar denies directly funding Hamas’s political or military branches, insisting aid is for civilian needs and supervised by Israel and the UN. However, Qatar’s hosting of Hamas leaders in Doha since 2012, at the U.S.’s request to facilitate communication, and its lack of condemnation of Hamas’s actions, like the October 7, 2023 attack, have fueled accusations of deeper support. Evidence of direct funding to Hamas’s terrorism remains contested, with some sources pointing to unregulated channels and others emphasizing Qatar’s role as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations. The complexity lies in the fungibility of money and Qatar’s geopolitical balancing act as a U.S. ally and regional player.


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You’re embarrassing yourself right now all so you can show loyalty to orange man.

Ask yourself this, if it were only for humanitarian purposes that they send money to Hamas, why do the Hamas leaders live in Qatar?

Also just because they’re such great humanitarians? Or do they support Hamas?
 
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Buddy’s Bandit said:
If you were running your company, would you want people undermining what you were trying to get done?
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There is a happy medium in between "undermining" the CEO and only telling them what you know they want to hear, even when it is at odds with your findings. It's definitely not one or the other, as you seem to think. That is who Trump has working under him (people who will only say what he wants to hear, regardless of any supporting data or facts), and that is because it's all that his fragile ego can handle.
 
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Vol8188 said:
Bump this in 3 months and let’s see what the economic data says
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Trump got inflation down so low that even if there is a slight rise in inflation due to tarriffs, inflation will still be far below inflation under crooked Joe.

Things that drive inflation as food, energy, clothing have been on the decline. As long as these things decline or stay low you will see very little rise in inflation due to tarriffs.



"On a monthly basis, U.S. consumer prices increased by 0.2% in April 2025. Even so, households benefited from lower prices of gasoline, groceries, and apparel."

 
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BowlBrother85 said:
There is a happy medium in between "undermining" the CEO and only telling them what you know they want to hear, even when it is at odds with your findings. It's definitely not one or the other, as you seem to think. That is who Trump has working under him (people who will only say what he wants to hear, regardless of any supporting data or facts), and that is because it's all that his fragile ego can handle.
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It’s his success or failure. He should hire and fire who he wishes.
 
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Vol8188 said:
You’re embarrassing yourself right now all so you can show loyalty to orange man.

Ask yourself this, if it were only for humanitarian purposes that they send money to Hamas, why do the Hamas leaders live in Qatar?

Also just because they’re such great humanitarians? Or do they support Hamas?
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Your TDS is out of control. Why would Israel support these payments if those payments were going to Hamas? Sure, some money could have been funneled off by Hamas but that is not Qatar's fault but the fault of the dispersion system.

Besides, I tho't the Democrats loved Hamas




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jmacvols1 said:
Your TDS is out of control. Why would Israel support these payments if those payments were going to Hamas? Sure, some money could have been funneled off by Hamas but that is not Qatar's fault but the fault of the dispersion system.
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Netanyahu’s governments for years routinely approved and encouraged the transfer of Qatari funds into Gaza to prop up Hamas. That's pretty well established
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
That's not true. This isn't one of his businesses we are talking about. It is the American government. Hence, the reason we do have confirmation hearings for certain cabinet positions.
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Does he have any cabinet members that have not been confirmed? I don’t see an issue.
 
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utvolpj said:
Netanyahu’s governments for years routinely approved and encouraged the transfer of Qatari funds into Gaza to prop up Hamas. That's pretty well established
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The claim that Netanyahu’s governments routinely approved and encouraged Qatari funds into Gaza to prop up Hamas has been widely discussed, with evidence both supporting and complicating the narrative. Here's a concise breakdown based on available information:
From 2018 to 2021, Israel, under Netanyahu’s leadership, facilitated the transfer of over $1 billion in Qatari funds to Gaza, primarily for humanitarian aid like fuel, salaries, and welfare programs. These transfers were coordinated with Israel’s security establishment, including the IDF and Shin Bet, and involved Qatari cash being transported across borders under Israeli oversight. The policy began after the 2014 Gaza war, with Egypt’s mediation, to stabilize Gaza and prevent economic collapse, which Israel viewed as a potential trigger for escalation. Netanyahu’s government saw this as a way to maintain calm, weaken the Palestinian Authority (PA) by bypassing it, and keep Hamas focused on governance rather than militancy.

Critics argue this indirectly strengthened Hamas, as the group controlled Gaza’s infrastructure and could divert funds or claim credit for aid, bolstering its legitimacy. A 2019 statement attributed to Netanyahu, reported by Haaretz, suggested he viewed Hamas as a tool to prevent a Palestinian state by splitting Palestinian governance (Hamas in Gaza, PA in the West Bank). However, defenders, including Israeli officials, insist the funds were monitored to ensure humanitarian use, and stopping them risked a humanitarian crisis that could spark violence. Hamas’s 2023 attack on Israel intensified scrutiny, with some, like former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, accusing Netanyahu of enabling Hamas’s growth.

On the other hand, Hamas’s military buildup relied more on Iranian support and smuggling than Qatari funds, and Israel’s security agencies believed the aid policy reduced short-term conflict risks. The issue remains contentious, with no definitive evidence that Netanyahu explicitly aimed to “prop up” Hamas, though the policy’s outcomes are debated.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
That's not true. This isn't one of his businesses we are talking about. It is the American government. Hence, the reason we do have confirmation hearings for certain cabinet positions.
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Were Mike Collins and his assistant cabinet positions? She also referred 3 individuals to the DOJ to be charged for leaking classified documents.
 
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