The Donald Trump Score Card

AG Pam Bondi claims 'right' to take over state bar investigations of her lawyers' ethics or else, cites 'unprecedented weaponization' of complaints
Matt Naham
Mar 4th, 2026, 1:59 pm

AG Pam Bondi claims 'right' to take over state bar investigations of her lawyers — or else

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"Bondi claimed to "have this right" to intervene if a "third party" made the complaint or a state bar authority opened a probe in lieu of a complaint. While the AG and her allies argue that this would help ensure fairness of process for DOJ attorneys and reduce costs, it could also amount to Bondi empowering herself to pick and choose which disciplinary cases to "review" and clear of misconduct, while at the same time claiming a level of federal control over state bar proceedings."

 

DOJ quietly shelves Biden autopen investigation that Trump demanded
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed former President Joe Biden used an autopen without knowing the contents of what he signed.
By Ryan J. Reilly and Kyla Guilfoil
March 5, 2026

DOJ quietly shelves Biden autopen investigation that Trump demanded

 

Trump Humiliated by Allied Pilot Who Downed $100 Million Worth of U.S. Jets
Janna Brancolini
Wed, March 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM UTC

Trump Humiliated by Allied Pilot Who Downed $100 Million Worth of U.S. Jets

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"A single allied pilot flying an American-made fighter jet was responsible for downing three U.S. jets worth a combined $100 million.

Originally it was believed that surface-to-air missiles were responsible for Sunday’s friendly fire incident in Kuwait, where Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. allies after President Donald Trump launched his military campaign.

Three F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were “mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses,” forcing all six crew members to eject, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

It turns out a Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot launched three missiles against the U.S. aircraft, which cost $31.1 million each, sources familiar with initial incident reports told The Wall Street Journal."

 

Trump can be expected to say that Chinese-made thermostats intefered with U.S. military operations and made the Kuwaiti air defenses mistake U.S. jets for Iranian jets.

 

Operation Epic Blurry

 

Poll: Majority of voters disapprove of how Trump has handled Iran

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But Vincent Nemethy, 62, an artist who said he had previously voted for Trump, said he didn't support the strikes because he thinks the U.S. should "step back" and "worry about our own people."

"He said he was going to try to get out of wars, but he put us in it. He's not putting himself in it; he's putting other people. We've already lost casualties," he said, adding that while he doesn't regret having voted for Trump, "some of the things he's doing [are] not up to my standards."

 

Poll: Majority of voters disapprove of how Trump has handled Iran

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"In October 2001, during the early stages of strikes in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks, 87% said they supported President George W. Bush's approach to the war on terrorism, and a similar percentage approved of the airstrikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

In both cases, public opinion flipped over the years, with a clear majority of Americans eventually saying the conflicts weren’t worth it."

 

U.S. Senate blocks measure that would have limited Trump's use of military in Iran.


Senate blocks resolution that would have restricted Trump's war in Iran

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Kaine and other Democrats have pointed out that the Constitution grants Congress the authority to declare war and that Trump and his top officials are calling it a war.

"You can’t stand up and say this is a pinprick that doesn't lead to the level that would be characterized as war. You can’t stand up and say this is one and done and no troops are engaged in hostilities against Iran. Members of the Senate, this is war!” Kaine said in a floor speech before the vote.

"The president of the United States has called it a war against Iran. The head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. [Dan] Caine, has called it a war against Iran. Secretary [Marco] Rubio, our secretary of state, has called it a war against Iran. ... It's a war," Kaine said.

 

Trump would have vetoed it anyway. The Senate would have needed a two-thirds vote to override his veto. It doesn't even have enough votes to pass the measure itself.

 

Democrats have flipped 9 seats in state legislative special elections under Trump while Republicans are at zero
Since the start of 2025, Democrats have racked up wins in special elections for state legislative seats, giving the party hope for the midterm elections.
By Allan Smith
March 4, 2026, 1:03 PM EST / Updated March 4, 2026, 6:05 PM EST

Democrats have flipped 9 seats in state legislative special elections under Trump while Republicans are at zero

 

https://www.usnews.com/news/politic...e-tina-peters-from-prison-amid-trump-pressure

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office helped prosecute Peters, said Peters has not demonstrated any remorse for her actions.

“Clemency should be based on remorse, rehabilitation, and extenuating circumstances — not on political influence, favor, or retribution," Weiser, a Democrat who is running to succeed the term-limited Polis, said in an emailed statement.

 

It appears the governor of Colorado is feeling the pressure of Trump cutting off federal funding to the state.


Colorado Governor Signals Willingness to Release Tina Peters From Prison Amid Trump Pressure
Colorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election
By Associated Press
March 4, 2026

https://www.usnews.com/news/politic...e-tina-peters-from-prison-amid-trump-pressure

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"DENVER (AP) — Colorado's Democratic governor, facing a pressure campaign from President Donald Trump, is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

A social post by Gov. Jared Polis brought swift rebuke Wednesday from the state's attorney general, secretary of state and the association representing local election officials, who said such an action by the governor would send the wrong message to anyone seeking to interfere with elections ahead of this year's midterms."

 

Bessent says global 15% tariff starts this week, predicts Trump duties will return to old levels later this year

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During that interval, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department will complete trade-related studies that can allow them to impose more tariffs, Bessent said.

"It's my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within five months, and those are very fulsome authorities," Bessent said.

"They have survived more than 4,000 legal challenges," he said. "They are more slow moving, but they are more robust."

 

Ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Trump needs to 'take care' of Iran for good

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"Six American service members have been killed, and 20 Iranian ships have been struck or sunk during Operation Epic Fury, which has utilized more than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters and two aircraft carriers, according to CENTCOM."

 

Uh, what's going on here?
Is he that much of a slob?
Whole picture shows how disgusting he is.
Chaffing under the collar?
Better check his diaper!
Did Hegseth come in his ear when he gave him the green light?

 

Trump’s neck rash is because of ‘preventative skin treatment,’ his doctor says
By Adam Cancryn
March 2, 2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/politics/trump-neck-rash-skin-treatment

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“President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment,” Dr. Sean Barbabella said in a statement. “The President is using the treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks.”

 

Did we invade or bomb anybody new lately? Been kind of a lull in the action.

 

Trump torpedoes Iranian navy ship in Indian Ocean.

It killed 87.


Live updates: Iran vows revenge after U.S. sinks warship; foreign minister rejects negotiations

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Less than a week in, 15 countries have said they have seen strikes on their territories.

Video shows a U.S. submarine destroying an Iranian navy ship in the Indian Ocean. It's the first time the U.S. has used a torpedo to sink an enemy vessel since World War II.

Trump gave his rating of the war yesterday, saying "on a scale of 10, where would you rate it? I said about a 15," he said.

 

Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida
A Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN - Associated Press
Mar 5, 2026

Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida

 

Trump has fired Kristi Noem (ICE Barbie).


Trump fires Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post

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"Trump fires Kristi Noem from DHS post

What they're saying:

"I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026," Trump said in a statement on his social media platform Truth Social."