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Paladino: Trump Outmaneuvered Mamdani in a “Chess Match” at the White House

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Republican New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino described President Donald Trump’s sit-down with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as nothing short of a strategic masterstroke, telling Newsmax that the encounter played out like “a well-played game of chess.”

Speaking on Newsmax’s “Finnerty” with guest host Todd Starnes, Paladino argued that Trump walked away positioned as the clear winner. In her view, Mamdani now faces a political squeeze in which he will either succeed — giving Trump indirect credit — or falter and bear the political repercussions alone.

Paladino said the tone inside the Oval Office earlier that day was a sharp departure from the blistering campaign rhetoric. Trump, she noted, “gave him every benefit of every doubt” and intentionally “set up Zohran to be that person that has to answer to his DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] base here in New York City.”

That moment, she said, now leaves the mayor-elect accountable to progressive supporters who expect him to uphold affordability promises and other campaign commitments, all while standing beside Trump in such a high-profile setting.

Although she does not think New York is on the brink of collapse, Paladino warned that the true measure of Mamdani’s leadership will come in the first few months of his administration. She summed up the dynamic bluntly: “He was like the child in the room and Trump was the president.”

The backdrop to Friday’s meeting is the bitter campaign season during which Trump had denounced Mamdani as a “communist” and threatened to cut federal funding if he prevailed. Despite that history, the two men held a notably cordial exchange at the White House, discussing affordability, public safety, and other key issues.

To Paladino, the meeting demonstrated Trump’s understanding of political leverage. By extending a gesture of goodwill, she said, he effectively boxed Mamdani into a difficult position — requiring federal cooperation while staying faithful to a progressive movement that expects sweeping change. “It isn’t negotiation. This is politics,” she said.

Looking ahead, she noted that the challenges for the incoming mayor revolve around whether he adheres to his ideological convictions or bends under broader expectations from Washington and New York’s wider electorate.

With Mamdani set to take office on Jan. 1, Paladino suggested that the White House appearance may be only the opening move in a long political game. She predicted that while Mamdani might surprise some skeptics on the right, Trump’s strategy will remain untouched. “He’s going to surprise conservatives all right, because he’s going to have to fall into line, otherwise suffer the consequences,” Paladino said.

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Netanyahu Attends Sefer Torah Dedication for Major Moshe Leiter HY’D

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Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu joined the dedication of a Sefer Torah l’zecher nishmas Major Moshe Leiter hy”d, the late son of Israel’s ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter. Moshe was killed in Gaza on Nov. 10, 2023. Netanyahu called him “a symbol of an Israeli and a Jew who fought for our existence,” noting his […]

Trump Says ‘If They Need It,’ Guard Could Go to New York City

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President Donald Trump said this weekend that he is willing to dispatch National Guard units to New York City if the situation warrants it, framing the option as part of his broader readiness to use federal forces to confront the country’s growing urban crime crises.

Speaking briefly with reporters, Trump emphasized that New York remains on his list for potential deployment. “If they need it. Right now, other places need it more,” he said, noting that decisions would be made based on where the urgency is greatest.

His comments reflect the same approach that has already led him to green-light Guard deployments and federal law enforcement activity in cities such as Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Those moves align with his crime-focused platform, which prioritizes aggressive intervention in areas struggling with public disorder.

Domestic activation of the National Guard has historically been reserved for moments of major unrest or natural disaster, often triggered by a governor’s request or by local authorities unable to maintain control. In New York, however, state leaders and city lawmakers have made clear their opposition to federal intervention.

Back on Oct. 23, the New York City Council and a coalition of clergy held a press conference warning that the introduction of “military or federal teams” would “undermine public safety and the city’s economy.” Gov. Kathy Hochul has reportedly been in communication with Wall Street executives as she seeks to dissuade Washington from sending troops into the city.

The legal landscape surrounding Guard deployments differs across jurisdictions. In Washington, D.C.—which has no governor—the National Guard operates under federal command. That structure recently contributed to a court ruling deeming one such deployment “unlawful” because it exceeded the president’s statutory limits. In states like New York, by contrast, Guard control typically rests with the governor unless the units are federalized.

For that reason, any federal move to send troops into New York raises questions about state consent, the Guard’s appropriate role in policing, and the boundaries set by constitutional and statutory law. Legal scholars warn that placing Guard members into a civilian law-enforcement role without specific authorization may violate those restrictions.

From a policy perspective, Trump’s latest remarks suggest he is prepared to extend the model he used in D.C. to other large Democratic-run cities—setting the stage for another potential clash between federal and state authorities over law-and-order strategy.

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Antisemite Candace Owens Accuses France of Assassination Plot, Claims Israeli Involvement

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American far-right commentator Candace Owens ignited international uproar Saturday after posting a sweeping, unverified allegation on X accusing French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron of ordering an assassination plot against her — and claiming an Israeli operative was part of the team allegedly sent to kill her. In a message marked “URGENT,” […]

Trump: Zelenskyy Can ‘Fight His Little Heart Out’ if Peace Plan Rejected

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President Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Ukraine over the weekend, telling reporters that if Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses the U.S.-crafted peace blueprint to halt the conflict with Russia, he is free to, as Trump put it, “continue to fight his little heart out.” His remarks landed as European allies warned that the proposal could leave Ukraine exposed down the road.

While speaking to the press as he left the White House, Trump pushed back on criticism surrounding the 28-point American plan, saying it should not be viewed as his “final offer.” His comments aired live on Newsmax as he again lamented the war’s existence. “We’d like to get the peace. It should have happened a long time ago,” he said, later adding, “The Ukraine war with Russia should have never happened,” and insisting, “One way or the other, we have to get it ended. If I were President, [the war] never would have happened.”

According to officials briefed on the draft, the proposal would force Kyiv to relinquish more territory, permanently shelve any intentions of joining NATO, and accept strict limits on its military size. Trump set a Thanksgiving deadline for Zelenskyy to deliver his answer.

Kyiv announced that its representatives will soon sit down with American officials in Switzerland to hash through the details. Zelenskyy acknowledged the gravity of the choice, saying the deal makes him consider “the loss of our dignity or the risk of losing a key partner,” a line that reflects the immense political strain surrounding the decision.

Earlier in the day, nine European heads of state expressed misgivings about aspects of the U.S. plan, especially the proposed restraints on Ukraine’s armed forces. Those military caps, they argued, “would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future attack.”

Russia, which launched what it calls its “special military operation” in February 2022, continues to assert its goals of “denazification” and demilitarization of Ukraine. Along with curbing Kyiv’s military and blocking NATO membership, Moscow is still pushing for legally protected status for the Russian language within Ukraine.

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Trump Hails ‘Highest’ Poll Numbers: ‘Things Are Really Rockin’

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President Donald Trump struck a triumphant tone as he highlighted new polling that he says shows him reaching “the highest poll numbers of my political career,” crediting his standing to what he describes as major successes on the economy, global stability, border control, and crime reduction.

On Truth Social, Trump enthusiastically declared, “I HAVE JUST GOTTEN THE HIGHEST POLL NUMBERS OF MY ‘POLITICAL CAREER.’ While my great work on the Economy has not yet been fully appreciated, it will be! Things are really Rockin.’ Stopping WARS and Foreign Relations seems to be a strong suit.” His message underscored his belief that voters are beginning to fully recognize the impact of his policies.

Fresh data from the Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll placed Trump at 47% approval among likely voters. For context, Joe Biden held a 42% average approval rating around the same point in November 2021, marking a clear contrast that Trump’s team has eagerly emphasized.

Trump also spotlighted what he considers key pillars of his administration’s record. He again praised his immigration strategy, pointing to his efforts to choke off illegal crossings at the southern border, while also applauding initiatives aimed at reducing crime in urban centers.

His message closed with another burst of confidence: “Also great, The Border and Stopping Crime. I predict that the Economy, with the already HIGHEST STOCK MARKET, EVER, and prices coming sharply down from the Biden disaster, will soon be at the top of the list. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Trump’s upbeat pitch suggests he sees the improving numbers as validation of his agenda — and a sign that his political momentum continues to build.

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IDF Targets Hezbollah Leader Haytham Ali Tabatabai In Beirut

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The IDF on Sunday attempted to eliminate Hezbollah leader Ali Tabatabai, one of Hezbollah’s most prominent figures and currently the terror group’s de facto chief of staff. The airstrike was carried out in the Dahiya quarter of Beirut at about noon, the IDF spokesperson confirmed. It is the first time that Israel has carried out […]

Carlson Doubles Down on Anti-Israel Themes in Explosive New Interview

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Tucker Carlson released a new interview with 24-year-old Nalin Haley, reigniting controversy just weeks after his episode with extremist Nick Fuentes. The two spent much of their discussion attacking dual citizenship, railing against legal immigration, and accusing Israel of swaying American policymaking.

Their conversation quickly pivoted to Israel, with Carlson and Haley ridiculing what they described as an American political “obsession” with the Jewish state. They labeled that focus “weird” and “unhealthy,” echoing claims Carlson has made repeatedly in recent months. Haley’s appearance followed the highly publicized GOP primary challenge his mother, Nikki Haley, mounted against US President Donald Trump in 2024.

Carlson has faced mounting backlash over his increasingly conspiratorial commentary about Israel. He has floated baseless suggestions about hidden Israeli links to the 9/11 attacks and Jeffrey Epstein, claimed Israel prosecutes war in Gaza over notions of “blood-guilt,” and accused Jerusalem of mistreating Christians amid its battles with the Palestinians.

In that same vein, he has repeatedly portrayed Ben Shapiro — an Orthodox Jewish commentator and outspoken defender of Israel — as someone whose loyalty belongs to Israel rather than the United States, even asserting Shapiro has failed to oppose “usury.” Critics have identified these claims as textbook antisemitic rhetoric.

The segment with Haley veered into these themes after a broader foreign-policy exchange. Carlson pressed him on what he described as the persistent push for “another regime change war, in whatever country,” a remark widely interpreted as an Iran reference. Trump had openly supported Israel’s aggressive stance toward Tehran’s nuclear program, a position Carlson has derided, prompting Trump to label him “kooky.”

Haley responded, “I don’t think they’re advocating for it just because they’re advocating for it, I think there’s interest groups that are pushing them to advocate for it.” Carlson immediately agreed: “Clearly there are, we’ve learned a lot about that recently.”

Carlson then introduced what he termed “the Israel question,” and Haley described it as “the question no one wants to ask.” Carlson added, “I never felt it was as central as it turned out to be.”

That led to a reference to Nick Fuentes. Carlson noted that the far-right figure “is famous for saying naughty things, but also saying a pretty straightforward critique of the control that Israel has over the United States. Is that view widely shared, do you think?” Fuentes, whom Carlson interviewed earlier in the month, is openly agnostic on whether the Holocaust happened, calling it a pillar of Jewish identity and tying Jewishness to anti-white animus. Carlson introduced that interview by claiming Fuentes’s popularity stems from racism against white Americans.

Haley avoided addressing Fuentes’s ideology directly, but agreed with Carlson’s description of younger Americans as “increasingly skeptical, if not hostile,” toward Israel. He argued, “I don’t think it’s anything we’ve done. I think it’s all reliant on Israel. That’s on them, actually not us.”

He added that “the reality is, they’re just another country,” insisting he did not consider Israel “evil,” but maintaining that “if they want a better relationship with the United States, they need to stop interfering in our politics.”

Haley emphasized that his criticisms extended to all foreign governments, not only Israel. He argued that all foreign aid and all foreign lobbying should be eliminated, saying, “It is a lot of other countries that do that. And it’s just as much a problem.”

The United States has long had strong pro-Israel advocacy networks, but many other states invest far more heavily in Washington influence campaigns. Among them is Qatar — a patron of Hamas — whose lobbyists maintain ties across partisan lines. According to filings with the US Justice Department, a Qatar-connected firm even facilitated Carlson’s interview earlier this year with the Qatari prime minister.

From there, the discussion shifted to immigration, where Haley insisted that dual citizenship should be outlawed, that Americans should not serve in foreign militaries, and that naturalized citizens should be barred from public office. Carlson said he hosted Haley as part of a broader effort to understand why so many young men are gravitating toward Fuentes’s movement.

Carlson’s earlier Fuentes interview triggered an uproar inside the Heritage Foundation, where a wave of resignations followed the organization’s leader declining to condemn the appearance. The fallout has highlighted a growing divide on the American right over Israel, antisemitism, and the ideologies that Carlson is increasingly platforming.

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Trump Blasts Pritzker, ‘Low IQ Mayor of Chicago’ for Deadly Violence

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A violent eruption in downtown Chicago Friday night — where a protest spiraled into a full-scale riot — had President Donald Trump sharply condemning the city’s Democratic leadership yesterday. His criticism came less than 24 hours after his unexpectedly warm Oval Office meeting with democratic socialist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Trump took to Truth Social as reports of shootings and injured officers poured in. “Massive crime and rioting in the Chicago Loop area,” he wrote. He added grim details: “Multiple Police Officers attacked and badly injured. 300 people rioting, 6 victims shot, one critical and one DEAD.”

According to ABC7, gunfire erupted in two different parts of the Loop, prompting crowds of visitors to flee. One teenager was fatally struck after being hit by at least one bullet. The scenes of confusion and panic quickly reignited debate over Chicago’s approach to public safety.

Trump seized on the unfolding violence to accuse Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson of allowing disorder to spiral by rejecting federal support. “In the meantime, Governor Pritzker and the Low IQ Mayor of Chicago are refusing Federal Government help for a situation that could be quickly remedied,” Trump wrote, finishing with a jab at local leadership: “The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!”

Early reports described up to 300 teenagers flooding the Loop, instigating confrontations that escalated into attacks on police. Alderman Brian Hopkins, who was on the ground, shared what he saw: “300 juveniles rioting in the Loop now, at least 5 victims shot, one critical with life threatening gunshot wound to torso.” He then added, “Multiple police officers attacked and injured with mace and stun guns, at least one PO hospitalized.”

ABC7 noted that investigators believed two separate shooting incidents unfolded in the area. The Loop — Chicago’s central business district named for the elevated trains encircling it — saw ambulances racing to tend to a range of injuries. Fox 32 reported victims included a 13-year-old girl, shot in the leg and listed in fair condition, and a 17-year-old boy also treated for a leg wound.

Authorities had not released details about the teen who died, and by yesterday afternoon, Chicago police had not confirmed whether the two shootings were linked. No arrests or suspect descriptions had been announced as detectives worked to piece together the night’s eruption of violence.

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