Michelle LaMattina

First Grade Teacher | Mom to 3 Incredible Humans | She/Her/Hers | Voter #BlackLivesMatter #BreatheForChangeCohort70

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

No, Speaker Johnson:

The No Kings Rally on October 18 is not a “hate America” rally.

Quite the contrary.

It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like. https://t.co/uts7JpJZzN

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

Today we learned that in June the US economy lost jobs for the first time since 2020. We haven’t seen this kind of net job loss since - well, since the last time Trump was in charge.

[ABC News @ABC]

BREAKING: A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are unlawful, potentially dealing a significant blow to the president's effort to reshape the country's trade policy unilaterally.

Read more: https://t.co/oxyJA7Uhwk

[Michelle LaMattina @MrsMullenReads]

MAKING ORANGE GREAT AGAIN! @taylorswift13 #Lifeofashowgirl

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

BREAKING: FBI has reportedly redacted President Trump’s name, along with those of other prominent public figures, from the Epstein files, per Bloomberg.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you live in Wisconsin – or have friends or family who do – there’s an important Supreme Court race happening right now. And there’s only one candidate ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites: Judge Susan Crawford.

We’ve all seen how important judges are in protecting our rights, so vote early — don’t wait until April 1st. Find your early vote location: https://t.co/oDaQcyU3QJ

[Lucy Dacus @lucydacus]

I’ve tried posting this twice with different text, so now I’m trying again without mentioning what day it is to see if it’ll work

[Cucho Vivas 🇺🇸 @cuchovivas]

I just asked ChatGPT to comment on the President's latest twit and this is what it had to say:
In a recent post, former President Donald Trump made several assertions regarding U.S. aid to Ukraine, European contributions, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership. A closer examination of these claims reveals significant inaccuracies and misrepresentations.

1. U.S. Financial Support to Ukraine

Claim: Trump stated that the United States has spent $350 billion on Ukraine.

Fact: As of September 30, 2024, the U.S. had appropriated nearly $183 billion for Ukraine-related assistance, with $130.1 billion obligated and $86.7 billion disbursed. citeturn0search18 This figure is substantially lower than the $350 billion claimed.

2. European Contributions Compared to U.S. Aid

Claim: Trump suggested that Europe has contributed significantly less than the U.S. and that their financial commitments are "guaranteed," implying the U.S. will not recoup its expenditures.

Fact: Between 2022 and 2024, European countries collectively provided approximately €118.2 billion (about $131 billion) in aid to Ukraine. citeturn0search11 This substantial contribution challenges the notion that Europe is not sharing the financial burden.

3. Allegations of Missing Funds

Claim: Trump alleged that the money sent to Ukraine is "MISSING."

Fact: There is no credible evidence to support claims of missing funds. U.S. aid to Ukraine is subject to oversight by various agencies, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which monitors the allocation and use of funds. citeturn0search16

4. Postponement of Ukrainian Elections

Claim: Trump labeled Zelenskyy a "Dictator without Elections," criticizing the postponement of elections in Ukraine.

Fact: Due to the ongoing conflict and martial law, Ukraine has postponed elections to ensure national security and the integrity of the electoral process. This decision reflects the challenges of conducting elections during wartime, not an authoritarian impulse. citeturn0news24

5. Negotiations and Peace Efforts

Claim: Trump asserted that only he and his administration can successfully negotiate an end to the war with Russia.

Fact: Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have been ongoing, involving multiple international stakeholders. Recent reports indicate that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the inclusion of Ukraine and European allies in any "real negotiations" to end the war, underscoring a multilateral approach. citeturn0news27

Conclusion

The claims made by former President Trump regarding U.S. and European aid to Ukraine, the status of Ukrainian elections, and the efficacy of diplomatic efforts are contradicted by documented evidence. Accurate information is crucial for informed discourse on international support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict.

navlistRecent Developments in U.S. and European Support for Ukraineturn0news20,turn0news21,turn0news24

[3CY Advanced NAFO lab @folingo]

@DemocraticWins Trump cycle

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: CNN just exposed Donald Trump for agreeing to a deal with Canada that had already been negotiated by President Biden. Donald Trump, for all his bluster, received nothing in return. This is yet another example of Trump’s incompetence.

[Buffalo Bills @BuffaloBills]

A season that had many ups and many downs.
You were with us through it all, and always will be.

Thank you, Bills Mafia. ❤️💙

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch.
President Trump now oversees the military and the FAA. One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe. Time for the President to show actual leadership and explain what he will do to prevent this from happening again.

[Michelle LaMattina @MrsMullenReads]

@ThatEricAlper Singles

[Michelle LaMattina @MrsMullenReads]

State Superintendent Statement on Recent Federal Policy Decisions Impacting Wisconsin Students, Families https://t.co/EWVpzdKPsY

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Four years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, we needed a leader with the character to put politics aside and do what was right. That’s what @JoeBiden did.

At a time when our economy was reeling, he drove what would become the world’s strongest recovery – with 17 million new jobs, historic wage gains, and lower health care costs. He passed landmark legislation to rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and address the threat of climate change. 

I’m grateful to Joe for his leadership, his friendship, and his lifetime of service to this country we love.

[Michelle LaMattina @MrsMullenReads]

@GenTXer2 My mom starts with SAUTÉ.

[Michelle LaMattina @MrsMullenReads]

@GenTXer2 STEAL

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

So proud of @PBSKIDS' newest show! It's the first PBS KIDS series to feature central characters on the autism spectrum. It was developed by a team that includes many individuals who are neurodiverse, & it was informed by research! ♥️#CarltheCollector

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

This statue just appeared at a park in Philadelphia