Chuck.

Just a guy who's a hero for fun.

[Mike Levin @MikeLevin]

This New York Times piece is worth your time. Here’s what is happening, as simply as I can put it.

Back in January, Trump sued the IRS, an agency he controls, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns a number of years ago.

IRS lawyers did their jobs. They wrote a memo laying out the defenses that could beat the suit, including the fact that Trump filed too late. His own lawyer was in court when the leaker pleaded guilty in October 2023, more than two years before Trump sued.

The Justice Department never showed up to court. Never argued back. Never used the defenses sitting on their desk.

The judge got suspicious and ordered both sides to explain whether they were actually opposing each other or just colluding. The day before that brief was due, Trump dropped the suit.

Same day, his Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded “anti-weaponization fund.” 

Trump gets a formal apology. The IRS agrees to drop any audits of him and his family, even though a 2024 Times report found a loss in an ongoing audit could cost him over $100 million.

The acting Attorney General, Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, picks the five commissioners who decide who gets paid. Trump can fire any of them. Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are not ruled out.

This is the most corrupt thing I’ve ever seen from an American president.

Where in the hell are my Republican colleagues?

https://t.co/La0nlLuz1r

[Sabrina Carpenter @SabrinaAnnLynn]

@WhiteHouse this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

[Chuck. @theKlineReport]

@NancyMace

[Andrew—#IAmTheResistance @AmoneyResists]

Found the tweet for this one.

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

Flashback

Trump: “Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate. He’s weak and he’s ineffective”

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy #PrideMonth!

[Chuck. @theKlineReport]

@NancyMace

[Democrats @TheDemocrats]

Ugly ass truck

[Austin Kleon @austinkleon]

So, we’ve been doing pizza night and a movie for about 4 years now, and, I’m sorry, you can disagree, but there just aren’t that many knockout movies for kids under 10 out there

[Mean Gene @mean_gene_real]

Made a comic about marching band (1/4)

[CurryMuse @Curry_Muse]

Stephen Curry is absolutely the Petty King:

A thread.

[Serena Winters @SerenaWinters]

🤜 🎤🤛

[Ray Wise Saying F-Slur in Napa Boys @TheDougFiles]

wait did something happen with Jeff?

[Chuck. @theKlineReport]

@Coyoteghost5 @ericuman

[Chuck. @theKlineReport]

@StephenM @oneunderscore__

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Coach Pop grabs the mic mid-game to tell the crowd 'stop booing' at Kawhi 😳 https://t.co/ckvZduDdut

[Chuck. @theKlineReport]

@elonmusk