Fear has become one of the most powerful forces in American politics. From GOP messaging to Democratic strategy, it’s shaping how voters are mobilized, how enemies are defined, and why our politics feels permanently on edge.

Whoa! 🚨 BREAKING: The Atlantic is reporting that Trump just threatened the VP of Venezuela. TRUMP: “If she doesn’t do what’s right, she’s going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro.” So if she doesn’t go along with the get-along and give the US their oil, he’s coming for her too.

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I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.” Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?

HAPPENING NOW! A huge crowd takes the streets of NYC as protesters stand against the Trump administration’s bombings and war drive on the people of Venezuela. @chaserbaybe.bsky.social @6cats4adomino.bsky.social @merlinmm.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @southerngayteacher.bsky.social

Yes please… explain it Lil Marco.

The guardrails are gone. (It’s about the oil)

Here’s the scathing statement from @markwarner.bsky.social, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."

Yup. #USDemocracy

Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy. The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.

He's mad she won the Nobel Peace Prize and he didn't. That's it. That's what it's all about. Best part is she idiotically and sycophantically dedicated her prize to him and he still won't back her and prefers to publicly denigrate on a day like today.

Q: Why is running a country in South America 'America first'? TRUMP: Well I think it is because we want to surround ourselves with good neighbors

look, I may not agree with every decision our president makes, but he is our commander in chief and I will defend to the death his right to be impeached, removed from office, arrested, stripped of his wealth, tried for his crimes and thrown straight the fuck into prison

If Trump leaves the VP in power… then WHAT WAS THE POINT??

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Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.

Moulton: "The parallels with Iraq are unmistakeable. Bush said there was WMD in Iraq. Turns out that was a lie. Trump just made up fentanyl being WMD, which doesn't even come from Venezuela, just to justify this war. We said this wasn't about regime change, but it is."

This aged well

Exactly this.

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Who still believes what Putin says, other than The Felon in the White House…. Best bud dictators

Rubio is claiming that they did not need Congress permission because it was a law enforcement mission. The US is behaving as a global police state, extending its own arbitrary legal decisions to the whole world. This is not a problem just for Venezuela.

So the the FIFA Peace Prize truly was meaningless after all?

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad. The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.

Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty

It's 2026, Mamdani is Mayor, we are winning elections, come to the cookout!

Happy New Year, California! 🎉 Here’s to progress, opportunity, and new beginnings in 2026.

Ha! 🤣🤣 I’m STILL not going to see anyone perform at the Kennedy Center as long as the asshole’s name is on the building.

Holy fuck! Showing ZERO fear of retribution from a vengeance-obsessed TRAITOR who attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, usurp the constitution, and overthrow the U.S. government, Jack Smith, with ZERO fucks left to give is what a badass American hero looks like.

Happy New Year to Democracy Defenders! Protecting democracy in 2026 starts now! Defend the vote. Call out lies. Register voters. Hold leaders accountable to the law. Defend a free press. Stand up to corruption & fascism. Participate, organize local rallies! We can do this! #DefendersOfDemocracy

Happy New Year. We will take back the House.

As Zohran Mamdani takes over as mayor of New York City, he joins his new Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, Julie Su, to talk about building an economy that works for the many — not just a select few.

Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.

Not a fan of Bush but he was a step up from what we got now.

Happy New Year. THERE. I said it & I really mean it, even though the odds are it will be every bit as challenging & frustrating as the last one.

In case you were wondering, Jack Smith's testimony was the *opposite* of "total exoneration."

I miss America being Great!!😢😢

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We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law. A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.” Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.

AOC: My name is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. and it is my deep honor and privilege to welcome you to the inauguration of our new mayor of New York City. Zohran Kwame Mamdani

Shameful!!!..This isn’t putting America first!!

I seriously hate this despicable human being that was elected to run our great country 🤬🤬

“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.” In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.

Happy New Year, Minnesota!

Trump Translation: I am complying (maybe) with legal orders and threatening to break them again next week.