Elizabeth
@elizathewell.bsky.social
Former CDC exec. Public health taught me the power of we. Now I’m channeling that into democracy—because silence isn’t strength, and I don’t do sidelines. Systems can save lives… or crash spectacularly. I’m here for data, decency, & taking back our country
Andrew Tate has been charged with human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and organized criminal activity involving coercion of women for commercial sexual purposes.
But he gets protection from Trump. It is absolutely grotesque.
But he gets protection from Trump. It is absolutely grotesque.
Paul Ingrassia — now a Trump appointee at DHS — intervened in a Tate investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, praised the extremist, and questioned serious law enforcement action. This isn’t about due process. It’s about favoritism and corruption at the top.
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Andrew Tate has been charged with human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and organized criminal activity involving coercion of women for commercial sexual purposes.
But he gets protection from Trump. It is absolutely grotesque.
But he gets protection from Trump. It is absolutely grotesque.
Paul Ingrassia — now a Trump appointee at DHS — intervened in a Tate investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, praised the extremist, and questioned serious law enforcement action. This isn’t about due process. It’s about favoritism and corruption at the top.
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Paul Ingrassia — now a Trump appointee at DHS — intervened in a Tate investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, praised the extremist, and questioned serious law enforcement action. This isn’t about due process. It’s about favoritism and corruption at the top.
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
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Vance was seen as a loyal MAGA convert, but his rise and ambitions clashed with Trump’s transactional approach. By undermining him, Trump exposed the fragility of his grievance-based coalition.
Vance was seen as a loyal MAGA convert, but his rise and ambitions clashed with Trump’s transactional approach. By undermining him, Trump exposed the fragility of his grievance-based coalition.
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When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
1. Trump just stabbed Vance in the back — and now MAGA is exploding. This isn’t a friendly disagreement. It’s a civil war in the movement Trump created.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Vance was seen as a loyal MAGA convert, but his rise and ambitions clashed with Trump’s transactional approach. By undermining him, Trump exposed the fragility of his grievance-based coalition.
Vance was seen as a loyal MAGA convert, but his rise and ambitions clashed with Trump’s transactional approach. By undermining him, Trump exposed the fragility of his grievance-based coalition.
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When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
1. Trump just stabbed Vance in the back — and now MAGA is exploding. This isn’t a friendly disagreement. It’s a civil war in the movement Trump created.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Trump Accidentally Stabs Vance in the Back as MAGA Erupts in Civil War
As Trump’s comments about neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes create a surprising problem for JD Vance, the author of a piece on the Fuentes fiasco explains why this has ignited a civil war inside MAGA that is abou...
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
When you build your base on grievance, loyalty lasts only as long as you honor the brand. Betray it, and the beast turns. #GOPFracture #TrumpCivilWar
1. Trump just stabbed Vance in the back — and now MAGA is exploding. This isn’t a friendly disagreement. It’s a civil war in the movement Trump created.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Trump Accidentally Stabs Vance in the Back as MAGA Erupts in Civil War
As Trump’s comments about neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes create a surprising problem for JD Vance, the author of a piece on the Fuentes fiasco explains why this has ignited a civil war inside MAGA that is abou...
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
1. Trump just stabbed Vance in the back — and now MAGA is exploding. This isn’t a friendly disagreement. It’s a civil war in the movement Trump created.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Epstein wasn’t a political platform. He was a predator. And Trump? He’s still rewriting the moral ledger, pretending the public’s outrage is the problem. The audacity is grotesque.
#EpsteinFiles
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#EpsteinFiles
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The American People Voted for Jeffrey Epstein
The emerging mosaic of elite scandal tells an unflattering story of how far we’ve allowed our republic to stray from its founding ideals.
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Epstein wasn’t a political platform. He was a predator. And Trump? He’s still rewriting the moral ledger, pretending the public’s outrage is the problem. The audacity is grotesque.
#EpsteinFiles
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
#EpsteinFiles
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Trump went full “quiet piggy” on a female reporter asking about Epstein — defensive, snorting, and trying to intimidate. Not tough, not witty, just grotesque. When called out, he oinks.
#TrumpTheBully #QuietPiggy
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#TrumpTheBully #QuietPiggy
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“Quiet Piggy”: Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Asking About Epstein
Donald Trump is clearly still pissed about the attention on Jeffrey Epstein, even if he’s pretending like he’s fine with the vote in Congress.
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump went full “quiet piggy” on a female reporter asking about Epstein — defensive, snorting, and trying to intimidate. Not tough, not witty, just grotesque. When called out, he oinks.
#TrumpTheBully #QuietPiggy
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#TrumpTheBully #QuietPiggy
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Small businesses are being crushed by tariffs, high costs, and broken promises. Import costs shoot up, payroll & healthcare eat margins, yet the talk is still about ‘affordability.’ While Main Street bleeds, the policy theater drags on.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/b...
‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ Affordability crisis rattles mom-and-pop shops | CNN Business
Surging import costs. Mounting payroll and healthcare expenses. A shortage of affordable loans. And a stressed-out workforce. Small businesses are facing mounting pressure from America’s affordability...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Small businesses are being crushed by tariffs, high costs, and broken promises. Import costs shoot up, payroll & healthcare eat margins, yet the talk is still about ‘affordability.’ While Main Street bleeds, the policy theater drags on.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/b...
Senators are probing Trump’s crypto empire — World Liberty Financial has links to North Korea and Iran, and is launching a stablecoin while Trump profits. This isn’t innovation. It’s a national-security and ethics nightmare. #CryptoCorruption
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/s...
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Senators push for probe into Trump-linked crypto firm over token sales tied to North Korea and Russia
A group of U.S. Senators have sent a letter asking officials to investigate a Trump family-linked crypto company over reported business ties to illicit actors.
www.cnbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Senators are probing Trump’s crypto empire — World Liberty Financial has links to North Korea and Iran, and is launching a stablecoin while Trump profits. This isn’t innovation. It’s a national-security and ethics nightmare. #CryptoCorruption
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/s...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/s...
Once Trump’s fiercest MAGA warrior, Greene is now calling him out on Epstein, foreign policy, and economy — and he’s responding by withdrawing his support and calling her a ‘ranting lunatic.’ The very insurgent force he helped build is now rebelling.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
How Marjorie Taylor Greene Alienated Trump
The leading MAGA lawmaker crossed the president on the Epstein files and the economy, leading to public breakup.
www.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Once Trump’s fiercest MAGA warrior, Greene is now calling him out on Epstein, foreign policy, and economy — and he’s responding by withdrawing his support and calling her a ‘ranting lunatic.’ The very insurgent force he helped build is now rebelling.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Nearly $1,000 for Thanksgiving. That’s what the ‘average American’ is expected to cough up this year. Food, travel, décor—everything inflated while wages stall. Families aren’t splurging; they’re getting squeezed. And Washington’s answer is…shrugs
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Grandest Thanksgiving Yet? 2025 Holiday To Cost Average American Up To $1,000
Americans will spend an average of $952 on Thanksgiving in 2025. Learn how families are cutting costs and why the holiday now feels like a season.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Nearly $1,000 for Thanksgiving. That’s what the ‘average American’ is expected to cough up this year. Food, travel, décor—everything inflated while wages stall. Families aren’t splurging; they’re getting squeezed. And Washington’s answer is…shrugs
studyfinds.org/grandest-tha...
studyfinds.org/grandest-tha...
Trump’s control of the GOP? Not nearly as ironclad as he brags. This isn’t a policy spat — it’s the first wobble in his grievance empire. Even he’s whining behind closed doors that Republicans ‘aren’t following his desires.’
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump’s Grip on Republicans Shows First Signs of Slipping
GOP support for releasing the Epstein files is the latest pushback against the president from his own party.
www.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Trump’s control of the GOP? Not nearly as ironclad as he brags. This isn’t a policy spat — it’s the first wobble in his grievance empire. Even he’s whining behind closed doors that Republicans ‘aren’t following his desires.’
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump’s ‘affordability’ pitch is weak sauce: ‘You’re damn lucky I’m here’ isn’t leadership — it’s a boast from a man with no real plan to help Americans. He has nothing to offer but lies.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump says Americans are ‘damn lucky’ he’s in office in first affordability pitch
The president returned to campaign mode as he touts economic progress.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Trump’s ‘affordability’ pitch is weak sauce: ‘You’re damn lucky I’m here’ isn’t leadership — it’s a boast from a man with no real plan to help Americans. He has nothing to offer but lies.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump spent years pumping the conspiracy machine full of rage — now it’s chewing on him. The die-hards think he bailed on “the real fight,” and the monster he built from pure grievance is finally eating his face. When your politics runs on paranoia, loyalty has the shelf life of a fruit fly.
The Leopard Is Eating Trump’s Face
And it’s still hungry.
www.thebulwark.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Trump spent years pumping the conspiracy machine full of rage — now it’s chewing on him. The die-hards think he bailed on “the real fight,” and the monster he built from pure grievance is finally eating his face. When your politics runs on paranoia, loyalty has the shelf life of a fruit fly.
First he hailed RFK’s vibe, now he backs gutting the ACA subsidies. This man is a disgrace. Supporting the dismantling of health care so millions lose access? The policy chaos isn’t just bad—it’s immoral.
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Cassidy pitches new health care plan in line with Trump's
The Senate HELP chair’s proposal comes after the president has said he wants to send federal dollars to consumers instead of funding enhanced ACA subsidies.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
First he hailed RFK’s vibe, now he backs gutting the ACA subsidies. This man is a disgrace. Supporting the dismantling of health care so millions lose access? The policy chaos isn’t just bad—it’s immoral.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Pope Leo isn’t just a spiritual leader — he’s a rebuke to MAGA Christianity. His call for dignity, welcome for migrants, and deep concern for the poor flies in the face of Trump’s ‘America First’ gospel. This isn’t holy wink-wink. It’s a moral reckoning.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
Opinion | A Christian Answer to Trump and Trumpism Is Finally Here
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Pope Leo isn’t just a spiritual leader — he’s a rebuke to MAGA Christianity. His call for dignity, welcome for migrants, and deep concern for the poor flies in the face of Trump’s ‘America First’ gospel. This isn’t holy wink-wink. It’s a moral reckoning.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
Trump’s FCC under Brendan Carr isn’t about promoting free speech — it’s about weaponizing the agency. Deregulation? Check. News-distortion rules to chill critical media? Check. This is a full-on MAGA media takeover, dressed as ‘liberty.’ #FCC
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The ‘Easy Way’ to Crush the Mainstream Media
FCC chair Brendan Carr is on a crusade to Trumpify the airwaves.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Trump’s FCC under Brendan Carr isn’t about promoting free speech — it’s about weaponizing the agency. Deregulation? Check. News-distortion rules to chill critical media? Check. This is a full-on MAGA media takeover, dressed as ‘liberty.’ #FCC
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
One dead-giveaway that Trump’s already a lame duck: there isn’t a single “Trump bill” for anything. No legislative push, no policy ambition, nothing shaping the country’s future.
A president with power writes laws. A president losing it just fumes on camera.
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A president with power writes laws. A president losing it just fumes on camera.
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New York Times Opinion on Instagram: "“The sense that Trump is a lame duck, I think, is growing,” @nytopinion columnist Jamelle Bouie says in this round table discussion on “The Opinions.” This week’s...
In a roundtable discussion, NY Top Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie shares his insights on the growing perception of Trump as a lame duck. He notes that the Epstein scandal has made Trump's position un...
www.instagram.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One dead-giveaway that Trump’s already a lame duck: there isn’t a single “Trump bill” for anything. No legislative push, no policy ambition, nothing shaping the country’s future.
A president with power writes laws. A president losing it just fumes on camera.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRFNfnE...
A president with power writes laws. A president losing it just fumes on camera.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRFNfnE...
Trump is openly blessing both Fuentes’ gutter-level antisemitism and Carlson’s aristocratic version — and that’s forging a dangerous new mainstream in U.S. politics.
This isn’t just fringe hate — it’s a rising antisemitism politics in the GOP.
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This isn’t just fringe hate — it’s a rising antisemitism politics in the GOP.
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New York Times Opinion on Instagram: "Tucker Carlson’s interview with the white nationalist Nick Fuentes has provoked a conversation within the Republican Party about antisemitism and anti-Zionism, wi...
The interview between Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes has sparked a heated conversation within the Republican Party about antisemitism and anti-Zionism, with prominent figures like Ben Shapiro and Ste...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trump is openly blessing both Fuentes’ gutter-level antisemitism and Carlson’s aristocratic version — and that’s forging a dangerous new mainstream in U.S. politics.
This isn’t just fringe hate — it’s a rising antisemitism politics in the GOP.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKXAgK...
This isn’t just fringe hate — it’s a rising antisemitism politics in the GOP.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKXAgK...
This app is a game-changer: @Flashfood is helping families connect with discounted, fresh produce that might otherwise go to waste. Food access and sustainability — what a win. 🥕🍎 #FoodJustice #ZeroWaste”
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November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This app is a game-changer: @Flashfood is helping families connect with discounted, fresh produce that might otherwise go to waste. Food access and sustainability — what a win. 🥕🍎 #FoodJustice #ZeroWaste”
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Dominion Voting was just bought by a former GOP elections official and rebranded Liberty Vote — but don’t be fooled by the slick marketing: this could be a partisan power play, not a neutral reset. Trusting election infrastructure to a MAGA‑friendly buyer is dangerous.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
Exclusive: Dominion Voting’s new owner pledges impartiality, says, ‘I’m not on anybody’s side’ | CNN Politics
The new owner of Dominion Voting Systems affirmed in his first interview since buying the company that President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and pledged that his company’s machines, used by ne...
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dominion Voting was just bought by a former GOP elections official and rebranded Liberty Vote — but don’t be fooled by the slick marketing: this could be a partisan power play, not a neutral reset. Trusting election infrastructure to a MAGA‑friendly buyer is dangerous.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
Major global exposé: crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Coinbase are acting as shadow banks for criminals.
$28B of illicit funds flowed into them in two years. This isn’t innovation — it’s a financial jungle with rules made by its most dangerous occupants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
$28B of illicit funds flowed into them in two years. This isn’t innovation — it’s a financial jungle with rules made by its most dangerous occupants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Major global exposé: crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Coinbase are acting as shadow banks for criminals.
$28B of illicit funds flowed into them in two years. This isn’t innovation — it’s a financial jungle with rules made by its most dangerous occupants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
$28B of illicit funds flowed into them in two years. This isn’t innovation — it’s a financial jungle with rules made by its most dangerous occupants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
According to multiple reports, the FBI worked overtime to scrub Trump’s name from Epstein files — 1,000 agents flagged his mentions, then redacted via FOIA exemptions. This hasn’t been about privacy. It’s about managing a political time bomb.
#Epstein #CoverUp
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#Epstein #CoverUp
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Report That FBI Worked Overtime to Redact Trump’s Name From Epstein Files Resurfaces After President’s Sudden Flip
President Donald Trump’s late-night about-face on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files wasn’t just abrupt — it instantly triggered suspicion across Washington. After months of resisting the push, Trump...
dailyboulder.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
According to multiple reports, the FBI worked overtime to scrub Trump’s name from Epstein files — 1,000 agents flagged his mentions, then redacted via FOIA exemptions. This hasn’t been about privacy. It’s about managing a political time bomb.
#Epstein #CoverUp
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#Epstein #CoverUp
dailyboulder.com/report-that-...
Trump’s obsession with Epstein is turning dangerous: rage-filled tirades, demands for DOJ investigations, and a panic-stricken MAGA base. His fixation may be his undoing
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Trump Explodes in Angriest Epstein Tirade Yet as Allies Visibly Panic
With Trump distracted by Jeffrey Epstein even as allies and advisers fret about the midterms, the author of a new piece on Trump’s standing decodes why his approval is hitting dangerous new lows.
newrepublic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Trump’s obsession with Epstein is turning dangerous: rage-filled tirades, demands for DOJ investigations, and a panic-stricken MAGA base. His fixation may be his undoing
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Of course it’s a PR stunt. Trump doesn’t need Congress to “approve” transparency — the DOJ could release the Epstein files tomorrow. The theatrics are the tell: he wants the performance of truth-seeking without the risk of any truth actually coming out.
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
Trump isn’t “playing hardball” on the Epstein vote—he’s cornering his own party because he knows what might surface. When Trump leans on lawmakers to stop transparency, that’s not strategy. That’s fear. And the GOP is letting him hide behind them, again.
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Trump Backs Vote to Release Epstein Files in Sharp Reversal
The vote set for this week had been shaping up as a major test of GOP loyalty to the president.
www.wsj.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Of course it’s a PR stunt. Trump doesn’t need Congress to “approve” transparency — the DOJ could release the Epstein files tomorrow. The theatrics are the tell: he wants the performance of truth-seeking without the risk of any truth actually coming out.
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles