Hopium Chronicles
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Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. At Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure democracy prevails. Sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!
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Hear from @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social on why ICE detention centers are so central to Trump's mass deportation strategy
February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Hear from @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social on why ICE detention centers are so central to Trump's mass deportation strategy
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At 4:15 EST today, check out a conversation I'll be having with @simonwdc.bsky.social about the current moment in ICE enforcement, the rise in ICE detention, and ICE's new plan to literally warehouse immigrants. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Live with Immigration Expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Starting Feb 10 at 4:15 PM EST
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February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
At 4:15 EST today, check out a conversation I'll be having with @simonwdc.bsky.social about the current moment in ICE enforcement, the rise in ICE detention, and ICE's new plan to literally warehouse immigrants. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
From "On ICE We Are Having The Fight We All Wanted To Have, And Now We Need To Win It"
February 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
From "On ICE We Are Having The Fight We All Wanted To Have, And Now We Need To Win It"
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From Hopium:
- Big special election win last night in red Louisiana a week after one in red Texas. Ruh-roh Donnie!
- In our fight to rein in ICE Dems must make very clear we oppose Trump's mass deportation campaign....
- Ossoff on "The Epstein Class" 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/strong-win...
- Big special election win last night in red Louisiana a week after one in red Texas. Ruh-roh Donnie!
- In our fight to rein in ICE Dems must make very clear we oppose Trump's mass deportation campaign....
- Ossoff on "The Epstein Class" 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/strong-win...
Strong Win In Louisiana, Fox Refuses To Air Anti-ICE Ad, Ossoff On "The Epstein Class"
In our work to rein in ICE we must make clear we oppose Trump's mass deportation campaign........
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February 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
From Hopium:
- Big special election win last night in red Louisiana a week after one in red Texas. Ruh-roh Donnie!
- In our fight to rein in ICE Dems must make very clear we oppose Trump's mass deportation campaign....
- Ossoff on "The Epstein Class" 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/strong-win...
- Big special election win last night in red Louisiana a week after one in red Texas. Ruh-roh Donnie!
- In our fight to rein in ICE Dems must make very clear we oppose Trump's mass deportation campaign....
- Ossoff on "The Epstein Class" 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/strong-win...
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From Hopium:
- Every day there are new ICE horror stories. The inhumanity, depravity, lawlessness are staggering. Together, we must rein in ICE.
- The Epstein scandal has gone global. Trump's cover up has failed.
- Yes, Trump is a Bull Connor racist 👇
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- Every day there are new ICE horror stories. The inhumanity, depravity, lawlessness are staggering. Together, we must rein in ICE.
- The Epstein scandal has gone global. Trump's cover up has failed.
- Yes, Trump is a Bull Connor racist 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-must-re...
We Must Rein In ICE, The Epstein Scandal Goes Global, Vance Booed In Italy, Joy Is Resistance
Morning all.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
From Hopium:
- Every day there are new ICE horror stories. The inhumanity, depravity, lawlessness are staggering. Together, we must rein in ICE.
- The Epstein scandal has gone global. Trump's cover up has failed.
- Yes, Trump is a Bull Connor racist 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-must-re...
- Every day there are new ICE horror stories. The inhumanity, depravity, lawlessness are staggering. Together, we must rein in ICE.
- The Epstein scandal has gone global. Trump's cover up has failed.
- Yes, Trump is a Bull Connor racist 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-must-re...
"On ICE We Are Having The Fight We All Wanted To Have, And Now We Need To Win It"
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
"On ICE We Are Having The Fight We All Wanted To Have, And Now We Need To Win It"
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
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We are having the fight about ICE and Trumpism we all wanted to have. Now we need to win it.
New video, written analysis 👇
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New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/on-ice-we-...
On ICE We Are Having The Fight We All Wanted To Have, And Now We Need To Win It (New Video, Written Analysis)
The public is behind the big Democratic push to rein in ICE, and protect our fundamental rights and freedoms
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February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We are having the fight about ICE and Trumpism we all wanted to have. Now we need to win it.
New video, written analysis 👇
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New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/on-ice-we-...
From "Coming Together" - How U.S. Governors Have Built Collective Power To Fight MAGA
@simonwdc.bsky.social with Julia Spiegel of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)
@simonwdc.bsky.social with Julia Spiegel of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
From "Coming Together" - How U.S. Governors Have Built Collective Power To Fight MAGA
@simonwdc.bsky.social with Julia Spiegel of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)
@simonwdc.bsky.social with Julia Spiegel of Governors Action Alliance (GovAct)
A new "Coming Together" series this week from @simonwdc.bsky.social
@agdanrayfield.bsky.social on the Democratic AGs' coordinated strategy to take on Trump
Find the full interview here: www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/coming-tog...
@agdanrayfield.bsky.social on the Democratic AGs' coordinated strategy to take on Trump
Find the full interview here: www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/coming-tog...
February 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
A new "Coming Together" series this week from @simonwdc.bsky.social
@agdanrayfield.bsky.social on the Democratic AGs' coordinated strategy to take on Trump
Find the full interview here: www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/coming-tog...
@agdanrayfield.bsky.social on the Democratic AGs' coordinated strategy to take on Trump
Find the full interview here: www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/coming-tog...
"Meeting The Moment" - @simonwdc.bsky.social with Stuart Stevens of @lincolnsquare.media
February 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
"Meeting The Moment" - @simonwdc.bsky.social with Stuart Stevens of @lincolnsquare.media
LIVE SOON: Stuart Stevens Joins Simon Rosenberg
Starting Feb 2 at 2:00 PM EST
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February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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One of our goals in the coming weeks is to ensure that Trump understands there are limits to his power other than what's in his "own mind."
Some thoughts on the fights ahead 👇
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Some thoughts on the fights ahead 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/sunday-hop...
Sunday Hopium - Working To Make Sure Trump Understands There Are Limits To His Power Other Than What's In His "Own Mind"
Hopium paid subscribers gather Wed at 7pm EST, Founding Members Friday at 130pm
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February 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
One of our goals in the coming weeks is to ensure that Trump understands there are limits to his power other than what's in his "own mind."
Some thoughts on the fights ahead 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/sunday-hop...
Some thoughts on the fights ahead 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/sunday-hop...
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From Hopium:
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
Senate Funding Deal Comes Together And Then Falls Apart, Trump Has Lost The Argument on ICE (Badly), Dems Must Stay On Offense
We need to honor the bravery and courage of the people of Minnesota and keep contacting our Congressional reps. Be loud and proud today everyone!
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January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
From Hopium:
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
- Don Lemon arrested, "de-escalation" was always insulting bullsh-t
- Public opinion has really turned on ICE and Trump. Dems needs to stay on offense
- MAGA chaos reigns in Washington, large parts of US govt to run out of money tonight, again 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-fun...
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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Maine Senator Susan Collins said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed her that ICE will end the immigration enforcement surge in the state.
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
Collins said in a statement that she had pushed Noem and other Trump administration officials to have ICE “reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.”
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January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
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It's a big day in the Senate. Make your calls everyone. Let's rein in ICE for "ICE is not a law unto itself."
Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
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Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/big-day-in...
Big Day In The Senate. Make Your Calls. Let's Rein In ICE For "ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself"
Senator Klobuchar announces for Minnesota Governor: "hard work, freedom, and simple decency and good will"
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January 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
It's a big day in the Senate. Make your calls everyone. Let's rein in ICE for "ICE is not a law unto itself."
Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/big-day-in...
Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/big-day-in...
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Inspired by the courage and bravery of the patriots in Minnesota we need to keep fighting everyone" (video, written analysis)
January 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Inspired by the courage and bravery of the patriots in Minnesota we need to keep fighting everyone" (video, written analysis)
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5 things I'm recommending for Dem list for reining in ICE:
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
We Need To Keep The Pressure On The Senate Today My Friends And Keep Fighting To Rein In ICE
A recording of my talk last night and other notes will be coming later this morning
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January 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
5 things I'm recommending for Dem list for reining in ICE:
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
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The fight ahead is not just about reining in ICE.
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-fight-...
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-fight-...
The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It's About Reining In Trump
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm EST
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January 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The fight ahead is not just about reining in ICE.
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-fight-...
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-fight-...
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Trump is wildly unpopular. His domestic agenda has failed. The Epstein scandal is eroding his authority. The Europeans humiliated him last week, and now the country, and his own Party, are recoiling at ICE's lawlessness.
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-senate...
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-senate...
"The Senate and the White House are suddenly in the middle of the most serious political crisis of.....Trump’s second term"
Everyone needs to be calling Congress today - they need to hear from us. Loud and proud!
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January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Trump is wildly unpopular. His domestic agenda has failed. The Epstein scandal is eroding his authority. The Europeans humiliated him last week, and now the country, and his own Party, are recoiling at ICE's lawlessness.
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-senate...
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-senate...
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From Hopium:
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
Alex Pretti - Patriot, The Big Fight To Rein In Miller-DHS-ICE Has Begun, Appeasement Never Works And Only Encourages Escalation
Thank you again to the brave and courageous people of Minnesota. You are inspiring and lifting up a nation
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January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
From Hopium:
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
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From Hopium:
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
Our Addled Leader Has Thrown The World Into A Grave Crisis, New Poll: Dems Up 8 In Generic Ballot, 3 Important "New Day" Speeches To Watch And Discuss
Economist Dr. Rob Shaprio joins us today live at 2pm EST. Paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
From Hopium:
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
@glennkirschner.bsky.social on Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
@glennkirschner.bsky.social on Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness
Today, LIVE at 2pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts leading economist and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Dr. Robert Shapiro
Join us here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Join us here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Live with Dr. Robert Shapiro
Starting Jan 21 at 2:00 PM EST
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January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today, LIVE at 2pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts leading economist and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Dr. Robert Shapiro
Join us here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Join us here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
From "The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory And "A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere"
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
From "The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory And "A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere"
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From Hopium:
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
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- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/newsom-in-...
Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red," Europe Declares Independence, Congress Returns
Legal commentator Glenn Kirschner joins us at 2pm EST today to talk about Trump's assault on the rule of law here and everywhere.....
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
From Hopium:
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/newsom-in-...
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/newsom-in-...