Simon Rosenberg
@simonwdc.bsky.social
Democratic political strategist, analyst, commentator. Hopium purveyor. More than 30 years in the fight.
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Trump Is Weaker And Our Movement Is Stronger (New Video, Written Analysis)
The courageous people of Minnesota have shown us the way
www.hopiumchronicles.com
2026 is turning out to be a rough year for Trump and Trumpism.
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
This is shocking.....
RFK Jr: I'm not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
This is shocking.....
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Call the Kushner-Witkoff "peace plan" what it is: a naked cash grab, enriching the Kremlin and wealthy Americans at the expense of Ukraine, democracy, and stability in Europe.
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push Was Always a Naked Cash Grab - The Moscow Times
Opinion | When the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan for the Ukraine war leaked last month, its evident pro-Russian bent was treated with a mixture of disdain and confusion in Kyiv and across...
www.themoscowtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Call the Kushner-Witkoff "peace plan" what it is: a naked cash grab, enriching the Kremlin and wealthy Americans at the expense of Ukraine, democracy, and stability in Europe.
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
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If ICE still stands for "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" then why do Republicans want them anywhere near a polling location?
Because lawless ICE goons are harassing, arresting, and murdering people who are citizens, you idiot.
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If ICE still stands for "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" then why do Republicans want them anywhere near a polling location?
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Trump is weak. @taraemcg.bsky.social and @simonwdc.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss just how precarious of a moment this is for Republicans, why Trump is more desperate than ever, and more.
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youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
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youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Trump is weak. @taraemcg.bsky.social and @simonwdc.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss just how precarious of a moment this is for Republicans, why Trump is more desperate than ever, and more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
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This is important. The head of CBP says here that his agency did NOT provide the assessment that led DHS to label Alex Pretti a terrorist looking to inflict mass casualties.
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
This is important. The head of CBP says here that his agency did NOT provide the assessment that led DHS to label Alex Pretti a terrorist looking to inflict mass casualties.
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
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💥Dramatic turn in Hungary’s election race: Orbán rival Péter Magyar says that in 2024 his ex-girlfriend set a honey trap to secretly record them having sex—footage he claims Orbán’s camp plans to publish to ruin and blackmail him.
Magyar currently holds a big lead in the polls. Election in 59 days.
Magyar currently holds a big lead in the polls. Election in 59 days.
February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
💥Dramatic turn in Hungary’s election race: Orbán rival Péter Magyar says that in 2024 his ex-girlfriend set a honey trap to secretly record them having sex—footage he claims Orbán’s camp plans to publish to ruin and blackmail him.
Magyar currently holds a big lead in the polls. Election in 59 days.
Magyar currently holds a big lead in the polls. Election in 59 days.
2026 is turning out to be a rough year for Trump and Trumpism.
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
Trump Is Weaker And Our Movement Is Stronger (New Video, Written Analysis)
The courageous people of Minnesota have shown us the way
www.hopiumchronicles.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
2026 is turning out to be a rough year for Trump and Trumpism.
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
He is much weaker today, and we are stronger.
The courageous people of Minnesota are showing us the way.
New video, written analysis 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trump-is-w...
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
I don't think Trump/Johnson losing control of the House in the last 24 hours is getting nearly enough attention.
Look at this story:
"White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House" and is working to prevent so many they can't stop a veto override!
Extraordinary humiliation for Trump/Johnson. Trump's powers are ebbing.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
"White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House" and is working to prevent so many they can't stop a veto override!
Extraordinary humiliation for Trump/Johnson. Trump's powers are ebbing.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I don't think Trump/Johnson losing control of the House in the last 24 hours is getting nearly enough attention.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
According to multiple NYT sources, it wasn’t even military personnel at Fort Bliss that fired an anti-drone laser at alleged cartel drones. It was CBP who used the weapon on loan from DoD against a child’s party balloon they mistook for a drone. The Pentagon gave CBP an anti-aircraft weapon.
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
According to multiple NYT sources, it wasn’t even military personnel at Fort Bliss that fired an anti-drone laser at alleged cartel drones. It was CBP who used the weapon on loan from DoD against a child’s party balloon they mistook for a drone. The Pentagon gave CBP an anti-aircraft weapon.
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Todd Blanche says “You are fired, Donald Kinsella.”
Kinsella was just selected as the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York by the district’s judges, as permitted by statute.
Kinsella was just selected as the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York by the district’s judges, as permitted by statute.
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Todd Blanche says “You are fired, Donald Kinsella.”
Kinsella was just selected as the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York by the district’s judges, as permitted by statute.
Kinsella was just selected as the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York by the district’s judges, as permitted by statute.
Trump has lost two heavily whipped votes in the House on his signature economic policy in the last 24 hours.
This is a big f-ing deal.
This is a big f-ing deal.
In an extraordinary rebuke of Trump, and his signature economic policy, the House voted tonight to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada 219-211.
Both the Senate and House have now voted to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Rs growing weary of defending the indefensible.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Both the Senate and House have now voted to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Rs growing weary of defending the indefensible.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Trump has lost two heavily whipped votes in the House on his signature economic policy in the last 24 hours.
This is a big f-ing deal.
This is a big f-ing deal.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Of the 52 million jobs created in America since 1989, 51 million, 97%, have been created under Dem Presidents. Essentially all of them. 4/
February 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Of the 52 million jobs created in America since 1989, 51 million, 97%, have been created under Dem Presidents. Essentially all of them. 4/
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🚨 In which 5 major insurance carriers confirm everything I've been warning about.
Carriers representing ~50% of total ACA enrollment expect over 1.8M to drop coverage by the end of the year.
https://charlesgaba.substack.com/p/in-which-major-insurer-earnings-reports?r=d1tjh
Carriers representing ~50% of total ACA enrollment expect over 1.8M to drop coverage by the end of the year.
https://charlesgaba.substack.com/p/in-which-major-insurer-earnings-reports?r=d1tjh
In which major Insurer earnings reports confirm everything I've been warning about
Carriers representing ~1/2 of total enrollment expect over 3.2M to drop coverage by the end of the year
charlesgaba.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 AM
🚨 In which 5 major insurance carriers confirm everything I've been warning about.
Carriers representing ~50% of total ACA enrollment expect over 1.8M to drop coverage by the end of the year.
https://charlesgaba.substack.com/p/in-which-major-insurer-earnings-reports?r=d1tjh
Carriers representing ~50% of total ACA enrollment expect over 1.8M to drop coverage by the end of the year.
https://charlesgaba.substack.com/p/in-which-major-insurer-earnings-reports?r=d1tjh
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Swalwell plays Bondi a clip of Kash Patel *lying under oath* about how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
We now have data from Trump's first full year in office. Let's review the performance of Trump and the two parties since 1989 and a new age of globalization began.
However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/
However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 PM
We now have data from Trump's first full year in office. Let's review the performance of Trump and the two parties since 1989 and a new age of globalization began.
However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/
However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/
I don't think Trump/Johnson losing control of the House in the last 24 hours is getting nearly enough attention.
Look at this story:
"White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House" and is working to prevent so many they can't stop a veto override!
Extraordinary humiliation for Trump/Johnson. Trump's powers are ebbing.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
"White House expects ‘substantial’ GOP defections on Canada tariff vote in House" and is working to prevent so many they can't stop a veto override!
Extraordinary humiliation for Trump/Johnson. Trump's powers are ebbing.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I don't think Trump/Johnson losing control of the House in the last 24 hours is getting nearly enough attention.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
more like this
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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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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February 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Amazing!
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I’ve never felt unsafe in this bougie neighborhood a day in my life. This is a 25 mph zone, full of fancy bars and restaurants, a curling club, salons, boutiques, and one of the busiest coffee shops around. They are doing their damndest to wreck everything here.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I’ve never felt unsafe in this bougie neighborhood a day in my life. This is a 25 mph zone, full of fancy bars and restaurants, a curling club, salons, boutiques, and one of the busiest coffee shops around. They are doing their damndest to wreck everything here.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Remarkable: Trump's deranged threat to block the bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is backfiring, giving Dems a big issue in 2026 races in Michigan, which could help decide control of Congress.
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Trump Tirade over Bridge to Canada Backfires, Handing Dems 2026 Weapon
His corrupt threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge is about to become a big albatross around the necks of GOP candidates in pivotal Michigan.
newrepublic.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Remarkable: Trump's deranged threat to block the bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is backfiring, giving Dems a big issue in 2026 races in Michigan, which could help decide control of Congress.
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
A picture is worth a thousand words. How does AG Pam Bondi sleep at night?
Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words. How does AG Pam Bondi sleep at night?
From Hopium - Trump's Terrible Week:
- Huge tariff vote loss in the House
- 2025 jobs data revised deeply downward
- Epstein scandal goes global, metastasizes
- Six patriots escape his wrath
- Slew of bad new polls, country has really turned on ICE
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trumps-ter...
- Huge tariff vote loss in the House
- 2025 jobs data revised deeply downward
- Epstein scandal goes global, metastasizes
- Six patriots escape his wrath
- Slew of bad new polls, country has really turned on ICE
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trumps-ter...
Trump's Terrible Week - Huge Tariff Loss In House, 2025 Jobs Totals Revised Deeply Downward, Epstein Scandal Metastasizes, Six Patriots Escape His Wrath, Bad New Polls
“This is a watershed moment for the 119th Congress” - Punchbowl on Trump's tariff loss in the House
www.hopiumchronicles.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
From Hopium - Trump's Terrible Week:
- Huge tariff vote loss in the House
- 2025 jobs data revised deeply downward
- Epstein scandal goes global, metastasizes
- Six patriots escape his wrath
- Slew of bad new polls, country has really turned on ICE
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trumps-ter...
- Huge tariff vote loss in the House
- 2025 jobs data revised deeply downward
- Epstein scandal goes global, metastasizes
- Six patriots escape his wrath
- Slew of bad new polls, country has really turned on ICE
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/trumps-ter...
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Need to stress that, like the Pretti killing, this terrorism is happening in extremely mixed use residential neighborhoods. Cafes and restaurants just down the street. The St. Paul Curling Club that's put out so many Olympians competing *this week* is like two blocks away.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Need to stress that, like the Pretti killing, this terrorism is happening in extremely mixed use residential neighborhoods. Cafes and restaurants just down the street. The St. Paul Curling Club that's put out so many Olympians competing *this week* is like two blocks away.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."