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Sha Merirei
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Making borders, bots, & billionaires nervous 💀
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Full source list because we always keep receipts. Always.
Header text: “SOURCES.” Below, a bulleted list of citations in black text: - Cole, D., & Luhby, T. (2025, Oct 31). *Two federal judges require Trump administration to use emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits.* CNN. https://cnn.com/2025/10/31/politics/snap-federal-judges - *Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. USDA,* 1:25-cv-13165 (D. Mass. 2025). - Glantz, A. (2025, Oct 29). *Revealed: Pentagon orders states’ national guards to form ‘quick reaction forces’ for ‘crowd control’.* *The Guardian.* https://theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/29/pentagon-memo-quick-reaction-forces - Graham, D. A. (2025, Dec). *Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way.* *The Atlantic.* https://theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/12/2026-midterms-trump-threat/684615 - Lotz, A. (2025, Oct 30). *National Guard ordered to form quick reaction forces for civil unrest: reports.* *Axios.* https://axios.com/2025/10/30/national-guard-quick-reaction-forces-civil-unrest - *National Guard Bureau Fact Sheet: National Guard Reaction Force.* (Oct 2025). - *National Guard Quick Reaction Force Implementation Memo.* (Oct 8, 2025). - Nieberg, P. (2025, Oct 29). *Memo details National Guard ‘quick reaction force’ for US cities.* *Task & Purpose.* https://taskandpurpose.com/news/national-guard-quick-reaction-force - Tong, W. (2025, Oct 31). *Attorney General Tong Statement on Order in SNAP Benefits Case.* *Connecticut Attorney General.* https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2025-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-statement-on-order-in-snap-benefits-case - Walker, C. (2025, Oct 30). *Pentagon Orders States to Train Hundreds for “Quick Reaction Forces.”* *Truthout.* https://truthout.org/articles/pentagon-orders-states-to-train-hundreds-for-quick-reaction-forces
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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🧠 Power check: Demand your reps defend the people who elected them.

🤡 Clown the clowns: Make fascists uncomfortable again.

💥 Be the plot twist: They call protest “terrorism” to control the story. Don’t let them write the ending.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “POWER CHECK Demand your reps defend the people who elected them. Silence is choosing a side—and this side keeps receipts. CLOWN THE CLOWNS Make fascists uncomfortable again. Meme their moments. Make them the punchline. Hurt their egos. BE THE PLOT TWIST Framing dissent as ‘terrorism’ is fascism 101. We know how this story plays out. Don’t let them write the ending.” Red text highlights each section header. Footer text: “Feeding the Fear, Not the People | Another @Merirei-made Carousel.” Bottom border: “Public distribution authorized.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Control the troops.

Control the food.

Control the story.

The goal isn’t order, it’s obedience.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “Control the troops. Control the food. Control the story. The goal isn’t order, it’s obedience.” Red text highlights each “Control” and “obedience.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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They mobilized 23,500 troops to quell unrest while millions wondered if they’d be able to eat.

This was never about safety. It’s about control, and who gets to survive.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “They mobilized 23,500 National Guard troops to quell unrest. But nearly 42 million Americans were left wondering if they’d eat next month. This was never about safety. It’s about control and who they believe deserves to survive.” Red text emphasizes “quell unrest” and “who they believe deserves to survive.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Two federal judges forced the USDA to release emergency SNAP funds.

AG William Tong said it clearly: “Stop weaponizing hunger for political advantage.”
White background with gold divider line. Text: “On October 31, two federal judges ruled that the government must use emergency contingency funds to keep SNAP running. Connecticut’s Attorney General, William Tong, called it what it is: ‘USDA can and must release the contingency funds—and stop weaponizing hunger for political advantage.’ The administration could have fed families. Instead, it fought to keep them waiting.” Red text highlights the quote and “weaponizing hunger.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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While the Pentagon trained troops to shut down civil unrest, 42 million Americans were days from losing food aid.

Courts later found *billions* in unused funds meant to feed people.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “While the Pentagon ramped up training for ‘civil unrest,’ 42 million Americans were days away from losing food aid. The USDA insisted it had ‘no funds.’ But courts later found billions in emergency reserves sitting unused, money Congress had already approved to feed people.” Red text highlights “42 million Americans” and “losing food aid.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Veterans call it what it is: “An attempt to normalize a national militarized police force.”

Experts warn it could be used to suppress protests or even elections.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “Veterans and analysts are calling it what it is: ‘An attempt to normalize a national militarized police force.’ -Janessa Goldbeck, Vet Voice Foundation Experts warn it could be used to suppress protests, or even disrupt elections.” Red text highlights “suppress protests” and “disrupt elections.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Normally, National Guard units answer to their states’ governors.

Trump’s order gives him control, creating a national protest-crushing force.
White background with gold divider line. Text: “Normally, National Guard units report to their states’ governors. Trump’s order puts the Quick Reaction Forces under federal control for ‘civil disturbance operations.’ Translation: He’s trying to create a national protest-crushing force.” Red text highlights “federal control” and “national protest-crushing force.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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A leaked Pentagon memo, under Trump’s EO 14339, orders every state to form “Quick Reaction Forces.”

Riot control training. Batons. Shields. Tasers. Pepper spray.
White background, gold divider, and official-style seal. Text: “A leaked Pentagon memo, issued under Trump’s Executive Order 14339, directs every state (plus Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) to form Quick Reaction Forces: new National Guard units trained specifically for riot control. The training? Riot control with batons, shields, Tasers, and pepper spray. To be ready by January 2026.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Every state already has National Guard teams for real emergencies, like fires, floods, and hurricanes. They’re not meant to protect politicians or help ICE.
White background with gold divider line and the same parody seal at top. Text: “Every state already has National Guard teams trained for real emergencies. Disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes. They’re meant to protect the people. They’re not meant to protect politicians from criticism or help ICE get away with assault and kidnapping.” Red text highlights “not meant to protect politicians...” Bottom text: “Public distribution authorized.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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🧵 Trump’s administration said it couldn’t fund hunger relief, but it had no problem funding repression. They chose control over compassion, as per usual. 🧵
White background styled like an official government bulletin. Top text: “Issued by the Office of Uncivil Response and Resource Misapplication.” Gold parody seal featuring a headless eagle holding a gun and the Constitution. Headline: “CAPITOL DIRECTIVE 14339: FEEDING THE FEAR, NOT THE PEOPLE.” Body text: “Millions were about to go hungry. While food aid was in limbo, Trump ordered Quick Reaction Forces, federal units trained to keep protests quiet. He found money to scare you, but not to feed you.” Bottom line: “Public distribution authorized.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Roll credits.

Runtime: 93 minutes.

Genre: State-sponsored hysteria.

Rating: PG (Paranoia & Government Propaganda)

Source: Associated Press (2025). LIVE: Trump hosts roundtable on antifa [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/live/874KP4M...
Final slide titled “Roll Credits.” Text formats the event like a movie listing: “Antifa Roundtable (2025). Genre: State-sponsored hysteria. Runtime: 93 minutes. Rating: PG — Paranoia and Government Propaganda.” Below: “[Hopefully Not] Coming soon: The Insurrection Act and The Foreign Terror Designation.” The source is listed in APA format as Associated Press (2025, October 8). LIVE: Trump hosts roundtable on antifa [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/874KP4M4yg0
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Trump ended the roundtable by praising his “brave patriots,” promising medals, and bragging, “We have a nation that’s right now the hottest in the entire world… nobody’s doing better than we are financially.”Because even fascism gets a sales pitch.
Slide titled “Grand Finale: Medals for the Media.” Text says Trump closed by praising his “brave patriots,” promising medals and honors, then added: “We have a nation that’s right now the hottest in the entire world… nobody’s doing better than we are financially.” It ends with: “Welcome to the USA, where even propaganda ends with a sales pitch.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Seamus Coughlin claimed Antifa is funded by “foreign cash, the Tides Foundation, and the Soros network,” receiving “$100 million in taxpayer funding.”
Slide titled “‘Riot Inc.’ and the Billionaire Boogeymen.” Text quotes Seamus Coughlin claiming Antifa is funded by “foreign cash, the Tides Foundation, and the Soros network,” receiving “$100 million in taxpayer funding.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Trump and guests ranked media outlets by “how sick they are.”MSNBC and CNN topped the list.ABC and NBC were “terrible.”CBS got a “maybe.”
Slide titled “Media Enemies List (Updated Hourly).” Text explains Trump and guests ranked media outlets by “how sick they are.” MSNBC and CNN topped the list; ABC and NBC were “terrible”; CBS got a “maybe.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Jonathan Choe claimed Antifa is “embedded in the homeless and housing nonprofit sector,” describing it as a “homeless industrial complex” that shields “far-left militants.”
Slide titled “They Blamed… the Homeless?” Text quotes Jonathan Choe claiming Antifa is “embedded in the homeless and housing nonprofit sector,” describing it as a “homeless industrial complex” shielding “far-left militants.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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When asked if he’d suspend habeas corpus, Trump said: “Suspending who?” Then added he’d “leave that to Kristi.”The President, everyone.
Slide titled “Habeas Who?” Text recounts that when asked if he’d suspend habeas corpus, Trump said: “Suspending who?” and added he’d “leave that to Kristi.” The slide ends with: “The President, everyone.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Andy Ngo suggested labeling Antifa’s “international arm” a foreign terrorist organization.Trump replied: “If you agree, I agree. Let’s get it done.”
Slide titled “Andy Ngo’s Wish Granted.” Text explains Andy Ngo suggested labeling Antifa’s “international arm” a foreign terrorist organization, and Trump replied: “If you agree, I agree. Let’s get it done.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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FBI Director Kash Patel said they’re running Operation “Summer Heat” to follow Antifa’s “money trail,” adding: “Money never lies, and we will crush every ambition they have.”
Slide titled “Kash Patel’s FBI Fanfic.” Text quotes FBI Director Kash Patel saying they’re running Operation “Summer Heat” to follow Antifa’s “money trail,” adding: “Money never lies, and we will crush every ambition they have.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Secretary Kristi Noem thanked Trump for fighting “terrorists who want to kill Americans” and promised to “root them out and eliminate them from existence.”
Slide titled “Sec. Kristi Noem’s ‘Eliminate Them from Existence’ Moment.” Text quotes the Secretary of Homeland Security thanking Trump for fighting “terrorists who want to kill Americans” and promising to “root them out and eliminate them from existence.”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Attorney General Pam Bondi bragged about ordering federal agents to “take Antifa apart, brick by brick,” comparing protest networks to drug cartels.
Slide titled “Pam Bondi Returns: Memo & Vendetta.” Text summarizes that Attorney General Pam Bondi bragged about ordering federal agents to “take Antifa apart, brick by brick,” comparing protest networks to drug cartels.
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Trump said he wants to designate Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization, comparing U.S. protesters to ISIS and Hamas—despite the FBI calling it a movement, not an organization.
Slide titled “Foreign Terrorists… in Portland?” Text explains that Trump said he wants to label Antifa a foreign terrorist organization, comparing U.S. protesters to ISIS and Hamas, even though the FBI calls it a movement, not an organization.
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🧵 Trump’s “Antifa Roundtable” was supposed to be about safety.Instead, it was a live-action paranoia spiral—starring officials, influencers, and a script that sounds more like a dictatorship trailer than a democracy briefing. 🧵
Title slide for “The Antifa Roundtable.” A photo of Trump seated at a long table in the White House surrounded by guests. Overlaid text reads: “Yet another @Merirei-made carousel. The Antifa Roundtable. It was supposed to be about ‘safety,’ it became a live-action paranoia spiral. Critics are hailing it as a masterpiece… of sh*t!”
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Authoritarian power grabs rely on repetition and our silence.

Mock it. Call it out. Show up, especially online.

Thanks to @joshuajfriedman.com and @jonseidel.bsky.social for their real-time reporting that made this thread possible!
A Simpsons-style landscape view of Portland, Oregon. Above it, colorful text reads: “While We Wait for the Next Power Grab…” Main text box says authoritarian power grabs rely on repetition and silence. It urges people to call out, mock, and break the script, and to keep showing up — especially online. Below are source citations, ending with: “Live Bluesky coverage by @joshuajfriedman.com & @jonseidel.bsky.social” Final line at the bottom reads: “And to the ICE contractors reading this post: Tell your bosses that this is a carousel, not a coup.”
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Court orders are not optional.

The Constitution is not a suggestion.

If DOJ attorneys need to be reminded twice that they’re officers of the court, maybe they’re unfit to argue anything, especially for an authoritarian power grab.
A chaotic Simpsons-style crowd of characters looking shocked or yelling. Header reads: ”Justice Shouldn’t Be This Cartoonish” Text reads: “It shouldn’t be, but here we are. Court orders aren’t optional. The Constitution isn’t a suggestion. And if a DOJ attorney needs to be reminded, twice, that they’re an officer of the court? Maybe they’re not just unfit to argue a case, maybe they’re unfit to defend a government trying to steamroll state sovereignty with soldiers.”
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM