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JUICE🍊—3.6.2025—Florida Lawmakers to End Property Taxes—Protect and Serve Act—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:05:29 +0000

Republican Lawmakers Announce Plans to Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida

Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he intends to work on eliminating property taxes in the "Free" State of Florida with a string of bills during a press conference Wednesday in Tallahassee.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Millions more veterans can now get health care thanks to the PACT Act. Yet Trump & Republicans cruelly choke access with firings, layoffs and killed contracts. This neglectful treatment of those who proudly served is despicable.

Jonathan Martin-Providing due process means a jury makes factual findings in order to permanently revoke someone’s constitutional rights. Jury trials with publicly provided lawyers as an option must be the bare minimum before permanently banning gun ownership.

Danny Burgess-I believe it is our duty to serve those who have served our country. SB 116 will expand support services for our veterans and their families, including mental health training so we can more easily identify those who are struggling and adult day-time care opportunities to provide a better quality of life. This bill will go a long way toward meeting the needs of our veterans and showing our appreciation for their service.

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Rep. Ryan Chamberlin Announces Plans to Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he intends to work on eliminating property taxes in the "Free" State of Florida with a string of bills during a press conference Wednesday in Tallahassee.

Steube Reintroduces Bill Preventing U.S. Funds Going to Hezbollah—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is reintroducing legislation to prevent United States security assistance from going to Lebanon until their government stops recognizing Hezbollah.

Trump’s FDA Pick Faces Big Test on Tobacco Policy—OPINION

Protect Those Who Protect Us: Congress Must Pass the Protect and Serve Act—OPINION

Texas Rep. Green to File Impeachment Articles Against Trump After Outburst During Address—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Representative Al Green spoke to the media following his removal from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Warns of Further Action—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports while increasing current tariffs on Chinese goods...

Patronis, Pizzo Scathe U.S. House Democrats for Antics During Trump's Address—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Florida Chief Financial Officer and Congressional District 1 Republican congressional nominee Jimmy Patronis spoke to The Floridian regarding...

Suspected Terrorist Who Killed 13 US Troops Extradited to US—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US Department of Justice has announced the charging and extradition of terrorist Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” for helping orchestrate...

Overwhelming Majority of Joint Session Viewers Approve of Trump's Speech—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Polls measuring viewers’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress are signaling overwhelming support for...

Leek, Cassel Push Strengthening Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Sen. Tom Leek and Rep. Hillary Cassel recently filed bills to show Florida's support for the Jewish State by expanding the state's existing anti-Boycott...

Rep. Porras Announces Filing of Bill Strengthening HOA Regulations—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Rep. Juan Carlos Porras announced the filing of HB 983, a legislation designed to reform Florida's Homeowners Association by enhancing enforcement...

BlackRock Reaches Panama Canal Deal—By The Floridian's Daniel Molina—A group of U.S. investors led by BlackRock has agreed to acquire majority stakes in two key ports at either end of the Panama Canal, which was previously controlled by Hong Kong...

Buchanan's Chronic Disease Coverage Bill Passes House—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Vern Buchanan's Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act has passed the House of Representatives and will now go to the Senate. The bipartisan bill, which...

Florida Tops U.S. States in Education, Economy: Report—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida was listed as the best state in the country for education and the economy in 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. The report found the Sunshine...

Slot Machines Over Stallions? Florida’s Horse Racing Future Is at Risk—Opinion—Over the past few months, there has been much anxiety in the Thoroughbred racing community about legislation working its way through Tallahassee that would strip Florida...

DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—While lambasting the Covid vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return...

Jason Pizzo

Jason Pizzo Gives Straightforward, Blunt Takes on DeSantis' State of the State Address—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo issued a rebuttal Monday to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State Address where he bluntly laid out his concerns on the direction of the state, including its hardline focus on social issues and misteps on illegal immigration.

BREAKING: Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green Kicked Out of Trump's Address to Congress—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Age of Disruption': Perez, Albritton Call for 'Scrutiny' of State Government Spending—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—While Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers agree that excess government spending needs to be cut, Senate President Ben Albritton and House...

Cherfilus McCormick Introduces Bipartisan Bill Extending TPS for Haitians—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick has introduced bipartisan legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals in the...

DeSantis Accused of Black Listing Republican Lawmakers From Governor's Mansion—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The Florida Legislature kicked off the 2025 Legislative Session, but the talk of the town was First Lady Casey DeSantis’s...

Trump's Frustration With Zelenskyy Grows Following Oval Office Dispute—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump’s annoyance with Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has seemingly worsened after the two recently engaged in...

Gov. Ron DeSantis Celebrates SpaceX Operations Coming to Florida—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Gov. Ron DeSantis congratulated SpaceX Monday after the aerospace company announced it was bringing Starship production and launch capabilities...

Sen. Alexis Calatayud Files Bill to Increase Parkinson's Disease Reasearch—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Miami Republican Sen. Alexis Calatayud recently filed a bill that would establish a Parkinson’s Disease Research Program to support innovative...

West Palm Beach Named Top Trending Destination in America—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—The City of West Palm Beach has been named the top trending destination for travelers in America, according to a report by Tripadvisor. West Palm Beach...

'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal...

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JUICE🍊—3.5.2025—DeSantis Blacklisting Republican Lawmakers—Pizzo Responds to DeSantis's State of the State Address—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:02 +0000

NOPE, YOU AREN'T WELCOME: DeSantis Accused of Black Listing Republican Lawmakers

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being accused of blacklisting Republican lawmakers that disagree with him

Congressman Byron Donalds-We are Making America Great Again whether the far-left likes it or not

Rep. Cory Mills -We don’t need diversity, equity, and inclusion. We need increased lethality and properly equipped warfighters.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-He’s done nothing to lower prices, and now Trump’s tariff will raise our costs even more.

Shevrin “Shev” Jones-It’s the first day of the Legislative Session and my team and I are ready to get to work! LET’S GO!!!

State Rep. Angie Nixon-Sportsmanship is out the window when folks are cheating and not just trying to beat you in the game, but end your life.

Jason Pizzo

BREAKING: Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green Kicked Out of Trump's Address to Congress—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

Waltz Says 'Time is Not On Zelenskyy's Side' After Peace Talk Kerfuffle with Trump—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—National Security Advisor Mike Waltz discussed the fallout from Friday's tense meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

Plan Would Abolish Lieutenant Governor, Start Efficiency Position—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Reps. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and John Snyder (R-Stuart) recently filed a joint resolution to alter the shape of state government by eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and establishing a Cabinet-level position centered on government efficiency.

Donalds Responds to Casey DeSantis Gubernatorial Run Rumors: 'Trump Makes Good Picks'—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Casey DeSantis Continues to Raise Campaign Cash, Run for Office Appears Imminent—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

US Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Companies Helping Build Iranian Drones—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—The US Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong companies allegedly helping build Iranian military...

Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Florida lawmakers are set to debate a whopping 26 gun-related bills as the state's 60-day legislative session kicks off Tuesday, making...

Steube Reintroduces Bill to Keep FEMA Aid in the Hands of American Citizens—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Greg Steube is reintroducing legislation to keep Federal Emergency Management Agency relief funds going solely to...

Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department recently announced that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information...

Lawmakers Denounce Maduro Threats Towards Machado—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Conservative lawmakers in Washington have condemned Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest threats and repressive tactics against Venezuelan opposition...

Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Dies at 70—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Former Miami Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart died Monday, according to a statement released by his family. He was 70. Lincoln Diaz-Balart had been diagnosed...

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BREAKING: Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green Kicked Out of Trump's Address to Congress

Jackson Bakich — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:14:41 +0000

Representative Al Green (D-TX) has been kicked out of the House chamber during President Donald Trump's (R) address to the joint session of Congress.

Almost immediately, Rep. Green stood up and began heckling President Trump, and after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) reminded Rep. Green to keep decorum, Green heckled again and again, leading the Sergeant of Arms to remove Green.

President Trump then scorned the Democrats, saying he could cure tumultuous diseases, provide the greatest economy ever, or perform superhuman events, and they still wouldn't cheer for him or his administration.

During the broadcast, Democrats on the left side of the aisle were shown holding small placards saying things such as "Musk Steals," "That's a Lie," "Save Medicaid," and other phrases in defiance.

One of the biggest jeers from Democrats came when President Trump described former President Joe Biden (D) as one of the worst Commanders-in-Chiefs in history. He also called out the Democrats for attempting to keep him from returning to the Oval Office through lawfare.

Vice President JD Vance (R) was seen smiling throughout the fanfare and was physically motioning for hecklers to get out of the chamber.

This speech from President Trump comes just days after his spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Last Squeeze🍊—3.4.2025—Albritton Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—GOP Leaders Call for 'Scrutiny' into Government Spending—Much More...

Liv Caputo — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:07:39 +0000

'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas

Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal provisions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, a gun-tightening...READ MORE

Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today I delivered the 2025 State of the State address to the Florida Legislature. I am proud to report that Florida is safe, strong, free, financially sound, and prosperous."

FL Sen. Jay Trumbull: "Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session!"

FL Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "Today, the Governor pushed for the elimination of property taxes in his State of the State address, but here’s what he’s not telling Floridians: eliminating property taxes altogether could put our public schools, firefighters, police, and sanitation workers at risk."

Sen. Ashley Moody: "The American people gave @realDonaldTrump a mandate to make this country greater than it has ever been before."

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'Age of Disruption': Perez, Albritton Call for 'Scrutiny' of State Government Spending—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—While Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers agree that excess government spending needs to be cut, Senate President Ben Albritton and House...

S en. Alexis Calatayud Files Bill to Increase Parkinson's Disease Reasearch—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Miami Republican Sen. Alexis Calatayud recently filed a bill that would establish a Parkinson’s Disease Research Program to support innovative...

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Trump's Frustration With Zelenskyy Grows Following Oval Office Dispute

Mateo Guillamont — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

President Donald Trump’s annoyance with Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has seemingly worsened after the two recently engaged in a heated debate over the Ukraine-Russia war.

President Zelenskyy reportedly stated the end of the Ukraine-Russia war is “still very, very far away,” inciting President Trump’s immediate rebukes.

“This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer,” said Trump.

Trump, who has repeatedly stated he intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war, claimed Zelenskyy’s attitude is misplaced and will frustrate a potential end to the war.

“It is what I was saying, this guy doesn’t want there to be peace as long as he has America’s backing,” continued Trump.

Zelenskyy was originally scheduled to sign an agreement with the US that would exchange continued US military support for rights over portions of Ukraine’s rare earth mineral deposits.

Trump and Zelenskyy sat down prior to signing the deal for what was supposed to be a brief press briefing but instead devolved into a row ending in the cancellation of the deal signing.

Trump blamed Zelenskyy for being unreasonable in negotiations and refusing to accept a ceasefire agreement that will end the war.

Conversely, Zelenskyy questioned Trump’s administration strategy with Russia, asking Vice President JD “what kind of diplomacy” he was talking about when referring to the US’ seeming inability to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine in recent history.

Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has responded to the Zelenskyy-Trump feud by focusing its messaging on supporting Trump’s unwavering commitment to obtaining peace in Ukraine.

“Being a peacemaker is not a bad thing,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We should be applauding and supporting President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace.”

Similarly, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expounded that “the President’s desire to end the bloodshed in Ukraine will not be deterred.”

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JUICE🍊—3.4.2025—Sine Die in Florida!—Casey DeSantis' run for Governor Looks Imminent—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:05:54 +0000

Casey DeSantis Continues to Raise Campaign Cash, Run for Office Appears Imminent

TALLAHASSEE— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said that he believes First Lady Casey DeSantis would be a better governor than him if she ran for his job in 2026... Could the State of the State reveal the DeSantis political future?

Ron DeSantis- Congratulations to @SpaceX

on your recently announced plans to bring Starship operations to Florida.

With leading space companies—now including SpaceX—investing in the Free State of Florida, NASA should scrap their expensive new HQ in D.C. and consider moving to Florida as well.

Congressman Byron Donalds-The spread of Harmful Algal Blooms has destroyed fresh water ecosystems, disrupted communities, & has caused debilitating economic damage.

This is why I've introduced legislation to ensure affected communiti

Donalds Responds to Casey DeSantis Gubernatorial Run Rumors: 'Trump Makes Good Picks'—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich

Casey DeSantis Continues to Raise Campaign Cash, Run for Office Appears Imminent—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

New FIU President Jeanette Nunez Vows to Continue Effort to Stomp Out DEI, Antisemitism—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines

Lee Introduces Bill Increasing Scrutiny and Transparency of DHS—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has introduced legislation to place the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under greater scrutiny and demand greater transparency.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Hails 'Huge Step' Trump Venezuelan Oil Sanction s—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont

DeSantis to Accused Rapist Andrew Tate: 'Florida is Not a Place Where You're Welcome '—By The Floridian's Liv Caputo—Gov. Ron DeSantis didn't know that right-wing podcaster Andrew Tate, facing rape and trafficking charges in Romania, was flying to Florida...

Cammack Introduces Bill to Defund NPR—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Kat Cammack has introduced legislation to defund National Public Radio, saying, "Federal funds shouldn't be available to NPR." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's bill...

Rubio Forecasts Trump Will Not Be 'Blackmailed' by Maduro—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—During a recent Fox News interview, Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently expressed his belief that, under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the US’ foreign...

Haridopolos Holds Hearing on Artemis Space Program and Future Missions—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Mike Haridopolos hosted a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on the Artemis space program and future missions with George...

Rep. Michelle Salzman Named Combined Workgroup Manager on Hemp by Speaker Danny Perez—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez on Wednesday named Rep. Michelle Salzman to lead a new Combined Workgroup...

Coral Gables' Kirk Menendez's Financial Management Skills Questioned—By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—In a recent exposé, the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association, a nonprofit organization led by Kirk Menendez, has come under...

Cruz Calls Out Democrats for Refusing to Support DOGE Initiative—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Ted Cruz appeared on Sean Hannity's show to discuss national political strategy and Democrats' appearing to not alter their ways, such as supporting...

Trump Reverses Biden's Venezuelan Oil Policy, Revokes Oil Licenses From Maduro—By The Floridian's Mateo Guillamont—Pressure is mounting on Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as US President Donald Trump has cancelled former President Joe Biden’s...

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Waltz Says 'Time is Not On Zelenskyy's Side' After Peace Talk Kerfuffle with Trump

Grayson Bakich — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:12 +0000

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz discussed the fallout from Friday's tense meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a recent appearance on Fox News, saying the latter was "not ready to talk peace at all," yet "time is not on his side."

In addition, Waltz called the communication breakdown "ridiculous and unacceptable," as Zelenskyy's apparent disinterest in ending the Russia-Ukraine war is a disservice, as "the American people's patience is not unlimited. Their wallets are not unlimited, and our stockpiles and munitions are not unlimited."

"So the time to talk is now, and what we are hearing in terms of alternatives, whether it is the Democrats or leaders around the world, is essentially continuing this grinding, World War I-style trench warfare that is a meatgrinder of people, munitions, and national treasure. The President campaigned on ending this war, he was elected to end this war. He will be the peacemaker in chief," Waltz continued.

Co-host Bill Hemmer noted that the United Kingdom, France, and the European Union are drafting various terms to ensure the war ends and peace is maintained, asking if Russian President Vladimir Putin has felt enough pressure to come forward for peace talks.

Waltz answered that remained to be "tested, but what we do not have right now is President Zelenskyy saying, 'I am ready to take the steps necessary and have the conversations necessary and make the compromises necessary to end the fighting and go to a ceasefire."

Moreover, Waltz suggested terms for at least a temporary ceasefire before Friday's debacle. Still, if Zelenskyy is truly ready to end the war, "we need to hear that latter piece from Zelenskyy, and we need to hear it publicly."

Co-host Dana Perino further asked if a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine would be reached between Trump and Zelenskyy or another leader. Waltz said that "what happened Friday really put that up in the air," yet to end the war, "both sides are going to have to make compromises."

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Last Squeeze🍊—2.28.2025—'Disrespected' Trump Cancels Zelenskyy Peace Talks—Casey DeSantis Suggests Run for Governor—Much More...

Liv Caputo — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:56:22 +0000

Trump, Vance get into Heated Exchange with Zelenskyy in the White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the White House and sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as negotiations between the United States...READ MORE

Secretary Marco Rubio: "Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the courage to do before. Thank you for putting America First. America is with you!"

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "JD was the right pick."

Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "The Ukrainian people and President Zelenskyy have been valiantly defending their country for 3 years from Russia’s murderous, unprovoked invasion. America cannot walk away from our ally or pretend that Putin is not to blame for this war."

Rep. Maxwell Frost: "Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson was unapologetic, courageous, and a force for good like no other. Her spirit will live on in the work she championed and in all of us that she inspired. May she rest in power."

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Dunn Urges RFK Jr. to Revoke Biden-Era Medicare, Medicaid Policies Targeting Florida—By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Representative Neal Dunn spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him...

Trump, Vance get into Heated Exchange with Zelenskyy in the White House—By The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the White House and sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance...

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Trump, Vance get into Heated Exchange with Zelenskyy in the White House

Jackson Bakich — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:29:40 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the White House and sat down with President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President JD Vance (R) as negotiations between the United States and Russia to possibly end the war carry on.

During the exchange, President Trump and Vice President Vance both described President Zelenskyy as "disrespectful" to the American people and the Oval Office, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of attempting to "litigate" his case in front of the American media.

President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance put AMERICA FIRST. pic.twitter.com/AkAvzKpcpb

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 28, 2025

Vance then asked Zelenskyy if the Ukrainian military is facing problems with recruitment numbers and then asked if it was respectful to come to the Oval Office and "attack the administration trying to prevent the destruction of your country."

Zelenskyy responded by saying that everyone has problems during wars, even the United States. However, Zelenskyy noted that while the U.S. has a "nice ocean" that serves as a protective barrier against attacks, it will "feel" the pains of war in the "future."

This prompted Trump to immediately step in, saying:

"You don't know that. Don't tell us what we're going to feel. We're trying to solve a problem. You're in no position to dictate what we're going to feel...You don't have the cards right now. You're gambling with the lives of millions of people. You're gambling with World War III."

Vance then called out Zelenskyy with a rhetorical question, asking whether he had "said thank you" during the entirety of the meeting. He then called out Zelenskyy again for campaigning with Democrats in Pennsylvania during the 2024 election cycle.

Trump added that it would be hard to do business with their disagreements.

On social media, Trump released the following statement after the meeting:

“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if… pic.twitter.com/CtnqXBNcW3

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 28, 2025

“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” said Trump.

The press conference between Trump and Zelenskyy was subsequently canceled.

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Trump Pushes To End Ukraine War in Ukraine-Centric G7 Summit

Mateo Guillamont — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:30:11 +0000

President Donald Trump joined heads of state in a recent Group of Seven (G7) summit that primarily focused on the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy was invited to join the summit and did so alongside traditional members Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the US.

The G7 meeting was called by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the Ukraine-Russia war amidst escalating tensions between Ukraine and the US.

Late last week, President Trump and President Zelenskyy exchanged public attacks after the former spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and sent a US delegation to meet with Russian diplomats – which alarmed Ukraine supporters.

After Trump suggested Ukraine could be partially responsible for the war, Zelenskyy claimed Trump was living in Russian “disinformation space," to which Trump responded scathingly, calling Zelenskyy a dictator and directly blaming Ukraine for starting the war against Russia.

During the G7 meeting, Trump underscored the importance of ending the war and how the US is “helping Ukraine like nobody’s ever helped Ukraine before.”

“If I didn’t become president Ukraine would still be at a level where nobody would even be thinking about peace,” said Trump. “My function is to get them out of the war, let them live.”

Zelenskyy similarly advocated for peace, adding that reaching peace requires “security guarantees for Ukraine and real ways to ensure an end to this Russian aggression and prevent any new one.”

Trump further warned that, if unsolved, the conflict could metastasize into World War Three unless a peace deal was reached given the involvement of numerous countries in the war.

Moreover, Trump spoke about his desire to close the US-Ukraine rare earth minerals deal.

“This deal, which is an “Economic Partnership,” will ensure the American people recoup the Tens of Billions of Dollars and Military Equipment sent to Ukraine, while also helping Ukraine’s economy grow as this Brutal and Savage War comes to an end,” explained Trump.

Simultaneously, Trump described his goal of reinstalling economic cooperation between the US and Russia.

Such a goal emerged from the recent US-Russia summit in Saudi Arabia, where the US delegation discussed creating a mechanism designed to “normalize” the US-Russia relationship, end the conflict in Ukraine, and cooperate in future economic endeavors.

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Waltz Says Trump 'Expects to Get This Deal Done' as Russia-Ukraine War Reaches 3rd Anniversary

Grayson Bakich — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:40:35 +0000

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz spoke with Fox and Friends about the continuing negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, saying President Donald Trump and the White House "expect to get this deal done."

"We have been all hands on deck. Secretary [Scott] Bessent, our Treasury Secretary, has been leading the charge, and frustrations are high," Waltz began, adding that "the United States has stepped forward for Ukraine in a historic and tremendous way."

Additionally, Waltz suggested the Ukrainians have "to realize the opportunity that this is, to be co-invested with the United States of America in the future of Ukraine and the future of its economy and growing the pie in terms of its natural resources that not only helps Ukraine but recoups these hundreds of billions of dollars for the Ukrainian people and the American taxpayer going forward. So we expect to get this deal done. President Trump expects to get this deal done, and I think you will see that in very short order."

Host Lawrence Jones noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to resign his position if it means ending the war and his country's membership in NATO, which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said is "not realistic."

Waltz agreed as this would mean the United States would be obligated to defend NATO. " We have been asking for years for Europe to step up for its own defense, and we have been asking for years for Europe to pay for its own defense, as the US taxpayers have been taking an unfair burden for decades."

Jones then asked how a possible deal with Ukraine for its rare earth mineral deposits is going and what it may look like, to which Waltz answered, "Our position has been 50% of growing the pie is better than the 100% of where [the Ukrainians] are today."

"So let us grow together in an economic partnership. And of course, the US would protect our assets for which we are invested in. This could mean trillions, not only for the Ukrainian people but for us and the stability of the region, and that economic investment is one of the best security guarantees that Ukraine could ever hope for," Waltz concluded.

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JUICE🍊—2.24.2025—Ending Death Tax—Mills Denies Assaulting Woman—Scott, Cherfilus-McCormick, Nixon, Porras—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:01 +0000

Scott, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to End the Death Tax

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 42 of their Republican colleagues have introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, a bill that would do away with the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the "death tax." Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has joined the large number of GOP senators in reintroducing this legislation as well...READ MORE

Secretary Marco Rubio-Hamas’ treatment of hostages, including its brutal murder of the Bibas family, further illustrates their savagery and is yet another reason why we are saying these terrorists must release all of the hostages immediately or be destroyed.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Republicans will give more tax breaks to the rich. Democrats look out for the rest of us.

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Over Ballot Counting Veto—By The Floridian's Michael Costeines—Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power mocked Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday for vetoing a bill that aimed to speed up ballot counting in the state.

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JUICE🍊—2.21.2025—President Donald Trump Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:36 +0000

President Donald Trump Endorses Byron Donalds Over Simpson, DeSantis, When he Runs for Governor

Of course, we are going to take the credit for pressing President Trump's decision to endorse Rep. Byron Donalds over First Lady Casey DeSantis where he (he will) decide to run for governor in 2016. Hours after we broke the story that Gov. DeSantis was going to press the president to support Mrs. DeSantis and was actively telling donors not to donate to Rep. Donalds, the 47th President of the United States dropped the political Mother Of All Bombs (MOAB) endorsements.

This is a game-changing endorsement.

Who is going to run against Donalds when he officially announces sometime this summer?

Only a fool will run against arguably the most popular and powerful sitting U.S. President in American history.

The Floridian has learned that shortly after the White House read the story, things quickly went into motion.

Sources say Laura Loomer brought DeSantis’s plot to the attention of President Trump and his senior advisors at the White House, which promoted President Trump to release his endorsement of Byron Donalds less than 2 hours before POTUS was set to speak to the Republican Governor’s Association, which has scheduled meeting in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Ron and Casey DeSantis traveled to Washington for the dinner, hoping to corner Trump and get him to refrain from endorsing Donalds over Mrs. DeSantis.

"I am hearing that Highly Respected Congressman Byron Donalds is considering running for Governor of Florida, a State that I love, and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a TOTAL WINNER! Byron has a great wife, Erika, and three beautiful sons. They are very proud of him! As Governor, Byron would have a BIG Voice, and would work closely with me to advance our America First Agenda. He will fight tirelessly to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military, Protect our Vets, Restore our Economic Power, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always-under-siege Second Amendment. Byron Donalds would be a truly Great and Powerful Governor for Florida and, should he decide to run, will have my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, BYRON, RUN!"— President Donald Trump

Stick a fork in the 2026 Republican gubernatorial election in Florida. It's over.

Rep. Donalds is all but assured to win the nomination for governor when he announces, and has moved up his announcement date.

The announcement is imminent.

The bigger losers are AG Commissioner Wilton Simpson and his questionable communications apparatus that have been eyeing the governor's Mansion and lately have been in overdrive to paint him as the immigration law enforcement czar.

Ron DeSantis-Today, we kicked off Florida’s preparations for America’s semiquincentennial by unveiling a statue of George Washington generously loaned to us from the Mount Vernon Estate.

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding next year, we are also commissioning statues of our founding fathers to be placed in the Florida counties that bear their namesakes. While this Mount Vernon statue is displayed at the Capitol, our own commissioned statue of George Washington will be destined for Washington County.

The same goes for:

Franklin County, named for Benjamin Franklin;

Hamilton County, named for Alexander Hamilton;

Jefferson County, named for Thomas Jefferson;

Madison County, named for the Father of our Constitution, James Madison; and,

Monroe County, named for James Monroe.

While other places are tearing statues down, Florida is putting them up and honoring our nation’s history.

Byron Donalds-President Trump is Making America Great Again.

I'm committed to working with him to Keep Florida Great.

Announcement coming soon!

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Waltz Says Ukraine Needs to 'Tone Down' Criticism of Trump Amidst Negotiations

Grayson Bakich — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:00:23 +0000

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed the ongoing negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia to end the war in a recent appearance on Fox and Friends, effectively saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in no place to criticize President Donald Trump for wanting to end hostilities.

Zelenskyy accused Trump of living in a "disinformation space," which earned him accusations of being a "dictator" from the American President after Trump's summit with the Russians.

"There is obviously a lot of frustration here," Waltz told Fox and Friends host Brian Kilmeade, suggesting "we presented the Ukrainians an incredible and historic opportunity to have the United States coinvest in Ukraine, invest in its economy, invest in its natural resources, and really become a partner in Ukraine's future in a way that is sustainable but also would be, I think, the best security guarantee they could ever hope for, much more than another pallet of ammunition."

As a result, Waltz further added, the United States, and by extension, Trump, does not deserve to be criticized for all of the aid it has given to Ukraine, calling it "unacceptable" and "they need to tone it down, take a hard look, and sign that deal."

Kilmeade asked if the tension could be eased, which the national security adviser said was possible since "the President also said how much he loves the Ukrainian people, and again, he was the first to arm them back in his first term. We have done a lot for the security of Ukraine, and to say that we are going to change the nature of our aid going forward, I do not think should offend anyone."

From there, Kilmeade asked Waltz if he had a response to Democrats attempting to criticize Trump's efforts to end the war as "surrender" and pro-Putin.

"You know, I guess all of those Democrats were perfectly fine with seeing hundreds of thousands of people, literally on a daily, weekly, monthly basis, in a meatgrinder of a war that has turned into an endless war under Joe Biden, who could not define success and basically said as long as it takes, as much as it takes, no matter how many people die, no matter how much death and destruction, because I have not heard any one of them actually present a plan to bring this war to an end. President Trump has done that, and we are going to execute it," Waltz concluded.

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JUICE🍊—2.20.2025—Florida's Financially Distressed Cities— Getting Rid of Property Taxes in Florida—Much More..

Javier Manjarres — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:55:21 +0000

WalletHub: Four Florida Cities in Top 10 for Financially Distressed Residents

Florida might be known for its warm weather and pristine beaches, but residents in some cities seem to feel financially distressed by its high costs...READ MORE

Jay Collins-President Trump is spot on with this one! The state of Florida has already taken steps to keep Communist China away from our farmland — and it’s time the rest of the nation follows suit.

When Florida leads, America wins!

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Orlando is my home. I’ve spent my life working for you and fighting for us. And now, I’m excited to take that fight to Orlando City Hall.

Mario Díaz-Balart-The designation of Mexican drug cartels and other dangerous gangs, such as the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, is important to our national security.

This is crucial toward dismantling their presence in the United States, and protecting our national security.

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Zelenskyy Says Trump is Living in Russian "Disinformation Space," Trump Calls Him "Dictator" in Return

Mateo Guillamont — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:24 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has prompted President Donald Trump’s anger by claiming the latter is immersed in Russian “disinformation space.”

President Zelenskyy’s comments were made to reporters at a conference shortly after top US diplomats met with Russian counterparts to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

“Unfortunately, President Trump - I have great respect for him as a leader of a nation that we have great respect for, the American people who always support us - unfortunately lives in this disinformation space," claimed Zelenskyy.

President Trump responded scathingly, calling Zelenskyy a dictator and blaming Ukraine for starting the war against Russia.

“A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,” stated Trump. “A modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the U.S. and “TRUMP,” will never be able to settle.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy Ambassador Steve Witkoff recently met Russian officials at the first US-Russia encounter since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Ukraine and European states were notably absent from the negotiations.

Zelenskyy claimed he would not accept any proposed peace deals that Ukraine had not been involved in negotiating.

The Trump administration has reportedly rejected claims insinuating Ukraine is being sidelined and instead characterized the negotiations with Russia as an initial introduction into Russia’s intentions and desires vis-a-vis Ukraine.

“President Trump has shifted the entire global conversation from not *if* the war is going to end, but just *how* it's going to end," said National Security Advisor Waltz.

Trump has repeatedly stated he intends to end the war in Ukraine.

During the campaign trail, Trump promised he would negotiate an end to the war “very quickly.”

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Last Squeeze🍊—2.19.2025—Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator'—DeSantis Clashes With Fine Over Controversial UWF Appointee—Much More...

Liv Caputo — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:21:10 +0000

Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' Amidst War Negotiations

President Donald Trump released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations between the United States...READ MORE

Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Florida is setting the example for states in combating illegal immigration and working with the Trump Administration to restore the rule of law. I have directed FDLE, FWC, and the Florida State Guard to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE to execute functions of immigration enforcement within our state, just as FHP has already done."

FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "Florida’s legacy rural communities offer a time-honored way of life worth preserving in modern Florida. We have seen tremendous economic growth in urban areas of Florida, its rural Florida’s turn."

FL Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith: "We deserve a fair, democratic process for amending FL’s constitution, but politicians + special interests put their thumb on the scale, blocking citizen-led initiatives to protect the status quo."

FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "Democrats work every day for your family, while Republicans work every day for Musk. And Musk emasculates Trump every day."

Senator Corey Simon Files Bill Kick-Starting Florida's "Rural Renaissance"

Sen. Corey Simon, a Republican, is sponsoring one of Senate President Ben Albritton's priority bills: a massive package designed to expand education offerings, increase healthcare services, increase investments, and modernize commerce in Florida's most rural areas.

"Florida’s legacy rural communities offer a time-honored way of life worth preserving in modern Florida," said Albritton. "Our rural communities are full of opportunity, but that doesn’t mean traditional development. We can create a rural renaissance by modernize some of our longstanding economic development programs with a focus on infrastructure, not incentives."

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Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' Amidst War Negotiations

Jackson Bakich — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:59:31 +0000

President Donald Trump (R) released a message on his social media app, Truth Social, regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the Ukrainian-Russian War.

President Trump has accused President Zelenskyy of being a "dictator" who "wants to keep the 'gravy train' going," referring to the hundreds of billions of dollars the United States has sent Ukraine amidst this conflict during the Biden administration.

The 45th and 47th President began by stating the war could've never been won by Ukraine, nor should it have ever started. However, President Trump believes only the United States can bring the conflict to a resolution.

"Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the U.S. and 'TRUMP,' will never be able to settle," said Trump.

He continued, sharing his belief that President Biden did not look after the United States' best interests during the war, comparing the U.S. and Europe's aid packages and how they are repaid, if at all.

"The United States has spent $200 Billion Dollars more than Europe, and Europe’s money is guaranteed, while the United States will get nothing back," said Trump. "Why didn’t Sleepy Joe Biden demand Equalization, in that this War is far more important to Europe than it is to us — We have a big, beautiful Ocean as separation. On top of this, Zelenskyy admits that half of the money we sent him is 'MISSING.'"

Furthermore, Trump accuses Zelenskyy of being a dictator who manipulated America and plans to continue the flow of billions of dollars to Ukraine under the guise of foreign aid.

"He refuses to have Elections, is very low in Ukrainian Polls, and the only thing he was good at was playing Biden 'like a fiddle.' A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left. In the meantime, we are successfully negotiating an end to the War with Russia, something all admit only 'TRUMP,' and the Trump Administration, can do," said the President. "Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going."

Trump concluded by saying he supports Ukraine, but the entire situation has been wrongly handled from the beginning.

"I love Ukraine, but Zelenskyy has done a terrible job, his Country is shattered, and MILLIONS have unnecessarily died – And so it continues….." Trump said.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022.

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