Political Distractions and Controversies

This chapter explores the political landscape six months into Trump's presidency, highlighting the use of distractions to manipulate public perception surrounding ongoing investigations, particularly related to Epstein. The hosts critique political maneuvers designed to shift focus from serious allegations and the lack of accountability in legal proceedings. They also examine the shifting approval ratings among younger voters and the broader implications of these strategic diversions.

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

- How We Saved Trans Medicaid Healthcare Coverage

- Tracking ICE Removal Flights

- How LA Resisted ICE

- Why Is Trump So Afraid of Epstein?

- Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #26

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Sources/Links:

How We Saved Trans Medicaid Healthcare Coverage

https://transnewsnetwork.networkforgood.com/

https://thefreeradical.org/dont-panic-the-battle-over-the-trans-medicaid-ban-is-far-from-over-heres-how-to-fight-back/

https://ashevilleblade.com‪‪

Social Media: @thefreeradical.org‬, @davidforbes.bsky.social‬, @madycast.com

Tracking ICE Removal Flights

https://hardghistory.ghost.io/exclusive-ice-may-have-secretly-done-more-third-country-removals-than-previously-known/

https://hardghistory.ghost.io/new-ices-eswatini-flight-went-through-us-base-in-djibouti-americans-stationed-there-are-angry/

https://hardghistory.ghost.io/a-call-to-action-for-airline-workers-to-stop-ices-deportation-machine/

https://thedawn.com.ss/2025/07/10/govt-places-8-u-s-deportees-behind-bars-in-juba/

witnessattheborder.org

https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-ice-air-deportation-flights

https://www.pogo.org/investigations/meet-the-ice-contractor-running-deportation-flights

https://capitalandmain.com/a-drunk-mechanic-shackled-immigrants-a-crash-landing-the-dangers-of-ice-flights

https://alexplank.substack.com/p/photos-shackled-migrant-escorted

https://globe.adsbexchange.com/

How LA Resisted ICE