Letters from an American October 19, 2025
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Oct 20, 2025 Nationwide protests erupted against the Trump administration, with a stunning 8.2 million participants celebrating democracy and equality. The administration's response included bizarre AI-generated imagery of Trump, illustrating a troubling shift towards force over political debate. Heather explores historical precedents of peaceful power transitions and highlights how January 6, 2021, marked a pivotal change in American politics. Additionally, she discusses the refusal to negotiate on government reopening and alarming reports of abuse by immigration agents.
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Widespread Rejection At Joyful Protests
- Massive nationwide turnout showed broad public rejection of the administration's direction.
- The protests combined joyful, peaceful energy with clear democratic messaging.
AI Video Shows Trump 'Dumping' On Cities
- The White House posted an AI video of Trump in a fighter jet dropping excrement on American cities after the protests.
- The clip drenched protesters and targeted figures like liberal commentator Harry Sisson.
Politics Replaced By Force
- MAGA leadership has shifted from political debate to coercion and force as a method of rule.
- Peaceful transfer of power since 1800 is now under strain from refusal to concede electoral defeat.