Letters from an American September 28, 2025
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Sep 29, 2025 A deep fake video posted by Trump promoting a fantastical 'med-bed' hospital system raises eyebrows. The potential government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans clash over healthcare funding. Meanwhile, a critical meeting at Quantico aims to discuss military strategies, coinciding with Trump's controversial comments on troop deployments in Oregon. As tensions rise, Trump's flamboyant remarks about a gold-plated Oval Office add a surreal twist to the unfolding political drama.
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Deep Fake Promotes Imaginary Med-Beds
- President Trump posted a deep fake promoting fictional "med-bed" hospitals that echo QAnon claims.
- The video falsely promised futuristic cures and registration details, blurring satire and disinformation.
Health Subsidies At Core Of Shutdown Fight
- Health care funding became a high-stakes bargaining chip in budget talks before a funding deadline.
- Without extending premium tax credits, millions could lose coverage and premiums would rise sharply.
Trump's Blunt Response And Follow-Up Meeting
- A White House official quoted Trump telling Democrats, "go f*** yourself," over negotiations, per Politico.
- Punchbowl later reported Trump would meet top congressional leaders including Schumer and Jeffries to discuss funding.