1/8 The plan has fallen apart. After days of speculation and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, Ukraine’s opposition leaders have now decisively rejected not only the idea of early elections but also any coordination with Trump’s team to challenge Zelenskyy’s leadership. Tymoshenko and Poroshenko—once viewed as possible players in this scheme—have instead drawn a clear line: wartime elections are off the table. The very people Trump’s allies were relying on have now distanced themselves, leaving the entire operation in shambles. 2/8 This is a stunning blow to Trump’s backroom strategy. The goal was clear: force Ukraine into elections that would weaken Zelenskyy, opening the door for a new, more “negotiable” leader who could pave the way for a Trump-brokered peace deal—one that would inevitably favor Russian interests. But with Ukraine’s opposition refusing to play along, the plan now has nowhere to go. Even those most eager for power understand that trying to change leadership mid-war is political suicide.

1/8 In a move dripping with political betrayal and opportunism, Trump’s closest allies have been engaged in covert discussions with Ukraine’s most calculating political figures—Yulia Tymoshenko and members of Petro Poroshenko’s faction—working behind the scenes to orchestrate the potential downfall of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As Washington’s foreign policy posture shifts dangerously close to Moscow’s interests, these secret talks appear to be part of a larger effort to sideline Zelenskyy and install a more compliant leader in Kyiv—one willing to play by Trump’s rules. 2/8 At the center of this scheme is the push for early Ukrainian presidential elections, an idea that conveniently ignores the fact that elections are currently suspended under martial law due to the ongoing war. While Zelenskyy’s opponents have publicly opposed holding elections under such dire circumstances, privately, they are engaging with Trump’s operatives, positioning themselves as more “reasonable” alternatives who might be open to concessions that Zelenskyy has refused to entertain.

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The February 28th White House press conference between Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will go down as one of the most shameful, embarrassing, and infuriating performances by a U.S. administration in modern history.

Together, Trump and Vance turned what should have been a serious diplomatic engagement into a circus of self-aggrandizement, deception, and open disrespect toward Ukraine. Instead of standing firm against Russian aggression, the two humiliated themselves with lies, arrogance, and an obvious willingness to sell out Ukraine for their own interests.

This press conference was not about diplomacy. It was about Trump’s fragile ego, Vance’s smug condescension, and their collective inability to lead with strength and integrity. 2/7 Trump’s and Vance’s outright lies and historical revisionism

Shameless, pathological dishonesty – These two lie as effortlessly as they breathe.

‣ "If I were President, this war would have never happened." – This is pure revisionist garbage. Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 under Obama. Under Trump, Russia escalated its hybrid warfare, engaged in massive cyberattacks, and built up its military threat while Trump cozied up to Putin. The idea that Trump’s presence alone would have prevented war is a delusional fantasy.

‣ "Putin respected me." – Absolute bullshit. Trump enabled Putin at every turn, attacking NATO, withholding aid from Ukraine for personal political favors, and doing everything possible to weaken the Western alliance. The only reason Russia didn’t invade sooner is that Trump was already giving them what they wanted.

‣ "Obama gave you sheets, I gave you Javelins." – A misleading talking point that ignores the key fact that Trump’s administration imposed heavy restrictions on those Javelins, preventing them from being used against Russian forces. Meanwhile, Vance stood by nodding in agreement, fully embracing Trump’s absurd claim, despite the reality that Trump’s legacy in Ukraine was one of betrayal and weakness.

✔ Verdict: Trump and Vance are rewriting history to make themselves look strong when, in reality, they’ve been Putin’s useful idiots.

#PeteFactCheck 1/8

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1️⃣ “The war started… What was Putin’s intention? … It was to force Zelensky to negotiate neutrality.” (0:10 – 0:21)

🟥 Response: Bullshit excuse – Putin wanted total control, not “neutrality”

‣ Putin literally said Ukraine isn’t a real country and that it belongs to Russia. How the fuck is that “neutrality”?

‣ Russia’s demands weren’t just NATO-related—they wanted Ukraine to surrender its military, its land, and its independence. That’s not neutrality, that’s servitude.

‣ Russia tried to decapitate Ukraine’s government—launching a full invasion, sending in assassination squads, and marching on Kyiv.

‣ After their blitzkrieg plan failed, they annexed more Ukrainian land in 2022—so spare us the horseshit about “just wanting neutrality.”

✔ Verdict: Sachs is spewing Kremlin-level bullshit. This wasn’t about NATO—Putin wanted to conquer Ukraine and got his ass handed to him instead. 2/8

2️⃣ “You should understand this, not the propaganda… that they failed and he was going to take over Ukraine.” (0:28 – 0:35)

🟥 Response: Straight-up gaslighting – Russia absolutely tried to take Ukraine

‣ Russia’s entire fucking war plan revolved around taking Kyiv, capturing government buildings, and installing a puppet regime.

‣ Russian state media even published a premature victory article on Feb 26, 2022, jerking themselves off about Ukraine’s “liberation” before realizing they’d fucked up.

‣ Declassified intelligence confirmed Russia’s objective was total occupation.

‣ Sachs is using the dumbest logic possible: “Russia failed to take Ukraine, therefore it was never trying to.” By that logic, every bank robber who gets caught wasn’t actually robbing the bank.

✔ Verdict: Sachs is talking out of his ass. Russia failed to take Ukraine, but they damn well fucking tried.

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If you want to focus on supporting the European economy rather than the American one, here are some strategic moves you can consider:

1️⃣ Prioritize European products and services

‣ Buy European-made goods rather than American ones, especially in key industries like technology, automotive, fashion, and consumer electronics.

‣ Use European digital services instead of American Big Tech alternatives (e.g., prefer ProtonMail over Gmail, Nextcloud over Google Drive, Qwant or Ecosia over Google Search).

‣ Invest in European stock markets instead of Wall Street.


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Support European energy independence

‣ Reduce reliance on U.S.-controlled energy sources and companies by supporting European renewable energy projects.
‣ If possible, opt for European energy providers and avoid U.S. oil and gas companies.

ecfr.eu/special/energy…

🧵1/7 The fascist playbook.

The Fascist Playbook

“Trump is acting like a king because he’s too weak to govern like a president.”

This is a defining feature of authoritarian leaders throughout history: when they lack the competence, discipline, or support to govern within a democracy, they resort to brute force, propaganda, and institutional sabotage to consolidate power. Instead of earning legitimacy through effective governance, they fabricate it through deception, intimidation, and chaos.

Trump’s playbook is not new. It follows the same patterns seen in fascist regimes, from Mussolini’s Italy to Orbán’s Hungary. 2/7 The Illusion of Strength: When Weak Men Play Strongman

The authoritarian leader thrives on the appearance of dominance, even when their actual control is unstable. Strength, in this context, is performative.

•Trump’s method: He issues executive orders at a breakneck pace, purges disloyal officials, and floods the media with dramatic pronouncements—everything designed to make him look all-powerful, even when his policies fail.

•Orbán’s model: Hungary’s prime minister methodically rewrote laws to cement his authority while simultaneously presenting himself as the defender of national sovereignty against foreign “globalists.”

•Historical parallels:

•Mussolini’s “action, action, action” approach: He kept the opposition off-balance with rapid policy shifts, often contradictory, but always presented as bold leadership.

•Hitler’s consolidation of power in 1933-34: A series of rapid legal changes—from the Reichstag Fire Decree to the Enabling Act—gave the illusion of unstoppable momentum, making resistance seem futile.

Authoritarianism preys on perception. If the public believes a leader has unchecked power, they are less likely to resist.

🧵1/6 Miller is full of shit wrong on all counts, and the reporter is just simply dumb.

Stephen Miller’s claims about USAID are factually incorrect, misleading, and fundamentally dishonest. A thorough examination shows:

1⃣ USAID is an international agency, not a domestic one, and its work aligns with U.S. strategic interests.

2⃣ USAID operates under strict congressional oversight, including Republican-led committees.

3⃣ Republicans currently control the key committees overseeing USAID, disproving claims of a rogue bureaucracy.

4⃣ Article II does not give the president unchecked power over executive agencies, and Trump cannot unilaterally control USAID.

5⃣ Trump’s own administration mismanaged foreign aid, leading to layoffs and diplomatic setbacks. 2/6

1⃣ Mischaracterization of USAID's mission

Miller falsely suggests that USAID prioritizes foreign nations at the expense of American communities, like East Palestine, Ohio, and border towns in Texas. However, USAID's mission is explicitly focused on international development, as outlined in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The agency’s role is to promote economic growth, combat disease, support democratic governance, and address global food insecurity, which in turn enhances U.S. national security and economic interests.

Miller's implication that USAID should be addressing domestic issues is fundamentally flawed because domestic development falls under entirely different agencies—such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of Transportation. USAID is a tool of U.S. foreign policy, not domestic economic policy.

1/22 Here is my thread on the proposed Trump policies, what they mean for the average American, and what they mean for the rich.

finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/… 2/22

1. Estate Tax Repeal ("Death Tax")

A. Takes away from average people:

Removes a tax that currently applies only to estates worth over $12.9 million, meaning no direct benefit for 99.9% of Americans.

Decreases federal revenue, potentially reducing funds for public services like education, infrastructure, or healthcare, which benefit the majority.

B. Gives to the rich:

Exclusively benefits the wealthiest individuals and families by eliminating taxes on multi-million-dollar inheritances.

Allows wealth to be passed down unaltered, exacerbating wealth inequality.

🇺🇦🧵⬇️ 1/12 Thirty years ago today, Ukraine signed the Budapest Memorandum, giving up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal in exchange for hollow “assurances” of sovereignty. Three decades later, it stands as a warning: disarmament without guarantees is suicidal. Here’s why: 2/12 In 1994, Ukraine handed over 1,900 nuclear warheads, trusting “assurances” from Russia, the US, and the UK to respect its borders. These weren’t binding guarantees—just diplomatic niceties. Ukraine traded its shield for promises that have proven worthless.

🧵⬇️ 1/15 Breaking: Declassified intelligence reports reveal the scope of hybrid warfare tactics and disinformation campaigns involving Călin Georgescu. The findings include foreign interference, social media manipulation, and potential cybersecurity breaches. Here’s the breakdow 2/15 SIE Insights: The SIE highlights Romania as a target for Russian hybrid operations. Tactics include AI-driven propaganda, candidate support in elections, and social unrest aimed at weakening NATO's Eastern Flank and reducing public support for Ukraine.

🇺🇸🧵⬇️ 1/8 Breaking: Satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, with financial backing from families of Sandy Hook victims, marking a striking turn in the defamation saga that has gripped the nation. Here's the story: 2/8 Alex Jones owes Sandy Hook families over $1B in defamation judgments after calling the 2012 school shooting a "hoax." The auction of Infowars, including its platform, trademarks, and archives, is part of efforts to dissolve his assets for restitution.

🇭🇺 1/20 Péter Schatz, a central figure in Orbán’s media strategy, has become a powerful player in Hungary’s Balkan influence efforts. With investments across Slovenia 🇸🇮, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, and beyond, Schatz’s media empire serves a nationalist agenda—here’s the full story. 🇭🇺🇸🇮 2/20 Schatz, former MTVA executive, operates media outlets in Slovenia 🇸🇮, North Macedonia 🇲🇰, and Croatia 🇭🇷, funded by interests tied to Orbán. These channels echo Orbán’s hardline stance on migration, EU, and nationalism—shaping regional discourse in Hungary’s image.

During his speech on the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, Orbán highlighted the following key points: Opposition:

Orbán criticizes the Hungarian opposition throughout his speech, accusing them of betraying the nation by siding with foreign powers, particularly Brussels. He compares today’s opposition to the communists of 1956, suggesting they, like their predecessors, are willing to sell out Hungary’s interests for foreign support. He claims that they are calling for Hungary to join the war against Russia by supporting Ukraine and that their actions threaten Hungary’s sovereignty. Specifically, Orbán states that the opposition believes Hungary should fight “for Ukraine, even in Ukraine,” whereas his government believes that Hungary should only fight for “Hungary and Hungarian freedom.” He further claims that the opposition, both old and new, has always been on the side of foreign powers, and he contrasts this with his government’s defense of national interests.

Orbán also asserts that the opposition leader is allied with figures like Manfred Weber in Brussels, suggesting an unholy alliance between them to undermine Hungary’s sovereignty. He accuses the opposition of being part of a conspiracy to replace the current government with a “puppet government” controlled by Brussels.

Not even once did he say Péter Magyar’s name…

❗️🇭🇺🗞️ 1/8 The recent overhaul within the Hungarian military have drawn widespread attention and criticism, reflecting deeper concerns about the government's approach to state institutions. In early 2023, the Hungarian Defense Ministry, led by Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, initiated a broad and sudden dismissal of senior military officers, reportedly targeting those over 45 years of age who had served for more than 25 years. This decision, which affected hundreds of high-ranking personnel, has sparked debate over its true motives. 2/8 Critics, including opposition figures like Ágnes Vadai, have described the move as a "political purge," suggesting that the government is systematically removing individuals who might resist its agenda. This perspective is fueled by the fact that many of the dismissed officers had extensive international experience, including stints in NATO missions. By removing these individuals, there is concern that the government is weakening the military's connections to NATO, aligning it more closely with Hungary's controversial foreign policy stance, which has often been at odds with Western allies due to its favorable relations with Russia.

📢 Opinion piece. 1/n

A word that the right wing doesn’t know: pragmatism.

The modern right-wing political movement often finds itself torn between ideological purity and the practicality of addressing complex societal issues. This friction between principle and pragmatism can be observed in various policy areas, including drugs, arms control, abortion, migration, taxes, and the penal system. The lack of pragmatic adaptation within these topics has led to policies that sometimes fail to effectively respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 2/n

Drug policy

One of the areas where right-wing parties have struggled with pragmatism is drug policy. Conservative ideology has often equated any form of drug use with moral decay, prompting strict prohibitions and punitive approaches. However, evidence from countries that have adopted a more pragmatic stance—such as Portugal, which decriminalized most drugs—shows reduced overdose rates, less burden on the criminal justice system, and better public health outcomes. Despite these successes, many right-leaning parties continue to oppose decriminalization or harm-reduction strategies, often overlooking the potential societal benefits of focusing on treatment rather than punishment.

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Recently, Index featured an exclusive interview with Evelin Vogel, the former partner of Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party. The context of this interview is significant given the turbulent history of Index. Once a flagship of independent journalism in Hungary, Index underwent substantial changes after its acquisition by oligarchs aligned with the Fidesz party. This shift sparked fears of editorial interference, which culminated in the mass resignation of its staff in 2020. Many journalists feared losing the ability to report freely under the influence of Fidesz. The news outlet has since been accused of shaping its coverage to benefit the ruling party. Moreover, Index had previously targeted Vogel’s family, specifically her mother, making her decision to give an interview to the same outlet especially personal. This history adds another layer to the narrative, raising questions about whether the interview is part of a broader political attack against Magyar.

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In the interview, Vogel accused Péter Magyar of lacking genuine political convictions and pursuing his political ambitions for personal gain rather than a desire for change in Hungary. She described their relationship as tumultuous, recounting moments where she felt emotionally manipulated and fearful. Vogel claimed that during the European Parliamentary campaign, Magyar was inconsistent in his public persona and private actions, furthering her belief that he was more concerned with his own status than the Tisza Party’s ideals.

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In the first episode of #MafiaState, I’d like to introduce Antal Rogán, Orbán’s mostly behind-the-scenes right hand to you.

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Antal Rogán is a key figure in Hungarian politics, known for his loyalty to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his involvement in several high-profile controversies. He began his political career as the mayor of Budapest’s District 5 (Belváros-Lipótváros) from 2006 to 2014, where his tenure was marred by the “800 property scandal,” also known in Hungarian public life as the Property Panama. This controversy involved the sale of municipal properties at significantly below-market prices to politically connected individuals, raising accusations of corruption.

Properties in one of Budapest’s most expensive districts were sold without proper public tender, resulting in substantial financial losses for the city and considerable personal gains for insiders. This scandal was one of the early indicators of Rogán’s approach to politics, characterized by favoritism, cronyism, and manipulation of public assets for private gain.

🧵1/♾ So, I woke up early to watch a two-hour interview with Putin, and I was astounded by the river of lies.
Putin claimed there was a coup (which there wasn't) and that he had to annex Crimea to protect it. But protect it from what?

Crimea was annexed two days BEFORE the Verkhovna Rada voted for Yanukovych's removal on the 22nd of February 2014.

Moreover, Ukraine didn't start the war in 2014, or at any other time. The conflict actually began on April 12, 2014, when a fifty-man commando unit led by Russian citizen Igor Girkin seized Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast. 🧵2/♾ Here is one of the videos where Igor Girkin is admitting to starting the war.

🇭🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🧵Viktor Orban's stance towards Ukraine and his insistence on the EU first signing a strategic partnership agreement with Ukraine, instead of beginning membership talks, can be understood in the context of various historical and geopolitical factors, especially his relationship with Russia and domestic political considerations. ⬇️


Historical Context and Domestic Politics:

Orban was initially supportive of a democratic Ukraine with Euro-Atlantic ambitions, but his tone changed after becoming prime minister in 2010. The Hungarian minority in the western Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia has been a point of contention, especially regarding issues like language laws perceived to target this minority. Orban has even called for autonomy and dual citizenship for this minority, leading to accusations of separatism.
Domestically, Orban targets far-right voters in Hungary who dream of a "Greater Hungary" and its pre-1918 boundaries. His statements often resonate with these voters.

🇭🇺🧵1/16 I've put together a 15-point summary of the OSCE's report on Hungary's 2022 election. This is particularly pertinent in light of the numerous comments about 'your country voting for Orbán' that I've come across. The following are the key points summarized: 2/16

Absence of a Level Playing Field: The elections and referendum were marked by an absence of a level playing field, with overlap between the ruling coalition and the government, and a highly negative campaign tone (Section: "In its Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions").

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The activities of the Israeli private intelligence firm Black Cube in Hungary, as reported by Politico and other sources, revolve around a campaign to discredit non-governmental organizations (NGOs) ahead of Hungary’s April election: 2/8

Operation Details:

Black Cube was involved in a campaign between December 2017 and March 2018 targeting Hungarian NGOs and individuals connected to American-Hungarian businessman George Soros. Agents used false identities to secretly record these individuals, and the recordings were later used by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to attack independent civil society organizations. These activities marked the first time Black Cube’s work was allegedly used in the run-up to an election.