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Fiendish Thingy

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4. Other than the OBBB, he doesn't need anybody

Reply to kentuck (Reply #2)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 01:04 PM

Jul 13

Most of his agenda is being implemented via executive action, not legislation.

He got the funding to expand his Gestapo and build his camps, so he really doesn’t need anyone’s approval or permission anymore.

The only thing he might care about is if his grifting income declines because of the Epstein kerfuffle.

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If Trump loses his MAGA base, he is finished. [View all] kentuck Jul 13 OP

Finished how? Fiendish Thingy Jul 13 #1

But he needs the GOP and MAGA united at this time for his present agenda. kentuck Jul 13 #2

Other than the OBBB, he doesn't need anybody Fiendish Thingy Jul 13 #4

I think you are right. kentuck Jul 13 #6

just ANOTHER clownish distraction that will lead nowhere.... democratsruletheday Jul 13 #3

But they do need their base in order to continue to rob and plunder. kentuck Jul 13 #5

I'm not holding my breath. PlanetBev Jul 13 #7

The problem is they will not follow en masse. kentuck Jul 13 #9

Plan was always to jettison MAGA bucolic_frolic Jul 13 #8

Hell yes. Kid Berwyn Jul 13 #10

MAGA is the name he gave his brainwashed cult. Their "dear leader" can do no wrong". That's why AnotherMother4Peace Jul 13 #11

The Greedy Old Pickpockets Granny Blue Jul 13 #12

He won't lose them. Mariana Jul 13 #13