The Daily Dean Newsletter: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Trump's Decline, Crypto Cash, Ukraine Arms Halt, Big Fleecing Bill Victory, and the Fall of the American Empire:
July 3, 2025
Here are the top 5 stories democracy lovers need to know today:
1. Trump's Physical and Mental Decline: A Growing Concern President Trump's steep cognitive and physical decline was painfully evident during his "Alcatraz Tour" yesterday, yet it remains conspicuously absent from mainstream media coverage. There are CLEAR signs of deterioration, raising the question: at what point will major news outlets—beyond voices like Lawrence O'Donnell—report on how unwell Trump appears? The media's silence on this issue, which should be the biggest story in the world, is a total and complete failure to inform the public about a matter critical to national leadership. Full story:
2. NYT Bombshell: Trump's Wealth Tied to Crypto Connections. A New York Times report has dropped a financial bombshell, detailing how President Trump's wealth over the next 3.5 years may hinge on his ties to cryptocurrency moguls. The investigation reveals that Trump is cozying up to "Crypto Bros" to bolster his financial standing, suggesting a strategic pivot to digital currency as a lifeline for his economic future. This raises concerns about the influence of these connections on his presidency and the broader economy. More here:
3. Trump Halts Arms Shipments to Ukraine. While allegedly leveraging his $7.1 billion in cryptocurrency holdings to devalue the dollar, President Trump has also halted arms shipments to Ukraine. This decision, tied to his financial and political maneuvers, threatens to undermine Ukraine's defense against Russia at a pivotal moment. Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, applauded the decision, saying, “This will help bring an end to Ukraine.” The move has alarmed allies and critics, who warn of dire geopolitical fallout from prioritizing personal gain over international stability. Read more:
4. Trump's "Big Fleecing Bill" Should Pass The House Today After Intense “Negotiations”. In a dramatic turn, Trump's "Big Fleecing Bill" passed the House early this morning with a vote of 219 to 213, despite fierce opposition. Speaker Mike Johnson navigated a fractious GOP conference, flipping holdouts after extended negotiations and White House pressure. The multi-trillion-dollar package includes tax cuts for the wealthy and national security funding, offset by massive Medicaid cuts, adding $3.3 trillion to the deficit over a decade. Only Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) voted no, as hardliners and moderates alike bowed to Trump’s influence. The bill now awaits final debate, with passage expected soon.
5. This Bill Signifies The Beginning of The End of the American Empire - And All Empires Die The Same Way: A Familiar Pattern Trump’s White House, fueled by greed and ego, is hastening the decline of the American Empire, according to a stark new analysis. Policies like slashing Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich and boosting ICE for a permanent police state echo the self-destructive patterns of fallen empires. The United States is on a predictable path to collapse, sacrificing long-term prosperity for the short-term enrichment of the elite. Read more:
All Empires Die the Same Way: Why Trumpism Is the Last Gasp of the Old American Empire
Every Empire Dies the Same Way - Including Trump’s MAGAmerica
That’s all for today’s newsletter. Stay informed, stay engaged, and remember: democracy depends on you.
Today’s Quote:
“True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow
Trump Is Playing a Cynical Game with Ukraine
All of this suggests that Mr. Trump is not willing to pressure Russia to end this war. Instead, he is folding and abandoning Ukraine.
The United States provides Ukraine with military aid through two main sources. Presidential drawdown packages are taken from U.S. military stockpiles, which are replenished with newer kits, a process that ultimately helps modernize the military. And the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative provides funds to procure materiel directly from U.S. defense manufacturers.
The White House suggests it is doing this because of concerns about U.S. military readiness. That explanation doesn’t stand up to scrutiny: U.S.A.I. deliveries — the main target of the pause — are sourced from procurement contracts, not from the Pentagon’s stockpiles, and are distinct from orders for the U.S. military. In this way, U.S.A.I. shipments are not unlike U.S. defense exports to any other country in the world. As for the limited remaining drawdown shipments, the Department of Defense has been using congressional funding to replace what it sends with newer munitions, which actually strengthens the U.S. military.
Trump’s weapons freeze on Ukraine could bring devastating consequences
The administration may not want to say it, but the reality appears to be that the president is winding down U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.
The Siberian Candidate, Trump/Krasnov, works for Putin, not the American people, which should be quite obvious by now.