The Daily Dean Newsletter: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A different kind of Canada Day as Canada named most 'loved' country on earth, Trump threatens to deport Musk while selling cologne, the Big Beautiful Bill is here, Ukraine strikes back
July 2, 2025
Here Are The Top 5 Stories Democracy Lovers Need to Know Today:
Canada Shines as a Beacon of Democracy on Canada Day
Yesterday, Canada celebrated Canada Day, a moment not just for Canadians but for the free world. As a bulwark against authoritarianism and Trump/MAGA ideologies, Canada stands tall. Dean Blundell, an immigrant to Canada, reflects on the promise of living in the “freest, happiest country in the world,” emphasizing Canada’s role on the front lines of global democracy. Read more:🇨🇦 Canada, I Love You — A 50-Year Love Letter From an Immigrant Son
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Trump’s Griftorama Accelerates with Fragrances and Concentration Camp Plans
This week, Trump unveiled two new fragrances for men and women, coinciding with his visit to Alligator Alcatraz—a proposed $450 million concentration camp for those deemed “Un-American” by his regime and ICE. The juxtaposition of profiteering and authoritarian plans underscores Trump’s ongoing grift. Read more:The Griftfather Rides Again: While Americans Get Ready To Lose Medicaid, Food Assistance Programs, Trump Launches Two New Fragrances - For Men AND Women
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Trump vs. Musk Heats Up Over “Big Beautiful Bill”
Tensions flared between Trump and Elon Musk over the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. Musk threatened to start a new party and primary bill supporters, prompting Trump to threaten Musk’s deportation. Musk later appeared to back off, highlighting their volatile power struggle. More context:BREAKING: Trump Threatens to Deport Elon Musk
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Well, this escalated quickly. *CANADA DAY (WEEK) FLASH SALE! Canada turns 158 this week, and we’re celebrating ALL WEEK LONG! Get 50% off annual subscriptions and unlimited access for life, HERE.
Ukraine Strikes Back with Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Ukraine launched a significant drone and missile assault on Russian targets, from Crimea to deep within Russia, signaling defiance against Putin. Despite Trump reportedly slow-playing arms transfers to Ukraine, EU nations have stepped up support, reinforcing Ukraine’s resolve. Full Story:Canada Named World’s Most Loved Country
According to the Reputation Institute’s annual report, Canada tops the list of countries with the best global reputations, lauded for its natural beauty, effective government, and welcoming populace. The survey, based on 48,000 G8 consumers and 30,000 others, highlights Canada’s appeal as a destination for travel, education, employment, and residence. The U.S. didn’t make the list, underscoring Canada’s world-beating reputation and global standing while America continues to suffer at the hands of an authoritarian Regime.
Today’s Quote:
“Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.”
- George Bernard Shaw
Evil unleashed; Trump's Human Abuse and Cruelty!
The big things are bad. Presidents can’t rewrite amendments to the U.S. Constitution—there is a process for doing that. But in 30 days, birthright citizenship will be gone, unless the Supreme Court, which has just left on vacation after delivering the bad news in Casa, decides to step back in. As Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote, “The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along.”
Let’s be clear. It’s not funny or a joke. It’s not amusing in any way. It’s despicable. The 8th Amendment reads: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Trump is baiting people to challenge him, believing that the courts or at least the Court won’t rein him in. He is daring lawyers to sue him because he believes that where it matters to him politically, he will prevail. So far, he hasn’t been wrong about that too often.
The entire Trump administration (minus the masked, heavily-armed thugs beating people in Walmart and IHOP parking lots), is now laser focused on waging a full scale propaganda campaign to prop up the president’s very specific claims about Iran, defend the air strikes at all costs, and denigrate any journalists who report anything that contradicts Trump’s version of events.
But Trump does. Like he did with the big, bad, ugly budget bill that the country will now have to live with the consequences of because Republicans were too scared of Trump to vote it down. Trump is a classic bully dressed up in the mantle of the presidency, and we would do well to never forget that.
The House Needs to Hear a Roar of Disapproval from The American People Today - Let's Get to Work Everyone!
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