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BREAKING: Turmp’s Press Secretary makes a SHOCKING ADMISSION about his “main priority”! Donald Trump has done a lot of outrageous things in office — but tearing down the East Wing of the White House during a government shutdown to build himself a $300 million ballroom might be his most obscene yet. While millions of federal workers go unpaid and veterans line up at food banks, Trump’s top priority isn’t reopening the government — it’s adding a golden monument to himself right next to the Oval Office. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt let the mask slip this week when she admitted that “the ballroom is really the president’s main priority.” Not feeding families. Not paying soldiers. Not protecting democracy. A ballroom. And if that wasn’t bad enough, she also revealed that Trump is interpreting long-held federal planning laws to mean he can “tear down whatever he wants” on the White House grounds — without oversight. When pressed by reporters if that meant Trump could bulldoze national landmarks like the Jefferson Memorial, Leavitt didn’t deny it. She just smirked and said it’s up to him. Welcome to the Trump era — where the self-proclaimed “builder” treats the People’s House like one of his tacky golf resorts. Meanwhile, a majority of Americans are furious. A new YouGov poll found that 53% of Americans disapprove of Trump demolishing the East Wing for his pet project, and a full 77% of Democrats say the plans are an outrage. Even among Republicans, cracks are showing — nearly a third disapprove of the destruction. Independents? They’re siding with Democrats. The message is loud and clear: the American people don’t want Trump’s White House makeover. But Trump, ever the wannabe king, doesn’t care. From his gilded Mar-a-Lago throne, he boasted that the East Wing “wasn’t much,” sneering that “it was never thought of as being much” — as if one of the most iconic parts of the White House was just some cheap casino annex waiting for his “brand upgrade.” The important thing to do now is to follow the money. Trump claims the project is being paid for “100 percent by me and some friends of mine.” Right. Because nothing says “trustworthy” like a secret donor list tied to a construction project overseen by a man whose businesses have gone bankrupt six times.

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A guy is being interviewed for a job. Interviewer: Do you have any allergies? Applicant: Caffeine. Interviewer: Have you ever worked in public service? Applicant: I was in the military, I did two tours in Iraq. Interviewer: Very good. That gives you a lot of points. Do you have any disabilities? Applicant: A bomb went off close to me and I lost both testicles. Interviewer (winces): Wow! That gives you enough points for me to hire you straight away. Our hours at 8: am to 400 pm. You can start at 10:00 am tomorrow and every other day. Applicant: How come 10:00 am? I don't want any special privileges. Interviewer. Remember, this is a council job. We spend the first two hours standing around drinking coffee and scratching our balls. There is no need for you to be here for that.

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Correct. An old cigarette slogan. The face is Dan Rather, US newsman.

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When I came out of the Forest Hill Chase carpark after my eyetests, I passed a Googletrekker photograper walking out of the carpark.

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Paddy was visiting Mick's house where they were playing cards and enjoying a few drinks. When Paddy went to leave, they noticed it was pouring with rain. Mick said to Paddy, "Stay here for the night, I'll go and make up a bed." Then he headed upstairs. When he came back down, Paddy was standing there soaked to the skin. "What happened?" asked Mick. Paddy replied, "I went home for my pyjamas."

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From the White House website. Minority Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer

Different sort of day today. First, off to H & R Block to do my tax returm. Their estimate is a refund of about $1200. Then to Specsavers for new glasses. (My health insurance gives a 100% refund on two pairs of specs, one long rsange, one for reading). Haven't had my eyesight tested in 7 years. Lots of tests, and happy with the results. No macular degeneration, no sign of cataracts, and only minor indications of glaucoma, too insignificant to do anything about at present. A different way to spend your birthday, but I had feck all else to do.

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A body language expert has described Anthony Albanese's meeting with Donald Trump a 'massive success', claiming the Prime Minister 'did Australians proud'. Dr Louise Mahler told Daily Mail the choreography between Albanese and Trump at the White House spoke volumes about power, confidence, and crisis. 'This was a hugely positive interaction for Albanese,' Dr Mahler said. 'He was strong, he was clearly told, "Come on, go for it, power up," and he did. It was extraordinary because Trump doesn't allow that to happen to anybody.' Dr Mahler claimed Kevin Rudd's performance was less than impressive and that Australia's ambassador to the US appeared to suffer a 'political crisis'. Aside from his awkward exchange with Trump, she claimed the key giveaway that he was stressed was the fact that he repeatedly reached out for his glass of water. She claimed his handling of the situation was so poor that the Albanese government would likely distance itself from Rudd. According to Dr Mahler, every element of the meeting was meticulously staged to project harmony between Albanese and Trump. 'Every move is choreographed,' she explained. 'Trump can be unpredictable, but the message was clear: Albanese will be praised and honoured, and Trump will let it pass.' Dr Mahler said the message played out in subtle but telling gestures. Albanese initiated the handshake, secured the last word as he entered the building, a rarity with Trump, and spoke without interruption. 'Normally under stress, Albanese's jaw jams and he mumbles, but not this time,' Dr Mahler said. 'He followed the rules and did us proud.' Dr Mahler said the optics were striking given Trump's reputation for dominance. 'Trump lets no one have the last word,' she said. 'For Albanese to achieve that shows how carefully this was managed.' But while Albanese thrived, Rudd appeared to shrink from view, with Dr Mahler saying that he 'didn't exist'. 'He was sitting there motionless, pretending he didn't exist. When the incident happened, he had a complete panic attack,' she said. Dr Mahler said Rudd was visibly rattled after Trump looked at him and said: 'I don't like you and I never will.' 'His mouth dried up and he grabbed a glass of water. Fifteen seconds later, he grabbed another,' Dr Mahler said. 'Nobody else was drinking water. These are signs of stress.' Rudd's discomfort was compounded by his lack of engagement. 'When questions were asked, every head turned, not Rudd's. He stared straight ahead or at the table. He was in total shock,' Dr Mahler said. 'I personally think this was a life crisis, a political crisis.' Dr Mahler said the contrast between the two Australians could not have been sharper. 'Albanese will dine out on that for the rest of his life,' she said. 'For Rudd, it was a politician's nightmare.' Dr Mahler said the meeting itself, held against a backdrop of strategic cooperation and speculation over rare earth deals, was unusually warm by Trump's standards. 'Think of the bizarreness of it,' she said. 'They are different sides of politics. Trump praises nobody. It was really weird, which makes me wonder what's in that document they signed.' Even in the photo-op, body language told its own story.

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