5️⃣ Russia Attempts to Assassinate EU Leadership
Russia jammed the electronics on EU President Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft over the weekend, forcing an emergency landing in Bulgaria using paper maps. Bulgarian authorities confirmed Russia's FSB was behind the attack. German military General Carsten Brewer's plane was similarly targeted twice in five days over Baltic countries. Italy's president announced they're now hiding diplomatic flight paths, with multiple EU governments following suit. This isn't escalation—it's a declaration. Putin celebrated with Xi, Modi, and Kim Jong-un in China while attempting to murder Western leaders in their planes.
4️⃣ Federal Judge: Trump's Military Deployment Illegal
Judge Charles Breyer ruled Trump's deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The judge noted Trump "intentionally tried to activate the military against citizens where no emergency existed." National Guard Major General Scott Sherman objected, only to have his loyalty questioned by Trump appointees. Seventeen states are now activating State Defense Forces to counter federal overreach. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson drew 100,000 to a rally opposing Trump's planned deployment there.
3️⃣ Trump Vanishes for Five Days Amid Health Crisis
Trump disappeared from public view for nearly five days, resurfacing with pronounced ankle swelling, bruising, left-foot dragging, and slack-jaw posture. No live remarks, no Q&As—unprecedented for someone who lives for cameras. Walter Reed roads were reportedly closed, Melania made a secret DC trip. J.D. Vance is positioning himself with "ready if tragedy strikes" messaging while Thiel and Musk prepare for succession. The timing suggests they're amplifying health concerns to generate sympathy before Wednesday's Epstein revelations.
2️⃣ Congress Forces Epstein Files Release
Rep. Thomas Massie filed his discharge petition to bypass GOP leadership and force release of Epstein's DOJ files, with bipartisan support virtually guaranteeing success. Speaker Johnson held emergency weekend calls trying to contain the rebellion. Twenty Epstein victims hold a press conference Wednesday morning. Massie called GOP's alternative resolution "meaningless political cover." The panic reveals everything—they know what's in those files.
1️⃣ Former KGB Officer: Kremlin Owns Trump
Alnur Mussayev, former KGB officer and Kazakhstan security chief, confirms the Kremlin maintains a comprehensive kompromat file on Trump containing financial records and sexual materials allegedly involving violence and minors. Not for demolition but calibrated pressure to keep Trump aligned. The KGB playbook—"swallows" drawing targets into compromised settings with cameras—matches Epstein's operation exactly. Epstein told Michael Wolff that Putin was a client. The overlap between Russian intelligence and Epstein's blackmail network explains Trump's inexplicable foreign policy capitulations.
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