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'I'm furious': Pete Buttigieg says his family was targeted by 'cruel, politically motivated hoax'
Pete Buttigieg revealed that his husband and children were the target of what he called a "cruel, politically motivated hoax" involved Child Protective Services.
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and failed presidential candidate wrote in a Substack article published Friday that someone made a false report against him in attempt to separate his family.
'I’m used to any number of falsehoods, attacks, and serious problems being thrown my way. What I didn’t understand was what could have led to this kind of visit.'
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting, where a fake call to police sends officers to a victim's home in hopes of causing an injurious or deadly confrontation.
"Now imagine the same concept, but with Child Protective Services instead of a SWAT team," he wrote. "Hadn’t thought of that? Me neither, until a few days ago when a police officer and a CPS worker showed up at our home and politely asked to speak with me."
The police told him they needed to interview his four-year-old twin children alone in order to investigate an accusation of abuse they received.
"I was bewildered and troubled, but tried to stay calm. I’m used to any number of falsehoods, attacks, and serious problems being thrown my way. What I didn’t understand was what could have led to this kind of visit," he continued.
Police separated the children overnight while the investigation cleared them of the allegations.
Buttigieg described what investigators told him led to the investigation. It was a tip from someone who called Child Protective Services.
The caller said that he had spoken to a woman who claimed to have met me at a conference several years ago in Alabama, where she said I told her that I had committed unspeakable violent crimes, and the caller believed my children were still at risk.
The officer said they believed the incident was politically motivated and would not lead to charges because nothing had been found in the forensic interview with the children.
"After the officer, the CPS worker, and the lawyers all left, Chasten and I hugged each other as tightly as we have any time since the day our son was put on life support as a critically ill infant just weeks after the adoption," he added.
He went on to say that the officials' time and effort had been wasted by the "cruel, politically motivated hoax that harmed our family."
Michigan State Police confirmed to MS Now that they had received an "anonymous report" in the case and had determined the report was a false accusation.
"False reports are dangerous and divert law enforcement officers and Child Protective Services workers from responding to legitimate emergencies and protecting vulnerable children and families," read the statement from police.
Buttigieg called the incident the "ugliest thing" that has ever happened to him since his political career began.
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'They're animals': Trump UNLOADS on 'godless Communists' taking over the Democratic party
President Donald Trump went on the attack against the far-left socialists making inroads into the Democratic party after a series of primary victories.
Three far left extremists defeated their establishment centrist counterparts in elections Tuesday in New York City, leading to recriminations and chaos within the Democratic party.
'They're not social Democrats. They want to completely destroy the traditional American way of life.'
Trump offered a preview of his speech against the far left movement in a post Friday on Truth Social.
"These are not social Dumocrats, these are hard core, godless Communists," wrote the president. "This is the most serious threat to our Country since its existence 250 years ago. Isn’t it ironic, we’re celebrating a very important Birthday, and instead of speaking about Christ, Freedom, and Victories of all different kinds, we’re speaking about yet another threat to the Foundations of America."
He added: "They’re animals! In many cases, not smart but, in some cases, they are."
Trump then expanded on his statement in a speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition policy conference at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
"They're not social Democrats. They want to completely destroy the traditional American way of life," said the president.
"The Democrats have taken a tremendous turn left. And many of these people, I looked at some of the people that got elected the other night in New York," Trump added. "These are these are in many ways stupid people in some ways and intellectually probably pretty smart, but they're people that want to destroy our country. They hate our country. They hate our people."
He then said the Democrats were not fighting the communist takeover of their party.
"They're after Christianity more than any other religion. It seems to be more and more throughout the world," the president continued. "Maybe because we're doing so well. I don't know. Maybe if we weren't doing well. But you see the numbers, how they're growing, how the churches are filling up. It's a beautiful thing to see. I mean, look, it happens to be during my presidency, so I don't mind taking credit for it. I'm very proud."
A group of Democrats did come together to oppose the socialist takeover of their party. 13 Democrats signed a pledge to defend America against extremism from both the left and the right.
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"The United States has never been stronger. We have never been wealthier. We've never been prouder to be an American," Trump said.
"Since 1776, America's story has been a tale of freedom, overcoming oppression, good defeating evil, and faith overcoming every challenge and every foe," he added. "We had everybody was winning, and we're going to continue stronger, maybe stronger."
The president finished with a prayer to God to continue blessing the U.S., and walked out as "Y.M.C.A" by the Village People blared over the speakers.
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Democrats hoping to blame Trump for World Cup failures forced to change strategy after great success: Politico
The fantastic success of the World Cup in the U.S. has soured many Democrats who were hoping it would be a black eye for President Donald Trump, according to a Politico report.
The report found that many believed the complex logistics of organizing the global event might be too much for American officials but that that hope has been dashed so far.
'What an absolute crock of an article.'
"I think that there was a little bit of like liberal wishcasting that this would maybe be a disaster to sort of stick it to Trump,” said Democratic strategist Rob Flaherty. "It hasn’t yet been."
It went on to say that Democrats have pivoted from criticizing the tournament in anticipation of its failure to praising local officials rather than crediting the Trump administration.
The Politico report was unwelcome on social media, where many on the left expressed their outrage.
"This is the most hilarious stretch I've ever read," replied A.J. Delgado, who identifies as anti-Trump. "Yes, nothing makes Dems more uncomfortable than Dem-mayor Boston; Dem-mayor Atlanta; Dem-mayor Miami and more doing a great job hosting. This is like saying Dems are struggling with the Knicks' success."
"Why would Democrats grapple with it being that it’s democratic cities that benefited from it? Pretty stupid headline," responded Leslie Marshall.
"What an absolute crock of an article," said another X user.
"Truly stupid claim. Conservatives make everything political & divisive. The media was so much better when it simply reported events," said another critic.
"Article is trash. Dems arent uncomfortable with #WorldCup success," replied one detractor. "You can enjoy games, events and Europeans amazement of American culture while also thinking Trump is POS. Cup just showed Europeans think Trump is POS but still love USA."
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White House spokesperson Davis Ingle responded to the report by praising Trump's role.
"Thanks to President Trump’s bold leadership, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest and most historic sporting events in history," he said on social media.
"Another win for the American people and the world," he added.
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Illegal alien trucker accused of killing newlyweds may never stand trial
An illegal alien truck driver who is facing homicide charges may be deported before his trial for allegedly causing a crash that killed an American newlywed couple.
On Nov. 24, 2025, Rajinder Kumar, an illegal immigrant from India, allegedly jackknifed his semi-truck and trailer while driving along U.S. Highway 20 in Bend, Oregon, causing his vehicle to collide with a Subaru Outback.
'If state and local authorities won’t commit to not releasing him, we will remove him from the country.'
The driver and the passenger of the Subaru, William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lynn Lower, who were married only 16 days at the time, died as a result of the collision.
Kumar was arrested and detained at the Deschutes County Jail, facing two counts of manslaughter in the first degree and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Kumar’s bail was originally set at $500,000 following his arrest, but was later reduced to $250,000, KTVZ reported. Oregon’s security release system typically requires individuals looking to be released to post only 10% of the bail amount.
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Despite felony charges, Kumar made bail and was released from local custody on Apr. 2. The Department of Homeland Security claimed: "Oregon sanctuary politicians refused to cooperate with ICE and RELEASED Kumar back onto the streets of Oregon."
Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed Kumar in federal custody on Apr. 22. He is currently being held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington, and is awaiting removal proceedings.
Kumar illegally entered the U.S. on Nov. 28, 2022, and was released into the country by the Biden administration, the DHS reported. He reportedly obtained his commercial driver’s license in California after the Biden administration provided him with work authorization.
Carter’s mother, Elizabeth, expressed deep concerns that Kumar would never face justice for allegedly causing the wreck that killed her son and his wife, explaining that he may be deported before his scheduled day in court.
“By deporting him without going through the homicide trial, he is getting a free pass back to his country, his family, and freedom of life. I believe state and federal law should prohibit anyone from being deported before they face serious criminal charges and, if convicted, serve their time and pay the debt they owe to our society on U.S. soil, before they are deported. Especially when that debt is because an American citizen lost their life on American soil,” Elizabeth Carter told Blaze News.
When asked to confirm whether Kumar would be deported before heading to trial for the manslaughter charges, a DHS spokesperson stated, “ICE will work with state and local authorities if they are compliant.”
“We will not turn illegal aliens over to sanctuary politicians who will release these criminals back onto America[’s] streets. If state and local authorities won’t commit to not releasing him, we will remove him from the country,” the spokesperson added.
In response to the DHS statement, Elizabeth Carter said, “What I read in that statement is ... if sanctuary politicians are willing to violate the law, then, and only then, is ICE willing to work with them.”
“I’m confused by that,” she continued. “I thought our Constitution protects everybody. And I’m surprised that it’s up for negotiation whether or not the United States gets to try the death of two American citizens on U.S. soil.”
“I think it’s important that Mr. Kumar be given a chance to defend himself. He’s been publicly called a murderer. A trial is the opportunity for him to present a defense,” Elizabeth Carter stated. “I think Billy and Jenny deserve justice, but so does Mr. Kumar. He deserves the opportunity to present a defense, not just be summarily removed from the country and his reputation trashed.”
The Carter family hopes to find a lawmaker who will sponsor a bill that requires individuals facing deportation and serious criminal charges to stand trial before being removed from the U.S.
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