NEW: Trump Reportedly Pushing for a Trilateral Summit With Putin and Zelensky Next Friday, August 22
August 16, 2025
Trump and Putin in Anchorage, Alaska: peace process at a rapid pace – Wiki Commons.
Long gone are the days when it seemed impossible that Trump and Putin (and Zelensky) would meet.
In the aftermath of the US-Russia Alaska Summit, the peace process continues at a rapid pace.
We learned today that Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky will go to DC to meet with Donald J. Trump, possible accompanied by some European leaders.
But a report also arises today that Trump is pushing for a trilateral meeting with Zelensky and Russia’s Putin.
President Trump wants to arrange a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky as soon as next Friday, August 22, two sources with knowledge said. @DavidLawler10 and me write for @axioshttps://t.co/gJWI1nd4JY
“Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday in Washington. He also told European leaders in a post-summit call that he wants to arrange a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky as soon as next Friday, the sources said. But based on Putin’s conditions, a major breakthrough appears unlikely.
Trump also invited the European leaders on the call to join Monday’s White House meeting, the sources said.
Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff briefed Zelensky and the leaders of the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Finland, NATO and the European Commission on Putin’s positions last night on their flight back to Washington.”
Putin has deescalated slightly his territotial demands.
“They said Putin had demanded that Ukraine cede two of the four regions to which Russia has laid claim (Donetsk and Luhansk), and freeze the front lines in the other two (Kherson and Zaporizhzhia). Russia controls nearly all of Luhansk, but only about three-quarters of Donetsk.”
Putin was apparently also willing to negotiate the areas in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions that Russian forces have conquered.
“These are Criminals who Support Crime” – Trump Responds to Democrats Paying Protestors to Fight DC Crime Crackdown
August 16, 2025
President Trump highlighted on Friday recent reports that the Democrats are paying protestors to mobilize against his “attack on crime,” as leftists attempt to fight against his federalization of DC police and federal use of agents and troops on the streets.
“These are criminals who support crime,” the President stated. “They [Democrats] are unelectable!”
President Trump announced on Monday that he is taking federal control over Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department and authorizing the use of National Guard troops to solve the “public safety emergency” in the nation’s capital.
Prior to his announcement in the White House press briefing room, Trump signed two executive actions, including an executive order to invoke powers under section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act and a Presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense to utilize National Guard troops to clean up DC and authorize state governors to send their National Guard troops.
He further sent statutorily required letters to the DC Mayor and necessary congressional committees. Section 740 requires the President to notify committee chairmen and the mayor in order to federalize the Metropolitan police for more than forty-eight hours.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, Crowds on Demand CEO Adam Swart said this week that his company has seen a 400% increase in demand for recruited protesters from May to July 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Crowds on Demand is the “largest protest company in the country,” Swart has explained, noting that they specialize in corporate publicity and celebrity publicity.
“We’re probably best known for political advocacy group publicity, that is, creating crowds of peaceful, enthusiastic demonstrators to turn out in favor of a particular cause or in opposition to one.”
Last month, Swart also revealed that he was offered $20 million to provide paid protesters for nationwide anti-Trump protests.
However, Swart has turned down some contracts, saying, "I just don't think it's effective," and "it's going to make us all look bad."
He has also shared concerns that some in the crowd will become violent.
President Trump responded to the news on Friday:
It’s just been found that the Democrats are buying protestors in order to fight my attack on crime. These are criminals who support crime. They are unelectable!
ICE Officers Arrest “The Worst of the Worst” Illegal Alien Criminals, Including Homicide and Fentanyl Trafficking, and Sexual Assault of a Child
August 16, 2025
While the left in our country supports illegal alien criminals, ICE is working hard under the leadership of President Trump and his team to protect American citizens. The Department of Homeland Security is making the US a safer place for its citizens.
News Nation’s Ali Bradley covered the story of criminal illegal aliens that were arrested by ICE for crimes that are considered “the worst of the worst.” This included fentanyl trafficking, homicide and sexual assault of a child.
The illegal aliens were from Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.
Among the arrested was Hilberto Velasquez-Ramiriez, who was convicted of vehicular homicide in Iowa. Another was Jhan Carlos Caceres-Paguero, who was convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Massachusetts. The list includes other illegal aliens for the sexual assault of a child.
#EXCLUSIVE: @ICEgov officers arrested who @DHSgov considers “The Worst of the Worst” yesterday including pedophiles and a fentanyl trafficker.
These men were arrested for committing the following crimes in the U.S.:
•Homicide by vehicle
•Sexual assault of a child
•Lewd and… pic.twitter.com/tb2xNs7W9S
TGP reported earlier this week that ICE had arrested an illegal alien pedophile in Rhode Island while local police had ignored a detainer.
ICE agents are literally risking their lives every day to round up dangerous illegal alien thugs. Earlier this month, it was reported that assaults on ICE agents have increased 1000 percent, according to Kristi Noem, thanks to the mainstream media and leftist politicians’ rhetoric against law enforcement.
Post from August 7th.
Our brave ICE law enforcement are now facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them as they risk their lives to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens. These acts of violence are fueled by sanctuary politicians rhetoric vilifying our law enforcement.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey Directs National Guard to Deploy Troops to Assist Feds in Washington DC
August 16, 2025
167th Airlift Wing Airmen, returning from an overseas deployment, walk across the flight line at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Sept. 26, 2024. Approximately 150 Airmen deployed for three months as an expeditionary airlift squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle)
The West Virginia National Guard has been ordered by the state’s Governor to deploy 300 to 400 troops to Washington, DC, amid President Trump’s federal crackdown on crime in Washington, DC.
“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital. The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America,” Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a press release from his office.
President Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops and federal agents throughout the capital to patrol the streets and arrest criminals and illegal aliens.
Trump announced on Monday that he is taking federal control over Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department and authorizing the use of National Guard troops to solve the “public safety emergency” in the nation’s capital.
“This is Liberation Day in DC, and we’re going to take our capital back,” he said.
In addition to the massive amount of violent crime across the city, President Trump decided to deploy the National Guard and federalize DC after DOGE worker Edward Coristine, AKA “Big Balls,” was severely beaten by eight black thugs.
The President signed two executive actions on Monday, including invoking powers under section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, which allows the President to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department under “special conditions of an emergency nature.”
He also signed a Presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense to utilize National Guard troops to clean up DC and authorizing state governors to send their National Guard troops. “We will bring in the military if it’s needed,” Trump told reporters.
West Virginia is deploying their troops under the command of West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward this weekend at the direction of Governor Morrisey.
General Seward said in a statement, “We stand ready to support our partners in the National Capital Region and contribute to the collective effort of making our nation’s capital a clean and safe environment. The National Guard’s unique capabilities and preparedness make it an invaluable partner in this important undertaking.”
WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S INITIATIVE TO MAKE D.C. SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – At the request of the Trump administration, Governor Patrick Morrisey has directed the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to support the President’s initiative to restore cleanliness and safety to Washington, D.C. Under the command of West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, the WVNG will deploy troops to the nation’s capital as a show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation.
WVNG involvement will include providing mission-essential equipment, specialized training, and approximately 300-400 skilled personnel as directed. The mission will be funded at the federal level. The WVNG remains steadfast in its commitment to its longstanding National Capital Region partnership.
“West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation’s capital,” said Governor Morrisey. “The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.”
“This initiative aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities,” said Maj. Gen. Seward. “We stand ready to support our partners in the National Capital Region and contribute to the collective effort of making our nation’s capital a clean and safe environment. The National Guard’s unique capabilities and preparedness make it an invaluable partner in this important undertaking.”
The WVNG exemplifies the spirit of collaboration that is vital in today’s efforts to enhance the safety of our homeland while supporting state and federal missions.
Special Prosecutor Ed Martin Spotted Outside Letitia James’ Brooklyn Home as Grand Jury Weighs Criminal Indictment in Mortgage Fraud Investigation… and One Local is Very Angry
August 16, 2025
Last week US Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed DOJ official Ed Martin as special prosecutor to investigate Democrat Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations of mortgage fraud.
On Friday, Ed Martin was spotted outside of Letitia James’ Brooklyn home as a grand jury weighs a criminal indictment in his mortgage fraud investigation.
One of Letitia James’ neighbors confronted Ed Martin as he inspected James’ 5-unit property.
“No, you tell me why you’re here,” a woman said to Ed Martin.
“I’m interested in houses,” Ed Martin said.
“You’re not here about the houses…You’re here because of who lives here,” the angry woman said. “It’s my neighborhood. It’s my block. I have a right to know what you guys are doing.”
Department of Justice Special Attorney Ed Martin was spotted in Brooklyn Friday inspecting Tish James’ multi-family residential property that is at the center of a federal mortgage fraud investigation.
Martin, conspicuous in a beige trench coat, visited the Clinton Hill brownstone a week after being appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to run parallel mortgage fraud probes into the New York attorney general and her fellow Trump-deranged Democrat, California Sen. Adam Schiff.
Grand juries in Virginia and Maryland are currently weighing criminal indictments for James and Schiff respectively over allegations they falsified property records to secure favorable loan terms.
TGP has extensively and exclusively reported on Letitia James’ mortgage fraud via Joel Gilbert:
The Trump Administration recently criminally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over accusations of mortgage fraud.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) accused Letitia James of falsifying records, citing a 5-unit property in New York she claimed was only four units in order to get a more favorable loan.
TGP recently reported on this 5-unit property in Brooklyn that Letitia James purchased in 2001.
For more than 20 years, Letitia James repeatedly claimed her Brooklyn apartment building was a four-unit property on mortgage applications—despite official records proving it had five.
This is not a minor discrepancy. Lying to the bank about the unit count enabled Letitia James to secure more favorable loans, including a 2011 Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) loan that saved her tens of thousands of dollars annually.
Letitia James was able to secure a conforming loan through Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac since they are only available on properties up to 4 units.
Letitia James lied about her property in Harlem being a 4 family dwelling when she knew it was a 5 family dwelling. This helped her save money on insurance for favorable premiums.
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