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So many headlines lately seem like satire, but they're NOT.

#Trump really did announce a #US version of the Hunger Games.
motherjones.com/politics/2025/…

Trump sycophants really are changing the name of the #KennedyCenter to the Trump/Kennedy Center.
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-tr…

And Sen Mike Lee and Rep Tim Burchett really are suggesting that the #USA should commission privateers "to seize cartel property and persons on land or sea."
lee.senate.gov/2025/12/patriot…

#GOP #Pirates #Politics #News #UnitedStates

Headline and text from US Senator Mike Lee's official government website. Headline: Patriots of the Caribbean: Lee Bill Authorizes American Privateers to Seize Cartel Assets with President’s Approval December 18, 2025 Text: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today that would allow private entities to stop drug cartel smuggling and violence. The Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act authorizes President Trump, as provided under the Constitution, to commission American operators under letters of marque to seize cartel property and persons on land or sea. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced the House version of the legislation.

Trump's handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to rename it the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, a spokesperson for the arts institution said.
Alexandra Marquez (NBC News)
#news #politics #us #trump #USA #gop #unitedstates #kennedycenter #pirates
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