Former January 6 defendants are now walking the halls of the Department of Justice, seeking revenge against the prosecutors who put them behind bars. From Defendants to Accusers The transformation has been swift and stunning. Individuals who once sat in federal courtrooms as defendants, facing charges for their actions on January 6, 2021, have emerged from Trump’s mass pardons with a new mission. They are no longer content to walk free simply; they want their former prosecutors held accountable through the same legal system that once pursued them. Reuters investigation reveals these pardoned individuals have successfully secured meetings with Justice Department officials. The access they have gained raises questions about how the department prioritizes its resources and whether prosecutorial decisions should be influenced by those who were previously convicted of federal crimes. Trump's mass pardon of Capitol rioters has led some to gain influence inside the US Justice Department, with pardoned individuals now meeting officials to press for prosecutions of the lawyers who convicted them https://t.co/AwDzAHEkPj pic.twitter.com/u7Im0zE2zj — Reuters (@Reuters) December 17, 2025 The campaign focuses specifically on federal lawyers who worked to build cases against January 6 defendants. These prosecutors followed standard legal procedures, presented evidence to grand juries, and secured convictions through the established judicial process. Now they find themselves in the crosshairs of a coordinated effort to turn the tables. Justice Department’s Precarious Position The willingness of current Justice Department officials to meet with these individuals raises serious concerns about the department’s priorities and independence. Federal prosecutors are sworn to follow the law and evidence, not to pursue cases based on political grievances or personal vendettas from pardoned defendants. Trump granted clemency to every criminally charged Jan. 6 defendant. Now, some of those rioters are meeting with Justice Department officials, pressing for prosecutions of the lawyers and judges who helped put them away https://t.co/11LngNITKg @specialreports pic.twitter.com/X54lhQCxll — Reuters (@Reuters) December 17, 2025 This campaign represents more than just sour grapes from pardoned defendants. It signals an erosion of prosecutorial independence and the rule of law. When federal prosecutors must worry about being targeted for doing their jobs lawfully and ethically, the entire justice system might suffer. The American people deserve a justice system where prosecutors can follow the evidence without fear of political retribution from either side of the aisle.

A known bootlegger allegedly plowed into families lining up for a joyful Christmas parade on the Navajo Nation, shattering holiday cheer and injuring four innocents just as President Trump’s America First policies promise safer communities nationwide. Tragic Crash Disrupts Family Holiday Event Kayenta Township’s second annual Christmas light parade scheduled start at 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening drew strong family attendance. Attendees parked in designated lots and lined Navajo Route 591 on foot near the rodeo grounds. A vehicle suddenly crashed into pedestrians shortly before kickoff. Four people suffered injuries, with conditions undisclosed. The driver faces allegations of intoxication. Navajo Nation Police lead the probe into this devastating incident. Christmas Parade halted after DUI driver hits woman and child at Christmas parade on Navajo Nation In Kayenta Three people were struck by a vehicle during the Kayenta Township Christmas Night Parade after an intoxicated driver entered the parade route, according to Navajo Nation… pic.twitter.com/bHLAzNSeiB — Heidi Hatch KUTV (@tvheidihatch) December 23, 2025 Known Bootlegger Suspect Highlights Tribal Enforcement Gaps The unnamed suspect carries a reputation as a known bootlegger and drug dealer in Kayenta, Arizona. Navajo Nation bans alcohol sales, yet illegal distribution persists, fueling such tragedies. Township Manager Jarvis Williams confirmed the pre-parade timing and rapid cancellation of both parade and market. Multiple agencies mobilized: Navajo Nation EMS, Kayenta Township Fire Department, Department of Criminal Investigations, and Arizona Department of Public Safety. First responders earned praise for quick action in this remote community. Council Delegate Shaandiin Parrish voiced community heartbreak. She offered prayers for victims’ recovery and urged resolve against substance abuse temptations during holidays. Williams directed all inquiries to police, noting uncertainty on alcohol involvement pending tests. This event underscores long-term challenges in prohibiting bootlegging amid family gatherings. ????????? ?????? ?????? ????????? ?? ?????? ???????? ?? ??????? ????????? ????? ?????? I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred this evening during the Kayenta Township’s Christmas Night… pic.twitter.com/DrNXoDxPQu — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren (@BuuVanNygren) December 23, 2025 Immediate Cancellation and Community Fallout Officials canceled the pedestrian-focused parade and transition to Christmas market instantly after the crash. Families prepared chairs along the route, expecting holiday spirit from north end of Route 591 to rodeo grounds. Disruption turned joy to trauma for Kayenta residents. Short-term losses include vendor revenue from the market. Social bonds strengthened through shared concern and anti-substance resolve. –Multiple people, including pregnant woman, struck by alleged drunk driver at Navajo Nation Christmas parade https://t.co/3oYLeuDw3f #FoxNews — Larry Adkin – MAGA (@LarryAdkin) December 23, 2025 Long-term, potential charges against the suspect could curb bootlegging patterns. Heightened DUI awareness may bolster holiday safety. Political spotlight falls on tribal enforcement needs in alcohol-free zones. Broader Navajo Nation faces public safety strains, yet local response proved effective. Victims’ families await medical updates as investigation continues. Lessons for Safer American Communities This incident reinforces conservative priorities: strong law enforcement protects families from reckless behavior. President Trump’s border security and anti-drug initiatives offer models for tribal lands battling cartels and smuggling. Common sense demands tougher penalties for repeat offenders like this bootlegger. Kayenta’s swift responders exemplify local heroism amid federal overreach elsewhere. Communities thrive with accountability, not excuses for substance chaos. Sources: Four injured in crash near Kayenta Rodeo Grounds, Christmas parade canceled Alleged DUI driver hits Christmas parade goers, killing 1 on Navajo Nation

More than 60 NFL players just sent a letter to President Trump and Congress declaring that “concern is no longer sufficient” for the daily slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, where an average of 32 to 35 believers are murdered every single day. When Athletes Become Ambassadors for the Persecuted Professional football players typically make headlines for touchdowns and tackles, not foreign policy letters to Capitol Hill. Yet on December 19, 2025, more than 60 current and former NFL players did exactly that, sending a formal letter to President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and congressional leaders demanding immediate action against what they call the systematic slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. The letter represents an extraordinary moment in athlete activism, moving beyond domestic social justice issues to international religious persecution. Retired NFL player Benjamin Watson, who initiated the effort as editor-in-chief of Sports Spectrum, has been warning about what he calls “pure genocide” in Nigeria for years. This time, he assembled an impressive coalition of current stars and coaching legends to amplify the message. The Staggering Mathematics of Modern Martyrdom The numbers behind the NFL players’ urgency paint a horrifying picture of systematic violence. During the first seven months of 2025 alone, an average of 32 to 35 Nigerian Christians were killed each day. Since 2009, an estimated 52,000 Christians have died in attacks by extremist groups and ethnic militias exploiting religious and tribal divisions across Africa’s most populous nation. Nigeria now ranks seventh on the Open Doors World Watch List for extreme Christian persecution, despite nearly half its 200 million citizens identifying as Christian. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for more than a decade, yet the violence continues escalating with apparent impunity. This is really cool. Over 60 Christian NFL players writing to @POTUS & US leaders over persecution in Nigeria . They note may NFL players have Nigerian ties, & the resiliency of Nigerians even as they face “ongoing brutality.” They call for greater security, esp in Middle… pic.twitter.com/MPZ34Wv8wg — Sean Nelson (@Sean_ADFIntl) December 19, 2025 From Presidential Tweets to Policy Pressure The NFL letter builds on President Trump’s October 31, 2025, designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern, when he declared that “something must be done!” The players argue that presidential statements and expressions of concern, while appreciated, no longer match the scale of the crisis facing Nigerian believers who send emergency calls that go unanswered by security forces. The athletes propose concrete policy changes, including conditioning U.S. military assistance on security benchmarks, expanding humanitarian aid for internally displaced populations, and filling the currently vacant Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom position. Their approach reflects a sophisticated understanding of foreign policy levers, not just moral outrage at injustice. Strategic Timing and Celebrity Leverage The involvement of high-profile quarterbacks like Houston’s C.J. Stroud, San Francisco’s Brock Purdy, and veteran Kirk Cousins brings serious star power to an issue that often struggles for mainstream media attention. Coaching legend Tony Dungy and rising college star TreVeyon Henderson add generational breadth to the coalition, while the timing capitalizes on Trump’s stated concern about Nigerian Christians. Nigeria’s connection to the NFL runs deeper than headlines suggest. Approximately 130 current NFL players trace their heritage to Nigeria, creating personal stakes in the country’s stability. Steve Stenstrom, president of Sports Spectrum, emphasizes that this transcends partisan politics: “This isn’t a left or right issue” but rather “life-or-death” for believers facing systematic targeting. Sources: Christian NFL players speak out on religious persecution in Nigeria CJ Stroud, Brock Purdy, Kirk Cousins Among NFL Athletes Urging Action on Nigeria NFL players urge Trump, Congress to address religious persecution in Nigeria 82 NFL players and coaches sign letter calling for U.S. action on Christian persecution in Nigeria

Heritage Foundation fires key staffers and loses top scholars to Mike Pence’s group amid explosive internal revolt, raising alarms about fractures in the conservative movement vital to President Trump’s agenda. Staff Firings Spark Exodus Heritage Foundation Chief Advancement Officer Andy Olivastro announced on Monday that deputy director Jessica Reinsch and vice president John Malcolm were fired Friday for conduct inconsistent with the think tank’s mission. Olivastro cited breach of fiduciary duty and intellectual property removal as reasons for immediate action. Departing staff aligned closely with the fired pair. Their exits pave the way for a stronger team focused on core priorities. Sources point to media leaks tied to the Tucker Carlson controversy as a key factor. Here are the latest developments in the Heritage Foundation’s implosion. Three entire units of Heritage — the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, and the Center for Data Analysis — are departing the think tank… — John Hood (@JohnHoodNC) December 22, 2025 Pence’s Group Gains Top Talent Advancing American Freedom, led by former Vice President Mike Pence, hired John Malcolm, economist Richard Stern, and data analyst Kevin Dayaratna from Heritage. AAF secured at least $13 million in donations to fund these hires. Malcolm leads the shift of Heritage’s esteemed Meese Center—named for ex-Attorney General Edwin Meese—to AAF, rebranding it the Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law. Roughly a dozen more departures are expected soon, per sources and Wall Street Journal reporting. There has been speculation that @Heritage is distancing itself from @TuckerCarlson over the past 24 hours. I want to put that to rest right now—here are my thoughts: pic.twitter.com/F8bcxBIqKI — Kevin Roberts (@KevinRobertsTX) October 30, 2025 Backlash Over Carlson Defense Heritage President Kevin Roberts drew fire for defending Tucker Carlson after his October 27 interview with Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist. Roberts’ October 30 video statement decried conservatives “canceling our own people,” calling critics a “venomous coalition.” He later apologized for word choice but stood by not canceling Carlson, clarifying no full endorsement. The statement remains on X. Internal critics and board members resigned, faulting Roberts for failing to condemn antisemitism and drifting from founding principles. Board Resignations and Brain Drain At least three Heritage board members resigned over the weekend, including Princeton professor Robert P. George. Josh Blackman, ex-senior editor of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, quit via a letter published in Reason magazine. Blackman called Roberts’ stance a “huge unforced blunder” aiding antisemitism on the right, weakening the Meese Center’s rule-of-law mission. He warned of a “brain drain” as a decade of expertise vanished overnight to Pence’s group, eroding conservative intellectual firepower. Word on the street is that some of the staffers leaving the Heritage Foundation are heading to Mike Pence’s organization. Congrats to @Heritage! The clowns are leaving their organization. These departures will also open jobs up for patriots who believe in America First! https://t.co/deHV3QfwFT — Alex Bruesewitz (@alexbruesewitz) December 22, 2025 Conservative Leaders Weigh In Sen. Ted Cruz labeled silence on Fuentes’ Hitler praise and anti-Jewish rhetoric as complicity in evil at a Republican Jewish Coalition event. Ben Shapiro blasted Carlson in a Heritage speech before unaware Roberts. VP JD Vance countered at TPUSA America Fest, opposing conservative de-platforming lists amid bigger fights. Olivastro affirmed Heritage’s surge: donor growth up 35-57%, high demand for roles. The rift signals deeper 2028 primary tensions, demanding unity behind President Trump’s victories over leftist overreach. Sources: Heritage Foundation board member bolts as backlash over Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview grows Heritage Foundation in revolt over Tucker Carlson defense after controversial Nick Fuentes interview Top Heritage Officials Flee to Mike Pence’s Nonprofit as Think Tank Fractures

A veterinary sedative 200 times more potent than the flesh-eating drug xylazine has seized control of Philadelphia’s streets, creating withdrawal symptoms so severe they’re filling ICUs and killing younger users through organ failure. When Drug Dealers Outsmart Government Bans Pennsylvania’s 2024 ban on xylazine, the flesh-destroying “tranq” that left users with bone-exposing wounds requiring amputations, seemed like a victory against the opioid crisis. Instead, drug cartels switched to medetomidine, a veterinary anesthetic normally reserved for sedating dogs and ICU patients. Within months, this “rhino tranq” captured seven out of ten drug bags circulating in Kensington, Philadelphia’s notorious open-air drug market. The timing reveals the futility of playing chemical whack-a-mole with criminal organizations. As physician Jeanmarie Perrone notes, Pennsylvania’s crackdown on xylazine tracking coincided precisely with medetomidine’s street debut. Dealers didn’t abandon their business model—they upgraded it with a substance 200 times more potent than its predecessor, creating a more profitable and devastating product. NARCO-TERROR! When you see videos of ppl “folded over”, these are the effects of fentanyl + xylazine, the “zombie drug”. Users ‘freeze’ mid-step, their bodies collapse while still conscious. This is why Trump targets narco boats with military force. This is narco-terror pic.twitter.com/FDhA9Nlg9J — Sheri Unfiltered (@FFT1776) December 5, 2025 The Economics of Addiction Get More Ruthless Chris Simpson, a former glazer now homeless in Kensington, explains the cruel mathematics behind medetomidine’s market dominance. Where heroin provided all-day relief, this new concoction demands fresh purchases every four hours. The rush remains identical, but euphoria disappears entirely, leaving only the compulsion to avoid withdrawal. Cartels transformed addiction from a daily habit into an around-the-clock revenue stream. This calculated cruelty extends beyond mere profit margins. Users describe withdrawal symptoms that eclipse anything previously documented in addiction medicine. Simpson details uncontrollable vomiting until only bile remains, racing heart rates, and debilitating vertigo. Others report “brain zaps” and heart attacks severe enough to require hospitalization. The veterinary sedative that safely anesthetizes animals becomes a torture device when removed from human systems. Losing a limb on the streets of Portland is so common it’s no longer if but when. The main culprit is xylazine mixed with fentanyl which if you use long enough it leads to the rotting of limbs and amputation. The second most common pic.twitter.com/MxVQoJQs2p — Kevin Dahlgren (@kevinvdahlgren) October 28, 2025 Hospitals Become Battlegrounds Against Unknown Chemistry Emergency rooms across Philadelphia face an unprecedented crisis as medetomidine overwhelms traditional overdose protocols. Narcan successfully reverses fentanyl overdoses, but patients remain unconscious from the veterinary component, creating dangerous delays in treatment. Roz Pichardo, who has personally reversed over 3,000 overdoses since 2018, watches helplessly as the life-saving drug she relies on becomes only partially effective. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center dedicates 35 ICU beds monthly to medetomidine withdrawal cases, representing 25% of intensive care capacity during peak months. The medical establishment lacks basic tools to address this crisis—medetomidine withdrawal doesn’t even have an official diagnosis code. Rehabilitation centers designed for traditional opioid addiction prove woefully inadequate against a drug that can only be legally prescribed in ICU settings. https://twitter.com/PNWConservative/status/1994925954079363492 Political Solutions Miss the Mark Mayor Cherelle Parker’s “tough on crime” approach tripled police presence in Kensington and invested in new treatment facilities, yet these conventional strategies fail to address medetomidine’s unique challenges. Her administration’s $5.5 million Wellness Court and controversial crackdowns on mobile harm reduction services tackle symptoms rather than the underlying supply chain innovation driving the crisis. Meanwhile, evidence-based solutions remain politically untouchable. Supervised injection sites were rejected last year despite proven effectiveness elsewhere. Safe supply programs, successfully implemented in Canada and Switzerland, receive no serious consideration. As Pichardo observes, providing pharmaceutical-grade heroin with known effects beats allowing “crazy stuff” to flow unchecked through communities. Sometimes the most radical solution is the most conservative choice—choosing known risks over unknown dangers.