Democrat Boston mayor Michelle Wu credited the Somali community for the achievements in the city’s history.  The far-Left official is getting blasted for comments she made during a Somali-American community rally on Saturday. The clip started circulating on social media, leading to big pushback from viewers. @officeofmayorwu Two weeks ago, federal officials pulled Somali-Americans out of line at Faneuil Hall where they waited to be sworn in as naturalized citizens. We will not be quiet. Boston is the cradle of liberty and we stand with our Somali neighbors. ♬ original sound – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu “You cannot talk about any achievement that the city of Boston has had in safety, jobs, and economic development, in education, without talking about the Somali community that has lifted our city up. We are proud and we are grateful for our Somali community and for our Somali-American neighbors. Boston and the country are clear that hate has no place in our society,” the Boston mayor said. “We will use every attack to actually strengthen and expand the services available, to empower and work alongside our community members who are already doing so much good in the world and setting the example for the rest of the country.” “Can you list those achievements here for everyone?” one commenter on X replied. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Another commenter quipped, “Remember when the [Somalis] tossed the tea into the harbor?” Her comments come on the heels of a massive Somali-tied welfare fraud scheme that was uncovered in Minnesota involving billions of taxpayer dollars being stolen from the state, as The Daily Wire previously reported. “We believe that the Somali fraud operation in Minnesota is the single greatest theft of taxpayer dollars, through welfare fraud, in American history,” Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller said on Fox News. “We believe we have only scratched the very top of the surface of how deep this goes.” The mayor made her position clear months after being elected to office. At a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in 2022, Wu caught heat for joking that she was “getting used to dealing with problems that are expensive, disruptive, and white,” before quickly adding that she was allegedly referring to “snowstorms, [and] snowflakes.” She also seemingly compared ICE agents to neo-Nazis this June. “I don’t know of any police department that routinely wears masks. We know that there are other groups that routinely wear masks. NSC-131 routinely wears masks,” Wu told reporters at the time, as The Daily Wire previously reported. “Mayor, just to clarify, are you comparing ICE to — you said — to NSC-131, a neo-Nazi group? Are you comparing them to a neo-Nazi group?” a reporter asked. “What I said is that Boston police, and no police department that I know of at the local level, routinely wears masks” she replied. The Department of Homeland Security fired back on social media, calling the apparent comparison “sickening.”

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.

Just two days before Christmas, the White House released the official Christmas portrait of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The pair stands holding hands in front of a Christmas light and an American Flag. The president wore a black tuxedo and his wife a long black dress. There’s no doubt the president and first lady love America. “Merry Christmas from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump,” the caption reads with an American flag emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The White House (@whitehouse) President Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s Christmas Portrait Garnered Mixed Reactions The portrait received mixed reactions from Instagrammers; some loved it, while others acted like Grinches. “Best Christmas present would be if you two grifters disappeared on Christmas eve, Santa, please!” Someone wrote. “Damn… no teeth showing or smiles,” another person joked. “They look so joyful.” “MG a picture without any joy or emotion whatsoever!!! Complete coldness!!! World worst presidential couple ever!” An Instagrammer agreed. But others lauded President Trump and Melania Trump’s Christmas portrait. “Merry Christmas God bless you Mr President and First Lady along with your beautiful family,” a fan wrote. “Elegance backed by strength is unstoppable. God bless this family, and God bless America,” another person shared.d “My man! Merry Christmas big guy keep being an amazing person despite what the haters say about you,” a Trump supporter cheered. This story’s featured image is by  Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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Long before Travis Tritt became a staple of country radio, he was a songwriter working the edges of the Nashville system, trying to get his compositions heard by anyone willing to listen. Raised in Marietta, Georgia, he learned guitar and bass as a teenager and began writing songs that blended country storytelling with Southern rock attitude. His earliest progress came not as a recording artist but as a writer, with his songs drawing attention inside the industry and helping him establish credibility before he ever signed a major deal. That groundwork paid off when he signed with Warner Bros. Records The post Complete List Of Travis Tritt Songs From A to Z appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

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A former U.S. Army official says the federal government's gift to service members this Christmas is a signal to troops that their sacrifices are appreciated.Patrick Murphy, a former Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania and the former U.S. undersecretary of the Army for the Obama administration, praised the Warrior Dividend as a sign of respect for military families.'There is a troubling tendency to politicize military leadership and culture.'Last week, President Trump announced that approximately 1.5 million military members would receive a bonus of $1,776 to thank them for their service and to commemorate 250 years of the U.S. military.According to the former congressman, the payment is well deserved."Having served in uniform and later at the Pentagon, I saw firsthand how much our troops give and how often that sacrifice shows up as stress on families, finances, and retention," Murphy, a decorated former JAG Corps attorney, told Blaze News.Murphy stated that with a quarter of military families operating on a single income, many troops suffer from significant financial strain, which is "one of the leading causes of our suicide epidemic."He added, "The Warrior Dividend isn't just about pay. It's about honoring a long-overdue moral obligation. It's a signal to our troops and their families that their sacrifices are supported and valued."RELATED: Teenager sues high school after tribute to Charlie Kirk was called vandalism JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images Presidential treatmentMurphy told Blaze News about his experience working under different administrations and said they all have made attempts to show support for U.S. troops in their own way.Citing President Obama's "groundwork" for reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, President Biden addressing housing and suicide prevention among service members, and Trump's financial support for the military, Murphy said he feels "core support for our troops has remained consistent, but the tone, priorities, and follow-through of leadership have varied."With that in mind, Murphy urged politicians to treat the military in an apolitical manner."There is a troubling tendency to politicize military leadership and culture, something I believe undermines readiness and trust. The Armed Forces function best when they are professional, trusted, and insulated from partisan conflict."RELATED: Army, Navy release stunning uniforms ahead of historic matchup honoring America's 250th birthday Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images Tapping Gen ZMurphy is noted for having recruited more than 120,000 Gen Z Americans through a military initiative called Soldier for Life. He detailed his recruitment strategy, admitting it was not easy to get messaging through to a new generation. Therefore modern methodology and a fresh approach were needed."Gen Z is a group that is smart, driven, and looking for meaning. So we reimagined our outreach and met them where they are — digitally," Murphy recalled.The approach included a focus on benefits that would appeal to that generation, like education, leadership training, and careers in artificial intelligence. As well, Murphy said he ensured the core messaging focused on "America, its diversity, its values, and its evergreen need for genuine, authentic leadership.""We weren't just selling a job; we were calling young people to be part of something bigger than themselves. And when you show Gen Z that service is not just honorable but empowering, they respond. That's how you build the next generation of leaders, in and out of uniform."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A nine-year MLB veteran is taking issue with apparent cross-dressing on a Disney Cruise ship. Ender Inciarte won three gold gloves with the Atlanta Braves while appearing in one MLB All-Star Game before retiring in 2022. 'I don't think it's hate i just don't want to normalize that behavior.'Now, Inciarte is calling out Disney Cruise Line for apparently having a man dressed a woman speaking to kids."Hey [Disney Cruise Line] love your cruises!" Inciarte wrote on X. "Except for the part that there are man dressed as woman ... thought you already got over it."This immediately drew backlash from some readers, including one man who called Inciarte a "little fragile guy" who "gets upset easily while other people live their lives peacefully without bothering anyone."The 5-foot-11-inch outfielder replied, according to an X translation, "It wasn't hatred or a personal attack. It was an opinion based on my convictions. I believe in respecting everyone, but also in calling things by their name without mockery or contempt. Living in peace doesn't mean silencing one's conscience. Take care, champion!"RELATED: Family 'sick' after apparently discovering transvestite doing little girl's hair and makeup at Disney boutique — (@) A Tampa Bay baseball fan rudely asked the former player, "Have you considered going to Hell, Ender?""No. I've been saved from that thanks to Jesus!" Inciarte enthusiastically stated in response.While it is unclear if Inciarte was drawing from a personal experience or a video he saw online, he explained his reasoning when replying to a reader who said his kids would be traumatized seeing "dudes dressed as women."The Venezuelan explained, "Where is my hate? All i am saying is having my kid enter a place where a 6ft tall guy is dressed as a woman and acting like one would traumatize my kid on a family cruise."He added, "I don't think it's hate i just don't want to normalize that behavior."RELATED: Disney did something it hasn't done in nearly 30 years — it will delight Christian parents and drive liberals crazy Photo by George Rose/Getty Images While Disney has not responded to inquiries from outlets like Fox News Digital to confirm the allegations, this would not be the first time a transgender person or cross-dresser was spotted at a Disney business dealing with children.In 2024, a family chronicled a transvestite cutting children's hair and applying makeup at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World.At Disneyland in 2023, the same boutique had a man dressed as a woman working in front of the store to welcome guests and schedule young children for their makeovers.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!