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Hungary’s Viktor Orban spoke on the issue of German dominance “Today, Europe is run by a German war troika: “The President of the Commission is a German woman. The German Chancellor, obviously. And the leader of the largest faction in the European Parliament, the EPP, is also a German man. “These three people are the […] The post Viktor Orban Tells the Truth About the German War Troika appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

President Donald Trump accused Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) of having knowledge of billions of dollars in alleged fraud, saying Sunday night that she should be jailed or face “worse punishment.” “There is 19 Billion Dollars in Minnesota Somalia Fraud. Fake ‘Congresswoman’ Illhan [sic] Omar, a constant complainer who hates the USA, knows everything there is to know. She should be in jail, or even a worse punishment, sent back to Somalia, considered one of the absolutely worst countries in the World,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “She could help to MAKE SOMALIA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump has long feuded with Omar and repeatedly called for her to return to her homeland of Somalia. During his first term, controversy erupted after a “send her back” chant broke out at a rally while he was discussing her.   Earlier on Sunday, Trump claimed Omar and Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz supported the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota because doing so helped distract attention from political pressure on them.  “ICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Country, and bring them back home, where they belong,” Trump said. “The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists. Is this really what Minnesota wants? The crooked Governor and ‘Congresswoman’ Omar, who married her brother, don’t mind because it keeps the focus of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State! Don’t worry, we’re on it!” Minneapolis has been the focus of anti-ICE protests since an agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman who was driving her vehicle toward him. Some of the demonstrations have turned violent, with federal officers being assaulted and federal vehicles targeted with vandalism.  Trump has considered invoking the Insurrection Act and sending in troops if ICE agents continue to be impeded in Minnesota. Government officials said Sunday that they had ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers based in Alaska to prepare for deployment to Minnesota if needed.  The protests come at the same time federal officials have initiated numerous investigations into alleged welfare fraud schemes that have taken billions of dollars in federal funding.   As these investigations play out, the Trump administration has frozen funding for programs that provide childcare and food assistance. This includes Department of Health and Human Services-operated programs like the Child Care Development Fund, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, and the Social Services Block Grant program.

The World Economic Forum on Monday abruptly canceled the scheduled appearance of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, at its annual summit in the Swiss Alps, citing a “tragic loss of lives” following a violent state crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. The decision to disinvite Araghchi, who was slated for a high-profile one-on-one conversation on Tuesday, followed a weekend of intense international pressure and harrowing reports of a massacre on the streets of Iranian cities. Rights groups and activists have described the recent unrest as the deadliest in the Islamic Republic’s history, with some estimates suggesting the death toll could exceed 12,000 people. “Although he was invited last fall, the tragic loss of lives of civilians in Iran over the past few weeks means that it is not right for the Iranian government to be represented at Davos this year,” the Forum said in a statement posted to social media. The move marks a rare, public pivot for an organization that prides itself on being a neutral platform for “the spirit of dialogue.” However, the optics of hosting a senior regime official became untenable as evidence of atrocities mounted. Human rights organizations, including United Against Nuclear Iran, had lobbied the Forum’s leadership, arguing that Mr. Araghchi’s presence would “whitewash” a campaign of state-sponsored violence that reportedly included the use of live ammunition against protesters. United Against Nuclear Iran wrote a letter to the WEF, stating: Abbas Araghchi is a long-time member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization responsible for orchestrating acts of terrorism across the globe. The IRGC provides direct support to the military arms of Hezbollah and Hamas—both considered terrorist organizations by the United States and the European Union—and employs brutal methods, including mass executions, beatings, and rape, to crush dissent within Iran and destabilize the Middle East and beyond. Araghchi has proudly and openly admitted his allegiance to the Guards and their efforts, at one point telling other IRGC members that, “the same IRGC commander who dressed you in IRGC uniform and gave you a weapon has also given me a suit and collared shirt and given me a political mission.” This is not a man of diplomacy but a loyal operative of a regime that weaponizes terror and wields violence as state policy. As you know, just this month, the Iranian regime has carried out what some believe to be the largest massacre in its history. Araghchi is a member of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), which reportedly issued an order to use live fire on Iranian civilians protesting. Estimates suggest the regime killed at least 12,000 and up to 20,000 Iranians over the course of a few days in January as they exercised their fundamental rights to demonstrate against the Ayatollah and his tyranny. Beyond the fatalities, recent reports further highlight the severity of the human rights crisis, documenting 18,434 arrests and 1,134 individuals who sustained severe injuries. The rescission of the invitation comes as President Donald Trump is expected to arrive at the summit with the largest-ever American delegation. Over the weekend, Trump called for an end to the 37-year reign of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating it was “time to look for new leadership in Iran” and threatening a 25% tariff on any nation conducting business with Tehran. While the Forum attempted to distance itself from the controversy, the atmosphere in Davos remains charged. Critics, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), earlier slammed the initial invitation as “tone deaf,” comparing it to “inviting Hitler to a world event after Kristallnacht.”