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Trump’s Patriotic Message to the U.S. Navy: 250 Years of America’s “Maritime Dominance”

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at an event with a crowd of sailors, promoting updates from the White House via text.President Trump speaking at America’s Navy 250: Titans of the Sea — A Salute to the Fleet. Photo screenshot from White House video.

At a Navy anniversary event on October 5, 2025, at Naval Station Norfolk, President Trump celebrated what he called 250 years of America’s “maritime dominance.”

The ceremony, officially titled America’s Navy 250: Titans of the Sea — A Salute to the Fleet, began with the patriotic song “I’m Proud to Be an American” as Trump took the podium wearing his trademark red “USA” hat. Speaking aboard the USS Harry S. Truman and later the USS George H.W. Bush, he delivered a 45-minute address before thousands of sailors, veterans, and military families.

Trump praised U.S. sailors for their service and vowed that the United States would remain unmatched at sea. “Every tyrant and adversary on the planet knows their choice is very simple,” he declared. “It’s leave America in peace or be blown up in fire and fury never seen before.” He said America’s enemies “tremble at the sight of a Navy ship,” underscoring his message that U.S. naval power is the cornerstone of national strength and deterrence.

Despite the government shutdown, service members were assured they would “get every last penny,” with “across-the-board” pay raises to follow once the impasse ends. Speaking alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the president reaffirmed his $1 trillion military investment plan focused on expanding shipbuilding, revitalizing shipyards, and strengthening national defense. Trump told the assembled sailors that the United States would once again build ships “on American soil,” a pledge that drew loud applause.

He also pledged to eliminate “wokeness” from the armed forces, saying he had directed Hegseth to restore a “warrior culture” and end DEI programs and identity-based policies within the ranks. Hegseth echoed the president’s stance, asserting that the Navy’s strength lies in its “unity of purpose, not diversity.”

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan reinforced the theme of power and readiness, declaring that sea power defines superpower status and that the United States continues to project “deadly precision, raw power, and the will to use it.”

Trump praised the Navy’s legacy of loyalty, sacrifice, and commitment, recounting how it evolved from two small ships authorized by the Continental Congress in 1775 into the world’s most powerful maritime force. He noted that when America’s fledgling fleet first faced the British Empire, many doubted its chances, but “they didn’t know the audacity and grit of the American sailor.”

Citing Captain John Paul Jones as the father of the Navy, Trump recalled how Jones famously declared, “I have not yet begun to fight,” before defeating a far stronger British ship—a story he said still defines the Navy’s fighting spirit.

Turning to the present, Trump celebrated what he called an “incredible rebound” in military recruitment, noting that 2025 marked the Navy’s best recruiting year ever. “We have a waiting list for every branch now,” he said, “and that includes police, police, and firemen.” He recalled how bad things were a year ago under Biden, saying, “Nobody wanted to be a policeman. Now they want to be a policeman.”

He then added that people now want to join all branches of the military, including the Space Force. “They love Space Force,” he said, before adding with a grin, “I love Space Force because I created Space Force. That was my thing. And it’s going to turn out to be one of the most important.”

“But one year ago, our country was dead. And today we have the hottest country anywhere in the world by far,” said the president. “Now you have a different problem. You know what the problem is? Everybody wants your job,” he joked. “I like that better, right?”

He then quickly assured the sailors, “But nobody’s going to take your job. You were with us when it was not as nice. Those are the people I like the best, too—the people that were with me when it wasn’t looking so good.”

Trump concluded, “With your help, we will fight, fight, fight. We will win, win, win. Because of you, our Navy and our country will always be proud and righteous and mighty and free.

Congratulations once again on 250 years of total dominance.

Sail fast. Stay strong. Thank you. God bless our sailors, and God bless the United States of America.”

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Mainstream Media in Disbelief as Trump DOUBLES Expected Jobs Numbers – President Trump Takes Victory Lap After Adding 130,000 Jobs to US Economy

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US jobs numbers for February far exceeded expectations to start 2026.

President Trump doubled expectations adding 130,000 jobs when only 55,000 was expected.

The unemployment rate also decreased from 4.4% to 4.3% according to CNBC

President Trump: Just in: GREAT JOBS NUMBERS, FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED! The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!). We are again the strongest Country in the World, and should therefore be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE, by far. This would be an INTEREST COST SAVINGS OF AT LEAST ONE TRILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR – BALANCED BUDGET, PLUS. WOW! The Golden Age of America is upon us!!! President DJT

From the president’s Truth Social account:
Tweet by Donald Trump discussing US job numbers, borrowing costs, interest rates, and a balanced budget, emphasizing America's strength and economic potential.

At what point can the American people sue the Federal Reserve Chief for his dereliction of duty? Jerome Powell is now costing every American untold amounts of money by refusing to do his job!

CNBC host Rick Santelli reacted positively:

Even CNN was forced to share the good economic news.

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Democrat Rep. Nadler Has to be Woken Up by Staffer During Bondi Hearing (VIDEO)

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A diverse group of lawmakers engaged in a congressional hearing, with individuals focused on their devices and discussions in a formal setting.

Democrat Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY) had to be woken up by a staffer on Wednesday morning during a congressional hearing.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Epstein files, fatal shootings of two anti-ICE agitators and more.

Nadler fell asleep just minutes into Wednesday’s hearing.

A staffer walked over to Nadler and woke him up.

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Later on during the hearing, Nadler and Bondi got into a shouting match over Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators.

“How many [co-conspirators] have you indicted?” Nadler asked Bondi.

“Excuse me! I’m going to answer!” Bondi said.

“Answer my question!” Nadler demanded.

“I’m gonna answer the question the way I want to answer the question. Your theatrics are ridiculous,” Bondi said.

“Chairman Jordan, I’m not gonna get into the gutter with these people,” Bondi said.

Bondi and Nadler continued to talk over each other until Chairman Jim Jordan intervened.

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Possible Trans Attack?- ‘Gunperson’ Wearing Dress Kills 9 and Injuries at Least 25 Others at Canadian School

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According to the Tumbler Ridge Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left nine dead and at least 25 more injured.

According to police, the sole suspect, described as a “gunperson’ wearing a dress, was found dead inside the school from “a self-inflicted injury.”

Per CNN:

Police found six people dead and dozens injured when they arrived at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of just 2,400 people in northeast British Columbia, early on Tuesday afternoon. Another person died en route to hospital, police said.

The alleged shooter, who was found dead at the school with a self-inflicted injury, is believed to have killed two more people, whose bodies were discovered at a home in the township

Two victims were airlifted from the school to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. And about 25 other people were also being treated at a local medical center, police said.

Fox News reported that Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander, said in a statement,  “This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response.”

“Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.”

Juno News, an independent outlet in Canada, claims to have spoken with someone connected to the suspected shooter’s family who says the suspect was trans and used “she/her” pronouns, but authorities have not confirmed the claim.

The Guardian reported that the police have identified the shooter, but didn’t publicly release their identity due to the integrity of the investigation.

The shooter’s identity, any potential connections to groups, and motivations remain under investigation.

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