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Who is the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in Congress right now? My vote goes to Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who has boldly shown he is willing to put maximum pressure on Donald Trump and his band of Republican enablers to ensure the public gets acquainted with uncomfortable truths held in the Epstein files. Khanna has not managed to take down Trump, yet, but it isn't from lack of trying. Working hand-in-hand with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Khanna has gone to the mat to make sure the Epstein documents are not just dusty files sitting in what used to be Pam Bondi's office.
Khanna has shown a talent for getting under the tissue-thin skin that barely covers Trump's elephantine form. The latest example came on Sunday when he went on Fox News, of all places, to shine a spotlight on what is left of Trump's shattered credibility on the global stage. In typical Trumpian fashion, Dear Leader fired back, showing he still has no well of dignity or good will to draw upon when under stress.
Occupy Democrats (OC) was on hand for the Fox-induced fireworks as Trump could only turn to his failing Truth Social site in a feeble attempt at third-grade style name calling. Occupy Democrats reports at its Facebook page under the headline "Congressman Ro Khanna brilliantly destroys Trump after he called him "SCUM" and a "SLEAZEBAG" in a deranged meltdown — and gets in a perfect Epstein jab":
This is a master class in getting under the President's thin skin... "Trump's second attack of the day on me," Khanna wrote on X, sharing a screenshot of a Truth Social post. "This is why I go on Fox. This is why I talk about an economic agenda to build steel, ship & battery plants in hollowed out communities." "This is why I talk to everyone, including Trump voters, without hurling insults. This is how Democrats will win & unite the country," he added.
Trump, of course, does not want the country to be united -- he thrives on chaos and confusion -- so he was left to helplessly lob insults at a rival who seemed unbothered by tussling with a supposed "master dealmaker." OC reports:
Khanna's level-headed, intelligent, truthful post stood in stark contrast to the furious Trump post that he was responding to— "You could listen to FoxNews all day long, absolutely devour it, but then, when you hear SLEAZEBAGS, like Congressman Ro Khanna, 'a wolf in sheep’s clothing,' LIE, LIE, LIE, AND LIE AGAIN, without any pushback, or competent rebuttal from an anchor, in this case, Jacqui Heinrich, the entire Common Sense dialogue that has been going on all day at Fox is completely obliterated!" Trump wrote. The suggestion that Fox News deals in "common sense dialogue" is laughable to anyone living outside of the right-wing bubble. The network peddles conspiracy theories, fascist propaganda, and overt racism. But apparently, that constant deluge of conservative garbage isn't enough for Trump, who wants to be able to watch without ever encountering a sane voice like Ro Khanna.
Did Trump point to any specific Khanna statement that amounted to a lie? Of course not. The president does not know how to deal with truth, so he was left to adopt the only role he can capably fill -- toddler in chief. From OC:
"Why would Fox put SCUM like this on, or others, such as Low Rated Bill Maher, who gains 'credibility' by constant referral to him as though he were a Liberal source of 'Wisdom,' or very Low IQ Hakeem Jeffries, who considers the Supreme Court 'illegitimate,' and probably hates our Country," Trump continued. "No matter how 'Fair and Balanced' the day’s News at Fox may be, the end result is destroyed by professional Liars, Conmen, and Liberal, Crooked Politicians," he added. "This is why MAGA Republicans, who are actually close to 100% of the Party, hate Fox, despite the wonderful contributions made by so many of their great anchors and commentators. Hard to win Elections like this! President DONALD J. TRUMP" Of course, it's not just Khanna's messaging on the economy and manufacturing that has triggered Trump. The congressman has been one of the most outspoken voices calling for the full release of the Epstein files. Since Trump appears all over those files, including credible accusations that he's a pedophile rapist, he has marked Khanna as one of his most hated enemies. One post wasn't enough to vent that hatred, because he also penned another against Khanna. But once again, the congressman got the last laugh—
Trump actually made the following statement in a report at NJ.com. (We invite you to pay particular attention to the part highlighted in yellow.):
“No matter how ‘Fair and Balanced’ the day’s News at Fox may be, the end result is destroyed by professional Liars, Conmen, and Liberal, Crooked Politicians. This is why MAGA Republicans, who are actually close to 100% of the Party, hate Fox, despite the wonderful contributions made by so many of their great anchors and commentators. Hard to win Elections like this!” he concluded.
So Trump expects Fox to help Republicans win elections? That probably is not a surprise to viewers who actually watch Fox News (I am not among them.), but the statement suggests Trump knows no more about journalism than he does about governance -- which is zero. Let's return to Occupy Democrats:
"The Sleazebag, Radical Left Congressman from the failed State of California, Ro Khanna, should not be allowed on FoxNews unless you have an 'anchor' who is capable of disputing his lies, one after another, and closing down his FAKE (Bullshit!) narrative," Trump wrote. "He is similar, but worse than Hakeem Jeffries, only with a somewhat higher IQ. This morning he tried, on behalf of the Dumacrats, to take credit for the Steel Industry pouring back into the U.S., knowing full well that the Dumbs virtually destroyed it, and I SAVED IT, through strong Tariffs (PLUS!)," he continued. "Our Country was DEAD during the last 'Administration,' and now it is hotter than ever before. We can’t allow the Dumacrats to take credit for this. If elected, they will fully destroy our thriving, and now very respected, Nation. I will NOT let that happen!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Trump seems to think he should choose who anchors what on Fox News, making a network that broadcasts over public airwaves an arm of the Republican Party. This is one part laughable and two parts a sign of how dangerous Trump and the postmodern GOP have become to democracy. Let's conclude by returning to Occupy Democrats and its coverage of the fearless Ro Khanna. We need more Americans like this guy, especially in Congress:
Khanna responded with a brilliant zinger on X–– "The man building a ballroom with foreign steel probably shouldn’t call himself the champion of American steel," he wrote. "But as you learned from the Epstein files, I’m open to working across the aisle. So how about signing my steel bill to actually rebuild the American steel industry?" The most important takeaway here is that Khanna's appearances on Fox News are working. Trump is terrified that his messaging is going to penetrate through to his base and turn even more voters against his failed presidency. Getting attacked by this President is the clearest sign that you're doing something right. Keep at it Congressman Khanna!
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