Anthony Scaramucci has officially been dethroned. Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is out after less than a week on the job. Turns out, admitting on Sean Hannity’s show that you never passed the bar exam isn’t great for job security.
And what a week it’s been for MAGA. Ken Paxton rang in the new year at a luxury Dubai high-rise with two men facing federal fraud charges. Republicans stumbled through debates across the country, and a pro-Susan Collins group managed to run an attack ad targeting Maine voters in Portland. Oregon.
Oops.
With the losses piling up, it’s time to recognize the MAGA faithful who refuse to abandon Trump, even when he abandons them.
Our latest DJT Solemate Award contenders include both a current and former DHS secretary, one of whom is still singing Trump’s praises after being shown the door twice, and a senator who thinks soaring gas prices are simply the cost of presidential courage. Find out who takes home the coveted award.
And before we head into the weekend, we’re debuting One Last Thing, featuring a county council candidate from Indiana with some refreshingly candid thoughts.
NEXT WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
MON, OCT 19 — TUNNEL TALK — This is the space where Defy Ants get to sound off on what’s happening right now: the headlines, the WTF moments, and the stories of defiance. Tell us what’s got the colony buzzing this week, and we’ll share some of your responses with the whole hill.
TUES, OCT 20 — TRIVIA TUESDAY — Test your knowledge of defiance throughout history, and we’ll give a shoutout to everyone who gets all five right AND a $15 discount on any swag in our swag store!
WEDS, OCT 21 — MY DEFIANCE MISSION — On Mission Wednesdays, we highlight the defiance actions Members are taking in their own communities. Tell us your story here. Every action counts!
THURS, OCT 22 — SHOW US YOUR ANT-ITUDE! — We wanna see your DEFIANCE swag, your original artwork, your unique ways of shouting out your defiance to the world in creative ways. Send your pics to our editor here.
THURS, OCT 23 — DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — Our current selection is: 1984 by George Orwell. We’ll be discussing chapters 9 & 10 in our Members-only chatroom @ 2:30 pm ET. It’s never too late to join the party! Visit your library or favorite bookstore to pick up a copy.
FRI, OCT 24 — DOGS OF THE DEFIANCE — That’s right…even our furry friends are sticking it to the man. Do you have a dog (or a cat or a horse or a rabbit or a ferret…) that would sooner lift their leg on Trump than play fetch? Send us a pic, and they might be featured in a future issue! Because fighting authoritarianism is hard work, a little fun is important too. :)
GROW THE DEFIANCE
DEFIANCE Members are absolutely crushing it, spreading the word about our club for the courageous to their friends. There is strength in numbers, and that’s exactly what defiance requires. Here’s how you can help build our numbers—and get a shoutout on the Daily with Miles and Xander:
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