Apparently, Donald Trump’s plan to open up your 401(k) to crypto and private equity is so popular, people are supporting it from beyond the grave.
Bloomberg dug into thousands of glowing public comments backing the proposal, and wouldn’t you know it, some of them came from dead people?
I guess Trump found them after all and apparently put them to work.
Welcome to MAGA Losses of the Week.
But first, Judge Emmet Sullivan is losing patience with Trump’s DOJ over the Epstein files. We also get into new reporting on DHS spying on protesters in Minnesota instead of investigating the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Then Robby Roadsteamer joins us for the losses, including Mike Lindell finding yet another election he’s unwilling to accept.
Plus, we bring in our summer intern Meghan Eslick for her final Solemate Awards before she leaves DEFIANCE for her senior year. Thank you for everything, Meghan!
NEXT WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
MON, AUG 17 — 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, AUG 18 — 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, AUG 19 — 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, AUG 20 — 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.
FRI, AUG 21 — THE DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — We are super psyched to launch the DEFIANCE Book Club this month! Our first selection: Twilight of Democracy by Anne Applebaum. Visit your library or favorite bookstore and pick up a copy today. More details every Friday!
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