Less than 24 hours ago, Donald Trump proposed a dramatic option for Iran: take out two American cities.
His White House would now like you to believe you didn’t hear that correctly.
Meanwhile, there are actual weapons of mass destruction to worry about. Two people are reportedly dead after a suspected plague outbreak tied to a Russian biological weapons facility.
Then, after the real funding source of Trump’s ads was unveiled by the Washington Post, Trump says MAGA Inc. will pick up the tab going forward.
Just don’t expect a refund for the millions already spent.
But Trump isn’t the only one with ad problems. In Texas, leaked audio has Ken Paxton admitting he has little control over his own campaign, with Trump and DC calling the shots.
And after viewing the GOP’s latest ad featuring his estranged wife, we have to agree with Ken.
Rashad Robinson of the Committee for the First Amendment shares his take after an FBI whistleblower alleged Trump ordered an investigation into anti-ICE protesters he saw on TikTok.
Plus, in Who’s Joining the DEFIANCE, an 18-year Interior Department lawyer quits over what he calls the Trump administration’s “assault on the rule of law.”
THIS WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
WEDS, OCT 7 — 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 8 — 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 8 — DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — Our current selection is: 1984 by George Orwell. We’ll be discussing chapters 5 & 6 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 9 — 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:
Use the buttons provided to share your personal referral link on X, Facebook, or email. Or, copy the link (circled in the example below) to share it via text or other social platforms.
