Scott Jennings puts Senator Van Hollen on blast for meeting with Abrego Garcia.

“If you’re explaining how you came to be sipping margaritas with an MS13 gang banger who’s lived illegally in the US for 14 years before he was finally deported. You’re losing, okay? You’re losing.”

Scott Jennings puts Senator Van Hollen on blast for meeting with Abrego Garcia. pic.twitter.com/aAKZkEfPi9

— Thomas Hern (@ThomasMHern) April 19, 2025

Scott Jennings calls out Senator Van Hollen for meeting with an MS-13 gang member who had been illegally in the U.S. for 14 years, a consequence of the failed policies under the previous Biden administration. These failures have allowed dangerous criminals to slip through and jeopardize American safety. – Trump Gunner

Dems and Dem Activists are pretending these potential Dem Voters, may be Tortured and Murdered? While ignoring families of the American victims that were actually tortured and murdered by these new, vicious friends of Dem Leaders! – Walt

Van Hollen needed to make that guy was told to not spill the beans on what the dems wanted him in the US for.

From MD We are being taxed to death, with new fees, old fees doubled, & some tripled. Our governor turned a 5 billion surplus into a 3 billion deficit. Energy costs have risen 200%- 57% of MDs are talking about leaving & Van Hollen flies to El Salvador? What about the rest of MD? – Denise Kay

Fake Virtue Lowers the Value of Citizenship   . . ."The usual suspects in the political realm are posing as champions of democracy. Senators fly off to El Salvador, hoping to make grand gestures of righteous advocacy for the case of a Salvadoran citizen here illegally. The Salvadoran has had his several days in court, was found by the judge to be an MS-13 gang member — and this finding was upheld on appeal —  and was ordered removed from the country. Moreover, his girlfriend had twice lodged complaints to Maryland courts that he physically assaulted her. But the Senators are appealing beyond the law, claiming somehow that not to do so would destroy the Constitution, and that deporting this man meant American citizens had to fear being jailed on the President’s whim.

"Clearly, the Senators believe that their audience don’t have the logical powers of even a third grader. They are making a grand theatrical gesture of virtue — that should be enough to override every rational consideration and have everyone in awe of them.

"It is nice to go beyond the law when it is your sacrifice — you suffer the consequence of your choice, which makes the sacrifice genuine. But that is not the Senators’ intention. They will not live in the neighborhood of this gangbanger if they succeed and force his return to the U.S. The Senators and their like live in safe places, and let the subordinate classes pay for their grand displays of virtue." . . .

Easter: the Resurrection of Jesus Transformed the World Forever

 Scott S. Powell  

"It turns out that Easter, which has its ultimate meaning through the resurrection, is one of ancient history’s most scrutinized and best attested events. Easter is the commemoration and celebration of the single event that transformed the world forever."

Across cultures throughout human history, people have sought to flee oppression and escape persecution. A recurring theme in Western literature and in modern classics such as Superman and Disney originals, which revolve around the struggle between good and evil, is the need and critical role for a rescuer or savior.

Easter is the celebration of the finished work of the messiah Jesus Christ, the ultimate rescuer and savior for mankind, who sacrificed his life to provide forgiveness of sin -- enabling all who believe in Christ to have a direct relationship with God.

That no other religion makes the claim that it was founded by a messiah makes Jesus the most revolutionary figure of human history.      

Still, some assume Christianity is like other religions that require followers to perform certain works and rituals acceptable to God. Not so with Jesus, for he implores us in Matthew 11:30 that, “My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” When a learned Jewish Pharisee, whose life required living up to stressful “dos and don’ts” of the Mosaic law, asked Jesus which was the greatest commandment in the law, Jesus answered simply that if we love God and love our neighbor as ourselves, we will have fulfilled all the laws.

Christ is absolutely unique in other ways. First, he is the only person in history who was pre-announced starting a thousand years before he was born, with eighteen different prophets between the tenth and the fourth centuries B.C. predicting his coming birth, life, and death. Hundreds of years later, the details of Christ’s coming birth, life, betrayal, and manner of death validated those prophecies in surprisingly accurate and minute detail. One thousand years B.C., David prophetically wrote about the crucifixion of Christ, at a time when crucifixion was unknown as a means of execution.

The death of other religious leaders -- such as Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Mohammad, or Confucius -- brought anticlimactic endings to their lives and work. But Christ came into the world as God’s son to die and pay the price for man’s iniquity." . . .  More

Scott S. Powell is senior fellow at Discovery Institute. This article is a vignette out of his acclaimed book, Rediscovering America, which was an eight-week Amazon #1 new release in the history genre. Reach him at scottp@discovery.org

The Book Of Daniel Foreshadows Easter

 Daniel Foreshadows Easter – Bible.org Blogs

"Easter is a particular time we set as a celebration of our God of the gospel—Christ dying on the cross for the payment of our sins, God accepting Jesus’ payment by raising Him from the dead, and the Holy Spirit’s transformative work in our lives for righteousness. One of the beautiful impacts of Easter on my life took form as I reflected on a particular incident."   

"My regularly scheduled Bible study provided me with a unique and unexpected Lenten and Easter preparation. I probably learned this years ago in seminary but hearing it anew in a sermon from my former pastor¹ cemented the truth that Daniel chapter six contains a foreshadowing—a type—of Jesus Christ.

"A “type” in the Bible is “a person or thing in the Old Testament that foreshadows a person or thing in the New Testament.”² How amazing that God intentionally pointed to Jesus from the very beginning and throughout history.

"Here are some ways that Daniel foreshadows the death and resurrection of Christ.

Daniel

Jesus Christ

Daniel was a royal son of Judah whose superior wisdom and excellent spirit set him apart from his peers (Daniel 1:3, Daniel 6:3)

Jesus was a royal son of Judah whose superior wisdom and excellent spirit set him apart from humankind (Matthew 1:1, Acts 10:38)

Daniel’s intended appointment as chief ruler over Babylon angered the other leaders who were envious of him. (Daniel 6:3)

As King of the Jews, Jesus’ claim to the throne angered the other leaders who were envious of him. (Matthew 2:1–2, John 1:49, Matthew 27:18)

The officials conspired against Daniel (Daniel 6:4)

The priests and the elders conspired against Jesus (Matthew 26:3–4)

Read the full study here.

. . ."Of course, Daniel does not match Jesus in every way. No type is meant to. While Daniel was human and thus a sinner, Jesus was divine and never sinned (1 Peter 2:22). Daniel experienced the possibility of death whereas Jesus truly died (Mark 15:37). Daniel prospered temporarily (Daniel 6:28) and later died as an old man but Jesus resurrected and was elevated to the right hand of God the Father where he reigns forever and ever (Mark 16:19).

"How might God be foreshadowing Jesus’ death and resurrection in your current reading or experience? What do you need to remember this Easter?

"Lord Jesus, like Daniel I face a roaring lion on the prowl looking to devour me (1 Peter 5:8). But this Easter, I remember that you are my Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) who willingly gave your life for me (John 10:15). Deliver me from evil (Matthew 6:13) as you did for Daniel."

SHOCK VIDEO: Bernie Sanders crowd nearly RIOTS when "Free Palestine" flag is removed

Trending Politics

WATCH: Protester Unfurls ‘Free Palestine’ Flag over US Flag at Bernie Sanders Rally  

"During a rally held by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in Idaho, a protester unfurled a “Free Palestine” flag that covered the large American flag behind Sanders.

"Members of the crowd booed and chanted “Free Palestine” as police arrested the protester." . . .

WATCH: Trump – ‘I Was So Surprised’ at Cruelty Hostages Faced in Gaza | United with Israel  

    " Speaking to reporters on Friday about his recent meeting with released Israeli hostages who visited the White House, US President Donald Trump said he was “so surprised” by how the hostages were treated.

“You’d think there’d be a couple people that would be kind, that would say, ‘You’re gonna be OK,’ but they had none of that.”

Member of Tim Walz Administration Arrested in Minnesota After Keying a Tesla While Walking His Dog (VIDEO)

Gateway Pundit 

" Why wouldn’t this person think this behavior is acceptable? Tim Walz has been encouraging hatred of Musk and Tesla for weeks.Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been having a grand old time bashing Elon Musk and Tesla while speaking to crowds of angry leftists in recent weeks.

One of @GovTimWalz's state employees took the gov's words to heart.

Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, was arrested on suspicion of causing over $20,000 in damages to Teslas in Minneapolis. Formal charges are pending.

We posted about the incidents a couple weeks ago when a male with a dog… pic.twitter.com/8kGwavIX2N

— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) April 18, 2025

"One person who works under his administration apparently took the governor’s message to heart.

A government analyst in the state was just caught keying a Tesla while he was out walking his dog. He has reportedly been arrested.

The Daily Mail reports:

A member of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s administration has been repeatedly caught on camera allegedly vandalizing parked Tesla vehicles with his keys while out walking his dog.

Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, a fiscal policy analyst for the State of Minnesota, was captured on vehicle surveillance footage allegedly dragging a key across the exteriors of several Teslas, stripping paint and causing thousands of dollars in damage." . . .

Cry Me a River: 2 More Tesla Terrorists Find Out Hard Way They May Have Seriously Messed Up Their Lives    "They all seem like they think they are above the law, these Tesla terrorists who keep getting caught on video casually keying other people’s cars and vandalizing Cybertrucks simply because they don’t like the fact the EV maker’s CEO and Founder Elon Musk is trying to cut government fraud and waste as chief of the department of government efficiency (DOGE)." . . .

Jonathan Turley: “I’m Thoroughly Disgusted”: Democrats Attack Musk and Everything that They Once Believed in 

. . ."Since the election, Democrats have shown that very self-destructive quality of rage in adopting anti-immigrant, anti-free speech, anti-labor, and even anti-environmental positions to get at Donald Trump or his supporters.

"It consumes every part of a person. It is addictive, and it is contagious. What these rage addicts will not admit, however, is that they like it; they need it." . . .

Van Hollen Backtracks As El Salvador Stunt Backfires Spectacularly

 PJ Media  

"As more details emerge about Abrego Garcia's background, Van Hollen's office seems increasingly desperate to distance the senator from his own headline-grabbing mission. Funny how quickly a "humanitarian visit" transforms into an awkward diplomatic incident when the cameras start rolling." 

"Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is frantically backpedaling after his ill-conceived El Salvador publicity stunt blew up in his face. The Maryland Democrat, who initially trumpeted his mission to "rescue" a deported MS-13 gang member, is now desperately trying to rewrite the script of his adventure gone wrong.

"When Van Hollen first landed in the country, he couldn't wait to broadcast his virtuous mission to the world. "I just landed in San Salvador," he proclaimed proudly, promising to secure the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom he claimed was "illegally abducted." 

"Fast forward a few days, and suddenly the senator's bold crusade has morphed into a classic attempt to backpedal. While Van Hollen was making a fool of himself, the Trump administration revealed the evidence that Abrego Garcia is, in fact an MS-13 gang member, but also that he reportedly engaged in human trafficking and domestic abuse.

"Suddenly, this photo-op to own Trump and his immigration policies became an epic self-own, and Van Hollen's tone has shifted dramatically, evening accusing El Salvador president Bukele of setting him up." . . .

Byron York Noticed Something About the 'Journalists' at Sen. Chris Van Hollen's Press Conference

The emerging evidence of Abrego Garcia's activities--the gang allegation, Tennessee questions, domestic violence--the remarkable thing is that no journalist at the Van Hollen news conference asked even a single question about it. Byron York

Grandma of alleged FSU gunman Phoenix Ikner calls his parents ‘rotten bastard people’ after deadly campus shooting

Not stated were the "extremist views", but being the NY Times that likely included the stepmother being a Trump voter. Just a guess. TD

 NY Post   "The grandmother of alleged Florida State University gunman Phoenix Ikner reportedly accused his parents of influencing the campus shooting that left two dead and several others injured — ripping the couple as “rotten bastard people.”

"Footage circulating on social media depicted a terrifying scene of carnage and panic as the lone gunman fired rapid shots at seemingly random people near the campus’s student union building.

"Ikner, who was also allegedly caught with a handgun and a shotgun, has since been described as someone who touted “white supremacist” views and spewed “gross” racial rhetoric, according to his classmates."

From The Times of India   . . .“He was the sweetest kid, smart,” she said while briefly sobbing, before adding, “The rotten bastard people. I have no idea what we’re going to do now, I have no idea.' ” . . .

Phoenix Ikner pictured with his father and stepmother.

 

FSU Shooting Suspect Was Shaped by Guns, Extreme Views and Chaotic Childhood - The New York Times   . . ."By the time the suspect, Phoenix Ikner, was 6 years old, court records showed that he had to repeat kindergarten. His parents fought bitterly over every aspect of his care while accusing each other of manipulation and abuse. Judges were forced to intervene again and again as the parents traded allegations of domestic violence and stalking. The legal battle consumed nearly his entire childhood and ended only when he became an adult and most of the family court matters became moot.

“All I wanted for him was a loving environment,” his biological mother, Anne-Mari Eriksen, said on Friday in a brief interview, in which she was clearly upset. “I was always concerned about his mental health and happiness.”

Chief Lawrence E. Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said in a video statement that the suspect, a Florida State student, appeared to have no direct connection to his victims. The chief added that the suspect would face charges up to and including first-degree murder.

Cory Booker Pathetically Plays ‘Both Sides’ Game After Assassination Attempt on Josh Shapiro

Legal Insurrection

"In the aftermath of the terrifying assassination attempt against Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) that took place in the early morning hours last Sunday at the governor’s residence, we learned disturbing details about the suspect in the case.

Accused domestic terrorist Cody Balmer, 38, evaded security and allegedly used Molotov cocktails in the arson attack that caused what authorities have described and which photos confirm as “significant damage” to the home:

These photos show just some of the damage at PA Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home after an arson attack on the first night of Passover. @livenowfox . . .. . . Thankfully, Shapiro, his family, and staff, all of whom were asleep at the time, were safely evacuated by police as firefighters worked to put out the blaze. The local fire chief said certain doors in the residence that were closed helped keep the fire from spreading to other parts of the home.

According to reports, Balmer shared “pics of himself pointing a gun at the camera, and appearing to breathe fire, as well as a photo of an embroidered flaming Molotov cocktail” on social media. Further, the probable cause affidavit noted that police said he told them he “harbored hatred towards” the governor and that “he’d planned to beat Shapiro with a hammer if he encountered him.”

With Shapiro being Jewish and the attack happening on Passover, there was speculation that Balmer targeted the governor because of his faith. As it turns out, that speculation was on the mark, as the search warrant indicated:" . . .

Victor Davis Hanson: Oligarchy Malarkey (Plus Other Democrat Mantras Refuted)

  Religio-Political Talk

The keffiyeh-Klad Kampus Klowns are fertile ground for demagoguery. TD

This is an update to an older post. Some of it predating 2010 (2006/2009) and much of it refuting the myths in the propaganda when they were fomented. (I did update the “old/young divide” portion when comparing Democrats and Republicans – mainly because I was curious how the demographics have changed. As well as the 2016, 2020, and 2024 election/richest counties stats.) So some of the links may be bad. I apologize.

A VICTOR DAVIS HANSON’S  OLIGARCHY MALARKEY UPDATE:

(This is via TWITCHY and my upload to RUMBLE)

Political commentator Victor Davis Hanson says the Democrats’ anti-oligarchy stance makes no sense. Why? They are the party of the wealthy class. They are the billionaires’ party. Instead, he says the party is using the ‘oligarchy’ term to go after billionaires who have left the Democrat Party. Democrats don’t hate billionaires, they just hate the ones they no longer control and who are no longer on their side.

“They don’t tolerate apostates” | VDH tears the Democrat “Oligarchy” narrative to absolute SHREDS:

“They use this term to castigate the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.”

“The ten wealthiest people in the US until recently were all lavish donors for the Democrats….So why are they so angry at the “oligarchs” when they were synonymous with Democrats?”

“They don’t tolerate apostates, so they are angry. They are angry they don’t have a lock on the oligarchs.”

“They demand absolute loyalty…any defections or apostates causes them to go ballistic…that anyone would doubt their ability to control big money in the United States.”

— WESTERN LENSMAN

Do Desperate Dems Really Want To Die On Illegal Immigration Hill?

Issues & Insights  

"For those who are here illegally and intend to rob, rape, steal and murder, it should be an easy call: Send them back to where they came from. Simple. Any civilized nation would do that. Any civilized person would support it. But not the Democrats." 

"The Democratic Party is twisting in agony over its newfound lack of popularity among rank-and-file voters, including those within its own party. To understand why, the party needs look no further than its support for bringing illegal immigrant and alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador.

"Abrego Garcia, you see, was among those here illegally who were deemed criminal enough to be shipped immediately back to their home country. Abrego Garcia is not an American citizen; he is Salvadoran, both by birth and by legal citizenship.

"Sending Abrego Garcia back should have been a slam dunk. And it was, until U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg found “probable cause” for holding the Trump administration in criminal contempt of his March order forbidding the deportation of Abrego Garcia.

"Now we’re told this is a “constitutional crisis.”

"It’s true the Justice Department admitted making an “administrative error” in sending Abrego Garcia back when they did, but that error wouldn’t have changed his deportation status; only it’s timing.

"It’s also true that the Supreme Court has said that the Trump administration must “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s release, as if Trump controls El Salvador’s prisons.

"For the record, on Monday, meeting at the White House with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, Trump explained why he couldn’t “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s release from prison.

"Because he can’t." . . .

'Wheeeeee I'm An Astronaut!' Exclaims Katy Perry During Ride On Disneyland Astro Orbiter

 Parody from the Babylon Bee

In touch with the Divine Feminine.

"ANAHEIM, CA — Singer and TV personality Katy Perry inspired dozens Thursday after declaring she was an astronaut following a brief ride on Disneyland's Astro Orbiter.

" 'Wheeeeee! I'm an astronaut!" she said while riding the thrilling Tomorrowland attraction. "Taking up spaaaace! I really feel in touch with the divine feminine now."

"Perry described the ride as deeply supernatural, saying that it spun her around and around to the point that she felt "all the G's." She is now a bona fide astronaut, she says, because she got to pilot the spacecraft herself. "I can make it go up and down! Wheeeeee!"

"Park guests who witnessed the historical moment say they will forever remember Katy Perry's ability to sit there and ride the attraction. "She's a trailblazer," said one mother of three. "It makes me feel like I can be an astro orbiter too."

"At publishing time, Katy Perry was seen riding the Matterhorn Bobsleds, where she proclaimed, "I'm a Sherpa! Wheeeeeeee!' ".

Bonus feature from the Bee: American Hostages In Gaza Disguise Themselves As MS-13 Gang Members So Democrats Will Fight To Bring Them Home  

Upon hearing reports that people matching the description of MS-13 gang members were being held prisoner in Gaza, congressional Democrats sprang into action. "Bring them home now!" said an impassioned Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. "If they're members of MS-13, they belong here. I am demanding that they be brought to the United States immediately so they can be with the rest of their gang."

Victor Davis Hanson explains what's Happening in IV League Schools.

"They Can't Hide It: Something HUGE is Happening in America..."