Hey Patriots! | Authorities have identified the man shot and killed during the security breach at Mar-a-Lago early Sunday morning as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina. | Law enforcement says Martin drove into the secured perimeter around 1:30 a.m., carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a gas can. After being ordered to drop the weapon, officials state he instead raised it into a firing position. | Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County deputy then opened fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | President Trump was in Washington at the time. No agents were injured. The FBI, Secret Service, and local authorities continue to investigate, and no motive has been confirmed. | Kick off this week with today's must-see Trump news below! | —Nick | In today's email: | 🔔 Cartels React to Trump's War on Narcoterrorism
📰 Trump Dismisses Reports on Iran Strike
🔫 Trump Addresses Mar-a-Lago Shooting Threat
⚖️ Trump Fires Judge-Appointed Federal Prosecutor
👼 Trump Declares National Angel Family Day | | | | | ✅TRACKING TRUMP✅ | Curated by Mike Luso | Government documents show the fall of drug kingpin "El Mencho" over the weekend capped off an aggressive, more than yearlong campaign of "total elimination" that the Trump administration waged against the ruthless Jalisco New Generation cartel, which operates in almost all 50 U.S. states. Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the CJNG, was killed in a Mexican military operation in Tapalpa, Mexico. Though Mexican forces carried out the operation, the United States laid the groundwork that made El Mencho's fall possible. | Meanwhile, Trump dismissed as fake news media reports claiming Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Daniel "Razin" Caine opposes potential U.S. military action against Iran, calling the stories "100% incorrect." Trump pushed back on an Axios report that said Caine had warned administration officials about the risks of a prolonged conflict if the United States were to strike Tehran's nuclear facilities.
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| | | | | 📰 Trump Dismisses Reports on Iran Strike
Trump dismissed as fake news media reports claiming Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Daniel "Razin" Caine opposes potential U.S. military action against Iran, calling the stories "100% incorrect." Trump pushed back on an Axios report that said Caine had warned administration officials about the risks of a prolonged conflict if the United States were to strike Tehran's nuclear facilities. Trump said Caine, like all of us, would like not to see War but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a Military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won. Trump praised Caine as knowing Iran well and for being the architect of the U.S. bombing of Iran's three premier nuclear sites last June, an operation known as Midnight Hammer. Trump said he is the one that makes the decision, he would rather have a Deal than not but, if we don't make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country. | 🔫 Trump Addresses Mar-a-Lago Shooting Threat
Trump publicly addressed the weekend shooting of an armed intruder at Mar-a-Lago, reflecting on the ongoing threats he faces and telling supporters, "I don't know how long I'll be around. I have a lot of people gunning for me, don't I?" The comments marked Trump's first public response following the early-morning incident at the Palm Beach resort, where a man armed with a shotgun was killed by US Secret Service personnel. Trump was not at the property at the time and was in Washington, DC. The FBI identified the man as Austin Tucker Martin, 21, of Moore County, North Carolina, who was struggling with a form of mental illness and had become increasingly interested in Jeffrey Epstein and the idea of a government cover-up. The suspect entered the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago around 1:30 a.m. carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can before he was shot by agents and a deputy with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. | ⚖️ Trump Fires Judge-Appointed Federal Prosecutor
The Justice Department announced the firing of a second court-appointed U.S. attorney in as many weeks, revealing the swift removal of another prosecutor selected by federal judges to lead a district. The judges in the Eastern District of Virginia had chosen veteran lawyer James Hundley to fill the vacancy left by Trump-appointee Lindsey Halligan, who stepped down from the role last month after the court said she was illegitimately serving. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche quickly announced Hundley's termination on social media, writing "Here we go again. EDVA judges do not pick our US Attorney. POTUS does. James Hundley, you're fired!" Blanche's comment echoed a similar one he made when announcing the termination of Donald Kinsella after judges in the Northern District of New York chose him to replace Trump appointee John Sarcone. Underscoring that the decision had come from the president was Dan Scavino, the head of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, who told Hundley through a social media post, "Check your email James," after Blanche announced Hundley's termination. | 👼 Trump Declares National Angel Family Day
Trump declared February 22 "Angel Family Day" as he honored families who lost loved ones to illegal alien crime. The president's declaration honors two survivors and 62 individuals killed by illegals, among them Laken Riley, the young nursing student who was attacked and killed during a morning jog on the University of Georgia campus. Trump chose the date, February 22, because Riley was brutally murdered on February 22, 2024. According to press secretary Karoline Leavitt, "The first bill President Trump signed into law was the Laken Riley Act to prevent these senseless tragedies from happening again and to keep innocent American citizens safe." Venezuelan Jose Antonio Ibarra was convicted of murdering Riley and is currently serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. |
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| | | | | | 🔔 Cartels React to Trump's War on Narcoterrorism 🔔 | President Trump's yearlong pressure campaign against Mexican drug cartels reached a violent climax over the weekend when Mexican forces killed CJNG leader Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in an operation backed by U.S. intelligence. The Trump administration immediately claimed the takedown as validation of the president's aggressive cartel strategy, which began on Day 1 of his second term when he signed an executive order designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the United States provided intelligence support to help Mexican forces locate El Mencho, who was the subject of a $15 million U.S. bounty for his role funneling fentanyl into American communities. | Within hours of the operation, Trump took to social media demanding even more action, writing "Mexico must step up their effort on Cartels and Drugs!" despite the Mexican military just eliminating one of the world's most wanted drug lords. The president's response underscored his administration's unrelenting stance that no victory against cartels is sufficient as long as drugs continue flowing across the border. Trump's aggressive posture toward Mexico has intensified steadily since he threatened to launch military strikes on Mexican soil, forcing President Claudia Sheinbaum into a delicate balancing act between appeasing Washington and protecting Mexican sovereignty. | The operation represented a significant policy shift for Sheinbaum, who came under mounting pressure from Trump after he previously offered to send U.S. forces into Mexico to "take out the cartels" – an offer she firmly rejected. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, praised the operation on social media, declaring "the good guys are stronger than the bad guys" and congratulating Mexican forces. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ron Johnson issued a statement saying bilateral security cooperation has reached "unprecedented levels" under Trump and Sheinbaum, crediting the two leaders for the operation's success. | Sen. Ted Cruz had warned Mexican officials that Trump was going to act if they didn't fight cartels more aggressively, a message that appears to have resonated given the timing of Sunday's operation. Leavitt emphasized that Trump rightfully designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization because "that's exactly what it is," noting the administration will ensure narcoterrorists face justice. The operation came after more than a year of Trump administration officials building intelligence on El Mencho's whereabouts and movements, with Attorney General Pam Bondi's "total elimination" policy memo guiding the strategy. | | Mexican Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla revealed information leading to El Mencho's location came from a romantic partner, intelligence that U.S. officials helped Mexican forces exploit. The violent cartel response that followed – with 25 National Guardsmen killed in terror attacks across 18 Mexican states – demonstrated the high-stakes nature of Trump's cartel crackdown strategy. Cartel gunmen deployed RPGs and high-powered weapons against Mexican security forces while burning buses and blocking roads in coordinated attacks that left Americans sheltering in place across tourist destinations. | The chaos raised questions about the long-term consequences of Trump's pressure campaign, with some analysts warning that targeting cartel leaders historically triggers violent succession battles without stopping drug flows. Johnson mourned the Mexican security personnel killed in the operation, saying "those of us who have worn the uniform understand the pain of losing a brother or sister in arms." Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch revealed his forces had been tracking El Mencho's mistress, using her movements to locate the cartel boss – intelligence that U.S. agencies helped develop and analyze. | Leavitt confirmed the Trump Administration commends and thanks the Mexican military for their cooperation and successful execution of the operation. Despite the historic takedown, Trump's demand for Mexico to "step up" their efforts signals he views Sunday's operation as just the beginning of a broader campaign to dismantle cartels. Trump's approach contrasts sharply with his predecessor, who had resisted aggressive cartel targeting, and represents a reassertion of what the White House calls the Monroe Doctrine to restore American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere. | The operation's aftermath – with dozens dead and Mexican cities paralyzed by violence – will test whether Trump's maximum pressure strategy can deliver sustained results or whether it will fuel instability that complicates his broader border and immigration agenda. Across conservative media, the operation was hailed as a Trump victory, with Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw declaring it "the beginning of the war against the most violent and deranged cartel in Mexico." Trump officials have made clear the president will continue using all available tools to pressure Mexico into more aggressive cartel operations, viewing each takedown as a stepping stone rather than a final victory in his war on drugs. | | | | | 🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟 | 💰 California allocated $35 million in state funding to support illegal immigrants as the Trump administration carries out its massive deportation agenda. Newsom's office is releasing the money that the legislature set aside in the state budget to help philanthropic partners support immigrant families with food assistance and other resources. The funds are on top of funds the state already allocated to provide legal resources to those facing deportation. | 🔒 Former Secret Service officials warned that low-tech, lone actors now pose one of the toughest challenges to presidential protection after a deadly confrontation at Mar-a-Lago marked the latest in a string of high-profile security incidents threatening Trump. Former Secret Service agent William Gage said the most difficult cases to prevent are often the least sophisticated, noting that recent incidents were "super low-tech attacks by people with zero training" using rudimentary weapons. The weekend incident saw a 21-year-old man armed with a shotgun shot and killed by agents after entering the secure perimeter of Trump's resort. | 🤖 Michael Kratsios, assistant to the president and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, laid out a multipronged strategy for AI adoption and export focused on closing the widening AI adoption gap between the developed and developing world. Kratsios explained that developing countries face two major obstacles to AI adoption: financing and deployment sophistication, with the AI stack being expensive through the energy and material demands of its infrastructure. The White House believes both developed and developing countries can build sovereign AI capability if given the chance through trusted technology, financing to overcome barriers, and deployment support. | 🏗️ Eric Trump announced that the Trump Organization signed a deal to build its first tower in Australia, a 91-story skyscraper worth 1.5 billion Australian dollars that developers say will become the country's tallest building. The Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast will include a six-star resort-hotel with 285 rooms, 270 luxury apartments, shops, a beach club and a swimming pool. Altus CEO David Young said he had been pursuing the development for nearly 20 years and the final agreement was signed with the Trump Organization at Mar-a-Lago. | 😢 Robert De Niro became emotional and teary-eyed during an interview with MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace, calling on people to resist the Trump administration in order to save the country. The 82-year-old actor voiced concern that there would be a campaign of retribution against the people of New York and said Trump is destroying the country. De Niro urged Americans that people have to resist, adding that there's a time when you know in your own life and your own survival you better jump and run through the fire. | God bless,
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