The President claimed that the ‘new regime president’ was ‘much less radicalized and far more intelligent that his predecessors’, without revealing with whom the US was negotiating, in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday morning.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) branded Trump’s claims ‘nonsense’ and said that the Islamic regime would not be moved by his ‘absurd displays.’

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We’d hardly know there was a war going on, thanks to our blessed belief in the Almighty. There’s trouble all over the world, but we’d hardly know it if we didn’t read the news. They’ve killed all the mullah’s two or three sections down, so who are we negotiating with? I wouldn’t be surprised if Iran didn’t become an ally when this is all over. Their nuclear programs have been dispatched and I don’t know why they’re still talking tough, but they are. Maybe someone will emerge from the rubble to declare themselves the new president. I don’t think we’ll accept some radical at the helm. But who knows?

The left is in full disarray now. I can barely watch Chuck Shumer, he seems to be ignoring the reality of the situation. They keep coming out with vague references to Donald Trump, but he looks to be bulletproof.

There seems to be a lot of attention on the straits of Hormuz, and Iran has mined the place. Can you imagine being over there right now? Their entire economy seems to be destroyed, and they’re afraid to go out of their homes. Hope they stocked up before we got on their case, the civilians anyway. I met some Iranian people long ago, but they seemed completely reasonable. They weren’t in favor of Muslim rule. Why they kept running their mouths when they knew we were on the job is a mystery.

These people, the religious types anyway, are impossible. I heard all the boasting when I was over there, and I never want to go back. They talk a big fight, but when it comes to American might they better learn to keep quiet. The war goes on, but not for long. I expect we’ll be seeing their triumphant return soon. There have been some casualties, but not too many. Everyone hurts, and I hope their families are doing alright, but they’re not. They’re trying to convince us that boots on the ground will do the trick, but I hope we don’t have to get that involved. There’s little regard for life in that part of the world. And they’re impossible braggarts.

I can hardly stand to watch Zelensky, but we’re on his side. You see him appearing at press conferences alongside our President. I have a feeling that both sides will have to make concessions. Otherwise we’ll just have to sit and watch it play out. He’s decidedly uncomfortable in press conferences and appears frustrated when he doesn’t get to launch into one of his long explanations.

Mark Armstrong

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US President Donald Trump was briefed recently on American intelligence showing that Iran’s late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was wary about his son Mojtaba Khamenei replacing him as ruler in the event of his death, according to a Sunday report.

Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that the elder Khamenei’s fears stemmed from the perception that Mojtaba, who was recently named as his father’s successor, was “not very bright, and was viewed as unqualified to be leader,” as well as from an awareness that Mojtaba had “issues in his personal life.”

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You can’t keep up with all the details. We’re at war with Iran and they’re doing what they always do, making threats. But Donald Trump seems pleased with the way things are going. No signs of backing off. The Straits of Hormuz is a place that needs our attention. Who can forget all the claims and counterclaims, but these people don’t seem to care what the truth is. Remember Baghdad Bob?  

They’ll say anything, as I found out a long time ago. They’ll claim they’re winning with their last breath. It’s something to keep in mind as you’re reading about the war. Trump says we’ve wiped out all their missile capabilities, or almost all. You just have to hope for the best, but these people are liars.

Europe is trying to make their own deal, by negotiating passage through the straits. We, on the other hand, aren’t negotiating. The religious regime is putting on a brave face. I remember what brazen liars these people are. They don’t think they can be defeated.  Trump thinks otherwise.

The war in Ukraine has taken a back seat, but we haven’t changed our minds. Zelensky probably thinks he’s getting second billing.

The left disputes everything Trump says, but we seem to be winning. Hopefully, we know where all the missile silos are, and are taking care of them. There are already reports of dead American soldiers, but only a handful. I’m sure it doesn’t feel that way to the parents who’ve lost them. We appreciate the sacrifice, and they’ll get another chance. 

They’re shooting down missiles right and left in Israel, but aren’t you glad you’re not there.  

The left just keeps on coming, despite the scandals. They hate our President, because he’s doing the job they wouldn’t. When you look at the Biden era, what a difference! We need someone who’s on top of his game. President Donald Trump. He seems to care about us, and I recently saw a clip where he’s giving God all the credit. We hate that anyone is lost, but this is war!

The media is trying to scare us, but it’s not working. Oil prices are on the move, maybe that will do it. I doubt it. We understand that these things can’t be clean.

We’re living the good life in Texas, and I hope you are too. Donald Trump believes in God, and I’m sure he’s praying for a proper outcome. With God on your side, who can be against you? Certainly not these idiots, but they’re hardheaded. Talks can only take place once they admit they’ve been defeated.

We here in Tyler are preparing for company. The Holy Days are not far away, a couple of weeks, and if you can come see us, do.      

Mark

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It didn’t go well for Iran.  We blew up the Ayatollah, but they’re still threatening.  We must have some inside knowledge that says they can’t hit Tel Aviv, surely.  The Ayatollah is dead, along with numerous of replacements.  They thought they’d be safe underground, but they weren’t.

The media is screaming bloody murder, but they were warned.  How long have we been dealing with Muslim devotees?  This should have been done long ago.  But the whole world is seeing what the United States is capable of, and anxious to make friends with Donald Trump.  He has information that we’re not privy to, so there is that.  He sent a war armada to take care of Iran, and who knows?  Could Iran become an ally of the United States? 

It looks like we’re going to back off, but not yet.  They’re holding celebrations in the streets of Tehran, and it looks like the old regime, the one we’ve been living with since Jimmy Carter, will be no more.  I don’t know if we can stand seeing one of our, and Israel’s, greatest enemies on their knees.

We’ll have to see how this plays out, but I’m betting we know what we’re doing.

The rest of the world is how we left if, but everybody’s taking notice of what we’re doing to Iran.  It’s all over the Internet, but wherever you get your news it looks bad for the Mullahs. 

We’ve got many fish to fry, and Donald Trump may be making an example of Iran.  You think they’re not scurrying around all over the world?  I think believers have been made, all around the world.  You don’t cross this man.             

The whole world is taking notice.  I don’t know how many disputes this will solve, but I think everybody’s going to think twice before declaring war on one of our allies.          

I’m sure they took notice in Ukraine.  I don’t think much of Zelinski, but I’m sure he noticed and is jealous.  He’ll never have this kind of power at his disposal.  All the other bad guys on earth can’t have helped but take notice.  You don’t cross Mr. Trump.           

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Hillary already had her turn. Bill should have gone first because she told some whoppers and she’s now putting him on the hot-seat. I wish I didn’t have to write the update right now, because there are bound to be some bombshells.

There’s panic at CNN. They’re losing money hand over fist, and something has to change. All that we see is that Trump is tanking in the polls. But CNN is in trouble. There are insider reports that everybody’s scared to death of being let go. They should have thought of that.

Trump’s State of the Union speech was epic. All the mainstream are panning it, claiming he made misstatements, which is a nice way of saying he lied. We’re going to find out who lied.

Ilhan Omar may have to find a way to enjoy her millions in Somalia. Trump called out Somalia, saying it’s a free for all. They have nothing but dirt and skinny cows.

Everyone’s sitting light on the Epstein matter. Maybe we’ll find out who paid for his murder, maybe not. But now it’s come out that he has storage units all over the U. S., and if that’s true we’re going to find out what, and who. If we can stand it. I’m not sure I want to know the details. In fact I’m sure I don’t. But these guys who thought they’d be untouchable aren’t. There’s news that Trump might be implicated, but you have to consider the source.

I’ve been informed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared war. There’s not a dime’s worth of difference in the way they believe, so… Pardon me, but I’ve been to Israel and to say that the Arabs are unreasonable would be an understatement. I don’t know who to root for.

The war in Ukraine is ongoing. The statistics on the killing are chilling, and I don’t know where to go after that. Hope they figure something out. If there’s a war, I’d rather it be in the Middle East. Maybe you’ve understood that I don’t like or trust Zelensky. He was a comedian, still is. In combat garb. The idea of him standing up to Trump is one I can’t abide. Somebody better get good sense, and quick.

Mark

P. S. We’ve mailed the monthly letter, so you should get that soon. Things are moving so fast that it may be old news. I hope not. At least it’ll be accurate, which is something you can’t say about the news.

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It would be hard to overstate just how much the media hates Trump. They leap to every conclusion and then put it out over the internet. I never liked this guy, Michael Wolff. But that’s who they’re using to try to turn us against Trump? I’m sure we’d find something or maybe lots of things not to like about him. But we know of his past exploits and have forgiven him.

Everybody’s up in arms about the Supreme Court ruling against Trump ICEE tariffs. I think he’s going to get his way. I heard him say so, and that’s enough. I think God is blessing him, and he said he’s going to do whatever he wants regardless of the ruling. That’s my take.

Prince Andrew has been stripped of his titles and may do life in prison. I have always thought the talk of what went on with Epstein’s island were exaggerated. But the look on Andrew’s face. He looks scared to death. I had hoped that these stories were off the mark. And I do think a lot of people, big names, went and were not engulfed in scandal. Alan Dershowitz for example, I think he brought his wife and kids. But who knows anymore.  

Somebody, or maybe lots of somebodies, wanted Epstein dead. The story of him in prison is unbelievable. Two guards, both asleep, cameras not working? Give us a break! Plus they’ve got some cameras that seem to show something. We may never figure it out. But apparently they’ve got autopsy stuff, and I’m not going to look. It seems assured that he is dead, and somebody’s going to dedicate their whole life trying to tell us we can’t believe our eyes.  

The Ayatollah is making threats. I don’t care if we have to destroy Iran’s capabilities. We’ve entered a good time in America and no weird holy men are going to do anything, despite all the threats. He better be careful. I don’t think Trump cottons to the Ayatollah making brash statements, especially when he can’t back them up. He better quit while there’s something left. All these people in the streets of Iran? What’s new.  

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