Media analyst Mark Dice breaks down how Trump's tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China led to immediate action from Canada, with Justin Trudeau agreeing to strengthen border security and combat fentanyl trafficking. The analysis delves into the USAID controversy, where the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) discovered questionable spending on international DEI programs and cultural projects. The breakdown reveals historical connections between USAID and CIA operations, including a covert Cuban hip-hop program. Democratic politicians' reactions to the USAID reforms sparked heated debates about executive power, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration's efforts to align the agency with American interests.
This week on Power Hour, Trump vows to shut down USAID– sparking Democrat outrage; US suspends 25% Mexico tariffs; Dems blame election loss on “misogyny, racism”; US border crossings plummet; and a shocking twist in the Baldoni-Lively-Reynolds saga.
Ilhan Omar and fellow Democrats staged a protest outside the USAID headquarters in response to efforts by the Trump administration to close the agency.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has publicly criticized USAID for what she describes as wasteful spending on international cultural and diversity projects.