Interview: Will the US/Iran Deal Hold?


Posted originally on Jun 21, 2026 by Martin Armstrong |  

President Trump Notes Opposition Effort to Destroy DC Reflection Pool


Posted originally on CTH on June 20, 2026 | Sundance 

Team Algae and Filth has been busy at work, supported by CNN, ABC and various leftist media, in an attempt to grow algae back in the DC reflection pool, and cut out the newly installed lining.  A few arrests have been made by DC park police.

Yes, these folks are that unstable.  Liberalism is a mental disorder.

President Trump responds to the effort via Truth Social:

“We’ve cleaned, renovated, and beautified over 45 Monuments and Memorials, 28 Statues, and 22 Fountains in Washington, D.C. Things are really looking good in our Nation’s Capital, and add to that the fact that when I became President, Crime was rampant, and now, Washington, D.C., is one of the Safest Cities anywhere in the United States. However, we’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool, which sits between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial.

Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed. No different than the chemicals that were used on the National Mall, they used something similar in the Reflecting Pool to try to destroy and demean our beautiful work. Lightweight ABC Reporter, Jonathan Karl, was seen sticking his hand into the Pool, and trying to rip the rubber off of the surface. The algae is 75% gone, and the condition will soon be completely remedied, and the area that was vandalized, fortunately, is just a small area of damage, and will be fixed early next week. It’s a shame that the Radical Left Lunatics, most likely Dumocats, who have spent their lives trying to ruin our Country, are free to do so. Law Enforcement is actively investigating this situation and will hopefully have it resolved soon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Wife of Socialist Spanish Prime Minister Now Facing Corruption Charges, Influence Peddling, Embezzlement – Passport Surrendered


Posted originally on CTH on June 20, 2026 | Sundance 

A familiar pattern emerges as the wife of Socialist Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is indicted on corruption charges and remanded to give up her passport and return to court for check-in every 15 days until trial.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A judge on Saturday ordered the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption, and to surrender her passport.

Investigative judge Juan Carlos Peinado issued the ruling, arguing that Begoña Gómez represented a flight risk. In addition to surrendering her passport, she must also appear before a court every two weeks. A trial date hasn’t been set.

The decision touched off a heated political confrontation, with calls from the opposition for Sanchez’s Socialist government to resign.

Gómez is accused of using her position to influence government contracts given to a group of technology companies. The judge also accused her of the misuse of public funds in the hiring of a consultant, and the inappropriate use of software while she was a professor at a public university.

Gómez has denied any wrongdoing. Sánchez has called the case against her part of a smear campaign by conservative political opponents to topple his left-wing government, which has been in power since 2018.

Peinado said that a businessman who allegedly benefited from the government contracts and the consultant that worked for Gómez will also stand trial. (read more)

It is factual that almost every socialist politician is eventually involved in influence peddling, fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, embezzlement and corruption.

Trump -v- Meloni


Posted originally on CTH on June 20, 2026 | Sundance |

On the heels of the G7 in France, U.S. President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni have been engaged in a geopolitical spat.

The core of the issue centers on Italy’s refusal to allow the U.S. military to conduct flight operations for the conflict against Iran from U.S. airbases in Italy.   President Trump, Vice-President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio and Secretary Hegseth have all remarked on their disappointment with Italy and Spain that has led to a full review of U.S. NATO operations in Europe.

The issue became personal at the G7 when President Trump ignored Meloni’s repeated attempts to repair the friction. President Trump was no longer tolerating the two-faced approach. Actions speak louder than words.

Understanding, a very specific image sensitivity Prime Minister Meloni carries, President Trump stated“Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France. She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity, possibly because she turned down the United States of America, a Country that truly loves and protects Italy, when it came to denying Iran from obtaining or developing a Nuclear Weapon (But so did NATO, for that matter!). She wouldn’t even let us use Italy’s landing strips or runways, a great logistical inconvenience, and this despite the fact the U.S. contributes hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year to protect Italy, and other “so-called” NATO Allies. Now, after the United States defeated Iran militarily, she wants to be friends again in order to get her “numbers up.” No thanks!!! ~ President DJT

Meloni then hit back with: “these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.  As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done,” Meloni said in a post on Instagram. She added that “in any case, my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours.” {source}

Pulte Factor – Quick Reference Guide to Media Leaks


Posted originally on CTH on June 20, 2026 | Sundance

With Acting DNI Bill Pulte coming into office, several people have requested my simple guide to identifying media leaks.

This reference resource is based on historic patterns and generally has an 80/20 accuracy rate.  While there are some leaks that cross through the data pattern, in the aggregate this basic outline has shown to be correct.

The leak source identification can help interested political observers understand the motives and objectives.

When you see the term “exclusive” in the originating media report, this guide increases in accuracy:

  • The State Department leaks to CNN
  • The CIA leaks to The Washington Post
  • The DOJ/FBI leaks to The New York Times and Politico
  • DHS domestically leaks to the Wall Street Journal
  • The National Security Council leaks primarily to Axios and Politico, NYT secondary
  • The Pentagon leaks to Fox News and the Wall Street Journal (Axios more recent)
  • Kash Patel leaks to John Solomon – Just The News
  • ¹DNI leaks to the Wall Street Journal, however:

¹The ODNI gets a little complicated due to the structure of the ODNI.  Each intelligence agency has a liaison office inside the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.  Generally, the topline guide above overlays with the desk assignment.

Example 1: CNN gets an ‘exclusive’ leak related to the DNI; the leak sourcing is therefore most likely to be the State Dept Desk inside the DNI office. (State Dept leaks to CNN)

Example 2: Washington Post gets an ‘exclusive’ leak related to the DNI.  The leak sourcing is directly from the CIA liaison desk inside DNI.  (CIA leaks to WaPo)

This is the consistent pattern that established itself over the past 20 years.  It is generally accurate on an 80/20 basis. Meaning 80% of the time the origin of the leak can be identified this way with accuracy; 20% of the time it is not.

Hope that helps.

Prayer Requests – 28


Posted originally on CTH on June 20, 2026 | Ad rem

Please share any prayer requests you may have for friends or loved ones here….

Prayer Requests – Part 11

Prayer Requests – Part 12

Prayer Requests – Part 13

Prayer Requests – Part 14

Prayer Requests – Part 15

Prayer Requests – Part 16

Prayer Requests – Part 17

Prayer Requests – Part l8

Prayer Requests – Part 19

Prayer Requests – Part 20

Prayer Requests – Part 21

Prayer Requests – Part 22

Prayer Requests – Part 23

Prayer Requests – Part 24

Prayer Requests – Part 25

Prayer Requests – Part 26

Prayer Requests – Part 27

The dirty secret of the military industrial complex: Too few players. Too little competition. Too much protection for companies that move too slowly. Justin Fulcher explains.


Posted originally on rumble on War Room on: June 19, 2026

Justin Fulcher: The arsenal of democracy wasn’t a slogan. It was factories, machine tools, shipyards, foundries, suppliers, skilled trades, and political will. Washington spent decades outsourcing the physical foundation of American power.


Posted originally on rumble on War Room on: June 19, 2026

America still leads the world in innovation. The crisis is whether we can actually build what we invent at wartime scale. Justin Fulcher explains.


Posted originally on rumble on War Room on: June 19, 2026

HARNWELL: third-rate European hacks should NEVER be allowed to cancel on POTUS — HE cancels on THEM


Posted originally on rumble on War Room on: June 19, 2026