“The Juxtaposition in US Politics: 2024 vs 2025”, and to begin with: July is usually a month of celebration in the US, particularly with celebrations beginning on the 4th of July – which is a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, thus establishing the United States of America. But, July 2024 carried significant political shifts.

THE JULY 13TH ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF DONALD TRUMP IN PENNSYLVANIA

Among the biggest was the assasination attempt of Donald Trump on July 13th, where Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight shots from an AR15-style rifle at Trump while speaking at a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. God literally moved Trump’s head by divine intervention – as was declared by God’s Prophet to the nations, the highly esteemed Rev. Dr Chris Oyakhilome DSc. DSc. DD. And as such, Trump’s chant to “Fight, fight, fight” reverberated in the hearts of many in a way that not only shifted political discourse, but made manifest the reality of God’s power and choice for the American election in November 2024.

But, furthermore, upon investigation, the events surrounding the assassination attempt on Trump began to unravel what was hidden about institutional rot in America – beginning with the Secret Service itself. For instance, the Secret Service is known for the duty to protect, with the quintessential black suits, earpieces and protective demeanour. But their failure to prevent the assassination attempt on Trump, not only raised questions, but further led to the exposure of scandals involving employee misconduct and security breaches that have tarnished its reputation. So much so that then US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned, one day after a contentious session with House lawmakers over security failures that facilitated the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13. Her resignation came after a bipartisan grilling, with numerous Republicans and at least one Democrat lawmaker demanding she resign, as her agency fell short of its “zero-fail mission.”

Cheatle’s testimony also came after an announcement from then Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that the DOJ was forming an independent review panel charged with examining the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Here;s an excerpt from a House Oversight Committee hearing in which, Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) spoke about some of the obvious issues in the Secret Services execution of their duties, which included the height of agents assigned to physically cover President Trump at the Butler County rally – which was one of the contentious and eyebrow raising issues.

Nevertheless, I think one of the most significant developments that came from that assassination attempt, in addition to what we’ve just outlined, is the spiritual impact of president Trump himself – in fact, it is something that even he has highlighted. For instance, in reflecting on that day a year later, he praised God from the White House for being with him and saving his life on J13. stating that his time on earth was nearly ended but God was with him.

THE COUP AGAINST BIDEN, AND THE BEGINNING OF THE HARRIS CAMPAIGN

Then, came July 21st, and ironically, I do not think anyone was more surprised than Joe Biden when learning of the news of his alleged statement declaring his drop from the 2024 presidential race. And this is because by July 2024, Joe Bidden appeared adamant not to exit the presidential race. And this was despite the fact that following his poor performance at the first presidential debate on the 28th of June, pressure already began to mount over his physical and mental frailties, and whether he had the capacity to run for a second term – HOWEVER, he insisted he was fit and would continue to run for office. But, then he announced his resignation from the presidential campaign through a letter on social media. The announcement reportedly STUNNED White House and campaign aides who only discovered its contents hours later – especially since the letter was shared on social media. In fact, a few hours before the announcement was made, the Biden campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond was on media platforms emphasising Biden’s commitment to keep running.

Well based on the circumstances under which Biden left the presidential race, the suggestion that this was a coup proceeded to gain momentum – and this was with good reason. First, the letter (that was alleged to be from Biden), and which was posted on Biden’s X account, stated that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Kamala Harris as his successor. However, the fact that the announcement was made via a letter on social media, rather than a live statement led to speculation that Biden may not have made the decision voluntarily. Secondly, many political commentators and social media users proceeded to suggest that the letter may have been put out on Biden’s behalf, forcing him to accept a fait accompli, being a situation that has already been completed and is therefore irreversible. In fact, some even went so far as to suggest that Biden may not have been cognitively aware of what was happening, due to his then alleged dementia.

But, what made that development interesting are remarks that came from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, regarding the agenda of those in the Democrat party. And while I do not agree with a lot of what she tends to say, I think she was worth listening to in that respect. And this is especially because she has been a close ally of Bernie Sanders and saw previously what the Democrat establishment did to him in favour of Hillary Clinton. In that, years ago now, Wikileaks released information that resulted in allegations of bias against Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign; where – in apparent contradiction with the DNC leadership’s publicly stated neutrality – several DNC operatives were found to have openly derided Sanders’s campaign and discussed ways to advance Hillary Clinton’s nomination.

Now, Democrats were obviously not conceding to the coup narrative, and were instead arguing that there was just a collective concern for Biden’s health, while they were simultaneously gaslighting Americans, claiming that Biden is sharp as a tack. But, first, collective concern for Biden’s health does not negate the fact that Biden seemed adamant to keep running for president until the letter on X suddenly claimed otherwise. Secondly, collective concern for Biden’s health also gives rise to the question of why he then still remained in office as the president if he and others were concerned about his capacity to run. In other words, Joe Biden was not supposed to have it both ways: in that, if he could run for re-election due to challenges in his health, then a parallel discussion needed to take place concerning his capacity to continue to sit in office. But, for the most part, Democrats tried to make Biden’s drop from the presidential race appear as a consequence of mutual concerns of his age and health, and nothing consequential.

THE NEWS OF BIDEN’S DECLINE HAVE PROMPTED MANY TO ASK WHO RAN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT

Fast forward to 2025, and the tides have shifted. First, in May 2025 there was an announcement that Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (being Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone- sensitive which allows for effective management. Now, firstly, I certainly hope that former US president Joe Biden recovers and lives in good health. Secondly, many of us are aware that this negatively implicates democrats and white house staffers because they have to have known – especially if there are supposed to be regular health checks and tests on the president. In fact, Dr Zeke Emanuel admitted on MSNBC that Joe Biden had cancer while serving as President, likely dating back to the start of his term in 2021, with no disagreement among experts on the timeline. Therefore, clearly Democrats knew, and were now attempting to use Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis to obfuscate his cognitive decline and the fact that they hid it from the public for the four years of his stolen presidency.

Now, Hunter Biden appeared in a new interview (after being pardoned by his father six months ago), and he pulled back the curtain on his father’s health and medication use around the time he debated Donald Trump and then dropped out of the presidential race. Well, Representative James Comer (who is the chairman of the House Oversight committee, looking into Joe Biden’s closest aides and requesting they answer questions about Biden’s “mental and physical faculties” while he was in office)… he discusses what some of the revelations mean for ongoing investigations into those who might have covered up the reality of the former president’s health. He also touched on an interesting development to look forward to, which is that the committee scheduled former chief of staff Ron Klain to interview on July 24, and what is especially interesting about former chief of staff Ron Klain, is that he volunteered to come, and so will not have the option to plead the fifth – and so, it should be a revelatory interview.

WAS BIDEN’S PRESIDENCY BARACK OBAMA’S THIRD TERM IN OFFICE?

Well, it ‘s beginning to appear more and more as though Joe Biden’s presidency was nothing more than Barack Obama’s third term. The White House and agencies across the executive branch were staffed with Obama-era operatives including Susan Rice, Lisa Monaco, and others. And so, Barack Obama was seemingly running the show at the White House from behind the scenes (or at least was among those who were), all while Democrats paraded Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the optically progressive duo.

In light of this, conservative commentator Stephen Philip said something quite apt: he said, “The nation-destroying problems afflicting America (in the Bide-Harris era) are not the mistakes of a senile president. They are the successes of a malevolent shadow president.” This is to say that Joe Biden was Obama’s “presidential avatar.” Yes, Biden became the congressionally certified president of the United States; his portrait is in the history books; he became the guest of honour at the events he attended – despite joking that he played second-fiddle to his wife, to Kamala Harris or to someone else. In addition, yes, in 2024 he technically became the one running for reelection, despite the fact that his campaign was essentially nonexistent.

But, it also became impossible to miss this man’s mental decline. He has spent 40 percent of his presidency on vacation. He often appeared tired or confused. Yet things were getting done at the White House. And by this I mean unpopular, self-destructive, immoral policies were getting ramrodded past constitutional separations of powers and checks and balances, not to mention tens of millions of concerned citizens who were finding themselves increasingly indebted and oppressed by someone with power to get those measures implemented.

Well, the man wielding this power was not the man in the White House during the previous administration whose mental, physical, political, and criminal vulnerabilities were on full display. RATHER, it was the man who was taking advantage of these vulnerabilities from behind the scenes – being Barack Obama.

Ironically, when Joe Biden was clearly not performing well, even Barack Obama shifted allegiance, with communication in dictating concerns about his health. Democrats are definitionally fickle! They will not hesitate to destroy their own, if they see a selfishly defined benefit. If they did it to Berie Sanders, the could do it to Biden, and they can do it to others going forward.

OBAMA-GATE: THE UNRAVELLING OF THE CREATION OF THE RUSSIA HOAX

Now, in 2025, the shifting tide is unrelenting on the Obama legacy – and necessarily so – which brings us to Obamagate. Tulsi Gabbard, as Director of National Intelligence, released a declassified report alleging that Obama administration officials manipulated intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 election to undermine President Trump. The report claims that senior Obama officials, including James Comey, John Brennan, James Clapper, and Susan Rice, intentionally created a “manufactured, politicised piece of intelligence” to subvert the will of the American people who voted for Trump. Gabbard further details how there was a document drafted for President Obama in early December 2016, which affirmed that Russia DID NOT have the intent or capability to hack the election outcome, and yet that Document was pulled before publication. Then, the following day, then US president Obama called a National Security Council meeting to discuss Russian interference, leading to the creation of a document that falsely claimed Russia influenced the election.

Obama has orchestrated a lot of the institutional rot we see in America, that has even resulted in the weaponisation of institutions of justice against Trump!  In any case, Tulsi Gabbard has referred the documents to the Department of Justice for further investigation, emphasising the need for accountability to maintain trust in the integrity of the democratic republic. Meanwhile, this revelation comes after President Trump ordered the declassification of all files related to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation, contradicting previous intelligence assessments that Russia sought to influence the 2016 election.

Written By Lindokuhle Mabaso

Speaking to reporters during a White House press briefing, Trump described the offer as “a gesture of goodwill” from Qatar, especially in light of ongoing delays in Boeing’s delivery of the new Air Force One aircraft. He emphasized that if accepted, the jet would be officially assigned to the Department of Defense.

“This isn’t for me personally. It’s for the country,” Trump said. “They [Qatar] want to help, and it would go to the government possibly for emergency response or even military logistics.”

Trump also mentioned the aircraft could one day be displayed at his presidential library as a symbol of diplomatic cooperation, though that would occur only after its service life with the federal government.

Qatari officials confirmed that discussions regarding the possible transfer of the state-of-the-art jet are ongoing but stressed that no final decision has been made. The plane, reportedly configured for high-security and long-range diplomatic travel, would be one of the most valuable gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

The proposal has sparked debate in Washington over transparency, ethics, and precedent. While federal guidelines permit the U.S. to accept gifts from foreign governments under certain conditions, scrutiny remains high due to the aircraft’s extraordinary value.

Supporters, however, argue that if properly processed through official channels and used for public purposes, the gift could provide strategic value at no cost to taxpayers.

As of now, the White House says no final agreement has been reached, and the matter is under review by legal and diplomatic advisors.

Ratcliffe stated that the suspension was a direct result of an order from former President Donald Trump, who requested the pause to evaluate whether the Ukrainian government was ready to work toward a peaceful resolution to its ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision has sparked controversy and concern among some policymakers, especially as the war in Ukraine continues to cause significant casualties and disruption.

In a statement, Ratcliffe explained, “The President believes that it is critical to assess whether Ukraine is fully committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution. The pause in intelligence sharing is part of this broader review.”

This decision has significant implications for U.S.-Ukraine relations, particularly as the conflict with Russia intensifies. For months, Ukraine has received vital military support and intelligence from the U.S. as part of its efforts to defend against Russian aggression. The suspension of these resources could complicate Ukraine’s ability to mount a successful defense, raising questions about the future of U.S. involvement in the conflict.

Trump, who has been vocal about his concerns over Ukraine’s strategy and the effectiveness of international support, has repeatedly urged the U.S. to consider its national interests in the conflict. He has emphasized that the U.S. should not become overly entangled in a prolonged conflict without clear progress toward peace.

The suspension of intelligence sharing comes at a critical juncture, as Ukraine continues to face heavy losses in its war with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for more Western support, both militarily and diplomatically, in the fight against Russian forces. However, with the U.S. now re-evaluating its commitment, Kyiv may face increasing pressure to address concerns about its handling of the conflict and its willingness to negotiate with Moscow.

Critics of the decision argue that halting intelligence sharing could undermine Ukraine’s defensive capabilities and hinder efforts to counter Russian advances. Supporters, however, contend that this pause could encourage Ukraine to take more decisive steps toward peace negotiations, reducing the risk of a prolonged, costly war.

Leavitt’s announcement followed a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, which confirmed that Israel had conveyed its stance on the negotiations to the United States. The delicate talks come as the situation in Gaza continues to escalate, with 59 hostages still held by Hamas, including five U.S. citizens. Of the remaining hostages, only one is believed to still be alive.

The revelation of the talks was accompanied by a call from former President Donald Trump, who met earlier in the day with freed Israeli hostages. Trump, who has been vocal about the situation, warned Hamas to immediately release the remaining captives, emphasizing the urgency of their safe return.

“This is a time for action, not words,” Trump said. “We must make it clear to Hamas that the world will not tolerate their violence, and the lives of these innocent people are paramount.”

The U.S. government’s involvement in direct negotiations marks a significant shift in its stance on engaging with Hamas, which it officially designates as a terrorist organization. Historically, the U.S. has refrained from direct talks with groups that support violence against civilians.

As the negotiations continue, U.S. officials are working closely with both Israeli and Palestinian authorities to ensure the safe return of all hostages. The global community is watching closely as efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution remain fraught with political and military challenges.

The fate of the hostages, particularly the American citizens still held captive, remains a priority for the U.S. government, with President Biden expressing hope for a positive outcome. The U.S. administration has also reiterated its commitment to supporting Israel while pursuing diplomatic avenues to resolve the crisis.

This ongoing situation is just one of many complexities in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has seen waves of violence and diplomatic efforts over the years. The current negotiations, however, underscore the urgent need for a solution to ensure the safety and well-being of hostages and civilians caught in the crossfire.

The working group will include experts from various sectors, including finance, law, and technology, with a focus on addressing issues such as security, taxation, and the classification of digital assets. By establishing clear regulatory guidelines, the initiative seeks to provide both clarity and stability to a market that has seen significant growth and volatility in recent years.

The proposal to create a national crypto stockpile, similar to the U.S. gold reserves, is raising eyebrows. If implemented, the stockpile could allow the government to hold a strategic reserve of digital currencies, potentially influencing global crypto markets.

Industry experts and government officials are closely monitoring the development, with some hailing the move as a step towards greater legitimacy for the crypto space, while others express concerns about over-regulation stifling innovation.

As the working group begins its task, the future of cryptocurrency in the U.S. may soon see significant shifts, with potential implications for both investors and businesses.