Government officials deemed unqualified occupy key positions
In a week marked by unconventional exchanges and controversial decisions, President Donald Trump found himself at the centre of several puzzling events.
At a White House lunch on July 9, President Trump engaged in a bizarre exchange with New York Times White House reporter Shawn McCreesh, who questioned him about the halt on munitions to Ukraine. Trump responded defensively, claiming he didn't know who had authorised the pause. The following day, CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Trump the same question, to which he replied that he didn't know either. However, it was later discovered that Pete Hegseth, a member of the Pentagon, had ordered the pause without informing Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other top officials.
Meanwhile, Laura Loomer, a conservative activist, demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi resign, accusing her of being a liability to President Trump. This demand came after Bondi's accusation that Dan Bongino, conspiracist podcaster turned FBI deputy director, had leaked stories that whipped up expectations for Epstein secrets. The revelation of Jeffrey Epstein documents has enraged the Trump faithful, with Bondi stating that there was nothing more to see.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also been under scrutiny. It was reported that nearly two-thirds of calls to its disaster line went unanswered because the agency had fired hundreds of call center contractors. Furthermore, FEMA's deployment of rescue teams was not authorized by Kristi Noem, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, until Monday, more than 72 hours after the flooding began in Texas. Noem has enacted a rule that requires explicit permission from her for every grant and contract over $100,000, a move that has been criticised for potentially hindering the agency's response to disasters.
Brooke Rollins, the Agriculture Secretary, also caused controversy when she suggested that people on Medicaid could replace deported immigrants to pick crops. This proposal, which has been criticised for its insensitivity, comes amidst a spike in measles cases, which has been fueled by the anti-vaccine crowd. RFK Jr. is one of the contributors to this growing problem.
In a separate development, Sean Duffy, a former "Real World" cast member, is now in charge of transportation and NASA. The authors of the book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America" describe how Sergio Gor, a Trump aide, created draconian loyalty tests during the transition.
As the nation grapples with these developments, the Sun Journal's piece titled "Searching for peace and harmony in Trump's America? Good luck," published on July 14, 2025, offers a critical analysis of President Trump's promises and policies related to peace, prosperity, and harmony, noting various actions and consequences during his administration. The article underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the administration's decision-making processes.
- In the midst of controversy and unconventional exchanges, the weather news took a backseat as President Donald Trump faced questions about halting munitions to Ukraine.
- On July 9, during a White House lunch, Trump had a strange conversation with a White House reporter about the pause on munitions, claiming ignorance about the decision's authorization.
- Amidst such political turmoil, general news stories about war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, car-accidents, and crime-and-justice were overshadowed.
- Sports enthusiasts, particularly those following basketball and the NBA, found themselves discussing political controversies rather than the latest games or player statistics.
- Meanwhile, unexpected events like accidents and fires continued to occur, but their coverage was dwarfed by the political drama unfolding.
- As the nation looked to the Sun Journal for guidance in finding peace and harmony in Trump's America, the journalist's critical analysis highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in the administration's decision-making processes.
