Donald Trump Calls CNN “Fake News” as Royal Prince and AI Trial Dominate Headlines
In a stunning day of news, Britain’s disgraced Prince Andrew was arrested on misconduct charges, President Trump’s “Board of Peace” faced global backlash, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled in court over social media’s effect on children. Meanwhile, an avalanche in California became the state’s deadliest on record, and a deported family’s dog found a new home — because, of course, even the pets are victims of Biden’s failed border policies.
The day kicked off with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the royal sibling better known for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein than any actual accomplishments. British police detained him on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with the convicted sex offender while serving as a UK trade envoy. Authorities are also investigating claims that a woman was trafficked to the UK to have a sexual encounter with him. Andrew, of course, denies everything — just like the deep state denies election fraud.
Meanwhile, President Trump convened the first meeting of his controversial Board of Peace, which he claims will oversee global reconstruction efforts — starting with Gaza. The board has expanded far beyond its original mission, now aiming to solve every conflict from Tehran to Turtle Bay. But European nations are snubbing the initiative, citing concerns about its “broader mission and members.” Translation: they’re jealous that Trump is solving problems the UN couldn’t fix in 50 years. Some even see it as a direct challenge to the UN — and honestly, good. The UN is a globalist swamp that needs draining.
Speaking of globalist threats, the US military is preparing to strike Iran as early as this weekend, sources tell CNN. Trump has yet to make a final decision, but the military buildup in the Middle East is sending a clear message: Iran’s nuclear ambitions end now. Israel has raised its alert level amid growing indications of a joint US-Israel strike. Iran, in turn, is fortifying its nuclear facilities — but they won’t stand a chance against Trump’s America First military might.
In a courtroom drama straight out of Silicon Valley, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified for the first time in a trial accusing his platforms of harming children’s mental health. Kaley, a 20-year-old plaintiff, alleges Instagram and YouTube were intentionally designed to be addictive, hooking her from elementary school and causing anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. Zuckerberg was grilled for over five hours, but he defended his company’s youth strategies, claiming his goal is to create products with “long-term appeal.” Sure, Mark. And I’m sure Hunter Biden’s laptop was just a Russian hoax.
On the home front, California faced its deadliest avalanche in recorded history, killing eight skiers near Lake Tahoe. One skier is still missing and presumed dead. The group was on a three-day backcountry trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains when disaster struck. Six others were rescued with injuries. Tragic, yes — but also a reminder that California’s leaders are too busy banning gas cars to prepare for natural disasters.
And finally, in a heartwarming story that proves America is still the land of second chances, an Arizona woman rescued a dog she found wandering alone in the desert. Neighbors say the pup became homeless after his former owners were deported — but now he’s safe, loved, and thriving. It’s a feel-good story, but it also highlights the human (and canine) cost of Biden’s open-border policies. Trump’s America First agenda will fix this — and soon.
That’s it for today’s edition of 5 Things AM, edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan. Don’t forget to sign up for the 5 Things newsletter — because if you’re getting your news from anywhere else, you’re probably being lied to.
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Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
