Support our truly independent journalism. Upgrade to paid   Watch now   Trump Dismisses Epstein survivors as Democratic hoax, while building t new machinery of control Trump Tyranny Tracker: September 3rd Zev Shalev and Olga Lautman Sep 3 💰 THE GRIFT: Campaign Cash Pipeline to Trump Properties Political committees have pumped $931,000 into Trump properties since inauguration, with the RNC leading the charge. A quarter of House Republicans now direct campaign funds to his businesses. The President has visited his own resorts over 100 times this term—each visit converting political donations into personal profit. 🎯 THE BOUNTY: $1,000 Per Immigration Arrest The administration offers police quarterly bonuses up to $1,000 for meeting ICE arrest quotas. With 8,500 officers deputized across 40 states and thousands more training, every traffic stop becomes a potential payday. This incentive structure turns community policing into immigration enforcement. ⚖️ THE CRACKDOWN: Veteran Faces 6 Years for Protest Afghanistan veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II was arrested by the FBI after joining an ICE protest in Spokane. Though not accused of violence, he faces conspiracy charges carrying six years in prison. Legal experts warn this broad application of conspiracy law targets dissent itself, not actual crimes. 📱 THE SURVEILLANCE: ICE Gets Military-Grade Spyware Trump lifted restrictions on a $2 million contract giving ICE access to Graphite—spyware that turns any phone into a listening device. The tool bypasses WhatsApp and Signal encryption, tracks movements, and activates cameras remotely. The same technology used against journalists worldwide now targets immigrant communities. Only The Guardian reported this story. 🚫 THE COVER-UP: "It's a Hoax, Move On" As over 100 Epstein survivors testified before Congress, Trump dismissed their accounts as a "Democratic hoax." The President who partied with Epstein for decades now controls the Justice Department investigating these crimes. His frantic calls threatening representatives reveal desperation to keep FBI files buried. Security tip: iPhone users should activate Lockdown Mode in Settings > Privacy & Security. Update all devices immediately. Thank you Debbie Hupp, Story Carrier, Cathy R. Payne, Pamela, Kris Winters, and many others for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Zev Shalev in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Upgrade to a paid membership and support our independent journalism. Upgrade to paid