Trump Flounders While Kimmel Surges, Kennedy Slammed By Surgeons General, Bondi Implodes In Senate, and Loomer Loses Like It’s Her Full-Time Job While Trump’s shutdown backfires, our movement accelerates Scott Dworkin Oct 8 While Trump escalates his authoritarian tactics—from weaponizing his government shutdown to invading US cities—I’m glad to have good news for you today. I hope these stories of resistance give you a bit of relief from the chaos, and show that our movement is gaining serious momentum. But we need all hands on deck to keep building the resistance and pushing back. If you haven’t yet, please support our work by becoming a paid subscriber today: SOUNDING THE ALARM AGAIN Medical professionals are once again sounding the alarm on failing HHS Secretary Bob Kennedy. This time, six former Surgeons General penned a scathing op-ed, titled: “It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK, Jr.” They call out Bob for “endangering the health of the nation,” saying he “has rejected science, misled the public, and compromised the health of Americans. The nation deserves a Health and Human Services secretary who is committed to scientific integrity and can restore morale and trust in our public health agencies.” They’re absolutely right. Bob Kennedy needs to resign or be fired immediately. KIMMEL WINS BY A LANDSLIDE We should always take polls with a grain of salt, but this one was too good not to share. A new survey from Economist/YouGov shows that Jimmy Kimmel’s net favorability rating is 16 points higher than Trump’s. During his show, Jimmy Kimmel had some advice for Trump: “If he’s looking to improve his approval numbers, I have an idea: release the Epstein files.” LOOMER LOSES The Supreme Court refused to hear Laura Loomer’s appeal in her bogus case over being banned from some social media sites—where she constantly posted hate speech and lies. Loomer is one of the worst maga conspiracy theorists out there, and no one should be giving her a platform. BONDI IMPLODES Pam Bondi ranted in front of the Senate yesterday, in one of the most embarrassing displays by a Trump regime member I’ve ever seen. And that’s a tall order. It was like watching a Twitter troll testify, as Bondi replied to every Dem Senators’ questions with low blows and unhinged tirades. The highly scripted fake outrage from Republicans only made it worse. I truly felt that after every sentence, they were going to say: “And, scene!” Nothing Bondi said is worth repeating. She failed to answer serious questions about rampant corruption, Tom Homan’s $50,000 cash payment, and the prosecution of Trump’s enemies. One thing is clear: Once the Trump regime is gone, the members of this DOJ will be investigated for years to come. VIRGINIA Speaking of someone who refuses to answer real questions, GOP nominee for Virginia governor Winsome Earle-Sears was recently asked what Trump policies she disagrees with. But she refused to go against her dear leader, and couldn’t name one. How embarrassing—especially since Trump has so far declined to endorse Earle-Sears. The image above tells a tale of two very different campaigns for governor. On the left, Dem Rep. Abigail Spanberger stands before a packed room of cheering supporters. On the right, an Earle-Sears bus tour stop in the very same city, looked like a ghost town. Still, I hope Spanberger’s folks work like they’re behind, and sprint through the finish. A TEXT-ONLY INTERVIEW? WHAT? CNN’s Jake Tapper had an “exclusive interview” with Trump—via text message. Wait, what? It was pathetic. We have no idea who was answering any of these softball questions, nor do we know what was asked and left unanswered. If former President Joe Biden did this, corporate media would obsess over it for weeks. Instead, they’re acting like this is totally normal. Where are the constant demands for in-person interviews? We’ll never get that from corporate media, because they have totally failed us. That’s why our revolution in independent journalism is so important. And we are at the forefront, delivering one of the most-read news briefs in the world every day. I believe we have a duty to use our massive platform for good—and to fight back. That’s why we also run our enormous Contact Congress effort, and the biggest social media organizing campaign against Trump ever. And we do it all with no billionaires or ads, because everything we do is 100% funded by our subscribers on Substack. So if you’re able, help us keep up the fight by joining us as a paid subscriber today: Onward! Scott Help this news break through the noise—like this post and re-stack using the ♻️ button below! I have two questions for you today. What’s your reaction to Jake Tapper doing a text-only “interview” with “Trump”? What do you make of Bondi’s trainwreck of a Senate hearing yesterday? Here is my interview with James Talarico: https://tinyurl.com/mmu4eydj Tell Congress Campaigns NEW: Cancel GOP healthcare cuts and end Trump’s shutdown: https://tinyurl.com/2z8s7hdh Demand Brendan Carr Resign: https://tinyurl.com/35xjx8dj Demand Tom Homan Resign: https://tinyurl.com/3e5ku3um Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act: https://tinyurl.com/3yfw2m7a Demand answers about Trump’s visibly deteriorating health: https://tinyurl.com/sk9xm38v Protect our use of voting by mail: https://tinyurl.com/bde676xm Push back on Trump’s DC takeover: https://tinyurl.com/2jpp94yk Support law to unmask ICE: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82 Investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump COMMENTS:  Jake Tapper is just a rediculous goon looking for attention. How far he has fallen. Who else is ready to hold this unhinged whole administration accountable when we take back Congress next year? We now know what DT thinks of Jake Tapper. Bondi was in contempt. Adam Schiff call out of all unanswered questions was great Tapper is a journalistic joke. She is rather pathetic. A little hard looking Wow--if ever Jake Tapper wanted to seal the deal that he is just a puppet journalist for the regime, this is it. Yep. No reason to watch him anymore Jake is still being the impotent Jake that he is. Bondi is an embarrassment to the office and to herself. But the stories you tell of the Democrats are great. Thanks, Scott! The Bondi spectacle was embarrassing…especially when a sharp photographer grabbed shots of her notes. One line she had in her folder was: "Kiss the bosses ass. Cover mine.” These people are vile. 🤦‍♀️ I thought Bondi sounded familiar yesterday. Now I know it was just like all of those angry messages I get from Twitter bots. 😂 Scott's response "and scene" is the funniest I hope SNL picks this up if they do a Bondi's fake responses (need her binder too)!! Bondi is a puppet, incompetent, and an embarrassment to our country. You go Jimmy! Keep nailing Trump in your monologues. America is behind you. Sorry Trump, NOT SORRY! Text interviews are ridiculous. Bondi is simply not credible but I am glad she was tested so people can see this for themselves. A text only interview should be ignored. Anyone who could read & write could be doing it especially as we know rump is illiterate and demented. Bondi is the bottom of the barrel attorney no one else would hire so her magat responses, or lack thereof, is no surprise. Nothing she is doing is legal or her actual job. Dear Scott, My friends and I out here in Colorado, are writing postcards through the Center for Common Grounds to turn Virginia blue . We’ve hand written almost 2,500 cards and we’re still writing like it’s a sprint. Not letting up. We’ll write until our arthritic fingers fall off. And WE LOVE YOU, Scott. You’re helping us keep our hope alive! Thank you!!! Tapper, seems like WH staff covering up dementia. And Tapper, well forget about him. Bondi, any educated person would be disgusted, but I bet the MAGA fans will love it, since they flunked Civics, if their school even had that course. ⬆️It was like watching a Twitter troll testify, as Bondi replied to every Dem Senators’ questions with low blows and unhinged tirades. The highly scripted fake outrage from Republicans only made it worse. Be sure and check out this article from the New Republic: Schiff Lists Every Question Pam Bondi Ignored as She Melts Down https://newrepublic.com/post/201437/adam-schiff-questions-pam-bondi-ignored Scott, Jake Tapper is pathetic and already sold his integrity with the Biden book. Lawrence O’Donnell did a great job detailing his Trump interview by text Monday night. However, kudos to Kaitlin Collins. She seems to be the only television correspondent with the guts to ask the tough questions of the Trump disaster. As for Bondi, she really looks tough. I’m not surprised with her classless performance yesterday because she showed her dark side as Florida AG when she took the Trump $25,000 bribe in the Trump University case. If we survive Trump, Miller, Hegseth, Kennedy, etc, we need to put the pressure on the state bar associations to disbar the attorneys in this administration. They all took an oath! ⬆️ On the right, an Earle-Sears bus tour stop in the very same city, looked like a ghost town. Not to mention that she has been skipping stops on her bus tour: https://vademocrats.org/news/where-is-winsome-sears-skips-more-bus-tour-stops-hiding-from-virginians-as-she-backs-trump-law-that-will-take-away-their-healthcare/ Well I can only speak for myself. I am desperate for good news. All my husband and I have had for the last 3 yrs has been bad news. Now with the Trump Regime destroying the US from the top down, our stress levels are over the top. When we retired, we felt finally, we can rest. We worked our whole lives. He is a disabled veteran, I am a disabled Registered Nurse of 40 yrs. My job destroyed my back. So we want to travel, and it is difficult to do, especially when you have no help. So please get rid of this regime and his party. They are all traitors, include his Supreme Court buddies in that. Lock them all up and throw away the key. Please share this post widely. We need to hold ICE accountable! From Lincoln Square: https://substack.com/@lincolnsquare/note/c-164079159?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1aiy5t In MASSACHUSETTS, the MASS GOP continues to embrace MAGA MAGGOTS with no condemnation or even a highlight of the impending DISASTERS that will leave many UNINSURED, as the Commonwealth scambles to ensure FOOD to pantries & schools.  There are still a few WEALTHY TRUMPERS running for office who ignore the FAILURES,  PAUL KRUGMAN wrote that what TRUMP destroys cannot be re-built.  MASSACHUSETTS & other states depends in BRILLIANT RESEARCHERS to do innovative research into scientific issues...BRAIN DEAD DOGSH*T & MAGA MAGGOTS have slashed funding, made HARVARD (& others) the villains based on LIES.  As a consequence. other nations are soliciting those researchers: THE US BRAIN DRAIN!  FOREIGN STUDENTS who contribute to the economy & spend BILLIONS have been targeted.  Little noticed was DAFFY DDON's initial MUSLIM BAN that blocked researchers, scientists & practicing clinicians from coming to the US TEACHING HOSPITALS to study what the US was accomplishing.  Isn't that the purpose of sharing RESEARCH?  WE enjoyed speaking with many of the 'FELLOWS' who traveled to BOSTON to LEARN!  When you're STUPID & UNINFORMED that's what the ORANGE TURD accomplished!  Thank you to all who share your great comments & insights!  I circulate (without identification in most cases) to provide understanding & insights - maybe ENLIGHTEN a few MAGA BRAIN DEAD!