Cancer Patients Sacrificed On Trump’s AltarForty percent of Americans will face cancer. Instead of protecting us, Trump wages war on science itself, gutting research and gambling with every heartbeat, every family, every future.Every one of us, bar none, knows someone who has been stolen from us by cancer. The curse spares no one. I’ve watched it hollow out children who never got to play ball in the park, teenagers who never got to feel their first kiss, young parents who never saw their kids graduate, and elders who deserved the dignity of growing old but were instead chewed apart by a disease that has no conscience. Cancer doesn’t care about your politics, your bank account, your religion, or the color of your skin. It doesn’t discriminate. It devours. And yet, here we are in America, in 2025, watching the Trump administration take a sledgehammer to the very system we’ve spent decades building to fight this killer. Who asked for this? Who benefits from it? Why is this happening? Let’s back up for a second. More than 50 years ago, America declared war on cancer. At the time, there was naive optimism; the belief that beating cancer would be as straightforward as splitting the atom or putting a man on the moon. But cancer, it turns out, isn’t a singular enemy. It’s thousands of enemies, each mutation a different battlefield. There was no miracle cure, no single silver bullet. What we got instead was decades of hard-fought, incremental progress. And you know what? That progress saved lives. In the 1970s, if you were diagnosed with cancer, you had barely a coin-flip’s chance of making it five years. Today, because of sustained investment, because of government funding, because we decided as a society that this was a war worth fighting, the survival rate has risen from 49 percent to 68 percent. Every $326 spent by our government on cancer research has bought one additional year of human life. Think about that: a single year, for the cost of a one-night standard hotel room. That’s not abstract. That’s mothers, fathers, children, and friends. That’s birthdays celebrated, graduations attended, weddings danced at. That is the one thing — no matter who you are — you just can’t buy. That’s time. But now, in the span of a few months, this administration has gutted the system. Hundreds of millions in grants: gone. Payments for research contracts: suspended. Federal employees who ensured life-saving discoveries reached patients: terminated. And in the coldest, most callous move of all, the Trump administration’s proposed budget slashes the National Cancer Institute’s funding by 37 percent. Thirty-seven percent. Let that number sink in. From $7.2 billion to $4.5 billion — the smallest budget in more than three decades once you adjust for inflation. And I’m left asking again: Who the hell asked for this? Did you go into the voting booth thinking, “Yes — I want to cut cancer research by a third”? Did anyone? Show me the town hall where families stood up and demanded: Defund the labs. Fire the scientists. Mass Cancer Now. Slow down the progress on the disease that kills one in three of us. It didn’t happen. Because this isn’t democracy at work. This isn’t some groundswell of public opinion. This is cruelty dressed up as fiscal policy. The White House tells us this is about rooting out so-called “politically driven DEI initiatives.” That’s the excuse. But let’s not kid ourselves. This isn’t trimming fat; it’s amputating muscle, tendon, and bone. It’s a deliberate and conscious effort to dismantle one of the most successful scientific enterprises America has ever built. An enterprise that has saved millions of lives, generated billions in economic return, and kept this country at the forefront of medical innovation. So, who benefits? That’s the ugliest question of all. Not patients. Not families. Not the oncologists fighting in hospitals every day. No, the winners here are short-term political optics, culture-war ideologues, and the billionaire class that’s always eager to watch public institutions fail so private industry can swoop in, charge ten times more, and profit off our grief. But here’s the reality: cancer doesn’t care about your ideology. It doesn’t pause to ask if you pulled the lever for a Republican or a Democrat. It doesn’t salute the flag before it metastasizes. It doesn’t read your bank statement before it takes your child. It is universal. It is relentless. And what we are witnessing right now is not just defunding; it is betrayal. A betrayal of the scientists who’ve dedicated their lives to inching us closer to cures. A betrayal of families who live with the terror of a diagnosis. A betrayal of every American who believed — however naively — that our leaders would at least protect the fight against the one enemy we all share. This is the quiet violence of policy. You won’t see it splashed across a chyron the way you see a riot, or a war, or a mass shooting. But the body count will come. It will come in delayed treatments, in slowed research, in missed opportunities. It will come in the silences at dinner tables where laughter used to be. So I ask again: Who asked for this? Who benefits from this? Why is this happening? And when the cancer diagnosis comes, and it will — because for 40 percent of Americans it’s not a matter of if but when — will anyone still believe this was just about “cutting costs”? Or will they finally see it for what it is: a conscious choice to let disease win, to let the clock run out on human lives, to sacrifice progress for power. Because the truth is simple. We didn’t lose the war on cancer. We were winning. And now, by design, we’re surrendering. RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO JOIN THE FIGHT! SUBSCRIBE. READ. SHARE. RESTACK.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Cancer Patients Sacrificed On Trump’s Altar
Sign the petition: Close to majority support for vote on releasing the Epstein files in the U.S. House
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Last week, House Democrats released the infamous letter from Trump to Epstein from his birthday book. In the alleged note, Trump says that he and Epstein share a “wonderful secret.”1
So, what is Trump hiding? Why did the FBI redact his name multiple times in the trove of files that the government has on Epstein’s crimes?2 And who else are Trump and Speaker Johnson protecting with their cover-up?
“Refusing to release the files erodes public trust and faith in our institutions,” said Rep. Ro Khanna, who is leading a discharge petition with Rep. Thomas Massie to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.3 The measure has bipartisan support and is close to reaching the 218 member majority that would require Speaker Johnson to hold a vote on finally answering the calls of survivors, advocates, and the public.
Sign the petition: Urge your U.S. Representative to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files!
Rep. Khanna also said that, “the government has chosen to protect Epstein and the well connected over children who were being abused.”4
Many survivors of Epstein’s crimes have spoken with clarity and conviction urging lawmakers and the White House to release the files so their abusers can be held accountable.
Johnson and the Trump admin have tried to distract us from the Epstein Files with phony DOJ document dumps, the abrupt closing of the U.S. House for recess, bogus legislative maneuvers, and, last week, Johnson’s absurd claim that Trump was an FBI informant charged with taking down Epstein.5,6
It’s time for our lawmakers to put an end to these distractions and stall tactics.
Thanks for taking action,
Joey and the Demand Progress team
P.S. You can see where your U.S. Representative stands on the discharge petition here.
Sources:
- NPR, “Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress 'birthday book' allegedly signed by Trump,” September 8, 2025.
- Bloomberg, “FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons,” August 1, 2025.
- MSNBC, “The Epstein files aren't a 'hoax.' And they need to be released.” September 12, 2025.
- Ibid.
- Demand Progress, “Demand Progress Condemns Speaker Johnson’s New Epstein Coverup,” September 2, 2025.
- The Guardian, “Mike Johnson claimed Trump was anti-Epstein informant, then retreated amid criticism,” September 8, 2025.
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Meidas Pod on Regime Censorship, Corruption, FBI Chaos + More [AD-FREE]
Meidas Pod on Regime Censorship, Corruption, FBI Chaos + More [AD-FREE]Watch the latest episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast ad-free right here on the Meidas+ Substack!The latest episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast is now available ad-free exclusively for Meidas+ Substack subscribers. To support ad-free episodes like this, please consider joining as a paid subscriber today! On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we expose how Trump’s regime is wielding the full power of the federal government to police speech, silence dissent, and investigate political rivals in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder. We break down the chaos consuming the FBI after installing podcasters to lead the agency has delivered nothing but incompetence, while the economy reels with devastating news as farmers panic and global partners move on without the U.S. Plus, we dive into the explosive Trump crypto-UAW scandal that should be front-page news, other foreign developments, and much more.
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Luigi Mangione's terrorism counts tossed
Luigi Mangione's terrorism counts tossedThe case is about more than "street crime," but an ideological motive alone isn't terrorism under N.Y. law, a judge found.
Some cases generate a lot of heat and noise: Support journalism that prioritizes information. A Manhattan judge dismissed terrorism charges against accused UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione on Tuesday morning, finding that an alleged ideological motive does not meet that bar under New York law. “While there is no doubt that the crime at issue here is not ordinary ‘street crime,’ it does not follow that all non-street crimes were meant to be included within the reach of the terrorism statute,” Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro found in a 12-page decision and order. “Abhorrent and despicable”When the judge announced the top-line findings of the ruling in court, Mangione’s supporters started to cheer and were quickly silenced by court officers. Carro, who did not read his written decision aloud in court, wrote that the targeted killing of Brian Thompson was “abhorrent and despicable,” but it did not fit the terrorism cases provided by prosecutors. “While the People place great emphasis on defendant's ‘ideological’ motive, there is no indication in the statute that a murder committed for ideological reasons (in this case, the defendant's apparent desire to draw attention to what he perceived as inequities or greed within the American health care system), fits within the definition of terrorism,” the ruling states. “The court agrees with the defendant that the People appear to conflate an ideological belief with the intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population.” Between his remaining state and federal charges, Mangione still faces the possibility of life imprisonment and death. New York State does not have the death penalty, but capital punishment still exists on the federal level. The remaining state charges include counts of second-degree murder, several counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and possession of a forged instrument — namely, a fake New Jersey driver’s license. The top federal charge leveled against Mangione, using a firearm to commit murder, carries the possible death penalty. “Two sovereigns”In a defeat for Mangione, his attorneys lost their attempt to dismiss or pause the state proceedings until the federal prosecution has completed, arguing that their client would face double jeopardy — or the Manhattan proceedings would taint the jury pool of the higher-stakes federal case. But Judge Carro found that the long-established legal principle of separate sovereigns allowed for the two proceedings to play out simultaneously. “This court is not persuaded that proceeding to trial in the state case first will cause the defendant severe prejudice, and the defendant's claim that any state trial testimony will prejudice his federal trial is merely speculative,” Carro wrote. Quoting Supreme Court precedent in Gamble v. United States, Carro found that “where there are two sovereigns, there are two laws, and two offenses.” “A crime ‘against two sovereigns constitutes two offenses because each sovereign has an interest to vindicate,’” Carro wrote. “Thus, there is no double jeopardy violation.” For former Brooklyn prosecutor Julie Rendelman, the judge’s ruling tossing the counts was not surprising. “There is no indication in the statute that a murder committed for ideological causes fits within the definition of terrorism,” Rendelman said. Two other high-profile cases involving allegations of political violence also are playing out across the country on Tuesday: a scheduled court appearance for Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin Tyler Robinson, and an ongoing trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Robinson’s charges are expected to be revealed in Utah by noon Mountain Daylight Time, and legal experts have questioned whether the top count being considered against him, aggravated murder, will hold if pursued. |
Anti-Trump Protests in UK, GOP Senator Pushes Back, Colbert’s Rallying Cry, and More Good News
Anti-Trump Protests in UK, GOP Senator Pushes Back, Colbert’s Rallying Cry, and More Good NewsUnless you’re TrumpAs Trump doubles down on his cruelty and chaos, I’m glad to have more great news to share today. I hope it brings you a bit of relief from the madness, and proves that folks everywhere are fighting back. Right now, the resistance is firing on all cylinders. Our Contact Congress campaign is flooding inboxes, while our massive social media operation counters Trump’s propaganda machine. So if you haven’t yet, support our independent journalism that fuels action by becoming a paid subscriber today: DONALD TRUMP VS. THE TRUTH
Trump’s visiting the UK this week, and he will not be welcomed with open arms. Several large protests are planned, including one during his arrival, and another huge event set for Wednesday. Later this week, UK’s Channel 4 will be airing a program called “Donald Trump Vs. The Truth,” which will fact-check more than 100 of Trump’s worst lies. “We hope it will remind viewers how disorientating and dangerous the world becomes when the most powerful man on earth shows little regard for the truth,” Channel 4’s Ian Katz said. OOPS
When the Trump regime floated the idea of sending troops to North Carolina, GOP Sen. Thom Tillis pushed back. Tillis criticized using the National Guard in American cities, calling it an “overreach,” saying they shouldn’t “be the nation’s police force.” Tillis added: “We also have to be realistic and see that there are some cities and red states that are also in the top 20 list.” I’m glad Tillis is actually speaking out. KASH IN TROUBLE
Kash Patel is in the hot seat following his fumbled handling of last week’s shooting, among other failures. A source told Fox that “The White House, Bondi, Blanche have no confidence in Kash … Pam in particular cannot stand him. Blanche either.” I normally don’t believe much of what Fox says, but this is exactly the sort of leak the Trump regime is known for—whether trying to distract from something like the Epstein files, or to set up someone’s ouster. Patel was never qualified or fit for the role. Shame on everyone who voted to confirm him. ONE WEEK AWAY
We’re only one week away from the special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, where Dem Adelita Grijalva is expected to run away with a win. Grijalva would add the final signature needed for a discharge petition in the House, which would force a vote on releasing the Epstein files. COMEY SUES TRUMP REGIME
The Trump regime is being sued by former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who says she was wrongfully fired by the DoJ. Comey played a major role in prosecuting the Epstein and Maxwell cases. The suit claims Comey’s firing was “unlawful and unconstitutional,” and a form of retaliation against her father—former FBI Director James Comey. EPSTEIN SCANDAL BIGGER THAN WATERGATE
Dem Rep. Summer Lee said that the Epstein case “could be a bigger scandal than Watergate—involving billionaires and foreign governments.” I agree. Otherwise, there’d be no reason for Republicans to put this much effort in covering it all up. Lee made the original motion in the House to subpoena the Epstein estate, which resulted in the release of the infamous birthday book, and a trove of other records. Additional documents were delivered by the estate yesterday. More to come on this. COLBERT’S RALLYING CRY
On Sunday night, Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation when he came out to present an award at the Emmys. Later on, when his show won the Outstanding Talk Series Award for the first time ever, Colbert said: “Sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense that you might be losing it … I have never loved my country more desperately. God bless America. Stay strong. Be brave. And if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor!” Colbert is right. The only way the Trump regime wins is if we remain silent or obey in advance. In the last decade I’ve never given Trump or his cult an inch, and I’m not about to start now. We deliver daily news briefs that cut through Trump’s propaganda, while running relentless social media campaigns against the unhinged regime. And our Contact Congress campaign is aggressively pushing to release the Epstein files, get answers on Trump’s deteriorating health, demand the unmasking of ICE, and so much more. So if you want to be a part of this new revolution of independent journalism that fights back, join our community as a paid subscriber today: Let’s keep rising and resisting together. Onward! Scott Help spread this news—like this post and re-stack using the ♻️ button below! I have two questions for you today: Which Trump lie do you think has caused the most harm—and why? What do you think about Stephen Colbert’s positive vibes? Volunteer for the Watchdog Coalition!We have organized the Watchdog Coalition to increase our coordinated pressure campaigns on Trump and corporate media - and we want you to be a part of it. The coalition is made up of independent journalists, organizers, and activists - all who demand truth and accountability from the Press. Please sign up for any and all Watchdog activities and we will be in touch with more details.
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