Speaker Johnson Stuns Nation - Trump Is...

By Jerry McConway
updated on March 11, 2026

Johnson drops Trump bombshell. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) just dropped Trump’s name in a major announcement, but is he trying to help Trump or give himself an out? Read more…

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This is about as dishonest and manipulative as you can be as a public official. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) makes it sound like Hegseth is dining out on surf and turf every day. Do you know who is really getting those meals? Military members.

Literally, for decades, there have been “surf and turf” theme nights for deployed troops to keep morale high. My niece’s husband, who just retired as an officer from the United States Navy, talked about these dinners all the time and how much his sailors looked forward to the meal. How some would trade off crab legs for steaks, and vice versa.

Now I am not saying we shouldn’t look at line items, especially at the Pentagon, but just be truthful about them. If Hegseth put a piano in his house, crush him for it. But if he bought a piano for a VA so wounded veterans can play or have live music, well, you see where I am going with this…

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Jerry McConway is the Senior Editorial Director at American Digest Media, as well as the featured columnist on Real Talk Digest. He has been covering politics for more than a decade. His no-nonsense writing style makes him enemy number one in DC. His mission is to tell the truth to readers, good or bad, something the mainstream media has failed to do for decades. What sets Jerry apart from his competition is reader loyalty. They don't always agree with him, but they know he tells them the truth. Love him or hate him, you can't ignore him.

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