Author and political commentator Don Winslow — best known for his bestselling crime novels but also an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump on social media — sparked a fresh wave of debate this week with a sharply worded post targeting the administration’s handling of the war in Iran. In a message on X, Winslow wrote that since ICE has been treated like Trump’s “own private army,” the president should “send them to fight in Iran instead of some 18‑year‑old kid who will be maimed, disfigured and possibly killed because of your stupidity and insanity.”

Winslow’s commentary comes amid growing public frustration over the conflict with Iran, ongoing military deployments, and arguments over who should bear the burden of war — criticisms he’s been vocal about previously, using his platform to question both policy and political rhetoric.

The remark taps into broader debates over military recruitment, immigration enforcement policies, and the human cost of war, combining two highly charged topics — the role of ICE domestically and the prospect of U.S. involvement in prolonged combat overseas. While ICE is actually a domestic law‑enforcement agency focused on immigration and border security (not a combat force), Winslow’s post uses that comparison to underscore his criticism of the administration’s approach to military service and war decision‑making.

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Cựu Đệ nhất Phu nhân Jill Biden có hẳn một đội ngũ nhân viên Nhà Trắng phục vụ gồm 23 người, tiêu tốn của người đóng thuế 2,4 triệu Dollar mỗi năm. Chưa kể bà ấy còn khoái chuyện chủ trì họp hành kiểu buông rèm nhiếp chính ở Nhà Trắng, để thay thế thay cho ông chồng Tổng Thống nhưng chỉ thích nghỉ ngơi của mình .

Còn Đệ nhất phu nhân Melania Trump không cần một đoàn tùy tùng hùng hậu, bà đã cắt giảm quy mô nhân viên phục vụ ở Văn phòng chỉ còn 5 người, tiết kiệm cho người đóng thuế 1,7 triệu Dollar mỗi năm. Vì bà Melania đã có sẳn cho mình một phong cách lịch lãm tự tin chuyên nghiệp với vẻ đẹp tự nhiên và sự sang trọng của bà ấy dễ tỏa sáng chung quanh, không cần phải đánh bóng để khẳng định cho nên bà chỉ xuất hiện trước công chúng theo những quy định Ngoại giao đòi hỏi mà thôi.

À, mà tại sao giới truyền thông lại không đưa tin về việc này, nhỉ ? Nhưng thật ra chúng ta đừng quá kỳ vọng vào giới truyền thông chính thống. Với cái mồm loe và cái đầu thiển cận thành kiến, họ sẽ không ngại ngần bóp méo sự thật và quẹo cua hướng dẫn dư luận đi theo thành kiến của họ liền khi

A bombshell report published today has thrust Kristi Noem — former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and long‑time GOP figure — back into the spotlight, but this time because of allegations about her husband’s private life. According to a Daily Mail‑sourced exposé, her husband Bryon Noem has allegedly been living a secret online life, including sending messages and photos to adult performers while cross‑dressing in provocative attire such as tight pink shorts and what appear to be balloon‑like prosthetic breasts. The report says Bryon exchanged hundreds of messages with three women in the so‑called “bimbofication” community and even sent them tens of thousands of dollars.

Kristi Noem’s representatives responded that she is “devastated” by the allegations and that the family was “blindsided”, asking the public for privacy and prayers. Bryon hasn’t denied all aspects of the accusations, though he reportedly denied making comments that would lead to blackmail or jeopardize his wife’s career.

The story has become politically charged because analysts note that the circumstances could have posed security clearance concerns while Noem was serving at the Department of Homeland Security, given the potential for personal vulnerabilities to be exploited. At the same time, the news arrives amid ongoing scrutiny of Noem’s time in government, which included investigations into contract handling and public controversy over immigration policies.

President Donald Trump, who appointed Noem to DHS before later relieving her of that post, commented he was “surprised” and felt badly for the family, saying he hadn’t seen any of the reported material and knew “nothing about it.”

A growing number of U.S. allies have pushed back against President Trump’s demands related to the war with Iran — in ways that underline deep divisions within NATO and global diplomacy.

Spain has taken one of the strongest stands, closing its airspace and refusing use of its military bases for U.S. operations linked to the Iran conflict — a symbolic and practical rebuke to Trump’s strategy. Madrid’s government has openly condemned the strikes as violations of international law.

Italy also refused to allow U.S. bombers to land at the Sigonella air base, saying proper procedural approvals weren’t followed. Though Rome says it still supports NATO broadly, the move sent a clear message that U.S. war planning can’t proceed unilaterally on Italian soil.

France denied overflight rights to planes carrying U.S. weapons bound for Israel — an unprecedented blockade since the Iran conflict began — and official statements emphasized that Paris is not joining offensive military actions.

The United Kingdom has declined to send warships or commit to frontline combat roles in the Strait of Hormuz, with leaders instead prioritizing defensive postures and domestic considerations — even as Trump publicly criticized the UK’s stance.

Germany has also made clear that the Iran conflict is not a NATO war, and Berlin has no plans to dispatch forces to the region, reinforcing the message that collective defense does not equate to joining every U.S.-led campaign.

Canada and other partners have similarly refrained from joining combat operations, focusing instead on diplomatic channels and humanitarian concerns rather than military escalation.

Even outside Europe, Japan, Australia, and other U.S. partners have signaled they won’t send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s call for security contributions.

These standoffs go beyond routine alliance disagreements — they underline that many countries are unwilling to be drawn into a war they didn’t choose, even as the U.S. seeks broader participation or assistance.