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TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin

Greetings! Here’s the 411 on 86:  Restaurant workers say that the term “86”  is “everyday lingo,” according to NBC News. "Any time you're out of anything, it's 86-ed," says a hospitality consultant in the piece. Donald Trump doesn’t agree, per a Truth Social post today. The portly POTUS claims  it’s a mob-speak for murdering someone “eight miles out, six feet down.” Ex- FBI Director James Comey is under indictment for posting an image on Instagram of sea shells arranged in the number “86 47,”  which the DOJ claims is a  death threat aimed at  the nation’s 47th president....Kicking into high gear: Last week, the  popular Fox Corp-owned right-leaning sports outlet Outkick got a facelift. Its website sports a cleaner design with more images and a look more akin to its big cousin Foxnews.com.  As part of the revamp, Outkick stories will get more prominent home page play on Foxnews.com.  Essentially, Outkick’s connection with Fox will be more akin to the Athletic’s relationship with the NY Times. Worth noting:  Part of the Fox empire since 2021, Outkick is the 7th most-visited right-wing website according to TheRighting’s latest research...The King’s Speech: The pundit class is applauding King Charles’ address to Congress yesterday. The collective takeaway is the British Monarch helped smooth rocky relations between the United States and the United Kingdom via his understated humor and grace. UK’s Guardian noted wryly, “If Charles spots signs saying ‘No kings’ on his travels, he shouldn’t take it personally.” Here’s the transcript of the full speech...Kudos to AP media journo Dave Bauder who retires today after a remarkable 40-year run  with the news agency. Dave was always a friend to TheRighting and early on got why we do what we do daily.  He profiled us four years ago, which helped put TheRighting on the map...If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting.


Today's Headlines From the Right

Trump’s Payback Tour Hits James Comey

source: SteveGruber.com

You can’t spend over a decade trying to take down Trump and expect things to end cordially. The blowback was always coming. Now, with Pam Bondi out and Todd Blanche stepping in as the acting AG, the so-called Payback Tour isn’t just talk anymore – it’s shifting into high gear.

Charges of a Covid Cover-Up

source: Wall Street Journal

The Morens indictment reveals an effort to hide facts about the U.S. role.

The Biden Administration’s Covid Vaccine Cover-Up and Lies Can No Longer Be Denied

source: NY Post

As Dr. Anthony Fauci’s right-hand man, David Morens, was charged this week with conspiracy and destruction of federal records in the COVID-19 cover-up, another scandal over the vaccine was unfolding on Capitol Hill.

The Comey Indictment Is Both Legitimate and Necessary

source: Breitbart

You can’t write 86 47 and not know exactly what that means when you’re in the position of power that Jim Comey was in as FBI director

Comey Indicted Again, Still Claims Innocence

source: Victory Girls

Comey is a sanctimonious clod who thinks he is oh-so-smart and will get away with whatever indictment and charges thrown at him because he’s a guy in a suit. This indictment is a minor annoyance to this smug SOB. He’s got better things to do, more seashells to arrange.

Feds Move to Seize Comey’s Book Profits After Indictment

source: Big League Politics

The case marks the latest escalation in a rapidly unfolding legal battle that could carry serious consequences—not just for Comey’s freedom, but for his finances as well.

When Does Free Speech Become Violent?

source: PJ Media

By Ben Shapiro: Kimmel has repeatedly called Trump a pedophile, called him a rapist, accused him of protecting pedophiles and manipulating the system to evade accountability. That is not "normal political speech." It is speech that turns a political opponent into a movie villain — a figure so corrupt that extreme action begins to feel righteous.

The Unhinged, Violent Left and Its Sympathizers

source: BizPacReview

It is unconscionable that anyone would root for an assassination, but this illustrates the depth of Trump Derangement Syndrome, which has reached epidemic proportions in America among leftists who cringe at every administration victory. The main carriers of this mental disorder are the media that feed lies to a large portion of the left-leaning public

The Young, Violent Political Left

source: Washington Examiner

This third assassination attempt on Trump within the past two years is not the only example of violent assaults by leftist or progressive Democrats. There’s the 2017 wounding of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) — then the House majority whip — by a supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Despite War on Masculinity, Good Men Stood Up and Stopped Assassination Attempt

source: The Federalist

In dangerous moments, societies need good, masculine men who are willing to step forward.

Another Elected Democrat Leaves Party in NC

source: Blaze Media

They're starting to fall like dominoes in North Carolina. A second North Carolina state representative from Mecklenburg County, Rep. Nasif Majeed, has officially left the Democratic Party. Last week, news broke that state Rep. Carla Cunningham had changed her voter registration to "unaffiliated."

Biden Administration’s Anti-Christian Bias Was Even Worse Than You Think

source: Daily Signal

The anti-Christian bias seeped into official policy across the federal government, from personnel matters—where Christians’ requests for time off around Easter Sunday were met with suspicion in the State Department—to the IRS investigating churches for traditional Christian values perceived to be aligned with the Republican Party.

Trump’s Sharpest Troll Comes with the Serious Edge

source: SteveGruber.com

Trump just pulled off one of the most effective political troll moves in years—and it’s as strategic as it is simple. It started with a suggestion online: rename ICE to NICE—the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That would force critics to say “NICE agents."

The New Never Trumpers Like Tucker Carlson

source: National Review

The proximate cause of the disaffection is, of course, the Iran war, but the erstwhile MAGA acolytes also pronounce themselves appalled at Trump’s character

CNN’s Kaitlin Collins Receives a Trump Reality Check Regarding Iran War

source: Western Journal

Trump gave CNN’s Kaitlan Collins his assessment of where the war with Iran stands, which he said was in contrast with her network’s unfavorable coverage.

Rep. Elise Stefanik Delivers a Masterclass in Not Taking CNN’s Bait

source: Human Events

Too many Republicans go on CNN expecting a straightforward interview or a good-faith debate. Unfortunately, what the network calls “news” is actually a 24/7 in-kind donation to the Democratic Party.