WTF Wednesday: Trump’s unhinged Iran speech: “Let Them Take Out Los Angeles.” Shapiro backs open primaries in PA. Indy vets Bengs, Achilles Lead in SD and ID.
Trump just publicly shrugged at the idea of Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego — calling it “a very small price to pay.” In normal times, that sinks a career. In 2026, it’s a Wednesday. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Shapiro endorsed opening Pennsylvania’s primaries to independents, and independent veterans Brian Bengs and Todd Achilles are leading in South Dakota and Idaho. The ground is shifting. Pay attention.
President Mayhem is off the rails, and he’s getting more desperate by the day. On this WTF Wednesday edition of Independent Americans…
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episodeTrump’s Iran remarks. “Let them take out Los Angeles… a very small price to pay” — and why desensitization is the real danger
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Josh Shapiro endorses HB 280 to open Pennsylvania’s primarie. Josh Shapiro endorses HB 280 to open Pennsylvania’s primaries to unaffiliated voters after a 115-88 state house vote
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