Samuel Short, Author at The Western Journal

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Sam Short is an Instructor of History with Motlow State Community College in Smyrna, Tennessee. He holds a BA in History from Middle Tennessee State University and an MA in History from University College London. The views expressed in his articles are his own and do not reflect the views or opinions of Motlow State Community College.

An outside view of a courtyard at the the palatial Caribbean Island estate of the late convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

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Photos: Incredibly Creepy New Epstein Island Photos Released - Chilling Masks, Eerie Dentist Chair, Weird Writing on Chalkboard

A new wave of images from Jeffrey Epstein's home in the Caribbean has come out as Democrats try to tie him to the president.

By Samuel Short December 6, 2025

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, delivers a speech on national security at the Council of Foreign Relations on Sept. 5, 2025, in New York City.

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Fact Check: No, Trump Did Not Call for the Deaths of Democrat Senators Who Urged Military to Disobey Orders - Here's the Proof

The president was angry with Democrats over their encouraging sedition, but he did not call for their deaths.

By Samuel Short December 6, 2025

The boys were being fostered and allegedly abused from 2017 to 2022 by Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber of Burlington, Ontario.

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Hard to Read: Lesbian Couple Facing 1st Degree Murder Charge After Foster Son Found Dying in Horrific State - Their Nickname for Him Was Evil

Two lesbians are accused of murder after fostering two boys; does childcare need an overhaul with the churches stepping in?

By Samuel Short December 6, 2025

Stephen A. Smith speaks onstage at the 2025 HOPE Global Forum at Signia by Hilton Atlanta on Dec. 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Watch: Stephen A. Smith Locks Horns With Whoopi as He Schools the Women of 'The View' on Why Democrats Are Losing

Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith had an honest conversation with "The View" about why Democrats are losing, but will the party listen?

By Samuel Short December 5, 2025

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the White House Ellipse on Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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Watch: Trump Quotes Gospel of John, Tells Audience 'You're Right' as They Cheer Jesus' Name at Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

President Donald Trump honored the Lord Jesus Christ in his message during the annual lighting of the national Christmas tree.

By Samuel Short December 5, 2025

Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly trying to sell the home she bought in the U.K. to flee to after Donald Trump was elected president.

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Ellen DeGeneres Is Desperately Trying to Sell UK Home She Fled to After Trump Win, and It Won't Stop Flooding

Former daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is not enjoying her time in England, as her home away from President Trump keeps flooding.

By Samuel Short December 4, 2025

CNN anchor Jake Tapper sits on stage at an event in New York City on May 27, 2025.

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Watch: Jake Tapper Masterfully Takes Down Dems, Critics Accusing Trump of Sleeping During Meeting

CNN's Jake Tapper surprisingly came to the defense of the president as he appeared to nod during a cabinet meeting.

By Samuel Short December 4, 2025

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Warned Will Smith's Friend He Would 'End Up Missing' or Even 'Catch a Bullet' If He Revealed What He Knew About Family: Lawsuit

Jada Pinkett Smith allegedly threatened her husband's longtime friend. The situation shows where a marriage like this leads.

By Samuel Short December 4, 2025

Piers Morgan interviewed Elizabeth Kinney, who was arrested in the United Kingdom while in the bath for allegedly sending a mean text message.

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Dystopia: UK Woman Recalls Being Arrested by Multiple Officers for Hate Crime While She Was Naked, After Sending Harmless Text Message

A mother of four was arrested while naked in her bathtub in the UK; her crime was sending an offensive text message.

By Samuel Short December 4, 2025

A man's hand holding a Social Security card.

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NYT Says Illegal 'Borrowed' Identities from American Citizens to Commit Fraud, Fails to Report Exactly How Stolen IDs Can Be Returned

A Minnesota man had his identity stolen, but if you ask The New York Times, an illegal alien from Guatemala "borrowed" it.

By Samuel Short November 30, 2025

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Photos: Incredibly Creepy New Epstein Island Photos Released - Chilling Masks, Eerie Dentist Chair, Weird Writing on Chalkboard

Fact Check: No, Trump Did Not Call for the Deaths of Democrat Senators Who Urged Military to Disobey Orders - Here's the Proof

Hard to Read: Lesbian Couple Facing 1st Degree Murder Charge After Foster Son Found Dying in Horrific State - Their Nickname for Him Was Evil

Watch: Stephen A. Smith Locks Horns With Whoopi as He Schools the Women of 'The View' on Why Democrats Are Losing

Watch: Trump Quotes Gospel of John, Tells Audience 'You're Right' as They Cheer Jesus' Name at Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

Ellen DeGeneres Is Desperately Trying to Sell UK Home She Fled to After Trump Win, and It Won't Stop Flooding

Watch: Jake Tapper Masterfully Takes Down Dems, Critics Accusing Trump of Sleeping During Meeting

Jada Pinkett Smith Warned Will Smith's Friend He Would 'End Up Missing' or Even 'Catch a Bullet' If He Revealed What He Knew About Family: Lawsuit

Dystopia: UK Woman Recalls Being Arrested by Multiple Officers for Hate Crime While She Was Naked, After Sending Harmless Text Message

NYT Says Illegal 'Borrowed' Identities from American Citizens to Commit Fraud, Fails to Report Exactly How Stolen IDs Can Be Returned

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