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.

In a Wednesday Truth Social post, President Donald Trump, left, showed respect to Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, but threatened sanctions and tariffs if the war in Ukraine is not resolved soon.

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Trump Strikes a Respectful Tone with Putin but Sends a Serious Threat: 'We Can Do It the Easy Way, Or the Hard Way'

President Trump sent a clear message to Russia and Putin on Wednesday as he looks to end that country's conflict with Ukraine.

By Samuel Short January 22, 2025

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence as he arrives with Melania Trump as former U.S. Vice President Al Gore looks on during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

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Mike Pence's Group Already Working to Undermine Trump

An organization of the former vice president is urging GOP senators to oppose Trump's HHS pick citing RFK Jr.'s position on abortion.

By Samuel Short and January 22, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience."

@goddeketal / X screen shot

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Literally Painful to Watch: 60 Seconds Where Zuckerberg Tries to Convince Rogan He's a Hunter but Is Completely Clueless

Mark Zuckerberg tried to talk bow hunting with Joe Rogan on his podcast but couldn't answer some basic questions.

By Samuel Short January 19, 2025

Failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz tried to one-up President-elect Donald Trump in a social media post, but his mocking remark backfired.

Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

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Tim Walz's Attempt to Mock Trump Over Indoor Inauguration Backfires

Gov. Tim Walz thought he would chime in on Monday's ceremonies moving indoors, but his remarks totally backfired.

By Samuel Short January 17, 2025

Scores of cars burned after being pushed out of the way by firefighters trying to reach the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 10.

Valerie Macon - AFP / via Getty Images

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Electric Vehicles Create Hazardous Situation for LA Fire Cleanup, Delay Homeowners' Return to Properties

As many look to return home after the devastation caused by the LA wildfires, EV owners are finding unique hurdles in doing so.

By Samuel Short January 17, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) confers with staffer Alex Nguyen during a news conference after a weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Kent Nishimura - Los Angeles Times / Getty Images

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1,500 Leftist Congressional Staffers Beg House and Senate Leadership for a Shortened Work Week

Leftist staffers for Congress sent a letter Wednesday to leaders having the audacity to ask for a 32-hour work week.

By Samuel Short January 16, 2025

This X screen shot shows CNN's coverage of President Joe Biden's final remarks from the Oval Office, including Scott Jennings.

@ScottJenningsKY / X Screen Shot

Commentary

CNN Panel Gets Uncomfortable as Pundit Tells It Like It Is: Biden's Legacy Is Forever Tied with a Victorious Trump

CNN's Scott Jennings gives his fellow panelists the hard truth about President Joe Biden's time in office after his farewell address.

By Samuel Short January 16, 2025

A Ukrainian serviceman drives a US-made Humvee on a road that leads to the town of Chasiv Yar, in the Donetsk region, on March 30, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Roman Pilipey - AFP / Getty Images

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Armored Humvee and Machine Gun Mounts Stolen from California Army Warehouse

Criminals in Tustin, California, reportedly stole military equipment last week including three Humvees. What are they planning?

By Samuel Short January 15, 2025

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (C) looks on inside Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark cathedral, in central, Paris on December 7, 2024.

Christophe Petit Tesson - Pool - AFP / Getty Images

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Corrupt to the End: Biden Admin Sues Elon 6 Days Before Trump Throws Them All Out on Their Ears

The president's SEC won't go out quietly as Gary Gensler files for a third time against X owner Elon Musk for his purchase of the platform.

By Samuel Short January 15, 2025

Actor James Woods is visibly choked up during an interview with CNN on Wednesday.

@atrupar / X screen shot

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James Woods Breaks Down After Being Told He Lost It All in LA Fire, Then Everything Changed: 'A Miracle Has Happened'

"In this hellish landscape 'standing' is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us."

By Samuel Short January 11, 2025

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Trump Strikes a Respectful Tone with Putin but Sends a Serious Threat: 'We Can Do It the Easy Way, Or the Hard Way'

Mike Pence's Group Already Working to Undermine Trump

Literally Painful to Watch: 60 Seconds Where Zuckerberg Tries to Convince Rogan He's a Hunter but Is Completely Clueless

Tim Walz's Attempt to Mock Trump Over Indoor Inauguration Backfires

Electric Vehicles Create Hazardous Situation for LA Fire Cleanup, Delay Homeowners' Return to Properties

1,500 Leftist Congressional Staffers Beg House and Senate Leadership for a Shortened Work Week

CNN Panel Gets Uncomfortable as Pundit Tells It Like It Is: Biden's Legacy Is Forever Tied with a Victorious Trump

Armored Humvee and Machine Gun Mounts Stolen from California Army Warehouse

Corrupt to the End: Biden Admin Sues Elon 6 Days Before Trump Throws Them All Out on Their Ears

James Woods Breaks Down After Being Told He Lost It All in LA Fire, Then Everything Changed: 'A Miracle Has Happened'

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