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.

President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov, 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas.

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Derek Chauvin Pardon Looks More Likely by the Day as Elon Begins Making Moves Too

The Trump administration could be moving close to pardoning Derek Chauvin for his federal charges relating to George Floyd's death.

By Samuel Short and March 8, 2025

Rep. Pete Aguilar, a California Democrat, is seen in a file photo from December 2023. Aguilar is one of several liberal lawmakers who has expressed concerns about having those pardoned by President Donald Trump for their participation in the events of Jan. 6, 2021, showing up at the nation's capitol.

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Democrats Terrified as Pardoned J6 Defendants Appear at Capitol

Democrats aren't happy to hear the people President Donald Trump pardoned for Jan. 6 are returning to Washington D.C.

By Samuel Short March 7, 2025

On Wednesday, honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel visited President Donald Trump at the White House and stopped for an interview outside, where he gave a warning to Democrats.

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13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor DJ Daniel Sends Warning to Democrats 'Being Mean to President Trump'

Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel continues to produce viral moments as he had a message for Democrats on Wednesday.

By Samuel Short March 6, 2025

Maine state Rep. Deqa Dhalac says that her priority is to develop her homeland of Somalia, not help the United States.

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Somalia-Born State Rep Calls on Fellow Somalis to Prioritize It Over US: Report

Maine Democrats are marching in lockstep with their federal colleagues as one state representative puts America last.

By Samuel Short March 6, 2025

President Donald Trump signs an executive order on halting federal funds for schools and universities that impose coronavirus vaccine mandates in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14.

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Trump About to Sign Executive Order to Abolish the Department of Education: Report

The Trump administration may abolish the Department of Education on Thursday after several underwhelming decades of existence.

By Samuel Short March 6, 2025

On Tuesday, MSNBC's Nicole Wallace, right, offered her controversial take on one of the most heartwarming moments of President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress - making cancer survivor DJ Daniel, left, an honorary Secret Service agent - and opened herself up to severe backlash online.

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MSNBC's Response to 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Called 'One of the Worst Cable News Moments' Ever

MSNBC continues to outdo themselves, with one host giving the worst possible reaction to a heartfelt moment in the president's Tuesday speech.

By Samuel Short March 5, 2025

During President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Democrats, like Rep. Al Green, left, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, right, behaved in such an appalling manner, one Democratic strategist had to call out the party's lack of decorum.

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Longtime Democratic Strategist Shames His Own Party After Trump Address Chaos: 'Tonight Was a New Low'

One ex-Democratic strategist could not contain his disappointment with his party's behavior during Tuesday night's speech.

By Samuel Short March 5, 2025

Fox News host Bret Baier, left, calmly responded to comments made by Chuck Todd, right, attacking Fox News journalists.

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Watch: Bret Baier Coolly Turns the Tables on 'Ex-Friend' Chuck Todd After Nasty Attack

MSNBC's Chuck Todd decided to take a shot across the aisle at Bret Baier, but the Fox News host coolly turned the tables.

By Samuel Short March 3, 2025

Don Lemon attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 11, 2022, in New York City.

Mike Coppola / Getty Images for CNN

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Fans Worried as Don Lemon Filmed Chasing Trains, Annoying Strangers in Subway

Ex-CNN host Don Lemon has fallen on hard times as his latest TikTok stunt involves bothering people riding the subway for laughs.

By Samuel Short March 1, 2025

A judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to fire DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion, personnel from U.S. intelligence agencies.

Olivier Doulier - pool / Getty Images; Nora Carol Photography / Getty Image

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Federal Judge Clears the Way for Trump to Purge DEI Intel Officials

Trump got great news Thursday as a federal judge who had halted his firings says the purge of DEI can continue.

By Samuel Short February 28, 2025

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Derek Chauvin Pardon Looks More Likely by the Day as Elon Begins Making Moves Too

Democrats Terrified as Pardoned J6 Defendants Appear at Capitol

13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor DJ Daniel Sends Warning to Democrats 'Being Mean to President Trump'

Somalia-Born State Rep Calls on Fellow Somalis to Prioritize It Over US: Report

Trump About to Sign Executive Order to Abolish the Department of Education: Report

MSNBC's Response to 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Called 'One of the Worst Cable News Moments' Ever

Longtime Democratic Strategist Shames His Own Party After Trump Address Chaos: 'Tonight Was a New Low'

Watch: Bret Baier Coolly Turns the Tables on 'Ex-Friend' Chuck Todd After Nasty Attack

Fans Worried as Don Lemon Filmed Chasing Trains, Annoying Strangers in Subway

Federal Judge Clears the Way for Trump to Purge DEI Intel Officials

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