Thursday, May 8, 2025

New Report Shows the Cost of Biden's Gaza Terrorist Pier. It's Not Good.
Matt Vespa / Townhall Tipsheet 

Then-President Joe Biden wanted to help the terrorists in Gaza, so he greenlit a pier. We all knew it was a bad decision, but braindead Joe, being the undisputed leader for bad foreign policy decisions, decided to build one anyway. It was later abandoned, faced daily attacks by terrorists, and was a boondoggle that cost more than just money. Sixty-two American service members got injured in this fiasco, one of which died from his injuries.  

It’s unclear when and where these casualties occurred, but suffice it to say that all of this happening to help Hamas seems steep. The report also painted a picture of dysfunction between the branches, where the US Army and Navy were not properly trained or equipped to handle the mission (via NY Post):

Former President Joe Biden’s failed floating Gaza pier plan left 62 US personnel injured, one service member dead and caused at least $31 million in damage to military equipment, according to a scathing Pentagon watchdog report that found the Army and Navy failed to properly plan, train for, prepare for and coordinate the mission.

Trump Confirms Which Major Country Has Made a Trade Deal
Katie Pavlich Townhall / Townhall Tipsheet 
 
President Donald Trump confirmed early Thursday morning the United Kingdom is the first major country to make a new trade deal with the United States. 

"This should be a very big and exciting day for the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Press Conference at The Oval Office, 10 A.M. Thank you!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come. Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow!"

In February, Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House and has been deeply involved in negotiations. The UK called it "one of the most consequential meetings of a British prime minister and president that we have had since the Second World War" with the UK Embassy adding, Read more, see Xs and videos here.