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government, history, transportation

Union Depot once Bloomington’s grand gateway to world

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From the mid-1800s through World War II and up until 1990, thousands of travelers passed under the iconic “Bridge of Sighs” at Bloomington’s railroad station.

This historic structure served as a vital passageway for countless individuals during a significant period in transportation history. Its presence stands as a reminder of the important role rail travel played in connecting communities and shaping the growth of Bloomington.
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/article_36776db1-8b63-48e6-90ed-aed2b931ddc9.html

business, economy, government, science, technology

Microsoft’s Windows 10 decision could lead to a wave of e-waste and cyber threats

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Microsoft’s decision to stop supporting Windows 10 has sparked major concerns among environmental and cybersecurity experts. The company recently announced that it will end updates for Windows 10, leaving about 40% of all Windows users with few good options.

While some people can upgrade to Windows 11, hundreds of millions of computers cannot because they don’t meet the technical requirements. This means many users may either have to throw away working devices and buy new ones or continue using outdated and unsafe systems.

### Environmental Impact: A Growing E-Waste Problem

Experts warn that this move could lead to a huge increase in electronic waste—known as e-waste—and leave millions of people exposed to cyberattacks. Researchers from Georgia Tech estimate that as many as 240 million old computers could end up in landfills.

Cindy Lin, a professor at Georgia Tech, explained that this issue is tied to what is called “planned obsolescence.” This means that companies design products to have a short life span so that people are forced to buy new ones.

> “These technologies are made to become obsolete quickly,” Lin said. “That increases both consumption and waste.”

When e-waste is dumped, the materials inside can break down and release methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. At the same time, producing new computers requires mining, refining, and processing raw materials, all of which consume large amounts of fossil fuels and energy.

### Cybersecurity Risks Loom Large

The environmental impact isn’t the only concern. Cybersecurity experts warn that once Microsoft stops sending security updates, users who continue running Windows 10 will become easy targets for hackers.

Mustaque Ahamad, a cybersecurity professor at Georgia Tech, said that new security flaws in Windows 10 will remain unpatched, leaving users vulnerable.

> “Hackers will take advantage of these weaknesses, leading to more ransomware and data theft,” he explained.

### A Sustainable Alternative: Linux Mint

For people who can’t afford to buy a new computer, there may still be hope. Josiah Hester, also a professor at Georgia Tech, suggests installing Linux Mint, a free, open-source operating system that works well on older machines.

> “So much perfectly good hardware is being thrown away by force,” he said. “Linux Mint gives these computers a second life.”

Linux Mint comes with built-in security and its own software, including a word processor. It requires only 2GB of memory and 20GB of storage, making it suitable for many older computers.

### Supporting a Repair Culture

Experts also encourage users to support the “right to repair” movement, which promotes making devices easier to fix and helping them last longer.

Lin emphasized that encouraging a repair culture and passing laws against planned obsolescence could make technology more sustainable, reducing waste and environmental harm.

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In summary, Microsoft’s end of support for Windows 10 raises important questions about sustainability and security. While some users can upgrade, many face tough choices—either contributing to e-waste or risking exposure to cyber threats. Alternatives like Linux Mint and stronger repair rights offer promising solutions for a more sustainable tech future.
https://knowridge.com/2025/10/microsofts-windows-10-decision-could-lead-to-a-wave-of-e-waste-and-cyber-threats/

government, international, politics

Trump begins week-long Asia tour to meet Xi Jinping amid government shutdown

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**President Donald Trump Departs U.S. for Asia Tour, Including Meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping**

*By Katherine Mosack | OAN Staff*
*10:47 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2025*

President Donald Trump has departed the United States to tour three Asian nations and meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The president boarded Air Force One on Friday night and is expected to arrive in Malaysia on Sunday morning.

His first stop will be the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur. Trump attended the summit once during his first term, and this year’s event comes at a critical time as Malaysia and the U.S. work to address a conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

Following the summit, Trump is scheduled to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and participate in a joint signing ceremony alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Earlier this year, Trump threatened to withhold trade deals from Thailand and Cambodia until they resolved their skirmish.

“I told the leader of Malaysia, who is a very good man, I think I owe you a trip,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, giving credit to Ibrahim for his collaborative efforts with the U.S. to halt the fighting.

In addition, a meeting with President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil may also take place on Sunday. The Brazilian leader reportedly wishes to discuss the U.S. cutting a 40% tariff on Brazilian imports and may address Trump about recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off the South American coast. While Lula has mentioned plans for a meeting, the White House has not publicly confirmed it.

After Malaysia, Trump will visit Japan and South Korea to discuss at least $900 billion in investments for U.S. factories and projects. These investments are part of an agreement to reduce Trump’s tariffs from 25% down to 15%.

In Japan, Trump will meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female prime minister and a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated after leaving office. “I look forward to meeting her,” Trump said, highlighting her connection to Abe as “a good sign.”

Trump will also be hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and will meet with U.S. troops stationed in Japan, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

One of the most highly anticipated stops is a meeting with President Xi Jinping, expected around the time of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit while Trump is in South Korea.

“We have a lot to talk about with President Xi, and he has a lot to talk about with us,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House. “I think we’ll have a good meeting.”

The meeting is aimed at de-escalating the ongoing trade war. Recently, Beijing imposed new export restrictions on rare earth minerals vital for military applications and threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs. Earlier this week, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a “fantastic deal” with Xi.

Trump may also raise the issue of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper founder held in solitary confinement in China since last month, although no such discussion is officially planned.

Speculation has also emerged about a possible reunion with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Gong-young indicated this month that a meeting in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) could be arranged. “They have a lot of nuclear weapons, but not a lot of telephone service,” Trump quipped, suggesting that setting up a visit might be difficult.

The president is expected back in Washington by October 30th. His signature will be required to sign any legislation aimed at reopening the government, which has now been shut down for 25 days.

When asked about the shutdown, Trump said he was unsure if the government funding lapse would be resolved by his return. “America is shut down and the President is skipping town,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) stated on Friday night. “While Americans are struggling to make ends meet, federal workers are going without pay, and millions of families are bracing for soaring health care costs, the president is leaving the country. Instead of doing his job, President Trump is abandoning it.”

Onboard his flight to Malaysia, Trump told reporters he would be “willing to” meet with Democrats leading the shutdown once he returns, noting that he would have done so earlier if arrangements had been made. “I said come on over, just put the government back. All they have to do is say yes, then it’s over. And then we go into negotiations,” he said.

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https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-begins-week-long-asia-tour-to-meet-xi-jinping-amid-government-shutdown/

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Stephen Miller Lists Potential Criminal Charges Against JB Pritzker

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**JB Pritzker Threatens ICE Agents with Arrest; Stephen Miller Responds on Potential Legal Consequences**

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, on October 12th, suggested that state prosecutors might investigate the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Speaking to FOX 32 Chicago, Pritzker stated, “The tables will turn one day. These people should recognize that maybe they’re not gonna get prosecuted today, although we’re looking at doing that, but they may get prosecuted after the Trump administration because the statute of limitations would not have run out.”

In response, President Trump’s aide Stephen Miller addressed the issue during a discussion with Will Cain, explaining how arresting a sitting governor like Pritzker could work under federal law.

### Pritzker’s Proposed Commission to Track ICE Agents

Governor Pritzker is reportedly setting up a commission aimed at tracking the activities of ICE agents. His goal is to either prosecute these agents or at least intimidate them by creating a public record of their conduct. According to reports, the commission will “set up a public record of the conduct of federal agents” and will “consider policy recommendations to prevent future harm to these individuals and communities.”

The communities Pritzker refers to include illegal aliens, criminal illegal aliens, and foreigners who did not enter the country legally. His plans might also affect the left-wing activists who obstruct justice on their behalf.

### Stephen Miller Explains the Legal Authority to Arrest State Officials

During the conversation, Will Cain asked Miller about the federal authority under which a sitting governor like Pritzker could be arrested. Miller responded, emphasizing that his explanation applies not only to Pritzker but to any state or local official who unlawfully interferes with federal law enforcement duties.

He explained, “If you engage in a criminal conspiracy to obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws or to unlawfully order your own police officers or officials to interfere with ICE officers or even to arrest ICE officers, you’re engaged in criminal activity.”

Miller outlined various offenses that could come into play, including obstruction of justice, harboring illegal aliens, and impeding immigration law enforcement. He also mentioned the possibility of seditious conspiracy charges depending on the conduct.

### Federal Immunity for ICE Agents

Miller reassured ICE officers of their legal protections, noting that ICE agents have federal immunity while performing their duties. “Anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop you or tries to obstruct you is committing a felony,” he stated.

He emphasized, “No city official, no state official, no illegal alien, no leftist agitator or domestic insurrectionist can prevent you from fulfilling your legal obligations and duties.”

The Department of Justice, Miller noted, has made clear that any official crossing the line into obstruction or criminal conspiracy against ICE officers will face justice.

### Additional Remarks

Miller also hinted that attention should be given to Letitia James, who is reportedly tracking ICE activities, suggesting that charges may be warranted.

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This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between state officials who oppose federal immigration enforcement and federal authorities defending ICE’s role. As this legal and political battle continues, it raises important questions about the balance of power and the enforcement of immigration laws in the United States.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/stephen-miller-lists-potential-criminal-charges-against-jb-pritzker/

crime, government, law, politics

Today in History: Albert B. Fall convicted of accepting bribes

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Today is Saturday, October 25, the 298th day of 2025. There are 67 days left in the year.

**Today in History**

– **1929:** Former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for oil field leases at Teapot Dome in Wyoming and the Elk Hills and Buena Vista oil fields in California. As a result of the “Teapot Dome Scandal,” Fall became the first U.S. Cabinet member to be imprisoned for crimes committed while in office.

– **1760:** Britain’s King George III succeeded his late grandfather, George II.

– **1859:** Radical abolitionist John Brown went on trial in Charles Town, Virginia, for his failed raid at Harpers Ferry. He was convicted and later hanged.

– **1962:** During an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson II demanded that Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin confirm or deny the existence of Soviet-built missile bases in Cuba. Stevenson then presented the council with photographic evidence of the bases—a key moment in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

– **1983:** A U.S.-led force invaded Grenada at the order of President Ronald Reagan, who said the action was needed to protect U.S. citizens there.

– **1986:** In Game 6 of the World Series, the New York Mets rallied for three runs with two outs in the 10th inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5 and forcing a seventh game. The tiebreaking run scored on Boston first baseman Bill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder. The Mets went on to win Game 7 and the Series.

– **1999:** Golfer Payne Stewart and five others were killed when their Learjet lost cabin pressure, flew hundreds of miles off course on autopilot, and crashed in a field in South Dakota. Stewart was 42.

– **2002:** Democratic U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota was killed in a plane crash in northern Minnesota along with his wife, daughter, and five others, a week and a half before the election.

– **2022:** Rishi Sunak became Britain’s first prime minister of color after being chosen to lead the governing Conservative Party.

– **2023:** Robert Card opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar and grill in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and leaving 13 others wounded. Card was found dead by suicide two days after the attack, marking the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history.

**Today’s Birthdays**

– Actor Marion Ross is 96.
– Author Anne Tyler is 84.
– Rock singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 81.
– Political strategist James Carville is 81.
– Basketball Hall of Famer Dave Cowens is 77.
– Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gable is 77.
– Olympic gold medal hockey player Mike Eruzione is 71.
– Actor Nancy Cartwright (TV: “The Simpsons”) is 68.
– Rock drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 64.
– Actor-comedian-TV host Samantha Bee is 56.
– Country singer Chely (SHEL’-ee) Wright is 55.
– Violinist Midori is 54.
– Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is 54.
– Actor Craig Robinson is 54.
– Author Zadie Smith is 50.
– Actor Mehcad (muh-KAD’) Brooks is 45.
– Pop singer Katy Perry is 41.
– Singer Ciara is 40.
– Golfer Xander Schauffele is 32.
– MLB All-Star Juan Soto is 27.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/today-in-history-albert-b-fall-convicted-of-accepting-bribes/

border, government, immigration

Homan: La administración Trump va camino de deportar a 600,000 inmigrantes ilegales este año, además de los 1.6 millones que ya se autodeportaron

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OAN Staff
Blake Wolf
Viernes, 24 de octubre de 2025

El responsable de la frontera, Tom Homan, afirma que la administración está en camino de deportar a aproximadamente 600,000 inmigrantes indocumentados para finales de año, además de los 1.6 millones que ya han salido voluntariamente de Estados Unidos. Esto eleva el número total de deportaciones y salidas voluntarias a más de 2 millones desde que el presidente Trump asumió el cargo.

En su intervención en la Cumbre sobre el Futuro de la Defensa de Axios el miércoles, Homan hizo el anuncio, destacando el enfoque proactivo de la administración Trump en la aplicación de la ley migratoria. “Si estás en Estados Unidos ilegalmente, no estás descartado”, declaró Homan. “Si te encontramos, te arrestaremos”.

En una entrevista con un reportero de Axios, Homan explicó que el 70% de los inmigrantes ilegales detenidos por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos fueron clasificados como extranjeros delincuentes, mientras que el 30% restante fueron identificados como amenazas a la seguridad nacional sin antecedentes penales.

En cuanto a las personas sin antecedentes penales, Homan también indicó en una entrevista el mes pasado que, por lo general, tienen menor prioridad para la aplicación de la ley, a menos que sean cómplices de otros inmigrantes indocumentados.

McLaughlin también enfatizó que la cooperación federal conjunta ha dado lugar a un “progreso histórico [en el cumplimiento] de la promesa del presidente Trump de arrestar y deportar a los inmigrantes indocumentados que han invadido nuestro país”.

“Los inmigrantes indocumentados están escuchando nuestro mensaje de que se vayan ahora o asuman las consecuencias. Los migrantes ahora incluso están regresando antes de llegar a nuestras fronteras”, añadió.

A pesar del progreso de la campaña de deportación masiva, la administración Trump ha enfrentado desafíos legales persistentes, con jueces liberales intentando repetidamente bloquear la construcción de centros de detención temporales para inmigrantes, un componente crítico para albergar a inmigrantes ilegales antes de la deportación.

Para superar estos obstáculos y ampliar la capacidad, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha solicitado la ayuda de la Marina para construir centros de detención en todo el país. Según un informe de CNN, el DHS ha asignado 10,000 millones de dólares a la Marina para acelerar estas obras.

Esta iniciativa conjunta, liderada por el Departamento de Guerra de los Estados Unidos y el DHS, utiliza el Comando de Sistemas de Suministro de la Marina para contratar empresas de construcción y mantenimiento.

Esta nota fue traducida al español por Eduardo Flores de una versión en inglés.

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https://www.oann.com/noticias-latinas/homan-la-administracion-trump-va-camino-de-deportar-a-600000-inmigrantes-ilegales-este-ano-ademas-de-los-1-6-millones-que-ya-se-autodeportaron/

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La Casa Blanca contraataca críticas demócratas con una polémica cronología que incluye el caso Hunter Biden: “Drogadicto confeso”

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La Casa Blanca provocó una ola de controversia tras publicar una versión de su “cronología de eventos importantes” en el sitio web oficial del gobierno de Donald Trump, donde se destacan escándalos vinculados a administraciones demócratas anteriores.

La línea de tiempo —que tradicionalmente enumera hechos históricos desde la fundación del edificio en el siglo XVIII— fue modificada recientemente para incluir temas polémicos. Entre ellos figura el hallazgo de cocaína en la Casa Blanca durante la presidencia de Joe Biden, acompañado de una foto de su hijo, Hunter Biden, y una descripción que lo califica de “drogadicto confeso”. La entrada también menciona correos electrónicos de negocios en el extranjero y la famosa computadora portátil incautada en 2019.

The Independent señala que el rediseño de la cronología parece formar parte de una estrategia comunicacional de la administración Trump para “trollear” a los demócratas. En el sitio se añadieron también referencias al “romance del presidente Bill Clinton con la becaria Monica Lewinsky” y una foto sobre Barack Obama, en la que se afirma que el exmandatario recibió en 2012 a “miembros de la Hermandad Musulmana”.

Asimismo, se incluyó el “Día de la Visibilidad Transgénero”, celebrado durante las administraciones de Biden y Harris, con la observación de que en 2024 coincidió con el Domingo de Pascua. En esa misma sección aparece una fotografía de la modelo trans Rose Montoya, tomada durante un evento del Orgullo en los jardines de la Casa Blanca, que llevó a su posterior veto en actos oficiales, según reportó The New York Post.

El nuevo portal omite casi por completo los logros de la primera administración Trump y salta directamente de 1970 —año en que se construyó la sala de prensa— a los escándalos de presidentes demócratas. The Independent calificó la selección de eventos como una “cronología diseñada para provocar”, destacando que incluso la publicación oficial en X de la Casa Blanca fue acompañada por un emoji de esmalte de uñas, símbolo comúnmente usado para expresar descaro o indiferencia.

Estos cambios coinciden con la demolición del histórico Ala Este, donde se ubicaban las oficinas de la primera dama y un cine familiar. Las imágenes difundidas muestran escombros acumulados mientras se despeja el terreno para un nuevo salón de baile de 90,000 pies cuadrados, con capacidad para 1,000 invitados.

Trump aseguró que el proyecto, valorado ahora en unos $300 millones de dólares, está siendo financiado completamente con donaciones privadas. “Hemos recaudado $350 millones de dólares en contribuciones de ciudadanos, empresas y donantes, incluido yo mismo”, declaró el presidente, citado por The New York Post.

De acuerdo con una encuesta de YouGov citada por The Independent, el 53% de los estadounidenses desaprueba la demolición parcial del Ala Este. La senadora republicana Lisa Murkowski reconoció que “la imagen no es buena”, mientras críticos en redes sociales calificaron la cronología de “burla política”.

Pese a las reacciones, la Casa Blanca defendió los cambios. La secretaria de prensa Karoline Leavitt pidió a los ciudadanos “confiar en el proceso” y aseguró que el proyecto es “transparente y financiado sin costo para los contribuyentes”.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/24/la-casa-blanca-contraataca-criticas-democratas-con-una-polemica-cronologia-que-incluye-el-caso-hunter-biden-drogadicto-confeso/

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Sports betting guru ‘Sugar’ caught with one-way ticket to Colombia in bizarre prelude to explosive NBA gambling case

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A sports-betting guru caught up in the explosive NBA gambling scandal attempted to flee the country in January with $10,000 and a one-way ticket to Colombia, court papers reveal. Shane “Sugar” Hennen, 40, was apprehended at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport as federal authorities closed in on a separate point-shaving case involving him and former NBA player Jontay Porter.

The point-shaving scheme, detailed in court documents, served as a prelude to the stunning twin indictments unveiled on Thursday. The feds accused Hennen, a convicted felon known for flaunting his gambling wins on Instagram, of masterminding a plan in which Porter would fake injuries to pull himself out of games, allowing them to place lucrative bets.

Porter eventually pleaded guilty in the game-rigging scandal and was banned from the NBA. Meanwhile, after his failed attempt to flee, Hennen entered into plea negotiations in that case.

What initially appeared to be an isolated affair unraveled into a much wider gambling probe. On Thursday, authorities arrested 31 individuals, including wiseguys from four Mafia families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones.

Hennen faces charges in both indictments—covering illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. According to court documents, he allegedly supplied cheating technology, such as card-shuffling machines altered to digitally read the cards in the deck, which was used in the crooked poker games.

The sports betting indictment also details how Hennen placed bets based on Porter’s fake injuries. More explosively, it alleges that Terry Rozier, who had been previously cleared by the NBA after a probe into unusual betting activity, told conspirators he would pull himself out of a 2023 game with an injury.

Hennen reportedly directed a network of bettors who wagered $200,000 on Rozier’s underperformance. The indictment states:

“Rozier’s early exit from the March 23 game and his related underperformance relative to his season averages for points, assists, and three-pointers resulted in the success of numerous fraudulent wagers placed on Rozier’s unders by the defendants and their co-conspirators.”

This sprawling scandal has rocked the NBA and highlighted the growing challenges authorities face in combatting illegal sports gambling and game manipulation.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/24/us-news/sports-betting-guru-sugar-caught-in-prelude-to-nba-gambling-case/

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Biden’s former press secretary talks why she’s no longer a Democrat in Philly visit

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Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared on stage with 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Wednesday to discuss her new book, *Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside the Party Lines*.

During the event, Jean-Pierre spoke candidly about her experiences in the White House, including the hours leading up to former President Joe Biden’s debate performance against President Donald Trump. She revealed that Biden’s performance that night led to his decision to drop out of the presidential race a few weeks later.

Reflecting on that challenging period, Jean-Pierre said, “I was shocked [with Biden’s debate performance]. What I want people to understand is I have this unique perspective as White House press secretary. From the debate to the day he decided to pass the torch to then-Vice President Kamala Harris, I was the one defending him.”

Jean-Pierre was critical of how many Democratic leaders treated Biden during that time. She expressed disappointment that, after more than 50 years of public service and his efforts on behalf of communities she cares about, Biden was “thrown under the bus” by members of his own party.

“I do think it hurt us when supporters see that from a party that Biden obviously belongs to,” she said. “I think it leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths, but I think there’s a larger issue at play which is where we are today in this moment and what needs to be happening.”

The former press secretary also addressed the ongoing infighting within the Democratic Party and how it influenced her decision to leave the party and become an independent.

Throughout the discussion, Jean-Pierre shared her frank assessments of the country’s current state, the challenges facing the Democratic Party, and the urgent need for everyone to work toward protecting democracy during what she described as a perilous time in American history.

Attendees responded positively to Jean-Pierre’s insights. Bridget Hector, from King of Prussia, said, “Karine Jean-Pierre came up on the Free Library of Philadelphia’s website and we signed up automatically. Just getting her perspective as a queer young Black woman coming out of the White House was valuable.”

Jean-Pierre also encouraged the audience to conduct their own research, verify information they encounter on television, and participate actively in every election.

Discussing why Democrats sometimes struggle to communicate their message effectively, she remarked that many voters want to see the party stand firm and “show some backbone.”

Oscar Houseman, another attendee, shared, “I saw that she had a book that she was promoting. I kind of wanted to hear what she had to say in the book, and that was my whole reason for coming out.”

Addressing the consequences of widespread voter apathy, Jean-Pierre emphasized the importance of voter engagement. “Don’t give up your power,” she urged. “That’s kind of what I’m seeing right now with the party. People weren’t paying attention in 2024 for whatever reason and look where we are in 2025. It’s not just about every two years or every four years — we have to be paying attention every year. You got to get involved.”

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