Trump's Escalating Authoritarianism: NSPM-7, Women's Rights, Gaza Plans, and Ukraine Drone Wars
Insights on Fascism's Grip, Gaza Peace Efforts, Global Conflicts, and the Urgent Need for Democratic Leadership
What if fascism isn’t coming—it’s already here? As September 29, 2025, unfolds amid Trump’s NSPM-7 labeling anti-Christian views as radical violence, Portland troop clashes, weaponized indictments, and “evil” Democrat rhetoric, democracy teeters on the edge. Domestic violence, Gaza peace plans, and Ukraine’s drone wars amplify the fascist echoes, but resistance—like bipartisan anti-censorship efforts and global alliances—offers hope. This is a rallying cry to build coalitions dismantling oppression, inspired by Adam Kinzinger and Left Hook’s warnings. Key investigative insights from this week’s developments:
Domestic Developments:
NSPM-7 and Fascism’s Advance: Trump’s NSPM-7 directive, branding anti-Christian and anti-capitalist views as signs of radical left violence, is fueling warnings of fascism’s advance and potential civil war. Critics argue missed mobilization 250 days ago has enabled escalations like mass deportations, over 1,200 unrecorded disappearances, and expulsions of U.S. citizens—including children and cancer survivors—driven by complicity in targeting marginalized groups. Trump’s power to unilaterally tag groups like Antifa as terrorists without evidence opens doors to extrajudicial killings and roundups—if 1,200 can vanish unchecked, why not a million?—unleashing total control over critics, donors, and those deemed “evil” or “unhuman.”
Trump’s Push to End Birthright Citizenship: Over the weekend, Trump escalated his anti-immigrant agenda by petitioning the Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship, a move that could strip citizenship from millions born to undocumented parents. This aligns with his January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14160 restricting the 14th Amendment’s scope and has prompted widespread legal challenges as a direct assault on constitutional rights.
Trump’s Enemies List Targeting Critics: Trump’s administration has compiled an “enemies list” targeting Democratic figures for labeling his policies as fascist or Gestapo-like, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom for calling Stephen Miller a fascist and ICE “secret police,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for smearing ICE as the “modern day Gestapo,” Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly for similar remarks, and Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin for claiming the country is becoming Nazi Germany. This is part of a broader strategy to criminalize dissent and funders like George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Act Blue.
Canadian Leader’s Criticism of Church Attacks: Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blasting the Liberal government’s “deafening silence” on over 100 church arsons and attacks since 2021, arguing Christians are now the most targeted group for hate-based violence in Canada. He calls for a crackdown on “anti-Christian hate” amid rising incidents tied to historical grievances and demands accountability to protect religious freedoms.
Michigan Church Shooting and Arson Attack: In a horrific attack, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his car into a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, set it ablaze, and opened fire with an assault rifle, killing at least four and wounding eight before being killed by police. A Trump-Vance campaign flag and “Make Liberals Cry Again” shirt at his home highlight potential political motivations, with Trump implying it was an “anti-Christian leftist” act despite evidence pointing to right-wing extremism.
Texas Man’s Threats Against Pride Parade: Joshua Cole, a 42-year-old from Anson, Texas, was arrested for federal threats after posting plans to “lock and load” and “go hunting fairies” at the Abilene Pride Parade as “payback for taking out Charlie Kirk,” despite Kirk’s killer being a conservative. This illustrates how right-wing rhetoric incites violence against LGBTQ+ events in retaliation for unrelated incidents.
North Carolina Conspiracy-Fueled Shooting: Nigel Max Edge, a decorated Marine veteran, opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront restaurant in Southport, killing three and wounding several, after filing bizarre lawsuits claiming a “civil conspiracy” by the LGBTQ community, white supremacist pedophiles, and a local church to assassinate him for being a “straight man.” This underscores the dangers of conspiracy-fueled extremism.
ICE Detention Abuses and Whistleblower Reports: Reports resurface of immigrant women detained by ICE alleging abuse by gynecologist Dr. Mahendra Amin, with whistleblower accounts (including those linked to figures like Christine Leonard) claiming coerced hysterectomies, unwanted abortions, and injectable contraception without consent in Georgia facilities. This exposes systemic violations under Trump-era policies that treat detainees as disposable.
Federal Troops’ Escalation in Portland Protests: In a chilling escalation, federal troops deployed by Trump to “protect” ICE facilities in Portland have been caught dragging protesters, amid White House defiance telling Democrats to “Go F*** Yourself” as a government shutdown nears September 30. With 200 Oregon National Guard members federalized, Gov. Tina Kotek condemns it as unnecessary, warning of civil war-like suppression and economic fallout.
Trump’s Coal Industry Revival Plan: Trump officials announced a $625 million Energy Department bailout to upgrade coal plants, open 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining, and scrap pollution limits, aiming to revive a declining industry. No evident link to George Soros’ 2015 coal investments in Peabody Energy and Arch Coal, which were opportunistic amid market lows and unrelated to current policies.
Madeleine McCann Suspect’s Plea to End Witch-Hunt: Christian Brueckner, freed after serving time for unrelated child sex crimes, confronted German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, pleading to end the “witch-hunt” over McCann’s 2007 disappearance and regain normalcy amid ankle monitoring, 24/7 surveillance, passport surrender, and probation. He insists on his innocence while media scrutiny intensifies.
Trump’s Political Targeting of Enemies: Trump’s indictment of James Comey is politically motivated intimidation and revenge, predicting Comey’s exoneration but noting the punishment lies in legal costs and reputational damage; critics are urged to fight back publicly, as such tactics backfire when met with resistance.
Democrats’ Weak Messaging on Government Shutdown: Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer face criticism for weak messaging on the impending government shutdown, allowing Republicans—who control all branches—to shift blame; Democrats should emphasize GOP ownership of the chaos and demand concessions if their help is needed, as shared responsibility could harm them politically.
Hegseth’s Quantico Military Gathering Critique: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s urgent Quantico gathering of hundreds of generals and admirals is described as a “clown show” for an unqualified leader to assert authority through talks on “warrior ethos,” predicting it will make Hegseth and Trump—who plans to join—look foolish and damage military morale with partisan elements.
Democratic Leadership and Abortion Rights: Democrats had 50 pro-life members during Obamacare but now zero, correlating with the loss of abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade overturn; this highlights failures in protecting rights due to ideological purity excluding socially conservative allies, urging nuanced coalition-building to rebuild and safeguard protections.
Gaza Peace Plans:
Trump’s Proposed Gaza Peace Framework: Trump’s newly released 20-point Gaza peace plan demands Hamas’s exclusion from governance, immediate hostage returns, and amnesty for peaceful members, with Trump heading an interim “Board of Peace” potentially involving Tony Blair in a Transitional Authority backed by multinational forces; rival plans from Blair (international oversight) and France-Saudi (UN force, PA elections) highlight competing visions, though Netanyahu’s defiance casts doubt on implementation.
Ceasefire Plan’s Skeptical Reception as Non-Announcement: Reactions in Tel Aviv and Gaza view Trump’s announced ceasefire plan as a “non-announcement” or ineffective, with no jubilation among demonstrators; it’s seen as shifting blame to Hamas without their input, containing unacceptable terms like disarmament and unclear Israeli withdrawal timelines, leading to skepticism and calls for Hamas’s response.
International Consultations for Gaza Plan Development: Trump consulted leaders from countries like the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in developing the 21-point plan, gaining their support; Qatar, hosting Hamas leaders, reportedly guarantees pressure on Hamas to accept, while Netanyahu warns of unilateral Israeli action if rejected.
Tony Blair’s Controversial Reputation in Gaza: Tony Blair’s potential role in overseeing Gaza evokes strong negative feelings in Gaza due to his support for the 2003 US-led Iraq invasion as UK Prime Minister; his foundation was previously accused (and denied) of planning to depopulate Gaza of Palestinians, stirring resentment in the Arab world.
Business Parallels in Trump’s Gaza Power Consolidation: Drawing parallels to Trump’s self-appointment as chair of the interim “Board of Peace” for Gaza, business masterminds like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk emphasize that CEOs consolidate power by “owning the boardroom”—stacking boards with loyalists, controlling agendas, and minimizing dissent to drive decisions unchallenged, a tactic critics see mirrored in Trump’s plan to dominate postwar governance and sideline opposition like Hamas.
Ukraine War Insights:
Sweden’s Anti-Drone Deployment for EU Summit: Sweden deployed a military anti-drone unit (Counter UAS) and radars to Denmark ahead of this week’s EU summit in Copenhagen, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, to support Danish police amid recent mysterious drone sightings near airports and military sites. France and Germany are also joining in bolstering security against aerial threats.
Russia’s Struggles in Ukraine War: Russia is not winning in Ukraine, suffering massive losses for minimal gains (comparable to occupying only a fraction of Iraq after years would undoubtably have been a failure), with no air superiority and declining soldier quality; Ukraine’s resilience, innovations like cheap cruise missiles, and strategic economic strikes on Russian infrastructure are highlighted despite manpower challenges.
Recommendations for Enhanced US Aid to Ukraine: Enhanced US aid to Ukraine is advocated, including training pilots on F-15 and F-16 fighters (as in 2022 bills co-sponsored), providing F-15 Alphas for air-to-air combat, advanced radars, and Link 16 systems for situational awareness to bolster defense without enabling deep Russian strikes.
Swedish Navy’s Drone Counter-Capability: Magnus Thylin, a Swedish Navy telewarfare officer and materiel system manager, assesses in his analysis that “the navy needs a balanced capability to counter UAV:s in all units.” This means achieving comprehensive protection through a combination of multiple systems and solutions—such as electronic jamming, sensors for detection, and weapons for engagement—integrated across every naval unit, rather than relying on a single technology, to effectively address the diverse and mass-produced drone threats observed in Ukraine.
Predictions on Drone-Dominated Future Warfare: Drone-heavy future conflicts are predicted, as seen in Ukraine, where mass-produced drones create kill zones and stall advances; in scenarios like US-China, prolonged wars favor China’s manufacturing edge, urging preparations with EMPs, superior air defense, and strategic ranged attacks over mass armies. US needs large drone manufacturing facilities.
Trump’s Rhetorical Shift on Ukraine: Trump’s recent rhetoric—calling Russia a “paper tiger” and suggesting Ukraine can reclaim all territory—stems from intelligence showing Russia’s economic and military weaknesses, plus personal offense from Putin’s lack of flattery; however, it could revert if Putin offers praise or concessions.
Cost of Living Crisis and Women for Trump: Amy Kremer, chair of America First Women and co-founder of Women for Trump, posted on X that the cost of living is “out of control,” highlighting outrageous grocery prices climbing higher, making it impossible for families to afford food and hurting the elderly who are too proud to speak up, urging that “something has gotta give.”
As September 29 unfolds, revelations—from domestic fascist escalations and violence to Gaza’s fragile peace plans and Ukraine’s drone wars—demand action: confront dehumanizing directives, amplify women’s rights, and forge coalitions. Yet triumphs like purges pushback and European alliances show unity can prevail against fascism’s tide. It would be fantastic if Trump’s NSPM-7 and Gaza “Board of Peace” truly brought security and resolution, freeing hostages and ending conflicts without more bloodshed—but reality will soon sabotage all the beautiful words from the White House, as grandiose claims ignore Hamas defiance, unchecked deportations, and drone stalemates.