Recent feedback at Trump’s Playbook - The Rundown reveals strong and wide-ranging responses from readers, reflecting deep political divides among many in our community.

Pete C. starts off sharply: “This story you posted is truly disinformation at its height. I don’t know why you post this stuff.”

Pete focuses on Tulsi Gabbard’s claims that the Obama administration ran a “treasonous conspiracy” against Trump, calling it a “years-long coup” with impeachments and FBI investigations.

But Pete stresses that “fact-checkers have exposed in great detail Gabbard’s sleight of hand,” making it clear the Russia investigation was no hoax.

On the other hand, readers call for justice. John B. says: “They ALL deserve the hangman’s noose, pronto.” Rocio M. echoes: “Put them all in jail to expose the wrongdoing threatening our country.”

Richard O. says: “Anyone with a brain knows Obama was the mastermind and the rest of his cronies should all be charged with treason!”

Still, readers urge caution. Jewelett T. warns: “This is a witch hunt,” reminding that these investigations have dragged on for years without clear outcomes.

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American Voices on Tariffs, Tough Times and More

Beyond politics, many readers worry about the economy. One anonymous writer notes: “Money is still flowing to the wealthy, while support for people struggling is scarce.”

He further highlights how “tariffs hurt small businesses” while expressing doubt about “truth in an era when AI spreads lies.”

On national security, Mary Lou C. sees mining rare earth metals at home as vital. “The USA should mine and use its own mineral resources,” she says. Lorri Lei J. praises the persistence of mining companies working through tough times.

The topic of immigration draws honest, mixed feelings. Joel G. shares a surprising conversation with a woman in Los Angeles who supports Trump’s immigration policies because “low-wage foreign workers are taking jobs from Americans,” he says.

And David W. reminds us that many “immigrants are children brought here without choice,” urging a more thoughtful approach.

Several readers discuss the challenges facing young people today. Laura D. says, “My daughter pays more in rent in Denver than my mortgage — and that’s just wrong.”

Thomas S. contrasts this with his own youth when “more people learned trades and avoided crippling debt.”

Angela S. talks about kids “overwhelmed by a harmful environment filled with violence, digital addiction and a lack of stability” — very different from the simpler childhood she remembers.

In all, this feedback shows how strongly readers feel about justice, national strength and the future.

To everyone who shared their views: thank you. Your voices keep important conversations alive and remind us all that debate and engagement are the heart of America.

Market Rundown for Monday, August 4, 2025

S&P 500 futures are up 0.53% to 6,298.

Oil is down 2.05% to $65.95 for a barrel of WTI.

Gold is at $3,363 an ounce at the time of writing.

And Bitcoin is up 0.28% to $114,540.