Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret)
@portlandken.bsky.social
Retired former US Ambassador, NSC Director for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, NSC Director for Nuclear Materials Security, and Deputy Exec. Dir. of the International Energy Agency
Trump is telling Americans that Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities is the reason diesel prices are high. THAT IS A LIE. Ukraine's attacks had no perceptible impact on diesel prices; Trump's Iran war is the cause of the spike.
Here's the data, straight from the Trump Administration itself.
Here's the data, straight from the Trump Administration itself.
October 11, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Trump is telling Americans that Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities is the reason diesel prices are high. THAT IS A LIE. Ukraine's attacks had no perceptible impact on diesel prices; Trump's Iran war is the cause of the spike.
Here's the data, straight from the Trump Administration itself.
Here's the data, straight from the Trump Administration itself.
Immediately after Ukraine took out two of the five data centers run by the Russian tech giant Yandex, pro-Trump and pro-MAGA posts on American social media sites plummeted. The same happened to posts boosting Germany's far-right AfD.
Russia is engaged in MASSIVE election interference.
Russia is engaged in MASSIVE election interference.
October 11, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Immediately after Ukraine took out two of the five data centers run by the Russian tech giant Yandex, pro-Trump and pro-MAGA posts on American social media sites plummeted. The same happened to posts boosting Germany's far-right AfD.
Russia is engaged in MASSIVE election interference.
Russia is engaged in MASSIVE election interference.
Just hours after Trump announces a "Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire" under which both nations (supposedly) vowed not to attack the other's energy infrastructure, Russia launched a concerted missile and drone attack on the Kharkiv power station in Ukraine.
Is Trump a liar, a Russian stooge, or both?
Is Trump a liar, a Russian stooge, or both?
October 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Just hours after Trump announces a "Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire" under which both nations (supposedly) vowed not to attack the other's energy infrastructure, Russia launched a concerted missile and drone attack on the Kharkiv power station in Ukraine.
Is Trump a liar, a Russian stooge, or both?
Is Trump a liar, a Russian stooge, or both?
It is amazing that anyone can still doubt that Trump is a Putin asset.
Trump's diesel deal will:
- Finance Putin's murderous war on Ukrainian civilians
- Fracture the US-Europe alliance
- Allow Russia to provide even more support to Iran
Trump's true goal is Russia first, America last.
Trump's diesel deal will:
- Finance Putin's murderous war on Ukrainian civilians
- Fracture the US-Europe alliance
- Allow Russia to provide even more support to Iran
Trump's true goal is Russia first, America last.
October 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
It is amazing that anyone can still doubt that Trump is a Putin asset.
Trump's diesel deal will:
- Finance Putin's murderous war on Ukrainian civilians
- Fracture the US-Europe alliance
- Allow Russia to provide even more support to Iran
Trump's true goal is Russia first, America last.
Trump's diesel deal will:
- Finance Putin's murderous war on Ukrainian civilians
- Fracture the US-Europe alliance
- Allow Russia to provide even more support to Iran
Trump's true goal is Russia first, America last.
Trump playbook on free speech:
1st, ban CNN and others for reporting the truth he doesn't want people to hear.
2nd, sick the DOJ and FBI after TV networks that fail to backfill CNN's pool slots.
3) As always, paint Trump as the victim.
1st, ban CNN and others for reporting the truth he doesn't want people to hear.
2nd, sick the DOJ and FBI after TV networks that fail to backfill CNN's pool slots.
3) As always, paint Trump as the victim.
Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNN | CNN Business
The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the press.
www.cnn.com
October 11, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Trump playbook on free speech:
1st, ban CNN and others for reporting the truth he doesn't want people to hear.
2nd, sick the DOJ and FBI after TV networks that fail to backfill CNN's pool slots.
3) As always, paint Trump as the victim.
1st, ban CNN and others for reporting the truth he doesn't want people to hear.
2nd, sick the DOJ and FBI after TV networks that fail to backfill CNN's pool slots.
3) As always, paint Trump as the victim.
Current DoD regulations for executions clearly state that in section 2.5(b) that "No person under the age of 18 shall witness the execution."
Pete Hegseth plans to live-stream it, meaning the execution will be seen by millions of children.
Pete Hegseth plans to live-stream it, meaning the execution will be seen by millions of children.
October 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Current DoD regulations for executions clearly state that in section 2.5(b) that "No person under the age of 18 shall witness the execution."
Pete Hegseth plans to live-stream it, meaning the execution will be seen by millions of children.
Pete Hegseth plans to live-stream it, meaning the execution will be seen by millions of children.
Trump NEVER intended to obey the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026."
On Sept 22, just four days after signing the bill into law, Trump arranged for the import of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel. It is due to arrive any day now.
On Sept 22, just four days after signing the bill into law, Trump arranged for the import of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel. It is due to arrive any day now.
October 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Trump NEVER intended to obey the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026."
On Sept 22, just four days after signing the bill into law, Trump arranged for the import of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel. It is due to arrive any day now.
On Sept 22, just four days after signing the bill into law, Trump arranged for the import of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel. It is due to arrive any day now.
FYI: Right now, the US continues to be a HUGE net exporter of diesel fuel. High prices are NOT caused by a shortage here in the USA. High prices are caused because international markets set prices and Trump's insane war of choice has disrupted those markets.
October 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
FYI: Right now, the US continues to be a HUGE net exporter of diesel fuel. High prices are NOT caused by a shortage here in the USA. High prices are caused because international markets set prices and Trump's insane war of choice has disrupted those markets.
Trump just announced a "$100 million program to jump-start scientific research."
This comes on the heels of Trump cancelling $11 billion in funding for science.
Now he wants credit for giving back less than 1% of what he stole.
This comes on the heels of Trump cancelling $11 billion in funding for science.
Now he wants credit for giving back less than 1% of what he stole.
October 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Trump just announced a "$100 million program to jump-start scientific research."
This comes on the heels of Trump cancelling $11 billion in funding for science.
Now he wants credit for giving back less than 1% of what he stole.
This comes on the heels of Trump cancelling $11 billion in funding for science.
Now he wants credit for giving back less than 1% of what he stole.
Trump just announced that he is importing 400,000 tons of Russian diesel right away and up to 4,000,000 tons over the coming months.
Every US$ going to Putin will be used to buy more missiles and drones to kill Ukrainian civilians. Trump's largess will lead to thousands of deaths.
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Every US$ going to Putin will be used to buy more missiles and drones to kill Ukrainian civilians. Trump's largess will lead to thousands of deaths.
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October 9, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Trump just announced that he is importing 400,000 tons of Russian diesel right away and up to 4,000,000 tons over the coming months.
Every US$ going to Putin will be used to buy more missiles and drones to kill Ukrainian civilians. Trump's largess will lead to thousands of deaths.
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Every US$ going to Putin will be used to buy more missiles and drones to kill Ukrainian civilians. Trump's largess will lead to thousands of deaths.
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Trump's plan to disrupt the election is already underway, with troops standing menacingly at a DC ballot drop box.
Under 18 U.S. Code § 592, it is illegal for armed troops to be "at any place where a general or special election is held," yet there they are.
Under 18 U.S. Code § 592, it is illegal for armed troops to be "at any place where a general or special election is held," yet there they are.
October 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Trump's plan to disrupt the election is already underway, with troops standing menacingly at a DC ballot drop box.
Under 18 U.S. Code § 592, it is illegal for armed troops to be "at any place where a general or special election is held," yet there they are.
Under 18 U.S. Code § 592, it is illegal for armed troops to be "at any place where a general or special election is held," yet there they are.
Under Trump, Hegseth is placing the USA on the same moral level as ISIS, the Taliban, and Iran by turning an execution into a public spectacle.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Medieval’ and ‘disturbing’: US plan to livestream execution elicits global condemnation
Pentagon said execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be broadcast live
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Under Trump, Hegseth is placing the USA on the same moral level as ISIS, the Taliban, and Iran by turning an execution into a public spectacle.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
History is repeating itself. Under Trump, the US has fallen from a Republic to an imperium in which the masses are kept entertained. Like the circuses of Ancient Rome, Trump provided carnival entertanment with his rallies. Now they are progressing to public executions as entertainment.
Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 5:13 AM
History is repeating itself. Under Trump, the US has fallen from a Republic to an imperium in which the masses are kept entertained. Like the circuses of Ancient Rome, Trump provided carnival entertanment with his rallies. Now they are progressing to public executions as entertainment.
An obvious case of corprate lawyers at major media deciding that the truth is too dangerous and must be softened.
The issue is NOT that a single Democratic Senator stated that Hegseth is hiding the true cost of the war in Iran. The REAL story is simply that Hegseth is hiding the truth.
The issue is NOT that a single Democratic Senator stated that Hegseth is hiding the true cost of the war in Iran. The REAL story is simply that Hegseth is hiding the truth.
Democratic senator says Hegseth trying to hide costs of Iran war from US public
Chris Murphy says Pentagon blocked him from military base in Qatar and Iran strike on US embassy in Riyadh far worse than public led to believe
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
An obvious case of corprate lawyers at major media deciding that the truth is too dangerous and must be softened.
The issue is NOT that a single Democratic Senator stated that Hegseth is hiding the true cost of the war in Iran. The REAL story is simply that Hegseth is hiding the truth.
The issue is NOT that a single Democratic Senator stated that Hegseth is hiding the true cost of the war in Iran. The REAL story is simply that Hegseth is hiding the truth.
This is what ICE is. Firing repeatedly into a car with a baby inside.
Whether it was negligence or deliberate, it is absolutely unjustifiable.
This is literally the sort of thing that happened in Moscow during the 'Wild East' days of utter lawlessness. This is also Trump's America today.
Whether it was negligence or deliberate, it is absolutely unjustifiable.
This is literally the sort of thing that happened in Moscow during the 'Wild East' days of utter lawlessness. This is also Trump's America today.
ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old reportedly in car
Police say man taken to hospital and mayor says child physically unharmed as he condemns ‘unconscionable’ act
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
This is what ICE is. Firing repeatedly into a car with a baby inside.
Whether it was negligence or deliberate, it is absolutely unjustifiable.
This is literally the sort of thing that happened in Moscow during the 'Wild East' days of utter lawlessness. This is also Trump's America today.
Whether it was negligence or deliberate, it is absolutely unjustifiable.
This is literally the sort of thing that happened in Moscow during the 'Wild East' days of utter lawlessness. This is also Trump's America today.
The results are in: For every percentage point Trump increased tariffs, overall inflation increased by 0.25%. If it weren't for Trump's tariffs, inflation would have gone down rather than up since April 2025.
Prices on both imported goods/components and domestic ones went up as a result of tariffs.
Prices on both imported goods/components and domestic ones went up as a result of tariffs.
How Fast Do Tariffs Pass Through into Consumer Prices? - Liberty Street Economics
A look at how much of U.S. tariffs reach consumers and how quickly, tracing tariffs through import, domestic producer, and retail prices.
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org
October 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The results are in: For every percentage point Trump increased tariffs, overall inflation increased by 0.25%. If it weren't for Trump's tariffs, inflation would have gone down rather than up since April 2025.
Prices on both imported goods/components and domestic ones went up as a result of tariffs.
Prices on both imported goods/components and domestic ones went up as a result of tariffs.
FYI on Red Diesel: The tax on gas and diesel pays for highway maintenance in the USA. No fuel tax mean no money for road maintenance.
Farm tractors and combines don't generally drive on highways, so they are allowed to use diesel that is not taxed for highway maintenance.
Big rigs use highways.
Farm tractors and combines don't generally drive on highways, so they are allowed to use diesel that is not taxed for highway maintenance.
Big rigs use highways.
October 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
FYI on Red Diesel: The tax on gas and diesel pays for highway maintenance in the USA. No fuel tax mean no money for road maintenance.
Farm tractors and combines don't generally drive on highways, so they are allowed to use diesel that is not taxed for highway maintenance.
Big rigs use highways.
Farm tractors and combines don't generally drive on highways, so they are allowed to use diesel that is not taxed for highway maintenance.
Big rigs use highways.
Trump: "Under my leadership, America is the most respected country on earth."
EU Parliament: "Here's a token of our esteem."
EU Parliament: "Here's a token of our esteem."
October 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Trump: "Under my leadership, America is the most respected country on earth."
EU Parliament: "Here's a token of our esteem."
EU Parliament: "Here's a token of our esteem."
Companies linked with Trump's two eldest sons have received over $6 billion in government contracts.
Some are established companies that invited the sons to join their Boards, but more are new start-ups with zero experience that are *magically* receiving massive contracts.
Corruption gone wild.
Some are established companies that invited the sons to join their Boards, but more are new start-ups with zero experience that are *magically* receiving massive contracts.
Corruption gone wild.
October 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Companies linked with Trump's two eldest sons have received over $6 billion in government contracts.
Some are established companies that invited the sons to join their Boards, but more are new start-ups with zero experience that are *magically* receiving massive contracts.
Corruption gone wild.
Some are established companies that invited the sons to join their Boards, but more are new start-ups with zero experience that are *magically* receiving massive contracts.
Corruption gone wild.
Under Trump, more than 500 Americans have been grabbed off the street and sent to DHS concentration camps. Many have been filmed screaming that they are American citizens. DHS doesn't care; they just toss them into detainment until some family member or lawyer is able to prove their citizenship.
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
projects.propublica.org
October 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Under Trump, more than 500 Americans have been grabbed off the street and sent to DHS concentration camps. Many have been filmed screaming that they are American citizens. DHS doesn't care; they just toss them into detainment until some family member or lawyer is able to prove their citizenship.
Reposted by Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret)
James Talarico is so wise at such a young age.
And then you have fuxking 80-year-old Baby Huey, toddling around in a shitty diaper and babbling about bullshit.
And then you have fuxking 80-year-old Baby Huey, toddling around in a shitty diaper and babbling about bullshit.
October 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM
James Talarico is so wise at such a young age.
And then you have fuxking 80-year-old Baby Huey, toddling around in a shitty diaper and babbling about bullshit.
And then you have fuxking 80-year-old Baby Huey, toddling around in a shitty diaper and babbling about bullshit.
Karoline Leavitt, who delivered countless diatribes against working from home while serving as Trump's spokesperson (attack dog), has just accepted a job with Fox News.
She will be working from home.
She will be working from home.
October 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Karoline Leavitt, who delivered countless diatribes against working from home while serving as Trump's spokesperson (attack dog), has just accepted a job with Fox News.
She will be working from home.
She will be working from home.
It is now almost certain that the 28-year old Russian bio-weapons lab researcher who suddenly died succumbed to pneumonic plague, the most dangerous and easily transmittable of all plague variants.
This means that Russia continues to produce, and likely enhance, weaponized pneumonic plague.
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This means that Russia continues to produce, and likely enhance, weaponized pneumonic plague.
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October 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
It is now almost certain that the 28-year old Russian bio-weapons lab researcher who suddenly died succumbed to pneumonic plague, the most dangerous and easily transmittable of all plague variants.
This means that Russia continues to produce, and likely enhance, weaponized pneumonic plague.
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This means that Russia continues to produce, and likely enhance, weaponized pneumonic plague.
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