President Donald Trump is fighting a few new battles immediately with a series of initiatives that have caused shocking globally.
This is not even considered the trade war he launched.
Hollywood is in a state of panic, and it is confusing that Trump vows to crack down on 100% tariffs on any movie outside the United States, even if they are American-made movies.
Some countries, such as Canada - not yet the 51st state, although Trump visited Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday before the meeting - provided lucrative incentives to attract American filmmakers, shooting in Toronto looks like New York or Los Angeles.
Carney said it was not for sale in Canada, and Trump replied: "Never say never say never say it"
From film tariffs to efforts to reopening Alcatraz Island, the past week has been going well for the Trump administration. (Ken Cedeno/upi/Bloomberg via Getty Image)
Gavin Newsom urged Trump to offer the film industry $7.5 billion in federal tax benefits, far exceeding California's own $330 million credits.
Trump said Newsom said it was "very incompetent" to allow the film industry to "take it away from Hollywood".
I'm most important to blame the streaming service; people are already used to watching movies and TV shows on their phones and laptops, whether it's Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Max, Hulu, or others.
Naturally, Trump and the governors of Blue State clearly have the presidential desire and they will end in the blaming game.
Trump also wants to rebuild the infamous demon prison.
From 1934 to 1963, San Francisco Island was called "Rock" and was closed for huge expenses. The gangsters like "machine guns" that Trump often likes to quote are locked up there.
"When we are a more serious country, in the past, we have no hesitation to lock in the most dangerous criminals and keep them away from anyone who might hurt," Trump said.
As those who broke out had to swim a mile in the icy waters to reach San Francisco, there was never a successful escape. Most are dead.
Trump orders the Fed to reopen Alcatraz to accommodate the most brutal and violent criminals in America
But I think this move is largely symbolic. It's hard to imagine Trump will be able to pay for the bill - despite Pam Bondi's insistence on saving money - the island will remain a tourist destination.
Then there is the story of Pope Donald.
Trump is now trying to refute the AI images you are sure you have seen.
"You mean they can't joke? You're not talking about Catholics, you're talking about fake news media? Catholics love it."
President Trump released an image of AI-generated on "Social Truth" last Friday - which quickly caused a media blaze. (@RealDonaldTrump/truth Social)
"I have nothing to do with it," Trump said. "Someone made up my picture, like the pope, they put it on the internet."
So he both minimized the picture and kept himself away from it - it was not an easy move.
But Jacqui Heinrich of Fox asked why he had a controversial image later posted on the official White House account. Trump retreated, saying he wanted "some fun".
Trump publishes his image as Pope in the Vatican seeking a new pope
Many Catholics, especially among leaders, are excited about what they think is victims.
"This is an image of offending believers and insulting institutions, showing that leaders of global rights like to be clowns," said former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
As the Washington Post noted, the New York State Catholic Conference reads: "Sir President, this picture is nothing clever or interesting. We just bury our beloved Pope Francis and the Cardinal are about to enter a solemn meeting to elect St. Peter's new successor. Don't laugh at us."
The bishop of Springfield, Illinois wrote: “The Bible tells us, ‘That’s right: there is no ridicule of God’ (Galatians 6:7). The Pope was the pastor of Christ. President Trump publishes pictures of himself disguised as a pope, mocking God, Catholicism and the Pope…”
Meanwhile, Trump did other things this week, which may surprise people.
He is in the same position as the Biden Administration on the abortion drug mifepristone.
In court documents, the Trump team asked a federal judge to file a lawsuit against three conservative lawyers generals with the goal of severely limiting the chances of the pill.
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It was filed in Texas, where he was Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who has a history of anti-abortion, is an associate attorney for the conservative, profound Institute for Religious Law.
Isn't this an allegation against the rights of liberals, can a single judge impose his will on the country through careful venues selling his will?
Of course, Trump appointed three Supreme Court judges from the 6-3 conservative majority, thanks to the end of Roe v. Wade.
In the more surprising news, the Trump administration appears to be taking the same stance as his predecessor in terms of mifepristone that causes abortion. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Government applications do not involve the advantages of the case. It makes a procedural argument that the lawsuit does not meet the legal standards of the Texas court hearing.
Judge Kacsmaryk relied in part on the 1873 law, ruling that the AGS in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas could continue the lawsuit because “if the motion is not approved, there could be irreparable harm. At least two women died of chemical abortion last year.”
If the Trump administration succeeds in the appeal, it will at least slow down restrictions on the drugs first approved by the FDA in 2000.
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As a frontline political issue, abortion may have disappeared a lot. But Trump still has the ability to be surprised - and push the news agenda.