Juan Escalante

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Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 19

“How it started / how it going” meme. Top: video still captioned “Trump calls Spain a ‘terrible NATO partner,’” showing Trump seated with a NATO official against a NATO-branded backdrop. Bottom: Fox News headline “Trump to present FIFA World Cup winners with trophy,” with subtext noting FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he and Trump would deliver the trophy at a New York/New Jersey stadium.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 12

Six-plus years ago, at the height of the pandemic I started an extremely successful Animal Crossing group that included advocates, local elected officials, celebrities, and extremely online people. Earlier today, I had the honor of the officiating the wedding for 2 of the members that group ❤️

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 12

Do we know if it was a deepfake or AI hologram saying this?

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 11

They’re gonna “upload” him to an AI model so he can “have conversations” with his followers (and Just Dance Vance) in the future

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 9

Spotted at LAX today. Mind you, this is the same country Trump & friends want to resume deportations to

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jul 9

Importing potato knowledge from Threads for @darthbluesky.bsky.social to see

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jun 30

The only thing keeping me from making this @theverge.com shirt my dedicated Washington D.C. uniform is that the font is not big enough

A black shirt that reads BRENDAN CARR IS A DUMMY in white font

BRENDAN CARR IS A DUMMYYYYYY NOW WITH MERCH

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jun 24

A major, 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Venezuela on Wednesday and prompted tsunami alerts in the Caribbean, according to monitoring agencies in the United States. GIFT LINK —> www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jun 16

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jun 12

The is NO WAY this isn’t the final (and biggest) Cornyn-con I’m sure consultants are charging TOP $ to sell people some sense Cornyn can be “swayed” on issues that he’s actively undermined for decades AND YET 👇

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Jun 10

there has to be a subreddit for this type of headline

Screenshot of a Miami Herald headline that reads:

They found a Miami-area plastic surgery clinic through social media. Both died
South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the U.S., has hundreds of clinics.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 28

LOADING…4th of July

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 28

“Making America Great Again”

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 26

TRUE LIFE: My Dog Is A Stage 5 Clinger

A fawn pug with a dark muzzle lies with her head resting sideways on a tan fleece blanket, gazing at the camera with one large, expressive brown eye visible. A white pillow and an open laptop are visible in the background behind her.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 17

No way this is not a resounding YES

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 15

The American flag DOES NOT have 11 stripes

screenshot of a post from the @TrumpMobile account on X promoting the T1 Phone. The post shows a close-up product photo of a gold-colored smartphone with an American flag engraved on the back alongside the words “TRUMP MOBILE.” The flag depicted has only 11 stripes — an error, as the U.S. flag has 13 stripes representing the original colonies. The post text reads: “The T1 Phone has arrived!! Those who pre-ordered the T1 Phone will be receiving an update email. Phones start sh…”

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 15

via KAKE News “When asked if he regrets voting for President Donald Trump, who has implemented a sweeping immigration enforcement agenda focused on mass deportations, former Coldwater mayor Jose “Joe” Ceballos said no.“

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 12

Donald Trump’s Economy

Screenshot of a New York Times breaking news alert dated May 12, 2026. A photo shows a densely packed crowd of travelers with rolling suitcases and backpacks waiting in a winding airport security line. The headline below reads: “U.S. Inflation Jumps 3.8%, the Fastest Rate in 3 Years.” The subtext states that consumer prices rose in April at the fastest rate since May 2023, driven by sharp increases in energy costs caused by the war with Iran. Photo credit: Vincent Alban/The New York Times.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 9

This is not even a full tank of gas! #TrumpsGasFailure

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 8

Gas prices are $4+ all across America This is a failure of epic proportions by this Administration #TrumpsGasFailure

A screenshot of the AAA Fuel Prices website showing state gas price averages for regular unleaded as of May 8, 2026. The national average is $4.546. Prices range from a low of $3.984 in Oklahoma to a high of $6.160 in California. Other notable prices include Hawaii at $5.652, Washington at $5.764, Oregon at $5.335, Nevada at $5.234, Alaska at $5.249, and Illinois at $4.989. Most Midwest and Southern states fall between $4.00 and $4.40.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 5

I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO THE PARLAMENTARIAN ABOIT THIS

Screenshot of a New York Times breaking news alert dated May 5, 2026. The headline reads: “Republicans Propose $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump’s Ballroom Project.” The subheadline notes the money would go toward security improvements as part of an East Wing construction project, including a new ballroom that President Trump has said would be built with private dollars. Above the headline is a photo of two people photographing the White House from a distance, with the Washington Monument visible in the background.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 4

How about a CERVEZA CRISTAL for everyone celebrating May the 4th

A hand wearing a black latex glove holds a novelty collectible packaged in the style of a vintage Star Wars action figure card. The card reads “Cerveza Cristal” and is branded by Dreadful Things. Inside the blister pack is a tiny miniature Cerveza Cristal beer bottle. The card’s background features a large Cerveza Cristal bottle being held by a shadowy hand, styled to look like a dramatic Star Wars scene. The packaging notes “Ages 21 and up” and item number 081978.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· May 4

Anyone using the Tr*mp name on brand without permission would get both sued and investigated by DOJ AND YET He just goes around using IP without consequence

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 25

Time to Kash Out

Screenshot of Politico Playbook:

POLITICO

FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Things aren't looking great for FBI
Director Kash Patel.
Speculation ramped up this week over which ranking administration chief will go next after Pentagon head Pete Hegseth ousted his Navy secretary - with President Donald Trump's blessing. Now, a top White House official tells Dasha that Patel is likely the next Cabinet-level official to go.
f'It's only a matter of time," the official, who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, said of the FBI director.
There are several reasons, the official said, but top among them is the number of negative stories centered on the FBI director is "not a good look for a Cabinet secretary," and Trump is fed up with the level of distraction.
Earlier this month, The Atlantic published a story recounting allegations that Patel had episodes of
"conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences." Patel denied the allegations and sued The Atlantic for defamation. The New York Times reported in February that Patel instructed FBI agents to provide a full-time security detail for his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. The FBI told The Times she needed the protection because she faced death threats.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 23

Will Hegseth and Trump give him a free pass?

Screenshot of a New York Times breaking news alert dated April 23, 2026. Headline: “Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says.” The article states the soldier made more than $400,000 betting on outcomes related to Venezuela after learning of a U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Photo shows figures including a DEA agent near a military helicopter at dusk. Photo credit: Vincent Alban/The New York Times.

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 23

Florida Republicans sound the alarms (special attention to FL27)

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 22

HOW BAD IS THE ECONOMY? A friend just passed along this photo from a restaurant charging MARKET PRICE for avocados

A photo of a menu where black font reads on white paper:

GUACAMOLE
We use fresh Avocado with tomatoes, onions, and Cilantro.
$16.75
OR MARKET PRICE

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 21

Never doubt that @politico.com and other outlets will continue to platform a “center” founded by a eugenicist through their reporting on #immigration

Screenshot from politico playbook that reads:

"Once [Noem] was gone, it's like, 'phew,' steam let off," said JESSICA VAUGHAN, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies.
"And it was more intense than I had even realized
- how frustrated people were."

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 20

Alexa, play “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

Screenshot from the New York Times breaking story

What We're Covering Today
• Labor Department: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post to take a job in the private sector, a White House spokesman announced on social media on Monday, as an
internal investigation into her leadership of the department was in its final stages. Investigators were reviewing allegations of widespread misconduct, including the use of department resources for personal trips and having an affair with a member of her security team. Read more ›

Juan Escalante@juanescalante· Apr 19

It's almost like the White House doesn't want the Strait of Hormuz re-opened