Jan 6. rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested on new charge one day later

In one of President Donald Trump’s first moves since reclaiming the Oval Office, he pardoned all the January 6 rioters – something he had spoken about doing for a while.

He claimed that their imprisonment was ‘inhumane’, despite the fact that they stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, and even took a cop hostage.

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Now, yesterday (January 22), just one day after being excused on Tuesday (January 21) by the Republican, Daniel Charles Ball – who was convicted of violence on the infamous day – has been arrested on a new charge.

The 39-year-old has been arrested in Washington DC in connection to a firearm offense by a grand jury in Florida.

The charge is unrelated to his part in the Jan. 6 riots, with the indictment claiming he possessed a firearm and ammo in May 2023.

Ball, who has been convicted of three felonies between 2017 and 2021, was sentenced in 2017 in relation to domestic violence – or more specifically, battery by strangulation, while in 2021, he was cuffed for resisting cops as well as violence and battery of a law enforcement officer.

The firearm offense came into play as for almost two years, he was waiting on pretrial proceedings for the crimes he committed when he rushed the Capitol building, so when Trump pardoned him, the grand jury in Middle District County, Florida, were able to sweep in.

Daniel Charles Ball pictured taking part in the riots of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 (US Attorney's Office, District of Columbia)

Daniel Charles Ball pictured taking part in the riots of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 (US Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia)

Speaking of Ball’s crimes committed during the Jan. 6 riots, a judge said that ‘his charges are among the most severe of any related to the January 6 events’, adding that he ‘exhibited violent behavior’.

Prosecutors have claimed he brought an explosive device to the grounds and threw it into a tunnel which caused officers to suffer hearing problems for months later.

He then is alleged to have taken a plank of wood he’d found from a shutter with him while he entered the Capitol building for around two minutes.

Ball pleaded not guilty to all 12 counts he faced, including: violence with a deadly weapon, carrying an explosive, and assaulting or impeding law enforcement officers with a deadly weapon.

He is one of around 1,500 rioters to have been pardoned – but not everyone accepted being excused by the president.

Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Pamela Hemphill, 71, served 60 days in prison after pleading guilty to her role in the 2021 riots.

On social media, she was dubbed the ‘MAGA Granny’ and has since spoken out following the news of the pardons.

Hemphill explained that her reasoning for refusing her pardon was straightforward, and she opposed the pardoning of all the January 6 rioters, not just her own.

She said: “We were wrong that day. We broke the law – there should be no pardons.”

She also added that in accepting a pardon would be ‘insult the Capitol police officers, the rule of law, and, of course, our nation’.

She went as far to accuse Trump of attempting to rewrite history regarding what happened that day.

She continued: “I pleaded guilty because I was guilty.

“Accepting a pardon would only contribute to their gaslighting and false narrative.”

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Lip reader shares thoughts on mysterious comment 'Barron Trump said to Joe Biden' at inauguration

Lip reader shares thoughts on mysterious comment ‘Barron Trump said to Joe Biden’ at inauguration

Footage of Barron Trump and Joe Biden shaking hands gripped viewers after being shared online

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A lip reader has shared his thoughts on a viral video of Barron Trump and Joe Biden after viewers were left desperate to know what the new president’s son said.

The exchange between Barron and Biden took place at the inauguration of Donald Trump yesterday (January 20), when he was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

The event was attended by former presidents including George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, as well as Biden and multiple members of Trump’s family, which is how Biden and Barron ended up greeting each other at one point during the video.

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In one angle of the scene which has since gone viral, Biden can be seen leaning in to shake Barron’s hand while speaking to him. The younger Trump then appears to lean towards the outgoing president and make a comment that left viewers absolutely hooked, with people desperate for insight into what he said.

“Barron wiped that smile from Biden’s face. What do you think he said?” one Twitter user wrote as they shared the video.

Another responded: “I would really love to know.”

Barron Trump appeared to lean in to speak to Joe Biden in the clip (X/@DefiantLs)

Barron Trump appeared to lean in to speak to Joe Biden in the clip (X/@DefiantLs)

After taking a look at the viral clip, lip reader Jeremy Freeman shared his thoughts on what Biden and Barron could have said to one another.

Freeman told LADbible that as Biden shook Barron’s hand, he told him: “It’s good to see you man.”

According to Freeman, Barron then responded: “Exactly.”

Without audio it’s hard to know for certain what was said during the exchange, but a new angle of the moment has now shed more light on what went down.

In the more recently emerged footage, it becomes apparent that after shaking Biden’s hand, Barron moved on to shaking the hand of Kamala Harris – it’s just the angle of the initial video that makes him look like he was leaning closely to Biden.

After viewers saw the new angle, Barron received praise for being a ‘gentleman’ and showing ‘class’ by shaking Harris’ hand after she went up against his dad in the race for president.

“That’s a bit of ‘class’ right there by Baron Trump,” one viewer wrote, as another added: “Direct eye contact and a handshake. A respectful thing. Young men don’t do this very often nowadays.”

Barron, an 18-year-old New York University student, was joined at the inauguration by his mother, Melania Trump, as well as his brothers and sisters.

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  • Oh I hope the young Trump was classy and cordial. The way this lip reader makes it sound, the one word “exactly “ is too cut throat. I’m hoping he doesn’t carry that trait.

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    • It’s pretty clear he’s the quiet type.

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  • “You forgot to pardon yourself”

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  • What a well mannered young man he is now and looks very intelligent could be a future President !

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    • As much as the US belittles the UK class system, they try to replicate it, and it’s all about the money. Money can’t buy class, and Trumps violent anti social views are boorish and second rate.

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  • Melanie and President Trump should be so very proud of their son. So respectful, can show you how beautifully he was raised. Congratulations to you all

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All executive orders Donald Trump has already signed just hours into presidency

All executive orders Donald Trump has already signed just hours into presidency

Donald Trump has wasted no time since being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States

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The White House’s website states 25 executive orders have been signed since Donald Trump was inaugurated.

Within the first 24 hours of being sworn in as the President of the United States for the second time, Donald Trump has wasted no time signing off on multiple executive orders.

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Halting the TikTok ban

The White House website states: “To fulfil those responsibilities, I intend to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national security concerns posed by TikTok, and to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans.

“My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date.”

The ban has subsequently been paused ‘for a period of 75 days’ to allow Trump’s administration to ‘determine the appropriate course forward’.

Trump has paused the TikTok ban (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Trump has paused the TikTok ban (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Official policy that there are ‘only two genders’

The order’s title reads: “Defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government.”

The policy recognizes ‘two sexes, male and female’ and states them as not being ‘changeable’ but ‘grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.

“Each agency and all Federal employees shall enforce laws governing sex-based rights, protections, opportunities, and accommodations to protect men and women as biologically distinct sexes.

“Agencies shall remove all statements, policies, regulations, forms, communications, or other internal and external messages that promote or otherwise inculcate gender ideology, and shall cease issuing such statements, policies, regulations, forms, communications or other messages. Agency forms that require an individual’s sex shall list male or female, and shall not request gender identity. Agencies shall take all necessary steps, as permitted by law, to end the Federal funding of gender ideology.”

The order states the US will only recognize 'male' and 'female' (CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The order states the US will only recognize ‘male’ and ‘female’ (CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Restoring’ death penalty

The order accuses Biden’s government and judges who oppose capital punishment of ‘efforts to subvert and undermine capital punishment defy the laws of [the] nation, make a mockery of justice, and insult the victims of these horrible crimes’.

Trump’s order states: “The Government’s most solemn responsibility is to protect its citizens from abhorrent acts, and my Administration will not tolerate efforts to stymie and eviscerate the laws that authorize capital punishment against those who commit horrible acts of violence against American citizens.”

The policy adds: “It is the policy of the United States to ensure that the laws that authorize capital punishment are respected and faithfully implemented, and to counteract the politicians and judges who subvert the law by obstructing and preventing the execution of capital sentences.”

Trump's order seeks to 'restore' the death penalty (Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Trump’s order seeks to ‘restore’ the death penalty (Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Ending radical and wasteful government diversity, equity and inclusion’ programs

The order states: “The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military.

“[…] Pursuant to Executive Order 13985 and follow-on orders, nearly every Federal agency and entity submitted ‘Equity Action Plans’ to detail the ways that they have furthered DEIs infiltration of the Federal Government. The public release of these plans demonstrated immense public waste and shameful discrimination. That ends today.

“Americans deserve a government committed to serving every person with equal dignity and respect, and to expending precious taxpayer resources only on making America great.”

Trump's administration also plans to scrap 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' programs (KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s administration also plans to scrap ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ programs (KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Reversing 78 of Biden’s ‘harmful’ executive actions

The executive order accuses the previous administration of embedding ‘deeply unpopular, inflationary, illegal and radical practices within every agency and office of the Federal Government’.

It continues: “The injection of ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI) into our institutions has corrupted them by replacing hard work, merit, and equality with a divisive and dangerous preferential hierarchy.

“Orders to open the borders have endangered the American people and dissolved Federal, State, and local resources that should be used to benefit the American people.

Climate extremism has exploded inflation and overburdened businesses with regulation.”

The order accuses Biden's administration of 'radical practices' (Mandel Ngan - Pool/Getty Images)

The order accuses Biden’s administration of ‘radical practices’ (Mandel Ngan – Pool/Getty Images)

Pardoning Capitol Rioters

Under the section titled ‘Ending the Weaponization of the federal government,’ the White House’s page states: “The Department of Justice even jailed an individual for posting a political meme. And while the Department of Justice has ruthlessly prosecuted more than 1,500 individuals associated with January 6, and simultaneously dropped nearly all cases against BLM rioters. “

Trump accuses the past administration of ‘inflicting political pain’ rather than ‘pursuing actual justice or legitimate government objectives’ against Americans who ‘spoke out against previous administration’s actions and other Americans who were simply exercising constitutionally protected rights’.

The order links to a presidential action pardoning multiple individuals ‘convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, to time served as of January 20, 2025’ alongside granting ‘a full, complete or unconditional pardon to all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events’ on the same day too.

The White House’s website states: “This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation.”

Free speech and federal censorship

The White House’s website states: “Enshrines the right of the American people to speak freely in the public square without Government interference.

“Over the last four years, the previous administration trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans’ speech on online platforms, often by exerting substantial coercive pressure on third parties, such as social media companies, to moderate, deplatform, or otherwise suppress speech that the Federal Government did not approve. Under the guise of combatting ‘misinformation,’ ‘disinformation,’ and ‘malinformation,’ the Federal Government infringed on the constitutionally protected speech rights of American citizens across the United States in a manner that advanced the Government’s preferred narrative about significant matters of public debate.

:Government censorship of speech is intolerable in a free society.”

The White House website says the first amendment 'enshrines the right of the American people to speak freely in the public square without Government interference' (John Keeble/Getty Images)

The White House website says the first amendment ‘enshrines the right of the American people to speak freely in the public square without Government interference’ (John Keeble/Getty Images)

Blocking refugees

The order suspends the US Refugee Admissions Program ‘until such time as the further entry into the United States of refugees aligns with the interests of the United States’.

“The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security may jointly determine to admit aliens to the United States as refugees on a case-by-case basis, in their discretion, but only so long as they determine that the entry of such aliens as refugees is in the national interest and does not pose a threat to the security or welfare of the United States.” it says.

Limiting birthright citizenship

If a ‘person’s mother was unlawfully present in the US and the father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth’ or ‘when that person’s mother’s presence in the United States at the time of said person’s birth was lawful but temporary (such as, but not limited to, visiting the United States under the auspices of the Visa Waiver Program or visiting on a student, work, or tourist visa) and the father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth’ then the person is not ‘automatically’ given the ‘priceless and profound gift’ of ‘the United States citizenship‘.

The order is suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

The order is suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

‘Securing’ borders

The order states: “Over the last four years, the United States has endured a large-scale invasion at an unprecedented level. Millions of illegal aliens from nations and regions all around the world successfully entered the United States where they are now residing, including potential terrorists, foreign spies, members of cartels, gangs, and violent transnational criminal organizations, and other hostile actors with malicious intent.”

The order calls upon the Federal Government to ‘act with urgency and strength’ to secure the border and ‘protect the American people from the disastrous effects of unlawful mass migration and resettlement’ including constructing ‘temporary and permanent physical barriers’ and deploying personnel.

Protecting American people against invasion’

The order accuses Biden’s administration of letting ‘millions of illegal aliens’ cross the borders.

“Many of these aliens unlawfully within the United States present significant threats to national security and public safety, committing vile and heinous acts against innocent Americans. Others are engaged in hostile activities, including espionage, economic espionage, and preparations for terror-related activities.” it says.

“Many have abused the generosity of the American people, and their presence in the United States has cost taxpayers billions of dollars at the Federal, State, and local levels.

“Enforcing our Nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. The American people deserve a Federal Government that puts their interests first and a Government that understands its sacred obligation to prioritize the safety, security, and financial and economic well-being of Americans.”

The order calls for the Federal government to 'act with urgency and strength' when it comes to securing borders (John Moore/Getty Images)

The order calls for the Federal government to ‘act with urgency and strength’ when it comes to securing borders (John Moore/Getty Images)

‘Protecting the US from foreign terrorists’

The order seeks to tighten the ‘visa-issuance process’ to ‘ensure that those aliens approved for admission into the US do not intend to harm Americans’ or the ‘national interests’.

“More importantly, the United States must identify them before their admission or entry into the United States.”

‘Protecting the territorial integrity’ of the US

The order states plans to ‘seal the borders and maintain the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the United States by repelling forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities’.

Cartels named as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’

The order states: “It is the policy of the United States to ensure the total elimination of these organizations’ presence in the United States and their ability to threaten the territory, safety, and security of the United States through their extraterritorial command-and-control structures, thereby protecting the American people and the territorial integrity of the United States.”

United States foreign aid

US foreign development assistance will be paused for 90 days and no assistance will be given until ascertained that its ‘fully aligned with the foreign policy of the President of the US’ and is ‘aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values’.

Trump's administration plans to name drug cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations' (CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s administration plans to name drug cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’ (CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

‘America first policy’

The order’s purpose and policy states: “From this day forward, the foreign policy of the United States shall champion core American interests and always put America and American citizens first.

“As soon as practicable, the Secretary of State shall issue guidance bringing the Department of State’s policies, programs, personnel, and operations in line with an America First foreign policy, which puts America and its interests first.”

‘Restoring accountability to policy-influencing positions’ in federal workforce

The White House’s website states: “Article II of the United States Constitution vests the President with the sole and exclusive authority over the executive branch, including the authority to manage the Federal workforce to ensure effective execution of Federal law.

“A critical aspect of this executive function is the responsibility to maintain professionalism and accountability within the civil service.

“This accountability is sorely lacking today. “

Punishing ‘election interference’

The order accuses ’51 former intelligence officials’ of coordinating with ‘the Biden campaign’ to ‘issue a letter discrediting the reporting that President Joseph R. Biden’s son had abandoned his laptop at a computer repair business’.

It then lists a number of individuals, revoking ‘any current or active clearances’ and reinforced anyone who holds ‘government-issued security clearances should not use their clearance status to influence US elections’.

One order accuses '51 former intelligence officials' of coordinating with the 'Biden campaign' (MELINA MARA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

One order accuses ’51 former intelligence officials’ of coordinating with the ‘Biden campaign’ (MELINA MARA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO)

The order accuses who of ‘mishandling’ the COVID-19 pandemic alongside ‘other global health crises’.

The executive order continues: “The WHO continues to demand unfairly onerous payments from the United States, far out of proportion with other countries’ assessed payments.

“China, with a population of 1.4 billion, has 300 percent of the population of the United States, yet contributes nearly 90 percent less to the WHO.”

Withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement

The executive order argues the US has ended up involved in ‘international agreements and initiatives that do not reflect [the] country’s values or [its] contributions to the pursuit of economic and environmental objectives’.

“Moreover, these agreements steer American taxpayer dollars to countries that do not require, or merit, financial assistance in the interests of the American people,” it states.

Subsequently, it states its intentions for The United States Ambassador to the United Nations [to] immediately submit formal written notification of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’.

Trump accused WHO of 'mishandling' Covid-19 (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump accused WHO of ‘mishandling’ Covid-19 (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

National energy emergency

The order accuses the ‘previous administration’ of having ‘driven [the] Nation into a national emergency, where a precariously inadequate and intermittent energy supply, and an increasingly unreliable grid,’ the US now ‘requi[ring] swift and decisive action’.

Assessments will look at transportation and infrastructure alongside endangered species and the nation’s energy supply and clean water act.

‘Unleashing American energy’

The order accuses ‘burdensome and ideologically motivated regulations’ of ‘imped[ing] the development of’ America’s ‘abundance of energy and natural resources’ and limiting ‘the generation of reliable and affordable electricity, reduced job creation, and inflicted high energy costs upon our citizens’.

“These high energy costs devastate American consumers by driving up the cost of transportation, heating, utilities, farming, and manufacturing, while weakening our national security,” it adds.

One order is about 'restoring' American 'greatness' (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

One order is about ‘restoring’ American ‘greatness’ (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

‘Department of Government Efficiency’

“This Executive Order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.”

‘Unleashing’ Alaska’s natural resources

The order plans to use Alaska’s ‘vast lands and resources’ for the benefit of the US, tapping into its ‘abundant’ supply of ‘energy, mineral, timber, and seafood’ to ‘raise the prosperity of our citizens while helping to enhance [the] Nation’s economic and national security for generations to come’ by creating ‘high-quality jobs’ and delivering ‘price relief’.

‘Restoring names that honor American greatness’

For example, the ‘renaming of Mount McKinley’ and the Gulf of America. The order states: “It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes.

“The naming of our national treasures, including breathtaking natural wonders and historic works of art, should honor the contributions of visionary and patriotic Americans in our Nation’s rich past.”

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  • Something the British government should consider.

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  • I think it is Great! Canada should follow Donald Trumps Lead and institute many of his New Policy at last some semblance of Sanity has returned to the World! I urge the New Leader of Canada to seriously look at what is happening in the United State of America! May God Bless America and Canada in th…

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  • You wanted him,good luck going back to ancient times…tx God,I don’t live in America

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    • Were happy your not here either

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  • Drastic times call for drastic measures.

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Donald Trump speaks out in lengthy statement demanding apology from Bishop who asked him to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ+ community

Donald Trump speaks out in lengthy statement demanding apology from Bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ community

Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asked the president to have ‘mercy upon the people in the country who are scared now’

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

Donald Trump has slammed ‘the so-called Bishop’ who issued a ‘plea’ to him about immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community in a brutal statement on Truth Social.

On Monday (January 20), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the US and within 24 hours signed off multiple executive orders including policies stating there are ‘only two genders’ and blocking immigrants from being able to enter – and remain as easily in – the country.

What has Trump said about the LGBTQ+ community?

One of Trump’s executive orders which he signed yesterday reads in part: “Agencies will cease pretending that men can be women and women can be men when enforcing laws that protect against sex discrimination.

“These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.”

The order will also bring to an end ‘wasteful’ government programmes which promote diversity and inclusivity, as well as ‘defending women from gender ideology extremism’.

The president signed several executive orders (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The president signed several executive orders (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He previously promised to order all federal agencies to end programmes that ‘promote … gender transition at any age’, and pledged to cut funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care.

What has Trump said about immigration?

Trump issued a slew of immigration-related policies during his first day back in the White House as he declared illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border a national emergency.

Trump has already gotten started on reversing several Biden-era immigration orders and has plans to send US troops to help immigration agents and restrict refugees.

The president has also got the wheels in motion to prevent children of immigrants in the US illegally from having citizenship.

Speaking at his inauguration, he said: “All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.”

Mariann Edgar Budde asks for ‘mercy’

Yesterday, Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde appealed to the new president to show ‘mercy’ on the LGBTQ+ community and immigrants. Take a look:

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During a service at the Washington National Cathedral on January 21, Rev. Budde reflected on the ‘millions’ who’ve placed ‘their trust’ in Trump, appealing to him ‘in the name of our God’ that he has ‘mercy upon the people in the country who are scared now’.

“There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and Independent families, some who fear for their lives,” she calmly continued.

“And the people, the people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings, who labour in poultry farms and meat packing plants, who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals – they may not be citizens or have the proper documentation, but the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals.”

Trump hits back in lengthy statement

Shortly after the service, Trump commented he ‘didn’t think it was a good service’ and has since taken to his platform Truth Social earlier today (January 22), writing: “The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater. She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way.”

And he didn’t stop there, either.

Donald Trump took to Truth to condemn the 'so-called Bishop' (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Donald Trump took to Truth to condemn the ‘so-called Bishop’ (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The post continues: “She was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart. She failed to mention the large number of illegal migrants that came into our Country and killed people. Many were deposited from jails and mental institutions. It is a giant crime wave that is taking place in the USA.

“Apart from her inappropriate statements, the service was a very boring and uninspiring one. She is not very good at her job!”

Trump demanded an apology from the bishop and church (Truth/ @realDonaldTrump)

Trump demanded an apology from the bishop and church (Truth/ @realDonaldTrump)

Trump’s post resolves: “She and her church owe the public an apology! t.”

UNILAD has contacted Washington National Cathedral for comment.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the LGBT national hotline at 888-843-4564, available Monday to Friday 4pm-12am ET and 12pm-5pm ET on Saturdays.

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Iconic Coca-Cola button reinstalled in White House as people shocked to learn 'wild' amount Trump is drinking per day

Iconic Coca-Cola button reinstalled in White House as people shocked to learn ‘wild’ amount Trump is drinking per day

Donald Trump certainly likes his Diet Coke

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Donald Trump’s return to The White House as president earlier this week also saw the comeback of the iconic Coca-Cola button.

President Trump’s Oval Office return is hardly 48 hours old, but the 47th US president has wasted no time signing off multiple executive orders, including a policy stating there are ‘only two genders’ and withdrawing from the World Health Organization.

And while he implements many of his policies, Trump has decided to bring back one feature that was found on his desk during his first term.

The Diet Coke button has made a return to the Oval Office’s Resolute desk, allowing Trump to have the fizzy drink delivered to his desk at the touch of a button.

Donald Trump has brought back the Coca-Cola button (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Donald Trump has brought back the Coca-Cola button (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The Wall Street Journal reports the button that summons White House staff to deliver a Diet Coke to Trump’s desk is back in action, showing Trump’s love for the famed soda has not lessened from his first term in office.

Back in 2018, amidst a Trump’s presidency, a New York Times report stated the president sinks a dozen Diet Coke cans every single day.

I mean, just the thought of that makes me gassy.

Drinking 12 cans of Coca-Cola daily is two cans above what the Mayo Clinic describes as a ‘safe amount’ of daily caffeine for adults.

According to the health gurus over there, too much caffeine can lead to an abnormal heart rhythm, insomnia and anxiety.

While drinking so much Diet Coke is not good for you, nutritionist Lisa Drayer, noted it could be worse if Trump was consuming full-fat coke.

Trump is a big fan of Coca-Cola (Getty Stock Photo)

Trump is a big fan of Coca-Cola (Getty Stock Photo)

“I still think it’s a better choice than sugary sodas,” she told CNN.

“If he drank regular soda, he would be adding an additional 1,680 calories and a whopping 468 grams of sugar just from this beverage alone!”

Trump’s Coca-Cola obsession was brought to light once more by health expert Craig Brockie on Twitter.

Brockie explained how Trump sleeps around four-five hours every night and drinks them 12 cans of Coke daily.

“12 diet cokes daily is WILD,” one person commented after discovering that fact.

It should be worth noting the report that stated Trump downs that much of the fizzy drink is from 2018, so it may be different today.

But the fact Trump has reinstalled the Coca-Cola button within his first week back in office suggests he’s still a fan.

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