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The Dark Jester Chronicles the Golden Lion’s Court: Day 1 Unleashed

From the shadowed stoop, behind the Throne, the Dark Jester steps into the Golden King’s court, quill sharpened for chaos.

Today, February 24th, 2025, marks the first day of our coverage of President Donald Trump’s second term, and we're here, musing on the madness—starting with a wild weekend and today’s fiery clash with French President Emmanuel Macron. Let’s unravel this golden riddle with a clear eye on America’s pulse.

This Past Weekend: The Golden Lion’s Roar Echoes.

Over February 22-23, 2025, POTUS court shook with divisive decrees, setting the stage for Monday’s launch. Here’s what stirred the savanna, spicy and unfiltered:

POTUS Trump delivered a 75-minute address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Oxon Hill, Maryland, boasting victories, taunting enemies, and claiming, “We achieved the great liberation of America. We are liberating our country right now.” He praised January 6 rioters as “political prisoners” and “J6 hostages,” with attendees chanting “J6!” in support. Mike Waltz, Doug Burgum, Tom Homan, and Elise Stefanik lauded him as “the greatest president.” X hailed it as “historic” and “king-like,” but critics called it “narcissistic” and “contemptuous”—splitting the court wide.

POTUS intensified pressure on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign a ceasefire deal, per news reports. Karoline Leavitt told reporters President Trump was “working around the clock all weekend to get a deal and end this conflict in Ukraine,” pushing max pressure on Zelenskyy. European leaders scoped the President in D.C., while Kallas scrapped a new aid package. Social buzz was split—40% backed POTUS “peace” push, 50% called it “Putin propaganda,” and 10% memed it— no matter how you spin it, America’s Golden Lion's paw spans the globe.

POTUS fired Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown Jr. and other top Pentagon leaders on February 22nd, per polling and news sources. Posts framed it as “nuking the DEI Pentagon,” aligning with President Trump’s “DEI is Dead” claim at CPAC. Social polling splits with 30% cheering “cleaning house,” 60% decrying “destabilizing,” and 10% mocking it—the Lion’s claws have scratched deep.

Elon Musk’s DOGE role dominated, with social commentary and news highlighting agency cuts (e.g., Education, NNSA) and freezes on grants/loans. The President’s Fox interview with Musk and CPAC ties amplified Musk’s influence. Social Polling shows DOGE clashing with agencies, splitting 50% pro-Musk, 40% anti, and 10% memes.

POTUS America First Trade Policy (25% tariffs on Canada/Mexico) gripped social networks, with posts split on jobs vs. inflation fears. News notes his energy push (fossil fuels, Paris exit) and deregulation, but CPAC and Ukraine stole the show—social polling shows 60% cheer tariffs, 30% fear inflation, and 10% roast it—lion’s tariff roar shakes the savanna. We are pleasantly surprised by these numbers as a pro-Tariff organization.

“No Kings Day” protests lingered from Presidents’ Day weekend, with smaller rallies continuing into 2/22-23, per news and sources on the ground.

Governors and senators vowed resistance, decrying POTUS’ “monarchical” style and Project 2025 ties—social polling splits 20% backing “king” Trump, 70% decrying “tyranny,” and 10% memeing it—the Dark Jester’s court faces the lion’s pride. These numbers are likely skewed since many who support POTUS aren't directly engaged with this conversation.

That all brings us to Today, February 24th, 2025:

The Golden Lion Meets the French Emperor.

The weeks first day roared with President Trump’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a pivotal clash of titans—two powerful figures, both with Global Ambition.

POTUS met Macron at the White House, starting with a 10:32 AM-1:25 PM EST Oval Office greeting, followed by a G7 virtual meeting, and culminating in a 2:25-4:19 PM EST joint press conference in the East Room.

Macron arrived early (8:04 AM, per X), but President Trump didn’t greet him at the doors, sparking X chatter of tension—posts show a “tug-of-war” handshake outside, their third “awkward” moment, per several viral videos.

POTUS called the Ukraine war “a horrible, bloody mess” and said their meeting was “an important step” to end it, per news. He claimed Vladimir Putin accepts European peacekeepers for a ceasefire, a “turning point” Macron hailed, but Macron stressed, “Peace cannot mean Ukraine’s surrender.”

President Trump reaffirmed tariffs (25% Canada/Mexico, due next week), while Macron pushed Europe’s readiness for peacekeepers and long-term security for Ukraine.

The Associated Press was barred from the presser, suggesting they continue their refusal to recognize the Gulf of America. Social media sentiment splits 50% pro-Trump, 40% anti, 10% memes—America’s lion holds firm, but Europe’s monarch guards his turf.

During the Macron presser, President Trump stated, “Anyone who ignores Elon’s letter is fired,” escalating Musk’s DOGE email demanding federal workers justify roles by midnight or face dismissal. Departments defying it include DoD, FBI, DNI, and Education, per news and sources inside—the Golden Lion’s decree locks in DOGE’s bite, splitting the court.

Department of Defense (DoD) Leadership Actions: Today ,

Following POTUS February 22nd firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown Jr. and other top Pentagon leaders, DoD under Pete Hegseth focused on realigning leadership today. No new firings occurred, but DoD instructed employees to ignore Musk’s DOGE letter, citing legal/constitutional concerns, per sources inside. Hegseth’s office issued no statements, but executed President Trump’s “DEI is Dead” agenda from the weekend purge.

That’s all for today! Subscribe to stay up to date on the King’s Court every week day at 7pm EST.

(UPDATE: the status of the DOGE letter has been changed to voluntary, rather than mandatory.. signaling an end to the drama? maybe? more as we find out! x.com/complexpoints)