"What's Happening In This Country Is Horrific": 29 Of The Best Political Tweets From This Chaotic, Messy Week
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American politics — well, frankly, global politics — is chaos right now, but I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 29 of the best, most relatable, and sometimes funny political tweets from the last week:
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I've watched this like 20 times. Carlson sets traps and Cruz walks into them like a Cancun vacation https://t.co/RUaMfEoWO5
— Van 'Not Going Anywhere' Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) June 18, 2025
The Tucker Carlson Show / Twitter: @VanLathan
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Using the phrase "humanizing children" reveals so much about you https://t.co/t9ZiW2QDHd
— evan loves worf (@esjesjesj) June 17, 2025
RSBN / Twitter: @esjesjesj
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You have to remember, a lot of these older folks from the 60s and 70s have been fighting for equal rights for decades. What's happening in this country is horrific, they've watched as rights were gained (like Roe) and then lost again. It's devastating. https://t.co/DAcE4ikm3Q
— Simone (@girlpowertbh) June 15, 2025
Fox News / Twitter: @girlpowertbh
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Nah. You're doing just fine on your own. https://t.co/DnLJzfEmHh
— Mike Lupica (@MikeLupica) June 17, 2025
RSBN / Twitter: @MikeLupica
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this is how our government is being run rnpic.twitter.com/iKaHu1GwMq https://t.co/0TB9CPNpYE
— Dj (@DjsokeSpeaking) June 18, 2025
Paramount / Twitter: @DjsokeSpeaking
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See you next week!
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