California drives over 14% of the entire U.S. GDP, generating a Gross State Product of more than \(\$4\) trillion. As the largest sub-national economy in the world, the Golden State leads the country in technology, manufacturing, and agriculture, while serving as a massive net "donor" of funds to the federal government. The same federal government that maintains a gigantic military, funds 90% of the interstate highway system, etc. Keep being stupid, dude.
Nothing like a malignant narcissist bringing a clown show and MAGA circus to America's 250th celebrations. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116684113072949120
Italy's PM, Giorgia Meloni, calls out the Orange Fungus for 'making up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7, in comments that have provoked an open row between the two leaders. The dispute began after Trump claimed in a television interview that Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit. Meloni strongly rejected the claim, calling it "pure fantasy" and a "made-up" story. trump's comment in a TV interview "She begged me to take a photo with her; I felt sorry for her." Meloni said Trump's comments were entirely "made-up", and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a trip to the US early next week. "I don't know why the US president behaves this way towards allies," she said, adding it was not the first time it had happened. "I can only say it is regrettable he does not show the same determination towards the enemies of the West / the US - [enemies] whose leaders he instead appears to befar more accommodating with." "But there is one thing he needs to remember: neither I nor Italy ever beg." The highly public exchange is an indication of how far their earlier close ties have frayed in the months since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran
