Trump’s Diversion Tactics
Stay Focused on the Hostile Takeover of the U.S. Government
As infuriating and outrageous as Trump’s latest comments on annexing Gaza are, he is a master of distraction. He deliberately throws out incendiary statements, knowing they will dominate the headlines and divert attention from his dangerous actions at play—in this case, a power grab. I’m not saying Trump won’t invade Gaza—he very well might—but it won’t happen today. Right now, we need to stay focused on what is happening in real-time which is the dismantling of U.S. institutions, the seizure of sensitive government data—including our data, and the hostile takeover of federal agencies by Musk and his unelected, unvetted operatives. We must take Trump’s words seriously, but we cannot allow them to distract us from the authoritarian restructuring of our government that is unfolding before our eyes.
Just as major news outlets finally began covering the hostile takeover of the U.S. federal government, questioning Trump and Musk’s actions to gut every agency and seize control over America’s most sensitive financial and intelligence systems, Trump dropped another bombshell comment to redirect the conversation—and instantly, the focus shifted.
This is a classic authoritarian tactic and I have watched Russia use it for decades. Whether through false flags or controlled state media distractions, the Kremlin has long understood that if you control the conversation, you control public perception. While the world looks one way, they would consolidate power and tighten their grip behind the scenes.
And right now, Trump and Musk are doing exactly that.
The Federal Government Is Being Dismantled at Blazing Speed
With Treasury payment systems, Medicare and Medicaid, intelligence agencies, and federal IT systems now under Musk’s control, the question isn’t just about political influence—it’s about them potentially preparing to loot the U.S. government and weaponizing the agencies against us. Every move suggests something far bigger is happening behind the scenes.
In just over two weeks since Trump returned to power, we are already watching Project 2025 come to life. The FBI is being gutted, with at least 6,000 agents at risk as purges begin, crippling federal law enforcement and leaving the U.S. vulnerable to both foreign and domestic threats and attacks. Independent inspectors general have been purged, and USAID has been dismantled, eliminating one of America’s most effective tools for democracy-building and urgent humanitarian aid—a massive geopolitical victory for Russia and China, who will now fill the void immediately left by the U.S. as they celebrate.
The Department of Education is set to be shut down, stripping away federal protections for students, gutting public education, and eliminating grant funding. Meanwhile, the CIA is now being purged, with ‘buyouts,’ which may potentially be illegal, offered to its entire workforce under the guise of “aligning with Trump’s priorities.” In reality, this is an effort to drive out national security experts who could resist an authoritarian takeover and a massive gift to Russia and every other adversary.
At the same time, Musk has seized control of financial systems that handle trillions of dollars in payments. His unvetted operatives have gained access to the Treasury’s payment infrastructure, meaning they can freeze Social Security checks, federal tax refunds, military pensions, Medicare and Medicaid, and critical government funding at will. Career officials have been locked out of key systems, and government data is being copied and stored under Musk’s control, including Social Security numbers, tax filings, and classified federal records.
Russia’s Playbook: Diversion, False Flags, Crackdowns, and State Resource Theft
Russia is a master at using diversionary tactics to distract from major political shifts or internal power grabs.
When the regime wants to tighten its grip, it throws out a narrative, and manufactures a crisis or scandal—either real or fabricated—to dominate the news cycle. When the government seeks to restructure power or push through major changes, it creates distractions. A foreign conflict, an internal crisis, or a manufactured national security “threat” floods the media, ensuring the public’s attention is diverted.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, major political and financial decisions reshape the country—as laws are rewritten or another crackdown is being prepared. All while, vast sums of state resources quietly vanish into the pockets of the Kremlin and its oligarchs.
Sadly, we are now watching the same playbook unfold in the United States.
Nearly every federal agency is under siege. This isn’t just about reshaping government or budget cuts—it’s about dismantling it from within. Law enforcement, intelligence, national security, and public institutions are being systematically hijacked and dismantled, leaving Americans more vulnerable at home and abroad as chaos spreads.
And, it’s only the beginning and it will escalate.
Musk’s Control Over U.S. Systems Is the Real Emergency
While Trump dominates the news cycle with outrageous comments, Elon Musk is taking over the U.S. government from within. His unelected, team—including unvetted interns and former workers—now controls some of America’s most sensitive financial and national security systems.
Musk’s team has gained access to the Treasury’s payment system, potentially giving them the power to stop Social Security checks, federal tax returns, and military pensions at will.
Simultaneously, career officials are being locked out of key government systems, shutting down the very experts responsible for protecting your financial, medical, and personal data.
Musk’s operatives are illegally copying and storing government data, giving him unprecedented access to millions of Americans’ financial records, Social Security numbers, tax filings, and potentially classified agency files.
Meanwhile, Thomas Shedd, a Musk associate now in charge of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Technology Transformation Services (TTS), has openly admitted that the administration plans to widely deploy AI throughout government systems.
Shedd told government tech workers that they must “alter” Login.gov, the federal system used to access Social Security, Medicare, and IRS records. Employees immediately flagged this as an illegal task, yet Musk’s team is still moving forward.
Stay Focused
Trump’s inflammatory Gaza remarks are meant to divert the media. The real emergency is Musk and Trump dismantling U.S. institutions, seizing control of financial systems, purging agencies, and gaining access and control over our sensitive data.
Here’s what you need to do:
Call your Senators, Representatives, and local officials. Demand answers:
Who authorized Musk’s access to Treasury, federal systems, and our private data?
For whom are they copying our data? What are they planning to do with it?
What safeguards exist to prevent him from stopping payments to Americans or diverting funds?
How is our data being protected from illegal AI tracking and mass collection?
Where is Congressional oversight of this operation?
📢 Make noise on social media and bring attention to what’s happening.
Focus is key, as Trump’s tactics are predictable.
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Thank you for your consistent focus.
When reading comments on the inexperienced youth Elon has employed to carry out his criminal activities, I was reminded of the child soldiers in Sierra Leone in the 90's. The juntas used adolescent males because they were more easily indoctrinated, had little impulse control and a greater propensity to commit atrocities when leaders demanded. Musk, et al are using the same strategy. I wonder what they have promised these young men as a reward?
As a Polish citizen from Poland I saw same tactic by past Polish governement, supported by Putin. The same distraction method was put in place, same Putin's tactic. Hope America survives putin's rules.