Trump Was Against FISA -- Until He Was For It. Another Trump Flip-Flop

[SaxonJackson]

Remember when Trump was making all sorts of appealing campaign promises? I know ... it feels like it was 100 years ago. Brings back good memories, though. "The good ol' days" as we used to call it. Then he was elected and reneged, turned his coat, and became a warmongering neocon. Oh well ... that feeling of hope was nice while it lasted but we all should have known better.

Anyway, Trump has done another flip-flop in a long line of countless flip-flops. This time, he changed his mind about FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) which pretended to be all about "foreign intelligence" when, in reality, it was all about spying on Americans. Yeah ... THAT FISA.

Back in the good ol' days, Trump said this: “KILL FISA.” But those days are gone. Yeah ... the New Trump want's a "clean" version of FISA now. Who in Washington D.C. will assure that the new version is "clean?" I guess Trump STILL thinks Americans are just, plain stupid (of course, his cult followers ain't too bright) but most of us see through his Big Government nonsense.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/white-house-fisa-reauthorization-mike-johnson

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5805147-fisa-section-702-trump/

Are there any more promises that Trump can break or has it been a clean sweep?

 

[pknopp]

Not that you will disagree, Obama did the same. Another example of same old, same old.

 

[TNHarley]

Remember when Trump was making all sorts of appealing campaign promises? I know ... it feels like it was 100 years ago. Brings back good memories, though. "The good ol' days" as we used to call it. Then he was elected and reneged, turned his coat, and became a warmongering neocon. Oh well ... that feeling of hope was nice while it lasted but we all should have known better.

Anyway, Trump has done another flip-flop in a line of countless flip-flops. This time, he changed his mind about FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) which pretended to be all about "foreign intelligence" when, in reality, it was all about spying on Americans. Yeah ... THAT FISA.

Back in the good ol' days, Trump said this: “KILL FISA.” But those days are gone. Yeah ... the New Trump want's a "clean" version of FISA now. Who in Washington D.C. will assure that the new version is "clean?" I guess Trump STILL thinks Americans are just, plain stupid (of course, his cult followers ain't too bright) but most of us see through his Big Government nonsense.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/white-house-fisa-reauthorization-mike-johnson

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5805147-fisa-section-702-trump/

Are there any more promises that Trump can break or has it been a clean sweep?

More leftist bullshit from trump? Color me shocked!

 

[1srelluc]

FISA was created by Congress and signed by President Carter, but it has been “weaponized” through executive and intelligence agency actions—notably the NSA’s use of Section 702—that have expanded its scope far beyond its original intent, enabling large-scale, warrantless surveillance of Americans.

I don't know how it can be "cleaned-up" given our do nothing congress.

 

[Oddball]

FISA was created by Congress and signed by President Carter, but it has been “weaponized” through executive and intelligence agency actions—notably the NSA’s use of Section 702—that have expanded its scope far beyond its original intent, enabling large-scale, warrantless surveillance of Americans.

I don't know how it can be "cleaned-up" given our do nothing congress.

You don't re-authorize it....HUUUUURDUUURRRRRR!

 

[1srelluc]

You don't re-authorize it....HUUUUURDUUURRRRRR!

You are one to talk of derp....Congress reauthorizes it....Not the POTUS.

 

[Oddball]

Congress reauthorizes it....Not the POTUS.

Riiiiight...And Mike Johnsonless could just let it expire....But he's worthless douchebag, so he'll whip the votes and get it through...The equally corrupt Senate will then fast track it, Trump the tool will sign it, and the spook state continues to have its little unconstitutional star chamber.

 

[1srelluc]

Riiiiight...And Mike Johnsonless could just let it expire....But he's worthless douchebag, so he'll whip the votes and get it through...The equally corrupt Senate will then fast track it, and the spook state continues to have its little unconstitutional star chamber.

OK, so talk to your congress critters.

LOL....I'm sure it will do about as much good as you whining here no end about it.

 

[Kruska]

You are one to talk of derp....Congress reauthorizes it....Not the POTUS.

Since when does TACO need or listen to Congress? one of his EO's will do the job.

 

[1srelluc]

Since when does TACO need or listen to Congress? one of his EO's will do the job.

 

[citygator]

Politically the Dems should unite in opposition to a clean bill. Since the last extension AI has moved far and the government has shown its ability to abuse power. I dont think in good conscience they can just extend. The dems are split on this as some are suggesting the last reforms were enough.

 

[Cassandro]

Remember when Trump was making all sorts of appealing campaign promises? I know ... it feels like it was 100 years ago. Brings back good memories, though. "The good ol' days" as we used to call it. Then he was elected and reneged, turned his coat, and became a warmongering neocon. Oh well ... that feeling of hope was nice while it lasted but we all should have known better.

Anyway, Trump has done another flip-flop in a long line of countless flip-flops. This time, he changed his mind about FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) which pretended to be all about "foreign intelligence" when, in reality, it was all about spying on Americans. Yeah ... THAT FISA.

Back in the good ol' days, Trump said this: “KILL FISA.” But those days are gone. Yeah ... the New Trump want's a "clean" version of FISA now. Who in Washington D.C. will assure that the new version is "clean?" I guess Trump STILL thinks Americans are just, plain stupid (of course, his cult followers ain't too bright) but most of us see through his Big Government nonsense.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/white-house-fisa-reauthorization-mike-johnson

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5805147-fisa-section-702-trump/

Are there any more promises that Trump can break or has it been a clean sweep?

Move on.

 

[SaxonJackson]

FISA was created by Congress and signed by President Carter, but it has been “weaponized” through executive and intelligence agency actions—notably the NSA’s use of Section 702—that have expanded its scope far beyond its original intent, enabling large-scale, warrantless surveillance of Americans.

I don't know how it can be "cleaned-up" given our do nothing congress.

Apparently a certain Administration (which we shall not name) -- wink wink -- wants to continue weaponizing it.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Move on.

You'd like that wouldn't you. It'd make your job as a shill much easier.

 

[Kruska]

Politically the Dems should unite in opposition to a clean bill. Since the last extension AI has moved far and the government has shown its ability to abuse power. I dont think in good conscience they can just extend. The dems are split on this as some are suggesting the last reforms were enough.

Does it matter? both sides abuse power to their benefit - always have always will.
You really do believe in ALL these present FAKE democracies on this planet?