13M People Fled Blue States for Red Ones over Past 30 Years

(Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data.

A policy group that analyzed the data says it’s a clear sign that many Americans find Democratic policies unlivable.

The migration has been, in large part, an economic boon for the new destinations. Yet, the increasingly narrow political margins in several of the states might suggest that some blue-state refugees are bringing the woke mind virus with them, ruining the lives of others in the process.

From 1990 to 2021, a total of 13 million people left California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey and Massachusetts. They migrated to Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada, and South Carolina over the same period.

American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Edward J. Pinto attributes this “blue state exodus” to progressive policies, with high crime, unaffordable housing, high taxes and rising levels of homelessness and unemployment driving away residents.

“The trend is undeniable: Americans are fleeing progressive states for conservative ones, and they are bringing their incomes with them,” Pinto wrote in a recent op-ed, published in Newsweek.

The American Enterprise Institute is a free market think tank “dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world,” according to its website.

IRS data revealed that California led the nation in net outward migration between 1990 and 2021, hemorrhaging a total of 4.6 million people during that time. New York lost roughly the same number, many of whom moved to Florida.

More than 2 million residents have left Illinois during the past 30 years, and 1 million have left New Jersey. Massachusetts saw an exodus of 800,000, with 50,000 leaving in 2020 alone, during the height of draconian COVID lockdowns.

Pinto said economically and socially attractive policies in red states, including lowering taxes, enacting tough on crime measures, supporting school choice, and enforcing immigration laws, are likely the reason so many blue state residents have migrated.

Unless Democratic governors shift course, Pinto said, their “states will face a doom loop of permanent decline due to shrinking populations, rising subsidies, diminished economic vitality, increasing poverty, and a less prosperous future.”

But red states should be wary of celebrating too soon, given the political trends in several of the destination states, which suggest that some are coming for the cheaper cost of living but bringing their politics with them.

North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada all were considered top battleground states in the most recent election, and voters in all three split their tickets, supporting Republican Donald Trump for president while backing Democrats for top Senate and gubernatorial elections down-ballot.

Texas and Tennessee have been able to remain in the red category for now, although Democrats have made flipping Texas one of their long-term goals. Doing so would all but assure permanent presidential landslides for their candidates, given the state’s large number of electors.

Headline USA’s Ben Sellers contributed to this report.

Rosie O’Donnell Loses It after Trump Named Person of the Year

(Maire Clayton, Headline USA) Leftist celebrity Rosie O’Donnell had a meltdown on TikTok Saturday over President-elect Donald Trump being named Time magazine’s person of the year.

In her nearly 10-minute rant, she called out the magazine for bestowing Trump with the award.

@rosie this angry rant has curses in it – beware – 👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽 #ufosightings #msm #america #theworld ♬ original sound – Rosie ODonnell

“Man of the year? Donald Trump?” O’Donnell said. “Well, f**k you, Time magazine.”

The comedian proceeded to complain and launched a series of attacks on Trump.

“How about most dangerous man of the year? How about most criminal man of the year?” she continued. “How about the worst president we’ve ever had… of the year.”

O’Donnell also took issue with it being called man of the year instead of a gender neutral title.

She called the outlet “patriarchal f**ks,” but failed to mention that it was actually changed to “person of the year” in 1999.

She later called out the establishment media and claimed they did not tell the truth about the soon to be president.

“You’re not doing your job. And you haven’t since he came down that escalator,” O’Donnell continued. “If you had told the truth about him from the beginning… we wouldn’t be in this position.”

In her ramblings, she falsely accused Trump of being a rapist.

ABC News was forced to pay Trump millions in a defamation lawsuit over false claims he was found liable for “rape.” 

“There wasn’t one person you could think of who deserved it more than that lying, rapist, criminal guy?” she said.

O’Donnell ramped up her social media posting since Trump won the presidential election.

Earlier in the month, O’Donnell revealed she had herpes and said “MAGA people” were taunting her over it.

In addition to TikTok, O’Donnell also bashed Trump on Instagram over his plan to pardon Jan. 6 protesters.

DOJ Told Community College to Keep Alleged Trump Shooter’s Records Secret

(Ken Silva, Headline USA) On Friday, America First Legal released the academic records for Thomas Matthew Crooks, providing more information about the bright young student who allegedly attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at his July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The records corroborate what’s already been reported about Crooks—that he was a strikingly intelligent man who scored higher than 1500 on his SAT pre-college exam, graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County with honors, and had been accepted into the University of Pittsburgh.

Similar to how Headline USA obtained Crooks’s autopsy report and the 911 call his dad made to police, AFL had to fight to obtain the CCAC academic records. And according to the AFL’s appeal docket, the Justice Department tried to stop the academic records from being disclosed.

Indeed, AFL and counsel Wally Zimolong first requested Crooks’s academic records just four days after the July 13 shooting. CCAC denied the request, setting off the lengthy appeals process.

Among other reasons, the community college said it couldn’t disclose the records because they were subject to a federal grand jury investigation—suggesting that others may have been investigated in relation to the July 13 Butler shooting. Headline USA reported about the grand jury investigation in August.

To support its argument against AFL, the community college submitted a July 20 subpoena it received from Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Smollar. CCAC also submitted an email it received from Smollar on July 23, telling college officials that the records were to be kept secret due to the grand jury investigation.

“I can confirm that all records that we obtain in response to a federal grand jury subpoena are confidential. Moreover, as we discussed, the records produced by CCAC to the FBI regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump are part of an active FBI criminal investigation,” Smollar wrote to Tony DiTommaso, CCAC’s chief legal officer.

“Section 708 (b)(16) of the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law exempts from disclosure records relating to or resulting in a criminal investigation. Please let me know if you have any further questions,” Smollar added.

However, the college and the DOJ were unsuccessful in keeping the records hidden. On Nov. 19, 2024, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records issued a final determination that CCAC is required to provide AFL with the requested student records.

“The Community College asserts that Mr. Crooks is the subject of an investigation and the records were obtained as part of a Grand Jury Investigation. However, the responsive records do not automatically become exempt because they have some connection to a criminal proceeding or is part of a criminal investigation,” Appeals Officer Lyle Hardcraft wrote in his Nov. 19 decision.

“Accordingly, the requested records are not exempt under Section 708(b)(16) of the RTKL.” CCAC provided the records to AFL after the decision.

Meanwhile, the July grand jury probe apparently didn’t yield any indictments. Butler residents are lobbying their district attorney, Richard Goldinger, to launch his own grand jury investigation, but Goldinger has refused to do so.

Ken Silva is a staff writer at Headline USA. Follow him at x.com/jd_cashless.

Woke Sheriff in Houston Frees Venezuelan Repeat-Offender Accused of Killing 7-Yr-Old Girl

() Another Houston girl has been killed allegedly by a Venezuelan illegally in the country.

On Dec. 1, a 7-year-old second-grader, Ivory Smith, was killed in a car accident in northeast Harris County by a drunken driver. Her mother was seriously injured.

The alleged driver, Joel Enrique Gonzalez Chacin, a 41-year-old Venezuelan national in the country illegally with a criminal record, was arrested for intoxicated manslaughter, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Ivory’s death occurred after Chacin was released from a county jail due to the fact that Harris County’s sheriff refuses to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

It was his second offense reported since June after a judge dropped a felony charge to a misdemeanor and he was released from jail.

Houston, the largest city in Texas, has been plagued by high crime for years due to it being the largest city closest to the border and primary destination for cartel operatives and illegal border crossers that commit violent crimes.

In the last few years, judges have implemented policies to release alleged criminals into the community instead of sending them to jail, or reduce felony charges to misdemeanors. Additionally, since 2017, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has refused to cooperate with ICE, the Center Square reported.

In November, voters defeated many incumbent judges—due, in large part, to a bipartisan coalition that campaigned to replace them while highlighting victims killed by violent repeat offenders who were released into the community by judges running for reelection. Unlike the judges, Gonzalez was reelected.

After Chacin was booked in the Harris County Jail on the intoxicated manslaughter charge, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston office lodged a detainer request.

This was the second time a detainer request was lodged for him in less than six months. The first time was in June after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member. In that case, a judge dropped his felony charge to a misdemeanor, sentencing him to 113 days in jail, which was time already served, according to several news reports.

Rather than notify ICE before he was released, in accordance with federal law, authorities allowed Chacon to walk out of the court.

Two and a half months later, he allegedly drove drunk and crashed into the Smith’s vehicle.

“The laws in Texas should be designed to protect innocent lives, not to provide loopholes for those who repeatedly disregard them,” a family member told Fox 26 News.

“This tragedy is a stark reminder that we need stronger accountability and justice to prevent further suffering for families like ours,” the person continued. “We will continue to demand answers and advocate for change so that no other family has to endure the pain, loss, and injustice that we are experiencing. Ivory’s light and legacy deserve better, and her memory will guide us as we work toward a safer future for all.”

The family has started a Go Fund Me page to help support costs and “seek justice for Ivory.”

ICE explained the detainer process in a statement, saying, “As part of its mission to identify and arrest removable noncitizens, ICE ERO lodges immigration detainers against noncitizens who have been arrested for criminal activity and taken into custody by state or local law enforcement. An immigration detainer is a request from ICE to state or local law enforcement agencies to notify ICE as early as possible before a removable noncitizen is released from their custody.”

Federal law requires local authorities to notify ICE 48 hours before an alleged criminal with a detainer request is released. ICE has repeatedly highlighted examples of local jurisdictions that refuse to do so, the Center Square has reported.

“Detainers are critical public safety,” ICE ERO Houston said in a statement, citing their benefit not only to ICE, but also to law-enforcement, the public and to the illegal aliens themselves.

They allow arrests “to be made in a secure and controlled custodial setting as opposed to at-large within the community,” the statement noted.

“Since detainers result in the direct transfer of a noncitizen from state or local custody to ERO custody, they also minimize the potential that an individual will reoffend,” it continued. “Additionally, detainers conserve scarce government resources by allowing ERO to take criminal noncitizens into custody directly rather than expending resources locating these individuals at-large.”

Under Democratic leadership, Harris County has embraced so-called sanctuary status for illegal foreign nationals.

Some local jurisdictions “have reduced their cooperation with ICE, to include refusal to honor ICE detainer requests, even for noncitizens who have been convicted of serious felonies and pose an ongoing threat to public safety” due to their so-called “sanctuary city” policies, according to Patrick Lechleitner, ICE’s acting director under President Joe Biden.

“However, ‘sanctuary’ policies can end up shielding dangerous criminals, who often victimize those same communities,” he added.

Months before Ivory’s death, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was allegedly murdered by two Venezuelans illegally in the country, the Center Square reported.

Under the Biden administration more than 1 million illegal border crossers from Venezuela have been reported, the Center Square exclusively reported, and a violent Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, has expanded in major cities in Texas resulting in a multi-agency operation to target them.

SCOTUS Justice Has Side-Hustle Acting in Woke Broadway Remake of Shakespeare Classic

(Julianna Frieman, Headline USA) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut in the musical & Juliet, which presents a girl-power spin to the classic Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet.

Jackson, appointed by President Joe Biden as the first black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, fulfilled her greatest “fantasy” by unleashing her inner theatre kid in a one-night-only walk-on role at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, according to Playbill.

About her Broadway appearance, Jackson said, “I think that it means means that anything is possible.”

Jackson, who was notably shorter in stature than the rest of the cast, exclaimed, “Female empowerment—sick!” to the cheers of an energized audience in video posted on the official & Juliet Instagram account.

She wore a pastel green costume that appeared to belong in another era.

“I like it too! I think what I like about it is that I am having a very strongly negative reaction to it. Like I hate it. Which makes me think it must be brilliant,” Jackson said in the video montage of her guest role.

The Supreme Court justice recited her lines in an animated, quirky tone of voice most recognizable in Disney characters.

She pranced around on stage with exaggerated movements and took a bow in one clip as a Broadway rendition of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” began to play.

“Justice served,” the caption of the & Juliet video read.

In her memoir Lovely One, Jackson declared her dream to become the first black female Supreme Court justice to appear on Broadway, Playbill noted.

She was an avid lover of theatre and wrote about it while applying to Harvard University.

“I, a Miami girl from a modest background with an unabashed love of theatre, dreamed of one day ascending to the highest court in the land—and I had said so in one of my supplemental application essays,” Jackson wrote in the book released in September. “I expressed that I wished to attend Harvard as I believed it might help me ‘to fulfill my fantasy of becoming the first Black, female Supreme Court justice to appear on a Broadway stage.’”

& Juliet “flips the script on the greatest love story ever told,” according to the musical’s official website.

The show, created by Swedish songwriter and producer Max Martin, twists Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet into a queer narrative exploring what would have happened if Juliet decided against committing suicide, according to the Gay Times.

The musical features other pop songs including Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Brittany Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” and Katy Perry’s “Roar,” according to its website.

Julianna Frieman is a freelance writer published by the Daily Caller, Headline USA, The Federalist, and The American Spectator. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliannaFrieman.

‘Life and Death’: Cruz Unloads on Dem Lawmakers ‘Cheering’ for Political Violence

(Julianna Frieman, Headline USA) Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, unloaded on leftist lawmakers “cheering” for political violence following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Social media exploded with speculation that suspected assassin Luigi Mangione shot Thompson dead over grievance with the insurance industry, resulting in many leftist sympathizers.

Progressive legislators in Congress including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. and Rep. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have since made comments expressing permissiveness toward the targeted shooting.

“For today’s radical left, the ends justify the means and violence is okay,” Cruz told listeners of his Verdict podcast.

Cruz said that the left’s reaction to Thompson’s assassination is the same as their response to the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump on the campaign trail or to the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre by Hamas terrorists against Israel.

“I would like to see someone on the left be clear and unequivocal that violence is wrong, period, the end, this murder was grotesque, it was evil, it was wrong,” the Republican senator said. “There is no justification for it whatsoever. Even if your political ideology is you’ve decided you hate this healthcare CEO that you’ve never met.”

Cruz pointed out the absurdity of supporters of the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death by saying they have no idea what kind of person Thompson was.

“You don’t know what he’s done,” he said. “You don’t know anything about him other than that he was the CEO of a healthcare company and because your ideology is so railing against capitalism, you think murder is a great thing.”

Cruz recalled how 12 years ago, politics were not as “nasty and personal” as they are today.

“For too many on the left, politics is everything. It is life and death. It is identity. I mean, I mean, look, I get to say politics is very different than 12 years ago, when I first got elected. It’s so nasty and personal,” the senator said.

He topped off his remarks by saying, “You know, we used to be able to disagree without hating each other, without demonizing each other, without cheering at violence and the murder of those you may disagree with and unfortunately, I don’t see a whole lot of public Democrats speaking out against this.”

Julianna Frieman is a freelance writer published by the Daily Caller, Headline USA, The Federalist, and The American Spectator. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliannaFrieman.

Prominent Gold Analyst’s Insider Take on Mining, Metals, and More

(Money Metals News Service) In a captivating episode of the Money Metals podcast, host Mike Maharrey sat down with Jeff Clark, a prominent precious metals and mining analyst, founder of TheGoldAdvisor, and author of Paydirt: Mining for Profits with Gold & Silver Stocks.

The conversation covered Jeff’s personal journey, the intricate process of mining gold, and insights into the relationship between physical metals and mining stocks.

(Interview Begins Around 3:53 Mark)

Jeff Clark’s Journey: From Prospecting to Expertise

Jeff Clark’s fascination with gold began with his father, a dedicated prospector. A memorable moment was when his father unearthed a five-pound quartz rock with a three-and-a-half-ounce gold seam—a discovery that left a lasting impression.

Jeff’s career began at Doug Casey’s firm before he established his own platform, TheGoldAdvisor.com.

His book, Paydirt, written during the pandemic, incorporates advice from 16 industry experts, offering readers a comprehensive guide to evaluating mining stocks and understanding the industry.

What It Takes to Mine Gold: A Decade of Dedication

Clark outlined the long, arduous process of mining gold, which can take a decade from discovery to production. The journey begins with exploration, often starting in libraries to identify geological anomalies. Advanced techniques like geophysics guide drilling operations to locate gold concentrations, likened to finding a “chocolate chip in a cake.”

Raising funds is critical, with the cost to build a standard 200,000-ounce-per-year heap leach mine escalating from $300 million a few years ago to around $500 million today.

Development stages include permitting, feasibility studies, and constructing the mine, a process that can take 1–2 years.

Despite these challenges, the reward is tangible: producing gold that symbolizes immense effort and investment.

Miners vs. Physical Gold: A Complex Relationship

Jeff addressed a pressing question among investors: Why haven’t mining stocks consistently mirrored the physical gold rally? While gold has seen steady gains—hovering around $2,700 per ounce at the time of the discussion—mining stocks often lag. Jeff noted that historically, mining stocks follow gold’s upward movement after a delay. Larger producers see initial investment inflows, followed by developers and juniors. This staggered progression reflects the complex dynamics of the sector.

For investors, mining stocks offer leverage to the price of gold, with ETFs like GDX (senior miners) and GDXJ (juniors) outperforming gold at certain points. However, Jeff emphasized the importance of selecting the right stocks, as some miners fail to capitalize even in favorable markets. He highlighted his personal success: despite 2023’s bearish sentiment, his portfolio achieved gains, including a few stocks doubling or even tripling in value.

The Silver Story: Volatility with Promise

The conversation shifted to silver, with Jeff asserting its potential for explosive gains. Historically, silver lags behind gold in the early stages of a bull market but outperforms as the market matures. While silver’s volatile nature can be frustrating, Jeff projected prices exceeding $50 per ounce within the next 1–3 years.

Gold in the Current Economic Climate

With inflation, monetary policy, and geopolitical tensions at play, Jeff sees gold as essential crisis insurance. He noted that gold’s recovery after the “Trump shock” exemplifies its resilience. Historical patterns suggest inflation could rise again, reinforcing gold’s value as a hedge against economic instability.

Resources for Investors

Jeff encouraged listeners to explore resources on TheGoldAdvisor.com, including free newsletters, premium services, and his book Paydirt. The platform recently expanded by acquiring Resource Maven, adding newsletters and expertise on silver investments.

Final Thoughts

Jeff Clark’s insights emphasize the importance of understanding the nuances of precious metals and mining investments. Whether holding physical gold as a hedge or exploring mining stocks for leverage, his message is clear: the time to focus on gold and silver is now.

For investors seeking guidance, Jeff’s work provides a valuable compass in navigating the complex world of precious metals.

As Jeff concluded, “We’re in the right place, at the right time, with the right metals.”

Key Questions & Answers

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The following are the key questions and answers from this Money Metals podcast interview with host Mike Maharrey and The Gold Advisor Jeff Clark:

How Did Jeff Clark Get Interested in Precious Metals?

Jeff Clark’s interest in precious metals began with his father, a gold prospector. One of his father’s most significant finds was a five-pound quartz rock with a three-and-a-half-ounce gold seam. This upbringing instilled in Jeff a deep appreciation for gold and its value. Later, he worked at Doug Casey’s firm, which shaped his expertise in the field before launching TheGoldAdvisor.com.

What Does It Take to Build a Gold Mine?

Building a gold mine is a complex, decade-long process. It starts with exploration, often involving geological research and drilling to locate gold concentrations. Developers then move into permitting, feasibility studies, and fundraising. Construction costs have risen significantly, with a 200,000-ounce-per-year mine costing around $500 million today. The process requires specialized teams for exploration, engineering, financing, and operations, highlighting the immense effort behind every ounce of gold produced.

Why Do Mining Stocks Lag Behind Physical Gold?

Mining stocks often lag behind gold because investment flows into gold first during market uncertainty. Senior producers typically see gains before funds trickle down to juniors. Historical patterns show that while there is a delay, mining stocks eventually catch up and can even outperform gold due to their leverage to its price. Jeff noted that ETFs like GDX and GDXJ have shown some of this leverage, but careful stock selection is critical.

What Is the Relationship Between Gold and Silver in Bull Markets?

In early bull markets, silver usually lags behind gold but later outperforms on a percentage basis. Silver’s price movements are more volatile and spiky, making it critical for investors to hold onto their positions to benefit from sudden surges. Jeff projected that silver could surpass $50 per ounce within 1–3 years, making it a strong long-term investment.

How Does Jeff Clark View Gold as a Crisis Hedge?

Jeff emphasized that gold serves as essential crisis insurance. It performs well during recessions, stock market crashes, and periods of high inflation. He noted that gold is not only a hedge against political and geopolitical risks but also against systemic vulnerabilities such as debt, deficits, and monetary inflation. His strategy includes holding a meaningful amount of physical gold both locally and overseas.

Why Should Investors Consider Precious Metals Now?

With inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, Jeff argued that now is one of the most critical times in history to own gold and silver. He encouraged investors to explore physical metals for wealth preservation while considering mining stocks for potential leverage and higher returns.

Where Can People Access Jeff Clark’s Resources?

Jeff’s insights and resources are available on TheGoldAdvisor.com. His book, Paydirt, offers in-depth guidance on mining stocks and the importance of owning gold and silver. The website also features free newsletters, premium services, and specialized options for high-net-worth investors.

The Pros and Cons of Depository Storage for Your Metal

(Clint Siegner, Money Metals News Service) Depository storage for precious metals isn’t for everyone, but, then, neither is storing metals at home. Especially in larger amounts.

The choice is more complicated than it might look at first glance. It isn’t as simple as determining if the advantage of more physical security is worth the cost and giving up personal possession.

Here are some of the less obvious considerations when deciding whether secure storage for your bullion investment makes sense…

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Insurance is a good place to start. Getting coverage at home is difficult in smaller amounts. It is all but impossible in larger amounts (often $50,000.00 or more). Home insurance is also getting more expensive.

Nothing placed in a bank safe deposit box, including precious metal, is insured.

The total fee storage at Money Metals Depository is currently $490/year for a holding valued at $100,000 – that’s less than half of one percent. (And storing $16,000 worth costs just $96 a year).

This fee includes “all-risks” insurance coverage for the full value. Investors trying to insure the metal at home are likely to pay more for a “valuables” rider and get about half the coverage.

The logistics around shipping and receiving metal can also be a factor. Those who plan to hold the metal a long time and have the wherewithal to handle it, as well as the space to store it, don’t have to worry much.

However, investors who plan to trade will want to think about the cost of shipping and insuring the metal they sell. Those making a larger silver investment need to think carefully about the weight and the space required.

Money Metals Depository clients do not have to handle the metal at all, and there is no cost to ship, either when they buy or sell, at Money Metals.

A $100,000.00 purchase in silver amounts to about 3,000 ozs at current prices. It will arrive in 6 boxes, roughly the size of a shoe box and weighing about 40 lbs each. This is more than a lot of home safes can accommodate, and more than some people will be able to carry comfortably.

Investors should also give their ability to secure the metal at home a realistic assessment. How many contractors or kids’ friends will see the home safe? Are home burglaries a problem in the neighborhood? Is the home unoccupied for long stretches of time?

Burglary, including a home invasion, is a risk. Just ask mining expert Jeff Clark.

Secure storage does mean giving up the control that comes with personal possession, and that is a serious consideration. Due diligence is important, and no firm is automatically entitled to your trust.

Hundreds of clients at First State Depository in Delaware found out that $112 million of their metal was missing. The owner was prosecuted for fraud. Not only was the metal gone, but the insurance coverage was inadequate.

Anyone considering storage should ask the depository for proof of insurance coverage and independent third-party audits.

They should then keep an eye out for the common red flags about which Money Metals constantly warns, especially long delays in getting metal shipped.

To be clear, Money Metals believes just about everyone should have at least some of their gold and silver in their direct personal possession. But storage via a trusted partner like Money Metals Depository can be a highly convenient, inexpensive, and secure way to go.

It all depends on your comfort level and your particular circumstances. For more information, visit this page.

BlueAnon Thinks Kamala’s ‘Not Going Quietly’ Pledge Means She Is Plotting a Coup

(Julianna Frieman, Headline USA) Leftist women convinced Vice President Kamala Harris is plotting a coup took to social media following the failed Democrat presidential candidate’s blowout defeat to President-elect Donald Trump.

CNN reported Sunday that Harris told donors she’s “not going quietly” as rumors swirl about a potential 2028 presidential campaign or a California gubernatorial bid.

That same day, President Joe Biden suggested his vice president is “not going anywhere” during remarks at the Democratic National Committee holiday reception, according to the New York Post.

One wide-eyed woman said, “Psst… the Harris team just sent out an email,” in video posted on social media.

She read aloud the Harris campaign’s fundraising email acknowledging that the election results did not pan out as Democrats had hoped, which also included a line saying Harris thinks a long-term battle “doesn’t mean we won’t win.”

“Now usually, I mean, I cannot…. There is no way that they don’t know that we are doing all of this speculating,” the woman said, going on to suggest that global turmoil would ensue under Trump. “Bashir—I don’t know if y’all heard of Bashir, but he said, ‘If the woman wins they will make contact. And if the man wins, it will be World War III.”

In a separate video, another woman suggested “Kamala Mamala” was leaving her voters “Easter eggs” as part of a “secret language.”

She mentioned the Harris campaign raised $1 billion and referenced comments from Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., as proof that “Barbie Land is happening.”

“And I would just like to say that the reason why you never underestimate Gen X is because we beat him. Because he doesn’t think we’re smart cause we’re pretty. And all of us are pretty. On our phone,” she said.

A woman who claimed to be psychic suggested on TikTok that Trump will not be inaugurated and instead, Harris will serve as president come 2025.

“I have been talking to spirits. It has been a tumultuous time, I don’t have to tell you that,” the self-proclaimed psychic told her followers. “I can say, it is definitely not over.”

One man even got in on the Harris presidency conspiracies, excitedly predicting that the Harris could move into the White House between 2024 and 2025.

“I’m telling you. I feel it all up in my chest! In my chest! My chest!” he jubilantly shouted.

Julianna Frieman is a freelance writer published by the Daily Caller, Headline USA, The Federalist, and The American Spectator. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliannaFrieman.

A Warning and Word of Advice for Boomers! (And Everybody Else)

(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) The stock market and the economy have been generally kind to the Boomer generation. But Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has a warning.

“BOOMERS are SOL: When stock market bursts…BOOMERS will be BIGGEST LOSERS.”

A recent report from Allianz asserts that Boomers are the wealthiest generation in history.

“A unique historical situation—strong economic growth, affordable housing markets, and booming equity markets—allowed [boomers] to build up a handsome fortune.”

But Kiyosaki believes that the gravy train is reaching the end of the tracks.

“In 2020s BOOMER’s old age will cause real estate and stock and bond market BUST. I am a BOOMER born in 1947.  I am not counting on my home to be an asset, or a 401 k or IRA to keep me alive in retirement.”

And he insists that “the biggest CRASH” in history is coming.”

Not only are demographics working against us, but the Federal Reserve’s monetary malfeasance has broken the economy beyond repair. Decades of easy money pumped up massive bubbles, incentivized trillions in debt, and created a massive inflation problem. At some point, we will have to pay the proverbial piper.

Kiyosaki isn’t all doom and gloom. He offers a way out for Boomers and everybody who wants to avoid the consequences of the economic meltdown.

“If I were a child of a BOOMER…I would nudge my parents to sell their home, stocks, and bonds now….while prices are high…before the CRASH that is coming…and buy gold, silver, and Bitcoin now….before your BOOMER mom and dad move in with you…or expect you to pay for their rising healthcare or funeral costs. “

He wraps up his message with a sense of urgency.

“The biggest CRASH in history is coming.  Please be proactive and get rich….before the BOOMER’s go BUST.”

Interestingly, Kiyosaki predicted the recent gold bull run. In October 2023, he posted on X, “Gold will soon break through $2,100 and then take off. You will wish you had bought gold below $2,000. Next stop gold $3,700.”

We’re not there yet – but we’re well over $2,000.


Mike Maharrey is a journalist and market analyst for MoneyMetals.com with over a decade of experience in precious metals. He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a BA in journalism from the University of South Florida.