PRESIDENT TRUMP TO HEADLINE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR

MUSICIANS PULL OUT OF GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR

By: Derek Varsalona

      New York Times Disability Fellow

I believe that on July 4, 2026, President Trump will host the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  I am trying to do a comedic act for the event and already signed up this morning after finding out about it on Google News.

Most of my comedy will do with overcoming my disabilities and some politics.  I will promise to be an EOO Equal Opportunity Offender.   President Trump has the right to celebrate America.  If you do not like him you have the right not to attend the event.  As for me I do like President Trump as a Libertarian.  As always comments accepted.

President Trump to headline 
Great American State Fair
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Source: Jesse Bedyn. " Trump To Headline Great American State Fair." WCVB. Washington, DC: Sunday, May 31, 2026. https://www.wcvb.com/article/hannah-broermann-als-diagnosis-cincinnati/71447977

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO WEIGH PEACE OPTIONS WITH IRAN

NO DEAL WILL BE REACHED WITH IRAN

By: Derek Varsalona

 New York Times Disability Fellow

No deal is going to be reached between Iran and President Trump, I predict.  That is because both Trump and the rest of the world want a good war to continue.  The fact is, the world loves war even though they say they hate it.  It increases news ratings, people love to watch the war on TV and YouTube, if that is such a thing these days, or better yet, watch the short version on TikTok.

An agreement to end the war remains uncertain.  Let us face it, there is not going to be a deal to end the war.  Everyone loves a good war, and the people suffer with lives lost and high gas prices.  

The real issue then becomes to drill for oil and worry later.  The fact is, we buy oil from countries that want Americans dead.  So in the end, we are supporting terrorism.

Iran says President Trump must act first.  But does President Trump really want a deal?  The best deal for Trump is if he can acquire land in Iran for a new casino hotel.  The US Navy has a blockade on Iran, which is not going to help the situation and raise oil prices.  As always, comments accepted.

US and Iran with a Peace Deal?
Image: SBSNews
Sbs.com 
May 26, 2026

Source: Elizabeth Melimopoulus. " Iran War: What's Happening on Day 92 as Trump Weighs Iran Deal." Al Jazeera.com Tehran: Saturday, May 30, 2026. 

THE WORLD LOVE THE WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND US IT SELLS

 PRESIDENT TRUMP YET TO COMMENT ON IRAN DEAL

By: Derek Varsalona

Let us face it, world, there probably will not be a deal between the United States and Iran.  People close to President Trump claim that there is a deal in place, but President Trump has yet to sign off on it.  That is because President Trump is a war monger, and so is the rest of the world.

America has never shied away from a Great War.  Americans love war.  The media loves it as it increases their ratings, which generates revenue.  A war sells and is good for business.  The oil executives love war since it increases their profits as the price of oil still goes up.

As of right now, President Trump has not given his approval on the Iran-US Agreement.  Do not look for that to come any time soon.  What I think President Trump wants is to take over the Iranian oil supply and the land to build a new casino.  As always, comments are accepted.

The world loves a great war. War sells.
Image: Special Eurasia

Source: Mariam Everett. "Tehran, Trump Yet to Comment on 60 Day Truce Extension." Al Jazeera.com Tehran: Friday, May 29, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/29/iran-war-live-tehran-trump-yet-to-comment-on-60-day-truce-extension-plan

SUPPORT VIRGINIA DISABILITY EVACUATION PLAN

  SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL DRILLS DISABLED

By: Derek Varslona

                                       NY TIMES DISABILITY FELLOW

The Virginia legislature is now considering passing legislation that would allow emergency medical and evacuation drills for people and organizations with disabilities.   Under this bill, it would become law that emergency medical drills must be conducted to protect the lives and safety of individuals with disabilities.  The law, if signed, will be on my birthday, September 1.

I am definitely in support of this bill.  Every household and business must have an emergency evacuation plan for people with disabilities.  People with disabilities rely on their friends, family, and caregivers for emotional and economic support.  They also rely on others to evacuate them in harmful situations.  Let us support this bill and hopeful law to make it more reasonable for people with disabilities to know how to evacuate in an emergency in a life-threatening or life-altering situation.  As always, comments are accepted.

Virginia State Legislature Building
September 7, 2025
Richmond, VA

Source::  Rep. Mehta and Rep. Seibold. " House Bill Number 1370." Virginia House of Delegates. Richmond, VA: January 20, 2026.

THE WORLD IS MAKING MONEY OFF IRAN WAR

 THE WORLD ALWAYS WANTED WAR

By: Derek Varsalona

Let's face it, world.  You like war.  That is because war sells, peace doesn't.  If you have peace, you are not making money at the moment.  But every time a war starts, the defense industry makes money.

President Trump and Republicans, for that matter, have never met a war that they didn't like.  That is because war sells.  It sells oil as prices for gasoline and oil keep going up.   As of right now, crude oil is 93.90 a gallon.  The price is going to keep going up as the war drags on.

America, under the direction of President Trump, has launched a fresh new bout of airstrikes in Tehran.  If this keeps up, I am afraid of a terrorist attack here on American soil by Iranian nationals or an attack on an embassy and American interests overseas.

Instead of war, we should conduct peacekeeping missions.  Let America open an embassy in Tehran and Iran open an embassy in Washington, DC.  We had one before President Carter screwed up the Iran-Contra Affair.  As always, comments accepted.

The world makes money off war.
Image: Kiomars Samadi
Hasht E Subh Daily
March 5, 2026

Source: Al Jazeera. " US Strikes Iran Again: What We Know , and Is The Cease Fire Over." Tehran: Tuesday, May 26, 2026. 

IRAN SHOULD NOT MAKE A ONE SIDED DEAL WITH TRUMP

 IRAN SHOULD NOT SIGN THE PEACE DEAL

By: Derek Varsalona

I really want peace in the Middle East, I really do.  But the current peace deal between the United States and Iran, which is in work, is not a peace deal.  It is a power-hungry grab by President Trump to take over the Straits of Hormuz and control the world's, or if not the region's, oil supply.

A deal is within reach to reopen the Straits of Hormuz.  That is a good thing.  But it is a one-sided deal with the devils of Iran and the United States.  This deal does not accomplish much.  Iran is going to get screwed at the end of the deal.  

The Straits of Hormuz will not open fully.  It will open gradually.   This is going to raise the oil prices in the world, and inflation is going to skyrocket again.  But the world leaders want this will the public does not.  The world leaders want the oil prices to increase to fill their pockets with cash.

There is an answer to combat this.  Drill everywhere in America, drill now and worry later.  As always, comments accepted.

Iran should not take the deal
The Daily Telegraph.

Source: Cara Anna. " What We Know and Don't About the Emerging Deal to End the Iran War." The Associated Press. Tehran: Monday, May 25, 2026. https://apnews.com/article/iran-united-states-deal-explainer-war-b1659232611edc10808612e30647c17d

IRAN AND AMERICA NEAR A PEACE DEAL FINGERS CROSSED

TRUMP AND IRAN REACH POSSIBLE PEACE DEAL

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump and Iran have reached the possibility of a peace deal.  I would have thought that was impossible.  Iran still claims that they are not giving up their nuclear weapons.  This, after saying their nuclear ambitions are only for peaceful purposes. 

The United States and Iran are close to a peace deal.  With that being said, there needs to be an open dialogue for peace to happen.  What I suggest is that the U.S. open an Embassy in Tehran and that Iran return the favor by opening an Embassy in Washington, DC.  Without an Embassy, I believe in my heart that there is no true consensus for peace.  As always, comments accepted.

President Trump and Iran are near peace
Image: Instagram.com
Fortune.India
Sunday, May 24, 2026

Source: New York Times. " U.S. and Iran Signal Move Toward Initial Peace Deal, Details Remain Murky." Tehran/Washington, DC: Sunday, May 24, 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/24/world/iran-war-trump

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SEND 5,000 TROOPS TO POLAND

 TRUMP TO DEFEND POLAND

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump should be preparing the world for peace.  Instead, he is preparing the world for World War III.  Why is that, you ask?  Because war sells, it's great for the economy and the defense industry, which the Republicans rely heavily on for donations.

President Trump sent an additional 5,000 troops to Poland to defend it.  I am against this idea of nation-building and am more interested in peaceful alternatives.   It reminds me of the Roman saying, " If you want peace, prepare for war."  I do not support this war in Ukraine.  It is not up to America to become the world's policeman, which we already are.  

There is only one way to stop Putin. I hate to say it since I am pro-life. But he needs a bullet to the head. As always, comments are accepted.

Youtube.com
Image: WION.com
Friday, May 22, 2026

Source: Al Jazeera. " U.S. Deepens European Uncertainty With Deployment of 5,000 Troops to Poland." Warsaw: Friday, May 22, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/22/us-deepens-european-uncertainty-with-deployment-of-5000-troops-to-poland

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO ARREST DICTATOR CASTRO

AMERICA TO ARREST CASTRO

By: Derek Varsalona

President Trump is about to arrest Castro in Cuba on charges related to an incident that he created 30 years ago.  I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TikTok.  But I believe this is the wrong move.  You can not take someone down for something they did 30 years ago.  I think the statutes of limitations would have run out by then.

The United States plans to take Cuba by force.  I would suggest that President Trump reconsider the effort.  This is going to start Cold War II and might even lead to a hot war between the nations.

Maybe the real reason why President Trump wants to do this is that he wants oceanfront property in Havana for a new casino hotel or a vacation home.  Then again, I should not give him any ideas.  As always, comments are accepted.

President Trump to arrest Castro.
Image: Havana Times.org
Havanna: June 3, 2019

Source: Kevin Malmann. "Cuba Braces for Possibility of US military action as Uncertainty Follows Castro Indictment." CBC.com Havana: Thursday, May 21, 2026. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/raul-castro-indictment-uncertainty-9.7206606

CHINA OBTAINS MIDDLE EAST CRUDE OIL

CHINA GETS CRUDE OIL FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

By: Derek Varsalona

Let's face it, there are three superpowers in the world right now: the United States, China, and Iran.  Iran, since they have nukes, China, since they gave the world the coronavirus from a Wuhan lab, which makes it a WMD, and the United States, since we are the freest country on earth. 

China has ordered crude oil from Qatar.  This makes me think that, although China needs it for power, and there is nothing wrong with that, it is a major player in the world.  I am afraid to say it, but China is the most powerful country on earth.  I hate to bring it up, but COVID and China, which created it in a Wuhan lab, have destroyed the world economy.  A single virus can destroy the world, which makes China the most powerful country on earth. As always, comments accepted.

Image: AsiaTimes.com
ScreenGrab X
August 28, 2026

Source: Irina Slav. "Two Supertankers Exit Hormuz with Crude Oil Bound for China."  Oilprice.com Beijing: Wednesday, May 20, 2026. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Two-Supertankers-Exit-Hormuz-With-Crude-Bound-for-China.html

THE MTA LONG ISLAND RAILROAD STRIKE IS OVER

 MTA TO RESUME SERVICE AT NOON

By: Derek Varsalona

First, I want to thank the  LIRR union for not letting its greed get in the way of public service.  Thank you very much.  As of 12 pm today, the Long Island Rail Road will resume service.  The largest train system in the country and one of the largest in the world has restored service.  I guess I can take that as it takes time to organize.  

The three-day strike ended today, and service will be restored at noon.  People can now get back to work and to their daily lives.  This is a great day for America.  It just goes to show you that when you sit down with open hearts, open minds, and open dialogue, anything is possible.

I thank the union for letting people get back to their daily lives and not being so greedy.  People with disabilities are free to travel and resume independence.  As always, comments accepted.

X.com/Twitter
MTA.Info
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Source: NBC Staff News. " Recap: Deal Reached by MTA and Unions to end LIRR Strike, Service to Resume at Noon." New York City: Tuesday, May 19, 2026. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/long-island/live-updates-monday-commute-lirr-strike/6502776/