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"Some Of The Most Heinous Work Imaginable": 25 Tweets About This Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Week In Politics

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American politics — well, frankly, global politics — is chaos right now, but I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 25 of the best, most relatable, and sometimes funny political tweets from the last week:

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Tweet by Melanie D'Arrigo comments on a Fox News post, displaying a portrait of a serious Trump walking, with a U.S. flag and burning background

2.

ABC News / Twitter: @TheMaineWonk

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Social media post by Gavin Newsom highlighting a news report about Bed Bath & Beyond not opening stores in California due to high taxes and wages
Mario Tama / Getty Images / Twitter: @GavinNewsom

Note: The image of Gavin Newsom in the original tweet was replaced due to photo rights.

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Summary of the image: A tweet lists U.S. issues like lack of universal healthcare, no paid family leave, and high child-raising costs, linking them to low birth rates

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Twitter: @nikicaga

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Twitter post from No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen about Texas Republicans allegedly locking Rep. Nicole Collier inside the state house
Eli Hartman/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Twitter: @NoLieWithBTC

Note: The images in the original tweet were replaced due to photo rights.

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A Twitter post claiming Illinois is red, with a map showing population data contradicting the statement, highlighting urban Democratic areas

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Social media post discussing the 22nd Amendment, stating no person shall be elected President more than twice, in response to a suggestion to give a third term

Related: Donald Trump Just Shared A Very Ominous Post, And People Are Calling It "One Of The Worst Statements Ever Made By A Sitting US President"

9.

Tweet by Harry Sisson: "Slavery was bad. Apparently, this statement now triggers Trump and his fans." Dated August 19, 2025, with 158.2K likes

10.

Meme image on Pulse nightclub memorial removal with colorful crosswalk, a statement about shame, and a supportive tweet from Mayor Buddy Dyer

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Fox News / Twitter: @axidentaliberal

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Social media post: User responds to a tweet asking "What never came back after the pandemic?" with "Critical thinking."

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A satirical social media post suggests the current economy is the worst since Trump was in office, referencing a news article about U.S. bankruptcies

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14.

Tweet screenshot of a Reddit post questioning censorship of LGBTQ content, labeled as removed by moderators

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Secretary Kennedy / Twitter: @JohnathanPerk

16.

A tweet shows an illustration of a man in a work shirt standing in front of machinery, with text: "YOUR NATION NEEDS YOU!" Comments suggest it's propaganda
U.S. Department of Labor / Twitter: @OrganizerMemes

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Social media post showing a tweet mocking political advice, followed by an article link about political risks for Democrats

18.

Tweet about American affordability issues; includes a shared post about Trump canceling White House tours for a ballroom construction
Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images / The White House / Twitter: @NoLieWithBTC

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Fox News / Twitter: @mehdirhasan

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A Twitter post criticizing someone, displaying an eagle over gravestones with the words "WOKE IS DEAD." The post is by a user named Saltydkdan
The White House / Twitter: @saltydkdan

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21.

A tweet from Gov. Newsom mocks conservative media's focus, ridiculing their coverage and calling them desperate for attention, with sarcastic remarks

22.

Twitter: @acnewsitics

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Tweet by @DreMacsAMillion expressing disbelief about living in the most unaffordable period in history

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A room with opulent decor and numerous portraits. A small aircraft model is on the table. Tweet describes the scene as "disgusting and tacky."

25. And finally:

Twitter: @DannyVegito

See you next week!

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