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Kennedy Center's Melania rename and more: Letters to the Editor — July 27, 2025
Melania rename Renaming the Kennedy Center's opera house after First Lady Melania Trump would be a travesty ('Kennedy Center 'honor,' ' July 23). President Trump never attended any of the annual Kennedy Center honors while he was president in 2017-2020. Over the years, he showed no interest and was bored with the Kennedy Center. Unfortunately, a congressman tucked Melania's name into an amendment to a funding bill. Hopefully, Melania will correct the oversight. Advertisement Pete Sena, Naples Fla. Anti-car bias Our local progressive leaders' pro-bicycle and anti-car policies directly lead to the heightened parking space violence we now see ('No safe space in NY,' July 22). Self-serving progressive politicians who have their hands deep in the cookie-jar of the anti-auto industry have, in their 'wisdom,' replaced countless legitimate parking spots with the generally unused CitiBike stands that could have easily been placed in safer public spaces, such as parks and wide sidewalks. Advertisement Our city planners are making drivers park essentially and dangerously in the middle of the road, so that under-used, if not useless, bike lanes can be placed next to the curb. Are there any car enthusiasts on our City Council, or do they all have taxpayer-funded chauffeurs? Because few must be taking public transit unless cameras are following. Meanwhile, regular New Yorkers are forced to claim squatters rights over our ever-shrinking and costly parking spaces. Demetrius Kalamaras, Staten Island Advertisement Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Rising Israel hate Thanks for pointing out the vile social-media post by Gineth Nelson ('Anti-Jew hex for LI therapist,' July 20). What I do not understand is why is there such hate against the Jews and Israel unfolding everywhere? Advertisement Why are these people like Nelson not showing equal disdain against the Chinese oppression of the Uyghurs, the continuous attack on Ukraine by Russia and the bad actors in Nigeria who kill, rape and brutalize innocents there? Martin Garfinkle, Staten Island Sick of sickos There is absolutely no reason to believe that true evil has not taken over this world ('Kid-sex abuse horror house,' July 24). We read each day of more hideous, despicable acts of violence on innocent children. What low-lives would abuse their own children this way? A father murders his own daughter, a son decapitates his own mother, a husband kills his wife, a mother leaves an infant in the blazing heat to watch the Smurf movie. That block of cement Bryan Kohberger sat emotionless in front of families whose lives he has destroyed. Each day, the paper is filled with stories of victims of violence from shootings, stabbings, blunt force trauma. First: Put criminals away so that cannot re-offend. Then open more mental hospitals and drug treatment facilities (that don't offer more drugs). That would help heal this wretched society. Maybe following the Ten Commandments would also help. Maria Cutro, Tenafly, NJ RIP, Ozzy Osbourne Advertisement So sad to hear Ozzy Osbourne has passed away ('Night for Prince of Darkness,' July 23). He only gave his farewell Black Sabbath concert just weeks ago. What a force of nature, a fantastic entertainer and a true rock legend. Love and thoughts to his wife, Sharon, and all his family at this very sad time. Ozzy Osbourne, RIP. Paul Bacon, Hallandale Beach, Fla. Want to weigh in on today's stories? Send your thoughts (along with your full name and city of residence) to letters@ Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
New York Post
17-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
This week in whoppers: Newsom's profanity-filled Trump complaint, Hunter's election delusion and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This complaint: 'That's what I don't like about this son of a bitch [Trump] . . . Model better goddamn behavior.' — Gavin Newsom, Monday Advertisement We say: You first, Gav! Newsom is peeved that Trump nicknamed him 'Newscum' and wants him to cut out the playground insults. Of course, that holier-than-thou scolding would sound a lot more sincere if the gov resisted flinging profanities while delivering it. He's also called Trump 'scum,' 'disturbed,' 'a broken person' and 'damaged goods.' Advertisement And over the weekend, he attacked JD Vance for going to Disneyland with his wife and kids. Is that modeling 'better' behavior, Gavin? This claim: 'We lost . . . because we did not remain loyal to the leader of the party.' — Hunter Biden, in an interview posted Wednesday. Advertisement We say: Please. Hunter's sore his dad was forced to drop his reelection bid and is no longer in the White House; lacking a powerful protector, he's drowning in legal debt and his art isn't selling. Yet the idea that Joe would've won if Democrats stuck by him is unhinged. Joe was already tanking when he quit, thanks to inflation, the border disaster and the cognitive decline he displayed at his debate with Donald Trump. Top Dems only turned on him when they saw the writing on the wall. Advertisement This assertion: '[Barack Obama and Mark Cuban] are pointing the finger at the wrong person.' — The View's Whoopi Goldberg, Tuesday We say: Obama told Democrats to quit 'navel-gazing' and 'whining' and 'toughen up,' while Cuban slammed the party as pathologically unable to develop messaging beyond 'Trump sucks.' Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Whoopi objects because whining and railing about Trump are favorite pastimes on The View. Sorry, Whoopi, but voters are tired of Democrats' empty, feckless, anti-Trump bellyaching. Ignore Obama's and Cuban's warnings at your own peril. This column: Advertisement 'Here's How to Fix Our Immigration System.' — Blas Nuñez-Neto, Tuesday We say: Asking one of Biden's border advisers how to fix immigration is a bit like asking a three-time divorcée for relationship tips: It's only good for figuring out what not to do. Advertisement Nuñez-Neto, the former Homeland Security assistant secretary for border and immigration policy, now admits 'the failure to acknowledge' the border crisis 'and take timely action to try to resolve it' made Americans distrust Democrats and contributed to President Trump's win. Gee, thanks, Sherlock! — Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
New York Post
17-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
How Trump can mold the Mideast in his own deal-making image
Just weeks after the US-Israeli victory over Iran, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu show no signs of resting on their laurels. Indeed, the two leaders appear determined not just to halt Iranian nuclear proliferation, but to fundamentally remake the region for the better. When I served as secretary of state in the first Trump administration, our team recognized that the toxic dynamics of the Middle East could only be reshaped by demonstrating that shared interests can overcome historical grievances and weaken bad actors. Iran, we knew, has been the primary source of bloodshed and instability since the mullahs came to power in 1979. The diminishment of Iran's regional power in recent weeks presents a golden opportunity to build a bright future for the entire region. Right now, the Iranian regime is historically weak — but it won't be licking its wounds forever. We need a comprehensive strategy to keep up the pressure, so that Tehran can never regain its ability to project power and threaten the lives of Americans. We need Israel to win its war against Iran's 'Ring of Fire' proxies and extinguish them for good, to reinforce the futility of cooperating with Iran to other regional powers. And we need a renewed maximum-pressure campaign that uses all available points of leverage to ensure that Iran can pose no further threat to America and our allies. Israel's accomplishments over the past 21 months have been nothing short of extraordinary. Since Hamas — Iran's blood-soaked proxy — launched its barbaric Oct. 7 attacks, Israel has fought a seven-front war against Iran and its terrorist network with remarkable success. Israel is still fighting to destroy Hamas as a military and governing entity, and its victory remains key to the goal of finishing Iran as a regional power. Achieving that goal will open up new avenues for peace and cooperation between Israel and its neighbors. Several Arab nations are reportedly in talks to join the Abraham Accords, a direct result of Israel's military successes and the collapse of Iranian influence. As Iran's clout fades, more nations will see that their future lies in normalization and economic cooperation with Israel — not endless conflict and grievance. Expanding America's maximum-pressure campaign against Tehran is another critical component. This means re-imposing the tough economic sanctions we put in place against the Iranian regime during the first Trump administration, renewing its diplomatic isolation and continuing our willingness to use hard power against Iran and its proxies should they threaten the United States, our allies or our interests. The first iteration of maximum pressure was tremendously successful, slashing billions in revenue the Iranians needed to fund terrorism and their illegal nuclear program. Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters With Iran's military infrastructure and proxy forces at their weakest in years, we now have the opportunity to make those gains permanent. There's another pressure point we must exploit: the Iranian people's hunger for freedom. Tehran's theocratic dictatorship rules through lies, fear and brutal oppression because it knows it has zero legitimacy with its own people. The regime is deeply unpopular. It has been gripped by economic crisis and social unrest for years — and only survived the mass pro-democracy protests of 2022 through abject brutality. There are few things the Ayatollah and his cronies fear more than the Iranian people themselves. We should use that fear against them — not by attempting to impose 'regime change' on the country, but by supporting the democratic aspirations of Iran's organized opposition movement. This would provide a powerful source of leverage while we work to neutralize Iran's threat to our national security. And while America is not — and should not be — in the business of attempting to replace Iran's government, we should be prepared for the possibility that this weak and despised regime may someday fall. If and when that happens, it would be in our interest to see pro-democracy forces rise and prevent the emergence of a dangerous power vacuum. The Trump administration can advocate forcefully for the Iranian people on the world stage, and the president can use his unparalleled platform to draw attention to the abuses inflicted upon them by their government. In addition to rhetorical support, Washington should improve our coordination with Iran's democratic opposition, and encourage them to develop a clear plan for a peaceful transition in the event of regime collapse. Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu's bold leadership, a regional transformation may finally be at hand. But this historic opportunity depends upon permanently destroying the Islamic Republic's ability to project power. If America and Israel stay the course, I'm optimistic that we're within striking distance of delivering what once seemed an impossible goal: lasting peace and prosperity to the Middle East. Mike Pompeo was US secretary of state from 2018 to 2021.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Collectors are snapping up anything and everything at auctions — like the ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz' for $32M
Bidding baubles adieu With NYC's housing market warmer than Diddy's sex drive, and so many buying and selling homes, I decided to talk with Heritage Auctions' President Greg Rohan. He told me: 'Asia's market is running hot. Wealth is created now in China and throughout Asia. We opened a Heritage office in Tokyo six months ago. With pop culture, urban art, wine, jewelry, it's doing phenomenal. 'We sold Elton John's piano for $900,000. 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers went for $32 million! 'Sometimes it's an antique effect. History buffs. One collects coins, stamps, another baseball cards. A feeling of accomplishment. Making more money, they put sets together. Return to what they collected as a child. 'There's the social aspect. Art — it's meeting people with similar interests. Travel with them, wine and dine with them. It becomes their social life. 'Heritage started 49 years ago. Rare coins. We were the first company out there.' People unloading their homes now, what should they know? 'Furniture's coming back. My tips would be: Don't sell to someone outright. Get a couple of opinions.' You guys ever been screwed? Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'Sure. Happens with sports stars.' Tell us how to handle valuables we might want to sell. 'Don't jump at the first person who waves at you. Don't be alone with the maybe buyer. Always have someone with you. Don't leave jewelry lying around. For an auction house, pick one that's been around. And get two or three opinions.' At center stage And if scratching around to see someone else's collection, know that LA's Grammy Museum will be showing off original Britney Spears outfits. Like from her 1999 'Baby One More Time' tour. Plus performance shmattas from her 2001 'Dream Within a Dream' tour. Part of its '& Juliet' exhibit, opening next week. No need to thank me for this advance information. Falling for a reunion If you're not a collector, pay attention. Whilst stuffing in Fresco by Scotto's zucchini chips appetizer, Sherri Shepherd and Carrie Preston — who long back worked on short-lived 'Emeril' — are back. Try catching them this fall on CBS's Season 3 of 'Elsbeth.' The world's getting smaller. The Near East is too near. And the Far East isn't far enough. At the UN, no matter in whichever language you hear their diplomats, none of them make any sense. And that's only in New York, kids, only in New York.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Love him or hate him —there's never been a president like Donald Trump
Leader of the pack Trump. Who may go down in history as USA's one and only. The A-1 Trumper. Not what he says — what he does. He once threw a grenade on Jeb Bush. The family still retains those grievances. Once he tinkled on 'Little Marco,' who grew so upset that he couldn't grow bigger. Now? Secretary of State. Love him, don't love him. Donald's not Millard Fillmore. Forget John Tyler. Shove Franklin Pierce. James Buchanan? WHO?! Tell me what Rutherford B. Hayes did besides trying to change his first name. Advertisement James Abram Garfield — Hey, there's a biggie everyone talks about. Zachary Taylor — wowie! Did what?! William Henry Harrison — WHO?! You don't like him? OK, mazel tov. So don't like him. But there's no one — not Mrs. Biden the ventriloquist — not anybody who can get us through — but the smarts, toughness, flamboyance, fearlessness of Donald Trump! Chewing on a few meaty ideas Advertisement Mega grocer Stew Leonard at the UES's Beach Cafe for a burger, says about the new concept of government-owned supermarkets: 'Bring it on. What could go wrong?' That was twixt bites of what could've been his own sold meat patty. Polo Bar, 85-degree heat, Clive Davis in big green winter sweater plus sport coat. Plus sunglasses. He was set for any climate. Spaghetti inhalers at Due, Third Avenue, between 79th and 80th, talked of the 10 US wealthiest suburbs. No. 1: Scarsdale. SCARSDALE?! No. 2: Rye. Palm Beach schlepped in at No. 11. Abuzz for fuzz Advertisement Southampton's Animal Foundation does its Unconditional Love Gala this Saturday to help house homeless pets. Get opinions and commentary from our columnists Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters It's Christie Brinkley, Chevy Chase, Clint Eastwood's daughter Alison. Baker House on Bridgehampton's Ocean Road. Please go — 350 are expected. Mayor mayday Advertisement From a judge: 'You can't fully understand how dangerous a mayor this leftist candidate would be. The NYC GOP must find another charismatic candidate to win in November. Finances, no problem. Jewish people plus mature New Yorkers will vote for the Republican. Nazi young Republicans must stay out of it. Conservative media must lay off the Democrats until after the election.' Mouthing off Listen, everybody's getting into politics. Comes eventually the new show 'Canceled.' A behind the headlines type shtick. They swear it's 'where outrage moves faster than facts' — whatever that's supposed to mean. Often uncomfortable conversations. Interpreting how we define guilt, justice, redemption, culture, jumping to judgment, vigilantes, weaponized narratives. No tearing into someone's home and beating people without the judicial system. So far — nice idea — but more so far is that it has — yet — no network, no outlet. New York City. Oy. One big new gridlock traffic sign on Fifth Avenue will soon read: 'No stopping, no standing, no driving, no parking, no letting on or off — no kidding!' Only in New York City, kids, only in New York City.
