TRUMP100 The ICE Queen is out: Kristi Noem, you’re fired
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Mar 6, 2026 On-the-ground reporting from Corpus Christi about local reactions to Trump’s Iran strike. A look at shifts inside the administration after Kristi Noem’s removal and the arrival of Markwayne Mullin. Discussion of public MAGA loyalty, Trump’s off-the-cuff messaging, and high-profile visits to the White House. Quick runs through oversight moves, Epstein file releases, and Texas primary surprises.
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Corpus Christi Visit Hid Strike Decision
- Mark Stone reported from Corpus Christi where Trump visited a port a week earlier and had secretly ordered strikes an hour before publicly hinting at them.
- Locals in a burger restaurant expressed strong loyalty, saying they trust Trump's judgement despite limited information on Iran.
Base Loyalty Buffers Risky Foreign Moves
- Mark Stone found Trump's base giving him the benefit of the doubt because of accumulated political credit from policy wins over the past year.
- Even wary Republicans in Corpus Christi said "If he thinks this is the right thing to do, then we're with him on that," showing loyalty outweighing immediate concern.
Presidential Messaging Shapes New Public Fears
- Mark Stone observed voters repeating administration talking points on Iran topics they hadn't raised before the conflict, like the supreme leader's successor.
- This shows rapid opinion formation driven by presidential messaging rather than grassroots concern.