Weekend Wrap Up: August 30, 2026

Going into fall and winter, the US is screwed on so many levels because morons voted for a moron to ‘lead’ our country.

Below are some headlines we may have missed. Please feel free to share your finds or talk among yourselves. Enjoy what’s left of the weekend and stay safe.

Updates:

Pathetic — Google is now referring to Lake Ontario as "Lake America"

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T14:46:40.128Z

2026 Election:

Fox News asks Ken Paxton about his poor polling

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T15:12:46.399Z

He never paid the filing fee then sued claiming he shouldn’t have to pay the filing fee. And lost. Because that’s what Lindell does – lose all the time, claim he was cheated, sues, then loses in court. Over and over and over again since 2021.

Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-08-30T13:11:50.443Z

What Others are Saying:

there we gonow make this a condition of your endorsement so every last presidential candidate commits to it before the south carolina primary

Micah (@rincewind.run) 2026-08-30T15:04:20.067Z

The Worst and Most Corrupt President Ever:

Trump: "Canadian businesses are pouring into the United States. We want to make our own cars, etc. That’s what’s going to happen. Canada has been ripping us off for years — NO LONGER! President DJT"

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T14:07:58.809Z

Trump: "THE FAKE POLLS USED BY OUR CROOKED MEDIA ARE OUT OF CONTROL, AND SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT IT. FCC TO THE RESCUE! President DJT"

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T13:38:34.929Z

Trump’s Incompetent Ass Kissers:

From the MarKODA File-“I Have No Clue How COVID-19 Works” Edition:

speaking in front of placards that read "FAUCI MUST ROT IN PRISON," White House official Peter Navarro downplays covid — which killed one million Americans! — as "not that infectious" and only dangerous for people with comorbidities

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T15:33:50.820Z

Is There a Summer COVID Surge? With Cases Rising in Nearly Every State, Watch for These Symptoms

As summer winds down, COVID-19 activity is increasing nationwide. Here’s where cases are the highest and how to protect yourself.

Although foodborne pathogens have been in the spotlight all summer, another highly contagious virus is surging in the United States: coronavirus. A new wave of COVID-19 is sweeping the country, with cases on the rise in nearly every state.

As of Aug. 19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that COVID infections are growing or likely growing in 48 states and declining in zero states.

COVID-19 activity is still considered low, nationally, the CDC says. However, rates are increasing quickly across the country, especially in the South and West.

Texas is currently reporting the highest levels of COVID in wastewater of any state, per CDC data.

Current Epidemic Trends (Based on Rt)

As of August 26, 2026, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 48 states, declining or likely declining in 0 states, and not changing in 2 states. Previous estimates can be found on data.cdc.gov.

Epidemic trend is estimated at the national, state, and health service area (HSA) levels for the United States. HSA is a geographic area that combines one or more contiguous counties to form a region that is relatively self-contained with respect to hospital care. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which is part of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was originally responsible for defining HSAs. The HSA’s shown here align with state boundaries. More information on HSAs is available here.

“PER CAPITA” Alert:

Orwellian Speak:

CASONE: Consumer confidence fell in August. Americans are worried about gas prices, what they're seeing at the grocery story, healthcare prices. TOM EMMER: What do you expect the public to feel when the left-wing media is telling American it's not good out there? It is!

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T14:34:39.840Z

Craven Assholes:

Ted Cruz "commends" President Trump for pillaging Venezuela's natural resources

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-30T14:15:47.786Z
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