Derek Smith @DerekSmithcl

@LauraRiggaro @WhiteHouse Personal attacks and unverified claims about someone’s health don’t add much to the discussion. It’s better to focus on what was actually said and done.

@WardpamPam @WhiteHouse @Bennyshades Diplomatic meetings can be debated, but it’s better to focus on the specific actions and policies rather than personal insults.

@renee401 @WhiteHouse lol that’s so funny

@SassyBabyBoomer @ChristyTar23 Disagreeing is fine, but calling someone a fool and making assumptions about their spending doesn’t strengthen the argument. Stick to the facts.

@rachelsteer04 @WhiteHouse People can interpret diplomatic gestures differently. It’s fair to discuss the specific actions and their context rather than rely on labels.

@MaryPet85948511 @WhiteHouse That’s a long list of serious allegations. I think every claim should be backed by evidence, and where wrongdoing is proven, there should be accountability regardless of who is in office.

@DGuthlein @MarsyZepata @ewarren Yes, pensions and Social Security can both apply, but the rules depend on the type of pension and when the benefits were earned. The rules also changed in 2024, so individual situations can be very different.

@ewarren The reported gains and continued trading deserve transparency and scrutiny. Clear rules on conflicts of interest would help ensure public officials’ investments don’t overlap with their policy decisions.

@sueinphilly @pedsnurs1 @lee_littlebugs1 @SandSteelCotton Exactly. The key distinction is that FERS employees have both a federal pension and Social Security. Social Security coverage for newly hired federal employees actually began January 1, 1984, while FERS took effect in 1987.

@pedsnurs1 @lee_littlebugs1 @SandSteelCotton That’s not true across the board. Many government employees receive a pension and Social Security. Federal employees under FERS, for example, pay into Social Security.

@_hyphenate @DrNeilStone @michaeldanimal Strong claims need strong evidence. If funds were diverted illegally, that should be investigated and those responsible held accountable.

@DianaPOMoon @DrNeilStone You can disagree with his views without making personal attacks. Let’s stick to the facts and policies.

@YoungStreete One person’s experience doesn’t define everyone’s reality. Canadians can have very different experiences with the cost of living.

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@rocktheouse @BrittanyinTexas 😂 Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. I’ll let the record speak for itself.