Posted on 08/31/2025 4:30:03 PM PDT by Lakeside Granny
It’s still AM here...ooops.
Now it’s PM. LOL!
Also this morning, First Lady Melania Trump joined Princess Kate at Frogmore Cottage, where they met members of the Scouts' Squirrels program before engaging in activities with them.
Our FLOTUS is wearing a belted brown suede jacket by American designer Ralph Lauren, cream trousers by Loro Piana, and tan flats by Roger Vivier. 🤎🤍🤎
#FashionoftheFirstLady
https://x.com/MELANIAJTRUMP/status/1968681973943017700
Melania changed back into her snakeskin Manolo’s 🤎
Oh OK, I hope you get a little rest in between the cleaning and the next guests.
Me, too! 😜
The new opening of Charlie’s show ... which is being hosted by Megyn Kelly, today ... breaks my heart, every time I see it.
Stunning!!!
I have watched all of the Charlie Kirk Shows since he was murdered except the one Ben Shapiro did.
I needed a break, so am not watching today.
My tear ducts need a break.😢
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Departs The UK On Air Force One
https://www.youtube.com/live/AhBlcc2hLeQ?si=3TmsmDW69hiMg6U2
Yes, dear Jane, watching now.
🚨 BREAKING: Turning Point’s board has just unanimously agreed to appoint Erika Kirk as Chair & CEO
Leftists have absolutely NO CLUE what’s coming.
They’re not ready for this 🔥 pic.twitter.com/92cumvRO1O— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 18, 2025
You loved witnessing excellence.
It’s why you loved sports so much. You loved watching the best of the best perform at the level of greatness God intended for them.
When we first started dating, we went to the basketball court to shoot around. I loved seeing you in that element because time was irrelevant. It was just us, the sound of sneakers squeaking and jump shots. We bonded over how Jordan was the GOAT and you told me about your basketball days in high school and I told you about my basketball days in college. Just two athletes escaping the demands of the world for a minute.
I remember seeing on your wrist a red bracelet. You never took it off, it said “work harder, be better.” And everyday you did just that. Years later, one day after an event on campus a student asked you about your bracelet, and you gave it to them. I have no idea who that student was or where they are today, but I have no doubt they’re working harder and being better, because you set the tone.
This is one of the last photos taken of you before you were murdered. I look at it and can’t help but see excellence. You’re in your element. You’re in athlete mode. Training for this exact moment, mind, body, and soul. To me, this is your “Jordan” photo. Permanently etched in time, held in my heart, as I admire your greatness. Forever.
I pray you’ve had the most amazing week in Heaven @charliekirk1776 I love you.
Erika shared this extraordinary Instagram message ❤ ❤
President Trump and First Lady Melania join Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and Lady Starmer outside Chequers for a demonstration of the British Red Devils 🪂 pic.twitter.com/M7YnQTNzka— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) September 18, 2025
I guess I didn’t have to watch Charlie’s show to tear up.
💕Certainly did NOT want to make you cry, dear Lakeside Granny.
Just thought it would an appropriate time to share/post Erika’s message to Heaven upon the major announcement of her officially being named Chair & CEO.
Hope you will soon be🥰 again!!!
Rapid Response 47
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@POTUS and @FLOTUS join Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and Lady Starmer outside Chequers for a demonstration of the British Red Devils 🪂
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968670426042687505
USA! 🇺🇸
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968670793824366879
Megyn Kelly hosting Charlie’s show today, interviewing Charlie’s staff. They’re all children and so impressive!
Announced that Erika is new CEO.
Recap of President Trump’s and PM Starmer’s Press Conference.....
Rapid Response 47
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@POTUS: “Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer, Melania and I are tremendously thankful for the wonderful hospitality that you and Lady Starmer have extended today... the bond between our countries is like no other anywhere in the world... We will always be friends.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968681806439309467
@POTUS in the UK: “We have also just signed a historic Technology Prosperity Deal — one of a kind — to ensure our countries lead the next great technological revolution side by side.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968682225706185033
@POTUS: The United States, as you probably have heard, is doing better than it has ever done. In terms of business and investment, the stock market has hit a new high... We have more than $17 trillion being invested in the country.
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968682675184476516
@POTUS: “Over the generations, British and American warriors have shed their blood side by side in defense of liberty and freedom — and that’s why it’s so imperative that the US and the UK stand together for these fundamental rights and values of the English speaking world.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968683224927731833
@POTUS: “Just last week, a great American, Charlie Kirk, was heinously assassinated for speaking his mind... I appreciate the many British citizens who have offered their condolences.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968683442226250199
@POTUS reacts to the UK’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state: “We have to remember October 7th—one of the worst, most violent days in the history of the world... I want an end. I want the hostages released... I have a disagreement with the Prime Minister on that score—one of our few disagreements, actually.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968685130018361488
@POTUS: “What I saw happening with millions of people pouring into our country, I couldn’t stand to watch it... I think your situation is very similar... I told the Prime Minister I would STOP IT... it destroys countries from within.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968685834569183570
🚨 @POTUS on Bagram Airfield, which fell to the Taliban in Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal:
“We’re trying to get it back, by the way. That could be a little breaking news... It’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968686406777122826
@POTUS on Putin: “He’s killing many people, and he’s losing more people than he’s killing... Yeah, he’s let me down.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968686537157005567
REPORTER: Is there any update on the autopen?
@POTUS: “Yeah. It’s just gotten worse from their standpoint...
...It was totally illegal what [Biden] did, and I hope it’s going to be so adjudged.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968688768895848871
@POTUS: “We’re speaking to President Xi on Friday to see if we can finalize something on TikTok because there is tremendous value... very legitimate companies, and really companies that love America — they’re going to be owning it.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968689995880817054
@POTUS: “@jimmykimmel was fired because he had bad ratings, more than anything else, and he said a horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk... Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person... and they should’ve fired him a long time ago.”
https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1968690490989039801
Today, @POTUS and PM @Keir_Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal, a landmark science and technology agreement that will propel the U.S. – UK special relationship to new heights for the technological age, and deliver wins for the American people and American innovation globally.
The Technology Prosperity Deal establishes joint initiatives between the two nations’ premiere research and standards institutions across artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and quantum computing to bring transformative benefits to citizens – from accelerating breakthroughs in health care, to lowering energy costs, and supporting national security.
On Artificial Intelligence:
- The TPD strengthens and refocuses the partnership between the U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) and the UK AI Security Institute (AISI) to exchange best practices in metrology and standards development for AI models, improve understanding of the most advanced models, and exchange talent between the institutes.
- The TPD establishes a flagship AI for Science research program between the U.S. Departments of Energy, Health, and the National Science Foundation and its UK counterparts geared towards cutting-edge biotechnology research and precision medicine. As part of this, we’ll collaborate on automated labs and new scientific data sets, focusing especially on cancer and chronic disease research that will improve the lives of our peoples.
On Civil Nuclear Energy:
- The TPD aligns the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation, and the UK Environment Agency to streamline and accelerate licensing, targeting reactor design reviews within two years and site licensing within one year;
- The TPD also commits the UK to achieve full independence from Russian nuclear fuel by the end of 2028 – bringing the UK in alignment with U.S. statutory commitments – ensuring a secure and reliable supply chain for advanced nuclear fuels in both countries.
- The TPD facilitates coordination of fusion energy research and development, including through the use of artificial intelligence, with enhanced collaboration to develop harmonized, responsible, and pro-innovation policies to enable commercial development of fusion technologies.
On Quantum Computing:
- The TPD advances trusted, interoperable standards for quantum technologies and establishes a joint benchmarking taskforce that will cover across quantum computing hardware, software, and algorithms.
- Additional partnerships between our top quantum institutions will lead to more a secure quantum supply chain and capability to accelerate breakthroughs in defense, finance, energy, and beyond.
Thanks for the updates, Granny!
I’m off to work soon.
Still “iffy” weather out there, so I’ll take the car.
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