NEWS AND OPINION:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene offered a terse post on X on Monday, regarding her thoughts on former President Donald Trump. The Georgia Republican got her point across in just 26 words.
“With the world the way it is today, I want the toughest SOB we can get in the White House. That’s why I support President Trump!” she advised, exclamation point and all.
There must have been some interest in that thought, which was posted at 10 a.m. Eastern time. By 5 p.m., her message had accrued 97,000 views.
The congresswoman, by the way, has a book arriving on Nov. 21 titled “MTG,” from Winning Team Publishing.
“Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals her personal account of the battles she fights in the halls of Congress and beyond. MTG shares the story of her incredible ascension from small town business owner to MAGA firebrand!” the publisher said in advance notes for the book, complete with another exclamation point.
ONE FOR THE OSS
Let us pause and think about the Office of Strategic Services, which was the inventive, intrepid predecessor of the CIA during the World War II era.
That was certainly the idea at the recent OSS Society gathering at a splendid hotel in the nation’s capital that featured retired Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Lefebvre as master of ceremonies.
The evening included a presentation of colors with Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine and seven grand toasts to the United States, its allies, the OSS itself, Gen. William J. Donovan — who led efforts to establish the OSS and founded the OSS Society in 1947 — plus members of the intelligence community and special operation forces, and absent and missing comrades.
Guests were serenaded by the Air Force’s particularly fabulous Airmen of Note and enjoyed welcoming remarks by Charles T. Pinck, president of the OSS Society.
Curious about the heroic, daring, inventive and unique OSS?
Find a grand collection of information, history and more at OSSSociety.org. The nonprofit charity also plans to build the National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations — meant to honor Americans who have served at the “tip of the spear” in protecting their nation — and inspire future generations to serve their country.
In addition, the OSS Society led a successful effort to have a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the OSS — signed into law on Dec. 14, 2016.
The CIA also has a history of the OSS, found at www.cia.gov/legacy/cia-history/.
ONE FOR THE VETS
Let’s remember that it’s National Veterans Small Business Week — which recognizes military vets who indeed establish and run their businesses with determination and smarts.
The agency is also offering online and in-person events for these entrepreneurs; view a schedule at SBA.gov/nvsbw.
“National Veterans Small Business Week is a time to honor the service and celebrate the impact of our nearly 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs who are a driving force in our economy, generating approximately $1 trillion annually and employing nearly 4 million people,” agency Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said in a written statement.
“Our men and women in uniform are the reason America is what it is today. They are beacons of hope for our country, and their service is not limited to the battlefield,” Rep. Roger Williams, Texas Republican and chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway.
“Our nation’s heroes own nearly two million businesses, almost all of which are small, and continue to serve their communities in this manner. They are natural leaders who play a critical role in our economy, and on behalf of this Committee I thank them for their continued service to this great nation,” Mr. Williams said.
And Inside the Beltway does too.
THE TRUMP DISGUISE
Just in time for Halloween comes news of the most popular adult costumes of the year.
BonusInsider.com, which offers reviews of video games, casinos and other fare, took time to analyze the popularity of certain Halloween costumes, based on data from Google Trends and TikTok mentions.
“We identified five male and five female looks trending online right now,” the organization said in a written statement shared with Inside the Beltway.
“Among them is an unexpected entry, Donald Trump,” they noted.
Yes, some Halloween celebrants are masquerading as the 45th president, it seems.
“The former president appears alongside iconic characters from the film and entertainment industries such as Barbie and Super Mario. Trump, who is currently the most likely Republican presidential candidate for the upcoming elections next year, has once again solidified his position as a true cultural phenomenon, especially among younger people on social media,” BonusInsider said.
Indeed, Mr. Trump is ranked No. 5 on the list.
“You can also dress up like him. You will need a dark blue or black suit, a white shirt, and a red tie,” the statement advised.
What about the other most popular costumes?
In first place is “Ken” — as in the Barbie doll boyfriend — followed by “Oppenheimer” — as in Robert, the atomic scientist. In third place is a Mandalorian, followed by Super Mario and Mr. Trump.
Curious about the top costumes for women? Not surprisingly, Barbie is in first place, followed by Wednesday Addams, Doja Cat Demon, the Little Mermaid and M3GAN, the lead character of a popular 2022 sci-fi film.
POLL DU JOUR
• 84% of U.S. adults disapprove of the way the U.S. Congress is handling its job; 92% of Republicans, 78% of independents and 88% of Democrats agree.
• 91% of Whites and 71% of non-Whites also agree.
• 13% overall approve of the job Congress is doing; 8% of Republicans, 19% of independents and 10% of Democrats agree.
• 8% of Whites and 24% of non-Whites also agree.
• 3% overall are unsure about the issue; 1% of Republicans, 3% of independents and 2% of Democrats agree.
• 2% of Whites and 5% of non-Whites also agree.
SOURCE: A Gallup Poll of 1,009 U.S. adults conducted Oct. 2-23 and released Monday.
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Correction: A previous version of the column incorrectly stated Charles T. Pinck’s title. He is president of the OSS Society.
