Bob’s Hailstone – August 25, 2025
The World According to AP
Bob’s Hailstone – August 25, 2025
The World According to AP
By Jim Reynolds | www.reynolds.com
Grook
When AP’s bias clouds the scene, the crow cuts clean;
truth’s the target, mockery’s the sheen.
[Note We’re diving into AP’s newsfeed today, and their bias is as clear as a summer day in Texas. They’d never cop to it, but their storytelling tilts hard toward the progressive playbook—sob stories for illegals, Trump as the big bad wolf, and woke causes as gospel. Bob’s got no qualms calling out these slants. It’s like how Progressives slap “far right” on every conservative but never call their own “far left.” Funny how mirrors are hard to come by on their side.]
Unifying Summary
AP’s latest is a lefty love letter: illegal immigrants as heroes, Trump’s security as fascism, and woke bureaucrats as victims. From Baltimore’s deportation drama to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” AP spins Trump’s wins as crises while crying for abortion clinics and FEMA’s red tape. Rising healthcare costs get a pass, and a viral quinceañera gets more ink than border chaos. Bob’s conservative crow caws through the haze, shredding AP’s spin—Trump’s cleaning house, and the left’s out of gas.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Deportation Sob Fest
By Brian Witte, Ben Finley – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/abrego-garcia-deportation-uganda-ice-2bad172b72c4871bc20bfa221b49b8bd
AP frames Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran detained by ICE, as a victim of Trump’s “aggressive” deportation push. His lawyers sue to block removal to Uganda, citing safety fears, while 200 supporters rally with “Free Kilmar” signs. AP plays up his family reunion, downplaying alleged MS-13 ties and smuggling charges from a 2022 traffic stop.
AP’s bleeding-heart narrative paints a criminal as a saint, ignoring Trump’s border cleanup.
Bob: “AP’s sobbing over a smuggler’s ‘plight’? Trump’s deporting illegals—no tears for Kilmar.”
Leans: Liberal—sympathizes with illegal immigrant.
Trump’s South Korea Summit: Threats to Handshakes
By Seung Min Kim – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-south-korea-trade-lee-jae-myung-f80efa062dcc1b2430bbe3f12d6d1b6e
Trump threatened trade cuts with South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung over “purges,” but AP describes a warm meeting after Lee’s flattery (Oval decor, Trump Tower pitch). Trade tariffs (15%) and base control discussed; AP hints at Trump’s volatility with unverified “raid” claims.
AP’s jabs at Trump’s style downplay his deal-making—Lee’s groveling proves strength works.
Bob: “AP’s shocked Trump won Lee with charm? That’s winning—Biden’s naps never cut it.”
Leans: Liberal—critiques Trump’s approach.
Maine Clinics’ Abortion Funding Whine
By Patrick Whittle – Associated Press – Health
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-planned-parenthood-trump-c7740e0292bf46bd11971b5cad00c14a
Trump’s bill cuts Medicaid from Maine Family Planning for abortion ties, impacting 8,000 patients. AP calls it “catastrophic,” stressing screenings and contraception, claiming funds don’t cover abortions. Judge denies interim funding during lawsuit.
AP’s pro-choice bias paints Trump as cruel, ignoring taxpayer relief from abortion mills.
Bob: “AP’s crying for Planned Parenthood’s cash? Trump’s saving babies and bucks—deal with it.”
Leans: Liberal—defends abortion providers.
D.C. Schools’ Armed Patrol Panic
By Mark Sherman – Associated Press – Education
https://apnews.com/article/capital-intervention-trump-national-guard-school-d39c34d3e6a2ec367682f13926b3e0b8
D.C. schools reopen with parents “on edge” over Trump’s armed National Guard patrols, credited with crime drops. Mayor Bowser laments kids missing school due to immigration fears. AP highlights Hegseth’s arming order, framing it as oppressive.
AP’s fearmongering casts Trump’s law-and-order as a threat—conservatives cheer safer streets.
Bob: “AP’s scaring parents with safety? Trump’s Guard fixes Bowser’s crime swamp—kids need cops.”
Leans: Liberal—anti-Trump policing panic.
Musk’s Antitrust Suit Against Big Tech
By Michael Liedtke – Associated Press – Tech
https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-apple-openai-chatgpt-8cc360bd419894ad8c6bfdd79eb5693f
Musk sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging their ChatGPT-iPhone deal rigs rankings against Grok. AP calls it Musk’s “grievances,” noting OpenAI’s harassment claim and Apple’s AI lag.
AP tilts toward Big Tech, framing Musk as a sore loser—conservatives back his monopoly-busting.
Bob: “AP calls Musk’s suit whining? He’s smashing Apple’s cartel—free markets over Big Tech.”
Leans: Liberal—sides with Apple-OpenAI.
Trump’s Flag-Burning Ban Defies Court
By Darlene Superville – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/trump-executive-order-flag-burning-4628d588350db4f6baf10ae1d91f49c1
Trump’s executive order pushes DOJ to prosecute flag burning, despite a 1989 Supreme Court ruling protecting it as free speech. AP notes Trump’s claim it “incites riots,” mocking his “sad court” remark.
AP’s tone leans left, prioritizing constitutional protections over Trump’s law-and-order push.
Bob: “AP sneers at Trump’s flag defense? Old Glory’s worth protecting—lefties love burning our values.”
Leans: Liberal—emphasizes free speech over policy.
FEMA Staff Cry Over Trump’s Cuts
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/fema-letter-kristi-noem-disasters-836712f383a8b7d393c5ebf0f80143cf
Over 180 FEMA staff warn Trump’s cuts risk a Katrina-like disaster, citing staff losses and Noem’s approval policy. AP frames their dissent as brave against Trump’s “fear culture.”
AP’s sympathy for bureaucrats leans liberal, ignoring Trump’s efficiency push.
Bob: “AP’s cheering FEMA whiners? Trump’s trimming red tape—disaster relief doesn’t need crybabies.”
Leans: Liberal—backs FEMA critics.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Faces Lawsuits
By Mike Schneider – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/florida-immigration-ice-detention-center-0ab308d83d59d86fe18a802100a19fe3
Feds fight to keep Florida’s Everglades detention center open after a judge’s closure order, citing immigration needs. AP details civil rights lawsuits alleging harsh conditions and legal access issues.
AP’s focus on detainee “plight” leans liberal, downplaying Trump’s deportation goals.
Bob: “AP’s crying for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees? Trump’s locking up illegals—swamp’s for crocs, not criminals.”
Leans: Liberal—sympathizes with detainees.
Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket
By Tom Murphy – Associated Press – Health
https://apnews.com/article/health-insurance-drug-costs-2026-rates-c4d865ec09c7088ecc6b55dc520f3566
AP reports 2026 health insurance cost hikes (20% in ACA markets) due to pricey drugs like Ozempic and sicker patients. Tax credit expiry could worsen it.
AP’s neutral tone masks a liberal tilt, blaming insurers over government policies like ACA.
Bob: “AP’s shocked at insurance spikes? Thanks, Obamacare—Trump’s fixing markets, not whining.”
Leans: Liberal—soft on government’s role.
Mexican Teen’s Viral Quinceañera
By Martín Silva – Associated Press – Politics
https://apnews.com/article/mexico-quinceanera-san-luis-potosi-isela-santiago-36f8d9a1f1dd69f05e8a6e92027cbc49
Isela Santiago’s quinceañera drew thousands after a viral Facebook post. AP highlights community support and her land gift, framing it as heartwarming.
AP’s feel-good story leans left by glorifying collectivism—conservatives see a nice tale, not policy.
Bob: “AP’s gushing over a viral party? Sweet, but Trump’s not funding quinceañeras.”
Leans: Liberal—emphasizes community over individual effort.
End Note
AP’s coverage drips with liberal bias: sob stories for illegals, panic over security, and defense of woke nonsense. Trump’s dismantling their chaos, and the crow’s laughing at their spin. Bob’s got the score—conservatives are winning, and AP’s out of moves.
Quick Links
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — https://apnews.com/article/abrego-garcia-deportation-uganda-ice-2bad172b72c4871bc20bfa221b49b8bd
Trump South Korea — https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-south-korea-trade-lee-jae-myung-f80efa062dcc1b2430bbe3f12d6d1b6e
Maine Clinics — https://apnews.com/article/abortion-planned-parenthood-trump-c7740e0292bf46bd11971b5cad00c14a
D.C. Schools — https://apnews.com/article/capital-intervention-trump-national-guard-school-d39c34d3e6a2ec367682f13926b3e0b8
Musk Suit — https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-apple-openai-chatgpt-8cc360bd419894ad8c6bfdd79eb5693f
Flag-Burning Ban — https://apnews.com/article/trump-executive-order-flag-burning-4628d588350db4f6baf10ae1d91f49c1
FEMA Dissent — https://apnews.com/article/fema-letter-kristi-noem-disasters-836712f383a8b7d393c5ebf0f80143cf
Alligator Alcatraz — https://apnews.com/article/florida-immigration-ice-detention-center-0ab308d83d59d86fe18a802100a19fe3
Health Insurance Costs — https://apnews.com/article/health-insurance-drug-costs-2026-rates-c4d865ec09c7088ecc6b55dc520f3566
Quinceañera Viral — https://apnews.com/article/mexico-quinceanera-san-luis-potosi-isela-santiago-36f8d9a1f1dd69f05e8a6e92027cbc49