President Trump was right to ban Politico from the White House. And I want to tell you why, and about a specific situation this morning involving my stepson, David Milstein. David is a young man who is about to get married in Israel in October. He works for Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. In the first Trump term, David worked for David Friedman, the former ambassador to Israel. David is earnest and, hard working. Today, on Yom Kippur, my family and I awakened to one of the most outrageous and disgusting hit pieces written by Politico's Adam Wren. And I must briefly respond to this character-assassination.. First, if David wasn't my stepson, I've no doubt he wouldn't be treated like this. Attacking him like Wren did this morning, weeks before his wedding and on Yom Kippur is truly contemptible. Second, David is not controversial. He does his job professionally, carrying out the administration's policies in his support position to Ambassador Huckabee. He has been accused of multiple lies over the last 17-months, including about a meeting with Pollard -- in which David had no role whatsoever but was asked to attend. And he has been targeted by some of the most reprehensible individuals on the Internet and elsewhere. Third, David did not "solicit cash gifts from Israeli citizens to celebrate his upcoming wedding." David was asked by family members, who live all over the world and throughout the country, about gifts for his upcoming wedding and if he was registered anywhere. David responded to requests by sending an email-message that there was no registration for gifts and suggested an alternative option. The email-message was intended for family and close friends but went to the larger email list of guests. As soon as he realized it went to the larger list, literally in less than 48-hours, he sent another email making clear he would not and could not accept gifts of any kind from the larger group. It is that simple. He was not soliciting cash gifts from Israelis, as Wren sought a hook for his story. Wren then went to cherry-picked anonymous sources to create an entirely false narrative and impression to promote a non-existent controversy about David's clearance, etc. It is a truly unconscionable thing to do, and he did it to further embellish his story, Wren also claims people are afraid of David because I'm his stepfather -- according to more anonymous sources. This is pathetic like the rest of his hit piece. I've been around a long time. I've dealt with the press for decades. This has to be the most appalling and dishonest story of all. Wren knows exactly what he's doing, and he's doing it to one of the most honorable and decent people I know -- my stepson -- who has more integrity in his pinky than Wren will ever have.

JJ Spaun birdied 4 of his last 5 holes for a final round 67 to win the BMW PGA Championship by 2 shots over Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Aaron Rai and Manuel Elvira. Elvira came to last needing a par for a playoff but finished a double bogey 7. It’s JJ’s maiden DP World Tour victory and he did it in the flagship event at Wentworth.

Two important essays were published this week on the theme that the climate movement is now a serious national security risk for the US and Europe. This one in Tablet magazine: tabletmag.com/sections/news/… is by 2 authors, one from the Hudson Inst in DC and the other a professor at the Naval Postgrad Academy in CA. They trace the links between China and the western Net Zero movement, which is partly financial, but works mostly through influence operations by which the CCP gains exemption from criticism by western green groups despite its own coal-intensive and slave labor-dependent growth strategy. This one: thegwpf.org/content/uploads/… is by Richard Dearlove, former head of MI5, explaining how China's influence ops in the UK led to deindustrialization and a precarious dependence on China; to the extent that the UK could not now reindustrialize or stabilize its electricity grid without seeking assistance from Beijing. Dearlove's paper raises the possibility that a security agency like MI5 saw a threat building but was unable to address it because of a perception that climate science forbids criticizing Net Zero and related measures. A question I think worth asking is whether western intelligence agencies have internalized the green Net Zero mindset thereby preventing them from challenging the climate alarmism so effectively weaponized by the CCP. And if they now want to start doing so, would they know how, or have the capacity to do so.

BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an “Infinite Life” Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP