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The Daily Herold: 2/27/26 - Executive Order 13848, Election Squirrels & the Iran Psyop
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In this Friday edition of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold breaks down the renewed online frenzy surrounding Executive Order 13848 and a circulating 17-page draft executive order claiming Chinese interference in the 2020 election. Jon clarifies what EO 13848 actually does — intelligence assessments, post-election reports, and sanctions authority — and addresses widespread misconceptions about asset seizure and emergency powers.
He questions the origins of the draft order and the activists promoting it, examining whether the story represents legitimate movement or another “election squirrel” designed to distract and muddy the waters. Jon also discusses Tulsi Gabbard’s ongoing review of election security and what it could mean moving forward.
The episode expands into what Jon views as a coordinated psyop attempting to strip Trump of his “peace president” label amid escalating Iran rhetoric. Additional coverage includes Clinton testimony fallout, DHS spyware revelations, and broader concerns about deep state activity.
Skeptical but steady, Jon urges viewers to guard their minds, question narratives, and avoid manufactured hysteria.