
Rome Is BURNING And They're Mad About... Mickey Mouse?
Jul 27, 2026
ROF Daily Updates
House Republicans used a government efficiency hearing to grill Smithsonian historian Dr. Anthea Hartig about Mickey Mouse, “Latina power” merchandise, politeness, abortion, and a museum display they described as a crotch harness. Brandon Gill tried to turn a serious discussion of historical context into a gotcha routine, while Tim Burchett demanded a loyalty oath from a historian under congressional questioning. The country has wars, corruption, collapsing infrastructure, and billionaire power to deal with, yet MAGA lawmakers spent federal time cross-examining a cartoon because honest history scares them more than actual government failure. Ring of Fire's Josh G. discusses.
