Trump: Day 544
-Denies Russia Still Targeting the U.S.
-Considers Handing Over Americans
-Implies Not Defending Montenegro
-Lies About Queen's Review of Guard
-SCOTUS Pick Would Overturn Ruling
-Has Summoned 70 Infants 2 Court
-Sz "No Rush" 4 NK to Denuclearize
-Denies Russia Still Targeting the U.S.
-Considers Handing Over Americans
-Implies Not Defending Montenegro
-Lies About Queen's Review of Guard
-SCOTUS Pick Would Overturn Ruling
-Has Summoned 70 Infants 2 Court
-Sz "No Rush" 4 NK to Denuclearize
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Day 649 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 649 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 501 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 501 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
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Day 288 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
Day 288 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget
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Day 110 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 110 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Johnathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 110 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 110 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
Trump has since been directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 37 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 37 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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Trump's military parade is expected to cost nearly as much as the "tremendously expensive" canceled South Korean training exercises.
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Trump's military parade is expected to cost nearly as much as the "tremendously expensive" canceled South Korean training exercises.
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“Why should my son go to Montenegro to defend it from attack?” Carlson asked. “I understand what you’re saying, I’ve asked the same question,” Trump responded.
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“Why should my son go to Montenegro to defend it from attack?” Carlson asked. “I understand what you’re saying, I’ve asked the same question,” Trump responded.
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Interesting that Donald Trump had a long private meeting with Vladimir Putin and suddenly emerged with a newfound interest in undermining US security guarantees to Montenegro.
Interesting that Donald Trump had a long private meeting with Vladimir Putin and suddenly emerged with a newfound interest in undermining US security guarantees to Montenegro.
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Why should America defend NATO partner Montenegro?
Because Montenegrins are fighting in a US war in Afghanistan because we were attacked on 9/11. In other words — they’re already defending us.
Why should America defend NATO partner Montenegro?
Because Montenegrins are fighting in a US war in Afghanistan because we were attacked on 9/11. In other words — they’re already defending us.
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The State Department prepared a draft statement that was sharply critical of Russia for its alleged role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. But for reasons the State Dept. has not explained, it was never issued, Foreign Policy reports. foreignpolicy.com/2018/07/18/sta…
The State Department prepared a draft statement that was sharply critical of Russia for its alleged role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. But for reasons the State Dept. has not explained, it was never issued, Foreign Policy reports. foreignpolicy.com/2018/07/18/sta…
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One diplomat, who spoke to The Daily Beast on condition of anonymity, said he was "at a fucking loss" over Trump's Russia remarks.
"It's beyond disgraceful. It’s fundamentally ignorant with regard to how we conduct diplomacy or what that means."
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One diplomat, who spoke to The Daily Beast on condition of anonymity, said he was "at a fucking loss" over Trump's Russia remarks.
"It's beyond disgraceful. It’s fundamentally ignorant with regard to how we conduct diplomacy or what that means."
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Current U.S. diplomat to The Daily Beast: "[Trump] cares more about himself than the nation and any of us who serve it."
The diplomat continued: "Either he's compromised by Putin or he's a pussy, in which case he should grab himself." thedailybeast.com/us-officials-a…
Current U.S. diplomat to The Daily Beast: "[Trump] cares more about himself than the nation and any of us who serve it."
The diplomat continued: "Either he's compromised by Putin or he's a pussy, in which case he should grab himself." thedailybeast.com/us-officials-a…
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Russians scoff at Trump's attempt to "correct" what he said at the Summit.
Sergey Fedorov: "It's very simple. First time, he said what he thought. Then he got back to the Oval Office, discovered a hysterical reaction & realized he overdid it."©️
Russians scoff at Trump's attempt to "correct" what he said at the Summit.
Sergey Fedorov: "It's very simple. First time, he said what he thought. Then he got back to the Oval Office, discovered a hysterical reaction & realized he overdid it."©️
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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Trump's attempted reversal on Russia: "This is apparently an attempt at damage limitation. It doesn't appear particularly convincing." apne.ws/FF0ApQh
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Trump's attempted reversal on Russia: "This is apparently an attempt at damage limitation. It doesn't appear particularly convincing." apne.ws/FF0ApQh
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Ex-NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm James Stavridis: "In terms of what happened there, the Russians have a recording. There was a translator in the room...it's knowable only in Russia, where I guarantee you they have a word for word transcript of everything." @Morning_Joe
Ex-NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm James Stavridis: "In terms of what happened there, the Russians have a recording. There was a translator in the room...it's knowable only in Russia, where I guarantee you they have a word for word transcript of everything." @Morning_Joe
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Richard Blumethal on CNN: "This 9/11 moment demands that we come together, issue a subpoena, not only for the translator & the notes, but also for the nat'l security team that debriefed the president about these supposed agreements in the sphere of international security."
Richard Blumethal on CNN: "This 9/11 moment demands that we come together, issue a subpoena, not only for the translator & the notes, but also for the nat'l security team that debriefed the president about these supposed agreements in the sphere of international security."
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A federal judge has denied Paul Manafort's request to suppress evidence seized by the FBI during the search of his condo as part of Mueller's probe.
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A federal judge has denied Paul Manafort's request to suppress evidence seized by the FBI during the search of his condo as part of Mueller's probe.
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The grand jury has formally returned the indictment against Mariia Butina and added a charge — accusing her of acting as a Russian government agent while developing ties with American citizens and infiltrating political groups. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
The grand jury has formally returned the indictment against Mariia Butina and added a charge — accusing her of acting as a Russian government agent while developing ties with American citizens and infiltrating political groups. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Mariia Butina has been in regular contact with Russian intelligence and tried to swap sex for influence, DOJ prosecutors allege.
"Butina offered an individual ... sex in exchange for a position within a special interest organization."
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Mariia Butina has been in regular contact with Russian intelligence and tried to swap sex for influence, DOJ prosecutors allege.
"Butina offered an individual ... sex in exchange for a position within a special interest organization."
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Spanish prosecutor characterizes a wiretap of Butina's handler as "Mr. Trump’s son should be concerned." yahoo.com/news/trumps-so…
Spanish prosecutor characterizes a wiretap of Butina's handler as "Mr. Trump’s son should be concerned." yahoo.com/news/trumps-so…
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"At least five prosecutors from Mueller's office and two attorneys representing Andrew Miller, a former Roger Stone associate, spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court proceeding before Chief Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court."
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"At least five prosecutors from Mueller's office and two attorneys representing Andrew Miller, a former Roger Stone associate, spent almost 90 minutes in a sealed court proceeding before Chief Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court."
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Several Russians, some linked to the Kremlin, participated in the January 2017 Seychelles meetings being investigated by Mueller’s team, which was attended by Trump ally and Blackwater founder Erik Prince, according to The Star-Ledger.
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Several Russians, some linked to the Kremlin, participated in the January 2017 Seychelles meetings being investigated by Mueller’s team, which was attended by Trump ally and Blackwater founder Erik Prince, according to The Star-Ledger.
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The funds Jill Stein collected for a recount are instead being used by her campaign to pay her Russia probe legal bills, according to The Daily Beast. thedailybeast.com/jill-steins-re…
The funds Jill Stein collected for a recount are instead being used by her campaign to pay her Russia probe legal bills, according to The Daily Beast. thedailybeast.com/jill-steins-re…
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DNI Coats says “Today, the digital infrastructure that serves this country is literally under attack...[Russia] is the most aggressive foreign actor, no question. And they continue their efforts to undermine our democracy."
DNI Coats says “Today, the digital infrastructure that serves this country is literally under attack...[Russia] is the most aggressive foreign actor, no question. And they continue their efforts to undermine our democracy."
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House Dems are trying to get GOP to allow them to consider an ammendment to approve money to help block cyber attacks from Russia in elections.
GOP is blocking Dems at each attempt.
House Dems are trying to get GOP to allow them to consider an ammendment to approve money to help block cyber attacks from Russia in elections.
GOP is blocking Dems at each attempt.
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Monday Trump: I don't see any reason why it would be Russia
Tuesday Trump: I meant "wouldn't"
Wednesday Trump: Is Russia still targeting US? "No"
Monday Trump: I don't see any reason why it would be Russia
Tuesday Trump: I meant "wouldn't"
Wednesday Trump: Is Russia still targeting US? "No"
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Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr on Trump saying Russia is not targeting US: “He needs to read the intelligence”
Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr on Trump saying Russia is not targeting US: “He needs to read the intelligence”
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Sarah Sanders claims that Trump was saying "no" to answering questions and not "no" to whether Russia is still meddling.
Sanders later says reporters should "quit going after" the Trump admin "on every single thing."
Sarah Sanders claims that Trump was saying "no" to answering questions and not "no" to whether Russia is still meddling.
Sanders later says reporters should "quit going after" the Trump admin "on every single thing."
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The White House transcript on Trump's "no" moment is revealing.
The White House transcript on Trump's "no" moment is revealing.
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The dictionary is trolling Trump again.
The dictionary is trolling Trump again.
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Sarah Sanders says that "there was conversation" between Putin and Trump about Russian authorities questioning Bill Browder and Michael McFaul; Sanders said there wasn't a commitment made, but that Trump would "work with his team." (via CBS)
Sarah Sanders says that "there was conversation" between Putin and Trump about Russian authorities questioning Bill Browder and Michael McFaul; Sanders said there wasn't a commitment made, but that Trump would "work with his team." (via CBS)
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The White House says Trump entertained Putin's proposal to let Russia question Michael @McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Moscow and @Billbrowder
bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @bpolitics
The White House says Trump entertained Putin's proposal to let Russia question Michael @McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Moscow and @Billbrowder
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@PressSec won't say if Trump would support Rubio-Van Hollen bill on Russian election meddling sanctions. Indicates the WH hasn't studied it. Bill has been introduced and can be found right here:
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@PressSec won't say if Trump would support Rubio-Van Hollen bill on Russian election meddling sanctions. Indicates the WH hasn't studied it. Bill has been introduced and can be found right here:
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Trump did not say this when he was standing next to Putin.
Trump did not say this when he was standing next to Putin.
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Trump refuses to say whether Putin is lying to him.
GLOR: So if you believe U.S. intelligence agencies, is Putin lying to you?
TRUMP: "I don't want to get into whether or not he's lying." (via CBS)
Trump refuses to say whether Putin is lying to him.
GLOR: So if you believe U.S. intelligence agencies, is Putin lying to you?
TRUMP: "I don't want to get into whether or not he's lying." (via CBS)
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Umm, what’s this phone call which absolutely never happened?
Umm, what’s this phone call which absolutely never happened?
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SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh said two years ago that he wanted to "put the final nail" in the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutionality of an independent counsel. cnn.com/2018/07/18/pol…
SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh said two years ago that he wanted to "put the final nail" in the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the constitutionality of an independent counsel. cnn.com/2018/07/18/pol…
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With all eyes on SCOTUS, Republicans are quietly confirming Trump's other lifetime federal judges. Today was Andrew Oldham, who is just 39 years old and has a record of attacking voting rights.
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With all eyes on SCOTUS, Republicans are quietly confirming Trump's other lifetime federal judges. Today was Andrew Oldham, who is just 39 years old and has a record of attacking voting rights.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has opened the door to a possible criminal case against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, according to Reuters. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has opened the door to a possible criminal case against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, according to Reuters. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Trump’s biz missed deadlines to pay property tax in 5 states, incurring $61K penalties/extra costs.
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Trump’s biz missed deadlines to pay property tax in 5 states, incurring $61K penalties/extra costs.
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A government watchdog group has filed a complaint against Melania Trump's spokeswoman for allegedly using her official Twitter account to conduct political activity.
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A government watchdog group has filed a complaint against Melania Trump's spokeswoman for allegedly using her official Twitter account to conduct political activity.
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The Interior Department’s internal watchdog has launched a full investigation into a real estate deal involving a foundation established by Ryan Zinke and developers including Halliburton Chairman David Lesar, Politico reports.
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The Interior Department’s internal watchdog has launched a full investigation into a real estate deal involving a foundation established by Ryan Zinke and developers including Halliburton Chairman David Lesar, Politico reports.
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3.4 million jobs created in the first 18 months of Trump's presidency.
3.9 million jobs created in the last 18 months of Obama's presidency.
...Tell us again how nobody could have anticipated this!
3.4 million jobs created in the first 18 months of Trump's presidency.
3.9 million jobs created in the last 18 months of Obama's presidency.
...Tell us again how nobody could have anticipated this!
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White House's OMB projects the deficit will rise by $225 billion in 2018 and nearly $200 billion more in 2019.
Larry Kudlow claimed last month that the deficit was "coming down rapidly."
White House's OMB projects the deficit will rise by $225 billion in 2018 and nearly $200 billion more in 2019.
Larry Kudlow claimed last month that the deficit was "coming down rapidly."
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White House announces $3.9 billion deal to buy two new Air Force One planes and claims credit for saving $1.4 billion. But in 2015, the estimated cost was just over $3 billion.
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White House announces $3.9 billion deal to buy two new Air Force One planes and claims credit for saving $1.4 billion. But in 2015, the estimated cost was just over $3 billion.
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The Trump admin has summoned at least 70 infants to immigration court for their own deportation proceedings since Oct. 1, Texas Tribune reports.
These are children who need frequent touching and naps every few hours. Some were of breastfeeding age. texastribune.org/2018/07/18/imm…
The Trump admin has summoned at least 70 infants to immigration court for their own deportation proceedings since Oct. 1, Texas Tribune reports.
These are children who need frequent touching and naps every few hours. Some were of breastfeeding age. texastribune.org/2018/07/18/imm…
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White House stenographer who quit over Trump: He is lying to the American people hill.cm/vc2RJlr
White House stenographer who quit over Trump: He is lying to the American people hill.cm/vc2RJlr
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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Two weeks before his inauguration, Trump was shown highly classified intelligence indicating that Putin had personally ordered cyberattacks to sway the 2016 U.S. election.
The evidence included texts and emails from Russian military officers.
nytimes.com/2018/07/18/wor…
Two weeks before his inauguration, Trump was shown highly classified intelligence indicating that Putin had personally ordered cyberattacks to sway the 2016 U.S. election.
The evidence included texts and emails from Russian military officers.
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The evidence shown to Trump indicating that Putin personally ordered U.S. cyberattacks included "information gleaned from a top-secret source close to Mr. Putin, who had described to the C.I.A. how the Kremlin decided to execute its campaign."
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The evidence shown to Trump indicating that Putin personally ordered U.S. cyberattacks included "information gleaned from a top-secret source close to Mr. Putin, who had described to the C.I.A. how the Kremlin decided to execute its campaign."
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"According to nearly a dozen people who either attended the meeting or were later briefed on it, the four primary intelligence officials described the streams of intelligence that convinced them of Mr. Putin’s role in the election interference."
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"According to nearly a dozen people who either attended the meeting or were later briefed on it, the four primary intelligence officials described the streams of intelligence that convinced them of Mr. Putin’s role in the election interference."
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The evidence that Trump was shown included stolen emails from the DNC that had been seen in Russian military intel networks by the British, Dutch & American intel services. Russian officers then plotted with groups like WikiLeaks.
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The evidence that Trump was shown included stolen emails from the DNC that had been seen in Russian military intel networks by the British, Dutch & American intel services. Russian officers then plotted with groups like WikiLeaks.
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On Jan. 5, 2017, Trump asks in a tweet why the FBI didn't examine the DNC server, alluding to a conspiracy theory that Russia didn't do it. The next day, he gets a classified briefing that they did do it.
He still repeatedly uses the server line.
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On Jan. 5, 2017, Trump asks in a tweet why the FBI didn't examine the DNC server, alluding to a conspiracy theory that Russia didn't do it. The next day, he gets a classified briefing that they did do it.
He still repeatedly uses the server line.
nytimes.com/2018/07/18/wor…
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At this juncture it would be worth knowing the original source of the $50 million Trump used to finance his primary campaign. nytimes.com/2016/06/24/us/…
At this juncture it would be worth knowing the original source of the $50 million Trump used to finance his primary campaign. nytimes.com/2016/06/24/us/…
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Prosecutors say Maria Butina has ties to Russia intelligence, is a flight risk and should stay in jail until her trial cnn.it/2Nt294y
Prosecutors say Maria Butina has ties to Russia intelligence, is a flight risk and should stay in jail until her trial cnn.it/2Nt294y
