Trump: Day 587
-Accuses NBC of 'Fudging' Interview
-Calls Everything 'Fake' on AM Rant
-Can't Get Don McGahn Story Straight
-Cancels Pay Raise 4 Fed Employees
-Sz Sessions Safe Until the Midterms
-Tariffs on $200B in Chinese Imports
-Threatens 2 Pull U.S. Out of W.T.O.
-Accuses NBC of 'Fudging' Interview
-Calls Everything 'Fake' on AM Rant
-Can't Get Don McGahn Story Straight
-Cancels Pay Raise 4 Fed Employees
-Sz Sessions Safe Until the Midterms
-Tariffs on $200B in Chinese Imports
-Threatens 2 Pull U.S. Out of W.T.O.
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Day 692 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 692 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 544 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 544 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
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Day 331 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 #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 331 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 #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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Just two months ago, five journalists were gunned down in their newsroom.
The murders have had zero impact on Trump and his dangerous rhetoric about the press.
Just two months ago, five journalists were gunned down in their newsroom.
The murders have had zero impact on Trump and his dangerous rhetoric about the press.
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The FBI has arrested Robert Chain, 68, from California for threats he made to The Boston Globe. Chain allegedly referred to the Globe as "the enemy of the people" in phone calls.
Trump called the media “enemy of the people” just 3 hours earlier.
justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/cal…
The FBI has arrested Robert Chain, 68, from California for threats he made to The Boston Globe. Chain allegedly referred to the Globe as "the enemy of the people" in phone calls.
Trump called the media “enemy of the people” just 3 hours earlier.
justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/cal…
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According to the criminal complaint Chain threatened to travel to The Boston Globe and kill newspaper employees.
Here's what the FBI says is a transcript of one of his recorded calls:
According to the criminal complaint Chain threatened to travel to The Boston Globe and kill newspaper employees.
Here's what the FBI says is a transcript of one of his recorded calls:
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Day 153 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 153 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 153 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.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 153 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.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 80 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 80 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 on Trump, to Bloomberg: “I have greater patience than any human being in the world,” he said. “People don’t understand that about me.”
(Are you kidding me?!?)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump on Trump, to Bloomberg: “I have greater patience than any human being in the world,” he said. “People don’t understand that about me.”
(Are you kidding me?!?)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump and Michael Cohen devised a plan to buy up all the dirt on Trump that the National Enquirer had collected on him, dating back to the 80s, Trump associates tell NYT. The plan was never finalized, but it was strongly hinted at in a recording. nyti.ms/2oq9R4F
Trump and Michael Cohen devised a plan to buy up all the dirt on Trump that the National Enquirer had collected on him, dating back to the 80s, Trump associates tell NYT. The plan was never finalized, but it was strongly hinted at in a recording. nyti.ms/2oq9R4F
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Sources describe the files on Trump as mostly older National Enquirer stories about Trump's marital woes and lawsuits.
The material would have let The Enquirer dominate coverage of Trump's scandals.
nyti.ms/2oq9R4F
Sources describe the files on Trump as mostly older National Enquirer stories about Trump's marital woes and lawsuits.
The material would have let The Enquirer dominate coverage of Trump's scandals.
nyti.ms/2oq9R4F
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Trump says Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of Trump Organization, didn’t betray him when he agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in their investigation into Michael Cohen.
“100% he didn’t,” Trump said in an interview. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump says Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of Trump Organization, didn’t betray him when he agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in their investigation into Michael Cohen.
“100% he didn’t,” Trump said in an interview. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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No "fudging." Trump, May 2017, to NBC: "I was going to fire Comey. Knowing there was no good time to do it. And in fact when I decided to just do it I said to myself, I said, 'You know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made-up story.'"
No "fudging." Trump, May 2017, to NBC: "I was going to fire Comey. Knowing there was no good time to do it. And in fact when I decided to just do it I said to myself, I said, 'You know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made-up story.'"
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The entire Lester Holt interview has been posted to NBC's website ever since May 2017.
If there's something exculpatory in it, Trump might want to point it out.
nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v…
The entire Lester Holt interview has been posted to NBC's website ever since May 2017.
If there's something exculpatory in it, Trump might want to point it out.
nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v…
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This is the 1st time Trump has (falsely) suggested any impropriety over his Lester Holt interview, which aired 15 months ago—an interview in which he said he thought about "this Russia thing" when he fired Comey.
Why make that false claim today?
This is the 1st time Trump has (falsely) suggested any impropriety over his Lester Holt interview, which aired 15 months ago—an interview in which he said he thought about "this Russia thing" when he fired Comey.
Why make that false claim today?
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It appears Trump and his own lawyers have concluded Mueller thinks he already has enough to make the case that Trump obstructed justice.
That's the inescapable conclusion, if you put together all the strands of reporting out there right now.
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It appears Trump and his own lawyers have concluded Mueller thinks he already has enough to make the case that Trump obstructed justice.
That's the inescapable conclusion, if you put together all the strands of reporting out there right now.
wapo.st/2op1Ayg
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Glenn Kirschner, ex-federal prosecutor, on Giuliani's rebuttal report:
"Sounds to me like pure PR nonsense. They're making an announcement that they will issue a rebuttal to a report that we don't know when it's coming out or what it will contain."
thedailybeast.com/rudy-giuliani-…
Glenn Kirschner, ex-federal prosecutor, on Giuliani's rebuttal report:
"Sounds to me like pure PR nonsense. They're making an announcement that they will issue a rebuttal to a report that we don't know when it's coming out or what it will contain."
thedailybeast.com/rudy-giuliani-…
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Trump escalates his language on the Mueller probe: "I view it as an illegal investigation. I'm not saying anything, I'm just telling you this: You read the great scholars, the great legal. There should have never been a special counsel." bloom.bg/2C1fnV4
Trump escalates his language on the Mueller probe: "I view it as an illegal investigation. I'm not saying anything, I'm just telling you this: You read the great scholars, the great legal. There should have never been a special counsel." bloom.bg/2C1fnV4
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Some of Trump's favorite targets in the Russia probe have spent their careers in the Justice Department and FBI investigating organized crime and money laundering, particularly as they pertain to Russia.
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Some of Trump's favorite targets in the Russia probe have spent their careers in the Justice Department and FBI investigating organized crime and money laundering, particularly as they pertain to Russia.
theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
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The only proper course for Trump would have been to say nothing, say @alexgwhiting and @rgoodlaw. He and his surrogates chose obstruction. nyti.ms/2C0h05o
The only proper course for Trump would have been to say nothing, say @alexgwhiting and @rgoodlaw. He and his surrogates chose obstruction. nyti.ms/2C0h05o
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Paul Manafort worked more extensively in the former Soviet Union than was previously reported.
Manafort and his fixer Konstantin Kilimnik were apparently sent in 2005 to Kyrgyzstan, where the two promoted Russian interests.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/a…
Paul Manafort worked more extensively in the former Soviet Union than was previously reported.
Manafort and his fixer Konstantin Kilimnik were apparently sent in 2005 to Kyrgyzstan, where the two promoted Russian interests.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/a…
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The Russian government discreetly funded a group of seemingly independent news websites in Eastern Europe to pump out stories dictated to them by the Kremlin, BuzzFeed News and its reporting partners can reveal. buzzfeednews.com/article/holger…
The Russian government discreetly funded a group of seemingly independent news websites in Eastern Europe to pump out stories dictated to them by the Kremlin, BuzzFeed News and its reporting partners can reveal. buzzfeednews.com/article/holger…
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Ex-federal prosecutor Joyce Vance: "It's interesting to see the president go through lawyers faster than a chain-smoker goes through cigarettes." msnbc.com/the-beat-with-…
Ex-federal prosecutor Joyce Vance: "It's interesting to see the president go through lawyers faster than a chain-smoker goes through cigarettes." msnbc.com/the-beat-with-…
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Trump seems to deny firing McGahn & confirm firing McGahn within the space of 2 tweets. First, he refers to it as the "so called 'pushing out' of Don McGahn," implying it was a voluntary resignation, then he calls it "my decision on Don McGahn," implying it wasn't.
Trump seems to deny firing McGahn & confirm firing McGahn within the space of 2 tweets. First, he refers to it as the "so called 'pushing out' of Don McGahn," implying it was a voluntary resignation, then he calls it "my decision on Don McGahn," implying it wasn't.
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Trump tweets as of 8:30AM:
• Attacks CNN
• Attacks CNN/NBC & falsely claims the interview where he said he fired Comey over "this Russia thing" was fudged
• Calls media "enemy of the people"
• Financial markets
• Attacks media on McGahn
• Comey
Trump tweets as of 8:30AM:
• Attacks CNN
• Attacks CNN/NBC & falsely claims the interview where he said he fired Comey over "this Russia thing" was fudged
• Calls media "enemy of the people"
• Financial markets
• Attacks media on McGahn
• Comey
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There was a common thread in this morning's Trump's tweets:
Fake news
Fake tears
Fake books
Fake media
Fake dossier
Fake memos
Fake Russia story
Fake investigation
There was a common thread in this morning's Trump's tweets:
Fake news
Fake tears
Fake books
Fake media
Fake dossier
Fake memos
Fake Russia story
Fake investigation
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Barbara Res, ex-Trump Org. EVP: "It is very much the man I know but amplified ... he sort of— has no self-control. I mean there was never any external control to speak of ... But he did have a bit of self-control. Right now it looks like he looks like he's out of control."
Barbara Res, ex-Trump Org. EVP: "It is very much the man I know but amplified ... he sort of— has no self-control. I mean there was never any external control to speak of ... But he did have a bit of self-control. Right now it looks like he looks like he's out of control."
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The Trump Organization announced it was spending $200m to build what's basically a small town next to his golf course in rural Scotland.
They claim they're paying for it in cash. It's really difficult to work out where they got that money.
qz.com/1341021/where-…
The Trump Organization announced it was spending $200m to build what's basically a small town next to his golf course in rural Scotland.
They claim they're paying for it in cash. It's really difficult to work out where they got that money.
qz.com/1341021/where-…
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When @Fahrenthold et al asked Eric Trump where all the money for cash projects is from, he said they have “incredible cash flow". No one can work out what could be making up all this revenue. washingtonpost.com/politics/as-th…
When @Fahrenthold et al asked Eric Trump where all the money for cash projects is from, he said they have “incredible cash flow". No one can work out what could be making up all this revenue. washingtonpost.com/politics/as-th…
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Jeff Sessions is safe as AG until at least the midterms.
When asked if Sessions is safe after that, Trump declined to say. He just wants Sessions to do a good job, he said.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Jeff Sessions is safe as AG until at least the midterms.
When asked if Sessions is safe after that, Trump declined to say. He just wants Sessions to do a good job, he said.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Lindsey Graham: White House will be "investigated to death" if Democrats win the House cbsn.ws/2oiRrmm
Lindsey Graham: White House will be "investigated to death" if Democrats win the House cbsn.ws/2oiRrmm
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Trump says he's eliminating a pay raise for civilian federal employees slated for 2019 in order to "put our Nation on a fiscally sustainable course."
Trump says he's eliminating a pay raise for civilian federal employees slated for 2019 in order to "put our Nation on a fiscally sustainable course."
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TRUMP EARLIER THIS MONTH: The "economy has never been better."
TRUMP TODAY: Withholds guaranteed federal raises, citing exemption for "national emergency or *serious economic conditions affecting the general welfare.*"
TRUMP EARLIER THIS MONTH: The "economy has never been better."
TRUMP TODAY: Withholds guaranteed federal raises, citing exemption for "national emergency or *serious economic conditions affecting the general welfare.*"
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On the same day he canceled raises for 2 million working federal workers...Trump tells Bloomberg he's considering using exec powers to index capital gains to inflation, a massive tax break for long-term investors
On the same day he canceled raises for 2 million working federal workers...Trump tells Bloomberg he's considering using exec powers to index capital gains to inflation, a massive tax break for long-term investors
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Trump has told aides he wants to move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports as soon as the public-comment period concludes next week.
This will negatively impact the market, raise costs of goods, cost jobs and shut down corporations.
Trump has told aides he wants to move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports as soon as the public-comment period concludes next week.
This will negatively impact the market, raise costs of goods, cost jobs and shut down corporations.
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Trump rejected EU’s offer to scrap tariffs on cars.
“It’s not good enough"
He compared EU to China, where he’s engaged in an escalating trade war.
“The European Union is almost as bad as China, just smaller.”
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump rejected EU’s offer to scrap tariffs on cars.
“It’s not good enough"
He compared EU to China, where he’s engaged in an escalating trade war.
“The European Union is almost as bad as China, just smaller.”
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump Threatens to Pull U.S. Out of WTO If It Doesn’t ‘Shape Up’ bloomberg.com/news/articles/… @margarettalev @JenniferJJacobs via @bpolitics
Trump Threatens to Pull U.S. Out of WTO If It Doesn’t ‘Shape Up’ bloomberg.com/news/articles/… @margarettalev @JenniferJJacobs via @bpolitics
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More than a thousand Puerto Rican families who fled Hurricane Maria will get two more weeks of U.S.-funded housing in hotels and motels across the country.
But will then need to fend for themselves, a federal judge has ruled.
reuters.com/article/us-pue…
More than a thousand Puerto Rican families who fled Hurricane Maria will get two more weeks of U.S.-funded housing in hotels and motels across the country.
But will then need to fend for themselves, a federal judge has ruled.
reuters.com/article/us-pue…
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Republicans are disregarding Trump's bilateral trade plans with Mexico, arguing his plan may not even be possible due to procedural constraints.
"That would be almost impossible as it's been described to me," said Republican Ron Johnson.
weeklystandard.com/haley-byrd/rep…
Republicans are disregarding Trump's bilateral trade plans with Mexico, arguing his plan may not even be possible due to procedural constraints.
"That would be almost impossible as it's been described to me," said Republican Ron Johnson.
weeklystandard.com/haley-byrd/rep…
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Update: USPS is accepting responsibility for "inappropriately releasing" the personnel file of Abigail Spanberger, ex-CIA operative running for Congress, & is requesting that the GOP-aligned super PAC return the file.
Sure, after they make copies.
nyti.ms/2NymnKA
Update: USPS is accepting responsibility for "inappropriately releasing" the personnel file of Abigail Spanberger, ex-CIA operative running for Congress, & is requesting that the GOP-aligned super PAC return the file.
Sure, after they make copies.
nyti.ms/2NymnKA
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GOP congressional candidate Omar Navarro's meeting with the FBI about a fake letter he posted about his opponent, Rep. Maxine Waters, is now scheduled for next week. Misusing a government seal or posing as a government official is a federal crime. lat.ms/2N3lOLC
GOP congressional candidate Omar Navarro's meeting with the FBI about a fake letter he posted about his opponent, Rep. Maxine Waters, is now scheduled for next week. Misusing a government seal or posing as a government official is a federal crime. lat.ms/2N3lOLC
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Pentagon to train Saudi fighter pilots on US soil, despite Trump admin claiming its support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen is "not unconditional" after airstrike on school bus that killed 40 children.
tytnetwork.com/2018/08/30/pen…
Pentagon to train Saudi fighter pilots on US soil, despite Trump admin claiming its support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen is "not unconditional" after airstrike on school bus that killed 40 children.
tytnetwork.com/2018/08/30/pen…
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I'm old enough to remember that one time we trained Saudi's to pilot planes.
nypost.com/2017/09/09/sau…
I'm old enough to remember that one time we trained Saudi's to pilot planes.
nypost.com/2017/09/09/sau…
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Non-college white voters aren't Trump's base - non-college white EVANGELICAL voters are. (1/3)
cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
Non-college white voters aren't Trump's base - non-college white EVANGELICAL voters are. (1/3)
cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
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Trump approval among, white non-college evangelical women = 68%
Trump approve among white, non-college NON-evangelical women = 35% (2/3)
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Trump approval among, white non-college evangelical women = 68%
Trump approve among white, non-college NON-evangelical women = 35% (2/3)
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Trump approval among white, non-college evangelical men = 80%
Trump approve among white, non-college NON-evangelical men = 52% (3/3)
cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
Trump approval among white, non-college evangelical men = 80%
Trump approve among white, non-college NON-evangelical men = 52% (3/3)
cookpolitical.com/analysis/natio…
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Trump says Dems can’t impeach him because he’s “doing a great job.”
Trump says If he’s impeached, then, every future president would be in danger of the same fate whenever the opposition gains control of Congress.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Trump says Dems can’t impeach him because he’s “doing a great job.”
Trump says If he’s impeached, then, every future president would be in danger of the same fate whenever the opposition gains control of Congress.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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When asked if he missed an opportunity to unite the country and made a mistake in handling McCain's death, Trump disagreed.
"No, I don't think I did at all," he said. "I've done everything that they requested and no, I don’t think I have." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
When asked if he missed an opportunity to unite the country and made a mistake in handling McCain's death, Trump disagreed.
"No, I don't think I did at all," he said. "I've done everything that they requested and no, I don’t think I have." bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Trump travelled to Evansville, Indiana today to hold yet another campaign rally at our expense.
Trump travelled to Evansville, Indiana today to hold yet another campaign rally at our expense.
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Here are the lyrics to the Rolling Stones' 'Brown Sugar,' which played at the Trump rally. #DogWhistle
Here are the lyrics to the Rolling Stones' 'Brown Sugar,' which played at the Trump rally. #DogWhistle
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Crowd at Trump rally chanted "Lock Her Up" tonight.
Reminder: Multiple members of the Trump 2016 team have since become felons.
Crowd at Trump rally chanted "Lock Her Up" tonight.
Reminder: Multiple members of the Trump 2016 team have since become felons.
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"These are just dishonest, terrible people," Trump says as he points to the media.
Crowd boos.
If you think this ends well, it doesn't.
"These are just dishonest, terrible people," Trump says as he points to the media.
Crowd boos.
If you think this ends well, it doesn't.
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Day 10 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
Day 10 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
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68 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
IWillVote.com
68 Days until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊 this November, make SURE you're registered, help others register & vote early!
IWillVote.com
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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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Trump: "We as a country cannot tolerate political censorship! We are not going to let them control what we see!"
Moments before, a Trump aide physically blocks the lens of a press photographer to prevent him from taking a photo of a protestor.
Trump: "We as a country cannot tolerate political censorship! We are not going to let them control what we see!"
Moments before, a Trump aide physically blocks the lens of a press photographer to prevent him from taking a photo of a protestor.
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ALERT: Pence admits GOP's hidden plan - win more Senate seats so they can pass health care repeal that raises costs and eliminates protections--->
ALERT: Pence admits GOP's hidden plan - win more Senate seats so they can pass health care repeal that raises costs and eliminates protections--->
