Trump showed us last night just how irrational he truly is. Was this a threat of some kind to the Investigation? It's laughable. "He threatened the United States Congress not to exercise its constitutional responsibility of oversight," #WednesdayWisdom politico.com/story/2019/02/…
2-"“Frankly, it reminded me of Richard Nixon’s last state of the union address to a joint session of Congress,” Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) said after ducking out of the House chamber before Trump finished delivering his address. “It’s the same old same old coming from this White
3-"House and this president. So disappointing and inappropriate and, frankly, the worst of Richard Nixon.” Connolly’s disgust — accentuated by his head-shaking as he left the chamber — came just moments after Trump took an implicit dig at House Democrats, who are launching
4-"wide-ranging investigations that could soon ensnare the president and his associates. “An economic miracle is taking place in the United States — and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous partisan investigations,” Trump said, prompting some
5-"boos from the Democratic side of the chamber. “If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation. It just doesn't work that way.” Democrats said they were stunned that Trump used the platform to push back on the various investigations."
6-"Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a vocal Trump antagonist, said the president’s comments represented “more evidence of trying to delay, derail and obstruct,” adding, “It’s just a throwaway line without any real meaning in terms of where he’s going.
7-"This investigation is continuing, it’s going to reach a conclusion, and the walls are closing in on the president or his family.” ~politico
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