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THE FANTASTIC LIFE OF GEORGE PAPADOPOULOS
Part II
Before the arrest
Jan 20, 2017 - July 27, 2017
THE FANTASTIC LIFE OF GEORGE PAPADOPOULOS
Part II
Before the arrest
Jan 20, 2017 - July 27, 2017
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Part I can be found here:
Part I can be found here:
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On Inauguration Day 2017, the Greek Defense Ministry boasts that Panos Kammenos met with Reince Priebus and George Papadopoulos.
On Inauguration Day 2017, the Greek Defense Ministry boasts that Panos Kammenos met with Reince Priebus and George Papadopoulos.
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The following day, Jan 21st, Kammenos and Reince Priebus are photographed atop the Hay Adams Hotel not far from the White House.
The following day, Jan 21st, Kammenos and Reince Priebus are photographed atop the Hay Adams Hotel not far from the White House.
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On Jan 22nd, PapaD meets with Yossi Dagan, a representative of the Jewish settler community in the West Bank.
Once again, he presents himself as a Trump administration surrogate.
jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-C…
On Jan 22nd, PapaD meets with Yossi Dagan, a representative of the Jewish settler community in the West Bank.
Once again, he presents himself as a Trump administration surrogate.
jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-C…
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However, PapaD writes in his book that he did not have a position with the administration at the time.
He had plans to interview for a position. “I’m told I will have an interview, finally, just days later.”
However, PapaD writes in his book that he did not have a position with the administration at the time.
He had plans to interview for a position. “I’m told I will have an interview, finally, just days later.”
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Sometime in late January 2017, Millian and PapaD meet again, this time at the Russia House in DC. (Surprisingly, the Mueller report does not name the Russia House. It simply states the two met at “a bar”).
Sometime in late January 2017, Millian and PapaD meet again, this time at the Russia House in DC. (Surprisingly, the Mueller report does not name the Russia House. It simply states the two met at “a bar”).
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Millian tells PapaD that he and two associates just met with John McCain.
On Jan 24th, The Wall Street Journal reports that Milian is a source for the Steele dossier.
dailycaller.com/2017/01/24/the…
Millian tells PapaD that he and two associates just met with John McCain.
On Jan 24th, The Wall Street Journal reports that Milian is a source for the Steele dossier.
dailycaller.com/2017/01/24/the…
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PapaD texts Millian, “Sergei I don’t know what this all about. I have nothing to do with Russia. I don’t know what you’re up to.”
Millian responds, “I know.”
PapaD texts Millian, “Sergei I don’t know what this all about. I have nothing to do with Russia. I don’t know what you’re up to.”
Millian responds, “I know.”
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Papadopoulos claims, in his book, that’s “the last I hear from him. Ever.”
(However, reporter T. A. Frank has seen emails that Millian continued to send to PapaD. PapaD does not respond).
Papadopoulos claims, in his book, that’s “the last I hear from him. Ever.”
(However, reporter T. A. Frank has seen emails that Millian continued to send to PapaD. PapaD does not respond).
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PapaD writes that “I’m scheduled for a phone interview with someone handing administration jobs, who seems very intrigued about me joining the NSC or Department of Energy.”
PapaD writes that “I’m scheduled for a phone interview with someone handing administration jobs, who seems very intrigued about me joining the NSC or Department of Energy.”
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He gives the impression he would accept a job offer with the Trump administration without telling anyone about his relationship with Millian.
He gives the impression he would accept a job offer with the Trump administration without telling anyone about his relationship with Millian.
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On Jan 27th, the FBI contacts PapaD for the first time.
Agents Curtis Heide and Michael McSwain of the FBI’s Chicago office interview him.
On Jan 27th, the FBI contacts PapaD for the first time.
Agents Curtis Heide and Michael McSwain of the FBI’s Chicago office interview him.
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By PapaD’s own account, the agents’ initial focus is where is he getting his money. How can he afford to travel overseas so often? How does he afford such expensive clothes?
By PapaD’s own account, the agents’ initial focus is where is he getting his money. How can he afford to travel overseas so often? How does he afford such expensive clothes?
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They ask him about Sergei Millian, but then shift direction suddenly.
The agents ask George if he has ever met with Aviv Ezra, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest.
They ask him about Sergei Millian, but then shift direction suddenly.
The agents ask George if he has ever met with Aviv Ezra, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest.
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When PapaD confirms that they did meet, the agents demand PapaD: “Tell us more about the Israelis cultivating you.”
The agents then ask about his knowledge of “Russian interference” in the election.
When PapaD confirms that they did meet, the agents demand PapaD: “Tell us more about the Israelis cultivating you.”
The agents then ask about his knowledge of “Russian interference” in the election.
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During PapaD’s second FBI interview, Jan 31st, agent Heide asks him to wear a wire and meet with Mifsud in London.
When PapaD declines, the agent threatens to charge PapaD for his contacts with Israelis.
During PapaD’s second FBI interview, Jan 31st, agent Heide asks him to wear a wire and meet with Mifsud in London.
When PapaD declines, the agent threatens to charge PapaD for his contacts with Israelis.
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The following day, Papadopoulos de-activates his Facebook page. He claims he had the approval of his attorneys.
The following day, Papadopoulos de-activates his Facebook page. He claims he had the approval of his attorneys.
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Papadopoulos learns the FBI questioned his friend, Jeffrey Wiseman, about his ties to Israel.
The agents asked Wiseman if he knew where PapaD was getting his money. The FBI asks PapaD’s uncle the same question.
Papadopoulos learns the FBI questioned his friend, Jeffrey Wiseman, about his ties to Israel.
The agents asked Wiseman if he knew where PapaD was getting his money. The FBI asks PapaD’s uncle the same question.
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On Feb 23rd, Papadopoulos changes his mobile phone number.
Around this time, PapaD begins his online romance with his future wife, Simona Mangiante.
On Feb 23rd, Papadopoulos changes his mobile phone number.
Around this time, PapaD begins his online romance with his future wife, Simona Mangiante.
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During the 2017 AIPAC conference (March 24-26), PapaD is contacted by David Ha’ivri, “a conservative strategist who works for West Bank settlers.”
Ha’ivri previously set up the meeting between Papadopolous and Yosi Daggan the day after the inauguration.
During the 2017 AIPAC conference (March 24-26), PapaD is contacted by David Ha’ivri, “a conservative strategist who works for West Bank settlers.”
Ha’ivri previously set up the meeting between Papadopolous and Yosi Daggan the day after the inauguration.
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Ha’ivri tells George that an American-Israeli businessman named Charles Tawil would like to meet him. Ha’ivri and Tawil fly to Chicago
Ha’ivri tells George that an American-Israeli businessman named Charles Tawil would like to meet him. Ha’ivri and Tawil fly to Chicago
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PapaD claims the only reason he agreed to the meeting is because he’s “broke” & needs to find work to pay his legal bills.
Tawil’s version of the meeting confirms that PapaD said he’s broke. He also claims that PapaD talked about living in Europe.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
PapaD claims the only reason he agreed to the meeting is because he’s “broke” & needs to find work to pay his legal bills.
Tawil’s version of the meeting confirms that PapaD said he’s broke. He also claims that PapaD talked about living in Europe.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
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The possibility that PapaD planned to live in Europe will be brought up again. It raises the question of his citizenship status? Is he a dual citizen?
What kind of boot camp did Papadopoulos attend in Greece?
The possibility that PapaD planned to live in Europe will be brought up again. It raises the question of his citizenship status? Is he a dual citizen?
What kind of boot camp did Papadopoulos attend in Greece?
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PapaD does not tell Tawil that he’s under investigation by the FBI.
PapaD does not tell Tawil that he’s under investigation by the FBI.
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PapaD and Simona meet in New York. The exact dates are unclear. PapaD says in April. The Guardian says it was March. Considering PapaD’s difficulty recalling dates, March can not be dismissed as a possibility.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/j…
PapaD and Simona meet in New York. The exact dates are unclear. PapaD says in April. The Guardian says it was March. Considering PapaD’s difficulty recalling dates, March can not be dismissed as a possibility.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/j…
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On April 13, 2017, PapaD is contacted by Rhonda Schwartz of ABC News. PapaD meets with Brian Ross.
He is told there is a FISA warrant on him “as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation.”
On April 13, 2017, PapaD is contacted by Rhonda Schwartz of ABC News. PapaD meets with Brian Ross.
He is told there is a FISA warrant on him “as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation.”
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Here’s a case where PapaD harms his credibility. There was no Mueller investigation in April 2017. Mueller was not appointed special counsel until the following month.
Here’s a case where PapaD harms his credibility. There was no Mueller investigation in April 2017. Mueller was not appointed special counsel until the following month.
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At the beginning of May, the security director for the Senate Intel Committee, Jim Wolfe, calls PapaD and requests documents. Wolfe issues a subpoena.
PapaD claims he intended to cooperate and that a subpoena was unnecessary.
At the beginning of May, the security director for the Senate Intel Committee, Jim Wolfe, calls PapaD and requests documents. Wolfe issues a subpoena.
PapaD claims he intended to cooperate and that a subpoena was unnecessary.
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After turning over the requested documents, PapaD decides to travel to Europe.
Before boarding his plane to Greece, PapaD claims he is stopped by 4 armed guards in military fatigues.
After turning over the requested documents, PapaD decides to travel to Europe.
Before boarding his plane to Greece, PapaD claims he is stopped by 4 armed guards in military fatigues.
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They ask him if he plans on returning to the US and he responds in the affirmative.
PapaD is incredulous that this is happening to him.
They ask him if he plans on returning to the US and he responds in the affirmative.
PapaD is incredulous that this is happening to him.
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But it brings us back to the question of PapaD’s citizenship status.
Did the FBI have reason to be concerned he would not return to the US?
But it brings us back to the question of PapaD’s citizenship status.
Did the FBI have reason to be concerned he would not return to the US?
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The armed men then ask him if he plans on traveling anywhere besides Greece.
PapaD responds, “not at the moment.”
But eventually PapaD will travel to at least 3 additional countries: Israel, Cyprus and Italy.
The armed men then ask him if he plans on traveling anywhere besides Greece.
PapaD responds, “not at the moment.”
But eventually PapaD will travel to at least 3 additional countries: Israel, Cyprus and Italy.
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Initially PapaD stays in Athens, but he feels he’s being watched.
He decides to travel to Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos. Simona will join him later.
superparadise.com.gr
Initially PapaD stays in Athens, but he feels he’s being watched.
He decides to travel to Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos. Simona will join him later.
superparadise.com.gr
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He meets Kostas Skagias, “PR giant of Mykonos, the guy who handles most of the VIPs who come to party or lead the party on the island.”
He meets Kostas Skagias, “PR giant of Mykonos, the guy who handles most of the VIPs who come to party or lead the party on the island.”
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In a previous thread, I explored the world of yachting. In recent years, the scene has moved more and more to the Island of Mykonos.
In a previous thread, I explored the world of yachting. In recent years, the scene has moved more and more to the Island of Mykonos.
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Skagias is unabashedly selling Mykonos as a yachting destination.
He’s selling a party.
A Mykonosexperience!
Skagias is unabashedly selling Mykonos as a yachting destination.
He’s selling a party.
A Mykonosexperience!
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Skagias tirelessly promotes Mykonos to all the right people.
Skagias tirelessly promotes Mykonos to all the right people.
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His Instagram is awesome. Endless videos of women dancing on bars.
instagram.com/kostasskagias.…
His Instagram is awesome. Endless videos of women dancing on bars.
instagram.com/kostasskagias.…
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PapaD enjoys the sweet life. He and Skagias “zip around the island, going from fashion shows to discos.”
PapaD enjoys the sweet life. He and Skagias “zip around the island, going from fashion shows to discos.”
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Meanwhile, Simona is attending the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes has its own reputation as a party destination.
hollywoodreporter.com/news/side-cann…
Meanwhile, Simona is attending the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes has its own reputation as a party destination.
hollywoodreporter.com/news/side-cann…
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Eventually Simona joins George on Mykonos. (Early June, perhaps).
Once on the island, it’s champagne wishes and caviar dreams for the two lovebirds.
Eventually Simona joins George on Mykonos. (Early June, perhaps).
Once on the island, it’s champagne wishes and caviar dreams for the two lovebirds.
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Island Locals report that PapaD was spending liberally.
How was PapaD affording this lifestyle? By his own admission, he was broke back in March.
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
Island Locals report that PapaD was spending liberally.
How was PapaD affording this lifestyle? By his own admission, he was broke back in March.
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
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At some point in early June, PapaD and Charles Tawil get in contact with each other. The two men dispute which one of them initiated the contact.
At some point in early June, PapaD and Charles Tawil get in contact with each other. The two men dispute which one of them initiated the contact.
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Regardless of who initiated the contact, Tawil ends up visiting George on Mykonos.
While on the island, he tells PapaD that he knew Jonathan Pollard’s handler and that “it wasn’t our fault he got caught.”
Regardless of who initiated the contact, Tawil ends up visiting George on Mykonos.
While on the island, he tells PapaD that he knew Jonathan Pollard’s handler and that “it wasn’t our fault he got caught.”
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Pollard is a former DOD Intel analyst who was convicted of passing top-secret classified information to Israel.
Pollard is a former DOD Intel analyst who was convicted of passing top-secret classified information to Israel.
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Tawil also brags he was one of the agents who worked on an operation to “tap the phones of Syrian president Hafez al-Assad…” (the father of Bashar al-Assad).
Tawil also brags he was one of the agents who worked on an operation to “tap the phones of Syrian president Hafez al-Assad…” (the father of Bashar al-Assad).
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These are remarkable claims. Of course, either PapaD or Tawil could be lying.
If true, however, then the combination of the two claims places Tawil in Israeli intelligence.
These are remarkable claims. Of course, either PapaD or Tawil could be lying.
If true, however, then the combination of the two claims places Tawil in Israeli intelligence.
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Pollard was handled by LAKAM, an intel agency within the Israeli military dedicated to stealing foreign technology.
Pollard was handled by LAKAM, an intel agency within the Israeli military dedicated to stealing foreign technology.
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Arbel formerly worked in Israeli intelligence:
Arbel formerly worked in Israeli intelligence:
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Arbel is the co-founder and CEO of Terrogence, a firm that has been variously decribed as an open source intelligence firm and a counter-terrorism firm.
forbes.com/sites/thomasbr…
Arbel is the co-founder and CEO of Terrogence, a firm that has been variously decribed as an open source intelligence firm and a counter-terrorism firm.
forbes.com/sites/thomasbr…
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On the same day as the meeting with Arbel, Tawil gives PapaD $10,000.
Tawil says it’s an advance based on a future business deals and that it was requested by PapaD.
On the same day as the meeting with Arbel, Tawil gives PapaD $10,000.
Tawil says it’s an advance based on a future business deals and that it was requested by PapaD.
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PapaD claims this $10,000 was part of a setup by the Robert Mueller.
He implicates not only Tawil but also Arbel.
PapaD claims this $10,000 was part of a setup by the Robert Mueller.
He implicates not only Tawil but also Arbel.
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But why would Mueller setup PapaD in Tel Aviv? Why would the Israelis be involved in operation that would implicate Israel?
But why would Mueller setup PapaD in Tel Aviv? Why would the Israelis be involved in operation that would implicate Israel?
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Also, Tawil points out that he had no idea PapaD was traveling back to the US. He thought PapaD has decided to stay in Europe.
Also, Tawil points out that he had no idea PapaD was traveling back to the US. He thought PapaD has decided to stay in Europe.
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Others on Mykonos also were under a similar impression that PapaD was staying in Europe (Once again raising questions about his citizenship status).
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
Others on Mykonos also were under a similar impression that PapaD was staying in Europe (Once again raising questions about his citizenship status).
chicagotribune.com/nation-world/c…
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PapaD received 10 grand on June 8th, but he didn’t leave for the US until July 27th.
What was the plan to get PapaD back to the US? Is PapaD suggesting Fox News was part of the plan to get him to return to the US by offering him an interview?
PapaD received 10 grand on June 8th, but he didn’t leave for the US until July 27th.
What was the plan to get PapaD back to the US? Is PapaD suggesting Fox News was part of the plan to get him to return to the US by offering him an interview?
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What was Tawil’s motivation to help Mueller? Tawil says he’s a Trump supporter.
What about David Ha’ivri? Was he part of the scheme?
What was Tawil’s motivation to help Mueller? Tawil says he’s a Trump supporter.
What about David Ha’ivri? Was he part of the scheme?
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Ha'ivri also says he's a Trump supporter.
Here he is leading a group of conservative Congressmen on a tour of Israel, including Louis Gohmert and Jim Jordan.
israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx…
Ha'ivri also says he's a Trump supporter.
Here he is leading a group of conservative Congressmen on a tour of Israel, including Louis Gohmert and Jim Jordan.
israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx…
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Ha’ivri says that he was just trying to help PapaD out and that there is no truth to his fantastic claims.
Ha’ivri says that he was just trying to help PapaD out and that there is no truth to his fantastic claims.
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I could go on. PapaD’s business dealings with Tawil and Arbel is an intriguing angle, but trying to shoehorn Mueller into the story seems forced. Very similar to his attempt to link the Mueller investigation to a possible FISA warrant on him.
I could go on. PapaD’s business dealings with Tawil and Arbel is an intriguing angle, but trying to shoehorn Mueller into the story seems forced. Very similar to his attempt to link the Mueller investigation to a possible FISA warrant on him.
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IMO, PapaD would better off just telling us what he knows rather than speculating on what he doesn’t.
IMO, PapaD would better off just telling us what he knows rather than speculating on what he doesn’t.
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In this article, PapaD says it’s “laughable” that Tawil says he was broke when they met. But PapaD in his book states he was broke in March.
timesofisrael.com/heading-to-jai…
In this article, PapaD says it’s “laughable” that Tawil says he was broke when they met. But PapaD in his book states he was broke in March.
timesofisrael.com/heading-to-jai…
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How was PapaD able to afford his extravagant lifestyle in Mykonos between March and June without a job?
How was PapaD able to afford his extravagant lifestyle in Mykonos between March and June without a job?
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From Israel, Tawil and PapaD travel to Cyprus.
Tawil tells PapaD that he wants to be introduced to “Jared Kushner and others.”
From Israel, Tawil and PapaD travel to Cyprus.
Tawil tells PapaD that he wants to be introduced to “Jared Kushner and others.”
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On June 10, 2017, the president of Cyprus visits Mike Pence at the White House.
greeknewsonline.com/u-s-cyprus-str…
On June 10, 2017, the president of Cyprus visits Mike Pence at the White House.
greeknewsonline.com/u-s-cyprus-str…
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One of the main topics on the agenda is a discussion of an energy deal involving Cyprus and ExxonMobil.
One of the main topics on the agenda is a discussion of an energy deal involving Cyprus and ExxonMobil.
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Wait a minute….back in December when PapaD traveled to Cyprus one of his main objectives was to discuss an energy deal involving Exxonmobil. 😯
Wait a minute….back in December when PapaD traveled to Cyprus one of his main objectives was to discuss an energy deal involving Exxonmobil. 😯
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In mid-June, PapaD flies to Thessaloniki, his father’s hometown, to attend a trilateral energy summit with Benjamin Netanyahu and the Greek and Cypriot presidents.
In mid-June, PapaD flies to Thessaloniki, his father’s hometown, to attend a trilateral energy summit with Benjamin Netanyahu and the Greek and Cypriot presidents.
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Tawil says PapaD was invited by someone in the Isreali Prime Minister’s office.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
Tawil says PapaD was invited by someone in the Isreali Prime Minister’s office.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
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Just when I was ready to write PapaD off as a total blowhard, I learn something that puts some doubt in my mind.
Just when I was ready to write PapaD off as a total blowhard, I learn something that puts some doubt in my mind.
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After his adventures on Cyprus and mainland Greece, he returns to Mykonos.
On July 3rd, PapaD sends an email to Tawil and the directors of London Centre of International Law Practice (LCILP), attempting to arrange a meeting.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
After his adventures on Cyprus and mainland Greece, he returns to Mykonos.
On July 3rd, PapaD sends an email to Tawil and the directors of London Centre of International Law Practice (LCILP), attempting to arrange a meeting.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-named-…
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George and Simona visit the isle of Capri and later visit PapaD’s relatives in Greece. The exact dates are unclear.
George and Simona visit the isle of Capri and later visit PapaD’s relatives in Greece. The exact dates are unclear.
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Alas, George’s time on fantasy island comes to an end. He has an interview scheduled with John Moody, an executive with Fox News.
On July 27th, he boards a plane bound for the US. He is arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport later that day.
Alas, George’s time on fantasy island comes to an end. He has an interview scheduled with John Moody, an executive with Fox News.
On July 27th, he boards a plane bound for the US. He is arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport later that day.
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Curiously, on the day that PapaD was arrested, Reince Priebus “resigns.”
wmur.com/article/reince…
Curiously, on the day that PapaD was arrested, Reince Priebus “resigns.”
wmur.com/article/reince…
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In a previous thread, I demonstrated, based on the available evidence, that Priebus was fired, and Donald Trump most likely knew about PapaD’s arrest when he dismissed Priebus.
In a previous thread, I demonstrated, based on the available evidence, that Priebus was fired, and Donald Trump most likely knew about PapaD’s arrest when he dismissed Priebus.
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George Gigicos, the other Greek-American honored prior to Inauguration Day, left administration just days later.
foxnews.com/politics/trump…
George Gigicos, the other Greek-American honored prior to Inauguration Day, left administration just days later.
foxnews.com/politics/trump…
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Was either either one or both of these dismissals were related to PapaD’s arrest?
Was either either one or both of these dismissals were related to PapaD’s arrest?
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I have some speculation, theories and opinions of my own that I’ll offer in another thread. Lord knows this thread is long enough.
Plus, I would prefer this one remain primarily researched based.
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I have some speculation, theories and opinions of my own that I’ll offer in another thread. Lord knows this thread is long enough.
Plus, I would prefer this one remain primarily researched based.
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