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💣 SmokingHowitzer💣

Trump could shoot someone and escape prosecution, his lawyer argues

Words such as “devastating” & “bombshell” hardly do justice to the congressional testimony of Amb Taylor.

This wasn’t a smoking gun.

It was a smoking howitzer.
💣 Howitzer2💣

Taylor’s testimony devastated all of the excuses and evasions made by Trump’s die-hard defenders.

Matt Gaetz and his Coalition of the Stupid (COTS) stormed impeachment proceedings to 'demand transparency' — except that's not what it's really about
💣 Howitzer3💣

Dozens of the COTS brought in cell phones,”

“They not only brought in their unauthorized bodies, they may have brought in the Russians & the Chinese w/ electronics into a secure space, which will require that the space at some point in time be desensitized.”
💣 Howitzer4💣

Ukraine Knew of Aid Freeze by Early August, Undermining Trump Defense

Top officials were told in early August about the delay of $391 million in security assistance, undercutting a chief argument Trump has used to deny any quid pro quo.
💣 Howitzer5💣

Trump adm sought billions of dollars in cuts to programs aimed at fighting corruption in Ukraine and elsewhere

The increasing evidence against Trump simplifies the central questions of the Ukraine scandal

Rudy Giuliani is looking for a defense attorney
💣 Howitzer5💣

Sondland, the US ambassador to E.U. ‘does not recall’ threatening Ukraine over funding, attorney says

Indicted Giuliani Associate Ties Case to Trump & Firtash

The connection was made as two associates of Giuliani pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan
💣 Howitzer5💣

Trump Has Another Ukraine Back Channel: Nunes’ protege Kash Patel.

Patel authored #ReleaseTheMemo op, which was co-authored by Damon Nelson, Nunes’ dead fmr COS & childhood friend.

All involved in Republicans’ efforts to undermine the Russia investigation.
💣 Howitzer5💣

Patel won Trump’s ear and effectively created a back channel to him, feeding him false conspiracy theories about UKR that in effect warped American policy.

This signals another attempt by Trump’s political loyalists to go around US policymakers to shape policy.
💣 Howitzer7💣

Trump actively seeks out and promote false conspiracy theories that fit his narrative.

Investigators are looking at any role Patel played in the shadow foreign policy Trump was conducting as he pushed the Ukrainian gov’t to incriminate his political rivals.
💣 Howitzer8💣

Giuliani, Parnas, Fruman had specific plans for Shokin up until the day of their arrest.

They told others they were headed to Vienna to help with a planned interview the next day: Shokin was scheduled to do an interview from the Austrian capital w/ Sean Hannity.
💣 Howitzer9💣

One of the ringleaders of SCIFgate @RepMarkWalker, is entangled in federal corruption probe in NC

@GOPLeader’s office confirmed that they were given a heads up & a spokesman offered a statement in support of the SCIF storming.

Trump was in on it too. #GOPmob
💣 Howitzer10💣

Grahamov plans to condemn is the House DEMs' impeachment inquiry process & argued that any articles should be dismissed in the Senate without a trial.

"He's been a piece of sh*t," Susan Rice said of Graham. "I said it, dammit. Finally. He's a piece of sh*t.
💣 Howitzer11💣

McConnell denies he told Trump his call with the Ukrainian President was perfect

Manafort pal & Bernie’s former camp amp sign manager Tad Devine, is going to be a strategist and adviser to
@AndrewYang, per people familiar

🐴👠 #ControlledOpposition
💣 Howitzer12💣

‘The White House is not to be trusted right now’
Jim Mattis allegedly “iced out” and blindsided by Trump, finally concluded the president was weakening the nation.

Pentagon official handling Ukraine and Russia appears in impeachment inquiry
💣 Howitzer13💣

‘Sheriff Joe’ is back in court. The impeachment inquiry should pay attention

Senate GOP block two election security bills

SecDef Mark Esper recuses himself from massive Pentagon contract, citing son’s employment

New Evidence Hints at Another DOJ Coverup
💣 Howitzer14💣

U.S. judge says he will order DOS to begin releasing Ukraine records in 30 days

'Who gives a s--- about AFG?': Trump stunned officials with his comments during a military briefing, former aide says

Google Accused of Creating Spy Tool to Squelch Worker Dissent
💣 Howitzer15💣

FL Senate Officially Removes Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel
over his department’s handling of the Parkland shooting

A revealing 24 hours for the GOP and the ‘rule of law’

Masks are fully off ...

@GOP is an organized crime racket
💣 Howitzer16💣

Turkey Halts Syrian Incursion, Hours After Deal W/ RU

The Turkish military said it would advance no further into Syria, after reaching an agreement with Russia

Kim Jong-un Orders ‘Shabby’ South Korean Hotels in Resort Town Destroyed

Trump Tower Kumgang?
💣 Howitzer16💣

CNN 2020 poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April

Biden 34%
Warren 19%
Sanders 16%
Buttigieg 6%
Harris 6%
Klobuchar 3%
ORourke 3%

Trump is obviously terrified of Biden as UkraineGate higlights - others, not so much.
💣 Howitzer16💣

MD AG sues Kush apt company, alleging thousands of violations while renting rodent-infested units

Ilhan Omar’s GOP challenger wanted on arrest warrant after skipping court date

The online MAGA movement tried to take down Canada’s Justin Trudeau. It fell short.
💣 Howitzer17💣

‘Extremely critical’ fire danger returns to CA, with Los Angeles, Napa Valley threatened

Amazon Sells Clothes From Factories Other Retailers Blacklist

After a deadly 2013 factory collapse, most big U.S. apparel companies avoided dangerous plants in Bangladesh
💣 Howitzer18💣

Trump Adm to Begin Official Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord

Ex-Russian Olympics official who drew wrath of Putin arrested by ICE in South Florida

DC is bracing for the prospect that Trump may seek to let funding lapse as an excuse to shut down the govt.
💣 Howitzer19💣

Putin opened on Wednesday the first ever Russia-Africa Summit, which gathered dozens of African leaders in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, promising them “no-strings-attached business and protection from Western pressure,” but also from China.
💣 Howitzer20💣

In Bannon’s Basement, a Rogue ‘War Room’ to Fight Impeachment

A new radio show featuring Bannon & some Trump loyalists aims to add to the messaging in defense of Trump

Trump’s D.C. hotel abruptly cancels Christian aid group’s Kurdish solidarity event
💣 Howitzer21💣

Analysis: Americans Don’t Just Want Facebook to Ban False Political Ads.

They Want Them to Ban ALL Political Ads. Indeed.

Trump administration let nearly $11 million in student aid go to unaccredited for-profit colleges
Words such as “devastating” and “bombshell” hardly do justice to the congressional testimony of Amb Taylor.

This wasn’t a smoking gun.

It was a smoking howitzer, and it devastated all of the excuses and evasions made by Trump’s die-hard defenders.

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
The increasing evidence against Trump simplifies the central questions of the Ukraine scandal

Good summary of issues noted in article

washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
The President Has No Defense

After the Ukrainian envoy’s bombshell testimony, the best Trump can hope for is mercy.

politico.com/magazine/story…
CNN 2020 poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April

Biden 34%
Warren 19%
Sanders 16%
Buttigieg 6%
Harris 6%
Klobuchar 3%
ORourke 3%

cnn.com/2019/10/23/pol…
Trump Backed GOP Plan to Protest Inquiry: Impeachment Update

bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Ukraine Knew of Aid Freeze by Early August, Undermining Trump Defense

Top officials were told in early August about the delay of $391 million in security assistance, undercutting a chief argument President Trump has used to deny any quid pro quo.

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/us/…
Trump could shoot someone and escape prosecution, his lawyer argues

reuters.com/article/us-usa…
@GOP mobsters crash a SCIF violating federal law

The Gaetz gang’s mobster like stunt storming a SCIF threatens our National Security & in so doing violated Federal law.

'Who gives a s--- about Afghanistan?': Trump stunned officials with his comments during a military briefing, former aide says

news.yahoo.com/gives-t-afghan…
Indicted Giuliani Associate Ties Case to Trump
The connection was made as two associates of Rudolph W. Giuliani pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan.

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/nyr…
New York City Bar Calls for US AG William Barr's Recusal in Ukraine Matter

If Barr does not recuse himself, the bar association's statement said, "he should resign or, failing that, be subject to sanctions, including possible removal, by Congress."

law.com/newyorklawjour…
Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to E.U. ‘does not recall’ threatening Ukraine over funding, attorney says

washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
Republicans storm impeachment inquiry deposition in House Intel hearing room

cnn.com/2019/10/23/pol…
‘The White House is not to be trusted right now’
How Jim Mattis, “iced out” and blindsided by Trump, finally concluded the president was weakening the nation.

New Evidence Hints at Another Justice Department Coverup

motherjones.com/politics/2019/…
Maryland AG sues Kushner apartment company, alleging thousands of violations while renting rodent-infested units

baltimoresun.com/maryland/balti…
Putin opened on Wednesday the first ever Russia-Africa Summit, which gathered dozens of African leaders in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, promising them “no-strings-attached business and protection from Western pressure,” but also from China.

occrp.org/en/daily/10959…
U.S. judge says he will order State Dept. to begin releasing Ukraine records in 30 days

washingtonpost.com/local/legal-is…
Pentagon official handling Ukraine and Russia appears in impeachment inquiry

reuters.com/article/us-usa…
GOP Rep. Mark Walker entangled in federal corruption probe in North Carolina

@RepMarkWalker is corrupt AF...no wonder

politico.com/story/2019/04/…
A protégé of Devin Nunes was among those passing negative information about Ukraine to Trump earlier this year, fueling the president’s conspiracy theory belief that Ukraine was brimming with corruption & interfered in the 2016 election on behalf of DEMs.

politico.com/news/2019/10/2…
White House Aides Feared That Trump Had Another Ukraine Back Channel

Senior national security officials grew concerned about Kash Patel, a colleague who had been involved in Republicans’ efforts to undermine the Russia investigation. #Nunes

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/us/…
Understatement ...Kashyap Patel is a lawyer who has sometimes run afoul of the rules
#SteeleVisit
#ReleaseTheMemo

And a federal judge wrote an order of ineptitude re a case he handled....
😂😂😂😂

nytimes.com/2018/02/02/us/…
Kash Patel worked with @devinnunes now dead fmr COS & childhood friend, Damon Nelson to conjure up the #ReleaseTheMemo shenanigans

theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
Trump administration sought billions of dollars in cuts to programs aimed at fighting corruption in Ukraine and elsewhere

Democrats have slammed White House insistence that Trump was focused on corruption — not Bidens — when he blocked Ukraine aid

washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019…
Google Accused of Creating Spy Tool to Squelch Worker Dissent
Company says it’s an effort to curb calendar, meeting spam
Allegation underscores tensions between employees, leadership

bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Florida Lobbyist Turning Trump Ties Into Mega-Millions

Brian Ballard reps Turkey, DR, Amazon, American Airlines, Reynolds, Geo Group, Prudrntisl, BextEra Energy, US Sugar Corp, American HC Assoc,

thedailybeast.com/florida-lobbyi…
The online MAGA movement tried to take down Canada’s Justin Trudeau. It fell short.

washingtonpost.com/politics/the-o…
Will Trump shut down the government to fight impeachment?
Analysis: Washington is bracing for the prospect that president may seek to let funding lapse in a bid to blame Democrats.

nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
The North Korean leader has been pushing the South to restart a joint tourism project that once made money for his regime.

Trump Tower Kumgang?

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/wor…
Amazon Sells Clothes From Factories Other Retailers Blacklist
After a deadly 2013 factory collapse, most big U.S. apparel companies agreed to steer clear of dangerous plants in Bangladesh

wsj.com/articles/amazo…
In Steve Bannon’s Basement, a Rogue ‘War Room’ to Fight Impeachment

A new radio show featuring Mr. Bannon and some Trump loyalists aims to add to the messaging in defense of the president.

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/us/…
Turkey Halts Syrian Incursion, Hours After Deal With Russia
The Turkish military said it would advance no further into Syria, after reaching an agreement with Russia on forcing Kurdish fighters from the border region.

nytimes.com/2019/10/23/wor…
Senate Republicans block two election security bills

thehill.com/policy/cyberse…
‘Sheriff Joe’ is back in court. The impeachment inquiry should pay attention

bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/1…
🌳Breathe🌳

Stone’s protege Gaetz, leader of the Freedom Caucus gang of stupidity’s antics today highlights & underscores just how FREAKED OUT they are.

Savor their fear, the end is nigh.

Expect delicious incoming. 🤗

Sleep well.
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