🍑Bribery🍑
Trump & Giuliani worked with Viktor Shokin, Konstantin Kulyk, Yuri Lutsenko, & Dmytro Firtash.
All are associated with major corruption scandals.
Trump & Giuliani enlisted the most corrupt Ukrainian oligarchs and officials to carry out their scheme
Trump & Giuliani worked with Viktor Shokin, Konstantin Kulyk, Yuri Lutsenko, & Dmytro Firtash.
All are associated with major corruption scandals.
Trump & Giuliani enlisted the most corrupt Ukrainian oligarchs and officials to carry out their scheme
🍑Bribery🍑
Kent: The chief agitators on the Ukrainian side of this effort were some of those same corrupt former prosecutors I had encountered, particularly Victor Shokin & Yuriy Lutsenko,” he said.
Pelosi says testimony of diplomats ‘corroborated evidence of bribery’ by Trump
Kent: The chief agitators on the Ukrainian side of this effort were some of those same corrupt former prosecutors I had encountered, particularly Victor Shokin & Yuriy Lutsenko,” he said.
Pelosi says testimony of diplomats ‘corroborated evidence of bribery’ by Trump
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Taylor provided new testimony that directly implicates Trump
In presence of my staff at a restaurant, Sondland called Trump and told him of his meetings in Kyiv. The member of my staff could hear Trump on the phone, asking Sondland about “the investigations.”
Taylor provided new testimony that directly implicates Trump
In presence of my staff at a restaurant, Sondland called Trump and told him of his meetings in Kyiv. The member of my staff could hear Trump on the phone, asking Sondland about “the investigations.”
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This was a matter of national security
Trump putting his interests above America’s National Security.
The freeze of the U.S. military assistance was against the security interests of the US and to the benefit of Russia, which is at war with Ukraine.
This was a matter of national security
Trump putting his interests above America’s National Security.
The freeze of the U.S. military assistance was against the security interests of the US and to the benefit of Russia, which is at war with Ukraine.
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Kent: “Giuliani’s efforts to gin up politically-motivated investigations were infecting US engagement w/ UKR.”
UKR is on the front lines of Russia’s attempts to destabilize the region & upset the norms that have underpinned peace & prosperity in the post-WWII era.
Kent: “Giuliani’s efforts to gin up politically-motivated investigations were infecting US engagement w/ UKR.”
UKR is on the front lines of Russia’s attempts to destabilize the region & upset the norms that have underpinned peace & prosperity in the post-WWII era.
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Taylor explained in response to questioning that the “whole notion of a rules-based order” is under threat because of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
The action item Trump was asking Ukraine to deliver was interference in the 2020 election.
Taylor explained in response to questioning that the “whole notion of a rules-based order” is under threat because of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
The action item Trump was asking Ukraine to deliver was interference in the 2020 election.
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Multiple officials have said countering foreign interference in US elections is one of the top priorities for US intel & LE.
Trump’s request to Zelenskyy & his invitation to China to investigate Biden — are invitations to interfere in U.S. democratic processes.
Multiple officials have said countering foreign interference in US elections is one of the top priorities for US intel & LE.
Trump’s request to Zelenskyy & his invitation to China to investigate Biden — are invitations to interfere in U.S. democratic processes.
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Thus was never about anti-corruption: The Trump-Giuliani scheme worked by harnessing a corrupt system
Kent, in his opening statement, noted how Giuliani and others had allied themselves with corrupt actors in Ukraine.
Thus was never about anti-corruption: The Trump-Giuliani scheme worked by harnessing a corrupt system
Kent, in his opening statement, noted how Giuliani and others had allied themselves with corrupt actors in Ukraine.
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“It was unexpected, and most unfortunate, to watch some Americans — including those who allied themselves with corrupt Ukrainians in pursuit of private agendas — launch attacks on dedicated public servants (Yavonovitch) advancing U.S. interests in Ukraine,” he said.
“It was unexpected, and most unfortunate, to watch some Americans — including those who allied themselves with corrupt Ukrainians in pursuit of private agendas — launch attacks on dedicated public servants (Yavonovitch) advancing U.S. interests in Ukraine,” he said.
GOP refused to listen to what the witnesses said.
Instead Nunes offered the pro Russian (GRU) debunked conspiracy theory alleging UKR rather than RU interfered in the 2016 elex.
Witnesses were steady in their apolitical role in the face of political questioning by the minority
Instead Nunes offered the pro Russian (GRU) debunked conspiracy theory alleging UKR rather than RU interfered in the 2016 elex.
Witnesses were steady in their apolitical role in the face of political questioning by the minority
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Complaints of “hearsay” backfire so long as White House stonewalls Congress
This argument will likely backfire so long as the White House refuses to allow the testimony of witnesses with first-hand knowledge from Congress and refuses to provide documents:
Complaints of “hearsay” backfire so long as White House stonewalls Congress
This argument will likely backfire so long as the White House refuses to allow the testimony of witnesses with first-hand knowledge from Congress and refuses to provide documents:
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2nd US official heard Trump call with Sondland.
The second diplomatic staffer also at the table was Suriya Jayanti, a foreign service officer based in Kyiv.
Pelosi: “Bribery,” is mentioned in the Constitution’s impeachment clause, & describes Trump’s conduct.
2nd US official heard Trump call with Sondland.
The second diplomatic staffer also at the table was Suriya Jayanti, a foreign service officer based in Kyiv.
Pelosi: “Bribery,” is mentioned in the Constitution’s impeachment clause, & describes Trump’s conduct.
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GOP begins impeachment hearings by grasping at a series of illogical straws
What we saw was, on one side, a devastating case against Trump unfolding w/ dream witnesses &, on the other, a childish & at times unintelligible display of deflection & lunacy from GOP.
GOP begins impeachment hearings by grasping at a series of illogical straws
What we saw was, on one side, a devastating case against Trump unfolding w/ dream witnesses &, on the other, a childish & at times unintelligible display of deflection & lunacy from GOP.
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Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas had a “Fraud Guarantee pow wow” with… Ivana Trump? New reporting shows they had other business ties
The stakes are high for Sondland: could “be indicted on perjury” for misleading House investigators
Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas had a “Fraud Guarantee pow wow” with… Ivana Trump? New reporting shows they had other business ties
The stakes are high for Sondland: could “be indicted on perjury” for misleading House investigators
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Exclusive: Trump DC hotel sales pitch boasts of millions to be made from foreign governments
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Bar Release of His Tax Returns
A fight over a Manhattan grand jury subpoena could yield a major decision on presidential power.
Exclusive: Trump DC hotel sales pitch boasts of millions to be made from foreign governments
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Bar Release of His Tax Returns
A fight over a Manhattan grand jury subpoena could yield a major decision on presidential power.
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Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has ‘insurance’ 9/11?
FruityG has emerged as a key figure in the I inquiry, with speculation GOP will seek to paint him as a rogue actor
Giuliani Faces US Probe on Campaign Finance, Lobbying Breaches
Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has ‘insurance’ 9/11?
FruityG has emerged as a key figure in the I inquiry, with speculation GOP will seek to paint him as a rogue actor
Giuliani Faces US Probe on Campaign Finance, Lobbying Breaches
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Probe of FruityG presents a threat to Trump’s presidency
The impeachment inquiry has revealed a long and murky campaign to oust a veteran U.S. ambassador
Those involved include Bob Livingston, Pete Sessions, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman.
Probe of FruityG presents a threat to Trump’s presidency
The impeachment inquiry has revealed a long and murky campaign to oust a veteran U.S. ambassador
Those involved include Bob Livingston, Pete Sessions, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman.
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In 2018, Parnas & Fruman told Trump that Yovanovitch was unfriendly to the president’s interests.
Ten days later, Parma’s met with Sessions, who later penned a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo complaining that Yovanovitch was biased against Trump,
In 2018, Parnas & Fruman told Trump that Yovanovitch was unfriendly to the president’s interests.
Ten days later, Parma’s met with Sessions, who later penned a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo complaining that Yovanovitch was biased against Trump,
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Bob Livingston, urged Yovanovitch’s firing. “He characterized Yovanovitch as an ‘Obama holdover’ & associated [her] with George Soros,”
Putin hates (Soros = WLD)
Sondland’s cellphone call to Trump from Kyiv restaurant was a stunning breach of security,
Bob Livingston, urged Yovanovitch’s firing. “He characterized Yovanovitch as an ‘Obama holdover’ & associated [her] with George Soros,”
Putin hates (Soros = WLD)
Sondland’s cellphone call to Trump from Kyiv restaurant was a stunning breach of security,
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MH17 Investigators Release Phone Intercepts with Links to Russia
Moscow contacted rebels charged w/ downing MH17:
RU pilots bombed a hospital in Syria and then did it again.
The UN is investigating these attacks.
Bombing healthcare facilities is a war crime.
MH17 Investigators Release Phone Intercepts with Links to Russia
Moscow contacted rebels charged w/ downing MH17:
RU pilots bombed a hospital in Syria and then did it again.
The UN is investigating these attacks.
Bombing healthcare facilities is a war crime.
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Russia's security services moved money through Estonia to finance operations overseas, the Baltic country's finance minister, who is leading a cleanup after a money laundering scandal
Venezuela Is Secretly Exporting Millions of Barrels of Oil
Russia's security services moved money through Estonia to finance operations overseas, the Baltic country's finance minister, who is leading a cleanup after a money laundering scandal
Venezuela Is Secretly Exporting Millions of Barrels of Oil
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Trump has shown time and time again that he will cozy up to authoritarian rulers,” Markey said“He should … make it clear that Turkey’s record on human rights is unacceptable.”
Career WH budget official expected to break ranks, testify in impeachment inquiry
Trump has shown time and time again that he will cozy up to authoritarian rulers,” Markey said“He should … make it clear that Turkey’s record on human rights is unacceptable.”
Career WH budget official expected to break ranks, testify in impeachment inquiry
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Mark Sandy would be the first OMB official to appear after a series of political appointees defied congressional subpoenas
Trump LawyerJohn Dowd Bolsters Defense of Ukrainian Billionaire Igor Kolomoisky who launched the career of president Vlodymyr Zelinskiy.
Mark Sandy would be the first OMB official to appear after a series of political appointees defied congressional subpoenas
Trump LawyerJohn Dowd Bolsters Defense of Ukrainian Billionaire Igor Kolomoisky who launched the career of president Vlodymyr Zelinskiy.
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U.S. Fed buys $1.8 billion of mortgage bonds, sells none
North Korea has a message for Trump and the United States:
The clock is ticking, and a bomb is about to explode.
Trump hikes price tag for US forces in Korea almost 500% as Seoul questions alliance
U.S. Fed buys $1.8 billion of mortgage bonds, sells none
North Korea has a message for Trump and the United States:
The clock is ticking, and a bomb is about to explode.
Trump hikes price tag for US forces in Korea almost 500% as Seoul questions alliance
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Joe Biden proposes $1.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan
Justice Department Investigates Rep. Spano’s Campaign Loans
Visa discloses FTC probe on debit transactions
A principal who banned LGBTQ books, calling them inappropriate, now faces child porn charges
Joe Biden proposes $1.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan
Justice Department Investigates Rep. Spano’s Campaign Loans
Visa discloses FTC probe on debit transactions
A principal who banned LGBTQ books, calling them inappropriate, now faces child porn charges
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EU Banking Union Deal Possible This Year, Germany’s Scholz Says
Saugus High shooter opened fire on crowded quad in 16-second attack that left 2 dead and 3 wounded, sheriff says
Danske Bank says it's been charged with misselling investment advisory services
EU Banking Union Deal Possible This Year, Germany’s Scholz Says
Saugus High shooter opened fire on crowded quad in 16-second attack that left 2 dead and 3 wounded, sheriff says
Danske Bank says it's been charged with misselling investment advisory services
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SoftBank is putting its stamp on LatAm's venture capital scene
Wells Fargo former interim CEO Parker steps down as general counsel
Jihadist Groups Cash In on Artisanal Gold Rush in West Africa
Trump adm preparing to take over private land in TX for border wall
SoftBank is putting its stamp on LatAm's venture capital scene
Wells Fargo former interim CEO Parker steps down as general counsel
Jihadist Groups Cash In on Artisanal Gold Rush in West Africa
Trump adm preparing to take over private land in TX for border wall
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War crimes judges approve inquiry into violence against Rohingya
Myanmar is accused of widespread abuses against Muslim minority group
US manufacturing group hacked by China as trade talks intensified
Amid Trump impeachment drama, UKR ponders a Putin meeting
War crimes judges approve inquiry into violence against Rohingya
Myanmar is accused of widespread abuses against Muslim minority group
US manufacturing group hacked by China as trade talks intensified
Amid Trump impeachment drama, UKR ponders a Putin meeting
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies: We Stopped Collecting Your Phone’s Location Data Without Probable Cause
Estonian Minister: Russian Security Services Used Estonia to Fund Activities Abroad
RNC to host annual meeting at Trump National Doral
U.S. Intelligence Agencies: We Stopped Collecting Your Phone’s Location Data Without Probable Cause
Estonian Minister: Russian Security Services Used Estonia to Fund Activities Abroad
RNC to host annual meeting at Trump National Doral
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Gannett finalizes deal to become nation’s largest newspaper publisher, setting stage for $300M in cuts
The deadliest form of plague has infected two people in China, & info is scarce
3 Indiana Judges Suspended After White Castle Brawl That Left 2 Of Them Wounded
Gannett finalizes deal to become nation’s largest newspaper publisher, setting stage for $300M in cuts
The deadliest form of plague has infected two people in China, & info is scarce
3 Indiana Judges Suspended After White Castle Brawl That Left 2 Of Them Wounded
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Putin suggests Moscow meeting with Trump in May 2020
New anti-Jim Jordan PAC to recruit ‘viable’ candidates to run against him
The Jordan Watch PAC was launched Monday by three-time Democratic challenger to Jordan, Janet Garrett
Putin suggests Moscow meeting with Trump in May 2020
New anti-Jim Jordan PAC to recruit ‘viable’ candidates to run against him
The Jordan Watch PAC was launched Monday by three-time Democratic challenger to Jordan, Janet Garrett
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In the Oval Office Erdoğan pulled out an iPad to show a small group of Republican senators & Trump a propaganda video casting the Kurds in a negative light
Gaza truce appears holding despite sporadic rocket fire
In the Oval Office Erdoğan pulled out an iPad to show a small group of Republican senators & Trump a propaganda video casting the Kurds in a negative light
Gaza truce appears holding despite sporadic rocket fire
🍑Bribery33🍑
What recognizing the Armenian genocide means for U.S. global power
Flood-Ravaged Venice Declares State of Emergency as Mayor Blames Climate Change for 'Dramatic Situation'
What recognizing the Armenian genocide means for U.S. global power
Flood-Ravaged Venice Declares State of Emergency as Mayor Blames Climate Change for 'Dramatic Situation'
Giuliani Ally Pete Sessions Was Eyed for Top Slot in Ukraine (to replace Amb Yovanovitch)
thedailybeast.com/giuliani-ally-…
thedailybeast.com/giuliani-ally-…
Five Cellphones, Trump Straws, a Lot of Cash—What This Giuliani Crony Was Carrying When the FBI Arrested Him
thedailybeast.com/five-cellphone…
thedailybeast.com/five-cellphone…
Pelosi says testimony of diplomats ‘corroborated evidence of bribery’ by Trump
washingtonpost.com/politics/impea…
washingtonpost.com/politics/impea…
A second U.S. embassy staffer in Kyiv overheard a key cellphone call between Trump and his ambassador to the European Union discussing the need for Ukrainian officials to pursue “investigations.”
apnews.com/6d318542e50b45…
apnews.com/6d318542e50b45…
Highlights of Taylor-Kent Hearing and Connections to Other Witnesses
justsecurity.org/67246/highligh…
justsecurity.org/67246/highligh…
Giuliani Faces U.S. Probe on Campaign Finance, Lobbying Breaches
Probe of lawyer presents a threat to Trump’s presidency
Giuliani has become a central figure in impeachment inquiry
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Probe of lawyer presents a threat to Trump’s presidency
Giuliani has become a central figure in impeachment inquiry
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Danske Bank said it found that customers who invested in a product during a certain period between 2017 and 2018 paid fees that were too high as a result of ‘misguided management decision’.
marketwatch.com/discover?url=h…
marketwatch.com/discover?url=h…
What we saw on Wednesday was, on one side, a devastating case against President Trump unfolding with dream witnesses and, on the other, a childish and at times unintelligible display of deflection and lunacy from Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Danske Bank said it found that customers who invested in a product during a certain period between 2017 and 2018 paid fees that were too high as a result of ‘misguided management decision’.
marketwatch.com/discover?url=h…
marketwatch.com/discover?url=h…
What we saw on Wednesday was, on one side, a devastating case against President Trump unfolding with dream witnesses and, on the other, a childish and at times unintelligible display of deflection and lunacy from Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…
Trump Lawyer Bolsters Defense of Ukrainian Billionaire Igor Kolomoisky who launched the career of that country’s recently elected president, Vlodymyr Zelinskiy.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Media Wake Up!
Blueprint to destroy the free press, MSM wake up or be destroyed.
Blueprint to destroy the free press, MSM wake up or be destroyed.
Russia's security services moved money through Estonia to finance operations overseas, the Baltic country's finance minister, who is leading a cleanup after a money laundering scandal
voanews.com/europe/estonia…
voanews.com/europe/estonia…
Russian pilots bombed a hospital in Syria and then did it again.
The U.N. is investigating these attacks.
Bombing healthcare facilities is a war crime. nytimes.com/video/world/mi… via @NYTimes
The U.N. is investigating these attacks.
Bombing healthcare facilities is a war crime. nytimes.com/video/world/mi… via @NYTimes
GOP begins impeachment hearings by grasping at a series of illogical straws
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/…
Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas had a “Fraud Guarantee pow wow” with… Ivana Trump? New reporting shows they had other business ties
medium.com/@wsiegelman/gi…
medium.com/@wsiegelman/gi…
Pelosi Points to Possible Bribery Charge Against Trump
The day after the first public impeachment hearing, Speaker Nancy Pelosi used the word “bribery,” mentioned in the Constitution’s impeachment clause, to describe President Trump’s conduct.
nytimes.com/2019/11/14/us/…
The day after the first public impeachment hearing, Speaker Nancy Pelosi used the word “bribery,” mentioned in the Constitution’s impeachment clause, to describe President Trump’s conduct.
nytimes.com/2019/11/14/us/…
Ambassador’s cellphone call to Trump from Kyiv restaurant was a stunning breach of security, former officials say
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has ‘insurance’ 9/11?
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actor
theguardian.com/us-news/2019/n…
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actor
theguardian.com/us-news/2019/n…
North Korea has a message for Trump and the United States: The clock is ticking, and a bomb is about to explode.
washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pac…
washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pac…
Trump has shown time and time again that he will cozy up to authoritarian rulers,” Markey said during a press conference Tuesday. “He should … make it clear that Turkey’s record on human rights is unacceptable.”
al-monitor.com/pulse/original…
al-monitor.com/pulse/original…
MH17 - New Information
As trade talks between DC & Beijing intensified earlier this year, suspected Chinese hackers broke into an industry group for U.S. manufacturers that has helped shape Trump's trade policies, according to two people familiar with the matter.
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
reuters.com/article/us-usa…
Career White House budget official expected to break ranks, testify in impeachment inquiry
Mark Sandy would be the first Office of Management and Budget official to appear after a series of political appointees defied congressional subpoenas
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019…
Mark Sandy would be the first Office of Management and Budget official to appear after a series of political appointees defied congressional subpoenas
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019…
Trump is demanding that South Korea pay roughly 500% more in 2020 to cover the cost of keeping US troops on the peninsula.
The price hike has frustrated Pentagon officials and deeply concerned Republican and Democratic lawmakers
cnn.com/2019/11/14/pol…
The price hike has frustrated Pentagon officials and deeply concerned Republican and Democratic lawmakers
cnn.com/2019/11/14/pol…
U.S. Intelligence Agencies: We Stopped Collecting Your Phone’s Location Data Without Probable Cause
thedailybeast.com/us-intelligenc…
thedailybeast.com/us-intelligenc…
Flood-Ravaged Venice Declares State of Emergency as Mayor Blames Climate Change for 'Dramatic Situation'
time.com/5729136/venice…
time.com/5729136/venice…
🌳Breathe🌳
Lotsa incoming today!
Tomorrow will be crazy —will the Stone jury return a verdict? Will a superseding indictment fall? Who else? I think once the Stone jury speaks, we will see a flood, as it establishes a nexus between the Trump campaign & GRU —the conspiracy.
Lotsa incoming today!
Tomorrow will be crazy —will the Stone jury return a verdict? Will a superseding indictment fall? Who else? I think once the Stone jury speaks, we will see a flood, as it establishes a nexus between the Trump campaign & GRU —the conspiracy.
@threadreaderapp unroll please and TY!
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