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During a convo in Aug w/ Trump, Bolton mentioned his concern over the delay of the $391M in congressionally appropriated assistance to Ukraine as a deadline neared to send the money.
Trump: No aid to UKR until they agree to give him materials re inv’ns he sought.
During a convo in Aug w/ Trump, Bolton mentioned his concern over the delay of the $391M in congressionally appropriated assistance to Ukraine as a deadline neared to send the money.
Trump: No aid to UKR until they agree to give him materials re inv’ns he sought.
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Specifically Trump preferred sending no assistance to Ukraine until officials had turned over all materials they had about the Russia inv’n related to Biden & supporters of HRC in Ukraine,
Trump was at odds with his senior national security officials
Specifically Trump preferred sending no assistance to Ukraine until officials had turned over all materials they had about the Russia inv’n related to Biden & supporters of HRC in Ukraine,
Trump was at odds with his senior national security officials
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Per Bolton, Pompeo & Esper joined him in pressing Trump to release the aid in the weeks leading up to the Aug meeting.
Bolton says he talked to Barr & Pompeo abt Giuliani.
Pompeo admitted to Bolton last spring that Giuliani’s claims abt Yovanovitch, had no basis.
Per Bolton, Pompeo & Esper joined him in pressing Trump to release the aid in the weeks leading up to the Aug meeting.
Bolton says he talked to Barr & Pompeo abt Giuliani.
Pompeo admitted to Bolton last spring that Giuliani’s claims abt Yovanovitch, had no basis.
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Bolton says he talked to Barr & Pompeo about Giuliani.
Pompeo suggested Giuliani may have wanted Yovanovitch out b/c she might have been targeting his biz clients in her anti-corruption efforts.
Yet Pompeo complied w/ Trump’s order to recall the Amb last May.
Bolton says he talked to Barr & Pompeo about Giuliani.
Pompeo suggested Giuliani may have wanted Yovanovitch out b/c she might have been targeting his biz clients in her anti-corruption efforts.
Yet Pompeo complied w/ Trump’s order to recall the Amb last May.
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Bolton is willing to testify. The WH doesn’t want him to.
The manuscript introduced a significant twist & could complicate the I trial.
Bolton undercuts a key component of Trump’s I defense:
The aid hold was indeed connex to his req 4 inv’ns into political rivals
Bolton is willing to testify. The WH doesn’t want him to.
The manuscript introduced a significant twist & could complicate the I trial.
Bolton undercuts a key component of Trump’s I defense:
The aid hold was indeed connex to his req 4 inv’ns into political rivals
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Bolton raised concerns with AG Barr about Giuliani, who was pursuing a shadow Ukraine policy encouraged by Trump, & told Barr that the president had mentioned him on the 7/25 call.
Reminder: Barr rec’d a criminal referral abt a potential campaign finance violation
Bolton raised concerns with AG Barr about Giuliani, who was pursuing a shadow Ukraine policy encouraged by Trump, & told Barr that the president had mentioned him on the 7/25 call.
Reminder: Barr rec’d a criminal referral abt a potential campaign finance violation
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Re: Trump's call w/ Volodymyr Zelensky but Barr declined to take action after a review.
Mulvaney, was present for at least one 📞 call where Trump & Giuliani discussed the amb.
Mulvaney has told assocs he would always step away when the Trump spoke w/ FruityG🙄
Re: Trump's call w/ Volodymyr Zelensky but Barr declined to take action after a review.
Mulvaney, was present for at least one 📞 call where Trump & Giuliani discussed the amb.
Mulvaney has told assocs he would always step away when the Trump spoke w/ FruityG🙄
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During a May 23 meeting where top advisers & Senator Ron Johnson, briefed Bolton about their trip to Kyiv for the inauguration of Zelensky, Trump railed about Ukraine trying to damage him and mentioned a conspiracy theory about a hacked Democratic server,
During a May 23 meeting where top advisers & Senator Ron Johnson, briefed Bolton about their trip to Kyiv for the inauguration of Zelensky, Trump railed about Ukraine trying to damage him and mentioned a conspiracy theory about a hacked Democratic server,
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The WH has ordered Mr. Bolton and other key officials with firsthand knowledge of Trump’s dealings not to cooperate with the I inquiry.
Bolton said in a statement this month that he would testify if subpoenaed.
Bolton would like to testify for several reasons,
The WH has ordered Mr. Bolton and other key officials with firsthand knowledge of Trump’s dealings not to cooperate with the I inquiry.
Bolton said in a statement this month that he would testify if subpoenaed.
Bolton would like to testify for several reasons,
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Bolton is concerned that if his account emerges after the trial, he will be accused of holding back to increase his book sales.
Trump aired his longstanding grievances abt UKR, w/ unsupported accusations & outright conspiracy theories abt UKR, a key American ally.
Bolton is concerned that if his account emerges after the trial, he will be accused of holding back to increase his book sales.
Trump aired his longstanding grievances abt UKR, w/ unsupported accusations & outright conspiracy theories abt UKR, a key American ally.
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Giuliani had also spent months stoking Trump’s paranoia about the Amb.
Trump had ordered her removed as early as April 2018
Bolton also said he warned WH lawyers that Giuliani might have been leveraging his work with Trump to help his private clients.
Giuliani had also spent months stoking Trump’s paranoia about the Amb.
Trump had ordered her removed as early as April 2018
Bolton also said he warned WH lawyers that Giuliani might have been leveraging his work with Trump to help his private clients.
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Trump threatens Schiff saying will pay a 'price' for pushing impeachment
#Mob
Schiff, Calling Trump ‘Wrathful & Vindictive,’ Sees Tweet as a Threat
Bulgaria expels two RU diplomats for espionage
RU’s state TV names Joe Biden as "Trump's most dangerous rival,"
Trump threatens Schiff saying will pay a 'price' for pushing impeachment
#Mob
Schiff, Calling Trump ‘Wrathful & Vindictive,’ Sees Tweet as a Threat
Bulgaria expels two RU diplomats for espionage
RU’s state TV names Joe Biden as "Trump's most dangerous rival,"
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Coronavirus outbreak: As death toll rises in China, HK declares emergency. Schools closed.
Pope Francis praises China's efforts to contain coronavirus
3rd US case of coronavirus confirmed as China warns people can spread the virus b/4 realizing they're ill
Coronavirus outbreak: As death toll rises in China, HK declares emergency. Schools closed.
Pope Francis praises China's efforts to contain coronavirus
3rd US case of coronavirus confirmed as China warns people can spread the virus b/4 realizing they're ill
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Isabel dos Santos accused of embezzlement hired Trump-tied lobbyists right after learning of the Luanda Leaks
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm.
TrumpOrg/Family👉🏼dos Santos👉🏼Leviev
Isabel dos Santos accused of embezzlement hired Trump-tied lobbyists right after learning of the Luanda Leaks
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm.
TrumpOrg/Family👉🏼dos Santos👉🏼Leviev
💦Deluge16💦
Germany: Over 500 right-wing extremists suspected in Bundeswehr
The Nazis & the Trawniki Men
How a team of prosecutors and historians uncovered the details behind an SS training camp in occupied Poland & exposed Nazi collaborators hiding in plain sight in America.
Germany: Over 500 right-wing extremists suspected in Bundeswehr
The Nazis & the Trawniki Men
How a team of prosecutors and historians uncovered the details behind an SS training camp in occupied Poland & exposed Nazi collaborators hiding in plain sight in America.
💦Deluge17💦
Influential aunt of North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 6 years
The sister of former NK dictator Kim Jong Il largely disappeared from public view after her husband Jang Song Thaek was executed.
Israel to allow its citizens to visit Saudi
Influential aunt of North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 6 years
The sister of former NK dictator Kim Jong Il largely disappeared from public view after her husband Jang Song Thaek was executed.
Israel to allow its citizens to visit Saudi
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The announcement is the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and Saudi. It also came days before the WH is to announce its ME peace plan — which is expected to seek Saudi support.
Joseph Muscat lobbies Robert Abela to renegotiate Steward hospitals deal
The announcement is the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and Saudi. It also came days before the WH is to announce its ME peace plan — which is expected to seek Saudi support.
Joseph Muscat lobbies Robert Abela to renegotiate Steward hospitals deal
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The US-based Steward acquired the 30-year concession offered by the gov’t.
The 30-year deal binds the Malta government to hire the facilities and medical care from the Steward, costing Maltese taxpayers over €2.1 billion over the period.
The US-based Steward acquired the 30-year concession offered by the gov’t.
The 30-year deal binds the Malta government to hire the facilities and medical care from the Steward, costing Maltese taxpayers over €2.1 billion over the period.
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Joseph Muscat named 'man of the year' for corruption
Malta PM beats Trump, Giuliani and son of Congolese president to award
Propaganda Op
Netanyahu Hopes to ‘Make History’ W/ WH Visit
The 🌍Mourns
KOBE BRYANT
DIES IN HELICOPTER CRASH ...
Everyone On Board Dead🕊
Joseph Muscat named 'man of the year' for corruption
Malta PM beats Trump, Giuliani and son of Congolese president to award
Propaganda Op
Netanyahu Hopes to ‘Make History’ W/ WH Visit
The 🌍Mourns
KOBE BRYANT
DIES IN HELICOPTER CRASH ...
Everyone On Board Dead🕊
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JBolsonaro finds unlikely ally in Hindu nationalist Modi 🐴👠
Italians Vote in 2 Regions; Salvini Eyes Return to Power
Italy's 'Sardines' movement presents ethical counter to far R
Trump’s spiritual adviser called for ‘all satanic pregnancies to miscarry.’
JBolsonaro finds unlikely ally in Hindu nationalist Modi 🐴👠
Italians Vote in 2 Regions; Salvini Eyes Return to Power
Italy's 'Sardines' movement presents ethical counter to far R
Trump’s spiritual adviser called for ‘all satanic pregnancies to miscarry.’
💦Deluge30💦
NADLER confirms his wife is battling pancreatic cancer and will miss part of the Senate trial this week
5th U.S. Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Arizona
Of five rockets fired, three made a direct hit on the US embassy in Baghdad,
NADLER confirms his wife is battling pancreatic cancer and will miss part of the Senate trial this week
5th U.S. Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Arizona
Of five rockets fired, three made a direct hit on the US embassy in Baghdad,
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Rockets fired at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi PM condemns attack
No injuries or serious damage incurred, says U.S. Joint Operations Command
Holocaust: Dutch PM apologises over failure to protect Jews
Cities Prepare for the Worst as Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Near
Rockets fired at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi PM condemns attack
No injuries or serious damage incurred, says U.S. Joint Operations Command
Holocaust: Dutch PM apologises over failure to protect Jews
Cities Prepare for the Worst as Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Near
A top Chinese health official warned that the spread of the dangerous new coronavirus, already extraordinarily rapid, is accelerating further, deepening global fears about an illness.
2,700 people sickened worldwide & killed at least 80 people in China.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/wor…
2,700 people sickened worldwide & killed at least 80 people in China.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/wor…
Coronavirus: 100,000 may already be infected, experts warn
UK government urged to reassure public that NHS is ready for cases within days
theguardian.com/science/2020/j…
UK government urged to reassure public that NHS is ready for cases within days
theguardian.com/science/2020/j…
The Chinese government struggled Sunday to cope with a worsening coronavirus epidemic as its official number of infections soared and the death toll rose to 80, while additional cases appeared in the United States.
washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pac…
washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pac…
BREAKING: Italy's Salvini fails in bid to seize left's northern stronghold
reuters.com/article/us-ita…
reuters.com/article/us-ita…
Wuhan suspends visa, passports services for Chinese citizens until January 30: government statement
reuters.com/article/us-chi…
reuters.com/article/us-chi…
Bolton Claim Set to Scramble Impeachment Proceedings
Draft of his book says Trump sought to keep aid to Ukraine frozen over Biden probe
wsj.com/articles/impea…
Draft of his book says Trump sought to keep aid to Ukraine frozen over Biden probe
wsj.com/articles/impea…
⚠️Parnas Tape FULL ALLEGEDLY
Trump told Bolton in August that he wanted to continue freezing $391 million in security assistance to Ukraine until officials there helped with investigations into Democrats including the Bidens, per draft of Bolton’s manuscript.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/… via @NYTimes
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/… via @NYTimes
5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton’s Book
New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump’s impeachment trial.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/…
New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump’s impeachment trial.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/…
"In August, the Department of Justice was referred a matter relating to a letter the DNI had received from the IG for the IC regarding the whistleblower complaint," DOJ spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Wednesday.
washingtonexaminer.com/news/doj-shot-…
washingtonexaminer.com/news/doj-shot-…
The Justice Department's criminal division reviewed the complaint and determined there were no grounds to investigate Trump's behavior because the call didn't show him breaking the law by asking for a financial contribution or item of value.
businessinsider.com/dni-intelligen…
businessinsider.com/dni-intelligen…
Russia's state TV names Joe Biden as "Trump's most dangerous rival,"
“What Bolton describes in his book is not the same quid pro quo arrangement described by Sondland, Taylor, Morrison, et al.”
Yes, @SecPompeo Americans Should Care About Ukraine
A former ambassador tells the secretary of state just why.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/opi…
A former ambassador tells the secretary of state just why.
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/opi…
Nadler announces he will miss parts of impeachment trial as his wife undergoes cancer treatment
cnn.com/2020/01/26/pol…
cnn.com/2020/01/26/pol…
⚠️ACTION ALERT⚠️
☎️Call the States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
☎️A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.
☎️Demand witnesses appear at the Impeachment Trial - especially Bolton.
☎️Be polite, call often! #Witnesses
☎️Call the States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
☎️A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.
☎️Demand witnesses appear at the Impeachment Trial - especially Bolton.
☎️Be polite, call often! #Witnesses
Cities Prepare for the Worst as Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Near
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, has used a waiver for years to avoid certain work requirements for many of its food-stamp recipients. Under new rules, that is about to end.
nytimes.com/2020/01/25/us/…
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, has used a waiver for years to avoid certain work requirements for many of its food-stamp recipients. Under new rules, that is about to end.
nytimes.com/2020/01/25/us/…
New Ukraine revelations hang over impeachment trial
The case against the president continues to evolve as new evidence comes to light.
politico.com/news/2020/01/0…
The case against the president continues to evolve as new evidence comes to light.
politico.com/news/2020/01/0…
Isabel dos Santos hired Trump-tied lobbyists right after learning of the Luanda Leaks
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm. Since 2017, it has earned $10.5M from foreign gov’ts
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm. Since 2017, it has earned $10.5M from foreign gov’ts
Isabel dos Santos hired Trump-tied lobbyists right after learning of the Luanda Leaks
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm. Since 2017, it has earned $10.5M from foreign gov’ts
qz.com/africa/1790195…
The lobbyist, Sonoran Policy Group, is notorious for its work for repressive regimes and has ties to the Trump adm. Since 2017, it has earned $10.5M from foreign gov’ts
qz.com/africa/1790195…
Schiff, Calling Trump ‘Wrathful and Vindictive,’ Sees Tweet as a Threat
In an extraordinary back-and-forth between a president and a congressman, Trump warned that Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead House impeachment manager, “has not paid the price, yet.”
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/…
In an extraordinary back-and-forth between a president and a congressman, Trump warned that Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead House impeachment manager, “has not paid the price, yet.”
nytimes.com/2020/01/26/us/…
Pompeo’s upcoming Ukraine trip just got more awkward
Impeachment was challenging enough. Now, the secretary has his own intemperate language to overcome.
politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
Impeachment was challenging enough. Now, the secretary has his own intemperate language to overcome.
politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
Joseph Muscat lobbies Robert Abela to renegotiate Steward hospitals deal
The US-based company acquired the 30-year concession offered by the gov’t to the hitherto-unknown Vitals HC Group, for an undisclosed sum. Malta is Steward’s first Int’l expansion.
maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/…
The US-based company acquired the 30-year concession offered by the gov’t to the hitherto-unknown Vitals HC Group, for an undisclosed sum. Malta is Steward’s first Int’l expansion.
maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/…
Joseph Muscat named 'man of the year' for corruption
Malta PM beats Trump, Giuliani and son of Congolese president to award
timesofmalta.com/articles/view/…
Malta PM beats Trump, Giuliani and son of Congolese president to award
timesofmalta.com/articles/view/…
Kobe Bryant’s death: Live updates and remembrance
latimes.com/sports/liveblo…
latimes.com/sports/liveblo…
Propaganda Op
Netanyahu Hopes to ‘Make History’ With White House Visit
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Netanyahu Hopes to ‘Make History’ With White House Visit
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
A Macau casino operator vying for half of James Packer’s stake in Crown casinos has become embroiled in a political bribery investigation in Japan.
Tsukasa Akimoto, who was arrested on Jan 14 on suspicion of accepting a bribe from a Chinese corporation.
smh.com.au/national/casin…
Tsukasa Akimoto, who was arrested on Jan 14 on suspicion of accepting a bribe from a Chinese corporation.
smh.com.au/national/casin…
Portugal investigates firms co-owned by dos Santos; Angola may seek arrest warrant
af.reuters.com/article/idUSKB…
af.reuters.com/article/idUSKB…
Germany: Over 500 right-wing extremists suspected in Bundeswehr
H/T @Juniper_Rising
dw.com/en/germany-ove…
H/T @Juniper_Rising
dw.com/en/germany-ove…
The Nazis and the Trawniki Men
How a team of prosecutors and historians uncovered the details behind an SS training camp in occupied Poland — and exposed Nazi collaborators hiding in plain sight in America.
washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/…
How a team of prosecutors and historians uncovered the details behind an SS training camp in occupied Poland — and exposed Nazi collaborators hiding in plain sight in America.
washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/…
Column: In impeachment trial, GOP senators balk at imagining their heads on a pike
latimes.com/politics/story…
latimes.com/politics/story…
Third US case of coronavirus confirmed as China warns people can spread the virus before realizing they're ill
cnn.com/2020/01/26/us/…
cnn.com/2020/01/26/us/…
Influential aunt of North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 6 years
The sister of former North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il largely disappeared from public view after her husband Jang Song Thaek was executed.
nbcnews.com/news/world/inf…
The sister of former North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il largely disappeared from public view after her husband Jang Song Thaek was executed.
nbcnews.com/news/world/inf…
Israel to allow its citizens to visit Saudi Arabia
The announcement is the latest sign of quiet but warming relations between Israel and Saudi. It also came days before the WH is to announce its ME peace plan — which is expected to seek Saudi support.
washingtonpost.com/world/middle_e…
The announcement is the latest sign of quiet but warming relations between Israel and Saudi. It also came days before the WH is to announce its ME peace plan — which is expected to seek Saudi support.
washingtonpost.com/world/middle_e…
🌳Breathe🌳
Wow! I hoped today might be quiet ... no such luck.
It’s been bombshellpalooza today!
I am sure more is incoming, new details and other Trump related scandals are heating up.
@SenateGOP are toast if they prevent witnesses. They are writing the party’s epitaph.
Wow! I hoped today might be quiet ... no such luck.
It’s been bombshellpalooza today!
I am sure more is incoming, new details and other Trump related scandals are heating up.
@SenateGOP are toast if they prevent witnesses. They are writing the party’s epitaph.
@threadreaderapp unroll please and TY!
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