Their orders were authorized under standing presidential authority, but not sent through Trump at the time. They would have been tasked with protecting Pence and Pelosi, among others in line of succession.
The fact this specifically mentions "line of succession" is a big deal. It's possible that Jan6 failed because there were unexpected special forces in the Capitol under orders from the good guys.
For those with the propensity to be suspicious of Wray and Rosen ... their own force in the Capitol is some Scary Shit. I *think* this article is reason to give them the benefit of the doubt. @MuellerSheWrote
This story adds SPICE to two other events surrounding Jan6. Trump tried to force out Rosen - who ordered (and apparently commanded) the special forces - in the weeks leading up to the attack. reuters.com/world/us/trump…
And Clark, the Trump lackey who was in on trying to squeeze Rosen - has defied the J6C subpoena and been held in contempt. Rosen is cooperating. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
Prior to this article, I was vaguely aware that the DOJ/FBI had special forces of a variety of kinds that could be deployed for NATSEC, but the fact that the AG (or Acting AG in this case) would have a separate force under largely independent command from the POTUS ....
The idea of a separate, largely independent force ... makes me think a lot about this: Bill Barr, with just days to go before the coup, sang Trump's praises and resigned. cnn.com/2020/12/14/pol…
Bottom Line: Rosen/Wray had hundreds of federal snipers and elite, deadly and unopposed forces in the Capitol. If the "line of succession" they chose to enforce was Trump's big lie, the coup would have been completed. Three cheers for Rosen/Wray.
On the flip side, any person that tried to use these forces to support the big lie clearly committed treason, and they should face the nation's harshest capitol punishment.
If you dig this kind of thing, I always appreciate a follow. I try to provide thoughtful context to news events without harnessing the demons of twitter rage-making.
This article provides some context to The Questions, but we are still in the dark on almost everything that matters.
I have asked several of the skeptics of this story whether they had reason to doubt that these forces were under independent control of the FBI/DOJ. I have not received an answer. I hope to.
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Real talk: most Americans don't have the faintest idea about what most Arabs believe about Israel of the West. Our Western framework and naivete is blinding. Here's a pretty good poll showing most support HAMAS's attack on Oct 7, 2023. gallup-international.com/survey-results…
Most believe that the point of the attack was "to free Palestine." I would like to know more about what that means in the respondents'' minds, but, I am sure a substantial percent meaning eliminating Israel and displacing its population.
The West has dumped hundreds of millions of dollars into supporting the Palestinian Authority, in the hopes that will result in a stable partner to enter into a negotiated 2 state solution. Most Arabs trust HAMAS more than the PA.
First off, this is a federal district court reviewing a case that was originally filed in state court - Colorado - challenging Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot. Trump filed numerous motions to dismiss on a variety of technical grounds - all of which were considered.
The decision is issued after a five day trial in which all or most of the evidence that those seeking to disqualify Trump was admitted - and some excluded of the findings of the January 6th Commission.
OH SURE THIS IS GREAT. Han Lee, James Lee and Jumyung Lee operating brothels next to the Pentagon, Harvard and MIT. Traffic asian women; openly advertise; use texts for confirmation. justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/thr…
Johns include "elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS THAT POSSESS SECURITY CLEARANCES, professors, attorneys, scientists and accountants, among others."
Said high end customers are apparently stupid enough to go through "a verification process ...including requiring clients complete a form providing their full names, email address, phone number, employer and reference if they had one.
Ivanka's testimony today confirmed that Deutsche Bank gave Trump loan terms that were unavailable anywhere else based on DJT personal guarantee and financial statements showing minimum 2-3B. Trump Ord therefore NAILED on NYAG's main case: DJT's financial statements mattered AND
Confirms that DJT entered office owing hundreds of millions with personal guarantee to foreign bank with vast unsavory ties, and which was under investigation for Foreign Corrupt Practices when DJT entered office justice.gov/criminal/crimi…
Which case was resolved ONE DAY AFTER THE INSURRECTION 1 7 21 with a relatively light fine and a deferred prosecution agreement. Which prosecution agreement was entered into in part by Seth DuCharme, whom @emptywheel puts right in the middle of all of IT
You have an incredibly important duty to democracy and the future. You are needed now. A THREAD.
Since October 7, I think practically all of us (old people, that is) have been stunned by the fact that seemingly out of nowhere young people world wide have rallied to the cause of Palestinians following the massacre of Jews in the West Bank.
I've seen many accounts like Professor Bernstein's here - stunned. You would have thought he would be aware, as a Professor, just like you'd think I would be aware as a the father of youngs (and one who really makes a point to try to listen to youngs).
17 days ago, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal reported that Epstein, Peter Thiel and Thomas Barrack (and possibly other Trump supporters) all met with the RU Ambassador to the UN. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SINGLE FOLLOW UP REPORT ANYWHERE. forbes.com/sites/saradorn…
This is a hugely important story, given that it yet another connection between the Russians and the Trump campaign that was missed by Mueller and despite being recent front page news, seemingly entirely unknown to the american public.
It is also hugely important given that right wing circles constantly suggest that Epstein was suicided to protect democrats. Thomas Barrack was Kushner/Trump's illegal foreign policy strongman (he was acquitted, but not because he didn't do it).