WARNING: MONSTER THREAD:
Since @realDonaldTrump, his Republican toadies & the obsequious morons at @FoxNews continue to discredit Mueller & the @FBI. But their evidence of a “biased investigation” is speculative. So let’s review what HAS been verified as fact, shall we?
Since @realDonaldTrump, his Republican toadies & the obsequious morons at @FoxNews continue to discredit Mueller & the @FBI. But their evidence of a “biased investigation” is speculative. So let’s review what HAS been verified as fact, shall we?
1) despite your countless denials, 9 members of Trump campaign/admin met w/ Russians.
2) after contact w/ Russians, Trump intervened to soften Republican’s stance on support for the Ukraine at the RNC.
2) after contact w/ Russians, Trump intervened to soften Republican’s stance on support for the Ukraine at the RNC.
3) After Obama levied sanctions against Russia for election meddling, M. Flynn promised Russian Ambassador Kislyak Trump would relax sanctions immediately after being sworn in.
4) Flynn then lied to the @FBI about making that promise. Whoops!
4) Flynn then lied to the @FBI about making that promise. Whoops!
5) Mike Pence then backed that lie to the American people numerous times.
6) Sally Yates informed Don McGahn that Flynn was guilty of lying to the @FBI and therefore, subject to Russian blackmail.
7) The same day, Trump asks James Comey for his “loyalty.” Hmm, that’s odd...
6) Sally Yates informed Don McGahn that Flynn was guilty of lying to the @FBI and therefore, subject to Russian blackmail.
7) The same day, Trump asks James Comey for his “loyalty.” Hmm, that’s odd...
8) James Comey tells Reince Priebus “not to meddle” in the investigation.
9) 6 days later Trump tells Comey he hope he will “let Flynn go.”
7) Instead of firing NSA Flynn, DT fired Sally Yates.
8) Suddenly, Flynn can’t “remember if he discussed Russia sanctions” w/ Kislyak.
9) 6 days later Trump tells Comey he hope he will “let Flynn go.”
7) Instead of firing NSA Flynn, DT fired Sally Yates.
8) Suddenly, Flynn can’t “remember if he discussed Russia sanctions” w/ Kislyak.
9) After Flynn’s lie was leaked to media, Trump had no choice but to fire Flynn... 17 days after being warned he had broken federal law.
10) But he continued to defend Flynn.
11) Sean Spicer continued to deny contact between Trump campaign and Russia.
10) But he continued to defend Flynn.
11) Sean Spicer continued to deny contact between Trump campaign and Russia.
15) Sessions recuses himself from Russia investigation.
16) Carter Page admits to meeting w/ Russians.
17) NYTimes reports undisclosed meeting between Kushner, Flynn & Kislyak.
18) Roger Stone admits to communicating w/ Russian hacker.
Again, WHOOPS!
16) Carter Page admits to meeting w/ Russians.
17) NYTimes reports undisclosed meeting between Kushner, Flynn & Kislyak.
18) Roger Stone admits to communicating w/ Russian hacker.
Again, WHOOPS!
19) Devin Nunes races to WH in the middle of the night to receive documents from WH lawyer that supposedly corroborate Trump claims of wiretapping. In the AM Nunes bypasses his committee and rushes to WH to present them with the documents they gave him less than 12 hours earlier.
20) Trump asks Senior Intelligence Officials to get Comey to “back off.”
21) Trump asks Comey to “lift the cloud” of Russia investigation.
22) WH refuses to release documents on Michael Flynn’s foreign lobbying.
23) Comey testifies about Russian meddling, infuriating Trump.
21) Trump asks Comey to “lift the cloud” of Russia investigation.
22) WH refuses to release documents on Michael Flynn’s foreign lobbying.
23) Comey testifies about Russian meddling, infuriating Trump.
24) Trump fires Comey, claiming his decision was based on Comey’s pre-election re-opening of the HRC email investigation.
25) When that doesn’t hold water, the decision is attributed to a letter of recommendation by Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein...who they asked to write the letter.
25) When that doesn’t hold water, the decision is attributed to a letter of recommendation by Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein...who they asked to write the letter.
26) Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders then says Trump has wanted to fire Comey since he took office... but claims Rosenstein letter was still the impetus.
27) WH releases confusing statement saying the decision to fire Comey originated with Trump, but Trump met w/ Sessions...
27) WH releases confusing statement saying the decision to fire Comey originated with Trump, but Trump met w/ Sessions...
...and Rosenstein to discuss “reasons for removing the director.”
28) WH Oversight Chairman requests investigation into Comey firing.
29) Trump breaches etiquette meeting with Russian Foreign Minister and Ambassador Kislyak in the Oval Office, calling Comey a “nut job,”...
28) WH Oversight Chairman requests investigation into Comey firing.
29) Trump breaches etiquette meeting with Russian Foreign Minister and Ambassador Kislyak in the Oval Office, calling Comey a “nut job,”...
...claiming that now the “pressure is off” and he isn’t “under investigation.”
30) Trump admits to Lester Holt he was thinking about the Russia investigation when he fired Comey.
31) Trump alludes to taped conversations w/ Comey. WH is forced to dodge questions about tapes.
30) Trump admits to Lester Holt he was thinking about the Russia investigation when he fired Comey.
31) Trump alludes to taped conversations w/ Comey. WH is forced to dodge questions about tapes.
32) Comey gives a friend memos on his conversations with Trump.
33) Spicer forced to dodge questions about tapes of Comey conversation again, including 7 times in one press briefing.
34) HR McMaster forced to issue non-denial of Trump providing sensitive intelligence to Russia.
33) Spicer forced to dodge questions about tapes of Comey conversation again, including 7 times in one press briefing.
34) HR McMaster forced to issue non-denial of Trump providing sensitive intelligence to Russia.
35) Trump defends sharing intel with Russia on Twitter.
36) NSA forced to defend Trump sharing intel with Russia.
37) Rosenstein appoints former @FBI director Robert Mueller to Special Counsel, which is widely praised by Republicans.
36) NSA forced to defend Trump sharing intel with Russia.
37) Rosenstein appoints former @FBI director Robert Mueller to Special Counsel, which is widely praised by Republicans.
38) Trump denies asking Comey to “back down” from Flynn investigation.
39) Reuters reports that WH lawyers already looking to undermine Mueller, 2 days after he was appointed.
39) Reuters reports that WH lawyers already looking to undermine Mueller, 2 days after he was appointed.
40) Washington Post reports that Kushner met with Kislyak on December 1 and requested a “secret and secure backchannel” so WH could communicate with Kremlin without US Intelligence listening.
41) New contacts between Kushner and Kislyak emerge.
41) New contacts between Kushner and Kislyak emerge.
42) Comey testifies about Trump’s multiple attempts to scuttle Flynn investigation and his request for “loyalty.”
43) Trump fumes, but declares “complete vindication.”
44) Trump accuses Comey of lying under oath.
45) Trump accuses Comey of leaking information.
43) Trump fumes, but declares “complete vindication.”
44) Trump accuses Comey of lying under oath.
45) Trump accuses Comey of leaking information.
46) WH Aides begins asking if they need “outside counsel.”
47) Trump reported to be considering “firing Mueller.”
48) Rosenstein testifies that he sees “no reason to fire Mueller.”
49) Trump and WH finally acknowledge there are no “tapes” of Comey conversations.
47) Trump reported to be considering “firing Mueller.”
48) Rosenstein testifies that he sees “no reason to fire Mueller.”
49) Trump and WH finally acknowledge there are no “tapes” of Comey conversations.
50) Trump blames Obama for response to hacking, demands “apology.”
51) Trump refuses to blame Russia for election meddling at G20 summit.
52) Trump meets with Putin at G20 and says Putin denied meddling and he “I believe him.”
51) Trump refuses to blame Russia for election meddling at G20 summit.
52) Trump meets with Putin at G20 and says Putin denied meddling and he “I believe him.”
53) Trump meets with Putin again without US translator. No transcript exists of their conversation.
54) Don JR’s Trump Tower meeting becomes public, Don JR issues statement claiming the meeting was about an adoption program.
54) Don JR’s Trump Tower meeting becomes public, Don JR issues statement claiming the meeting was about an adoption program.
55) The next day, after his emails are made public, Don JR’s story about meeting changes and he acknowledges it was about getting dirt on Hillary Clinton...but claims it “went nowhere.”
56) Don JR hires defense lawyer.
56) Don JR hires defense lawyer.
57) Trump’s involvement in writing the misleading statement about Trump Tower meeting becomes public.
58) Trump denies knowledge of Trump Tower meeting
59) Yahoo News reports Trump lawyers knew about Trump Tower meeting weeks before it was made pubic.
58) Trump denies knowledge of Trump Tower meeting
59) Yahoo News reports Trump lawyers knew about Trump Tower meeting weeks before it was made pubic.
60) Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow denies Trump participated in drafting WH statement on Trump Tower meeting.
61) Trump defends his son on Twitter.
62) Sean Spicer repeats debunked claim the meeting was about a Russian adoption program.
61) Trump defends his son on Twitter.
62) Sean Spicer repeats debunked claim the meeting was about a Russian adoption program.
63) In a NYTimes interview, Trump defends his son taking the Trump Tower meeting again.
64) Again, Trump denies knowing about the meeting.
65) Trump attack’s Session over recusal.
64) Again, Trump denies knowing about the meeting.
65) Trump attack’s Session over recusal.
66) Washington Post and NY Times both report that WH counsel is looking to limit or block the Mueller investigation.
67) Washington Post breaks story that Sessions “had substantive” conversations with Kislyak during the campaign.
68) Trump tweets about his power to “pardon.”
67) Washington Post breaks story that Sessions “had substantive” conversations with Kislyak during the campaign.
68) Trump tweets about his power to “pardon.”
69) WH denies Trump is considering pardoning anyone.
70) Trump makes repeated, public attacks on Jeff Sessions.
71) Trump says Mueller’s job is “not safe.”
72) @FBI raids Manafort’s home.
73) That morning Trump distracts Press by banning Transgender ppl from military.
70) Trump makes repeated, public attacks on Jeff Sessions.
71) Trump says Mueller’s job is “not safe.”
72) @FBI raids Manafort’s home.
73) That morning Trump distracts Press by banning Transgender ppl from military.
74) Trump attacks Sessions again.
75) Congress passes new sanctions on Russia for election meddling, forcing Trump to comply.
76) Washington Posts reports that Trump “dictated” Don JR’s statement to The NY Times.
77) WH admits Trump “weighed in” on statement.
75) Congress passes new sanctions on Russia for election meddling, forcing Trump to comply.
76) Washington Posts reports that Trump “dictated” Don JR’s statement to The NY Times.
77) WH admits Trump “weighed in” on statement.
78) Trump denounces Russia sanctions as he is forced to sign them.
79) Mueller impanels Grand Jury in DC.
80) DOJ issues statement announcing no evidence of wire tapping.
81) Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggests @FBI should investigate Comey.
79) Mueller impanels Grand Jury in DC.
80) DOJ issues statement announcing no evidence of wire tapping.
81) Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggests @FBI should investigate Comey.
82) The RNC begins paying legal bills for Trump and Don Jr...who wasn’t a part of the campaign or the administration.
83) Trump refuses to take action on bi-partisan Russian sanctions.
83) Trump refuses to take action on bi-partisan Russian sanctions.
84) Devin Nunes, who recused himself from Russia investigation, signs subpoenas relating to Steele Dossier.
85) George Papadopoulos pleads guilty to lying to @FBI.
86) Trump continues to drag his feet on Russia sanctions.
85) George Papadopoulos pleads guilty to lying to @FBI.
86) Trump continues to drag his feet on Russia sanctions.
87) Jeff Sessions refuses to answer questions about his conversations with Donald Trump
88) Rupert Murdoch owned WSJ calls for Mueller to resign over Steele Dossier funding questions.
88) Rupert Murdoch owned WSJ calls for Mueller to resign over Steele Dossier funding questions.
89) The Daily Beast reports that Cambridge Analytica CEO contacted WikiLeaks about missing Hillary emails.
90) Trump tweets about Democratic collusion with Russia, as well as the cost of the investigation.
90) Trump tweets about Democratic collusion with Russia, as well as the cost of the investigation.
91) Trump and conservative media revive debunked Uranium One conspiracy.
92) Manafort and Gates surrender to authorities.
93) Papadopoulos guilty plea unsealed.
94) Sarah Sanders tries to distance Papadopoulos from campaign.
92) Manafort and Gates surrender to authorities.
93) Papadopoulos guilty plea unsealed.
94) Sarah Sanders tries to distance Papadopoulos from campaign.
95) GOP lawmakers call for Mueller to recuse himself, citing “conflict of interest.”
96) Corey Lewandowski confronted about earlier denials about campaign contact with Russia and Carter Page after emails surface showing Lewandowski was informed about Page’s trip to Russia.
96) Corey Lewandowski confronted about earlier denials about campaign contact with Russia and Carter Page after emails surface showing Lewandowski was informed about Page’s trip to Russia.
Lewandowski claims he “didn’t recall at the time.”
97) The Atlantic breaks the story that Don JR communicated with WikiLeaks during the campaign.
98) Pence says he didn’t know about Don JR and WikiLeaks communication.
97) The Atlantic breaks the story that Don JR communicated with WikiLeaks during the campaign.
98) Pence says he didn’t know about Don JR and WikiLeaks communication.
99) Trump begins paying his own legal bills and clarified that he will not pay Flynn’s legal bills.
100) The next day Flynn’s lawyers announce they will no longer share info with Trump legal team.
101) Flynn pleads guilty to lying to @FBI.
100) The next day Flynn’s lawyers announce they will no longer share info with Trump legal team.
101) Flynn pleads guilty to lying to @FBI.
102) Muller withdraws support for Manafort bail agreement after Manafort found to be ghost writing op ed in his defense.
103) Trump tweets apparent admission of knowing Flynn lies to investigators prior to asking Comey to “let Flynn go.”
103) Trump tweets apparent admission of knowing Flynn lies to investigators prior to asking Comey to “let Flynn go.”
104) Trump’s personal lawyer, John Dowd claims responsibility for writing that tweet from Trump’s account, therefore Trump did not obstruct justice.
105) The next day Dowd is quotes in an Axios interview as saying that the President “cannot be guilty of obstruction of justice.”
105) The next day Dowd is quotes in an Axios interview as saying that the President “cannot be guilty of obstruction of justice.”
106) Trump lawyers demand New Special Council investigate Robert Mueller.
107) Trump’s transition team realizes Robert Mueller has their emails and complains to Congress.
107) Trump’s transition team realizes Robert Mueller has their emails and complains to Congress.
108) News breaks that Robert Mueller has removed Peter Strzok from the investigation for personal texts to his mistress, also an investigator, criticizing Donald Trump. Texts also reveal he criticized Chelsea Clinton, Eric holder and Bernie Sanders.
109) Rod Rosenstein defense Mueller investigation before House Judiciary committee.
110) Donald Trump blasts the FBI and won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn in comments to press.
110) Donald Trump blasts the FBI and won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn in comments to press.
THOSE are the facts. So when someone insists that the Russia investigation is a “hoax,” a witch hunt” and a “Deep State coup,” forward them this thread. And ask them if they believe two investigators private texts, which criticized political figures on both sides of the aisle...
… are more damning than HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of lies, false denials and changing stories by @realDonaldTrump, his family, his campaign and his staff.
It’s not hard to connect the dots.
It’s not hard to connect the dots.
