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#BREAKING: DOJ winds down Clinton-related inquiry championed by Trump, after finding NOTHING of consequence.
U.S. Attorney John Huber was tasked with reviewing the Clinton Foundation and Uranium One.
The GOP will want to bury this story. Don't let them.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
U.S. Attorney John Huber was tasked with reviewing the Clinton Foundation and Uranium One.
The GOP will want to bury this story. Don't let them.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
#REMEMBER: After pressure from Trump, right-wing media, and Republicans...former-AG Sessions appointed John Huber, U.S. Attorney in Utah, to probe the Clinton Foundation and "Uranium One" conspiracy theories.
We now know he found nothing of consequence.
We now know he found nothing of consequence.
#REMEMBER: In a related effort to re-investigate Hillary Clinton, a politically-driven investigation against Trump's perceived adversaries...
In Oct., the State Dept quietly ended yet another probe into Hillary's email server.
They found no wrong-doing.
In Oct., the State Dept quietly ended yet another probe into Hillary's email server.
They found no wrong-doing.
#FTR: For the millionth time, the Supreme Court has NO ROLE in impeachment in the House.
The courts CANNOT block impeachment, as the Framers intended.
The courts CANNOT block impeachment, as the Framers intended.
#FACTCHECK: Republicans SUPPORTED the Biden-led effort to root out corruption in Ukraine, by seeking the removal of a corrupt Prosecutor General, Shokin.
Shokin was NOT prosecuting corruption. He was accepting and extorting the corrupt for bribes.
There was nothing to cover up.
Shokin was NOT prosecuting corruption. He was accepting and extorting the corrupt for bribes.
There was nothing to cover up.
#FACTCHECK: Zelenksy was PREPPED by Yermak, Volker and Sondland.
He was told he had to reassure Trump on the call that he was willing to work with Giuliani to investigate Burisma/the Bidens, and the 2016 conspiracy theory.
There are even text messages.
He was told he had to reassure Trump on the call that he was willing to work with Giuliani to investigate Burisma/the Bidens, and the 2016 conspiracy theory.
There are even text messages.
#FACTCHECK: The legality and legitimacy of the Impeachment Inquiry has been affirmed by the Chief Judge of the D.C. District Court, in a ruling one month ago.
Litigating every subpoena thru the courts is a delay tactic.
Dems are not playing Trump's game.
Litigating every subpoena thru the courts is a delay tactic.
Dems are not playing Trump's game.
FINALLY! A VOTING RIGHTS QUESTION AT A DEM DEBATE!
And all Debates in 2016...
AMEN.
#HUGE: The Ukrainian Embassy in D.C. asked about the withheld aid ON JULY 25th.
The SAME DAY as Trump's call w/ Zelensky.
This shatters the GOP defense that there wasn't a quid pro quo/extortion/bribe, as Ukraine didn't learn of the hold til late August.
The SAME DAY as Trump's call w/ Zelensky.
This shatters the GOP defense that there wasn't a quid pro quo/extortion/bribe, as Ukraine didn't learn of the hold til late August.
#MORE: Laura Cooper, the Deputy Sec. of Defense who was in charge of coordinating the defensive aid to Ukraine in the Pentagon, learned of this shift in the timeline when her staff approached her after reading her publicly released deposition transcript.
#PS: Cooper says she can't be sure there aren't additional revelatory or relevant documents, as she hasn't conducted an exhaustive investigation.
Despite urging by Democrats, the Department of Defense Inspector General has REFUSED to investigate the hold.
nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
Despite urging by Democrats, the Department of Defense Inspector General has REFUSED to investigate the hold.
nbcnews.com/politics/natio…
#FACTCHECK: Rep. Conaway demanded Schiff cite the whistleblower's right to "absolute anonymity."
Schiff simply cited the IC whistleblower statute.
It's the whistleblower's choice whether to reveal their identity. Testifying would violate their anonymity.
Schiff simply cited the IC whistleblower statute.
It's the whistleblower's choice whether to reveal their identity. Testifying would violate their anonymity.
#FTR: Don't take Schiff's word for it. Don't take my word for it.
Simply read the statute.
It's black and white.
It's the Whistleblower's choice alone whether to waive their right to anonymity.
Republicans are lying when they claim otherwise.
MORE: law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50…
Simply read the statute.
It's black and white.
It's the Whistleblower's choice alone whether to waive their right to anonymity.
Republicans are lying when they claim otherwise.
MORE: law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50…
#PS: If you're wondering about Pelosi's "Dear Colleague" letter that Conaway mentions, know this...
He totally misrepresented it.
He totally misrepresented it.
The next 45 minutes are going to be really, really painful.
Worth noting...Nunes completely AVOIDED asking about the demand for an investigation into Burisma/the Bidens...
So far, the GOP lawyer has done the same.
So far, the GOP lawyer has done the same.
The GOP lawyer has moved onto Burmisma/the Bidens for the last 15 minutes of questioning.
#HUGE: Democrat Andy Beshear is the APPARENT WINNER of KY Governor race!
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is one of the worst governors in the country.
Trump, McConnell, and Rand Paul ALL put their weight behind him last night.
And Bevin STILL lost in a state that Trump won by 30%!
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is one of the worst governors in the country.
Trump, McConnell, and Rand Paul ALL put their weight behind him last night.
And Bevin STILL lost in a state that Trump won by 30%!
#FTR: Just last night, Trump made clear what a potential loss in Kentucky would mean for him and the Republican party.
He'll soon claim the opposite.
DON'T let him forget it...
He'll soon claim the opposite.
DON'T let him forget it...
#PASTBLAST: My FIRST thread on Gov. Matt Bevin, who I've tracked since...
I may have misspelled his name back then, but it quickly became clear that he was ACTIVELY working against the interests of the people of KY in every way imaginable.
Good riddance!
I may have misspelled his name back then, but it quickly became clear that he was ACTIVELY working against the interests of the people of KY in every way imaginable.
Good riddance!
#WOW: Hillary DIDN'T say the "Russians" were grooming Tulsi Gabbard.
She said "REPUBLICANS" were grooming her for a 3rd party run.
"Mr. Merrill said late Friday evening that Mrs. Clinton’s initial “grooming” claim had referred to Republicans, not Russia, as initially reported."
She said "REPUBLICANS" were grooming her for a 3rd party run.
"Mr. Merrill said late Friday evening that Mrs. Clinton’s initial “grooming” claim had referred to Republicans, not Russia, as initially reported."
#FTR: The article has been updated...but the reporter has NOT corrected her tweet.
Shortly after tweeting out the incorrect article, she retweeted the suggestion that Tulsi's primary challenger for her congress is not a serious opponent.
She's not even trying to hide her bias.
Shortly after tweeting out the incorrect article, she retweeted the suggestion that Tulsi's primary challenger for her congress is not a serious opponent.
She's not even trying to hide her bias.
#PS: Hillary never even said Tulsi's name.
You should listen to the interview starting ~43 mins in.
The questions are about Republicans, who she refers to as "they."
She even says "they" and adds "and the Russians"...JUST before the misreported quote.
shows.cadence13.com/podcast/hq-plo…
You should listen to the interview starting ~43 mins in.
The questions are about Republicans, who she refers to as "they."
She even says "they" and adds "and the Russians"...JUST before the misreported quote.
shows.cadence13.com/podcast/hq-plo…
Not the first thing that comes to mind upon viewing this...but for the record, that's the same suit she wore at the debate.
She also wore it on Friday to attack Hillary on Tucker Carlson's white supremacy power hour.
#JustSaying
#JustSaying
Honestly, clothing doesn't matter. What she says does.
But upon coming across her video today for the 1000th time on mute, I realized she's worn the same suit on at least 3 of the last 5 days. 2 of which were to respond to Hillary's comments (where she wasn't mentioned by name).
But upon coming across her video today for the 1000th time on mute, I realized she's worn the same suit on at least 3 of the last 5 days. 2 of which were to respond to Hillary's comments (where she wasn't mentioned by name).
#FTR: This news was announced on a Friday night to bury it...so they can continue to allege criminality without evidence.
#REMEMBER: As many as 130 OFFICIALS were questioned by Trump's State Dept. in their newest probe of Hillary Clinton's emails.
Numerous investigations and wasted tax dollars later...once again, NO DELIBERATE mishandling of classified information was found.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
Numerous investigations and wasted tax dollars later...once again, NO DELIBERATE mishandling of classified information was found.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
#FFS: And sadly, the media is playing right into Trump and the GOP's hands.
It was not covered on ANY of the 5 major Sunday shows...despite the fact that Hillary Clinton's name was mentioned on 4 of them.
And...Sec. of State Pompeo even appeared on one.
It was not covered on ANY of the 5 major Sunday shows...despite the fact that Hillary Clinton's name was mentioned on 4 of them.
And...Sec. of State Pompeo even appeared on one.
#TRUTHBOMB: Let's be clear.
Ken Vogel and the NYTimes ABSOLUTELY bought everything Giuliani and then-compromised Ukrainian prosecutor Lutsenko were peddling.
Two weeks ago, Ken Vogel claimed there was "more to the story," only to admit there wasn't any evidence, two days later.
Ken Vogel and the NYTimes ABSOLUTELY bought everything Giuliani and then-compromised Ukrainian prosecutor Lutsenko were peddling.
Two weeks ago, Ken Vogel claimed there was "more to the story," only to admit there wasn't any evidence, two days later.
#FTR: I have *NOT* favored a single democratic primary candidate in any of my tweets.
But the facts are clear...Ken Vogel and the NYTimes first reported the Biden-Ukraine "conspiracy," as if it were true.
I called out Vogel respectfully a few weeks ago.
But the facts are clear...Ken Vogel and the NYTimes first reported the Biden-Ukraine "conspiracy," as if it were true.
I called out Vogel respectfully a few weeks ago.
#PS: I do NOT agree with the Biden Campaign's every move.
I called out their tone-deaf decision to tell networks not to book Giuliani.
But, despite most reporters' auto-defense of other reporters when criticized, the Biden Campaign is RIGHT in this case.
I called out their tone-deaf decision to tell networks not to book Giuliani.
But, despite most reporters' auto-defense of other reporters when criticized, the Biden Campaign is RIGHT in this case.
@alicetweet, I used to think you weren't a partisan hack.
IK that this isn't a good way to start a tweet that you actually read, but frankly I'm upset I've defended you in the past.
Your appearance on ABC today was absurd and filled with lies. Which I thought to be beneath you.
IK that this isn't a good way to start a tweet that you actually read, but frankly I'm upset I've defended you in the past.
Your appearance on ABC today was absurd and filled with lies. Which I thought to be beneath you.
Trump's actions are the definition of impeachable.
And Alice circa 2017 would've undoubtedly declared so.
Clearly, you've been hired by the RNC, or another conservative org since, which has sadly affected your "opinion."
But I thought you'd put country over party. I was wrong.
And Alice circa 2017 would've undoubtedly declared so.
Clearly, you've been hired by the RNC, or another conservative org since, which has sadly affected your "opinion."
But I thought you'd put country over party. I was wrong.
Stop pointing the finger at Schiff's prefaced dramatization of Trump's words.
He was clear...before and after...that he wasn't reading Trump's words, but suggesting the implicit meaning intended in between.
He bookended the hearing w/ a narrative.
AS. EVERY. PROSECUTOR. DOES.
He was clear...before and after...that he wasn't reading Trump's words, but suggesting the implicit meaning intended in between.
He bookended the hearing w/ a narrative.
AS. EVERY. PROSECUTOR. DOES.
#UMM: Is now a good time to remind everyone that RON JOHNSON is the CHAIRMAN of the Senate Homeland Security Committee...?
You know, the committee that oversees DHS, the department in charge of SECURING OUR ELECTIONS...
You know, the committee that oversees DHS, the department in charge of SECURING OUR ELECTIONS...
#FLAG: In April, Sen. Ron Johnson was confronted about Russian election interference and DHS's primary role in election security and preventing it.
He claimed he cares about Russian election interference, but quickly downplayed it.
"Let's not blow this thing out of proportion."
He claimed he cares about Russian election interference, but quickly downplayed it.
"Let's not blow this thing out of proportion."
#NOTE: As Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Johnson has not held a single hearing dedicated to #ElectionSecurity this year.
Not after the Mueller Report.
Not after DHS leadership was gutted.
Not after reports that it's not a priority.
hsgac.senate.gov/hearings?PageN…
Not after the Mueller Report.
Not after DHS leadership was gutted.
Not after reports that it's not a priority.
hsgac.senate.gov/hearings?PageN…
#FLAG: I hate to say it, but I fear there's a reason that Ron Johnson has decided to ONLY appear on @MeetThePress.
He's a critical witness, told directly by Sondland that there WAS a quid pro quo, tied to military aid.
For God's sake, @ChuckTodd, do your homework!
Surprise us.
He's a critical witness, told directly by Sondland that there WAS a quid pro quo, tied to military aid.
For God's sake, @ChuckTodd, do your homework!
Surprise us.
@MeetThePress @chucktodd Well done, @ChuckTodd.
While it got off to a rough start, and he repeatedly hijacked your platform to spread conspiracy theories...
You did come prepared and pushed back. Thank you.
Full Interview: nbcnews.to/2LP5bC8
While it got off to a rough start, and he repeatedly hijacked your platform to spread conspiracy theories...
You did come prepared and pushed back. Thank you.
Full Interview: nbcnews.to/2LP5bC8
#REDFLAG: So, it appears, Barr has likely opened a DOJ investigation into the Bidens, as we feared...
#REMEMBER: In May, Trump said it would "certainly" be "appropriate" to discuss opening an investigation into Biden with Barr.
“Certainly it is a very big issue...I have not spoken to him about it. Would I speak to him about it? I haven’t thought of that."
washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
“Certainly it is a very big issue...I have not spoken to him about it. Would I speak to him about it? I haven’t thought of that."
washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
#REMEMBER: ALSO in May, Barr dodged answering Sen. Harris's question as to whether Trump, or any White House official, has ever asked or suggested that he open an investigation into anyone...
He couldn't quite "grapple with the word 'suggest.'"
He couldn't quite "grapple with the word 'suggest.'"
Disagree with @RepRaskin...the State Department IG received the packet IN MAY.
Former-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Yovanovitch was removed from her position in APRIL / MAY.
Early Giuliani efforts to pressure Zelensky's Administration began in APRIL / MAY.
It isn't a distraction.
Former-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Yovanovitch was removed from her position in APRIL / MAY.
Early Giuliani efforts to pressure Zelensky's Administration began in APRIL / MAY.
It isn't a distraction.
@RepRaskin Thank you, Mr. Chairmen! I agree!
There's more to this story...who did it come from and how did Pompeo react to the packet of disinformation?
There's more to this story...who did it come from and how did Pompeo react to the packet of disinformation?
#BREAKING: Trump PRESSED the Australian Prime Minister to help Attorney General Barr investigate and discredit the origins of the Mueller investigation, in a recent phone call.
nytimes.com/2019/09/30/us/…
nytimes.com/2019/09/30/us/…
#REMEMBER: The Trump-Russia investigation began with Papadopoulos's drunken disclosure to an Australian Diplomat.
He knew Russia had a trove of emails meant to damage the Clinton Campaign.
The Diplomat warned his government, who warned U.S. Intelligence.
He knew Russia had a trove of emails meant to damage the Clinton Campaign.
The Diplomat warned his government, who warned U.S. Intelligence.
#NEW: Barr has held private meetings overseas with foreign intelligence officials, in his effort to discredit the origins of the Russia investigation.
He's focused on "exposing" the source who told Papadopoulos that Russia had emails damaging to Clinton.
washingtonpost.com/politics/the-e…
He's focused on "exposing" the source who told Papadopoulos that Russia had emails damaging to Clinton.
washingtonpost.com/politics/the-e…
#REDFLAG: Trump just admitted he's trying to find out the identity of the Whistleblower.
#WATCH: Trump: "We're trying to find out" who the Whistleblower is.
Outing their identity would be a felony, punishable by up to 3 yrs in prison.
As a matter of fact, his suggestion alone and threatening tweets are witness intimidation. Also impeachable.
Outing their identity would be a felony, punishable by up to 3 yrs in prison.
As a matter of fact, his suggestion alone and threatening tweets are witness intimidation. Also impeachable.
***As Whistleblower protections are a hodge-podge of overlapping laws...it is unclear what the *specific* penalty would be for revealing their identity.
Doing so would certainly be illegal, as well as reprisal and witness intimidation.
All are undoubtedly impeachable offenses.
Doing so would certainly be illegal, as well as reprisal and witness intimidation.
All are undoubtedly impeachable offenses.
#REDFLAG: I think we all should prefer that Scaramucci stays out of this. Particularly when he uses the term "Whistleblower."
If any of his alleged "whistleblowers" prove not credible, they will be used to discredit the original whistleblower, and any others who speak out. [1/2]
If any of his alleged "whistleblowers" prove not credible, they will be used to discredit the original whistleblower, and any others who speak out. [1/2]
After 2 credible accusers came out against Kavanaugh...
Michael Avenatti swooped in with an alleged accuser...who later recanted.
That false accusation was used to discredit the credible accusers, rallying support for Kavanaugh b/c they thought he was "treated unfairly." [2/2]
Michael Avenatti swooped in with an alleged accuser...who later recanted.
That false accusation was used to discredit the credible accusers, rallying support for Kavanaugh b/c they thought he was "treated unfairly." [2/2]
#CORRECTION: Avenatti's alleged accuser did not fully recant.
She did backtrack and contradict several parts of her own sworn affidavit.
This alleged accuser was used to discredit the two other credible accusers. It helped rally support behind Kavanaugh.
nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
She did backtrack and contradict several parts of her own sworn affidavit.
This alleged accuser was used to discredit the two other credible accusers. It helped rally support behind Kavanaugh.
nbcnews.com/politics/justi…
#REDFLAG: If Trump was deliberately withholding defensive aid to Ukraine, in exchange for fabricated dirt on the Bidens...
What is he willing to GIVE China in exchange for fabricated dirt on the Bidens...while he's in the midst of a failing Trade War that's hurting the economy?
What is he willing to GIVE China in exchange for fabricated dirt on the Bidens...while he's in the midst of a failing Trade War that's hurting the economy?
#FLAG: Worth noting, Trump and his Republican defenders keep mentioning China...
#WATCH: About a week ago, I flagged my concern that Trump might ask China for help investigating the Bidens...
...giving China leverage in trade negotiations, or perhaps even, concessions in exchange.
Today, Trump asked for China's help from the WH lawn.
...giving China leverage in trade negotiations, or perhaps even, concessions in exchange.
Today, Trump asked for China's help from the WH lawn.
#REDFLAG: The Intelligence Community whistleblower complaint about Trump’s communications with a foreign leader centers on UKRAINE.
Trump made a "promise" to the foreign leader that poses an urgent threat to our national security/intelligence interests.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
Trump made a "promise" to the foreign leader that poses an urgent threat to our national security/intelligence interests.
washingtonpost.com/national-secur…
#REMEMBER: Ukrainian prosecutors dropped investigations into Manafort + Kilimnik, let Kilimnik flee to Russia out of reach, and withdrew their offer to cooperate with Mueller...
Then, Trump finally approved long-pending defensive weapons sales to Ukraine.
Then, Trump finally approved long-pending defensive weapons sales to Ukraine.
#REDFLAG: Trump pressured President Zelensky of Ukraine to investigate the Bidens EIGHT TIMES on a July 25th call.
He urged Zelensky to work w/ Giuliani.
Giuliani pressed Ukrainian officials in 2 meetings this summer; one set up by the State Department.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
He urged Zelensky to work w/ Giuliani.
Giuliani pressed Ukrainian officials in 2 meetings this summer; one set up by the State Department.
wsj.com/articles/trump…
#FACTCHECK: Republicans are pushing the FALSE narrative that the FBI didn't warn the Trump Campaign of potential Russian Interference in 2016.
That's a LIE.
The FBI briefed Trump and his campaign in August 2016, once he became the Republican nominee, after Lewandowsi was fired.
That's a LIE.
The FBI briefed Trump and his campaign in August 2016, once he became the Republican nominee, after Lewandowsi was fired.
#FLAG: After Gaetz and Lewandowski tried to push the LIE that the FBI didn't brief the Trump Campaign of potential Russian Interference in 2016...
Jim Jordan tried to hammer it home.
This is a false narrative that the GOP, Barr, and Trump have all tried to push repeatedly.
Jim Jordan tried to hammer it home.
This is a false narrative that the GOP, Barr, and Trump have all tried to push repeatedly.
#REMEMBER: Both Trump and Clinton were warned directly by the FBI in August 2016 that Russia could try to infiltrate or spy on their campaigns.
Trump has lied repeatedly that he wasn't warned by the FBI...and Republicans have continued to push the lie.
Trump has lied repeatedly that he wasn't warned by the FBI...and Republicans have continued to push the lie.
#DemDebate: I liked the 7 hour Climate Town Hall format better.
This isn't substance. This is nonsense.
Low blows don't boost your own standing. It never works.
This isn't substance. This is nonsense.
Low blows don't boost your own standing. It never works.
Anyone? Bueller?
The deficit just hit ONE TRILLION already this year.
No one's gonna call out Trump?
The deficit just hit ONE TRILLION already this year.
No one's gonna call out Trump?
Cool...
