"Manafort had no influence on the campaign--he was only there 4 months." https://t.co/4xKPiCLS9l— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) July 31, 2018
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
"Manafort had no influence on the campaign--he was only there 4 months."
Horrifying news. 3 Russian opposition journalists working for Khodorkovsky doing an expose on the Wagner mercenary group in the Central African Republic all executed.
Horrifying news. 3 Russian opposition journalists working for Khodorkovsky doing an expose on the Wagner mercenary group in the Central African Republic all executed. https://t.co/HsAVKg5iGs— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) July 31, 2018
Latest Manafort: Defense throws Gates under the bus, way under, accusing him of embezzlement. As prosecutors say Manafort flouted tax & bank laws to preserve his lifestyle, defense salutes him for a life of public service (thru political campaigns
Latest Manafort: Defense throws Gates under the bus, way under, accusing him of embezzlement. As prosecutors say Manafort flouted tax & bank laws to preserve his lifestyle, defense salutes him for a life of public service (thru political campaigns) https://t.co/2rSTt90Efi— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) July 31, 2018
A $15,000 jacket 'made from an Ostrich': The latest from opening statements of Paul Manafort's trial
A $15,000 jacket 'made from an Ostrich': The latest from opening statements of Paul Manafort's trial https://t.co/P9MkQZNFwF— Matt Zapotosky (@mattzap) July 31, 2018
Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina and GOP operator Paul Erickson left a trail of cash - new docs on transactions of up to $300K provides new info on Russian campaign to influence American politics
Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina and GOP operator Paul Erickson left a trail of cash - new docs on transactions of up to $300K provides new info on Russian campaign to influence American politics, by @jasonleopold & @a_cormier_ HT @ThomasS4217 https://t.co/Pd2eZiAr27— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) July 31, 2018
The first witness of the Manafort trial has now taken the stand. It is Tad Devine, the Democratic political consultant who worked with Manafort in Ukraine.
The first witness of the Manafort trial has now taken the stand. It is Tad Devine, the Democratic political consultant who worked with Manafort in Ukraine.— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) July 31, 2018
#BREAKING We just won an order blocking the Trump Administration from allowing the distribution of plans for 3D-printed guns.
#BREAKING We just won an order blocking the Trump Administration from allowing the distribution of plans for 3D-printed guns. #StopDownloadableGuns https://t.co/Q1RQO7dC4k— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) July 31, 2018
Paul Manafort used the first day of his tax fraud trial to reveal his defense strategy: blaming his longtime business partner Rick Gates
Paul Manafort used the first day of his tax fraud trial to reveal his defense strategy: blaming his longtime business partner Rick Gateshttps://t.co/n3SxrIDFdE— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 31, 2018
Manafort Trial Day 1: Prosecutors say ex-Trump aide lied to fund 'extravagant lifestyle'
Manafort Trial Day 1: Prosecutors say ex-Trump aide lied to fund 'extravagant lifestyle' https://t.co/wDWD7fTgPV— Donna L. Hansen (@DonnaDee479) July 31, 2018
BOOM. "Several people who have reviewed a portion of this evidence say that...they believe it is now all but inevitable that the special counsel will complete a confidential report presenting evidence that President Trump violated the law."
BOOM. "Several people who have reviewed a portion of this evidence say that...they believe it is now all but inevitable that the special counsel will complete a confidential report presenting evidence that President Trump violated the law." https://t.co/X03uMVoxzM— Taegan Goddard (@politicalwire) July 31, 2018
"A confidential White House memorandum, which is in the special counsel's possession, explicitly states that when Trump pressured Comey [to let Flynn go] he had just been told by two of his top aides ... Priebus and ... McGahn that Flynn was under criminal investigation."
"A confidential White House memorandum, which is in the special counsel's possession, explicitly states that when Trump pressured Comey [to let Flynn go] he had just been told by two of his top aides ... Priebus and ... McGahn that Flynn was under criminal investigation." https://t.co/YG59rI6c4v— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 31, 2018
BREAKING: Robert Mueller’s first trial in the Russia probe formally opened Tuesday as a dozen jurors were selected to decide the fate of former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort
BREAKING: Robert Mueller’s first trial in the Russia probe formally opened Tuesday as a dozen jurors were selected to decide the fate of former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort https://t.co/KKvdSL24go
— POLITICO (@politico) July 31, 2018RIS pushes Western extremists, activists, and radicals of every ideological stripe. Moscow's goal is tension and chaos. If you think this is all about the Alt-Right, do I have news for you...
RIS pushes Western extremists, activists, and radicals of every ideological stripe. Moscow's goal is tension and chaos. If you think this is all about the Alt-Right, do I have news for you....https://t.co/gZlbm330eY— John Schindler (@20committee) July 31, 2018
When the Iranians are creeped out & think you are such a duplicitous sick f*ck, even they don't want to meet with you, then you've got some BIGLY issues crackin
When the Iranians are creeped out & think you are such a duplicitous sick f*ck, even they don't want to meet with you, then you've got some BIGLY issues crackin@thespybrief @LouiseMensch https://t.co/SvyJmt679A— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) July 31, 2018
Today at @senjudiciary hearing on family separation and reunification, I asked each witness "what went wrong?" Thankfully, Mr. White gave me an honest answer. I can't say the same for the others.
wait for it...very end
Today at @senjudiciary hearing on family separation and reunification, I asked each witness "what went wrong?" Thankfully, Mr. White gave me an honest answer. I can't say the same for the others. #FamiliesBelongTogether pic.twitter.com/25in5CgKtG— Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) July 31, 2018
We have a jury! A jury of 6 men and 6 women has been sworn in, in the Alexandria trial of Paul Manafort. Also selected were 4 alternate jurors of 3 women and 1 man.
We have a jury!— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) July 31, 2018
A jury of 6 men and 6 women has been sworn in, in the Alexandria trial of Paul Manafort. Also selected were 4 alternate jurors of 3 women and 1 man.
Openings in Paul Manafort's trial will begin at 2:45. Uzo Asonye will speak for the special counsel, Thomas Zehnle for the defense. Each are expected to take half an hour. We will be liveblogging; following along here:
Openings in Paul Manafort's trial will begin at 2:45. Uzo Asonye will speak for the special counsel, Thomas Zehnle for the defense. Each are expected to take half an hour. We will be liveblogging; following along here: https://t.co/fO8wAGPfmD— Rachel Weiner (@rachelweinerwp) July 31, 2018
The impending legal tsunami will shake our country to its core much like the aftermath of 9/11 did. Just like then, we’ll need to put aside every other label used to define one another besides “American” and “human.” We must heal while uniting to defend liberal democracy.
The impending legal tsunami will shake our country to its core much like the aftermath of 9/11 did. Just like then, we’ll need to put aside every other label used to define one another besides “American” and “human.” We must heal while uniting to defend liberal democracy.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 31, 2018
We’ve gone from “No Collusion!” to “Collusion is not a crime,” and back to “No Collusion” since Sunday. If there was “no collusion” @realDonaldtRUmp, why do you obsessively bring it up numerous times daily? Oh right, b/c you knowingly & directly colluded with the Kremlin.
We’ve gone from “No Collusion!” to “Collusion is not a crime,” and back to “No Collusion” since Sunday.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 31, 2018
If there was “no collusion” @realDonaldtRUmp, why do you obsessively bring it up numerous times daily? Oh right, b/c you knowingly & directly colluded with the Kremlin. https://t.co/yHGB4TDCpv
"Butina Probe Predated Mueller, Grew Out Of Suspicious Money Transfers..."
Ka-Boom!— M.I.B - I❤️ 🇨🇦F🇺🇸V 🇳🇿 E🇬🇧Y🇦🇺! (@Tru7hS33kR) July 31, 2018
"Butina Probe Predated Mueller, Grew Out Of Suspicious Money Transfers..."
So if you're @GOP, and you took @NRA money - your barrel is almost ready for delivery. Stand by for delivery traitors!https://t.co/bK6EOGC4YL
Not content with a budget busting tax break that has helped the wealthy and CEOs, the Trump admin is considering another $100 billion gift.
Not content with a budget busting tax break that has helped the wealthy and CEOs, the Trump admin is considering another $100 billion gift.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 31, 2018
Remember this when they say we have to cut Medicare or Medicaid to save money.https://t.co/3r04O8sCE5
Senate Democrats ask National Archives for all of Kavanaugh’s records from his White House years
Senate Dems are sending a wide-ranging request demanding that SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh's entire paper trail be provided to Congress.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 31, 2018
The letter asks for all of Kavanaugh's records from his time as an associate W.H. counsel and as staff secretary. https://t.co/d614hbbVqA
BREAKING: Commander Jonathan White of HHS just admitted he warned Trump @realDonaldTrump & Sessions about "significant risk of harm" & "psychological injury" as consequence of zero tolerance & was ignored
BREAKING: Commander Jonathan White of HHS just admitted he warned Trump @realDonaldTrump & Sessions about "significant risk of harm" & "psychological injury" as consequence of zero tolerance & was ignored: https://t.co/lKrUeLECVc @KPBSMidday— Jean Guerrero (@jeanguerre) July 31, 2018
LATEST: Facebook says it has uncovered a new, covert disinformation campaign on its social network, its first acknowledgment of potential political meddling ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
LATEST: Facebook says it has uncovered a new, covert disinformation campaign on its social network, its first acknowledgment of potential political meddling ahead of this year’s midterm elections. https://t.co/TwutKFYJ7W— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 31, 2018
‘Has mom been tested for STDs?’ The Manaforts’ home life and why it matters
"This is why some intelligence sources believe that Manafort was deliberately put into the Trump campaign by the Kremlin"https://t.co/xaymoibRtx— John Schindler (@20committee) July 31, 2018
Mueller's team filed an updated exhibit list ahead of Manafort's trial, which includes an email with the subject line “Nervousness is setting in”
Mueller's team filed an updated exhibit list ahead of Manafort's trial, which includes an email with the subject line “Nervousness is setting in” https://t.co/QXUUKChiey— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) July 31, 2018
FB identified the Election Campaign Operation,That took place prior to the 2016 Election,Also. During the 2016 Run-Up,Facebook was,ACTIVELY,Targeting US Citizens,In Coordination with the Kremlins Election Influence Operations.
FB identified the Election Campaign Operation,That took place prior to the 2016 Election,Also. During the 2016 Run-Up,Facebook was,ACTIVELY,Targeting US Citizens,In Coordination with the Kremlins Election Influence Operations.— #ZeroFucksGiven (@JedGarren) July 31, 2018
ZuckFuckery is Co-Conspirator and Enemy Combatant. https://t.co/lzd8jvUxZV
Judge Ellis makes a statement from the bench that they should be able to get a jury empaneled by this afternoon in the Manafort case, which reflects a very quick pace by all parties and the court. -VA
Judge Ellis makes a statement from the bench that they should be able to get a jury empaneled by this afternoon in the Manafort case, which reflects a very quick pace by all parties and the court. -VA— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) July 31, 2018
"A majority of Americans now suspect the answer to the puzzle of Trump’s relationship with Russia is simple: blackmail."
Fox News political analyst @TheJuanWilliams op-ed points out that the majority of Americans believe Putin is blackmailing Trump.— The Loyal Opposition (@TheLoyalO) July 31, 2018
"A majority of Americans now suspect the answer to the puzzle of Trump’s relationship with Russia is simple: blackmail."https://t.co/jSBR5Dd8mx
Your regular reminder that the last @POTUS who constantly attacked the press was ... Richard Nixon
Your regular reminder that the last @POTUS who constantly attacked the press was ... Richard Nixon. https://t.co/Pa4S0ABRpL— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 31, 2018
The Koch Brothers are fossil fuel barons tied to Russians and Nazis. (But I repeat myself.) This is a last ditch effort to obscure their tie to Trump.
The Koch Brothers are fossil fuel barons tied to Russians and Nazis. (But I repeat myself.) This is a last ditch effort to obscure their tie to Trump. https://t.co/olxu5kg4cg— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) July 31, 2018
Supreme Court Blocks White House Attempt To Stop Teens’ Climate Suit
"We look forward to presenting scientific evidence of harms children face as a result of government action ... to cause the climate crisis." https://t.co/pesjxkEebn via @HuffPostGreen— Carmen (@CiCi77) July 31, 2018
How Russia, Interpol, and ICE work together to weaponize our courts to serve Putin’s anti-dissident agenda:
If you found “The Americans” gripping, you’ll be blown away by this journalistic coup by @NatashaBertrand, revealing how Russia, Interpol, and ICE work together to weaponize our courts to serve Putin’s anti-dissident agenda:https://t.co/vIfx4Ss2MJ— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) July 31, 2018
Your administration approved this. What kind of incompetence and dangerous governing is this? And to check with the NRA? Holy moly
Your administration approved this. What kind of incompetence and dangerous governing is this?— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 31, 2018
And to check with the NRA? Holy moly. https://t.co/MyctYPoci0
Ex-Trump Organization executive Barbara Res says that it's "impossible" that Trump didn't know about the Trump Tower meeting with Russian officials beforehand.
Ex-Trump Organization executive Barbara Res says that it's "impossible" that Trump didn't know about the Trump Tower meeting with Russian officials beforehand. https://t.co/9Owfaxr2Ij— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 31, 2018
Former top FBI official responds to Trump team: Collusion is "absolutely a crime"
Former top FBI official responds to Trump team: Collusion is "absolutely a crime" https://t.co/nZlTkiHZBt pic.twitter.com/dvs3UlOdjs— The Hill (@thehill) July 31, 2018
JUST IN: No deal. Manafort attorney Kevin Downing tells me “No chance!” his client will cooperate with Special Counsel in order to avoid trial today.
JUST IN: No deal. Manafort attorney Kevin Downing tells me “No chance!” his client will cooperate with Special Counsel in order to avoid trial today. @CBSNews— Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCBS) July 31, 2018
Trump says his new health insurance plans are doing ‘record business.’ Narrator - (They don’t even exist yet)
Trump says his new health insurance plans are doing ‘record business.’— UnsilentMajority 🌹 (@The_UnSilent_) July 30, 2018
Narrator - (They don’t even exist yet) pic.twitter.com/cApKxxqAC7
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg called to appear before federal grand jury.
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg called to appear before federal grand jury. https://t.co/zFJAWFG4iV pic.twitter.com/YRk86sDxro— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 30, 2018
Why We’re Sharing 3 Million Russian Troll Tweets
They’re not trolls they’re just deeply patriotic Russians who truly believe in the sanctity of reality television and being paid. https://t.co/JZSvFaynES— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) July 31, 2018
Stephen Colbert goes after his CBS boss Les Moonves: "Accountability is meaningless unless it’s for everybody, whether it’s for the leader of a network or the leader of the free world"
Stephen Colbert goes after his CBS boss Les Moonves: "Accountability is meaningless unless it’s for everybody, whether it’s for the leader of a network or the leader of the free world" https://t.co/WmQj3PnehA— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 31, 2018
This will never be normal
Opinion: This will never be normal https://t.co/KcLIw8VuJA— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 31, 2018
SCOOP: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was the target of a bizarre impersonation attempt aimed at getting inside info on U.S. sanctions targeting Russia. We have the emails & audio.
SCOOP: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was the target of a bizarre impersonation attempt aimed at getting inside info on U.S. sanctions targeting Russia.— Andrew Desiderio (@desiderioDC) July 30, 2018
We have the emails & audio. (W/ @kpoulsen)https://t.co/4yfno7qw9B
Rohrabacher, "Putin's favorite congressman," tells me the Maria Butina case is "BS" and if Trump knew of and approved of the Trump Tower meaning, that means "zero." That is, he's fine with Trump colluding & conspiring with Putin's attack on a US election.
Rohrabacher, "Putin's favorite congressman," tells me the Maria Butina case is "BS" and if Trump knew of and approved of the Trump Tower meaning, that means "zero." That is, he's fine with Trump colluding & conspiring with Putin's attack on a US election. https://t.co/9yn8TM01Q2— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) July 30, 2018
The biggest stock correction of the year is building, Morgan Stanley says
The biggest stock correction of the year is building, Morgan Stanley says https://t.co/mLgHx5F1Cp pic.twitter.com/XybB9Rnve9— Bloomberg (@business) July 31, 2018
The Trump admin is considering bypassing Congress to grant a $100,000,000,000 tax cut mainly to the wealthy, NYT reports, a legally tenuous maneuver that would cut capital gains taxation and fulfill a long-held ambition of many investors and conservatives.
The Trump admin is considering bypassing Congress to grant a $100,000,000,000 tax cut mainly to the wealthy, NYT reports, a legally tenuous maneuver that would cut capital gains taxation and fulfill a long-held ambition of many investors and conservatives. https://t.co/kHElYm93ru— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 30, 2018
Here is a copy of the opposition we filed to prevent the Broidy complaint from remaining sealed and/or the striking of certain allegations. The public has a right to know. Note: we had to redact the blacked out portions per court order.
Here is a copy of the opposition we filed to prevent the Broidy complaint from remaining sealed and/or the striking of certain allegations. The public has a right to know. Note: we had to redact the blacked out portions per court order. #Basta #FightClubhttps://t.co/S5PJAn3Dqw— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) July 30, 2018
The Trump Files: Donald and Melania’s Creepy, Sex-Filled Interview With Howard Stern
“It should be a bigger scandal than it has been so far that those who speak so much about constitutional liberties and individual freedom have cozied up to Putin.” https://t.co/q0fxe2M9QA— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) July 30, 2018
Federal Judge Orders Government To Seek Consent Before Medicating Migrant Children
Federal Judge Orders Government To Seek Consent Before Medicating Migrant Children https://t.co/WprfhUcd4O— NPR (@NPR) July 31, 2018
"The State Department estimates: Kremlin’s influence apparatus costs a $1.4 billion-a-year, claiming to reach some six hundred million people in 130 countries and 30 languages.”
JUST WOW.— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) July 30, 2018
"The State Department estimates: Kremlin’s influence apparatus costs a $1.4 billion-a-year, claiming to reach some six hundred million people in 130 countries and 30 languages.”@20committee @john_sipher @JulianRoepcke @APryceUK @IlvesToomas https://t.co/U1olF3TVDW
Thousands sign official petition to block Bannon from entering the UK
Thousands sign official petition to block Bannon from entering the UK https://t.co/XKXcnO1dWd pic.twitter.com/Khae1wVjsI— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
2003 FBI testimony on Semion Mogilevich. Note: Budapest By 1995, "Mogilevich employed the safe haven in Hungary to DIRECT HIS CRIMINAL OPERATIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES."
2003 FBI testimony on Semion Mogilevich.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) July 30, 2018
Note: Budapest
By 1995, "Mogilevich employed the safe haven in Hungary to DIRECT HIS CRIMINAL OPERATIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES."https://t.co/ilCqCqyeFM pic.twitter.com/eKM0BPnpyi
White House aide shout down Jim @Acosta for asking collusion questions: “Move, Jim! Let’s go! Keep going Jim. Let’s go. We’re leaving. Come on Jim. Go. We’re done.”
White House aide shout down Jim @Acosta for asking collusion questions: “Move, Jim! Let’s go! Keep going Jim. Let’s go. We’re leaving. Come on Jim. Go. We’re done.” pic.twitter.com/UhGoN7CHN4— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) July 30, 2018
BREAKING: On eve of trial, Manafort drops appeal of dismissal of his civil suit challenging Mueller's authority. Doc:
BREAKING: On eve of trial, Manafort drops appeal of dismissal of his civil suit challenging Mueller's authority. Doc: https://t.co/2SCoAwDIkj— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) July 30, 2018
Caterpillar to raise construction equipment prices due to Trump tariffs
Caterpillar to raise construction equipment prices due to Trump tariffs https://t.co/CMfSAa9fje pic.twitter.com/d9M0cIRaCg— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
I have a great uneasiness about Murdoch. He fiddled a hell of a lot in Australian politics while he was based here. He above all others with his Fox network needs to take ownership of the climate created in America at this time
I have a great uneasiness about Murdoch. He fiddled a hell of a lot in Australian politics while he was based here. He above all others with his Fox network needs to take ownership of the climate created in America at this time@thespybrief@LouiseMensch— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) July 30, 2018
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Here is the bipartisan, multi state letter @maura_healey sent today to @SecPompeo and @jeffsessions demanding an end to the dangerous 3D gun policy about to take effect. We are grateful to Maura and these 21 Attorneys General for their leadership.
Here is the bipartisan, multi state letter @maura_healey sent today to @SecPompeo and @jeffsessions demanding an end to the dangerous 3D gun policy about to take effect. We are grateful to Maura and these 21 Attorneys General for their leadership. #NoRA pic.twitter.com/5LI2lqZFEv— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 30, 2018
In a new book, Bob Woodward plans to reveal the harrowing life inside Donald Trumps White House
In a new book, Bob Woodward plans to reveal the harrowing life inside Donald Trumps White House https://t.co/AcmxALNOqD— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 30, 2018
NEWS House Judiciary Member Believes Trump Jr. & Kushner Will Be Indicted
This smells significant. https://t.co/MOj8eV1X6m— Dennis Herring (@dcherring) July 30, 2018
WikiLeaks is Russian GRU op with server located in RU. That's a big deal.
WikiLeaks is Russian GRU op with server located in RU. That's a big deal. pic.twitter.com/Pdnqf7nrzt— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) March 27, 2017
BREAKING: WaPo: U.S. spy agencies are seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles at a factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S., per officials familiar with the intelligence.
BREAKING: WaPo: U.S. spy agencies are seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles at a factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S., per officials familiar with the intelligence. https://t.co/EDde2ZyYu0— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) July 30, 2018
US Debt Sales To Surge: Treasury Raises 2018 Borrowing Need To $1.33 Trillion
Republicans ALWAYS fuck up our economy.— Tim Tim Tim (@AlohaTimAloha) July 31, 2018
The bastards only pretend to care about debt when Democrats are saving the economy. They let it all go to hell when they are in charge.
Never vote for Republicans.https://t.co/knQk739m4z
Michael Avenatti Targeted in Person by QAnon, the Crazy Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theory
So, no one is really paying attention to it, because regular people don't see any of it -- it's totally siloed -- but QAnon is a major contributor to the unraveling of sanity in this country.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) July 31, 2018
Way, way more than any of us want to admit. https://t.co/Miyrto7HIH
Monday, July 30, 2018
U.S. states make last-minute legal bid to halt 3-D online guns
U.S. states make last-minute legal bid to halt 3-D online guns https://t.co/Vnvo9VrJzx— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 30, 2018
Russia Says It Will Know of U.S. Military Plans Before They Happen. Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed his country has insider knowledge on the military plans of the U.S. and its Western allies.
Russia Says It Will Know of U.S. Military Plans Before They Happen.— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) July 30, 2018
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed his country has insider knowledge on the military plans of the U.S. and its Western allies. https://t.co/wMJWQjZsdm
Mercury LLC (“Company A” in Manafort’s #indictment) signed 8 new #FARA clients in 2018, including the chair of Oleg Deripaska’s En+ (parent co of #Rusal) & China’s #ZTE Technologies👉🏼successfully pushed for #sanctions relief for ZTE (TBD for Rusal)
Mercury LLC (“Company A” in Manafort’s #indictment) signed 8 new #FARA clients in 2018, including the chair of Oleg Deripaska’s En+ (parent co of #Rusal) & China’s #ZTE Technologies👉🏼successfully pushed for #sanctions relief for ZTE (TBD for Rusal).🤬https://t.co/5SjYkj8tO4— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) July 30, 2018
Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins are less likely to vote against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh due to less pressure from constituents than the health care debate. Change that.
Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins are less likely to vote against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh due to less pressure from constituents than the health care debate.— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) July 28, 2018
Change that.
Murkowski: (202) 224-6665
Collins: (202) 224-2523 pic.twitter.com/bjf72cZhYg
The personnel chief of the FEMA — who resigned just weeks ago — is under investigation after being accused of creating an atmosphere of widespread sexual harassment in which women were hired as possible sexual partners for male employees, WaPo reports.
The personnel chief of the FEMA — who resigned just weeks ago — is under investigation after being accused of creating an atmosphere of widespread sexual harassment in which women were hired as possible sexual partners for male employees, WaPo reports. https://t.co/yxZLG8fl7w— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 30, 2018
Opinion: A shutdown before the midterms? Democrats should be so lucky.
Opinion: A shutdown before the midterms? Democrats should be so lucky. https://t.co/smB9wbi0Z9— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 30, 2018
Unredacted Interior documents show Zinke's monuments review was a sham
The people just want the Truth. Why does the Department of the Interior have a false narrative? #StandWithBearsEarshttps://t.co/BYxVtJfKE7— Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition (@savebearsears) July 30, 2018
Mueller says Manafort earned $60M from Ukraine consulting.
Mueller says Manafort earned $60M from Ukraine consulting.https://t.co/HqDVJeU2jJ— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) July 30, 2018
Obama and Biden spotted grabbing lunch together at DC bakery
Obama and Biden spotted grabbing lunch together at DC bakery https://t.co/LHgqN1CRZq pic.twitter.com/7bQ3c2XGmD— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
Legal expert: Trump is "one witness away from a potential catastrophe"
Legal expert: Trump is "one witness away from a potential catastrophe" https://t.co/jTxoHGKVrI pic.twitter.com/p4KveFwxcE— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
NEW: Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces "Religious Liberty Task Force." Sessions says the task force will "help the Department fully implement our religious liberty guidance," including "making sure our employees know their duties to accommodate people of faith."
wtaf
NEW: Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces "Religious Liberty Task Force."— ABC News (@ABC) July 30, 2018
Sessions says the task force will "help the Department fully implement our religious liberty guidance," including "making sure our employees know their duties to accommodate people of faith." pic.twitter.com/R6s2CYmdue
Make sure you aren’t one of the over 100,000 people that the government unregistered this year check your voter registration here. I did it and it took me 30 seconds
Make sure you aren’t one of the over 100,000 people that the government unregistered this year check your voter registration here. I did it and it took me 30 seconds. https://t.co/cQxUI2VrNn— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) July 30, 2018
This letter makes it clear that Republicans intend to block the Senate – and the American people – from accessing the bulk of Judge Kavanaugh’s White House records. The question becomes: What are they hiding?
This letter makes it clear that Republicans intend to block the Senate – and the American people – from accessing the bulk of Judge Kavanaugh’s White House records.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 30, 2018
The question becomes: What are they hiding? https://t.co/EdbRhR5PBY
Buried lede. The leave facebook campaign worked. It happened in the last quarter. This hurt them so bad they had to lie about it.
Buried lede. The leave facebook campaign worked. It happened in the last quarter. This hurt them so bad they had to lie about it. https://t.co/TXBMpbGfun— BadDude.SimoHayha😠 (@ChiefCovfefe) July 30, 2018
Ohio farmer says farmers being treated just like Stormy Daniels: "Screwed" by Trump then paid off
Ohio farmer says farmers being treated just like Stormy Daniels: "Screwed" by Trump then paid off https://t.co/x4OC8lvquA pic.twitter.com/K0HswtPOJd— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
Betsy DeVos's Education Department is set to curb college loan forgiveness, cutting an estimated $13,000,000,000 in relief for defrauded students
Betsy DeVos's Education Department is set to curb college loan forgiveness, cutting an estimated $13,000,000,000 in relief for defrauded students. https://t.co/6LaIpUHAin— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 30, 2018
NEW: More job losses from Trump's tariffs Brinly-Hardy, a lawn equipment manufacturer in southern Indiana, has laid off 75 workers b/c of steel & China tariffs.
NEW: More job losses from Trump's tariffs— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) July 30, 2018
Brinly-Hardy, a lawn equipment manufacturer in southern Indiana, has laid off 75 workers b/c of steel & China tariffs.https://t.co/an0pocjs0V #trade #jobs
Britain’s greatest war leader came to America to warn us about a despot in Moscow. He was widely attacked for doing so. Sound familiar?
Britain’s greatest war leader came to America to warn us about a despot in Moscow. He was widely attacked for doing so. Sound familiar? https://t.co/oGPWmcDwQW— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 30, 2018
Charles Koch, network send GOP a message: We're happy to back Democrats who share our policy goals
Isn’t someone writing a book about tRUmp’s touch of death? :-) Example below. Who other than Donnie could’ve made this possible? Cc @TheRickWilson https://t.co/EW4cAya7sd— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) July 30, 2018
Giuliani is calling into Fox News right now to clarify his collusion comments from this morning: "My client didn't do it, and even if he did it, it's not a crime."
Giuliani is calling into Fox News right now to clarify his collusion comments from this morning: "My client didn't do it, and even if he did it, it's not a crime." pic.twitter.com/4Lem500Wuj— Aidan McLaughlin (@aidnmclaughlin) July 30, 2018
Paul Manafort Trial Begins Tomorrow! Tuesday: 7:30 AM, July 31 Trasportation info
Tomorrow! Tuesday: 7:30 AM, July 31— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 30, 2018
Paul Manafort Trial Begins
US District Court
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eisenhower Avenue Metro
Yellow Line
Bring signs to thank Mueller and Protest Moscow on the Potomac
Rudy Giuliani questions Trump's ability to govern ...too much stuff for Trump to handle. Perfect.
Rudy Giuliani: "Every day, something new is tweeted that's unfair, untrue..."— New Day (@NewDay) July 30, 2018
CNN's Alisyn Camerota: "A lot of that is because President Trump is tweeting it." pic.twitter.com/Q5mdWccJHL
EXCLUSIVE: House GOP planning to ask Comey to testify
EXCLUSIVE: House GOP planning to ask Comey to testify https://t.co/9YEBkOZmXu pic.twitter.com/Vf3CmtL7ot— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
Ecuador has just publicly stated that it is in the interest of all that Assange's asylum be terminated. Eat a dick my treasonous friend
Ecuador has just publicly stated that it is in the interest of all that Assange's asylum be terminated. Eat a dick my treasonous friend @JulianAssange :) 😎@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @xtrixcyclex @TheRickWilson @ericgarland @counterchekist https://t.co/qkpfgKnAER— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) July 30, 2018
White House uses foreign aid agency to give jobs to Trump loyalists
White House uses foreign aid agency to give jobs to Trump loyalists https://t.co/CbvMbhrQ69— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 30, 2018
In 2012, Judge Brett Kavanaugh sided with Trump Entertainment Resorts’ successful effort to thwart a unionization drive at one of its casinos
In 2012, Judge Brett Kavanaugh sided with Trump Entertainment Resorts’ successful effort to thwart a unionization drive at one of its casinos https://t.co/0nbeneMVwB pic.twitter.com/LgmH4HNJmj— Bloomberg (@business) July 30, 2018
"Eye-popping" payouts for CEOs follow Trump’s tax cuts
"Eye-popping" payouts for CEOs follow Trump’s tax cutshttps://t.co/bVhNsRYXBG— POLITICO (@politico) July 30, 2018
Workplace Sexual Harassment: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
With a national dialogue underway about sexual harassment in the workplace, John Oliver sits down with Anita Hill to discuss the recent response to a not-so-recent problem.
Brian Benczkowski Worked for a Russian BankNow Hes Trumps Man at Justice
Brian Benczkowski Worked for a Russian BankNow Hes Trumps Man at Justice https://t.co/BThEhj8fEh— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 30, 2018
Wanna Beat Trumps Supreme Court Nominee? Focus on Marijuana
Wanna Beat Trumps Supreme Court Nominee? Focus on Marijuana https://t.co/vtYIyDtAHG— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 30, 2018
Betsy DeVos Message to Students: You Have the Right to Be Ripped Off
Betsy DeVos Message to Students: You Have the Right to Be Ripped Off https://t.co/uz1XiJNYEI— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) July 30, 2018
Listen to Donald Trump discuss a $150,000 hush money payment with Michael Cohen like they're buying a loaf of bread
#TrumpTapes— Grant Stern (@grantstern) July 25, 2018
Listen to Donald Trump discuss a $150,000 hush money payment with Michael Cohen like they're buying a loaf of bread on the #DworkinReport with @funder.
I counted at least 4 election felonies in the last 44 seconds of this recording.#resist! https://t.co/xLMQ2dS8ep
Chris Christie on ABC: “’Collusion’ is not a crime. And so the fact of the matter is that we’re a long way away yet from having anything to talk about here.”
As predicted. Soon they'll move to boasting how clever they were to obtain Putin's help. https://t.co/jnBk7NnrLp— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) July 29, 2018
It was supposed to be an off-the-record meeting. Until Trump tweeted about it.
It was supposed to be an off-the-record meeting. Until Trump tweeted about it. https://t.co/ilr3rRt1Fm— POLITICO (@politico) July 30, 2018
Bannon to Kochs: ‘Shut up and get with the program’
Bannon to Kochs: ‘Shut up and get with the program’ https://t.co/2ccDCRTCnn— POLITICO (@politico) July 30, 2018
In the only abortion case heard by Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Kavanaugh issued a decision that would have forced a young immigrant woman to continue carrying a pregnancy against her will.
In the only abortion case heard by Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Kavanaugh issued a decision that would have forced a young immigrant woman to continue carrying a pregnancy against her will. https://t.co/hnHHCuIAFO— ACLU (@ACLU) July 29, 2018
The spectacular dunes system picked by Trump for his golf resort in Aberdeenshire has been "partially destroyed" as a result of the course's construction, documents released under FOIA have revealed
The spectacular dunes system picked by Trump for his golf resort in Aberdeenshire has been "partially destroyed" as a result of the course's construction, documents released under FOIA have revealed. https://t.co/F34KnCpKny— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 29, 2018
Paul Ryan dines on lobster, woos donors on the Cape
Seen on Cape Cod: House Speaker Paul Ryan. He was in town to raise cash and kick back and relax. https://t.co/fTaOsK1U58— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) July 30, 2018
Back in the U.S.S.R. Day 14
Back in the U.S.S.R. Day 14 #KremlinAnnex pic.twitter.com/0sbBTRRjUc— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 30, 2018
These are the Ukraine photos Manafort doesn't want the jury to see
These are the Ukraine photos Manafort doesn't want the jury to see https://t.co/58vaXxIS35 pic.twitter.com/B418NNMT9H— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 30, 2018
Trump's tweets on Sunday represented his most specific attempt yet to discredit any findings of the Mueller investigation,
Trump's tweets on Sunday represented his most specific attempt yet to discredit any findings of the Mueller investigation, writes @stcollinson https://t.co/xBnRCW3cRi— CNN (@CNN) July 30, 2018
"...video found where Trump says he has RUSSIAN BUSINESS PARTNERS. Could mess up his golf swing. Trump literally says “One of the great families in Russia is our partner.” He’s talking about Putin’s oligarch who set up Trump Tower meeting"
"...video found where Trump says he has RUSSIAN BUSINESS PARTNERS. Could mess up his golf swing. Trump literally says “One of the great families in Russia is our partner.” He’s talking about Putin’s oligarch who set up Trump Tower meeting"— J. Christophe (@jchristophemich) July 30, 2018
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I would very much appreciate your sharing this Politico piece I've done with Dr Bandy Lee about what to expect from Trump going forward and how to deal with it.
I would very much appreciate your sharing this Politico piece I've done with Dr Bandy Lee about what to expect from Trump going forward and how to deal with it. https://t.co/xSZ2hWxbH1— Tony Schwartz (@tonyschwartz) July 29, 2018
"It’s time we start thinking about post-Trump America"
"It’s time we start thinking about post-Trump America" https://t.co/cHYPbVtUlo pic.twitter.com/SY6r1dUN2Y— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2018
Sulzberger recalled telling Trump that newspapers had begun posting armed guards outside their offices because of a rise in threats against journalists. The president, he said, expressed surprise that they did not already have armed guards
Sulzberger recalled telling Trump that newspapers had begun posting armed guards outside their offices because of a rise in threats against journalists. The president, he said, expressed surprise that they did not already have armed guards. https://t.co/Qh2iY0v35C— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 29, 2018
Trump and his son face legal risk if they're found to be lying about the Russia meeting
Trump and his son face legal risk if they're found to be lying about the Russia meeting https://t.co/w42ckQFVY6 pic.twitter.com/0Txma6nBMs— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) July 30, 2018
Vladimir Putin says he has invited Pres. Trump to Moscow and that he would be willing to visit the U.S. if "relevant conditions" were met, according to Russian media.
Vladimir Putin says he has invited Pres. Trump to Moscow and that he would be willing to visit the U.S. if "relevant conditions" were met, according to Russian media. https://t.co/hL9aGTcwZo pic.twitter.com/H9GNAbJxKS— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 30, 2018
As Maria Butina sits in Jail maybe looking to cut a deal,To all evangelical Preachers, GOP politicians, And NRA leaders that have been hanging out with her the past few years, If Your married I can’t help but to think about this guy in the bottom right picture.
As Maria Butina sits in Jail maybe looking to cut a deal,To all evangelical Preachers, GOP politicians, And NRA leaders that have been hanging out with her the past few years, If Your married I can’t help but to think about this guy in the bottom right picture. pic.twitter.com/wzQJuEHTwe— Dale Callihan (@dale_callihan) July 29, 2018
Russia and the far right’s cozy affair
“It should be a bigger scandal than it has been so far that those who speak so much about constitutional liberties and individual freedom have cozied up to Putin.” https://t.co/q0fxe2M9QA— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) July 30, 2018
In Da News. Some paper called USA Today
In Da News. Some paper called USA Today. https://t.co/zmWmRrQ8GV via @usatoday— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) July 29, 2018
Just in: Statement from NYT Publisher A.G. Sulzberger, who says he told Trump his “language was not just divisive but increasingly dangerous.”
Just in: Statement from NYT Publisher A.G. Sulzberger, who says he told Trump his “language was not just divisive but increasingly dangerous.” pic.twitter.com/S6crsb2ID0— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) July 29, 2018
GOP Sen. James Lankford says Russia is still attempting to interfere in U.S. elections. "Regardless of who the candidate is...we as Americans, universally should push back against a foreign power trying to interfere in our system"
GOP Sen. James Lankford says Russia is still attempting to interfere in U.S. elections.— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 30, 2018
"Regardless of who the candidate is...we as Americans, universally should push back against a foreign power trying to interfere in our system" https://t.co/deR07REYeL #ThisWeek pic.twitter.com/rRvORf35Dl
Trump's 2020 campaign denies reports that it is producing flags in China
Trump's 2020 campaign denies reports that it is producing flags in China https://t.co/0hkKd6vwl0 pic.twitter.com/skDQegeQ3K— CNN International (@cnni) July 29, 2018
BREAKING: Ebola virus possible for Denver Health patient in isolation
BREAKING: Ebola virus possible for Denver Health patient in isolation https://t.co/v11RtcnsWU— The Denver Post (@denverpost) July 29, 2018
Scott Pruitt’s replacement has been in the job for less than a month. He’s already facing ethics scrutiny. This could be a record
Scott Pruitt’s replacement has been in the job for less than a month. He’s already facing ethics scrutiny. This could be a record.https://t.co/SkXFnu71fM— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) July 30, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Thousands take to the streets of Moscow for anti-Putin protests, chant "Putin is a thief"
Thousands take to the streets of Moscow for anti-Putin protests, chant "Putin is a thief" https://t.co/NifegH2aQ5 pic.twitter.com/k5GH34wwwl— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2018
JUST IN: Migrant fathers file lawsuit against Trump for separating them from their kids after being reunited
JUST IN: Migrant fathers file lawsuit against Trump for separating them from their kids after being reunited https://t.co/GeZXlqMdoS pic.twitter.com/6rPDo5B9gO— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2018
Opinion: "Trump’s grip on reality will likely continue to diminish as he faces increasing criticism, accusations, threats of impeachment and potential criminal indictments"
Opinion: "Trump’s grip on reality will likely continue to diminish as he faces increasing criticism, accusations, threats of impeachment and potential criminal indictments" https://t.co/rNKeXcZd31— POLITICO (@politico) July 29, 2018
BREAKING: We’ve traced $3.5m from the $230m tax rebate fraud that Sergei Magnitsky exposed and was killed over to 11 different accounts in Australian banks. The Australian law enforcement authorities have been alerted
BREAKING: We’ve traced $3.5m from the $230m tax rebate fraud that Sergei Magnitsky exposed and was killed over to 11 different accounts in Australian banks. The Australian law enforcement authorities have been alerted. https://t.co/6oJ74Fu7cQ— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) July 29, 2018
The liquidation of US treasuries by Russia is interesting. If Russia did this to leverage the US in some way, it failed. The market shrugged. Why? Because Russia is a small economic player, not even in the top ten. In fact, California alone has nearly twice the GDP of Russia.
The liquidation of US treasuries by Russia is interesting. If Russia did this to leverage the US in some way, it failed. The market shrugged. Why? Because Russia is a small economic player, not even in the top ten. In fact, California alone has nearly twice the GDP of Russia. https://t.co/JgVSBOBKWM— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 29, 2018
NY Times: Trump broke off-the-record agreement on meeting with publisher
NY Times: Trump broke off-the-record agreement on meeting with publisher https://t.co/n1UqxbxJGN pic.twitter.com/lionEfvK5h— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2018
Sens. Cantwell and Graham want Trump to order a threat assessment of: The scope of Russian capability to use cyber-warfare to threaten energy infrastructure. The extent to which Russians have already attempted cyber-intrusions into energy facilities.
Sens. Cantwell and Graham want Trump to order a threat assessment of:— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 29, 2018
The scope of Russian capability to use cyber-warfare to threaten energy infrastructure.
The extent to which Russians have already attempted cyber-intrusions into energy facilities. https://t.co/LPGq7W3gBP
The very normal and stable tweets of someone who totally didn’t collude with Russia. Not even a little. Okay maybe a little but even if he did, is being installed by a hostile foreign government really a crime? I mean I once took an ashtray from a fancy restaurant in Italy.
The very normal and stable tweets of someone who totally didn’t collude with Russia. Not even a little. Okay maybe a little but even if he did, is being installed by a hostile foreign government really a crime? I mean I once took an ashtray from a fancy restaurant in Italy. pic.twitter.com/YyAK81QVa5— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) July 29, 2018
Russia’s Plan to Buy Off the GOP Began Before the Rise of Trump
Republicans placed an anti-patriot in the Oval Office—just as the Russians bet they would. https://t.co/JJwkJI0R6v— Kimberley Johnson (@AuthorKimberley) July 17, 2018
The responses to this article have been exactly as expected. Ignore the baseless attacks and accusations. Read the article and judge the facts for yourself. The fake resistance is real. They have to be called out. ICYMI
The responses to this article have been exactly as expected. Ignore the baseless attacks and accusations. Read the article and judge the facts for yourself.— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) July 29, 2018
The fake resistance is real. They have to be called out. ICYMI: https://t.co/L4YBKjp6Zy
Maggie Haberman: Where are people getting the impression she is an access journalist and Trump shill? Baffling? Let's take a closer look. THREAD
Maggie Haberman:— Jake (@Care2much18) July 22, 2018
Where are people getting the impression she is an access journalist and Trump shill?
Baffling?
Let's take a closer look.
- The year is 2011. In February, Maggie Haberman pens an article in Politico "The Donald reins in Roger Stone", quoting from an interview with Donald himself who phoned Maggie. The article was ostensibly floating a Presidential bid.12 replies476 retweets1,975 likes
- The article contains this statement: "It's impossible to independently assess Trump's (net) worth". Seems fair.3 replies280 retweets1,579 likes
- Fast forward to March 2011. Donald Trump begins publicly questioning if Obama was born in America. While Trump faces pushback over the controversy (NYT ran an article "Donald Trump is getting weirder"), weeks later 2 articles by Maggie Haberman appear in Politico.6 replies335 retweets1,623 likes
- https://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/whats-donald-trump-really-after-053344 … The first article continues to float a Presidential bid by Trump. It offers information that Trump personally called Kellyanne Conway, who helped Trump connect to evangelicals. It was at this time that Trump reversed his position on abortion.16 replies401 retweets1,765 likes
- A week later with Trump continuing to take heavy fire over his birtherism and questions about his finances, this gem appears in Politico by Maggie Haberman. https://www.politico.com/story/2011/04/trump-the-7-billion-dollar-man-053498 … "Trump: The $7 Billion dollar man".29 replies417 retweets1,854 likes
- The article cites "Sources with knowledge of Trump's financial holdings" to make the dubious claim that Trump has "very little debt" and great cash flow while continuing to float a Presidential campaign bid.13 replies291 retweets1,861 likes
- This bold claim of Trump's wealth, relying on anonymous sources in Trump World, came mere weeks after Haberman herself claimed it was impossible to independently verify his net worth. Impossible to independently verify it yet runs an article stating his net worth is $7 billion?17 replies471 retweets3,047 likes
- We now know that these claims (little debt) were preposterous but they were preposterous at the time if we trust Forbes over Haberman's anonymous sources within Team Trump. (Forbes estimated his net worth at a shade over $2 billion & leveraged.)4 replies322 retweets2,107 likes
- What we have here are early signs of a pattern. Donald Trump does or says something which invites criticism and condemnation. Maggie Haberman is then granted a direct interview or publishes a favorable Trump piece. Let's see how the pattern continued.16 replies862 retweets3,366 likes
- October 6th, 2016 the Access Hollywood tapes emerge. Maggie Haberman would write TWO articles related to this episode. (She wrote FIFTY THREE on Hillary's emails). This piece portrayed Trump in a sympathetic light:47 replies1,111 retweets3,369 likes
- The lede refers to his massive ambition and subtle implication of success and achievement (Trump Tower).7 replies247 retweets1,582 likes
- The copy paints a sympathetic picture of "poor Donald" isolated and not in the best of spirits. It references a personal phone call Donald made to Maggie without her admitting he made it.6 replies308 retweets1,805 likes
- The piece closes on Donald Trump emerging like a rock star. Remember - this was days after Donald Trump was caught on tape bragging about sexual abuse. And this was the Haberman treatment.42 replies493 retweets2,171 likes
- The theme continued. Jared Kushner, under increasing scrutiny post election, is given the Haberman treatment.9 replies394 retweets1,786 likes
- Jared portrayed as a steadying voice of reason and wisdom. No examination of the multiple accusations of corruption and nepotism which were swirling.9 replies363 retweets1,932 likes
- When Ivanka came under heavy fire in 2017, Maggie wrote a hugely sympathetic piece relying on anonymous sources to paint a very rosy picture. "Pillars of the West Wing"17 replies468 retweets2,007 likes
- This is where it takes some dark turns. Bad as it was to do Trump's PR for him over Access Hollywood and Birtherism, Maggie went above and beyond the call of duty for Donald post Charlottesville. While the rest of the world was condemning his "both sides" rhetoric.....4 replies391 retweets1,774 likes
- ... Maggie Haberman published a piece which can be best summarised as "Donald Trump is not a racist as he once dated a black girl and has black acquaintances".38 replies630 retweets2,387 likes
- The copy: Donald is no racist he had black friends.14 replies243 retweets1,657 likes
- Of course you could disregard the fact that Maggie Haberman wrote 94 articles on Hillary's emails & Benghazi (combined) and ZERO on Trump's longstanding connections to mafia/mob/Felix Sater/racism. That in itself might be a coincidence.25 replies1,478 retweets5,088 likes
- What's not a coincidence is every time Donald Trump has got himself into serious hot water, Maggie Haberman has been on hand to lend a helping hand.10 replies800 retweets3,488 likes
- 2011: Birtherism & Maggie runs PR piece stating how rich he is. 2016: Access Hollywood & Maggie runs a sympathy piece. 2017: Obamacare Repeal fail and Donald calls Maggie to give a world exclusive interview. 2017: Charlottesville "both sides" & Maggie runs "not racist" piece.16 replies918 retweets2,922 likes
- Is Maggie Haberman a shill for Donald Trump? Has she carried water for him? The answer depends on your perspective but she definitely relies on access to Trump World. What I do know is when Donald is in trouble he runs to Maggie to get his side of the story out.20 replies667 retweets3,358 likes
- For a guy who criticizes the Fake News media so much, it's interesting he has given Maggie over 20 on record exclusive interviews over the last 7 years. I have little doubt "John Barron" was one of her many anonymous sources over the years.9 replies553 retweets3,152 likes
- I could have included dozens of other examples in this thread but the pattern and theme is clear for all to see.12 replies206 retweets1,774 likes
- Stating it's "impossible to independently verify" someone's net worth and then writing an article emphatically stating their net worth to be 3x higher than Forbes estimates, based on one anonymous source in the Trump Organization.. That isn't journalism. That is free PR work.18 replies694 retweets4,524 likes
- Writing an article asserting someone is not a racist because he once dated a biracial woman and once had some black friends, while ignoring mountains of evidence of racism... That isn't journalism. That is free PR work.9 replies588 retweets4,101 likes
- Writing a combined 94 articles on Hillary's emails & Benghazi whilst writing a princely ZERO on a whole range of Trump scandals from his past... That isn't balanced journalism. It isn't even PR work at that point. It is glorified campaigning by stealth.12 replies930 retweets4,509 likes
- Some people have told me to lighten up. That sure Maggie kissed up to Donald with nice articles because she was relying on the inside access he gave to her. Fine. That's not journalism though. If that's the job she wanted, she could have applied for Sarah Sanders job.70 replies964 retweets6,259 likes
- It is a common and infuriating misconception that the NYT and WaPo were running interference for Hillary. The evidence actually shows the key players in both NYT and WaPo were actively undermining her campaign by relentlessly pursuing her foundation/emails/Benghazi...12 replies550 retweets2,433 likes
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