Russian propaganda portrayed Trump’s election victory as Putin’s triumph. However, the “triumph” has been short-lived because, as it turned out, the president of the US is limited in his ability to pursue the policy that Putin would have expected from him. https://t.co/zeSjarXxSP— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) December 15, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Russian propaganda portrayed Trump’s election victory as Putin’s triumph. However, the “triumph” has been short-lived because, as it turned out, the president of the US is limited in his ability to pursue the policy that Putin would have expected from him.
The Ecuadorian Foreign Minister has called on Julian Assange to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to face "British justice" as soon as possible. The end is near for JAss
Baaaaahahahahahahahah— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) December 14, 2018
The Ecuadorian Foreign Minister has called on Julian Assange to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to face "British justice" as soon as possible. The end is near for JAss :)@thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland @DrDenaGrayson @lauferlaw https://t.co/g6HvmwhvrJ
We Are Governed By Monsters Now
We Are Governed By Monsters Now— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 15, 2018
The Trump administration's cruelty is not just deliberate. It is casual. https://t.co/0pNHs23jq8
Russia claims Pentagon is ignoring request to discuss nuclear dispute
Russia claims Pentagon is ignoring request to discuss nuclear dispute https://t.co/fJ3xpqb8lS pic.twitter.com/zfm6QDVqMn— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2018
First-ever Fact Checker poll: Few Americans believe Trump’s false statements
First-ever Fact Checker poll: Few Americans believe Trump’s false statements https://t.co/t6eYkLNAEm— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 15, 2018
Trump weighs next move on border wall as government shutdown looms.
Trump weighs next move on border wall as government shutdown looms.— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) December 15, 2018
By @lisamascaro, @MatthewDalyWDC and @catherine_lucey.https://t.co/qfmT1zY05D
We just uncovered fresh evidence of a powerful Russian official hanging out with NRA leaders—including at an elite NRA fundraiser
We just uncovered fresh evidence of a powerful Russian official hanging out with NRA leaders—including at an elite NRA fundraiser https://t.co/8CsrrIjOlS— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) December 15, 2018
Fox News doubled down on Tucker's comments. Pacific Life dropped. What about his other advertisers?
Fox News doubled down on Tucker's comments.— jordan (@JordanUhl) December 14, 2018
Pacific Life dropped.
What about his other advertisers?@ask_progressive@subaru_usa@mitsucars@expedia@CapitalOne@indeed@LibertyMutual@Varidesk@JennyCraig@Bowflex@AstraZeneca@Nutrisystem@WeatherTech@GSK@pfizer@Allergan pic.twitter.com/9WZ1LIj6sw
Ryan Zinke has racked up 17 federal investigations in under two years as Secretary of the Interior
Ryan Zinke has racked up 17 federal investigations in under two years as Secretary of the Interior https://t.co/3ThUtTBl3J— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) December 15, 2018
#BREAKING: Trump Interior Secretary Zinke steps down
#BREAKING: Trump Interior Secretary Zinke steps down https://t.co/bAvBjbPXUz pic.twitter.com/Y6l5hGna2j— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2018
If you've been follerin' this sealed mystery case workin' it's way up through the courts, it appears somebody high up in the Trump admin is fightin' tooth and nail to quash a Mueller subpoena. If Tea Pain had to make a guess, he'd say it's Mike Pence
If you've been follerin' this sealed mystery case workin' it's way up through the courts, it appears somebody high up in the Trump admin is fightin' tooth and nail to quash a Mueller subpoena.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) December 14, 2018
If Tea Pain had to make a guess, he'd say it's Mike Pence. https://t.co/tgK1wDycTW
The big guns come out if Trump gets nailed for bribery: Former prosecutor says Mueller may use RICO statutes
The big guns come out if Trump gets nailed for bribery: Former prosecutor says Mueller may use RICO statuteshttps://t.co/o8YOy4zv4O— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 14, 2018
CNN's Don Lemon Blasts Chris Cuomo For Airing 39 Minutes Of Lies From Kellyanne
CNN's Don Lemon Blasts Chris Cuomo For Airing 39 Minutes Of Lies From Kellyanne Conway | Crooks and Liars https://t.co/1iZVnVONex— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) December 14, 2018
GOP congressional candidate Mark Harris admits he hired aide at center of N.C. election fraud inquiry
GOP congressional candidate Mark Harris admits he hired aide at center of N.C. election fraud inquiry https://t.co/93j86udbYK— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 15, 2018
Hey look, it’s the worst Governor ever and Russian spy Maria Butina.
Hey look, it’s the worst Governor ever and Russian spy Maria Butina. pic.twitter.com/y7Xr6S8hsO— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 15, 2018
ICYMI, @BetsyDeVosED continues to work to gut any and all civil rights protections
ICYMI, @BetsyDeVosED continues to work to gut any and all civil rights protections https://t.co/pVVIdJ2oQY— Jonas Chartock (@jonaschartock) December 15, 2018
“If you were a lobbyist who never gave us money, I didn't talk to you” - @MickMulvaneyOMB,
.@WSJ reports @realDonaldTrump’s Inauguration Committee is under investigation for “pay to play.” Makes perfect sense to hire the self-admitted “pay to play” former Rep. @MickMulvaneyOMB, for Chief of Staff.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 15, 2018
“If you were a lobbyist who never gave us money, I didn't talk to you”
Imagine being a political party whose burning mission is to take health care away from sick peoole because a black president gave it to them
Imagine being a political party whose burning mission is to take health care away from sick peoole because a black president gave it to them. #ACA #Obamacare— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) December 15, 2018
The national debt under Trump is surging at its fastest pace since 2012
The national debt under Trump is surging at its fastest pace since 2012 https://t.co/15k5FBtMcM— Bloomberg (@business) December 15, 2018
Trump lawyers try to halt evidence collection in emoluments case
Trump lawyers try to halt evidence collection in emoluments case https://t.co/lFn383gDwm pic.twitter.com/H8wOYDErtW— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2018
Hi @indeed, I saw you advertise on Tucker Carlson's show. One of the biggest advertisers of the year, in fact!
Hi @indeed,— jordan (@JordanUhl) December 14, 2018
I saw you advertise on Tucker Carlson's show. One of the biggest advertisers of the year, in fact!
Do you agree with his comments that immigration makes America "poorer and dirtier"?
NEW: New Jersey AG is looking into allegations of widespread harassment and immigration fraud at @realDonaldTrump's Bedminster golf club in response to undocumented maids coming forward claiming mistreatment
NEW: New Jersey AG is looking into allegations of widespread harassment and immigration fraud at @realDonaldTrump's Bedminster golf club in response to undocumented maids coming forward claiming mistreatment, @NYDailyNews has learned. https://t.co/3afsZ1ZoBx— Chris Sommerfeldt (@C_Sommerfeldt) December 14, 2018
Chris Christie: "I've told the President that now is not the right time for me or my family to undertake this serious assignment."
Chris Christie: "I've told the President that now is not the right time for me or my family to undertake this serious assignment."— Nick Jack Pappas (@Pappiness) December 14, 2018
His wife is retired.
His kids don't live at home.
He left office with a 15% approval rating.
Even THIS guy thinks it's a bad career move.
Details of Russian spy Maria Butina's cooperation quickly removed from court website
Details of Russian spy Maria Butina's cooperation quickly removed from court website https://t.co/q9fNMp5E8o— KT CounterIntelligence (@KremlinTrolls) December 15, 2018
America was Michael Cohen. He might be faking his recovery — or might not be. What matters is how real America’s impending recovery will be. Read this provocative take on where we’ve been and where we’re headed:
America was Michael Cohen. He might be faking his recovery — or might not be. What matters is how real America’s impending recovery will be. Read this provocative take on where we’ve been and where we’re headed:https://t.co/n4f3OuQdYb— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 15, 2018
Hey @instagram. Why are you still providing a platform to Infowars after they’ve already been banned by @facebook, your parent company?
Hey @instagram. Why are you still providing a platform to Infowars after they’ve already been banned by @facebook, your parent company? https://t.co/swk0bAzSMR— Sleeping Giants (@slpng_giants) December 14, 2018
Mar-a-Lago has incidentally also increased ticket prices to its New Years Eve party. Not many New Years Eve parties can sell access to the president of the United States.
Mar-a-Lago has incidentally also increased ticket prices to its New Years Eve party. Not many New Years Eve parties can sell access to the president of the United States. https://t.co/xNAnzbPplY— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) December 14, 2018
After decrying Hillary Clinton as a liberal who would take the country in the wrong direction, Mick Mulvaney said he was supporting Trump despite the fact that he's a "terrible human being."
After decrying Hillary Clinton as a liberal who would take the country in the wrong direction, Mick Mulvaney said he was supporting Trump despite the fact that he's a "terrible human being." https://t.co/HeUhfJdvzO— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 15, 2018
The @GOP is trying to block aid for #VietnamVets who were exposed to Agent Orange. They claim to be the party that cares about veteran’s rights. They lie
The @GOP is trying to block aid for #VietnamVets who were exposed to Agent Orange. They claim to be the party that cares about veteran’s rights. They lie.#GOPLies#VeteransMatter pic.twitter.com/xTzUoeI2Pw— Justice Seeker Resists with peaceful intent ☮️ (@tizzywoman) December 15, 2018
Rep. Eric Swalwell: "The fact that he was in the room actually really corroborates other evidence we heard in the Russia investigation, that on business dealings, on the campaign, Donald Trump was actually intimately involved with decisions."
Rep. Eric Swalwell: "The fact that he was in the room actually really corroborates other evidence we heard in the Russia investigation, that on business dealings, on the campaign, Donald Trump was actually intimately involved with decisions." https://t.co/QK747r0372 pic.twitter.com/4NV85gaTOG— The Hill (@thehill) December 15, 2018
A federal appeals court has thrown out a power company's permit to build a natural gas pipeline across two national forests and the Appalachian Trail
A federal appeals court has thrown out a power company's permit to build a natural gas pipeline across two national forests and the Appalachian Trail. https://t.co/6yDNfyPEF9— NPR (@NPR) December 15, 2018
"A top inaugural planner emailed Ivanka and others at the company to “express my concern” that the hotel was overcharging for its event spaces, worrying of what would happen “when this is audited.”
"A top inaugural planner emailed Ivanka and others at the company to “express my concern” that the hotel was overcharging for its event spaces, worrying of what would happen “when this is audited.”"https://t.co/ddfRqjf5th— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) December 14, 2018
Visited Juárez to hear directly from asylum seekers. Met one mother who traveled from Guatemala with her 10-year-old daughter. It took them more than 3 weeks to arrive here. Their place in line to petition for asylum is now written on their arms with a marker: 2142 & 2143
Visited Juárez to hear directly from asylum seekers. Met one mother who traveled from Guatemala with her 10-year-old daughter. It took them more than 3 weeks to arrive here. Their place in line to petition for asylum is now written on their arms with a marker: 2142 & 2143. pic.twitter.com/TyVKoF3v50— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) December 15, 2018
I have never heard of a case where they sealed an entire floor. The Court believes the case is so sensitive that the public should not even know WHO THE ATTORNEYS ARE. I wonder who might need that level of discretion?
I have never heard of a case where they sealed an entire floor. The Court believes the case is so sensitive that the public should not even know WHO THE ATTORNEYS ARE. I wonder who might need that level of discretion? .... https://t.co/Jlc1ovZZw7— Dirk Schwenk (@DirkSchwenk) December 14, 2018
BREAKING: Sandy Hook Elementary School forced to evacuate due to bomb threat on 6th anniversary of massacre
This is unconscionable. https://t.co/JPxJ4arznL— NY AG Underwood (@NewYorkStateAG) December 14, 2018
As the number of scandals surrounding the White House grows, so does, it seems, the president’s "executive time"
As the number of scandals surrounding the White House grows, so does, it seems, the president’s "executive time" - https://t.co/nwfFkaqDP0— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) December 14, 2018
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who talks a good game on human rights, voted against the measure on Yemen
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who talks a good game on human rights, voted against the measure on Yemen— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 14, 2018
https://t.co/cp1b06LumK
Canadian and U.S. diplomats say politics has no place in extradition of Chinese executive
Canadian and U.S. diplomats say politics has no place in extradition of Chinese executive https://t.co/meoDXMI9hQ— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 15, 2018
Analysis | Travel agencies, fake marriage and ensnaring Ernest Hemingway: Russian agents’ long history in the United States
Analysis | Travel agencies, fake marriage and ensnaring Ernest Hemingway: Russian agents’ long history in the United States https://t.co/LcRNKZJpiB— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 15, 2018
Kasparov: Russia Increasingly Losing Its Standing On World Stage
My new interview on the state of the Putin regime. The sanctions are biting, the tower of lies is teetering, and Putin is lashing out at home and abroad. https://t.co/VgbLMx3NR2— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 14, 2018
85,000 children starved to death in Yemen yet Paul Ryan added language to farm bill making it impossible to fast-track end of US aid (& abetting) to Saudis & heinous war on Yemen. 8.4 million on verge of starvation in world's largest humanitarian crisis
85,000 children starved to death in Yemen yet Paul Ryan added language to farm bill making it impossible to fast-track end of US aid (& abetting) to Saudis & heinous war on Yemen. 8.4 million on verge of starvation in world's largest humanitarian crisis.https://t.co/zmNVHWUJmk— Emma Peel (@MsEmmaPeele) December 14, 2018
We present to you our DHS Secretary, AKA: Cruelest Woman on the Face of the Earth - Kirstjen Nielsen.
We present to you our DHS Secretary, AKA: Cruelest Woman on the Face of the Earth - Kirstjen Nielsen. pic.twitter.com/TDgom7AaUX— Indivisible Network (@IndivisibleNet) December 14, 2018
REMINDER: Trump and Republicans campaigned this fall on a nakedly dishonest promise to protect coverage for people with preexisting conditions
REMINDER: Trump and Republicans campaigned this fall on a nakedly dishonest promise to protect coverage for people with preexisting conditions https://t.co/qdjtJ70CgB— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 15, 2018
Trump's day went from really bad to really f*cken bad very quickly
Trump's day went from really bad to really f*cken bad very quickly 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/nvkNC4LQ0D— Hear Me Roar (@Stop_Trump20) December 14, 2018
Donald Trump is reduced to hiring people who hate him but don't respect themselves enough to say no
Donald Trump is reduced to hiring people who hate him but don't respect themselves enough to say no. https://t.co/znrOvQRCWi— Alt US Cyber Command (@AltCyberCommand) December 15, 2018
Opinion| Trump: Democrats are the reason I can’t have my wall! Republicans: Well, actually …
Opinion| Trump: Democrats are the reason I can’t have my wall!— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 15, 2018
Republicans: Well, actually … https://t.co/RRqJMSpzV1
Facebook could be facing a multi-billion dollar fine after a European regulator announced Friday that it is launching an investigation into the company over failure to protect user privacy
Facebook could be facing a multi-billion dollar fine after a European regulator announced Friday that it is launching an investigation into the company over failure to protect user privacy https://t.co/IdDgGeYKZU pic.twitter.com/2yl7LKA44H— CNN (@CNN) December 14, 2018
The Brexiteers have failed — so they blame Theresa May
"They still do not want to admit that they misled the British people," @AnneApplebaum writes.— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) December 13, 2018
"They still pretend there is some better, alternate reality. And they are still jockeying for power." https://t.co/gX8wtBEbzQ
BREAKING: A Federal judge in Texas ruled the ACA unconstitutional This will be appealed. It is a highly political ruling in concert with Trump.
BREAKING: A Federal judge in Texas ruled the ACA unconstitutional— Andy Slavitt (@ASlavitt) December 15, 2018
This will be appealed. It is a highly political ruling in concert with Trump.
I will be talking to many and will report back. Follow if interested. https://t.co/6gRoISoakP
NEW: The FBI has released part of the two-page Steele Dossier summary Comey used to brief Trump with in January 2017, @joshgerstein reports. It describes Steele as sponsored by "private clients."
NEW: The FBI has released part of the two-page Steele Dossier summary Comey used to brief Trump with in January 2017, @joshgerstein reports.— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) December 15, 2018
It describes Steele as sponsored by "private clients."https://t.co/0DqUtgkbUY
Last night, Tucker Carlson opened his show by saying immigration makes America “poorer, and dirtier, and more divided." An offensive, dehumanizing and racist statement. That segment ended with an ad from @pacificlife
ICYMI
Last night, Tucker Carlson opened his show by saying immigration makes America “poorer, and dirtier, and more divided."— jordan (@JordanUhl) December 14, 2018
An offensive, dehumanizing and racist statement.
That segment ended with an ad from @pacificlife. pic.twitter.com/ryjauzYloq
When Jerry Brown took office in 2011, California had a $27b deficit and was considering auctioning buildings for cash.
Democrats are more fiscally conservative now than Republicans. https://t.co/sFDUTLGOwc— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) December 14, 2018
Shameless. Secretary Nielsen should resign, now.
Shameless. Secretary Nielsen should resign, now. https://t.co/ViyhhbA48Z— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) December 14, 2018
Rick Gates --inauguration organizer, former Manafort protege, & current felon--tried to get inauguration vendors to take money directly by donors. That way donors wouldn't have to be disclosed.
Rick Gates --inauguration organizer, former Manafort protege, & current felon--tried to get inauguration vendors to take money directly by donors. That way donors wouldn't have to be disclosed.— Eric Umansky (@ericuman) December 14, 2018
Now think: Why would you want to keep donors secret?https://t.co/Vh4SFRx27m pic.twitter.com/LqkNodljmY
CNN Legal Analyst Paul Callan Says Trump May Already Have Been Indicted Under Seal
CNN Legal Analyst Paul Callan Says Trump May Already Have Been Indicted Under Seal https://t.co/iJL4rmuCzM pic.twitter.com/OD8KLvWhIM— Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) December 14, 2018
Folks, get used to this clip of a young Lindsey Graham preaching presidential removal. You are going to see this one a lot.
Folks, get used to this clip of a young Lindsey Graham preaching presidential removal. You are going to see this one a lot. https://t.co/gYFRNyUL2C— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) December 14, 2018
The president has asked us to turn a blind eye to Saudi Arabia's actions, the humanitarian casualties in Yemen, and our ongoing involvement in the region. We will not. An update from our 104th town hall
The president has asked us to turn a blind eye to Saudi Arabia's actions, the humanitarian casualties in Yemen, and our ongoing involvement in the region. We will not. An update from our 104th town hall: pic.twitter.com/j1NJKN7EsP— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) December 14, 2018
The Trump crime family just racked up another financial crime, stealing money from their inaugural committee's non-profit to give to their DC hotel. This one is gonna leave a mark on Ivanka. It's her crime
My latest @OccupyDemocrats— Grant Stern (@grantstern) December 15, 2018
The Trump crime family just racked up another financial crime, stealing money from their inaugural committee's non-profit to give to their DC hotel.
This one is gonna leave a mark on Ivanka.
It's her crime.#FridayFeeling https://t.co/Kh6s56Wt6a
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