This week's scariest Trump news? He may have a plan to get reelected, stay out of jail - and destroy U.S. democracy as we know it. Why Trump seems to have concluded that daring Dems to impeach him is his best strategy for winning in 2020 is my new column https://t.co/Vqpa78gI3W— Will Bunch (@Will_Bunch) May 5, 2019
Sunday, May 5, 2019
This week's scariest Trump news? He may have a plan to get reelected, stay out of jail - and destroy U.S. democracy as we know it. Why Trump seems to have concluded that daring Dems to impeach him is his best strategy for winning in 2020 is my new column
From CNN's recent poll: How much of the Mueller report have you read?
This is why more people don’t support impeachment. https://t.co/llHxQf0DTK— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) May 5, 2019
Trump & Putin will keep trying to make public the unacceptable relationship they already have in private. Summits and lifting/evading sanctions, & ignoring Putin's attacks on the US.
Trump & Putin will keep trying to make public the unacceptable relationship they already have in private. Summits and lifting/evading sanctions, & ignoring Putin's attacks on the US. https://t.co/QA6Z8ZHHou— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) May 5, 2019
Because the difference between one and three million people in detention is just a rounding error?
Because the difference between one and three million people in detention is just a rounding error? https://t.co/2hcercfd4j— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) May 5, 2019
Mueller and House Judiciary Committee tentatively agree on May 15 for his testimony on Russia investigation, House Democrat says
Mueller and House Judiciary Committee tentatively agree on May 15 for his testimony on Russia investigation, House Democrat says - The Washington Post https://t.co/TSZsJpMCUj— ᴸᵁᴸᵁ ᴸᴱ ᴹᴼᴼ 🐮 (@LuluLemew) May 5, 2019
The president misspelled Kentucky.
The president misspelled Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/2EZJjU8MxB— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 5, 2019
So you identify with a winner who broke the rules and whose victory was not considered legitimate?
So you identify with a winner who broke the rules and whose victory was not considered legitimate? https://t.co/KnMxpk8V0b— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) May 5, 2019
2 years ago, @realDonaldTrump & the GOP laughed in the Rose Garden about their attempt to take health care from millions It didn’t work then, but they’re still trying Democrats will never stop fighting to make sure health care is a right, not a privilege
2 years ago, @realDonaldTrump & the GOP laughed in the Rose Garden about their attempt to take health care from millions— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 4, 2019
It didn’t work then, but they’re still trying
Democrats will never stop fighting to make sure health care is a right, not a privilege https://t.co/ZdUswb8yVw
Bush inherited a slowing economy and responded with tax cuts, high spending and deregulation. The result? A boom, then a bust leading to the worst recession since the Great Depression. Don't be surprised if Trump's economy ends up the same
Bush inherited a slowing economy and responded with tax cuts, high spending and deregulation.— Bloomberg (@business) May 5, 2019
The result? A boom, then a bust leading to the worst recession since the Great Depression. Don't be surprised if Trump's economy ends up the same https://t.co/X5jRQsdnWs via @bopinion
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on how President Trump handles foreign policy: "My problem with how President Trump has handled this is not that he had meetings. It’s that there isn’t a plan and there isn’t a real negotiation tactic."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on how President Trump handles foreign policy: "My problem with how President Trump has handled this is not that he had meetings. It’s that there isn’t a plan and there isn’t a real negotiation tactic." #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/iAZEeuze8w— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 5, 2019
Chris asks @davidcicilline about AG Barr not testifying before the House Judiciary Committee last week and what the democrats will do
Chris asks @davidcicilline about AG Barr not testifying before the House Judiciary Committee last week and what the democrats will do pic.twitter.com/qTBzgZLNqJ— FoxNewsSunday (@FoxNewsSunday) May 5, 2019
Investigators probing payments to women alleging affairs with President Trump gathered more evidence than previously known, including from his inner circle
Investigators probing payments to women alleging affairs with President Trump gathered more evidence than previously known, including from his inner circle https://t.co/GfEW0OM325— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 10, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks in Osage, IA: "The Mueller report just over 2 weeks ago demonstrated conclusively that Russia attacked our electoral system with the purpose of helping Donald Trump. And he turns around 2 weeks later and says, we're all good on this."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks in Osage, IA: "The Mueller report just over 2 weeks ago demonstrated conclusively that Russia attacked our electoral system with the purpose of helping Donald Trump. And he turns around 2 weeks later and says, we're all good on this." pic.twitter.com/dJElbnZtfg— The Hill (@thehill) May 5, 2019
CNN's Tapper tears into Trump "lie" that his campaign "rebuffed" Russian outreach efforts
CNN's Tapper tears into Trump "lie" that his campaign "rebuffed" Russian outreach efforts https://t.co/ybgyHMRfx2 pic.twitter.com/Q5XKH8Oy0r— The Hill (@thehill) May 5, 2019
How Taxpayers Covered a $1,000 Liquor Bill for Trump Staffers (and More) at Trump’s Club A top-shelf, closed-door drinking session. $546-a-night hotel rooms. Taxpayers foot the costs—and the president profits
Emails show that the president’s company refused to agree to what was essentially a bulk-purchase agreement with the federal government, and that it charged the maximum allowable federal rate for hotel rooms. https://t.co/hipHYhv61r— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) May 5, 2019
For years, a far-right group has led bloody brawls in the streets of Portland, Oregon. Now the fight appears headed for the courthouse, thanks to a local brewery that’s had enough of the throwdowns
For years, a far-right group has led bloody brawls in the streets of Portland, Oregon. Now the fight appears headed for the courthouse, thanks to a local brewery that’s had enough of the throwdowns https://t.co/Tqbw6jWlyh— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 5, 2019
The deadly danger of a lie
.@GlobeAbraham: President Trump and others have raised the temperature on a debate that has already attracted too many hot-headed zealots. https://t.co/Y8jGyopFYS— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) May 5, 2019
Trump is retweeting a series of vile people this morning. Lauren Southern, for example, claims women are "not psychologically developed to hold leadership positions.” She has defended Richard Spencer, a Neo-Nazi. This is who Trump has decided to promote, from the presidency.
Trump is retweeting a series of vile people this morning.— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) May 4, 2019
Lauren Southern, for example, claims women are "not psychologically developed to hold leadership positions.” She has defended Richard Spencer, a Neo-Nazi.
This is who Trump has decided to promote, from the presidency.
A man here in Jefferson City, IA tells @ericswalwell he’s a lifelong Dem but, “I’ve seen a lot of wimps in the Democratic Party... this country is at a crossroads... I was born in a democracy and I don’t want to die in a dictatorship.”
A man here in Jefferson City, IA tells @ericswalwell he’s a lifelong Dem but, “I’ve seen a lot of wimps in the Democratic Party... this country is at a crossroads... I was born in a democracy and I don’t want to die in a dictatorship.” pic.twitter.com/MZxlyR5j9t— Elizabeth Landers (@ElizLanders) May 4, 2019
One America News Network has no qualms with playing the mouthpiece for Kremlin-hatched conspiracy theories. And one of its most loyal viewers lives in the White House
One America News Network has no qualms with playing the mouthpiece for Kremlin-hatched conspiracy theories. And one of its most loyal viewers lives in the White House https://t.co/8wkITqPjKc— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 5, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks in Mason City, IA: "When I was a girl, a full-time minimum wage job in America would support a family of 3...Today, a minimum wage job full-time in America will not keep a momma & a baby out of poverty. That is wrong & that is why I am in this fight."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks in Mason City, IA: "When I was a girl, a full-time minimum wage job in America would support a family of 3...Today, a minimum wage job full-time in America will not keep a momma & a baby out of poverty. That is wrong & that is why I am in this fight." pic.twitter.com/yHWPrPQOSO— The Hill (@thehill) May 5, 2019
Melanie gets kicked by the baby elephant!
Melanie gets kicked by the baby elephant! #BeBest pic.twitter.com/CxaldTehM1— Max Howroute▫️ (@howroute) May 4, 2019
House ethics panel renews probes into three GOP lawmakers
House ethics panel renews probes into three GOP lawmakers https://t.co/XYS8FmIVoo pic.twitter.com/22eSXODWle— The Hill (@thehill) May 5, 2019
Here's what we still need to do: -Understand what the Russians are doing -Hold accountable the person who won't give us info we need -See the full Mueller report -Impeach Barr -Potentially impeach Trump
Here's what we still need to do:— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) May 4, 2019
-Understand what the Russians are doing
-Hold accountable the person who won't give us info we need
-See the full Mueller report
-Impeach Barr
-Potentially impeach Trump pic.twitter.com/UIAVOt7lL9
Attorney General William Barr refuses to hand over notes of phone call with special counsel Robert Mueller about "snitty" letter
Attorney General William Barr refuses to hand over notes of phone call with special counsel Robert Mueller about "snitty" letter. https://t.co/FRzDwDcTyh— CNBC (@CNBC) May 4, 2019
Trump has finally, formally nominated Kelly Knight Craft to be US ambassador to UN, 2+ months after saying she was the choice. She is as qualified for this job as Herman Cain and Steve Moore were for the Fed. Let the confirmation hearings begin.
Trump has finally, formally nominated Kelly Knight Craft to be US ambassador to UN, 2+ months after saying she was the choice. She is as qualified for this job as Herman Cain and Steve Moore were for the Fed. Let the confirmation hearings begin. https://t.co/4h5ZxyDPfN— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) May 4, 2019
Donald Trump would never retweet a lunatic conspiracy theorist who pushed Pizzagate, Seth Rich, Q, and host of other fever-swamp conspiracy bugfuckery to send a signal he's also into conspiracy bugfuckery, right? Right?
Donald Trump would never retweet a lunatic conspiracy theorist who pushed Pizzagate, Seth Rich, Q, and host of other fever-swamp conspiracy bugfuckery to send a signal he's also into conspiracy bugfuckery, right?— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 4, 2019
Right? pic.twitter.com/vSfnsMpYAF
Longtime Trump aide alleges White House destroyed 5 boxes of documents — that should have been turned over to Mueller
Longtime Trump aide alleges White House destroyed 5 boxes of documents — that should have been turned over to Mueller https://t.co/g6zqmHdxPk— Cheri Jacobus (@CheriJacobus) May 4, 2019
Nancy Pelosi is concerned that Trump will not give up power voluntarily if he loses re-election by a slim margin. She believes the best move is to defeat him by a margin so "big" he cannot challenge it. "We have to inoculate against that."
Nancy Pelosi is concerned that Trump will not give up power voluntarily if he loses re-election by a slim margin. She believes the best move is to defeat him by a margin so "big" he cannot challenge it.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2019
"We have to inoculate against that."https://t.co/MTnBRxBpNT
John Hickenlooper on @PodSaveAmerica about Mitch McConnell: "When he came in and said that he would do everything humanly possible ... to make sure that, as president, Barack Obama had no successes. I mean, that verges on— that's treasonous."
John Hickenlooper on @PodSaveAmerica about Mitch McConnell: "When he came in and said that he would do everything humanly possible ... to make sure that, as president, Barack Obama had no successes. I mean, that verges on— that's treasonous."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2019
“I am with him.” US president stands with a vicious dictator who murdered Otto Warmbier, keeps more than 100,000 political prisoners in his gulags, and builds nuclear weapons. Imagine how Republicans would react if Obama or Clinton were saying this.
“I am with him.” US president stands with a vicious dictator who murdered Otto Warmbier, keeps more than 100,000 political prisoners in his gulags, and builds nuclear weapons. Imagine how Republicans would react if Obama or Clinton were saying this. https://t.co/WUX2GD1QE6— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) May 4, 2019
In Russia, more journalists are now in prison than at any time since the fall of the Soviet Union.
In Russia, more journalists are now in prison than at any time since the fall of the Soviet Union. pic.twitter.com/W5UBdpzWrV— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) May 4, 2019
“My moron suboperatives were talking with FBI agents like mouth-breathing idiots, and the implications are now just occurring to me.”
“My moron suboperatives were talking with FBI agents like mouth-breathing idiots, and the implications are now just occurring to me.” https://t.co/4W5KHKGKBI— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 4, 2019
People seemed to miss the part of the Cohen testimony where he said very matter-of-fact my that Trump would not leave peacefully. Whether it’s impeachment or losing an election, he will undermine our country until he is physically dragged out. So just do the right thing now.
People seemed to miss the part of the Cohen testimony where he said very matter-of-fact my that Trump would not leave peacefully. Whether it’s impeachment or losing an election, he will undermine our country until he is physically dragged out.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 5, 2019
So just do the right thing now. https://t.co/1ZyuLcpDLs
Russia says Trump initiated Friday's 1.5-hour call with Putin
Seeking a performance review? https://t.co/8HODIekdqc— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) May 5, 2019
Kim whistles and his new pet comes runnin’ to defend him while he plays with his rockets. Dictators wear Trump like a suit
Kim whistles and his new pet comes runnin’ to defend him while he plays with his rockets.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 5, 2019
Dictators wear Trump like a suit.https://t.co/K9C9Af5t5x
There are widespread issues with voting machines. Citizens should demand Secy's of State & Probate Judges/Registrars/etc. hold meetings in each county in their state now, while their is plenty of time to fix problems, to discuss equipment & plans for 2020.
There are widespread issues with voting machines. Citizens should demand Secy's of State & Probate Judges/Registrars/etc. hold meetings in each county in their state now, while their is plenty of time to fix problems, to discuss equipment & plans for 2020. https://t.co/Mbl2EQNufj— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) May 5, 2019
“We cannot do good by doing bad. The ends cannot justify the means,” the charity said in rejecting Robert Kraft's donation.
“We cannot do good by doing bad. The ends cannot justify the means,” the charity said in rejecting Robert Kraft's donation. https://t.co/vZyeLSxuwv— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 5, 2019
Unpopular Republican Governor Matt Bevin viciously boo’d while presenting Kentucky Derby trophy
Unpopular Republican Governor Matt Bevin viciously boo’d while presenting Kentucky Derby trophy https://t.co/dwrUGPpitO— Raw Story (@RawStory) May 5, 2019
It is interesting that our President is actively monitoring Twitter, but cannot bother to actively monitor the threat of Russian interference in our elections.
It is interesting that our President is actively monitoring Twitter, but cannot bother to actively monitor the threat of Russian interference in our elections. https://t.co/2k5I8FDeZd— Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) May 4, 2019
Exactly two years ago, Trump and House Republicans celebrated the passage of Trumpcare that guts protections for those with pre-existing conditions and rips health coverage from over 20 million Americans.
Exactly two years ago, Trump and House Republicans celebrated the passage of Trumpcare that guts protections for those with pre-existing conditions and rips health coverage from over 20 million Americans.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) May 4, 2019
📽 from @ProtectOurCare pic.twitter.com/QZbF7TEESw
Today, instead of joining Democrats to lower the cost of prescription drugs and increase health coverage, Republicans are playing a deadly game with the lives of the American people by targeting the Affordable Care Act in court.
Today, instead of joining Democrats to lower the cost of prescription drugs and increase health coverage, Republicans are playing a deadly game with the lives of the American people by targeting the Affordable Care Act in court.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) May 4, 2019
Joe Biden on Saturday referred to Trump as a “clown” after a supporter asked the former vice president whether he would return Trump’s insults
Joe Biden on Saturday referred to Trump as a “clown” after a supporter asked the former vice president whether he would return Trump’s insultshttps://t.co/OotnUsfl1i— POLITICO (@politico) May 5, 2019
In Barr, Trump has found someone who licks his boots out of principle
Actions by the Attorney General diminish the office he holds, and could be a danger to the American experiment in self-government and the rule of law. https://t.co/hnXPmDBL3q— Republicans for the Rule of Law (@ForTheRuleOfLaw) May 4, 2019
Trump wants to prosecute the men and women of the FBI who investigated him and he intends to go up to the top. We need build a wall against this narrative.
<<LADY JUSTICE>> We warned you. Trump wants to prosecute the men and women of the FBI who investigated him and he intends to go up to the top. We need build a wall against this narrative. @NarativLive https://t.co/dPvqAik0jD— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) May 4, 2019
According to the pool report, Trump has arrived at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. This is Trump's 186th day at a Trump golf club and 249th day at a Trump property as president.
According to the pool report, Trump has arrived at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2019
This is Trump's 186th day at a Trump golf club and 249th day at a Trump property as president.
Entire New Orleans Times-Picayune staff laid off in sale
Entire New Orleans Times-Picayune staff laid off in sale https://t.co/Gdsd5VRLEn pic.twitter.com/1Ma9iJipjD— The Hill (@thehill) May 5, 2019
Increasingly, in public and in private, Nancy Pelosi is suggesting that Trump's behavior rises to the level of impeachment, even if she views the process itself as unacceptably dangerous for Democrats, NYT reports.
Increasingly, in public and in private, Nancy Pelosi is suggesting that Trump's behavior rises to the level of impeachment, even if she views the process itself as unacceptably dangerous for Democrats, NYT reports. https://t.co/MTnBRxBpNT— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2019
Pelosi laced a conversation with scathing descriptions of Trump’s fitness to serve, taking issue with his "attention span" and his "lack of knowledge of the subjects at hand" —and saying his behavior "degrades" the country and "dishonors" the Constitution.
Pelosi laced a conversation with scathing descriptions of Trump’s fitness to serve, taking issue with his "attention span" and his "lack of knowledge of the subjects at hand" —and saying his behavior "degrades" the country and "dishonors" the Constitution. https://t.co/MTnBRxBpNT— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2019
A reminder that it’s been 124 days since we had a Senate-confirmed Secretary of Defense. No nomination yet.
A reminder that it’s been 124 days since we had a Senate-confirmed Secretary of Defense.— David Priess (@DavidPriess) May 4, 2019
No nomination yet. https://t.co/4IJWqZtUFL
Trumpers beware: Remember who you were and what you stood for — before it's too late
Trumpism is such a totalizing belief system that the country is going to require a thorough, even spiritual, metamorphosis. My piece on Cohen, Comey, Katie McHugh & what’s next @latimesopinion : https://t.co/qzXA0xy1Pu— Virginia Heffernan (@page88) May 4, 2019
Why Barr Can’t Whitewash the Mueller Report
I recommend expert, thoughtful, hopeful @neal_katyal op-ed on what the Barr hearings say about our system, and I pray he’s right about its resilience. Read and decide.👇🏾🕯🇺🇸https://t.co/OMD7sVfhXx— Byron Auguste (@byron_auguste) May 4, 2019
Khashoggi’s Fiancée Seeks Answers and Justice: ‘It Is a Moral Duty’
Khashoggi’s Fiancée Seeks Answers and Justice: ‘It Is a Moral Duty’ https://t.co/lihgPCy0Z7— Hatice Cengiz / خديجة (@mercan_resifi) May 5, 2019
Drone Used to Drop Nazi Leaflets Outside Ariana Grande Concert, Other Events in Sacramento
Drone Used to Drop Nazi Leaflets Outside Ariana Grande Concert, Other Events in Sacramento (welcome to Trumplandia 2019) https://t.co/eBSiow6nd0— Tracie (@traciemac_Bmore) May 4, 2019
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