Cohen says the expectation at the Trump organization was to lie for Trump. See the highlights of his testimony to Congress on @ReutersTV playlist: https://t.co/8a7EfedemC pic.twitter.com/KzvasFulM3— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Cohen says the expectation at the Trump organization was to lie for Trump. See the highlights of his testimony to Congress on @ReutersTV playlist:
Federal judge rejects Stone's claim CNN was tipped off by Mueller's office about his arrest
Federal judge rejects Stone's claim CNN was tipped off by Mueller's office about his arrest https://t.co/HlrH70ZU6a pic.twitter.com/B3rAsqzCEN— The Hill (@thehill) February 28, 2019
U.S. drops demand for full accounting of #NorthKorea nuclear program ahead of talks
U.S. drops demand for full accounting of #NorthKorea nuclear program ahead of talks https://t.co/CiJ99SEA3t— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 27, 2019
Trump's border wall prototypes are being reduced to rubble. Via AP
Trump's border wall prototypes are being reduced to rubble. Via AP https://t.co/Gf1Y2lUl4u pic.twitter.com/vlR75PVnRu— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 28, 2019
BREAKING: McCrae Dowless has been indicted on three counts of felonious obstruction of justice, two counts of conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and two counts of possession of absentee ballot
BREAKING: McCrae Dowless has been indicted on three counts of felonious obstruction of justice, two counts of conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and two counts of possession of absentee ballot #NC09 #ncpol @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/YytCpi9Av1— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) February 27, 2019
BREAKING: House passes bill to require universal background checks on gun sales
BREAKING: House passes bill to require universal background checks on gun sales https://t.co/oWMIL5fpth— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2019
We need judges who will interpret our laws according to the Constitution & what's best for our country—not according to politics & what's best for President Trump & Republicans. I strongly oppose Ms. Rao’s nomination—& I hope my colleagues join me in doing so.
We need judges who will interpret our laws according to the Constitution & what's best for our country—not according to politics & what's best for President Trump & Republicans.— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) February 27, 2019
I strongly oppose Ms. Rao’s nomination—& I hope my colleagues join me in doing so. #RejectRao pic.twitter.com/GROkiNCXMB
Speier: Ok. How many times did Mr. Trump ask you to threaten an individual or entity on his behalf?
Speier: Ok. How many times did Mr. Trump ask you to threaten an individual or entity on his behalf?— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 27, 2019
Cohen: Quite a few times.
Speier: 50 times?
Cohen: More.
Speier: 100 times?
Cohen: More.
Speier: 200 times?
Cohen: More.
Speier: 500 times?
Cohen: Probably. Over the ten years...
Today the house will vote on Universal Background Check Bill HR8.
The gun violence epidemic in America has reached every aspect of public life.— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) February 27, 2019
Today the house will vote on Universal Background Check Bill HR8.
Congress can finally put #ChecksOverChecks.
Help us save lives & call 1-844-846-8344 to demand YES on HR8. pic.twitter.com/0r5QEXffNo
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows are showing why authoritarianism could happen here. People like them will use all their power and sacrifice any principle to protect their leader if he or she is a member of their party.
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows are showing why authoritarianism could happen here. People like them will use all their power and sacrifice any principle to protect their leader if he or she is a member of their party.— Adam Jentleson 🎈 (@AJentleson) February 27, 2019
Jim Jordan harping on how suspicious it is that Lanny Davis would work for Michael Cohen for free. Does he know that Giuliani is working for Trump for free?— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) February 27, 2019
Matt Gaetz Under Investigation By Florida State Bar Over Michael Cohen Threat
Matt Gaetz Under Investigation By Florida State Bar Over Michael Cohen Threat https://t.co/M1PN0VKfd7— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen says that he briefed Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump on the Trump Tower Moscow project "approximately 10" times.
Michael Cohen says that he briefed Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump on the Trump Tower Moscow project "approximately 10" times.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2019
I hope Trump will get his friend to apologize for murdering
I hope Trump will get his friend to apologize for murdering #OttoWarmbier . https://t.co/TTXBazGqCD— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 27, 2019
Committee Republicans are making no effort to find truth. They are failing their Constitutional responsibilities by covering up the corruption of a sitting President. What is happening to the soul & integrity of the once storied Republican Party?
Committee Republicans are making no effort to find truth. They are failing their Constitutional responsibilities by covering up the corruption of a sitting President. What is happening to the soul & integrity of the once storied Republican Party? https://t.co/auulqGwrbE— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) February 27, 2019
New: The attorney general for the District of Columbia has subpoenaed documents from Trump's inaugural committee, NYT reports, the third governmental body to delve into how the fund raised $107 million and spent it.
New: The attorney general for the District of Columbia has subpoenaed documents from Trump's inaugural committee, NYT reports, the third governmental body to delve into how the fund raised $107 million and spent it. https://t.co/mo7B1O4JZY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2019
Cohen says his testimony on Trump Tower Moscow was changed by the president's lawyer, Jay Sekulow
Cohen says his testimony on Trump Tower Moscow was changed by the president's lawyer, Jay Sekulow pic.twitter.com/jGJI6Lulro— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) February 27, 2019
"It doesn’t matter what the Trumps say about Cohen, or he says about the Trumps. What matters is that the #CohenTestimoney will open up new, on-the-record venues for investigation, exploration, and, let’s be honest, prosecution."
"It doesn’t matter what the Trumps say about Cohen, or he says about the Trumps. What matters is that the #CohenTestimoney will open up new, on-the-record venues for investigation, exploration, and, let’s be honest, prosecution." — @therickwilson https://t.co/84GwQF3OSj— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 27, 2019
For the love of god, @OversightDems, PLEASE ask @MichaelCohen212 if he had knowledge of Cease & Desists sent the day before the election about an ongoing criminal investigation of @realDonaldTrump's 1994 rape of a 12 year old girl
For the love of god, @OversightDems, PLEASE ask @MichaelCohen212 if he had knowledge of Cease & Desists sent the day before the election about an ongoing criminal investigation of @realDonaldTrump's 1994 rape of a 12 year old girl.@repspeier @RepKatieHill https://t.co/yjgRFYuYcD— random facts girl. (@soychicka) February 27, 2019
During every second of #CohenCongressionalTestimony, keep this in mind: @MichaelCohen212 is willing to go under oath and @realDonaldTrump is not. This is not Cohen’s word versus Trump’s. If Trump isn’t under oath, the state of the evidence is just Cohen’s word.
During every second of #CohenCongressionalTestimony, keep this in mind: @MichaelCohen212 is willing to go under oath and @realDonaldTrump is not. This is not Cohen’s word versus Trump’s. If Trump isn’t under oath, the state of the evidence is just Cohen’s word.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen will show Congress (Exhibit 5A) a copy of this $35K check that President Trump personally signed from his personal bank account on August 1, 2017 – when he was President to (per testimony) reimburse illegal hush money paid to Stormy Daniels
Michael Cohen will show Congress (Exhibit 5A) a copy of this $35K check that President Trump personally signed from his personal bank account on August 1, 2017 – when he was President to (per testimony) reimburse illegal hush money paid to Stormy Daniels— Dave Briggs (@davebriggstv) February 27, 2019
via @GloriaBorger @CNN pic.twitter.com/dJ67pldPNt
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: "The American people deserve to know whether Donald Trump has been functioning as the President of the United States of America or as the equivalent of an organized crime boss. Michael Cohen can shed some light on that very important question."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: "The American people deserve to know whether Donald Trump has been functioning as the President of the United States of America or as the equivalent of an organized crime boss. Michael Cohen can shed some light on that very important question." pic.twitter.com/Xgl8yLuYdE— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2019
Four years ago today, my friend and ally Boris Nemtsov was brutally assassinated on Moskvoretzky Bridge in Moscow in front of the Kremlin. The people who ordered his killing remain unpunished. He fought for justice for Sergei Magnitsky. It’s my duty to fight for justice for him
Four years ago today, my friend and ally Boris Nemtsov was brutally assassinated on Moskvoretzky Bridge in Moscow in front of the Kremlin. The people who ordered his killing remain unpunished. He fought for justice for Sergei Magnitsky. It’s my duty to fight for justice for him pic.twitter.com/7wnSXz4oye— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 27, 2019
With only a one-in-a-million chance that humans aren't the cause of global warming, it's obvious that we need to dramatically reduce our emissions of carbon dioxide, experts say.
With only a one-in-a-million chance that humans aren't the cause of global warming, it's obvious that we need to dramatically reduce our emissions of carbon dioxide, experts say. https://t.co/lAur6jSxG7— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform at 10 a.m. EST.
Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform at 10 a.m. EST. https://t.co/8uWTaD4nEN— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 27, 2019
The Russian plot thickens in the European Parliament. Aymeric Chauprade, the far right MEP who hired Putin’s press secretary’s daughter has launched an initiative to keep Sergei Magnitsky’s name off the EU Magnitsky Act
The Russian plot thickens in the European Parliament. Aymeric Chauprade, the far right MEP who hired Putin’s press secretary’s daughter has launched an initiative to keep Sergei Magnitsky’s name off the EU Magnitsky Act https://t.co/yAmL8erPqn— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 26, 2019
This is also the part of American history where the character and the independence of the U.S. Justice Department becomes the most important thing we may ever need to know about this moment in American history.
This is also the part of American history where the character and the independence of the U.S. Justice Department becomes the most important thing we may ever need to know about this moment in American history. pic.twitter.com/xr9CUs4bds— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) February 27, 2019
Senate breaks precedent, confirms Trump court nominee without home-state's approval
Senate breaks precedent, confirms Trump court nominee without home-state's approval https://t.co/xfuhin47ry pic.twitter.com/mRliignVzb— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2019
Russia has tried to insert itself in Trump-Kim nuclear talks this week in Vietnam — interesting move by Lavrov
Russia has tried to insert itself in Trump-Kim nuclear talks this week in Vietnam — interesting move by Lavrov, via @John_Hudson https://t.co/RgE5WDSB8Z— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) February 27, 2019
Thousands of miles away from Washington, Trump takes aim at Cohen
“Nothing else gets to Trump worse than being upstaged." The second North Korea summit comes just as Trump's former, and now convicted, lawyer is prepared to outline a dizzying array of misconduct from the president back in Washington. w/@PhilipRucker: https://t.co/lJFRYHviPO— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) February 27, 2019
A source close to the planning of tonight's dinner in Hanoi with Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un says it has been a struggle to get the menu approved by the US and North Korea. If they had a hard time negotiating what's for dinner, what does that say about denuclearization talks?!
A source close to the planning of tonight's dinner in Hanoi with Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un says it has been a struggle to get the menu approved by the US and North Korea. If they had a hard time negotiating what's for dinner, what does that say about denuclearization talks?! pic.twitter.com/nMr1hhxHaT— Will Ripley (@willripleyCNN) February 27, 2019
JUST IN: Pakistan PM Imran Khan says 'we should sit down and talk' to resolve crisis with India
JUST IN: Pakistan PM Imran Khan says 'we should sit down and talk' to resolve crisis with India pic.twitter.com/T4sD7tYnaU— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 27, 2019
Under oath, Scott Lloyd admitted that he let family separation happen, even after his staff raised concerns about child welfare. Horrendous. This will have long term psychological and physical effects on thousands of children -- and this administration did NOTHING.
Under oath, Scott Lloyd admitted that he let family separation happen, even after his staff raised concerns about child welfare. Horrendous. This will have long term psychological and physical effects on thousands of children -- and this administration did NOTHING. pic.twitter.com/y9EzoKfj8O— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) February 26, 2019
With current tensions between two nuclear-armed states, we may see how the Trump Administration’s capricious leadership, rejection of intel, evisceration of State Dept & abandonment of NatSec policy process have affected US capacity to handle a serious international crisis.
With current tensions between two nuclear-armed states, we may see how the Trump Administration’s capricious leadership, rejection of intel, evisceration of State Dept & abandonment of NatSec policy process have affected US capacity to handle a serious international crisis.— Tamara Cofman Wittes (@tcwittes) February 27, 2019
Great catch by @ScottMStedman: Trump told Mueller in writing that Roger Stone did not tell him about WikiLeaks, per CNN. But Cohen now says Stone told Trump about the impending WikiLeaks release in July 2016. If Mueller can prove Cohen’s story...
Great catch by @ScottMStedman: Trump told Mueller in writing that Roger Stone did not tell him about WikiLeaks, per CNN. But Cohen now says Stone told Trump about the impending WikiLeaks release in July 2016. If Mueller can prove Cohen’s story... https://t.co/TIsC7foVTI— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen's opening statement has been obtained by Politico.
Michael Cohen's opening statement has been obtained by Politico.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2019
"He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat."
Cohen says he'll provide docs that prove Trump's "illicit" acts. He'll say Trump knew Roger Stone was communicating with WikiLeaks.https://t.co/NrkVykyLNw
Both pilots "are under arrest and we are treating them with dignity," Pakistan says after shooting down two of India's aircraft
Both pilots "are under arrest and we are treating them with dignity," Pakistan says after shooting down two of India's aircraft https://t.co/cAQAXjV51A— Bloomberg (@business) February 27, 2019
Trump fears Cohen testimony
Oh boy! He's already rattled!!!— Jamie Clark (@gypsynurse2222) February 27, 2019
I really wish someone had a recording of him watching Cohen testify. I would pay a lot of money to watch drumpf freak. https://t.co/Axs5ZsfHZS
This is on the verge of escalating out of control. Both sides claiming to have shoot down fighters. Air spaces closed. High emotions. Extremely risky. Where is global diplomacy?
This is on the verge of escalating out of control. Both sides claiming to have shoot down fighters. Air spaces closed. High emotions. Extremely risky. Where is global diplomacy? pic.twitter.com/6mxySuZl4g— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presidency
Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presidency https://t.co/HZ8RJHxBH4— Manchurian Candidate (@ManchuCandidate) February 27, 2019
Jimmy Kimmel tears apart Trump "ass-kisser" Matt Gaetz for threatening Michael Cohen: "Witness tampering is illegal. But it’s kind of nice, in a way. Because by the time Trump goes to prison, he’s gonna have all his family and friends there too."
Jimmy Kimmel tears apart Trump "ass-kisser" Matt Gaetz for threatening Michael Cohen: "Witness tampering is illegal. But it’s kind of nice, in a way. Because by the time Trump goes to prison, he’s gonna have all his family and friends there too." https://t.co/Pe5roGBr38— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 27, 2019
BREAKING: Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority says it shut its airspace to all commercial flights as tensions with India escalate
BREAKING: Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority says it shut its airspace to all commercial flights as tensions with India escalate— The Associated Press (@AP) February 27, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence faced a wall of resistance from Senate Republicans as he tried to sell Trump’s national emergency declaration on the southern border
Vice President Mike Pence faced a wall of resistance from Senate Republicans as he tried to sell Trump’s national emergency declaration on the southern border https://t.co/jtEgccIpkB— POLITICO (@politico) February 27, 2019
TRANSLATION: @MattWhitaker46 will be granted the opportunity to explain why he misled Congress.
TRANSLATION: @MattWhitaker46 will be granted the opportunity to explain why he misled Congress. https://t.co/b7N10cvy9U— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 27, 2019
JUST IN: Indian Air Force plane crashes in Indian Kashmir, two pilots and a civilian dead - police
JUST IN: Indian Air Force plane crashes in Indian Kashmir, two pilots and a civilian dead - police pic.twitter.com/5vMeYkoHp5— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 27, 2019
White extremism drives American terrorism
.@reneeygraham: White extremism drives American terrorism https://t.co/hpJcxOu4Ay— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) February 27, 2019
JUST IN: The government of Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace on Wednesday, after the Indian Air Force crossed the line of control -- the de facto border between the two countries in disputed Kashmir
JUST IN: The government of Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace on Wednesday, after the Indian Air Force crossed the line of control -- the de facto border between the two countries in disputed Kashmir https://t.co/MJrY40HO1o pic.twitter.com/iOECX1xOSH— CNN (@CNN) February 27, 2019
What was Trump doing signing Trump Org checks .... in 2017?
What was Trump doing signing Trump Org checks .... in 2017? https://t.co/d1uIpF66Nd— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) February 26, 2019
Sen. Richard Blumenthal: "Did you recommend that he declare a national emergency?" Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy: "Sir I did not directly recommend either way."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal: "Did you recommend that he declare a national emergency?"— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2019
Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy: "Sir I did not directly recommend either way." https://t.co/prNchl7y6e pic.twitter.com/tgTHHYGP3V
According to Michael Cohen's testimony, the president knew in advance and encouraged Wikileaks' release of emails stolen by Russian intel to harm Trump's main opponent. Whether this meets the requirements for conspiracy or not, it is certainly a betrayal of the American people.
According to Michael Cohen's testimony, the president knew in advance and encouraged Wikileaks' release of emails stolen by Russian intel to harm Trump's main opponent. Whether this meets the requirements for conspiracy or not, it is certainly a betrayal of the American people. pic.twitter.com/wYSyD4YqMX— Evan McMullin (@EvanMcMullin) February 27, 2019
BREAKING: The House passes a resolution to overturn the emergency declaration on the border. It could clear the Senate too, in a major rebuke of the President.
BREAKING: The House passes a resolution to overturn the emergency declaration on the border. It could clear the Senate too, in a major rebuke of the President. https://t.co/hQp2bv3fC8 pic.twitter.com/hE3QO0Od4L— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 26, 2019
54 years after civil rights activists made the first Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, Democrats are introducing the Voting Rights Advancement Act
54 years after civil rights activists made the first Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, Democrats are introducing the Voting Rights Advancement Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://t.co/mpQxLwcs6h— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 26, 2019
NEW: In Cohen’s opening statement, he will say he witnessed Trump speaking with Roger Stone about Stone’s outreach to Assange and say that Trump knew about WikiLeaks dump in advance. He will also say Trump lawyers edited his false statements to Congress.
NEW: In Cohen’s opening statement, he will say he witnessed Trump speaking with Roger Stone about Stone’s outreach to Assange and say that Trump knew about WikiLeaks dump in advance. He will also say Trump lawyers edited his false statements to Congress. https://t.co/5sXInkLBp2— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 27, 2019
We’ve seen how bad Trump can be when he’s a cornered animal, but tomorrow he becomes a wounded animal. He will be ten times worse than anything we’ve seen so far. Prepare.
We’ve seen how bad Trump can be when he’s a cornered animal, but tomorrow he becomes a wounded animal. He will be ten times worse than anything we’ve seen so far.— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) February 27, 2019
Prepare.
a sitting president can be indicted.
Today, we released a @lawfarepodcast episode where @EricHolder argued that a sitting president can be indicted. Listen to his interview with @DavidKris @n8jones81: https://t.co/4AtLCZlprP https://t.co/QkVgL5o5xk— Lawfare (@lawfareblog) February 27, 2019
Lavrov says he's dropping by Vietnam this week and that the U.S. has asked for Russia's advice on the North Korea talks
Lavrov says he's dropping by Vietnam this week and that the U.S. has asked for Russia's advice on the North Korea talks https://t.co/8nr9p9di4K— John Hudson (@John_Hudson) February 26, 2019
Hearing exposes Trump policy disregard for immigrant family ties
Hearing exposes Trump policy disregard for immigrant family ties https://t.co/NNoc29WfOq via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 27, 2019
U.S. general: Southern border not a military threat
U.S. general: Southern border not a military threat https://t.co/qq466Ul5JZ via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 27, 2019
Cohen expected to raise new legal questions on Trump, Trump Org
Cohen expected to raise new legal questions on Trump, Trump Org https://t.co/5OufF4MpLb via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 27, 2019
Cohen revelations may test DOJ on presidential indictments
Cohen revelations may test DOJ on presidential indictments https://t.co/3Q2BksoKpV via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 27, 2019
Trump border 'emergency' runs into wall of opposition in Congress
Trump border 'emergency' runs into wall of opposition in Congress https://t.co/ZxD5DXZXMa via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) February 27, 2019
Cohen to Testify That Trump Engaged in Criminal Conduct While in Office
Michael Cohen will provide documentation of his reimbursement for the $130,000 Stormy Daniels payment, which he received in monthly installments throughout 2017, WSJ reports.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 26, 2019
Trump signed some of the checks reimbursing Cohen. https://t.co/XoVLlIFHwQ
Michael Cohen’s prepared statement for the House Oversight Committee. He gives examples and has documentary evidence. But he will be grilled relentlessly. We must hope the GOP over play their defense of Trump, who a racist, con and cheat.
Michael Cohen’s prepared statement for the House Oversight Committee. He gives examples and has documentary evidence. But he will be grilled relentlessly. We must hope the GOP over play their defense of Trump, who a racist, con and cheat. https://t.co/UwZzZU83O9— John Dean (@JohnWDean) February 27, 2019
"Mr. Trump had frequently told me and others that his son Don Jr. had the worst judgment of anyone in the world” -Michael Cohen
"Mr. Trump had frequently told me and others that his son Don Jr. had the worst judgment of anyone in the world”— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) February 27, 2019
-Michael Cohen pic.twitter.com/fRAs6377rx
Maria Butina, Russian agent who conspired to infiltrate NRA, still cooperating, U.S. says
Maria Butina, Russian agent who conspired to infiltrate NRA, still cooperating, U.S. says https://t.co/uXx74l07Sr— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 27, 2019
Madoff trustee can pursue lawsuits against Koch, banks, others
Wat dis? 😎 https://t.co/8naUKIpKo7— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) February 27, 2019
Michael Cohen Is Trump’s Worst Nightmare: A Loser With Nothing to Lose
I have a preview about tomorrow's Michael Cohen testimony. https://t.co/5X4beC1jRw#Cohendämmerung— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 27, 2019
Cohen will say Trump implicitly instructed him to lie about the Trump Tower Moscow project during the campaign. "He would look me in the eye and tell me there's no business in Russia and then go out & lie to the American people by saying the same thing."
"To be clear: Mr. Trump knew of and directed the Trump Moscow negotiations throughout the campaign and lied about it. He lied about it because he never expected to win the election. He also lied about it because he stood to make hundreds of millions of dollars." https://t.co/TGSp1tp7UC— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2019
Nope. Unless @RepMattGaetz has somehow spent significant time with Cohen in a personal capacity, it's hard to imagine how he would know of details of Cohen's personal life...unless he spoke with someone who was in a position to know such things. Who could that be?
Nope. Unless @RepMattGaetz has somehow spent significant time with Cohen in a personal capacity, it's hard to imagine how he would know of details of Cohen's personal life...unless he spoke with someone who was in a position to know such things. Who could that be? 🤔 https://t.co/5B3QkRljbK— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) February 27, 2019
Jerry Nadler: "When a stranger rips a child from a parent's arms without any plan to reunify them, it is called kidnapping. This Administration is responsible for the harm suffered by thousands of children and their parents, and it must be held accountable."
Jerry Nadler: "When a stranger rips a child from a parent's arms without any plan to reunify them, it is called kidnapping. This Administration is responsible for the harm suffered by thousands of children and their parents, and it must be held accountable." pic.twitter.com/GU8l2DRXkh— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 27, 2019
I encourage all Members to be mindful that comments made on social media or in the press can adversely affect the ability of House Committees to obtain the truthful and complete information necessary to fulfill their duties
Speaker, I want to get the truth too. While it is important 2 create context around the testimony of liars like Michael Cohen, it was NOT my intent to threaten, as some believe I did. I’m deleting the tweet & I should have chosen words that better showed my intent. I’m sorry. https://t.co/Rdbw3sTQJD— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) February 27, 2019
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