This will make it very hard for Sondland to protect his friend Trump, whom he gave $1 million to for inauguration.— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) October 4, 2019
That's the pesky thing, other witnesses. Contemporaneous witnesses. #TheTruthIsOutThere https://t.co/b8Z5ZAXyqC
Friday, October 4, 2019
This will make it very hard for Sondland to protect his friend Trump, whom he gave $1 million to for inauguration. That's the pesky thing, other witnesses. Contemporaneous witnesses.
UPDATED: House Democrats Demand Ukraine Records From Pence
UPDATED: House Democrats Demand Ukraine Records From Pence @BBuchman_CNS https://t.co/Xeq8r3gGIF— Courthouse News (@CourthouseNews) October 4, 2019
Amb Sondland informed Sen Johnson that the blocking of military aid by @POTUS was directly linked to Ukraine agreeing to do investigations sought by Trump. Congress will continue to investigate. It's also clear we have enough evidence right now to draft Articles of Impeachment.
Amb Sondland informed Sen Johnson that the blocking of military aid by @POTUS was directly linked to Ukraine agreeing to do investigations sought by Trump. Congress will continue to investigate.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 4, 2019
It's also clear we have enough evidence right now to draft Articles of Impeachment. https://t.co/aIPnyAgrE0
CIA's top lawyer made 'criminal referral' on whistleblower's complaint about Trump conduct
People who made a criminal referral to Bill Barr over the whistleblower complaint:
— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) October 4, 2019
1. The CIA’s top lawyer
2. The Director of National Intelligence
People Bill Barr ignored:
Ditto
Bill Barr is obstructing justice. https://t.co/n1MYCBfF1Z
House Dems issue subpoena to WH for information in impeachment inquiry
House Dems issue subpoena to WH for information in impeachment inquiry pic.twitter.com/S9vJvXQO4P— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) October 4, 2019
Bernie Sanders Had Heart Attack, His Doctors Say, as He Leaves Hospital.
Bernie Sanders Had Heart Attack, His Doctors Say, as He Leaves Hospital. https://t.co/LNeVo3wOwE— Mr. Spock 🖖 (@SpockResists) October 4, 2019
Bill Taylor says “as I said on the phone, I think it’s crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign.” After a 5 hour delay, Gordon Sondland says there’s “no quid pro quo.”
Bill Taylor says “as I said on the phone, I think it’s crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign.”— Eric Paine (@ericpaine) October 4, 2019
After a 5 hour delay, Gordon Sondland says there’s “no quid pro quo.” pic.twitter.com/EoSs8CSVSA
It comes down to this. We’ve cut through the denials. The deflections. The nonsense. Donald Trump believes he can pressure a foreign nation to help him politically. It’s his “right.” Every Republican in Congress has to decide: Is he right?
It comes down to this.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) October 4, 2019
We’ve cut through the denials. The deflections. The nonsense.
Donald Trump believes he can pressure a foreign nation to help him politically. It’s his “right.”
Every Republican in Congress has to decide: Is he right? https://t.co/DpftzJ0ydN
Hong Kong's leader has invoked rarely-used emergency powers to ban people from wearing masks during public assemblies. The move is likely to infuriate the thousands of people involved in the city's months-long protest movement.
Hong Kong's leader has invoked rarely-used emergency powers to ban people from wearing masks during public assemblies.— CNN (@CNN) October 4, 2019
The move is likely to infuriate the thousands of people involved in the city's months-long protest movement. https://t.co/r9p1Pv3YIm
"If President Trump is going to get impeached for this, it kind of looks like Vice President Pence did the exact same thing."@maddow shares reporting from WaPo that Pres. Trump involved VP Pence in his dealings with Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskiy
"If President Trump is going to get impeached for this, it kind of looks like Vice President Pence did the exact same thing."@maddow shares reporting from WaPo that Pres. Trump involved VP Pence in his dealings with Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskiy.https://t.co/pnHbN8duOH— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 3, 2019
"Unprompted, Trump requested that another foreign power inject itself into the election by investigating a political opponent. The suggestion is even more shocking because of the country involved."
"Unprompted, Trump requested that another foreign power inject itself into the election by investigating a political opponent. The suggestion is even more shocking because of the country involved." https://t.co/XOOo6fDEz1— Adrienne LaFrance (@AdrienneLaF) October 3, 2019
NEW: Trump ordered the recall of Ukraine ambassador after Giuliani & other allies outside the administration complained that she blocked Biden-probe efforts.
NEW: Trump ordered the recall of Ukraine ambassador after Giuliani & other allies outside the administration complained that she blocked Biden-probe efforts.— Michael C. Bender (@MichaelCBender) October 3, 2019
w/ @rebeccaballhaus & @vmsalama: https://t.co/lb8fhwA31T via @WSJ
Lawrence: The smoking guns keep coming on Trump and Ukraine
Lawrence: The smoking guns keep coming on Trump and Ukraine https://t.co/8iTVunEOTg via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
Two of President Trump’s top envoys to Ukraine, Volker and Sondland, worked on a statement for the Ukrainian President in August that would have committed Ukraine to pursuing investigations into Trump's political rivals.
Two of President Trump’s top envoys to Ukraine, Volker and Sondland, worked on a statement for the Ukrainian President in August that would have committed Ukraine to pursuing investigations into Trump's political rivals. https://t.co/zl6fpVUqOn— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) October 4, 2019
Facebook just gave Trump permission to lie. Even though Donald Trump's Facebook ads about Joe Biden contain misinformation, a company spokesperson says they did not violate Facebook’s advertising policy because of carveout for politicians.
Facebook just gave Trump permission to lie.— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 4, 2019
Even though Donald Trump's Facebook ads about Joe Biden contain misinformation, a company spokesperson says they did not violate Facebook’s advertising policy because of carveout for politicians. https://t.co/R7RGxhGzP6
There's a reason Trump chose him, and it wasn't because of his sharp intellect or iron-willed commitment to principle.
There's a reason Trump chose him, and it wasn't because of his sharp intellect or iron-willed commitment to principle. https://t.co/95eDOIYllX— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 3, 2019
GOP senator says he doesn't remember signing 2016 letter urging "reform" of Ukraine prosecutor's office
GOP senator says he doesn't remember signing 2016 letter urging "reform" of Ukraine prosecutor's office https://t.co/8DreFyMtiB pic.twitter.com/zOAGF3Bc1s— The Hill (@thehill) October 4, 2019
JUST OUT: TRUMP's @WhiteHouse signaled that ZELENSKY's Oval Office visit was linked to his ability to convince Trump that Ukraine would investigate the claims that Ukrainians meddled in 2016 to boost @HillaryClinton, according to this text from KURT VOLKER to a top Zelensky aide.
JUST OUT: TRUMP's @WhiteHouse signaled that ZELENSKY's Oval Office visit was linked to his ability to convince Trump that Ukraine would investigate the claims that Ukrainians meddled in 2016 to boost @HillaryClinton, according to this text from KURT VOLKER to a top Zelensky aide. pic.twitter.com/B84tLUFyat— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) October 4, 2019
SCOOP: TRUMP's top Ukraine envoys, Kurt Volker & Gordon Sondland, pushed UKRAINE to commit to investigating Trump's rivals -- marking the 1st evidence that the US government effort to push for probes into BIDEN & other rivals was broader than just Trump
SCOOP: TRUMP's top Ukraine envoys, Kurt Volker & Gordon Sondland, pushed UKRAINE to commit to investigating Trump's rivals -- marking the 1st evidence that the US government effort to push for probes into BIDEN & other rivals was broader than just Trump. https://t.co/5QCNZS4q5K— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) October 3, 2019
Trump just handed Xi all sorts of leverage in the US-Chinese trade negotiations by asking Chinese to investigate Hunter Biden. Horrible diplomacy, underscoring Trump cares only about his personal reelection, not American national interests.
Trump just handed Xi all sorts of leverage in the US-Chinese trade negotiations by asking Chinese to investigate Hunter Biden. Horrible diplomacy, underscoring Trump cares only about his personal reelection, not American national interests. https://t.co/EmP8HKdGrN— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 3, 2019
Ambassadors Yovanovitch and Taylor are American heros.
Ambassadors Yovanovitch and Taylor are American heros.— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 4, 2019
Pence strains credulity with 'obliviousness' defense
Pence strains credulity with 'obliviousness' defense https://t.co/touwW8voFl via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
Congress refining Trump corruption into impeachment case
Congress refining Trump corruption into impeachment case https://t.co/ZJWXACr8BC via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
McFaul: Why did no one say, 'Mr. President, this is wrong'?
McFaul: Why did no one say, 'Mr. President, this is wrong'? https://t.co/CGcQBTHFvu via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
Swalwell: Trump engaged in a 'shadow shakedown' of Ukraine
Swalwell: Trump engaged in a 'shadow shakedown' of Ukraine https://t.co/pyS30VEjvA via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
Trump envoys pushed Ukraine on Biden probe statement: NYT
Trump envoys pushed Ukraine on Biden probe statement: NYT https://t.co/ZvRUCNsiWJ via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) October 4, 2019
I've been thinking about this interesting statement from Putin. It can be interpreted as a threat to @realDonaldTrump that Russia can release or leak conversations that occurred between @POTUS and Putin at any time.
I've been thinking about this interesting statement from Putin. It can be interpreted as a threat to @realDonaldTrump that Russia can release or leak conversations that occurred between @POTUS and Putin at any time. https://t.co/FBOGL5fKXX— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 4, 2019
Swalwell to reporters: "We have ample evidence now that there was a requirement that President Zelensky investigate the 2016 election and the Bidens if he wanted to get a meeting, that that was in the conversation throughout the time that President Zelensky came into office."
Swalwell to reporters: "We have ample evidence now that there was a requirement that President Zelensky investigate the 2016 election and the Bidens if he wanted to get a meeting, that that was in the conversation throughout the time that President Zelensky came into office."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 3, 2019
Pence was told about call between Trump and Zelensky the day after it happened
Pence was told about call between Trump and Zelensky the day after it happened https://t.co/U9HOM4XzJI— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 4, 2019
Needless to say, it sure doesn’t seem from these texts like Volker was trying to talk anyone down from this.
Needless to say, it sure doesn’t seem from these texts like Volker was trying to talk anyone down from this. https://t.co/2qQXOgqrOt— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) October 4, 2019
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' security detail is projected to cost $7.87 million from now through the end of September 2020, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service told Politico.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' security detail is projected to cost $7.87 million from now through the end of September 2020, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service told Politico. https://t.co/wa1g5apK1k— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 4, 2019
ABANDON SHIIIIIIIP!!
ABANDON SHIIIIIIIP!!https://t.co/AKru0eRDjQ— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) October 4, 2019
CNN won’t run two Trump campaign ads, citing "demonstrably false" claims
CNN won’t run two Trump campaign ads, citing "demonstrably false" claims https://t.co/Fe6GQyI0H0— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 4, 2019
BREAKING: @HouseIntel is investigating Mike Pence.
BREAKING: @HouseIntel is investigating Mike Pence.— Patribotics (@patribotics) October 4, 2019
Yes you read that correctly. https://t.co/10lwIzSqqj pic.twitter.com/1gfFASa1GX
The fact they had to say it’s “unrelated“ means it’s definitely related.
The fact they had to say it’s “unrelated“ means it’s definitely related. https://t.co/uT2eEaQgaj— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) October 4, 2019
"This is quite chaotic," the [Chinese] diplomat said. "We do not want to get in the middle of the US politics." China and Ukraine both knew it was wrong to meddle in American elections. And Republicans don't? Are you kidding me?
"This is quite chaotic," the [Chinese] diplomat said. "We do not want to get in the middle of the US politics."— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 4, 2019
China and Ukraine both knew it was wrong to meddle in American elections.
And Republicans don't? Are you kidding me? https://t.co/ynyTUDkZCU
This is an absolute lie. It was made explicitly clear that they were all allowed to ask questions. So, @RepMarkMeadows, because I actually told this to you in the hearing and *it’s in the transcript* I’m sure you’ll have no problem confirming this. *And, they asked questions!
This is an absolute lie. It was made explicitly clear that they were all allowed to ask questions.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) October 4, 2019
So, @RepMarkMeadows, because I actually told this to you in the hearing and *it’s in the transcript* I’m sure you’ll have no problem confirming this.
*And, they asked questions! https://t.co/T4Ie30dD0Q
Breaking- Trump crime wave extends to selling out Hong Kong. He told Xi he'd stay silent a/b Hong Kong in exchange for dirt on Biden & Warren The tell came this morning b4 he staggered to the helicopter. The "investigate corruption" defense is laughable
Breaking- Trump crime wave extends to selling out Hong Kong. He told Xi he'd stay silent a/b Hong Kong in exchange for dirt on Biden & Warren The tell came this morning b4 he staggered to the helicopter. The "investigate corruption" defense is laughable.https://t.co/cYGnqyquKI— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) October 4, 2019
Everyone needs to read these text messages! They are completely shocking. The crudeness of the quo pro quo are worse than I expected. Bill Taylor is the only one who comes out of this looking like a professional.
Everyone needs to read these text messages! They are completely shocking. The crudeness of the quo pro quo are worse than I expected. Bill Taylor is the only one who comes out of this looking like a professional. https://t.co/9KAT1Zhp5m— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 4, 2019
Ukrainian casualties in September 2019 while Trump withheld aid: 54 killed and wounded
Ukrainian casualties in September 2019 while Trump withheld aid: 54 killed and wounded https://t.co/y0bu04lQlm— David Frum (@davidfrum) October 4, 2019
“During a phone call with Xi on June 18, Trump raised Biden's political prospects as well as those of Warren, who by then had started rising in the polls... Trump also told Xi he would remain quiet on Hong Kong protests as trade talks progressed.”
“During a phone call with Xi on June 18, Trump raised Biden's political prospects as well as those of Warren, who by then had started rising in the polls... Trump also told Xi he would remain quiet on Hong Kong protests as trade talks progressed.” https://t.co/1gqaHKaFMT— Alexi McCammond (@alexi) October 3, 2019
We are asking dozens of Congressional republicans for their reaction to Trump’s request that authoritarian China investigate his political opponent. We will share responses and non-responses tomorrow.
We are asking dozens of Congressional republicans for their reaction to Trump’s request that authoritarian China investigate his political opponent. We will share responses and non-responses tomorrow.— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) October 3, 2019
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