Putin says clause on two ‘consecutive’ presidential terms might be dropped:https://t.co/I9tBkQVSMz pic.twitter.com/L332WvfNME— TASS (@tassagency_en) December 19, 2019
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Putin says clause on two ‘consecutive’ presidential terms might be dropped
UPDATE: 6 men charged in campaign-finance scheme w/Trump-linked lobbyist & Mueller witness Geo Nader went before federal judge today. Central figure in case, Ahmad Khawaja, is a fugitive, prosecutor James Mann said
UPDATE: 6 men charged in campaign-finance scheme w/Trump-linked lobbyist & Mueller witness Geo Nader went before federal judge today. Central figure in case, Ahmad Khawaja, is a fugitive, prosecutor James Mann said.— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) December 19, 2019
Earlier: https://t.co/kcNyEZBkbz (1/x)
BREAKING: The FSB have been caught lying about the fact three gunmen got into their reception and opened fire Look for sad stories suggesting Putin “wanted” this. Abject humiliation for the Russian President @KremlinRussia during his press conference
BREAKING: The FSB have been caught lying about the fact three gunmen got into their reception and opened fire— Patribotics (@patribotics) December 19, 2019
Look for sad stories suggesting Putin “wanted” this. Abject humiliation for the Russian President @KremlinRussia during his press conference https://t.co/h88yn5Inu8
Nancy Pelosi just now, "Frankly, I don't care what the Republicans say." She added that she doesn't think the founders "suspected we would have a rogue president and a rogue leader in the Senate at the same time." We are witnessing a Profile in Courage. God Bless the USA
Nancy Pelosi just now, "Frankly, I don't care what the Republicans say."— Ho, Ho, Ho! He's Gotta Go!🎄 (@Leslieoo7) December 19, 2019
She added that she doesn't think the founders "suspected we would have a rogue president and a rogue leader in the Senate at the same time."
We are witnessing a Profile in Courage. God Bless the USA. 🇺🇲
Last night’s vote in the House of Representatives shifts an immense responsibility to the Senate. I will do everything I can to live up to that responsibility, and hope and expect that each of my colleagues will do the same. My full statement: — Senator Angus King
Last night’s vote in the House of Representatives shifts an immense responsibility to the Senate. I will do everything I can to live up to that responsibility, and hope and expect that each of my colleagues will do the same. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/dG4JwhzHNc— Senator Angus King (@SenAngusKing) December 19, 2019
And where is that clause of the Constitution Mitch? Is that the Merrill Garland clause? Why don’t you busy yourself with the hundreds of bills Nancy has sent and you are ignoring. Then Moscow Mitch you better tend to your reelection campaign.
And where is that clause of the Constitution Mitch? Is that the Merrill Garland clause? Why don’t you busy yourself with the hundreds of bills Nancy has sent and you are ignoring. Then Moscow Mitch you better tend to your reelection campaign. https://t.co/YgG7MAYi52— John Dean (@JohnWDean) December 19, 2019
REPORTER: Can you respond to Parnas, who gave money to your campaign, hiding payments from Russia, & also to Trump suggesting Dingell is in hell? McCARTHY: I thought you were going to ask me about the IG report & spying on the Trump campaign. And I considered John to be a friend
REPORTER: Can you respond to Parnas, who gave money to your campaign, hiding payments from Russia, & also to Trump suggesting Dingell is in hell?— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 19, 2019
McCARTHY: I thought you were going to ask me about the IG report & spying on the Trump campaign. And I considered John to be a friend pic.twitter.com/Ol9FWOI5Dm
How 2 Soviet Émigrés Fueled the Trump Impeachment Flames
Soon after Parnas got the Sessions letter, he approached @realDonaldTrump at a fundraiser. @nytimes reviewed a picture of the president standing next to Parnas and slipping an envelope into his pocket. https://t.co/7kvJW4D7UY— Michael Rothfeld (@mrothfeld) December 19, 2019
PELOSI: "Cruelty is not wit. Just because he gets a laugh, for saying the cruel things that he says doesn't mean he's funny. It's not funny at all, it's very SAD. Thank you all very much HAPPY HOLIDAYS."
PELOSI:— Bill Maxwell 🌊 #CountryOverParty (@Bill_Maxwell_) December 19, 2019
"Cruelty is not wit. Just because he gets a laugh, for saying the cruel things that he says doesn't mean he's funny. It's not funny at all, it's very SAD. Thank you all very much HAPPY HOLIDAYS."😁 pic.twitter.com/i8fVfbCEPj
Asked about President Trump insulting Rep. Debbie Dingell and her late husband, @SpeakerPelosi says: “The president clearly is insecure when it comes to statespersons -- whether it was John McCain… now John Dingell. What the President misunderstands is that cruelty is not wit."
Asked about President Trump insulting Rep. Debbie Dingell and her late husband, @SpeakerPelosi says:— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) December 19, 2019
“The president clearly is insecure when it comes to statespersons -- whether it was John McCain… now John Dingell. What the President misunderstands is that cruelty is not wit." pic.twitter.com/J0u5bqhOKE
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire erupts near FSB building in central Moscow; reports of fatalities
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire erupts near FSB building in central Moscow; reports of fatalities pic.twitter.com/nXWkTc7nZm— BNO News (@BNONews) December 19, 2019
Schumer: "In the coming weeks, Republican senators will face a choice … do they want a fair trial, or do they want to allow the President free reign?"
The whole enchilada https://t.co/GCeS2Ae6Xd— Qęy ✪ eT ✪ Dog ➨ ⒶⒸT̷ⓊⒶⓁ (@QeyeTDogbytes) December 19, 2019
I asked Vladimir Putin: "In the past Boris Johnson called you a ruthless tyrant and compared you to Dobby the elf from Harry Potter. What do you think of him?" Producer
I asked Vladimir Putin: "In the past Boris Johnson called you a ruthless tyrant and compared you to Dobby the elf from Harry Potter. What do you think of him?" Producer @BBCWillVernon pic.twitter.com/hPJ2qfLcv5— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) December 19, 2019
More videos from the shooting incident in #Moscow
More videos from the shooting incident in #Moscow https://t.co/0WCCVUUquI— parallel_universe (@ignis_fatum) December 19, 2019
Voters across the country want the blue wave to continue. They know 💯 House Democrats are working hard #ForThePeople. Republicans, on the other hand, keep covering up for an unpopular president -- and refuse to #LowerDrugCosts & honor their oath.— Nancy Pelosi
Voters across the country want the blue wave to continue. They know 💯 House Democrats are working hard #ForThePeople.— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) December 19, 2019
Republicans, on the other hand, keep covering up for an unpopular president -- and refuse to #LowerDrugCosts & honor their oath. https://t.co/t8K4cNJV53
How the law, the press and his victims finally caught up with Jeffrey Epstein
NEW: When we launched #PerversionofJustice in late 2018, little did we know that the story of Jeffrey Epstein was just beginning. In 2019, We Wrote more than 80 stories, and we documented our coverage on video. https://t.co/vSnbOvr9Te— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) December 19, 2019
STATEMENT: Gov. Bill Weld on the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump
My response to the impeachment of Donald J. Trump: https://t.co/nQYqPgrKhC— Gov. Bill Weld (@GovBillWeld) December 19, 2019
Trump retweeted an account called cat turd this morning
Trump retweeted an account called cat turd this morning. pic.twitter.com/di3xvczb9v— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 19, 2019
"Can none of the president's men come to defend him under oath?" seems like a pretty good question.
"Can none of the president's men come to defend him under oath?" seems like a pretty good question.— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 19, 2019
GOP Senate quietly removes white nationalism from new requirements to screen military enlistees
GOP Senate quietly removes white nationalism from new requirements to screen military enlistees https://t.co/lT1DGLLH8q— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 19, 2019
Everyone agreed with the Senate bill meant to counter Russian aggression -- except the Trump administration, which turned out 22 pages of objections to the legislation, calling it "unnecessary."
Everyone agreed with the Senate bill meant to counter Russian aggression -- except the Trump administration, which turned out 22 pages of objections to the legislation, calling it "unnecessary." @SangerNYT https://t.co/gxNXDNruaT— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) December 19, 2019
This is a direct order to Mitch McConnell.
This is a direct order to Mitch McConnell. https://t.co/UizQGqUyVB— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 19, 2019
Trump busted making up official-sounding quote about Senate impeachment trial rules
Trump busted making up official-sounding quote about Senate impeachment trial rules https://t.co/PuOLR8Ccss— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 19, 2019
Here is the entire closing statement before the House impeachment vote for Donald Trump last night from @RepAdamSchiff. It will go down in history as a quintessential plea to protect the Constitution and our system of Democracy. You should watch it.
Here is the entire closing statement before the House impeachment vote for Donald Trump last night from @RepAdamSchiff. It will go down in history as a quintessential plea to protect the Constitution and our system of Democracy.— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 19, 2019
You should watch it. https://t.co/6eaIVqgcl6
Investigation of the smartphone tracking industry - largely unregulated companies are logging movements of millions of people w/mobile phones. @nytimes obtained file of 50billion location pings from phones of 12million+ people
Investigation of the smartphone tracking industry - largely unregulated companies are logging movements of millions of people w/mobile phones. @nytimes obtained file of 50billion location pings from phones of 12million+ people, by @stuartathompson @cwarzelhttps://t.co/kyUwxIiPEO— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 19, 2019
GOP panicking Trump will blow up their impeachment defense by tweeting during Senate trial: report
GOP panicking Trump will blow up their impeachment defense by tweeting during Senate trial: reporthttps://t.co/AsYOWfPRqD— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 19, 2019
Does Donald Trump refer to himself in the third person? Yes, and it's a big problem for his defenders
Does Donald Trump refer to himself in the third person? Yes, and it's a big problem for his defenders https://t.co/MTgNq8JPgE via @bopinion— Bloomberg (@business) December 19, 2019
BREAKING: Woman arrested for trespassing at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is another Chinese national
BREAKING: Woman arrested for trespassing at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is another Chinese national https://t.co/bUWNW30okf— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) December 19, 2019
The House’s Sad, Predictable, Partisan, and Historic Impeachment of Donald Trump
They are all Barry Loudermilk now. My piece on the day Republicans compared Trump to Jesus, and made other fanciful excuses for their leader>>> https://t.co/PdPGHAfi5O— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) December 19, 2019
Australia has topped its all-time national heat record—107.4 degrees. The previous high was set a day before
Australia has topped its all-time national heat record—107.4 degrees. The previous high was set a day before https://t.co/O3GctR6KDk— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 19, 2019
Let’s just explore this dumb shit for a minute: if impeachment would overturn the will of 63 million voters and that’s unconstitutional, then what is the Electoral College overturning the will of 65 million voters?
Let’s just explore this dumb shit for a minute: if impeachment would overturn the will of 63 million voters and that’s unconstitutional, then what is the Electoral College overturning the will of 65 million voters?— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) December 18, 2019
Prosecutors have revealed that surveillance footage of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's cell during his first suicide attempt has gone missing
Prosecutors have revealed that surveillance footage of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's cell during his first suicide attempt has gone missing https://t.co/eVzoXhN2uJ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 19, 2019
30 No Votes from Republicans on Abuse of Power Just imagine if there were one single Republican ready to uphold the law how famous they would be for all time
30 No Votes from Republicans on Abuse of Power— Patribotics (@patribotics) December 19, 2019
Just imagine if there were one single Republican ready to uphold the law how famous they would be for all time.@RepDanCrenshaw @DanCrenshaw, @RepKinzinger
@AdamKinzinger, @HurdOnTheHill, you are letting history pass you by, sirs.
NEW: While the House debates @realDonaldTrump's impeachment, new filings with authorities in the UK show the Trump Organisation is winding up two of its Scotland-based companies, with both being placed in voluntary liquidation. Thread
The firms in question, DT Connect Europe Limited, and Nitto World Co Limited, are subsidiaries of @TrumpTurnberry’s main corporate entity. Records show @EricTrump passed written resolutions on 3 December under the Insolvency Act 1986— Martyn McLaughlin (@MartynMcL) December 18, 2019
These companies are pretty obscure, and don't control the assets of Trump's two golf resorts in Scotland. They're minor subsidiaries. But it's intriguing to see them being liquidated.— Martyn McLaughlin (@MartynMcL) December 18, 2019
Wealthy Russians were among those who flew on Trump’s helicopter, but the brand proved divisive. The owner of one luxury travel firm who chartered it told me: “I always took the TRUMP name off, we always blanked it out. We didn’t want to be flying around with that on the side"— Martyn McLaughlin (@MartynMcL) December 18, 2019
At last, Berlin spooks are leaking the awful truth about Merkel's appalling willingness to let Putin literally get away with murder on German soil. 3 genuine spy-bombshells hit the public this week. Here I explain them
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At last, Berlin spooks are leaking the awful truth about Merkel's appalling willingness to let Putin literally get away with murder on German soil.— John Schindler (@20committee) December 17, 2019
3 genuine spy-bombshells hit the public this week. Here I explain them.https://t.co/FM1SMC0AJz
Rep. Swalwell: “This is a crime spree in progress. But we know how to stop it. Courage.” — House Judiciary Dems
Rep. Swalwell: “This is a crime spree in progress. But we know how to stop it. Courage.” #DefendOurDemocracy pic.twitter.com/LGLljHGinf— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) December 18, 2019
What caused the meltdown? Nadler called him out for spreading Russian propaganda
Still the dumbest. https://t.co/e2wydYBK6n— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 18, 2019
JUST IN: Rep. Mark Meadows to retire in 2020
JUST IN: Rep. Mark Meadows to retire in 2020 https://t.co/tZyMmjbSUs— Axios (@axios) December 19, 2019
Call (202) 224-3121 Script for calling Senators- Hello, I am a constituent from ___ calling to urge Sen. ___ to follow the Constitution and work to ensure that the Senate conducts a real trial. I want you to take the process seriously and weigh the evidence impartially. Cont
It is important that you work with House Democrats to make sure that the rules put in place guarantee a genuine trial. Our democracy--and the public faith in that democracy--depend on it. Thank you.— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) December 19, 2019
Putin rushes to Trump’s defense, claiming the impeachment charges against him are “made up”
Putin rushes to Trump’s defense, claiming the impeachment charges against him are “made up” https://t.co/mrVLV1UMkr— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 19, 2019
The impeachment of Donald Trump is based on “spurious” arguments, says Putin
The impeachment of Donald Trump is based on “spurious” arguments, says Putin https://t.co/BfXLZlTAok— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 19, 2019
Trump Ally Rep. Mark Meadows Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election North Carolina, this is huge news
Trump Ally Rep. Mark Meadows Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) December 19, 2019
North Carolina, this is huge news.#DemCastNC
https://t.co/p9wRH5zRm1 via @thedailybeast
President Donald Trump, who held a rally in Michigan as the House of Representatives impeached him, told security they should have been more physical in their handling of a female heckler
President Donald Trump, who held a rally in Michigan as the House of Representatives impeached him, told security they should have been more physical in their handling of a female heckler https://t.co/Oq92woPRKo pic.twitter.com/2dNMo2cIPg— Reuters (@Reuters) December 19, 2019
Putin predicts Senate acquittal. It makes sense because he is stroking the checks. That is why the House needs to keep building an air-tight case, proving to the country that Trump and the GOP have betrayed them in favor of self-enrichment.
Putin predicts Senate acquittal. It makes sense because he is stroking the checks. That is why the House needs to keep building an air-tight case, proving to the country that Trump and the GOP have betrayed them in favor of self-enrichment.— Publius (@ThePubliusUSA) December 19, 2019
https://t.co/g4pHJd0gVd
Trump’s weird obsession with dishwashers and low flow toilets is so incredibly soul crushingly on brand I can’t stand it....
Trump’s weird obsession with dishwashers and low flow toilets is so incredibly soul crushingly on brand I can’t stand it.... https://t.co/YPSNO4kFkM— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 19, 2019
'Historic rebuke': what the US papers say about Trump's impeachment
'Historic rebuke': what the US papers say about Trump's impeachment https://t.co/ALF2fLD953— Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) December 19, 2019
Today's paper: President Trump is impeached — The Boston Globe
Today's paper: President Trump is impeached, A vote to rename Dudley Square, Warren seeks edge in presidential debate, more https://t.co/vpOBThvIKo pic.twitter.com/n1zHEZZomP— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) December 19, 2019
A group of House Democrats is pushing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders to withhold the articles of impeachment If no agreement is reached with the Senate, some have argued, the trial could be delayed indefinitely, denying Trump an expected acquittal We agree... do you?
A group of House Democrats is pushing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders to withhold the articles of impeachment— Indivisible Network (@IndivisibleNet) December 19, 2019
If no agreement is reached with the Senate, some have argued, the trial could be delayed indefinitely, denying Trump an expected acquittal
We agree... do you?
Facebook, Google and Twitter's political ad policies are bad for democracy
Facebook, Google and Twitter's political ad policies are bad for democracy | By Ann M. Ravel for @CNNBusiness Perspectives https://t.co/c0wjyloZ7F pic.twitter.com/NE13umCjbv— CNN (@CNN) December 19, 2019
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn on the possibility of a partisan vote: "I think the American people understand that this Republican party has given itself to this person. They are no longer a Republican party. They are Trump's party"
Democratic Rep. James Clyburn on the possibility of a partisan vote: "I think the American people understand that this Republican party has given itself to this person. They are no longer a Republican party. They are Trump's party" https://t.co/tgYnEkDIOw pic.twitter.com/T5KWUcPUey— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) December 18, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard is only the 20th member of the House in history not to vote on articles of impeachment against a sitting president and the first ever to vote “present”
Tulsi Gabbard is only the 20th member of the House in history not to vote on articles of impeachment against a sitting president and the first ever to vote “present” https://t.co/xvhHrSZKeH— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 19, 2019
Tainted Juror Lenigrad Lindsey
The impeachment Articles passed by the House of Representatives will meet a quick demise in the Senate.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 19, 2019
This was a very bad night for Vladimir Putin. He thinks democracy is a joke; is determined to undermine our republic, NATO. Interestingly, not a word in House debate about Russian state TV now describing Trump as the Kremlin’s agent. Expect that to loom large in near future.
This was a very bad night for Vladimir Putin.— David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ) December 19, 2019
He thinks democracy is a joke; is determined to undermine our republic, NATO.
Interestingly, not a word in House debate about Russian state TV now describing Trump as the Kremlin’s agent. Expect that to loom large in near future.
Exclusive: Ukrainian tycoon's lawyer says he lent money to Giuliani associate
Exclusive: Ukrainian tycoon's lawyer says he lent money to Giuliani associate https://t.co/ne0N40gIU1 pic.twitter.com/FAHXWAFgin— Reuters (@Reuters) December 18, 2019
This must be a metaphor for something. Giuliani flew into Ukraine on budget airline Wizz Air and flew out on a private jet connected to some of Ukraine’s most controversial figures — that costs $3,300 per hour.
This must be a metaphor for something. Giuliani flew into Ukraine on budget airline Wizz Air and flew out on a private jet connected to some of Ukraine’s most controversial figures — that costs $3,300 per hour. via @ChristopherJM https://t.co/rwu7tpfC2E— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 19, 2019
Lawrence: ‘Your votes made history tonight’
Lawrence: ‘Your votes made history tonight’ https://t.co/BQAhlNCMLw via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
House Intel member to Dems: ‘You need to stand up right now’
House Intel member to Dems: ‘You need to stand up right now’ https://t.co/sUojRLajMx via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
Pelosi wants to see a ‘fair’ Senate process before House sends impeachment articles
Pelosi wants to see a ‘fair’ Senate process before House sends impeachment articles https://t.co/AZKPcePGVZ via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
The Republicans (I'm looking at YOU, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell) must be slapping themselves now. They showed their cards too early, proclaiming on TV that they weren't going to hold a fair trial and would be totally biased in favor of Trump. Now they're unable to do so.
The Republicans (I'm looking at YOU, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell) must be slapping themselves now. They showed their cards too early, proclaiming on TV that they weren't going to hold a fair trial and would be totally biased in favor of Trump. Now they're unable to do so.— Claude VanCity (@vancitydwell) December 19, 2019
"This is about not just this president -- it's about every president that comes after." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
"This is about not just this president -- it's about every president that comes after." We couldn't have said it better ourselves. https://t.co/cH7mRGKtml— Republicans for the Rule of Law (@ForTheRuleOfLaw) December 17, 2019
Hell yes! It would be a waste of taxpayer money to turn them over to #MoscowMitch and #LeningradLindsey. No different than turning them over to Deripaska and Firtash.
Hell yes! It would be a waste of taxpayer money to turn them over to #MoscowMitch and #LeningradLindsey. No different than turning them over to Deripaska and Firtash.— JacyFranklyn (@JacyFranklyn) December 18, 2019
Trump is impeached by the House, creating an indelible mark on his presidency
Trump is impeached by the House, creating an indelible mark on his presidency https://t.co/o9JMriWOd3— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 19, 2019
BREAKING: The 5th Circuit Court just ruled against the Affordable Care Act – dragging out a Republican lawsuit that jeopardizes health care protections for millions of Americans. Republicans own this. They owe Americans an explanation. It's time for the Supreme Court to act.
BREAKING: The 5th Circuit Court just ruled against the Affordable Care Act – dragging out a Republican lawsuit that jeopardizes health care protections for millions of Americans.— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) December 18, 2019
Republicans own this. They owe Americans an explanation.
It's time for the Supreme Court to act.
One of our most precious rights as Americans is the right to determine who our leaders are. The president abused his powers to cheat in the next election and rob us of that right. Then he obstructed Congress to cover it up. Impeachment is the only remedy. — Hillary Clinton
One of our most precious rights as Americans is the right to determine who our leaders are.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 18, 2019
The president abused his powers to cheat in the next election and rob us of that right. Then he obstructed Congress to cover it up.
Impeachment is the only remedy. #DefendOurDemocracy
To be clear, @GOPLeader took money from Lev Parnas who is now under a federal SDNY indictment. The source of the money appears to be Dmytro Firtash, a Ukrainian oligarch and Bratva mafia under boss who is out on bail in Austria fighting extradition to the United States.
To be clear, @GOPLeader took money from Lev Parnas who is now under a federal SDNY indictment. The source of the money appears to be Dmytro Firtash, a Ukrainian oligarch and Bratva mafia under boss who is out on bail in Austria fighting extradition to the United States.— UsHadrons (@ushadrons) December 19, 2019
The Commander in Chief of the US Military takes a shot at a dead World War II veteran, mocks the gratitude of his widow, and suggests he’s burning in hell... because he was a Democrat.
The Commander in Chief of the US Military takes a shot at a dead World War II veteran, mocks the gratitude of his widow, and suggests he’s burning in hell... because he was a Democrat. https://t.co/2gdMWa5xIT— Mark Maxwell (@MarkMaxwellTV) December 19, 2019
You may’ve missed the import of @SpeakerPelosi’s magnificent statement that the two Impeachment Articles do more than merely refer charges for Senate trial. They state as “established fact” this president’s “high Crimes and Misdemeanors” in abusing power and obstructing Congress.
You may’ve missed the import of @SpeakerPelosi’s magnificent statement that the two Impeachment Articles do more than merely refer charges for Senate trial. They state as “established fact” this president’s “high Crimes and Misdemeanors” in abusing power and obstructing Congress.— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) December 18, 2019
Republicans say privately that they know and understand what Trump did was wrong: Carl Bernstein
Republicans say privately that they know and understand what Trump did was wrong: Carl Bernstein https://t.co/pttZ5nln7A— Raw Story (@RawStory) December 19, 2019
Overturn the will of 63 million people who voted for Trump?What about the will of 66 million people who didn’t & still accepted the results of the Electoral College because of the Constitution? The same Constitution that calls for the impeachment of a President who abuses power!
Overturn the will of 63 million people who voted for Trump?What about the will of 66 million people who didn’t & still accepted the results of the Electoral College because of the Constitution? The same Constitution that calls for the impeachment of a President who abuses power!— Ken Olin (@kenolin1) December 18, 2019
Listening to the Republican side, it sounds a bit like Infowars.
Listening to the Republican side, it sounds a bit like Infowars.— Jim Swift (@JimSwiftDC) December 18, 2019
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has called Brexit "tragic" and said that Boris Johnson faces a steep challenge in trying to negotiate a trade deal with the European Union by the end of 2020, without making significant concessions
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has called Brexit "tragic" and said that Boris Johnson faces a steep challenge in trying to negotiate a trade deal with the European Union by the end of 2020, without making significant concessions https://t.co/DQcFyoKmgb— CNN (@CNN) December 19, 2019
Hill staffers who quit their jobs with @CongressmanJVD to protest his expected switch to the Republican Party have new jobs with @FrankPallone and some have been offered jobs with the @dccc
Hill staffers who quit their jobs with @CongressmanJVD to protest his expected switch to the Republican Party have new jobs with @FrankPallone and some have been offered jobs with the @dccchttps://t.co/gwKoLBVBMv— OpenSecrets.org (@OpenSecretsDC) December 19, 2019
A great day for the U.S. Constitution! Tell your Senators to #RemoveTrump here:
A great day for the U.S. Constitution!— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) December 19, 2019
Tell your Senators to #RemoveTrump here: https://t.co/4EjOm4g588https://t.co/ZWyWzeB8cG
The UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution seeking protection of human rights in Russian-occupied Crimea
The UN General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution seeking protection of human rights in Russian-occupied Crimea. https://t.co/xX6PMXppLm— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) December 19, 2019
A clown with his lead balloon
A clown with his lead balloon🎈 https://t.co/AL4HfALu8k— Devin Nunes’ cow 🐮 (@DevinCow) December 19, 2019
This story is not getting enough attention because of impeachment, it is very disturbing! Fifth Pentagon official announces resignation in seven days
This story is not getting enough attention because of impeachment, it is very disturbing!— Arkansaswildman (@ArkansasWildman) December 19, 2019
Fifth Pentagon official announces resignation in seven days https://t.co/xO1xoTvtv5
“When we’re dancing w/ the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?” -@RepCummings
“When we’re dancing w/ the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?”— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) December 19, 2019
-@RepCummings
“We did all we could, Elijah. We passed 2 articles of impeachment. The President is #impeached.”
-@SpeakerPelosi pic.twitter.com/nFhkBR2dl4
Brian Williams: "Tulsi Gabbard, who was mysteriously missing all day, is in the chamber and has voted 'present.'" Fmr. Sen. Claire McCaskill: "That's just stupid."
Brian Williams: "Tulsi Gabbard, who was mysteriously missing all day, is in the chamber and has voted 'present.'"— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 19, 2019
Fmr. Sen. Claire McCaskill: "That's just stupid." pic.twitter.com/gAOQp2en2o
A top House panel unveils long-awaited draft privacy legislation that calls for limits on sharing consumers’ info and allows users to correct personal data
A top House panel unveils long-awaited draft privacy legislation that calls for limits on sharing consumers’ info and allows users to correct personal data https://t.co/mcGydZgl10— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) December 19, 2019
Chairman Nadler accuses Louie Gohmert of "spouting Russian propaganda on the floor of the House."
Chairman Nadler accuses Louie Gohmert of "spouting Russian propaganda on the floor of the House." Via CBS pic.twitter.com/VokbZhYF2A— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 18, 2019
Ambassador Kaidanow becomes 5th Pentagon official to resign in 7 days
At this rate even without a positive senate vote we won't have a government after New Years. https://t.co/FFs9lQd0eT— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) December 19, 2019
Fox News host Tucker Carlson: "Imagine reading a political party's talking points verbatim every day of the year and pretending that it's news"
Fox News host Tucker Carlson: "Imagine reading a political party's talking points verbatim every day of the year and pretending that it's news" pic.twitter.com/wuLwxuXwov— John Whitehouse (@existentialfish) December 19, 2019
"A lot of times we witness history without realizing it until later. Not Wednesday. This was watching history unfold as it happened, in real-time,"
"A lot of times we witness history without realizing it until later. Not Wednesday. This was watching history unfold as it happened, in real-time," @goodyk writes for @azcentral. https://t.co/oDSvJagOMj— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 19, 2019
BREAKING: DC Circuit jumps on impeachment votes, orders new briefs addressing whether House subpoena to Don McGahn is moot & whether there's still a rush. More TK
BREAKING: DC Circuit jumps on impeachment votes, orders new briefs addressing whether House subpoena to Don McGahn is moot & whether there's still a rush. More TK pic.twitter.com/fW6KlRvrhT— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) December 19, 2019
Trump’s impeachment is based on 1) documents released by the White House; 2) testimony by people Trump handpicked to serve; 3) testimony by nonpartisan civil servants who worked under Republicans & Democrats; 4) Trump’s statements on TV. And all 4 show the same thing: he did it.
Trump’s impeachment is based on 1) documents released by the White House; 2) testimony by people Trump handpicked to serve; 3) testimony by nonpartisan civil servants who worked under Republicans & Democrats; 4) Trump’s statements on TV. And all 4 show the same thing: he did it.— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) December 19, 2019
The lobbyist and former Manafort partner pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI and conspiring to hide millions he earned from work he did for Ukraine.
The lobbyist and former Manafort partner pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI and conspiring to hide millions he earned from work he did for Ukraine. https://t.co/vzY41rD1WD— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 19, 2019
Germany is bracing for African swine fever
Germany is bracing for African swine fever https://t.co/rYaZiaSmPV— Bloomberg (@business) December 19, 2019
I asked Rudy Giuliani if he flew to Vienna on December 6 in a plane owned by billionaire Alexander Rovt and he responded: "Paid for plane and didn’t deal with an owner." I asked if it's true he's been meeting with Ihor Kolomoisky and his associates in Ukraine. Crickets...
I asked Rudy Giuliani if he flew to Vienna on December 6 in a plane owned by billionaire Alexander Rovt and he responded:— Cristina Maza (@CrisLeeMaza) December 18, 2019
"Paid for plane and didn’t deal with an owner."
I asked if it's true he's been meeting with Ihor Kolomoisky and his associates in Ukraine.
Crickets...
.@jaketapper: "This is a stain that will forever live on his presidency. When we are all long gone... that might be the only thing people know about Donald Trump, that he was impeached."
.@jaketapper: "This is a stain that will forever live on his presidency. When we are all long gone... that might be the only thing people know about Donald Trump, that he was impeached."— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) December 19, 2019
So now Trump is being persecuted worse than Jesus?
So now Trump is being persecuted worse than Jesus? pic.twitter.com/UzJg33VwZl— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 18, 2019
In yet another bizarre day in the Trump Winter Wonderland, the White House delivered their annual holiday package: An extremely oversized card, another small card, and…. his 6-page screed to @SpeakerPelosi where he goes off the deep end. You can’t make this stuff up.
In yet another bizarre day in the Trump Winter Wonderland, the White House delivered their annual holiday package: An extremely oversized card, another small card, and…. his 6-page screed to @SpeakerPelosi where he goes off the deep end. You can’t make this stuff up. pic.twitter.com/9TOHrNqR5V— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 18, 2019
This video of Trump praising Pelosi and saying W Bush should've been impeached for lying is so great I can't stand it.
oh my sweet lord this is wonderful https://t.co/vFpgUgi8Om— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) December 18, 2019
.@Lawrence explains how the millions of voters who gave Democrats control of the House of Representatives in last year's election made the Trump impeachment possible.
.@Lawrence explains how the millions of voters who gave Democrats control of the House of Representatives in last year's election made the Trump impeachment possible. https://t.co/XQbPX80eCd pic.twitter.com/73Rl19cTJv— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) December 19, 2019
Asking a real question here: Once the President is impeached, how can the Military continue to follow his orders? How do you work for an impeached but not pardoned President?
Asking a real question here:— @SaysDana #ImpeachPresidentTrumpNow (@SaysDana) December 18, 2019
Once the President is impeached, how can the Military continue to follow his orders?
How do you work for an impeached but not pardoned President?
WE JUST DID BITCH
WE JUST DID BITCH https://t.co/Rr7r4Zam83— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) December 19, 2019
"Facebook’s plans to disregard the law is but another example demonstrating that industry will do anything to protect their bottom line at the expense of Californians’ rights."
"Facebook’s plans to disregard the law is but another example demonstrating that industry will do anything to protect their bottom line at the expense of Californians’ rights." - @snowjake https://t.co/Kl2D4oVeRB— Matt Cagle (@Matt_Cagle) December 17, 2019
Trump: “We have 40,000 people in here tonight, with thousands waiting outside to get in but they (points to back) won’t show it to you.” Kellogg Arena in Battle Creak, Michigan where he is holding his hate rally has a total capacity of... Wait for it. ....6,500.
Trump: “We have 40,000 people in here tonight, with thousands waiting outside to get in but they (points to back) won’t show it to you.”— YS (@NYinLA2121) December 19, 2019
Kellogg Arena in Battle Creak, Michigan where he is holding his hate rally has a total capacity of...
Wait for it.
....6,500.
And on the 1,063rd day of his presidency, Donald Trump was impeached.
And on the 1,063rd day of his presidency, Donald Trump was impeached.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 19, 2019
Donald J. Trump swore an oath to faithfully execute his office and protect and defend the Constitution. Has he honored this sacred obligation? The evidence is uncontested: Trump sacrificed our national security to cheat in the next election. And for that, he must be impeached
Donald J. Trump swore an oath to faithfully execute his office and protect and defend the Constitution.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 18, 2019
Has he honored this sacred obligation? The evidence is uncontested:
Trump sacrificed our national security to cheat in the next election.
And for that, he must be impeached. pic.twitter.com/IJ8J5o1APH
Two things Tulsi Gabbard decided not to vote for: 1. Affirming the U.S. won’t recognize Russian claims in Crimea 2. Impeaching Trump
Two things Tulsi Gabbard decided not to vote for:— Casey Michel 🇰🇿 (@cjcmichel) December 19, 2019
1. Affirming the U.S. won’t recognize Russian claims in Crimea
2. Impeaching Trump
Just a reminder it was in 2016 that @GOPLeader McCarthy said Putin pays Trump.
Just a reminder it was in 2016 that @GOPLeader McCarthy said Putin pays Trump.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 19, 2019
India bans public protests to quell rising anger against the controversial new citizenship law
India bans public protests to quell rising anger against the controversial new citizenship law https://t.co/3GH7MY7smJ— Bloomberg (@business) December 19, 2019
Well, now we know what Rupert Murdoch thinks of impeachment.
Well, now we know what Rupert Murdoch thinks of impeachment. https://t.co/Mxi1dv2vAs— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) December 19, 2019
Pelosi: “I solemnly and sadly open the debate on the impeachment of the president of the United States. If we do not act now we would be derelict in our duty. It is tragic that the president’s reckless actions make impeachment necessary. He gave us no choice.”
Pelosi: “I solemnly and sadly open the debate on the impeachment of the president of the United States. If we do not act now we would be derelict in our duty. It is tragic that the president’s reckless actions make impeachment necessary. He gave us no choice.”— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) December 18, 2019
Oh my God. These incredibly brave protesters got into Trump’s event in Michigan tonight carrying this banner: “DON THE CON. YOU'RE FIRED”
Wow. God Bless ‘em! https://t.co/MKbEUjB0Y2— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) December 19, 2019
Unless McConnell agrees to proceed with a trial following the same rules and procedures as Clinton’s impeachment in 1998, the House should give him nothing but a middle finger. — Garry Kasparov
Unless McConnell agrees to proceed with a trial following the same rules and procedures as Clinton’s impeachment in 1998, the House should give him nothing but a middle finger.— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 19, 2019
What an embarrassment for Minnesota. The only Democrat in the House to vote no on impeachment is @collinpeterson. He needs to get the boot -- along with all of the Republicans. Pathetic
What an embarrassment for Minnesota.— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) December 19, 2019
The only Democrat in the House to vote no on impeachment is @collinpeterson.
He needs to get the boot -- along with all of the Republicans.
Pathetic.https://t.co/TnbIDKC1hr
Mitch McConnell is trying to block witnesses from telling the truth to the American people. It's no trial without these witnesses. The Andrew Johnson impeachment trial had 41 witnesses. The Clinton impeachment had witness testimony, too, and a guy named Mitch McConnell sought it
Mitch McConnell is trying to block witnesses from telling the truth to the American people. It's no trial without these witnesses. The Andrew Johnson impeachment trial had 41 witnesses. The Clinton impeachment had witness testimony, too, and a guy named Mitch McConnell sought it— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) December 19, 2019
Trump is impeached and joins the "losers" of presidential history
Opinion: Trump is impeached and joins the "losers" of presidential history https://t.co/3tDOSLhsfK— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 19, 2019
Speaker Pelosi, invoking the late Elijah Cummings: "We did all we could, Elijah. We passed the two articles of impeachment. The president is impeached."
Speaker Pelosi, invoking the late Elijah Cummings: "We did all we could, Elijah. We passed the two articles of impeachment. The president is impeached." Via ABC pic.twitter.com/YaReEwNObc— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 19, 2019
Donald Trump wanted to smear Joe Biden both as a rebuke to Barack Obama and to eliminate a threat for the 2020 election. He could have sought “dirt” anywhere - but the #TrumpGiulianiScheme chose Ukraine in order to please Russia.
Donald Trump wanted to smear Joe Biden both as a rebuke to Barack Obama and to eliminate a threat for the 2020 election. He could have sought “dirt” anywhere - but the #TrumpGiulianiScheme chose Ukraine in order to please Russia. #AllRoadsLeadToPutin #Impeachment— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) December 18, 2019
"Maybe he's looking up," Trump said, intimating that Dingell ended up in hell, instead. "I don't know. Let's assume he's looking down." The crowd cheered the insult
"Maybe he's looking up," Trump said, intimating that Dingell ended up in hell, instead. "I don't know. Let's assume he's looking down."— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 19, 2019
The crowd cheered the insult. https://t.co/aMLVqQVNdS
Democrats push for airing of evidence at Senate impeachment trial
Democrats push for airing of evidence at Senate impeachment trial https://t.co/kSeWlMxlqP via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
Schiff: Americans should see evidence Pence has made classified
Schiff: Americans should see evidence Pence has made classified https://t.co/YHzFAhzop6 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
Schiff: House to assess Senate trial fairness before next steps
Schiff: House to assess Senate trial fairness before next steps https://t.co/WH9pJfrI9y via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
Pelosi holds onto impeachment to leverage fairness from Senate
Pelosi holds onto impeachment to leverage fairness from Senate https://t.co/Xnxdz9crws via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
Tomorrow’s front page of the Washington Post.
Tomorrow’s front page of the Washington Post. #TrumpImpeached#NoOneIsAboveTheLaw #DefendOurDemocracy 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/phzo9qkvzU— IMPEACH TRUMP (@LiddleSavages) December 19, 2019
I’m going to frame tomorrow’s @nytimes front page
I’m going to frame tomorrow’s @nytimes front page. pic.twitter.com/I28y7qJnTu— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) December 19, 2019
Take an early look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal
Take an early look at the front page of The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/g1Cyx8jHwE pic.twitter.com/qyOcF3cvAg— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) December 19, 2019
Donald Trump impeached
Donald Trump impeached https://t.co/YKAKZEoiNR via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) December 19, 2019
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