Nadler raises Giuliani's role in Ukraine https://t.co/EvF0dt0MVq— Peter Konieczko (@sandboxpete) January 23, 2020
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Nadler raises Giuliani's role in Ukraine
Sen. Menendez appearing on CNN says some Republican Senators are getting up and leaving the chamber for extended periods during the presentation.
Sen. Menendez appearing on CNN says some Republican Senators are getting up and leaving the chamber for extended periods during the presentation.— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 22, 2020
During the July 25 call, President Trump never once raised legitimate corruption concerns with Ukraine. Instead, he viciously maligned Ambassador Yovanovitch, a distinguished anti-corruption advocate, whom he abruptly removed because she was seen as an obstacle to his scheme.
During the July 25 call, President Trump never once raised legitimate corruption concerns with Ukraine.— House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) January 22, 2020
Instead, he viciously maligned Ambassador Yovanovitch, a distinguished anti-corruption advocate, whom he abruptly removed because she was seen as an obstacle to his scheme. pic.twitter.com/50G4eazEJn
Religious conservatives asked the Supreme Court to overturn 38 state constitutional amendments and require taxpayers to fund religious schools
Religious conservatives asked the Supreme Court to overturn 38 state constitutional amendments and require taxpayers to fund religious schools https://t.co/ZlwfbOlhJH— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 22, 2020
Opinion: This poll underscores the risk the GOP is taking on a sham trial
Opinion: This poll underscores the risk the GOP is taking on a sham trial https://t.co/3cZDRaMRfm— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2020
disruption in the senate chamber followed by apparently spontaneous citation of Psalms 37:28 by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. “For the LORD loves justice and will not abandon His faithful ones.”
disruption in the senate chamber followed by apparently spontaneous citation of Psalms 37:28 by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 22, 2020
“For the LORD loves justice and will not abandon His faithful ones.”
Kushner's FBI interviews to be held for review, Justice Department says
Imagine how bad it must be..... https://t.co/trAjC73QtB— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 22, 2020
Telling Americans homosexuality is caused by "the devil' is now a function of our government. Pence attends homophobic sermon streamed on White House YouTube channel
Telling Americans homosexuality is caused by "the devil' is now a function of our government.— Michelangelo Signorile (@MSignorile) January 22, 2020
Pence attends homophobic sermon streamed on White House YouTube channel https://t.co/imymOywo9D via @nbcnews
The Democrats are winning the argument even though they’ll lose the Senate trial,
The Democrats are winning the argument even though they’ll lose the Senate trial, @MaxBoot writes https://t.co/8IfDy27P17— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) January 22, 2020
In the middle of the night, Senator Collins voted ten times along party lines to refuse to allow witness and evidence in the impeachment trial. We need – and we deserve – a fair trial in the United States Senate. Support our campaign if you agree:
In the middle of the night, Senator Collins voted ten times along party lines to refuse to allow witness and evidence in the impeachment trial. We need – and we deserve – a fair trial in the United States Senate.— Sara Gideon (@SaraGideon) January 22, 2020
Support our campaign if you agree: https://t.co/bsYU3EUcWq pic.twitter.com/ITCTaMhvoE
Trump appears open to overhauling Social Security and Medicare, in break from 2016 campaign pledge
Trump appears open to overhauling Social Security and Medicare, in break from 2016 campaign pledge https://t.co/47p0kWM0K3— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2020
You may not agree with me - but I’m pleased that the House Managers are literally using a lot of videos For example this is one that Chairman @RepAdamSchiff played during his 2.25+hour long oral arguments
You may not agree with me - but I’m pleased that the House Managers are literally using a lot of videos— File411 (@File411) January 22, 2020
For example this is one that Chairman @RepAdamSchiff played during his 2.25+hour long oral arguments pic.twitter.com/TEJbtF4aMQ
44.7% of Ohio voters said they “almost certain” to vote against Trump no matter who the Dems nominate, over 10% more than the 34.6% who almost certainly would vote to re-elect him. See more eye-opening results in 4 key Midwest states here
44.7% of Ohio voters said they “almost certain” to vote against Trump no matter who the Dems nominate, over 10% more than the 34.6% who almost certainly would vote to re-elect him. See more eye-opening results in 4 key Midwest states here 👇https://t.co/nSwV2Xy4OT— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) January 22, 2020
NEW: Saudi officials close to MBS tell WSJ they were aware of a plan to hack Bezos' phone, but not of any attempt to blackmail him. Qahtani was involved in the hacking effort as part of a broader intimidation campaign against Khashoggi, officials said.
NEW: Saudi officials close to MBS tell WSJ they were aware of a plan to hack Bezos' phone, but not of any attempt to blackmail him. Qahtani was involved in the hacking effort as part of a broader intimidation campaign against Khashoggi, officials said. https://t.co/IeBUPxDdZq— Dustin Volz (@dnvolz) January 22, 2020
Imagine looking at the federal budget and thinking to yourself: Let's gut Medicare and slash Social Security so we can buy more tanks we don't need and make the rich even richer.
Imagine looking at the federal budget and thinking to yourself: Let's gut Medicare and slash Social Security so we can buy more tanks we don't need and make the rich even richer.— Robert Reich (@RBReich) January 22, 2020
1. The notion the most corrupt POTUS in modern history has good faith concerns about corruption is absurd, & pushing it means you're an unserious person. 2. POTUS could investigate using domestic agencies, but instead he secretly tried to extort a vulnerable foreign govt.
1. The notion the most corrupt POTUS in modern history has good faith concerns about corruption is absurd, & pushing it means you're an unserious person.— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 22, 2020
2. POTUS could investigate using domestic agencies, but instead he secretly tried to extort a vulnerable foreign govt. https://t.co/fuCWSTkrL4
Thread: Today’s list of insanely dumb Senate GOP conceits
2/ - If you think saying “Well, I didn’t vote for witnesses and evidence at first because I thought I’d get a chance to vote later in favor of it. Who knew McConnell would pull the rug out from underneath me?!” is even remotely believable, you belong in an asylum, not the Senate.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 22, 2020
4/ actual quote from GOP Senate staffer: “ Trump needs to keep his mouth shut and let Mitch do the job. We think he well.”— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 22, 2020
Bless your heart.
Trump is (as predicted) *admitting* to obstruction of justice. It never gets better, and he never shuts up.
6/ “No one cares.” “No one’s watching these dumb hearings.“ “This is all a liberal conspiracy.” “The president can cover all this with executive power.”— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 22, 2020
The 1974 Watergate GOP Nixon defenders called and they want their weak talking points back.
PS: ‘74 GOP -49 House -8 Senate
6/ “No one cares.” “No one’s watching these dumb hearings.“ “This is all a liberal conspiracy.” “The president can cover all this with executive power.”— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 22, 2020
The 1974 Watergate GOP Nixon defenders called and they want their weak talking points back.
PS: ‘74 GOP -49 House -8 Senate
As a former attorney, @SenWhitehouse understands the importance of relevant witnesses. The Senate impeachment trial needs to be a fair one. WATCH:
As a former attorney, @SenWhitehouse understands the importance of relevant witnesses.— Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) January 22, 2020
The Senate impeachment trial needs to be a fair one.
WATCH: pic.twitter.com/0bJ8eXi4Jc
Memorable from Schiff: "The House believes that an impartial juror ... will find that the Constitution demands [Trump's] removal ... That will be for you to decide, with the weight of history upon you, and, as Pres. Kennedy once said, 'a good conscience your only sure reward.'"
Memorable from Schiff: "The House believes that an impartial juror ... will find that the Constitution demands [Trump's] removal ... That will be for you to decide, with the weight of history upon you, and, as Pres. Kennedy once said, 'a good conscience your only sure reward.'"— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 22, 2020
Canada is officially banning military-style rifles and assault weapons
Canada is officially banning military-style rifles and assault weapons https://t.co/Xi6hBOOCCf— Tapps Ready (@TappsReady) January 22, 2020
My favorite is when Trump just confesses to the criming.
My favorite is when Trump just confesses to the criming. pic.twitter.com/xUYyH3WaTs— Matt Rogers 🎙 (@Politidope) January 22, 2020
"This trial is a travesty. It's a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham!" And how bananas is it that he boasts about obstruction- the very thing he's accused of?
"This trial is a travesty. It's a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham!"— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 22, 2020
And how bananas is it that he boasts about obstruction- the very thing he's accused of? #GOPCoverup #PartyOverCountry https://t.co/ot5mfQe5tn
Donald Trump felt that Ukraine owed him. His main focus before releasing the aid was what he would get in return. But it's not his money. It's yours. It's the American people's money, appropriated by Congress to aid our ally's defense and strengthen our own national security.
Donald Trump felt that Ukraine owed him.— House Intelligence Committee (@HouseIntel) January 22, 2020
His main focus before releasing the aid was what he would get in return.
But it's not his money. It's yours.
It's the American people's money, appropriated by Congress to aid our ally's defense and strengthen our own national security. pic.twitter.com/fAVLgyceF2
Rep. Adam Schiff quotes from Alexander Hamilton at the start of House impeachment managers' opening arguments in the trial of Pres. Donald Trump.
Rep. Adam Schiff quotes from Alexander Hamilton at the start of House impeachment managers' opening arguments in the trial of Pres. Donald Trump. https://t.co/0hIIoIlYSY pic.twitter.com/x8ZZ7GmTRd— ABC News (@ABC) January 22, 2020
Somewhere, POTUS is going apesh*t that Schiff has been talking about his dereliction of duty and attempted thuggery for 2.5 hours without anyone interrupting him about the Clinton-Soros-Uranium space aliens
Somewhere, POTUS is going apesh*t that Schiff has been talking about his dereliction of duty and attempted thuggery for 2.5 hours without anyone interrupting him about the Clinton-Soros-Uranium space aliens 👽👽— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) January 22, 2020
In an incredible exchange at Davos, @realdonaldtrump admits he is comfortable with the status of the impeachment trial because the White House is withholding evidence. "Honestly, we have all the material. They don't have the material." As always, he says the quiet part out loud.
In an incredible exchange at Davos, @realdonaldtrump admits he is comfortable with the status of the impeachment trial because the White House is withholding evidence. "Honestly, we have all the material. They don't have the material." As always, he says the quiet part out loud. pic.twitter.com/Gk3h1QZyAi— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) January 22, 2020
Just counted 21 empty seats on the GOP side of the Senate, 2 on the Dem side, a couple hours into Schiff's presentation. Some are just stretching their legs, but most are not in the chamber. Some of them have been out of there for a while.
Just counted 21 empty seats on the GOP side of the Senate, 2 on the Dem side, a couple hours into Schiff's presentation. Some are just stretching their legs, but most are not in the chamber. Some of them have been out of there for a while.— Michael McAuliff (@mmcauliff) January 22, 2020
#Flynn Defense filing alleges US attorney suborned perjury. Lawyer Sidney Powell “This entire “investigation” and prosecution is a grotesque abuse of power...while (FBI DOJ) still hide the original (interview) that shows Flynn told the truth.” Powell calls 4 probation not jail.
Powell is playing with fire https://t.co/Ja7IoAdOa2— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) January 22, 2020
The White House Correspondents' Association (@WHCA), which does *NOT* make credentialing decisions, confirms to me that the White House credentialed the anti-Semitic TruNews. WHCA says it is raising this issue with the WH.
The White House Correspondents' Association (@WHCA), which does *NOT* make credentialing decisions, confirms to me that the White House credentialed the anti-Semitic TruNews.— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 22, 2020
WHCA says it is raising this issue with the WH. https://t.co/g6a09Rw8wG
As Schiff hits 2-hour mark, more than a dozen GOP senators have left Senate chamber & are in cloakroom. All Dems, I believe, remain in the chamber. Sen. Bennet gestures w his hand as if to say, what's with that? Rules require senators to be at their desks for entirety of trial
As Schiff hits 2-hour mark, more than a dozen GOP senators have left Senate chamber & are in cloakroom. All Dems, I believe, remain in the chamber. Sen. Bennet gestures w his hand as if to say, what's with that? Rules require senators to be at their desks for entirety of trial.— Jon Ward (@jonward11) January 22, 2020
The Founders Would Have Wanted John Roberts to Assert Himself in the Impeachment Trial
The Founders Would Have Wanted John Roberts to Assert Himself in the Impeachment Trial - POLITICO https://t.co/S6cboP3qpu— John Dean (@JohnWDean) January 22, 2020
UPDATE: When reached for comment on Wednesday morning about the lawsuit, Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill said: "That's ridiculous."
UPDATE: When reached for comment on Wednesday morning about the lawsuit, Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill said: "That's ridiculous." https://t.co/Uenfjpp3UH— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 22, 2020
. @SenSusanCollins, do your job or Maine will find someone who will. You’re no Independent. You're protecting @realdonaldtrump
. @SenSusanCollins, do your job or Maine will find someone who will.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 22, 2020
You’re no Independent. You're protecting @realdonaldtrump.@TheRickWilson@reedgalen @NHJennifer @RonSteslow@gtconway3d @jwgop @SteveSchmidtSES @madrid_mike pic.twitter.com/y8VE8Y4ukK
Trump Inaugural Committee ‘Grossly’ Overpaid Trump Hotel, Lawsuit Says
Trump’s inaugural committee violated nonprofit laws by “grossly” overpaying for events held at his hotel, D.C. says in lawsuit https://t.co/pjPIuQmIgP— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 22, 2020
Schiff, two hours into his argument alleging abuse of power by the president, turns to the second article of impeachment: obstruction of Congress. “The House has yet to receive a single document from executive branch agencies pursuant to its subpoenas.”
Schiff, two hours into his argument alleging abuse of power by the president, turns to the second article of impeachment: obstruction of Congress. “The House has yet to receive a single document from executive branch agencies pursuant to its subpoenas.” https://t.co/LI9i9mGuXO— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2020
Schiff: "If the president was fighting corruption, if he wanted Europeans to pay more, why would he hide it from us? Why would he hide it from Ukrainians? Why would he hide it from the rest of the world? ... Because, of course, it wasn't true."
Schiff: "If the president was fighting corruption, if he wanted Europeans to pay more, why would he hide it from us? Why would he hide it from Ukrainians? Why would he hide it from the rest of the world? ... Because, of course, it wasn't true."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 22, 2020
Uggghhh... U.S. screenings for the coronavirus expanded to airports in Atlanta and Chicago
Uggghhh...— blmohr (@blmohr) January 22, 2020
U.S. screenings for the coronavirus expanded to airports in Atlanta and Chicago https://t.co/gbzAphIN2E
The Pentagon made $35 trillion in accounting adjustments last year alone—a total that’s larger than the entire U.S. economy
The Pentagon made $35 trillion in accounting adjustments last year alone—a total that’s larger than the entire U.S. economy https://t.co/2XmVjt15AM— Bloomberg (@business) January 22, 2020
Trump’s impeachment defense is designed to destroy guardrails on presidential power
Trump’s impeachment defense is designed to destroy guardrails on presidential power https://t.co/18nhj1zJLX— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) January 22, 2020
Under Donald Trump’s presidency, the world’s trust in the U.S. has dropped by more than 50% since 2016 — the sharpest drop of any country assessed in the 2020 “Best Countries In The World” report
Under Donald Trump’s presidency, the world’s trust in the U.S. has dropped by more than 50% since 2016 — the sharpest drop of any country assessed in the 2020— Arctic Friend (@FriendEden100) January 22, 2020
“Best Countries In The World” report.https://t.co/XsogLJWN6z
UK to tackle coronavirus with separate arrival area at Heathrow
UK to tackle coronavirus with separate arrival area at Heathrow https://t.co/JAmxITrIb8 pic.twitter.com/RjKTXlu3H7— Reuters (@Reuters) January 22, 2020
"A lawyer does not stand in front of the chief justice of the Supreme Court and lie. And Cipollone said the following: 'Not even Mr. Schiff's Republican colleagues were allowed into the SCIF.' That is a flat lie. A demonstrable lie."
"A lawyer does not stand in front of the chief justice of the Supreme Court and lie. And Cipollone said the following: 'Not even Mr. Schiff's Republican colleagues were allowed into the SCIF.'— CAP Action (@CAPAction) January 21, 2020
That is a flat lie. A demonstrable lie." —@ClaireCMC #ImpeachmentTrial pic.twitter.com/3aSP7xSF65
“Senators should plan to be in attendance at all times during the proceedings.”
“Senators should plan to be in attendance at all times during the proceedings.” https://t.co/HVo6PaeH7n pic.twitter.com/fcp35FfZYU— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2020
Members of white supremacist group arrested before Richmond rally wanted to start a civil war. Planned to execute police, steal their gear, kill people at will, poison water supplies, derail trains. Packed 3-5 months food to sustain them.
Members of white supremacist group arrested before Richmond rally wanted to start a civil war. Planned to execute police, steal their gear, kill people at will, poison water supplies, derail trains. Packed 3-5 months food to sustain them. https://t.co/LQgHNKrFAY via @rtdnews— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) January 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia is denying reports that Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent him a video file loaded with spyware over WhatsApp
Saudi Arabia is denying reports that Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent him a video file loaded with spyware over WhatsApp https://t.co/hiuP7uM1g3— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 22, 2020
Fox & Friends downplays the impeachment trial
Fox & Friends downplays the impeachment trial: "It was unbelievably boring. I don't know how people can follow it. ... I don't think the majority of people watched. I think they just turn to us to be able to summarize it for them because it was so long." pic.twitter.com/nF4PVy0XgQ— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) January 22, 2020
So when the Republicans vote this down, it’ll basically be them casting aspersions on the impartiality of Chief Justice Roberts.
So when the Republicans vote this down, it’ll basically be them casting aspersions on the impartiality of Chief Justice Roberts. https://t.co/H7xYMZppWj— Katie Phang (@KatiePhang) January 22, 2020
Nearly four years ago we discovered an illegal $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation to support Pam Bondi while her office was reportedly investigating Trump U. She never took action against Trump U. Now she's defending Trump at his impeachment trial.
Nearly four years ago we discovered an illegal $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation to support Pam Bondi while her office was reportedly investigating Trump U. She never took action against Trump U. Now she's defending Trump at his impeachment trial. https://t.co/9UR53anoEx— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 22, 2020
And just like that, Trump lays out how Social Security and Medicare might be on the table. Now, 2020 Democrats: go after Trump, not each other.
This was always McConnell’s goal. https://t.co/TmlX0kdfco— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) January 22, 2020
BREAKING: Hong Kong reports first case of the new strand of coronavirus
BREAKING: Hong Kong reports first case of the new strand of coronavirus— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) January 22, 2020
Thread: Republican Strategist Rick Wilson
ICYMI Thread:
2/ So when you're underwater in the polls, drowning in public anger at becoming accessories to Trump's coverup, here's a handy list of what went wrong. Clip-and-save, because you'll need it later.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 21, 2020
4/ D (cont). Two-thirds of the American people want to see evidence and witnesses. Support for impeachment is steady.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 21, 2020
E. The McConnell strategy looks great in the short term as a DC-clever-process story in a few months looks like a massive coverup.
6/ H. Even if he *does* help you, does it *help* you? Trump rally fever plays only to the reddest red audiences. You know, like Maine and AZ...oh. Wait.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 21, 2020
I. Mitch only has so much money to spread around. Sure, in January he's saying, "I got you" but does he have *enough*?
8/ K. Voters hate corruption (cf, 1974, 1980, 1994, 2006) as just a few examples in recent memory) and they hate its enablers more. It reinforces their existing feelings about politics and politicians.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 21, 2020
L. Trump gets passes you never, ever will.
10/ N. Everything Trump Touches Dies.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) January 21, 2020
Proceed accordingly.
Great idea. There was a respected Washington Post columnist who i would love to have investigate the matter but you killed him — Jake Tapper
Great idea. There was a respected Washington Post columnist who i would love to have investigate the matter but you killed him https://t.co/ynNJ7kg4z5— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 22, 2020
Senators voted along party lines to block attempts to subpoena acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney in President Trump’s
Senators voted along party lines to block attempts to subpoena acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney in President Trump’s #ImpeachmentTrial https://t.co/AGd4dhmztd pic.twitter.com/0ThF8dheu2— Reuters (@Reuters) January 22, 2020
Schiff: “I guess how you drain the swamp is you have all your people go to jail.” LOL Schiff is the G.O.A.T.
Schiff: “I guess how you drain the swamp is you have all your people go to jail.”— Stephanie Mika 🗽 (@StephCity) January 22, 2020
LOL Schiff is the G.O.A.T. 👏🏾😂#ImpeachmentHearings #GOPCoverup pic.twitter.com/8T0qKz5nGL
#BREAKING First US case of Corona virus confirmed in Washington state.
#BREAKING First US case of Corona virus confirmed in Washington state. https://t.co/fIOLo7R3Sr— Simon Little (@simonplittle) January 21, 2020
Trump in Davos asked about coronavirus: “We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It's—going to be just fine.”
Trump in Davos asked about coronavirus: “We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It's—going to be just fine.”— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 22, 2020
🔹What is a #coronavirus ? 🔹Where do they come from? 🔹 How can I protect myself? Watch this Q&A from @WHO for the answers.
🔹What is a #coronavirus ?— WHO Jordan (@WHOJordan) January 22, 2020
🔹Where do they come from?
🔹 How can I protect myself?
Watch this Q&A from @WHO for the answers. pic.twitter.com/Kal2PA6Vvj
Some history on Sekulow-Trump lawyer's firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show
Some history on Sekulow-Trump lawyer's firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show | US news | The Guardian https://t.co/xSMe4sOjfP— Joan Osborne (@joan_osborne) January 21, 2020
Why Belarus? Because Trump's gifts to Putin will never end. cc @thespybrief Reports: U.S. Planning To Add Belarus, Kyrgyzstan To Travel Ban List
Why Belarus? Because Trump's gifts to Putin will never end. cc @thespybrief— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) January 22, 2020
Reports: U.S. Planning To Add Belarus, Kyrgyzstan To Travel Ban List https://t.co/9csYJR7uCV
This really isn't complicated. Trump considers a travel ban on Belarus as Putin attempts to isolate Belarus from the West. Pompeo also recently canceled his planned visit to Belarus. Putin wants Belarus. Trump is helping him make that happen.
This really isn't complicated. Trump considers a travel ban on Belarus as Putin attempts to isolate Belarus from the West. Pompeo also recently canceled his planned visit to Belarus.— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) January 22, 2020
Putin wants Belarus. Trump is helping him make that happen. https://t.co/prCAwTkucO
The U.S. administration considers adding Belarus and Kyrgyzstan to its travel ban list, along with four African countries, according to media reports.
The U.S. administration considers adding Belarus and Kyrgyzstan to its travel ban list, along with four African countries, according to media reports. https://t.co/zNAhTZep1v pic.twitter.com/zZnnO3K98I— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) January 22, 2020
Trump dismissed climate activists as misguided “pessimists” in Davos, clashing with the consensus on climate change held by pretty much everyone else there
Trump dismissed climate activists as misguided “pessimists” in Davos, clashing with the consensus on climate change held by pretty much everyone else therehttps://t.co/yU7wH7IInJ— POLITICO (@politico) January 22, 2020
Voted well beyond Midnight on amendments to McConnell sham trial resolution. Party line votes prevented the Senate from requesting any documents or witnesses that President Trump blocked the House from considering. Not a good day/night for the Senate. — Sen. Patrick Leahy
Voted well beyond Midnight on amendments to McConnell sham trial resolution. Party line votes prevented the Senate from requesting any documents or witnesses that President Trump blocked the House from considering. Not a good day/night for the Senate.— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) January 22, 2020
Susan Collins Takes Hours to Decide on Lunch Before Ordering Exactly What Mitch McConnell Is Having | The New Yorker
Susan Collins Takes Hours to Decide on Lunch Before Ordering Exactly What Mitch McConnell Is Having | The New Yorker https://t.co/leAzxcs2K2— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) January 22, 2020
The President’s legal position disrespects the American people and is also just stupid. For example, @POTUS has the power to order an air strike. But can he abuse that power & order an air strike on 5th Avenue in New York? No. Because abuse of power is one of the highest crimes.
The President’s legal position disrespects the American people and is also just stupid. For example, @POTUS has the power to order an air strike. But can he abuse that power & order an air strike on 5th Avenue in New York? No. Because abuse of power is one of the highest crimes. https://t.co/geSPTrVWcU— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 21, 2020
Sekulow has lost whatever credibility he had by saying Mueller cleared the President of obstruction of Justice. An absurd and inaccurate statement.
Sekulow has lost whatever credibility he had by saying Mueller cleared the President of obstruction of Justice. An absurd and inaccurate statement.— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) January 21, 2020
"If they could do it to you they could do it to any American citizen," says Pat Cipollone. Yup. If any US citizen tries to blackmail a foreign country into helping him politically and then stonewalls government attempts to get at the truth, he would face major consequences.
"If they could do it to you they could do it to any American citizen," says Pat Cipollone.— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) January 21, 2020
Yup. If any US citizen tries to blackmail a foreign country into helping him politically and then stonewalls government attempts to get at the truth, he would face major consequences.
MSNBC and @clairecmc McCaskill reporting Senate Republicans have been so “bombarded” by phone calls that it is causing GOP fraction. The phone calls appear to be working — #Coverup 202-224-3121.
MSNBC and @clairecmc McCaskill reporting Senate Republicans have been so “bombarded” by phone calls that it is causing GOP fraction.— 𝙰𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎 (@DemocracyJourno) January 21, 2020
The phone calls appear to be working — #Coverup
202-224-3121.
A new coronavirus in China that has killed nine people is adapting and mutating, underscoring the challenges for health authorities in controlling the outbreak
A new coronavirus in China that has killed nine people is adapting and mutating, underscoring the challenges for health authorities in controlling the outbreak https://t.co/0dZLq8R433 pic.twitter.com/fXjaMvpLU0— Reuters (@Reuters) January 22, 2020
This will snowball. The world is watching Senate Rs enact a #Coverup for donald's crimes & extortion. They'll then find cameras & create forever footage of themselves, repeating coverup lies. And then, this story will break as another shakedown tale. And it's got a bonesaw in it
This will snowball.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) January 22, 2020
The world is watching Senate Rs enact a #Coverup for donald's crimes & extortion. They'll then find cameras & create forever footage of themselves, repeating coverup lies. And then, this story will break as another shakedown tale.
And it's got a bonesaw in it https://t.co/qy5kQclwss
Hey, another lie — Bondi says Republicans weren’t allowed to call witnesses. @HouseIntel called multiple Republican witnesses, just not ridiculous ones like Hunter Biden and the IC whistleblower.
Hey, another lie — Bondi says Republicans weren’t allowed to call witnesses. @HouseIntel called multiple Republican witnesses, just not ridiculous ones like Hunter Biden and the IC whistleblower.— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) January 22, 2020
Ten years ago today, the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United unleashed hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate and special-interest money into U.S. elections. The next president should propose a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision. — Hillary Clinton
Ten years ago today, the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United unleashed hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate and special-interest money into U.S. elections. The next president should propose a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 21, 2020
NEW: Saudi crown prince implicated in hack of Jeff Bezos’s phone, U.N. report will say
NEW: Saudi crown prince implicated in hack of Jeff Bezos’s phone, U.N. report will say @mffisher @zeitchikWaPo https://t.co/kiyXxSncfJ— Ellen Nakashima (@nakashimae) January 22, 2020
We have a cover up. The senators who are voting against documents, those who wish to hide witnesses, those who are content whistling past the truth they surely know, have made their bargain with their conscience. The question is where the conscience of the nation will fall.
We have a cover up. The senators who are voting against documents, those who wish to hide witnesses, those who are content whistling past the truth they surely know, have made their bargain with their conscience. The question is where the conscience of the nation will fall.— Dan Rather (@DanRather) January 22, 2020
We have a cover up. The senators who are voting against documents, those who wish to hide witnesses, those who are content whistling past the truth they surely know, have made their bargain with their conscience. The question is where the conscience of the nation will fall.
We have a cover up. The senators who are voting against documents, those who wish to hide witnesses, those who are content whistling past the truth they surely know, have made their bargain with their conscience. The question is where the conscience of the nation will fall.— Dan Rather (@DanRather) January 22, 2020
Bad faith arguments delivered with sneering condescension. Definitely scans that Pat Cipollone used to work for Bill Barr.
Bad faith arguments delivered with sneering condescension. Definitely scans that Pat Cipollone used to work for Bill Barr.— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) January 22, 2020
Every Republican must be on the record on Trump. Silence is not an option. You either support what he stands for, or you don’t. Right now. And when he’s gone, you can’t walk away from where you stood on Trump. Right now. You can’t walk it back. We won’t let you.
Every Republican must be on the record on Trump. Silence is not an option. You either support what he stands for, or you don’t. Right now.— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) January 21, 2020
And when he’s gone, you can’t walk away from where you stood on Trump. Right now. You can’t walk it back. We won’t let you.
Make sure on your way to work you leave TV on impeachment trial. Car radio too. Let them know we are watching. Remember, he's all about ratings. We must do what we can to shake #GOP
Make sure on your way to work you leave TV on impeachment trial. Car radio too. Let them know we are watching. Remember, he's all about ratings. We must do what we can to shake #GOP— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 22, 2020
Lawrence on 'high crimes and misdemeanors'
Lawrence on 'high crimes and misdemeanors' https://t.co/Yx6zMFE0SF via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 22, 2020
Impeachment trial is a 'dynamic' situation for GOP senators
Impeachment trial is a 'dynamic' situation for GOP senators https://t.co/7ojD1ZGYM5 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) January 22, 2020
Trump abused his power for personal and political gain. And Republicans in Washington are covering up the truth. #GOPCoverup Pass it on. — Nancy Pelosi
Trump abused his power for personal and political gain. And Republicans in Washington are covering up the truth. #GOPCoverup— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 21, 2020
Pass it on.
Oil prices fall as concerns over China's coronavirus outweigh fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East
Oil prices fall as concerns over China's coronavirus outweigh fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East https://t.co/ebT2l83gsa— Bloomberg (@business) January 22, 2020
If Trump is removed, @VP becomes president, as the 2016 election determined. What’s your beef with Pence? It’s not like he attacked your wife.
If Trump is removed, @VP becomes president, as the 2016 election determined. What’s your beef with Pence? It’s not like he attacked your wife. https://t.co/mGXHN1lYjT— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) January 22, 2020
Per @Acosta: According to a senior White House official, Trump received “periodic” updates from the impeachment team throughout the day and the WH is prepared for the possibility of witnesses (such as John Bolton) testifying in a closed setting.
Per @Acosta: According to a senior White House official, Trump received “periodic” updates from the impeachment team throughout the day and the WH is prepared for the possibility of witnesses (such as John Bolton) testifying in a closed setting. https://t.co/rhIAIHE8hI— Vicky Ward (@VickyPJWard) January 22, 2020
Trump sold nuclear tech to Saudis in secret after Khashoggi killing
Uh, wow. Trump transferred nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia just days after Saudis murdered Jamal Khashoggi, all without telling Congress. https://t.co/lfVW2n0L2w— Dean Gloster (@deangloster) January 22, 2020
Public Relations Maven Compares Bad Press Over Her Jeffrey Epstein Ties to the Holocaust
“I certainly did not mean to offend anyone,” Peggy Siegal said. “There is no way to equate inhumane discrimination to today’s media fear factor. I honestly apologize” https://t.co/tMGTqiPGIm— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 22, 2020
If Sara Gideon and John Hickenlooper don’t have ads up tomorrow on today’s votes by Collins and Gardner they will be missing a huge opportunity. senators are on the record against docs and witnesses until they vote for them. And now they have to wait at least a week.
If Sara Gideon and John Hickenlooper don’t have ads up tomorrow on today’s votes by Collins and Gardner they will be missing a huge opportunity. senators are on the record against docs and witnesses until they vote for them. And now they have to wait at least a week.— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) January 22, 2020
It's 1:30 am in Washington, D.C. + @RepAdamSchiff had 57 minutes left. Sekulow thought he'd yield it back. But Schiff is standing right there using it as a closing argument. Standing for fairness. Standing for due process for the American people.
It's 1:30 am in Washington, D.C. + @RepAdamSchiff had 57 minutes left.— Lindsey Simmons (@LynzforCongress) January 22, 2020
Sekulow thought he'd yield it back.
But Schiff is standing right there using it as a closing argument. Standing for fairness. Standing for due process for the American people. #ImAwake #ImpeachmentHearings
U.S. drinking water widely contaminated with 'forever chemicals': report
The chemicals, resistant to breaking down in the environment, are known as perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems.https://t.co/Od4Hr9Za5o— The Grey Man (@IntelOperator) January 22, 2020
A. You heard it here first; B. Don't do that; C. You're gonna trust a deal with MoscowMitch? C'mon man.
A. You heard it here first; B. Don't do that; C. You're gonna trust a deal with MoscowMitch? C'mon man. https://t.co/yzil6h8XW7— Dirk Schwenk (Esq, gddmit) (@DirkSchwenk) January 22, 2020
BREAKING: #Shooting reported with multiple casualties in Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. GUN VIOLENCE IN 2020: Deaths: 2,227 Injured: 1,544 Mass Shootings: 14 That includes 172 kids shot. We need to raise the standard for gun ownership. NOW.
BREAKING: #Shooting reported with multiple casualties in Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas.— Ethan Somers (@ethanjsomers) January 22, 2020
GUN VIOLENCE IN 2020:
Deaths: 2,227
Injured: 1,544
Mass Shootings: 14
That includes 172 kids shot. We need to raise the standard for gun ownership. NOW.
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Americans are not stupid. Most understand that fair trials require witnesses and evidence. Hell, I learned that in 3rd grade watching Perry Mason ! Please Senators, don't take us for fools. Im ok with Senators voting for acquittal; Im not ok with obstructing the rule of law.
Americans are not stupid. Most understand that fair trials require witnesses and evidence. Hell, I learned that in 3rd grade watching Perry Mason ! Please Senators, don't take us for fools. Im ok with Senators voting for acquittal; Im not ok with obstructing the rule of law.— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) January 22, 2020
All those docs belong to the U.S. government - not Trump, Pompeo or anyone else. The stakes couldn't be higher for Trump in this election. If he 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔, he loses control over those documents. He loses the cover of Barr. He's totally exposed. He'll do 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 to win.
All those docs belong to the U.S. government - not Trump, Pompeo or anyone else.— Tami Burages (@tburages) January 22, 2020
The stakes couldn't be higher for Trump in this election. If he 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔, he loses control over those documents. He loses the cover of Barr. He's totally exposed. He'll do 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 to win.
After 3 amendments, every GOP senator has voted: ❌No on subpoenas for White House documents ❌No on subpoenas for State Dept documents ❌ No on subpoenas for OMB documents This is a sham trial.
After 3 amendments, every GOP senator has voted:— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 22, 2020
❌No on subpoenas for White House documents
❌No on subpoenas for State Dept documents
❌ No on subpoenas for OMB documents
This is a sham trial.
“greatest deliberative body in the world” is denying witnesses and documents in the @POTUS #ImpeachmentTrial but a few comments are the problem? Get some perspective!!!
“greatest deliberative body in the world” is denying witnesses and documents in the @POTUS #ImpeachmentTrial but a few comments are the problem?— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) January 22, 2020
Get some perspective!!!
Republicans are really going to just keep voting as a block to kill this whole thing, aren't they?
Republicans are really going to just keep voting as a block to kill this whole thing, aren't they? https://t.co/vRvWtpwSoG— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 22, 2020
Chief Justice John Roberts admonishes both parties for using uncivil language addressing the senate, which he calls “the greatest deliberative body in the world.”
Chief Justice John Roberts admonishes both parties for using uncivil language addressing the senate, which he calls “the greatest deliberative body in the world.”— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 22, 2020
FOR THE RECORD: Susan Collins has gone on record voting against the admission of witnesses and documents in the Trump Impeachment Trial. She has lied to us-again. We now MUST do everything in our power to replace her in November. She. Is. Done.
FOR THE RECORD:— Mona (@Monaheart1229) January 21, 2020
Susan Collins has gone on record voting against the admission of witnesses and documents in the Trump Impeachment Trial.
She has lied to us-again.
We now MUST do everything in our power to replace her in November.
She. Is. Done. #ImpeachmentTrial
.@RepJerryNadler touched a nerve. The @SenateGOP is on trial. That's how the Framers planned it. It's all politics and the Dems look to be poised to hammer the @GOP in November. @JaySekulow is making it easy. Watch the polls. I bet @POTUS & @SenateGOP both start to plummet.
.@RepJerryNadler touched a nerve. The @SenateGOP is on trial. That's how the Framers planned it. It's all politics and the Dems look to be poised to hammer the @GOP in November. @JaySekulow is making it easy. Watch the polls. I bet @POTUS & @SenateGOP both start to plummet.— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) January 22, 2020
How many GOP senators have accepted Putin blessed bribes?
How many GOP senators have accepted Putin blessed bribes?— Publius (@ThePubliusUSA) January 22, 2020
If he’s just going to sit and read what he’s handed, seems like Chief Justice Roberts could just call over an acolyte from church, and head home. The kid does have a robe.
If he’s just going to sit and read what he’s handed, seems like Chief Justice Roberts could just call over an acolyte from church, and head home. The kid does have a robe.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) January 22, 2020
So in their first official acts of doing "impartial justice," @SenatorCollins, @SenatorRomney and @lisamurkowski voted that it was good and proper to allow President Trump to hide evidence of cheating to win this year's election? Do I have that right?
So in their first official acts of doing "impartial justice," @SenatorCollins, @SenatorRomney and @lisamurkowski voted that it was good and proper to allow President Trump to hide evidence of cheating to win this year's election?— Tami Burages (@tburages) January 22, 2020
Do I have that right?
If Trump gets a second term, good luck stopping him.
If Trump gets a second term, good luck stopping him. https://t.co/X3M2Z3JaA4— Jay McKenzie (@JamesFourM) January 22, 2020
NEW: Some Senate Dems privately mull Biden-for-Bolton trade in impeachment trial, w/ interest in calling the GOP's bluff on "witness reciprocity" percolating behind closed doors.
And then the GOP will pull rug out from under them, refusing to permit Bolton to testify. In the meantime, they would get their win of a Dem “admission” that Biden is relevant, as bad as Dems claim Trump is, and did something really corrupt.— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) January 22, 2020
Ukraine op 2.0 accomplished. https://t.co/giyEPcuZBl
Schumer’s 11th amendment (empowering the Chief Justice to make evidentiary rulings) will be the last of the night. That’s probably good since Schiff seems to be on the verge of losing his voice.
Schumer’s 11th amendment (empowering the Chief Justice to make evidentiary rulings) will be the last of the night. That’s probably good since Schiff seems to be on the verge of losing his voice.— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 22, 2020
The defector on the scheduling amendment was reportedly Collins.
The defector on the scheduling amendment was reportedly Collins. https://t.co/rHpaIyMy9a— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) January 22, 2020
SCHIFF: “The House is given the sole power of impeachment. - not the President.” “They would like you not to know; if it’s abstract it’s a generic thing... not the detailed personal notes.” “They say they will disclose ... but their when is never.”
SCHIFF: “The House is given the sole power of impeachment. - not the President.”— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) January 22, 2020
“They would like you not to know; if it’s abstract it’s a generic thing... not the detailed personal notes.”
“They say they will disclose ... but their when is never.” #ImpeachmentTrial
Opinion: History is watching, but not the way Democrats believe
Opinion: History is watching, but not the way Democrats believe https://t.co/lXm29pBzrG— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 22, 2020
The Senate kills, 53-47, Dem amendment seeking subpoena of Pentagon records. Now, the Senate will debate subpoena for WH aide Robert Blair and OMB aide Michael Duffey. It will fail along party lines
The Senate kills, 53-47, Dem amendment seeking subpoena of Pentagon records. Now, the Senate will debate subpoena for WH aide Robert Blair and OMB aide Michael Duffey. It will fail along party lines— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2020
GOP tweets sound like they’re comin’ from the alternate dimension where the Nazis won the war.
GOP tweets sound like they’re comin’ from the alternate dimension where the Nazis won the war. https://t.co/xT6ZTPsjHJ— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 22, 2020
Rep. Schiff on why John Bolton suddenly signaled his willingness to testify: "Maybe it's because he has a book coming out."
Rep. Schiff on why John Bolton suddenly signaled his willingness to testify: "Maybe it's because he has a book coming out."— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) January 21, 2020
They aren’t making legal arguments. They’re stringing together political soundbites for later use on Fox News.
They aren’t making legal arguments. They’re stringing together political soundbites for later use on Fox News. https://t.co/ehXxeijSeM— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) January 21, 2020
Senator @MittRomney now has more power than he has ever had in his life. This is what he’ll be remembered for. This is his place in history.
Senator @MittRomney now has more power than he has ever had in his life. This is what he’ll be remembered for. This is his place in history. https://t.co/7IBTzOzTE4— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 21, 2020
Also just a reminder: In the current context of the war in Ukraine, where we do not allow Ukraine to deploy the javelins to the front, the javelins were to provide Ukraine a symbolic deterrent and that deterrent is totally erased by POTUS's instrumentalizing of Ukraine
Also just a reminder:— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) January 22, 2020
In the current context of the war in Ukraine, where we do not allow Ukraine to deploy the javelins to the front, the javelins were to provide Ukraine a symbolic deterrent and that deterrent is totally erased by POTUS's instrumentalizing of Ukraine
Schiff says that some intelligence agencies have "stopped cooperating" with the ongoing investigation in the House, possibly "on the instruction of others."
Schiff says that some intelligence agencies have "stopped cooperating" with the ongoing investigation in the House, possibly "on the instruction of others." https://t.co/Bc7RLXkWW8— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 22, 2020
"According to Gallup, the 82-point partisan gap between Republican approval of the job Trump is doing (89%) and Democratic approval (7%) is the largest in the 74-year history of the poll."
"According to Gallup, the 82-point partisan gap between Republican approval of the job Trump is doing (89%) and Democratic approval (7%) is the largest in the 74-year history of the poll." https://t.co/ixLSdv4Kxy— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 21, 2020
This. 70% of American people want witnesses. Over 50% of people want Trump removed from office. His hardcore base is still only 25-30% If the GOP refuses to play ball, we get to vote them *all* out in less than a year.
This.— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) January 21, 2020
70% of American people want witnesses. Over 50% of people want Trump removed from office.
His hardcore base is still only 25-30%
If the GOP refuses to play ball, we get to vote them *all* out in less than a year. https://t.co/TCmW22XGRa
Wow. I thought a well-credentialed attorney like Pat Cipollone would be at least be able to make an attempt at an argument for his client without blatantly lying. Clearly I was wrong.
Wow. I thought a well-credentialed attorney like Pat Cipollone would be at least be able to make an attempt at an argument for his client without blatantly lying.— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) January 21, 2020
Clearly I was wrong.
I don't think the GOP will cease to exist. I mean only that it will cease to exist as a party that represents anything, a kind of vessel of convenience for politicians who will grab a few more terms in DC from the votes of angry rural whites, until time finally runs out.
I don't think the GOP will cease to exist. I mean only that it will cease to exist as a party that represents anything, a kind of vessel of convenience for politicians who will grab a few more terms in DC from the votes of angry rural whites, until time finally runs out. https://t.co/5JcIv4ze8x— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 21, 2020
Another new low. White House Counsel for President of United States on the floor of Senate engaging in disinformation. Repeating false claim that Schiff “manufactured a false version of that call.” The call transcript was ALREADY PUBLIC, Schiff was obviously paraphrasing it.
Another new low.— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) January 21, 2020
White House Counsel for President of United States on the floor of Senate engaging in disinformation.
Repeating false claim that Schiff “manufactured a false version of that call.” The call transcript was ALREADY PUBLIC, Schiff was obviously paraphrasing it. https://t.co/8lmfZ5gGey
Knowingly lying in a Senate trial seems like conduct with real consequences. Patty Chipotle is a dumbo.
Knowingly lying in a Senate trial seems like conduct with real consequences.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) January 21, 2020
Patty Chipotle is a dumbo. https://t.co/iTK8IRV3uB
If you're a member of any bar that Cipollone is a member of don't you need to report him or you're likely in violation of the rules? Does that apply to all @TheJusticeDept attorneys? See you in 2021
If you're a member of any bar that Cipollone is a member of don't you need to report him or you're likely in violation of the rules? Does that apply to all @TheJusticeDept attorneys? See you in 2021. https://t.co/vt0y1J9HG4— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) January 21, 2020
Rep. Schiff on McConnell's road map for impeachment trial: "It's not a fair trial. It's a mockery of a trial. This is not an appeal from a trial." [To the senators] "You are not appellate court judges." [Turns to Chief Justice Roberts] "Well, one of you is."
Schiff: "Let me be blunt. Let me be very blunt. ... [The American people] believe that the result will be pre-cooked: The president will be acquitted, not because he is innocent. He is not."— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) January 21, 2020
Because he has the votes.
"Let's prove them wrong," Schiff says, repeating the line.
Tell both of your senators to vote against this #GOPCoverup NOW! Just send a text message with the phrase "Remove Trump" to 50409 and you can send @TheDemCoalition’s petition to both of your home state senators.
Tell both of your senators to vote against this #GOPCoverup NOW!— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) January 22, 2020
Just send a text message with the phrase "Remove Trump" to 50409 and you can send @TheDemCoalition’s
petition to both of your home state senators.
CONTEXT ALERT: While @tribelaw & @AlanDersh both taught law at @Harvard, Dershowitz is not widely regarded as an expert on constitutional law. Tribe, however, literally wrote the book on it. His “American Constitutional Law” is widely used as a standard law school textbook.
CONTEXT ALERT: While @tribelaw & @AlanDersh both taught law at @Harvard, Dershowitz is not widely regarded as an expert on constitutional law.— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) January 21, 2020
Tribe, however, literally wrote the book on it. His “American Constitutional Law” is widely used as a standard law school textbook. https://t.co/klXSbx1H93
"It was with these words that we called for an opportunity to solve the problems of Iraq, Kosovo, the Arab Spring, Syria and many other world crises." Pompeo says Libya should be resolved without external interference, which ignores the Kremlin has been all over Libya for years
"It was with these words that we called for an opportunity to solve the problems of Iraq, Kosovo, the Arab Spring, Syria and many other world crises."— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) January 21, 2020
Pompeo says Libya should be resolved without external interference, which ignores the Kremlin has been all over Libya for years
Nothing says innocent like not letting anyone testify.
Nothing says innocent like not letting anyone testify. https://t.co/JEoBxtHbI5— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 21, 2020
McConnell wants everyone to fall asleep and dream there was a fair trial.
McConnell wants everyone to fall asleep and dream there was a fair trial. https://t.co/hZvY1rAkT0— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) January 21, 2020
Pam Bondi just defended President Trump at his impeachment trial. Remember when we filed a criminal bribery complaint against Trump and Bondi? We remember when we filed a criminal bribery complaint against Trump and Bondi.
Pam Bondi just defended President Trump at his impeachment trial.— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 22, 2020
Remember when we filed a criminal bribery complaint against Trump and Bondi?
We remember when we filed a criminal bribery complaint against Trump and Bondi. https://t.co/N9riYXEL8i
“I'm sad to say, I see a lot of senators voting for a coverup. Voting to deny witnesses and obviously a treacherous vote," Nadler said. WH counsel Pat Cipollone: "The only one who should be embarrassed, Mr. Nadler, is you...You're not in charge here."
“I'm sad to say, I see a lot of senators voting for a coverup. Voting to deny witnesses and obviously a treacherous vote," Nadler said. WH counsel Pat Cipollone: "The only one who should be embarrassed, Mr. Nadler, is you...You're not in charge here." https://t.co/p7BfmC3h19— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 22, 2020
We should’ve been in the streets over the Garland stunt. But we let @senatemajldr pull it off without anything more stinging than a pointed op-ed & thus created the #MidnightMoscowMitch of today ...a Godless, ethically bankrupt strategist for whom only money & raw power matter.
We should’ve been in the streets over the Garland stunt. But we let @senatemajldr pull it off without anything more stinging than a pointed op-ed & thus created the #MidnightMoscowMitch of today ...a Godless, ethically bankrupt strategist for whom only money & raw power matter. https://t.co/YeQlAKmXT5— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) January 22, 2020
President Obama gave his first State of the Union just days after the decision, and one of the most talked about moments after the speech was Justice Alito shaking his head in disagreement when Obama referenced how the decision might open the door to foreign influence
President Obama gave his first State of the Union just days after the decision, and one of the most talked about moments after the speech was Justice Alito shaking his head in disagreement when Obama referenced how the decision might open the door to foreign influence pic.twitter.com/m0o2Gg52Zn— Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) January 21, 2020
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