BREAKING: Obama tears into Trump's leadership during commencement address:— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) May 16, 2020
“More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing." https://t.co/o3pNdPUbdO
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Obama Says U.S. Lacks Leadership on Virus in Virtual Commencement Speech The virus has “torn back the curtain on the idea that the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” the former president said. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
Why is this bad man endangering the life of this child? Isn’t there an adult nearby who can intervene?
Why is this bad man endangering the life of this child? Isn’t there an adult nearby who can intervene? https://t.co/WXSkSMKw8R— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) May 16, 2020
World No. 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response
Golf champ Rory McIlroy on Trump: "He's trying to politicize [coronavirus] and make it a campaign rally and say that we administer the most tests ... like it's a contest — there's some stuff that just is terrible."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 16, 2020
"It's not the way a leader should act."https://t.co/ycKpNhuob7
Not only is this pathetic tool wearing a handwritten badge, her “uniform” is fresh out of the costume bag it came in - checks the wrinkles. What a clown.
Not only is this pathetic tool wearing a handwritten badge, her “uniform” is fresh out of the costume bag it came in - checks the wrinkles.— Travis Akers (@travisakers) May 16, 2020
What a clown. https://t.co/sBUzistla4
Every word out of Trump's vile mouth is a lie.
Every word out of Trump's vile mouth is a lie. https://t.co/qJ4tFK658Z— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) May 16, 2020
The president is out of his mind
Trump is retweeting QAnon nutters this morning pic.twitter.com/KacXpeEfqZ— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 16, 2020
Trump is trying to settle old scores before he spends his remaining days in a quasi prison/nursing home setting. He hates what’s happening to him & hates everybody for it. He’s a functional remnant of himself- vanquished & left to publicly rot by enabler‘s who exploit his title.
Trump is trying to settle old scores before he spends his remaining days in a quasi prison/nursing home setting. He hates what’s happening to him & hates everybody for it. He’s a functional remnant of himself- vanquished & left to publicly rot by enabler‘s who exploit his title. https://t.co/LhxJhQZCRf— Tom Joseph (@TomJChicago) May 16, 2020
Obamagate? Yo’mamagate!
Obamagate? Yo’mamagate! pic.twitter.com/ia1W4FkX6H— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) May 16, 2020
President Trump has fired so many independent IGs that I’ve lost count. He replaces them with partisan cronies to cover up corruption and incompetence. Trump’s actions eat away at our democracy and erode Americans’ faith in government.
The @StateDept already suffers from a toxic combination of malice and neglect under this admin. Removing the Inspector General, allegedly as retaliation for investigating @SecPompeo, is another punch to the gut for our career diplomats.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 16, 2020
The @StateDept already suffers from a toxic combination of malice and neglect under this admin. Removing the Inspector General, allegedly as retaliation for investigating @SecPompeo, is another punch to the gut for our career diplomats.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 16, 2020
I’ve introduced the biggest bill since Watergate to #EndCorruptionNow. And just this week, I introduced a bill to #StopCOVIDCorruption. Both of these bills will empower and protect IGs. Congress could vote on both of these bills right now – and they should.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 16, 2020
As the American death toll approaches 90K, here is the President grinning from ear to ear about "Space Force".
As the American death toll approaches 90K, here is the President grinning from ear to ear about "Space Force". pic.twitter.com/eunslVJ0C7— Matt Rogers 🎙️ (@Politidope) May 15, 2020
It all makes sense now. 2/10 @JudgeJeanine
Honestly this is amazing. 10/10. https://t.co/eYrqVWNKDU— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) May 16, 2020
Imagine the round-the-clock media coverage for months if Obama had gone after 4 IGs for plainly retaliatory reasons inside 6 weeks. Imagine the 30-day countdown clock graphics on every channel. Imagine the congressional hearings. Imagine Grassley screaming on the capitol steps.
Imagine the round-the-clock media coverage for months if Obama had gone after 4 IGs for plainly retaliatory reasons inside 6 weeks. Imagine the 30-day countdown clock graphics on every channel. Imagine the congressional hearings. Imagine Grassley screaming on the capitol steps.— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) May 16, 2020
Trump can run against whoever he wants, but he's going to lose to Joe Biden.
Trump can run against whoever he wants, but he's going to lose to Joe Biden. https://t.co/lVc9HIhcmX— Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) May 16, 2020
1/ McConnell most certainly does not want to launch the Molly Hemingway/Donald Trump/Maga Horde idea to drag Obama and his administration before the Senate to investigate them over “Obamagate.” Even Trump doesn’t really want it. It’s provocation and boob bait for his cult.
2/ Potential downsides are enormous. Trump allies in the Senate chasing their dicks while we’re in the middle of Great Depression 2 and COVID is a terrible look, Collins, McSally, Gardner, and even Tillis in the line of fire when none of them can afford it.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
4/ You might as well bring Obama to the stand, right?— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
Nothing could possibly blow up in your face doing that, right, Mitch?
it doesn’t matter if you lose your majority as long as Trump doesn’t tweet mean things about you, right?
6/ ... have conditioned then to hate one thing more than Democrats or brown people.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
The worst possible enemy in their mind is a Republican who doesn’t obey trumps wishes.
How long can even the strongest Republican hold off the Foxslaught?
7/ Ends. pic.twitter.com/DH7XhB2M9r— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
Hey, if Obama left us empty shelves where did all those masks and ventilators Mike Pompeo sent to China come from?
Hey, if Obama left us empty shelves where did all those masks and ventilators Mike Pompeo sent to China come from?— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 16, 2020
Richard Burr Leads Russia Inquiry, Whether He Likes It or Not
As good a time as any to remind you that a pre-scandal Richard Burr once climbed out of an office window -- while carrying his dry-cleaning -- to avoid reporters. https://t.co/mBTXipQQGn— Matt Flegenheimer (@mattfleg) May 14, 2020
Day Sixteen of Trump Sexual predator month and yet still more material. Meet Mariah Billado and read her story
Day Sixteen of Trump Sexual predator month and yet still more material. Meet Mariah Billado and read her story https://t.co/suQEGpoQ2R— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) May 16, 2020
Barr drops charges against 13 Russian hackers, Barr lets Manafort out of prison. Barr raids Sen. Burr who was ready to drop Senate intelligence report saying Russian interfered in ‘16 Election but leaves Sen. Loeffler alone. . These things are all related.
Barr drops charges against 13 Russian hackers, Barr lets Manafort out of prison. Barr raids Sen. Burr who was ready to drop Senate intelligence report saying Russian interfered in ‘16 Election but leaves Sen. Loeffler alone. . These things are all related. @realDonaldTrump— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) May 14, 2020
Just in case someone tries to tell you the gun and ax toting “protest” in Michigan today was big.
Just in case someone tries to tell you the gun and ax toting “protest” in Michigan today was big. pic.twitter.com/9LXu3U8FzD— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) May 14, 2020
One of the biggest hurdles in preventing on-farm food waste is logistics.
One of the biggest hurdles in preventing on-farm food waste is logistics. https://t.co/uXXuLyt027— Civil Eats (@CivilEats) May 16, 2020
This is literally what @trish_regan was fired for. Same thing, but potentially even worse. How does any advertiser put their name on this?
This is literally what @trish_regan was fired for. Same thing, but potentially even worse.— Sleeping Giants (@slpng_giants) May 16, 2020
How does any advertiser put their name on this? https://t.co/cK0FNGo8Ji
.@realDonaldTrump, it’s not us, it’s you. Your inaction, ineptitude, and instability have caused the worst economic collapse since the Great Depression. Do your job.
Oh, good morning @realDonaldTrump... this isn’t the big project we’re working on, but you’re so OBSESSED with us we thought you needed something to get you through the weekend. https://t.co/3ydKA5fBED— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
If you had any respect for this girl, then you would have worn a mask, @realDonaldTrump.
If you had any respect for this girl, then you would have worn a mask, @realDonaldTrump. Photo source: @nycjim. pic.twitter.com/uSHOmBd8TS— Jeffrey Guterman (@JeffreyGuterman) May 16, 2020
NEW: The State Department inspector general has been fired and replaced by an ally of Vice President Mike Pence
NEW: The State Department inspector general has been fired and replaced by an ally of Vice President Mike Pencehttps://t.co/FldMMT3P5M— Blake News (@blakehounshell) May 16, 2020
good thing TRUMP made USA #1!! #1 Deaths #1 in Debt #1 Most money stolen from Working Class & Given to the Rich
good thing TRUMP made USA #1!!— DanielNewmaη 404-737-1636 (@DanielNewman) May 16, 2020
#1 Deaths
#1 in Debt
#1 Most money stolen from Working Class & Given to the Rich https://t.co/EcMcgTDbaZ pic.twitter.com/SHQEprjghj
Because the White House, our House, is full of crooks who are trying to prevent anyone from following their crimes, it is time for everyone who knows facts to resign and bring your documents directly to the media. This would be an act of patriotism.
Because the White House, our House, is full of crooks who are trying to prevent anyone from following their crimes, it is time for everyone who knows facts to resign and bring your documents directly to the media. This would be an act of patriotism. https://t.co/pABAsfPWwQ— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) May 16, 2020
“Americans must put a president in the White House come January, 2021, who will understand that public health should not be guided by partisan politics.” —Reviving the US CDC - The Lancet
“Americans must put a president in the White House come January, 2021, who will understand that public health should not be guided by partisan politics.” —Reviving the US CDC - The Lancet https://t.co/9OMqzUzElR— Jana Lynne Sanchez (@janasanchez) May 16, 2020
Hackers Claim To Have Trump’s Dirty Laundry And Demand $42 Million To Keep Quiet
Hackers Claim To Have Trump’s Dirty Laundry And Demand $42 Million To Keep Quiet via @forbes https://t.co/vHSzalGlyK— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 16, 2020
The fact is Donald Trump wasted an awful lot of time, and lives were lost as a consequence.
The fact is Donald Trump wasted an awful lot of time, and lives were lost as a consequence. pic.twitter.com/c6UdsDmLWi— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 16, 2020
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia's PIF buys stakes in Boeing, Citi, Disney, Facebook
Pundits see a disconnect between Wall St & Main St;— Jonathan Pearl ⛄️ (@JGSPearl) May 16, 2020
Trump still pins hopes on stock market performance to mask the effects of the pandemic;
I wonder how the acts of questionably-motivated 3rd parties play.
@Marketplace
@TheEconomist https://t.co/vUZfOvOIym
I have learned that the Office of the Inspector General had opened an investigation into Secretary Pompeo. Mr. Linick’s firing amid such a probe strongly suggests that this is an unlawful act of retaliation.
I have learned that the Office of the Inspector General had opened an investigation into Secretary Pompeo. Mr. Linick’s firing amid such a probe strongly suggests that this is an unlawful act of retaliation. https://t.co/rcpiBDShDz— Eliot Engel (@RepEliotEngel) May 16, 2020
Okay Tim Ryan really, really said what needed to be said in Congress.
Okay Tim Ryan really, really said what needed to be said in Congress. pic.twitter.com/NGdf0YOcTz— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) May 16, 2020
Trump ousts State Department watchdog
#BREAKING: In a Friday night move, State Department Inspector General Steve Linick has been fired, according to a senior administration official and a congressional aide. https://t.co/MrU0I5k4YF— Travis Akers (@travisakers) May 16, 2020
The Trump administration objects SO strenuously to NSA "unmasking" of US Person identities -- it's such an outrageous violation of privacy and American liberties -- that the unmasking request rate since Donald J. Trump entered the White House has DOUBLED.
The Trump administration objects SO strenuously to NSA "unmasking" of US Person identities -- it's such an outrageous violation of privacy and American liberties -- that the unmasking request rate since Donald J. Trump entered the White House has DOUBLED.https://t.co/MVEvuMHtxK— John Schindler (@20committee) May 15, 2020
Gowdy: If I called Obama, he would be the last witness because I don’t like surprises... I would call Biden before Obama because President Trump was impeached for trying to investigate his political enemies. Maybe that’s what Biden did. I mean I don’t know it..
I got elected with Gowdy. Have always liked him. But I have no fucking clue what the hell this nonsense is he’s spewing here. This is just craziness. Smh. The whole Republican Party is gone. https://t.co/ovxCe0suPr— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) May 16, 2020
Very bad news for Republican Kevin McCarthy. A United States Air Force Veteran @KimMangone is running against him and wants to step up to serve her country one more time. Please retweet and follow her.
Very bad news for Republican Kevin McCarthy. A United States Air Force Veteran @KimMangone is running against him and wants to step up to serve her country one more time.— D. W. Jones (@DJones1067) May 15, 2020
Please retweet and follow her.
88,031 dead from coronavirus and our president is laser focused on the pandemic
88,031 dead from coronavirus and our president is laser focused on the pandemic https://t.co/9dQFowO68j— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) May 15, 2020
Remember two weeks ago when the White House was using a model put together by one of its economists that predicted (absurdly) American deaths would end May 15? That’s today.
Remember two weeks ago when the White House was using a model put together by one of its economists that predicted (absurdly) American deaths would end May 15? That’s today. https://t.co/QqmJferfyL— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 15, 2020
India’s burgeoning coronavirus cases have overtaken China’s tally, making it the latest nation with the dubious distinction of having more infections than the country where the pandemic began
India’s burgeoning coronavirus cases have overtaken China’s tally, making it the latest nation with the dubious distinction of having more infections than the country where the pandemic began https://t.co/Con73DtXBJ— Bloomberg (@business) May 16, 2020
Stacey Abrams’s public push for veep slot complicates Biden’s search
Please stop w/ this crap. https://t.co/dWjcMzGdE5— blmohr (@blmohr) May 16, 2020
"Barr has won. Trump has won. And the post-Watergate reforms that were intended to stop Presidents, Attorneys General, and spy chiefs from using law-enforcement and intelligence agencies for political purposes have been obliterated."
"Barr has won. Trump has won. And the post-Watergate reforms that were intended to stop Presidents, Attorneys General, and spy chiefs from using law-enforcement and intelligence agencies for political purposes have been obliterated."https://t.co/BCEk5C2VYK— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) May 16, 2020
Breaking: The DOJ and several states are likely to file antitrust suits against Google and are well into planning for litigation, people familiar with the matter say
I think their algorithms pushing Infowars content may pose lasting problems. https://t.co/f7TIyT40TC— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 15, 2020
Again—Linick has NOT been fired. Trump gave notice of an INTENT to fire him in 30 days. The notice period exists to give Congress time to intervene. Here's the notice to Pelosi obtained and posted on Twitter by @mkraju. What I haven't seen is the notice to McConnell. I suspect... p
Again—Linick has NOT been fired. Trump gave notice of an INTENT to fire him in 30 days. The notice period exists to give Congress time to intervene. Here's the notice to Pelosi obtained and posted on Twitter by @mkraju. What I haven't seen is the notice to McConnell. I suspect... pic.twitter.com/J9gRKHHUJM— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) May 16, 2020
“The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted election officials from allowing voters to cast absentee ballots while citing fears of the coronavirus, blocking a state appeal court’s ruling and backing Texas AG Ken Paxton.”
“The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted election officials from allowing voters to cast absentee ballots while citing fears of the coronavirus, blocking a state appeal court’s ruling and backing Texas AG Ken Paxton.” https://t.co/vAqJyp9U32— blmohr (@blmohr) May 16, 2020
China is going after the United States over more than $1 billion that the Trump administration owes the United Nations in unpaid dues, @AP reported
China is going after the United States over more than $1 billion that the Trump administration owes the United Nations in unpaid dues, @AP reported https://t.co/kDS2quTiIt— Bloomberg (@business) May 16, 2020
Hong Kong police arrested eight people protesting in a mall in the New Territories, one of four anti-government demonstrations in shopping centers across the city
Hong Kong police arrested eight people protesting in a mall in the New Territories, one of four anti-government demonstrations in shopping centers across the city https://t.co/aAbg1H15bh— Bloomberg (@business) May 16, 2020
Opinion: The future belongs to the pandemic pragmatists
Opinion: The future belongs to the pandemic pragmatists https://t.co/IGtvLSXXLq— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 16, 2020
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to annex into Israel some land the Palestinians want for a state. This is how he could do it
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to annex into Israel some land the Palestinians want for a state. This is how he could do it https://t.co/tkiBLCGJ67— Bloomberg (@business) May 16, 2020
Ex Moderna board member is now Trump’s Covid vaccine czar. And - oh wait - Moderna received the largest amount of govt funding despite never having made a vaccine before.
Ex Moderna board member is now Trump’s Covid vaccine czar. And - oh wait - Moderna received the largest amount of govt funding despite never having made a vaccine before. https://t.co/BDEOPnjDAu— Katie Polglase (@katie_polglase) May 16, 2020
While Richard Burr sat on committees focused on health care, taxes and trade, he and his wife bought and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of stock in an array of health care companies, banks and corporations with business overseas
While Richard Burr sat on committees focused on health care, taxes and trade, he and his wife bought and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of stock in an array of health care companies, banks and corporations with business overseashttps://t.co/YxxlMGRqtM— POLITICO (@politico) May 16, 2020
Trump has fired the State Department inspector general in his latest effort targeting key watchdogs across the government. According to this letter he sent to Pelosi, Trump says he “no longer” has the “fullest confidence” in the State inspector general. Effective in 30 days.
Trump has fired the State Department inspector general in his latest effort targeting key watchdogs across the government. According to this letter he sent to Pelosi, Trump says he “no longer” has the “fullest confidence” in the State inspector general. Effective in 30 days. pic.twitter.com/9U4Q3HXd9W— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 16, 2020
Russia reports 9,200 new coronavirus infections
Russia reports 9,200 new coronavirus infections https://t.co/HHkUQ0YFKg pic.twitter.com/WGQMIwuU4G— Reuters (@Reuters) May 16, 2020
At least 7 Amazon workers have died of COVID-19 as company refuses to release official numbers
At least 7 Amazon workers have died of COVID-19 as company refuses to release official numbershttps://t.co/3A6bECwl8L pic.twitter.com/sZR49BAg9c— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) May 16, 2020
What a waste of $15.2 billion during a pandemic
What a waste of $15.2 billion during a pandemic https://t.co/ODGsNQuprx— KT (@KremlinTrolls) May 16, 2020
Secret Service signs $179,000 contract to rent golf carts in Bedminster, N.J., this summer
Secret Service signs $179,000 contract to rent golf carts in Bedminster, N.J., this summer https://t.co/v6mKcsz79z— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 16, 2020
A viral video of a black light experiment aims to show how easily germs and viruses can spread in environments like restaurants and cruise ships when just one person is infected
A viral video of a black light experiment aims to show how easily germs and viruses can spread in environments like restaurants and cruise ships when just one person is infected https://t.co/ZpAEsTIpmO— CNN (@CNN) May 16, 2020
"Texas reports 58 coronavirus deaths in one day, a record"
"Texas reports 58 coronavirus deaths in one day, a record"https://t.co/qxWTVpL4Ro— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) May 15, 2020
Please take a minute to read this short piece by @anneapplebaum and watch the video. In short, the President of the United States is an imbecile. Our country is in decline because of it and the world is moving on
Please take a minute to read this short piece by @anneapplebaum and watch the video. In short, the President of the United States is an imbecile. Our country is in decline because of it and the world is moving on https://t.co/ZFhH5Dj6K0— Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) May 15, 2020
Hong Kong's police watchdog exonerated police for its handling of pro-democracy protests. The government rejected an independent probe. Groups accuse them of excessive force: ▪️ tear gas, rubber bullets ▪️ 200+ complaints of police assault ▪️ 8,300+ arrests
Hong Kong's police watchdog exonerated police for its handling of pro-democracy protests. The government rejected an independent probe.— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 15, 2020
Groups accuse them of excessive force:
▪️ tear gas, rubber bullets
▪️ 200+ complaints of police assault
▪️ 8,300+ arrests pic.twitter.com/4ivW8Fs6lj
At vaccine event, Trump suggests coronavirus may go away without a vaccine @jaketapper reports
Why is Trump so determined to kill thousands and drive the country into depression? Anyone? https://t.co/f09sVolXGm— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) May 15, 2020
I want Donald Trump to look the American people in the eye and explain why their hard-earned dollars are bailing out his wealthy donors.
I want Donald Trump to look the American people in the eye and explain why their hard-earned dollars are bailing out his wealthy donors. https://t.co/7FItXvsZpp— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2020
ICYMI: This article is delicious. Like we've always said, it's never been about the issues. It's always been a cult of personality centered around their demagogue, Bernie Sanders. And now it's over
ICYMI: This article is delicious.— Sally Albright (@SallyAlbright) May 16, 2020
Like we've always said, it's never been about the issues. It's always been a cult of personality centered around their demagogue, Bernie Sanders.
And now it's over.https://t.co/Tl2C9do5EC
I just voted YES on the Heroes Act to: ☑️Put more money in your pocket. ☑️Extend unemployment benefits. ☑️Provide hazard pay for front line workers. ☑️Increase help to small businesses. ☑️Support states, cities, and schools. And more. The American people need help. Now.
I just voted YES on the Heroes Act to:— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) May 16, 2020
☑️Put more money in your pocket.
☑️Extend unemployment benefits.
☑️Provide hazard pay for front line workers.
☑️Increase help to small businesses.
☑️Support states, cities, and schools.
And more.
The American people need help. Now.
McEnany takes a question from ultra-sycophantic OAN and I just lost some brain cells
McEnany takes a question from ultra-sycophantic OAN and I just lost some brain cells pic.twitter.com/SbNxqDG5tP— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 15, 2020
REPORTER: The president said people should be jailed as part of Obamagate McENANY: I never said that. Those are your words, not mine (The whole point was that Trump said it.)
REPORTER: The president said people should be jailed as part of Obamagate— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 15, 2020
McENANY: I never said that. Those are your words, not mine
(The whole point was that Trump said it.) pic.twitter.com/HF8XSlxIW2
This picture from the Economist makes me happy.
This picture from the Economist makes me happy. pic.twitter.com/yuNx4FoyDy— John Sipher (@john_sipher) May 16, 2020
Whistleblower: Wall Street Has Engaged in Widespread Manipulation of Mortgage Funds
Fraud is the business model. https://t.co/9dxCgx8U5D— Dirk Schwenk (Esq, gddmit) (@DirkSchwenk) May 16, 2020
VA Continuing To Use Unproven Malaria Drug For COVID-19 For Now
The VA said Friday that it will not halt use of hydroxychloroquine on patients with the coronavirus. https://t.co/ilOTCQ8sRl— HuffPost (@HuffPost) May 16, 2020
Kim Jong Un 'replaced head of intelligence and his personal bodyguard
Kim Jong Un 'replaced head of intelligence and his personal bodyguard' - two of North Korea's ... https://t.co/J3NzTpOfs0 via @MailOnline— Baronian Consulting (@BaronianConsult) May 15, 2020
Drug promoted by Trump as coronavirus "game changer" increasingly linked to deaths
Drug promoted by Trump as coronavirus "game changer" increasingly linked to deaths https://t.co/JvTChsuTSk— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 16, 2020
I am supporting @JoeBiden for President because he will stand up for hardworking families and bring this country together.
I am supporting @JoeBiden for President because he will stand up for hardworking families and bring this country together. pic.twitter.com/pmJC3qjqdF— Jon Tester (@jontester) May 15, 2020
Steve Linick, who Trump intends to fire in 30 days, made news in October when he turned over documents to impeachment investigators that included copies of emails to Pompeo aides from concerned State staffers warning against Ukraine conspiracies Trump was pursuing.
Steve Linick, who Trump intends to fire in 30 days, made news in October when he turned over documents to impeachment investigators that included copies of emails to Pompeo aides from concerned State staffers warning against Ukraine conspiracies Trump was pursuing.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 16, 2020
It's the usual Friday. The lawless White House directing a lawless Cabinet officer to fire an IG because, you know, IGs get in the way of all the criming.
It's the usual Friday.— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 16, 2020
The lawless White House directing a lawless Cabinet officer to fire an IG because, you know, IGs get in the way of all the criming.
Pelosi: "The President's late-night, weekend firing of the State Department Inspector General has accelerated his dangerous pattern of retaliation against the patriotic public servants charged with conducting oversight ... The President must cease his pattern of reprisal."
Pelosi: "The President's late-night, weekend firing of the State Department Inspector General has accelerated his dangerous pattern of retaliation against the patriotic public servants charged with conducting oversight ... The President must cease his pattern of reprisal."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 16, 2020
!! House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Engel: “I have learned that the Office of the IG had opened an investigation into Sec. Pompeo.” Says Linicks’s firing is the “outrageous act of a President trying to protect one of his most loyal supporters...from accountability”
It’s becoming clear this has nothing to do w/ impeachment hangover. It appears to be an effort to shut down an investigation into Pompeo’s own wrongdoing. And if you listen to current State officials, it’d be tough to narrow that down. Lots to choose from.https://t.co/8Dw3TEmMX1 https://t.co/GDKdBEuItp— Ned Price (@nedprice) May 16, 2020
There were all sorts of accusations about Pompeo and his wife’s misuse of government resources — to include planes —during his time at Langley. So this seems far from surprising. Only now is Trump brazen enough to axe an IG to try to make it go away.
There were all sorts of accusations about Pompeo and his wife’s misuse of government resources — to include planes —during his time at Langley. So this seems far from surprising. Only now is Trump brazen enough to axe an IG to try to make it go away. https://t.co/pl0nPYLa2A https://t.co/ODQFQ9d6pW— Ned Price (@nedprice) May 16, 2020
The OIG was looking into the Secretary’s misuse of a political appointee at State to perform personal tasks for himself and Mrs. Pompeo, a Democratic aide tells me
The OIG was looking into the Secretary’s misuse of a political appointee at State to perform personal tasks for himself and Mrs. Pompeo, a Democratic aide tells me— Catie Edmondson (@CatieEdmondson) May 16, 2020
“Flynn should never have been allowed within 10 miles of the White House. He was a dangerous, dishonest and shady operator who was also kind of a loon.”
“Flynn should never have been allowed within 10 miles of the White House. He was a dangerous, dishonest and shady operator who was also kind of a loon.” https://t.co/YtbMeiaKJm— John Sipher (@john_sipher) May 15, 2020
Arizona Homeland Security agents engaged in sex acts with suspected trafficking victims
Omg. How much you want to bet these federal agents will never be held accountable? https://t.co/vUbOHykbq7— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) May 16, 2020
NEW: Biden camp tells reporters it has a “clear path” to 270 electoral votes, that it’s “pulling ahead” in FL, PA, MI, WI & AZ and will boost high-level staffing in the next 10 days and add hundreds of battleground staffers by the end of June.
NEW: Biden camp tells reporters it has a “clear path” to 270 electoral votes, that it’s “pulling ahead” in FL, PA, MI, WI & AZ and will boost high-level staffing in the next 10 days and add hundreds of battleground staffers by the end of June.— Allie Raffa (@AllieRaffa) May 15, 2020
A trans naval officer has secured the first ever waiver to carry on doing her job. Around 15 others are in the same process, potentially challenging Trump’s trans military ban.
A trans naval officer has secured the first ever waiver to carry on doing her job. Around 15 others are in the same process, potentially challenging Trump’s trans military ban. https://t.co/wkQFxAhAOU— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 16, 2020
Rick Bright barely registers for Trump — “never met him or even heard of him,” he tweeted. And if the last few days are any indication, Trump’s followers feel the same way
Rick Bright barely registers for Trump — “never met him or even heard of him,” he tweeted.— POLITICO (@politico) May 16, 2020
And if the last few days are any indication, Trump’s followers feel the same way.https://t.co/KOGM5XGSCk
87,000 Americans dead, 1.3 million infected, and the president is attacking a local TV news reporter who was trying to do his job and cover a protest. Indecent, vile.
87,000 Americans dead, 1.3 million infected, and the president is attacking a local TV news reporter who was trying to do his job and cover a protest. Indecent, vile. https://t.co/fPBfz0MWak— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 16, 2020
The novel coronavirus can infect organs throughout the body, including lungs, throat, heart, liver, brain, kidneys and the intestines, researchers have reported
The novel coronavirus can infect organs throughout the body, including lungs, throat, heart, liver, brain, kidneys and the intestines, researchers have reported https://t.co/Alj8gdril1— CNN (@CNN) May 16, 2020
The Energiser bunny of malice
“FAKE NEWS IS NOT ESSENTIAL!”https://t.co/5286zgRVWQ— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2020
Bars and Restaurants opened up in Ohio today and this is what a bar in Columbus looks like currently. No social distancing, no masks, & not a single care in the world. I’m pretty sure I’m witnessing the second wave of COVID19 brew right now.
Bars and Restaurants opened up in Ohio today and this is what a bar in Columbus looks like currently. No social distancing, no masks, & not a single care in the world. I’m pretty sure I’m witnessing the second wave of COVID19 brew right now. #ohio #COVID19 #SocialDistancing pic.twitter.com/Aqnj5oVFQ0— Erick Bellomy (@erickbellomy) May 15, 2020
Lindsey Graham says we can declare victory at 120 k deaths”The closer you can have it to 120 [thousand deaths], I think you can say you limited the casualties in this war.” Isn’t this the same man and party that went nuts for years over 4 dead at Bengazi?
Lindsey Graham says we can declare victory at 120 k deaths”The closer you can have it to 120 [thousand deaths], I think you can say you limited the casualties in this war.” Isn’t this the same man and party that went nuts for years over 4 dead at Bengazi? https://t.co/HgzDqx7POW— Duty To Warn 🔉 (@duty2warn) May 16, 2020
If you have to cancel your legislative session because armed men have taken over your statehouse, you have allowed terrorists to take over your government.
If you have to cancel your legislative session because armed men have taken over your statehouse, you have allowed terrorists to take over your government. https://t.co/US0aAUWh5z— Deacon Blues (@DeaconBlues0) May 14, 2020
Trump admin halts Bill Gates coronavirus testing program that helped diagnose missed cases
— Dennis MASKS R SEXY Herring (@dcherring) May 16, 2020
Let's recap: "Mourning In America" = Banned on Facebook This Trump Campaign Ad = Not banned on Facebook
Let's recap:— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) May 15, 2020
"Mourning In America" = Banned on Facebook
This 👇 Trump Campaign Ad = Not banned on Facebook
Paging @PolitiFact and @Facebook pic.twitter.com/Z4HnqmqP9p
"Arkansas businesses began to reopen last week. Now, the state has seen one of its biggest one-day jumps in new confirmed cases. Previously, the governor planned on moving into Phase Two on Monday. Now, he said, the state is not prepared."
"Arkansas businesses began to reopen last week.— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) May 15, 2020
Now, the state has seen one of its biggest one-day jumps in new confirmed cases.
Previously, the governor planned on moving into Phase Two on Monday. Now, he said, the state is not prepared."https://t.co/nvItG1nivO
I understood our country had problems before, but were we really so profoundly broken that nearly 63M voters preferred a monster like this?
I understood our country had problems before, but were we really so profoundly broken that nearly 63M voters preferred a monster like this? https://t.co/ueZdppjX4H— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) May 16, 2020
CDC tracks 12 different forecasting models of possible #COVID19 deaths in the US. As of May 11, all forecast an increase in deaths in the coming weeks and a cumulative total exceeding 100,000 by June
The CDC is having a real day today. https://t.co/TvsPYCgkSl— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) May 15, 2020
Odds no longer all in Lindsey Graham’s favor in US Senate race, new forecasts say
Something special is happening here in South Carolina. ✨https://t.co/vcsnAVz3Zx— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) May 15, 2020
It is a huge conflict of interest for the White House’s new vaccine czar to own $10 million of stock in a company receiving government funding to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Slaoui should divest immediately
It is a huge conflict of interest for the White House’s new vaccine czar to own $10 million of stock in a company receiving government funding to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Slaoui should divest immediately. https://t.co/8IWLxVL7la— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 15, 2020
President Trump: "We took over very, very empty cupboards."
And left them “empty” for 3 and a half years? Nice work, Captain Clorox! https://t.co/72hBTqkbL3— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 16, 2020
House approves historic rules change to let members for first time ever vote remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Final vote: 217-189
House approves historic rules change to let members for first time ever vote remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Final vote: 217-189— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 15, 2020
"...a poll commissioned by the Republican National Committee tested roughly 20 lines of attack against Mr. Biden ... None of the lines of attack significantly moved voter sentiment..."
"...a poll commissioned by the Republican National Committee tested roughly 20 lines of attack against Mr. Biden ... None of the lines of attack significantly moved voter sentiment..." https://t.co/s0h5edCtch— Bill Scher (@billscher) May 16, 2020
The number of US coronavirus deaths could surpass 100,000 by June 1, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said
The number of US coronavirus deaths could surpass 100,000 by June 1, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said https://t.co/nfJKEjtaZE— CNN (@CNN) May 16, 2020
BREAKING: ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams: “Based on what we know today, this Obamagate theory is 100 percent bullshit."
BREAKING: ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams: “Based on what we know today, this Obamagate theory is 100 percent bullshit."— PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) May 15, 2020
Breaking: State Department Inspector General Steve Linick has been fired. Linick, a DOJ veteran appointed to the role in 2013 by Obama, is the latest of a slew of inspectors general to be ousted in recent months.
Breaking: State Department Inspector General Steve Linick has been fired. Linick, a DOJ veteran appointed to the role in 2013 by Obama, is the latest of a slew of inspectors general to be ousted in recent months. https://t.co/0zXP4zBym6 via @meridithmcgraw @nahaltoosi— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) May 16, 2020
Trump has not fired him. Trump has given notice of an intent to fire him. The law requiring this 30-day advance notice exists to give Congress a chance TO PREVENT THE FIRING. This is not the end of a story, this is the beginning. This is a countdown to the failure of Congress.
Trump has not fired him. Trump has given notice of an intent to fire him. The law requiring this 30-day advance notice exists to give Congress a chance TO PREVENT THE FIRING. This is not the end of a story, this is the beginning. This is a countdown to the failure of Congress.— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) May 16, 2020
If Inspector General Linick was fired because he was conducting an investigation of conduct by Secretary Pompeo, the Senate cannot let this stand. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee must get to bottom of what happened here.
If Inspector General Linick was fired because he was conducting an investigation of conduct by Secretary Pompeo, the Senate cannot let this stand.— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) May 16, 2020
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee must get to bottom of what happened here.
President Trump just arrived at Camp David for the weekend. He'll be joined by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and the following lawmakers: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Rep. Dan Crenshaw Rep. Matt Gaetz Rep. Devin Nunes Rep. Jim Jordan Rep. Elise Stefanik Rep. Lee Zeldin
President Trump just arrived at Camp David for the weekend. He'll be joined by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and the following lawmakers:— Sara Cook (@saraecook) May 15, 2020
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
Rep. Matt Gaetz
Rep. Devin Nunes
Rep. Jim Jordan
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Rep. Lee Zeldin
Barr's track record makes questions about Burr probe unavoidable
Barr's track record makes questions about Burr probe unavoidable https://t.co/TusuVHd6aO via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 16, 2020
Trump finally succeeds in corrupting DOJ, U.S. intelligence
Trump finally succeeds in corrupting DOJ, U.S. intelligence https://t.co/B3O1AWhxIs via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 16, 2020
When the U.S. president represents a global health crisis
When the U.S. president represents a global health crisis https://t.co/eL60HoQ8FJ via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 16, 2020
V.A. tries to hide supply challenges faced in coronavirus fight
V.A. tries to hide supply challenges faced in coronavirus fight https://t.co/A3pc6dDexx via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) May 16, 2020
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