thedailycaller--2020-06-17--‘It Wasn’t The Obama Administration That Did It’: Bret Baier Presses James Clyburn On Trump’s Role I

‘It Wasn’t The Obama Administration That Did It’: Bret Baier Presses James Clyburn On Trump’s Role In Key Reforms

Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed House Majority Whip James Clyburn about President Donald Trump ’ s role in several reforms that impact the country ’ s African-American community .
Appearing on Tuesday ’ s “ Special Report with Bret Baier , ” Clyburn criticized Trump ’ s executive order on police reform , which called for a ban on chokeholds and created funding for key training initiatives , as not going “ far enough.
” “ I think that what we ’ ve got to do is attack this culture that all of us know exists , ” Clyburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was built upon two pillars that we seem not to want to deal with .
One being white people came to this country of their own free will , who came here in search of freedom , running away from tyranny .
The experiences of black people who came here against their will , chained , shackled and enslaved .
And these two divergent pillars are the institutions of , in this country were based upon them—healthcare delivery , education , law enforcement — all built upon them.
” Clyburn said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and called anything short of attacking “ the institution that is perpetuating this culture ” a “ Band-Aid on this problem.
” After Baier played a video of Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott praising the Trump administration for funding historically black schools , creating opportunity zones , and signing the First Step Act , Clyburn insisted that “ none of that is true.
” Clyburn admitted that Trump “ signed ” the First Step Act , but said it was written by Democrats and suggested that Trump hadn ’ t read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president signed that bill , but Cedric Richmond wrote much more of that bill than the president ever read , ” he said .
“ So I know how that bill got done .
Hakeem Jeffries wrote that bill .
These guys were working on stuff in that bill for I don ’ t know how many years .
How long have we been trying to get these things done ?
So they get wrapped into the bill , his son-in-law came up and worked with people to get the bill done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But Congressman , he did it , ” Baier said between crosstalk .
“ I know better … ” said Clyburn .
( RELATED : ‘ It Removes Race From The Equation ’ : Greg Gutfeld Details ‘ Terrible Idea ’ To Eliminate The Perception Of Racism In Policing ) “ I mean , the administration did it , ” said the Fox News host .
“ It wasn ’ t the Obama administration that did it … It was the Trump administration with Congress.
” “ I didn ’ t come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clyburn said .
“ But you can argue it if you want to .
It ’ s just not true , and that ’ s not the only thing that this president says that ’ s just not true.
” “ Ok , I understand , ” said Baier .
“ But you ’ re not giving the Trump administration any credit for the things that Senator Tim Scott has said it should get credit for.
” “ Absolutely not , ” Clyburn insisted .
“ I ’ m not , because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll give anybody credit who deserves it.
” As an example of when he is willing to “ give credit where credit is due , ” the South Carolina lawmaker said he gave George W. Bush credit for “ what he did on Africa , on fighting AIDS .
”

Fox News anchor Bret Baier pressed House Majority Whip James Clyburn about President Donald Trump’s role in several reforms that impact the country’s African-American community.
Appearing on Tuesday’s “Special Report with Bret Baier,” Clyburn criticized Trump’s executive order on police reform, which called for a ban on chokeholds and created funding for key training initiatives, as not going “far enough.”
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“I think that what we’ve got to do is attack this culture that all of us know exists,” Clyburn said. “This is institutional. It was built upon two pillars that we seem not to want to deal with. One being white people came to this country of their own free will, who came here in search of freedom, running away from tyranny. The experiences of black people who came here against their will, chained, shackled and enslaved. And these two divergent pillars are the institutions of, in this country were based upon them—healthcare delivery, education, law enforcement — all built upon them.”
Clyburn said that policing “started out as slave patrols” and called anything short of attacking “the institution that is perpetuating this culture” a “Band-Aid on this problem.”
After Baier played a video of Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott praising the Trump administration for funding historically black schools, creating opportunity zones, and signing the First Step Act, Clyburn insisted that “none of that is true.”
“None of that’s true?” Baier pushed back.
Clyburn admitted that Trump “signed” the First Step Act, but said it was written by Democrats and suggested that Trump hadn’t read most of it.
“Well, the president signed that bill, but Cedric Richmond wrote much more of that bill than the president ever read,” he said. “So I know how that bill got done. Hakeem Jeffries wrote that bill. These guys were working on stuff in that bill for I don’t know how many years. How long have we been trying to get these things done? So they get wrapped into the bill, his son-in-law came up and worked with people to get the bill done, and the president signed it.”
“But Congressman, he did it,” Baier said between crosstalk.
“I know better …” said Clyburn. (RELATED: ‘It Removes Race From The Equation’: Greg Gutfeld Details ‘Terrible Idea’ To Eliminate The Perception Of Racism In Policing)
“I mean, the administration did it,” said the Fox News host. “It wasn’t the Obama administration that did it … It was the Trump administration with Congress.”
“I didn’t come here to argue with you,” Clyburn said. “But you can argue it if you want to. It’s just not true, and that’s not the only thing that this president says that’s just not true.”
“Ok, I understand,” said Baier. “But you’re not giving the Trump administration any credit for the things that Senator Tim Scott has said it should get credit for.”
“Absolutely not,” Clyburn insisted. “I’m not, because he doesn’t deserve it. I’ll give anybody credit who deserves it.”
As an example of when he is willing to “give credit where credit is due,” the South Carolina lawmaker said he gave George W. Bush credit for “what he did on Africa, on fighting AIDS.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Sean Davis Blasts ‘Whiny Cry-Bullies Of The Left’ Who Targeted The Federalist

Sean Davis , Federalist Cofounder , said Tuesday that The Federalist had been targeted by the “ whiny cry-bullies of the left , ” but that the real problem was the smaller groups that have also been targeted .
NBC reported earlier Tuesday that Google had taken steps to demonetize two right-leaning websites , The Federalist and Zero Hedge , over content posted about rioting and looting that took place in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
( RELATED : Google To Ban Ads On The Federalist After NBC News Raises Concerns About George Floyd Protest Articles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Carlson that The Federalist is back in Google ’ s “ good graces , ” but only because it is a larger publication with a large audience .
Smaller entities , he noted , might not have the ability or the resources to fight back .
“ Tell us the obvious thing , did you know this was coming ?
” Carlson asked .
Davis said no , that Google had never sent a formal notice of any kind and he and others at The Federalist had only learned of the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general information account to ask how people felt about Google demonetizing the site .
“ At that point we started reaching out to connections we have at Google and found out that it turns out yeah , something was going on there but it wasn ’ t what NBC or Ms. Fraser had said , ” Davis explained .
“ It looks like NBC , the network that coddled Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer , by the way , had partnered with a foreign left-wing group in Europe to go after us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and as of now since we have temporarily removed our comments sections , I can assure you they will be back , we are back in Google ’ s good graces but this is a pretty terrifying example of the power that you have between the unholy union of corrupt media and monopolistic tech oligarchs.
” Carlson suggested that another potential issue was election interference , saying , “ We have an election looming on the horizon , we have news companies trying to put their competitors out of business with the help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has a special carve out from the United States Congress .
Where is the Congress , where is the Justice Department , why isn ’ t anyone stepping in to stop this ?
” Davis said that concerned him as well , referencing the 2016 election and how worried everyone had been about election interference and agreeing with Carlson that it appeared to be an attempt to influence the upcoming presidential election .
“ That is absolutely what it is and it ’ s being done by people who claim to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free speech and freedom of expression and it ’ s not just that somebody came after us and try to deplatform us , the whiny cry-bullies of the left to do this all the time to their enemies , they can ’ t win arguments so they try and shut them down , ” Davis concluded .
“ We are a pretty big organization , we are influential , we have a big audience and a lot of influence , we were able to stop this .
Now , most people , 99.99 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deplatformed by these little marxist cry-bullies , they don ’ t have any recourse and it ’ s what ’ s happening to them that is the real crime , its not what ’ s happening to us .
”

Sean Davis, Federalist Cofounder, said Tuesday that The Federalist had been targeted by the “whiny cry-bullies of the left,” but that the real problem was the smaller groups that have also been targeted.
NBC reported earlier Tuesday that Google had taken steps to demonetize two right-leaning websites, The Federalist and Zero Hedge, over content posted about rioting and looting that took place in the wake of George Floyd’s death. (RELATED: Google To Ban Ads On The Federalist After NBC News Raises Concerns About George Floyd Protest Articles)
Davis explained to Fox News host Tucker Carlson that The Federalist is back in Google’s “good graces,” but only because it is a larger publication with a large audience. Smaller entities, he noted, might not have the ability or the resources to fight back.
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“Tell us the obvious thing, did you know this was coming?” Carlson asked.
Davis said no, that Google had never sent a formal notice of any kind and he and others at The Federalist had only learned of the issue from the NBC reporter who emailed a general information account to ask how people felt about Google demonetizing the site.
“At that point we started reaching out to connections we have at Google and found out that it turns out yeah, something was going on there but it wasn’t what NBC or Ms. Fraser had said,” Davis explained.
“It looks like NBC, the network that coddled Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer, by the way, had partnered with a foreign left-wing group in Europe to go after us and use Google to go after us, and as of now since we have temporarily removed our comments sections, I can assure you they will be back, we are back in Google’s good graces but this is a pretty terrifying example of the power that you have between the unholy union of corrupt media and monopolistic tech oligarchs.”
Carlson suggested that another potential issue was election interference, saying, “We have an election looming on the horizon, we have news companies trying to put their competitors out of business with the help of a monopoly that only exists because it has a special carve out from the United States Congress. Where is the Congress, where is the Justice Department, why isn’t anyone stepping in to stop this?”
Davis said that concerned him as well, referencing the 2016 election and how worried everyone had been about election interference and agreeing with Carlson that it appeared to be an attempt to influence the upcoming presidential election.
“That is absolutely what it is and it’s being done by people who claim to be journalists, who claim to believe in free speech and freedom of expression and it’s not just that somebody came after us and try to deplatform us, the whiny cry-bullies of the left to do this all the time to their enemies, they can’t win arguments so they try and shut them down,” Davis concluded.
“We are a pretty big organization, we are influential, we have a big audience and a lot of influence, we were able to stop this. Now, most people, 99.99% of people who get canceled or deplatformed by these little marxist cry-bullies, they don’t have any recourse and it’s what’s happening to them that is the real crime, its not what’s happening to us.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Rep. Andy Barr’s Wife Carol ‘Suddenly’ Passed Away

Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr ’ s wife suddenly died Tuesday , according to a statement released by his office @ @ @ @ @ passed away suddenly last night at the family home in Lexington .
Congressman Barr may @ @ @ @ @ a later date , but right now is solely focused on being a father to @ @ @ @ @ Kristen Pflum , a reporter for Fox 56-WDKY tweeted .
The cause of her death @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : GOP Rep Andy Barr Holds Off Democratic Star Amy McGrath In Kentucky Bellwether @ @ @ @ @ Barr ’ s wife Carol passed away suddenly tonight at the family home in Lexington @ @ @ @ @ , we respectfully ask for privacy for Congressman Barr and his family to grieve Mrs. @ @ @ @ @ heaven .
Congressman Barr may release a more detailed statement at a later date , @ @ @ @ @ focused on being a father to his two beautiful daughters , ” Barr ’ s @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement , according to Garret Wymer , a WKYT reporter .

Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr’s wife suddenly died Tuesday, according to a statement released by his office.
“His wife Carol passed away suddenly last night at the family home in Lexington. Congressman Barr may release a detailed statement at a later date, but right now is solely focused on being a father to his two daughters,” Kristen Pflum, a reporter for Fox 56-WDKY tweeted.
Correction: she passed away today. The coroner’s van, officers and even Chief Lawrence Weathers were at the family’s home this evening. — Kristen Pflum (@kristenpflumFOX) June 17, 2020
The cause of her death is still unknown. (RELATED: GOP Rep Andy Barr Holds Off Democratic Star Amy McGrath In Kentucky Bellwether Race)
Hate to hear this. Rep. Andy Barr’s wife, Carol, has suddenly passed away. Statement from his chief of staff: pic.twitter.com/gcimqv0ntC — Garrett Wymer (@GarrettWKYT) June 17, 2020
“Congressman Andy Barr’s wife Carol passed away suddenly tonight at the family home in Lexington. During this tragic time, we respectfully ask for privacy for Congressman Barr and his family to grieve Mrs. Barr being called home to heaven. Congressman Barr may release a more detailed statement at a later date, but right now is solely focused on being a father to his two beautiful daughters,” Barr’s Chief of Staff Mary Rosado said in a statement, according to Garret Wymer, a WKYT reporter.
(This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.)


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘Justified In Using Deadly Force’: Ex Cop Sides With Atlanta Officer In Shooting Death Of Rayshard B

‘Justified In Using Deadly Force’: Ex Cop Sides With Atlanta Officer In Shooting Death Of Rayshard Brooks

Former police officer Brandon Tatum joined the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill to discuss the deadly police shooting of @ @ @ @ @ Georgia , the effort to defund police and President Donald Trump ’ s executive order @ @ @ @ @ told the Daily Caller that he believes the police shooting of Brooks was justified after @ @ @ @ @ available to the public .
( RELATED : Atlanta Officer Charged With Felony Murder In @ @ @ @ @ “ The police officers were doing everything they were trained to do , ” said @ @ @ @ @ to put him in hand cuffs , he starts to fight , he assaults police @ @ @ @ @ taser , he punches one of the guys in the face , he takes off @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s running he turns and points the taser at officer , not only @ @ @ @ @ ” The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and @ @ @ @ @ position of The Daily Caller .

Former police officer Brandon Tatum joined the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill to discuss the deadly police shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, Georgia, the effort to defund police and President Donald Trump’s executive order on police reform.
Just two weeks ago, the same DA in the Rayshard Brooks case charged officers with aggravated assault for using a taser on protesters “A taser is considered a deadly weapon under Georgia law”https://t.co/OHYzPQMCJk — Greg Price (@greg_price11) June 17, 2020
Tatum told the Daily Caller that he believes the police shooting of Brooks was justified after analyzing the videos and information available to the public. (RELATED: Atlanta Officer Charged With Felony Murder In Rayshard Brooks Shooting.)
“The police officers were doing everything they were trained to do,” said Tatum. “They go to put him in hand cuffs, he starts to fight, he assaults police officers, he took a taser, he punches one of the guys in the face, he takes off running, and then while he’s running he turns and points the taser at officer, not only that, he fired it.”
Tatum went on to explain how a stun gun could be lethal when used by someone who doesn’t have training.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Bolton Book Accuses Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo, Former Chief Of Staff Mick Mulvaney Of Orchestra

Bolton Book Accuses Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo, Former Chief Of Staff Mick Mulvaney Of Orchestrating White House Leaks

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton believes Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney orchestrated numerous damaging leaks to the press , the Daily Caller discovered while reviewing a copy of his new book “ The Room Where It Happened.
” Bolton in particular accused the pair of leaking information to CNN regarding at-the-time secret discussions between the U.S. and the Taliban about potential peace talks to be held at Camp David .
The leaks in question , according to Bolton , infuriated Trump , and the president accused Bolton himself of leaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting at the White House .
( RELATED : Trump Petitioned China ’ s Xi For Election Help , Bolton ’ s Book Claims ) “ At about two fifteen p.m. on Monday , September 9 , Trump called me down to the Oval , where we met alone , ” the former United Nations ambassador wrote .
“ He complained about press coverage on Afghanistan and the cancellation of the Camp David meetings with the Taliban , not to mention the overwhelmingly negative reaction , certainly among Republicans , both the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David.
” “ He was furious he was being portrayed as a fool , not that he pit it that way , ” Bolton continued .
“ He said , ‘ A lot of people don ’ t like you .
They say you ’ re a leaker and not a team player.
’ I wasn ’ t about to let that go.
” “ I said I ’ d been a subject to a campaign of negative leaks against me over the past several months , which I would be happy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d also be happy to tell him who I thought the leaks were coming from .
( Mostly , I believed the leaks were being directed by Pompeo or Mulvaney . )
” Throughout the book , Bolton accused Pompeo and other administration officials of appearing loyal to Trump ’ s face but disparaging him behind his back .
Bolton described a 2018 meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un , when Pompeo allegedly slid Bolton a note that read , “ he is so full of shit , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Bolton in the Washington , D.C. district court to block the June 23 publication of Bolton ’ s book .
The Trump administration accused Bolton of failing to complete the government review process required of all former officials who publish books and claims that the current form of the book contains classified information .
The State Department did not respond to Daily Caller ’ s inquiries Wednesday evening , and the White House declined to comment on Bolton ’ s accusations .

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton believes Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney orchestrated numerous damaging leaks to the press, the Daily Caller discovered while reviewing a copy of his new book “The Room Where It Happened.”
Bolton in particular accused the pair of leaking information to CNN regarding at-the-time secret discussions between the U.S. and the Taliban about potential peace talks to be held at Camp David.
The leaks in question, according to Bolton, infuriated Trump, and the president accused Bolton himself of leaking the information during their final closed door meeting at the White House. (RELATED: Trump Petitioned China’s Xi For Election Help, Bolton’s Book Claims)
“At about two fifteen p.m. on Monday, September 9, Trump called me down to the Oval, where we met alone,” the former United Nations ambassador wrote. “He complained about press coverage on Afghanistan and the cancellation of the Camp David meetings with the Taliban, not to mention the overwhelmingly negative reaction, certainly among Republicans, both the deal and the invitation of Taliban to Camp David.”
“He was furious he was being portrayed as a fool, not that he pit it that way,” Bolton continued. “He said, ‘A lot of people don’t like you. They say you’re a leaker and not a team player.’ I wasn’t about to let that go.”
“I said I’d been a subject to a campaign of negative leaks against me over the past several months, which I would be happy to describe in detail, and I’d also be happy to tell him who I thought the leaks were coming from. (Mostly, I believed the leaks were being directed by Pompeo or Mulvaney.)”
Throughout the book, Bolton accused Pompeo and other administration officials of appearing loyal to Trump’s face but disparaging him behind his back. Bolton described a 2018 meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, when Pompeo allegedly slid Bolton a note that read, “he is so full of shit,” in reference to Trump.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Bolton in the Washington, D.C. district court to block the June 23 publication of Bolton’s book. The Trump administration accused Bolton of failing to complete the government review process required of all former officials who publish books and claims that the current form of the book contains classified information.
The State Department did not respond to Daily Caller’s inquiries Wednesday evening, and the White House declined to comment on Bolton’s accusations.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show George Floyd Alive At His Own Funeral?

An image shared on Facebook claims to show George Floyd alive at his own funeral .
The man pictured is former NBA player Stephen Jackson .
Floyd , a 46-year-old-black man , died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 after an officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes , according to video of the incident .
His death has prompted protests against racism and police brutality across the country .
Some social media users have shared an image of a man wearing sunglasses , a face mask and a hoodie memorializing Floyd along with claims that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cite the photo , purportedly taken at Floyd ’ s June 9 funeral in Houston , as proof that his death was staged .
“ George Floyd , ” text in the image reads .
“ At his own funeral.
” ( RELATED : Are Two Of The Former Police Officers Involved In George Floyd ’ s Death In-Laws ? )
The photo , however , does not show Floyd .
It actually shows Jackson attending a news conference organized by activists at Minneapolis City Hall , according to an article published on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 11 New York Times article also shows Jackson wearing the same hoodie , hat and sunglasses at a different event , with the caption saying , “ Stephen Jackson has been a consistent presence at protests and news conferences in Minneapolis since George Floyd ’ s death last month.
” Jackson and Floyd became friends while growing up in Texas , ESPN reported .
The former NBA player posted a photo himself attending Floyd ’ s Houston funeral on Instagram on June 9 .
“ Rest Well bro .
Honestly we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is what it is , ” Jackson wrote in the caption .
“ Just know ima keep my word .
Love u Twin .
”

An image shared on Facebook claims to show George Floyd alive at his own funeral.
Verdict: False
The man pictured is former NBA player Stephen Jackson.
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Floyd, a 46-year-old-black man, died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 after an officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes, according to video of the incident. His death has prompted protests against racism and police brutality across the country.
Some social media users have shared an image of a man wearing sunglasses, a face mask and a hoodie memorializing Floyd along with claims that it is Floyd pictured. They attempt to cite the photo, purportedly taken at Floyd’s June 9 funeral in Houston, as proof that his death was staged.
“George Floyd,” text in the image reads. “At his own funeral.” (RELATED: Are Two Of The Former Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death In-Laws?)
The photo, however, does not show Floyd. It actually shows Jackson attending a news conference organized by activists at Minneapolis City Hall, according to an article published on the NBA’s website. A June 11 New York Times article also shows Jackson wearing the same hoodie, hat and sunglasses at a different event, with the caption saying, “Stephen Jackson has been a consistent presence at protests and news conferences in Minneapolis since George Floyd’s death last month.”
Jackson and Floyd became friends while growing up in Texas, ESPN reported. The former NBA player posted a photo himself attending Floyd’s Houston funeral on Instagram on June 9.
“Rest Well bro. Honestly we would’ve done it differently but it is what it is,” Jackson wrote in the caption. “Just know ima keep my word. Love u Twin.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Trey Gowdy Rips Bolton For Hawking Book After Refusing To Testify: ‘He’s Sitting In His Pajamas, Pec

Trey Gowdy Rips Bolton For Hawking Book After Refusing To Testify: ‘He’s Sitting In His Pajamas, Pecking Away On His IPad’

Former Republican South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy criticized former National Security Advisor John Bolton for hawking his book after refusing to testify in President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment trial .
Gowdy spoke with Fox News host Martha MacCallum about Bolton ’ s book Tuesday after it was leaked to the New York Times .
( RELATED : ‘ My Mistake Was Relying On The Word Of The FBI ’ : Trey Gowdy Explains What He Did Wrong In Russia Probe ) “ Hot off the presses , brand-new excerpts from John Bolton ’ s book released tonight ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MacCallum began .
“ In them , he accuses the president of abusing his power and soliciting help from China for the upcoming election .
John Bolton describing a meeting with President XI last June , writing this .
‘ Trump said approvingly that there was great hostility to China among the Democrats .
He then stunningly turned the conversation to the coming U.S. Presidential election , pleading with XI to ensure that he would a win .
I would print Trump ’ s exact words , ’ he writes , ‘ but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided otherwise.
” United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer , who was in the room when that conversation allegedly occurred , said that the quote is “ absolutely untrue.
” “ So obviously , you know , this process has been I ’ m sure are good for book sales but how damning are the quotes in this book that you ’ ve seen so far ?
” MacCallum turned the question to Gowdy .
“ John Bolton ’ s argument now is that Trump is unfit for office and should be removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes and misdemeanors , ” Gowdy replied .
“ Now , he had a chance to go before the House , he didn ’ t do it .
He had a chance to go before the Senate , he didn ’ t do it .
He had a chance to come on your show or some other host ’ s show and answer tough questions , but no , for $ 29.95 , he ’ s going to save you from this existential threat to our republic .
I think people are smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you really think he ’ s unfit to be the leader of the free world , why didn ’ t you say anything ?
Why do I have to buy your book to get that ?
” Gowdy went on to note that Bolton still wasn ’ t opening himself up to scrutiny of cross-examination , he was just putting his book out there for public consumption .
“ He ain ’ t being cross-examined , he ’ s sitting in his pajamas pecking away on his iPad .
The power of cross-examination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cauldron , I mean , withstand the heat of being questioned on it , I mean anybody can write a book and make assertions , ” Gowdy explained .
“ Can you answer questions under cross-examination from the House or the Senate ?
Apparently he couldn ’ t , ’ cause he didn ’ t. ” MacCallum pointed out the fact that even the lead House Impeachment Manager Adam Schiff , who had wanted Bolton to testify , had been unimpressed by his willingness to publish a book but not aid in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an author but he ’ s no patriot , ” Schiff said .
Gowdy concluded by pointing out the fact that if Bolton had included classified information in the book — as the White House has alleged that he did — that was a criminal offense .
“ Disseminating classified information is a crime and if no one is above the law I assume that includes him , ” he said .
MacCallum thanked Gowdy for his time and noted that all the attention , whether positive or negative , could ultimately help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Former Republican South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy criticized former National Security Advisor John Bolton for hawking his book after refusing to testify in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.
Gowdy spoke with Fox News host Martha MacCallum about Bolton’s book Tuesday after it was leaked to the New York Times. (RELATED: ‘My Mistake Was Relying On The Word Of The FBI’: Trey Gowdy Explains What He Did Wrong In Russia Probe)
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“Hot off the presses, brand-new excerpts from John Bolton’s book released tonight ahead of its publication on June 23rd,” MacCallum began. “In them, he accuses the president of abusing his power and soliciting help from China for the upcoming election. John Bolton describing a meeting with President XI last June, writing this. ‘Trump said approvingly that there was great hostility to China among the Democrats. He then stunningly turned the conversation to the coming U.S. Presidential election, pleading with XI to ensure that he would a win. I would print Trump’s exact words,’ he writes, ‘but the government’s pre-prepublication review process decided otherwise.”
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who was in the room when that conversation allegedly occurred, said that the quote is “absolutely untrue.”
“So obviously, you know, this process has been I’m sure are good for book sales but how damning are the quotes in this book that you’ve seen so far?” MacCallum turned the question to Gowdy.
“John Bolton’s argument now is that Trump is unfit for office and should be removed, that he’s committed high crimes and misdemeanors,” Gowdy replied. “Now, he had a chance to go before the House, he didn’t do it. He had a chance to go before the Senate, he didn’t do it. He had a chance to come on your show or some other host’s show and answer tough questions, but no, for $29.95, he’s going to save you from this existential threat to our republic. I think people are smart enough to know, Bolton, if you really think he’s unfit to be the leader of the free world, why didn’t you say anything? Why do I have to buy your book to get that?”
Gowdy went on to note that Bolton still wasn’t opening himself up to scrutiny of cross-examination, he was just putting his book out there for public consumption.
“He ain’t being cross-examined, he’s sitting in his pajamas pecking away on his iPad. The power of cross-examination is you actually have to withstand the cauldron, I mean, withstand the heat of being questioned on it, I mean anybody can write a book and make assertions,” Gowdy explained. “Can you answer questions under cross-examination from the House or the Senate? Apparently he couldn’t, ’cause he didn’t.”
MacCallum pointed out the fact that even the lead House Impeachment Manager Adam Schiff, who had wanted Bolton to testify, had been unimpressed by his willingness to publish a book but not aid in the impeachment process. “Bolton may be an author but he’s no patriot,” Schiff said.
Bolton’s staff were asked to testify before the House to Trump’s abuses, and did. They had a lot to lose and showed real courage. When Bolton was asked, he refused, and said he’d sue if subpoenaed. Instead, he saved it for a book. Bolton may be an author, but he’s no patriot. — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 17, 2020
Gowdy concluded by pointing out the fact that if Bolton had included classified information in the book — as the White House has alleged that he did — that was a criminal offense. “Disseminating classified information is a crime and if no one is above the law I assume that includes him,” he said.
MacCallum thanked Gowdy for his time and noted that all the attention, whether positive or negative, could ultimately help drive attention to Bolton’s book.
“I’m gonna buy your book before I buy his,” Gowdy laughed.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Miss Hitting Up Happy Hour? Learn To Make Your Favorite Cocktails Right At Home

If you ’ ve been craving a crisp margarita for the last couple of months as you ’ ve been stuck at home , listen up !
Instead of waiting until it ’ s safe to head to happy hour again , why not enjoy your favorite cocktails from the comfort of your own home ?
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If you’ve been craving a crisp margarita for the last couple of months as you’ve been stuck at home, listen up! Instead of waiting until it’s safe to head to happy hour again, why not enjoy your favorite cocktails from the comfort of your own home? Thanks to The Mixologist & Budding Bartender Bundle, you can learn step by step how to create your favorite libations and so much more.
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Unlike other online bartending courses, the ones in The Mixologist & Budding Bartender Bundle give you a detailed history of the many different kinds of liquor you’ll be working with over the course of 179 lessons, in addition to mouth-watering recipes. Whether you’re learning about tequila, rum, or whiskey, you’ll find out where they derive from and what foods pair best with them. There’s also an entire course devoted to wine service, showing you how to properly taste wine, detect flaws, and more.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Poll: Nearly Half Of Americans Think Police Violence Is A ‘Very’ Or ‘Extremely’ Serious Problem

Public opinion on policing has shifted dramatically in the past five years , as more Americans believe that police violence is a very serious problem .
A poll released Wednesday by the The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 48 % of Americans think police violence is a “ very ” or “ extremely ” serious problem .
That number is a significant increase from the 32 % of Americans who thought the same in 2015 .
A greater number of Americans now think police are more likely to use deadly force against a black person than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents said that police violence disproportionately targets black people , up from the 49 % of people who thought the same in 2015 .
When surveyed about the criminal justice system , 65 % of respondents said that police officers who cause injury or death are treated too leniently , compared to the 41 % of people who thought the same in 2015 .
The change in opinion correlates with the increase in nationwide coverage of police violence , with many of these cases involving lethal interactions between black people and the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd ’ s death last month , demonstrations against police violence have swept the country , and more public attention has been dedicated to the issue of racism against black people .
( RELATED : Minnesota Grants Posthumous Pardon To Black Man In Century-Old Lynching Case ) Although more Americans hold the opinion that police violence is a very serious problem , there continues to be a racial divide in attitudes towards policing .
For example , 83 % of black people said police violence was a “ very ” or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 39 % of white people .
One reason for this divide , according to the study ’ s conclusion , is the difference between black and white people ’ s interactions with the police .
51 % of black people said they have been treated unfairly by a police officer , compared to only 6 % of white people .
The poll surveyed 1,310 American adults via mail , email , telephone and field interviews between June 11-15 .
The poll had a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percentage points .

Public opinion on policing has shifted dramatically in the past five years, as more Americans believe that police violence is a very serious problem.
A poll released Wednesday by the The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 48% of Americans think police violence is a “very” or “extremely” serious problem. That number is a significant increase from the 32% of Americans who thought the same in 2015.
A greater number of Americans now think police are more likely to use deadly force against a black person than a white person. 61% of respondents said that police violence disproportionately targets black people, up from the 49% of people who thought the same in 2015.
When surveyed about the criminal justice system, 65% of respondents said that police officers who cause injury or death are treated too leniently, compared to the 41% of people who thought the same in 2015.
The change in opinion correlates with the increase in nationwide coverage of police violence, with many of these cases involving lethal interactions between black people and the police, AP reported.
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death last month, demonstrations against police violence have swept the country, and more public attention has been dedicated to the issue of racism against black people. (RELATED: Minnesota Grants Posthumous Pardon To Black Man In Century-Old Lynching Case)
Although more Americans hold the opinion that police violence is a very serious problem, there continues to be a racial divide in attitudes towards policing. For example, 83% of black people said police violence was a “very” or “extremely” serious problem, compared to 39% of white people.
One reason for this divide, according to the study’s conclusion, is the difference between black and white people’s interactions with the police. 51% of black people said they have been treated unfairly by a police officer, compared to only 6% of white people.
The poll surveyed 1,310 American adults via mail, email, telephone and field interviews between June 11-15. The poll had a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percentage points.


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Majority Of Voters Support Major Police Reforms, But Not ‘Defund The Police,’ Poll Shows

The majority of likely voters support reforming police departments but only a minority indicated support for the “ defund the police ” movement , according to a Morning Consult poll released Wednesday .
The poll , conducted June 12 through June 14 , found that a combined 59 % of respondents say police departments need to be significantly reformed , with 22 % preferring their complete restructuring and 37 % preferring they adopt only minor reforms .
Only 5 % of those surveyed said police departments need no police reform , Politico reported .
Despite majority support for nationwide police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the movement to “ defund the police.
” “ While nearly 60 % agree police departments are in need of major reforms , voters remain skeptical of the ‘ Defund the Police ’ movement , ” said Kyle Dropp , the co-founder of Morning Consult .
The poll asked voters whether they support or oppose the movement to “ defund the police.
” A total of 58 % stated their opposition , with 43 % stating that they are “ strongly opposed , ” according to the poll .
Only 13 % said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement , and 15 % said they somewhat supported the movement .
The slogan has caught on amid widespread protests sparked by the death of George Floyd , who was killed after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes , video of the incident shows .
Among Democrats , 80 % said that they believed police departments need to be completely redone , compared to only 33 % of Republicans the poll shows .
The “ Defund the Police ” movement is supported by 48 % of Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of Republicans , according to the poll .
( RELATED : Democratic Rep Karen Bass : ‘ Defund The Police Is Probably One Of The Worst Slogans Ever ) In addition to the poll ’ s numbers regarding police reform , it also shows President Donald Trump ’ s support at 40 % , a slight tick upward from last week ’ s Morning Consult poll that had him 39 % approval .
A majority of voters at 57 % disapprove of the job Trump is doing .
The poll surveyed 1,987 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ error of 2 percentage points .
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The majority of likely voters support reforming police departments, but only a minority indicated support for the “defund the police” movement, according to a Morning Consult poll released Wednesday.
The poll, conducted June 12 through June 14, found that a combined 59% of respondents say police departments need to be significantly reformed, with 22% preferring their complete restructuring and 37% preferring they adopt only minor reforms. Only 5% of those surveyed said police departments need no police reform, Politico reported.
Despite majority support for nationwide police reforms, most Americans do not support the movement to “defund the police.”
“While nearly 60% agree police departments are in need of major reforms, voters remain skeptical of the ‘Defund the Police’ movement,” said Kyle Dropp, the co-founder of Morning Consult.
The poll asked voters whether they support or oppose the movement to “defund the police.” A total of 58% stated their opposition, with 43% stating that they are “strongly opposed,” according to the poll. Only 13% said they strongly support the defund the police movement, and 15% said they somewhat supported the movement.
The slogan has caught on amid widespread protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, who was killed after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, video of the incident shows.
Among Democrats, 80% said that they believed police departments need to be completely redone, compared to only 33% of Republicans the poll shows.
The “Defund the Police” movement is supported by 48% of Democrats, 26% of independents and 11% of Republicans, according to the poll. (RELATED: Democratic Rep Karen Bass: ‘Defund The Police Is Probably One Of The Worst Slogans Ever)
In addition to the poll’s numbers regarding police reform, it also shows President Donald Trump’s support at 40%, a slight tick upward from last week’s Morning Consult poll that had him 39% approval. A majority of voters at 57% disapprove of the job Trump is doing. The poll surveyed 1,987 likely voters and had a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
Andrew Trunsky contributed to this report.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Man Charged With Shoving 92-Year-Old Woman Has Been Arrested At Least 65 Times: NYPD

The man arrested Tuesday in connection to throwing a 92-year-old woman into a New York City fire hydrant has been arrested at least 65 times , the New York Police Department Public Information unit confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The NYPD nabbed Rashid Brimmage , 31 , after the incident .
The elderly victim , Geraldine , who was too afraid to specify her last name , said she ’ s fearful to walk alone in the neighborhood where she ’ s spent the past 50 years in an interview with The New York Post .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state where I ’ m fearful to walk the streets alone , ” she told the New York Post .
“ So my super ’ s trying to find somebody who will walk me to a park nearby or to the supermarket , that kind of thing .
So that ’ s the problem.
” Some local outlets said he ’ s been arrested more than 100 times , citing police sources .
NYPD Public Information confirmed 65 arrests to the DCNF .
“ He has approximately 65 prior arrests , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deputy Commissioner of Public Information .
“ Some include : Assault , Criminal Possession of Controlled substance , Public Lewdness , Criminal Mischief , Resisting Arrest , Sex Abuse , OGA , Criminal Trespass , Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
” Geraldine , who was on her way to a pharmacy , was allegedly flung to the street by Brimmage on Friday .
Her head impacted a fire hydrant and she lay on the ground until a bystander called police .
( RELATED : ‘ No Criminality ’ In Case Of NYPD Officers Sickened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cause ) “ I thought a brick hit me or something hit me on the left side of my head , and I went right down and hit my head against the hydrant , ” she said .
“ Blood was coming out , not spurting blood , but blood was dripping.
” Brimmage has allegedly attacked three other random people since February .
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The man arrested Tuesday in connection to throwing a 92-year-old woman into a New York City fire hydrant has been arrested at least 65 times, the New York Police Department Public Information unit confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The NYPD nabbed Rashid Brimmage, 31, after the incident. The elderly victim, Geraldine, who was too afraid to specify her last name, said she’s fearful to walk alone in the neighborhood where she’s spent the past 50 years in an interview with The New York Post.
“This damned guy put me in a state where I’m fearful to walk the streets alone,” she told the New York Post. “So my super’s trying to find somebody who will walk me to a park nearby or to the supermarket, that kind of thing. So that’s the problem.”
Some local outlets said he’s been arrested more than 100 times, citing police sources. NYPD Public Information confirmed 65 arrests to the DCNF.
“He has approximately 65 prior arrests,” according to a statement from the New York Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. “Some include: Assault, Criminal Possession of Controlled substance, Public Lewdness, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Sex Abuse, OGA, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Possession of Marijuana.”
Geraldine, who was on her way to a pharmacy, was allegedly flung to the street by Brimmage on Friday. Her head impacted a fire hydrant and she lay on the ground until a bystander called police. (RELATED: ‘No Criminality’ In Case Of NYPD Officers Sickened By Shake Shake Milkshakes, Police Investigating Cause)
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On June 12 at 3rd Avenue between 15th and 16th Street, this individual pushed a 92-year-old woman to the ground causing her to strike her head on a fire hydrant. pic.twitter.com/Nr2GaTiqm6 — Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) June 16, 2020
“I thought a brick hit me or something hit me on the left side of my head, and I went right down and hit my head against the hydrant,” she said. “Blood was coming out, not spurting blood, but blood was dripping.”
Brimmage has allegedly attacked three other random people since February. He reportedly punched a man at a pizza shop and struck both a woman and a man at the same Dunkin’ Donuts in two separate incidents, according to NBC 4.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--‘Honest Mistake’: Group Arrested Over Quarantine Rules In Hawaii Says It Didn’t Realize Restrictions

‘Honest Mistake’: Group Arrested Over Quarantine Rules In Hawaii Says It Didn’t Realize Restrictions Were ‘That Serious’

A cult associated with nudism , polygamy and abstinence from personal hygiene arrested for violating Hawaii ’ s quarantine order had been previously deported from three countries after it was deemed a threat to national security , according to the Costa Rica Star .
Twenty-one alleged Carbon Nation cult members including supposed leader Eligio “ Natureboy ” Bishop were arrested for the state ’ s quarantine order on June 12 , the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported .
Hawaii requires everyone arriving to the state to quarantine for two weeks in hopes of containing the spread of coronavirus .
“ People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So , honest mistake because we were all under the impression that it was just like everywhere else in the states where it ’ s not that serious , ” Bishop said , though authorities said the group signed documents detailing the state ’ s quarantine order at the airport , the Associated Press reported The group Carbon Nation identifies its purpose to “ awaken the chosen ” to “ become their highest cellves [ selves ] , ” according to the group ’ s YouTube channel .
Before receiving death threats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hawaii , Carbon Nation member Kendra Carter said , according to AP .
The group adheres to a strict vegan diet and one of their theories is “ that all people are different shades of brown , ” Carter added .
The members were released from Honolulu Police custody and returned to the contiguous United States , Hawaii Police Officer Sean Phelan told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Their bail was set at $ 2,000 for members charged on one count and $ 4,000 for members facing two charges , Hawaii Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advertiser .
Violating quarantine orders is considered a misdemeanor and may result in a $ 5 , oo0 fine or one year in prison , according to the Star Advertiser .
“ This is the biggest group of quarantine violators that we ’ ve apprehended .
A lot of local people were outraged by what they saw , ” Wilkins said .
The members are scheduled to appear in court June 24 and 25 , according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser .
Bishop claims the group consists of “ African Americans that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” AP reported .
“ They just make us look crazy on the internet.
” “ It ’ s aloha oe to the Carbon Nation , ” President and CEO of the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii Jessica Lani Rich sent the group off with a common Hawaiian goodbye .
The Visitor Aloha Society was responsible for scheduling the member ’ s returning flight to Los Angeles after their arrest .
( RELATED : Aloha To Freedom : Hawaii Lawmakers Push Severe Ammo Restrictions ) Rich referred to reports that Carbon Nation was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Panama , the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported .
“ They are a religious cult known for polygamy and nudism , ” Rich added .
When apprehended by Immigration and Panamanian National Police , Bishop had an international warrant for “ crimes of sexual abuse and pedophilia , ” the Costa Rica Star reported .
Formerly , Bishop worked as a sex worker , homosexual stripper , exotic dancer and male model .
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A cult associated with nudism, polygamy and abstinence from personal hygiene arrested for violating Hawaii’s quarantine order had been previously deported from three countries after it was deemed a threat to national security, according to the Costa Rica Star.
Twenty-one alleged Carbon Nation cult members including supposed leader Eligio “Natureboy” Bishop were arrested for the state’s quarantine order on June 12, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported. Hawaii requires everyone arriving to the state to quarantine for two weeks in hopes of containing the spread of coronavirus.
“People were still out, going around. So, honest mistake because we were all under the impression that it was just like everywhere else in the states where it’s not that serious,” Bishop said, though authorities said the group signed documents detailing the state’s quarantine order at the airport, the Associated Press reported.
The group Carbon Nation identifies its purpose to “awaken the chosen” to “become their highest cellves [selves],” according to the group’s YouTube channel.
Before receiving death threats, the group planned to permanently relocate to Hawaii, Carbon Nation member Kendra Carter said, according to AP. The group adheres to a strict vegan diet and one of their theories is “that all people are different shades of brown,” Carter added.
The members were released from Honolulu Police custody and returned to the contiguous United States, Hawaii Police Officer Sean Phelan told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Their bail was set at $2,000 for members charged on one count and $4,000 for members facing two charges, Hawaii Police Department Lt. Rio Amon-Wilkins told the Star Advertiser. Violating quarantine orders is considered a misdemeanor and may result in a $5,000 fine or one year in prison, according to the Star Advertiser.
“This is the biggest group of quarantine violators that we’ve apprehended. A lot of local people were outraged by what they saw,” Wilkins said. The members are scheduled to appear in court June 24 and 25, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
BREAKING: Alleged “Carbon Nation” cult leader Eligio Lee Bishop, two other suspected members will leave Hawaii tonight on a flight to Los Angeles. The group came to live on the Big Island but all were arrested, jailed for breaking mandatory quarantine. https://t.co/e5oOgcJapL pic.twitter.com/OT0Pb8hc9C — Lynn Kawano (@LynnKawano) June 16, 2020
Bishop claims the group consists of “African Americans that are protesting our conditions by leaving them,” AP reported. “They just make us look crazy on the internet.”
“It’s aloha oe to the Carbon Nation,” President and CEO of the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii Jessica Lani Rich sent the group off with a common Hawaiian goodbye. The Visitor Aloha Society was responsible for scheduling the member’s returning flight to Los Angeles after their arrest. (RELATED: Aloha To Freedom: Hawaii Lawmakers Push Severe Ammo Restrictions)
Rich referred to reports that Carbon Nation was deported by Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported. “They are a religious cult known for polygamy and nudism,” Rich added.
When apprehended by Immigration and Panamanian National Police, Bishop had an international warrant for “crimes of sexual abuse and pedophilia,” the Costa Rica Star reported.
Formerly, Bishop worked as a sex worker, stripper, exotic dancer and model.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Broncos Star Kareem Jackson Has Coronavirus

According to Adam Schefter , Jackson has tested positive for the virus and “ has cold-like symptoms.
” Schefter also added that Jackson is expected to fully heal .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s unclear how this will impact any time in camp or the upcoming season .
Well , I ’ d suggest you all get used to seeing NFL players getting coronavirus .
Just like I said for college football , it ’ ll also happen here .
The Texans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and now you can add Jackson to the list .
In the end , I don ’ t think there ’ s really any reason to panic at all .
NFL teams have the necessary resources in spades to keep players safe and help them heal .
The biggest key is keeping a sick player , Jackson in this case , away from the rest of the squad .
Let him rest , heal up and then bring him back once he ’ s ready .
The last thing the Broncos want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room infected .
Keep checking back for updates as we have them on the NFL ’ s battle against coronavirus .

Denver Broncos star safety Kareem Jackson has coronavirus.
According to Adam Schefter, Jackson has tested positive for the virus and “has cold-like symptoms.” Schefter also added that Jackson is expected to fully heal. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s unclear how this will impact any time in camp or the upcoming season.
Broncos’ standout safety Kareem Jackson tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN. Jackson has cold-like symptoms, but expects to make a full recovery. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 17, 2020
Well, I’d suggest you all get used to seeing NFL players getting coronavirus. Just like I said for college football, it’ll also happen here.
The Texans and Broncos have both had players test positive, and now you can add Jackson to the list.
From NFL Now: More on several #Texans and #Cowboys players testing positive for COVID-19, including RB Zeke Elliott. He won’t be the last (Dak is healthy, FYI). pic.twitter.com/sso6WAaGem — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 15, 2020
In the end, I don’t think there’s really any reason to panic at all. NFL teams have the necessary resources in spades to keep players safe and help them heal.
The biggest key is keeping a sick player, Jackson in this case, away from the rest of the squad. Let him rest, heal up and then bring him back once he’s ready.
The last thing the Broncos want to do is get the whole locker room infected.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--‘That 70s Show’ Star And Scientologist Danny Masterson Charged With 3 Counts Of Forcible Rape

Actor Danny Masterson was charged with three counts of forcible rape Wednesday .
The charges were brought against the “ That 70s Show ” actor by the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office , according to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter .
Masterson was charged with three counts of rape by force or fear after allegedly raping three separate women .
He was arrested around 11:30 a.m , The Hollywood Reporter reported .
His bond was set at $ 3.3 million and he posted bond at 2:44 p.m , jail records obtained by the outlet showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church Of Scientology Sued By Rape Accusers For Stalking ) Masterson has been accused of raping a 23-year-old woman sometime in 2001 .
He is accused of raping a 28-year-old woman in April of 2003 and sometime between October and December of 2003 , he is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman at his home in Hollywood Hills .
The investigation was first opened against the Scientologist in 2017 .
“ The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide Division , Sexual Assault Section , is conducting an investigation involving the actor Danny Masterson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disclosed that they were sexually assaulted by Masterson during the early 2000 ’ s , ” a statement from LAPD said at the time , THR reported .
A representative for Masterson denied any wrong doing at the time .

Actor Danny Masterson was charged with three counts of forcible rape Wednesday.
The charges were brought against the “That 70s Show” actor by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, according to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter. Masterson was charged with three counts of rape by force or fear after allegedly raping three separate women.
1. BREAKING: Actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson has been charged with forcibly raping three women by the LA District Attorney. Read my first story from 2017 about the allegations. https://t.co/2rggzXy92l — Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) June 17, 2020
He was arrested around 11:30 a.m, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
His bond was set at $3.3 million and he posted bond at 2:44 p.m, jail records obtained by the outlet showed. (RELATED: Danny Masterson, Church Of Scientology Sued By Rape Accusers For Stalking)
Masterson has been accused of raping a 23-year-old woman sometime in 2001. He is accused of raping a 28-year-old woman in April of 2003 and sometime between October and December of 2003, he is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman at his home in Hollywood Hills.
The investigation was first opened against the Scientologist in 2017.
“The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide Division, Sexual Assault Section, is conducting an investigation involving the actor Danny Masterson. Three women have come forward and disclosed that they were sexually assaulted by Masterson during the early 2000’s,” a statement from LAPD said at the time, THR reported.
A representative for Masterson denied any wrong doing at the time.


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Russia Charges Prominent Scientist With Selling Military Secrets To China

Russian authorities charged a prominent scientist with high treason for allegedly selling military secrets to China .
He is under @ @ @ @ @ June 5 was extended through October .

Russian authorities charged a prominent scientist with high treason for allegedly selling military secrets to China. He is under house arrest, which on June 5 was extended through October.


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Jesse Watters: Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘Political Overcharge,’ Police Will ‘Let The Streets R

Jesse Watters: Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘Political Overcharge,’ Police Will ‘Let The Streets Run Wild’

Fox News host Jesse Watters accused Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard of engaging in a “ political overcharge ” of the former police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks last week .
Howard on Wednesday announced 11 separate charges against former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe , including felony murder , for the series of actions last Friday that led to Brooks ’ death .
Discussing the charges on Wednesday ’ s “ The Five , ” Watters speculated that Howard ’ s “ political overcharge ” could be because he “ is in a hotly contested runoff for reelection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for pocketing six figures that was supposed to go to the state to fight crime and it went into his personal bank account.
” “ So , that ’ s what that ’ s all about , but he ’ s playing with fire , ” Watters continued .
“ We are looking at a huge crime wave in the next decade because of this .
This is the Ferguson effect on steroids .
Police now , especially Atlanta , they will pull back .
They ’ ll let the streets run wild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I bet suspects are taking their chances with officers after this.
” The Fox News host observed that the officers gave Brooks “ so many second chances ” and were “ so polite , so respectful ” to the point that he resisted arrest .
“ They asked him if he was okay , if he needed an ambulance and he pushed them in the face , wrestled with them , stole their taser , ” he said .
“ He points that taser , fires it .
Went right over the officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it incapacitated the officer and he steals the firearm .
He ’ s already stolen the taser .
He can do whatever he wants.
” Watters suggested that , while police reform is needed , “ people reform ” is needed as well .
“ If you want to fight the officer , fight him in court , ” said the Fox News host .
“ You ’ re talking about if you have warrants ?
Well , that ’ s on you .
But if you run if you resist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re racking up a massive amount of felonies that are going to haunt you for life.
” ( RELATED : ‘ It Removes Race From The Equation ’ : Greg Gutfeld Details ‘ Terrible Idea ’ To Eliminate The Perception Of Racism In Policing ) “ People need to be respectful of law enforcement , ” he concluded .
“ Officer doesn ’ t even have to pull out the taser , doesn ’ t have to wrestle you , doesn ’ t have to pull out a firearm .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these tickets , they can all be saved if people just start conducting themselves appropriately and that goes for everybody no matter who you are .
”

Fox News host Jesse Watters accused Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard of engaging in a “political overcharge” of the former police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks last week.
Howard on Wednesday announced 11 separate charges against former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder, for the series of actions last Friday that led to Brooks’ death.
Discussing the charges on Wednesday’s “The Five,” Watters speculated that Howard’s “political overcharge” could be because he “is in a hotly contested runoff for reelection and he’s under state investigation for pocketing six figures that was supposed to go to the state to fight crime and it went into his personal bank account.”
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“So, that’s what that’s all about, but he’s playing with fire,” Watters continued. “We are looking at a huge crime wave in the next decade because of this. This is the Ferguson effect on steroids. Police now, especially Atlanta, they will pull back. They’ll let the streets run wild. If there is an arrest, I bet suspects are taking their chances with officers after this.”
The Fox News host observed that the officers gave Brooks “so many second chances” and were “so polite, so respectful” to the point that he resisted arrest.
“They asked him if he was okay, if he needed an ambulance and he pushed them in the face, wrestled with them, stole their taser,” he said. “He points that taser, fires it. Went right over the officer’s head. If it connects, it incapacitated the officer and he steals the firearm. He’s already stolen the taser. He can do whatever he wants.”
Watters suggested that, while police reform is needed, “people reform” is needed as well.
“If you want to fight the officer, fight him in court,” said the Fox News host. “You’re talking about if you have warrants? Well, that’s on you. But if you run if you resist, if you assault an officer, you’re racking up a massive amount of felonies that are going to haunt you for life.” (RELATED: ‘It Removes Race From The Equation’: Greg Gutfeld Details ‘Terrible Idea’ To Eliminate The Perception Of Racism In Policing)
“People need to be respectful of law enforcement,” he concluded. “Officer doesn’t even have to pull out the taser, doesn’t have to wrestle you, doesn’t have to pull out a firearm. All of these fines, these lives lost, these tickets, they can all be saved if people just start conducting themselves appropriately and that goes for everybody no matter who you are.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--‘Completely Crazy’: Lighthizer Denies Bolton’s Claim That Trump Asked China For Election Help

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer denied Wednesday that President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in June 2019 for help in the upcoming presidential election , an allegation that former national security adviser John Bolton levels in his forthcoming memoir .
“ Absolutely untrue , never happened .
I was there , I have no recollection of that ever happening .
I don ’ t believe it ’ s true , I don ’ t believe it ever happened , ” Lighthizer testified during a Senate Finance Committee hearing .
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez had asked Lighthizer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , about an excerpt from Bolton ’ s book in which he alleged that Trump asked Xi for election help during a meeting in Japan on the sidelines of the Group 20 summit in June 2019 .
“ Trump then , stunningly , turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election , alluding to China ’ s economic capability and pleading with Xi to ensure he ’ d win , ” Bolton wrote in an excerpt published by The Wall Street Journal .
“ He stressed the importance of farmers and increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the electoral outcome .
I would print Trump ’ s exact words , but the government ’ s prepublication review process has decided otherwise.
” ( RELATED : ‘ He Is So Full Of Sh*t ’ : Bolton Claims Mike Pompeo , Others Mocked Trump Behind His Back ) Lighthizer told Menendez that he was in the meeting in question and that Bolton ’ s allegation was “ completely crazy.
” “ Would I have recollected something as crazy as that ?
Of course I would , ” Lighthizer said .
Bolton makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his book , “ The Room Where It Happened.
” He accuses his former boss of appeasing foreign dictators such as Xi , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
Bolton also claimed that top Trump administration officials , including Sec .
of State Mike Pompeo , were highly critical of the president during private conversations .
The Trump Justice Department sued Bolton on Tuesday to delay the release of the memoir , which is set for release on June 23 .
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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer denied Wednesday that President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in June 2019 for help in the upcoming presidential election, an allegation that former national security adviser John Bolton levels in his forthcoming memoir.
“Absolutely untrue, never happened. I was there, I have no recollection of that ever happening. I don’t believe it’s true, I don’t believe it ever happened,” Lighthizer testified during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez had asked Lighthizer, a well-known critic of the Chinese government, about an excerpt from Bolton’s book in which he alleged that Trump asked Xi for election help during a meeting in Japan on the sidelines of the Group 20 summit in June 2019.
“Trump then, stunningly, turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election, alluding to China’s economic capability and pleading with Xi to ensure he’d win,” Bolton wrote in an excerpt published by The Wall Street Journal.
“He stressed the importance of farmers and increased Chinese purchases of soybeans and wheat in the electoral outcome. I would print Trump’s exact words, but the government’s prepublication review process has decided otherwise.” (RELATED: ‘He Is So Full Of Sh*t’: Bolton Claims Mike Pompeo, Others Mocked Trump Behind His Back)
Lighthizer told Menendez that he was in the meeting in question and that Bolton’s allegation was “completely crazy.”
“Would I have recollected something as crazy as that? Of course I would,” Lighthizer said.
Bolton makes numerous other bombshell allegations against Trump in his book, “The Room Where It Happened.” He accuses his former boss of appeasing foreign dictators such as Xi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bolton also claimed that top Trump administration officials, including Sec. of State Mike Pompeo, were highly critical of the president during private conversations.
The Trump Justice Department sued Bolton on Tuesday to delay the release of the memoir, which is set for release on June 23.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Trump Signs Bill Protecting Chinese Uighurs On Same Day John Bolton Claims He Gave Xi Approval On De

Trump Signs Bill Protecting Chinese Uighurs On Same Day John Bolton Claims He Gave Xi Approval On Detention Camps

President Donald Trump signed a bill to protect the human rights of Uighur muslims living in China on Wednesday , the same day former Ambassador John Bolton accused him of having given approval to Chinese President Xi Jinping to start filling detention camps .
The bill Trump signed Wednesday calls for his administration to create a report on Chinese officials who are responsible for the detention camps and introduce sanctions against them .
The sanctions could include freezing of assets , VISA denials , and barring entry into the U.S. Bolton ’ s accusations come from advance review copies of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been published in the Wall Street Journal .
Bolton claims Trump told Xi that building the concentration camps was the “ right thing to do , ” during a dinner with Chinese diplomats at the G20 in 2019 .
The bill signed Wednesday also seeks to hold China accountable for “ indoctrination camps , forced labor , and intrusive surveillance to eradicate the ethnic identity ” in Xinjiang .
( REPORT : Trump Petitioned China ’ s Xi For Election Help , Bolton ’ s Book Claims ) “ With only interpreters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he was basically building concentration camps in Xinjiang .
According to our interpreter , Trump said that Xi should go ahead with building the camps , which Trump thought was exactly the right thing to do , ” Bolton wrote .
“ The National Security Council ’ s top Asia staffer , Matthew Pottinger , told me that Trump said something very similar during his November 2017 trip to China.
” China has long denied any wrongdoing in Xinjiang , releasing a statement in April claiming there is no “ detention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ religious prisoners ” of any kind .
The human rights abuses at the camps have been documented , however , with the Associated Press uncovering a database showing China has been imprisoning Muslims for attending services at a mosque or praying .
( RELATED : Top WHO Official Won Election With China ’ s Help ) Trump has not directly responded to Bolton ’ s accusations , but the White House released a statement saying Bolton is “ threatening to undermine America ’ s national security for personal profit.
” The administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from publishing certain sections of his book , which the White House says contains classified information .

President Donald Trump signed a bill to protect the human rights of Uighur muslims living in China on Wednesday, the same day former Ambassador John Bolton accused him of having given approval to Chinese President Xi Jinping to start filling detention camps.
The bill Trump signed Wednesday calls for his administration to create a report on Chinese officials who are responsible for the detention camps and introduce sanctions against them. The sanctions could include freezing of assets, VISA denials, and barring entry into the U.S.
Bolton’s accusations come from advance review copies of his upcoming book, excerpts of which have been published in the Wall Street Journal. Bolton claims Trump told Xi that building the concentration camps was the “right thing to do,” during a dinner with Chinese diplomats at the G20 in 2019.
The bill signed Wednesday also seeks to hold China accountable for “indoctrination camps, forced labor, and intrusive surveillance to eradicate the ethnic identity” in Xinjiang.(REPORT: Trump Petitioned China’s Xi For Election Help, Bolton’s Book Claims)
“With only interpreters present, Xi had explained to Trump why he was basically building concentration camps in Xinjiang. According to our interpreter, Trump said that Xi should go ahead with building the camps, which Trump thought was exactly the right thing to do,” Bolton wrote. “The National Security Council’s top Asia staffer, Matthew Pottinger, told me that Trump said something very similar during his November 2017 trip to China.”
China has long denied any wrongdoing in Xinjiang, releasing a statement in April claiming there is no “detention of a million Muslims from Xinjiang” or “religious prisoners” of any kind.
The human rights abuses at the camps have been documented, however, with the Associated Press uncovering a database showing China has been imprisoning Muslims for attending services at a mosque or praying. (RELATED: Top WHO Official Won Election With China’s Help)
Trump has not directly responded to Bolton’s accusations, but the White House released a statement saying Bolton is “threatening to undermine America’s national security for personal profit.”
The administration has also taken action to prevent Bolton from publishing certain sections of his book, which the White House says contains classified information.


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--FACT CHECK: Image Claims Pipe Bombs Were Found Near The Korean War Memorial In DC

An Instagram post claims that crates of pipe bombs were found near the Korean War Memorial and that U-Haul trucks were “ connected to suspected weapons stashes ” in Washington , D.C. in early June .
The National Park Service confirmed that no pipe bombs were found near the Korean War Memorial .
There is no evidence of U-Haul trucks being involved in weapon stashes in D.C .
The Instagram post features the screen grabs of two June 2 tweets from One America News Network host Jack Posobiec , who , according to The Associated Press , was involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy theory .
“ Breaking : 2 crates filled with pipe bombs discovered near Korean War Memorial in DC after suspects spotted in bushes .
Federal assets in pursuit , ” reads the first tweet in the post .
The second screen grabbed tweet reads , “ UPDATE : Now DC is receiving intelligence about U-Haul trucks connected to suspected weapons stashes around the city.
” The National Park Service , under which the U.S. Park Police ( USPP ) operates , denied the finding of any pipe bombs in an emailed statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Viral Image Claims To Show All The Lights Out At The White House During George Floyd Protests ) “ USPP received information that a tweet was sent stating that there were pipe bombs at the Korean Memorial , ” reads the statement .
“ USPP dispatched officers and EOD K9s to sweep the memorial and areas around it .
Nothing was found.
” An internet search by the Caller also turned up no evidence of U-Haul trucks connected to weapon stashes stationed around D.C. Had such weapon stashes been found in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported on it , yet none have .
Posobiec tweeted a day later that he stands by his statements regarding the pipe bombs .
“ An known unethical blogger is now trying to write a false smear piece about my reporting on this incident yesterday , ” the tweet reads .
“ I stand by my source .
And I do not give up @ OANN sources to unethical bloggers , or anyone , for that matter .
”

An Instagram post claims that crates of pipe bombs were found near the Korean War Memorial and that U-Haul trucks were “connected to suspected weapons stashes” in Washington, D.C. in early June.
View this post on Instagram Domestic terrorist A post shared by Denise_Marie ✊???????????? (@theinformedmama209) on Jun 3, 2020 at 9:54pm PDT
Verdict: False
The National Park Service confirmed that no pipe bombs were found near the Korean War Memorial. There is no evidence of U-Haul trucks being involved in weapon stashes in D.C.
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The Instagram post features the screen grabs of two June 2 tweets from One America News Network host Jack Posobiec, who, according to The Associated Press, was involved in the spread of the “pizzagate” conspiracy theory.
“Breaking: 2 crates filled with pipe bombs discovered near Korean War Memorial in DC after suspects spotted in bushes. Federal assets in pursuit,” reads the first tweet in the post. The second screen grabbed tweet reads, “UPDATE: Now DC is receiving intelligence about U-Haul trucks connected to suspected weapons stashes around the city.”
The National Park Service, under which the U.S. Park Police (USPP) operates, denied the finding of any pipe bombs in an emailed statement to the Daily Caller. (RELATED: Viral Image Claims To Show All The Lights Out At The White House During George Floyd Protests)
“USPP received information that a tweet was sent stating that there were pipe bombs at the Korean Memorial,” reads the statement. “USPP dispatched officers and EOD K9s to sweep the memorial and areas around it. Nothing was found.”
An internet search by the Caller also turned up no evidence of U-Haul trucks connected to weapon stashes stationed around D.C. Had such weapon stashes been found in the capital city, media outlets would have reported on it, yet none have.
Posobiec tweeted a day later that he stands by his statements regarding the pipe bombs.
An known unethical blogger is now trying to write a false smear piece about my reporting on this incident yesterday. I stand by my source. And I do not give up @OANN sources to unethical bloggers, or anyone, for that matter https://t.co/jEEwXQcfEM — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) June 3, 2020
“An known unethical blogger is now trying to write a false smear piece about my reporting on this incident yesterday,” the tweet reads. “I stand by my source. And I do not give up @OANN sources to unethical bloggers, or anyone, for that matter.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--North Korea Did What? — Former CIA Deputy Chief For Korea Explains

Bruce Klinger , a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Former CIA Deputy Chief for Korea , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about North Korea ’ s recent action of blowing up a liaison building and why the U.S. should care and more .
North Korea blew-up and destroyed a liaison building meant for talks between the country and South Korea , according to multiple reports .
“ [ North Korea ] is using this liaison office , sort of a quasi-embassy between the North and the South , ” Klinger explained , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what will be a series of provocative measures.
” Klinger labeled the incident a “ low-key provocation , ” adding that “ the building had been vacant since at least January because of COVID.
” Klinger also noted North Korea ’ s history of dramatic explosions , including “ the nuclear test site entrances [ and ] the cooling tower at the nuclear production facility.
” “ The regime , particularly Kim Jong Un ’ s sister , who ’ s increasingly prominent in the role between the Koreas , have vowed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of actions , ” Klinger said .
“ She ’ s also saying that the next step could be implemented by the army so there ’ s some concern they may do something provocative militarily either along the DMZ or along a disputed maritime boundary out in the west sea.
” Klinger also discussed why the United States should care , future relations between the West and North Korea and more .
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Bruce Klinger, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Former CIA Deputy Chief for Korea, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about North Korea’s recent action of blowing up a liaison building and why the U.S. should care and more.
North Korea blew-up and destroyed a liaison building meant for talks between the country and South Korea, according to multiple reports.
“[North Korea] is using this liaison office, sort of a quasi-embassy between the North and the South,” Klinger explained, “as I think the first step to what will be a series of provocative measures.”
Klinger labeled the incident a “low-key provocation,” adding that “the building had been vacant since at least January because of COVID.”
Klinger also noted North Korea’s history of dramatic explosions, including “the nuclear test site entrances [and] the cooling tower at the nuclear production facility.”
“The regime, particularly Kim Jong Un’s sister, who’s increasingly prominent in the role between the Koreas, have vowed that this will be the first of a series of actions,” Klinger said. “She’s also saying that the next step could be implemented by the army so there’s some concern they may do something provocative militarily either along the DMZ or along a disputed maritime boundary out in the west sea.”
Klinger also discussed why the United States should care, future relations between the West and North Korea and more. (RELATED: KENNEDY: It’s Time To Rethink Our Approach To North Korea)
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thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Senate Democrats Silent When Asked If They Condemn Dick Durbin’s ‘Token’ Comment Towards Sen. Tim Sc

Senate Democrats Silent When Asked If They Condemn Dick Durbin’s ‘Token’ Comment Towards Sen. Tim Scott’s Legislation

Every Democrat in the Senate has refused to acknowledge Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin ’ s comments calling Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott ’ s police reform legislation “ a token.
” In a speech Wednesday on the Senate floor , Durbin , the second-ranking Senate Democrat , said let ’ s not do something that ’ s “ a token , half-hearted approach ” when speaking about Scott ’ s legislation .
The Daily Caller contacted every Senate Democrat ’ s office asking them if they would condemn his comments , giving them more than several hours to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here Are All The Senate Democrats Who Have Refused To Comment On Durbin ’ s Comments : Durbin ’ s communications director responded to the Daily Caller when asked if the Senator regret what he said on the Senate floor , saying Durbin was not calling Scott “ a token ” and that he has apologized to Scott .
“ The minute Sen. Durbin heard that he had offended Sen. Scott , he sought him out on the floor and apologized .
What Sen. Durbin took issue with in his floor speech was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that the Senate Majority Leader would short circuit this critical debate and fail to make the changes needed to prevent the killing of Black Americans by police officers .
Addressing systemic racism and changing policing in America requires and deserves more than one Judiciary hearing , one floor vote , one conversation .
As Sen. Durbin stated on the floor , let ’ s not do a half-hearted approach .
This deserves the full and bipartisan attention of the Senate , ” Emily Hampsten , Dubrins communications director told the Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his police reform legislation as “ a token , ” hours after it was introduced Wednesday , asking him if his Democratic colleagues are “ still wearing those kente cloths over there.
” Scott ’ s tweet comes after a fact-checker said Tuesday that the kente cloths that Democrats wore after George Floyd ’ s death were “ historically worn ” by an “ empire involved in [ the ] West African slave trade , ” according to USA Today .
Scott responded June 10 to the criticism he has received for drafting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd .
( RELATED : Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back At Those Calling Him A ‘ Token ’ For Drafting GOP Police Reform Legislation ) “ Not surprising the last 24 hours have seen a lot of ‘ token ’ ‘ boy ’ or ‘ you ’ re being used ’ in my mentions .
Let me get this straight … you DON ’ T want the person who has faced racial profiling by police , been pulled over dozens of times , or been speaking out for YEARS drafting this ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ And don ’ t throw ‘ you ’ re the only black guy they know ’ at me either .
There are only two black Democratic Senators , stop pretending there ’ s some huge racial diversity gap in the Senate .
Ask my Dem colleagues what their staffs look like … I guarantee you won ’ t like the answer , ” Scott continued .
Scott and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the legislation in a press conference Wednesday morning , which comes just one day after President Donald Trump signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Sen. Tim Scott Slams Dick Durbin For Calling His Police Reform Bill ‘ A Token ’ ) McConnell appointed Scott to lead the party ’ s effort in passing a police overhaul bill before July 4 .
The South Carolina senator ruled out including a revision to qualified immunity — a key measure supported by Democrats and others .
( RELATED : Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back At Those Calling Him A ‘ Token ’ For Drafting GOP Police Reform Legislation ) The group of Republican senators who worked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Carolina senator , Lindsay Graham , as well as Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska , Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma , Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia .

Every Democrat in the Senate has refused to acknowledge Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin’s comments calling Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s police reform legislation “a token.”
In a speech Wednesday on the Senate floor, Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, said let’s not do something that’s “a token, half-hearted approach” when speaking about Scott’s legislation. The Daily Caller contacted every Senate Democrat’s office asking them if they would condemn his comments, giving them more than several hours to respond, however not one responded.
Here Are All The Senate Democrats Who Have Refused To Comment On Durbin’s Comments:
Tammy Baldwin
Michael Bennet
Richard Blumenthal
Cory Booker
Sherrod Brown
Maria Cantwell
Ben Cardin
Tom Carper
Bob Casey
Chris Coons
Catherine Cortez Masto
Tammy Duckworth
Dianne Feinstein
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kamala Harris
Maggie Hassan
Martin Heinrich
Mazie Hirono
Doug Jones
Tim Kaine
Amy Klobuchar
Patrick Leahy
Joe Manchin
Ed Markey
Bob Menendez
Jeff Merkley
Chris Murphy
Patty Murray
Gary Peters
Jack Reed
Jacky Rosen
Brian Schatz
Chuck Schumer
Jeanne Shaheen
Krysten Sinema
Tina Smith
Debbie Stabenow
Jon Tester
Tom Udall
Chris Van Hollen
Mark Warner
Elizabeth Warren
Sheldon Whitehouse
Ron Wyden
Independent Sen. Angus King
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders
Durbin’s communications director responded to the Daily Caller when asked if the Senator regret what he said on the Senate floor, saying Durbin was not calling Scott “a token” and that he has apologized to Scott.
“The minute Sen. Durbin heard that he had offended Sen. Scott, he sought him out on the floor and apologized. What Sen. Durbin took issue with in his floor speech was not Sen. Scott’s bill, but that the Senate Majority Leader would short circuit this critical debate and fail to make the changes needed to prevent the killing of Black Americans by police officers. Addressing systemic racism and changing policing in America requires and deserves more than one Judiciary hearing, one floor vote, one conversation. As Sen. Durbin stated on the floor, let’s not do a half-hearted approach. This deserves the full and bipartisan attention of the Senate,” Emily Hampsten, Dubrins communications director told the Daily Caller.
Scott slammed Durbin for referring to his police reform legislation as “a token,” hours after it was introduced Wednesday, asking him if his Democratic colleagues are “still wearing those kente cloths over there.”
Scott’s tweet comes after a fact-checker said Tuesday that the kente cloths that Democrats wore after George Floyd’s death were “historically worn” by an “empire involved in [the] West African slave trade,” according to USA Today.
Scott responded June 10 to the criticism he has received for drafting police reform legislation after the death of George Floyd. (RELATED: Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back At Those Calling Him A ‘Token’ For Drafting GOP Police Reform Legislation)
“Not surprising the last 24 hours have seen a lot of ‘token’ ‘boy’ or ‘you’re being used’ in my mentions. Let me get this straight … you DON’T want the person who has faced racial profiling by police, been pulled over dozens of times, or been speaking out for YEARS drafting this?” Scott said on Twitter.
“And don’t throw ‘you’re the only black guy they know’ at me either. There are only two black Democratic Senators, stop pretending there’s some huge racial diversity gap in the Senate. Ask my Dem colleagues what their staffs look like … I guarantee you won’t like the answer,” Scott continued.
Scott and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced the legislation in a press conference Wednesday morning, which comes just one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on police reform. (RELATED: Sen. Tim Scott Slams Dick Durbin For Calling His Police Reform Bill ‘A Token’)
McConnell appointed Scott to lead the party’s effort in passing a police overhaul bill before July 4. The South Carolina senator ruled out including a revision to qualified immunity — a key measure supported by Democrats and others. (RELATED: Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back At Those Calling Him A ‘Token’ For Drafting GOP Police Reform Legislation)
The group of Republican senators who worked on the bill includes Scott’s fellow South Carolina senator, Lindsay Graham, as well as Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska, Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia.