thedailycaller--2020-01-09--Hunting For The Truth In Media Coverage Of Donald Trump Jr.

Unfortunately for those who look to stay informed of what happens in the world from day to day , the media as we know it is in a constant race to break a story first and can often sacrifice thorough research and accuracy to do so .
Most recently , this occurred after it was reported that President Trump ’ s oldest son , Donald Trump Jr , ventured to Mongolia to hunt an argali sheep but was only issued the permit to do so after his successful hunt .
The insinuation of impropriety or special treatment spread like wildfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities have now confirmed that the hunt was entirely lawful and no special treatment was given .
In fact , the permit for the hunt was purchased a year ago , in January 2019 .
ProPublica , the organization that originally broke the news , riddled their story with half-truths and blatantly untrue statements that serve only to vilify an innocent Donald Trump Jr. and diminish the scientifically proven benefits hunters like him bring to animal conservation .
Mongolian officials themselves even confirmed in their statement that news coverage of this non-issue has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS ) has found no cause to investigate the hunting trip .
The drama surrounding these false allegations ultimately stems from the inability or the unwillingness of those on the left to understand the complexities of the hunting permit issuance processes across different countries and it is the duty of wildlife advocates to correct the public record .
In Mongolia , the government sells licenses directly to the hunting operators , who have agreements with local communities for access to hunting areas .
As Mr. Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not directly from government officials , the Mongolian government “ had no prior knowledge that the license has been sold in January 2019 or that Mr. Trump was involved until the hunting trip was in process.
” A spokesman for Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to ProPublica that he had applied for his hunting license before the trip , and USFWS also responded to demands they investigate the issue , saying “ Based on the information we have , there is currently no basis for the U.S .
Fish and Wildlife Service to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters further displayed their ignorance in the story ’ s headline that stated Mongolian argali sheep are endangered .
The International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) has readily available data that shows this statement is incorrect .
The IUCN ’ s Red List is the preeminent global biological conservation authority , and its website shows Mongolian argali sheep listed as “ near threatened , ” which is two full categories below “ endangered.
” ProPublica also mentions that “ hunting programs are ineffective and can lead to disruption of local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the IUCN ’ s Red List Assessment from 2008 , the argali population is listed as “ near threatened ” due to a decline in species numbers caused directly by “ poaching and competition with livestock ” and not legal hunting as controlled by the Mongolian government .
Permits for legal hunting are , on the other hand , are determined by the best available species data and limited so that hunting continues to be nondetrimental to the population ’ s stability in a particular habitat .
Ultimately , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump Jr. is a crucial factor for ongoing conservation efforts for Argali and other species .
The Mongolian response to Mr. Trump ’ s hunt repeatedly emphasizes this point , which calls Argali hunting permits an “ important component of… successful conservation of endangered species programs.
” The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service during the Obama Administration reached the same conclusions when it conducted a number of “ Enhancement Findings ” in Mongolia that , over the course of three years , repeatedly found that “ fees from sport hunting programs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population surveys , conservation efforts , and resource management.
” The biologist for USFWS further concluded that “ there is no known , direct or indirect , conflict with other programs to enhance the survival of the population ” and that hunting , in Mongolia in particular , “ is an effective conservation management tool for wildlife.
” These studies reinforce what a U.S district court determined in a 2003 decision .
The court was presented with evidence from Safari Club International ’ s legal counsel that showed when the U.S banned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s , poaching of the species in Mongolia increased as a direct result of diminished revenues from the sale of hunting permits and the price of the hunts themselves – revenues that produce jobs for locals in extremely remote areas .
The facts aren ’ t hard to find .
They come from U.S wildlife officials , the U.S legal system , Mongolian officials and the IUCN , and can easily be found online .
In this case , the wild inaccuracies that serve as the basis for this attack prove that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Jr. ’ s hunt is yet another example of news outlets ignoring or willfully misreporting conservation based in science .
W. Laird Hamberlin is the CEO of Safari Club International .

By W. Laird Hamberlin
Unfortunately for those who look to stay informed of what happens in the world from day to day, the media as we know it is in a constant race to break a story first and can often sacrifice thorough research and accuracy to do so.
Most recently, this occurred after it was reported that President Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr, ventured to Mongolia to hunt an argali sheep but was only issued the permit to do so after his successful hunt. The insinuation of impropriety or special treatment spread like wildfire through the media; however, Mongolian authorities have now confirmed that the hunt was entirely lawful and no special treatment was given. In fact, the permit for the hunt was purchased a year ago, in January 2019.
ProPublica, the organization that originally broke the news, riddled their story with half-truths and blatantly untrue statements that serve only to vilify an innocent Donald Trump Jr. and diminish the scientifically proven benefits hunters like him bring to animal conservation. Mongolian officials themselves even confirmed in their statement that news coverage of this non-issue has been “factually inaccurate” and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has found no cause to investigate the hunting trip. The drama surrounding these false allegations ultimately stems from the inability or the unwillingness of those on the left to understand the complexities of the hunting permit issuance processes across different countries and it is the duty of wildlife advocates to correct the public record.
In Mongolia, the government sells licenses directly to the hunting operators, who have agreements with local communities for access to hunting areas. As Mr. Trump purchased his hunt from one such operator and not directly from government officials, the Mongolian government “had no prior knowledge that the license has been sold in January 2019 or that Mr. Trump was involved until the hunting trip was in process.”
A spokesman for Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to ProPublica that he had applied for his hunting license before the trip, and USFWS also responded to demands they investigate the issue, saying “Based on the information we have, there is currently no basis for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to look further into this allegation.”
ProPublica reporters further displayed their ignorance in the story’s headline that stated Mongolian argali sheep are endangered. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has readily available data that shows this statement is incorrect. The IUCN’s Red List is the preeminent global biological conservation authority, and its website shows Mongolian argali sheep listed as “near threatened,” which is two full categories below “endangered.”
ProPublica also mentions that “hunting programs are ineffective and can lead to disruption of local ecosystems.” This claim is particularly false. According to the IUCN’s Red List Assessment from 2008, the argali population is listed as “near threatened” due to a decline in species numbers caused directly by “poaching and competition with livestock” and not legal hunting as controlled by the Mongolian government. Permits for legal hunting are, on the other hand, are determined by the best available species data and limited so that hunting continues to be nondetrimental to the population’s stability in a particular habitat.
Ultimately, the revenue brought to Mongolia by hunters like Donald Trump Jr. is a crucial factor for ongoing conservation efforts for Argali and other species. The Mongolian response to Mr. Trump’s hunt repeatedly emphasizes this point, which calls Argali hunting permits an “important component of… successful conservation of endangered species programs.” The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service during the Obama Administration reached the same conclusions when it conducted a number of “Enhancement Findings” in Mongolia that, over the course of three years, repeatedly found that “fees from sport hunting programs are a major source of revenue for Argali population surveys, conservation efforts, and resource management.” The biologist for USFWS further concluded that “there is no known, direct or indirect, conflict with other programs to enhance the survival of the population” and that hunting, in Mongolia in particular, “is an effective conservation management tool for wildlife.”
These studies reinforce what a U.S district court determined in a 2003 decision. The court was presented with evidence from Safari Club International’s legal counsel that showed when the U.S banned the importation of argali in the mid 1990’s, poaching of the species in Mongolia increased as a direct result of diminished revenues from the sale of hunting permits and the price of the hunts themselves – revenues that produce jobs for locals in extremely remote areas.
The facts aren’t hard to find. They come from U.S wildlife officials, the U.S legal system, Mongolian officials and the IUCN, and can easily be found online. In this case, the wild inaccuracies that serve as the basis for this attack prove that the media’s reporting of Donald Trump Jr.’s hunt is yet another example of news outlets ignoring or willfully misreporting conservation based in science.
W. Laird Hamberlin is the CEO of Safari Club International.


thedailycaller--2020-01-09--Medication Is Destroying Careers, Ruining Marriages And Increasing Violence, Researcher Warns

Researchers who study the effects of medication and painkillers warn that these drugs may be negatively affecting users ’ brains .
University of California at San Diego researcher Beatrice Golomb explained to the BBC that reports from patients across the U.S. show alarming reactions to “ statin ” drugs intended to lower cholesterol .
The researcher found that use of statin treatments is tied to broken marriages , destroyed careers , suicide and men threatening to murder their wives .
One patient in his late 50s with diabetes began to be explosively angry after signing up for a study that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
The wife became worried about her own safety as her husband developed severe road rage and occasionally warned his family to stay away from him .
Then the patient realized his problems might be stemming from the study .
The study ’ s organizers were hostile when the couple consulted them , Golomb said .
( RELATED : Cancer Death Rate Has Its Biggest Single-Year Drop Reported ) “ They were very hostile .
They said that the two couldn ’ t possibly be related , that he needed to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay in the study , ” Golomb told the BBC .
The patient ignored the doctors ’ advice and abandoned the treatment and within two weeks was back to his old personality .
Golomb said that not recognizing symptoms and behavior associated with medications is typical .
Emerging evidence reportedly shows that medications such as antihistamines , asthma medication , antidepressants and statins can make patients impulsive , restless and angry .
These medications also may diminish a patient ’ s empathy and impact how neurotic a patient is .
A French father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drug he was taking a drug for Parkinson ’ s disease .
The father of two said the drug made him become a gambler and gay sex addict and eventually led to him being raped .
In another incident , a man blamed the anti-obesity drug Duromine for reducing his impulse control abilities .
This man reportedly targeted girls over the internet .
“ There is a remarkable gap in the research actually , when it comes to the effects of medication on personality and behavior , ” Ohio University pain researcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has done research into the negative effects of medication upon a patient ’ s empathy .
“ We know a lot about the physiological effects of these drugs – whether they have physical side effects or not , you know , ” he added .
“ But we don ’ t understand how they influence human behavior.
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Researchers who study the effects of medication and painkillers warn that these drugs may be negatively affecting users’ brains.
University of California at San Diego researcher Beatrice Golomb explained to the BBC that reports from patients across the U.S. show alarming reactions to “statin” drugs intended to lower cholesterol. The researcher found that use of statin treatments is tied to broken marriages, destroyed careers, suicide and men threatening to murder their wives.
One patient in his late 50s with diabetes began to be explosively angry after signing up for a study that used statin treatment, the BBC reported Wednesday. The wife became worried about her own safety as her husband developed severe road rage and occasionally warned his family to stay away from him. Then the patient realized his problems might be stemming from the study.
The study’s organizers were hostile when the couple consulted them, Golomb said. (RELATED: Cancer Death Rate Has Its Biggest Single-Year Drop Reported)
It’s not just psychedelic drugs that can affect our brains, but normal medication too. https://t.co/9PNg3aOhk7 — BBC Future (@BBC_Future) January 8, 2020
“They were very hostile. They said that the two couldn’t possibly be related, that he needed to keep taking the medication and that he should stay in the study,” Golomb told the BBC.
The patient ignored the doctors’ advice and abandoned the treatment and within two weeks was back to his old personality.
Golomb said that not recognizing symptoms and behavior associated with medications is typical.
Emerging evidence reportedly shows that medications such as antihistamines, asthma medication, antidepressants and statins can make patients impulsive, restless and angry. These medications also may diminish a patient’s empathy and impact how neurotic a patient is.
A French father sued pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline in 2011 over a drug he was taking a drug for Parkinson’s disease. The father of two said the drug made him become a gambler and gay sex addict and eventually led to him being raped.
In another incident, a man blamed the anti-obesity drug Duromine for reducing his impulse control abilities. This man reportedly targeted girls over the internet.
“There is a remarkable gap in the research actually, when it comes to the effects of medication on personality and behavior,” Ohio University pain researcher Dominik Mischkowski told the BBC. Mischkowski has done research into the negative effects of medication upon a patient’s empathy.
“We know a lot about the physiological effects of these drugs – whether they have physical side effects or not, you know,” he added. “But we don’t understand how they influence human behavior.”
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thedailycaller--2020-01-09--Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Wax Figures Moved At Madame Tussauds Following Decision To ‘Step Back’

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Wax Figures Moved At Madame Tussauds Following Decision To ‘Step Back’ From Royal Roles

Madame Tussauds in London has moved Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ’ s wax figures following their decision to split from the royal family .
Markle and Prince Harry will reportedly not be in the same room as the British royal family , according to a report published Thursday by Page Six .
“ Alongside the rest of the world we are reacting to the surprising news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be stepping back as senior Royals , ” General Manager Steve Davies said in a statement .
“ From today Meghan and Harry ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Family set .
As two of our most popular and well-loved figures they will of course remain an important feature at Madame Tussauds London as we watch to see what the next chapter holds for the them.
” The decision to move the wax figures came after Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be taking a “ step back ” from their senior roles in the royal family .
( RELATED : Buckingham Palace Responds To Meghan Markle , Prince Harry ’ s Decision To Take A ‘ Step Back ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they moved the wax figures to show Markle ’ s “ independent celebrity status.
” “ Meghan continues to carve out her own modern take on life as a royal and we want to mirror her independent celebrity status in the attraction , ” Davies told the Independent .

Madame Tussauds in London has moved Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wax figures following their decision to split from the royal family.
Markle and Prince Harry will reportedly not be in the same room as the British royal family, according to a report published Thursday by Page Six.
“Alongside the rest of the world we are reacting to the surprising news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be stepping back as senior Royals,” General Manager Steve Davies said in a statement. “From today Meghan and Harry’s figures will no longer appear in our Royal Family set. As two of our most popular and well-loved figures they will of course remain an important feature at Madame Tussauds London as we watch to see what the next chapter holds for the them.”
The decision to move the wax figures came after Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be taking a “step back” from their senior roles in the royal family. (RELATED: Buckingham Palace Responds To Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Decision To Take A ‘Step Back’ From Royal Roles)
Madame Tussauds claimed they moved the wax figures to show Markle’s “independent celebrity status.”
“Meghan continues to carve out her own modern take on life as a royal and we want to mirror her independent celebrity status in the attraction,” Davies told the Independent.
“It’s not necessarily forever,” he added.


thedailycaller--2020-01-09--Chris Matthews Compares Reverence For Soleimani In Iran To Reverence For Elvis, Princess Diana In Th

Chris Matthews Compares Reverence For Soleimani In Iran To Reverence For Elvis, Princess Diana In The West

MSNBC host Chris Matthews compared the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani to western cultural icons Princess Diana and Elvis Presley .
During a segment of “ Hardball , ” Matthews noted the “ emotional outpouring ” of the Iranians in the wake of the targeted strike , authorized by President Donald Trump , that killed Soleimani last week .
“ When some people die , we , you know , you don ’ t know what the impact is going to be , ” Matthews began .
“ When Princess Diana died there was a huge emotional outpouring .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it turns out that this general he killed was a beloved hero of the Iranian people to the point — look at the people .
These enormous crowds coming out .
There is no American emotion but there is a hell of a lot of emotion on the other side.
” Matthews then turned to his guest , Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro , asking , “ Should our leaders know what they ’ re doing before they kill somebody , congressman ?
” ( RELATED : MSNBC Blames Fart On Hardball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Castro responded by claiming that the president ’ s “ maximum pressure ” campaign against Iran was a failure , saying , “ Yeah , they very much could have anticipated that Iranians would react in this way , both the Iranian public but also that the government would strike back and this speaks to a much larger issue , Chris , which is the president has had a very chaotic and erratic foreign policy and especially with respect to Iran.
” Matthews concluded the segment by offering congratulations to Castro ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently-ended run for president “ heroic .
”

MSNBC host Chris Matthews compared the late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani to western cultural icons Princess Diana and Elvis Presley.
During a segment of “Hardball,” Matthews noted the “emotional outpouring” of the Iranians in the wake of the targeted strike, authorized by President Donald Trump, that killed Soleimani last week.
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“When some people die, we, you know, you don’t know what the impact is going to be,” Matthews began. “When Princess Diana died there was a huge emotional outpouring. These kinds — Elvis Presley in our culture, it turns out that this general he killed was a beloved hero of the Iranian people to the point — look at the people. These enormous crowds coming out. There is no American emotion but there is a hell of a lot of emotion on the other side.”
Matthews then turned to his guest, Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, asking, “Should our leaders know what they’re doing before they kill somebody, congressman?” (RELATED: MSNBC Blames Fart On Hardball Mug. Then Tries To Sell Mug)
Castro responded by claiming that the president’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran was a failure, saying, “Yeah, they very much could have anticipated that Iranians would react in this way, both the Iranian public but also that the government would strike back and this speaks to a much larger issue, Chris, which is the president has had a very chaotic and erratic foreign policy and especially with respect to Iran.”
Matthews concluded the segment by offering congratulations to Castro’s twin brother Julian, calling his recently-ended run for president “heroic.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-09--Federal Prosecutors Say Epstein Surveillance Video Has Disappeared

New York City ’ s Metropolitan Correctional Center ( MCC ) has lost surveillance video of Jeffrey Epstein ’ s cell that was recorded on the day that he may have first tried to commit suicide .
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that the video was permanently deleted , according to NBC News .
Epstein , a convicted sex offender , was back in jail last summer on new charges , and is believed to have unsuccessfully tried to kill himself on July 23 , 2019 .
Video from that day has disappeared because employees of the MCC saved the wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison , prosecutors admitted in a court filing .
( RELATED : Report : Bill Clinton Caught In Photos Of Jeffrey Epstein ’ s Plane With ‘ Sex Slave ’ ) The MCC “ inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier within the MCC and as a result , video from outside the defendant ’ s cell on July 22-23 , 2019 no longer exists , ” the filing reads .
The FBI discovered the blunder last week when they were examining the video provided to them by the MCC , prosecutors said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After reviewing the video , it appeared to the government that the footage contained on the preserved video was for the correct date and time , but captured a different tier than the one where [ the cell housing Epstein and his cellmate ] was located because the preserved video did not show corrections officers responding to any of the cells seen on the video.
” ( RELATED : Did Jeffery Epstein Kill Himself ?
Here ’ s What The People Of DC Had To Say ) The filing resulted from an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former police officer who was bunking with Epstein in the same cell .
He was in jail and awaiting trial on homicide and cocaine trafficking charges .
Some said Epstein was a victim of assault and was not trying to commit suicide during the July incident — only to have himself removed from the MCC facility .
Epstein was found dead about two weeks later in what was ruled a suicide but doubts have persisted about the veracity of that assessment .
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michel Baden , hired by Epstein ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos of Epstein suggest he was strangled and did not hang himself .
A former business associate of Epstein claims that the business mogul was also a top spy for the Israeli Mossad and had become an intelligence liability .

New York City’s Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) has lost surveillance video of Jeffrey Epstein’s cell that was recorded on the day that he may have first tried to commit suicide.
Federal prosecutors said Thursday that the video was permanently deleted, according to NBC News.
Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was back in jail last summer on new charges, and is believed to have unsuccessfully tried to kill himself on July 23, 2019.
Video from that day has disappeared because employees of the MCC saved the wrong clip from a different floor at the prison, prosecutors admitted in a court filing. (RELATED: Report: Bill Clinton Caught In Photos Of Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane With ‘Sex Slave’)
The MCC “inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier within the MCC and as a result, video from outside the defendant’s cell on July 22-23, 2019 no longer exists,” the filing reads.
The FBI discovered the blunder last week when they were examining the video provided to them by the MCC, prosecutors said, according to NBC News.
“After reviewing the video, it appeared to the government that the footage contained on the preserved video was for the correct date and time, but captured a different tier than the one where [the cell housing Epstein and his cellmate] was located because the preserved video did not show corrections officers responding to any of the cells seen on the video.” (RELATED: Did Jeffery Epstein Kill Himself? Here’s What The People Of DC Had To Say)
The filing resulted from an investigation into the actions of Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer who was bunking with Epstein in the same cell. He was in jail and awaiting trial on homicide and cocaine trafficking charges.
Some said Epstein was a victim of assault and was not trying to commit suicide during the July incident — only to have himself removed from the MCC facility.
Epstein was found dead about two weeks later in what was ruled a suicide but doubts have persisted about the veracity of that assessment. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michel Baden, hired by Epstein’s brother, has indicated that autopsy photos of Epstein suggest he was strangled and did not hang himself.
A former business associate of Epstein claims that the business mogul was also a top spy for the Israeli Mossad and had become an intelligence liability.


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Alan Dershowitz On Epstein, Impeachment, And Clearing His Name In The Era Of #MeToo

On the Friday video interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we have an exclusive interview with Professor Alan Dershowitz about his new book , “ Guilt by Accusation : The Challenge of Proving Innocence in the Age of # MeToo.
” We also get into the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump , and why this lifelong Democrat is no longer comfortable in the Democratic Party .
Professor Dershowitz opens up about what it was like to be publicly accused of sex crimes by an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein , how he says his accuser ’ s lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lied , and how he has it on tape , and how he plans on clearing his name in court .
We also discuss how his liberal friend in the media , who used to book him all the time to discuss legal stories , publicly backed away from him after the allegations were made public .
Privately , they admitted they believed him , but they admitted they couldn ’ t allow him to defend himself on their networks because of the type of allegations .
He details all of this in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Accusation.
” We also ask whether , as has been reported , he would join President Trump ’ s legal team for a Senate impeachment trial , the polarization happening in America through social media and journalism , what it ’ s like to represent some truly awful people , and why he no longer feels comfortable with where his Democratic Party could be heading .
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On the Friday video interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we have an exclusive interview with Professor Alan Dershowitz about his new book, “Guilt by Accusation: The Challenge of Proving Innocence in the Age of #MeToo.” We also get into the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, and why this lifelong Democrat is no longer comfortable in the Democratic Party.
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Professor Dershowitz opens up about what it was like to be publicly accused of sex crimes by an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, how he says his accuser’s lawyer, Democratic power-lawyer David Boies has lied, how he has it on tape and how he plans on clearing his name in court.
We also discuss how his liberal friend in the media, who used to book him all the time to discuss legal stories, publicly backed away from him after the allegations were made public. Privately, they admitted they believed him, but they admitted they couldn’t allow him to defend himself on their networks because of the type of allegations.
He details all of this in his new book, “Guilt by Accusation.”
We also ask whether, as has been reported, he would join President Trump’s legal team for a Senate impeachment trial, the polarization happening in America through social media and journalism, what it’s like to represent some truly awful people, and why he no longer feels comfortable with where his Democratic Party could be heading.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Geraldo Rivera Accuses Dan Bongino Of ‘Gutter Surfing’ In Testy Exchange Over Iran

Geraldo Rivera and Dan Bongino squared off Thursday during a heated Fox News segment on Iran and the U.S. airstrike on Jan. 2 that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani .
Both Rivera and Bongino joined Fox News host Sean Hannity — and immediately took up oppositional points .
( RELATED : ‘ You Are Way , Way Off Base ’ – Geraldo Rivera And Dan Bongino Raise Their Voices In Fiery Migrant Caravan Debate ) Rivera began by claiming that the attack on Soleimani was not necessary , saying that the 25 Iranian-backed militia members killed after the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough .
“ Geraldo , I would have kicked the crap out of them when they shot the drones down .
Good thing I guess I ’ m not president , ” Hannity responded .
“ I don ’ t know what we are doing there , ” Rivera continued .
“ We don ’ t need their oil anymore .
Let them fight each other and eat each other alive.
” Hannity turned the topic back to Soleimani , asking , “ What do you think he was doing in Baghdad ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans at the embassy .
That ’ s what they were up to.
” Bongino jumped in then , adding , “ Geraldo , he wasn ’ t there , Soleimani , you know , picking up cheesecakes.
” He went on to inform Rivera that he was angry but he had chosen to wait until they were face to face before he responded .
“ Unnecessary ?
Geraldo , let me ask you a very serious question .
How many bodies — do you have an exact body count ?
Was Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Is it like do we have to reach 1,000 first ?
” Bongino asked .
“ I mean , what did you think this guy did ?
He was guilty of ethnic cleansing.
” Rivera responded by recounting his own tours covering the Iraq war , noting the 600,000 or more casualties on the Iraqi side .
“ That doesn ’ t give you the right to be wrong , ” Bongino responded .
“ That doesn ’ t give you special insight to say things that are ridiculous .
Soleimani was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrorists .
This was an unabashedly good thing not just for the United States but for the world.
” “ Is that going to be the new normal , Dan ?
Is this the new normal ?
” Rivera shot back .
“ That we assassinate the people we don ’ t like ?
He is the number two guy in the Iranian government — ” “ People don ’ t like ?
” Bongino interrupted , recoiling visibly .
“ Geraldo , he sent 600 Americans hold home in body bags .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up late for a birthday party .
I mean , get your head out of your butt .
Are you kidding me ?
People we don ’ t like ?
” “ I never insult you personally buddy .
But you feel that you can go gutter surfing , I ’ m telling you right now that I disagree with this action , ” Rivera concluded .
“ Geraldo , this is nonsense what you are saying , ” Bongino said .

Geraldo Rivera and Dan Bongino squared off Thursday during a heated Fox News segment on Iran and the U.S. airstrike on Jan. 2 that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Both Rivera and Bongino joined Fox News host Sean Hannity — and immediately took up oppositional points. (RELATED: ‘You Are Way, Way Off Base’ – Geraldo Rivera And Dan Bongino Raise Their Voices In Fiery Migrant Caravan Debate)
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Rivera began by claiming that the attack on Soleimani was not necessary, saying that the 25 Iranian-backed militia members killed after the death of the American contractor should have been retaliation enough.
“Geraldo, I would have kicked the crap out of them when they shot the drones down. Good thing I guess I’m not president,” Hannity responded.
“I don’t know what we are doing there,” Rivera continued. “We don’t need their oil anymore. Let them fight each other and eat each other alive.”
Hannity turned the topic back to Soleimani, asking, “What do you think he was doing in Baghdad? He was there to help Hezbollah kill Americans at the embassy. That’s what they were up to.”
Bongino jumped in then, adding, “Geraldo, he wasn’t there, Soleimani, you know, picking up cheesecakes.” He went on to inform Rivera that he was angry but he had chosen to wait until they were face to face before he responded.
“Unnecessary,” Rivera repeated.
“Unnecessary? Geraldo, let me ask you a very serious question. How many bodies — do you have an exact body count? Was Soleimani’s 600 dead Americans not enough? Is it like do we have to reach 1,000 first?” Bongino asked. “I mean, what did you think this guy did? He was guilty of ethnic cleansing.”
Rivera responded by recounting his own tours covering the Iraq war, noting the 600,000 or more casualties on the Iraqi side.
“That doesn’t give you the right to be wrong,” Bongino responded. “That doesn’t give you special insight to say things that are ridiculous. Soleimani was one of the world’s leading terrorists. This was an unabashedly good thing not just for the United States but for the world.”
“Is that going to be the new normal, Dan? Is this the new normal?”Rivera shot back. “That we assassinate the people we don’t like? He is the number two guy in the Iranian government —”
“People don’t like?” Bongino interrupted, recoiling visibly. “Geraldo, he sent 600 Americans hold home in body bags. It’s not like he showed up late for a birthday party. I mean, get your head out of your butt. Are you kidding me? People we don’t like?”
“I never insult you personally buddy. But you feel that you can go gutter surfing, I’m telling you right now that I disagree with this action,” Rivera concluded.
“Geraldo, this is nonsense what you are saying,” Bongino said.


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--‘Safer Than Your Typical American’: Tucker Carlson Exposes The Transgender Murder ‘Epidemic’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson took on the so-called transgender murder epidemic during Thursday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” Carlson began the segment by playing a campaign trail clip from Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren promising to “ read the names of transgender women , of people of color , who have been killed in the past year.
” “ Just how many transgender women of color were murdered last year , and why ?
” the Fox News host asked .
“ Warren didn ’ t say .
That didn ’ t stop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic pressure group , from immediately endorsing her position .
There is , the organization claimed in a statement , a quote , ‘ epidemic of violence against transgender people – especially trans women of color . '
” Carlson played a clip of former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg agreeing , followed by media headlines declaring the issue a “ crisis ” and an “ epidemic.
” “ That means it ’ s time to see the numbers behind these claims , the ones Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host said before citing stats from the “ left-wing Human Rights Campaign ” to prove his point .
( RELATED : Are Transgender Individuals Being Murdered At A Higher Rate Than The Rest Of The Population ? )
“ According to the Human Rights Campaign , in 2018 , a total of 26 transgendered Americans were murdered , ” Carlson said .
“ That ’ s 26 too many of course .
Every murder is a tragedy , very much including these .
But does 26 constitute an epidemic ?
Let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , the Williams Institute estimated that 1.4 million American adults identify as transgender .
If that figure is correct , then in 2018 the murder rate for transgendered people was 1.8 per 100,000 .
While granting that every murder is too many , relatively speaking , that is a very low rate.
” The murder rate for the general population in the United States in 2018 was “ 4.9 murders per 100,000 people , ” Carlson said , noting that transgender people are actually “ safer than your typical American.
” Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” is happening in the “ poorest parts of our major cities .
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson took on the so-called transgender murder epidemic during Thursday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
Carlson began the segment by playing a campaign trail clip from Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren promising to “read the names of transgender women, of people of color, who have been killed in the past year.”
“Just how many transgender women of color were murdered last year, and why?” the Fox News host asked. “Warren didn’t say. That didn’t stop the Human Rights Campaign, a highly aggressive Democratic pressure group, from immediately endorsing her position. There is, the organization claimed in a statement, a quote, ‘epidemic of violence against transgender people – especially trans women of color.'”
Carlson played a clip of former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg agreeing, followed by media headlines declaring the issue a “crisis” and an “epidemic.”
“That means it’s time to see the numbers behind these claims, the ones Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren didn’t mention,” said the Fox News host said before citing stats from the “left-wing Human Rights Campaign” to prove his point. (RELATED: Are Transgender Individuals Being Murdered At A Higher Rate Than The Rest Of The Population?)
“According to the Human Rights Campaign, in 2018, a total of 26 transgendered Americans were murdered,” Carlson said. “That’s 26 too many of course. Every murder is a tragedy, very much including these. But does 26 constitute an epidemic? Let’s break it down. A few years ago, the Williams Institute estimated that 1.4 million American adults identify as transgender. If that figure is correct, then in 2018 the murder rate for transgendered people was 1.8 per 100,000. While granting that every murder is too many, relatively speaking, that is a very low rate.”
The murder rate for the general population in the United States in 2018 was “4.9 murders per 100,000 people,” Carlson said, noting that transgender people are actually “safer than your typical American.”
Instead, the “all-too-real epidemic of murders” is happening in the “poorest parts of our major cities.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Report: DOJ’s Probe Of Clintons Ends With A Whimper

U.S. Attorney John Huber effectively concluded a sprawling investigation into several matters related to the Clintons without a finding of criminal wrongdoing , according to a Washington Post report .
In November 2017 , then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions tapped Huber to investigate the Clinton Foundation as well as Hillary Clinton ’ s actions as secretary of state toward Uranium One , an energy firm linked to Clinton Foundation donors .
Huber was also tasked with investigation matters related to the Russia probe , but that part of his investigation was ceded to the Justice Department ’ s office of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the investigations and coordinated with federal investigators in Little Rock , Arkansas , who were probing the Clinton Foundation , according to WaPo , which cited current and former law enforcement officials .
( RELATED : What Is John Huber Up To ? )
WaPo ’ s sources said Huber ’ s review turned up few leads worth pursuing .
The Justice Department has not formally closed the investigation , according to WaPo , but it appears essentially to be over .
One source said neither Huber nor anyone else at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere .
“ We didn ’ t expect much of it , and neither did he , ” a source familiar with Huber ’ s activities told WaPo .
“ And as time went on , a lot of people just forgot about it.
” Huber ’ s investigation was overshadowed by other Justice Department probes that focused on the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation .
The Justice Department ’ s inspector general investigated the FBI ’ s surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page .
And William Barr , who succeeded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. attorney , John Durham , to investigate U.S. intelligence agencies ’ actions toward the Trump campaign .
Barr said in an interview in May 2019 that Huber was “ winding down ” his investigation .
“ The other issues he ’ s been working on relate to Hillary Clinton .
Those are winding down and hopefully we ’ ll be in a position to bring those to fruition , ” Barr told CBS News in a May 31 , 2019 , interview .
The Justice Department did not respond to a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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U.S. Attorney John Huber effectively concluded a sprawling investigation into several matters related to the Clintons without a finding of criminal wrongdoing, according to a Washington Post report.
In November 2017, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions tapped Huber to investigate the Clinton Foundation as well as Hillary Clinton’s actions as secretary of state toward Uranium One, an energy firm linked to Clinton Foundation donors. Huber was also tasked with investigation matters related to the Russia probe, but that part of his investigation was ceded to the Justice Department’s office of the inspector general.
Huber reviewed documents related to the investigations and coordinated with federal investigators in Little Rock, Arkansas, who were probing the Clinton Foundation, according to WaPo, which cited current and former law enforcement officials. (RELATED: What Is John Huber Up To?)
WaPo’s sources said Huber’s review turned up few leads worth pursuing. The Justice Department has not formally closed the investigation, according to WaPo, but it appears essentially to be over.
One source said neither Huber nor anyone else at the Justice Department expected the investigation to go anywhere.
“We didn’t expect much of it, and neither did he,” a source familiar with Huber’s activities told WaPo.
“And as time went on, a lot of people just forgot about it.”
Huber’s investigation was overshadowed by other Justice Department probes that focused on the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. The Justice Department’s inspector general investigated the FBI’s surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. And William Barr, who succeeded Sessions as attorney general, tapped another U.S. attorney, John Durham, to investigate U.S. intelligence agencies’ actions toward the Trump campaign.
Barr said in an interview in May 2019 that Huber was “winding down” his investigation.
“The other issues he’s been working on relate to Hillary Clinton. Those are winding down and hopefully we’ll be in a position to bring those to fruition,” Barr told CBS News in a May 31, 2019, interview.
The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment about WaPo’s story.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Democrat Max Rose Draws Red Line At Soleimani, Won’t Support New War Powers Resolution

Democratic New York Rep. Max Rose said Thursday that he would not support new legislation aimed at restraining President Donald Trump in Iran .
Rose , who won his seat in 2018 in a district that voted for Trump in 2016 , spoke with Fox News host Neil Cavuto about the recent tensions with Iran and the strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani .
“ Congressman , you place your limits here , ” Cavuto prompted .
“ You are against this measure to limit the president ’ s powers here.
” “ Absolutely , ” Rose replied , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new year , he got straight to the point .
( RELATED : ‘ If We Don ’ t Win , We Can ’ t Do A F*cking Thing ’ : Democrat Max Rose Calls Out Beto For Being A Loser ) “ Let ’ s be clear about what this happened over the last several weeks .
First of all , the killing of Soleimani , it was legal , justified .
Nobody should mourn the loss or the death of someone with the blood of U.S. soldiers on his hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained .
Rose went on to say that , while he doesn ’ t necessarily have a problem with an update to the current military force authorizations , he argued that a political reaction to the president ’ s actions was the correct way to go about doing that .
“ I do not believe that what this calls for is a political document .
Instead , what we have to do in a bipartisan fashion is talk about separation of powers , talk about revising authorizations for the use of military force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old or nearly 20 years old .
We have serious questions to consider .
This is not the way to do it.
” Cavuto then asked about the majority of Democrats who , after being briefed on the strike that killed Soleimani , claimed that the president had not gone through the proper channels and was not justified in authorizing the strike .
“ There are several justifications for this , ” Rose explained .
“ One , you have Article II .
Secondly , you have the 2002 AUMF .
[ Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and injured so many others .
I think about people I served with in Afghanistan who this man nearly killed.
” Rose concluded by saying that the “ real questions of war and peace ” still needed to be answered — but not with reactionary political documents .
“ Looking at congressional appropriations for long-term wars should not be dealt with with messaging documents and straight up politics .
Congress is not a rapid response P.R .
agency .
It is a serious body .
We ’ ve got to treat it as @ @ @

Democratic New York Rep. Max Rose said Thursday that he would not support new legislation aimed at restraining President Donald Trump in Iran.
Rose, who won his seat in 2018 in a district that voted for Trump in 2016, spoke with Fox News host Neil Cavuto about the recent tensions with Iran and the strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
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“Congressman, you place your limits here,” Cavuto prompted. “You are against this measure to limit the president’s powers here.”
“Absolutely,” Rose replied, and after wishing his host a happy new year, he got straight to the point. (RELATED: ‘If We Don’t Win, We Can’t Do A F*cking Thing’: Democrat Max Rose Calls Out Beto For Being A Loser)
“Let’s be clear about what this happened over the last several weeks. First of all, the killing of Soleimani, it was legal, justified. Nobody should mourn the loss or the death of someone with the blood of U.S. soldiers on his hands. He was a terrorist,” Rose explained.
Rose went on to say that, while he doesn’t necessarily have a problem with an update to the current military force authorizations, he argued that a political reaction to the president’s actions was the correct way to go about doing that. “I do not believe that what this calls for is a political document. Instead, what we have to do in a bipartisan fashion is talk about separation of powers, talk about revising authorizations for the use of military force, which are more than 20 years old or nearly 20 years old. We have serious questions to consider. This is not the way to do it.”
Cavuto then asked about the majority of Democrats who, after being briefed on the strike that killed Soleimani, claimed that the president had not gone through the proper channels and was not justified in authorizing the strike.
“There are several justifications for this,” Rose explained. “One, you have Article II. Secondly, you have the 2002 AUMF. [Soleimani’s] killed so many soldiers and injured so many others. I think about people I served with in Afghanistan who this man nearly killed.”
Rose concluded by saying that the “real questions of war and peace” still needed to be answered — but not with reactionary political documents. “Looking at congressional appropriations for long-term wars should not be dealt with with messaging documents and straight up politics. Congress is not a rapid response P.R. agency. It is a serious body. We’ve got to treat it as such.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Dolly Parton Is In The Process Of Recording Music To Release After Her Death

Dolly Parton opened up about her legendary music career and shared that a big part of her “ hundreds , even thousands of songs ” have yet to be recorded .
“ I ’ ve got hundreds , hundreds , even thousands of songs — a big part of them have never even been recorded , ” the 73-year-old legendary singer shared during the final episode of WNYC ’ s hit podcast Dolly Parton ’ s America .
The comments were noted by Rolling Stone magazine in a piece published Thursday .
( RELATED : Celebrate Dolly Parton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SLIDESHOW ] ) “ There ’ s enough stuff to go on forever with my music , to do compilation albums , to do new and original stuff , ” she added .
“ I am purposely trying to put songs down for that very purpose , to have a click track and my vocals where any arrangement could be done.
” ( RELATED : Celebrate Anna Kendrick ’ s Birthday With Her Hottest Looks [ SLIDESHOW ] ) Parton continued , “ Any producer anywhere in the world , when I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ songs just the click track and my vocal and build a complete arrangement around that , any style .
That will go on forever.
” At one point the “ Jolene ” hitmaker said she has also taken steps to make sure that her life ’ s work doesn ’ t get tied up in any kind of legal battles .
“ I ’ m one of those people that believe in being prepared , ” the “ 9 to 5 ” star explained .
“ I don ’ t want to ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Prince or Aretha or anybody that don ’ t plan ahead.
” Later , the “ Steel Magnolias ” star opened up about her views on the afterlife and said simply , you just have to “ have faith.
” “ You don ’ t really know , you just hope , and you have faith , ” Dolly said .
“ That ’ s what faith is .
I think it ’ s not the end of me .
I don ’ t think it ’ s the end of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re recycled and if nothing else we just go back into that great flow of divine energy and hopefully we spread ourselves around in other wonderful ways .
”

Dolly Parton opened up about her legendary music career and shared that a big part of her “hundreds, even thousands of songs” have yet to be recorded.
“I’ve got hundreds, hundreds, even thousands of songs — a big part of them have never even been recorded,” the 73-year-old legendary singer shared during the final episode of WNYC’s hit podcast Dolly Parton’s America. The comments were noted by Rolling Stone magazine in a piece published Thursday. (RELATED: Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday With Her Most Memorable Looks [SLIDESHOW])
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“There’s enough stuff to go on forever with my music, to do compilation albums, to do new and original stuff,” she added. “I am purposely trying to put songs down for that very purpose, to have a click track and my vocals where any arrangement could be done.” (RELATED: Celebrate Anna Kendrick’s Birthday With Her Hottest Looks [SLIDESHOW])
Parton continued, “Any producer anywhere in the world, when I’m gone, they could take my songs just the click track and my vocal and build a complete arrangement around that, any style. That will go on forever.”
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At one point the “Jolene” hitmaker said she has also taken steps to make sure that her life’s work doesn’t get tied up in any kind of legal battles.
“I’m one of those people that believe in being prepared,” the “9 to 5” star explained. “I don’t want to ever leave my stuff in the same shape like Prince or Aretha or anybody that don’t plan ahead.”
Later, the “Steel Magnolias” star opened up about her views on the afterlife and said simply, you just have to “have faith.”
“You don’t really know, you just hope, and you have faith,” Dolly said. “That’s what faith is. I think it’s not the end of me. I don’t think it’s the end of any of us. I think we’re recycled and if nothing else we just go back into that great flow of divine energy and hopefully we spread ourselves around in other wonderful ways.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--‘You Little Pencil Neck’: Trump’s Adam Schiff Takedown Had The Crowd Rolling At Toledo Rally

President Donald Trump fired up a Thursday night “ Keep America Great ” rally crowd when he called Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff a “ little pencil neck.
” Speaking in Toledo , Ohio after the House of Representatives passed a symbolic war powers resolution meant to limit the president ’ s power to take unilateral action against Iran , Trump laid out a mock scenario whereby he conceivably chooses to ask Congress instead of acting within a window of opportunity .
“ Let me go over to Congress , ” Trump said , referring to what he might have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani .
“ Come on over to the White House .
Let ’ s talk about it .
When can you make it ?
‘ Well , I won ’ t be able to make it today , sir .
How about let ’ s say in a couple days ?
’ Oh , sure .
Come on over.
” Getting back to reality , the president told the crowd that , knowing where Soleimani was , “ we had to make a decision.
” “ We didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nancy , who is not operating with a full deck , ” he said .
“ No , they want us to call — can you imagine ?
Calling crooked Adam Schiff .
He is so crooked .
So crooked .
Shifty Schiff.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson Blasts Neocon ‘ Non-Geniuses Like Max Boot And John Bolton , ’ Makes The Case Against War With Iran ) “ Say Adam , how are you doing ?
” said the president , pretending to have a conversation with Schiff .
“ Listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number one terrorist , killed thousands and thousands of people .
We ’ d like to set up a meeting so we can discuss his execution .
Would you be willing to meet ?
‘ Well , I won ’ t be able to make it this week.
’ Well , you know , he ’ s traveling fast .
We ’ ve got him lined up , Adam , you little pencil neck.
” After the laughing crowd calmed down , he continued : “ Nine inches .
He buys the smallest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s loose .
Now , come on , Adam .
We ’ ve got to be faster .
We ’ ve got him lined up .
We ’ ve got to take this guy out .
We are not going to have another shot at him maybe ever again .
‘ But I can ’ t make it now because I ’ m trying to impeach Trump .
I ’ m trying to impeach .
Even though he did nothing wrong . '
”

President Donald Trump fired up a Thursday night “Keep America Great” rally crowd when he called Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff a “little pencil neck.”
Speaking in Toledo, Ohio after the House of Representatives passed a symbolic war powers resolution meant to limit the president’s power to take unilateral action against Iran, Trump laid out a mock scenario whereby he conceivably chooses to ask Congress instead of acting within a window of opportunity.
“Let me go over to Congress,” Trump said, referring to what he might have done instead of ordering the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. “Come on over to the White House. Let’s talk about it. When can you make it? ‘Well, I won’t be able to make it today, sir. How about let’s say in a couple days?’ Oh, sure. Come on over.”
Getting back to reality, the president told the crowd that, knowing where Soleimani was, “we had to make a decision.”
“We didn’t have time to call up Nancy, who is not operating with a full deck,” he said. “No, they want us to call — can you imagine? Calling crooked Adam Schiff. He is so crooked. So crooked. Shifty Schiff.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Blasts Neocon ‘Non-Geniuses Like Max Boot And John Bolton,’ Makes The Case Against War With Iran)
“Say Adam, how are you doing?” said the president, pretending to have a conversation with Schiff. “Listen, we have the world’s number one terrorist, killed thousands and thousands of people. We’d like to set up a meeting so we can discuss his execution. Would you be willing to meet? ‘Well, I won’t be able to make it this week.’ Well, you know, he’s traveling fast. We’ve got him lined up, Adam, you little pencil neck.”
After the laughing crowd calmed down, he continued: “Nine inches. He buys the smallest shirt collar you can get and it’s loose. Now, come on, Adam. We’ve got to be faster. We’ve got him lined up. We’ve got to take this guy out. We are not going to have another shot at him maybe ever again. ‘But I can’t make it now because I’m trying to impeach Trump. I’m trying to impeach. Even though he did nothing wrong.'”


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Neil Patel: Trump’s Handling Of Iran Deserves Praise

Is it possible President Donald Trump may have perfectly played the Iran conflict ?
He ’ s been criticized for different reasons by people on the left and on the right .
There ’ s been a real concern that the president could get us into a war with Iran .
It ’ s early , but it seems like Trump has effectively fired a warning shot at Iran to ramp down their continuing escalations — without risking more American lives .
If that ’ s how it plays out , it will be hard not to credit the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To those critical of the president ’ s action to take out Qasem Soleimani , the Iranian Quds Force commander , it ’ s important to look at what led up to that action .
Last May , Iran began attacking ships , including three oil tankers , transiting the Strait of Hormuz .
This is a crucial international shipping channel , especially for the oil and gas industry .
Iran has a history of mining these waters and causing energy price spikes .
Last June , Iran shot down an unmanned U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called off retaliatory strikes .
( RELATED : Iran Says Middle East Will Be ‘ Set On Fire ’ If US Attacks ) Last September , Yemeni rebels attacked Abqaiq , the massive Saudi oil processing facility , resulting in a loss of 5 % of the world ’ s oil production .
The U.S. claimed that evidence pointed to Iran being behind the attack .
After an investigation , the U.K. , Germany and France — all interested in de-escalating any potential Iran/U.S .
conflict — also concluded that Iran was behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced that it had resumed uranium enrichment .
Finally , in December , Iran attacked U.S. interests in Iraq , killing an American contractor , and then used proxies to directly attack the U.S. embassy in Iraq .
These last attacks crossed the red line Trump had set for Iran .
According to The Washington Post , last May , Trump sent Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to deliver a message to Iran that if even one American was killed by the regime or its proxies , a U.S. military counterattack would result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death of the American contractor and the attack on the embassy , he ordered the attack that killed Soleimani .
This was a serious and potentially dangerous response from the president .
Soleimani was a senior leader in the Iranian regime .
He was also a really bad guy with American blood on his hands .
Soleimani had been in charge of coordinating Iran ’ s terrorist proxies .
He helped these terrorists develop more advanced improvised explosive devices that were used to kill hundreds of U.S. soldiers in Iraq .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s strongest supporters worried that he may have gone too far in his response .
Trump had campaigned on disentangling America from Middle Eastern wars .
The left was less subtle .
Joe Biden said Trump “ just tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox.
” He warned that “ we could be on the brink of a major conflict across the Middle East.
” The hashtag “ World War III ” trended on Twitter for days .
( RELATED : NYT Paints Iran , Soleimani In Vaunted Terms Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repercussions .
On Wednesday morning , Iran followed through , launching numerous missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops .
Interestingly though , Iran warned the Iraqi government before the attacks , and the Iraqi government , in turn , warned American leaders .
Due to this warning and precautions that were therefore taken , no American or Iraqi lives were lost .
Trump administration officials claimed that Iran purposefully planned the attacks in a way that would minimize the chance for any loss of American life .
The day after our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We took action last night to stop a war .
We did not take action to start a war.
” In his televised address after the Iranian response , Trump said , “ Iran appears to be standing down , which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.
” This does not sound like a guy trying to begin World War III , as many on the left contend .
Donald Trump is many things , but one thing he ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been itching to more aggressively confront Iran .
On the other side , many are committed to extracting America from the Middle East altogether .
Trump , for his part , stood by for months while Iran took increasingly belligerent actions that threatened world oil markets and shipping channels .
The president gave a clear warning to Iran that his red line was the loss of American life .
Iran crossed that red line , and Trump responded forcefully .
There ’ s a strong chance that the Iranian regime would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump did not respond .
There is still time for things to spiral out of control , but in the wake of Iran ’ s muted response , it appears that Trump pushed back just hard enough to send a strong message to the Iranians without entangling America in another unwanted war .
If that turns out to be the case , people on all sides of this debate owe President Trump a debt of gratitude .
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Is it possible President Donald Trump may have perfectly played the Iran conflict? He’s been criticized for different reasons by people on the left and on the right. There’s been a real concern that the president could get us into a war with Iran. It’s early, but it seems like Trump has effectively fired a warning shot at Iran to ramp down their continuing escalations — without risking more American lives. If that’s how it plays out, it will be hard not to credit the president for his handling of this matter.
To those critical of the president’s action to take out Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian Quds Force commander, it’s important to look at what led up to that action.
Last May, Iran began attacking ships, including three oil tankers, transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This is a crucial international shipping channel, especially for the oil and gas industry. Iran has a history of mining these waters and causing energy price spikes.
Last June, Iran shot down an unmanned U.S. drone. Trump reportedly ordered and then called off retaliatory strikes. (RELATED: Iran Says Middle East Will Be ‘Set On Fire’ If US Attacks)
Last September, Yemeni rebels attacked Abqaiq, the massive Saudi oil processing facility, resulting in a loss of 5% of the world’s oil production. The U.S. claimed that evidence pointed to Iran being behind the attack. After an investigation, the U.K., Germany and France — all interested in de-escalating any potential Iran/U.S. conflict — also concluded that Iran was behind the attacks.
Last November, Iran announced that it had resumed uranium enrichment.
Finally, in December, Iran attacked U.S. interests in Iraq, killing an American contractor, and then used proxies to directly attack the U.S. embassy in Iraq.
These last attacks crossed the red line Trump had set for Iran. According to The Washington Post, last May, Trump sent Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to deliver a message to Iran that if even one American was killed by the regime or its proxies, a U.S. military counterattack would result.
Trump kept his word. After the death of the American contractor and the attack on the embassy, he ordered the attack that killed Soleimani. This was a serious and potentially dangerous response from the president. Soleimani was a senior leader in the Iranian regime. He was also a really bad guy with American blood on his hands. Soleimani had been in charge of coordinating Iran’s terrorist proxies. He helped these terrorists develop more advanced improvised explosive devices that were used to kill hundreds of U.S. soldiers in Iraq.
Despite Soleimani’s history, many of Trump’s strongest supporters worried that he may have gone too far in his response. Trump had campaigned on disentangling America from Middle Eastern wars.
The left was less subtle. Joe Biden said Trump “just tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox.” He warned that “we could be on the brink of a major conflict across the Middle East.” The hashtag “World War III” trended on Twitter for days. (RELATED: NYT Paints Iran, Soleimani In Vaunted Terms Following Trump Strike)
Iran warned of grave repercussions. On Wednesday morning, Iran followed through, launching numerous missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops. Interestingly though, Iran warned the Iraqi government before the attacks, and the Iraqi government, in turn, warned American leaders. Due to this warning and precautions that were therefore taken, no American or Iraqi lives were lost. Trump administration officials claimed that Iran purposefully planned the attacks in a way that would minimize the chance for any loss of American life.
The day after our attack on Soleimani, Trump said, “We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war.” In his televised address after the Iranian response, Trump said, “Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.” This does not sound like a guy trying to begin World War III, as many on the left contend.
Donald Trump is many things, but one thing he’s not is an ideologue. Many U.S. policymakers have been itching to more aggressively confront Iran. On the other side, many are committed to extracting America from the Middle East altogether. Trump, for his part, stood by for months while Iran took increasingly belligerent actions that threatened world oil markets and shipping channels. The president gave a clear warning to Iran that his red line was the loss of American life. Iran crossed that red line, and Trump responded forcefully. There’s a strong chance that the Iranian regime would have pressed forward with more brazen attacks if Trump did not respond. There is still time for things to spiral out of control, but in the wake of Iran’s muted response, it appears that Trump pushed back just hard enough to send a strong message to the Iranians without entangling America in another unwanted war. If that turns out to be the case, people on all sides of this debate owe President Trump a debt of gratitude.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-10--Vermont Bill Would Ban Cell Phone Use For Anyone Under 21

A bill proposed by Democratic Vermont state Sen. John Rodgers would ban cell phone use for anyone under 21 .
The bill , introduced on the first day of Vermont ’ s 2020 legislative session , would punish anyone under 21 years old who is caught with a cell phone with one year in prison , a $ 1,000 fine , or both , NBC5 reported .
The legislation claims the reasons for the ban are that cell phones are an important factor in teen driving deaths , bullying , and radicalizing teens into “ terrorists , fascists , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Percent Of Americans Would Rather Sacrifice Food Than The Internet ] “ In light of the dangerous and life-threatening consequences of cell phone use by young people , it is clear that persons under 21 years of age are not developmentally mature enough to safely possess them , just as the General Assembly has concluded that persons under 21 years of age are not mature enough to possess firearms , smoke cigarettes , or consume alcohol , ” the bill reads .
Rodgers told the Times Argus in a Wednesday interview that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying that “ I have no delusions that it ’ s going to pass .
I wouldn ’ t probably vote for it myself.
” The legislature “ seems bent on taking away our Second Amendment rights , ” the senator told the Times Argus , before adding that a cell phone is much more dangerous than a gun .
Sen. Rodgers has been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment .
A statement issued by Michelle Fay , the executive director of Voices for Vermont ’ s Children , said “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lives of working families in Vermont today , from increasing minimum wage to implementing equitable family and medical leave insurance programs to establishing an office of child advocate .
We urge the Legislature to focus on the important work at hand instead of getting tied up in hollow diversions.
” Voices for Vermont ’ s Children is an organization with the mission “ to promote public policy that enhances the lives of children and youth in Vermont , ” according to their website .
Fay said in a Wednesday interview that although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a role in children treating each other badly , the bill doesn ’ t make sense .
“ It feels like a reach , for sure , ” she said .
But “ for teenagers , people in their car is a bigger distraction than cell phones , ” adding that there needs to be more conversations about distracted driving , and that cell phone use while driving is already against the law .

A bill proposed by Democratic Vermont state Sen. John Rodgers would ban cell phone use for anyone under 21.
The bill, introduced on the first day of Vermont’s 2020 legislative session, would punish anyone under 21 years old who is caught with a cell phone with one year in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both, NBC5 reported.
The legislation claims the reasons for the ban are that cell phones are an important factor in teen driving deaths, bullying, and radicalizing teens into “terrorists, fascists, and other extremists.” [RELATED: 8 Percent Of Americans Would Rather Sacrifice Food Than The Internet]
“In light of the dangerous and life-threatening consequences of cell phone use by young people, it is clear that persons under 21 years of age are not developmentally mature enough to safely possess them, just as the General Assembly has concluded that persons under 21 years of age are not mature enough to possess firearms, smoke cigarettes, or consume alcohol,” the bill reads.
Rodgers told the Times Argus in a Wednesday interview that he introduced the bill to make a point, saying that “I have no delusions that it’s going to pass. I wouldn’t probably vote for it myself.”
The legislature “seems bent on taking away our Second Amendment rights,” the senator told the Times Argus, before adding that a cell phone is much more dangerous than a gun. Sen. Rodgers has been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.
A statement issued by Michelle Fay, the executive director of Voices for Vermont’s Children, said “there are so many critical issues impacting the lives of working families in Vermont today, from increasing minimum wage to implementing equitable family and medical leave insurance programs to establishing an office of child advocate. We urge the Legislature to focus on the important work at hand instead of getting tied up in hollow diversions.”
Voices for Vermont’s Children is an organization with the mission “to promote public policy that enhances the lives of children and youth in Vermont,” according to their website.
Fay said in a Wednesday interview that although she believes cell phone use does have a role in children treating each other badly, the bill doesn’t make sense.
“It feels like a reach, for sure,” she said. But “for teenagers, people in their car is a bigger distraction than cell phones,” adding that there needs to be more conversations about distracted driving, and that cell phone use while driving is already against the law.


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--House Passes War Powers Resolution Limiting Trump’s Military Action Against Iran

The House of Representatives voted to pass a war powers resolution Thursday that would limit how much military action President Donald Trump can take against Iran .
Thursday ’ s vote was largely party-line and passed 224-194 .
It came following increased tensions with Iran after Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani .
Iran then retaliated with a missiles strike against two airbases in Iraq that housed U.S. troops .
Three Republicans voted for the measure and a total of eight Democrats voted against it .
Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie , Florida Rep. Francis Rooney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pass the resolution .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about the situation in a press conference earlier on Thursday .
She said that the vote would show Trump he needed approval before ordering any more military actions against Iran .
“ I do not believe in terms of what is in the public domain that they have made the country safer by what they did , ” Pelosi said according to NBC News .
The resolution orders the president to stop using U.S. armed forces in situations that are hostile to Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also states that the president has to get authorization from Congress to take any further military action agaisnt Iran .
( RELATED : ‘ Pardon The Skepticism ’ : Tucker Carlson Wonders Why Everyone Is Suddenly Trusting The Deep State On Iran ) The war powers resolution also notes that Iran has a government that is a lead state sponsor of terrorism .
It adds that Soleimani tried to worsen relations around the world and that the U.S. can self-defend against “ imminent armed attacks , ” NBC News reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Trump and would not requite his signature .
“ This is a statement of the Congress of the United States .
I will not have that statement diminished by having the president veto it or not , ” Pelosi said .
The Senate may be forced to vote on the bill because it is privileged .
It can also vote on a similar piece of legislation introduced by Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine .
“ Hope that all House Republicans will vote against Crazy Nancy Pelosi ’ s War Powers Resolution … @ @ @ @ @ @

The House of Representatives voted to pass a war powers resolution Thursday that would limit how much military action President Donald Trump can take against Iran.
Thursday’s vote was largely party-line and passed 224-194. It came following increased tensions with Iran after Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. Iran then retaliated with a missiles strike against two airbases in Iraq that housed U.S. troops.
Three Republicans voted for the measure and a total of eight Democrats voted against it. Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, Florida Rep. Francis Rooney and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz all voted to pass the resolution.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about the situation in a press conference earlier on Thursday. She said that the vote would show Trump he needed approval before ordering any more military actions against Iran.
“I do not believe in terms of what is in the public domain that they have made the country safer by what they did,” Pelosi said according to NBC News.
The resolution orders the president to stop using U.S. armed forces in situations that are hostile to Iran unless Congress approves it or declares war. It also states that the president has to get authorization from Congress to take any further military action agaisnt Iran. (RELATED: ‘Pardon The Skepticism’: Tucker Carlson Wonders Why Everyone Is Suddenly Trusting The Deep State On Iran)
The war powers resolution also notes that Iran has a government that is a lead state sponsor of terrorism. It adds that Soleimani tried to worsen relations around the world and that the U.S. can self-defend against “imminent armed attacks,” NBC News reported.
However, the resolution is not binding on Trump and would not requite his signature. “This is a statement of the Congress of the United States. I will not have that statement diminished by having the president veto it or not,” Pelosi said.
The Senate may be forced to vote on the bill because it is privileged. It can also vote on a similar piece of legislation introduced by Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine.
“Hope that all House Republicans will vote against Crazy Nancy Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution …,” Trump tweeted Thursday.


thedailycaller--2020-01-11--Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead At 67

Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead At 67

Neil Peart , the drummer for the Canadian rock band Rush , died Tuesday from complications of brain cancer at 67 .
Peart died in Santa Monica , California , according to family spokesperson Elliot Mintz .
The media spokesperson for the band , Meg Symsyk , confirmed his death , CBC reported .
Rush was formed in August of 1968 in Toronto , Canada .
The trio consists of Geddy Lee , Alex Lifeson , and Neil Peart .
Rush became one of the most successful bands in the world , selling more than 40 million records worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Fame .
The band also received Canada ’ s highest civilian honor , Officers of the Order of Canada , as well as the country ’ s highest artistic honor , the Governor General ’ s Award .
They were inducted into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2010 and later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 .
( RELATED : Musician Eddie Money Dead At 70 Years Old After Suffering From Numerous Health Problems ) Neil Peart is widely regarded as one of the greatest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solos he performed during Rush shows have become renowned across the globe .
In addition to being a legendary drummer , Peart has published six books and released two instructional DVDs .
In 2015 , he retired from the band and professional drumming .
Peart is survived by his daughter Olivia and his wife Carrie .

Neil Peart, the drummer for the Canadian rock band Rush, died Tuesday from complications of brain cancer at 67.
Peart died in Santa Monica, California, according to family spokesperson Elliot Mintz. The media spokesperson for the band, Meg Symsyk, confirmed his death, CBC reported.
Rush was formed in August of 1968 in Toronto, Canada. The trio consists of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Rush became one of the most successful bands in the world, selling more than 40 million records worldwide and earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy paid tribute to Neil Peart, “one of my greatest heroes of all time,” following news of the Rush drummer’s death https://t.co/ahYOErVykq pic.twitter.com/TRq6yVctHn — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 10, 2020
The band also received Canada’s highest civilian honor, Officers of the Order of Canada, as well as the country’s highest artistic honor, the Governor General’s Award. They were inducted into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame in 2010 and later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. (RELATED: Musician Eddie Money Dead At 70 Years Old After Suffering From Numerous Health Problems)
Neil Peart is widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time, and the solos he performed during Rush shows have become renowned across the globe.
In addition to being a legendary drummer, Peart has published six books and released two instructional DVDs. In 2015, he retired from the band and professional drumming.
Peart is survived by his daughter Olivia and his wife Carrie.


thedailycaller--2020-01-10--‘Walls Work’: DHS Celebrates 100 Miles Of New Border Wall

• Leaders within the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) visited the southern border near Yuma , Arizona , Friday and commemorated 100 completed miles of border wall .
• Chad Wolf , the acting secretary of DHS , celebrated the milestone and made the case that a “ wall system ” is an essential tool in managing illegal immigration .
• Wolf was joined by Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally , the mayor of Yuma and other top Border Patrol officials — all of whom hope to see more walls be built before the year ends .
YUMA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Homeland Security visited southern Arizona Friday to commemorate the completion of 100 miles of new border wall .
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf stopped by the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma Friday and delivered a speech in recognition of the important milestone : 100 miles of completed border wall since the beginning of the Trump administration .
Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally , GOP Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls and numerous Border Patrol officials joined Wolf .
The acting secretary looked on as a special plaque , emblazoned with President Donald Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section of the wall .
“ Today , as a milestone has been reached , a celebration is in order .
Today I am proud to report that the Trump administration has now constructed 100 miles of new border wall system on the southern border , ” Wolf said .
“ This is a milestone achievement for the president , the department , and more importantly for our country.
” In plain sight behind the acting secretary was newly built border wall , which stood roughly 30-feet high and had anti-climbing plates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ older — and much smaller — anti-vehicle barrier , which stood at about waist-high .
Much of the new border wall that ’ s been built has replaced these small vehicular walls or otherwise dilapidated barriers .
Some critics have argued that the Trump administration hasn ’ t actually built much new wall , but is simply replacing old wall .
The acting secretary pushed back against this narrative .
“ One thing I want to emphasize : Every inch of the 100 miles that we have constructed is new border wall system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacement ’ wall as some our critics claim , ” Wolf said .
“ It is new wall , ” he added and argued that one wouldn ’ t call the completion of a five-bedroom house in place of a rundown shack a “ replacement ” house — one would call it a “ new ” house .
When asked what they need to make their jobs easier , Border Patrol officials everywhere tell the DHS chief that they need a border wall , he explained .
The location of Yuma for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mayor of the border town declared a state of emergency in April 2019 as local services were unable to cope with the sheer volume of illegal aliens arriving on a daily a basis .
However , the mayor withdrew the state of emergency in December and directly credited the Trump administration with implementing directives that led to the stabilization of the border crisis .
Illegal crossings have plummeted across the southern border in recent months .
Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) reported that the month of December witnessed a total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight month of declines in apprehensions .
These numbers are a far cry from when the border crisis reached its peak in May , where CBP officials saw more than 144,000 enforcement actions .
The Trump admonition was given a major win late Wednesday when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ’ s ruling , allowing the White House to use military funds to pay for border wall construction .
The administration ultimately wants to see over 400 miles of new wall built by the end of 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers and government red tape have slowed these efforts .
( RELATED : Internal Docs Reveal That Trump Admin Will Begin Deporting Mexicans To Guatemala ) Wolf , for his part , hammered his position that physical barriers are an essential part of securing the U.S.-Mexico border .
“ As the chief said , to put it simply , walls work .
Looking at wall construction historically , we see that walls go up , illegal apprehensions and illegal crossings go down , ” Wolf said .
“ A wall system went up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down 27 % .
A wall system went up in Tucson [ Arizona ] , illegal crossings went down 24 % .
Here in Yuma , when the wall system went up , illegal crossings in that area decreased by over 78 % .
” “ I said it before and I ’ ll say it again : Walls work .
The facts simply do not lie , ” he said .
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Leaders within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) visited the southern border near Yuma, Arizona, Friday and commemorated 100 completed miles of border wall.
Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of DHS, celebrated the milestone and made the case that a “wall system” is an essential tool in managing illegal immigration.
Wolf was joined by Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally, the mayor of Yuma and other top Border Patrol officials — all of whom hope to see more walls be built before the year ends.
YUMA, Ariz. — Top officials within the Department of Homeland Security visited southern Arizona Friday to commemorate the completion of 100 miles of new border wall.
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf stopped by the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma Friday and delivered a speech in recognition of the important milestone: 100 miles of completed border wall since the beginning of the Trump administration. Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally, Republican Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls and numerous Border Patrol officials joined Wolf.
The acting secretary looked on as a special plaque, emblazoned with President Donald Trump’s name, was welded onto a section of the wall.
“Today, as a milestone has been reached, a celebration is in order. Today I am proud to report that the Trump administration has now constructed 100 miles of new border wall system on the southern border,” Wolf said. “This is a milestone achievement for the president, the department, and more importantly for our country.”
In plain sight behind the acting secretary was newly built border wall, which stood roughly 30-feet high and had anti-climbing plates. Adjacent to the new wall was the older — and much smaller — anti-vehicle barrier, which stood at about waist-high. Much of the new border wall that’s been built has replaced these small vehicular walls or otherwise dilapidated barriers.
Some critics have argued that the Trump administration hasn’t actually built much new wall, but is simply replacing old wall. The acting secretary pushed back against this narrative.
“One thing I want to emphasize: Every inch of the 100 miles that we have constructed is new border wall system. It’s not so-called ‘replacement’ wall as some our critics claim,” Wolf said.
“It is new wall,” he added and argued that one wouldn’t call the completion of a five-bedroom house in place of a rundown shack a “replacement” house — one would call it a “new” house.
When asked what they need to make their jobs easier, Border Patrol officials everywhere tell the DHS chief that they need a border wall, he explained.
The location of Yuma for the commemorative event held heavy symbolic value. The mayor of the border town declared a state of emergency in April 2019 as local services were unable to cope with the sheer volume of illegal aliens arriving on a daily a basis. However, the mayor withdrew the state of emergency in December and directly credited the Trump administration with implementing directives that led to the stabilization of the border crisis.
Illegal crossings have plummeted across the southern border in recent months. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that the month of December witnessed a total of 40,620 enforcement actions — the seventh straight month of declines in apprehensions. These numbers are a far cry from when the border crisis reached its peak in May, where CBP officials saw more than 144,000 enforcement actions.
The Trump admonition was given a major win late Wednesday when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s ruling, allowing the White House to use military funds to pay for border wall construction. The administration ultimately wants to see over 400 miles of new wall built by the end of 2020, but court battles, opposition from Democratic lawmakers and government red tape have slowed these efforts. (RELATED: Internal Docs Reveal That Trump Admin Will Begin Deporting Mexicans To Guatemala)
Wolf, for his part, hammered his position that physical barriers are an essential part of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.
“As the chief said, to put it simply, walls work. Looking at wall construction historically, we see that walls go up, illegal apprehensions and illegal crossings go down,” Wolf said. “A wall system went up in San Diego, illegal crossings went down 27%. A wall system went up in Tucson [Arizona], illegal crossings went down 24%. Here in Yuma, when the wall system went up, illegal crossings in that area decreased by over 78%.”
“I said it before and I’ll say it again: Walls work. The facts simply do not lie,” he said.
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