bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Trump Calls Peaceful Protesters ‘Radical’ During Thursday Freak Out

Donald Trump has an insatiable hunger for others ’ fear .
POTUS feeds on the destruction he wrecks as he rips apart America ’ s precious history and institutions .
He enjoys conning the country ’ s families into believing there is a fearsome other rather than humans beings whose blood is all red and whose tears are all salty drops of pain .
The largest organism in the world is a 2,400-year-old 3.4 square mile fungi .
There is one train of thought that says we are all connected .
By trying to divide the country , this president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When he .
destroys the lives of 109,000 Americans through his callous inaction , each of us suffers a small death as we sit in our isolated homes waiting and wondering : Will the next death be ours or someone we love ?
By the same token , people coming together in support of one another in protests makes us stronger and more compassionate .
That is far more rewarding than the gerbil wheel of earning ever more money .
That is not something 45 can stop , even when he tries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reverend Al Sharpton gave George Floyd ’ s eulogy Thursday .
He referred to a quote about a time for all seasons .
Then he said : “ The time is now.
” This time is a confluence of the pandemic and a shattered economy when people can be their best .
This is a time when people have the rare opportunity in these moments of quiet to reconsider what kind of country we want , to make it better than before .
One man , even the president can not stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its people .
Trump knows that when we stand alone , it is easier to break us than when we stand united in these United States .
In his attempts to destroy our nation , he has failed .
Instead , this is the best time to decide what we want for the next 200 years .
Americans will be the ones to fix what is wrong .
The old systems are tired and broken .
Now is the time for change .
Today , as the nation watched the funeral of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow-motion murdered by corrupt police , POTUS limped in on another weak tweet : Twitter world went took courage when Trump feverously worked trying to further divide the country so that he could slide down the crevice .
Take a look at some of our favorite responses below : The Mueller Report Adventures : In Bite-Sizes on this Facebook page .
These quick , two-minute reads interpret the report in normal English for busy people .
Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy mystery .
Interestingly enough , Mueller Bite-Sizes can @ @ @ @ @ @

Donald Trump has an insatiable hunger for others’ fear. POTUS feeds on the destruction he wrecks as he rips apart America’s precious history and institutions. He enjoys conning the country’s families into believing there is a fearsome other rather than humans beings whose blood is all red and whose tears are all salty drops of pain.
The largest organism in the world is a 2,400-year-old 3.4 square mile fungi. There is one train of thought that says we are all connected. By trying to divide the country, this president inflicts real pain on all of us. When he. destroys the lives of 109,000 Americans through his callous inaction, each of us suffers a small death as we sit in our isolated homes waiting and wondering: Will the next death be ours or someone we love?
By the same token, people coming together in support of one another in protests makes us stronger and more compassionate. That is far more rewarding than the gerbil wheel of earning ever more money. That is not something 45 can stop, even when he tries to politicize the nation’s military.
Reverend Al Sharpton gave George Floyd’s eulogy Thursday. He referred to a quote about a time for all seasons. Then he said: “The time is now.” This time is a confluence of the pandemic and a shattered economy when people can be their best. This is a time when people have the rare opportunity in these moments of quiet to reconsider what kind of country we want, to make it better than before.
One man, even the president cannot stop that which is best about America — its people. Trump knows that when we stand alone, it is easier to break us than when we stand united in these United States. In his attempts to destroy our nation, he has failed. Instead, this is the best time to decide what we want for the next 200 years. Americans will be the ones to fix what is wrong. The old systems are tired and broken. Now is the time for change.
Today, as the nation watched the funeral of George Floyd, a gentle giant who was slow-motion murdered by corrupt police, POTUS limped in on another weak tweet:
‘The Radical Left Democrats new theme is “Defund the Police”. Remember that when you don’t want Crime, especially against you and your family. This is where Sleepy Joe is being dragged by the socialists. I am the complete opposite, more money for Law Enforcement! #LAWANDORDER’
Twitter world went took courage when Trump feverously worked trying to further divide the country so that he could slide down the crevice. Take a look at some of our favorite responses below:
The Mueller Report Adventures: In Bite-Sizes on this Facebook page. These quick, two-minute reads interpret the report in normal English for busy people. Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy mystery. Interestingly enough, Mueller Bite-Sizes can be read in any order.


bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Romney Infuriates Trump Again With Thursday James Mattis Endorsement

Former Marine Corps General and former Defense Secretary for the Trump administration James Mattis fiercely denounced President Donald Trump in a public statement that was released this week .
He rebuked the president for working to divide Americans and for using the military as a political prop for that division amidst the nationwide protests against police brutality that have unfolded after the police murder of a black man named George Floyd .
As always , most Congressional Republicans have barely even acknowledged the spotlight on Trump ’ s failures .
However , when questioned by reporters this week , Utah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticizes Trump , had nothing but praise for Mattis , implying that he at least understands where the former general is coming from when he characterizes Trump as a threat to the Constitution .
Check it out below : Trump had the exact opposite reaction to Mattis ’ s criticism .
He posted a rant on Twitter that was chock full of outright lies .
He said : There are three lies in that first tweet alone .
For starters , Trump did not fire Mattis , and neither did the president ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mattis had the nickname “ Mad Dog ” before he ever entered the Trump administration .
How egomaniacally inane , self-obsessed , and disconnected from reality does Trump have to be to take credit for a nickname that someone had years before Trump ever showed up ?
Meanwhile , Romney is not the only Republican Senator who has actually offered praise for Mattis and his letter .
Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski , for instance , said that she was “ struggling ” with the question of whether or not to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she added , in reference to Mattis ’ s letter in particular : In his original comments , Mattis stated , in part : ‘ Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try .
Instead , he tries to divide us .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership .
We can unite without him , drawing on the strengths inherent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be easy , as the past few days have shown , but we owe it to our fellow citizens ; to past generations that bled to defend our promise ; and to our children.
’ Trump has proven the truth of Mattis ’ s words each and every day .

Former Marine Corps General and former Defense Secretary for the Trump administration James Mattis fiercely denounced President Donald Trump in a public statement that was released this week. He rebuked the president for working to divide Americans and for using the military as a political prop for that division amidst the nationwide protests against police brutality that have unfolded after the police murder of a black man named George Floyd. As always, most Congressional Republicans have barely even acknowledged the spotlight on Trump’s failures. However, when questioned by reporters this week, Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney, who frequently criticizes Trump, had nothing but praise for Mattis, implying that he at least understands where the former general is coming from when he characterizes Trump as a threat to the Constitution.
Sen. Murkowski says on record what’s been off record: “When I saw General Mattis’ comments yesterday I felt like perhaps we are getting to a point where we can be more honest with the concerns that we might hold internally and have the courage of our own convictions to speak up.” — Kasie Hunt (@kasie) June 4, 2020
Romney told reporters:
‘General Mattis’s letter was stunning and powerful. Gen. Mattis is a man of extraordinary sacrifice. He’s an American patriot. He’s an individual whose judgment I respect, and I think the world of him. If I ever had to choose somebody to be in a foxhole with, it would be with a General Mattis. What a wonderful, wonderful man.’
Check it out below:
"If I ever had to choose somebody to be in a foxhole with, it would be with General Mattis." Sen. Mitt Romney says former Defense Secretary James Mattis' remarks criticizing the president's handling of protests were "stunning and powerful." https://t.co/bHjYvDmMDG pic.twitter.com/yb8ocQwLwG — ABC News (@ABC) June 4, 2020
Trump had the exact opposite reaction to Mattis’s criticism. He posted a rant on Twitter that was chock full of outright lies. He said:
‘Probably the only thing Barack Obama & I have in common is that we both had the honor of firing Jim Mattis, the world’s most overrated General. I asked for his letter of resignation, & felt great about it. His nickname was “Chaos”, which I didn’t like, & changed to “Mad Dog”’
…His primary strength was not military, but rather personal public relations. I gave him a new life, things to do, and battles to win, but he seldom “brought home the bacon”. I didn’t like his “leadership” style or much else about him, and many others agree. Glad he is gone! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2020
There are three lies in that first tweet alone. For starters, Trump did not fire Mattis, and neither did the president ask for Mattis’s resignation. Additionally, Mattis had the nickname “Mad Dog” before he ever entered the Trump administration. How egomaniacally inane, self-obsessed, and disconnected from reality does Trump have to be to take credit for a nickname that someone had years before Trump ever showed up?
John Kelly on Trump's tweets claiming he fired Mattis: “The president did not fire him. He did not ask for his resignation. The president has clearly forgotten how it actually happened or is confused."https://t.co/HKbtoPbcr2 — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 4, 2020
Meanwhile, Romney is not the only Republican Senator who has actually offered praise for Mattis and his letter. Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, for instance, said that she was “struggling” with the question of whether or not to support Trump’s re-election bid, and she added, in reference to Mattis’s letter in particular:
‘I was really thankful. I thought General Mattis’s words were true and honest and necessary and overdue.’
🚨🚨MURKOWSKI to @pkcapitol about mattis piece: “I was really thankful. I thought Gen Mattis’ words were true and honest and necessary and overdue.” She says she’s “struggling” over whether she can support trump. — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) June 4, 2020
In his original comments, Mattis stated, in part:
‘Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort. We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership. We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society. This will not be easy, as the past few days have shown, but we owe it to our fellow citizens; to past generations that bled to defend our promise; and to our children.’
Trump has proven the truth of Mattis’s words each and every day.
Trump initially announced Mattis "will be retiring, with distinction." Then, after Mattis released a resignation letter that was critical of Trump, Trump started lying that it was a firing. https://t.co/fdovXykyh6 — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 4, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Updated Electoral College Projections Show Widespread Blue Wave

President Donald Trump seems likely to be heading for a loss during the presidential election this November .
CNN ’ s Chris Cilizza reports in a new analysis for CNN that a slew of swing state polls reveal that the options for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to win the 270 electoral votes that he needs to secure the presidency just keep growing and growing .
In state after state , including states that Trump won in 2016 , Biden is in the lead , meaning that he has a slew of options for toppling Trump ’ s own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , if Trump loses just a small selection of the states in which he ’ s currently set up for a loss based on poll numbers , then he ’ s done for .
‘ Amid the protests following the police killing of George Floyd and the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic , something very important has been overlooked : President Donald Trump is now a decided underdog to reach the 270 electoral votes he needs to win a second term in the fall.
’ The numbers that Cilizza cites include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 4 percent in Arizona , 2 percent in Ohio , and 9 percent in Wisconsin , while another poll , this time from Quinnipiac University , revealed that Trump was in the lead in Texas by an estimated meager 1 percent .
That number , of course , means that Biden could seemingly easily flip the state away from Trump , although in 2016 , Trump won the state by about 9 percent .
The Biden lead in recent Fox News polling out of Ohio is similarly dramatic , since in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 percent .
‘ How bad are those numbers for Trump ?
To put a fine point on it : Really bad .
The last Democrat to win Arizona at the presidential level was Bill Clinton in 1996 .
In Texas , no Democrat since Jimmy Carter in 1976 has carried the state in a presidential race .
Ohio was one of the swingiest states in presidential races at the start of this century but moved heavily toward Trump in 2016 , as he carried it by 8 points .
And Wisconsin is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Trump flipped in 2016 to again support him… Biden , as of right now , has a WHOLE lot of different paths to 270 electoral votes , while Trump has a dwindling number.
’ Of course , Trump doesn ’ t seem exactly likely to acknowledge issues with his political standing .
He ’ s essentially built his political career on lies .
He has attempted to depict Biden as “ sleepy ” and unequipped to face the challenges that Trump himself is supposedly so equipped for — but while Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House amidst days of national protests against police brutality , Biden has been delivering speeches that have inspired many and have charted a path ahead for the United States .
‘ I wish I could say this hate began with Donald Trump and will end with him .
It didn ’ t , and it won ’ t .
American history isn ’ t a fairytale with a guaranteed happy ending .
It ’ s up to all of us to create the America we know we can be .
’

President Donald Trump seems likely to be heading for a loss during the presidential election this November. CNN’s Chris Cilizza reports in a new analysis for CNN that a slew of swing state polls reveal that the options for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to win the 270 electoral votes that he needs to secure the presidency just keep growing and growing. In state after state, including states that Trump won in 2016, Biden is in the lead, meaning that he has a slew of options for toppling Trump’s own 270 electoral vote coalition from 2016. Meanwhile, if Trump loses just a small selection of the states in which he’s currently set up for a loss based on poll numbers, then he’s done for.
1. Texas!
2. This is being reported by Fox friggin News.
3. We can win here.
4. 38 electoral votes.
5. Win Texas, Lose Trump To help, check out the following tweet. https://t.co/NnwrlRACU3 — Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) June 4, 2020
Cilizza reports:
‘Amid the protests following the police killing of George Floyd and the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic, something very important has been overlooked: President Donald Trump is now a decided underdog to reach the 270 electoral votes he needs to win a second term in the fall.’
National @MorningConsult Poll: Biden 51% (+5)
Trump 39% (-2) Biden's Biggest margin in the poll — Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) June 1, 2020
The numbers that Cilizza cites include Fox News polls that reveal Biden ahead by 4 percent in Arizona, 2 percent in Ohio, and 9 percent in Wisconsin, while another poll, this time from Quinnipiac University, revealed that Trump was in the lead in Texas by an estimated meager 1 percent. That number, of course, means that Biden could seemingly easily flip the state away from Trump, although in 2016, Trump won the state by about 9 percent. The Biden lead in recent Fox News polling out of Ohio is similarly dramatic, since in 2016, Trump won Ohio by a whopping 8 percent.
RCP poll leads on this day in history: 2020: Biden +8.0
2016: Clinton +1.5
2012: Obama +1.3
2008: Obama +1.4 I think people generally remember the Obama wins as much easier and more predictable than they were. — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) June 3, 2020
Cilizza explains:
‘How bad are those numbers for Trump? To put a fine point on it: Really bad. The last Democrat to win Arizona at the presidential level was Bill Clinton in 1996. In Texas, no Democrat since Jimmy Carter in 1976 has carried the state in a presidential race. Ohio was one of the swingiest states in presidential races at the start of this century but moved heavily toward Trump in 2016, as he carried it by 8 points. And Wisconsin is widely seen as the most likely state that Trump flipped in 2016 to again support him… Biden, as of right now, has a WHOLE lot of different paths to 270 electoral votes, while Trump has a dwindling number.’
Of course, Trump doesn’t seem exactly likely to acknowledge issues with his political standing. He’s essentially built his political career on lies. He has attempted to depict Biden as “sleepy” and unequipped to face the challenges that Trump himself is supposedly so equipped for — but while Trump has kept himself hidden away in the White House amidst days of national protests against police brutality, Biden has been delivering speeches that have inspired many and have charted a path ahead for the United States.
Biden has recently commented:
‘I wish I could say this hate began with Donald Trump and will end with him. It didn’t, and it won’t. American history isn’t a fairytale with a guaranteed happy ending. It’s up to all of us to create the America we know we can be.’
I wish I could say this hate began with Donald Trump and will end with him. It didn’t, and it won’t. American history isn’t a fairytale with a guaranteed happy ending. It's up to all of us to create the America we know we can be. pic.twitter.com/LNI2e3d3lz — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 4, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Twitter Issues Dramatic Thursday Fact-Check Of Trump

After Twitter fact-checked two of President Donald Trump ’ s tweets for misleading readers about the voting process , a promise Twitter made in front of Congress in order to combat fake news that like released by Russia in 2016 , Donald Trump went so apoplectic that he made a ceremony of signing an executive order against social media companies .
Twitter ’ s latest fact-check ought to go over just about as well with Trump .
‘ Twitter ’ s article says that the former general resigned , and his nickname preceded Trump ’ s presidency .
‘ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which saw Twitter fact-check two of President Trump ’ s tweets and label another as glorifying violence.
’ The disparaging , and largely untrue , statements against Gen. James Mattis after the former secretary of defense under Trump criticized the president ’ s response to the growing protests after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police .
Mattis wrote in The Atlantic that : ‘ Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership .
We can unite without him , drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society .
This will not be easy , as the past few days have shown , but we owe it to our fellow citizens ; to past generations that bled to defend our promise ; and to our children.
’ Trump did not give James Mattis the nickname “ Mad Dog.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has been used since at least 2004 .
Trump ’ s claim that he made up the nickname is a rather bizarre lie , especially considering that Mattis doesn ’ t like the name .
Twitter fact-checked that lie in their “ Moment ” section , where trending news is found .
The fact-check by Twitter reminded readers that , not only did Mattis already have the nickname “ Mad Dog ” before meeting Trump , he also wasn ’ t fired .
He wrote a very public resignation letter expressing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving allies and dictators , saying the U.S. should be loyal to the allies and stop Trump ’ s coddling and friendships with strongmen like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un .
‘ The article says that “ Mattis resigned from the position… after the administration decided to withdraw US troops from Syria ” , and attributes the fact to a report by the Associated Press news agency .
‘ It then refers to journalists at CNN , the National Review , the Washington Post and The Dispatch as having written that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used before Trump ’ s presidency , with published references dating back to 2004 .
’

After Twitter fact-checked two of President Donald Trump’s tweets for misleading readers about the voting process, a promise Twitter made in front of Congress in order to combat fake news that like released by Russia in 2016, Donald Trump went so apoplectic that he made a ceremony of signing an executive order against social media companies.
Twitter’s latest fact-check ought to go over just about as well with Trump.
The BBC reports that:
‘Twitter’s article says that the former general resigned, and his nickname preceded Trump’s presidency. ‘It follows last week’s explosive confrontation, which saw Twitter fact-check two of President Trump’s tweets and label another as glorifying violence.’
The disparaging, and largely untrue, statements against Gen. James Mattis after the former secretary of defense under Trump criticized the president’s response to the growing protests after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Mattis wrote in The Atlantic that:
‘Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort. We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership. We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society. This will not be easy, as the past few days have shown, but we owe it to our fellow citizens; to past generations that bled to defend our promise; and to our children.’
Small but telling: Trump didn’t give Mattis the nickname “Mad Dog.” Not even close. What a bizarre thing to lie about. Here’s an excerpt from Bing West’s “The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq,” published in 2008. https://t.co/N13MODs5I3 pic.twitter.com/2NLyVPa0HF — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 4, 2020
Trump did not give James Mattis the nickname “Mad Dog.” That nickname was created by the press and has been used since at least 2004. Trump’s claim that he made up the nickname is a rather bizarre lie, especially considering that Mattis doesn’t like the name.
Twitter fact-checked that lie in their “Moment” section, where trending news is found.
‘Twitter later published what it calls a Moment, a summary of a news story that you can see when you press the platform’s search button. It has also been promoted within the What’s Happening box that appears on Twitter’s website.’
The fact-check by Twitter reminded readers that, not only did Mattis already have the nickname “Mad Dog” before meeting Trump, he also wasn’t fired. He wrote a very public resignation letter expressing his disapproval of Trump’s foreign policies involving allies and dictators, saying the U.S. should be loyal to the allies and stop Trump’s coddling and friendships with strongmen like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.
‘The article says that “Mattis resigned from the position… after the administration decided to withdraw US troops from Syria”, and attributes the fact to a report by the Associated Press news agency. ‘It then refers to journalists at CNN, the National Review, the Washington Post and The Dispatch as having written that the nickname ‘Mad Dog’ had been used before Trump’s presidency, with published references dating back to 2004.’
President Trump has signed an executive order against social media companies after Twitter called two of his tweets "potentially misleading" https://t.co/L9UeyKQJUo pic.twitter.com/TmCMDDX1Q2 — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) May 28, 2020
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Pelosi Pulls Power Move On Trump Over D.C. Military Deployment

President Donald Trump has responded to days of protests against police brutality around the United States by calling for more brutality against demonstrators .
He ’ s even threatened to send in active-duty members of the military to confront protesters around the United States , and although those proposed nationwide deployments have failed to materialize — at least in part , it seems , because of opposition from local authorities — armed security personnel have already been deployed in D.C .
According to eyewitness testimony , at least some of these government security personnel would not even identify what group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) is demanding answers .
In a letter that Pelosi sent this week to President Donald Trump himself , the Democratic leader requested “ a full list of the agencies involved and clarifications of the roles and responsibilities of the troops and federal law enforcement resources operating in the city , ” in reference to the many security forces who have been seen in D.C .
Some of these forces have even attacked protesters , like on the occasion of the president ’ s recent photo op at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful protesters and cleared the way for the so-called president .
‘ We are concerned about the increased militarization and lack of clarity that may increase chaos… Congress and the American people need to know who is in charge , what is the chain of command , what is the mission , and by what authority is the National Guard from other states operating in the capital… As peaceful people all over the country turn out to honor the memory of George Floyd and protest for change , we must ensure that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respected.
’ Besides the members of the National Guard from outside D.C. who have dubiously showed up in the capital , Pelosi also notes that observers have seen “ soldiers on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial… Bureau of Prisons officers in Lafayette Square… [ and ] National Park Service officers hassling peaceful protestors.
” Why on earth does the federal government feel the need to dispatch officers from federal prisons out onto the streets of D.C. to confront peaceful demonstrators ?
It ’ s not the only violence — there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force ” from a military helicopter that flew barely 100 feet above demonstrators as if D.C. was suddenly a war zone .
Pelosi wants answers — although an explanation for what ’ s going on shouldn ’ t need to be requested , in the first place .
The House Speaker notes that “ officers operating with full anonymity undermines accountability , ignites government distrust and suspicion , and is counter to the principle of procedural justice and legitimacy during this precarious moment in our nation ’ s history.
” Indeed — stronger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country is actually exactly one of the main goals of the protest movement that has grown around the United States throughout recent days .
With their reckless policing practices , the Trump team is simply adding onto the problem , while Trump stays hiding out in the White House posting random incendiary tweets at all hours of the day .

President Donald Trump has responded to days of protests against police brutality around the United States by calling for more brutality against demonstrators. He’s even threatened to send in active-duty members of the military to confront protesters around the United States, and although those proposed nationwide deployments have failed to materialize — at least in part, it seems, because of opposition from local authorities — armed security personnel have already been deployed in D.C. According to eyewitness testimony, at least some of these government security personnel would not even identify what group they were actually with, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is demanding answers.
In a letter that Pelosi sent this week to President Donald Trump himself, the Democratic leader requested “a full list of the agencies involved and clarifications of the roles and responsibilities of the troops and federal law enforcement resources operating in the city,” in reference to the many security forces who have been seen in D.C. Some of these forces have even attacked protesters, like on the occasion of the president’s recent photo op at a local church, when cops attacked peaceful protesters and cleared the way for the so-called president.
Pelosi wrote:
‘We are concerned about the increased militarization and lack of clarity that may increase chaos… Congress and the American people need to know who is in charge, what is the chain of command, what is the mission, and by what authority is the National Guard from other states operating in the capital… As peaceful people all over the country turn out to honor the memory of George Floyd and protest for change, we must ensure that their safety and their constitutional rights are being respected.’
Pelosi: "I am writing to request a full list of the agencies involved and clarifications of the roles and responsibilities of the troops and federal law enforcement resources operating in the city. Congress and the American people need to know." https://t.co/M3wRGuhAuy — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 4, 2020
Besides the members of the National Guard from outside D.C. who have dubiously showed up in the capital, Pelosi also notes that observers have seen “soldiers on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial… Bureau of Prisons officers in Lafayette Square… [and] National Park Service officers hassling peaceful protestors.” Why on earth does the federal government feel the need to dispatch officers from federal prisons out onto the streets of D.C. to confront peaceful demonstrators?
This photo by @MarthaRaddatz at the Lincoln Memorial is deeply disturbing. pic.twitter.com/4cUgxQKh2p — Eli Clifton (@EliClifton) June 2, 2020
It’s not the only violence — there’s even been a so-called “show of force” from a military helicopter that flew barely 100 feet above demonstrators as if D.C. was suddenly a war zone.
PELOSI: "Soldiers on steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Bureau of Prisons officers in Lafayette Square. The National Parks Service hassling peaceful protesters… who's in charge? What's chain of command & by what authority do these National Guard people come in from other states?" pic.twitter.com/mGp8sjREZk — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 4, 2020
Pelosi wants answers — although an explanation for what’s going on shouldn’t need to be requested, in the first place. The House Speaker notes that “officers operating with full anonymity undermines accountability, ignites government distrust and suspicion, and is counter to the principle of procedural justice and legitimacy during this precarious moment in our nation’s history.” Indeed — stronger accountability for law enforcement officers around the country is actually exactly one of the main goals of the protest movement that has grown around the United States throughout recent days. With their reckless policing practices, the Trump team is simply adding onto the problem, while Trump stays hiding out in the White House posting random incendiary tweets at all hours of the day.
Tonight in DC: “The maneuver, often conducted by low flying jets in combat zones to scare away insurgents, is known as a show of force.” @Tmgneff https://t.co/geH8X5lDrS pic.twitter.com/c0ZUZyKIa7 — Vera Bergengruen (@VeraMBergen) June 2, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--GOP Senator Signals Possible No Vote For Trump In 2020

Senator Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) is the bravest Republican in the Senate .
This no-nonsense woman won her Senate seat in a write-in ballot , even with a hard to spell name .
Only she had the courage to thoroughly criticize the president after he was out of line in his attempt to politicize the military .
He called in various policing contingencies to beat peaceful demonstrators and to shoot them with rubber bullets and pepper balls .
Former Trump Secretary of Defense four-star General James Mattis had not spoken out against Donald Trump until after the president crossed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter , he warned : The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Murkowski spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill earlier .
Her words were powerful : A Republican-led group committed to Trump ’ s loss this fall , the Lincoln Group , put out this video : Murkowski said that “ General Mattis ’ words were true , and honest and necessary and overdue : ” ‘ I was really thankful .
I thought General Mattis ’ words were true , and honest and necessary and overdue .
And , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I was encouraged a couple of nights ago when I was able to read what President Bush had written .
And I found that to be empowering for me as one leader.
’ Next , the Alaska senator told reporters Thursday she might not vote for Trump , and that she is “ struggling : ” ‘ I am struggling with it .
I have struggled with it for a long time I think you know that .
I didn ’ t support the President in the initial election , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I ’ m able to represent my state well that I ’ m able to work with any administration and any president .
He is our duly elected President I will continue to work with him.
’ The senator continued noting she thought all of the Senate was “ struggling : ” ‘ I will continue to work with this administration but I think right now as we are all struggling to find ways to express the words that need to be expressed appropriately , questions about who I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for I think are distracting at the moment.
’ There were a few brief comments from other Republican senators .
Senator Ben Sasse ( R-NE ) spoke about the “ fundamental constitutional right to protest , ” The US News magazine wrote : The only black senator Tim Scott ( R-SC ) said : Then , there was Senator Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) who condemned Las Vegas violence and urged “ the overwhelming display of force.
” Apparently , he could not wrap his mind around the idea that members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inciting violence .
They have been arrested .
Cotton said : ‘ Violent anarchists and insurrectionists were once again allowed to rule the streets last night in too many cities .
In places like St. Louis , they responded by shooting , beating , and running over police officers who weren ’ t given the support they deserve to restore order .
In Las Vegas , an officer was shot in the head .
The only way to end this insurrection is the overwhelming display of force.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is the bravest Republican in the Senate. This no-nonsense woman won her Senate seat in a write-in ballot, even with a hard to spell name. Only she had the courage to thoroughly criticize the president after he was out of line in his attempt to politicize the military. He called in various policing contingencies to beat peaceful demonstrators and to shoot them with rubber bullets and pepper balls.
Former Trump Secretary of Defense four-star General James Mattis had not spoken out against Donald Trump until after the president crossed this red line. In a public letter, he warned:
‘Militarizing our response, as we witnessed in Washington, D.C., sets up a conflict—a false conflict—between the military and civilian society. It erodes the moral ground that ensures a trusted bond between men and women in uniform and the society they are sworn to protect.’
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Murkowski spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill earlier. Her words were powerful:
‘When I saw General Mattis’ comments yesterday I felt like perhaps we are getting to a point where we can be more honest with the concerns that we might hold internally and have the courage of our own convictions to speak up.’
A Republican-led group committed to Trump’s loss this fall, the Lincoln Group, put out this video:
‘Dear @lisamurkowski, it’s quite simple. #AmericaOrTrump https://t.co/L4cqS26tk5 — Justin Satzman (@jsatz23) June 4, 2020’
Murkowski said that “General Mattis’ words were true, and honest and necessary and overdue:”
‘I was really thankful. I thought General Mattis’ words were true, and honest and necessary and overdue. And, I have been struggling for the right words, and I was encouraged a couple of nights ago when I was able to read what President Bush had written. And I found that to be empowering for me as one leader.’
Next, the Alaska senator told reporters Thursday she might not vote for Trump, and that she is “struggling:”
‘I am struggling with it. I have struggled with it for a long time I think you know that. I didn’t support the President in the initial election, and I work hard to try to make sure that I’m able to represent my state well that I’m able to work with any administration and any president. He is our duly elected President I will continue to work with him.’
The senator continued noting she thought all of the Senate was “struggling:”
‘I will continue to work with this administration but I think right now as we are all struggling to find ways to express the words that need to be expressed appropriately, questions about who I’m going to vote for not going to vote for I think are distracting at the moment.’
There were a few brief comments from other Republican senators. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) spoke about the “fundamental constitutional right to protest,” The US News magazine wrote:
‘There is no right to riot, no right to destroy others’ property and no right to throw rocks at police. But there is a fundamental – a Constitutional – right to protest and I’m against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats the Word of God as a political prop.’
The only black senator Tim Scott (R-SC) said:
‘If your question is, “Should you use tear gas to clear a path so the president can go have a photo op?” the answer is “no.”‘
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) said he “hopes [Trump] projects calm.”
Then, there was Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) who condemned Las Vegas violence and urged “the overwhelming display of force.” Apparently, he could not wrap his mind around the idea that members of the right-wing extremist group Boogaloo were responsible for inciting violence. They have been arrested. Cotton said:
‘Violent anarchists and insurrectionists were once again allowed to rule the streets last night in too many cities. In places like St. Louis, they responded by shooting, beating, and running over police officers who weren’t given the support they deserve to restore order. In Las Vegas, an officer was shot in the head. The only way to end this insurrection is the overwhelming display of force.’
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Hillary References ‘Tiananmen Square’ To Defeat Trump During Thursday Tweet

It bears repeating that the United States is currently embroiled in the worst pandemic since 1917 , the worst economic crisis since 1929 , and the worst civil unrest since the 1960s .
It ’ s important to say it , to remember it , and to let it guide you when you enter the ballot box in November .
Donald Trump has massively failed the country .
It ’ s long past time for him to go .
Clinton ’ s reference to Tianamen Square is a direct rebuke of Trump ’ s orders that tear gas and rubber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of the White House so that he could have a photo-op .
Images from that event are reminiscent of the Tiananmen Square massacre ’ s beginnings when , in 1989 , the Chinese government began lashing out at protesters .
‘ In May 1989 , nearly a million Chinese , mostly young students , crowded into central Beijing to protest for greater democracy and call for the resignations of Chinese Communist Party leaders deemed too repressive .
For nearly three weeks , the protesters kept up daily vigils , and marched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the drama for television and newspaper audiences in the United States and Europe.
’ In response to those protests , the Chinese government used their military to fire at protesters .
Law enforcement and members of the military had been previously unable to control the growing crowd of protesters , so military action was taken against them .
Is any of this sounding familiar ?
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It bears repeating that the United States is currently embroiled in the worst pandemic since 1917, the worst economic crisis since 1929, and the worst civil unrest since the 1960s. It’s important to say it, to remember it, and to let it guide you when you enter the ballot box in November. Donald Trump has massively failed the country. It’s long past time for him to go.
Clinton’s reference to Tianamen Square is a direct rebuke of Trump’s orders that tear gas and rubber bullets be used to clear the area in front of the White House so that he could have a photo-op. Images from that event are reminiscent of the Tiananmen Square massacre’s beginnings when, in 1989, the Chinese government began lashing out at protesters.
‘In May 1989, nearly a million Chinese, mostly young students, crowded into central Beijing to protest for greater democracy and call for the resignations of Chinese Communist Party leaders deemed too repressive. For nearly three weeks, the protesters kept up daily vigils, and marched and chanted. Western reporters captured much of the drama for television and newspaper audiences in the United States and Europe.’
In response to those protests, the Chinese government used their military to fire at protesters. Law enforcement and members of the military had been previously unable to control the growing crowd of protesters, so military action was taken against them.
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Schiff Trolls Trump Over Hiding In A Bunker During Thursday Take-Down

While everyone in the country is focused on Trump ’ s blatant violation of American citizens ’ constitutional right to peacefully assemble and protest , Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) took to Twitter to remind everyone that Trump isn ’ t just a wanna-be dictator , he ’ s also the world ’ s worst liar .
Trump ’ s lies have been recorded and he rarely gets through even a day without uttering yet another statement that ’ s easily fact-checked or simply beyond the realm of the believable , lying to the American people during a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 1917 , the worst depression since 1929 , and the worst civil unrest since the 60s is just reprehensible .
Trump went to his bunker during the protests on Sunday night because people were gathered outside , some even setting fires and destroying property .
It ’ s entirely understandable that the Secret Service would insist on protecting the president , that ’ s their job , but it is pretty telling that Donald Trump is the only president who had to use it because his own people were sick of him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump hid in the bunker and he doesn ’ t want anyone to know .
Tear gas was most definitely used on the protesters on Monday so that Trump could stroll across the lawn to St. John ’ s Church for a photo-op .
It was live on television and everyone saw it .
Full stop .
Antifa is not an organization .
There is no membership .
It ’ s simply a belief , a stance of anti-fascism .
Trump and his allies can use them as a tactic to frighten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems , such as the white supremacist plan to incite a race war in the middle of the protests , but no one with any sense is buying it .
Twitter certainly isn ’ t buying it .
Read some of their comments below :

While everyone in the country is focused on Trump’s blatant violation of American citizens’ constitutional right to peacefully assemble and protest, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) took to Twitter to remind everyone that Trump isn’t just a wanna-be dictator, he’s also the world’s worst liar.
Trump’s lies have been recorded and he rarely gets through even a day without uttering yet another statement that’s easily fact-checked or simply beyond the realm of the believable, lying to the American people during a time when it is experiencing the worst pandemic since 1917, the worst depression since 1929, and the worst civil unrest since the 60s is just reprehensible.
Trump went to his bunker during the protests on Sunday night because people were gathered outside, some even setting fires and destroying property. It’s entirely understandable that the Secret Service would insist on protecting the president, that’s their job, but it is pretty telling that Donald Trump is the only president who had to use it because his own people were sick of him. There was no “inspection,” Trump hid in the bunker and he doesn’t want anyone to know.
Tear gas was most definitely used on the protesters on Monday so that Trump could stroll across the lawn to St. John’s Church for a photo-op. It was live on television and everyone saw it. Full stop.
Antifa is not an organization. There is no membership. It’s simply a belief, a stance of anti-fascism. Trump and his allies can use them as a tactic to frighten their voters and deflect from the real problems, such as the white supremacist plan to incite a race war in the middle of the protests, but no one with any sense is buying it.
Twitter certainly isn’t buying it. Read some of their comments below:
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-04--Lindsey Graham Embarrases Himself During  Attack On James Mattis

Senator Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) ’ s best friend the heroic , patriotic Senator John McCain ( R-AZ ) died of cancer in 2008 .
Immediately , the senator transformed himself into a shape-shifting cutout of Donald Trump .
His “ metamorphosis has been a thing of wonder , ” The POLITICO publication wrote .
Graham has humiliated himself in an effort to ingratiate himself with the president .
He played golf with him , snarled at Democratic Senate Judicial Committee members , and defended Trump to the end .
Retired Marine Corps four-star general and former Trump Defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Atlantic magazine .
He was in the administration between 2018 and 2019 .
In the article , he condemned the president for creating a “ mockery of our Constitution.
” Graham said that the general was being “ unfair ” in a Fox & Friends interview , according to The Axios site : Trump responded later by saying he fired the general ( he did not ) , gave him the nickname of “ Mad Dog ” ( he did not ) , and he is “ glad ” Mattis was out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In return for Graham ’ s subservience , the president publicly snubbed the senator .
In spite of this , Graham brought the first daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner to McCain ’ s funeral –this in spite of the family ’ s wishes to exclude the president .
What happened to Graham ?
His former law partner Larry Brandt recalled a conversation with him right before Trump was elected : American political strategist and organizer for the National Field Director for the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text of Mattis ’ letter is below : ‘ I have watched this week ’ s unfolding events , angry and appalled .
The words “ Equal Justice Under Law ” are carved in the pediment of the United States Supreme Court .
This is precisely what protesters are rightly demanding .
It is a wholesome and unifying demand—one that all of us should be able to get behind .
We must not be distracted by a small number of lawbreakers .
The protests are defined by tens of thousands of people of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to our values—our values as people and our values as a nation .
‘ When I joined the military , some 50 years ago , I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution .
Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath would be ordered under any circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre photo op for the elected commander-in-chief , with military leadership standing alongside .
‘ We must reject any thinking of our cities as a “ battlespace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon to “ dominate.
” At home , we should use our military only when requested to do so , on very rare occasions , by state governors .
Militarizing our response , as we witnessed in Washington , D.C. , sets up a conflict—a false conflict—between the military and civilian society .
It erodes the moral ground that ensures a trusted bond between men and women in uniform and the society they are sworn to protect , and of which they themselves are a part .
Keeping public order rests with civilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their communities and are answerable to them .
‘ James Madison wrote in Federalist 14 that “ America united with a handful of troops , or without a single soldier , exhibits a more forbidding posture to foreign ambition than America disunited , with a hundred thousand veterans ready for combat.
” We do not need to militarize our response to protests .
We need to unite around a common purpose .
And it starts by guaranteeing that all of us are equal before the law .
‘ Instructions given by the military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invasion reminded soldiers that “ The Nazi slogan for destroying us…was ‘ Divide and Conquer.
’ Our American answer is ‘ In Union there is Strength.
’ ” We must summon that unity to surmount this crisis—confident that we are better than our politics .
‘ Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try .
Instead he tries to divide us .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort .
We are witnessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership .
We can unite without him , drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society .
This will not be easy , as the past few days have shown , but we owe it to our fellow citizens ; to past generations that bled to defend our promise ; and to our children .
‘ We can come through this trying time stronger , and with a renewed sense of purpose and respect for one another .
The pandemic has shown us that it is not only our troops who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safety of the community .
Americans in hospitals , grocery stores , post offices , and elsewhere have put their lives on the line in order to serve their fellow citizens and their country .
We know that we are better than the abuse of executive authority that we witnessed in Lafayette Square .
We must reject and hold accountable those in office who would make a mockery of our Constitution .
At the same time , we must remember Lincoln ’ s “ better angels , ” and listen to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Only by adopting a new path—which means , in truth , returning to the original path of our founding ideals—will we again be a country admired and respected at home and abroad.
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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)’s best friend the heroic, patriotic Senator John McCain (R-AZ) died of cancer in 2008. Immediately, the senator transformed himself into a shape-shifting cutout of Donald Trump. His “metamorphosis has been a thing of wonder,” The POLITICO publication wrote.
Graham has humiliated himself in an effort to ingratiate himself with the president. He played golf with him, snarled at Democratic Senate Judicial Committee members, and defended Trump to the end.
Retired Marine Corps four-star general and former Trump Defense Secretary James Mattis publicly criticized Trump in The Atlantic magazine. He was in the administration between 2018 and 2019. In the article, he condemned the president for creating a “mockery of our Constitution.”
Graham said that the general was being “unfair” in a Fox & Friends interview, according to The Axios site:
‘To General Mattis, I think you’re missing something here, my friend. You’re missing the fact that the liberal media has taken every event in the last three-and-a-half years and laid it at the president’s feet.’
Trump responded later by saying he fired the general (he did not), gave him the nickname of “Mad Dog” (he did not), and he is “glad” Mattis was out of his Cabinet. Graham responded:
‘I’m not saying he’s blameless, but I am saying that you’re buying into a narrative that I think is, quite frankly, unfair.’
Graham added:
‘You don’t quite understand that from the time President Trump wakes up until he goes to bed, there’s an effort to destroy his presidency. … It is so fashionable to blame President Trump for every wrong in America.’
In return for Graham’s subservience, the president publicly snubbed the senator. In spite of this, Graham brought the first daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner to McCain’s funeral –this in spite of the family’s wishes to exclude the president.
What happened to Graham? His former law partner Larry Brandt recalled a conversation with him right before Trump was elected:
‘He said, “Eighty-five percent of the people in Washington, elected officials and bureaucrats, would sell their mothers to keep their jobs.’ That’s a direct quote.” Two Christmases ago, Brandt ran into Graham at a restaurant in Seneca and reminded him of what he’d said. “He, of course, made a joke out of it,” Brandt says. “But Lindsey, in my opinion, has sold his mother to keep his job.”’
American political strategist and organizer for the National Field Director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2016, Adam Parkhomenko tweeted:
‘If you want to defeat Lindsey Graham watch this and retweet it far and wide. Absolutely devastating. pic.twitter.com/o5mojbDxGp — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) June 4, 2020’
If you want to defeat Lindsey Graham watch this and retweet it far and wide. Absolutely devastating. pic.twitter.com/o5mojbDxGp — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) June 4, 2020
The full text of Mattis’ letter is below:
‘I have watched this week’s unfolding events, angry and appalled. The words “Equal Justice Under Law” are carved in the pediment of the United States Supreme Court. This is precisely what protesters are rightly demanding. It is a wholesome and unifying demand—one that all of us should be able to get behind. We must not be distracted by a small number of lawbreakers. The protests are defined by tens of thousands of people of conscience who are insisting that we live up to our values—our values as people and our values as a nation. ‘When I joined the military, some 50 years ago, I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath would be ordered under any circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre photo op for the elected commander-in-chief, with military leadership standing alongside. ‘We must reject any thinking of our cities as a “battlespace” that our uniformed military is called upon to “dominate.” At home, we should use our military only when requested to do so, on very rare occasions, by state governors. Militarizing our response, as we witnessed in Washington, D.C., sets up a conflict—a false conflict—between the military and civilian society. It erodes the moral ground that ensures a trusted bond between men and women in uniform and the society they are sworn to protect, and of which they themselves are a part. Keeping public order rests with civilian state and local leaders who best understand their communities and are answerable to them. ‘James Madison wrote in Federalist 14 that “America united with a handful of troops, or without a single soldier, exhibits a more forbidding posture to foreign ambition than America disunited, with a hundred thousand veterans ready for combat.” We do not need to militarize our response to protests. We need to unite around a common purpose. And it starts by guaranteeing that all of us are equal before the law. ‘Instructions given by the military departments to our troops before the Normandy invasion reminded soldiers that “The Nazi slogan for destroying us…was ‘Divide and Conquer.’ Our American answer is ‘In Union there is Strength.’” We must summon that unity to surmount this crisis—confident that we are better than our politics. ‘Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort. We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership. We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society. This will not be easy, as the past few days have shown, but we owe it to our fellow citizens; to past generations that bled to defend our promise; and to our children. ‘We can come through this trying time stronger, and with a renewed sense of purpose and respect for one another. The pandemic has shown us that it is not only our troops who are willing to offer the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of the community. Americans in hospitals, grocery stores, post offices, and elsewhere have put their lives on the line in order to serve their fellow citizens and their country. We know that we are better than the abuse of executive authority that we witnessed in Lafayette Square. We must reject and hold accountable those in office who would make a mockery of our Constitution. At the same time, we must remember Lincoln’s “better angels,” and listen to them, as we work to unite. ‘Only by adopting a new path—which means, in truth, returning to the original path of our founding ideals—will we again be a country admired and respected at home and abroad.’
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Obama Returns With Thursday Night Tweets Of Hope To America

Eight days after the first protests over the murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd at the hands of police , protesters across the country are holding strong , taking up space , and making their voices heard .
Amidst all the turmoil of the protests , an economic recession , and a deadly virus that has left 110,000 Americans dead , President Obama offered both hope and solutions to Americans in pain .
On Wednesday , President Obama held an online town hall with former Attorney General Eric Holder , the president of My Brother ’ s Keeper , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His words were soothing after months of chaos , and he offered not only sympathy for the problems Americans face today , but actionable solutions for those who want real change .
In times like these , America needs a leader who can unify , empathize , and offer support .
President Obama ’ s calm and thoughtful manner is a welcome change in the days of the Trump administration .
On Monday , Donald Trump proved how unfit he is to lead in times of turmoil , ordering that law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful protesters in front of the White House so that he could walk across the lawn for a photo op holding a Bible in front of St. John ’ s Episcopal Church .
Trump ’ s press secretary , Kayliegh McEnany , compared the moment to Winston Churchill ’ s walk among the rubble in London after World War II .
Neither she nor Trump seem to understand why the scene was so upsetting , or why the move violated thousands of Americans their constitutional right to protest .
The difference between Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is as clear as day and night .
Twitter offered an outpouring of love for the last real president .
Read some of their comments below :

Eight days after the first protests over the murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd at the hands of police, protesters across the country are holding strong, taking up space, and making their voices heard. Amidst all the turmoil of the protests, an economic recession, and a deadly virus that has left 110,000 Americans dead, President Obama offered both hope and solutions to Americans in pain.
On Wednesday, President Obama held an online town hall with former Attorney General Eric Holder, the president of My Brother’s Keeper, a public official from Minneapolis, and more. His words were soothing after months of chaos, and he offered not only sympathy for the problems Americans face today, but actionable solutions for those who want real change.
In times like these, America needs a leader who can unify, empathize, and offer support. President Obama’s calm and thoughtful manner is a welcome change in the days of the Trump administration.
On Monday, Donald Trump proved how unfit he is to lead in times of turmoil, ordering that law enforcement shoot tear gas and rubber bullets at peaceful protesters in front of the White House so that he could walk across the lawn for a photo op holding a Bible in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Trump’s press secretary, Kayliegh McEnany, compared the moment to Winston Churchill’s walk among the rubble in London after World War II. Neither she nor Trump seem to understand why the scene was so upsetting, or why the move violated thousands of Americans their constitutional right to protest.
The difference between Trump’s leadership and Obama’s is as clear as day and night.
Twitter offered an outpouring of love for the last real president. Read some of their comments below:
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Trump Yells ‘No Kneeling’ At Drew Brees During Friday Protest Meltdown

From Roseanne Barr to Paul Manafort , Donald Trump has a long history of publicly supporting the worst America has to offer .
In the midst of the tenth day of protests after the police killing of Minneapolis resident and father of two , George Floyd , Trump took to Twitter to criticize the way black Americans protest police brutality .
Drew Brees , a quarterback from the New Orleans Saints and another white man who thinks his judgment of how black people protest is somehow interesting or valid , made comments earlier in the week to first call for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America.
” ‘ Brees ’ comments came when he was asked during the interview to revisit former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick ’ s 2016 protest of police brutality against minorities , in which Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem before games .
Brees ’ remarks on the flag drew a sharp rebuke on social media across the sports landscape , including from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
’ The comments came during a week when protesters reminded America that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of protest and were denounced for it , and now that they ’ ve taken to the streets , they ’ re being denounced for that , too .
The message from both Trump and Brees amounts to no more than “ shut up.
” When a piece of cloth is worth more attention than human lives when they ’ re black , that piece of cloth that stands for freedom and liberty don ’ t mean much .
Twitter was furious over Trump ’ s support of Brees .
Read some of @ @ @ @

From Roseanne Barr to Paul Manafort, Donald Trump has a long history of publicly supporting the worst America has to offer. In the midst of the tenth day of protests after the police killing of Minneapolis resident and father of two, George Floyd, Trump took to Twitter to criticize the way black Americans protest police brutality.
Drew Brees, a quarterback from the New Orleans Saints and another white man who thinks his judgment of how black people protest is somehow interesting or valid, made comments earlier in the week to first call for unity, but then said he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America.”
According to ESPN:
‘Brees’ comments came when he was asked during the interview to revisit former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest of police brutality against minorities, in which Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem before games. Brees’ remarks on the flag drew a sharp rebuke on social media across the sports landscape, including from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.’
The comments came during a week when protesters reminded America that they tried a silent, peaceful form of protest and were denounced for it, and now that they’ve taken to the streets, they’re being denounced for that, too. The message from both Trump and Brees amounts to no more than “shut up.”
When a piece of cloth is worth more attention than human lives when they’re black, that piece of cloth that stands for freedom and liberty don’t mean much.
Twitter was furious over Trump’s support of Brees. Read some of their comments below:
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Entire Emergency Police Team Resign To Show Support

In any profession , there is one universal truth : if you don ’ t do your job , you probably won ’ t keep that job for long .
That ’ s what Officer Aaron Torgalski of the Buffalo Police Department found out on Thursday after he failed to “ protect and serve ” a U.S. citizen , Martin Gugino , who was 75 years old and , instead , pushed him to the ground , opening a cut in the back of his head that began gushing blood .
It was a shocking scene , and one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a second officer were immediately suspended .
According to one local news affiliate : The officers ’ show of support after one officer shoved a man to the ground and another pulled his fellow officer who tried to administer first aid away from the man makes the biggest problem in police reform evident : it doesn ’ t matter if it ’ s “ one bad apple ” on the police force , what matters is how the rest of the officers deal with that apple .
Police departments are notoriously unified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The city ’ s mayor , Byron Brown , issued a statement following the release of the video saying : ‘ I was deeply disturbed by the video , as was Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood .
He directed an immediate investigation into the matter , and the two officers have been suspended without pay .
After days of peaceful protests and several meetings between myself , Police leadership and members of the community , tonight ’ s event was disheartening .
’

In any profession, there is one universal truth: if you don’t do your job, you probably won’t keep that job for long. That’s what Officer Aaron Torgalski of the Buffalo Police Department found out on Thursday after he failed to “protect and serve” a U.S. citizen, Martin Gugino, who was 75 years old and, instead, pushed him to the ground, opening a cut in the back of his head that began gushing blood.
According to multiple reports, all 57 members of the Buffalo Police Department's Emergency Response Team have resigned from the team as a show of support for the two officers who were suspended last night. — WBFO (@WBFO) June 5, 2020
It was a shocking scene, and one that had viewers in an uproar. Torgalski and a second officer were immediately suspended.
According to one local news affiliate:
‘News 4 has learned the entire Buffalo Police Department Emergency Response Team has resigned from the team. That’s a total of 57 officers. We’re told this is a show of support for the officers who are suspended without pay after shoving 75-year-old Martin Gugino.They are still employed, but no longer on ERT.’
⚠⚠⚠Officer Aaron Torgalski of Buffalo PD pushed a 75 year old man to the ground in Niagara Square today. Pushing him to the ground with excessive force caused a bleeding head wound. The police claimed he “tripped” and was injured. The officer is on immediate leave without pay pic.twitter.com/6QFCQwcgwd — Ashlyn (@ashlyn3161) June 5, 2020
The officers’ show of support after one officer shoved a man to the ground and another pulled his fellow officer who tried to administer first aid away from the man makes the biggest problem in police reform evident: it doesn’t matter if it’s “one bad apple” on the police force, what matters is how the rest of the officers deal with that apple. Police departments are notoriously unified in the face of an officer wrongdoing.
Update from @MayorByronBrown — The protester is a 75-year-old man. He is in stable but serious coundition. “I was deeply disturbed by the video, as was Buffalo Police Commisioner Byron Lockwood,” Mayor Brown said. @news4buffalo https://t.co/X8qQ8XGzl0 — Adrienne Smith (@AdrienneSmithTV) June 5, 2020
The city’s mayor, Byron Brown, issued a statement following the release of the video saying:
‘I was deeply disturbed by the video, as was Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood. He directed an immediate investigation into the matter, and the two officers have been suspended without pay. After days of peaceful protests and several meetings between myself, Police leadership and members of the community, tonight’s event was disheartening.’
BREAKING: 57 police officers on the Buffalo police depts emergency response team have resigned in support of 2 cops suspended last night for shoving an elderly man to the ground. The officers’ remains on the police force just not on the specialized team.https://t.co/hflo87Yu09 — David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) June 5, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Navy Admiral From Bin Laden Raid Embarrasses Donald Trump

Just like everyone remembers where they were for other important and impactful events – the assassination of John F. Kennedy , the first man to walk on the moon , September 11 , 2001 – everyone will remember where they were the day a U.S. president used military force to “ dominate ” the American people .
Some top military officials , including Trump ’ s former secretary of defense Jim Mattis , have spoken out against the actions taken by Trump on Monday to clear the way for him to have a photo-op , ordering law enforcement , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesters with gas and rubber bullets .
Retired Adm. William McRaven , the military official credited with overseeing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden , called Trump ’ s actions “ not morally right ” during an interview with MSNBC .
McRaven joined a chorus of others speaking out against Trump .
McRaven ’ s condemnation comes following a statement printed in The Atlantic by Mattis , who said he entirely disagreed with Trump ’ s use of the military .
Mattis has been notoriously silent during his time in the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impactful on the debate between Democrats and Republicans over whether or not the act was constitutional .
‘ When I joined the military , some 50 years ago .
I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution .
Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath would be ordered under any circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre photo op for the elected commander-in-chief , with military leadership standing alongside.
’ Former Trump chief of staff and Marine Corps Get .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of Mattis with some harsh and powerful words against the current U.S. president .
According to The Guardian : ‘ I think we need to look harder at who we elect…I think we should look at people that are running for office and put them through the filter .
What is their character like ?
What are their ethics ?
’

Just like everyone remembers where they were for other important and impactful events – the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the first man to walk on the moon, September 11, 2001 – everyone will remember where they were the day a U.S. president used military force to “dominate” the American people.
Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven: "You’re not gonna use, whether it’s the military or the National Guard or law enforcement, to clear peaceful American citizens for the president of the U.S. to do a photo-op. There is nothing morally right about that."https://t.co/op3YDSCyiP — MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 5, 2020
Some top military officials, including Trump’s former secretary of defense Jim Mattis, have spoken out against the actions taken by Trump on Monday to clear the way for him to have a photo-op, ordering law enforcement, including members of the military, to shoot protesters with gas and rubber bullets.
Retired Adm. William McRaven, the military official credited with overseeing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, called Trump’s actions “not morally right” during an interview with MSNBC. McRaven joined a chorus of others speaking out against Trump.
According to Axios:
‘[McRaven] joined a growing chorus of individuals who condemned the president’s actions. President Trump’s former Defense Secretary James Mattis wrote that the photo op was an “abuse of executive power” that made “a mockery of our Constitution.”‘
Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven: “Nothing Morally Right” About Trump Bible Photo-Op https://t.co/VGHM9uNgfx pic.twitter.com/ZBiBfLpIGA — R. Saddler 📎🗽🌊🌊🌊 (@Politics_PR) June 5, 2020
“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try,” General James Mattis writes in this extraordinary condemnation. https://t.co/3C6vTTz4pd — The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) June 3, 2020
McRaven’s condemnation comes following a statement printed in The Atlantic by Mattis, who said he entirely disagreed with Trump’s use of the military. Mattis has been notoriously silent during his time in the White House, so the statement was quite impactful on the debate between Democrats and Republicans over whether or not the act was constitutional.
‘When I joined the military, some 50 years ago. I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath would be ordered under any circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre photo op for the elected commander-in-chief, with military leadership standing alongside.’
John Kelly being interviewed by Scaramucci says "I agree with him" of what Mattis said. — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 5, 2020
Former Trump chief of staff and Marine Corps Get. John Kelly spoke out on Friday in support of Mattis with some harsh and powerful words against the current U.S. president.
According to The Guardian:
‘I think we need to look harder at who we elect…I think we should look at people that are running for office and put them through the filter. What is their character like? What are their ethics?’
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bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Trump Threatens ‘Incompetent’ Black DC Mayor During Friday Freakout

President Donald Trump does not sound like a fan of Washington , D.C. ’ s Mayor Muriel Bowser ( D ) .
After she reportedly ended hotel accommodations for at least some out-of-state members of the National Guard who had been dubiously dispatched to the city amidst intense protests against police brutality , Trump rushed to Twitter this Friday afternoon with a familiarly heated freakout .
He threatened to dispatch other members of the National Guard to the city if the mayor doesn ’ t stop “ fighting ” with those who are already present .
He thereby seemed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s ready and willing to militarily take over American territory .
‘ The incompetent Mayor of Washington , D.C. , @ MayorBowser , who ’ s budget is totally out of control and is constantly coming back to us for “ handouts ” , is now fighting with the National Guard , who saved her from great embarrassment over the last number of nights .
If she doesn ’ t treat these men and women well , then we ’ ll bring in a different group of men and women !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to militarily occupy the United States in an attempt to insulate himself against protesters who he doesn ’ t like , there ’ s another problem : there ’ s barely even anything for the troops to do .
Thursday night into early Friday morning , there apparently was not even a single protest-related arrest in D.C. Trump is trying to fight some kind of grandiose culture war that does not exist .
He wants to use the chaos that he himself is personally trying to stoke to make his public image look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coward .
Besides his threat to send the military into a major American city if its mayor doesn ’ t do what he wants — which should be a lot bigger news — Trump also reveled on Twitter in his signing this Friday of an update to the forgivable loan program that has been established to support small businesses amidst the economic upheaval associated with the Coronavirus pandemic .

President Donald Trump does not sound like a fan of Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser (D). After she reportedly ended hotel accommodations for at least some out-of-state members of the National Guard who had been dubiously dispatched to the city amidst intense protests against police brutality, Trump rushed to Twitter this Friday afternoon with a familiarly heated freakout. He threatened to dispatch other members of the National Guard to the city if the mayor doesn’t stop “fighting” with those who are already present. He thereby seemed to further establish himself as a wannabe dictator who’s ready and willing to militarily take over American territory.
It seems that Trump is attacking the mayor of D.C. on Twitter at least in part because she had the words "Black Lives Matter" painted in big yellow letters on the street that leads to the White House. — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 5, 2020
Trump tweeted:
‘The incompetent Mayor of Washington, D.C., @MayorBowser , who’s budget is totally out of control and is constantly coming back to us for “handouts”, is now fighting with the National Guard, who saved her from great embarrassment over the last number of nights. If she doesn’t treat these men and women well, then we’ll bring in a different group of men and women!’
…over the last number of nights. If she doesn’t treat these men and women well, then we’ll bring in a different group of men and women! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2020
Besides the problems with Trump threatening to militarily occupy the United States in an attempt to insulate himself against protesters who he doesn’t like, there’s another problem: there’s barely even anything for the troops to do. Thursday night into early Friday morning, there apparently was not even a single protest-related arrest in D.C. Trump is trying to fight some kind of grandiose culture war that does not exist. He wants to use the chaos that he himself is personally trying to stoke to make his public image look good, but he just looks like a coward.
“There was a dispute this week about whose street it is, and Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abundantly clear whose street it is and honor the peaceful demonstrators who assembled Monday night” https://t.co/78nyynwAsN — Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) June 5, 2020
Besides his threat to send the military into a major American city if its mayor doesn’t do what he wants — which should be a lot bigger news — Trump also reveled on Twitter in his signing this Friday of an update to the forgivable loan program that has been established to support small businesses amidst the economic upheaval associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.
I just signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to further improve our VERY POPULAR AND SUCCESSFUL program to help small businesses. THANK YOU to our GREAT REPUBLICAN SENATORS! @senatemajldr @marcorubio @SenatorCollins @SteveDaines @SenThomTillis @SenCoryGardner pic.twitter.com/ooH0NclioX — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2020
Check out Twitter’s response below:


bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Trump Stares Down Black Reporter, Lifts Finger To Lips, & Gets Nuts

This Friday , President Donald Trump held a press conference in the White House ’ s Rose Garden where he discussed the newly released jobs numbers for May , which were slightly less abysmal than feared .
In fact , although overall unemployment did fall slightly , unemployment among black Americans in particular was actually documented to have gone up .
( Unemployment also went up among Asian Americans in particular . )
When PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor tried to ask Trump about these problems , he literally shushed her , said she was “ something else , ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t want to face pressure over basic economic questions , then why is he president ?
After Alcindor asked about his plans for addressing systemic racism in the United States , Trump offered the self-confident but ultimately meaningless diatribe : ‘ What ’ s happening to our country , and what you now see has been happening is the greatest thing that can happen for race relations , for the African American community , for the Asian American community , for the Hispanic American community , for women , for everything , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s what my plan is — we ’ re going to have the strongest economy in the world .
We almost are there now .
We had the strongest economy anywhere in the world , and now we ’ re going to have an economy that ’ s even stronger.
’ So his plan to address the economic issues faced by black Americans and other marginalized communities is to… be “ great ” ?
Saying that the U.S. is going to have a strong economy is slightly more specific , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an actual way in which this “ strength ” will actually help the black Americans who are continuing to struggle no matter whatever on earth is happening in the stock market or in the economy overall .
After Alcindor asked a follow-up question of why he was proclaiming the latest jobs numbers to be a victory although they revealed a worsening situation for black Americans , Trump angrily lashed out , insisted she was “ something else , ” and left .
Watch below : Besides his frequent rants against the media in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out Alcindor in particular .
For example , all the way back in 2017 , he suggested that she should set up a meeting for him with the Congressional Black Caucus .
The only connection between her and the caucus is that she and the caucus members were both black , revealing even more presidential racism .

This Friday, President Donald Trump held a press conference in the White House’s Rose Garden where he discussed the newly released jobs numbers for May, which were slightly less abysmal than feared. In fact, although overall unemployment did fall slightly, unemployment among black Americans in particular was actually documented to have gone up. (Unemployment also went up among Asian Americans in particular.) When PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor tried to ask Trump about these problems, he literally shushed her, said she was “something else,” and walked away. If he didn’t want to face pressure over basic economic questions, then why is he president?
Thank you to @Yamiche for always checking Trump and ruining his little moment. 🤣pic.twitter.com/LUUIgCVxNb — Sister Night Says…Period. (@BlackWomenLead_) June 5, 2020
After Alcindor asked about his plans for addressing systemic racism in the United States, Trump offered the self-confident but ultimately meaningless diatribe:
‘What’s happening to our country, and what you now see has been happening is the greatest thing that can happen for race relations, for the African American community, for the Asian American community, for the Hispanic American community, for women, for everything, because our country is so strong, and that’s what my plan is — we’re going to have the strongest economy in the world. We almost are there now. We had the strongest economy anywhere in the world, and now we’re going to have an economy that’s even stronger.’
So his plan to address the economic issues faced by black Americans and other marginalized communities is to… be “great”? Saying that the U.S. is going to have a strong economy is slightly more specific, but he has still completely failed to identify an actual way in which this “strength” will actually help the black Americans who are continuing to struggle no matter whatever on earth is happening in the stock market or in the economy overall.
“Where is Joe Biden?” say the people who have the power to broadcast his words to the public and choose not to https://t.co/sjpfzeMDve — Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) June 5, 2020
After Alcindor asked a follow-up question of why he was proclaiming the latest jobs numbers to be a victory although they revealed a worsening situation for black Americans, Trump angrily lashed out, insisted she was “something else,” and left. Watch below:
.@Yamiche: "Black unemployment went up by 0.1%, Asian American unemployment went up by 0.5% how is that a victory?" President Trump: "You are something else." pic.twitter.com/1B5IqBNzWz — PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) June 5, 2020
Besides his frequent rants against the media in general, Trump has also previously singled out Alcindor in particular. For example, all the way back in 2017, he suggested that she should set up a meeting for him with the Congressional Black Caucus. The only connection between her and the caucus is that she and the caucus members were both black, revealing even more presidential racism.


bipartisanreport--2020-06-05--Ukrainian Prosecutor Clears Hunter Biden As Trump Rages Online

A former top prosecutor in Ukraine has spoken out to disprove one of President Donald Trump ’ s favorite conspiracy theories .
The president and his allies tried to bribe Ukraine into investigating the Bidens via holding up military aid while laying on the pressure for an investigation into the Bidens ’ baselessly alleged corruption .
Now , former Ukrainian top prosecutor Ruslan Ryaboshapka has told Reuters that there ’ s no evidence supporting the president ’ s allegations against the Bidens of corruption .
Specifically , the Trump team wanted Ukraine to re-examine a case in which former VP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served on the board of a Ukrainian energy company called Burisma .
Ryaboshapka ’ s office did so amidst a broader review of predecessors ’ cases , and he says there was nothing there .
‘ An audit of thousands of old case files by Ukrainian prosecutors found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Hunter Biden , the former prosecutor general , who had launched the audit , told Reuters… After taking office , [ Ruslan ] Ryaboshapka in October announced an audit of old cases he inherited , including those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Hunter Biden was a board member between 2014-2019.
’ Ryaboshapka summarized the results of the re-examination of old Burisma cases by explaining : ‘ Regarding the call to Zelenskiy and this story with Burisma .
I can say that there was no pressure on me .
The audit was completed .
I specifically asked prosecutors to check especially carefully those facts about Biden ’ s alleged involvement .
They answered that there was nothing of the kind.
’ Trump brought up his team ’ s push to get Ukraine to investigate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Volodymyr Zelensky that unfolded around the same time that the Trump team delayed military aid that Congress had previously approved for Ukraine .
The scheme , which included pressure on Ukraine from a whole host of Trump ’ s allies , drove Democrats to impeach the president , although the Republican majority in the Senate secured an acquittal for the president on both of the charges , including abuse of power and obstruction of justice , that Democrats had brought .
Reuters reports that Zelensky “ has said Ukrainians are “ tired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want Ukraine being dragged into the 2020 presidential race.
” For now , Trump and his allies seem to have moved on to other issues , like dealing with the fallout of the president ’ s failures to either respond effectively to the Coronavirus pandemic or offer any kind of helpful leadership amidst days of protests against police brutality .
Instead of offering leadership , Trump has been melting down on Twitter .
He sounds like a raving conspiracy theorist .
“ Killers , terrorists , arsonists… ANTIFA ” and whoever else have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take down the United States .
Antifa isn ’ t even a centralized organization — it just means anti-fascist .
In other words , Trump is useless .

A former top prosecutor in Ukraine has spoken out to disprove one of President Donald Trump’s favorite conspiracy theories. The president and his allies tried to bribe Ukraine into investigating the Bidens via holding up military aid while laying on the pressure for an investigation into the Bidens’ baselessly alleged corruption. Now, former Ukrainian top prosecutor Ruslan Ryaboshapka has told Reuters that there’s no evidence supporting the president’s allegations against the Bidens of corruption. Specifically, the Trump team wanted Ukraine to re-examine a case in which former VP Joe’s son Hunter Biden had served on the board of a Ukrainian energy company called Burisma. Ryaboshapka’s office did so amidst a broader review of predecessors’ cases, and he says there was nothing there.
Reuters reports:
‘An audit of thousands of old case files by Ukrainian prosecutors found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Hunter Biden, the former prosecutor general, who had launched the audit, told Reuters… After taking office, [Ruslan] Ryaboshapka in October announced an audit of old cases he inherited, including those related to the energy company Burisma, where Hunter Biden was a board member between 2014-2019.’
Ryaboshapka summarized the results of the re-examination of old Burisma cases by explaining:
‘Regarding the call to Zelenskiy and this story with Burisma. I can say that there was no pressure on me. The audit was completed. I specifically asked prosecutors to check especially carefully those facts about Biden’s alleged involvement. They answered that there was nothing of the kind.’
Trump brought up his team’s push to get Ukraine to investigate the Bidens during a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that unfolded around the same time that the Trump team delayed military aid that Congress had previously approved for Ukraine. The scheme, which included pressure on Ukraine from a whole host of Trump’s allies, drove Democrats to impeach the president, although the Republican majority in the Senate secured an acquittal for the president on both of the charges, including abuse of power and obstruction of justice, that Democrats had brought.
Reuters reports that Zelensky “has said Ukrainians are “tired” of the issue and does not want Ukraine being dragged into the 2020 presidential race.” For now, Trump and his allies seem to have moved on to other issues, like dealing with the fallout of the president’s failures to either respond effectively to the Coronavirus pandemic or offer any kind of helpful leadership amidst days of protests against police brutality.
Instead of offering leadership, Trump has been melting down on Twitter.
He tweeted:
‘If you watch Fake News @CNN or MSDNC, you would think that the killers, terrorists, arsonists, anarchists, thugs, hoodlums, looters, ANTIFA & others, would be the nicest, kindest most wonderful people in the Whole Wide World. No, they are what they are – very bad for our Country!’
If you watch Fake News @CNN or MSDNC, you would think that the killers, terrorists, arsonists, anarchists, thugs, hoodlums, looters, ANTIFA & others, would be the nicest, kindest most wonderful people in the Whole Wide World. No, they are what they are – very bad for our Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
He sounds like a raving conspiracy theorist. “Killers, terrorists, arsonists… ANTIFA” and whoever else have not launched some kind of systematic conspiracy to take down the United States. Antifa isn’t even a centralized organization — it just means anti-fascist. In other words, Trump is useless.
Me @latimesopinion on the phantom enemy that Trump, Cotton & Barr have dreamt up so they can ignore BLM and teargas everyone. Also featuring: John Ehrlichman.
https://t.co/LabpzLA30D — Virginia Heffernan (@page88) June 5, 2020