politicususa--2020-06-19--Dr. Fauci Takes on “Anti-Science” Bias Amid Warnings About Increased Coronavirus Infection Rates

During an interview with the United States Department of Health and Human Services ’ ( HHS ) podcast “ Learning Curve , ” Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , said “ anti-science ” bias is to blame for much of the novel coronavirus ’ s impact on the United States .
“ One of the problems we face in the United States is that unfortunately , there is a combination of an anti-science bias that people are — for reasons that sometimes are , you know , inconceivable and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe science and they don ’ t believe authority , ” Fauci said .
He added : “ So when they see someone up in the White House , which has an air of authority to it , who ’ s talking about science , that there are some people who just don ’ t believe that — and that ’ s unfortunate because , you know , science is truth.
” The virus has claimed the lives of nearly 121,000 Americans to date , but that hasn ’ t stopped many , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from declaring it a “ hoax.
” “ It ’ s amazing sometimes the denial there is .
It ’ s the same thing that gets people who are anti-vaxxers , who don ’ t want people to get vaccinated , even though the data clearly indicate the safety of vaccines , ” Fauci said .
“ That ’ s really a problem.
” Dr. Fauci noted that he is “ cautiously optimistic ” about an eventual vaccine .
“ What happens is that in the standard way of developing a vaccine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the next step until you ’ re pretty sure that the step you ’ re in is working , ” he said .
“ Given the fact that we needed to do this as quickly as possible without sacrificing safety or scientific integrity , the federal government partnered with multiple of these companies and said , ‘ Guess what , we ’ re going to move fast and we ’ re going to assume we ’ re going to be successful .
And if we are , we ’ ve saved several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not , the only thing we ’ ve lost is money .
But better lose money than lose lives by delaying the vaccine.
’ So , right now , the initial data from the study showed that .
It makes me cautiously optimistic that we can induce a response that would be protective.
” Dr. Fauci ’ s remarks come just after he advised Americans not to attend Trump ’ s scheduled rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma this weekend , citing coronavirus concerns .
“ I ’ m in a high-risk category .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ course not , ” Dr. Fauci , who is 79 , said .
The rally also goes against the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , which notes that “ Large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area ” pose the highest risk for transmitting infections .

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During an interview with the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) podcast “Learning Curve,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said “anti-science” bias is to blame for much of the novel coronavirus’s impact on the United States.
“One of the problems we face in the United States is that unfortunately, there is a combination of an anti-science bias that people are — for reasons that sometimes are, you know, inconceivable and not understandable — they just don’t believe science and they don’t believe authority,” Fauci said.
He added: “So when they see someone up in the White House, which has an air of authority to it, who’s talking about science, that there are some people who just don’t believe that — and that’s unfortunate because, you know, science is truth.”
The virus has claimed the lives of nearly 121,000 Americans to date, but that hasn’t stopped many, egged on by President Donald Trump, from declaring it a “hoax.”
“It’s amazing sometimes the denial there is. It’s the same thing that gets people who are anti-vaxxers, who don’t want people to get vaccinated, even though the data clearly indicate the safety of vaccines,” Fauci said. “That’s really a problem.”
Dr. Fauci noted that he is “cautiously optimistic” about an eventual vaccine.
“What happens is that in the standard way of developing a vaccine, you don’t jump to invest in the next step until you’re pretty sure that the step you’re in is working,” he said. “Given the fact that we needed to do this as quickly as possible without sacrificing safety or scientific integrity, the federal government partnered with multiple of these companies and said, ‘Guess what, we’re going to move fast and we’re going to assume we’re going to be successful. And if we are, we’ve saved several months. And if we’re not, the only thing we’ve lost is money. But better lose money than lose lives by delaying the vaccine.’ So, right now, the initial data from the study showed that. It makes me cautiously optimistic that we can induce a response that would be protective.”
Dr. Fauci’s remarks come just after he advised Americans not to attend Trump’s scheduled rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend, citing coronavirus concerns.
“I’m in a high-risk category. Personally, I would not. Of course not,” Dr. Fauci, who is 79, said.
The rally also goes against the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which notes that “Large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area” pose the highest risk for transmitting infections.


politicususa--2020-06-19--Poll: Americans Continue to Lose Confidence in What the Government Says About Coronavirus

According to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll , 52 percent of Americans say they ’ re not very confident or not at all confident in their government ’ s statements on the novel coronavirus .
Only 37 percent said they are “ very ” or “ somewhat confident ” that the Trump administration ’ s statements on coronavirus are reliable and accurate .
Tellingly , 56 percent express “ little ” or “ no confidence in President Donald Trump ’ s statements on the virus .
There ’ s also a split along party lines , with 56 percent of Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements .
That ’ s compared to 39 percent of independent voters and 29 percent of Democrats .
The survey comes on the heels of a new poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found 63 percent of Republican voters believe the country is heading in the wrong direction .
Most Americans––74 percent––said they believe the country is heading in the wrong direction .
37 percent of Republicans said they believe President Donald Trump is dividing the country .
More and more polls indicate that the president ’ s opponent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would make a better leader , and according to the latest Fox News poll , support for the president is eroding the closer the nation gets to Election Day .
According to the poll , conducted from June 13 to 16 , 50 percent of respondents would vote for Biden , compared to 38 for Trump .
Last month ’ s Fox News poll found 48 percent voting for Biden and 40 percent voting Trump .

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According to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll, 52 percent of Americans say they’re not very confident or not at all confident in their government’s statements on the novel coronavirus.
Only 37 percent said they are “very” or “somewhat confident” that the Trump administration’s statements on coronavirus are reliable and accurate. Tellingly, 56 percent express “little” or “no confidence in President Donald Trump’s statements on the virus.
There’s also a split along party lines, with 56 percent of Republicans expressing confidence in the government’s statements. That’s compared to 39 percent of independent voters and 29 percent of Democrats.
The survey comes on the heels of a new poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found 63 percent of Republican voters believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Most Americans––74 percent––said they believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. 37 percent of Republicans said they believe President Donald Trump is dividing the country.
More and more polls indicate that the president’s opponent, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, would make a better leader, and according to the latest Fox News poll, support for the president is eroding the closer the nation gets to Election Day.
According to the poll, conducted from June 13 to 16, 50 percent of respondents would vote for Biden, compared to 38 for Trump. Last month’s Fox News poll found 48 percent voting for Biden and 40 percent voting Trump.


politicususa--2020-06-19--Mike Pence Declines to Say “Black Lives Matter,” Declares “All Lives Matter” During Interview

Vice President Mike Pence was repeatedly asked to say the words “ Black lives matter ” during an interview with 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia .
“ Let me just say that what happened to George Floyd was a tragedy , ” he said , referring to the unarmed black man whose death in police custody last month sparked a wave of protests against racial injustice and police brutality nationwide .
“ And in this nation , especially on Juneteenth , we celebrate the fact that from the founding of this nation we ’ ve cherished the ideal that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights .
And so all lives matter in a very real sense.
” Pence ’ s remarks , coming on Juneteenth , a day that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States , received immediate criticism .
“ Forgive me for pressing you on this , sir , ” anchor Brian Taff said , “ but I will note you did not say those words , ‘ Black lives matter , ’ and there is an important distinction .
People are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but to say the words is an acknowledgment that Black lives also matter at a time in this country when it appears that there ’ s a segment of our society that doesn ’ t agree .
So why will you not say those words ?
” Pence doubled down , saying : “ Well , I don ’ t accept the fact , Brian , that there ’ s a segment of American society that disagrees , in the preciousness and importance of every human life .
And it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advance important reforms in law enforcement , as we look for ways to strengthen and improve our public safety in our cities , that we ’ re not going to stop there.
” “ And yet , one final time , you won ’ t say the words and we understand your explanation , ” Taff said after Pence spoke about how the Trump administration is working to improve the lives of African Americans .
“ When you watch much of the national news media these days , Brian , it seems like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divides us in this country , ” Pence said .
“ And I think the President saw an opportunity with a good sense of humor to once again challenge the media narrative .
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Vice President Mike Pence was repeatedly asked to say the words “Black lives matter” during an interview with 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia.
The vice president declined.
“Let me just say that what happened to George Floyd was a tragedy,” he said, referring to the unarmed black man whose death in police custody last month sparked a wave of protests against racial injustice and police brutality nationwide.
“And in this nation, especially on Juneteenth, we celebrate the fact that from the founding of this nation we’ve cherished the ideal that all, all of us are created equal, and endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights. And so all lives matter in a very real sense.”
Pence’s remarks, coming on Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States, received immediate criticism.
I used to do what Pence does here. Respond with “All lives matter.” But I was wrong then, and Pence is wrong now. Saying “Black Lives Matter” is acknowledging that if George Floyd were white, he’d still be alive. Black lives simply want to be on equal footing. Shame on Pence. https://t.co/EI2YiRGOCJ — Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) June 19, 2020
VP Pence refuses to say black lives matter on Juneteenth. I will say it for him: Black lives matter. Louder for those in the back? BLACK. LIVES. MATTER. Rights and dignity aren’t pie. More for some does not mean less for others#BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/2xZexFbPLH — Fred Fletcher (@ChiefFletcher) June 19, 2020
Well Pence is an idiot. The original meaning was "Black Lives Matter….too" in response to police who weren't behaving as such. Pence is such a human cotton swab. https://t.co/bvvxFol4XA — Health Is Wealth 🖖 (@PrincSandTheP) June 19, 2020
Mike Pence won't say Black Lives Matter because he doesn't believe that they do. He's a bigot. https://t.co/FBDvJ5k9UD — Matt Walker (@tmattwalker) June 19, 2020
“Forgive me for pressing you on this, sir,” anchor Brian Taff said, “but I will note you did not say those words, ‘Black lives matter,’ and there is an important distinction. People are saying, of course all lives matter, but to say the words is an acknowledgment that Black lives also matter at a time in this country when it appears that there’s a segment of our society that doesn’t agree. So why will you not say those words?”
Pence doubled down, saying: “Well, I don’t accept the fact, Brian, that there’s a segment of American society that disagrees, in the preciousness and importance of every human life. And it’s one of the reasons why as we advance important reforms in law enforcement, as we look for ways to strengthen and improve our public safety in our cities, that we’re not going to stop there.”
“And yet, one final time, you won’t say the words and we understand your explanation,” Taff said after Pence spoke about how the Trump administration is working to improve the lives of African Americans.
“When you watch much of the national news media these days, Brian, it seems like they focus more every day on what divides us in this country,” Pence said. “And I think the President saw an opportunity with a good sense of humor to once again challenge the media narrative.”


politicususa--2020-06-19--Twitter Removes Flagged “Racist Baby” Video  That Trump Posted Because of Copyright Infringement

Twitter has removed a video President Donald Trump posted to his personal feed .
The video in question is a CNN report about a racist white toddler chasing a black toddler before they come together in a hug parodied CNN ’ s “ Fake News ” coverage of the Trump administration , the White House said .
Twitter removed the video from its website after parents of one of the toddlers lodged a copyright claim .
“ After our review , we believe that this unauthorized usage of the content is a clear example of copyright infringement without valid fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement from Jukin Media said .
The “ satire ” from the White House was titled “ TERRIFIED TODDLER RUNS FROM RACIST BABY.
” It then showed “ WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED ” as it showed the original clip .
CNN earlier called out the president for misappropriating the video .
“ CNN did cover this story – exactly as it happened .
Just as we reported your positions on race ( and poll numbers ) .
We ’ ll continue working with facts rather than tweeting fake videos that exploit innocent children .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Be better , ” the network ’ s communications team said in a tweet .

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Twitter has removed a video President Donald Trump posted to his personal feed. The video in question is a CNN report about a racist white toddler chasing a black toddler before they come together in a hug parodied CNN’s “Fake News” coverage of the Trump administration, the White House said.
Twitter removed the video from its website after parents of one of the toddlers lodged a copyright claim.
A public statement from the President of the United States pic.twitter.com/d4sYA2l8ya — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 19, 2020
“After our review, we believe that this unauthorized usage of the content is a clear example of copyright infringement without valid fair use or other defence,” a statement from Jukin Media said.
The “satire” from the White House was titled “TERRIFIED TODDLER RUNS FROM RACIST BABY.” It then showed “WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED” as it showed the original clip.
CNN earlier called out the president for misappropriating the video.
“CNN did cover this story – exactly as it happened. Just as we reported your positions on race (and poll numbers). We’ll continue working with facts rather than tweeting fake videos that exploit innocent children. We invite you to do the same. Be better,” the network’s communications team said in a tweet.


politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump Gets Called Fake News At His Own Press Briefing

CNN ’ s Jim Acosta asked about the fake video that Twitter flagged from the Trump campaign and made the point that Trump is the fake news .
So to — so you ’ re saying it ’ s okay to exploit two toddlers hugging one another on a sidewalk to make some sort of political point ?
You — I mean , as you know , the President has described members of the press as “ fake news ” during the course of this administration .
When you share fake videos like that , doesn ’ t that make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the President was making a satirical point that was quite funny if you go and actually watch the video .
I think he was making a — Q What ’ s funny about these two toddlers — MS. MCENANY : The — the point is that it was a play on CNN repeatedly taking the President out of context , like the time when you guys had a chyron that read , “ Trump slams some illegal immigrants : They ’ re animals ” .
Well , guess what ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrants who regularly mutilate people in this country .
MS. MCENANY : Those things are entirely misleading .
Q If you don ’ t mind me pointing out , the President has referred to some Mexican immigrants as “ rapists.
” He has tried to pass a Muslim ban in this country .
He has described black NFL players — Q — as “ sons of bitches ” if they take a knee during a football game .
MS. MCENANY : That ’ s an absurd att- — that ’ s an absurd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are regularly on your network .
Like I was just walking in , watching CNN as they lauded the — Q Are you saying the President never stokes — MS. MCENANY : — quote , “ rallies in the streets.
” Q Are you — are you saying that the President never stokes this sort of — MS. MCENANY : You got to let me finish , Jim .
This isn ’ t a cable news segment .
I ’ m answering your question right now — Q Well , you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by trying to turn it around and throw it in — at CNN .
MS. MCENANY : When I walk out here , Jim — Q You ’ re not answering the gist of the question , which is : Why — MS. MCENANY : When I walk out here , Jim , and I see on your — Q — is the President putting out fake news ?
CNN ’ s Jim Acosta was correct .
Trump is fake news .
The false stories are coming from inside the ( White ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought to discredit the free press while lying on a daily basis .
Now that Twitter is beginning to take control of their platform and flag Trump ’ s manipulated and false information , it is no longer a he said/he said argument .
America ’ s fake news problem is Donald Trump , and the best way to deal it is to call it out everywhere , even on the White House ’ s own platform .

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CNN’s Jim Acosta asked about the fake video that Twitter flagged from the Trump campaign and made the point that Trump is the fake news.
Transcript via the White House:
So to — so you’re saying it’s okay to exploit two toddlers hugging one another on a sidewalk to make some sort of political point? You — I mean, as you know, the President has described members of the press as “fake news” during the course of this administration. When you share fake videos like that, doesn’t that make you fake news?
MS. MCENANY: I think the President was making a satirical point that was quite funny if you go and actually watch the video. I think he was making a —
Q What’s funny about these two toddlers —
MS. MCENANY: He was a satirical —
Q — hugging one another?
MS. MCENANY: The — the point is that it was a play on CNN repeatedly taking the President out of context, like the time when you guys had a chyron that read, “Trump slams some illegal immigrants: They’re animals”. Well, guess what? The people he called animals were MS-13 illegal immigrants who regularly mutilate people in this country.
Q Well —
MS. MCENANY: Those things are entirely misleading.
Q If you don’t mind me pointing out, the President has referred to some Mexican immigrants as “rapists.” He has tried to pass a Muslim ban in this country. He has described black NFL players —
MS. MCENANY: That’s —
Q — as “sons of bitches” if they take a knee during a football game.
MS. MCENANY: That’s an absurd att- — that’s an absurd attempt to justify the misleading headlines that are regularly on your network. Like I was just walking in, watching CNN as they lauded the —
Q Are you saying the President never stokes —
MS. MCENANY: — quote, “rallies in the streets.”
Q Are you — are you saying that the President never stokes this sort of —
MS. MCENANY: You got to let me finish, Jim. This isn’t a cable news segment. I’m answering your question right now —
Q Okay.
MS. MCENANY: — from the White House podium.
Q Well, you’re — you’re answering the question by trying to turn it around and throw it in — at CNN.
MS. MCENANY: When I walk out here, Jim —
Q You’re not answering the gist of the question, which is: Why —
MS. MCENANY: When I walk out here, Jim, and I see on your —
Q — is the President putting out fake news?
Video:
Jim @Acosta: "Why is the president sharing fake videos on Twitter about two toddlers…it seems as though he's exploiting children to make some sort of crass political point? Why is he sharing fake videos?"@PressSec: "He was making a point about CNN specifically…." pic.twitter.com/zLxl95Zfmh — CSPAN (@cspan) June 19, 2020
CNN’s Jim Acosta was correct. Trump is fake news. The false stories are coming from inside the (White) House. For years, Trump has sought to discredit the free press while lying on a daily basis. Now that Twitter is beginning to take control of their platform and flag Trump’s manipulated and false information, it is no longer a he said/he said argument.
America’s fake news problem is Donald Trump, and the best way to deal it is to call it out everywhere, even on the White House’s own platform.


politicususa--2020-06-19--Protesters Wake Up Mitch McConnell With Early Morning Protest At His House

Protesters from the Sunrise Movement staged an early morning march and protest at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
The protesters said in their Instagram post , “ If Breonna Taylor couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ Mitch ?
We ’ re out here at Mitch McConnell ’ s house at 6am @ @ @ @ @ re WIDE AWAKE.
” This week alone McConnell has proposed a sham bill on policing @ @ @ @ @ stop the killing of innocent African-Americans by the police , and his majority blocked a @ @ @ @ @ statues from the US Capitol .
When it comes to issues of race in America @ @ @ @ @ t asleep .
He ’ s in a coma .
Majority Leader McConnell , like @ @ @ @ @ care about the issue of systemic racism and refuses to acknowledge that the problem exists @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to perform a patriotic service for their country by replacing Mitch McConnell in November @ @ @ @ @ this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Protesters from the Sunrise Movement staged an early morning march and protest at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home to wake him up.
The protesters said in their Instagram post, “If Breonna Taylor couldn’t sleep, why should Mitch? We’re out here at Mitch McConnell’s house at 6am to tell him we’re WIDE AWAKE.”
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This week alone McConnell has proposed a sham bill on policing that would do anything to stop the killing of innocent African-Americans by the police, and his majority blocked a bill that would remove Confederate statues from the US Capitol.
When it comes to issues of race in America, Mitch McConnell isn’t asleep. He’s in a coma.
Majority Leader McConnell, like Trump, doesn’t care about the issue of systemic racism and refuses to acknowledge that the problem exists.
Kentucky voters have the opportunity to perform a patriotic service for their country by replacing Mitch McConnell in November.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump Support Collapses In Rural America As Biden Gains 21 Points

Trump won rural voters by 30 points in 2016 , but he has lost 21 points of rural support to Joe Biden in the latest Fox News Poll .
Here is the Fox News Poll ( highlight mine ) : Trump ’ s support with rural voters was eroding long before the pandemic and the economic collapse .
Trump ’ s supporters in rural America were hurt by his failed trade war with China .
They saw him do nothing about the opioid crisis .
He promised to bring American manufacturing back only to see those jobs not return .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ boasted about a tax cut package that left out rural America but benefitted the wealthy and corporations .
As our own Sarah Jones put it : If Biden performs better with rural voters in states like Pennsylvania and Michigan than Hillary Clinton did , he will flip places that Trump carried and be in a position to win the election .
Trump has whittled down his base of support to its core and played into the hands of Joe Biden .
Biden has the potential to swing enough rural voters to send Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the golf course .
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Trump won rural voters by 30 points in 2016, but he has lost 21 points of rural support to Joe Biden in the latest Fox News Poll.
Here is the Fox News Poll (highlight mine):
Trump’s support with rural voters was eroding long before the pandemic and the economic collapse. Trump’s supporters in rural America were hurt by his failed trade war with China. They saw him do nothing about the opioid crisis. He promised to bring American manufacturing back only to see those jobs not return. Trump attacked their healthcare, and he boasted about a tax cut package that left out rural America but benefitted the wealthy and corporations.
As our own Sarah Jones put it:
The enthusiastic support for Trump dimmed (could be ashamed but still supporting) over following: – attacks on Medicare+Medicaid
– tax cuts for the rich, some larger biz signs down
– Charlottesville, smaller household signs starting coming down
– Mueller investigation
– corona — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 19, 2020
If Biden performs better with rural voters in states like Pennsylvania and Michigan than Hillary Clinton did, he will flip places that Trump carried and be in a position to win the election.
Trump has whittled down his base of support to its core and played into the hands of Joe Biden.
Biden has the potential to swing enough rural voters to send Trump out of the White House and permanently to the golf course.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Democrats Introduce Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday

Sen. Cory Booker ( D-NJ ) , Edward Markey ( D-MA ) , Tina Smith ( D-MN ) , and Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) have announced that they will introduce a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday .
The celebration of Juneteenth is about far more than remembering the day in 1865 when , more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation , enslaved Texans were finally freed from the bondage of slavery , ” said Senator Booker in a statement to PoliticusUSA .
“ Juneteenth is about reclaiming our history , rejoicing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommitting to the work yet undone .
Our nation still has a long way to go to reckon with and overcome the dark legacy of slavery and the violence and injustice that has persisted after its end .
Making Juneteenth a federal holiday represents a step forward in the journey of healing America is still taking.
” The announcement of the introduction of legislation came a day after Senate Republicans blocked a bill to remove Confederate statues from the US Capitol .
Sen. Harris said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who suffered , died , and survived the crushing reality of slavery in America , and recommit ourselves to continuing in the fight for equal justice for all .
Without question , it should be recognized with the respect of a federal holiday.
” You can read the bill here .
Juneteenth is already recognized in 46 states , but it needs to be a federal holiday for the entire country .
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Edward Markey (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) have announced that they will introduce a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
The celebration of Juneteenth is about far more than remembering the day in 1865 when, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved Texans were finally freed from the bondage of slavery,” said Senator Booker in a statement to PoliticusUSA. “Juneteenth is about reclaiming our history, rejoicing in the progress we’ve made, and recommitting to the work yet undone. Our nation still has a long way to go to reckon with and overcome the dark legacy of slavery and the violence and injustice that has persisted after its end. Making Juneteenth a federal holiday represents a step forward in the journey of healing America is still taking.”
The announcement of the introduction of legislation came a day after Senate Republicans blocked a bill to remove Confederate statues from the US Capitol.
Sen. Harris said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA, “On Juneteenth, we remember the millions who suffered, died, and survived the crushing reality of slavery in America, and recommit ourselves to continuing in the fight for equal justice for all. Without question, it should be recognized with the respect of a federal holiday.”
You can read the bill here.
Juneteenth is already recognized in 46 states, but it needs to be a federal holiday for the entire country.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump Was Reportedly “Dreading Facing Melania” after the Access Hollywood Tape

Donald Trump was afraid to face his wife following the leak of the infamous Access Hollywood tape .
A new book about the First Lady outlines the fall out in their relationship .
Trump ’ s comments about women on Access Hollywood became an issue during the 2016 election .
The then Republican candidate told a TV host in 2005 that he could “ grab them by the pussy.
” Following the tape ’ s release to the public , Trump was nervous about seeing Melania Trump , according to The Art of Her Deal , a new book by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet , ” Jordan writes .
“ [ Former New Jersey Governor [ Chris ] Christie knew what Trump was dreading : facing Melania.
” “ Trump was so embarrassed that , as one person in the room recalled , ‘ He turned red ; red was coming up his neck to his ears , ” the book claims .
“ ‘ I think he understood early on that it was going to create ramifications for him at home , too , ' ” Jordan goes on to quote .
Christie , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s campaign , reportedly explained : “ Everybody was saying , ‘ You should go upstairs and see Melania .
Why don ’ t you go upstairs now and see Melania ? '
” “ That night he seemed frightened to go face his wife , ” another one of Jordan ’ s sources said .
When Trump finally did speak to Melania , she showed off her “ fury quietly and deliberately.
” She was also worried that the release of the tape could cost them the presidency .
“ Now you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
“ You could have blown this for us.
” The future First Lady eventually issued a public rebuke of her husband , though the same statement also defended his character .
Mary Jordan ’ s book has been controversial , but she is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist .

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Donald Trump was afraid to face his wife following the leak of the infamous Access Hollywood tape. A new book about the First Lady outlines the fall out in their relationship.
Trump’s comments about women on Access Hollywood became an issue during the 2016 election. The then Republican candidate told a TV host in 2005 that he could “grab them by the pussy.”
Following the tape’s release to the public, Trump was nervous about seeing Melania Trump, according to The Art of Her Deal, a new book by journalist Mary Jordan.
“Trump was quiet,” Jordan writes. “[Former New Jersey Governor [Chris] Christie knew what Trump was dreading: facing Melania.”
“Trump was so embarrassed that, as one person in the room recalled, ‘He turned red; red was coming up his neck to his ears,” the book claims.
“‘I think he understood early on that it was going to create ramifications for him at home, too,'” Jordan goes on to quote.
Christie, who played a major role in Trump’s campaign, reportedly explained: “Everybody was saying, ‘You should go upstairs and see Melania. Why don’t you go upstairs now and see Melania?'”
“That night he seemed frightened to go face his wife,” another one of Jordan’s sources said.
When Trump finally did speak to Melania, she showed off her “fury quietly and deliberately.” She was also worried that the release of the tape could cost them the presidency.
“Now you could lose,” Melania reportedly told Trump. “You could have blown this for us.”
The future First Lady eventually issued a public rebuke of her husband, though the same statement also defended his character. Mary Jordan’s book has been controversial, but she is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump “Couldn’t Give a Sh*t” About Chinese Concentration Camps, Officials Claim

Former and current administration officials have claimed Donald Trump just doesn ’ t care about concentration camps in China .
A new report on the President ’ s attitude comes amid John Bolton ’ s allegations .
In his upcoming book , the former National Security Advisor claims Trump encouraged Chinese President Xi Jinping to imprison Muslim Uihgurs for “ reeducation.
” Now former and current officials in the administration have confirmed Trump ’ s indifference to China ’ s systematic human rights abuses .
“ He couldn ’ t give a shit , ” one former official told The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly in the room when the President was discussing the Uighurs .
The official said that “ there has never been any indication when the issue comes up that the president cares or is even making any effort to fake it.
” Other administration officials said they weren ’ t sure if Trump listened in briefings about the camps and claimed he sometimes feigned interest in the subject .
Trump reportedly said on at least one occasion “ How is that our problem ?
” when the topic came up .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations with the national security team that the president couldn ’ t care less about this , ” said one former GOP security official .
The White House is continuing to try and prevent Bolton ’ s book from being published later this month .

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Former and current administration officials have claimed Donald Trump just doesn’t care about concentration camps in China. A new report on the President’s attitude comes amid John Bolton’s allegations.
In his upcoming book, the former National Security Advisor claims Trump encouraged Chinese President Xi Jinping to imprison Muslim Uihgurs for “reeducation.”
Now former and current officials in the administration have confirmed Trump’s indifference to China’s systematic human rights abuses.
“He couldn’t give a shit,” one former official told The Daily Beast. This anonymous source was reportedly in the room when the President was discussing the Uighurs.
The official said that “there has never been any indication when the issue comes up that the president cares or is even making any effort to fake it.”
Other administration officials said they weren’t sure if Trump listened in briefings about the camps and claimed he sometimes feigned interest in the subject.
Trump reportedly said on at least one occasion “How is that our problem?” when the topic came up.
“It was clear to most based off my conversations with the national security team that the president couldn’t care less about this,” said one former GOP security official.
The White House is continuing to try and prevent Bolton’s book from being published later this month.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--As He Is Getting Crushed By Biden, Trump Falsely Claims He Isn’t Campaigning Yet

Even though Trump has been campaigning for reelection since he took office , Trump claimed that he hadn ’ t started his reelection campaign yet .
Trump launched his first reelection campaign ad in May of 2017 .
Before the pandemic , Trump has spent years holding nearly weekly reelection campaign rallies .
Trump has never stopped campaigning for reelection .
Trump filed the paperwork for his reelection campaign on Inauguration Day 2017 .
Every decision that Trump has made while president has been about winning reelection .
He even got himself impeached because he was trying to blackmail Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Candidates who are losing often relaunch their campaigns to gain ground .
Hillary Clinton , John McCain , and Mitt Romney all did campaign relaunches , and three of those candidates lost in November .
The Trump campaign is hoping that rallies will be the missing ingredient that gets them back on track , but 2020 isn ’ t 2016 .
They can ’ t recycle the same strategy and win .
On Thursday , the Trump campaign asked for more debates .
By Friday morning , Trump is claiming that the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign started long ago , and Donald Trump is losing .

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Even though Trump has been campaigning for reelection since he took office, Trump claimed that he hadn’t started his reelection campaign yet.
Trump tweeted:
Big crowds and lines already forming in Tulsa. My campaign hasn’t started yet. It starts on Saturday night in Oklahoma! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2020
Trump launched his first reelection campaign ad in May of 2017.
Before the pandemic, Trump has spent years holding nearly weekly reelection campaign rallies. Trump has never stopped campaigning for reelection. Trump filed the paperwork for his reelection campaign on Inauguration Day 2017.
Every decision that Trump has made while president has been about winning reelection. He even got himself impeached because he was trying to blackmail Ukraine into interfering in the 2020 election.
Candidates who are losing often relaunch their campaigns to gain ground. Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Mitt Romney all did campaign relaunches, and three of those candidates lost in November.
The Trump campaign is hoping that rallies will be the missing ingredient that gets them back on track, but 2020 isn’t 2016. They can’t recycle the same strategy and win.
On Thursday, the Trump campaign asked for more debates. By Friday morning, Trump is claiming that the campaign hasn’t started yet.
The campaign started long ago, and Donald Trump is losing.


politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump Defends Confederate Monuments: “This Was a Gesture of Healing”

Donald Trump has defended monuments to the Confederacy by claiming they are a form of healing .
The President has long argued that removing the controversial monuments would be destroying history .
President Trump spoke to conservative outlet Sinclair Broadcasting Group on Thursday about Confederate monuments that have been torn down during the George Floyd protests .
“ I don ’ t like it .
I ’ m not one that likes it , ” Trump said .
“ I think we have a history , we have a very , in fact I was just going to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have a very very important heritage and history , and whether things are good or bad , you learn from it .
“ And you know the expression is , you make the same mistake again if you forget your history .
And I think it ’ s a very important thing , it ’ s a very important part of our history.
” “ Seeing that , seeing what ’ s done , and you know in some cases I agree , they were Confederate soldiers , generals , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to heal , ” Trump claimed .
“ This was a gesture of healing , ” he said .
Most historians maintain that Confederate statues were erected as part of the rehabilitation of the Confederacy and the push to teach the Lost Cause myth .
Many were put up as deliberate reminders of white supremacy .
Trump also defended keeping Confederate names for U.S. military bases .
“ Well we ’ re talking about two things , we ’ re talking about bases , we ’ re talking about monuments , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President said .
“ Like Fort Bragg , For many many years just many many decades , century , we had a name of Bragg .
Nobody even knows the general , doesn ’ t know much about him .
But we won World War I , we won World War II , we ’ ve done a lot of winning from these bases .
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Donald Trump has defended monuments to the Confederacy by claiming they are a form of healing. The President has long argued that removing the controversial monuments would be destroying history.
President Trump spoke to conservative outlet Sinclair Broadcasting Group on Thursday about Confederate monuments that have been torn down during the George Floyd protests.
“I don’t like it. I’m not one that likes it,” Trump said.
“I think we have a history, we have a very, in fact I was just going to make a statement on that today unrelated to yours, we have a very very important heritage and history, and whether things are good or bad, you learn from it.
“And you know the expression is, you make the same mistake again if you forget your history. And I think it’s a very important thing, it’s a very important part of our history.”
“Seeing that, seeing what’s done, and you know in some cases I agree, they were Confederate soldiers, generals, but they were done after the war in order to heal,” Trump claimed.
“This was a gesture of healing,” he said.
Most historians maintain that Confederate statues were erected as part of the rehabilitation of the Confederacy and the push to teach the Lost Cause myth. Many were put up as deliberate reminders of white supremacy.
Trump also defended keeping Confederate names for U.S. military bases.
“Well we’re talking about two things, we’re talking about bases, we’re talking about monuments, the bases are a different thing,” the President said.
“Like Fort Bragg, For many many years just many many decades, century, we had a name of Bragg. Nobody even knows the general, doesn’t know much about him. But we won World War I, we won World War II, we’ve done a lot of winning from these bases.”
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Trump Threatens Violence Against Protesters At His Tulsa Rally

Trump upped the ante on a situation that is already presenting a danger to public health by threatening violence against @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump doesn ’ t control law enforcement in the city .
While the Secret @ @ @ @ @ protect him , Trump isn ’ t rolling into Tulsa with the National Guard .
@ @ @ @ @ bring a governmental use of force with him .
However , the President ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the green light to attack protesters .
Trump encouraged violence by his supporters against his @ @ @ @ @ , and he is doing it again in 2020 .
The difference between then and @ @ @ @ @ no longer frightened or intimidated by this president and his supporters because they know that @ @ @ @ @ supporters .
Donald Trump ’ s threats only strengthen the resolve of steel that has @ @ @ @ @ in November and remove him from office .
The biggest coward in Tulsa will be @ @ @ @ @ discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Trump upped the ante on a situation that is already presenting a danger to public health by threatening violence against protesters at his Tulsa rally.
Trump tweeted:
Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis. It will be a much different scene! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2020
Trump doesn’t control law enforcement in the city. While the Secret Service will be there to protect him, Trump isn’t rolling into Tulsa with the National Guard. Trump has no power to bring a governmental use of force with him.
However, the President’s tweet is giving his supporters the green light to attack protesters.
Trump encouraged violence by his supporters against his critics during the 2016 campaign, and he is doing it again in 2020. The difference between then and now is that people are no longer frightened or intimidated by this president and his supporters because they know that opponents of Trump outnumber his supporters.
Donald Trump’s threats only strengthen the resolve of steel that has formed to beat this man in November and remove him from office.
The biggest coward in Tulsa will be Donald Trump.
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politicususa--2020-06-19--Schwarzenegger: Anyone Politicizing Mask Wearing is “An Absolute Moron”

Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said the wearing of masks to protect oneself from coronavirus should not be a political issue , calling anyone subscribing to that mentality “ an absolute moron.
” Schwarzenegger ’ s comments came after California ’ s health department issued guidance for residents to wear masks when they are inside or in line to enter a public space , among other recommendations .
California ’ s Governor Gavin Newsom ( D ) was also firm , issuing a public statement saying residents are required to wear face coverings when out in public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ move , ” Schwarzenegger tweeted .
“ This will help us beat this terrible virus .
The science is unanimous – if we all wear masks , we slow down the spread and can reopen safely .
It ’ s not a political issue .
Anyone making it a political issue is an absolute moron who can ’ t read.
” Schwarzenegger later tweeted guidance from U.S .
Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the wearing of face coverings .
Schwarzenegger has publicly sparred with President Donald Trump more than once .
Yesterday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that wearing Armasks “ signal disapproval of him .
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Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said the wearing of masks to protect oneself from coronavirus should not be a political issue, calling anyone subscribing to that mentality “an absolute moron.”
Schwarzenegger’s comments came after California’s health department issued guidance for residents to wear masks when they are inside or in line to enter a public space, among other recommendations. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom (D) was also firm, issuing a public statement saying residents are required to wear face coverings when out in public.
“This is 100% the right move,” Schwarzenegger tweeted. “This will help us beat this terrible virus. The science is unanimous – if we all wear masks, we slow down the spread and can reopen safely. It’s not a political issue. Anyone making it a political issue is an absolute moron who can’t read.”
This is 100% the right move. This will help us beat this terrible virus. The science is unanimous – if we all wear masks, we slow down the spread and can reopen safely. It’s not a political issue. Anyone making it a political issue is an absolute moron who can’t read. https://t.co/N0FmCwDU5w — Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 18, 2020
Schwarzenegger later tweeted guidance from U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the wearing of face coverings.
Schwarzenegger has publicly sparred with President Donald Trump more than once. Yesterday, the president sparked controversy for his claim that wearing Armasks “signal disapproval of him.”


politicususa--2020-06-21--Trump Falls Apart And Rants For 20 Minutes About His Inability To Walk Down A Ramp

Trump blamed walking three blocks , saluting , the sun , his shoes , making a speech and the ramp itself for why he couldn ’ t walk down a ramp .
So then I finish saluting my final salute .
I say thank goodness , thank you very much .
But think of it .
Essentially , almost 600 times .
The general says are you ready ?
I said I ’ m ready , where we going now ?
I left early in the morning to get there .
Now it is late in the afternoon .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I said I will follow you .
He goes right here sir .
[ Applause ] And the stage was higher than this one .
The ramp was probably 10 yards long .
You have to understand , I have the whole corps of cadets looking at me , and I want them to love their president , I did this big thing .
I love them , they are incredible .
I said general , I ’ ve got myself a problem .
Because I ’ m wearing leather bottom shoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking on flat surfaces .
It is not good for ramps .
If I fall down , look at the press back there .
And this was a steel ramp .
It had no handrail .
It was like an ice skating rink .
I said I have a problem .
He didn ’ t understand at first .
I said there is no way .
I just saluted almost 600 times .
I just made a big speech .
I sat for other speeches .
I ’ m being baked like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way I can make it down that ramp without falling on my ass , general .
I have no railing .
It ’ s true .
He said the ramp is ready to go .
I didn ’ t really want to grab him .
I said that will be a story , too .
Now I have a choice .
I can stay up there for a couple of hours and wait until I ’ m rescued , or I can go down this really steep , an ice skating rink , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready , I may grab you so fast .
Because I can ’ t fall with the fake news watching .
If I fall , I remember when president Ford fell out of the plane .
I remember when another president , nice men , threw up in Japan .
And they did slow-motion replays .
I don ’ t want that , general .
He ’ s standing there , and he ’ s got these shoes , but they are loaded with rubber on the bottom .
The first thing I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then I looked at mine .
Very slippery .
So I end saying let ’ s go , I will only grab you if I need you .
That is not a good story , falling would be a disaster .
It turned out to be worse than anything .
I would have been better off if I fell and slid down the damn ramp .
Trump is admitting to America that he is so weak , infirm , and unable to move that he can ’ t be out in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and then walk down a ramp .
Trump ’ s defense of his inability to walk blew his argument about having great stamina and energy to bits .
Donald Trump can ’ t walk and drink water , and yet he thinks he deserves four more years in the White House .
The Tulsa rally is becoming a bigger disaster with each minute that Trump is on the stage .

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Trump blamed walking three blocks, saluting, the sun, his shoes, making a speech and the ramp itself for why he couldn’t walk down a ramp.
Trump said in part:
So then I finish saluting my final salute. I say thank goodness, thank you very much. But think of it. Essentially, almost 600 times. The general says are you ready? I said I’m ready, where we going now? I left early in the morning to get there. Now it is late in the afternoon. He said we cannot leave the stage. I said I will follow you. He goes right here sir.
8:41:15 PM
And the stage was higher than this one. The ramp was probably 10 yards long. You have to understand, I have the whole corps of cadets looking at me, and I want them to love their president, I did this big thing. I love them, they are incredible. I said general, I’ve got myself a problem. Because I’m wearing leather bottom shoes, which is good if you are walking on flat surfaces. It is not good for ramps. If I fall down, look at the press back there. And this was a steel ramp. It had no handrail. It was like an ice skating rink. I said I have a problem. He didn’t understand at first. I said there is no way.
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Trump claims he was tired from saluting, giving a speech, and walking three blocks and that is why he couldn't walk down a ramp. Trump also blamed the ramp and his shoes. pic.twitter.com/JFjWn5Lv8j — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 21, 2020
I just saluted almost 600 times. I just made a big speech. I sat for other speeches. I’m being baked like a cake. I said there is no way I can make it down that ramp without falling on my ass, general. I have no railing. It’s true. He said the ramp is ready to go. I didn’t really want to grab him. I said that will be a story, too. Now I have a choice. I can stay up there for a couple of hours and wait until I’m rescued, or I can go down this really steep, an ice skating rink, it is brutal. I said get ready, I may grab you so fast.
Because I can’t fall with the fake news watching. If I fall, I remember when president Ford fell out of the plane. I remember when another president, nice men, threw up in Japan. And they did slow-motion replays. I don’t want that, general. He’s standing there, and he’s got these shoes, but they are loaded with rubber on the bottom. The first thing I did, I looked at his shoes, then I looked at mine. Very slippery. So I end saying let’s go, I will only grab you if I need you. That is not a good story, falling would be a disaster. It turned out to be worse than anything. I would have been better off if I fell and slid down the damn ramp.
Trump is admitting to America that he is so weak, infirm, and unable to move that he can’t be out in the sun, give a speech, salute, and then walk down a ramp. Trump’s defense of his inability to walk blew his argument about having great stamina and energy to bits.
Donald Trump can’t walk and drink water, and yet he thinks he deserves four more years in the White House. The Tulsa rally is becoming a bigger disaster with each minute that Trump is on the stage.


politicususa--2020-06-21--Trump Takes The Stage To Empty Seats At Tulsa Rally

Trump took the stage in Tulsa to a vast swath of empty seats at a rally that he claimed over @ @ @ @ @ for .
Here is what the upper deck looked like just before Trump took the @ @ @ @ @ taking the stage to empty seats : Trump had to cancel a planned speech to @ @ @ @ @ there wasn ’ t an outdoor overflow crowd , and as the program began , @ @ @ @ @ crowd inside the arena was much smaller than the Trump campaign expected .
Trump had @ @ @ @ @ flyby of the crowd outside only to find that the street was mostly empty .
@ @ @ @ @ remarks at his rally focused on how his supporters were warriors , and the silent @ @ @ @ @ it turns out that the silent majority was disguised as blue seats because the vast @ @ @ @ @ Trump campaign was expecting didn ’ t show up .
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Trump took the stage in Tulsa to a vast swath of empty seats at a rally that he claimed over a million tickets were requested for.
Here is what the upper deck looked like just before Trump took the stage:
The upper deck at Trump's Tulsa is mostly still empty at 8:06 PM ET/ pic.twitter.com/wgBYSsjfIV — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) June 21, 2020
Video of Trump taking the stage to empty seats:
The upper deck has vast spaces of empty as Trump takes the stage in Tulsa. pic.twitter.com/zlJ4tRuxWR — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 21, 2020
Trump had to cancel a planned speech to the outdoor overflow crowd because there wasn’t an outdoor overflow crowd, and as the program began, it was being reported that crowd inside the arena was much smaller than the Trump campaign expected.
Trump had Air Force One do a flyby of the crowd outside only to find that the street was mostly empty.
Donald Trump’s initial remarks at his rally focused on how his supporters were warriors, and the silent majority was speaking, but it turns out that the silent majority was disguised as blue seats because the vast sea of humanity that the Trump campaign was expecting didn’t show up.
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politicususa--2020-06-20--Trump Humiliated As Crowd At Tulsa Rally Smaller Than Expected

It is being reported by those on the ground in Tulsa that Trump ’ s big rally has drawn a @ @ @ @ @ expected .
Here is the video as the program was starting : This was 40 @ @ @ @ @ : The Tulsa rally has already been a failure for Trump .
The President had @ @ @ @ @ speech to the overflow crowd after no one showed up .
There is no massive @ @ @ @ @ as Trump found out when he had Air Force One fly low outside the arena @ @ @ @ @ arena will likely fill up by the time that Trump speaks , but this event @ @ @ @ @ of force that the Trump campaign was hoping for .
Trump and his campaign will @ @ @ @ @ but the Tulsa rally has already been a humiliating failure that appears to confirm that @ @ @ @ @ to defeat .
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It is being reported by those on the ground in Tulsa that Trump’s big rally has drawn a crowd that is smaller than expected.
Here is the video as the program was starting:
A fuller view of stadium as program begins pic.twitter.com/xGdqTpwi1L — Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) June 20, 2020
This was 40 minutes before the program started:
The rally starts in 40 minutes. https://t.co/kcIJGX1zPo pic.twitter.com/MMfzKOX70u — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) June 20, 2020
The Tulsa rally has already been a failure for Trump. The President had to cancel his planned outdoor speech to the overflow crowd after no one showed up. There is no massive crowd outside the arena, as Trump found out when he had Air Force One fly low outside the arena:
Air Force one just flew low over the BOK Center a few minutes ago. The (few) people who are out here cheered. pic.twitter.com/7zHVREl28W — Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 20, 2020
The inside of the arena will likely fill up by the time that Trump speaks, but this event is not the massive show of force that the Trump campaign was hoping for.
Trump and his campaign will try to spin it, but the Tulsa rally has already been a humiliating failure that appears to confirm that Trump is on his way to defeat.
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politicususa--2020-06-20--Trump Cancels Tulsa Overflow Speech After No One Shows Up

Trump canceled a planned speech to the overflow crowd for his rally in Tulsa after the crowd was smaller than @ @ @ @ @ cancelation at the last minute : This is what it looked like outside the venue @ @ @ @ @ Trump campaign set massive expectations for this rally with their claim that a million tickets @ @ @ @ @ , but it turns out that the vast majority of those requests were from people @ @ @ @ @ going but wanted to get tickets to prevent Trump from spreading the coronavirus .
The @ @ @ @ @ campaign rally .
There was an arena event with Trump , an outdoor overflow event @ @ @ @ @ of thousands of people on the streets .
Instead , they are canceling events and @ @ @ @ @ biggest failure to date of the 2020 campaign .
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Trump canceled a planned speech to the overflow crowd for his rally in Tulsa after the crowd was smaller than expected.
Trump announced the cancelation at the last minute:
President Trump will no longer deliver a planned address to the overflow crowd outside the BOK Center at his Tulsa rally, a Trump campaign source tells @ABC News. pic.twitter.com/dZq8DfUemF — Will Steakin (@wsteaks) June 20, 2020
This is what it looked like outside the venue when they canceled:
This is what overflow looks like at the Trump rally in Tulsa right now. Pence is scheduled to speak out here in about 10 minutes. People still streaming in but not nearly the number the campaign said they were expecting. pic.twitter.com/hbypfviOxv — Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 20, 2020
The entire area emptied out:
Update: outdoor area has completely emptied out. pic.twitter.com/XS8M0IJRFc — Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 20, 2020
The Trump campaign set massive expectations for this rally with their claim that a million tickets were requested for the event, but it turns out that the vast majority of those requests were from people who had no intention of going but wanted to get tickets to prevent Trump from spreading the coronavirus.
The Tulsa event was no normal campaign rally. There was an arena event with Trump, an outdoor overflow event, and they expected tens of thousands of people on the streets.
Instead, they are canceling events and are trying to manage their biggest failure to date of the 2020 campaign.
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politicususa--2020-06-20--Opinion: Bittersweet Week in Supreme Court Underscores Trump’s Threat to Civil Rights and Basic Huma

Opinion: Bittersweet Week in Supreme Court Underscores Trump’s Threat to Civil Rights and Basic Humanity

When Donald Trump appointed Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavannaugh to the Supreme Court bench , hopes certainly dimmed substantially for a court majority that would vigorously protect , much less expand , basic civil liberties , especially for women , LGBTQIA people , people of color , and immigrants .
Worries abounded , with good reason , that the court might function effectively as an active arm for , rather than stalwart defense against , legally advancing the longtime conservative dream of rolling back abortion rights ( and hence civil rights for women ) , denying LGBTQIA basic civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upholding the legal underpinnings of institutionalized racism , furthering voter suppression , and more .
This past week featured some major rulings with a super-sweet outcome for LGBTQIA employment and workplace rights and a gargantuan sigh of relief for those protected under the Obama administration ’ s policy of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) .
For the progressive and humane-minded people living in America , these decisions induced , no doubt , a political high , as if they ’ d just drawn a long hit from a tall judicial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As with any high , there is a coming down that returns one to a position for sober assessment .
Watching Slate ’ s astute and experienced legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick ’ s commentary last Monday evening , on the heels of the issuance of the decision banning discrimination in employment against LGBTQIA people written by Gorsuch , I was put in this sobering place .
Speaking on Lawrence O ’ Donnell ’ s MSNBC show The Last Word , Lithwick characterized the ruling as a “ relatively easy ” win the conservative-leaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cautioned that it is “ always important to look at the whole board.
” She opined that from a political perspective that the court was likely not inclined to grant Trump a series of 5-4 decisions in an election year with a number of important cases barreling down the docket on abortion rights , the release of Trump ’ s financial records , as well as a number of cases on religious liberties .
Given this “ relatively easy ” decision for the court , Lithwick forecast the need “ to brace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming down the pike in these major cases in which , she predicts , the court may very well rule favorably for Trump .
Lithwick ’ s commentary , which invariably strikes me as insightful and sage , gave me pause to reflect on the moment we are inhabiting in the nation ’ s civil rights history .
Let ’ s put this decision in perspective .
The Supreme Court decided that LGBTQIA people , at least when it comes to employment and their lives in the workplace , are not second-class citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision is in some ways appalling in itself—that we have to , that there is a debate at all about whether the nation ’ s civil society should allow second-class citizenship and legalized discrimination .
But this is where we are .
And what is sobering is that three legal minds deemed deserving of making the most vital decisions determining the law of the land voted in favor of upholding the legality of discriminating against LGBTQIA people to have an equal opportunity to make a living .
I guess the glass is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is empty sure does inspire anxiety and alarm .
Justice Samuel Alito , in issuing his dissent , penned a screed that drones on for scores of pages with scads of appendices , citing multiple dictionaries , arguing that word “ sex ” as used in the 1964 Civil Rights legislation outlawing discrimination “ on the basis of sex , ” does not in any way refer to sexual orientation or gender identity .
The dissent is rather rabid , suggesting that far from Alito exercising a blind justice free from passion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blinded by his passion and prejudice in administering justice .
All this to say that as we evaluate this week ’ s major decisions , one thing that should stand out as clear as ever is the danger Trump poses—and has posed—to the nation ’ s most basic political ideals of equality , of civil rights for all .
And the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is still , as Lithwick I believe intimates , something of a fox guarding the chicken coop , or the civil rights coop .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played a large part in dismantling major provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act , effectively claiming , like so many in the Trump administration now , that racism no longer existed , making the protections afforded in that act no longer necessary.. And this court recently denied many Wisconsin voters the right to vote by mail and head to the polls in the midst of the deadly coronavirus pandemic .
And , yes , last Thursday Chief Justice John Roberts was the conservative swing vote in denying Trump ’ s bid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many living in America .
It is useful to recognize , though , that Roberts did not undergird DACA with any constitutional justification or protection .
He simply ruled that the Trump administration did not present adequate arguments and reasons to counter the rationales undergirding the Obama administration ’ s policy .
For that reason , Roberts judged this attempt to dismantle DACA as “ arbitrary and capricious.
” He then , however , spelled out a path for the administration to have the court re-visit the case , writing that the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , giving them a sounder legal basis , to highlight the constitutionality of the Trump administration ’ s hateful effort .
And Sonia Sotomayor was the only justice to validate the argument that the Trump administration was acting out of racial animus .
Can anyone listening to Trump talk about people of color and immigrants from south of border as criminals and rapists really not see racial animus ?
Apparently eight out of nine justices can ’ t or refuse to see racism at work in U.S. culture and the nation ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the least .
And the assault continues on people of color and women .
A case in progress in Texas has been seen as having a legitimate attempt to dismantle DACA .
Tennessee just passed a “ heartbeat ” law that will greatly restrict women ’ s access to abortion in that state .
I guess we do need to breathe a sigh of relief after this week ’ s rulings , but we need to recognize the tenuousness of that breath .
Trump won ’ t stop his attacks on civil rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court is no firewall in which we can have faith .

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When Donald Trump appointed Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavannaugh to the Supreme Court bench, hopes certainly dimmed substantially for a court majority that would vigorously protect, much less expand, basic civil liberties, especially for women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and immigrants.
Worries abounded, with good reason, that the court might function effectively as an active arm for, rather than stalwart defense against, legally advancing the longtime conservative dream of rolling back abortion rights (and hence civil rights for women), denying LGBTQIA basic civil rights, restricting immigrants’ rights, upholding the legal underpinnings of institutionalized racism, furthering voter suppression, and more.
This past week featured some major rulings with a super-sweet outcome for LGBTQIA employment and workplace rights and a gargantuan sigh of relief for those protected under the Obama administration’s policy of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
For the progressive and humane-minded people living in America, these decisions induced, no doubt, a political high, as if they’d just drawn a long hit from a tall judicial bong loaded heavily with civil rights.
As with any high, there is a coming down that returns one to a position for sober assessment.
Watching Slate’s astute and experienced legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick’s commentary last Monday evening, on the heels of the issuance of the decision banning discrimination in employment against LGBTQIA people written by Gorsuch, I was put in this sobering place.
Speaking on Lawrence O’Donnell’s MSNBC show The Last Word, Lithwick characterized the ruling as a “relatively easy” win the conservative-leaning court could grant the “left” and cautioned that it is “always important to look at the whole board.” She opined that from a political perspective that the court was likely not inclined to grant Trump a series of 5-4 decisions in an election year with a number of important cases barreling down the docket on abortion rights, the release of Trump’s financial records, as well as a number of cases on religious liberties. Given this “relatively easy” decision for the court, Lithwick forecast the need “to brace for some big, big losses” coming down the pike in these major cases in which, she predicts, the court may very well rule favorably for Trump.
Lithwick’s commentary, which invariably strikes me as insightful and sage, gave me pause to reflect on the moment we are inhabiting in the nation’s civil rights history.
Let’s put this decision in perspective. The Supreme Court decided that LGBTQIA people, at least when it comes to employment and their lives in the workplace, are not second-class citizens.
That we necessarily and rightfully applaud the decision is in some ways appalling in itself—that we have to, that there is a debate at all about whether the nation’s civil society should allow second-class citizenship and legalized discrimination.
But this is where we are. And what is sobering is that three legal minds deemed deserving of making the most vital decisions determining the law of the land voted in favor of upholding the legality of discriminating against LGBTQIA people to have an equal opportunity to make a living. I guess the glass is 2/3 full, but the 1/3 part that is empty sure does inspire anxiety and alarm.
Justice Samuel Alito, in issuing his dissent, penned a screed that drones on for scores of pages with scads of appendices, citing multiple dictionaries, arguing that word “sex” as used in the 1964 Civil Rights legislation outlawing discrimination “on the basis of sex,” does not in any way refer to sexual orientation or gender identity. The dissent is rather rabid, suggesting that far from Alito exercising a blind justice free from passion and prejudice, that he is rather blinded by his passion and prejudice in administering justice.
All this to say that as we evaluate this week’s major decisions, one thing that should stand out as clear as ever is the danger Trump poses—and has posed—to the nation’s most basic political ideals of equality, of civil rights for all.
And the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is still, as Lithwick I believe intimates, something of a fox guarding the chicken coop, or the civil rights coop.
Let’s not forget it was Roberts who played a large part in dismantling major provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, effectively claiming, like so many in the Trump administration now, that racism no longer existed, making the protections afforded in that act no longer necessary..
And this court recently denied many Wisconsin voters the right to vote by mail and head to the polls in the midst of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
And, yes, last Thursday Chief Justice John Roberts was the conservative swing vote in denying Trump’s bid to dismantle DACA, providing enormous relief to many living in America.
It is useful to recognize, though, that Roberts did not undergird DACA with any constitutional justification or protection. He simply ruled that the Trump administration did not present adequate arguments and reasons to counter the rationales undergirding the Obama administration’s policy. For that reason, Roberts judged this attempt to dismantle DACA as “arbitrary and capricious.” He then, however, spelled out a path for the administration to have the court re-visit the case, writing that the Department of Homeland Security could revise its arguments, giving them a sounder legal basis, to highlight the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s hateful effort. And Sonia Sotomayor was the only justice to validate the argument that the Trump administration was acting out of racial animus.
Can anyone listening to Trump talk about people of color and immigrants from south of border as criminals and rapists really not see racial animus? Apparently eight out of nine justices can’t or refuse to see racism at work in U.S. culture and the nation’s highest political offices. Distressing to say the least.
And the assault continues on people of color and women. A case in progress in Texas has been seen as having a legitimate attempt to dismantle DACA. Tennessee just passed a “heartbeat” law that will greatly restrict women’s access to abortion in that state.
I guess we do need to breathe a sigh of relief after this week’s rulings, but we need to recognize the tenuousness of that breath.
Trump won’t stop his attacks on civil rights, on humanity itself; and the Supreme Court is no firewall in which we can have faith.


politicususa--2020-06-20--Opinion: Religious Republicans pandering to fossil fuel prove they are not pro-life

This past week Americans got another example of the religious Republican fallacy that the movement is pro-life , and another reminder that the GOP ’ s fealty to the fossil fuel industry is on par with their devotion to evangelical fundamentalists .
First , there were reports that there was a clash between Democrats and Republicans in the House over inclusion of some minor attempts to combat climate change in an infrastructure bill .
Republicans objected to rail and bus network improvements and charging stations for electric vehicles built along U.S. highways .
Republicans claimed the Democratic-driven legislation was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while claiming : “ Believe it or not , Republicans care about these issues , but not through over reaching and heavy handed mandates that shift the nation away from fossil fuels .
Surely there was common ground to be found on resiliency and climate issues.
” Republicans believe the only way to address “ climate issues ” is through tax breaks and research in technologies such as carbon capture and advanced nuclear reactors instead of any effort to limit pollution or carbon emissions .
It is safe to say that nothing remotely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is going to be accepted by Republicans despite the clear and present danger to the economy , national security , and pregnant women , babies , and fetuses .
It has been known for years that the relationship between air pollution and birth outcomes is not only real , it disproportionately affects African-American mothers and babies compared to the population at large .
Now it is clear that rising temperatures as a result of anthropogenic climate change are just as dangerous .
A study published on Thursday in JAMA Network Open , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American Medical Association , investigated 57 studies published since 2007 and discovered : “ Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have children who are premature , underweight or stillborn , and African-American mothers and babies are harmed at a much higher rate than the population according to research examining more than 32 million births in the United States.
” ( author bold ) The research adds to a an ever-increasing amount of evidence that minorities bear a disproportionate share of the danger from pollution and global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States far more likely to be hotter than the surrounding areas , a phenomenon known as the “ heat island ” effect , but they are also more likely to be located near polluting industries .
According to Dr. Rupa Basu , one of the paper ’ s authors and the chief of the air and climate epidemiological section for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in California : “ We already know that these pregnancy outcomes are worse for black women .
It ’ s even more exacerbated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data informing how deadly pollution and higher temperatures are for expecting mothers and the fetuses religious Republicans claim to care about is not necessarily new , but it is beyond refute at this juncture .
For example , the vast majority of the studies in the report revealed that pollution greatly contributed to preterm births , low birth weight and stillbirth .
In fact , one study revealed that high exposure to air pollution during the final trimester of pregnancy was linked to a 42 percent increase in the risk of stillbirth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked at roughly half-a-million births in Florida in 2004 and 2005 and found that living closer to power plants using garbage to produce energy increased low birth weight by three percent .
Living closer than 3 miles produced a higher risk of preterm birth .
Almost all of the studies assessed in the report found that the risks were greater for Black mothers , their fetuses and babies .
Catherine Garcia Flowers is a field representative for an advocacy group , Houston Moms Clean Air Force , and she said the report was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tighten regulations against air pollution .
Ms .
Flowers said : “ This is a moment of reckoning for racial injustice and health disparities .
Doing nothing about air pollution , which so clearly has a greater impact on Black Americans , is racism in action.
” The studies ’ authors said that “ the particular vulnerability of black mothers to heat and air pollution was likely the result of several systemic problems such as living closer to power plants and other sources of pollution.
” They are also less likely to afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with green spaces that can keep temperatures down.
” Adding to the problem is the lack of medical care available to minority patients .
According to Dr. Basu : “ Research has shown that minority communities tend to have less access to medical help and that minority patients tend not to receive equal levels of treatment .
There might not be as much care given to a woman of color versus a white woman.
” It is worth noting that none of the information in the report is new .
However , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and his Republican facilitators refusal to take any effective steps to reduce the effects of climate change , or the level of pollutants in the air and water , is detrimental to the lives of all Americans – especially minority mothers and their offspring .
House Republicans throwing a fit over Democratic attempts to reduce carbon emissions reveals that they are only interested in the fossil fuel industry ’ s profits .
Of course this is not all on Republicans ; Trump has made eliminating clean air and water regulations one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his poorly-attended inauguration .
It is highly likely that if Congress did happen to pass a transportation-infrastructure bill with provisions for mass transit or electric vehicles Trump would veto it with extreme prejudice .
It is remarkable that Democrats are not beating religious Republicans senseless for claiming to be pro-life , including being pro-fetus , while vehemently supporting Trump ’ s pro-fossil fuel agenda that is a serious threat to fetuses as well as expectant mothers .
If Republicans , or Trump for that matter , cared one iota about any life , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s womb , they would move the proverbial Heaven and Earth to reduce pollution and take steps to combat climate change .
Instead , they oppose any agenda that seeks to reduce carbon emissions driving climate change and the health threats to minority mothers and their offspring .
Trump and religious Republicans are pro-oil , pro-pollution , pro-climate change , and pro-death , but they are not pro-life .

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This past week Americans got another example of the religious Republican fallacy that the movement is pro-life, and another reminder that the GOP’s fealty to the fossil fuel industry is on par with their devotion to evangelical fundamentalists.
First, there were reports that there was a clash between Democrats and Republicans in the House over inclusion of some minor attempts to combat climate change in an infrastructure bill. Republicans objected to rail and bus network improvements and charging stations for electric vehicles built along U.S. highways. Republicans claimed the Democratic-driven legislation was a partisan effort to reduce carbon emissions even while claiming:
“Believe it or not, Republicans care about these issues, but not through over reaching and heavy handed mandates that shift the nation away from fossil fuels. Surely there was common ground to be found on resiliency and climate issues.”
Republicans believe the only way to address “climate issues” is through tax breaks and research in technologies such as carbon capture and advanced nuclear reactors instead of any effort to limit pollution or carbon emissions. It is safe to say that nothing remotely reducing fossil fuel use, or pollution, is going to be accepted by Republicans despite the clear and present danger to the economy, national security, and pregnant women, babies, and fetuses.
It has been known for years that the relationship between air pollution and birth outcomes is not only real, it disproportionately affects African-American mothers and babies compared to the population at large. Now it is clear that rising temperatures as a result of anthropogenic climate change are just as dangerous.
A study published on Thursday in JAMA Network Open, a part of the journal of the American Medical Association, investigated 57 studies published since 2007 and discovered:
“Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have children who are premature, underweight or stillborn, and African-American mothers and babies are harmed at a much higher rate than the population according to research examining more than 32 million births in the United States.” (author bold)
The research adds to a an ever-increasing amount of evidence that minorities bear a disproportionate share of the danger from pollution and global warming. Not only are minority communities in the United States far more likely to be hotter than the surrounding areas, a phenomenon known as the “heat island” effect, but they are also more likely to be located near polluting industries.
According to Dr. Rupa Basu, one of the paper’s authors and the chief of the air and climate epidemiological section for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in California:
“We already know that these pregnancy outcomes are worse for black women. It’s even more exacerbated by these exposures.”
Some of the data informing how deadly pollution and higher temperatures are for expecting mothers and the fetuses religious Republicans claim to care about is not necessarily new, but it is beyond refute at this juncture. For example, the vast majority of the studies in the report revealed that pollution greatly contributed to preterm births, low birth weight and stillbirth. In fact, one study revealed that high exposure to air pollution during the final trimester of pregnancy was linked to a 42 percent increase in the risk of stillbirth.
A different study included in the report looked at roughly half-a-million births in Florida in 2004 and 2005 and found that living closer to power plants using garbage to produce energy increased low birth weight by three percent. Living closer than 3 miles produced a higher risk of preterm birth. Almost all of the studies assessed in the report found that the risks were greater for Black mothers, their fetuses and babies.
Catherine Garcia Flowers is a field representative for an advocacy group, Houston Moms Clean Air Force, and she said the report was evidence that the federal government needed to tighten regulations against air pollution. Ms. Flowers said:
“This is a moment of reckoning for racial injustice and health disparities. Doing nothing about air pollution, which so clearly has a greater impact on Black Americans, is racism in action.”
The studies’ authors said that “the particular vulnerability of black mothers to heat and air pollution was likely the result of several systemic problems such as living closer to power plants and other sources of pollution.” They are also less likely to afford air conditioning or “live in neighborhoods with green spaces that can keep temperatures down.”
Adding to the problem is the lack of medical care available to minority patients. According to Dr. Basu:
“Research has shown that minority communities tend to have less access to medical help and that minority patients tend not to receive equal levels of treatment. There might not be as much care given to a woman of color versus a white woman.”
It is worth noting that none of the information in the report is new. However, it is more undeniable proof that adhering to Trump and his Republican facilitators refusal to take any effective steps to reduce the effects of climate change, or the level of pollutants in the air and water, is detrimental to the lives of all Americans – especially minority mothers and their offspring. House Republicans throwing a fit over Democratic attempts to reduce carbon emissions reveals that they are only interested in the fossil fuel industry’s profits.
Of course this is not all on Republicans; Trump has made eliminating clean air and water regulations one of his primary goals since the day after his poorly-attended inauguration. It is highly likely that if Congress did happen to pass a transportation-infrastructure bill with provisions for mass transit or electric vehicles Trump would veto it with extreme prejudice.
It is remarkable that Democrats are not beating religious Republicans senseless for claiming to be pro-life, including being pro-fetus, while vehemently supporting Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda that is a serious threat to fetuses as well as expectant mothers.
If Republicans, or Trump for that matter, cared one iota about any life, or clump of cells in a mother’s womb, they would move the proverbial Heaven and Earth to reduce pollution and take steps to combat climate change. Instead, they oppose any agenda that seeks to reduce carbon emissions driving climate change and the health threats to minority mothers and their offspring. Trump and religious Republicans are pro-oil, pro-pollution, pro-climate change, and pro-death, but they are not pro-life.


politicususa--2020-06-20--Trump Threatens To Kill John Bolton After Losing In Court

Trump responded to losing his attempt to block the publication of John Bolton ’ s book by threatening the life @ @ @ @ @ The President Of The United States threatened the life of a political opponent after the @ @ @ @ @ government protected the Constitution by not blocking the publication of John Bolton ’ s book @ @ @ @ @ that any conversation he has with anyone is classified is a flaming pile of garbage @ @ @ @ @ accused Bolton of doing were true , the court would have blocked the publication of @ @ @ @ @ , and now he is doing what he does best .
He is trying to @ @ @ @ @ defeat is a victory , and he is threatening his opponents on Twitter .
Donald @ @ @ @ @ why he is a clear and present danger to the nation .
For more discussion @ @ @ @ @ Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Trump responded to losing his attempt to block the publication of John Bolton’s book by threatening the life of his former adviser.
Trump tweeted:
BIG COURT WIN against Bolton. Obviously, with the book already given out and leaked to many people and the media, nothing the highly respected Judge could have done about stopping it…BUT, strong & powerful statements & rulings on MONEY & on BREAKING CLASSIFICATION were made…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 20, 2020
….Bolton broke the law and has been called out and rebuked for so doing, with a really big price to pay. He likes dropping bombs on people, and killing them. Now he will have bombs dropped on him! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 20, 2020
Trump’s threat to Bolton wasn’t lost on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA):
1. Newsflash: You lost the case
2. You just threatened, on @twitter, to kill a political opponent. https://t.co/ktxjmwrB37 — Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 20, 2020
The President Of The United States threatened the life of a political opponent after the Judicial Branch of the federal government protected the Constitution by not blocking the publication of John Bolton’s book.
Trump’s idea that any conversation he has with anyone is classified is a flaming pile of garbage. If everything that Trump accused Bolton of doing were true, the court would have blocked the publication of the book.
Trump lost, and now he is doing what he does best. He is trying to convince his followers that the defeat is a victory, and he is threatening his opponents on Twitter.
Donald Trump shows with each tweet why he is a clear and present danger to the nation.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-06-20--‘Your Legacy Is Death’: Steve Schmidt Instantly Makes Trump Regret Mentioning Him On Twitter

Donald Trump called out former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt in a tweet on Saturday , and Schmidt immediately made him regret it .
“ Wow , I finally agree with failed political consultant Steve Schmidt , who called Wacko John Bolton ‘ a despicable man who failed in his duty to protect America , ' ” the president said in a tweet .
Schmidt , a member of the Lincoln Project , shot right back in a tweet of his own , calling Trump “ amoral ” and indecent ” and telling him that he ’ s headed for defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a takedown of the Trump presidency , telling him he “ can ’ t wait ” for the moment that Fox News projects Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election .
The Lincoln Project has gotten under Trump ’ s thin skin Donald Trump doesn ’ t like criticism of any kind , but the Lincoln Project – an anti-Trump Republican group – seems to have gotten under the president ’ s skin in a way few others have .
Over the past week , the group released a devastating ad raising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , focusing on his unsteady walk down a ramp after a West Point commencement address .
Last month , Trump threw an absolute tantrum over the Lincoln Project ’ s ‘ Mourning in America ’ ad .
His outburst actually helped the group put the ad on the air in three swing states .
Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving for an organization whose goal is to defeat him .

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Donald Trump called out former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt in a tweet on Saturday, and Schmidt immediately made him regret it.
“Wow, I finally agree with failed political consultant Steve Schmidt, who called Wacko John Bolton ‘a despicable man who failed in his duty to protect America,'” the president said in a tweet.
Wow, I finally agree with failed political consultant Steve Schmidt, who called Wacko John Bolton “a despicable man who failed in his duty to protect America.” Also stated that he should never be allowed to serve in government again. So true! Plain and simple, John Bolton,…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 20, 2020
Schmidt, a member of the Lincoln Project, shot right back in a tweet of his own, calling Trump “amoral” and indecent” and telling him that he’s headed for defeat in November.
He failed in his duty to protect America from you. The most failed President in American history. You are incompetent and inept. You are amoral and indecent. You are losing this election. You will be defeated and repudiated. Your legacy is death, weakness and economic collapse https://t.co/hwFK5ThKTM — Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) June 20, 2020
Schmidt then launched into a takedown of the Trump presidency, telling him he “can’t wait” for the moment that Fox News projects Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election.
I can’t wait for this moment. It will come early. “Fox News is now projecting Joseph R. Biden is the President-Elect of the United States” The American people are going to throw you out of office. You will be repudiated and disgraced. The oh leave nothing behind but the stench https://t.co/hwFK5ThKTM — Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) June 20, 2020
The Lincoln Project has gotten under Trump’s thin skin
Donald Trump doesn’t like criticism of any kind, but the Lincoln Project – an anti-Trump Republican group – seems to have gotten under the president’s skin in a way few others have.
Over the past week, the group released a devastating ad raising questions about Trump’s declining health, focusing on his unsteady walk down a ramp after a West Point commencement address.
Last month, Trump threw an absolute tantrum over the Lincoln Project’s ‘Mourning in America’ ad. His outburst actually helped the group put the ad on the air in three swing states.
Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving for an organization whose goal is to defeat him.
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politicususa--2020-06-20--Dems Call On U.S. Attorney To Testify After Barr Tries To Fire Him In The Middle Of Trump Probes

Democrats were quick late Friday to call on Geoffrey Berman , the U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York , to testify before Congress next week .
The push comes after Attorney General William Barr sought to illegally fire Berman , even as he is in the middle of prosecuting and investigating some of Donald Trump ’ s crooked associates .
“ America is right to expect the worst of Bill Barr , who has repeatedly interfered in criminal investigations on Trump ’ s behalf , ” Rep. Jerry Nadler ( D-NY ) said in a Friday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this topic on Wednesday .
We welcome Mr. Berman ’ s testimony and will invite him to testify.
” No reason has been provided as to why the Trump-Barr Justice Department sought to oust Berman , but it certainly doesn ’ t appear to be an accident .
As USA TODAY pointed out , Berman is currently “ overseeing key prosecutions of President Donald Trump ’ s allies and an investigation of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
” Immediate calls for Barr to resign or be impeached It ’ s first important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a written statement about the firing of a U.S. attorney .
For that and a long line of attempts to trample the rule of law to protect Donald Trump , the American people are right to be calling for his resignation .
If he isn ’ t willing to do that – and he won ’ t – the House of Representatives has the power , and increasingly the obligation , to impeach this corrupt attorney general .
Under Barr , the Department of Justice has transformed itself into a political arm of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AG ’ s actions late Friday night are just a continuation of a series of corrupt actions taken at the DOJ to protect Donald Trump .
The American people deserve to know why Bill Barr sought to replace this specific U.S. attorney five months before a critical presidential election .

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Democrats were quick late Friday to call on Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York, to testify before Congress next week.
The push comes after Attorney General William Barr sought to illegally fire Berman, even as he is in the middle of prosecuting and investigating some of Donald Trump’s crooked associates.
“America is right to expect the worst of Bill Barr, who has repeatedly interfered in criminal investigations on Trump’s behalf,” Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) said in a Friday night tweet. “We have a hearing on this topic on Wednesday. We welcome Mr. Berman’s testimony and will invite him to testify.”
America is right to expect the worst of Bill Barr, who has repeatedly interfered in criminal investigations on Trump’s behalf. We have a hearing on this topic on Wednesday. We welcome Mr. Berman’s testimony and will invite him to testify. https://t.co/SpVYzLhANR — Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) June 20, 2020
No reason has been provided as to why the Trump-Barr Justice Department sought to oust Berman, but it certainly doesn’t appear to be an accident.
As USA TODAY pointed out, Berman is currently “overseeing key prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s allies and an investigation of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.”
Immediate calls for Barr to resign or be impeached
It’s first important to note that William Barr lied in a written statement about the firing of a U.S. attorney. For that and a long line of attempts to trample the rule of law to protect Donald Trump, the American people are right to be calling for his resignation.
If he isn’t willing to do that – and he won’t – the House of Representatives has the power, and increasingly the obligation, to impeach this corrupt attorney general.
Under Barr, the Department of Justice has transformed itself into a political arm of Trump’s White House. The AG’s actions late Friday night are just a continuation of a series of corrupt actions taken at the DOJ to protect Donald Trump.
The American people deserve to know why Bill Barr sought to replace this specific U.S. attorney five months before a critical presidential election.
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