politicususa--2020-06-15--Supreme Court Rejects 10 2nd Amendment Cases As Trump’s Bad Day Gets Worse

Not only did the Supreme Court anti-discrimination workplace protections for LGBTQ Americans , but they also rejected 10 Second Amendment @ @ @ @ @ John Roberts doesn ’ t have an expansive view of the Second Amendment , which @ @ @ @ @ the Second Amendment being expanded or local and state gun laws being reversed by the @ @ @ @ @ .
Last Friday , the Trump administration announced a rule removing protections for trans patients @ @ @ @ @ Monday , the Supreme Court upheld anti-discrimination workplace protections for LGBTQ employees .
Trump has @ @ @ @ @ about Democrats trying to take away the Second Amendment .
He works Second Amendment into @ @ @ @ @ often that it is a form of political Tourette ’ s , but the Supreme @ @ @ @ @ along .
Trump brags about his “ two Supreme Court Justices , ” but even @ @ @ @ @ on the agenda of Donald Trump .
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Not only did the Supreme Court anti-discrimination workplace protections for LGBTQ Americans, but they also rejected 10 Second Amendment gun cases.
Via UCLA constitutional law professor, Adam Winkler on Twitter:
The Court had 10 2A cases to choose from and took none of them. It wasn't for lack of a good case: these 10 presented the justices with all the major open questions on the scope of the 2A, some by leading advocates. — Adam Winkler (@adamwinkler) June 15, 2020
If it wasn't for want of a good case, the Court's refusal to hear any of these gun cases is likely due to Chief Justice Roberts, who apparently isn't in favor of broadly expanding the scope of the Second Amendment. — Adam Winkler (@adamwinkler) June 15, 2020
Chief Justice John Roberts doesn’t have an expansive view of the Second Amendment, which means that the odds of the Second Amendment being expanded or local and state gun laws being reversed by the high court is practically zero.
Last Friday, the Trump administration announced a rule removing protections for trans patients from the ACA. On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld anti-discrimination workplace protections for LGBTQ employees. Trump has been trying to scare voters about Democrats trying to take away the Second Amendment. He works Second Amendment into his tweets and comments so often that it is a form of political Tourette’s, but the Supreme Court isn’t playing along.
Trump brags about his “two Supreme Court Justices,” but even they are turning their backs on the agenda of Donald Trump.
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politicususa--2020-06-15--Trump Claims Media Is “Trying to Covid Shame Us on Our Big Rallies”

Donald Trump has lashed out at the media amid concerns that his political rallies could contribute to the spread of Covid-19 .
The President took to Twitter to defend his campaign events .
“ The Far Left Fake News Media , which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities , is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies , ” Trump wrote .
Trump ’ s attack on the media and the protesters came shortly after he touted the large number of people who want to attend his upcoming rally in Tulsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets for the Saturday Night Rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma !
” he tweeted .
This is despite the fact that the venue only holds around 20,000 people and serious questions have already been raised about the numbers his campaign has been bragging about .
The President went on to falsely claim that U.S. testing for Coronavirus is the best in the world .
“ Our testing is so much bigger and more advanced than any other country ( we have done a great job on this ! )
that it shows more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Without testing , or weak testing , we would be showing almost no cases .
Testing is a double edged sword – Makes us look bad , but good to have !
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Donald Trump has lashed out at the media amid concerns that his political rallies could contribute to the spread of Covid-19. The President took to Twitter to defend his campaign events.
“The Far Left Fake News Media, which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities, is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies,” Trump wrote.
The Far Left Fake News Media, which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities, is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies. Won’t work! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2020
“Won’t work!”
Trump’s attack on the media and the protesters came shortly after he touted the large number of people who want to attend his upcoming rally in Tulsa.
“Almost One Million people request tickets for the Saturday Night Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma!” he tweeted.
This is despite the fact that the venue only holds around 20,000 people and serious questions have already been raised about the numbers his campaign has been bragging about.
The President went on to falsely claim that U.S. testing for Coronavirus is the best in the world.
“Our testing is so much bigger and more advanced than any other country (we have done a great job on this!) that it shows more cases,” Trump said.
“Without testing, or weak testing, we would be showing almost no cases. Testing is a double edged sword – Makes us look bad, but good to have!!!”
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politicususa--2020-06-15--Melania Trump Blocked Ivanka’s Attempt to Rename First Lady’s Office the “First Family Office”

Ivanka Trump tried to get the First Lady ’ s Office renamed during the early days of her father ’ s presidency .
According to a new book , Donald Trump ’ s eldest daughter made an early power play .
The President ’ s daughter wanted the First Lady ’ s Office renamed the “ First Family Office ” and pushed for the change in 2017 .
Trump had just become president .
At the time , First Lady Melania Trump was still living in New York with her son Barron and Ivanka was enjoying the perks of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House reserved for the First Lady .
In The Art of Her Deal : The Untold Story of Melania Trump , author Mary Jordan claims the First Lady delayed moving to Washington , D.C. as leverage to renegotiate her prenuptial agreement .
It was during this period that the President ’ s daughter tried to gain greater influence .
One power move involved trying to rename her stepmother ’ s office to reflect the Trump family ’ s role .
Melania Trump blocked the attempt and once she arrived in the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivanka making similar moves .
“ With Melania away , Ivanka used the private theater , with its plush red seats , and enjoyed other White House perks , ” Jordan writes in Washington Post .
“ Some said she treated the private residence as if it were her own home .
Melania did not like it .
When she and Barron finally moved in , she put an end to the ‘ revolving door ’ by enforcing firm boundaries.
” The administration has denied there is any truth in these claims .

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Ivanka Trump tried to get the First Lady’s Office renamed during the early days of her father’s presidency. According to a new book, Donald Trump’s eldest daughter made an early power play.
The President’s daughter wanted the First Lady’s Office renamed the “First Family Office” and pushed for the change in 2017. Trump had just become president.
At the time, First Lady Melania Trump was still living in New York with her son Barron and Ivanka was enjoying the perks of the East Wing – the part of the White House reserved for the First Lady.
In The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump, author Mary Jordan claims the First Lady delayed moving to Washington, D.C. as leverage to renegotiate her prenuptial agreement.
It was during this period that the President’s daughter tried to gain greater influence. One power move involved trying to rename her stepmother’s office to reflect the Trump family’s role.
Melania Trump blocked the attempt and once she arrived in the White House, she took steps to prevent Ivanka making similar moves.
“With Melania away, Ivanka used the private theater, with its plush red seats, and enjoyed other White House perks,” Jordan writes in Washington Post.
“Some said she treated the private residence as if it were her own home. Melania did not like it. When she and Barron finally moved in, she put an end to the ‘revolving door’ by enforcing firm boundaries.”
The administration has denied there is any truth in these claims.
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politicususa--2020-06-15--Obama’s Former Defense Secretary on Trump: “At Least He Hasn’t Started Any New Wars”

A former Secretary of Defense offered faint praise of Donald Trump over the weekend .
Robert Gates pointed to the President ’ s success in not starting any wars over the last four years .
Gates served under both George W. Bush and Barack Obama .
He ’ s also previously spoken critically of Vice President Joe Biden .
He told Meet the Press on Sunday that Trump had had some success .
“ Unlike his three predecessors , and I write about this in the book , at least he hasn ’ t started any new wars , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I supported his outreach to North Korea , ” Gates told Chuck Todd .
“ It hasn ’ t come to anything , but I thought that was a bold move and everything else had failed in the previous 25 years.
” “ I thought his challenging China was about time , but there ’ s the other side of the coin.
” “ Some of the things he says , his treatment and words about military people and military heroes like John McCain that I admire a lot that are really troublesome.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Biden , who is now the Democratic presidential nominee .
Gates had said Biden was “ wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue.
” “ I think the important thing is the quality of his character is important , ” Gates said on Sunday .
“ I have a lot of policy disagreements frankly with the former vice president , but I think one of the things that people will be weighing this fall is probably the character of the two contestants .
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A former Secretary of Defense offered faint praise of Donald Trump over the weekend. Robert Gates pointed to the President’s success in not starting any wars over the last four years.
Gates served under both George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He’s also previously spoken critically of Vice President Joe Biden. He told Meet the Press on Sunday that Trump had had some success.
“Unlike his three predecessors, and I write about this in the book, at least he hasn’t started any new wars, and he has robustly funded the military. I supported his outreach to North Korea,” Gates told Chuck Todd.
“It hasn’t come to anything, but I thought that was a bold move and everything else had failed in the previous 25 years.”
“I thought his challenging China was about time, but there’s the other side of the coin.”
“Some of the things he says, his treatment and words about military people and military heroes like John McCain that I admire a lot that are really troublesome.”
Gates also address his previous criticism of Biden, who is now the Democratic presidential nominee. Gates had said Biden was “wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue.”
“I think the important thing is the quality of his character is important,” Gates said on Sunday.
“I have a lot of policy disagreements frankly with the former vice president, but I think one of the things that people will be weighing this fall is probably the character of the two contestants.”
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politicususa--2020-06-15--Trump’s Niece to Publish Book, Claims She Was NYT Source on Info Related to His Tax Returns

Mary Trump , the niece of President Donald Trump , will publish an upcoming book detailing “ harrowing and salacious stories ” about him , according to a report in The Daily Beast .
What ’ s more : She claims she was the New York Times ‘ primary source for the newspaper ’ s coverage of his finances and provided its reporters with confidential information related to his tax returns , which thus far have eluded public view .
A spokeswoman for The Times declined to comment and the White House has not commented on the report .
Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Never Enough , will be released on August 11 , just a few weeks before the president formally accepts the GOP ’ s nomination for a second term .
There have been plenty of books written about the Trump presidency , but Mary Trump ’ s book would mark the first a time a sitting president will have to contend with a tell-all from a member of his own family .
Times journalists David Barstow , Susanne Craig , and Russ Buettner received the Pulitzer Prize for their investigation into the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump participated in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s , including instances of outright fraud , that greatly increased the fortune he received from his parents , ” their report said , noting that he “ received the equivalent today of at least $ 413 million from his father ’ s real estate empire ” and that much of that money ended up in his pockets because he helped his parents commit tax evasion and fraud through a variety of different schemes involving sham corporations and real estate transactions .
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Mary Trump, the niece of President Donald Trump, will publish an upcoming book detailing “harrowing and salacious stories” about him, according to a report in The Daily Beast. What’s more: She claims she was the New York Times‘ primary source for the newspaper’s coverage of his finances and provided its reporters with confidential information related to his tax returns, which thus far have eluded public view.
A spokeswoman for The Times declined to comment and the White House has not commented on the report. Mary Trump’s book, Too Much and Never Enough, will be released on August 11, just a few weeks before the president formally accepts the GOP’s nomination for a second term.
There have been plenty of books written about the Trump presidency, but Mary Trump’s book would mark the first a time a sitting president will have to contend with a tell-all from a member of his own family.
Times journalists David Barstow, Susanne Craig, and Russ Buettner received the Pulitzer Prize for their investigation into the Trump family’s finances.
“President Trump participated in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, including instances of outright fraud, that greatly increased the fortune he received from his parents,” their report said, noting that he “received the equivalent today of at least $413 million from his father’s real estate empire” and that much of that money ended up in his pockets because he helped his parents commit tax evasion and fraud through a variety of different schemes involving sham corporations and real estate transactions.”


politicususa--2020-06-15--Former Australian Prime Minister: U.S. Has “Less Influence” on World Stage Because of Trump

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull blames President Donald Trump and his administration for the United States wielding “ less influence ” on the world stage .
“ The reality is the US is a country with enormous influence , ” Turnbull told Business Insider .
“ But it has less influence today than it did before Mr Trump was president .
That is in large part because under his presidency , the US has sought to have less influence.
” Turnbull added that Trump has pursued “ a very strong isolationist , ‘ don ’ t tread on me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach has governed Trump ’ s decisions to pull out of several multinational organizations and treaties , he noted .
“ If Trump pulls out of the Paris Climate Treaty , pulls out of World Health Organisation , and seeks to undo multilateral trade deals , then all of that means America has less influence , ” he said .
Turnbull was also critical of Trump ’ s attitude toward China , which he blames for the coronavirus pandemic and which he has accused of having undue influence over the World Health Organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for reasons that are entirely understandable , has sought to really blame China for failure in respect to the virus — and it may be that some of his criticisms are fair , ” Turnbull said .
“ But , the bottom line is we all have a vested interest in finding out what happened .
And if the WHO wants to have a free and open access to medical personnel , history , and records in China — and indeed anywhere else — then it ’ s going to have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis.
” “ It can not be a witch hunt or trying to push the blame onto any one country .
Turning this into a blame game will encourage people to pull the shutters down , and we won ’ t get the answers we want , ” he continued .
Turnbull also had harsh words for the president ’ s coronavirus response .
Currently , the United States leads the world in both confirmed cases and deaths .
( Nearly 118,000 Americans have died since the first coronavirus death in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The one thing we do know is that by January , everybody knew what was happening in Wuhan .
Everyone , ” Turnbull said .
“ So in a sense , everyone in the world apart from China was at the same starting line .
And yet some countries have handled this much better than others .
And obviously that ’ s going to be a matter of leaders being accountable.
” He added : “ Those leaders that dilly-dallied and didn ’ t lock down quickly , that didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their people in many cases have paid a very heavy price for it .
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Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull blames President Donald Trump and his administration for the United States wielding “less influence” on the world stage.
“The reality is the US is a country with enormous influence,” Turnbull told Business Insider. “But it has less influence today than it did before Mr Trump was president. That is in large part because under his presidency, the US has sought to have less influence.”
Turnbull added that Trump has pursued “a very strong isolationist, ‘don’t tread on me’ tradition in US politics.”
That approach has governed Trump’s decisions to pull out of several multinational organizations and treaties, he noted.
“If Trump pulls out of the Paris Climate Treaty, pulls out of World Health Organisation, and seeks to undo multilateral trade deals, then all of that means America has less influence,” he said.
Turnbull was also critical of Trump’s attitude toward China, which he blames for the coronavirus pandemic and which he has accused of having undue influence over the World Health Organization (WHO).
“President Trump, for reasons that are entirely understandable, has sought to really blame China for failure in respect to the virus — and it may be that some of his criticisms are fair,” Turnbull said. “But, the bottom line is we all have a vested interest in finding out what happened. And if the WHO wants to have a free and open access to medical personnel, history, and records in China — and indeed anywhere else — then it’s going to have to be done on a no-blame, no-shame basis.”
“It cannot be a witch hunt or trying to push the blame onto any one country. Turning this into a blame game will encourage people to pull the shutters down, and we won’t get the answers we want,” he continued.
Turnbull also had harsh words for the president’s coronavirus response. Currently, the United States leads the world in both confirmed cases and deaths. (Nearly 118,000 Americans have died since the first coronavirus death in the United States was recorded in February.)
“The one thing we do know is that by January, everybody knew what was happening in Wuhan. Everyone,” Turnbull said. “So in a sense, everyone in the world apart from China was at the same starting line. And yet some countries have handled this much better than others. And obviously that’s going to be a matter of leaders being accountable.”
He added: “Those leaders that dilly-dallied and didn’t lock down quickly, that didn’t have enough PPE. Their countries and their people in many cases have paid a very heavy price for it.”


politicususa--2020-06-15--U.N. to Debate Systemic Racism and Police Brutality in U.S. Following Call from Entire African Conti

U.N. to Debate Systemic Racism and Police Brutality in U.S. Following Call from Entire African Continent

The United Nations ’ Human Rights Council will debate systemic racism and police brutality in the United States following a call from all 54 African nations .
“ Structural racism and police violence are issues , which are commonly raised by states and civil society at meetings of the council , as are unlawful killings by police and racial bias in policing , ” U.N. human rights spokesman Rolando Gomez told Voice of America .
“ And , the aim , of course , is to prevent such abhorrent acts.
” The announcement comes as protests continue to galvanize millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis .
The Minneapolis City Council caved to public pressure last week , unanimously passing a resolution to disband the police force with a community-led model .
“ The tragic events of 25 May in Minneapolis that led to the death of George Floyd led to protests around the world in protest of injustice and police brutality that persons of African descent face on a daily basis in many regions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ambassador to the U.N. , Dieudonné W. Désiré Sougouri , said in the formal urgent debate request .
“ The death of George Floyd is unfortunately not an isolated incident .
Many other cases of persons of African descent having faced the same fate because of the origin and police violence exist.
” The United States is not a member of the 47-member state forum in Geneva .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and then-U.N .
Ambassador Nikki Haley withdrew the U.S. two years ago after alleging bias against Israel .

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The United Nations’ Human Rights Council will debate systemic racism and police brutality in the United States following a call from all 54 African nations.
“Structural racism and police violence are issues, which are commonly raised by states and civil society at meetings of the council, as are unlawful killings by police and racial bias in policing,” U.N. human rights spokesman Rolando Gomez told Voice of America. “And, the aim, of course, is to prevent such abhorrent acts.”
The announcement comes as protests continue to galvanize millions across the nation to speak out against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis City Council caved to public pressure last week, unanimously passing a resolution to disband the police force with a community-led model.
“The tragic events of 25 May in Minneapolis that led to the death of George Floyd led to protests around the world in protest of injustice and police brutality that persons of African descent face on a daily basis in many regions of the world,” Burkina Faso’s ambassador to the U.N., Dieudonné W. Désiré Sougouri, said in the formal urgent debate request. “The death of George Floyd is unfortunately not an isolated incident. Many other cases of persons of African descent having faced the same fate because of the origin and police violence exist.”
The United States is not a member of the 47-member state forum in Geneva. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and then-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley withdrew the U.S. two years ago after alleging bias against Israel.


politicususa--2020-06-15--Opinion: Trump is now perverting international justice for Israel

After suffering three-and-a-half years of Trump ’ s flagrant criminality , it is safe to assert that he has no use for law and order or America ’ s criminal justice system .
However , he loves criminals , traitors , and anyone carrying out extra judicial punishment ; especially if they punish in the name of racial purity , religious bigotry and Donald J. Trump .
Trump presents such a constant barrage of lies and absurdities to cover over his past lies and absurdities that it is trying , at best , to keep abreast of typically Trump behaviors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Criminal Court , its members and their families , no sane human should have been shocked .
The world expects nothing less of an outrage from a criminal who has made a mockery out of America ’ s criminal justice system , despite declaring himself to be all about law and order .
It is true that Trump believes America ’ s criminal justice system exists solely for his personal use to punish his perceived enemies , but that is the extent of his regard for either law and order or justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it walked up and knocked that nasty hairpiece off his ugly orange face .
However , he does know precisely how to pervert justice to protect himself and foreigners who praise him as some kind of savior .
Trump ’ s executive order against the ICC this past week is being portrayed as protecting Americans being investigated for war crimes during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars .
Although there may some veracity to that insane claim , it is highly suspect .
Punishing the ICC is much more than preventing any American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In this case , like in the past , Trump ’ s assault on the international court is about protecting ( his ally ) Israel from being investigated for crimes against Palestinians the Jewish State is renowned .
One of the ICC ’ s prosecutors , Fatou Bensouda , said in October 2019 that the criminal court ’ s investigation into Israeli atrocities was due to Israel ’ s “ extensive destruction of property without military necessity and population transfers in an occupied territory – those actions constitute war crimes.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against trying to prosecute Israelis or Americans : “ Any attempt to target American , Israeli , or allied personnel for prosecution will be met with a swift and vigorous response.
” Since the ICC failed to recognize Trump ’ s authority , or comply with his orders , Trump levied sanctions against members of the court and their families .
It is noteworthy that Trump ’ s press secretary , like Trump and his lap dog Mike Pompeo , consider “ reform ” to mean following Trump ’ s orders .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our allies ( Israel ) to reform , the International Criminal Court has taken no action to reform itself and continues to pursue politically-motivated investigations against us and our allies , including Israel.
” Secretary of State and Israeli ambassador Mike Pompeo celebrated Trump ’ s executive order , one coordinated with Israel , and praised imposing visa restrictions on the court ’ s chief prosecutor , investigators and their families .
Pompeo claims that the ICC is only investigating American and Israeli war crimes because it is a “ nakedly political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecution of justice , it was a persecution of Americans.
” Pompeo continued : “ We ’ re also gravely concerned about the threat the court poses to Israel .
It ’ s clear the ICC is only putting Israel in its crosshairs for nakedly political purposes.
” Although it is difficult to comprehend why Pompeo , like Trump , claims an international court is politically motivated , it is a claim Trump often repeats regarding American courts , law enforcement agencies , investigators , or judges who either investigate his corruption or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel is an extension of him , not America , but him – he did just authorize Israel to annex Palestinians ’ land at their pleasure .
Trump ’ s Secretary of Defense , Mike Esper joined in Trump ’ s absurdity by actually demanding that the ICC turn over any information it collected related to alleged misconduct by American soldiers – as if Trump will allow U.S. authorities to take any action .
Mr. Esper said : “ We can take the appropriate action , as we have consistently done so in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understands precisely what Trump has consistently done in the past regarding criminal action against Americans accused of war crimes – especially action taken by the United States military ’ s criminal justice system .
He perverts the military courts by granting pardons.. Bill Barr , as corrupt as Trump , actually accused the international judicial body of having “ a long history of financial corruption and malfeasance at the highest levels of the office of the prosecutor.
” Like Trump , Barr is projecting Trump Administration actions on the ICC investigators because although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information ” to substantiate his claim , he offered absolutely no details to support his allegations .
A statement released by the ICC said it “ expresses profound regret at the announcement of further threats and coercive actions , including financial measures , against the Court and its officials , made earlier today by the Government of the United States.
” “ These attacks constitute an escalation and an unacceptable attempt to interfere with the rule of law and the Court ’ s judicial proceedings .
They are announced with the declared aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the context of the Court ’ s independent and objective investigations and impartial judicial proceeding.
” The European Union foreign policy chief , Josep Borrell , rightly called Trump ’ s order “ a matter of serious concern.
” And , a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the international body Trump detests has “ taken note with concern ” over Trump ’ s order .
The ICC ’ s management and oversight mechanism , the Assembly of States Parties , issued a statement from its President saying : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our common endeavor to fight impunity and to ensure accountability for mass atrocities .
I deeply regret measures targeting Court officials , staff and their families .
Trump ’ s executive order ’ s purpose is no different than his corrupt attorney general ’ s pressure on American courts – it is designed solely to pressure the international court into dropping the investigation of US military and intelligence personnel .
It is also a warning to the ICC to halt any official probe into Israel ’ s policies toward the Palestinian territories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he recently granted Israel authority to seize more Palestinian land , by force if necessary .
Trump hates any international organization because they fail to see him as a Earth ’ s ruler .
In fact , it is safe to say that he hates criminal justice systems as much as he hates international organizations .
It is no revelation , then , that he naturally harbors extreme animus for the ICC because it represents the international version of America ’ s criminal justice system .
Without a fair criminal justice system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At this point , America ’ s criminal justice system is a rank failure because the head of the Executive Department and the top law enforcement officer in the nation have perverted justice at every turn .
In a strong democracy , one with checks and balances , the legislative branch would exercise oversight and keep a semblance of accountability , and law and order , at the highest level of government .
Trump , with valuable assistance from Moscow Mitch McConnell , has made a mockery of the criminal justice system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal defense institution as well as a weapon against his perceived enemies .
It is bad enough that Trump has perverted the course of justice in America through vindictive threats and retribution , but now that he has officially turned his nasty intentions on the International Criminal Court , this sad , broken nation will be fortunate indeed if it ever reclaims a modicum of respect from the rest of the world , and many .
Americans as well .

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After suffering three-and-a-half years of Trump’s flagrant criminality, it is safe to assert that he has no use for law and order or America’s criminal justice system. However, he loves criminals, traitors, and anyone carrying out extra judicial punishment; especially if they punish in the name of racial purity, religious bigotry and Donald J. Trump.
Trump presents such a constant barrage of lies and absurdities to cover over his past lies and absurdities that it is trying, at best, to keep abreast of typically Trump behaviors. This week when Trump attacked the International Criminal Court, its members and their families, no sane human should have been shocked. The world expects nothing less of an outrage from a criminal who has made a mockery out of America’s criminal justice system, despite declaring himself to be all about law and order.
It is true that Trump believes America’s criminal justice system exists solely for his personal use to punish his perceived enemies, but that is the extent of his regard for either law and order or justice. Trump wouldn’t know justice if it walked up and knocked that nasty hairpiece off his ugly orange face. However, he does know precisely how to pervert justice to protect himself and foreigners who praise him as some kind of savior.
Trump’s executive order against the ICC this past week is being portrayed as protecting Americans being investigated for war crimes during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Although there may some veracity to that insane claim, it is highly suspect.
Punishing the ICC is much more than preventing any American from facing justice for committing war crimes. In this case, like in the past, Trump’s assault on the international court is about protecting (his ally) Israel from being investigated for crimes against Palestinians the Jewish State is renowned.
One of the ICC’s prosecutors, Fatou Bensouda, said in October 2019 that the criminal court’s investigation into Israeli atrocities was due to Israel’s “extensive destruction of property without military necessity and population transfers in an occupied territory – those actions constitute war crimes.”
In December, Trump warned the international court against trying to prosecute Israelis or Americans:
“Any attempt to target American, Israeli, or allied personnel for prosecution will be met with a swift and vigorous response.”
Since the ICC failed to recognize Trump’s authority, or comply with his orders, Trump levied sanctions against members of the court and their families. It is noteworthy that Trump’s press secretary, like Trump and his lap dog Mike Pompeo, consider “reform” to mean following Trump’s orders.
Trump’s press secretary said in a statement:
“Despite repeated calls by the United States and our allies (Israel) to reform, the International Criminal Court has taken no action to reform itself and continues to pursue politically-motivated investigations against us and our allies, including Israel.”
Secretary of State and Israeli ambassador Mike Pompeo celebrated Trump’s executive order, one coordinated with Israel, and praised imposing visa restrictions on the court’s chief prosecutor, investigators and their families. Pompeo claims that the ICC is only investigating American and Israeli war crimes because it is a “nakedly political body. It wasn’t a prosecution of justice, it was a persecution of Americans.” Pompeo continued:
“We’re also gravely concerned about the threat the court poses to Israel. It’s clear the ICC is only putting Israel in its crosshairs for nakedly political purposes.”
Although it is difficult to comprehend why Pompeo, like Trump, claims an international court is politically motivated, it is a claim Trump often repeats regarding American courts, law enforcement agencies, investigators, or judges who either investigate his corruption or rule against him. Trump believes that Israel is an extension of him, not America, but him – he did just authorize Israel to annex Palestinians’ land at their pleasure.
Trump’s Secretary of Defense, Mike Esper joined in Trump’s absurdity by actually demanding that the ICC turn over any information it collected related to alleged misconduct by American soldiers – as if Trump will allow U.S. authorities to take any action. Mr. Esper said:
“We can take the appropriate action, as we have consistently done so in the past.”
Anyone who draws breath understands precisely what Trump has consistently done in the past regarding criminal action against Americans accused of war crimes – especially action taken by the United States military’s criminal justice system. He perverts the military courts by granting pardons..
Bill Barr, as corrupt as Trump, actually accused the international judicial body of having “a long history of financial corruption and malfeasance at the highest levels of the office of the prosecutor.”
Like Trump, Barr is projecting Trump Administration actions on the ICC investigators because although he claimed the DOJ “received credible information” to substantiate his claim, he offered absolutely no details to support his allegations.
A statement released by the ICC said it “expresses profound regret at the announcement of further threats and coercive actions, including financial measures, against the Court and its officials, made earlier today by the Government of the United States.”
“These attacks constitute an escalation and an unacceptable attempt to interfere with the rule of law and the Court’s judicial proceedings. They are announced with the declared aim of influencing the actions of ICC officials in the context of the Court’s independent and objective investigations and impartial judicial proceeding.”
The European Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, rightly called Trump’s order “a matter of serious concern.” And, a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the international body Trump detests has “taken note with concern” over Trump’s order.
The ICC’s management and oversight mechanism, the Assembly of States Parties, issued a statement from its President saying:
“These measures are unprecedented. They undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity and to ensure accountability for mass atrocities. I deeply regret measures targeting Court officials, staff and their families.
Trump’s executive order’s purpose is no different than his corrupt attorney general’s pressure on American courts – it is designed solely to pressure the international court into dropping the investigation of US military and intelligence personnel. It is also a warning to the ICC to halt any official probe into Israel’s policies toward the Palestinian territories. That is what has Trump furious because he recently granted Israel authority to seize more Palestinian land, by force if necessary.
Trump hates any international organization because they fail to see him as a Earth’s ruler. In fact, it is safe to say that he hates criminal justice systems as much as he hates international organizations. It is no revelation, then, that he naturally harbors extreme animus for the ICC because it represents the international version of America’s criminal justice system.
Without a fair criminal justice system, any society will fall victim to tyranny. At this point, America’s criminal justice system is a rank failure because the head of the Executive Department and the top law enforcement officer in the nation have perverted justice at every turn.
In a strong democracy, one with checks and balances, the legislative branch would exercise oversight and keep a semblance of accountability, and law and order, at the highest level of government. Trump, with valuable assistance from Moscow Mitch McConnell, has made a mockery of the criminal justice system and transformed the Justice Department into his personal defense institution as well as a weapon against his perceived enemies.
It is bad enough that Trump has perverted the course of justice in America through vindictive threats and retribution, but now that he has officially turned his nasty intentions on the International Criminal Court, this sad, broken nation will be fortunate indeed if it ever reclaims a modicum of respect from the rest of the world, and many. Americans as well.


politicususa--2020-06-16--Larry Kudlow Declares Racism Extinct Because Some White People Voted For Barack Obama

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow declared racism extinct on Monday , citing as evidence the fact that some white people voted for Barack Obama .
During an interview on CNBC , Kudlow said that Obama ’ s two successful presidential campaigns are part of the reason why he doesn ’ t believe in “ systemic racism.
” “ President Obama , the first black president , was elected twice , and he got 79 million white votes , ” he said .
“ Therefore , I find it hard to understand something called systemic racism.
” Once again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mile Larry Kudlow ’ s claim that white people voting for Obama is evidence that systemic racism isn ’ t real is laughable .
It ’ s also completely on-brand for him and the administration for which he works .
Keep in mind , Kudlow is the guy who said in 2007 – just before the economy cratered – that all was well .
“ There ’ s no recession coming , ” he claimed .
In February of this year , even as it was clear the coronavirus was a growing public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under control .
“ We have contained this , I won ’ t say airtight but pretty close to airtight , ” he said .
Now , as one crisis after another lays bare the systemic inequalities in America ’ s healthcare , economic and criminal justice systems , Kudlow is claiming none of it exists .
Larry Kudlow has proven time and again that he wasn ’ t even qualified to be a cable news personality , much less a White House economic adviser .

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White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow declared racism extinct on Monday, citing as evidence the fact that some white people voted for Barack Obama.
During an interview on CNBC, Kudlow said that Obama’s two successful presidential campaigns are part of the reason why he doesn’t believe in “systemic racism.”
“President Obama, the first black president, was elected twice, and he got 79 million white votes,” he said. “Therefore, I find it hard to understand something called systemic racism.”
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LARRY KUDLOW: “Here’s a thought: President Obama, the first black president, was elected twice, and he got 79 million white votes. 79 million in two elections. Now therefore I find it hard to understand something called ’systemic racism.’”pic.twitter.com/LGhC3BLH7d — JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) June 15, 2020
Once again, Larry Kudlow misses the mark by a mile
Larry Kudlow’s claim that white people voting for Obama is evidence that systemic racism isn’t real is laughable. It’s also completely on-brand for him and the administration for which he works.
Keep in mind, Kudlow is the guy who said in 2007 – just before the economy cratered – that all was well. “There’s no recession coming,” he claimed.
In February of this year, even as it was clear the coronavirus was a growing public health threat, Kudlow said it was under control. “We have contained this, I won’t say airtight but pretty close to airtight,” he said.
Now, as one crisis after another lays bare the systemic inequalities in America’s healthcare, economic and criminal justice systems, Kudlow is claiming none of it exists.
Larry Kudlow has proven time and again that he wasn’t even qualified to be a cable news personality, much less a White House economic adviser.
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politicususa--2020-06-17--Nancy Pelosi Shreds Trump For Holding Another Empty Photo Op While Americans Die

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) slammed Donald Trump on Tuesday for holding another empty photo op in the White House Rose Garden instead of actually taking meaningful actions to address police brutality and systemic racism .
During an interview with MSNBC ’ s Nicolle Wallace , Pelosi said , “ What the president had today was a photo op.
” “ This is a time of reckoning to say we ’ re going to make a change that is real , not cosmetic , not perfunctory , not a photo op , but legislation that is real , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t hold back on Sen. Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) , saying that he has earned his “ grim reaper ” nickname by refusing to pass legislation that could prevent the needless death of unarmed African Americans .
“ You call yourself the grim reaper , ” Pelosi said to McConnell .
“ How aptly named you are when you see how many people have died.
” I think what the president had today was a photo op .
And he did say Congress should act .
The leader of the Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Senate said the House bill is going nowhere .
We ’ ll have none of that .
You heard Senator Booker ’ s response to all of that .
What we are proposing is something that is proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus , in the hopper for a number of years , worked on for a long time , understanding the nature of the problem .
And you know what ?
The American people understand it , too .
And so here we have a place where we can work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chair of the Congressional Black Caucus , Karen Bass , we ’ re so proud of her , having conversation and communication with the Fraternal Order of Police , respecting any suggestions that they may have .
So this isn ’ t about drawing red lines in the sand .
It ’ s about making a big difference , taking a giant step forward and saying to the leader in the Senate , you call yourself the grim reaper .
How aptly named you are when you see how many people have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How much lack of confidence there is and whether there is racial — systemic racism in our country , and clearly , there is .
We have an opportunity for America .
This is a time of reckoning to say we ’ re going to make a change that is real , not cosmetic , not perfunctory , not a photo op , but legislation that is real .
There is no a single issue , foreign or domestic , that Donald Trump truly grasps .
Having substantive policy discussions just isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inept and ignorant president this country has ever seen .
What he does understand , though , is reality television .
He knows how to throw together a photo op , even if it takes a little tear gas to make it happen .
These types of stunts may have made for good TV back when he was just a candidate , or even through much of his first three years in the White House , but it won ’ t cut it for a country that has fallen into chaos in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple crises , from a pandemic to an economic collapse to a public outcry over systemic racism , Donald Trump is only capable of offering the American people hollow photo ops instead of meaningful solutions .

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) slammed Donald Trump on Tuesday for holding another empty photo op in the White House Rose Garden instead of actually taking meaningful actions to address police brutality and systemic racism.
During an interview with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace, Pelosi said, “What the president had today was a photo op.”
“This is a time of reckoning to say we’re going to make a change that is real, not cosmetic, not perfunctory, not a photo op, but legislation that is real,” she added.
Pelosi also didn’t hold back on Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), saying that he has earned his “grim reaper” nickname by refusing to pass legislation that could prevent the needless death of unarmed African Americans.
“You call yourself the grim reaper,” Pelosi said to McConnell. “How aptly named you are when you see how many people have died.”
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Nancy Pelosi blasts Trump for holding another photo op on Tuesday instead of taking meaningful steps to reform policing. #ctl #p2 pic.twitter.com/Z820Ca5dD1 — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) June 16, 2020
Pelosi said:
I think what the president had today was a photo op. And he did say Congress should act. The leader of the Senate who was there — the Republican leader of the Senate said the House bill is going nowhere. We’ll have none of that. You heard Senator Booker’s response to all of that. What we are proposing is something that is proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus, in the hopper for a number of years, worked on for a long time, understanding the nature of the problem. And you know what? The American people understand it, too. And so here we have a place where we can work together. We’ve had our chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Karen Bass, we’re so proud of her, having conversation and communication with the Fraternal Order of Police, respecting any suggestions that they may have. So this isn’t about drawing red lines in the sand. It’s about making a big difference, taking a giant step forward and saying to the leader in the Senate, you call yourself the grim reaper. How aptly named you are when you see how many people have died. How many people have died. How much lack of confidence there is and whether there is racial — systemic racism in our country, and clearly, there is. We have an opportunity for America. This is a time of reckoning to say we’re going to make a change that is real, not cosmetic, not perfunctory, not a photo op, but legislation that is real.
Donald Trump is the photo op president
There is not a single issue, foreign or domestic, that Donald Trump truly grasps. Having substantive policy discussions just isn’t an option for the most unqualified, inept and ignorant president this country has ever seen.
What he does understand, though, is reality television. He knows how to throw together a photo op, even if it takes a little tear gas to make it happen.
These types of stunts may have made for good TV back when he was just a candidate, or even through much of his first three years in the White House, but it won’t cut it for a country that has fallen into chaos in recent months.
At a time of multiple crises, from a pandemic to an economic collapse to a public outcry over systemic racism, Donald Trump is only capable of offering the American people hollow photo ops instead of meaningful solutions.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Tulsa Health Officials Enraged At Trump For Holding Virus Spreading Rally

Tulsa , OK health officials are going public with their anger at Trump for refusing to cancel a scheduled rally in the city as virus cases are rising .
“ Like any other public health official , I ’ m a little angry , ” Mr. Dart said about the rally .
“ Frankly , I ’ m afraid for a lot of people .
It hurts my heart that we know this is a possibility and we ’ re doing it anyway .
It ’ s like seeing the train wreck coming.
” Ms. Keith and Mr. Dart said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearby states , several of which have recent spikes more severe than Oklahoma ’ s , including Texas , where the 2,166 coronavirus patients hospitalized on Friday were the most yet in the state .
“ We can ’ t control whether they ’ re coming in from hot spots , ” Ms. Keith said .
“ This is not about politics .
This is about the insanity of our numbers.
” The state ’ s Republican governor has tried to get Trump and Pence to move the rally to a large outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to make any concessions to the reality of the pandemic , so he is refusing to make any changes to the planned event .
Vice President Mike Pence , who is on a national pandemic lying tour , said that hand sanitizer and masks would be available along with temperature checks , but none of those measures will be required .
There will be no mandatory masks and social distancing .
Experts are warning that the virus is going to be at the rally and that Trump is setting up a mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Republican Party is brave enough to shut Trump down .

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Tulsa, OK health officials are going public with their anger at Trump for refusing to cancel a scheduled rally in the city as virus cases are rising.
The New York Times reported:
“Like any other public health official, I’m a little angry,” Mr. Dart said about the rally. “Frankly, I’m afraid for a lot of people. It hurts my heart that we know this is a possibility and we’re doing it anyway. It’s like seeing the train wreck coming.”
Ms. Keith and Mr. Dart said they were particularly concerned about visitors from nearby states, several of which have recent spikes more severe than Oklahoma’s, including Texas, where the 2,166 coronavirus patients hospitalized on Friday were the most yet in the state.
“We can’t control whether they’re coming in from hot spots,” Ms. Keith said. “This is not about politics. This is about the insanity of our numbers.”
The state’s Republican governor has tried to get Trump and Pence to move the rally to a large outdoor venue, but Trump doesn’t want to make any concessions to the reality of the pandemic, so he is refusing to make any changes to the planned event.
Vice President Mike Pence, who is on a national pandemic lying tour, said that hand sanitizer and masks would be available along with temperature checks, but none of those measures will be required. There will be no mandatory masks and social distancing.
Experts are warning that the virus is going to be at the rally and that Trump is setting up a mass infection event in Tulsa, but nobody in the Republican Party is brave enough to shut Trump down.


politicususa--2020-06-16--Trump Sues To Try To Block John Bolton From Publishing His Book

Trump is so afraid of the contents of John Bolton ’ s book that he had the DOJ sue his own former staffer to block its publication .
The civil suit , filed in U.S. District Court in Washington , accuses Bolton of breach of contract by violating his nondiclosure agreement .
The legal action was necessary , the complaint says , in order “ to prevent Defendant John R. Bolton , a former National Security Advisor , from compromising national security by publishing a book containing classified information—in clear breach of agreements he signed as a condition of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to highly classified information and in clear breach of the trust placed within him by the United States Government.
” The DOJ ( Trump ) wants all copies of the book seized by the publisher and disposed of .
The odds of this lawsuit going anywhere are slim to none .
The suit should be about as effective as Trump many other lawsuits and court gambits that have failed spectacularly .
Bolton ’ s book is in newsrooms all over the country , so good luck in trying to put the toothpaste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump do or say in front of Bolton that he is so afraid of the nation finding out about ?
Bolton has already said that the Ukraine scandal was not the only incident of its kind .
Trump behaved in the same way with numerous countries .
One look at Trump ’ s current standing in the polls suggests that Bolton ’ s book couldn ’ t possibly drive him any lower than he has already fallen .
All this lawsuit did was make Bolton even more money , as Trump has once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself .

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Trump is so afraid of the contents of John Bolton’s book that he had the DOJ sue his own former staffer to block its publication.
Via The Washington Post:
The civil suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, accuses Bolton of breach of contract by violating his nondiclosure agreement.
The legal action was necessary, the complaint says, in order “to prevent Defendant John R. Bolton, a former National Security Advisor, from compromising national security by publishing a book containing classified information—in clear breach of agreements he signed as a condition of his employment and as a condition of gaining access to highly classified information and in clear breach of the trust placed within him by the United States Government.”
The DOJ (Trump) wants all copies of the book seized by the publisher and disposed of.
The odds of this lawsuit going anywhere are slim to none. The suit should be about as effective as Trump many other lawsuits and court gambits that have failed spectacularly. Bolton’s book is in newsrooms all over the country, so good luck in trying to put the toothpaste back into the tube.
What did Trump do or say in front of Bolton that he is so afraid of the nation finding out about? Bolton has already said that the Ukraine scandal was not the only incident of its kind. Trump behaved in the same way with numerous countries.
One look at Trump’s current standing in the polls suggests that Bolton’s book couldn’t possibly drive him any lower than he has already fallen.
All this lawsuit did was make Bolton even more money, as Trump has once again elevated material that is damaging to himself.


politicususa--2020-06-16--Trump Campaign Throws A Fit Because The Media Isn’t Smearing Biden

The Trump campaign released a memo complaining that Joe Biden isn ’ t campaigning enough and that he isn ’ t getting enough media attention .
The memo is basically a plea for the media to cover Joe Biden and ignore Trump ’ s out of control tire fire of a presidency , “ The reluctance to emerge from the basement prompted the Trump campaign to join the Biden campaign in an unprecedented show of solidarity , urging the media to carry Biden ’ s events in their entirety , absent any actual public appearances.
” The Trump campaign is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding any public events , “ It is now established that Joe Biden prefers campaigning from the comfort of his basement in Wilmington , DE instead of traveling the country meeting voters and making the case for his candidacy .
This is obviously a tactic to help him avoid errors and embarrassing , lost trains of thought , while also conveniently preventing the press corps from asking him any questions in person.
” Trump wants Biden on the campaign trail so that he can hold his rallies in the middle of a pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is centered around making this election about Joe Biden , which is impossible to do while Trump is busy gassing peaceful protesters for photo-ops .
Trump knows that he can ’ t win if the election is about him , so his campaign is trying to get attention off of their candidate any way they can .
It ’ s not going to work .
Reelection campaigns are always about the incumbent president .
Trump is the story of this election , and his campaign is trying to do the impossible by making @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Trump campaign released a memo complaining that Joe Biden isn’t campaigning enough and that he isn’t getting enough media attention.
The memo:
The Trump campaign has put out a "memo" to the news media complaining that Biden is not campaigning enough and is not getting enough coverage. pic.twitter.com/3wzRyImzCd — S.V. Dáte (@svdate) June 16, 2020
The memo is basically a plea for the media to cover Joe Biden and ignore Trump’s out of control tire fire of a presidency, “The reluctance to emerge from the basement prompted the Trump campaign to join the Biden campaign in an unprecedented show of solidarity, urging the media to carry Biden’s events in their entirety, absent any actual public appearances.”
The Trump campaign is also complaining that Biden isn’t holding any public events, “It is now established that Joe Biden prefers campaigning from the comfort of his basement in Wilmington, DE instead of traveling the country meeting voters and making the case for his candidacy. This is obviously a tactic to help him avoid errors and embarrassing, lost trains of thought, while also conveniently preventing the press corps from asking him any questions in person.”
Trump wants Biden on the campaign trail so that he can hold his rallies in the middle of a pandemic with less criticism.
The Trump campaign is centered around making this election about Joe Biden, which is impossible to do while Trump is busy gassing peaceful protesters for photo-ops.
Trump knows that he can’t win if the election is about him, so his campaign is trying to get attention off of their candidate any way they can.
It’s not going to work.
Reelection campaigns are always about the incumbent president. Trump is the story of this election, and his campaign is trying to do the impossible by making the press focus on Joe Biden.


politicususa--2020-06-16--Two Whistleblowers Come Forward And Will Testify Against William Barr

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler ( D-NY ) announced that two whistleblowers would be testifying against William Barr .
Nadler ’ s office announced in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA , “ House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler ( D-NY ) issued two subpoenas for testimony from two Department of Justice whistleblowers .
These individuals—John W. Elias and Aaron S.J .
Zelinsky—are prepared to describe the unprecedented politicization of the Department under President Trump and Attorney General William Barr .
Mr. Elias and Mr. Zelinsky will be joined by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020.
” The Attorney General—who cites his busy schedule as a basis for refusing to appear before the House Judiciary Committee but has made time for multiple television interviews—may have abdicated his responsibility to Congress , but the brave men and women of our civil service have not .
The Committee welcomes the testimony of current and former Department officials who will speak to the lasting damage the President and the Attorney General have inflicted on the Department of Justice .
Two of the witnesses scheduled to testify , Aaron Zelinsky and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently employed by the Department .
Mr. Zelinsky can speak to the Department ’ s handling of the sentencing of Roger Stone and Mr. Elias can speak to improperly motivated activity by the Antitrust Division .
Barr has been acting as Trump ’ s personal lawyer since he became Attorney General .
Barr has interfered in the Roger Stone case , dropped the prosecution of Mike Flynn even after Flynn confessed twice to lying to the FBI , and personally taken over overseeing , and shutting down , any federal investigations that involve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his businesses .
William Barr is the most corrupt attorney general in modern American history , and in a little more than a week , whistleblowers are going to detail his impeachable offenses .
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) announced that two whistleblowers would be testifying against William Barr.
Nadler’s office announced in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA, “House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued two subpoenas for testimony from two Department of Justice whistleblowers. These individuals—John W. Elias and Aaron S.J. Zelinsky—are prepared to describe the unprecedented politicization of the Department under President Trump and Attorney General William Barr. Mr. Elias and Mr. Zelinsky will be joined by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer in a hearing before the Committee on June 24, 2020.”
Chairman Nadler said:
The Attorney General—who cites his busy schedule as a basis for refusing to appear before the House Judiciary Committee but has made time for multiple television interviews—may have abdicated his responsibility to Congress, but the brave men and women of our civil service have not. The Committee welcomes the testimony of current and former Department officials who will speak to the lasting damage the President and the Attorney General have inflicted on the Department of Justice.
Two of the witnesses scheduled to testify, Aaron Zelinsky and John Elias, are dedicated public servants currently employed by the Department. Mr. Zelinsky can speak to the Department’s handling of the sentencing of Roger Stone and Mr. Elias can speak to improperly motivated activity by the Antitrust Division.
Barr has been acting as Trump’s personal lawyer since he became Attorney General. Barr has interfered in the Roger Stone case, dropped the prosecution of Mike Flynn even after Flynn confessed twice to lying to the FBI, and personally taken over overseeing, and shutting down, any federal investigations that involve Donald Trump, his family, or his businesses.
William Barr is the most corrupt attorney general in modern American history, and in a little more than a week, whistleblowers are going to detail his impeachable offenses.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Trump Responds To Black Lives Matter By Defending The Confederacy

Trump tried to give a speech on policing reform that turned into a ramble about the economy and closed with a defense of the Confederacy .
Trump said , “ Americans can achieve anything when we work together as one national family .
To go forward , we must seek cooperation , not confrontation .
We must build upon our heritage , not tear it down , and we must cherish the principles of America ’ s founding as we strive to deliver safe , beautiful , elegant justice.
” Trump was supposed to giving a speech about race and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned into a delusional rant about how great the economy was , and he alone is rebuilding it .
The President closed his remarks with a dog whistle to his racist supporters .
Those who defend confederate statues and the Confederacy talk about it terms of heritage , and they want to keep the tributes to slavery up and oppose them being torn down .
Even when Trump is pretending to care about racism , he always has to give a subtle wink to his supporters to let them know how he really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressing racism and police brutality , but he showed his true colors by defending the Confederacy .
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Trump tried to give a speech on policing reform that turned into a ramble about the economy and closed with a defense of the Confederacy.
Trump said, “Americans can achieve anything when we work together as one national family. To go forward, we must seek cooperation, not confrontation. We must build upon our heritage, not tear it down, and we must cherish the principles of America’s founding as we strive to deliver safe, beautiful, elegant justice.”
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Trump's speech responding to #BlackLivesMatter protests featured him characterizing school choice (not racism) as the defining civil rights issue in US history, as well as a defense of the Confederacy. Tone deaf even by his standards. — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 16, 2020
Trump was supposed to giving a speech about race and Black Lives Matter, but it quickly turned into a delusional rant about how great the economy was, and he alone is rebuilding it.
The President closed his remarks with a dog whistle to his racist supporters. Those who defend confederate statues and the Confederacy talk about it terms of heritage, and they want to keep the tributes to slavery up and oppose them being torn down.
Even when Trump is pretending to care about racism, he always has to give a subtle wink to his supporters to let them know how he really feels.
Trump was supposed to be addressing racism and police brutality, but he showed his true colors by defending the Confederacy.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Mike Pence: Trump Administration Gives African Americans “More Access to the American Dream”

Mike Pence has criticized Democrats and defended the administration ’ s treatment of African Americans .
The Vice President claimed Donald Trump had the recipe for their success .
Pence spoke to Fox News on Tuesday about a range of subjects , including Joe Biden ’ s criticism of the Trump administration ’ s “ race-neutral ” policies .
“ I mean , Biden says everybody ought to have a fair shot at the American dream .
Well , we would say , ‘ Well , why don ’ t you support allowing African-American families to choose where their kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
School choice is a controversial issue but Pence cited it as evidence of President Trump ’ s support for the black community .
“ And , we really do believe that you shouldn ’ t…be denied the ability to choose where your kids go to school just because of your zip code or because of your income , ” he said .
Pence returned to the old talking point about African American unemployment numbers before taking aim at the Democrats .
“ I mean , we understand that the media narrative around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , but as I sat down with African American leaders in Pittsburgh , in Maryland as the President welcomed leaders here to the White House and in Dallas , I think millions of African Americans saw the progress that we were making over the last three years , ” Pence said .
“ And they know as we bring this economy back in the wake of not just these tragic events and the violence that ensued but in the wake -of course – of this Coronavirus pandemic that it ’ s President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more prosperity , more educational opportunity , and really more access to the American dream than 50 years of Democrat leadership under the likes of Joe Biden has ever given them .
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Mike Pence has criticized Democrats and defended the administration’s treatment of African Americans. The Vice President claimed Donald Trump had the recipe for their success.
Pence spoke to Fox News on Tuesday about a range of subjects, including Joe Biden’s criticism of the Trump administration’s “race-neutral” policies.
“I mean, Biden says everybody ought to have a fair shot at the American dream. Well, we would say, ‘Well, why don’t you support allowing African-American families to choose where their kids go to school?” Pence asked.
School choice is a controversial issue but Pence cited it as evidence of President Trump’s support for the black community.
“And, we really do believe that you shouldn’t…be denied the ability to choose where your kids go to school just because of your zip code or because of your income,” he said.
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The closest Mike Pence got to answering Kilmeade's simple question was acknowledging "the media narrative around this time and the negativity around this time, but" retorting that all the Black people's he's talked to liked Trump's ideas. pic.twitter.com/RKowmdI6Cz — Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) June 16, 2020
Pence returned to the old talking point about African American unemployment numbers before taking aim at the Democrats.
“I mean, we understand that the media narrative around this time and the negativity around this time, but as I sat down with African American leaders in Pittsburgh, in Maryland as the President welcomed leaders here to the White House and in Dallas, I think millions of African Americans saw the progress that we were making over the last three years,” Pence said.
And they know as we bring this economy back in the wake of not just these tragic events and the violence that ensued but in the wake -of course – of this Coronavirus pandemic that it’s President Donald Trump who has the prescription for more prosperity, more educational opportunity, and really more access to the American dream than 50 years of Democrat leadership under the likes of Joe Biden has ever given them.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Trump Says He Can “Live With” Supreme Court’s Decision on LGBT Rights Despite Conservative Anger

Donald Trump says he can accept the Supreme Court ’ s decision on LGBT rights , despite conservative outrage .
The President did not criticize the move , as some believed he would .
The court ruled 6 to 3 that LGBT people enjoyed protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights act – meaning they can not be fired simply for being LGBT .
Trump-appointee Neil Gorsuch sided with the majority .
“ I ’ ve read the decision , and some people were surprised , ” Trump said on Monday .
“ But they ’ ve ruled and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s what it ’ s all about .
We live with the decision of the Supreme Court , ” he said “ Very powerful .
Very powerful decision actually , ” Trump said .
“ But they have so ruled.
” Trump ’ s apparently calm reaction to the landmark decision may further worry conservatives , many of whom reacted with fury and incredulity to the ruling and attacked the justices supporting it .
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Gorsuch have become particular targets of conservative ire – but none @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Trump to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia .
There are also suggestions that the court ’ s decision could endanger President Trump ’ s reelection .
One major reason cited by many social conservatives for supporting him was the need for conservative judges but the recent decision seems to indicate that argument is flawed .

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Donald Trump says he can accept the Supreme Court’s decision on LGBT rights, despite conservative outrage. The President did not criticize the move, as some believed he would.
The court ruled 6 to 3 that LGBT people enjoyed protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights act – meaning they cannot be fired simply for being LGBT. Trump-appointee Neil Gorsuch sided with the majority.
“I’ve read the decision, and some people were surprised,” Trump said on Monday. “But they’ve ruled and we live with their decision.”
“That’s what it’s all about. We live with the decision of the Supreme Court,” he said
“Very powerful. Very powerful decision actually,” Trump said. “But they have so ruled.”
Trump’s apparently calm reaction to the landmark decision may further worry conservatives, many of whom reacted with fury and incredulity to the ruling and attacked the justices supporting it.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Gorsuch have become particular targets of conservative ire – but none more than Gorsuch, who was appointed by Trump to succeed Justice Antonin Scalia.
There are also suggestions that the court’s decision could endanger President Trump’s reelection.
One major reason cited by many social conservatives for supporting him was the need for conservative judges but the recent decision seems to indicate that argument is flawed.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Obama to Hold Fundraiser for Biden in “The Most Important Election in Our Lifetimes”

Barack Obama will hold a fundraiser for Joe Biden next week following his endorsement of his former vice president .
The online event will aim to raise more than $ 1 million .
The former president will lead the online event aimed at raising small dollar donations from tens of thousands of donors , according to an invitation seen by Axios .
The campaign hopes to out raise a recent online fundraiser hosted by former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg .
That event brought in more than $ 1 million from around 36,000 donors .
Obama will ask donors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help fight “ the most important election of our lifetimes ” The former president has asked that “ Americans of all backgrounds and political stripes to join together ” for the fundraiser and , presumably , the campaign .
Though the invitation did not address the recent protests about the death of George Floyd directly , it does hint that Obama could raise the matter during the event .
A vote for Biden would mean that “ [ A ] l of us are equal and each of us should have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will , ” Obama said .
Biden has enjoyed strong fundraising numbers so far .
His combined total with the Democratic National Committee for May was $ 81 million – the most they ’ ve raised in one month so far .

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Barack Obama will hold a fundraiser for Joe Biden next week following his endorsement of his former vice president. The online event will aim to raise more than $1 million.
The former president will lead the online event aimed at raising small dollar donations from tens of thousands of donors, according to an invitation seen by Axios.
The campaign hopes to out raise a recent online fundraiser hosted by former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. That event brought in more than $1 million from around 36,000 donors.
Obama will ask donors to give ” any amount you can” to help fight “the most important election of our lifetimes”
The former president has asked that “Americans of all backgrounds and political stripes to join together” for the fundraiser and, presumably, the campaign.
Though the invitation did not address the recent protests about the death of George Floyd directly, it does hint that Obama could raise the matter during the event.
A vote for Biden would mean that [A]l of us are equal and each of us should have the chance to make of our lives what we will,” Obama said.
Biden has enjoyed strong fundraising numbers so far. His combined total with the Democratic National Committee for May was $81 million – the most they’ve raised in one month so far.
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politicususa--2020-06-16--Pence Asks Governors to Mislead Public About Coronavirus Cases

Vice President Mike Pence asked the nation ’ s governors during a private call to mislead the public about the actual number of coronavirus cases in their states , according to audio obtained by the New York Times .
“ I would just encourage you all , as we talk about these things , to make sure and continue to explain to your citizens the magnitude of increase in testing , ” Pence said on the call .
“ And that in most of the cases where we are seeing some marginal rise in number , that ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re doing.
” Pence also encouraged to “ share the progress ” the Trump administration is making .
An official White House readout of the call notes that “ Vice President Pence led a discussion of best practices from our Nation ’ s governors on reopening their States and communities in a phased-approach including efforts to support small businesses and workforce development , expanding testing , supporting long-term care residents and healthcare workers , and increasing healthcare capacity.
” “ Participants discussed the significant surge in testing capacity across the Nation , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as several areas of the United States contend with significant spikes in coronavirus infections after reopening their economies , often against the advice from the medical and policy communities .
Yesterday , President Donald Trump made headlines for dismissing the uptick in coronavirus cases .
“ If we stop testing right now , we ’ d have very few cases , if any , ” the president said , the latest development in a week that ’ s seen him push even harder against concerns that his planned rally this Saturday in Tulsa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more dramatic spike in infections .

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Vice President Mike Pence asked the nation’s governors during a private call to mislead the public about the actual number of coronavirus cases in their states, according to audio obtained by the New York Times.
“I would just encourage you all, as we talk about these things, to make sure and continue to explain to your citizens the magnitude of increase in testing,” Pence said on the call. “And that in most of the cases where we are seeing some marginal rise in number, that’s more resolved by the extraordinary work you’re doing.”
Pence also encouraged to “share the progress” the Trump administration is making.
An official White House readout of the call notes that “Vice President Pence led a discussion of best practices from our Nation’s governors on reopening their States and communities in a phased-approach including efforts to support small businesses and workforce development, expanding testing, supporting long-term care residents and healthcare workers, and increasing healthcare capacity.”
“Participants discussed the significant surge in testing capacity across the Nation,” the readout mentions.
The news comes as several areas of the United States contend with significant spikes in coronavirus infections after reopening their economies, often against the advice from the medical and policy communities. Yesterday, President Donald Trump made headlines for dismissing the uptick in coronavirus cases.
“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any,” the president said, the latest development in a week that’s seen him push even harder against concerns that his planned rally this Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, could result in a more dramatic spike in infections.


politicususa--2020-06-17--Trump “Absolutely Would” Support Colin Kaepernik Returning to NFL––Despite History of Attacking Him

In an interview with WJLA ’ s Scott Thuman , President Donald Trump said he “ absolutely would ” support former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick “ should get another shot in the NFL.
” Kaepernick generated controversy in 2016 for choosing to kneel during the national anthem to protest systemic racism and police brutality , a choice that essentially froze him out of the NFL .
“ If he deserves it , he should .
If he has the playing ability , ” Trump said .
“ He started off great and then he didn ’ t end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player .
He was terrific in his rookie year , I think he was very good in his second year , and then something happened .
So his playing wasn ’ t up to snuff.
” “ The answer is absolutely I would .
As far as kneeling — I would love to see him get another shot , but obviously he has to play well .
If he can ’ t play well , I think it would be very unfair , ” the president added .
You can watch video footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the president has a history of attacking Kaepernick , whose activism furthered the globe ’ s understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement .
In 2017 , Trump accused him and those who kneeled with him of “ ruining the game ” and making a mockery of the nation ’ s flag .
“ That ’ s a total disrespect of our heritage .
That ’ s a total disrespect of everything that we stand for , ” he said at the time .
“ Wouldn ’ t you love to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somebody disrespects our flag , you ’ d say , ‘ Get that son of a bitch off the field right now .
Out !
He ’ s fired.
” During a rally that same year , he credited his influence on Twitter for keeping Kaepernick out of a job .
“ Our inner cities will find a rebirth of hope , safety , and opportunity , ” he said .
“ Your San Francisco quarterback , I ’ m sure nobody ever heard of him .
“ It was reported that NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him up because they don ’ t want to get a nasty tweet from Donald Trump .
Do you believe that ?
I just saw that .
I just saw that .
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In an interview with WJLA’s Scott Thuman, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely would” support former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick “should get another shot in the NFL.” Kaepernick generated controversy in 2016 for choosing to kneel during the national anthem to protest systemic racism and police brutality, a choice that essentially froze him out of the NFL.
“If he deserves it, he should. If he has the playing ability,” Trump said. “He started off great and then he didn’t end up very great in terms of as a player. He was terrific in his rookie year, I think he was very good in his second year, and then something happened. So his playing wasn’t up to snuff.”
“The answer is absolutely I would. As far as kneeling — I would love to see him get another shot, but obviously he has to play well. If he can’t play well, I think it would be very unfair,” the president added.
You can watch video footage of Trump’s remarks below.
But the president has a history of attacking Kaepernick, whose activism furthered the globe’s understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2017, Trump accused him and those who kneeled with him of “ruining the game” and making a mockery of the nation’s flag.
“That’s a total disrespect of our heritage. That’s a total disrespect of everything that we stand for,” he said at the time. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you’d say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out! He’s fired.”
During a rally that same year, he credited his influence on Twitter for keeping Kaepernick out of a job.
“Our inner cities will find a rebirth of hope, safety, and opportunity,” he said. “Your San Francisco quarterback, I’m sure nobody ever heard of him. “It was reported that NFL owners don’t want to pick him up because they don’t want to get a nasty tweet from Donald Trump. Do you believe that? I just saw that. I just saw that.”


politicususa--2020-06-17--Nancy Pelosi Sends Trump Over The Edge By Calling His Rally An Ego Trip To Tulsa

Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) is sure to set Trump off as she referred to his upcoming rally as his ego trip to Tulsa .
Speaker Pelosi : And that is the memo that this – Capitol Physician put out yesterday to say : In those meetings , Members must wear a mask .
It went pretty well today .
Because this is about stopping the spread of the virus .
It ’ s also not only to protect yourself , it ’ s to protect others and people are very – Members are very concerned .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ How can I go into that room where other people are not wearing a mask and then go home to my home where my children are or my parents are , and have a risk to them because somebody didn ’ t want to wear a mask ?
’ I think it ’ s going well here .
What I am concerned about is the attitude of the President and the Vice President of the United States .
For the President to have this ego trip that he wants to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally of people coming together endangering their own health and the people that they go home to .
For the Vice President of the United States to talk about – to go visiting places without a mask is a bad example to the public .
Public health officials in Tulsa are angry that Trump is refusing to cancel his rally or move it to a larger and safer location .
Speaker Pelosi is correct .
There is no reason for Trump and Pence to be violating public health guidelines so that the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ego boosted by a crowd of his soon to be coronavirus infected supporters .
Trump isn ’ t just modeling bad behavior .
He is encouraging it , and his administration is the main reason why there sign that the US will have the pandemic under control anytime soon .

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is sure to set Trump off as she referred to his upcoming rally as his ego trip to Tulsa.
Transcript of Speaker Pelosi on CNN:
Speaker Pelosi: And that is the memo that this – Capitol Physician put out yesterday to say: In those meetings, Members must wear a mask. It went pretty well today. Because this is about stopping the spread of the virus. It’s also not only to protect yourself, it’s to protect others and people are very – Members are very concerned. I’ve heard from many Members who say, ‘How can I go into that room where other people are not wearing a mask and then go home to my home where my children are or my parents are, and have a risk to them because somebody didn’t want to wear a mask?’ I think it’s going well here.
What I am concerned about is the attitude of the President and the Vice President of the United States. For the President to have this ego trip that he wants to take to Tulsa, to have a mass rally of people coming together endangering their own health and the people that they go home to. For the Vice President of the United States to talk about – to go visiting places without a mask is a bad example to the public.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “For the President to have this ego trip that he wants to take to Tulsa… For the vice president of the United States to go visiting places without a mask, is a bad example to the public.” https://t.co/AcORkbglMR pic.twitter.com/T7k7eaBSnv — CNN (@CNN) June 17, 2020
Public health officials in Tulsa are angry that Trump is refusing to cancel his rally or move it to a larger and safer location.
Speaker Pelosi is correct. There is no reason for Trump and Pence to be violating public health guidelines so that the President can hold a feel-good rally and get his ego boosted by a crowd of his soon to be coronavirus infected supporters.
Trump isn’t just modeling bad behavior. He is encouraging it, and his administration is the main reason why there sign that the US will have the pandemic under control anytime soon.


politicususa--2020-06-17--Trump Ordered The National Guard To Protect His DC Hotel During Protest

Trump deployed the National Guard to protect his hotel , not national monuments during the protests in Washington , DC .
During recent protests against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers Floyd , Trump ’ s deployment of the National Guard to guard his DC Hotel , but not nearby national monuments , raises concerns that Trump is once again grossly abusing his presidential power to benefit his personal business .
Amidst the backdrop of Trump ’ s violent response to the protests , from his deployment of the Park Police , Secret Service , and ICE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pepper balls and tear gas against protesters , the president also appears to be privileging his own business with the protection of the National Guard .
The public deserves to know the extent that Trump ’ s personal interests are improperly affecting the use of taxpayer resources and dollars .
Deploying the National Guard to protect his hotel while not protecting national monuments that are also located nearby is a clear abuse of power .
Trump is prioritizing himself over the needs of the nation .
According to John Bolton , the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to China and asking them for help in the 2020 election .
Joe Biden is correct .
Trump is not a president who cares about the American people , or who puts them first .
As he hid in the White House bunker , Trump was only worried about himself and protecting his hotel .
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Trump deployed the National Guard to protect his hotel, not national monuments during the protests in Washington, DC.
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During recent protests against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers Floyd, Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to guard his DC Hotel, but not nearby national monuments, raises concerns that Trump is once again grossly abusing his presidential power to benefit his personal business.
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Amidst the backdrop of Trump’s violent response to the protests, from his deployment of the Park Police, Secret Service, and ICE and CBP officers to their use of pepper balls and tear gas against protesters, the president also appears to be privileging his own business with the protection of the National Guard. The public deserves to know the extent that Trump’s personal interests are improperly affecting the use of taxpayer resources and dollars.
Deploying the National Guard to protect his hotel while not protecting national monuments that are also located nearby is a clear abuse of power. Trump is prioritizing himself over the needs of the nation. According to John Bolton, the President exhibited the same behavior while he was talking to China and asking them for help in the 2020 election.
Joe Biden is correct. Trump is not a president who cares about the American people, or who puts them first. As he hid in the White House bunker, Trump was only worried about himself and protecting his hotel.
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politicususa--2020-06-17--Trump Begged China For Help To Rig The Election

Trump tried to get the Chinese to help him beat Joe Biden and win reelection , as he openly pleaded with China for assistance .
The Wall Street Journal published an excerpt when John Bolton wrote : In their meeting in Osaka on June 29 , Xi told Trump that the U.S.-China relationship was the most important in the world .
He said that some ( unnamed ) American political figures were making erroneous judgments by calling for a new cold war with China .
Whether Xi meant to finger the Democrats or some of us sitting on the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know , but Trump immediately assumed that Xi meant the Democrats .
Trump said approvingly that there was great hostility to China among the Democrats .
Trump then , stunningly , turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election , alluding to China ’ s economic capability and pleading with Xi to ensure he ’ d win .
He stressed the importance of farmers and increased Chinese purchases of soybeans and wheat in the electoral outcome .
It is a safe bet that Trump is running around asking every country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him win a second term .
Instead of standing up to China and advocating for the United States , Trump has been kissing Chinese backsides in the hope that they will interfere in the election and deliver him a second term .
Trump doesn ’ t see any difference between his self-interest and the best interests of the United States .
Trump is trying to block publication of the Bolton book , not because it contains classified information , but because it is capable of giving an angry and fed up electorate even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Trump tried to get the Chinese to help him beat Joe Biden and win reelection, as he openly pleaded with China for assistance.
The Wall Street Journal published an excerpt when John Bolton wrote:
In their meeting in Osaka on June 29, Xi told Trump that the U.S.-China relationship was the most important in the world. He said that some (unnamed) American political figures were making erroneous judgments by calling for a new cold war with China.
Whether Xi meant to finger the Democrats or some of us sitting on the U.S. side of the table, I don’t know, but Trump immediately assumed that Xi meant the Democrats. Trump said approvingly that there was great hostility to China among the Democrats. Trump then, stunningly, turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election, alluding to China’s economic capability and pleading with Xi to ensure he’d win. He stressed the importance of farmers and increased Chinese purchases of soybeans and wheat in the electoral outcome.
It is a safe bet that Trump is running around asking every country around the world to interfere to help him win a second term.
Instead of standing up to China and advocating for the United States, Trump has been kissing Chinese backsides in the hope that they will interfere in the election and deliver him a second term. Trump doesn’t see any difference between his self-interest and the best interests of the United States.
Trump is trying to block publication of the Bolton book, not because it contains classified information, but because it is capable of giving an angry and fed up electorate even more motivation to dump Trump.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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