truepundit--2020-05-11--‘I Stand With Joe on His Nomination’: Booker Responds to Sexual Assault Allegation Made Against Bide

‘I Stand With Joe on His Nomination’: Booker Responds to Sexual Assault Allegation Made Against Biden (VIDEO)

Sen. Cory Booker ( D-N.J. ) is weighing in on the sexual assault allegation made against former Vice President Joe @ @ @ @ @ The View ” Joy Behar asked Booker what he made of the allegation and he @ @ @ @ @ defense .
“ He has said this hasn ’ t happened and I stand with @ @ @ @ @ believe he will be the best president , ” Booker said .
“ He will @ @ @ @ @ not only than Donald Trump but a president for these times where we need healing @ @ @ @ @ leadership and I think he can provide that , ” Booker continued .
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is weighing in on the sexual assault allegation made against former Vice President Joe Biden.
Co-host of “The View” Joy Behar asked Booker what he made of the allegation and he came to Biden’s defense.
“He has said this hasn’t happened and I stand with Joe on his nomination and believe he will be the best president,” Booker said.
Sen. Cory Booker says sexual assault allegation against Biden, which he has denied, should be investigated: “Investigate the claims, and I really celebrate Joe Biden for standing up and saying the same thing.”
“I stand with Joe on his nomination,” he adds. https://t.co/UjOYK4pcPJ pic.twitter.com/yIXe3pNmxH — The View (@TheView) May 8, 2020
“He will be a much better president not only than Donald Trump but a president for these times where we need healing, where we need moral leadership and I think he can provide that,” Booker continued. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--Federal Judge Says Massachusetts Gun Stores Can Reopen Saturday

A federal judge ordered Massachusetts to allow gun stores to reopen on May 9 , in a decision that could pave the way for a future Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of shutdowns .
United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock said there was “ no justification ” for Gov .
Charlie Baker ’ s total shutdown of gun stores in the state during the coronavirus pandemic .
He granted a preliminary injunction against the executive order and said stores could reopen so long as they operate on an appointment basis and follow strict social distancing rules .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this very small corner of this emergency , we don ’ t surrender our constitutional rights , ” Judge Woodlock said during Thursday ’ s hearing on the case , according to the Boston Globe .
“ These plaintiffs … have constitutional rights that deserve respect and vindication .
And it becomes necessary for a court to do that.
” Baker ’ s office did not return request for comment .
Thursday ’ s decision created a split in federal courts about the legality of gun store shutdowns , which could trigger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s constitutionality .
While Judge Woodlock ruled the Massachusetts ban was unconstitutional , two federal judges ruled that California localities could shutter gun stores in April .
With the cases facing appeals , higher courts may soon be forced to answer the question as well , according to Josh Blackman , a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston .
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A federal judge ordered Massachusetts to allow gun stores to reopen on May 9, in a decision that could pave the way for a future Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of shutdowns.
United States District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock said there was “no justification” for Gov. Charlie Baker’s total shutdown of gun stores in the state during the coronavirus pandemic. He granted a preliminary injunction against the executive order and said stores could reopen so long as they operate on an appointment basis and follow strict social distancing rules.
“I have enough information to say, in this very small corner of this emergency, we don’t surrender our constitutional rights,” Judge Woodlock said during Thursday’s hearing on the case, according to the Boston Globe. “These plaintiffs … have constitutional rights that deserve respect and vindication. And it becomes necessary for a court to do that.”
Baker’s office did not return request for comment.
Thursday’s decision created a split in federal courts about the legality of gun store shutdowns, which could trigger a Supreme Court review of the policy’s constitutionality. While Judge Woodlock ruled the Massachusetts ban was unconstitutional, two federal judges ruled that California localities could shutter gun stores in April. With the cases facing appeals, higher courts may soon be forced to answer the question as well, according to Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--Rob Reiner Goes All in for Vote By Mail: Trump will Lose in a Landslide

Director Rob Reiner is now among the first left-wing Hollywood figures to lay down a full-throated endorsement of vote-by-mail , saying President Donald Trump opposes expanding the fraught voting system nationwide because he knows it would lead to him losing “ in a landslide.
” “ He ’ s gotten away with assaulting women , breaking laws , violating the Constitution and letting US die , ” Reiner ’ s conspiracy theory filled rant began .
“ The vote in Nov. is our last chance to hold him accountable .
He knows if we ’ re allowed to vote by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We all know what needs to be done.
” Indeed , while most of the high-profile and politically loud in Hollywood have been noticeably silent on expanding voting with mail in ballots , the political left has been banging the vote by mail drum for months .
They got a big boost last week when California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) ordered vote-by-mail in California for November ’ s election , a move that would send nearly 21 million ballots to Golden State voters .
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Director Rob Reiner is now among the first left-wing Hollywood figures to lay down a full-throated endorsement of vote-by-mail, saying President Donald Trump opposes expanding the fraught voting system nationwide because he knows it would lead to him losing “in a landslide.”
“He’s gotten away with assaulting women, breaking laws, violating the Constitution and letting US die,” Reiner’s conspiracy theory filled rant began. “The vote in Nov. is our last chance to hold him accountable. He knows if we’re allowed to vote by mail, he loses in a landslide. We all know what needs to be done.”
He’s gotten away with assaulting women, breaking laws, violating the Constitution and letting US die. The vote in Nov. is our last chance to hold him accountable. He knows if we’re allowed to vote by mail, he loses in a landslide. We all know what needs to be done. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) May 10, 2020
Indeed, while most of the high-profile and politically loud in Hollywood have been noticeably silent on expanding voting with mail in ballots, the political left has been banging the vote by mail drum for months. They got a big boost last week when California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ordered vote-by-mail in California for November’s election, a move that would send nearly 21 million ballots to Golden State voters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--Michigan barber ticketed for defying coronavirus lockdown says he’ll work until arrested or ‘Jesus w

Michigan barber ticketed for defying coronavirus lockdown says he’ll work until arrested or ‘Jesus walks in’

A Michigan barber , who reopened his shop Monday in defiance of Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s coronavirus lockdown order , says that even though he was issued tickets that could see him face jail time and fines , he will continue working until police arrest him , Taser him or “ Jesus walks in.
” Karl Manke , 77 , told local media outlets that police had cited him twice for reopening his barbershop in Owosso , where he has cut hair for 60 years .
He said he is due in court on June 6 .
Barbershops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan , and other parts of the country , following the governors ’ executive orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 .
Those who violate Whitmer ’ s order in Michigan can face a 90-day misdemeanor and/or a $ 500 fine .
Whitmer has been criticized for her strict lockdown , prompting armed demonstrators to protest at the Capitol last week .
“ I don ’ t need the governor to be my mother , ” Manke told the Flint Journal .
“ I have one .
God bless her , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t need another mother .
I can make these adult decisions myself.
” Manke said money has been tight since the shutdown and he can no longer afford to stay closed .
Even with the potential consequences , the 77-year-old said he plans on keeping his doors opens .
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A Michigan barber, who reopened his shop Monday in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus lockdown order, says that even though he was issued tickets that could see him face jail time and fines, he will continue working until police arrest him, Taser him or “Jesus walks in.”
Karl Manke, 77, told local media outlets that police had cited him twice for reopening his barbershop in Owosso, where he has cut hair for 60 years. He said he is due in court on June 6.
Barbershops and hair salons have been closed in Michigan, and other parts of the country, following the governors’ executive orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Those who violate Whitmer’s order in Michigan can face a 90-day misdemeanor and/or a $500 fine. Whitmer has been criticized for her strict lockdown, prompting armed demonstrators to protest at the Capitol last week.
“I don’t need the governor to be my mother,” Manke told the Flint Journal. “I have one. God bless her, she’s gone now. I don’t need another mother. I can make these adult decisions myself.”
Manke said money has been tight since the shutdown and he can no longer afford to stay closed. Even with the potential consequences, the 77-year-old said he plans on keeping his doors opens. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--‘The Final Straw’: Elon Musk Says He’ll Move Tesla Headquarters Out Of California, File Lawsuit Over

‘The Final Straw’: Elon Musk Says He’ll Move Tesla Headquarters Out Of California, File Lawsuit Over Restrictions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk , who has recently drawn national attention for his strong rebukes of government authority amidst the pandemic , revealed on Saturday morning that the company ’ s headquarters in Fremont , California , would immediately begin moving to either Texas or Nevada .
The CEO ’ s announcement , which took the form of a tweet response to someone who encouraged Tesla to file a lawsuit against Alameda County , called the local government barring the company from re-opening with reduced capacity on Friday “ the final straw.
” Musk responded to the individual by saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit against the county , and that the decision on whether to completely remove manufacturing from the area — instead of just the headquarters and unnamed Tesla programs — would be dependent on how well the company is treated going forward .
“ Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately .
The unelected & ignorant ‘ Interim Health Officer ’ of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor , the President , our Constitutional Freedom & just plain common sense , ” said Musk .
“ Frankly , this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its HQ and future programs to Texas/Nevada immediately .
If we even retain Fremont manufacturing activity at all , it will be dependen on how Tesla is treated in the future .
Tesla is the last carmaker left in CA , ” said the CEO .
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has recently drawn national attention for his strong rebukes of government authority amidst the pandemic, revealed on Saturday morning that the company’s headquarters in Fremont, California, would immediately begin moving to either Texas or Nevada.
The CEO’s announcement, which took the form of a tweet response to someone who encouraged Tesla to file a lawsuit against Alameda County, called the local government barring the company from re-opening with reduced capacity on Friday “the final straw.”
Musk responded to the individual by saying that his company would indeed file a lawsuit against the county, and that the decision on whether to completely remove manufacturing from the area — instead of just the headquarters and unnamed Tesla programs — would be dependent on how well the company is treated going forward.
“Tesla is filing a lawsuit against Alameda County immediately. The unelected & ignorant ‘Interim Health Officer’ of Alameda is acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional Freedom & just plain common sense,” said Musk.
“Frankly, this is the final straw. Tesla will now move its HQ and future programs to Texas/Nevada immediately. If we even retain Fremont manufacturing activity at all, it will be dependen[t] on how Tesla is treated in the future. Tesla is the last carmaker left in CA,” said the CEO. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--WATCH: Jon Voight’s ‘Message Of Hope’: Trump Is A ‘Man Of Great Integrity,’ ‘A Man Who Took On Evil’

Earlier this week , actor Jon Voight delivered “ a message of hope ” to his social media followers in a video praising President Trump for the battle he has waged against “ evil ” these past four years .
The “ Midnight Cowboy ” actor even went as far to say that Trump was “ the historic president of this millennium.
” “ We see President Trump as a magnificent soul raising up this nation .
For he loves this country , his neighbors , thy people , Lord .
He is a true patriot who has fought single-handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gifted tongue of truths and his true concern for everyone , every citizen , ” Voight began .
The actor went on to hail President Trump as a “ man of great integrity ” for how valiantly he has fought for the American people .
“ This is a man of great integrity , this is a man who held his head high , this is a man who took on evil and brought us to light , ” continued Voight .
“ This is a man , a president , who guided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ path to greatness .
This man , President Trump , had to fight a war , a war that was bigger than anything our nation has witnessed in our lifetime , though he shielded us and protected us through it .
This is what a man of great love does , a man that will protect his country to the end .
With dignity , honor , respect , and love.
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Earlier this week, actor Jon Voight delivered “a message of hope” to his social media followers in a video praising President Trump for the battle he has waged against “evil” these past four years. The “Midnight Cowboy” actor even went as far to say that Trump was “the historic president of this millennium.”
A Message of Hope pic.twitter.com/juAOIr7VLX — Jon Voight (@jonvoight) May 4, 2020
“We see President Trump as a magnificent soul raising up this nation. For he loves this country, his neighbors, thy people, Lord. He is a true patriot who has fought single-handed and knocked each poisoner down with his gifted tongue of truths and his true concern for everyone, every citizen,” Voight began.
The actor went on to hail President Trump as a “man of great integrity” for how valiantly he has fought for the American people.
“This is a man of great integrity, this is a man who held his head high, this is a man who took on evil and brought us to light,” continued Voight. “This is a man, a president, who guided his nation and his people on a path to greatness. This man, President Trump, had to fight a war, a war that was bigger than anything our nation has witnessed in our lifetime, though he shielded us and protected us through it. This is what a man of great love does, a man that will protect his country to the end. With dignity, honor, respect, and love.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-11--Birx said ‘there is nothing from the CDC that I can trust’ in a White House coronavirus task force m

Birx said ‘there is nothing from the CDC that I can trust’ in a White House coronavirus task force meeting

Deborah Birx , the White House ’ s coronavirus task force response coordinator , blasted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a White House coronavirus task force meeting during a discussion on COVID-19 data , according to The Washington Post .
“ There is nothing from the CDC that I can trust , ” she told CDC Director Robert Redfield , two people familiar with the meeting told the newspaper .
The Post reported that Birx and others feared that the CDC ’ s statistics on mortality rate and case counts were inflated by up to 25 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement that “ mortality is slowly declining each day.
” “ To keep with this trend , it is essential that seniors and those with comorbidities shelter in place and that we continue to protect vulnerable communities , ” she said .
Yet other sources have shown that mortality in the US remains close to 2,000 daily deaths — and does not show a steady downward trajectory , as Birx said .
Recent research has also indicated that COVID-19 deaths have been severely undercounted , both in the US and around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic .
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Deborah Birx, the White House’s coronavirus task force response coordinator, blasted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a White House coronavirus task force meeting during a discussion on COVID-19 data, according to The Washington Post.
“There is nothing from the CDC that I can trust,” she told CDC Director Robert Redfield, two people familiar with the meeting told the newspaper.
The Post reported that Birx and others feared that the CDC’s statistics on mortality rate and case counts were inflated by up to 25%.
Birx later told The Post in a statement that “mortality is slowly declining each day.”
“To keep with this trend, it is essential that seniors and those with comorbidities shelter in place and that we continue to protect vulnerable communities,” she said.
Yet other sources have shown that mortality in the US remains close to 2,000 daily deaths — and does not show a steady downward trajectory, as Birx said.
Recent research has also indicated that COVID-19 deaths have been severely undercounted, both in the US and around the world, particularly in the early stages of the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--The TEN TWEETS That Foretold — FOUR YEARS AGO — Trey Gowdy Was a Deep-State Puppet

While all others in the right-wing media were spinning heroic tales about Trey Gowdy ’ s ‘ tough DOJ prosecutor ’ schtick during the Benghazi hearings and his supposed stance against FBI officials entangled in the Russia collusion and FISA-abuse cases , True Pundit was the lone voice in the political wilderness .
Gowdy in fact has worked AGAINST holding the State Dept.
, FBI and Justice Department accountable for shattering the U.S. Constitution and federal laws .
And few in the media or government even blinked , except for Thomas Paine .
Still , few others listened to or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservatives lashed out , defending Gowdy and slamming the pundit .
Now , literally years later .
Paine ’ s sentiments are going mainstream .
We dust off Thomas Paine ’ s rarely-wrong crystal ball once again .
See below .
We journey back through Tweets as far back as April 2016 — MORE THAN FOUR YEARS AGO .
( We will add more here as we dig them up . )
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22 — Corrupt Clinton Foundation Investigation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PLAY for the FEDS ; Bobby Kennedy Jr Tells Paine He ' ” on Spreaker .

While all others in the right-wing media were spinning heroic tales about Trey Gowdy’s ‘tough DOJ prosecutor’ schtick during the Benghazi hearings and his supposed stance against FBI officials entangled in the Russia collusion and FISA-abuse cases, True Pundit was the lone voice in the political wilderness.
Gowdy in fact has worked AGAINST holding the State Dept., FBI and Justice Department accountable for shattering the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. And few in the media or government even blinked, except for Thomas Paine. Still, few others listened to or credited Paine. In fact, many Conservatives lashed out, defending Gowdy and slamming the pundit. Now, literally years later. Paine’s sentiments are going mainstream. We dust off Thomas Paine’s rarely-wrong crystal ball once again. See below.
We journey back through Tweets as far back as April 2016 — MORE THAN FOUR YEARS AGO. (We will add more here as we dig them up.)
Trey Gowdy. He turned out to be huge phony. That Benghazi committee was a sham. Special place in Hell for all Traitors involved. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) June 30, 2016
Emails asking, Why you picking on Trey Gowdy? He’s good guy … No. He’s not. He had chance to be stand up guy. Now, just another rat fink. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) July 1, 2016
Trump DOJ should look at Trey Gowdy’s finances to see who paid him off in exchange for that sham Benghazi report. Always follow the money. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) July 1, 2016
Whoa. How would a fraudulent warrant used to try to lock up Gen. Flynn NOT discredit Mueller’s “investigation?” You see Trey, this is WHY our sources have REFUSED to cooperate with your committees. The FBI does not trust you. https://t.co/5o7OZqIj1y — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) February 2, 2018
We leaked solid Intel to Trey Gowdy about FBI crimes months ago to provide to the IG & investigate. He never lifted a finger. Sat on it. How do we know? His colleagues told us after They investigated. Lot of things we do behind the scenes, folks. Have to put it in upcoming BOOK. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) May 31, 2018
@TGowdySC @HouseJudiciary funny though Trey that you favor open borders. And you backed Rubio. We’re not fooled out here, pal. We see you. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) April 28, 2016
Trey, stop counting your newfound millions and choose a side, buddy. https://t.co/a6YUGTpRC2 — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) March 5, 2018
If Trey Gowdy sees his Deep State shadow on CNN in the morning it means six more weeks until the Inspector General report. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) June 1, 2018
You’d think with the millions he banked on a small government salary that Trey Gowdy wouldn’t be combing his hair with a pork chop. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) October 25, 2019
Deep State Poster Boy Trey Gowdy: FBI’s Use of Informant for Trump Campaign Was Appropriate (VIDEO) https://t.co/OKteSATkf0 — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) May 30, 2018
Deep State Trey on the morning talk show rounds …. https://t.co/X9wP7Q3Kgm — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) March 18, 2018
Trey Gowdy: ‘I’m glad we have Bob Mueller, Congress has proven itself incapable of conducting serious investigations’ https://t.co/5Qj1FRTYN3 — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) April 2, 2018
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truepundit--2020-05-12--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Tuesday 5.12.20

There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit ’ s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do .
Doctor to Senators : Coronavirus Fatality Rate 10 to 40x Lower than Estimates that Led to Lockdowns – The coronavirus infection fatality rate is lower than initially predicted , perhaps similar or even lower than the seasonal flu ’ s 0.1 percent for some segments of the population , a couple of doctors confirmed in testimony before a Senate panel on Thursday .
Breitbart News has highlighted some studies that took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that the ongoing pandemic is more widespread but less deadly than early estimates .
– READ MORE As U.S. meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle , exports to China soar – U.S. President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open to protect the nation ’ s food supply even as workers got sick and died .
Yet the plants have increasingly been exporting to China while U.S. consumers face shortages , a Reuters analysis of government data showed .
Trump , who is in an acrimonious public dispute with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , invoked the 1950 Defense Production Act on April 28 to keep plants open .
Now he is facing criticism from some lawmakers , consumers and plant employees for putting workers at risk in part to help ensure China ’ s meat supply .
– READ MORE HR 6666 : Illinois Democrat Introduces $ 100 Billion Contact Tracing Bill – Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush has introduced the H.R .
6666 TRACE Act , which includes a $ 100 billion grant program which would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating through healthcare , schools and nonprofit entities , who would perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing “ through mobile health units and , as necessary , at individuals ’ residences , and for other purposes.
” – READ MORE Michigan militia members say they won ’ t allow police to arrest 77-year-old barber defying Democratic Gov .
Whitmer ’ s shutdown order –Members of the Michigan militia said they won ’ t allow police to arrest 77-year-old Karl Manke who opened his Owosso barbershop last week in defiance of Democratic Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
“ We are here to make sure he doesn ’ t get arrested , ” Daniel Brewer told the station Saturday .
“ We ’ re willing to stand in front of that door and block the entrance so the police will have no entry there today.
” – READ MORE NBC admits Chuck Todd ’ s ‘ Meet the Press ’ deceptively edited Barr remarks on Flynn –NBC News ’ Chuck Todd aired a deceptively edited clip of Attorney General Bill Barr discussing the Michael Flynn case during his “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prompting the network to concede the mistake hours later — but there is still no word on whether Todd will apologize on-air .
Asked by CBS News ’ Catherine Herridge how history would judge the DOJ ’ s decision to move to dismiss the Flynn case , Barr initially responded , laughing : “ Well , history is written by the winners , so it largely depends on who ’ s writing the history.
” – READ MORE Mexico ’ s president calls for investigation into Obama-era Fast and Furious Operation –Mexico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for answers and an apology for the Obama-era gun-running operation known as “ Fast and Furious.
” On Friday , Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called for an investigation into Operation Fast and Furious to prevent it from happening again .
“ What seems serious to me is that a violation of our sovereignty was carried out , a secret operation , and that Mexicans were killed with these weapons , ” Lopez Obrador said during a press conference in Mexico City on Friday .
– READ MORE “ Your Every Move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To Resemble China ’ s Social Credit System – We recently detailed how when America ’ s white collar work force returns to their offices , business complexes , and sky scrapers , their experience in the post-COVID ‘ reopened ’ work space is likely to resemble something more like an airport security check zone , complete with invasive protocols like frequent temperature checks and ‘ social distancing ’ and health surviellance , as well as Plexiglass eclosed cubicles and HR-style enforcement monitors .
If all that sounds like a hassle , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of America ’ s near-future office spaces , and the end result looks to be worse than expected .
“ Your every move will be watched , ” – READ MORE Listen to “ Ep .
22 — Corrupt Clinton Foundation Investigation of Vaccine & Medical Fraud is BACK IN PLAY for the FEDS ; Bobby Kennedy Jr Tells Paine He ' ” on Spreaker .

Listen to “Thomas Paine Podcast” on Spreaker.
There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit’s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do.
Doctor to Senators: Coronavirus Fatality Rate 10 to 40x Lower than Estimates that Led to Lockdowns – The coronavirus infection fatality rate is lower than initially predicted, perhaps similar or even lower than the seasonal flu’s 0.1 percent for some segments of the population, a couple of doctors confirmed in testimony before a Senate panel on Thursday.
Breitbart News has highlighted some studies that took into account mild or asymptomatic infections and found that the ongoing pandemic is more widespread but less deadly than early estimates. – READ MORE
As U.S. meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle, exports to China soar – U.S. President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open to protect the nation’s food supply even as workers got sick and died. Yet the plants have increasingly been exporting to China while U.S. consumers face shortages, a Reuters analysis of government data showed.
Trump, who is in an acrimonious public dispute with Beijing over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, invoked the 1950 Defense Production Act on April 28 to keep plants open. Now he is facing criticism from some lawmakers, consumers and plant employees for putting workers at risk in part to help ensure China’s meat supply. – READ MORE
HR 6666: Illinois Democrat Introduces $100 Billion Contact Tracing Bill – Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush has introduced the H.R. 6666 TRACE Act, which includes a $100 billion grant program which would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create an army of contact tracers operating through healthcare, schools and nonprofit entities, who would perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing “through mobile health units and, as necessary, at individuals’ residences, and for other purposes.” – READ MORE
Michigan militia members say they won’t allow police to arrest 77-year-old barber defying Democratic Gov. Whitmer’s shutdown order –Members of the Michigan militia said they won’t allow police to arrest 77-year-old Karl Manke who opened his Owosso barbershop last week in defiance of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown order, WEYI-TV reported.
“We are here to make sure he doesn’t get arrested,” Daniel Brewer told the station Saturday. “We’re willing to stand in front of that door and block the entrance so the police will have no entry there today.” – READ MORE
NBC admits Chuck Todd’s ‘Meet the Press’ deceptively edited Barr remarks on Flynn –NBC News’ Chuck Todd aired a deceptively edited clip of Attorney General Bill Barr discussing the Michael Flynn case during his “Meet the Press” broadcast on Sunday, prompting the network to concede the mistake hours later — but there is still no word on whether Todd will apologize on-air.
Asked by CBS News’ Catherine Herridge how history would judge the DOJ’s decision to move to dismiss the Flynn case, Barr initially responded, laughing: “Well, history is written by the winners, so it largely depends on who’s writing the history.” – READ MORE
Mexico’s president calls for investigation into Obama-era Fast and Furious Operation –Mexico’s president asked the United States for answers and an apology for the Obama-era gun-running operation known as “Fast and Furious.” On Friday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called for an investigation into Operation Fast and Furious to prevent it from happening again.
“What seems serious to me is that a violation of our sovereignty was carried out, a secret operation, and that Mexicans were killed with these weapons,” Lopez Obrador said during a press conference in Mexico City on Friday. – READ MORE
“Your Every Move Will Be Watched”: Post-COVID Offices To Resemble China’s Social Credit System – We recently detailed how when America’s white collar work force returns to their offices, business complexes, and sky scrapers, their experience in the post-COVID ‘reopened’ work space is likely to resemble something more like an airport security check zone, complete with invasive protocols like frequent temperature checks and ‘social distancing’ and health surviellance, as well as Plexiglass eclosed cubicles and HR-style enforcement monitors.
If all that sounds like a hassle, the WSJ has since taken up the question of America’s near-future office spaces, and the end result looks to be worse than expected. “Your every move will be watched,” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Flynn Judge DROPS Surprising ORDER in Response to AG Barr’s Request to Drop Charges Against the Gene

Flynn Judge DROPS Surprising ORDER in Response to AG Barr’s Request to Drop Charges Against the General; Saga Appears Far From Over

Everyone hold your horses .
The federal judge in the Gen. Mike Flynn case has responded to the Justice Department ’ s request to drop the charges against the General and the saga appears far from over .
Per WAPO : The department ’ s motion to dismiss the Flynn case is actually just a request — one that requires “ leave of the court ” before it is effective .
The executive branch has unreviewable authority to decide whether to prosecute a case .
But once it secures an indictment , the proceedings necessarily involve the judicial branch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ — not the executive branch — decides whether an indictment may be dismissed .
The responsible exercise of that authority is particularly important here , where a defendant ’ s plea of guilty has already been accepted .
Government motions to dismiss at this stage are virtually unheard of .
The department now says it can not prove its case .
But Flynn had already admitted his guilt to lying to the FBI , and the court had accepted his plea .
The purported reasons for the dismissal clash not only with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s case — where it assured the court of an important federal interest in punishing Flynn ’ s dishonesty , an interest it now dismisses as insubstantial — but also with arguments it has routinely made for years in similar cases not involving defendants close to the president .
And all of this followed a similarly troubling reversal , also preceded by the withdrawal of career prosecutors , in the sentencing of Roger Stone .
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Everyone hold your horses. The federal judge in the Gen. Mike Flynn case has responded to the Justice Department’s request to drop the charges against the General and the saga appears far from over.
Sullivan is clearly not happy. By setting a schedule for amicus curiae — friend of the court — briefs he’s putting off responding to DOJ’s motion to dismiss the Flynn case. In what would be a shocking twist, the judge can deny the motion. — Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) May 12, 2020
Per WAPO: The department’s motion to dismiss the Flynn case is actually just a request — one that requires “leave of the court” before it is effective. The executive branch has unreviewable authority to decide whether to prosecute a case. But once it secures an indictment, the proceedings necessarily involve the judicial branch. And the law provides that the court — not the executive branch — decides whether an indictment may be dismissed. The responsible exercise of that authority is particularly important here, where a defendant’s plea of guilty has already been accepted. Government motions to dismiss at this stage are virtually unheard of.
The department now says it cannot prove its case. But Flynn had already admitted his guilt to lying to the FBI, and the court had accepted his plea. The purported reasons for the dismissal clash not only with the department’s previous arguments in Flynn’s case — where it assured the court of an important federal interest in punishing Flynn’s dishonesty, an interest it now dismisses as insubstantial — but also with arguments it has routinely made for years in similar cases not involving defendants close to the president. And all of this followed a similarly troubling reversal, also preceded by the withdrawal of career prosecutors, in the sentencing of Roger Stone.
This story is developing.
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Gretchen Whitmer Lashes out at Michiganders: Lockdown ‘Not Optional,’ Orders ‘Not Suggestions’ (VIDE

Gretchen Whitmer Lashes out at Michiganders: Lockdown ‘Not Optional,’ Orders ‘Not Suggestions’ (VIDEO)

As Michiganders continue to defy her orders , Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer lashed out at residents on Monday , saying @ @ @ @ @ not optional.
” Whitmer was asked about business owners and residents “ doubting ” her @ @ @ @ @ .
She claimed to know how “ frustrating ” the situation is , before cautioning @ @ @ @ @ follow the law .
“ These executive orders are not a suggestion .
They ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not helpful hints.
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As Michiganders continue to defy her orders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lashed out at residents on Monday, saying the coronavirus lockdown is “not optional.”
Whitmer was asked about business owners and residents “doubting” her authority to enforce executive orders.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “These executive orders are not a suggestion. They’re not optional. They’re not helpful hints.” pic.twitter.com/ImffRfwPyb — The Hill (@thehill) May 11, 2020
She claimed to know how “frustrating” the situation is, before cautioning “I expect people to follow the law.
“These executive orders are not a suggestion. They’re not optional. They’re not helpful hints.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Senate Republicans Want Obama Officials To Testify On Origins Of Russia Probe

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee want top Obama officials to testify as part of its own investigation into the @ @ @ @ @ that dominated the headlines until it was determined there was no collusion .
Sen. Lindsey @ @ @ @ @ who chairs the committee , said last week that he wants former FBI Director James @ @ @ @ @ Director Andrew McCabe to testify this summer .
Fox ’ s source told the outlet @ @ @ @ @ officials if they refused to appear and that Senate investigators were looking at “ various @ @ @ @ @ sources ” for their investigation .
“ This is a multilevel puzzle , ” the @ @ @ @ @ They are looking at layer upon layer , and you have to be able to @ @ @ @ @ what was going on , and who was doing what , when , and why.
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Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee want top Obama officials to testify as part of its own investigation into the origins of the Russia-collusion probe that dominated the headlines until it was determined there was no collusion.
Fox News reported that the Senate Judiciary Committee, whose investigation is separate from the one being conducted by U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham for the Department of Justice, may issue subpoenas for the Obama officials to get to the bottom of how the narrative started that President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with Russia to steal the election. A source told the outlet that the committee wants “former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former CIA Director John Brennan to testify before the committee.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who chairs the committee, said last week that he wants former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to testify this summer.
Fox’s source told the outlet that it would subpoena the officials if they refused to appear and that Senate investigators were looking at “various piece” from “various sources” for their investigation.
“This is a multilevel puzzle,” the source told Fox. “They are looking at layer upon layer, and you have to be able to tell the story of exactly what was going on, and who was doing what, when, and why.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Iran Accidentally Opens Fire On An Iranian Military Ship, Dozens Of Iranian Sailors Reportedly Dead

Dozens of Iranian sailors were reportedly killed during the early morning hours on Monday after an Iranian destroyer accidentally opened @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Dozens of sailors in Iran ’ s Navy were killed early Monday after @ @ @ @ @ shot from one destroyer and hit another , ” The Jerusalem Post reported .
“ @ @ @ @ @ a C-802 missile was fired toward another Iranian Navy destroyer , striking it and causing @ @ @ @ @ said.
” “ Some 40 naval service members were missing after the incident , local @ @ @ @ @ ” according to Haaretz .
“ Iran ’ s Fars semi-official news agency meanwhile said @ @ @ @ @ several injured during a naval exercise.
” The news comes after tensions between the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy ( IRGCN ) , which is a designated terrorist organization , @ @ @ @ @ Iranian gun boats swarmed a U.S. destroyer in the region .
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Dozens of Iranian sailors were reportedly killed during the early morning hours on Monday after an Iranian destroyer accidentally opened fire on another Iranian destroyer.
“Dozens of sailors in Iran’s Navy were killed early Monday after a on-board missile was accidentally shot from one destroyer and hit another,” The Jerusalem Post reported. “During a military drill, a C-802 missile was fired toward another Iranian Navy destroyer, striking it and causing extensive damage, the reports said.”
“Some 40 naval service members were missing after the incident, local media outlets reportedly said,” according to Haaretz. “Iran’s Fars semi-official news agency meanwhile said one person was killed and several injured during a naval exercise.”
The news comes after tensions between the U.S. Navy and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN), which is a designated terrorist organization, increased last month when 11 Iranian gun boats swarmed a U.S. destroyer in the region. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--De Blasio Under Fire for Selective Enforcement of Social-Distancing Guidelines

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is under fire from liberal groups raising serious concerns about the selective enforcement of social-distancing regulations .
In the wake of a tweet in which de Blasio singled out Jewish New Yorkers , warning them to adhere to the regulations , two liberal groups on Monday called on the mayor to remove enforcement of the regulations from the purview of the New York Police Department .
Data compiled by the NYPD show that though de Blasio has chided Jews for their failure to follow the guidelines , there is no indication the Orthodox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a higher rate than other New Yorkers .
Black and Hispanic New Yorkers have received the vast majority of police summonses for violating social-distancing laws , which criminal justice reform advocates say is evidence that they are being selectively targeted by law enforcement .
“ Following Mayor de Blasio ’ s comments last month that raised legitimate fears of disparate enforcement toward New York ’ s Orthodox Jewish community , his administration and local officials across the state should have taken every precaution to ensure the enforcement of social distancing rules was carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , and without resorting to the kind of over-criminalization that has unnecessarily subjected far too many people to the criminal justice system , ” said Khalil Cumberbatch , the chief strategist of New Yorkers United for Justice , which advocates for criminal justice reform .
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New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is under fire from liberal groups raising serious concerns about the selective enforcement of social-distancing regulations.
In the wake of a tweet in which de Blasio singled out Jewish New Yorkers, warning them to adhere to the regulations, two liberal groups on Monday called on the mayor to remove enforcement of the regulations from the purview of the New York Police Department.
Data compiled by the NYPD show that though de Blasio has chided Jews for their failure to follow the guidelines, there is no indication the Orthodox Jewish community has violated the laws at a higher rate than other New Yorkers. Black and Hispanic New Yorkers have received the vast majority of police summonses for violating social-distancing laws, which criminal justice reform advocates say is evidence that they are being selectively targeted by law enforcement.
“Following Mayor de Blasio’s comments last month that raised legitimate fears of disparate enforcement toward New York’s Orthodox Jewish community, his administration and local officials across the state should have taken every precaution to ensure the enforcement of social distancing rules was carried out equally and consistently throughout the whole city, and without resorting to the kind of over-criminalization that has unnecessarily subjected far too many people to the criminal justice system,” said Khalil Cumberbatch, the chief strategist of New Yorkers United for Justice, which advocates for criminal justice reform. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--‘The View’ tries to humiliate Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business—she flips the scr

‘The View’ tries to humiliate Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business—she flips the script on them

On Monday ’ s episode of the ABC talk show “ The View , ” the liberal cohosts tried to take down Dallas beauty salon owner Shelley Luther , but she refused to back down and quickly flipped the script on the smug leftwing women .
Luther headlines populated airwaves last week when she reopened her salon and refused to close it amidst the coronavirus pandemic , even when sentenced to spending days in jail .
After public outcry , Texas Governor Gregg Abbott freed Luther , much to the dismay of liberals around the country who thought she belongs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feed her family .
Unsurprising , liberal cohost on “ The View , ” Sunny Hostin , immediately went after her during Monday ’ s appearance .
“ Shelley , coronavirus cases are already rising in Texas and across the country where restrictions have been lifted , and you ’ re worried about your staff and your customers , ” Hostin said .
“ I mean , I would assume you ’ re worried about your staff and your customers getting sick , since there ’ s now an uptick because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On Monday’s episode of the ABC talk show “The View,” the liberal cohosts tried to take down Dallas beauty salon owner Shelley Luther, but she refused to back down and quickly flipped the script on the smug leftwing women.
SALON OWNER SPEAKS OUT: Texas hair salon owner Shelley Luther defends her decision on @TheView to defy lockdown orders and reopen her business, telling us she “didn’t want to be the reason” her hair stylists “weren’t making money.” https://t.co/z4cip9m4Lm pic.twitter.com/asRmW3jN0U — The View (@TheView) May 11, 2020
Luther headlines populated airwaves last week when she reopened her salon and refused to close it amidst the coronavirus pandemic, even when sentenced to spending days in jail. After public outcry, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott freed Luther, much to the dismay of liberals around the country who thought she belongs in jail simply for reopening her business to feed her family. Unsurprising, liberal cohost on “The View,” Sunny Hostin, immediately went after her during Monday’s appearance.
“Shelley, coronavirus cases are already rising in Texas and across the country where restrictions have been lifted, and you’re worried about your staff and your customers,” Hostin said. “I mean, I would assume you’re worried about your staff and your customers getting sick, since there’s now an uptick because of people not following the rules like yourself.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Rand Paul: Dr. Fauci Not ‘End All’ Authority on Coronavirus Response (VIDEO)

Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) said during a hearing on Tuesday that Dr. Anthony Fauci is not the “ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus response .
Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and @ @ @ @ @ a Senate Health , Education , Labor , and Pensions ( HELP ) Committee hearing @ @ @ @ @ work and putting children back to school in the fall .
He has served as @ @ @ @ @ House Coronavirus Task Force members .
Fauci said in a statement to the New York @ @ @ @ @ the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus outbreak , it will bring “ needless @ @ @ @ @ , an ophthalmologist who recently recovered from the coronavirus , countered Fauci ’ s argument @ @ @ @ @ about reopening the country .
The Kentucky conservative said , “ We never really reached @ @ @ @ @ in Kentucky and other states .
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said during a hearing on Tuesday that Dr. Anthony Fauci is not the “end all” authority on the coronavirus response.
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on putting America back to work and putting children back to school in the fall. He has served as one of the key White House Coronavirus Task Force members.
Fauci said in a statement to the New York Times on Tuesday that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus outbreak, it will bring “needless suffering and death.”
Paul, an ophthalmologist who recently recovered from the coronavirus, countered Fauci’s argument that America should be cautious about reopening the country. The Kentucky conservative said, “We never really reached any sort of pandemic levels in Kentucky and other states. We have fewer deaths in Kentucky than an average flu season.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--MSNBC Founder Says Biden Is ‘Not Ready’ to Face Trump in General Election

Former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) is leading President Donald Trump in several general election polls .
However , that may change as the election draws near and Biden becomes more visible , according to MSNBC founder Tom Rogers .
“ Trump has been dominating the media as we all know , and Biden has not been in the spotlight , ” Rogers said during an appearance on “ Morning Joe ” on Monday “ But that ’ s going to shift .
And when it shifts , Biden needs to perform , ” Rogers added .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to deliver a “ convincing message ” for the election .
“ The bottom line is the candidate needs to be able to articulate a clear and convincing message , and particularly when it comes to the pandemic … he ’ s not there yet .
And it pains me to say this , it really does , but his performance in being able to come up with a compelling narrative and a passionate storyline that really is ready for prime-time election season when it comes to talking about the legacy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic collapse , he ’ s just not there yet.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is leading President Donald Trump in several general election polls.
However, that may change as the election draws near and Biden becomes more visible, according to MSNBC founder Tom Rogers.
“Trump has been dominating the media as we all know, and Biden has not been in the spotlight,” Rogers said during an appearance on “Morning Joe” on Monday
“But that’s going to shift. And when it shifts, Biden needs to perform,” Rogers added.
He continued to argue that Biden is not able to deliver a “convincing message” for the election.
“The bottom line is the candidate needs to be able to articulate a clear and convincing message, and particularly when it comes to the pandemic … he’s not there yet. And it pains me to say this, it really does, but his performance in being able to come up with a compelling narrative and a passionate storyline that really is ready for prime-time election season when it comes to talking about the legacy of Donald Trump, of mass death and economic collapse, he’s just not there yet.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Biden says he was ‘aware’ of Michael Flynn probe during transition

Former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee , said Tuesday that he was “ aware ” at the time of the investigation started by Obama administration officials into Michael Flynn .
During an interview with ABC ’ s “ Good Morning America , ” Biden was pressed by George Stephanopoulos over what he knew about the Obama administration ’ s moves to investigate Flynn , and whether there was anything improper done .
“ I know nothing about those moves to investigate Michael Flynn , ” Biden initially said , calling the topic a “ diversion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , pressed Biden again , questioning whether he attended an Oval Office meeting on Jan. 5 , 2017—during the presidential transition period—where Flynn apparently was discussed .
“ No , I thought you asked me whether or not I had anything to do with him being prosecuted , ” Biden said .
“ I ’ m sorry.
” “ I was aware that there was—that they asked for an investigation , but that ’ s all I know about it , and I don ’ t think anything else … ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what he and Obama knew about the origins of the investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 presidential election were revived last week , as newly released documents revealed additional details about that Jan. 5 , 2017 , Oval Office meeting .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said Tuesday that he was “aware” at the time of the investigation started by Obama administration officials into Michael Flynn.
During an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Biden was pressed by George Stephanopoulos over what he knew about the Obama administration’s moves to investigate Flynn, and whether there was anything improper done.
“I know nothing about those moves to investigate Michael Flynn,” Biden initially said, calling the topic a “diversion” from the coronavirus pandemic.
Stephanopoulos, though, pressed Biden again, questioning whether he attended an Oval Office meeting on Jan. 5, 2017—during the presidential transition period—where Flynn apparently was discussed.
“No, I thought you asked me whether or not I had anything to do with him being prosecuted,” Biden said. “I’m sorry.”
“I was aware that there was—that they asked for an investigation, but that’s all I know about it, and I don’t think anything else …”
Biden’s comments come as questions about what he and Obama knew about the origins of the investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 presidential election were revived last week, as newly released documents revealed additional details about that Jan. 5, 2017, Oval Office meeting. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Andrew Cuomo FINALLY Reverses Order Forcing Nursing Homes To Take COVID Patients, Demands Testing Fo

Andrew Cuomo FINALLY Reverses Order Forcing Nursing Homes To Take COVID Patients, Demands Testing For Care Workers

After months of deadly outbreaks that gave rise to nearly a third of all coronavirus-related deaths in New York state , Governor Andrew Cuomo finally reversed a state order Saturday , requiring nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to take COVID-19 positive patients .
Last week , state authorities identified an additional , unreported 1,700 coronavirus deaths that took place in the state ’ s nursing homes but went uncounted in the state ’ s official death toll for a variety of reasons .
The new report , released last Monday , showed that “ at least 4,813 residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died at 351 of New York ’ s 613 nursing homes since March 1 , according to Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s administration ’ s new list , ” according to Time Magazine .
Those deaths likely stem from a New York regulation requiring nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients after they ’ d been released from the hospital or face the wrath of the state .
Federal laws require those same patients to be quarantined away from the general population , but many of the facilities that took in those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom may have still been contagious — did not have the staff or the means to take necessary precautions or the resources to conduct regular testing of both patients and caregivers .
On Sunday , Cuomo reassured New Yorkers that the state would no longer send coronavirus-positive patients to nursing facilities , “ revers his March 25 directive forcing nursing homes to readmit residents who were treated at a hospital for COVID19 .
Those residents can only come back if the test negative for the virus , ” according to reporter Zack Fink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

After months of deadly outbreaks that gave rise to nearly a third of all coronavirus-related deaths in New York state, Governor Andrew Cuomo finally reversed a state order Saturday, requiring nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to take COVID-19 positive patients.
Last week, state authorities identified an additional, unreported 1,700 coronavirus deaths that took place in the state’s nursing homes but went uncounted in the state’s official death toll for a variety of reasons. The new report, released last Monday, showed that “at least 4,813 residents with confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 have died at 351 of New York’s 613 nursing homes since March 1, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration’s new list,” according to Time Magazine.
Those deaths likely stem from a New York regulation requiring nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients after they’d been released from the hospital or face the wrath of the state. Federal laws require those same patients to be quarantined away from the general population, but many of the facilities that took in those recovering from the coronavirus — many of whom may have still been contagious — did not have the staff or the means to take necessary precautions or the resources to conduct regular testing of both patients and caregivers.
On Sunday, Cuomo reassured New Yorkers that the state would no longer send coronavirus-positive patients to nursing facilities, “revers[ing] his March 25 directive forcing nursing homes to readmit residents who were treated at a hospital for COVID19. Those residents can only come back if the[y] test negative for the virus,” according to reporter Zack Fink. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Some Obama Officials Ought to Be Mighty Worried About What Richard Grenell Just Did

Richard Grenell , the acting Director of National Intelligence , has declassified the names of Obama administration officials responsible for the “ unmasking ” of incoming Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn , whose calls with Russia ’ s former ambassador , Sergey Kislyak , were wiretapped as part of the bogus investigation into Russian collusion—an investigation that was not based on any empirical evidence—and subsequently leaked .
The names have not been made public yet but are likely to be included amongst a new round of documents expected to be released involving events that occurred between Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s on the list ?
When asked if Barack Obama is on the list , a source familiar with the documents told Fox News they would not say , but promised the list would make waves .
Grenell is planning to declassify more intelligence on this matter in stages .
“ Unmasking occurs after U.S. citizens ’ conversations are incidentally picked up in conversations with foreign officials who are being monitored by the intelligence community , ” explained Fox News .
“ The U.S. citizens ’ identities are supposed to be protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrongdoing is suspected .
However , officials can determine the U.S. citizens ’ names through a process that is supposed to safeguard their rights.
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Richard Grenell, the acting Director of National Intelligence, has declassified the names of Obama administration officials responsible for the “unmasking” of incoming Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn, whose calls with Russia’s former ambassador, Sergey Kislyak, were wiretapped as part of the bogus investigation into Russian collusion—an investigation that was not based on any empirical evidence—and subsequently leaked. The names have not been made public yet but are likely to be included amongst a new round of documents expected to be released involving events that occurred between Trump’s election and Inauguration Day 2017.
Who’s on the list? When asked if Barack Obama is on the list, a source familiar with the documents told Fox News they would not say, but promised the list would make waves. Grenell is planning to declassify more intelligence on this matter in stages.
“Unmasking occurs after U.S. citizens’ conversations are incidentally picked up in conversations with foreign officials who are being monitored by the intelligence community,” explained Fox News. “The U.S. citizens’ identities are supposed to be protected if their participation is incidental and no wrongdoing is suspected. However, officials can determine the U.S. citizens’ names through a process that is supposed to safeguard their rights.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Caving to Chinese Pressure, WHO Will Not Invite Taiwan to Global Health Meeting

The World Health Organization has denied an appeal for Taiwan to join an upcoming meeting on the global health situation @ @ @ @ @ which has sought to exclude the nation from pressing deliberations .
Steven Solomon , the @ @ @ @ @ official , was quoted as saying on Monday that “ divergent views ” among United @ @ @ @ @ the organization from extending an invitation to Taiwan to attend its annual confab .
These @ @ @ @ @ China , which has long rebuffed international calls for Taiwan to have a seat at @ @ @ @ @ the WHO ’ s decision-making body .
Taiwan has attended past meetings as an observer @ @ @ @ @ crisply , director-generals only extend invitations when it ’ s clear that member states support @ @ @ @ @ have a mandate , a basis to do so , ” Solomon said .
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The World Health Organization has denied an appeal for Taiwan to join an upcoming meeting on the global health situation amid protests from China, which has sought to exclude the nation from pressing deliberations.
Steven Solomon, the WHO’s top legal official, was quoted as saying on Monday that “divergent views” among United Nations member states had stopped the organization from extending an invitation to Taiwan to attend its annual confab. These views have largely emanated from China, which has long rebuffed international calls for Taiwan to have a seat at the World Health Assembly, the WHO’s decision-making body. Taiwan has attended past meetings as an observer.
“To put it crisply, director-generals only extend invitations when it’s clear that member states support doing so, that director-generals have a mandate, a basis to do so,” Solomon said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--FLASHBACK: Barack Obama Pardoned a Former General Who Lied to the FBI

In a leaked phone conversation recording with former members of his administration released last week , Barack Obama claimed that the “ rule of law is at risk ” because of the “ unprecedented ” move by the Justice Department to drop charges against Michael Flynn , who was the victim of a perjury trap set up by officials in the FBI .
Flynn was coerced into pleading guilty to lying to FBI officials “ The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed — about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there is no precedent that anybody can find for someone who has been charged with perjury just getting off scot-free .
That ’ s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk .
And when you start moving in those directions , it can accelerate pretty quickly as we ’ ve seen in other places.
” But , in 2017 , just days before leaving office , Barack Obama pardoned retired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who pleaded guilty to charges of lying to the FBI .
Cartwright served as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Obama , and was “ a key member of Mr. Obama ’ s national security team in his first term and earned a reputation as the president ’ s favorite general , ” according to the New York Times .
Cartwright had leaked classified information regarding Iran ’ s nuclear program to the media and lied to FBI officials investigating those leaks .
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In a leaked phone conversation recording with former members of his administration released last week, Barack Obama claimed that the “rule of law is at risk” because of the “unprecedented” move by the Justice Department to drop charges against Michael Flynn, who was the victim of a perjury trap set up by officials in the FBI. Flynn was coerced into pleading guilty to lying to FBI officials
“The news over the last 24 hours I think has been somewhat downplayed — about the Justice Department dropping charges against Michael Flynn,” Obama said. “And the fact that there is no precedent that anybody can find for someone who has been charged with perjury just getting off scot-free. That’s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk. And when you start moving in those directions, it can accelerate pretty quickly as we’ve seen in other places.”
But, in 2017, just days before leaving office, Barack Obama pardoned retired Marine Corps general James E. Cartwright, who pleaded guilty to charges of lying to the FBI.
Cartwright served as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Obama, and was “a key member of Mr. Obama’s national security team in his first term and earned a reputation as the president’s favorite general,” according to the New York Times. Cartwright had leaked classified information regarding Iran’s nuclear program to the media and lied to FBI officials investigating those leaks. He faced up to two years in prison before Obama pardoned him. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--State AGs Press Congress to Investigate China’s Coronavirus Response

Republican attorneys general from 18 states are pressing Congress to investigate the Chinese government ’ s role in the coronavirus outbreak , telling legislators that the pandemic has “ wreaked havoc ” on their states .
The attorneys general , led by South Carolina attorney general Alan Wilson , signed a letter demanding congressional hearings about “ the origins of COVID-19 and efforts by the communist Chinese government to deceive the international community.
” The letter was addressed to Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate , including Rep. Michael McCaul ( R. , Tex . )
, @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Task Force .
“ Reports suggest that the communist Chinese government willfully and knowingly concealed information about the severity of the virus while simultaneously stockpiling personal protective equipment , ” the attorneys general wrote .
“ The Chinese government , aided by the World Health Organization , appears to have intentionally misled the world over the last 6 months.
” The letter will further embolden China hawks in Congress , most of them Republicans , to hold China accountable for its handling of the pandemic .
Republican leadership has already responded to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( R. , Calif. ) unveiling on Thursday the China Task Force , an all-encompassing body that covers 14 different committee jurisdictions to consider “ a wide range of China-related issues ” from influence operations targeting the United States to the origins of the coronavirus outbreak .
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Republican attorneys general from 18 states are pressing Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s role in the coronavirus outbreak, telling legislators that the pandemic has “wreaked havoc” on their states.
The attorneys general, led by South Carolina attorney general Alan Wilson, signed a letter demanding congressional hearings about “the origins of COVID-19 and efforts by the communist Chinese government to deceive the international community.” The letter was addressed to Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate, including Rep. Michael McCaul (R., Tex.), the head of the new Republican-led China Task Force.
“Reports suggest that the communist Chinese government willfully and knowingly concealed information about the severity of the virus while simultaneously stockpiling personal protective equipment,” the attorneys general wrote. “The Chinese government, aided by the World Health Organization, appears to have intentionally misled the world over the last 6 months.”
The letter will further embolden China hawks in Congress, most of them Republicans, to hold China accountable for its handling of the pandemic. Republican leadership has already responded to those calls with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) unveiling on Thursday the China Task Force, an all-encompassing body that covers 14 different committee jurisdictions to consider “a wide range of China-related issues” from influence operations targeting the United States to the origins of the coronavirus outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Trump: ‘OBAMAGATE Makes Watergate Look Small Time!’

On Monday , President Donald Trump declared that the Obama administration ’ s efforts to spy on his campaign and @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s campaign colluded with Russia in order to steal the 2016 presidential election @ @ @ @ @ than the Watergate scandal leading to President Richard Nixon ’ s resignation in 1974 .
@ @ @ @ @ s liberal critics repeatedly compared these Trump-Russia claims to the Watergate scandal , but as @ @ @ @ @ light , it appears the Obama administration ’ s investigation was the true abuse of @ @ @ @ @ digital media manager at The Claremont Institute , summed up the scandal well .
“ @ @ @ @ @ State/intelligence community to disseminate/legitimize paid oppo research in order to obtain warrants to spy on @ @ @ @ @ to delegitimize the results of the election once Trump won… dwarfs Watergate , ” he @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On Monday, President Donald Trump declared that the Obama administration’s efforts to spy on his campaign and tarnish his presidency by claiming Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia in order to steal the 2016 presidential election is a scandal far worse than the Watergate scandal leading to President Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974. In 2017, Trump’s liberal critics repeatedly compared these Trump-Russia claims to the Watergate scandal, but as more evidence has come to light, it appears the Obama administration’s investigation was the true abuse of power.
“OBAMAGATE makes Watergate look small time!” Trump tweeted.
OBAMAGATE makes Watergate look small time! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 11, 2020
Nick Short, digital media manager at The Claremont Institute, summed up the scandal well. “Obama used instruments of the State/intelligence community to disseminate/legitimize paid oppo research in order to obtain warrants to spy on Trump campaign, & then to delegitimize the results of the election once Trump won… [Obamagate] dwarfs Watergate,” he tweeted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Nearly 100 celebrities outspoken against Kavanaugh are silent on Biden, study finds

Many A-list Hollywood stars were big supporters of the # MeToo movement , speaking out against the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 after he faced accusations of sexual assault — but a new study has found that nearly 100 celebrities who made their voices heard on Kavanaugh have been silent on Tara Reade ‘ s sexual-assault allegation against former Vice President Joe Biden — or they ’ ve come to his defense .
NewsBusters found 95 of the country ’ s high-profile entertainers showed a drastic change in the way they treated Kavanaugh versus the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presumptive presidential nominee .
Names included in NewsBusters ’ report included Lady Gaga , Ellen DeGeneres and several Hollywood actresses associated with the Time ’ s Up organization such as Jessica Chastain , Brie Larson , Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore , noting how none of them “ have offered a word of support ” to Reade .
Alyssa Milano , a # MeToo activist who drew plenty of attention during Kavanaugh ’ s confirmation as she attended the high-profile hearings on Capitol Hill , has been the most vocal about calling for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice president , whom she had endorsed .
Despite major backlash on social media , including from her former “ Charmed ” co-star Rose McGowan , Milano penned an op-ed trying to explain why she was still supporting Biden , describing herself as “ living in the gray as a woman ” and noting nuances in her shifted position .
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Many A-list Hollywood stars were big supporters of the #MeToo movement, speaking out against the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 after he faced accusations of sexual assault — but a new study has found that nearly 100 celebrities who made their voices heard on Kavanaugh have been silent on Tara Reade‘s sexual-assault allegation against former Vice President Joe Biden — or they’ve come to his defense.
NewsBusters found 95 of the country’s high-profile entertainers showed a drastic change in the way they treated Kavanaugh versus the way they treated Biden, the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee.
Names included in NewsBusters’ report included Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and several Hollywood actresses associated with the Time’s Up organization such as Jessica Chastain, Brie Larson, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, noting how none of them “have offered a word of support” to Reade.
Alyssa Milano, a #MeToo activist who drew plenty of attention during Kavanaugh’s confirmation as she attended the high-profile hearings on Capitol Hill, has been the most vocal about calling for “due process” for the former vice president, whom she had endorsed.
Despite major backlash on social media, including from her former “Charmed” co-star Rose McGowan, Milano penned an op-ed trying to explain why she was still supporting Biden, describing herself as “living in the gray as a woman” and noting nuances in her shifted position. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--“OBAMAGATE!” Trump Tweets Tucker Carlson’s Crushing Breakdown Why The Former President Should Be Pan

“OBAMAGATE!” Trump Tweets Tucker Carlson’s Crushing Breakdown Why The Former President Should Be Panicking (VIDEO)

Why is former President Obama calling forth all his defensive resources now ?
Why did former national security advisor Susan @ @ @ @ @ ?
Why have republicans in congress not been willing to investigate the true origins of @ @ @ @ @ the reason for so much anger , desperation and opposition from a variety of interests @ @ @ @ @ in a single tweet tonight , President Trump explained it perfectly – with help from @ @ @ @ @ ’ s detailed breakdown ” “ OBAMAGATE !
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Why is former President Obama calling forth all his defensive resources now? Why did former national security advisor Susan Rice write her CYA letter? Why have republicans in congress not been willing to investigate the true origins of political surveillance? What is the reason for so much anger, desperation and opposition from a variety of interests?
In a single word in a single tweet tonight, President Trump explained it perfectly – with help from Fox News’ Tucker Carlson’s detailed breakdown” “OBAMAGATE!”… – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--McConnell Takes Swipe at Obama for Criticizing Trump Admin: ‘Should’ve Kept His Mouth Shut’ (VIDEO)

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) is taking aim at former President Barack Obama ( D ) for @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s coronavirus response efforts .
A tape of a private conversation between Obama @ @ @ @ @ administration leaked captured the former president ’ s opinion of how the Trump administration has @ @ @ @ @ as IJR previously reported .
Obama shared his belief the Trump administration ’ s efforts @ @ @ @ @ ” “ spotty , ” and an “ absolute chaotic disaster.
” McConnell fired back @ @ @ @ @ Obama should have kept quiet on the issue .
“ I think President Obama shoulda @ @ @ @ @ ” McConnell said .
“ We know he doesn ’ t like much this administration @ @ @ @ @ s understandable.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is taking aim at former President Barack Obama (D) for his comments on President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response efforts.
A tape of a private conversation between Obama and former members of his administration leaked captured the former president’s opinion of how the Trump administration has responded to the pandemic, as IJR previously reported.
Obama shared his belief the Trump administration’s efforts have been “anemic,” “spotty,” and an “absolute chaotic disaster.”
Today- President Trump said President Obama was guilty of a crime. Last week (in a private meeting) Obama said Trump’s handling of the pandemic was a “disaster”. Tonight- Mitch McConnell said Obama’s remarks were “classless” and he “shoulda kept his mouth shut”.
VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/FjRptGnonH — Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) May 12, 2020
McConnell fired back, expressing his opinion that Obama should have kept quiet on the issue.
“I think President Obama shoulda kept his mouth shut,” McConnell said. “We know he doesn’t like much this administration is doing, that’s understandable.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Klobuchar Threatens Republicans With ‘Wrath’ If They Don’t Cave To Vote-By-Mail Demands

Senator Amy Klobuchar told her Republican colleagues that they ’ d suffer the “ wrath ” if they don ’ @ @ @ @ @ demands to fund vote-by-mail elections .
The Minnesota Democrat issued the warning during an appearance @ @ @ @ @ Sharpton .
Now , Klobuchar wants fraud in the 2020 election so badly she is @ @ @ @ @ their way .
“ It ’ s going to be wrath on my Republican colleagues @ @ @ @ @ for some funding to make sure that Americans can vote safely , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ local governments don ’ t have the money right now around the country , and @ @ @ @ @ s going to be this big fight coming up in this next legislative package , @ @ @ @ @ We have to protect our very democracy.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar told her Republican colleagues that they’d suffer the “wrath” if they don’t concede to Democrats’ demands to fund vote-by-mail elections.
The Minnesota Democrat issued the warning during an appearance with MSNBC’s Al Sharpton.
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Now, Klobuchar wants fraud in the 2020 election so badly she is threatening Republicans who stand in their way.
“It’s going to be wrath on my Republican colleagues if they do not allow for some funding to make sure that Americans can vote safely,” she said.
“Our state and local governments don’t have the money right now around the country, and that’s what’s going to be this big fight coming up in this next legislative package,” Klobuchar predicted. “We have to protect our very democracy.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--WATCH: President Trump abruptly ends media briefing after reporter accuses him of giving a racist re

WATCH: President Trump abruptly ends media briefing after reporter accuses him of giving a racist response

President Donald Trump walked out on his media briefing on Monday after reporters implied that he was answering a question @ @ @ @ @ racist manner .
The interaction followed upon a question from Weijia Jiang from CBS News @ @ @ @ @ American .
“ You have said many times that the U.S. is doing far better @ @ @ @ @ it comes to testing .
Why does that matter , why is this a global @ @ @ @ @ day Americans are still losing their lives and we are still seeing more cases ?
@ @ @ @ @ Well they ’ re losing their lives every day in the world , maybe that @ @ @ @ @ should ask China , ” the president responded .
“ Don ’ t ask me @ @ @ @ @ OK ?
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President Donald Trump walked out on his media briefing on Monday after reporters implied that he was answering a question about the coronavirus in a racist manner.
The interaction followed upon a question from Weijia Jiang from CBS News. Jiang is an Asian American.
“You have said many times that the U.S. is doing far better than any other country when it comes to testing. Why does that matter, why is this a global competition to you if every day Americans are still losing their lives and we are still seeing more cases?” Jiang asked.
“Well they’re losing their lives every day in the world, maybe that’s a question you should ask China,” the president responded.
“Don’t ask me, ask China that question OK? When you ask them that question you may get a very unusual answer!” he added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Giuliani: What Comey, Brennan Orchestrated ‘as Close to Treason as You Can Get’

In a Sunday interview on New York AM 970 radio ’ s “ The Cats Roundtable , ” Rudy Giuliani , personal legal counsel for President Donald Trump , weighed in on the Department of Justice ’ s decision to drop charges against former National Security Adviser Ret .
Gen. Michael Flynn after new evidence came to light showing FBI agents attempted to entrap Flynn into lying to them .
Giuliani said former CIA Director John Brennan , along with former FBI Director James Comey , orchestrated the Deep State ’ s attempt to take down Trump , which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you can get.
” He added , “ I think they have Comey .
And I think , despite the fact that he got let off a couple of times — and I have no inside information — I believe that Attorney General Barr was saving it for the really good case , the one that comes pretty close to treason , because what they did after was elected , I don ’ t say that it ’ s treason , but it ’ s as close to treason as you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lawfully elected President of the United States , and they wanted to do it by lying , submitting false affidavits , using phony witnesses — in other words , they wanted to do it by illegal means .
What is overthrowing a government by illegal means ?
A coup … and it ’ s also treason.
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In a Sunday interview on New York AM 970 radio’s “The Cats Roundtable,” Rudy Giuliani, personal legal counsel for President Donald Trump, weighed in on the Department of Justice’s decision to drop charges against former National Security Adviser Ret. Gen. Michael Flynn after new evidence came to light showing FBI agents attempted to entrap Flynn into lying to them.
Giuliani said former CIA Director John Brennan, along with former FBI Director James Comey, orchestrated the Deep State’s attempt to take down Trump, which he described as “as close to treason as you can get.”
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He added, “I think they have Comey. And I think, despite the fact that he got let off a couple of times — and I have no inside information — I believe that Attorney General Barr was saving it for the really good case, the one that comes pretty close to treason, because what they did after [Trump] was elected, I don’t say that it’s treason, but it’s as close to treason as you can get. They wanted to take out the lawfully elected President of the United States, and they wanted to do it by lying, submitting false affidavits, using phony witnesses — in other words, they wanted to do it by illegal means. What is overthrowing a government by illegal means? A coup … and it’s also treason.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Never Trump Leader Bill Kristol Envisions ‘President Pelosi’

Former conservative William Kristol envisions a scenario in which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) slips into the presidency @ @ @ @ @ and editor-at-large of the now-defunct political magazine The Weekly Standard , thinks the coronavirus will @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Mike Pence , opening the door to the next person in the line @ @ @ @ @ California Democrat .
Yes , Kristol is hoping that America ’ s president and vice @ @ @ @ @ have to leave office , and he ’ s hoping Pelosi gets to take over @ @ @ @ @ hate Trump .
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Former conservative William Kristol envisions a scenario in which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) slips into the presidency.
Kristol, the founder and editor-at-large of the now-defunct political magazine The Weekly Standard, thinks the coronavirus will take out President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, opening the door to the next person in the line of succession, the 80-year-old California Democrat.
Straightforward from here:
* President Trump has to self-quarantine due to possible exposure to coronavirus, can’t fulfill duties of presidency in quarantine, steps down.
* VP Pence has to self-quarantine, can’t fulfill duties of vice presidency, steps down.
* President Pelosi.😉 — Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 9, 2020
Yes, Kristol is hoping that America’s president and vice president get so sick they have to leave office, and he’s hoping Pelosi gets to take over, so much does he hate Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Nancy Pelosi Drafts $750 Billion State Bailout Bill, Republicans Not Invited To Collaborate

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) is reportedly drafting a multi-trillion dollar coronavirus aid package that includes a $ 750 billion bailout for states and municipalities affected by the novel coronavirus — and Republicans are not being asked to consult .
The aid package , which would be the fourth coronavirus aid package issued in just under three months — only weeks after the $ 2.2 trillion CARES Act — is focused on providing what Democrats believe are “ much needed ” funds to states and cities laboring under massive debt , according to the Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislators might be trying to bail out their suffering state colleagues , many of whom are trying to erase debt that long predates the coronavirus pandemic .
Republicans , led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) , say they will not consider yet another massive spending bill until they can be sure the now-shaky American economy won ’ t suffer more damage as a result .
But Pelosi does not appear to be taking Republican advice into consideration , and Republican lawmakers say they have yet to be consulted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ’ s gargantuan bill .
“ Bipartisan meetings , which have driven previous aid bills toward passage , are on pause , ” the WSJ says .
“ Larry Kudlow , a top economic adviser to Mr. Trump , said Friday that formal negotiations over the next coronavirus relief package wouldn ’ t resume until late May or early June.
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is reportedly drafting a multi-trillion dollar coronavirus aid package that includes a $750 billion bailout for states and municipalities affected by the novel coronavirus — and Republicans are not being asked to consult.
The aid package, which would be the fourth coronavirus aid package issued in just under three months — only weeks after the $2.2 trillion CARES Act — is focused on providing what Democrats believe are “much needed” funds to states and cities laboring under massive debt, according to the Wall Street Journal, but Republicans caution that federal legislators might be trying to bail out their suffering state colleagues, many of whom are trying to erase debt that long predates the coronavirus pandemic.
Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), say they will not consider yet another massive spending bill until they can be sure the now-shaky American economy won’t suffer more damage as a result.
But Pelosi does not appear to be taking Republican advice into consideration, and Republican lawmakers say they have yet to be consulted, let alone invited to collaborate, on Pelosi’s gargantuan bill.
“Bipartisan meetings, which have driven previous aid bills toward passage, are on pause,” the WSJ says. “Larry Kudlow, a top economic adviser to Mr. Trump, said Friday that formal negotiations over the next coronavirus relief package wouldn’t resume until late May or early June.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Elon Musk reopens Tesla factory closed by coronavirus: ‘If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be

Elon Musk reopens Tesla factory closed by coronavirus: ‘If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed Monday he ’ s flouting county rules by reopening a Northern California plant amid concerns over safety during the coronavirus crisis , tweeting : “ I will be on the line with everyone else .
If anyone is arrested , I ask that it only be me.
” The parking lot of the Fremont , Calif. , facility was full , Fox 2 reported , even as Musk and Almeda County officials continue to spar over shelter-in-place rules that have prevented the electric-vehicle giant from reopening since March 23 .
Musk tweeted , “ Tesla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules .
I will be on the line with everyone else .
If anyone is arrested , I ask that it only be me.
” He also wrote : “ California approved , but an unelected county official illegally overrode .
Also , all other auto companies in US are approved to resume .
Only Tesla has been singled out .
This is super messed up !
” The county later responded in a statement : “ We have notified Tesla that they can only maintain Minimum Basic Operations until we have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accordance with the local public health order .
We are addressing this matter using the same phased approach we use for other businesses which have violated the order in the past , and we hope that Tesla will likewise comply without further enforcement measures.
” At a Monday news conference , Gov .
Gavin Newsom , a Democrat , said he was hopeful the company could resume operations next week .
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed Monday he’s flouting county rules by reopening a Northern California plant amid concerns over safety during the coronavirus crisis, tweeting: “I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me.”
The parking lot of the Fremont, Calif., facility was full, Fox 2 reported, even as Musk and Almeda County officials continue to spar over shelter-in-place rules that have prevented the electric-vehicle giant from reopening since March 23.
Musk tweeted, “Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me.” He also wrote: “California approved, but an unelected county official illegally overrode. Also, all other auto companies in US are approved to resume. Only Tesla has been singled out. This is super messed up!”
Tesla is restarting production today against Alameda County rules. I will be on the line with everyone else. If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2020
The county later responded in a statement: “We have notified Tesla that they can only maintain Minimum Basic Operations until we have an approved plan that can be implemented in accordance with the local public health order. We are addressing this matter using the same phased approach we use for other businesses which have violated the order in the past, and we hope that Tesla will likewise comply without further enforcement measures.”
At a Monday news conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said he was hopeful the company could resume operations next week. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Gov. Tom Wolf Accuses Pennsylvanians Defying Lockdown of ‘Cowardly Act’

Gov .
Tom Wolf ( D ) , who is facing mounting pressure from residents desperate to get back to work , doubled down on Monday , accusing local leaders who are reopening their counties early of engaging in a “ cowardly act ” as well as stating that local business owners who plan to reopen in defiance of his orders are “ morally wrong.
” Wolf addressed the bubbling tension in his state as several counties outline plans to reopen despite his lockdown orders .
“ To those politicians who decide to cave in to this coronavirus , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cowardly act , ” Wolf said .
He continued : The funding we have put aside to help with fighting this crisis will go to the folks who are doing their part , and that includes our CARES Act funding , which will be used to help counties that are following the orders to prevent the spread and medical communities who are treating patients .
However , other discretionary funding won ’ t go to counties that put us all at risk by operating illegally .
Politicians “ urging businesses to risk their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers or their employees by opening prematurely ” are “ engaging in behavior that is both selfish and unsafe , ” Wolf continued , attempting to pit Pennsylvania business owners against local leaders who are standing in solidarity with them to reopen their respective counties so Pennsylvanians can continue with their livelihoods .
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Gov. Tom Wolf (D), who is facing mounting pressure from residents desperate to get back to work, doubled down on Monday, accusing local leaders who are reopening their counties early of engaging in a “cowardly act” as well as stating that local business owners who plan to reopen in defiance of his orders are “morally wrong.”
Wolf addressed the bubbling tension in his state as several counties outline plans to reopen despite his lockdown orders.
“To those politicians who decide to cave in to this coronavirus, they need to understand the consequences of their cowardly act,” Wolf said.
He continued: The funding we have put aside to help with fighting this crisis will go to the folks who are doing their part, and that includes our CARES Act funding, which will be used to help counties that are following the orders to prevent the spread and medical communities who are treating patients. However, other discretionary funding won’t go to counties that put us all at risk by operating illegally.
Politicians “urging businesses to risk their lives and risk the lives of their customers or their employees by opening prematurely” are “engaging in behavior that is both selfish and unsafe,” Wolf continued, attempting to pit Pennsylvania business owners against local leaders who are standing in solidarity with them to reopen their respective counties so Pennsylvanians can continue with their livelihoods. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-12--Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront @ @ @ @ @ on their sites .
Facebook and Google , which owns YouTube , have already put @ @ @ @ @ The announcement signals that Twitter is taking its role in amplifying misinformation more seriously .
@ @ @ @ @ its new policy will be the real test , with company leaders already tamping down @ @ @ @ @ Twitter ’ s head of site integrity , acknowledged as much : “ We will @ @ @ @ @ enforcement action on every tweet with incomplete or disputed information about COVID-19.
” Roth said @ @ @ @ @ applied a “ lighter touch ” when enforcing similar policies on misleading tweets but said @ @ @ @ @ improve the technology around the labels .
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Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
The new rule is the latest in a wave of stricter policies that tech companies are rolling out to confront an outbreak of virus-related misinformation on their sites. Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube, have already put similar systems in place.
The announcement signals that Twitter is taking its role in amplifying misinformation more seriously. But how the platform enforces its new policy will be the real test, with company leaders already tamping down expectations.
Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of site integrity, acknowledged as much: “We will not be able to take enforcement action on every tweet with incomplete or disputed information about COVID-19.”
Roth said Monday the platform has historically applied a “lighter touch” when enforcing similar policies on misleading tweets but said the company is working to improve the technology around the labels. – READ MORE
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