truepundit--2020-03-14--Woman Who Recovered From Coronavirus Says Hysteria ‘Out Of Control’

Jerri Jorgensen , who contracted the coronavirus while on a cruise ship but has since recovered , says hysteria surrounding the virus has “ gotten out of control.
” “ My case was I had a slight fever the night before they took me off the cruise ship — very slight , it wasn ’ t even 100 degrees , ” Jorgensen told “ Fox & Friends.
” “ Felt a little bit off for about two to three hours and that was my only symptom throughout the whole time — the whole quarantine up to now.
” Jorgensen went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But after she went to her gym to work out , the gym ’ s management called her to tell her to stay away to keep the “ senior citizens ” safe .
“ I go , ‘ I am a senior citizen !
Wait , what about me ?
’ ” Jorgensen said .
“ And I am the safest one in the gym , probably the safest one in Utah because I ’ ve been through quarantine and tested more than once negative.
” “ And I have a letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it is what it is , ” she added .
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Jerri Jorgensen, who contracted the coronavirus while on a cruise ship but has since recovered, says hysteria surrounding the virus has “gotten out of control.”
“My case was I had a slight fever the night before they took me off the cruise ship — very slight, it wasn’t even 100 degrees,” Jorgensen told “Fox & Friends.” “Felt a little bit off for about two to three hours and that was my only symptom throughout the whole time — the whole quarantine up to now.”
Jorgensen went through a full quarantine and got better. But after she went to her gym to work out, the gym’s management called her to tell her to stay away to keep the “senior citizens” safe.
“I go, ‘I am a senior citizen! Wait, what about me?’” Jorgensen said. “And I am the safest one in the gym, probably the safest one in Utah because I’ve been through quarantine and tested more than once negative.”
“And I have a letter from the Centers for Disease Control, so it is what it is,” she added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Trump declares Sunday a National Day of Prayer amid coronavirus crisis

President Trump declared on Friday a National Day of Prayer for this upcoming Sunday , shortly after declaring a state of emergency amid the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic .
“ We are a Country that , throughout our history , has looked to God for protection and strength in times like these….
, ” Trump tweeted .
“ No matter where you may be , I encourage you to turn towards prayer in an act of faith .
Together , we will easily PREVAIL !
” The annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for May 7 .
Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency over the coronavirus pandemic , in addition to partnerships with several large companies to expand testing for the illness .
Trump has large support from white evangelical Christians and Catholic voters .
As president , he ’ s championed religious liberty and called for greater religious freedoms , such as strengthening prayer in public schools .
In addition to the updated guidance on prayer in schools , the Trump administration also took action across nine federal agencies , releasing proposed rules to ensure religious organizations are not discriminated against by the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Trump declared on Friday a National Day of Prayer for this upcoming Sunday, shortly after declaring a state of emergency amid the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic.
“We are a Country that, throughout our history, has looked to God for protection and strength in times like these….,” Trump tweeted. “No matter where you may be, I encourage you to turn towards prayer in an act of faith. Together, we will easily PREVAIL!”
The annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for May 7. Trump’s announcement came after he declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, in addition to partnerships with several large companies to expand testing for the illness.
Trump has large support from white evangelical Christians and Catholic voters. As president, he’s championed religious liberty and called for greater religious freedoms, such as strengthening prayer in public schools.
In addition to the updated guidance on prayer in schools, the Trump administration also took action across nine federal agencies, releasing proposed rules to ensure religious organizations are not discriminated against by the federal government. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Canadian Research Team Makes Breakthrough On Coronavirus

A team of Canadian researchers have successfully isolated the agent behind the novel coronavirus , or COVID-19 , a press @ @ @ @ @ announced Thursday .
According to Sunnybrook , their researchers teamed up with McMaster University and @ @ @ @ @ collaboratively isolate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ) outside the body .
@ @ @ @ @ researchers in Canada and across the world develop better diagnostic testing , treatments and vaccines @ @ @ @ @ understanding of SARS-CoV-2 biology , evolution and clinical shedding , ” the institute announced .
@ @ @ @ @ , this is not the first time the virus has been isolated : “ Chinese @ @ @ @ @ , and research teams in Australia and Italy are also among those who have isolated @ @ @ @ @ virus in laboratories.
” “ However , ” the report noted , “ as viruses @ @ @ @ @ there are now several strains of the coronavirus , which are collectively known as SARS-CoV-2.
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A team of Canadian researchers have successfully isolated the agent behind the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, a press release from Sunnybrook Research Institute announced Thursday.
According to Sunnybrook, their researchers teamed up with McMaster University and the University of Toronto to collaboratively isolate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outside the body.
The development “will help researchers in Canada and across the world develop better diagnostic testing, treatments and vaccines, and gain a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2 biology, evolution and clinical shedding,” the institute announced.
As highlighted by The Independent, this is not the first time the virus has been isolated: “Chinese scientists first isolated the virus, and research teams in Australia and Italy are also among those who have isolated and grown samples of the virus in laboratories.”
“However,” the report noted, “as viruses continuously mutate and evolve, there are now several strains of the coronavirus, which are collectively known as SARS-CoV-2.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Chinese government knew about coronavirus one month earlier than it claimed: report

A new report out of Beijing suggests the first confirmed case of the coronavirus can be traced back to mid-November , a month earlier than the Chinese government has claimed it knew about it .
Government documents seen by the South China Morning Post show the first reported case of COVID-19 surfaced on November 17 .
Scientists believe that a 55-year-old person from Hubei , a province in central China , could be “ patient zero ” though that has not yet been confirmed .
Of the first nine cases to be reported in November — four men and five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be “ patient zero , ” a term used to refer to the person identified as the first carrier of a communicable disease .
Each day after November 17 , one to five new cases were reported , and by December 15 , the number of infections had grown to 27 .
Five days later , the number reached 60 , the SCMP said .
On December 27 , Zhang Jixian , a Chinese doctor from Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine , told health authorities that the peculiar pneumonia-like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new coronavirus .
Three days later , the number of confirmed cases had jumped to 266 .
Twenty-four hours later , the number spiked to 381 .
According to the World Health Organization ’ s website , which relies on countries to report their statistics to them , China ’ s first confirmed COVID-19 case was on December 8 .
However , a report published in the medical journal The Lancet by Chinese doctors who treated some of the earliest known patients put the date of the first known infection at December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A new report out of Beijing suggests the first confirmed case of the coronavirus can be traced back to mid-November, a month earlier than the Chinese government has claimed it knew about it.
Government documents seen by the South China Morning Post show the first reported case of COVID-19 surfaced on November 17. Scientists believe that a 55-year-old person from Hubei, a province in central China, could be “patient zero” though that has not yet been confirmed.
Of the first nine cases to be reported in November — four men and five women — none have turned out to be “patient zero,” a term used to refer to the person identified as the first carrier of a communicable disease.
Each day after November 17, one to five new cases were reported, and by December 15, the number of infections had grown to 27. Five days later, the number reached 60, the SCMP said.
On December 27, Zhang Jixian, a Chinese doctor from Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, told health authorities that the peculiar pneumonia-like illness infecting people was actually caused by a new coronavirus. Three days later, the number of confirmed cases had jumped to 266. Twenty-four hours later, the number spiked to 381.
According to the World Health Organization’s website, which relies on countries to report their statistics to them, China’s first confirmed COVID-19 case was on December 8. However, a report published in the medical journal The Lancet by Chinese doctors who treated some of the earliest known patients put the date of the first known infection at December 1. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Biden Rips Trump For Travel Ban To Stop Coronavirus. Dan Crenshaw Fires Back And Destroys Biden’s Ar

Biden Rips Trump For Travel Ban To Stop Coronavirus. Dan Crenshaw Fires Back And Destroys Biden’s Argument.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw ( R-Texas ) is blasting former Vice President Joe Biden for his tweet criticizing President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ “ A wall will not stop the coronavirus , ” Biden tweeted .
Biden tweeted @ @ @ @ @ s wall and travel ban announced in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak .
“ @ @ @ @ @ — or any other part of the world — will not stop it , ” @ @ @ @ @ disease could impact every nation and any person on the planet — and we need @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is blasting former Vice President Joe Biden for his tweet criticizing President Donald Trump’s counter-coronavirus efforts.
“A wall will not stop the coronavirus,” Biden tweeted.
Biden tweeted on Thursday about Trump’s wall and travel ban announced in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
First, walls quite literally stop a virus. It’s kind of the whole point of a quarantine, for instance. Second, assuming you meant this metaphorically, health experts like Dr. Fauci and everyone else agree travel restrictions have vastly slowed the spread of the virus in the US. https://t.co/4osiZ47t7D — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 13, 2020
“Banning all travel from Europe — or any other part of the world — will not stop it,” he added. “This disease could impact every nation and any person on the planet — and we need a plan to combat it.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Top official who claimed more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in Ohio now admits she was just ‘guesst

Top official who claimed more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in Ohio now admits she was just ‘guesstimating’

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton grabbed headlines on Thursday when she claimed there could possibly be more than @ @ @ @ @ The Buckeye State .
“ We know now , just the fact of community spread @ @ @ @ @ 1 percent , at the very least , 1 percent of our population is carrying @ @ @ @ @ , ” Acton said .
“ We have 11.7 million people .
So the math @ @ @ @ @ that just gives you a sense of how this virus spreads and is spreading quickly.
@ @ @ @ @ Ohio health official now admits her claim was not based in science .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ absolutely for certain 100,000 people .
I ’ m saying I ’ m guesstimating .
@ @ @ @ @ community spread , that ’ s my best number , ” she said Friday , @ @ @ @ @ reported .
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Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton grabbed headlines on Thursday when she claimed there could possibly be more than 100,000 active coronavirus cases in The Buckeye State.
“We know now, just the fact of community spread, says that at least 1 percent, at the very least, 1 percent of our population is carrying this virus in Ohio today,” Acton said. “We have 11.7 million people. So the math is over 100,000. So that just gives you a sense of how this virus spreads and is spreading quickly.”
However, the top Ohio health official now admits her claim was not based in science.
“I am not saying there are absolutely for certain 100,000 people. I’m saying I’m guesstimating. If I’m guesstimating community spread, that’s my best number,” she said Friday, the Daily Caller News Foundation reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-14--Democrats Pushed Impeachment While Coronavirus Spread

We now know the cost of impeachment .
While Democrats were diverting the attention and energy of the entire country into a pointless trial that could not possibly have ended in anything other than President Donald Trump ’ s acquittal , the coronavirus pandemic was beginning in China and arriving in the United States .
The timeline of the two developments — impeachment and coronavirus — is shocking , and reveals the true cost of hyper-partisanship .
• January 11 : Chinese state media report the first known death from an illness originating in the Wuhan market .
• January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ( D-CA ) holds a vote to send articles of impeachment to the Senate .
Pelosi and House Democrats celebrate the “ solemn ” occasion with a signing ceremony , using commemorative pens .
• January 21 : The first person with coronavirus arrives in the United States from China , where he had been in Wuhan .
• January 23 : The House impeachment managers make their opening arguments for removing President Trump .
• January 23 : China closes off the city of Wuhan completely to slow the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • January 30 : Senators begin asking two days of questions of both sides in the president ’ s impeachment trial .
• January 30 : The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency as coronavirus continues to spread .
• January 31 : The Senate holds a vote on whether to allow further witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial .
• January 31 : President Trump declares a national health emergency and imposes a ban on travel to and from China .
Former Vice President Joe Biden calls Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear-mongering.
” • February 2 : The first death from coronavirus outside China is reported in the Philippines .
• February 4 : President Trump talks about coronavirus in his State of the Union address ; Pelosi rips up every page .
• February 5 : The Senate votes to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment , 52-48 and 53-47 .
• February 5 : House Democrats finally take up coronavirus in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia .
For twenty days , from the day the first death from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it .
They were too busy with the president ’ s impeachment trial — a trial Pelosi had delayed unnecessarily for several weeks .
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We now know the cost of impeachment.
While Democrats were diverting the attention and energy of the entire country into a pointless trial that could not possibly have ended in anything other than President Donald Trump’s acquittal, the coronavirus pandemic was beginning in China and arriving in the United States.
The timeline of the two developments — impeachment and coronavirus — is shocking, and reveals the true cost of hyper-partisanship.
January 11: Chinese state media report the first known death from an illness originating in the Wuhan market.
Chinese state media report the first known death from an illness originating in the Wuhan market. January 15: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a vote to send articles of impeachment to the Senate. Pelosi and House Democrats celebrate the “solemn” occasion with a signing ceremony, using commemorative pens.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a vote to send articles of impeachment to the Senate. Pelosi and House Democrats celebrate the “solemn” occasion with a signing ceremony, using commemorative pens. January 21: The first person with coronavirus arrives in the United States from China, where he had been in Wuhan.
The first person with coronavirus arrives in the United States from China, where he had been in Wuhan. January 23: The House impeachment managers make their opening arguments for removing President Trump.
The House impeachment managers make their opening arguments for removing President Trump. January 23: China closes off the city of Wuhan completely to slow the spread of coronavirus to the rest of China.
China closes off the city of Wuhan completely to slow the spread of coronavirus to the rest of China. January 30: Senators begin asking two days of questions of both sides in the president’s impeachment trial.
Senators begin asking two days of questions of both sides in the president’s impeachment trial. January 30: The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency as coronavirus continues to spread.
The World Health Organization declares a global health emergency as coronavirus continues to spread. January 31: The Senate holds a vote on whether to allow further witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial.
The Senate holds a vote on whether to allow further witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial. January 31: President Trump declares a national health emergency and imposes a ban on travel to and from China. Former Vice President Joe Biden calls Trump’s decision “hysterical xenophobia … and fear-mongering.”
President Trump declares a national health emergency and imposes a ban on travel to and from China. Former Vice President Joe Biden calls Trump’s decision “hysterical xenophobia … and fear-mongering.” February 2: The first death from coronavirus outside China is reported in the Philippines.
The first death from coronavirus outside China is reported in the Philippines. February 3: House impeachment managers begin closing arguments, calling Trump a threat to national security.
House impeachment managers begin closing arguments, calling Trump a threat to national security. February 4: President Trump talks about coronavirus in his State of the Union address; Pelosi rips up every page.
President Trump talks about coronavirus in his State of the Union address; Pelosi rips up every page. February 5: The Senate votes to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, 52-48 and 53-47.
The Senate votes to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, 52-48 and 53-47. February 5: House Democrats finally take up coronavirus in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia.
For twenty days, from the day the first death from coronavirus was known, Democrats did nothing about it. They were too busy with the president’s impeachment trial — a trial Pelosi had delayed unnecessarily for several weeks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Police Report: Andrew Gillum Involved In Alleged Crystal Meth Incident In Miami Beach

According to multiple reports , former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum was allegedly involved in @ @ @ @ @ a Miami Beach hotel that police say included “ suspected crystal meth.
” The police @ @ @ @ @ reported on by the Miami New Times , describes an emergency call that involved multiple @ @ @ @ @ to be suffering from possible drug overdoses , among them Gillum , the former mayor @ @ @ @ @ Republican Ron DeSantis in the hotly contested 2018 gubernatorial race .
The incident report names @ @ @ @ @ one of the men involved , and a source with knowledge of the incident confirmed @ @ @ @ @ the date of birth given for Gillum matches the identifying information on the report .
@ @ @ @ @ upon arriving Meijas says he “ observed Mr. Gillum inside the bathroom vomiting.
” – @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

According to multiple reports, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum was allegedly involved in a drug overdose situation in a Miami Beach hotel that police say included “suspected crystal meth.”
The police report, first obtained and reported on by the Miami New Times, describes an emergency call that involved multiple men who first responders believed to be suffering from possible drug overdoses, among them Gillum, the former mayor of Tallahassee who lost to Republican Ron DeSantis in the hotly contested 2018 gubernatorial race.
The incident report names “Andrew Gillum” as one of the men involved, and a source with knowledge of the incident confirmed to the New Times that the date of birth given for Gillum matches the identifying information on the report.
The police report states that upon arriving Meijas says he “observed Mr. Gillum inside the bathroom vomiting.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-16--EXCLUSIVE: Robert F Kennedy Jr. Drops Bombshells on Dr. Fauci For Medical Cover Ups and Fraud; Fauci

EXCLUSIVE: Robert F Kennedy Jr. Drops Bombshells on Dr. Fauci For Medical Cover Ups and Fraud; Fauci “Poisoned an Entire Generation of Americans”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed disturbing information about Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s medical career in the government , calling out the celebrated physician for a history of disturbing practices ranging from costly cover ups to outright fraud .
Kennedy repeatedly slammed Fauci on the Thomas Paine Podcast on Wednesday , revealing disturbing information about Fauci ’ s problematic career steering key medical policy for the United States .
Kennedy described Fauci as a workplace tyrant who has ruined careers of upstanding physicians and researchers in order to cover up scandals and costly medical research disasters at the National Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has served as director since 1984 as part of the National Institute of Health .
“ Tony Fauci didn ’ t want the American public to know that he has poisoned an entire generation of Americans , ” Kennedy said , alleging Fauci targeted a whistleblower who was trying to uncover the blood supply in the country was tainted with deadly strains .
Kenney said Fauci ruined the physician ’ s career and covered up the crucial research .
And that was just one of Kennedy ’ s attacks against Fauci .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gates , Big Pharma , the media , and more in this exclusive interview .
Listen below .

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed disturbing information about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s medical career in the government, calling out the celebrated physician for a history of disturbing practices ranging from costly cover ups to outright fraud. Kennedy repeatedly slammed Fauci on the Thomas Paine Podcast on Wednesday, revealing disturbing information about Fauci’s problematic career steering key medical policy for the United States. Kennedy described Fauci as a workplace tyrant who has ruined careers of upstanding physicians and researchers in order to cover up scandals and costly medical research disasters at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases where Fauci has served as director since 1984 as part of the National Institute of Health.
“Tony Fauci didn’t want the American public to know that he has poisoned an entire generation of Americans,” Kennedy said, alleging Fauci targeted a whistleblower who was trying to uncover the blood supply in the country was tainted with deadly strains.
Kennedy said Fauci ruined the physician’s career and covered up the crucial research. And that was just one of Kennedy’s attacks against Fauci. There were more. Kennedy also targeted Bill Gates, Big Pharma, the media, and more in this exclusive interview. Listen at top of page.
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truepundit--2020-04-16--“Out of Control” Virus Moved From U.S. Lab to ‘Tame’ at Secure Level 4 Lab in China?; Is There Somet

“Out of Control” Virus Moved From U.S. Lab to ‘Tame’ at Secure Level 4 Lab in China?; Is There Something Worse Coming They Haven’t Told Us About?

The questions continue to amass about coronavirus , if this even is a coronavirus .
Or is there in fact @ @ @ @ @ , a second wave ?
And where did it come from ?
Now much chatter @ @ @ @ @ whether this contagion — or a secondary virus — could threaten the world with a @ @ @ @ @ a virus that has a far more deadly fatality rate .
Is this what President @ @ @ @ @ his hand to close the country down and use ‘ coronavirus ’ as a cover @ @ @ @ @ into on the Moore Paine Show on Patreon and the Thomas Paine Podcast , where @ @ @ @ @ Tim Shea swaps notes with Paine ’ s inside information from top law enforcement sources @ @ @ @ @ an “ out of control ” virus that was described to President Trump literally hours @ @ @ @ @ country .
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The questions continue to amass about coronavirus, if this even is a coronavirus. Or is there in fact the ‘next’ virus, a second wave? And where did it come from?
Now much chatter revolves around inside Intel on whether this contagion — or a secondary virus — could threaten the world with a new round of fear from a virus that has a far more deadly fatality rate. Is this what President Trump was told that forced his hand to close the country down and use ‘coronavirus’ as a cover? These issues are delved into on the Moore Paine Show on Patreon and the Thomas Paine Podcast, where the noted “Scientist” Tim Shea swaps notes with Paine’s inside information from top law enforcement sources who provide alarming details about an “out of control” virus that was described to President Trump literally hours before he locked down the country. Listen Below


truepundit--2020-01-06--Britain Backs Trump on Iran, Deploys Royal Navy to Persian Gulf

The United Kingdom defended the actions of the Trump administration in Iran , saying the United States is “ entitled to defend itself ” against Iranian aggression and deploying the Royal Navy to the Persian Gulf to protect shipping vessels flying the British flag .
The Secretary of State for Defence , Ben Wallace , expressed support for America ’ s decision to take out Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani , citing the violence committed in Iraq by Iran-backed militias .
“ During the last few months U.S. forces in Iraq , who are based in Iraq at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been repeatedly attacked by Iranian-backed militia ” , Wallace said , in comments reported by The Telegraph .
“ General Soleimani has been at the heart of the use of proxies to undermine neighbouring sovereign nations and target Iran ’ s enemies .
Under international law the United States is entitled to defend itself against those posing an imminent threat to their citizens ” , the Defence Secretary concluded .
In response to escalating tensions after the death of Soleimani , the United Kingdom has deployed the Royal Navy to the Strait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vessels in the Persian Gulf from retaliatory strikes from Iran .
Royal Navy warships have not patrolled the strait since November , when the navy had been protecting British ships after Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker , the Stena Impero , in July of last year .
The ship was finally released by Iran in September .
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The United Kingdom defended the actions of the Trump administration in Iran, saying the United States is “entitled to defend itself” against Iranian aggression and deploying the Royal Navy to the Persian Gulf to protect shipping vessels flying the British flag.
The Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, expressed support for America’s decision to take out Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani, citing the violence committed in Iraq by Iran-backed militias.
“During the last few months U.S. forces in Iraq, who are based in Iraq at the invitation of the Iraqi government, have been repeatedly attacked by Iranian-backed militia”, Wallace said, in comments reported by The Telegraph.
“General Soleimani has been at the heart of the use of proxies to undermine neighbouring sovereign nations and target Iran’s enemies. Under international law the United States is entitled to defend itself against those posing an imminent threat to their citizens”, the Defence Secretary concluded.
In response to escalating tensions after the death of Soleimani, the United Kingdom has deployed the Royal Navy to the Strait of Hormuz, to protect British shipping vessels in the Persian Gulf from retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Royal Navy warships have not patrolled the strait since November, when the navy had been protecting British ships after Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Impero, in July of last year. The ship was finally released by Iran in September. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--General David Petraeus: Trump administration ‘impressively  handled’ strike on Iranian terrorist

Retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus praised the Trump administration ’ s handling of the drone strike that took out Iranian @ @ @ @ @ In an interview with Public Radio International , the decorated military veteran and former head @ @ @ @ @ if he had confidence in the Trump White House to navigate the complexities around the @ @ @ @ @ Well , I think that this particular episode has been fairly impressively handled , ” @ @ @ @ @ noted that the killing of Soleimani has greater implications than U.S. operation that led to @ @ @ @ @ bin Laden .
“ Again , it is impossible to overstate the significance of this @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is much more substantial than the killing of Osama bin Laden .
@ @ @ @ @ substantial than the killing of Baghdadi.
” – REA DMORE

Retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus praised the Trump administration’s handling of the drone strike that took out Iranian terrorist mastermind Qassem Soleimani.
In an interview with Public Radio International, the decorated military veteran and former head of the CIA was asked if he had confidence in the Trump White House to navigate the complexities around the killing of Soleimani.
“Well, I think that this particular episode has been fairly impressively handled,” Patraeus responded.
Petraeus also noted that the killing of Soleimani has greater implications than U.S. operation that led to the death of terrorist Osama bin Laden.
“Again, it is impossible to overstate the significance of this action,” he said. “This is much more substantial than the killing of Osama bin Laden. It’s even more substantial than the killing of Baghdadi.” – REA DMORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Nikki Haley Responds To Trump Taking Out Iran’s Top Military Leader: ‘Strong And Right’

Responses to President Trump ’ s decision to take out General Qassem Soleimani , the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force , a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization , has sent reverberations throughout the Middle East and prompted both praise and panic from American political figures .
Count former U.S .
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley among those who unequivocally agree with Trump ’ s “ strong and right ” move .
“ Qassem Soleimani was an arch terrorist with American blood on his hands , ” the ambassador said in a statement on social media Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applauded by all who seek peace and justice .
Proud of President Trump for doing the strong and right thing.
” Haley has consistently condemned Iran , the world ’ s leading state sponsor of terrorism .
While serving as ambassador to the U.N. , Haley spoke out agains the terror-funding state , including for its “ total disregard of the sovereignty ” in Iraq .
“ For almost 40 years , the Iranian regime has existed outside the community of law-abiding nations .
It is difficult to name a conflict in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fingerprints on it , ” Haley said in a speech on Sept. 20 , 2018 .
“ The Iranian regime has backed dictators who gas their own people .
It stokes conflict .
It funds foreign fighters and terrorists .
It transfers missiles to militants .
It acts against the interests and policies of this Security Council , time and time again .
Across the Middle East , Iran has trampled on the sovereignty of its neighbors .
In Lebanon .
In Syria .
In Yemen .
And the Iranian regime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty of a country that is at a critical stage in its political development : Iraq.
” – READ MORE

Responses to President Trump’s decision to take out General Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, has sent reverberations throughout the Middle East and prompted both praise and panic from American political figures. Count former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley among those who unequivocally agree with Trump’s “strong and right” move.
“Qassem Soleimani was an arch terrorist with American blood on his hands,” the ambassador said in a statement on social media Thursday evening. “His demise should be applauded by all who seek peace and justice. Proud of President Trump for doing the strong and right thing.”
Haley has consistently condemned Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. While serving as ambassador to the U.N., Haley spoke out agains the terror-funding state, including for its “total disregard of the sovereignty” in Iraq.
“For almost 40 years, the Iranian regime has existed outside the community of law-abiding nations. It is difficult to name a conflict in the Middle East that does not have Iran’s fingerprints on it,” Haley said in a speech on Sept. 20, 2018. “The Iranian regime has backed dictators who gas their own people. It stokes conflict. It funds foreign fighters and terrorists. It transfers missiles to militants. It acts against the interests and policies of this Security Council, time and time again. Across the Middle East, Iran has trampled on the sovereignty of its neighbors. In Lebanon. In Syria. In Yemen. And the Iranian regime has shown a total disregard of the sovereignty of a country that is at a critical stage in its political development: Iraq.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Top U.S. Officials: ‘Game Has Changed,’ Future Iranian Attacks ‘Will Run Into A Buzzsaw’

Secretary Of Defense Mark T. Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley told reporters on Thursday that “ the game has changed ” with how the United States will respond to Iranian aggression in the region , warning that further Iranian aggression against the U.S. “ will run into a buzz saw.
” The remarks by Esper and Milley happened during a press gaggle before an American MQ-9 Reaper drone fired missiles at a convoy of terrorists that was leaving Baghdad International Airport .
The strike incurred the deaths of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suleimani and top Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes , who headed the Iranian-linked Popular Mobilization Forces .
The IRGC and Quds Force are both designated terrorist organizations .
Esper and Milley made the remarks while fielding questions about the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad by Iranian-backed terrorists earlier this week .
“ Their provocative behavior ’ s been out there for months , right ?
They ’ ve been – they ’ ve been shooting rockets , indirect fire , any type of things , attacking our bases for months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ ve nearly a dozen attacks against U.S. forces , against our coalition partners , ” Epser said .
“ So do I think they may do something ?
Yes .
And they will likely regret it .
And we are prepared to exercise self-defense , and we are prepared to deter further bad behavior from these groups , all of which are sponsored and directed and resourced by Iran.
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Secretary Of Defense Mark T. Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley told reporters on Thursday that “the game has changed” with how the United States will respond to Iranian aggression in the region, warning that further Iranian aggression against the U.S. “will run into a buzz saw.”
The remarks by Esper and Milley happened during a press gaggle before an American MQ-9 Reaper drone fired missiles at a convoy of terrorists that was leaving Baghdad International Airport.
The strike incurred the deaths of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force leader Qassim Suleimani and top Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, who headed the Iranian-linked Popular Mobilization Forces. The IRGC and Quds Force are both designated terrorist organizations.
Esper and Milley made the remarks while fielding questions about the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad by Iranian-backed terrorists earlier this week.
“Their provocative behavior’s been out there for months, right? They’ve been – they’ve been shooting rockets, indirect fire, any type of things, attacking our bases for months now. In the last two alone, we’ve nearly a dozen attacks against U.S. forces, against our coalition partners,” Epser said. “So do I think they may do something? Yes. And they will likely regret it. And we are prepared to exercise self-defense, and we are prepared to deter further bad behavior from these groups, all of which are sponsored and directed and resourced by Iran.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on ‘vital’ US destroyers, warships

A senior military official in Iran threatened an attack on some 35 “ American targets , ” including “ destroyers and warships ” near the Persian Gulf Friday night , promising to seek revenge for the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani , according to a report .
The latest threat against the U.S. came late Friday night from senior Revolutionary Guards commander Gen. Gholamali Abuhamzeh , a day after top Iranian military general Soleimani was wiped out by an airstrike at Baghdad International Airport .
Abuhamzeh , commander of the Revolutionary Guards in the southern province of Kerman , foreshadowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targets ” located in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation of Soleimani ’ s death .
“ The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there , ” Abuhamzeh said according to a Reuters report , citing Tasnim news agency .
“ Vital American targets in the region have been identified by Iran since long time ago … some 35 U.S. targets in the region , as well as Tel Aviv , are within our reach.
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A senior military official in Iran threatened an attack on some 35 “American targets,” including “destroyers and warships” near the Persian Gulf Friday night, promising to seek revenge for the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, according to a report.
The latest threat against the U.S. came late Friday night from senior Revolutionary Guards commander Gen. Gholamali Abuhamzeh, a day after top Iranian military general Soleimani was wiped out by an airstrike at Baghdad International Airport.
Abuhamzeh, commander of the Revolutionary Guards in the southern province of Kerman, foreshadowed a possible attack on “vital American targets” located in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation of Soleimani’s death.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there,” Abuhamzeh said according to a Reuters report, citing Tasnim news agency.
“Vital American targets in the region have been identified by Iran since long time ago … some 35 U.S. targets in the region, as well as Tel Aviv, are within our reach.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--It’s ‘Personal’: Iranian Supreme Leader Cries Over Trump Killing Soleimani

At the funeral of General Qassem Soleimani on Monday , Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei openly cried over the @ @ @ @ @ leader .
Soleimani – head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force , a U.S.-designated @ @ @ @ @ killed early Friday along with another key military leader , in a strategic airstrike ordered @ @ @ @ @ aggressive move sent shockwaves throughout the region and has been followed by threats from Iran @ @ @ @ @ pro-Iran assets .
At Soleimani ’ s state-organized funeral Monday , Khamenei , who worked @ @ @ @ @ decades , uttered an emotional prayer .
“ Oh Allah , they are in need @ @ @ @ @ you are exalted above punishing your servants , ” said Khamenei , standing over Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ by Iranian military and political figures .
“ Khamenei ’ s voice cracked under the @ @ @ @ @ a funeral procession unlike any in Iran ’ s recent history , ” The Associated @ @ @ @ @ MORE

At the funeral of General Qassem Soleimani on Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei openly cried over the death of his top military leader.
Soleimani – head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization – was killed early Friday along with another key military leader, in a strategic airstrike ordered by President Trump. The aggressive move sent shockwaves throughout the region and has been followed by threats from Iran and more U.S. strikes targeting pro-Iran assets.
At Soleimani’s state-organized funeral Monday, Khamenei, who worked closely with the general for decades, uttered an emotional prayer.
“Oh Allah, they are in need of your mercy, and you are exalted above punishing your servants,” said Khamenei, standing over Soleimani’s casket and surrounded by Iranian military and political figures.
“Khamenei’s voice cracked under the weight of the moment during a funeral procession unlike any in Iran’s recent history,” The Associated Press reports. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Michael Moore Sends Iran Leader a Direct Message: Let Me and Millions of Americans Remove Trump

Far-left documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has begged the Iranian regime not to respond with violence to the drone strike that killed the country ’ s terror chief Major General Qasem Soleimani , promising that he and millions of Americans will get rid of President Donald Trump at the ballot box in November .
Soleimani and at least three other militiamen were killed by an American drone strike last week at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq .
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , Iran ’ s supreme leader , responded by pledging “ harsh vengeance ” against the United States , raising fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries .
In an “ Emergency Podcast ” to his listeners and the Iranian people , Moore said that although he does not favor theocratic regimes , he sympathizes with Iran because of the way they have been treated by the United States .
“ I would like to ask you , as much as you have the right to and as much as you want to , I would like you , the leadership of the country of Iran , to not respond with violence to the United States , ” Moore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to urge the Iranian leadership to not play into Trump ’ s hands with violent retaliation , but instead wait for Congress or the American electorate to remove Trump through impeachment or an election .
“ I am asking you to try what Martin Luther King and Gandhi said requires the most amount of courage which is to respond with non-violence , ” he continued .
“ I am asking you to leave this up to me , give me all of 10 months and I and millions of Americans will remove Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE

Far-left documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has begged the Iranian regime not to respond with violence to the drone strike that killed the country’s terror chief Major General Qasem Soleimani, promising that he and millions of Americans will get rid of President Donald Trump at the ballot box in November.
Soleimani and at least three other militiamen were killed by an American drone strike last week at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, responded by pledging “harsh vengeance” against the United States, raising fears about a potential war between the two countries.
In an “Emergency Podcast” to his listeners and the Iranian people, Moore said that although he does not favor theocratic regimes, he sympathizes with Iran because of the way they have been treated by the United States.
“I would like to ask you, as much as you have the right to and as much as you want to, I would like you, the leadership of the country of Iran, to not respond with violence to the United States,” Moore said.
The 65-year-old filmmaker went on to urge the Iranian leadership to not play into Trump’s hands with violent retaliation, but instead wait for Congress or the American electorate to remove Trump through impeachment or an election.
“I am asking you to try what Martin Luther King and Gandhi said requires the most amount of courage which is to respond with non-violence,” he continued. “I am asking you to leave this up to me, give me all of 10 months and I and millions of Americans will remove Trump from the White House.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Ilhan Omar: Trump Might Start War with Iran to Protect His Hotels’ Income

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) floated the theory that President Donald Trump could go to war against Iran if @ @ @ @ @ hotel properties in response to the U.S. ’ s deadly strike on military commander Qasem @ @ @ @ @ to immediately divest from his businesses and comply with the emoluments clause .
Iran could @ @ @ @ @ he could provoke war over the loss of revenue from skittish guests , ” Omar @ @ @ @ @ House Foreign Affairs Committee , wrote on Twitter Monday .
“ His business interests should @ @ @ @ @ ” Her take comes after Hesameddin Ashena , a senior aide to Iranian President Hassan @ @ @ @ @ magazine video featuring Trump properties as well as a quote from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini .
@ @ @ @ @ world that if the world wants to stand up to our religion , we will @ @ @ @ @ world , ” read the quote .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) floated the theory that President Donald Trump could go to war against Iran if the Islamic regime targets his hotel properties in response to the U.S.’s deadly strike on military commander Qasem Soleimani.
“Trump needs to immediately divest from his businesses and comply with the emoluments clause. Iran could threaten Trump hotels *worldwide* and he could provoke war over the loss of revenue from skittish guests,” Omar, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, wrote on Twitter Monday. “His business interests should not be driving military decisions.”
Trump needs to immediately divest from his businesses and comply with the emoluments clause. Iran could threaten Trump hotels *worldwide* and he could provoke war over the loss of revenue from skittish guests. His business interests should not be driving military decisions. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 6, 2020
Her take comes after Hesameddin Ashena, a senior aide to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, tweeted a Forbes magazine video featuring Trump properties as well as a quote from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
“I tell the whole world that if the world wants to stand up to our religion, we will stand up against their whole world,” read the quote. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--‘He Was a Lawful Military Target’: Obama’s DHS Head Defends Strike on Soleimani (VIDEO)

As Republicans and Democrats mulled whether the airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was legal , former President Barack @ @ @ @ @ head argued it was entirely legal without Congressional authorization .
In an appearance on NBC @ @ @ @ @ Press ” on Sunday , former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ Congress to authorize the strike .
“ If you believe everything that our government is @ @ @ @ @ he was a lawful military target .
And the president , under his Constitutional authority @ @ @ @ @ domestic legal authority to take him out without an additional Congressional authorization.
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As Republicans and Democrats mulled whether the airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was legal, former President Barack Obama’s Homeland Security head argued it was entirely legal without Congressional authorization.
.@BarackObama’s @DHSgov Secretary Jeh Johnson shot down Democrats’ claim that President @realDonaldTrump needed Congressional approval to kill Iran’s Soleimani pic.twitter.com/dlRKVpmkrr — Bernard B. Kerik (@BernardKerik) January 5, 2020
In an appearance on NBC’s “Meet The Press” on Sunday, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said President Donald Trump did not need approval from Congress to authorize the strike.
“If you believe everything that our government is saying about General Soleimani, he was a lawful military target. And the president, under his Constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief, had ample domestic legal authority to take him out without an additional Congressional authorization.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--State Dept: Iranian General Killed In U.S. Strike Responsible For 17% Of American Deaths In Iraq

In a stunning move that many analysts are calling a potential “ turning point ” in U.S.-Iran relations , President @ @ @ @ @ Friday in Iraq that killed an Iranian general that the U.S. State Department says is @ @ @ @ @ to 17 precent of all deaths of U.S. personnel during the Iraq War .
Qasem @ @ @ @ @ Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ elite Quds Force , which has been designated a terrorist @ @ @ @ @ Department , was reportedly killed in a strategic strike at Baghdad International Airport early Friday @ @ @ @ @ other military officials .
As reported by Fox News , the State Department announced in @ @ @ @ @ responsible for the deaths of 608 U.S. soldiers during the Iraq War ( 2003 to @ @ @ @ @ was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ According to the State Department , 17 percent of all deaths of @ @ @ @ @ 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani.
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In a stunning move that many analysts are calling a potential “turning point” in U.S.-Iran relations, President Trump ordered an airstrike early Friday in Iraq that killed an Iranian general that the U.S. State Department says is ultimately responsible for operations leading to 17 precent of all deaths of U.S. personnel during the Iraq War.
Qasem Soleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, which has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department, was reportedly killed in a strategic strike at Baghdad International Airport early Friday along with at least seven other military officials.
As reported by Fox News, the State Department announced in April 2019 that Iran was responsible for the deaths of 608 U.S. soldiers during the Iraq War (2003 to 2011).
“Soleimani was the head of the Iranian and Iranian-backed forces carrying out those operations killing American troops,” Fox News reports. “According to the State Department, 17 percent of all deaths of U.S. personnel in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 were orchestrated by Soleimani.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--‘Joker’ actor Joaquin Phoenix’s award speech echoes Ricky Gervais’ remarks on liberal celebrity hypo

‘Joker’ actor Joaquin Phoenix’s award speech echoes Ricky Gervais’ remarks on liberal celebrity hypocrisy

Joaquin Phoenix , star of 2019 hit “ Joker , ” lambasted liberal hypocrites during Sunday night ’ s Golden @ @ @ @ @ and comedian Ricky Gervais ’ evisceration of liberal celebrities .
Accepting the award for Best @ @ @ @ @ Drama , Phoenix told the elite audience that they should do more to combat climate @ @ @ @ @ well wishes to Australia , which is being ravaged by wildfires .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ many people have come up and sent their well wishes to Australia , ” he @ @ @ @ @ have to do more than that .
It ’ s such a beautiful gesture .
@ @ @ @ @ always been a virtuous man , ” the “ Joker ” star added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ be unified and make some changes .
It ’ s great to vote , but @ @ @ @ @ that responsibility on ourselves and make changes and sacrifices in our own lives and I @ @ @ @ @ that.
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Joaquin Phoenix, star of 2019 hit “Joker,” lambasted liberal hypocrites during Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards, echoing host and comedian Ricky Gervais’ evisceration of liberal celebrities.
Accepting the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama, Phoenix told the elite audience that they should do more to combat climate change rather than just send well wishes to Australia, which is being ravaged by wildfires.
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama goes to Joaquin Phoenix for “Joker”. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/QCEAo33CYd — NBC Entertainment (@nbc) January 6, 2020
“It’s really nice that so many people have come up and sent their well wishes to Australia,” he began. “But we have to do more than that. It’s such a beautiful gesture.
“I’ve not always been a virtuous man,” the “Joker” star added. “I hope together we can be unified and make some changes. It’s great to vote, but sometimes we have to take that responsibility on ourselves and make changes and sacrifices in our own lives and I hope that we can do that.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Iranian activist Masih Alinejad: The people of Iran did not mourn Qassem Soleimani’s death

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad told Fox News Friday that the people of Iran did not mourn the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani .
Appearing on “ America ’ s Newsroom ” with host Sandra Smith , Alinejad said that the Iranian media staunches “ freedom of expression ” in the country .
“ So , all you see in Iranian state television — state media — , like , showing some people took to the street mourning and showing their sympathy Qassem Soleimani , ” she told Smith .
“ But , the fact is this : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hero and if you go to social media , that they are very happy.
” “ Why ?
” she questioned .
“ Because they have been witnessing how Revolutionary Guard killed people in the streets across Iran.
” Alinejad added that to many Iranians , Soleimani and the Revolutionary Guard are killers and torturers , responsible for acts of terror in much of the Middle East .
Soleimani , the head of the Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ elite Quds Force , was killed in a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rouhani took to Twitter , promising to “ take revenge for this heinous crime.
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Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad told Fox News Friday that the people of Iran did not mourn the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Appearing on “America’s Newsroom” with host Sandra Smith, Alinejad said that the Iranian media staunches “freedom of expression” in the country.
“So, all you see in Iranian state television — state media — [is], like, showing some people took to the street mourning and showing their sympathy [towards] Qassem Soleimani,” she told Smith. “But, the fact is this: many Iranians do not see him as a hero and if you go to social media, that they are very happy.”
“Why?” she questioned. “Because they have been witnessing how [the] Revolutionary Guard killed people in the streets across Iran.”
Alinejad added that to many Iranians, Soleimani and the Revolutionary Guard are killers and torturers, responsible for acts of terror in much of the Middle East.
Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, was killed in a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport on Thursday. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter, promising to “take revenge for this heinous crime.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Biden Promises English Requirement for Immigration Amnesty, Contradicting Platform

Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Sunday told supporters he would require illegal immigrants to learn English to gain citizenship , a controversial proposal absent from his publicly available immigration platform .
Speaking to a crowd in Iowa , Biden promised that if elected president , he would “ within a matter of months ” secure a path to citizenship for America ’ s 10.5 million illegal immigrants .
But , he said , that path would only be open to those who could meet certain requirements , including speaking English .
“ Like every other person who has come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn how to speak English , they have to demonstrate they ’ ve paid their taxes , they have to , just go down the line , ” Biden said .
“ But it ’ s a pathway.
” The English-language requirement makes no appearance in Biden ’ s immigration platform .
The discrepancy may represent the 77-year-old ’ s infamous tendency toward slips of the tongue .
But if Biden is serious about an English language requirement , the proposal could put him even more at odds with his party ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Sunday told supporters he would require illegal immigrants to learn English to gain citizenship, a controversial proposal absent from his publicly available immigration platform. Speaking to a crowd in Iowa, Biden promised that if elected president, he would “within a matter of months” secure a path to citizenship for America’s 10.5 million illegal immigrants. But, he said, that path would only be open to those who could meet certain requirements, including speaking English.
“Like every other person who has come here, they have to pass—they have to learn how to speak English, they have to demonstrate they’ve paid their taxes, they have to, just go down the line,” Biden said. “But it’s a pathway.”
The English-language requirement makes no appearance in Biden’s immigration platform. The discrepancy may represent the 77-year-old’s infamous tendency toward slips of the tongue. But if Biden is serious about an English language requirement, the proposal could put him even more at odds with his party’s left wing. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--John Bolton Says He Is Willing to Testify in Senate Impeachment Trial If Subpoenaed

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been an outside but key figure in the impeachment investigation into President Donald @ @ @ @ @ the former Trump aide spun the impeachment news cycle on its head when he announced @ @ @ @ @ testify in the impeachment trial if he is subpoenaed .
Bolton said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ “ The House has concluded its Constitutional responsibility by adopting Articles of Impeachment related to @ @ @ @ @ now falls to the Senate to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to try impeachments , and @ @ @ @ @ that a final judicial resolution of the still-unanswered Constitutional questions can be obtained before the @ @ @ @ @ , “ Since my testimony is once again at issue , I have had to @ @ @ @ @ as best I could , based on careful consideration and study .
I have concluded @ @ @ @ @ issues a subpoena for my testimony , I am prepared to testify.
” – read @

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been an outside but key figure in the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump and on Monday, the former Trump aide spun the impeachment news cycle on its head when he announced that he is willing to testify in the impeachment trial if he is subpoenaed.
Bolton said in a statement released to his website, “The House has concluded its Constitutional responsibility by adopting Articles of Impeachment related to the Ukraine matter. It now falls to the Senate to fulfill its Constitutional obligation to try impeachments, and it does not appear possible that a final judicial resolution of the still-unanswered Constitutional questions can be obtained before the Senate acts.”
I have posted a brief statement regarding testimony on the Ukraine impeachment matter before the Senate at: https://t.co/Q3TwI2BzBp — John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) January 6, 2020
He added, “Since my testimony is once again at issue, I have had to resolve the serious competing issues as best I could, based on careful consideration and study. I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify.” – read more


truepundit--2020-01-06--Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of Iranian General Who Killed Hundreds of Americans ‘Disproportiona

Pelosi Ripped After Saying Death of Iranian General Who Killed Hundreds of Americans ‘Disproportionate’

Rep. Lee Zeldin tore into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she criticized the attack that killed top Iranian terrorist General @ @ @ @ @ with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands , as “ disproportionate.
” @ @ @ @ @ to the end of his life included the documented deaths of over 600 American soldiers @ @ @ @ @ State Mike Pompeo told CNN earlier this week that “ was actively plotting in the @ @ @ @ @ that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk.
” According @ @ @ @ @ a rocket attack that took out the terrorist and a few of his friends was @ @ @ @ @ lives of hundreds of Americans .
“ American leaders ’ highest priority is to protect @ @ @ @ @ ” tweeted Pelosi .
“ But we can not put the lives of American servicemembers @ @ @ @ @ at risk by engaging in provocative and disproportionate actions.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin tore into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she criticized the attack that killed top Iranian terrorist General Qassem Soleimani, a man with the blood of hundreds of Americans on his hands, as “disproportionate.”
Soleimani’s record prior to the end of his life included the documented deaths of over 600 American soldiers.
Additionally, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN earlier this week that “[Soleimani] was actively plotting in the region to take actions … that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk.”
According to Pelosi, however, a rocket attack that took out the terrorist and a few of his friends was “disproportionate” to the lives of hundreds of Americans.
Pelosi says killing the officially designated & sanctioned terrorist Qassim Soleimani was “disproportionate”. After killing 500-600+ US troops & wounding thousands more, at what point is taking out the person responsible “proportionate”? How many more US troops would need to die? pic.twitter.com/7hNe4muejs — Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) January 4, 2020
“American leaders’ highest priority is to protect American lives and interests,” tweeted Pelosi. “But we cannot put the lives of American servicemembers, diplomats and others further at risk by engaging in provocative and disproportionate actions.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Fake Noose? ’60 Minutes’ Shreds Epstein Suicide Theory

’ 60 Minutes ’ has revealed several new data points in the death of wealthy pedophile Jeffrey Epstein which raise more questions than they answer , and suggest that the financier did not kill himself – an opinion the New York City Medical Examiner ’ s office stands “ firmly ” behind .
The New York City Medical Examiner ’ s Office ruled Epstein ’ s death a suicide by hanging , but a forensic pathologist who observed the four-hour autopsy on behalf of Epstein ’ s brother , Mark , tells 60 Minutes the evidence released so far points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view .
Dr. Michael Baden ’ s key reason : the unusual fractures he saw in Epstein ’ s neck .
–CBS News While we ’ ve heard all sorts of theories about the improbabilities of the force required by the nearly 6 foot tall Epstein to successfully hang himself while breaking an unusual three bones in his neck usually seen in strangulations , that ’ s nowhere near the most peculiar part of Epstein ’ s demise ( notwithstanding the ol ’ homeless guy switcharoo theory ) .
For the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noose Epstein used to allegedly kill himself .
Photos admitted as evidence reveal a clean cloth with no blood , despite Epstein ’ s clearly bloody neck .
Moreover , both ends of the noose were hemmed , not cut – while the guard who found Epstein reportedly cut him down .
Also odd is that Epstein ’ s ligature wound , allegedly left by said bloodless noose , is fairly low on his neck .
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’60 Minutes’ has revealed several new data points in the death of wealthy pedophile Jeffrey Epstein which raise more questions than they answer, and suggest that the financier did not kill himself – an opinion the New York City Medical Examiner’s office stands “firmly” behind.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Epstein’s death a suicide by hanging, but a forensic pathologist who observed the four-hour autopsy on behalf of Epstein’s brother, Mark, tells 60 Minutes the evidence released so far points more to murder than suicide in his view. Dr. Michael Baden’s key reason: the unusual fractures he saw in Epstein’s neck. –CBS News
While we’ve heard all sorts of theories about the improbabilities of the force required by the nearly 6 foot tall Epstein to successfully hang himself while breaking an unusual three bones in his neck usually seen in strangulations, that’s nowhere near the most peculiar part of Epstein’s demise (notwithstanding the ol’ homeless guy switcharoo theory).
“I have never seen three fractures like this in a suicidal hanging.” Dr. Michael Baden lays out the forensic reasons why he’s skeptical of the medical examiner’s ruling that Jeffrey Epstein killed himself. **This video contains graphic images.** https://t.co/rZDRtPchod pic.twitter.com/sAkIch7sBF — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 6, 2020
For the first time, we get to look at the noose Epstein used to allegedly kill himself. Photos admitted as evidence reveal a clean cloth with no blood, despite Epstein’s clearly bloody neck. Moreover, both ends of the noose were hemmed, not cut – while the guard who found Epstein reportedly cut him down.
Also odd is that Epstein’s ligature wound, allegedly left by said bloodless noose, is fairly low on his neck. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--NRA Promises ‘Strong Presence’ to Block Virginia Gun Bans

The National Rifle Association said Thursday it will work with gun owners to swamp the first hearing of the Virginia Senate committee considering new gun bans in an effort to beat back the gun-control proposals from Governor Ralph Northam ( D. ) .
NRA spokeswoman Catherine Mortensen told the Washington Free Beacon that the gun-rights group is mobilizing its members to appear at the first meeting of the Virginia Senate ’ s Courts of Justice on Jan. 13 .
The organization hopes that pressure from constituents will make newly elected Democrats , who helped the party capture control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun bans pursued by the state ’ s Democratic governor .
Those new Democrats , who were silent on gun bans during the election , hold the key to how far the two-vote Democratic majority in the state Senate and the five-vote majority in the House of Delegates go with new gun laws .
If gun-rights supporters can convince just a handful of Democrats to oppose a new gun-control measure , it will not become law .
Mortensen said the Courts of Justice committee is the first stop for those new gun-control proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to show their opposition to those bills face-to-face .
“ That ’ s the first committee of jurisdiction on all the Northam gun control , ” Mortensen told the Free Beacon .
“ We want to make sure that our members and supporters are in Richmond at that committee hearing on that day so that their voices are heard .
It ’ s critical that our members are there early in the session to make the biggest impact in order to stop these gun bills from moving forward.
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The National Rifle Association said Thursday it will work with gun owners to swamp the first hearing of the Virginia Senate committee considering new gun bans in an effort to beat back the gun-control proposals from Governor Ralph Northam (D.).
NRA spokeswoman Catherine Mortensen told the Washington Free Beacon that the gun-rights group is mobilizing its members to appear at the first meeting of the Virginia Senate’s Courts of Justice on Jan. 13. The organization hopes that pressure from constituents will make newly elected Democrats, who helped the party capture control of the state legislature, think twice about supporting gun bans pursued by the state’s Democratic governor. Those new Democrats, who were silent on gun bans during the election, hold the key to how far the two-vote Democratic majority in the state Senate and the five-vote majority in the House of Delegates go with new gun laws.
If gun-rights supporters can convince just a handful of Democrats to oppose a new gun-control measure, it will not become law. Mortensen said the Courts of Justice committee is the first stop for those new gun-control proposals, and gun owners in the state need to show their opposition to those bills face-to-face.
“That’s the first committee of jurisdiction on all the Northam gun control,” Mortensen told the Free Beacon. “We want to make sure that our members and supporters are in Richmond at that committee hearing on that day so that their voices are heard. It’s critical that our members are there early in the session to make the biggest impact in order to stop these gun bills from moving forward.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--WATCH: Two Anti-Radical Islam Women Slam Critics Of Trump’s Airstrike On Soleimani

Over the weekend , two women , Dr. Qanta Ahmed , a Muslim physician from Great Britain , and native @ @ @ @ @ America Persian Service Masih Alinejad , were interviewed by Fox News , and they had @ @ @ @ @ the West who criticized President Trump ’ s airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ of Trump “ completely morally bankrupt and craven , ” adding , “ It makes @ @ @ @ @ really are.
” Alinejad , who said her own brother was jailed in Iran in @ @ @ @ @ for protesting against the theocratic , despotic Iranian regime , said she was shocked when @ @ @ @ @ “ calling him a hero.
” Asked what she thought of the criticism of Trump @ @ @ @ @ , Ahmed said , “ Completely morally bankrupt and craven , their response.
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Over the weekend, two women, Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a Muslim physician from Great Britain, and native Iranian journalist/producer at Voice of America Persian Service Masih Alinejad, were interviewed by Fox News, and they had strong words for those in the West who criticized President Trump’s airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Ahmed called the critics of Trump “completely morally bankrupt and craven,” adding, “It makes you question what their interests really are.”
Alinejad, who said her own brother was jailed in Iran in front of his small children for protesting against the theocratic, despotic Iranian regime, said she was shocked when she saw the Western media “calling him a hero.”
Asked what she thought of the criticism of Trump from those in the West, Ahmed said, “Completely morally bankrupt and craven, their response.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Cruz pushes Senate resolution praising Soleimani mission, daring Dems to oppose

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz , a noted Iran hawk , is circulating a resolution in the Senate that would commend @ @ @ @ @ Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , aides told Fox News on Friday .
An aide said @ @ @ @ @ and worded the same way as a 2011 resolution that commended the Obama administration for @ @ @ @ @ received unanimous support in the Senate.
” Cruz is trying to get Democrats on the @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s an apparent effort by Republicans to try to dare Democrats to oppose @ @ @ @ @ Senate adopted to applaud then President Barack Obama in 2011 after the killing of Osama @ @ @ @ @ honors “ the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission @ @ @ @ @ Soleimani was killed in an airstrike near the Baghdad airport in Iraq .
President Trump @ @ @ @ @ being involved in planning “ imminent and sinister attacks ” against Americans .
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a noted Iran hawk, is circulating a resolution in the Senate that would commend the Trump administration for killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, aides told Fox News on Friday.
An aide said the resolution is “structured and worded the same way as a 2011 resolution that commended the Obama administration for killing Bin Laden, which received unanimous support in the Senate.” Cruz is trying to get Democrats on the record supporting the mission.
It’s an apparent effort by Republicans to try to dare Democrats to oppose virtually the same resolution the Senate adopted to applaud then President Barack Obama in 2011 after the killing of Osama bin Laden.
The resolution honors “the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani.”
Soleimani was killed in an airstrike near the Baghdad airport in Iraq. President Trump on Friday accused Soleimani of being involved in planning “imminent and sinister attacks” against Americans. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Joe Biden admits nobody understood Obamacare and it was wrong to say people could keep their doctors

Joe Biden admits nobody understood Obamacare and it was wrong to say people could keep their doctors (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden was challenged on his support for Obamacare by an attendee of a campaign event in Iowa late last month , and Biden didn ’ t even try to defend the law — in fact , he did the opposite .
“ During the run-up to the passage of Obamacare , President Obama promised my father that if he likes his plan , he can keep his plan , and that his insurance will be cheaper , ” the questioner began .
“ After passage , his plan was no longer allowed and his insurance costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were you lying to my dad ?
Or did you not understand the bill you supported ?
” Biden ’ s answer seems to say it was a combination : He did not understand the plan , and he was also wrong about how the plan would impact Americans .
“ There ’ s two ways people know when something is important , ” Biden said .
“ One , when it ’ s so clear when it ’ s passed that everybody understands it , and no one did understand Obamacare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
And the gentleman is right , we said you could keep your doctor if you wanted to , and you couldn ’ t keep your doctor if you wanted to , necessarily.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden was challenged on his support for Obamacare by an attendee of a campaign event in Iowa late last month, and Biden didn’t even try to defend the law — in fact, he did the opposite.
“During the run-up to the passage of Obamacare, President Obama promised my father that if he likes his plan, he can keep his plan, and that his insurance will be cheaper,” the questioner began. “After passage, his plan was no longer allowed and his insurance costs doubled. Since you supported the plan, were you lying to my dad? Or did you not understand the bill you supported?”
Biden’s answer seems to say it was a combination: He did not understand the plan, and he was also wrong about how the plan would impact Americans.
A young man tells Joe Biden that his father lost his health insurance plan and the cost doubled, even though Obama promised insurances will be cheaper. He asks if Joe was lying or if he didn’t understand Obamacare when he supported it. Joe’s answer: “No one understood Obamacare” pic.twitter.com/zDKhnh0rqE — Florian (@BetaODork) January 4, 2020
“There’s two ways people know when something is important,” Biden said. “One, when it’s so clear when it’s passed that everybody understands it, and no one did understand Obamacare, including the way it was rolled out. And the gentleman is right, we said you could keep your doctor if you wanted to, and you couldn’t keep your doctor if you wanted to, necessarily.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Ilhan Omar Named 2019 Anti-Semite of the Year

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D. , Minn. ) was named the 2019 anti-Semite of the year by an organization that @ @ @ @ @ of anti-Jewish bias .
The organization StopAntiSemitism.org chose Omar , who has repeatedly spread anti-Israel @ @ @ @ @ following a public nomination and voting period .
“ Among Rep. Ilhan Omar ’ s @ @ @ @ @ tropes on Twitter to nearly two million followers and introduced an anti-Semitic resolution in Congress @ @ @ @ @ State of Israel and likened them to boycotts of Nazi Germany , ” the group @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
“ The public ’ s vote highlights the growing concern among Americans about @ @ @ @ @ to use and abuse her position of power to propagate hatred in the U.S. ” @ @ @

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) was named the 2019 anti-Semite of the year by an organization that seeks to combat the spread of anti-Jewish bias.
The organization StopAntiSemitism.org chose Omar, who has repeatedly spread anti-Israel and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, following a public nomination and voting period.
“Among Rep. Ilhan Omar’s transgressions, she perpetuated anti-Semitic tropes on Twitter to nearly two million followers and introduced an anti-Semitic resolution in Congress that promoted boycotts of the State of Israel and likened them to boycotts of Nazi Germany,” the group wrote in a press release Monday. “The public’s vote highlights the growing concern among Americans about the Congresswomen’s ability to use and abuse her position of power to propagate hatred in the U.S.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Patricia Arquette Uses Golden Globes Speech to Bash Donald Trump and Discuss Iran Conflict (VIDEO)

When actress Patricia Arquette won a Golden Globe tonight for her role in the television series “ The Act , @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to praise her colleagues and gracefully thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for giving her @ @ @ @ @ she decided to use the bulk of her moments onstage to bash President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ important it is to vote him out office in 2020 , showing the world what @ @ @ @ @ liberal she really is !
“ We ’ re not going to look back on @ @ @ @ @ books , ” she lectured .
“ We will see a country on the brink @ @ @ @ @ States of America — a president tweeting out a threat of 52 bombs , including @ @ @ @ @ that Arquette thinks she is so clever that she knows exactly how history will look @ @ @ @ @ .
Now that ’ s an unprecedented level of narcissism , even for a Hollywood @ @ @ @ @

When actress Patricia Arquette won a Golden Globe tonight for her role in the television series “The Act,” she had a nice opportunity to praise her colleagues and gracefully thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for giving her an award.
Instead, she decided to use the bulk of her moments onstage to bash President Donald Trump and lecture Americans about how important it is to vote him out office in 2020, showing the world what an out of touch Hollywood liberal she really is!
Patricia Arquette burns Trump and his war-hawking, sends hearts and concerns out to Australia and pleads for everyone to vote in 2020.#goldenglobes #goldenglobes2020 pic.twitter.com/NjireGQ2nm — Leslie Salzillo (@lovecomesaround) January 6, 2020
“We’re not going to look back on this night in the history books,” she lectured. “We will see a country on the brink of war, the United States of America — a president tweeting out a threat of 52 bombs, including cultural sites.”
It seems that Arquette thinks she is so clever that she knows exactly how history will look upon the current political situation. Now that’s an unprecedented level of narcissism, even for a Hollywood star. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Nancy Pelosi to Introduce Resolution Implying Pre-emptive Surrender to Iran

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) wrote a letter to her Democrat colleagues in the House on Sunday to reveal a new “ War Powers Resolution ” that amounts to a pre-emptive surrender to Iran in ongoing hostilities .
Pelosi ’ s letter begins with the declaration that President Donald Trump ’ s airstrike last week targeting Iranian General Qasem Suleimani , leader of the terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IGRC ) Quds Force , responsible for the murders of hundreds of Americans and for recent attacks on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad , was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack was illegal under international law and could constitute a war crime .
Harvard Law School professor emeritus ( and Democrat ) Alan Dershowitz argued in Monday ’ s Wall Street Journal that the strike was not only lawful , but an “ easy call ” : “ The president has the constitutional authority to take military actions , short of declaring war , that he and his advisers deem necessary to protect American citizens .
This authority is extremely broad , especially when the actions must , by their nature , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Nonetheless , Pelosi ’ s letter indicates that the House will declare the president ’ s action illegal under international law .
The letter further claims that Trump ’ s action “ endangered our servicemembers , diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran ” — placing the responsibility for violence not on Iran , which recently attacked a U.S. Navy drone ; a Saudi oil field ; and , via proxies , Americans soldiers and civilians in Iraq ; but on the United States , which had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Iranian-backed militia on the embassy .
The letter goes on to describe a new resolution that would “ limit the President ’ s military actions regarding Iran , ” essentially signaling a surrender in the potential conflict before the Iranian regime itself had managed to respond .
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wrote a letter to her Democrat colleagues in the House on Sunday to reveal a new “War Powers Resolution” that amounts to a pre-emptive surrender to Iran in ongoing hostilities.
Pelosi’s letter begins with the declaration that President Donald Trump’s airstrike last week targeting Iranian General Qasem Suleimani, leader of the terrorist Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) Quds Force, responsible for the murders of hundreds of Americans and for recent attacks on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, was “provocative and disproportionate,” terms suggesting the attack was illegal under international law and could constitute a war crime.
Harvard Law School professor emeritus (and Democrat) Alan Dershowitz argued in Monday’s Wall Street Journal that the strike was not only lawful, but an “easy call”: “The president has the constitutional authority to take military actions, short of declaring war, that he and his advisers deem necessary to protect American citizens. This authority is extremely broad, especially when the actions must, by their nature, be kept secret from the intended target.”
Nonetheless, Pelosi’s letter indicates that the House will declare the president’s action illegal under international law.
The letter further claims that Trump’s action “endangered our servicemembers, diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran” — placing the responsibility for violence not on Iran, which recently attacked a U.S. Navy drone; a Saudi oil field; and, via proxies, Americans soldiers and civilians in Iraq; but on the United States, which had restrained itself until the recent assault by an Iranian-backed militia on the embassy.
The letter goes on to describe a new resolution that would “limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” essentially signaling a surrender in the potential conflict before the Iranian regime itself had managed to respond. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--United Methodist Church announces proposal to split over LGBTQ rights

Leaders from the United Methodist Church reportedly announced a tentative plan Friday to split the church over differences on same-sex marriage and the inclusion of gay clergy .
The new conservative “ Traditionalist Methodist ” denomination wouldn ’ t allow gay marriage or gay clergy members , The New York Times reported .
The proposal was first signed in December after the “ fundamental differences ” within the church became irreconcilable .
“ I ’ m actually really sad that we couldn ’ t build a bridge that could have provided a witness to the world of what unity amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Methodist Bishop Karen Oliveto , the denomination ’ s first openly gay bishop , said .
In 2017 , the Judicial Council , the church ’ s highest court , declared Oliveto ’ s consecration “ was incompatible with church law.
” She was , however , allowed to remain as the resident bishop of the Mountain Sky Conference , which covers churches in Colorado , Montana , Utah , Wyoming and part of Idaho .
There are roughly 13 million church members around the world and about half of them are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Times .
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Leaders from the United Methodist Church reportedly announced a tentative plan Friday to split the church over differences on same-sex marriage and the inclusion of gay clergy.
The new conservative “Traditionalist Methodist” denomination wouldn’t allow gay marriage or gay clergy members, The New York Times reported.
The proposal was first signed in December after the “fundamental differences” within the church became irreconcilable.
“I’m actually really sad that we couldn’t build a bridge that could have provided a witness to the world of what unity amid diversity and disagreement could look like,” Methodist Bishop Karen Oliveto, the denomination’s first openly gay bishop, said.
In 2017, the Judicial Council, the church’s highest court, declared Oliveto’s consecration “was incompatible with church law.” She was, however, allowed to remain as the resident bishop of the Mountain Sky Conference, which covers churches in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and part of Idaho.
There are roughly 13 million church members around the world and about half of them are in the United States, according to The Times. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--George Lopez jokes about assassinating President Trump in response to report of Iranian bounty

Comedian George Lopez made ( what appears to be ) a joke about assassinating President Donald Trump in response to @ @ @ @ @ a bounty on Trump ’ s head , according to the Daily Caller .
Lopez @ @ @ @ @ Instagram post on a page called Chicano Worldstar .
The post is a video clip @ @ @ @ @ ‘ offers $ 80 million bounty for Donald Trump ’ s head ’ after death @ @ @ @ @ post , Lopez commented “ We ’ ll do it for half.
” Lopez ’ @ @ @ @ @ conservatives , some of whom posted it on Twitter and tagged the Secret Service and @ @ @ @ @ a comment would be received differently in mainstream media if it was directed at former @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE

Comedian George Lopez made (what appears to be) a joke about assassinating President Donald Trump in response to reports that Iran has placed a bounty on Trump’s head, according to the Daily Caller.
Lopez made the comment in an Instagram post on a page called Chicano Worldstar. The post is a video clip with the caption “Iran ‘offers $80 million bounty for Donald Trump’s head’ after death of general.”
On the post, Lopez commented “We’ll do it for half.”
Lopez’s comment caused outrage among conservatives, some of whom posted it on Twitter and tagged the Secret Service and others who wondered how such a comment would be received differently in mainstream media if it was directed at former President Barack Obama. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--WATCH: Warren Refuses to Condemn Terror Master Soleimani

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( Mass . )
on Sunday conspicuously refused to condemn Iranian terror master Qassem @ @ @ @ @ leader responsible for hundreds of American deaths .
In an interview with CNN ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Soleimani , the leader of a designated terrorist organization , as “ a high-ranking military @ @ @ @ @ official.
” “ Look , it was a targeted attack on a government official , @ @ @ @ @ the government of Iran , and what it has done has moved this country closer @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ We are not safer today than we were before Donald Trump acted.
@ @ @ @ @ Democratic presidential candidate further questioned the timing of the U.S. attack on Soleimani , prompting @ @ @ @ @ was suggesting this was a distraction from impeachment .
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) on Sunday conspicuously refused to condemn Iranian terror master Qassem Soleimani, the deceased military leader responsible for hundreds of American deaths.
In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Warren described Soleimani, the leader of a designated terrorist organization, as “a high-ranking military official” and “government official.”
“Look, it was a targeted attack on a government official, a high-ranking military official for the government of Iran, and what it has done has moved this country closer to war,” Warren said. “We are not safer today than we were before Donald Trump acted.”
The Massachusetts senator and Democratic presidential candidate further questioned the timing of the U.S. attack on Soleimani, prompting Tapper to ask whether she was suggesting this was a distraction from impeachment. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Adam Schiff Demands Public Hearings on Soleimani Strike

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) , who lead secret impeachment hearings against President Trump , is now calling on Congress to hold public hearings on the U.S. ’ s decision to launch the deadly airstrike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani .
“ I think there should be open hearings on this subject , ” Schiff told the Washington Post in an interview published Monday .
“ The president has put us on a path where we may be at war with Iran .
That requires the Congress to fully engage.
” Asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the U.S. will hit 52 sites , including cultural sites , if Tehran retaliates the California Democrat said : “ None of that could come out of the Pentagon .
Absolutely no way.
” On Saturday evening , President Trump said the 52 Iranian sites “ will be hit very fast and very hard ” if Tehran strikes back at U.S. citizens or assets .
“ Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for our ridding the world of their terrorist leader who had just killed an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not to mention all of the people he had killed over his lifetime , including recently hundreds of Iranian protesters , ” the president tweeted .
“ He was already attacking our Embassy , and preparing for additional hits in other locations .
Iran has been nothing but problems for many years.
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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who lead secret impeachment hearings against President Trump, is now calling on Congress to hold public hearings on the U.S.’s decision to launch the deadly airstrike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
“I think there should be open hearings on this subject,” Schiff told the Washington Post in an interview published Monday. “The president has put us on a path where we may be at war with Iran. That requires the Congress to fully engage.”
Asked for his thoughts on President Trump warning Iran that the U.S. will hit 52 sites, including cultural sites, if Tehran retaliates the California Democrat said: “None of that could come out of the Pentagon. Absolutely no way.”
On Saturday evening, President Trump said the 52 Iranian sites “will be hit very fast and very hard” if Tehran strikes back at U.S. citizens or assets.
“Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for our ridding the world of their terrorist leader who had just killed an American, & badly wounded many others, not to mention all of the people he had killed over his lifetime, including recently hundreds of Iranian protesters,” the president tweeted. “He was already attacking our Embassy, and preparing for additional hits in other locations. Iran has been nothing but problems for many years.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-01-06--Pelosi moves to limit Trump’s actions in Iran with War Powers Resolution vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced overnight that she plans on taking measures to potentially curb President Trump ’ s ability to conduct military operations against Iran .
Pelosi and other Democrats have been critical of Trump ’ s decision to conduct an airstrike in Iraq that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ’ elite Quds Force , claiming he did not properly notify Congress in advance and warning about the risk of escalation in the region .
Trump has also threatened additional action if Iran retaliates for Soleimani ’ s death .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President ’ s military actions regarding Iran , ” Pelosi wrote in a letter to fellow Democrats , referring to a similar Senate resolution to be introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine , D-Va. “ It reasserts Congress ’ s long-established oversight responsibilities by mandating that if no further Congressional action is taken , the Administration ’ s military hostilities with regard to Iran cease within 30 days.
” The first War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 in an effort to prevent presidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Since then , questions of presidential compliance have become common , with controversy stemming from President Bill Clinton ’ s actions in Kosovo and President Barack Obama ’ s operations in Libya .
On Saturday , the White House sent Congress formal notification of the drone strike under the War Powers Act , a senior administration official told The Associated Press .
The notification , required by law within 48 hours of the introduction of American forces into an armed conflict or a situation that could lead to war , had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced overnight that she plans on taking measures to potentially curb President Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Iran.
Pelosi and other Democrats have been critical of Trump’s decision to conduct an airstrike in Iraq that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, claiming he did not properly notify Congress in advance and warning about the risk of escalation in the region. Trump has also threatened additional action if Iran retaliates for Soleimani’s death.
“This week, the House will introduce and vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran,” Pelosi wrote in a letter to fellow Democrats, referring to a similar Senate resolution to be introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. “It reasserts Congress’s long-established oversight responsibilities by mandating that if no further Congressional action is taken, the Administration’s military hostilities with regard to Iran cease within 30 days.”
The first War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 in an effort to prevent presidents from using the military without congressional approval. Since then, questions of presidential compliance have become common, with controversy stemming from President Bill Clinton’s actions in Kosovo and President Barack Obama’s operations in Libya.
On Saturday, the White House sent Congress formal notification of the drone strike under the War Powers Act, a senior administration official told The Associated Press. The notification, required by law within 48 hours of the introduction of American forces into an armed conflict or a situation that could lead to war, had to be signed and sent to Congress. – READ MORE