truepundit--2020-02-04--Former Host Of CNN’s ‘Believer’ Reza Aslan Asks If The World Is Better Off Without Rush Limbaugh

When left-wing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was recovering from lung cancer treatment , right-wing media figures as a @ @ @ @ @ her well wishes and prayers , but religious scholar Reza Aslan , formerly of CNN @ @ @ @ @ different idea on how to publicly react to another fellow human being ’ s cancer @ @ @ @ @ , Aslan wondered aloud if the world would , in fact , be a “ @ @ @ @ @ pundit Rush Limbaugh died of lung cancer — a disease he announced to be suffering @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
Though some of Aslan ’ s followers piled on to this grotesque @ @ @ @ @ were notably enraged by it .
Later , Aslan doubled down on his question by @ @ @ @ @ curse upon this nation ” who has caused “ mass suffering.
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When left-wing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was recovering from lung cancer treatment, right-wing media figures as a whole showed compassion by sending her well wishes and prayers, but religious scholar Reza Aslan, formerly of CNN, seems to have a different idea on how to publicly react to another fellow human being’s cancer diagnosis.
In a tweet, Aslan wondered aloud if the world would, in fact, be a “better place” if conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh died of lung cancer — a disease he announced to be suffering from during his radio show on Monday.
Ask yourself this simple question: is the world a better place or a worse place with Rush Limbaugh in it? — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 3, 2020
1. I am not “celebrating” anyone’s diagnosis. I’m posing an important philosophical question
2. Rush is not “my adversary” – he is a curse upon this nation, a purveyor of hatred and racism who’s at the very least indirectly responsible for the mass suffering of countless people. https://t.co/buUdG0V3IF — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) February 3, 2020
Though some of Aslan’s followers piled on to this grotesque display of impropriety, others were notably enraged by it. Later, Aslan doubled down on his question by openly declaring Limbaugh a “curse upon this nation” who has caused “mass suffering.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--District Attorney In Maine Wants To Start Prosecuting People Based On Accusations And Nothing Else

A Maine prosecutor has vowed to prosecute people accused of sexual assault even if there is not enough evidence to prove they committed the crime .
WGME reported District Attorney Natasha Irving said she would try to reform the legal system by prosecuting cases that previously had been deemed “ too hard to prove.
” She said prosecutors shouldn ’ t decline to take on such cases because “ that response is very damaging to a survivor , ” suggesting she believes every accuser is a “ survivor.
” Irving also repeated the misleading statistic that just 2 % to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false .
The number , as I have written numerous times , refers only to cases that have been proven false .
The real number is unknown .
Using the same logic employed by Irving , one could say just 3 % to 5 % of rape accusations are true , since that ’ s how many go to trial and result in a guilty finding .
Irving went on to explain the two criteria she will use to bring forward rape allegations .
1 .
Is the allegation credible ?
( Judging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hard to see her believing many allegations aren ’ t credible ) and 2 .
Is the accuser ( WGME predictably calls them a “ victim ” ) willing to go forward with the case and potentially testify ?
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A Maine prosecutor has vowed to prosecute people accused of sexual assault even if there is not enough evidence to prove they committed the crime.
WGME reported District Attorney Natasha Irving said she would try to reform the legal system by prosecuting cases that previously had been deemed “too hard to prove.” She said prosecutors shouldn’t decline to take on such cases because “that response is very damaging to a survivor,” suggesting she believes every accuser is a “survivor.”
Irving serves Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties in Maine.
Irving also repeated the misleading statistic that just 2% to 8% of sexual assault accusations are false. The number, as I have written numerous times, refers only to cases that have been proven false. The real number is unknown. Using the same logic employed by Irving, one could say just 3% to 5% of rape accusations are true, since that’s how many go to trial and result in a guilty finding.
Irving went on to explain the two criteria she will use to bring forward rape allegations. 1. Is the allegation credible? (Judging from Irving’s statements it’s hard to see her believing many allegations aren’t credible) and 2. Is the accuser (WGME predictably calls them a “victim”) willing to go forward with the case and potentially testify? – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Trump, in Super Bowl interview with Sean Hannity, predicts fall of Pelosi: ‘Radical left is gonna ta

Trump, in Super Bowl interview with Sean Hannity, predicts fall of Pelosi: ‘Radical left is gonna take over’

In an exclusive interview with Fox News ’ Sean Hannity during the Super Bowl LIV pregame show , President Trump confirmed that the State of the Union address would go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday — just a day before the Senate is set to overwhelmingly acquit him after a months-long impeachment process .
“ I think she ’ s a very confused , very nervous woman , ” Trump said , referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif , who reluctantly announced impeachment proceedings last year after months of resisting the progressive wing of her party .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do this , ” Trump continued .
“ I think she really knew what was going to happen , and her worst nightmare has happened .
I don ’ t think she ’ s gon na be there too long , either .
I think that the radical left — and she ’ s sorta radical left too , by the way — but I think the radical left is gon na take over.
” The president cited the personal cost of the multiple investigations that have taken place during his administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historic economic numbers and “ the good stuff ” to focus on invented scandals .
“ Well , it ’ s been very unfair .
From the day I won … from the day I came down from the escalator .
… it probably started from there .
It ’ s been a very , very unfair process , ” Trump said .
“ The Mueller Report , Russia , Russia , Russia , as you say , which was total nonsense — it was all nonsense , the whole thing .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was unfair to my family .
I mean , my family suffered because of all this .
And many other families suffered also.
” – READ MORE

In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity during the Super Bowl LIV pregame show, President Trump confirmed that the State of the Union address would go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday — just a day before the Senate is set to overwhelmingly acquit him after a months-long impeachment process.
“I think she’s a very confused, very nervous woman,” Trump said, referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, who reluctantly announced impeachment proceedings last year after months of resisting the progressive wing of her party.
“I don’t think she wanted to do this,” Trump continued. “I think she really knew what was going to happen, and her worst nightmare has happened. I don’t think she’s gonna be there too long, either. I think that the radical left — and she’s sorta radical left too, by the way — but I think the radical left is gonna take over.”
The president cited the personal cost of the multiple investigations that have taken place during his administration, saying the media is deliberately ignoring historic economic numbers and “the good stuff” to focus on invented scandals.
“Well, it’s been very unfair. From the day I won … from the day I came down from the escalator. … it probably started from there. It’s been a very, very unfair process,” Trump said. “The Mueller Report, Russia, Russia, Russia, as you say, which was total nonsense — it was all nonsense, the whole thing. It was very unfair, and mostly it was unfair to my family. I mean, my family suffered because of all this. And many other families suffered also.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Slams Trump’s Overtures to Ukraine: ‘America’s National Security is for Sale’ (

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Slams Trump’s Overtures to Ukraine: ‘America’s National Security is for Sale’ (VIDEO)

During a speech on the Senate floor on Monday , Congressman Hakeem Jeffries ( D-N.Y. ) slammed President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ , saying that “ America ’ s national security is for sale.
” Jeffries , @ @ @ @ @ most powerful politicians in the House because of his role as chair of the House @ @ @ @ @ , “ If we allow the president ’ s misconduct to stand , what will @ @ @ @ @ men and women in Europe right now who courageously and admirably wake up every day @ @ @ @ @ for America ’ s security and prosperity ?
” He continued later , “ What @ @ @ @ @ when we say ‘ America ’ s national security is for sale ’ ?
That @ @ @ @ @ that we want to send to our Ukrainian friends or our European allies or to @ @ @ @ @ who will inherit this precious Republic.
” Jeffries added , “ And I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ message you wish to send to our adversaries.
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During a speech on the Senate floor on Monday, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) slammed President Donald Trump’s overtures to Ukraine, saying that “America’s national security is for sale.”
Jeffries, who is one of the most powerful politicians in the House because of his role as chair of the House Democratic caucus, asked senators, “If we allow the president’s misconduct to stand, what will we say to the 68,000 men and women in Europe right now who courageously and admirably wake up every day ready and willing to fight for America’s security and prosperity?”
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: “America’s national security is for sale…cannot be the message we want to send to our Ukrainian friends or our European allies.” “And I’m sure it is not the message that you wish to send to our adversaries.” https://t.co/NoMPwt2vhr pic.twitter.com/t6xjxGgyVO — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 3, 2020
He continued later, “What message do we send them when we say ‘America’s national security is for sale’? That cannot be the message that we want to send to our Ukrainian friends or our European allies or to our children and our grandchildren who will inherit this precious Republic.”
Jeffries added, “And I’m sure it is not the message you wish to send to our adversaries.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Bloomberg Enjoys Armed Guards While Fighting to Disarm Americans

Billionaire Democrat presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg is a staunch proponent of gun control for America with one caveat–he gets to @ @ @ @ @ good guys with guns to keep him safe .
Bloomberg ’ s use of armed @ @ @ @ @ again and again by gun rights supporters through the years .
They point to the @ @ @ @ @ show his habit of pushing laws that would deny self-defense tools to poor families while @ @ @ @ @ being protected by men with firearms .
In 2017 Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson pointed @ @ @ @ @ ’ s actions .
The New York Post reported on Bloomberg referring to the NYPD @ @ @ @ @ , ” while Mayor of New York City .
And on January 25 , 2019 @ @ @ @ @ his tenure as mayor ended “ Bloomberg hired some of the same officers from his @ @ @ @ @ him privately.
” Yet he continued to push gun control for average Americans .
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Billionaire Democrat presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg is a staunch proponent of gun control for America with one caveat–he gets to spend his days surrounded by good guys with guns to keep him safe.
Bloomberg’s use of armed guards has been seized upon again and again by gun rights supporters through the years. They point to the guards in an attempt to show his habit of pushing laws that would deny self-defense tools to poor families while allowing Bloomberg to benefit from being protected by men with firearms.
In 2017 Fox News’ Tucker Carlson pointed out the hypocrisy of Bloomberg’s actions.
The New York Post reported on Bloomberg referring to the NYPD as his “own army,” while Mayor of New York City. And on January 25, 2019, NRA-ILA reported that after his tenure as mayor ended “Bloomberg hired some of the same [NYPD] officers from his security detail to work for him privately.” Yet he continued to push gun control for average Americans. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Soviet Spy Congratulated Bernie On Prior Election Win, Met In His Office, Report Says

A spy from the former communist superpower , the Soviet Union , congratulated socialist Bernie Sanders in March 1983 for winning re-election as mayor of Burlington , Vermont and for meeting with him in Sanders ’ office .
“ The documents from the Sanders archives include a letter from Soviet Embassy First Secretary Vadim Kuznetsov in March 1983 , congratulating Sanders on his reelection as mayor and thanking Sanders for receiving him in Sanders ’ s office , ” The Washington Post reported on Monday .
“ Kuznetsov had been in Burlington to attend a conference on nuclear disarmament at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier .
Neither Sanders nor conference organizers appear to have read a 1976 Time magazine article that identified Kuznetsov as a member of a ‘ Soviet intelligence squad ’ posing as diplomats to infiltrate U.S. politics.
” The TIME Magazine article that the Post linked to stated : “ Posing as diplomats , embassy officials and newsmen , Soviet intelligence agents have been conducting a determined effort to get classified information on Capitol Hill by bribing or compromising staff members in key positions .
TIME has learned that in more than a dozen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI has stepped in to ‘ control ’ the relationship , fearing a staffer might begin giving out restricted data.
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A spy from the former communist superpower, the Soviet Union, congratulated socialist Bernie Sanders in March 1983 for winning re-election as mayor of Burlington, Vermont and for meeting with him in Sanders’ office.
“The documents from the Sanders archives include a letter from Soviet Embassy First Secretary Vadim Kuznetsov in March 1983, congratulating Sanders on his reelection as mayor and thanking Sanders for receiving him in Sanders’s office,” The Washington Post reported on Monday. “Kuznetsov had been in Burlington to attend a conference on nuclear disarmament at the University of Vermont a few days earlier. Neither Sanders nor conference organizers appear to have read a 1976 Time magazine article that identified Kuznetsov as a member of a ‘Soviet intelligence squad’ posing as diplomats to infiltrate U.S. politics.”
The TIME Magazine article that the Post linked to stated: “Posing as diplomats, embassy officials and newsmen, Soviet intelligence agents have been conducting a determined effort to get classified information on Capitol Hill by bribing or compromising staff members in key positions. TIME has learned that in more than a dozen cases in the last decade or so the FBI has stepped in to ‘control’ the relationship, fearing a staffer might begin giving out restricted data.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Joe Biden Helped Launch Business for Son-in-Law from the Oval Office, Repeatedly Briefed Investors P

Joe Biden Helped Launch Business for Son-in-Law from the Oval Office, Repeatedly Briefed Investors Privately

Former Vice President Joe Biden went to great lengths to boost his son-in-law ’ s health care company while in the White House , briefing investors on the firm ’ s merits and even arranging access to the Oval Office .
The bombshell revelations are detailed in Profiles in Corruption : Abuse of Power by America ’ s Progressive Elite — a new book by Peter Schweizer , a senior contributor at Breitbart News and the president of the Government Accountability Institute .
In June 2011 , Biden arranged a private meeting for two StartUp Health executives with then-President Barack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of the meeting , the company had been around for only a few weeks .
It had yet to finalize its business plan , let alone develop a website .
The meeting was all the more surprising since StartUp Health was not proposing any new or radical ideas for health care , at least not to the degree of warranting a meeting with the nation ’ s commander-in-chief .
“ Their status as a health care incubator was hardly unique , ” Schweizer writes in Profiles in Corruption .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating in the state of California alone , and another eleven in the state of New York.
” As Schweizer outlines , the only significant factor that set StartUp Health apart from others in its field was that its chief medical officer , Howard Krein , was engaged to Biden ’ s daughter , Ashley .
Krein , a head and neck doctor by training , seemed to have become an integral part of Biden ’ s inner-circle even before he officially wed into the family in June 2012 .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden went to great lengths to boost his son-in-law’s health care company while in the White House, briefing investors on the firm’s merits and even arranging access to the Oval Office. The bombshell revelations are detailed in Profiles in Corruption: Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite — a new book by Peter Schweizer, a senior contributor at Breitbart News and the president of the Government Accountability Institute.
In June 2011, Biden arranged a private meeting for two StartUp Health executives with then-President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. At the time of the meeting, the company had been around for only a few weeks. It had yet to finalize its business plan, let alone develop a website.
The meeting was all the more surprising since StartUp Health was not proposing any new or radical ideas for health care, at least not to the degree of warranting a meeting with the nation’s commander-in-chief.
“Their status as a health care incubator was hardly unique,” Schweizer writes in Profiles in Corruption. “In fact, there were thirty-one similar companies operating in the state of California alone, and another eleven in the state of New York.”
As Schweizer outlines, the only significant factor that set StartUp Health apart from others in its field was that its chief medical officer, Howard Krein, was engaged to Biden’s daughter, Ashley. Krein, a head and neck doctor by training, seemed to have become an integral part of Biden’s inner-circle even before he officially wed into the family in June 2012. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Murderer Paroled, Given Permission To Satisfy His ‘Sexual Needs.’ Then He Murders A 22-Year-Old Woma

Murderer Paroled, Given Permission To Satisfy His ‘Sexual Needs.’ Then He Murders A 22-Year-Old Woman.

A man who was convicted of murdering his partner by beating her with a hammer before fatally stabbing her with two knives in 2004 was given supervised release and given permission to “ satiate his sexual needs.
” Then he stabbed a 22-year-old sex worker to death in a hotel room in January .
Eustachio Gallese , 51 , turned himself in on January 22 and confessed to the murder of Marylène Lévesque in a Sainte-Foy district hotel room .
He had been banned from visiting an erotic massage parlor where Lévesque worked after he had behaved violently with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallese at the hotel room .
As The Vancouver Sun reported , Gallese was convicted of conjugal violence in 1997 , and in 2004 , he murdered his 32-year-old partner , Chantal Deschênes , who had two daughters of her own .
In 2006 , Gallese was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years , with a judgment in 2007 saying he was at high risk of committing violence against a partner .
But that judgment was later reduced to a moderate risk ; and later he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was supervised .
In March 2019 , Gallese was granted supervised release and released to a halfway house .
In September , that release was extended for another six months .
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A man who was convicted of murdering his partner by beating her with a hammer before fatally stabbing her with two knives in 2004 was given supervised release and given permission to “satiate his sexual needs.”
Then he stabbed a 22-year-old sex worker to death in a hotel room in January.
Eustachio Gallese, 51, turned himself in on January 22 and confessed to the murder of Marylène Lévesque in a Sainte-Foy district hotel room. He had been banned from visiting an erotic massage parlor where Lévesque worked after he had behaved violently with other women, but Lévesque agreed to meet Gallese at the hotel room.
As The Vancouver Sun reported, Gallese was convicted of conjugal violence in 1997, and in 2004, he murdered his 32-year-old partner, Chantal Deschênes, who had two daughters of her own. In 2006, Gallese was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years, with a judgment in 2007 saying he was at high risk of committing violence against a partner. But that judgment was later reduced to a moderate risk; and later he was allowed to leave the prison if he was supervised.
In March 2019, Gallese was granted supervised release and released to a halfway house. In September, that release was extended for another six months. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--CNN: Dem party doing ‘quality control’ on some Iowa caucus results (VIDEO)

The Iowa Democrat party is reviewing caucus results prior to their release , CNN is reporting tonight .
David Chalian @ @ @ @ @ director , reported that the party is doing “ quality control on some of the @ @ @ @ @ the party would be releasing results beginning around 10pm ET .
“ What they ’ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said , quoting an anonymous party official , “ is quality control of @ @ @ @ @ they are getting from these precincts.
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Don’t worry, Democratic Party Officials are doing “Quality Control” guys. pic.twitter.com/3j1ral3Ae1 — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) February 4, 2020
The Iowa Democrat party is reviewing caucus results prior to their release, CNN is reporting tonight.
David Chalian, CNN’s political director, reported that the party is doing “quality control on some of the results”.
Chalian said the party would be releasing results beginning around 10pm ET.
“What they’re doing right now,” he said, quoting an anonymous party official, “is quality control of the reporting of the results they are getting from these precincts.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Jill Biden: Donald Trump’s Attacks on My Kid Are ‘Disgraceful’

Monday on MSNBC ’ s coverage of the Iowa caucus , former second lady Jill Biden called President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ stepson Hunter Biden were “ disgraceful.
” Host Nicolle Wallace said , “ You ’ @ @ @ @ @ of the beginnings of the primaries , but also of the national story in Washington @ @ @ @ @ Donald J. Trump .
How have those two things collided for your family on the @ @ @ @ @ said , “ Well , you know , it ’ s been a little difficult @ @ @ @ @ mother .
I know you ’ re a mother .
It ’ s hard when @ @ @ @ @ .
But I think that voters realized this is about Donald Trump .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter or my husband , and I think it ’ s disgraceful what Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ know this is all a distraction.
” – READ MORE

Monday on MSNBC’s coverage of the Iowa caucus, former second lady Jill Biden called President Donald Trump’s comments about her stepson Hunter Biden were “disgraceful.”
Host Nicolle Wallace said, “You’ve been in the center of the beginnings of the primaries, but also of the national story in Washington, the impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump. How have those two things collided for your family on the campaign trail?”
Biden said, “Well, you know, it’s been a little difficult. I’m a mother. I know you’re a mother. It’s hard when you see your kids attacked. But I think that voters realized this is about Donald Trump. It’s not about my son Hunter or my husband, and I think it’s disgraceful what Donald Trump has done. And we know this is all a distraction.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Trump Says Pelosi’s ‘Worst Nightmare Has Happened’ With Senate Likely to Acquit Him

In a pre-Super Bowl interview with Fox News ’ Sean Hannity , President Donald Trump said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ very nervous ” amid the impeachment proceedings .
During the interview , Hannity asked Trump @ @ @ @ @ of prominent politicians with the first thoughts that came to his head .
When it @ @ @ @ @ called her a “ very confused , very nervous woman , ” and suggested that @ @ @ @ @ outcome of the impeachment effort .
“ I think she ’ s a very confused @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think she wanted to do this .
I think she really @ @ @ @ @ happen .
And her worst nightmare has happened.
” “ I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ be there too long either .
I think the radical left — and she ’ @ @ @ @ @ too , by the way — but I think the radical left is going to @ @ @ @ @ MORE

In a pre-Super Bowl interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is “very nervous” amid the impeachment proceedings.
During the interview, Hannity asked Trump to respond to the names of prominent politicians with the first thoughts that came to his head.
When it came to Pelosi, Trump called her a “very confused, very nervous woman,” and suggested that she is fretting about the outcome of the impeachment effort.
“I think she’s a very confused, very nervous woman. I don’t think she wanted to do this. I think she really knew what was going to happen. And her worst nightmare has happened.”
“I don’t think she’s going to be there too long either. I think the radical left — and she’s sort of radical left too, by the way — but I think the radical left is going to take over.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Priest refuses communion to state lawmakers who voted for pro-abortion bill

A Rhode Island priest is refusing to serve Holy Communion to state lawmakers who supported a pro-abortion bill .
In 2019 , Democratic Gov .
Gina Raimondo signed a bill preserving federal abortion protections into state law .
According to U.S. News and World Report , the law says that Rhode Island will not restrict a woman ’ s right to abortion “ prior to fetal viability or afterward if an abortion is necessary for the health or life of the mother.
” According to the Providence Journal , the Rev .
Richard Bucci , 72 , passed out flyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Sacred Heart Church publicly highlighting all state lawmakers who voted on a pro-abortion bill .
Bucci also said that these lawmakers will not be able to serve as marriage witnesses , godparents , or lectors at church-sponsored events .
The flyer said , “ In accord with the teaching of the Catholic Church for 2000 years , the following members of the legislature may NOT receive Holy Communion , as are all the officers of the state of Rhode Island , as well as Rhode Island ’ s members of Congress .
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A Rhode Island priest is refusing to serve Holy Communion to state lawmakers who supported a pro-abortion bill.
In 2019, Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a bill preserving federal abortion protections into state law. According to U.S. News and World Report, the law says that Rhode Island will not restrict a woman’s right to abortion “prior to fetal viability or afterward if an abortion is necessary for the health or life of the mother.”
According to the Providence Journal, the Rev. Richard Bucci, 72, passed out flyers at West Warwick, Rhode Island’s Sacred Heart Church publicly highlighting all state lawmakers who voted on a pro-abortion bill.
Bucci also said that these lawmakers will not be able to serve as marriage witnesses, godparents, or lectors at church-sponsored events.
The flyer said, “In accord with the teaching of the Catholic Church for 2000 years, the following members of the legislature may NOT receive Holy Communion, as are all the officers of the state of Rhode Island, as well as Rhode Island’s members of Congress. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Chaos In Iowa: Thousands Of Furious Supporters Claim Iowa Caucus “Rigged” Against Bernie

As it turns out , tech snafus and ‘ human error ’ weren ’ t solely to blame for last night ’ s caucus catastrophe .
A columnist for the Iowa Gazette reported that new rules introduced for this year ’ s caucus , plus a lack of clarity on the rules of the esoteric ritual apparently prompted some local precinct supervisors to make illegal decisions about supporters of ‘ non-viable ’ candidates joining together .
After the Warren campaign spent hours instructing its precinct captains in the arcane rules of the caucus , some wondered whether nonpartisan volunteers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training .
“ Are you going to report how this was a ( beep ) show ?
” asked Megan Lange , a Warren supporter .
“ If this is going on in other caucuses , how reliable is it ?
” “ We had to do two hours of training so we knew how it was supposed to work , ” said Diane Bean , another Warren backer , who wondered whether volunteers were trained well enough .
“ This is like a badly organized middle school assembly , ” Harris said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is very disappointing.
” The circumstances in Mario will likely lead to Warren challenging the results .
Volunteers messed up .
And their late efforts to pull Marion 5 out of the dumpster fire might have fared better if more people had waited to go from being caucusgoers to home-goers .
By the time the problem was identified , too few Democrats remained in the gym for a replay call .
“ We regret the confusion , ” said Barb Wild , a caucus volunteer .
She encouraged Warren supporters to document @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A complaint is likely .
The takeaway : Even once they ’ ve finished counting the votes , millions of Americans will likely refuse to recognize this as a legitimate reflection of the ‘ will of the people ’ .
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As it turns out, tech snafus and ‘human error’ weren’t solely to blame for last night’s caucus catastrophe. A columnist for the Iowa Gazette reported that new rules introduced for this year’s caucus, plus a lack of clarity on the rules of the esoteric ritual apparently prompted some local precinct supervisors to make illegal decisions about supporters of ‘non-viable’ candidates joining together.
After the Warren campaign spent hours instructing its precinct captains in the arcane rules of the caucus, some wondered whether nonpartisan volunteers in charge of the process had received adequate training.
“Are you going to report how this was a (beep) show?” asked Megan Lange, a Warren supporter. “If this is going on in other caucuses, how reliable is it?”
“We had to do two hours of training so we knew how it was supposed to work,” said Diane Bean, another Warren backer, who wondered whether volunteers were trained well enough.
“This is like a badly organized middle school assembly,” Harris said. “As a young voter, this is very disappointing.”
CNN bro, without evidence, suggests the Democratic Iowa caucuses are not rigged. https://t.co/xGEf31lvI0 — Matt Wolking (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@MattWolking) February 4, 2020
I know it’s tempting to make jokes… or insinuations. But there is absolutely no evidence that there is anything untoward happening in Iowa. Calling elections “rigged” without any evidence boosts conspiracy theories and destroys trust in democracy. Don’t do it. — Yascha Mounk (@Yascha_Mounk) February 4, 2020
The circumstances in Mario will likely lead to Warren challenging the results.
Volunteers messed up. And their late efforts to pull Marion 5 out of the dumpster fire might have fared better if more people had waited to go from being caucusgoers to home-goers. By the time the problem was identified, too few Democrats remained in the gym for a replay call.
“We regret the confusion,” said Barb Wild, a caucus volunteer. She encouraged Warren supporters to document the problems so lessons can be learned. A complaint is likely.
The takeaway: Even once they’ve finished counting the votes, millions of Americans will likely refuse to recognize this as a legitimate reflection of the ‘will of the people’. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Kim Kardashian Praises Alice Marie Johnson After She Appears in Trump’s Super Bowl Ad

President Donald Trump focused on his accomplishment of criminal justice reform during this year ’ s Super Bowl .
In @ @ @ @ @ the Super Bowl on Sunday , Trump ’ s 2020 re-election campaign shared the story @ @ @ @ @ her “ second chance.
” Johnson also responded to the commercial , as she tweeted @ @ @ @ @ Super Bowls ago I was sitting in a prison cell .
Today I am a @ @ @ @ @ was featured in a Super Bowl Ad.
” “ I will spend the rest of @ @ @ @ @ wrongly and unjustly convicted !
” she continued , adding , “ God Bless America @ @ @ @ @ life sentence for nonviolent drug offenses but was granted clemency by Trump .
Her case @ @ @ @ @ West .
Trump previously signed into law the bipartisan First Step Act .
Kardashian West @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , “ So proud of you !
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President Donald Trump focused on his accomplishment of criminal justice reform during this year’s Super Bowl.
In a 30-second advertisement aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign shared the story of Alice Marie Johnson and her “second chance.”
I promised to restore hope in America. That includes the least among us. Together, let’s KEEP AMERICA GREAT! Text TRUMP to 88022 if you liked our Super Bowl ad! pic.twitter.com/Lgjt53B7QX — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2020
Johnson also responded to the commercial, as she tweeted Sunday evening, “Two Super Bowls ago I was sitting in a prison cell. Today I am a free woman and my story was featured in a Super Bowl Ad.”
“I will spend the rest of my life fighting for the wrongly and unjustly convicted!” she continued, adding, “God Bless America!”
Johnson had a life sentence for nonviolent drug offenses but was granted clemency by Trump. Her case was pushed by Kim Kardashian West. Trump previously signed into law the bipartisan First Step Act.
Kardashian West responded to Johnson, writing on Twitter, “So proud of you!!!!” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Steve Hilton: Why is Trump hounded while Biden’s alleged corruption gets a pass? The ‘Swamp’ knows

What we saw during the Senate trial confirmed what we ’ ve known for months : impeachment wasn ’ t about the Constitution .
It wasn ’ t about abuse of power .
It was about the Democrats and the fact that they hate President Trump , are furious he won in 2016 , and fear he ’ ll win again this year .
Now , finally , this impeachment farce looks like it ’ s coming to an end .
But it would be a massive injustice if we let things lie as they are .
For years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by President Trump has been investigated over and over and over again .
But what about the alleged Biden corruption ?
Nothing .
Not a single investigation .
Why does he get a pass ?
Why does President Trump have his administration blocked , probed and hounded for three years but nothing on the other side ?
That is not fair .
That is not justice .
That is not the rule of law , but the law of the “ Swamp ” — and the king of the Swamp is Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end , let the investigation of Biden begin .
And as John Kerry reveals that he , too , may run for president , he , too , must be investigated over cash for gas .
Are you listening , Senate Republicans ?
You and only you can do this .
We now need to hear from Joe Biden .
How much U.S. taxpayer money went to Ukrainian gas company Burisma while your son Hunter was on the board of directors , and you sent billions of dollars to Ukraine ’ s energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know about your son ’ s ties to Burisma , but last year , he said he told you .
So who ’ s lying ?
You or your son ?
And yes , let ’ s call him , too .
Hunter Biden , please summarize your expertise in energy matters in 2014 when you were hired by Burisma .
Please describe your business experience in Ukraine in 2014 when you were hired by Burisma .
Did you hire former John Kerry aide , David Leiter , as Burisma ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around a crack den in Los Angeles in late 2016 while on the Burisma board , was that on behalf of Burisma ?
Let ’ s call Burisma founder , Mykola Zlochevsky .
Why did you hire Hunter Biden ?
Was it his connections ?
Which connections ?
With strippers or crack dealers ?
As a corrupt oligarch , perhaps you thought Hunter Biden might bring you judicial immunity .
– READ MORE

What we saw during the Senate trial confirmed what we’ve known for months: impeachment wasn’t about the Constitution. It wasn’t about abuse of power. It was about the Democrats and the fact that they hate President Trump, are furious he won in 2016, and fear he’ll win again this year.
Now, finally, this impeachment farce looks like it’s coming to an end. But it would be a massive injustice if we let things lie as they are.
For years, the alleged corruption and abuse of power by President Trump has been investigated over and over and over again. But what about the alleged Biden corruption? Nothing. Not a single investigation. Why does he get a pass? Why does President Trump have his administration blocked, probed and hounded for three years but nothing on the other side?
That is not fair. That is not justice. That is not the rule of law, but the law of the “Swamp” — and the king of the Swamp is Joe Biden.
So as impeachment comes to an end, let the investigation of Biden begin. And as John Kerry reveals that he, too, may run for president, he, too, must be investigated over cash for gas.
Are you listening, Senate Republicans? You and only you can do this.
We now need to hear from Joe Biden. How much U.S. taxpayer money went to Ukrainian gas company Burisma while your son Hunter was on the board of directors, and you sent billions of dollars to Ukraine’s energy industry? You said you didn’t know about your son’s ties to Burisma, but last year, he said he told you. So who’s lying? You or your son?
And yes, let’s call him, too. Hunter Biden, please summarize your expertise in energy matters in 2014 when you were hired by Burisma. Please describe your business experience in Ukraine in 2014 when you were hired by Burisma.
Did you hire former John Kerry aide, David Leiter, as Burisma’s Washington lobbyist? When you were wandering around a crack den in Los Angeles in late 2016 while on the Burisma board, was that on behalf of Burisma?
Let’s call Burisma founder, Mykola Zlochevsky. Why did you hire Hunter Biden? Was it his connections? Which connections? With strippers or crack dealers? As a corrupt oligarch, perhaps you thought Hunter Biden might bring you judicial immunity. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Democratic White House Race off to Messy Start as ‘Inconsistencies’ Delay Iowa Results

The U.S. Democratic presidential nominating race got off to a chaotic start in Iowa on Monday , as the results of the state ’ s caucuses were delayed for hours while party officials double-checked “ inconsistencies ” in the initial count .
Voters poured into more than 1,600 schools , community centers and other public locations for the caucuses in Iowa , the first state to choose a November election challenger to Republican U.S. President Donald Trump .
But the Iowa state party delayed the results as it performed “ quality checks ” after finding “ inconsistencies ” in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites , sparking frustration in Democratic campaigns and criticism from Republicans .
It was unclear when any results would be released .
“ In addition to the tech systems being used to tabulate results , we are also using photos of results and a paper trail to validate that all results match and ensure that we have confidence and accuracy in the numbers we report , ” state party spokeswoman Mandy McClure said .
She said the underlying data and paper trail were sound .
Iowa voters were meeting to render judgment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by front-runners Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Vice President Joe Biden , who have battled for the top in recent Iowa opinion polls .
Long lines and heavy crowds were reported in some locations , but doors to the caucus sites closed and the process began at 7 p.m. ( 0100 GMT on Tuesday ) .
“ It ’ s definitely going to delegitimize whoever wins , ” a source in former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg ’ s campaign said of the delay in results , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong night .
– READ MORE

The U.S. Democratic presidential nominating race got off to a chaotic start in Iowa on Monday, as the results of the state’s caucuses were delayed for hours while party officials double-checked “inconsistencies” in the initial count.
Voters poured into more than 1,600 schools, community centers and other public locations for the caucuses in Iowa, the first state to choose a November election challenger to Republican U.S. President Donald Trump.
But the Iowa state party delayed the results as it performed “quality checks” after finding “inconsistencies” in the reporting of the data from the caucus sites, sparking frustration in Democratic campaigns and criticism from Republicans.
It was unclear when any results would be released.
“In addition to the tech systems being used to tabulate results, we are also using photos of results and a paper trail to validate that all results match and ensure that we have confidence and accuracy in the numbers we report,” state party spokeswoman Mandy McClure said.
She said the underlying data and paper trail were sound.
Iowa voters were meeting to render judgment on a field of 11 Democratic contenders led by front-runners Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Vice President Joe Biden, who have battled for the top in recent Iowa opinion polls.
Long lines and heavy crowds were reported in some locations, but doors to the caucus sites closed and the process began at 7 p.m. (0100 GMT on Tuesday).
“It’s definitely going to delegitimize whoever wins,” a source in former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s campaign said of the delay in results, adding it would dampen the immediate benefits of a strong night. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Ilhan Omar: My First Impression of America Was Disappointment (VIDEO)

Speaking at a campaign rally for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders , Rep. Ilhan Omar told a story of her first impressions upon arriving in America , expressing her disappointment at what she saw .
Omar was making a point of trashing America for homelessness , a cause dear to her heart as she pushes her ‘ Homes For All Act , ’ legislation allegedly designed to make housing ‘ a human right.
’ “ When I first came to the United States , I remember one of the first things that I saw was homeless people sleeping on the sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York , ” the Minnesota Democrat recalled .
“ And I remember turning to my father and saying , ‘ This doesn ’ t look like the America you promised.
’ ” Omar claims ‘ orientation tapes ’ shown to refugees featured homes with white picket fences and happy children heading off to school .
“ That is the America we all know we deserve but our reality is full of homeless people , ” she continued .
“ Our reality is full of families who have moms and dads who are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that they can have enough for their children.
” – READ MORE

Speaking at a campaign rally for presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ilhan Omar told a story of her first impressions upon arriving in America, expressing her disappointment at what she saw.
Omar was making a point of trashing America for homelessness, a cause dear to her heart as she pushes her ‘Homes For All Act,’ legislation allegedly designed to make housing ‘a human right.’
“When I first came to the United States, I remember one of the first things that I saw was homeless people sleeping on the sides of Manhattan when we arrived in New York,” the Minnesota Democrat recalled. “And I remember turning to my father and saying, ‘This doesn’t look like the America you promised.’”
Rep. Omar cont’d, explains disappointment moving to U.S. & seeing homeless people rather than “white picket fences” “Our reality is full of homeless people, our reality is full of families who have moms & dads who are going w/o breakfast or dinner to provide for their children” pic.twitter.com/LJjFLqQxnN — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 1, 2020
Omar claims ‘orientation tapes’ shown to refugees featured homes with white picket fences and happy children heading off to school.
“That is the America we all know we deserve but our reality is full of homeless people,” she continued. “Our reality is full of families who have moms and dads who are going without dinner or lunch or breakfast just so that they can have enough for their children.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Adam Schiff Warns Donald Trump Could Give Alaska to the Russians If Not Impeached

House Impeachment Manager and House Oversight Chairman Adam Schiff warned Monday that President Donald Trump might give Alaska to the @ @ @ @ @ impeached .
Schiff disagreed with the president ’ s lawyers , who argued that Trump @ @ @ @ @ criminal and should thus not be considered impeachable .
He warned that they were setting @ @ @ @ @ encourage Trump to pursue “ unacceptable ” actions if exonerated .
“ Trump could offer @ @ @ @ @ exchange for support in the next election , ” he said .
“ Or decide @ @ @ @ @ and let Jared Kushner run the country , delegating to him the decision whether to @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE

House Impeachment Manager and House Oversight Chairman Adam Schiff warned Monday that President Donald Trump might give Alaska to the Russians if he is not impeached.
Schiff disagreed with the president’s lawyers, who argued that Trump’s actions were not criminal and should thus not be considered impeachable.
He warned that they were setting a precedent that would only encourage Trump to pursue “unacceptable” actions if exonerated.
“Trump could offer Alaska to the Russians in exchange for support in the next election,” he said. “Or decide to move to Mar-a-Lago personally and let Jared Kushner run the country, delegating to him the decision whether to go to war.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Greta Thunberg Nominated For 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

Greta Thunberg , the 17-year-old teenage climate activist who has garnered international attention for making apocalyptic predictions about the fate of the environment , has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish legislators .
Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling , members of Sweden ’ s Left Party , said Thunberg “ has worked hard to make politicians open their eyes to the climate crisis , ” citing her efforts at “ reducing our emissions and complying with the Paris Agreement is therefore also an act of making peace , ” according to The New York Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cover of Time Magazine as its 2019 “ Person of the Year , ” as Time stated : She has succeeded in creating a global attitudinal shift , transforming millions of vague , middle-of-the-night anxieties into a worldwide movement calling for urgent change .
She has offered a moral clarion call to those who are willing to act , and hurled shame on those who are not … She has focused the world ’ s attention on environmental injustices that young indigenous activists have been protesting for years .
Because of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gretas , ” from Lebanon to Liberia , have skipped school to lead their peers in climate strikes around the world .
– READ MORE

Greta Thunberg, the 17-year-old teenage climate activist who has garnered international attention for making apocalyptic predictions about the fate of the environment, has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish legislators.
Jens Holm and Hakan Svenneling, members of Sweden’s Left Party, said Thunberg “has worked hard to make politicians open their eyes to the climate crisis,” citing her efforts at “reducing our emissions and complying with the Paris Agreement is therefore also an act of making peace,” according to The New York Post.
The Nobel nomination follows Thunberg gracing the cover of Time Magazine as its 2019 “Person of the Year,” as Time stated:
She has succeeded in creating a global attitudinal shift, transforming millions of vague, middle-of-the-night anxieties into a worldwide movement calling for urgent change. She has offered a moral clarion call to those who are willing to act, and hurled shame on those who are not … She has focused the world’s attention on environmental injustices that young indigenous activists have been protesting for years. Because of her, hundreds of thousands of teenage “Gretas,” from Lebanon to Liberia, have skipped school to lead their peers in climate strikes around the world. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Rush Limbaugh announces he has ‘advanced lung cancer’

Talk radio king Rush Limbaugh stunned his 20-million member audience Monday with the announcement he ’ s been diagnosed with “ advanced lung cancer.
” The 69-year-old conservative talk pioneer closed his broadcast with the grim news , saying he will be leaving his golden EIB microphone for treatment , but hopes to return later this week .
“ This day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory , for me , because I ’ ve known this moment was coming , ” Limbaugh said .
“ I ’ m sure that you all know by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like talking about myself and I don ’ t like making things about me… one thing that I know , that has happened over the 31-plus years of this program is that there has been an incredible bond that had developed between all of you and me.
” The radio icon then told his audience that his job has provided him with the “ greatness satisfaction and happiness ” of his life .
“ So , I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn ’ t have to tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me because I had to inform my staff earlier today , ” he said .
“ I can ’ t help but feel that I ’ m letting everybody down .
The upshot is that I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
” – READ MORE

Talk radio king Rush Limbaugh stunned his 20-million member audience Monday with the announcement he’s been diagnosed with “advanced lung cancer.”
The 69-year-old conservative talk pioneer closed his broadcast with the grim news, saying he will be leaving his golden EIB microphone for treatment, but hopes to return later this week.
“This day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory, for me, because I’ve known this moment was coming,” Limbaugh said. “I’m sure that you all know by now that I really don’t like talking about myself and I don’t like making things about me… one thing that I know, that has happened over the 31-plus years of this program is that there has been an incredible bond that had developed between all of you and me.”
The radio icon then told his audience that his job has provided him with the “greatness satisfaction and happiness” of his life.
“So, I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn’t have to tell you. It’s a struggle for me because I had to inform my staff earlier today,” he said. “I can’t help but feel that I’m letting everybody down. The upshot is that I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--New poll finds Trump at record highs and more liked than Biden, Pelosi, and Schiff

If House Democrats thought that by impeaching President Donald Trump would politically wound him heading into 2020 , a new poll shows they were way off .
According to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey released Saturday as the Senate begins concluding the impeachment trial of the president , the number of voters who “ strongly approve ” of the nation ’ s 45th commander in chief has hit a “ new high.
” As USA Today noted , 46 percent of registered voters told researchers they approved of the job Trump was doing in office , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent ) disapproved .
The five-point difference between the two is an improvement for Trump from the 10-point ( 44-54 ) gap the same pollsters found in December .
Trump also appears to be viewed more favorably than other major political figures the pollsters examined .
Forty-three percent of voters said they have a positive image of the president , the highest of any of the politicians with comparable name recognition levels .
A total of 35 percent of respondents said they have a positive image of former vice president Joe Biden while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by just one-third of voters .
Although he is less known , only a quarter ( 25 percent ) of voters view House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff positively , while 32 percent view him negatively .
– READ MORE

If House Democrats thought that by impeaching President Donald Trump would politically wound him heading into 2020, a new poll shows they were way off.
According to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey released Saturday as the Senate begins concluding the impeachment trial of the president, the number of voters who “strongly approve” of the nation’s 45th commander in chief has hit a “new high.”
As USA Today noted, 46 percent of registered voters told researchers they approved of the job Trump was doing in office, while a little more than half (51 percent) disapproved. The five-point difference between the two is an improvement for Trump from the 10-point (44-54) gap the same pollsters found in December.
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Trump also appears to be viewed more favorably than other major political figures the pollsters examined. Forty-three percent of voters said they have a positive image of the president, the highest of any of the politicians with comparable name recognition levels.
A total of 35 percent of respondents said they have a positive image of former vice president Joe Biden while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is viewed favorably by just one-third of voters.
Although he is less known, only a quarter (25 percent) of voters view House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff positively, while 32 percent view him negatively. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--WATCH: Senator Tom Cotton Shreds China’s Official Virus Story, Warns Of “Super Laboratory” Proximity

A United States senator is casting major doubt on the Chinese government ’ s official story on the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak , instead hinting that a biosafety laboratory working with the deadliest pathogens in the world could be the true source .
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas dismantled a claim from China ’ s communist regime Thursday that pinned the coronavirus outbreak on a market selling dead and live animals .
“ China claimed — for almost two months — that coronavirus had originated in a Wuhan seafood market , ” Cotton wrote on Twitter .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video accompanying his post , Cotton explained that the Wuhan wet market ( which Cotton incorrectly referred to as a seafood market ) has been shown by experts to not be the source of the deadly contagion .
Cotton referenced a Lancet study which showed that many of the first cases of the novel coronavirus , including patient zero , had no connection to the wet market — devastatingly undermining China ’ s claim .
“ As one epidemiologist said : ‘ That virus went into the seafood market before it came out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know where it originated , ” Cotton said .
“ I would note that Wuhan also has China ’ s only bio-safety level four super laboratory that works with the world ’ s most deadly pathogens to include , yes , coronavirus.
” – READ MORE

A United States senator is casting major doubt on the Chinese government’s official story on the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, instead hinting that a biosafety laboratory working with the deadliest pathogens in the world could be the true source.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas dismantled a claim from China’s communist regime Thursday that pinned the coronavirus outbreak on a market selling dead and live animals.
“China claimed — for almost two months — that coronavirus had originated in a Wuhan seafood market,” Cotton wrote on Twitter.
“That is not the case.”
In a video accompanying his post, Cotton explained that the Wuhan wet market (which Cotton incorrectly referred to as a seafood market) has been shown by experts to not be the source of the deadly contagion.
China claimed—for almost two months—that coronavirus had originated in a Wuhan seafood market. That is not the case. @TheLancet published a study demonstrating that of the original 40 cases, 14 of them had no contact with the seafood market, including Patient Zero. pic.twitter.com/PdgqgHjkGy — Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) January 30, 2020
Cotton referenced a Lancet study which showed that many of the first cases of the novel coronavirus, including patient zero, had no connection to the wet market — devastatingly undermining China’s claim.
“As one epidemiologist said: ‘That virus went into the seafood market before it came out of the seafood market.’ We still don’t know where it originated,” Cotton said.
“I would note that Wuhan also has China’s only bio-safety level four super laboratory that works with the world’s most deadly pathogens to include, yes, coronavirus.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Senate Intelligence Committee Will Call Ukraine Whistleblower To Testify, Lindsey Graham Reveals

Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) says the Senate Intelligence Committee will call the whistleblower , who alerted an inspector @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a phone call last July , @ @ @ @ @ front of a Congressional panel .
The Senate Intelligence Committee will reportedly investigate how the @ @ @ @ @ analyst , came in contact with information about the call , and why the analyst @ @ @ @ @ s inspector general .
They ’ ll then move on to how the whistleblower got @ @ @ @ @ Schiff ’ s ( D-CA ) office and whether Schiff or his staff had advance @ @ @ @ @ s claims .
“ The Senate Intel Committee under Richard Burr ( R-NC ) has @ @ @ @ @ call the whistleblower , ” Graham told host Maria Bartiromo .
“ I want to @ @ @ @ @ started.
” – READ MORE

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says the Senate Intelligence Committee will call the whistleblower, who alerted an inspector general about comments made between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a phone call last July, to appear and testify in front of a Congressional panel.
The Senate Intelligence Committee will reportedly investigate how the whistleblower, reportedly a CIA analyst, came in contact with information about the call, and why the analyst approached the intelligence community’s inspector general. They’ll then move on to how the whistleblower got into contact with Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) office and whether Schiff or his staff had advance knowledge of the whistleblower’s claims.
Graham made the comments on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“The Senate Intel Committee under Richard Burr (R-NC) has told us that they will call the whistleblower,” Graham told host Maria Bartiromo. “I want to understand how all this crap started.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-04--Nasty Biden Fumes at NBC News Reporter for Asking About Hunter Biden: ‘You Do Not Know What You’re T

Nasty Biden Fumes at NBC News Reporter for Asking About Hunter Biden: ‘You Do Not Know What You’re Talking About’ (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden got a little heated in an interview after he was pressed about the appointment of @ @ @ @ @ , to the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings .
During the interview on @ @ @ @ @ Savannah Guthrie asked Biden if he sees “ a certain irony ” that the impeachment @ @ @ @ @ ensured everyone knows ” about Hunter ’ s position on the board of Burisma— after @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian officials to investigate the Bidens .
“ That ’ s a good thing , @ @ @ @ @ And no one ’ s found anything wrong with his dealings in Ukraine — except @ @ @ @ @ a bad image.
” – READ MORE

Former Vice President Joe Biden got a little heated in an interview after he was pressed about the appointment of his son, Hunter Biden, to the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.
During the interview on Monday, Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie asked Biden if he sees “a certain irony” that the impeachment of President Donald Trump “ensured everyone knows” about Hunter’s position on the board of Burisma— after Trump was impeached for pushing Ukrainian officials to investigate the Bidens.
.@JoeBiden snaps at @SavannahGuthrie after she asks about Hunter Biden: “You’re saying things you don’t know what you’re talking about!” pic.twitter.com/4O4LmLNenb — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 3, 2020
“That’s a good thing,” Biden responded. “And no one’s found anything wrong with his dealings in Ukraine — except they say that it sets a bad image.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Trump Breaks Pelosi; Crazed House Speaker Snaps at State of the Union Address — Mumbles, Twit

WATCH: Trump Breaks Pelosi; Crazed House Speaker Snaps at State of the Union Address — Mumbles, Twitches, Rips Up Speech, Rants In Series of Bizarre Videos

Before Nancy Pelosi officialy snapped on Tuesday night in front of the entire country , she was seen muttering to @ @ @ @ @ went downhill from there for the supposed speaker of the house .
Unhinged is a @ @ @ @ @ .
The speech she ripped up was a one-of-a-kind record , signed by POTUS and @ @ @ @ @ , Heroism and Patriotism .
It belonged to the AMERICAN PEOPLE , not to her @ @ @ @ @ of raw partisanship !
” — Dan Scavino in the White House

Before Nancy Pelosi officialy snapped on Tuesday night in front of the entire country, she was seen muttering to herself on television.
Things went downhill from there for the supposed speaker of the house.
Unhinged is a word that comes to mind.
“Nancy Pelosi destroyed a historical record tonight at #SOTU
The speech she ripped up was a one-of-a-kind record, signed by POTUS and full of stories of Bravery, Heroism and Patriotism. It belonged to the AMERICAN PEOPLE, not to her. What a disgusting display of raw partisanship!” — Dan Scavino in the White House
Nancy Pelosi destroyed a historical record tonight at #SOTU The speech she ripped up was a one-of-a-kind record, signed by POTUS and full of stories of Bravery, Heroism and Patriotism. It belonged to the AMERICAN PEOPLE, not to her. What a disgusting display of raw partisanship! pic.twitter.com/CRXHPE6vdm — Dan Scavino (@DanScavino) February 5, 2020
Pelosi explains her petulant temper tantrum ripping up Pres. Trump’s speech: “Itwas the courteous thing to do considering the alternatives.” pic.twitter.com/hQYWq5LIbR — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) February 5, 2020
Guys – can someone check on Pelosi? – mumbling to herself
– face contortions
– eyes darting around
– confused head wobbles She is not well. pic.twitter.com/FM55AdaX9P — Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 5, 2020


truepundit--2020-02-05--EXCLUSIVE: Mother of Murdered Federal Border Agent: Son Feared for His Life, Hid Private Journal Det

EXCLUSIVE: Mother of Murdered Federal Border Agent: Son Feared for His Life, Hid Private Journal Detailing DOJ & Eric Holder’s Illegal Fast and Furious Gun-Running Scheme

In a disturbing and shocking interview , the mother of Brian Terry , the federal border agent murdered by the DOJ & Eric Holder ’ s illegal Fast and Furious Mexican gun-running scheme , said her son feared for his life before his murder and knew the government was engaged in a wayward scheme .
On the Thomas Paine Podcast , Josephine Terry detailed many shocking revelations surrounding her son ’ s murder .
Terry , a U.S. Border patrol Agent was gunned down by Mexican cartel members with one gun of thousands supplied by the Justice Department to Mexican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s deadly and illegal Fast & Furious scheme .
Terry ’ s mother said her son detailed parts of the scheme in a private journal that the FBI did not find when it raided his house after his murder .
“ There are so many troubling and disturbing things in this interview that the public has never heard before , ” said True Pundit ’ s Thomas Paine .
“ You have to wonder why no one in the Justice Department is in federal prison .
And it was shocking to learn that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , but tipped off his superiors that something very wrong was going on at the border before his murder .
“ Why hasn ’ t the mainstream or right-wing media reported on this on a large scale ?
It should be all over the news .
They ’ re afraid to tell the truth.
” ( Listen below ) Warning : The podcast uses some explicit language ORDER THOMAS PAINE ’ S BEST-SELLING BOOK AT A SPECIAL DISCOUNT HERE : “ How We Dismantled the FBI in Our Pajamas ” — CLICK @ @ @ @

In a disturbing and shocking interview, the mother of Brian Terry, the federal border agent murdered by the DOJ & Eric Holder’s illegal Fast and Furious Mexican gun-running scheme, said her son feared for his life before his murder and knew the government was engaged in a wayward scheme.
On the Thomas Paine Podcast, Josephine Terry detailed many shocking revelations surrounding her son’s murder. Terry, a U.S. Border patrol Agent was gunned down by Mexican cartel members with one gun of thousands supplied by the Justice Department to Mexican criminals as part of the DOJ’s deadly and illegal Fast & Furious scheme. Terry’s mother said her son detailed parts of the scheme in a private journal that the FBI did not find when it raided his house after his murder.
“There are so many troubling and disturbing things in this interview that the public has never heard before,” said True Pundit’s Thomas Paine. “You have to wonder why no one in the Justice Department is in federal prison. And it was shocking to learn that Brian Terry not only feared for his life, but tipped off his superiors that something very wrong was going on at the border before his murder.
“Why hasn’t the mainstream or right-wing media reported on this on a large scale? It should be all over the news. They’re afraid to tell the truth.” (Listen below)
Warning: The podcast uses some explicit language
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truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Warren Runs And Hides Behind Staffer After Being Caught Flying Private Plane

Democrat presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren was caught flying a private plane to Iowa on Monday and , when she @ @ @ @ @ recorded , ran and hid behind a staffer .
The video “ shows Elizabeth Warren @ @ @ @ @ has made railing against the ‘ rich and powerful ’ a central theme , stepping @ @ @ @ @ Iowa Monday night , ” Fox News reported .
“ At one point in the @ @ @ @ @ walk behind a staffer after apparently noticing the camera filming her in Des Moines.
” @ @ @

Democrat presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren was caught flying a private plane to Iowa on Monday and, when she realized that she was being recorded, ran and hid behind a staffer.
The best part of this video is that after Elizabeth Warren realizes she’s been caught on camera exiting a private jet. She attempts to hide behind her staffer. As if that would work. 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/WVtCOaVphK — Francis Brennan (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@FrancisBrennan) February 4, 2020
The video “shows Elizabeth Warren, whose Democratic presidential campaign has made railing against the ‘rich and powerful’ a central theme, stepping off a private jet in Iowa Monday night,” Fox News reported. “At one point in the video, Warren seems to walk behind a staffer after apparently noticing the camera filming her in Des Moines.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Biden blames Trump surrogates for botched Iowa caucus count

Joe Biden told a New Hampshire audience that he was joking when he blamed President Trump ’ s surrogates for @ @ @ @ @ vote counting .
“ They sent 80 people to Iowa to campaign against me getting @ @ @ @ @ , ” Biden claimed of the surrogates who were touting Trump ’ s accomplishments .
@ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know , I wonder if they screwed up the count .
That @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s a joke , that ’ s a joke , ” he said @ @ @ @

Biden jokes Republican infiltrators “screwed up the count” in Iowa. pic.twitter.com/ncg59CI8qg — Tommy X-TrumpIsARacist-opher (@tommyxtopher) February 4, 2020
Joe Biden told a New Hampshire audience that he was joking when he blamed President Trump’s surrogates for the Democratic Party botching the vote counting.
“They sent 80 people to Iowa to campaign against me getting the nomination and winning Iowa,” Biden claimed of the surrogates who were touting Trump’s accomplishments.
“I mean, I don’t know, I wonder if they screwed up the count. That’s a joke. That’s a joke, that’s a joke,” he said. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--Biden Threatens Lawsuit To Halt Release Of Real Iowa Caucus Results

The Democratic candidates appear to be headed for an epic court battle to determine who won the Iowa caucus – a court battle that could potentially outlast the entire primary season and ensure that the real winner of Iowa ( cough – Bernie Sanders – cough ) is never revealed .
Following a morning of grumblings and whispers among the five campaigns – Warren , Klobuchar , Biden , Buttigieg and Sanders – the Biden campaign has sent a letter to the Iowa Democratic Party warning them that Biden is ready to take the issue of who actually won the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court .
The letter noted that both the primary system for counting votes – the app made by mysterious Bond-villain wannabe SHADOW – and the backup system – telephonically phoning in results – failed .
Now , caucus chairs , the leaders of each individual caucus district , are attempting to report results via telephone to the party brass , but many of them aren ’ t getting through .
But here ’ s the kicker : The Biden campaign would like a “ full explanation ” of what happened before the results @ @ @ @ @ @

The Democratic candidates appear to be headed for an epic court battle to determine who won the Iowa caucus – a court battle that could potentially outlast the entire primary season and ensure that the real winner of Iowa (cough – Bernie Sanders – cough) is never revealed.
Following a morning of grumblings and whispers among the five campaigns – Warren, Klobuchar, Biden, Buttigieg and Sanders – the Biden campaign has sent a letter to the Iowa Democratic Party warning them that Biden is ready to take the issue of who actually won the primary all the way to the Supreme Court.
JUST IN: Biden campaign general counsel Dana Remus sent a letter to top Iowa Democratic Party officials demanding “full explanations and relevant information” for the “failed” systems the IDP deployed for tonight’s caucuses. Read the letter: pic.twitter.com/w6RtTVkDPt — NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) February 4, 2020
The letter noted that both the primary system for counting votes – the app made by mysterious Bond-villain wannabe SHADOW – and the backup system – telephonically phoning in results – failed. Now, caucus chairs, the leaders of each individual caucus district, are attempting to report results via telephone to the party brass, but many of them aren’t getting through.
But here’s the kicker: The Biden campaign would like a “full explanation” of what happened before the results are released. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Trump Won’t Shake Nancy Pelosi’s Hand at State of the Union

President Donald Trump snubbed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s ( D-CA ) attempt to shake hands before delivering Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ the Union address .
The moment occurred after President Trump walked onto the dais and @ @ @ @ @ speech to Vice President Mike Pence and Pelosi .
Upon receiving the binder , the @ @ @ @ @ shake the president ’ s hand , but he turned away to face attendees instead @ @ @ @ @ slighted President Trump by only introducing him with the phrase “ the President of the @ @ @ @ @ customary for the speaker to welcome the president with , “ I have the high @ @ @ @ @ presenting to you the President of the United States.
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President Donald Trump snubbed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) attempt to shake hands before delivering Tuesday evening’s State of the Union address.
The moment occurred after President Trump walked onto the dais and handed a binder with his speech to Vice President Mike Pence and Pelosi. Upon receiving the binder, the speaker extended her arm to shake the president’s hand, but he turned away to face attendees instead.
However, Pelosi also slighted President Trump by only introducing him with the phrase “the President of the United States.” It is customary for the speaker to welcome the president with, “I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--Al Sharpton Slams Trump for ‘Mocking’ the National Anthem With ‘Fake Conducting’

Rev .
Al Sharpton is blasting the president for his “ fake conducting ” moment as the national anthem played @ @ @ @ @ .
At his Super Bowl watch party , President Donald Trump was seen pretending to @ @ @ @ @ Spangled Banner ” played .
The video was taken by an attendee , who is @ @ @ @ @ a Russian-American firm , The Miami Herald reports .
However , the move by the @ @ @ @ @ from Sharpton , who blasted Trump as he said the president was “ mocking ” @ @ @ @ @ ’ s “ Morning Joe ” Tuesday , host Sharpton suggested Trump should be put @ @ @ @ @ “ what we teach our three-year-old children.
” “ Because if my three-year-old child or @ @ @ @ @ had acted the way the president of the United States did during the national anthem @ @ @ @ @ mocking it , ridiculing it , like fake conducting , thinking that was a time @ @ @ @ @ , ” Sharpton said .
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Rev. Al Sharpton is blasting the president for his “fake conducting” moment as the national anthem played during the Super Bowl Sunday.
At his Super Bowl watch party, President Donald Trump was seen pretending to conduct as “The Star Spangled Banner” played. The video was taken by an attendee, who is a real estate agent for a Russian-American firm, The Miami Herald reports.
Donald Trump, who cares deeply about the national anthem, is caught goofing off in a video by a “real estate agent for a Russian-American firm who frequents Mar-a-Lago,” where Trump was watching the Super Bowl with paying customers pic.twitter.com/eaTvUVUFSg — Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) February 3, 2020
However, the move by the president sparked outrage, including from Sharpton, who blasted Trump as he said the president was “mocking” the anthem.
During MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Tuesday, host Sharpton suggested Trump should be put into a room and taught “what we teach our three-year-old children.”
“Because if my three-year-old child or four-year-old child or five-year-old child had acted the way the president of the United States did during the national anthem at the Super Bowl, mocking it, ridiculing it, like fake conducting, thinking that was a time to point fingers at people,” Sharpton said. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Democrats Refuse To Celebrate Economic Success For Blacks, Latinos, Women, Asians

Democrat members of the House and Senate largely refused to celebrate the Trump administration ’ s economic successes for minority @ @ @ @ @ night during President Donald Trump ’ s State of the Union Address .
“ From @ @ @ @ @ , I moved rapidly to revive the United States economy — slashing a record number @ @ @ @ @ historic and record-setting tax cuts , and fighting for fair and reciprocal trade agreements , @ @ @ @ @ Our agenda is relentlessly pro-worker , pro-family , pro-growth , and , most of all @ @ @ @ @ advancing with unbridled optimism and lifting high our citizens of every race , color , @ @ @ @ @ “ Since my election , we have created 7 million new jobs — 5 million @ @ @ @ @ during the previous administration , ” Trump continued .
“ The unemployment rate is the @ @ @ @ @ century.
” Trump then rattled off his administration ’ s success for minority communities and @ @ @ @ @ MORE

Democrat members of the House and Senate largely refused to celebrate the Trump administration’s economic successes for minority communities and women on Tuesday night during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address.
“From the instant I took office, I moved rapidly to revive the United States economy — slashing a record number of job-killing regulations, enacting historic and record-setting tax cuts, and fighting for fair and reciprocal trade agreements,” Trump said. “Our agenda is relentlessly pro-worker, pro-family, pro-growth, and, most of all, pro-American. We are advancing with unbridled optimism and lifting high our citizens of every race, color, religion, and creed.”
“Since my election, we have created 7 million new jobs — 5 million more than Government experts projected during the previous administration,” Trump continued. “The unemployment rate is the lowest in over half a century.”
Trump then rattled off his administration’s success for minority communities and for women. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--Trump honors one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen during State of the Union address

During President Trump ’ s State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night , he honored one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen , who stood with his 13-year-old great-grandson also recognized by the president for aspiring to join the Space Force .
“ He aspires to go to the Air Force Academy and then he has his eye on the Space Force , ” Trump said , speaking about retired Brig .
Gen. Charles McGee ’ s great-grandson , Iain Lanphier .
President Trump introduced Lanphier and his great-grandfather , who turned 100 in December , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment made in the military since he took office and noted the establishment of the Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces .
“ Sitting behind Iain tonight is his greatest hero of them all , Charles McGee , who was born in Cleveland , Ohio , one century ago , ” Trump said .
McGee , one of the first black fighter pilots , is one of the Air Force ’ s most celebrated pilots .
He received several standing ovations during Trump ’ s speech .
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During President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night, he honored one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, who stood with his 13-year-old great-grandson also recognized by the president for aspiring to join the Space Force.
“He aspires to go to the Air Force Academy and then he has his eye on the Space Force,” Trump said, speaking about retired Brig. Gen. Charles McGee’s great-grandson, Iain Lanphier.
President Trump introduced Lanphier and his great-grandfather, who turned 100 in December, when he talked about the $2.2 trillion investment made in the military since he took office and noted the establishment of the Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
“Sitting behind Iain tonight is his greatest hero of them all, Charles McGee, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, one century ago,” Trump said.
McGee, one of the first black fighter pilots, is one of the Air Force’s most celebrated pilots. He received several standing ovations during Trump’s speech. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Melania Trump Awards Rush Limbaugh Presidential Medal Of Freedom At Trump State Of The Union

WATCH: Melania Trump Awards Rush Limbaugh Presidential Medal Of Freedom At Trump State Of The Union Address

First Lady Melania Trump awarded conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh the President Medal of Freedom on behalf of @ @ @ @ @ State of the Union address Tuesday evening .
“ Almost every American family knows the @ @ @ @ @ is diagnosed with a serious illness .
Here tonight is a special man , someone @ @ @ @ @ who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis .
This is not good news @ @ @ @ @ news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet @ @ @ @ @ to the broadcaster .
– READ MORE

First Lady Melania Trump awarded conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh the President Medal of Freedom on behalf of President Donald Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday evening.
“Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. Here tonight is a special man, someone beloved by millions of Americans who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis. This is not good news, but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet,” President Trump said to the broadcaster. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--With Made-For-TV Flourish, Trump Makes Case for Bringing Troops Home

U.S. President Donald Trump displayed reality TV flair on Tuesday to underscore his pledge to wind down the war in Afghanistan , engineering the return of an Army sergeant who surprised his wife and two young children in the House of Representatives as a national broadcast audience looked on .
“ We are working to finally end America ’ s longest war and bring our troops back home !
” Trump said in his annual State of the Union speech to Congress , prompting applause from both Democrats and his fellow Republicans .
But the applause would grow louder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few nonpartisan moments of Trump ’ s 80-minute speech .
Discussing the sacrifices of military families , Trump introduced Amy Williams , a military wife from North Carolina sitting by first lady Melania Trump with her two young children .
Trump described Williams as working full-time while raising her children and volunteering to help other military families .
She has done that on her own , he said , for the past seven months while Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams was in Afghanistan , his fourth deployment in the region .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tonight we have a very special surprise , ” the former reality television host said in a departure from his prepared remarks .
“ I am thrilled to inform you that your husband is back from deployment .
He is here with us tonight , and we couldn ’ t keep him waiting any longer , ” Trump called out .
– READ MORE

U.S. President Donald Trump displayed reality TV flair on Tuesday to underscore his pledge to wind down the war in Afghanistan, engineering the return of an Army sergeant who surprised his wife and two young children in the House of Representatives as a national broadcast audience looked on.
“We are working to finally end America’s longest war and bring our troops back home!” Trump said in his annual State of the Union speech to Congress, prompting applause from both Democrats and his fellow Republicans.
But the applause would grow louder, and longer, in one of the few nonpartisan moments of Trump’s 80-minute speech.
Discussing the sacrifices of military families, Trump introduced Amy Williams, a military wife from North Carolina sitting by first lady Melania Trump with her two young children.
Trump described Williams as working full-time while raising her children and volunteering to help other military families. She has done that on her own, he said, for the past seven months while Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams was in Afghanistan, his fourth deployment in the region.
“But Amy, there is one more thing. Tonight we have a very special surprise,” the former reality television host said in a departure from his prepared remarks.
“I am thrilled to inform you that your husband is back from deployment. He is here with us tonight, and we couldn’t keep him waiting any longer,” Trump called out. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--Tech firm behind app that crashed Iowa Democratic caucus is operated by Hillary Clinton campaign vet

Tech firm behind app that crashed Iowa Democratic caucus is operated by Hillary Clinton campaign veterans and did work for the Buttigieg campaign

The tech firm behind the phone app causing significant delays and “ inconsistencies ” in the Iowa Democratic caucus is operated by Hillary Clinton campaign veterans and has worked with Pete Buttigieg ’ s presidential campaign .
The company , a Washington , D.C.-based company called Shadow Inc. , is connected to the nonprofit progressive firm ACRONYM , the Wall Street Journal reported .
Gerard Niemira , the CEO of Shadow Inc. , was director of product for Clinton ’ s campaign , according to his LinkedIn profile ; Krista Davis , the chief technology officer of Shadow Inc. , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s campaign : and Ahna Rao , a product manager at Shadow Inc. , was special assistant to the CTO for Clinton ’ s campaign .
According to HuffPost , state finance records revealed that the Iowa Democratic Party paid Shadow Inc. more than $ 60,000 in two installments in November and December .
Sources told HuffPost those payments were for the app .
The Washington Examiner reported that the Buttigieg campaign “ gave tens of thousands of dollars to Shadow ” in July for “ software rights and subscriptions.
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The tech firm behind the phone app causing significant delays and “inconsistencies” in the Iowa Democratic caucus is operated by Hillary Clinton campaign veterans and has worked with Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign.
The company, a Washington, D.C.-based company called Shadow Inc., is connected to the nonprofit progressive firm ACRONYM, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Gerard Niemira, the CEO of Shadow Inc., was director of product for Clinton’s campaign, according to his LinkedIn profile; Krista Davis, the chief technology officer of Shadow Inc., was a software engineer for Clinton’s campaign: and Ahna Rao, a product manager at Shadow Inc., was special assistant to the CTO for Clinton’s campaign.
According to HuffPost, state finance records revealed that the Iowa Democratic Party paid Shadow Inc. more than $60,000 in two installments in November and December. Sources told HuffPost those payments were for the app.
The Washington Examiner reported that the Buttigieg campaign “gave tens of thousands of dollars to Shadow” in July for “software rights and subscriptions.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--House Dem Admits They Block Legislation Because ‘We Don’t Want to Give the President a Win’ (VIDEO)

Rep. Mikie Sherrill ( D. , N.J. ) expressed frustration with her Democratic colleagues at a recent town hall , @ @ @ @ @ they “ don ’ t want to give the president a win.
” Speaking at @ @ @ @ @ , town hall on Thursday , Sherrill revealed the “ shockingly different mindset ” of @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump over passing legislation that could help their constituents .
“ When I @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve gone up to people and said , ‘ I need to get @ @ @ @ @ , ’ and they say ‘ Oh yeah , we just passed it , ' @ @ @ @ @ I said , ‘ Yeah , we just passed it .
I need the Senate @ @ @ @ @ need the president to sign it , ’ and they said ‘ Well , we @ @ @ @ @ give the president a win . '
” – READ MORE

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D., N.J.) expressed frustration with her Democratic colleagues at a recent town hall, admitting they block legislation because they “don’t want to give the president a win.”
Speaking at a Livingston, New Jersey, town hall on Thursday, Sherrill revealed the “shockingly different mindset” of congressional Democrats who prioritize resisting President Donald Trump over passing legislation that could help their constituents.
“When I go, you know, I’ve gone up to people and said, ‘I need to get this piece of legislation passed,’ and they say ‘Oh yeah, we just passed it,'” Sherrill said. “I said, ‘Yeah, we just passed it. I need the Senate to pass it and I need the president to sign it,’ and they said ‘Well, we don’t want to give the president a win.'” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--AOC announces she won’t attend State of the Union, ‘normalize Trump’s lawless conduct’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , said on Tuesday that she wouldn ’ t attend President Trump ’ s State of the Union address , indicating that doing so would legitimize what she saw as lawless conduct under his administration .
“ After much deliberation , I have decided that I will not use my presence at a state ceremony to normalize Trump ’ s lawless conduct & subversion of the Constitution , ” she tweeted on Tuesday afternoon .
“ None of this is normal , and I will not legitimize it .
Consequently , I will not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She seemed to refrain from judging other members who sought to attend , tweeting : “ This is a deeply personal decision for each member to make , and a choice I did not take lightly.
” Ocasio-Cortez has been one of the most vocal advocates for President Trump ’ s impeachment .
Her comments came as the Senate deliberated whether or not to remove Trump from office — an unlikely prospect that will likely rile Democrats like Ocasio-Cortez , who have claimed Trump abused his power in a July 25 phone call @ @ @ @ @ @

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said on Tuesday that she wouldn’t attend President Trump’s State of the Union address, indicating that doing so would legitimize what she saw as lawless conduct under his administration.
“After much deliberation, I have decided that I will not use my presence at a state ceremony to normalize Trump’s lawless conduct & subversion of the Constitution,” she tweeted on Tuesday afternoon. “None of this is normal, and I will not legitimize it. Consequently, I will not be attending the State of the Union.”
This is a deeply personal decision for each member to make, and a choice I did not take lightly. I will be hopping on Instagram Live later this evening to connect with my constituents and follow up with their questions about #SOTU. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 4, 2020
She seemed to refrain from judging other members who sought to attend, tweeting: “This is a deeply personal decision for each member to make, and a choice I did not take lightly.”
Ocasio-Cortez has been one of the most vocal advocates for President Trump’s impeachment. Her comments came as the Senate deliberated whether or not to remove Trump from office — an unlikely prospect that will likely rile Democrats like Ocasio-Cortez, who have claimed Trump abused his power in a July 25 phone call with Ukraine. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--Trump’s job approval rating rises to 49 percent amid impeachment, highest since taking office, Gallu

Trump’s job approval rating rises to 49 percent amid impeachment, highest since taking office, Gallup says

New polling by Gallup reveals that President Trump ‘ s approval rating is at an all-time high , as he prepares to deliver his third State of the Union address Tuesday night and the Senate is expected to acquit him in his impeachment trial on Wednesday .
Trump ’ s job approval rating now sits at 49 percent , with a 94 percent approval rating among Republicans and a 42 percent rating with independents , both numbers being highs for Trump ’ s presidency .
The GOP itself is also seeing a significant boost .
With Trump ’ s impeachment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rating among Democrats has decreased from 10 percent in early January to 7 percent now .
The 87-point gap between Democrats and Republicans is the greatest difference in any Gallup poll , Gallup said .
The prior record , 86 points , was set by the ratings of President Barack Obama during the time of the 2012 election and was matched by earlier polls during Trump ’ s presidency .
Trump ’ s recent military action against Iran that resulted in the death of Gen. Qassem Soleimani is one issue where a majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with 53 percent supporting the move , compared to 45 percent opposed .
Gallup cited this issue , Trump ’ s impeachment , the signing of the USMCA trade deal , and the economy as possible reasons for Trump ’ s new high mark .
“ Americans ’ confidence in the economy is higher than at any point in the past two decades , ” a Gallup report said .
“ Similarly , national satisfaction is the highest in nearly 15 years.
” – READ MORE

New polling by Gallup reveals that President Trump‘s approval rating is at an all-time high, as he prepares to deliver his third State of the Union address Tuesday night and the Senate is expected to acquit him in his impeachment trial on Wednesday.
Trump’s job approval rating now sits at 49 percent, with a 94 percent approval rating among Republicans and a 42 percent rating with independents, both numbers being highs for Trump’s presidency. The GOP itself is also seeing a significant boost.
With Trump’s impeachment trial nearing its end, his approval rating among Democrats has decreased from 10 percent in early January to 7 percent now. The 87-point gap between Democrats and Republicans is the greatest difference in any Gallup poll, Gallup said. The prior record, 86 points, was set by the ratings of President Barack Obama during the time of the 2012 election and was matched by earlier polls during Trump’s presidency.
Trump’s recent military action against Iran that resulted in the death of Gen. Qassem Soleimani is one issue where a majority of Americans gave the president their approval, with 53 percent supporting the move, compared to 45 percent opposed. Gallup cited this issue, Trump’s impeachment, the signing of the USMCA trade deal, and the economy as possible reasons for Trump’s new high mark.
“Americans’ confidence in the economy is higher than at any point in the past two decades,” a Gallup report said. “Similarly, national satisfaction is the highest in nearly 15 years.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Pelosi Violates Protocol By Refusing To Announce Trump Properly at SOTU; Rips Up Speech

On Tuesday , House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) broke tradition when she refused to announce President Donald @ @ @ @ @ of the Union address .
Protocol , as decades of past SOTU addresses show , @ @ @ @ @ to announce the president by noting that it is their “ high privilege and distinct @ @ @ @ @ : “ Members of Congress , I have the high privilege and distinct honor of @ @ @ @ @ of the United States.
” Instead , Pelosi merely announced President Trump : “ Members @ @ @ @ @ of the United States.
” As recently as 2015 , during then-President Barack Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker John Boehner announced Mr. Obama : “ Members of congress , I have the @ @ @ @ @ honor to present to you , the President of the United States.
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On Tuesday, House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) broke tradition when she refused to announce President Donald Trump properly before the State of the Union address.
Protocol, as decades of past SOTU addresses show, is for the House Speaker to announce the president by noting that it is their “high privilege and distinct honor” to do so:
“Members of Congress, I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States.”
Imagine the outrage and meltdown if Nancy Pelosi was a Republican. pic.twitter.com/x0i8OAdwyk — The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) February 5, 2020
Instead, Pelosi merely announced President Trump: “Members of Congress, the President of the United States.”
As recently as 2015, during then-President Barack Obama’s SOTU address, then-House Speaker John Boehner announced Mr. Obama: “Members of congress, I have the high privilege and the distinct honor to present to you, the President of the United States.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-05--WATCH: Democrats Refuse To Applaud Young Black Girl Who Receives Scholarship

Numerous Democrats appeared to not celebrate a fourth-grade black girl who received a scholarship on Tuesday night from President Donald Trump during the State of the Union Address .
“ The next step forward in building an inclusive society is making sure that every young American gets a great education and the opportunity to achieve the American Dream , ” Trump said .
“ Yet , for too long , countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools .
To rescue these students , 18 States have created school choice in the form of Opportunity Scholarships.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tens of thousands of students remain on waiting lists , ” Trump continued .
“ One of those students is Janiyah Davis , a fourth grader from Philadelphia .
Janiyah ’ s mom Stephanie is a single parent .
She would do anything to give her daughter a better future .
But last year , that future was put further out of reach when Pennsylvania ’ s Governor vetoed legislation to expand school choice for 50,000 children.
” Republican National Committee ( RNC ) Rapid Response Director Steve Guest noticed that many Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE

Numerous Democrats appeared to not celebrate a fourth-grade black girl who received a scholarship on Tuesday night from President Donald Trump during the State of the Union Address.
“The next step forward in building an inclusive society is making sure that every young American gets a great education and the opportunity to achieve the American Dream,” Trump said. “Yet, for too long, countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools. To rescue these students, 18 States have created school choice in the form of Opportunity Scholarships.”
Another stunning but unsurprising moment from Democrats during the #SOTU. Democrats remain seated as President Trump awards an “opportunity scholarship” to 4th grader pic.twitter.com/BdTa4B64a5 — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 5, 2020
“The programs are so popular, that tens of thousands of students remain on waiting lists,” Trump continued. “One of those students is Janiyah Davis, a fourth grader from Philadelphia. Janiyah’s mom Stephanie is a single parent. She would do anything to give her daughter a better future. But last year, that future was put further out of reach when Pennsylvania’s Governor vetoed legislation to expand school choice for 50,000 children.”
Republican National Committee (RNC) Rapid Response Director Steve Guest noticed that many Democrats did not celebrate the touching moment. – READ MORE