truepundit--2020-02-17--Trump-Hating Dem Senator Held Secret Meeting With Iranians Last Week; Murphy Repeatedly Slammed Pres

Trump-Hating Dem Senator Held Secret Meeting With Iranians Last Week; Murphy Repeatedly Slammed President for Foreign Collusion

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and other Democratic senators had a secret meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jahad Zarif during the Munich Security Conference last week , according to a source briefed by the French delegation to the conference .
Murphy ’ s office did not respond to repeated requests for comment by press time .
Such a meeting would mean Murphy had done the type of secret coordination with foreign leaders to potentially undermine the U.S. government that he accused Trump officials of doing as they prepared for Trump ’ s administration .
In February 2017 , Murphy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn because he had a phone call with his counterpart-to-be in Russia .
“ Unless it was authorized by the president or secretary of state , conducting independent foreign policy sends mixed signals to our adversaries , ” said Christian Whiton , former State Department senior advisor in the Trump and George W. Bush administrations .
“ It seems very unpalatable .
If we want to talk to Iranians , they know how to reach us and they don ’ t need to go through an intermediary.
” A State Department official who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department was not aware of any side meetings with Iranian officials that Murphy was engaged in .
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Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and other Democratic senators had a secret meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jahad Zarif during the Munich Security Conference last week, according to a source briefed by the French delegation to the conference. Murphy’s office did not respond to repeated requests for comment by press time.
Such a meeting would mean Murphy had done the type of secret coordination with foreign leaders to potentially undermine the U.S. government that he accused Trump officials of doing as they prepared for Trump’s administration. In February 2017, Murphy demanded investigations of National Security Advisor Mike Flynn because he had a phone call with his counterpart-to-be in Russia.
“Unless it was authorized by the president or secretary of state, conducting independent foreign policy sends mixed signals to our adversaries,” said Christian Whiton, former State Department senior advisor in the Trump and George W. Bush administrations. “It seems very unpalatable. If we want to talk to Iranians, they know how to reach us and they don’t need to go through an intermediary.”
A State Department official who spoke on background said that the State Department was not aware of any side meetings with Iranian officials that Murphy was engaged in. READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-02-17--WATCH: Biden threatens to beat up President Trump, again

In an interview with the ladies of “ The View , ” Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden once again threatened @ @ @ @ @ .
It is yet another example of the hypocrisy in the mainstream media when it @ @ @ @ @ Biden and the President .
Had the shoe been on the other foot , Trump @ @ @ @ @ 24/7 news cycle decrying his calls to violence .
But here – this is just @ @ @ @ @ Joe .
Biden began harmlessly enough by telling the hosts Thursday that he “ can @ @ @ @ @ President Trump on the debate stage .
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Joe Biden on The View on his son Hunter: “And look, nobody has said he’s done anything wrong. This is a guy who has done nothing but good things his whole life, my son, and ran the food program USA, a whole range of things.”pic.twitter.com/yU1dy628t0 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 13, 2020
In an interview with the ladies of “The View,” Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden once again threatened to beat up President Trump.
It is yet another example of the hypocrisy in the mainstream media when it comes to such rhetoric between Biden and the President. Had the shoe been on the other foot, Trump would be pilloried in a 24/7 news cycle decrying his calls to violence.
But here – this is just good ol’ harmless Uncle Joe.
Biden began harmlessly enough by telling the hosts Thursday that he “can hardly wait” to get President Trump on the debate stage. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--Granddaughter of woman allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant in NYC rips sanctuary cities at Trump

Granddaughter of woman allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant in NYC rips sanctuary cities at Trump speech

The granddaughter of a 92-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered in New York City by an illegal immigrant who had been shielded from deportation pinned her death on the city ’ s sanctuary policy in an emotional speech on Friday , saying her death could have been avoided if the controversial policy was not in place .
“ The tragedy in all of this is the fact that this could have been avoided , had there been no sanctuary law , ” Daria Ortiz said .
“ The tragedy is my grandmother is not ever going to be here again.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ granddaughter of Maria Fuertes , up to speak at the event at the National Border Patrol Council .
Ortiz struggled through tears as she paid tribute to her grandmother as a “ shining example of when people come legally to this country , work hard , and do the right thing and are law-abiding citizens.
” An immigrant from the Dominican Republic , Fuertes “ raised her children and her grandchildren while working hard to give us a future , ” Ortiz said .
Reeaz Khan , an illegal Guyanese immigrant , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month .
Fuertes was reportedly found at 2 a.m. near death , before being taken to a hospital where she died from injuries including a broken spine .
He has pleaded not guilty .
But the case has cast a spotlight on the dangers of “ sanctuary ” jurisdictions , which forbid local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when they issue a detainer — a request that Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) be alerted of an illegal immigrant ’ s release from custody so they can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deportation procedures .
ICE revealed it had filed a detainer for Khan in November 2019 , when he had been arrested on assault and weapons charges .
But crucially , that detainer was ignored and Khan was released onto the streets .
Ortiz pinned the blame of Khan ’ s release on the city ’ s sanctuary policies and called for “ preventative measures ” to be put in place to ensure nothing similar could happen again .
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The granddaughter of a 92-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered in New York City by an illegal immigrant who had been shielded from deportation pinned her death on the city’s sanctuary policy in an emotional speech on Friday, saying her death could have been avoided if the controversial policy was not in place.
“The tragedy in all of this is the fact that this could have been avoided, had there been no sanctuary law,” Daria Ortiz said. “The tragedy is my grandmother is not ever going to be here again.”
President Trump invited Ortiz, the granddaughter of Maria Fuertes, up to speak at the event at the National Border Patrol Council. Ortiz struggled through tears as she paid tribute to her grandmother as a “shining example of when people come legally to this country, work hard, and do the right thing and are law-abiding citizens.”
An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Fuertes “raised her children and her grandchildren while working hard to give us a future,” Ortiz said.
Reeaz Khan, an illegal Guyanese immigrant, is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering Fuertes last month. Fuertes was reportedly found at 2 a.m. near death, before being taken to a hospital where she died from injuries including a broken spine. He has pleaded not guilty.
But the case has cast a spotlight on the dangers of “sanctuary” jurisdictions, which forbid local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when they issue a detainer — a request that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) be alerted of an illegal immigrant’s release from custody so they can be transferred into ICE custody and go through deportation procedures.
ICE revealed it had filed a detainer for Khan in November 2019, when he had been arrested on assault and weapons charges. But crucially, that detainer was ignored and Khan was released onto the streets.
Ortiz pinned the blame of Khan’s release on the city’s sanctuary policies and called for “preventative measures” to be put in place to ensure nothing similar could happen again. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--Alan Dershowitz: George Soros Asked Barack Obama to Investigate Undisclosed Person

Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told Breitbart News Sunday this weekend that billionaire left-wing financier George Soros told then-President Barack Obama to investigate someone .
Dershowitz would not identify who , precisely , the target of the investigation was , but said that the name would soon emerge in in a lawsuit that had yet to be filed .
Q : But let me just ask you — you said that George Soros asked Barack Obama to have his Justice Department investigate somebody ?
Dershowitz : We ’ re — that ’ s going to come out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yeah Q : Wow , well , we look forward to hearing more about that new .
Dershowitz : That ’ s not unusual .
That is not unusual .
People whisper to presidents all the time .
Presidents whisper to Justice Department all the time .
It ’ s very common .
It ’ s wrong , whoever does it , but it ’ s common , and we shouldn ’ t think that it ’ s unique to any particular president .
I have in my possession the actual 302 form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will , at the right time , come out .
But I ’ m not free to disclose it now because it ’ s a case that ’ s not yet been filed .
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Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told Breitbart News Sunday this weekend that billionaire left-wing financier George Soros told then-President Barack Obama to investigate someone.
Dershowitz would not identify who, precisely, the target of the investigation was, but said that the name would soon emerge in in a lawsuit that had yet to be filed.
Q: But let me just ask you — you said that George Soros asked Barack Obama to have his Justice Department investigate somebody?
Dershowitz: We’re — that’s going to come out in a lawsuit in the near future. Yeah
Q: Wow, well, we look forward to hearing more about that new.
Dershowitz: That’s not unusual. That is not unusual. People whisper to presidents all the time. Presidents whisper to [the] Justice Department all the time. It’s very common. It’s wrong, whoever does it, but it’s common, and we shouldn’t think that it’s unique to any particular president. I have in my possession the actual 302 form [an FBI record of an interview], which documents this issue, and it will, at the right time, come out. But I’m not free to disclose it now because it’s a case that’s not yet been filed. READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-02-17--CRINGE: Bloomberg Flies Through the Air Like Peter Pan in Another Bizarre Video

Another bizarre video has surfaced with Michael Bloomberg on stage in some discount theater production while he was mayor of @ @ @ @ @ this video Bloomberg — who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination — is seen @ @ @ @ @ Peter Pan .
Bloomberg , decked out in a bow tie and wielding an umbrella @ @ @ @ @ like a little kid waiting for the schoolbus in the rain on picture day .

Another bizarre video has surfaced with Michael Bloomberg on stage in some discount theater production while he was mayor of New York City.
In this video Bloomberg — who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination — is seen flying through the air like Peter Pan. Bloomberg, decked out in a bow tie and wielding an umbrella, however, looks more like a little kid waiting for the schoolbus in the rain on picture day.


truepundit--2020-02-17--WATCH: Amazing Video From Inside Air Force One Flying Over Daytona

President Trump might just have earned a couple hundred thousand votes on Sunday — even before he arrived at Daytona International Speedway .
That ’ s how many people are attending the Daytona 500 in Florida , where Trump visited to serve as grand marshal for the annual NASCAR race .
When Air Force One flew into the Daytona International Airport , right next to the speedway , the plane first swooped over the track at an estimated altitude of 800 feet .
The crowd went nuts .
“ I have been to a lot of Daytona 500s , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flew in , “ never have I felt the excitement and energy .
We ’ ve got great racing on the track but we ’ ve got the president landing right now , the fans are pumped up , I mean , wow , what a day !
” “ It ’ s one of the most incredible things I ’ ve ever seen , ” said another commentator .
“ They said that plane ’ s 800 feet above the racetrack right now .
What an entrance by the president of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Flying over @DISUpdates with @realDonaldTrump in Air Force One before the #DAYTONA500. A view I’ll never forget! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XODO2GHGtB — Rep. Michael Waltz (@RepMichaelWaltz) February 16, 2020
President Trump might just have earned a couple hundred thousand votes on Sunday — even before he arrived at Daytona International Speedway.
That’s how many people are attending the Daytona 500 in Florida, where Trump visited to serve as grand marshal for the annual NASCAR race. When Air Force One flew into the Daytona International Airport, right next to the speedway, the plane first swooped over the track at an estimated altitude of 800 feet. The crowd went nuts.
Fox showed the flyby live.
I don’t care about politics. It’s freaking cool to see Air Force One fly over Daytona International Speedway.#NASCAR #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/QY9kgbiGq4 — Vincent Bruins (@VincentJBruins) February 16, 2020
“I have been to a lot of Daytona 500s,” one commentator said as Air Force One flew in, “never have I felt the excitement and energy. We’ve got great racing on the track but we’ve got the president landing right now, the fans are pumped up, I mean, wow, what a day!”
“It’s one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen,” said another commentator. “They said that plane’s 800 feet above the racetrack right now. What an entrance by the president of the United States!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--‘South Bend Needs a Do-Over’: City Councilman Blasts Former Mayor Pete (VIDEO)

South Bend , Ind.
, city councilman Henry Davis Jr. on Thursday accused presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg of making life @ @ @ @ @ the city ’ s mayor .
“ It just has not been a good ride @ @ @ @ @ do-over , ” Davis said during a Democracy Now !
interview .
Davis criticized Buttigieg @ @ @ @ @ shooting of Eric Logan , a black resident , and the demotion of Darryl Boykins @ @ @ @ @ first black police chief .
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South Bend, Ind., city councilman Henry Davis Jr. on Thursday accused presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg of making life worse for African-American residents as the city’s mayor.
“It just has not been a good ride. South Bend needs a do-over,” Davis said during a Democracy Now! interview.
Davis criticized Buttigieg’s handling of the shooting of Eric Logan, a black resident, and the demotion of Darryl Boykins, South Bend’s first black police chief. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--Trump at Daytona: No Matter Who Wins, ‘God, Family, and Country’ Matters Most (VIDEO)

President Donald Trump thrilled NASCAR fans on Sunday , arriving to the Daytona 500 race in dramatic fashion with an @ @ @ @ @ of the race .
Air Force One flew by the track just 800 ft above @ @ @ @ @ watched and chanted U-S-A !
!
Race fans cheered and shouted four more years as @ @ @ @ @ arrived at 2:50 p.m .
The president thanked the “ tens of thousands of patriots @ @ @ @ @ International Speedway in a short speech before the race .
“ NASCAR fans never forget @ @ @ @ @ the race , what matters most is God , family , country , ” he @ @ @ @ @ Gold Star families as guests to the race , thanking their fallen loved ones for @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

President Donald Trump thrilled NASCAR fans on Sunday, arriving to the Daytona 500 race in dramatic fashion with an Air Force One flyby ahead of the race.
Air Force One flew by the track just 800 ft above the racetrack as cheering fans watched and chanted U-S-A!!
Race fans cheered and shouted four more years as the president and first lady arrived at 2:50 p.m.
The president thanked the “tens of thousands of patriots“ gathered at the Daytona International Speedway in a short speech before the race.
“NASCAR fans never forget that no matter who wins the race, what matters most is God, family, country,” he said.
The president welcomed Gold Star families as guests to the race, thanking their fallen loved ones for their service. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--James Carville Fires Back After Sanders Calls Him a Hack: ‘At Least I’m Not a Communist’

Democratic strategist James Carville is owning the label “ political hack ” as he continues to warn Democrats about the damage Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) could do to the party if he wins the presidential nomination .
In a phone interview with Vanity Fair contributor Peter Hamby on Thursday , Carville said he is not “ a purist ” and took a shot at Sanders ’ democratic socialist platform .
“ Last night on CNN , Bernie called me a political hack .
That ’ s exactly who the f**k I am !
I am a political hack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am not a purist .
He thinks it ’ s a pejorative .
I kinda like it !
At least I ’ m not a communist.
” Carville ’ s comments come after Sanders called him a “ political hack ” in response to Carville ’ s previous criticisms of his presidential campaign .
“ Look , James — in all due respect — is a political hack who said very terrible things when he was working for Clinton against Barack Obama .
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Democratic strategist James Carville is owning the label “political hack” as he continues to warn Democrats about the damage Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) could do to the party if he wins the presidential nomination.
In a phone interview with Vanity Fair contributor Peter Hamby on Thursday, Carville said he is not “a purist” and took a shot at Sanders’ democratic socialist platform.
“Last night on CNN, Bernie called me a political hack. That’s exactly who the f**k I am! I am a political hack! I am not an ideologue. I am not a purist. He thinks it’s a pejorative. I kinda like it! At least I’m not a communist.”
Carville’s comments come after Sanders called him a “political hack” in response to Carville’s previous criticisms of his presidential campaign.
“Look, James — in all due respect — is a political hack who said very terrible things when he was working for Clinton against Barack Obama. I think he said some of the same things,” Sanders said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--NYC subway thief thanks Democrats after his 139th arrest, release: ‘Bail reform, it’s lit!’

A New York City man who ’ s now been arrested 139 times thanked Democrats for guaranteeing his immediate release despite repeatedly swiping hundreds of dollars from unsuspecting subway commuters since the state ’ s new bail reform law went into effect Jan. 1 .
Charles Barry , 56 , has been arrested six times since the start of this year .
He ’ s been released each time without having to post bail under New York ’ s new bail reform law since his alleged offenses were nonviolent , the New York Daily News reported .
In the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in state prison and has a lengthy record , including six felonies , 87 misdemeanors and 21 missed court hearings , the newspaper reported , citing court records .
“ Bail reform , it ’ s lit !
” Barry yelled to reporters Thursday outside the NYPD Transit District 1 headquarters in the Columbus Circle station before officers transported him to Manhattan Central Booking .
“ It ’ s the Democrats !
The Democrats know me and the Republicans fear me .
You can ’ t touch me !
I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent arrest Thursday , Barry was held in custody for about 36 hours until his Saturday morning arraignment hearing in his Manhattan Criminal Court .
He was then released before trial without paying bail .
He had two warrants out for his arrest for missing court dates related to past alleged subway theft , including one instance in January when he allegedly snatched a $ 50 bill out of a woman ’ s hand while she was trying to buy a Metro card at a Bryant Park station machine .
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A New York City man who’s now been arrested 139 times thanked Democrats for guaranteeing his immediate release despite repeatedly swiping hundreds of dollars from unsuspecting subway commuters since the state’s new bail reform law went into effect Jan. 1.
Charles Barry, 56, has been arrested six times since the start of this year. He’s been released each time without having to post bail under New York’s new bail reform law since his alleged offenses were nonviolent, the New York Daily News reported. In the past, Barry’s served several stints in state prison and has a lengthy record, including six felonies, 87 misdemeanors and 21 missed court hearings, the newspaper reported, citing court records.
“Bail reform, it’s lit!” Barry yelled to reporters Thursday outside the NYPD Transit District 1 headquarters in the Columbus Circle station before officers transported him to Manhattan Central Booking. “It’s the Democrats! The Democrats know me and the Republicans fear me. You can’t touch me! I can’t be stopped!”
After his most recent arrest Thursday, Barry was held in custody for about 36 hours until his Saturday morning arraignment hearing in his Manhattan Criminal Court. He was then released before trial without paying bail. He had two warrants out for his arrest for missing court dates related to past alleged subway theft, including one instance in January when he allegedly snatched a $50 bill out of a woman’s hand while she was trying to buy a Metro card at a Bryant Park station machine. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--WATCH: Trump, Melania rev up Daytona 500 with historic lap in presidential limo, ‘The Beast’

President Trump revved up NASCAR ’ s Daytona 500 on Sunday , becoming the second-ever president to deliver the Great @ @ @ @ @ command , “ Gentlemen , start your engines !
” and the first of any @ @ @ @ @ in the armored presidential limo , dubbed “ The Beast.
” Trump , who was @ @ @ @ @ race ’ s grand marshal , and first lady Melania Trump addressed the 100,000-seat racetrack @ @ @ @ @ International Speedway ahead of the race he called “ pure American glory.
” The race @ @ @ @ @ it got underway ; officials ultimately postponed it to Monday .
“ The Daytona 500 @ @ @ @ @ roaring engines , soaring spirits and the American skill , speed and power that we @ @ @ @ @ for so many years , ” Trump told the crowd before the race began .
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President Trump revved up NASCAR’s Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the second-ever president to deliver the Great American Race’s iconic command, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” and the first of any president to take a lap in the armored presidential limo, dubbed “The Beast.”
Trump, who was tapped to act as the race’s grand marshal, and first lady Melania Trump addressed the 100,000-seat racetrack at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway ahead of the race he called “pure American glory.”
President Trump leads the pack in the Beast at the #Daytona500 This is so epic. pic.twitter.com/SUGgvJ2Twg — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) February 16, 2020
The race encountered rain delays soon after it got underway; officials ultimately postponed it to Monday.
“The Daytona 500 is the legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirits and the American skill, speed and power that we’ve been hearing about for so many years,” Trump told the crowd before the race began. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--WATCH: Trump Wows Daytona Speedway By Swooping Air Force One Over Race Crowd

President Trump might just have earned a couple hundred thousand votes on Sunday — even before he arrived at Daytona International Speedway.
That’s how many people are attending the Daytona 500 in Florida, where Trump visited to serve as grand marshal for the annual NASCAR race. When Air Force One flew into the Daytona International Airport, right next to the speedway, the plane first swooped over the track at an estimated altitude of 800 feet. The crowd went nuts.
Fox showed the flyby live.
I don’t care about politics. It’s freaking cool to see Air Force One fly over Daytona International Speedway.#NASCAR #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/QY9kgbiGq4 — Vincent Bruins (@VincentJBruins) February 16, 2020
“I have been to a lot of Daytona 500s,” one commentator said as Air Force One flew in, “never have I felt the excitement and energy. We’ve got great racing on the track but we’ve got the president landing right now, the fans are pumped up, I mean, wow, what a day!”
“It’s one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen,” said another commentator. “They said that plane’s 800 feet above the racetrack right now. What an entrance by the president of the United States!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--President Trump planning massive, double-digit tax cut for middle-class American families

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a massive tax cut for middle-class families .
In a forthcoming tax relief package @ @ @ @ @ being billed as “ Tax Cuts 2.0 , ” middle-class Americans could see an additional @ @ @ @ @ “ In a meeting in the Oval , I guess two days ago , he @ @ @ @ @ said , ‘ Let ’ s get it out by September , ' ” National @ @ @ @ @ said Friday on Fox Business .
“ We ’ d love to have a 10 @ @ @ @ @ and we would love to strengthen and make permanent some of other tax cuts , @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a massive tax cut for middle-class families.
In a forthcoming tax relief package this September, which is being billed as “Tax Cuts 2.0,” middle-class Americans could see an additional 10 percent tax cut.
“In a meeting in the Oval, I guess two days ago, he looked at me and he said, ‘Let’s get it out by September,'” National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said Friday on Fox Business.
“We’d love to have a 10 percent middle-class tax cut, and we would love to strengthen and make permanent some of other tax cuts,” Kudlow explained. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--DOJ Investigating If Obama Admin Hid, Manipulated Info On Russian Meddling, Report Says

U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly investigating if Obama administration officials hid or manipulated evidence about what they knew about Russia ’ s election interference in the 2016 U.S. elections .
The New York Times reported : Questions asked by Mr. Durham , who was assigned by Attorney General William P. Barr to scrutinize the early actions of law enforcement and intelligence officials struggling to understand the scope of Russia ’ s scheme , suggest that Mr. Durham may have come to view with suspicion several clashes between analysts at different intelligence agencies over who could see each other ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be pursuing a theory that the C.I.A.
, under its former director John O. Brennan , had a preconceived notion about Russia or was trying to get to a particular result — and was nefariously trying to keep other agencies from seeing the full picture lest they interfere with that goal .
The Times noted that while some are skeptical of Durham ’ s investigation , others are not because he has a long track record of investigating law enforcement and intelligence agencies under both Democrat and Republican administrations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that Durham is looking at is how the intelligence community came up with its “ analytical judgments — including its assessment that Russia was not merely sowing discord , but specifically sought to help Mr. Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.
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U.S. Attorney John Durham is reportedly investigating if Obama administration officials hid or manipulated evidence about what they knew about Russia’s election interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.
The New York Times reported: Questions asked by Mr. Durham, who was assigned by Attorney General William P. Barr to scrutinize the early actions of law enforcement and intelligence officials struggling to understand the scope of Russia’s scheme, suggest that Mr. Durham may have come to view with suspicion several clashes between analysts at different intelligence agencies over who could see each other’s highly sensitive secrets.
Mr. Durham appears to be pursuing a theory that the C.I.A., under its former director John O. Brennan, had a preconceived notion about Russia or was trying to get to a particular result — and was nefariously trying to keep other agencies from seeing the full picture lest they interfere with that goal.
The Times noted that while some are skeptical of Durham’s investigation, others are not because he has a long track record of investigating law enforcement and intelligence agencies under both Democrat and Republican administrations.
The Times further noted that one of the things that Durham is looking at is how the intelligence community came up with its “analytical judgments — including its assessment that Russia was not merely sowing discord, but specifically sought to help Mr. Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--Trump: My great accomplishment as president will be exposing corruption (VIDEO)

President Trump ’ s answer was excellent , “ No Russia did not help me get elected .
Do you know who got me elected ?
Do you know who got me elected ?
I got me elected .
Russia didn ’ t help me at all .
Russia , if anything , I think helped the other side.
” “ What you ought to ask is this , do you think the media helped Hillary Clinton get elected ?
She didn ’ t make it .
But you take a look at collusion between Hillary Clinton and the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Hillary Clinton and Russia .
She had more to do in the campaign with Russia than I did .
I had nothing to do.
” “ And by the way , that ’ s one other thing .
If you look , this was all about Russia Russia , Russia .
They don ’ t talk about Russia anymore .
Because it turned out to be a hoax , it was all a hoax .
And then they say ‘ Gee he fought back .
Isn ’ t that terrible ?
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fought back .
Because it was a false accusation , a totally false accusation .
It ’ s a disgrace !
It ’ s a very sad period for this country .
And I think in the end I will consider this to be one of my greatest achievements : exposing this corruption.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

MUST WATCH: @POTUS: “When All Is Said And Done, My Greatest Accomplishment As President Will Have Been To Expose The Corruption.” @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/ADhTTog0ac — Flightcrew 🇺🇸 (@flightcrew) February 13, 2020
President Trump’s answer was excellent, “No Russia did not help me get elected. Do you know who got me elected? Do you know who got me elected? I got me elected. Russia didn’t help me at all. Russia, if anything, I think helped the other side.”
“What you ought to ask is this, do you think the media helped Hillary Clinton get elected? She didn’t make it. But you take a look at collusion between Hillary Clinton and the media. You take a look at collusion between Hillary Clinton and Russia. She had more to do in the campaign with Russia than I did. I had nothing to do.”
“And by the way, that’s one other thing. If you look, this was all about Russia Russia, Russia. They don’t talk about Russia anymore. Because it turned out to be a hoax, it was all a hoax. And then they say ‘Gee he fought back. Isn’t that terrible? He fought back.’ Of course, I fought back. Because it was a false accusation, a totally false accusation. It’s a disgrace! It’s a very sad period for this country. And I think in the end I will consider this to be one of my greatest achievements: exposing this corruption.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-17--Drudge: Michael Bloomberg Considering Hillary Clinton as Running Mate

Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is considering choosing failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as a running mate , according to the @ @ @ @ @ Matt Drudge launched a siren banner on the front page of the Drudge Report to @ @ @ @ @ sources close to the Bloomberg campaign .
According to those sources , internal campaign polling @ @ @ @ @ would be a formidable force to tackle Trump in the general election .
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Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg is considering choosing failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as a running mate, according to the Drudge Report on Saturday.
Matt Drudge launched a siren banner on the front page of the Drudge Report to highlight the news, citing sources close to the Bloomberg campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: BLOOMBERG CONSIDERS HILLARY RUNNING MATE DRUDGE: Bloomberg himself would go as far as to change his official residence from NY to homes he owns in CO or FL, since electoral college makes it hard for a POTUS and VPOTUS to be from same state. https://t.co/XH3TJA9nas pic.twitter.com/NuOy9w6HM8 — MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) February 15, 2020
According to those sources, internal campaign polling found that the Bloomberg/Clinton ticket would be a formidable force to tackle Trump in the general election. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-18--VIDEO: Daytona 500 Ends With Fiery, Frightening Crash at Finish Line

Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman ’ s car was flipped at the @ @ @ @ @ to keep you updated on his status as we learn more .
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Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman’s car was flipped at the line.
We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. This story is developing.
Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman’s car was flipped at the line. We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/qkEwQBpoP0 — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2020
Scary finish at #DAYTONA500 when leader Ryan Newman flipped right before the finish. Denny Hamlin wins but all thoughts on Newman right now. pic.twitter.com/Fltj5w5d2g — Troy Hirsch (@troyhirschfox5) February 18, 2020
this is terrifying… praying for Ryan Newman and his family pic.twitter.com/koFub6x42N — Marc Whiteman (@MarcWYFFNews4) February 18, 2020


truepundit--2020-02-18--WATCH: MSNBC Tries To Speak To Bernie Supporter, Accidentally Interviews Trump Supporter Who Unloads

WATCH: MSNBC Tries To Speak To Bernie Supporter, Accidentally Interviews Trump Supporter Who Unloads On The Left

On Tuesday , MSNBC anchor Katy Tur attempted to speak to a supporter of presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders ( @ @ @ @ @ potential voter outside the democratic socialist ’ s rally .
However , the man Tur @ @ @ @ @ a proud supporter of President Donald Trump .
And when he was asked if he @ @ @ @ @ , the Trump backer ripped apart the Left ’ s ideology as “ anti-growth , @ @ @ @ @ “ anti-American , ” and “ anti-life , ” clearly surprising the MSNBC reporter .
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On Tuesday, MSNBC anchor Katy Tur attempted to speak to a supporter of presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), pinpointing a potential voter outside the democratic socialist’s rally.
“Can you tell us who you voted for?” “Donald John Trump.” “Bernie is not appealing?” “The whole ideology would be destructive to the country “It’s anti-growth. It’s anti-family. It’s anti-American. And, as a Roman Catholic, it’s anti-life.” Someone check on Nicole Wallace 😂 pic.twitter.com/D9R8cRaPiy — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) February 11, 2020
However, the man Tur approached turned out to be a proud supporter of President Donald Trump. And when he was asked if he thought Sanders had any appeal, the Trump backer ripped apart the Left’s ideology as “anti-growth,” “anti-family,” “anti-American,” and “anti-life,” clearly surprising the MSNBC reporter. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--State employee ‘heavily involved with the Democratic Party’ arrested for allegedly vandalizing GOP h

State employee ‘heavily involved with the Democratic Party’ arrested for allegedly vandalizing GOP headquarters in New Mexico

A New Mexico state employee who once interned for Democratic Gov .
Michelle Lujan Grisham was arrested for allegedly vandalizing @ @ @ @ @ , KOAT-TV reported .
Detectives said Cameron Chase McCall was identified on surveillance video spray @ @ @ @ @ Traitors ” on the building last week , the station noted .
“ The complaint @ @ @ @ @ with the Democratic Party , ” KOAT reported .
McCall is an employee with Expo @ @ @ @ @ on leave , the station said , adding that an Expo spokesman noted that if @ @ @ @ @ the video , he could be terminated .
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A New Mexico state employee who once interned for Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was arrested for allegedly vandalizing Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque, KOAT-TV reported.
Detectives said Cameron Chase McCall was identified on surveillance video spray painting the words “Still Traitors” on the building last week, the station noted.
“The [criminal] complaint says McCall is heavily involved with the Democratic Party,” KOAT reported.
McCall is an employee with Expo New Mexico and is now on leave, the station said, adding that an Expo spokesman noted that if McCall is the individual on the video, he could be terminated.
A spokesman for the governor confirmed McCall interned for her when she was a U.S. congresswoman and noted that Grisham condemned the vandalism as unacceptable behavior, KOAT said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Bloomberg qualifies for Las Vegas debate with last-minute poll

Michael Bloomberg will be on the debate stage Wednesday night in Las Vegas , and he made it just under the wire .
The former New York City mayor and 2020 presidential candidate qualified for the Nevada Democratic presidential primary debate at the last minute , notching 19 percent support in a Marist , Newshour and NPR/PBS poll , the fourth national poll to put him above the 10 percent mark since Jan. 15 .
That means the billionaire , who has spent more than $ 400 million of his fortune on advertising , meets the polling threshold set by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be on the debate stage , his campaign confirmed in a statement .
“ Our campaign is seeing a groundswell of support across the country , and qualifying for the February 19 debate is the latest sign that Mike ’ s plan and ability to defeat Donald Trump is resonating with more and more Americans , ” campaign manager Kevin Sheekey said Tuesday morning .
“ Mike is looking forward to joining the other Democratic candidates on stage and making the case for why he ’ s the best candidate to defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The opportunity to discuss his workable and achievable plans for the challenges facing this country is an important part of the campaign process.
” Bloomberg is skipping the first four primary states — Iowa , New Hampshire , Nevada and South Carolina — to focus on saturating Super Tuesday states with ads and to campaign in the 14 states that will vote on that day while other candidates are grinding it out in the early states .
This strategy has allowed him to pass other candidates in national polls despite their strong showings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Michael Bloomberg will be on the debate stage Wednesday night in Las Vegas, and he made it just under the wire.
The former New York City mayor and 2020 presidential candidate qualified for the Nevada Democratic presidential primary debate at the last minute, notching 19 percent support in a Marist, Newshour and NPR/PBS poll, the fourth national poll to put him above the 10 percent mark since Jan. 15. That means the billionaire, who has spent more than $400 million of his fortune on advertising, meets the polling threshold set by the DNC for the debate.
Bloomberg will be on the debate stage, his campaign confirmed in a statement.
🚨🚨🚨 NEWS: @MikeBloomberg qualifies for Nevada debate, hits 19% in latest national poll: https://t.co/mL8zKbPaVm — Galia Slayen (@gslayen) February 18, 2020
“Our campaign is seeing a groundswell of support across the country, and qualifying for the February 19 debate is the latest sign that Mike’s plan and ability to defeat Donald Trump is resonating with more and more Americans,” campaign manager Kevin Sheekey said Tuesday morning. “Mike is looking forward to joining the other Democratic candidates on stage and making the case for why he’s the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump and unite the country. The opportunity to discuss his workable and achievable plans for the challenges facing this country is an important part of the campaign process.”
Bloomberg is skipping the first four primary states — Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina — to focus on saturating Super Tuesday states with ads and to campaign in the 14 states that will vote on that day while other candidates are grinding it out in the early states. This strategy has allowed him to pass other candidates in national polls despite their strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Joe Biden, grilled on Obama-era record of putting children in ‘cages,’ argues ‘we kept them safe’ (V

Joe Biden, grilled on Obama-era record of putting children in ‘cages,’ argues ‘we kept them safe’ (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden was grilled Friday about the Obama administration ’ s record of detaining migrant children in what some lawmakers and activists have described as “ cages ” — with the 2020 hopeful claiming the government did it to keep them “ safe.
” Biden , who served as VP for both of then-President Barack Obama ’ s terms , has cited his experience as a reason he should be the Democratic nominee .
But with the Democratic Party shifting to the left on matters related to immigration in recent years , he has faced increased scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those claiming they were cruel .
In an interview Friday posted on Facebook , Univision journalist Jorge Ramos took issue with a claim that Biden made in September in a debate in Houston that the Obama administration never put migrant children in cages — in contrast to the Trump administration .
“ What Latinos should look at is comparing this president to the president we have is outrageous , ” Biden said in September .
“ We didn ’ t lock people in cages .
We didn ’ t separate families .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things.
” “ You actually did , ” Ramos said Friday , showing him a picture of an 8-year-old boy in McAllen , Texas , in 2014 .
“ What happened was all the unaccompanied children were coming across the border , ” Biden said .
“ We tried to get them out , we kept them safe , and get them out of the detention center… run by Homeland Security and get them into communities as quickly as we can.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden was grilled Friday about the Obama administration’s record of detaining migrant children in what some lawmakers and activists have described as “cages” — with the 2020 hopeful claiming the government did it to keep them “safe.”
Biden, who served as VP for both of then-President Barack Obama’s terms, has cited his experience as a reason he should be the Democratic nominee. But with the Democratic Party shifting to the left on matters related to immigration in recent years, he has faced increased scrutiny about the administration’s policies from those claiming they were cruel.
In an interview Friday posted on Facebook, Univision journalist Jorge Ramos took issue with a claim that Biden made in September in a debate in Houston that the Obama administration never put migrant children in cages — in contrast to the Trump administration.
Biden explains to Jorge Ramos why the Obama administration put kids in cages: “We kept them safe… They came unaccompanied. Unaccompanied.” pic.twitter.com/r6KWD6IDiB — Eddie Zipperer (@EddieZipperer) February 15, 2020
“What Latinos should look at is comparing this president to the president we have is outrageous,” Biden said in September. “We didn’t lock people in cages. We didn’t separate families. We didn’t do all of those things.”
“You actually did,” Ramos said Friday, showing him a picture of an 8-year-old boy in McAllen, Texas, in 2014.
“What happened was all the unaccompanied children were coming across the border,” Biden said. “We tried to get them out, we kept them safe, and get them out of the detention center… run by Homeland Security and get them into communities as quickly as we can.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Nancy Pelosi questions whether Trump is a person of faith (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) hit a new low in her anti-Trump behavior this weekend when she questioned @ @ @ @ @ faith .
During an interview with CNN ’ s Christiane Amanpour , Pelosi seemed to @ @ @ @ @ not actually a man of faith , saying that if he was a real Christian @ @ @ @ @ people of faith like her pray “ even for him.
” After alleging that GOP @ @ @ @ @ “ courage ” to vote guilty on impeachment , Pelosi said , “ Except for @ @ @ @ @ him .
And then the president criticized him for using his faith.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hit a new low in her anti-Trump behavior this weekend when she questioned the president’s Christian faith.
During an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Pelosi seemed to suggest that Donald Trump is not actually a man of faith, saying that if he was a real Christian, he would know that people of faith like her pray “even for him.”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “[President Trump] said I didn’t pray for him, but I thought if he’s a person of faith, he would recognize another person of faith, and if he prayed, he would recognize that other people do. Even for him.” pic.twitter.com/5V7ZBZStJd — The Hill (@thehill) February 16, 2020
After alleging that GOP senators did not have the “courage” to vote guilty on impeachment, Pelosi said, “Except for Mitt Romney. God bless him. And then the president criticized him for using his faith.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Bloomberg/Clinton Ticket Means California-Style Gun Control for Everyone

A Mike Bloomberg presidential ticket with Hillary Clinton as vice president would mean California-style gun control for everyone .
On February 15 , 2020 , the Daily Mail reported , “ Bloomberg is considering making Hillary Clinton his running mate.
” Such a pairing would put two of the most pro-gun control politicians in existence together for a ticket that could deal a crippling blow to Second Amendment rights .
Consider the various gun controls supported by Bloomberg and Clinton .
Both support an “ assault weapons ” ban , a “ high capacity ” magazine ban , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementation of universal background checks .
Additionally , Bloomberg is for stricter controls on access to firearms , period , even for the law-abiding .
This point was clear following the December 29 , 2019 , Texas church attack that ended because armed congregant Jack Wilson took out the attacker within seconds .
Bloomberg admitted it was good that the attack was ended , but stressed his belief that guns belong in the hands of police , not congregants .
Weeks later , the Texas church hero spoke out by indicating that Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more “ carnage , ” as they would have forced innocent congregants to sit defenseless , waiting on police to arrive .
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A Mike Bloomberg presidential ticket with Hillary Clinton as vice president would mean California-style gun control for everyone.
On February 15, 2020, the Daily Mail reported, “Bloomberg is considering making Hillary Clinton his running mate.”
Such a pairing would put two of the most pro-gun control politicians in existence together for a ticket that could deal a crippling blow to Second Amendment rights.
Consider the various gun controls supported by Bloomberg and Clinton. Both support an “assault weapons” ban, a “high capacity” magazine ban, and the criminalization of private gun sales via the implementation of universal background checks.
Additionally, Bloomberg is for stricter controls on access to firearms, period, even for the law-abiding. This point was clear following the December 29, 2019, Texas church attack that ended because armed congregant Jack Wilson took out the attacker within seconds. Bloomberg admitted it was good that the attack was ended, but stressed his belief that guns belong in the hands of police, not congregants.
Weeks later, the Texas church hero spoke out by indicating that Bloomberg’s gun controls would have meant more “carnage,” as they would have forced innocent congregants to sit defenseless, waiting on police to arrive. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Former DNC Chair ‘Extremely Dismayed’ at Bloomberg’s Record on Race, Sexism in Workplace (VIDEO)

Former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile said Sunday that Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg ’ s history @ @ @ @ @ mistreatment of women in the workplace has her “ dismayed.
” Fox News anchor Chris @ @ @ @ @ Post ‘ s latest report on sexist behavior at Bloomberg L.P. would hurt his campaign @ @ @ @ @ would be “ extremely damaging.
” “ I am extremely dismayed at the information I @ @ @ @ @ his sexist work environment , ” she said .
“ It ’ s one thing @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement policy , stop-and-frisk—it was ruled unconstitutional .
And it has taken him years @ @ @ @ @ ’ m sorry about that.
’ He has the resources , but I am very @ @ @ @ @ Very uncomfortable.
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Former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee Donna Brazile said Sunday that Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s history of racially discriminatory policies and mistreatment of women in the workplace has her “dismayed.”
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace asked whether the Washington Post‘s latest report on sexist behavior at Bloomberg L.P. would hurt his campaign, and Brazile said it would be “extremely damaging.”
“I am extremely dismayed at the information I read over the weekend about his sexist work environment,” she said. “It’s one thing to have this so-called top law enforcement policy, stop-and-frisk—it was ruled unconstitutional. And it has taken him years to say, ‘I’m sorry about that.’ He has the resources, but I am very uncomfortable with his record. Very uncomfortable.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Pelosi: Trump Was Not Acquitted By Senate, He’s ‘Branded’ As ‘Impeached Forever’ (VIDEO)

Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi falsely claimed in an interview that aired on Monday that President Donald Trump was not @ @ @ @ @ earlier this month .
“ What about though , the fact that the president seems @ @ @ @ @ , his poll ratings are higher , ” CNN ’ s Christiane Amanpour said before @ @ @ @ @ “ He was not , there was no acquittal , ” Pelosi falsely claimed .
@ @ @ @ @ have an acquittal unless you have a trial , and you can ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ witnesses and documents.
” “ So he can say he ’ s acquitted , and @ @ @ @ @ acquitted , ’ but he ’ s impeached forever , branded with that and not @ @ @ @ @ .
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Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi falsely claimed in an interview that aired on Monday that President Donald Trump was not acquitted by the U.S. Senate earlier this month.
“What about though, the fact that the president seems liberated … he was acquitted, his poll ratings are higher,” CNN’s Christiane Amanpour said before being interrupted by Pelosi.
This is delusional Democrats refused to accept the results of 2016; refused to accept the results of Mueller witch hunt; and now are refusing to accept the results of their impeachment charade The Senate acquitted @realDonaldTrump *forever* after hearing the House’s own case! pic.twitter.com/MQtxuB53Va — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) February 18, 2020
“He was not, there was no acquittal,” Pelosi falsely claimed. “You can’t have an acquittal unless you have a trial, and you can’t have a trail when you have witnesses and documents.”
“So he can say he’s acquitted, and the headlines can say ‘acquitted,’ but he’s impeached forever, branded with that and not vindicated,” Pelosi continued. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--NASCAR star Hailie Deegan poses with Trumps ahead of Daytona 500: ‘Goal complete’

Hailie Deegan , the 18-year-old driver deemed “ NASCAR ’ s Next Big Superstar , ” posed for a photo @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of her life , standing next to President Trump and first lady @ @ @ @ @ 500 on Sunday .
Deegan and the Trumps were all smiles ahead of the race @ @ @ @ @ posted the photo to Twitter , adding , “ Goal complete , ” with a @ @ @ @ @ , she tweeted : “ Today ’ s goal .
Get my helmet signed by @ @ @ @ @ got the attention of Donald Trump Jr. , who responded : “ DM me… I @ @ @ @ @ proudly held her helmet as she posed for the photo .
She was not slated @ @ @ @ @ s race .
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Hailie Deegan, the 18-year-old driver deemed “NASCAR’s Next Big Superstar,” posed for a photo she’ll likely remember for the rest of her life, standing next to President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Deegan and the Trumps were all smiles ahead of the race in Florida. The driver posted the photo to Twitter, adding, “Goal complete,” with a check mark.
Earlier Sunday, she tweeted: “Today’s goal. Get my helmet signed by Trump.”
That earlier tweet got the attention of Donald Trump Jr., who responded: “DM me… I may know someone.”
Deegan proudly held her helmet as she posed for the photo. She was not slated to drive in Sunday’s race. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--‘CoupGate’ – A Localized Civil War Is Now Underway In The DoJ

A miasma of consternation lay heavy across the Potomac swamp late last week when former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe was let off the hook for lying to his own bureau while , elsewhere across DC , the distinguished Lt. General Flynn was still fighting for his life against exactly the same charge after three years of dilatory maneuvers by the DOJ to conceal their prosecutorial malfeasance in the case… and then the sketchy Roger Stone matter entered a twilight zone of jiggery-pokery that appeared to climax in a staged ruse by his four prosecutors to lure the Attorney General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You are forgiven for failing to follow all the twists and turns in this latest installment of what might now be called CoupGate , a summation of the seditious campaign to overthrow the president , which already has gone through so many gates — SpyGate , RussiaGate , MuellerGate , UkraineGate , WhistleblowerGate — that Mr. Trump looks like he ’ s spent three years training for the giant slalom in the next winter Olympics .
A localized Civil War is underway in the Department of Justice now .
Mr. Barr is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both sides .
The AG has apparently partitioned the DOJ into two separate realms : the now-identified corps of coupsters working desperately to keep their asses covered in an unraveling conspiracy , and Mr. Barr ’ s group attempting to account fairly for all that has happened , while salvaging what ’ s left of the outfit ’ s institutional legitimacy .
Too much documented evidence of crime is out there in the public domain to dismiss these activities as a “ conspiracy theory.
” The trouble is , so many were involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that fully prosecuting every angle of it could bring down the permanent bureaucracy like the Jenga tower it has become .
The decision to let Mr. McCabe skate on the lying rap infuriated those demanding accountability for government lawyers-gone-wild , since even the DOJ Inspector General , Mr. Horowitz , cited serial instances of his “ lacking candor ” in more than one report , and “ Andy ” seems to have been a pivot-man for the FBI in the early-and-middle phases of the coup — along with his DOJ counterpart , former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll wear a wire ” ) Rosenstein .
I have a theory about the McCabe case : The Attorney General has taken the rinky-dink “ lying to the FBI ” charge off the table .
It has become a liability , virtually the emblem for government misconduct , and Mr. Barr is getting rid of it in these matters .
It has already caused too much mischief , insulted Americans ’ sense of justice , and damaged the DOJ ’ s standing .
Note , Andrew McCabe has been let off only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one particular IG referral ; he may well yet be liable for more serious charges-to-come .
From here on , there will be no more rinky-dink lying charges against any of those implicated in the coup , only the most serious charges , and only those that add up to a solid case .
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A miasma of consternation lay heavy across the Potomac swamp late last week when former FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe was let off the hook for lying to his own bureau while, elsewhere across DC, the distinguished Lt. General Flynn was still fighting for his life against exactly the same charge after three years of dilatory maneuvers by the DOJ to conceal their prosecutorial malfeasance in the case… and then the sketchy Roger Stone matter entered a twilight zone of jiggery-pokery that appeared to climax in a staged ruse by his four prosecutors to lure the Attorney General, Mr. Barr, into a trap.
You are forgiven for failing to follow all the twists and turns in this latest installment of what might now be called CoupGate, a summation of the seditious campaign to overthrow the president, which already has gone through so many gates — SpyGate, RussiaGate, MuellerGate, UkraineGate, WhistleblowerGate — that Mr. Trump looks like he’s spent three years training for the giant slalom in the next winter Olympics. A localized Civil War is underway in the Department of Justice now. Mr. Barr is in the middle, getting it from both sides.
The AG has apparently partitioned the DOJ into two separate realms: the now-identified corps of coupsters working desperately to keep their asses covered in an unraveling conspiracy, and Mr. Barr’s group attempting to account fairly for all that has happened, while salvaging what’s left of the outfit’s institutional legitimacy. Too much documented evidence of crime is out there in the public domain to dismiss these activities as a “conspiracy theory.” The trouble is, so many were involved from so many branches and agencies, that fully prosecuting every angle of it could bring down the permanent bureaucracy like the Jenga tower it has become.
The decision to let Mr. McCabe skate on the lying rap infuriated those demanding accountability for government lawyers-gone-wild, since even the DOJ Inspector General, Mr. Horowitz, cited serial instances of his “lacking candor” in more than one report, and “Andy” seems to have been a pivot-man for the FBI in the early-and-middle phases of the coup — along with his DOJ counterpart, former Deputy Attorney General Rod (“I’ll wear a wire”) Rosenstein.
I have a theory about the McCabe case: The Attorney General has taken the rinky-dink “lying to the FBI” charge off the table. It has become a liability, virtually the emblem for government misconduct, and Mr. Barr is getting rid of it in these matters. It has already caused too much mischief, insulted Americans’ sense of justice, and damaged the DOJ’s standing. Note, Andrew McCabe has been let off only on this charge, stemming from only one particular IG referral; he may well yet be liable for more serious charges-to-come. From here on, there will be no more rinky-dink lying charges against any of those implicated in the coup, only the most serious charges, and only those that add up to a solid case. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Stelter: Was I Stupid to Take Avenatti Seriously as Possible 2020 Candidate? (VIDEO)

CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter asked his Reliable Sources guests Sunday if he was “ stupid ” to take disgraced @ @ @ @ @ a possible 2020 presidential candidate .
Avenatti , who was found guilty this week of @ @ @ @ @ $ 25 million from Nike , was a media darling in 2018 , making hundreds @ @ @ @ @ promoted client Stormy Daniels ’ s litigation against President Donald Trump .
He used his @ @ @ @ @ a presidential run , and Stelter told him during one Reliable Sources appearance that he @ @ @ @ @ because of his presence on cable news .
On Sunday , Stelter told Daily Beast @ @ @ @ @ Suebsaeng that he got “ grief ” for that remark .
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CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter asked his Reliable Sources guests Sunday if he was “stupid” to take disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti seriously as a possible 2020 presidential candidate.
.@brianstelter asked @lachlan if it was stupid on Stelter’s part to suggest Michael Avenatti could be a serious presidential candidate: pic.twitter.com/xePDmspPLe — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) February 16, 2020
Avenatti, who was found guilty this week of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike, was a media darling in 2018, making hundreds of television appearances as he promoted client Stormy Daniels’s litigation against President Donald Trump. He used his newfound fame to flirt with a presidential run, and Stelter told him during one Reliable Sources appearance that he took his potential candidacy seriously because of his presence on cable news.
On Sunday, Stelter told Daily Beast reporters Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng that he got “grief” for that remark. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Buttigieg: I will open up Medicare to everyone, including illegals

Pete Buttigieg said at a campaign event on Sunday that he is in favor of opening up his Medicare plan @ @ @ @ @ their immigration status .
Buttigieg said at the “ fireside chat ” event in Nevada @ @ @ @ @ he regards “ all DACA recipients as American as I am , ” and that @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t acknowledge them , he and the majority of the American people do @ @ @ @ @ one of the reasons why we need wholesale reform .
As you know , the @ @ @ @ @ of the many missing pieces that it has is that the exchanges are not available @ @ @ @ @ would change that , and that would be a change that would come with the @ @ @ @ @ proposing , ” he said .
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Pete Buttigieg said at a campaign event on Sunday that he is in favor of opening up his Medicare plan to anyone, regardless of their immigration status.
Buttigieg said at the “fireside chat” event in Nevada organized by Planned Parenthood that he regards “all DACA recipients as American as I am,” and that while “the system” doesn’t acknowledge them, he and the majority of the American people do.
A DACA recipient asks Buttigieg how he’d fix access to health care for the undocumented like her- he tells her “first of all, this should go w/o saying but it’s important to say out loud, that I regard you and all DACA recipients as American as I am or anybody else in this room.” pic.twitter.com/iV2BI9uFJX — DJ Judd (@DJJudd) February 16, 2020
“It’s one of the reasons why we need wholesale reform. As you know, the Affordable Care Act, one of the many missing pieces that it has is that the exchanges are not available to the undocumented. I would change that, and that would be a change that would come with the Medicare-for-All-Who-Want-It plan that I am proposing,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Mike Pence Responds to Mike Bloomberg: ‘So God Made a Farmer’

Vice President Mike Pence has responded to Democrat presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg after resurfaced footage shows the billionaire making the claim that farming requires little knowledge and skill .
Bloomberg ’ s comments on farmers came during a 2016 Oxford University forum in England .
“ I could teach anybody , even people in this room , no offense intended , to be a farmer , ” Bloomberg said .
“ It ’ s a process .
You dig a hole , you put a seed in , you put dirt on top , add water , up comes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Then we had 300 years of the industrial society , ” Bloomberg added .
“ You put the piece of metal on the lathe , you turn the crank in the direction of the arrow , and you can have a job.
” Without naming or referencing the situation , Pence shared a 2013 Ram Trucks Super Bowl commercial titled “ Farmer , ” which included audio from 1978 ’ s “ So God Made a Farmer ” speech by radio broadcaster Paul Harvey .
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Vice President Mike Pence has responded to Democrat presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg after resurfaced footage shows the billionaire making the claim that farming requires little knowledge and skill.
Bloomberg’s comments on farmers came during a 2016 Oxford University forum in England. “I could teach anybody, even people in this room, no offense intended, to be a farmer,” Bloomberg said. “It’s a process. You dig a hole, you put a seed in, you put dirt on top, add water, up comes the corn. You could learn that.”
“Then we had 300 years of the industrial society,” Bloomberg added. “You put the piece of metal on the lathe, you turn the crank in the direction of the arrow, and you can have a job.”
So God Made a Farmer 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sbXSugMNyO — Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) February 17, 2020
Without naming or referencing the situation, Pence shared a 2013 Ram Trucks Super Bowl commercial titled “Farmer,” which included audio from 1978’s “So God Made a Farmer” speech by radio broadcaster Paul Harvey. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--WATCH: Bloomberg in 2011 Suggested Denying Cancer Treatment to Elderly

Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg once suggested denying cancer treatment to elderly Americans as a solution @ @ @ @ @ In 2011 , while sitting Shiva with a Jewish family , Bloomberg said elderly Americans @ @ @ @ @ should be denied treatment if they “ show up with prostate cancer ” to a @ @ @ @ @ up resources .
“ If you show up with prostate cancer and you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ should say , ‘ Go and enjoy … live a long life .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ we can ’ t do anything , ’ ” Bloomberg said .
“ If you @ @ @ @ @ , we should do something about it .
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Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg once suggested denying cancer treatment to elderly Americans as a solution to overcrowding in hospitals.
In 2011, while sitting Shiva with a Jewish family, Bloomberg said elderly Americans who are “95-years-old” should be denied treatment if they “show up with prostate cancer” to a hospital in order to shore up resources.
Bloomberg explaining how healthcare will “bankrupt us,” unless we deny care to the elderly. “If you show up with cancer & you’re 95 years old, we should say…there’s no cure, we can’t do anything. A young person, we should do something. Society’s not willing to do that, yet.” pic.twitter.com/7E5UFHXLue — Samuel D. Finkelstein II (@CANCEL_SAM) February 16, 2020
“If you show up with prostate cancer and you’re 95 years old, we should say, ‘Go and enjoy … live a long life. There’s no cure, and we can’t do anything,’” Bloomberg said. “If you’re a young person, we should do something about it. Society’s not ready to do that yet.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Virginia Gun Ban Fails in Senate Committee, Marking Legislative Blow For Gov. Northam

The gun bill backed by Gov .
Ralph Northam ( D-VA ) that included sweeping bans of guns , magazines , and suppressors – turning gun owners in the state into criminals overnight – was rejected by a senate committee .
Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms reported that four Democrats joined every Republican on the committee to send the bill to the Virginia Crime Commission for further study , which means it won ’ t be reconsidered before this legislative session expires .
“ The gun ban bill was the first on the docket for the Judiciary Committee , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Levine over his definition of an ‘ assault weapon , ’ the arbitrary ban on ammunition magazines that can hold more than twelve rounds , and other aspects of the legislation , ” Edwards wrote .
As The Daily Wire reported , Levine failed to get even one fact about guns correct during a previous explanation of his definition of “ assault weapon.
” During his six-minute explanation earlier , Levine “ mimicked what he claimed mass shooters like to use .
His body language suggested he was using a fully automatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like he was in some old gangster movie ) .
Fully automatic weapons are not used in mass shootings because they ’ ve been banned since 1986 .
Democrats and their media allies like to claim “ semi-automatic ” is virtually the same as fully automatic , but they ’ re not .
A fully automatic weapon means it reloads and fires repeatedly with one trigger pull .
Semi-automatic weapons fire one round per trigger pull.
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The gun bill backed by Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) that included sweeping bans of guns, magazines, and suppressors – turning gun owners in the state into criminals overnight – was rejected by a senate committee.
Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms reported that four Democrats joined every Republican on the committee to send the bill to the Virginia Crime Commission for further study, which means it won’t be reconsidered before this legislative session expires.
“The gun ban bill was the first on the docket for the Judiciary Committee, and GOP members grilled bill sponsor Del. Mark Levine over his definition of an ‘assault weapon,’ the arbitrary ban on ammunition magazines that can hold more than twelve rounds, and other aspects of the legislation,” Edwards wrote.
As The Daily Wire reported, Levine failed to get even one fact about guns correct during a previous explanation of his definition of “assault weapon.” During his six-minute explanation earlier, Levine “mimicked what he claimed mass shooters like to use. His body language suggested he was using a fully automatic weapon (he twisted at the hips like he was in some old gangster movie). Fully automatic weapons are not used in mass shootings because they’ve been banned since 1986. Democrats and their media allies like to claim “semi-automatic” is virtually the same as fully automatic, but they’re not. A fully automatic weapon means it reloads and fires repeatedly with one trigger pull. Semi-automatic weapons fire one round per trigger pull.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Stacey Abrams Says She Is Open to VP Role in 2020 but ‘Absolutely’ Hopes to Run for President One Da

Stacey Abrams Says She Is Open to VP Role in 2020 but ‘Absolutely’ Hopes to Run for President One Day

When it comes to becoming president , Stacey Abrams is expressing that she would “ absolutely ” want to run @ @ @ @ @ lost in the 2018 gubernatorial election for Georgia governor — told the ladies on “ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Why should we not want someone to have the power to fix the @ @ @ @ @ we have ?
” “ I want to do good , and there is no @ @ @ @ @ the United States , ” she continued .
“ And that ’ s a position @ @ @ @ @ hold .
Abrams also addressed her past remark on the show where she said she @ @ @ @ @ for vice president because “ you don ’ t run for second place.
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When it comes to becoming president, Stacey Abrams is expressing that she would “absolutely” want to run someday.
Abrams — who lost in the 2018 gubernatorial election for Georgia governor — told the ladies on “The View” on Monday, “Why should we not want someone to have the power to fix the problems and the brokenness that we have?”
Stacey Abrams “would be honored to run for vice president with the nominee” if asked. “It would be doing a disservice to every woman of color, every woman of ambition… for me to say no,” she adds. “I want it — of course I want to serve America.” https://t.co/PTs7YvvxOU pic.twitter.com/oxk184i5lI — The View (@TheView) February 17, 2020
“I want to do good, and there is no stronger platform than president of the United States,” she continued. “And that’s a position I want to one day hold.
Abrams also addressed her past remark on the show where she said she would not want to run for vice president because “you don’t run for second place.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--‘Trump is a man of the people,’ NASCAR drivers go nuts for the President’s visit to Daytona 500

Supporters and fans alike loved his appearance , with only bitter liberals whining about the cost of the visit .
@ @ @ @ @ fans aren ’ t the only ones who enjoyed having the commander in chief there @ @ @ @ @ drivers took to Twitter and are speaking out on how much they enjoyed his appearance @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

President Trump’s visit to Daytona 500 was smashing success!
Supporters and fans alike loved his appearance, with only bitter liberals whining about the cost of the visit.
But Trump supporters and NASCAR fans aren’t the only ones who enjoyed having the commander in chief there.
Not going to lie, I had no idea what to expect. The man walked in shook all our hands, took selfies, and whatever we asked of him. I judge people on how they treat me and others I’m with, and that’s why I really appreciated meeting @POTUS. thanks for coming to #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/Ih0DVaTLAr — Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) February 16, 2020
Thanks for coming to the Great American Race, @realDonaldTrump. We’ll put on a show tomorrow. #Daytona500 pic.twitter.com/mlGo22XQsd — Aric Almirola (@Aric_Almirola) February 17, 2020
Plain and simple, @realDonaldTrump is a man of the people. Thank you & @FLOTUS for coming to the #Daytona500. Your presence and speech had these 100k fans all pumped up! pic.twitter.com/r5yPW69A7Y — Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) February 17, 2020
Quite a few NASCAR drivers took to Twitter and are speaking out on how much they enjoyed his appearance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Bloomberg’s ‘mercenaries’: Billionaire Dem funding network of climate lawyers inside state AG office

Bloomberg’s ‘mercenaries’: Billionaire Dem funding network of climate lawyers inside state AG offices

A program funded by 2020 presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is paying the salaries of lawyers who are farmed out to liberal state attorney general offices to pursue climate-based litigation — a compact critics say amounts to Bloomberg buying state law enforcement employees to advance his preferred political agenda .
The arrangement , which currently pays the salaries of Special Assistant Attorneys General ( SAAGs ) in 10 Democratic AG offices , is drawing new scrutiny now that Bloomberg is running for president .
The New York University School of Law ’ s State Energy & Environmental Impact Center , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million from Bloomberg ’ s nonprofit , hires mid-career lawyers as “ research fellows ” before providing them to state AGs where they assist in pursuing “ progressive ” policy goals through the courts .
“ This is a fundamental question of ethics and who ’ s running our government , ” said West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey , one of a handful of Republican attorneys general who have raised concerns about the Bloomberg-funded program .
“ When you actually get to place someone in under a specific agenda and then pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office , that starts to call into question whether there are multiple masters within an attorney general office and that starts to really stink.
” Republican Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill also says he is concerned about how Bloomberg Philanthropies , NYU and state AG offices are cooperating .
“ What ’ s problematic is the arrangement through which a private organization or individual can promote an overtly political agenda by paying the salaries of government employees , ” he said .
According to its website , the NYU State Impact Center currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Washington , D.C. , Delaware , Connecticut , Illinois , Massachusetts , Maryland , Minnesota , New Mexico , New York and Oregon .
The attorney general running each of those offices is a Democrat .
The NYU center was first announced in an August 2017 press release , noting that it was boosted with funding from “ Bloomberg Philanthropies , ” the informal name for Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc .
According to the foundation ’ s 2017 IRS 990 form , the $ 5.6 million came in the form of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another to follow in 2018 .
The Bloomberg Family Foundation ’ s 990 forms are not available for 2018 or 2019 , so it is unclear whether Bloomberg continued to fund the State Impact Center last year or if he has yet in 2020 .
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A program funded by 2020 presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is paying the salaries of lawyers who are farmed out to liberal state attorney general offices to pursue climate-based litigation — a compact critics say amounts to Bloomberg buying state law enforcement employees to advance his preferred political agenda.
The arrangement, which currently pays the salaries of Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs) in 10 Democratic AG offices, is drawing new scrutiny now that Bloomberg is running for president. The New York University School of Law’s State Energy & Environmental Impact Center, which was started in 2017 with $5.6 million from Bloomberg’s nonprofit, hires mid-career lawyers as “research fellows” before providing them to state AGs where they assist in pursuing “progressive” policy goals through the courts.
“This is a fundamental question of ethics and who’s running our government,” said West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, one of a handful of Republican attorneys general who have raised concerns about the Bloomberg-funded program. “When you actually get to place someone in under a specific agenda and then pay them and they’re within the office, that starts to call into question whether there are multiple masters within an attorney general office and that starts to really stink.”
Republican Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill also says he is concerned about how Bloomberg Philanthropies, NYU and state AG offices are cooperating.
“What’s problematic is the arrangement through which a private organization or individual can promote an overtly political agenda by paying the salaries of government employees,” he said.
According to its website, the NYU State Impact Center currently has attorneys placed in the AG offices for Washington, D.C., Delaware, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York and Oregon. The attorney general running each of those offices is a Democrat.
The NYU center was first announced in an August 2017 press release, noting that it was boosted with funding from “Bloomberg Philanthropies,” the informal name for Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. According to the foundation’s 2017 IRS 990 form, the $5.6 million came in the form of one $2.8 million payment in 2017 and another to follow in 2018. The Bloomberg Family Foundation’s 990 forms are not available for 2018 or 2019, so it is unclear whether Bloomberg continued to fund the State Impact Center last year or if he has yet in 2020. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Trump fires back after Obama claims credit for economic boom: ‘Con job’

President Trump fired back Monday after former President Barack Obama , in a subtle swipe at the commander in chief , claimed credit for the economic gains in both their terms .
Obama tweeted Monday morning to note the anniversary of his signing the 2009 economic stimulus package .
“ Eleven years ago today , near the bottom of the worst recession in generations , I signed the Recovery Act , paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history , ” Obama tweeted , alongside a photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , the Trump campaign , in a statement to Fox News , countered that the economy was recovering only because of the actions Trump took to undo his predecessor ’ s policies .
“ President Trump reversed every single failed Obama-era economic policy , and with it , reversed the floundering Obama/Biden economy , ” Trump campaign national press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said .
“ Obama and Biden orchestrated the worst economic recovery in modern history.
” She added : “ By contrast , though , deregulating , lowering taxes , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created the hottest economy on record , with unemployment hitting generational lows and all-time lows for African Americans , Hispanics , the disabled , veterans and many other hard-working Americans.
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President Trump fired back Monday after former President Barack Obama, in a subtle swipe at the commander in chief, claimed credit for the economic gains in both their terms.
Obama tweeted Monday morning to note the anniversary of his signing the 2009 economic stimulus package.
“Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history,” Obama tweeted, alongside a photo of his signature on the bill.
….ever. Had to rebuild our military, which was totally depleted. Fed Rate UP, taxes and regulations WAY DOWN. If Dems won in 2016, the USA would be in big economic (Depression?) & military trouble right now. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. KEEP AMERICA GREAT! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2020
But, the Trump campaign, in a statement to Fox News, countered that the economy was recovering only because of the actions Trump took to undo his predecessor’s policies.
“President Trump reversed every single failed Obama-era economic policy, and with it, reversed the floundering Obama/Biden economy,” Trump campaign national press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said. “Obama and Biden orchestrated the worst economic recovery in modern history.”
She added: “By contrast, though, deregulating, lowering taxes, and supporting free-market policies, President Trump has created the hottest economy on record, with unemployment hitting generational lows and all-time lows for African Americans, Hispanics, the disabled, veterans and many other hard-working Americans.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--WATCH: Bloomberg Implied Farmers, Factory Workers Are Stupid Compared To Techies

Now that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proven himself a 2020 contender , unflattering videos and reports pertaining to his character are coming out of the woodwork .
The latest in this string of oppo-dumps occurred over the weekend in a video featuring Bloomberg implying that farmers and factory workers are stupid .
In 2016 , Bloomberg delivered remarks at the Distinguished Speakers Series at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School in which he expressed doubt that rural America and coastal elites could ever be united due to the former ’ s inability to keep up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society lasted 3,000 years and we could teach processes .
I could teach anybody , even people in this room , no offense intended , to be a farmer , ” Bloomberg said , as reported by Fox News .
“ It ’ s a process .
You dig a hole , you put a seed in , you put dirt on top , add water , up comes the corn .
You could learn that .
Then we had 300 years of the industrial society .
You put the piece of metal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crank in the direction of the arrow and you can have a job .
And we created a lot of jobs .
At one point , 98 percent of the world worked in agriculture , now it ’ s 2 percent in the United States.
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Now that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proven himself a 2020 contender, unflattering videos and reports pertaining to his character are coming out of the woodwork. The latest in this string of oppo-dumps occurred over the weekend in a video featuring Bloomberg implying that farmers and factory workers are stupid.
In 2016, Bloomberg delivered remarks at the Distinguished Speakers Series at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School in which he expressed doubt that rural America and coastal elites could ever be united due to the former’s inability to keep up in the information economy.
Bloomberg on why farmers can’t work in information technology MB: “I can teach anyone how to be a farmer 1 dig a hole 2 put a seed in 3 put dirt on top 4 add water 5 up comes the corn” The skill 4information technology is completely different you need more grey matter#farmers pic.twitter.com/HM13tA6goz — Pete (@NYBackpacker) February 15, 2020
“The agrarian society lasted 3,000 years and we could teach processes. I could teach anybody, even people in this room, no offense intended, to be a farmer,” Bloomberg said, as reported by Fox News. “It’s a process. You dig a hole, you put a seed in, you put dirt on top, add water, up comes the corn. You could learn that. Then we had 300 years of the industrial society. You put the piece of metal on the lathe, you turn the crank in the direction of the arrow and you can have a job. And we created a lot of jobs. At one point, 98 percent of the world worked in agriculture, now it’s 2 percent in the United States.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Dershowitz: I Have Proof Obama Ordered FBI Investigation At Request Of George Soros

Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz revealed in an interview on Sunday that he has proof that former Democrat @ @ @ @ @ FBI to investigate someone after far-left billionaire George Soros asked for the investigation .
Dershowitz @ @ @ @ @ critics have attacked President Donald Trump for tweeting about matters related to the Department of @ @ @ @ @ Attorney General William Barr publicly asking the president to stop last week .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ House control of the Justice Department during the Kennedy administration and I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ liberal professors arguing against that , ” Dershowitz told Breitbart News .
“ I have @ @ @ @ @ the Obama administration – which will be disclosed in a lawsuit at some point , @ @ @ @ @ prepared to disclose it now – about how President Obama personally asked the FBI to @ @ @ @ @ George Soros , who was a close ally of his.
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Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz revealed in an interview on Sunday that he has proof that former Democrat President Barack Obama ordered the FBI to investigate someone after far-left billionaire George Soros asked for the investigation.
Dershowitz’s remarks come after critics have attacked President Donald Trump for tweeting about matters related to the Department of Justice, which led to Attorney General William Barr publicly asking the president to stop last week.
“There was a lot of White House control of the Justice Department during the Kennedy administration and I don’t think we saw very many liberal professors arguing against that,” Dershowitz told Breitbart News. “I have some information as well about the Obama administration – which will be disclosed in a lawsuit at some point, but I’m not prepared to disclose it now – about how President Obama personally asked the FBI to investigate somebody on behalf of George Soros, who was a close ally of his.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--DOJ opens new investigation into James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, former top DOJ official s

DOJ opens new investigation into James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, former top DOJ official says

Andrew Weissmann , a former top lawyer at the Justice Department who played a central role in Robert Mueller ’ @ @ @ @ @ the Justice Department has begun a new investigation into several former top FBI officials .
@ @ @ @ @ host Chuck Todd , said the Justice Department has swapped its “ loser case ” @ @ @ @ @ which the DOJ declined to pursue charges against McCabe for lying to investigators — for @ @ @ @ @ FBI Director James Comey , McCabe , and Peter Strzok .
“ All they did @ @ @ @ @ case for starting an investigation that is going to be of Comey , McCabe , @ @ @ @ @ said , the Washington Examiner reported .
The investigation is related to the DOJ ’ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn case , Weissmann explained .
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Andrew Weissmann, a former top lawyer at the Justice Department who played a central role in Robert Mueller’s investigation, said Friday the Justice Department has begun a new investigation into several former top FBI officials.
Weissmann, speaking to MSNBC host Chuck Todd, said the Justice Department has swapped its “loser case” against Andrew McCabe — in which the DOJ declined to pursue charges against McCabe for lying to investigators — for a new case against former FBI Director James Comey, McCabe, and Peter Strzok.
“All they did was swapped out a loser case for starting an investigation that is going to be of Comey, McCabe, Pete Strzok,” Weissmann said, the Washington Examiner reported.
The investigation is related to the DOJ’s review of the Michael Flynn case, Weissmann explained. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--WATCH: Bloomberg’s disturbing comments to 11-year-old girl have people calling him “Joe Biden Jr.”

By now we all know that Joe Biden has a very creepy past ( and present ) when it comes @ @ @ @ @ women of all ages .
But it ’ s how he behaves with young girls @ @ @ @ @ distributed and offended .
His sniffing , nuzzling , and touching have been documented in @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t seem to care that people are grossed out and concerned .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ ruling elites who believes he ’ s above the law and whatever he does is @ @ @ @ @ if you don ’ t “ get it ” that ’ s on you , @ @ @ @ @ now people are wondering if the same thing is true with billionaire oligarch Michael Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ an 11-year-old child on stage during one of his recent events .
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By now we all know that Joe Biden has a very creepy past (and present) when it comes to relating and interacting with women of all ages.
But it’s how he behaves with young girls that have many people very distributed and offended.
His sniffing, nuzzling, and touching have been documented in countless videos – and he doesn’t seem to care that people are grossed out and concerned.
Biden is one of those typical ruling elites who believes he’s above the law and whatever he does is “okay,” and if you don’t “get it” that’s on you, not him.
Bloomberg invites an 11 year old girl onstage and kisses her Then he says “I’m shameless” WTF is this??? pic.twitter.com/tZqsPo9mjk — Jewish Deplorable 🇺🇸 (@TrumpJew) February 16, 2020
Well, now people are wondering if the same thing is true with billionaire oligarch Michael Bloomberg after a strange interaction with an 11-year-old child on stage during one of his recent events. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--Senator Cotton: China Refusing To Hand Over Evidence About Wuhan BioLab

Senator Tom Cotton says that China is refusing to hand over evidence concerning the bio-safety level 4 research lab in Wuhan despite a new report from biological scientists at the South China University of Technology saying it may have been the source of the coronavirus outbreak .
During an appearance on Fox News , Cotton told Maria Bartiromo that new evidence confirmed the source of the virus was not the meat market in Wuhan .
“ Here is what we do know .
This virus did not originate in the Wuhan animal market , ” said Cotton .
“ Epidemiologists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a study in the international journal Lancet have demonstrated that several of the original cases did NOT have any contact with that food market .
The virus went into that food market before it came out of that food market .
So we don ’ t know where it originated… We also know that only a few miles away from that market is China ’ s only bio-safety Level Four Super Laboratory that researches human infectious diseases.
” Cotton said that China ’ s “ duplicity and dishonesty ” meant that questions needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ China right now is not giving any evidence on that question at all ” and Beijing was being “ very secretive ” on what happens at the lab .
Cotton also accused China of consistently blocking American scientists from traveling to Wuhan to assist in discovering the origins of the virus .
A new report by scientists at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou , China concludes that “ the killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan.
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Senator Tom Cotton says that China is refusing to hand over evidence concerning the bio-safety level 4 research lab in Wuhan despite a new report from biological scientists at the South China University of Technology saying it may have been the source of the coronavirus outbreak.
During an appearance on Fox News, Cotton told Maria Bartiromo that new evidence confirmed the source of the virus was not the meat market in Wuhan.
“Here is what we do know. This virus did not originate in the Wuhan animal market,” said Cotton.
“Epidemiologists who are widely respected from China published a study in the international journal Lancet have demonstrated that several of the original cases did NOT have any contact with that food market. The virus went into that food market before it came out of that food market. So we don’t know where it originated… We also know that only a few miles away from that market is China’s only bio-safety Level Four Super Laboratory that researches human infectious diseases.”
Cotton said that China’s “duplicity and dishonesty” meant that questions needed to be asked about the lab but that “China right now is not giving any evidence on that question at all” and Beijing was being “very secretive” on what happens at the lab.
Cotton also accused China of consistently blocking American scientists from traveling to Wuhan to assist in discovering the origins of the virus.
A new report by scientists at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, China concludes that “the killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-18--WATCH: Nancy Pelosi interrupts CNN anchor to deny that President Trump was acquitted in impeachment

WATCH: Nancy Pelosi interrupts CNN anchor to deny that President Trump was acquitted in impeachment trial

The talking point that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) is using about President Donald Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ like a statement of denial than something clever about the merits of the trial process @ @ @ @ @ with CNN ’ s Christiane Amanpour in Germany , Pelosi basically said that the president @ @ @ @ @ because the Senate didn ’ t call for further witnesses and documents during the trial @ @ @ @ @ though , the fact that the president seems liberated , and this is about democratic @ @ @ @ @ not asking you to criticize here , but he was acquitted , his poll ratings @ @ @ @ @ before she was interrupted by Pelosi .
After stammering over Amanpour ’ s question , @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t have an acquittal unless you have a trial , and you can @ @ @ @ @ unless you have witnesses and documents .
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The talking point that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is using about President Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal sounds more like a statement of denial than something clever about the merits of the trial process.
In a Saturday interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in Germany, Pelosi basically said that the president wasn’t really acquitted because the Senate didn’t call for further witnesses and documents during the trial.
“What about, though, the fact that the president seems liberated, and this is about democratic politics so I’m not asking you to criticize here, but he was acquitted, his poll ratings are high—” Amanpour said before she was interrupted by Pelosi.
After stammering over Amanpour’s question, Pelosi responded, “You can’t have an acquittal unless you have a trial, and you can’t have a trial unless you have witnesses and documents. – READ MORE
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