truepundit--2020-07-24--As Antifa Terrorizes Portland, Biden Claims Trump Is Attacking ‘Peaceful Protesters’

On Wednesday , presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden finally addressed the federal response to the horrific antifa riots and lawlessness in Portland .
Rather than acknowledging the violence and destruction in that city — which have carried on for 54 nights — Biden slammed federal officers , claiming they were “ brutally attacking peaceful protesters ” in service of President Donald Trump ’ s “ political interests.
” His statement did not even mention the firing of mortars at police officers and at the federal courthouse or the brief “ autonomous zone ” that emerged in Portland earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is determined to sow chaos and division .
To make matters worse instead of better , ” Biden began .
“ We all remember the appalling scenes in front of the White House , when peaceful protestors were gassed to make way for a Trump photo op .
Now Homeland Security agents — without a clearly defined mandate or authority — are ranging far from federal property , stripped of badges and insignia and identifying markings , to detain people.
” “ They are brutally attacking peaceful protestors , including a U.S. Navy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ironically , Biden went on to acknowledge that “ of course the U.S. government has the right and duty to protect federal property.
” He insisted that “ the Obama-Biden administration protected federal property across the country without resorting to these egregious tactics — and without trying to stoke the fires of division in this country.
” ( Because telling black people that Mitt Romney would “ put y ’ all back in chains ” certainly doesn ’ t qualify as “ stoking the fires of division , ” right ? )
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On Wednesday, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden finally addressed the federal response to the horrific antifa riots and lawlessness in Portland. Rather than acknowledging the violence and destruction in that city — which have carried on for 54 nights — Biden slammed federal officers, claiming they were “brutally attacking peaceful protesters” in service of President Donald Trump’s “political interests.” His statement did not even mention the firing of mortars at police officers and at the federal courthouse or the brief “autonomous zone” that emerged in Portland earlier this month.
“We have a president who is determined to sow chaos and division. To make matters worse instead of better,” Biden began. “We all remember the appalling scenes in front of the White House, when peaceful protestors were gassed to make way for a Trump photo op. Now Homeland Security agents — without a clearly defined mandate or authority — are ranging far from federal property, stripped of badges and insignia and identifying markings, to detain people.”
“They are brutally attacking peaceful protestors, including a U.S. Navy veteran,” the Democrat insisted.
Ironically, Biden went on to acknowledge that “of course the U.S. government has the right and duty to protect federal property.” He insisted that “the Obama-Biden administration protected federal property across the country without resorting to these egregious tactics — and without trying to stoke the fires of division in this country.” (Because telling black people that Mitt Romney would “put y’all back in chains” certainly doesn’t qualify as “stoking the fires of division,” right?) – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Black Marine Vet Holding American Flag Rips Protesters: ‘None Of You Guys Represent Black Lives’ (VI

Black Marine Vet Holding American Flag Rips Protesters: ‘None Of You Guys Represent Black Lives’ (VIDEO)

Over the weekend , a black man who said he served eight years in the Marines and tried to decorate @ @ @ @ @ courthouse in Portland with American flags confronted protesters , snapping at them , “ None @ @ @ @ @ lives.
” “ If you stand for justice come here and stand with me , @ @ @ @ @ opposes the use of federal law enforcement in the city , yelled at protesters while @ @ @ @ @ “ Stand with me because I ’ m here for justice .
I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ this f***ing fence ; I ’ m not here to spray-paint .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ If you don ’ t want to get gassed , stop !
If you don @ @ @ @ @ gassed , stop !
It has to stop !
None of you guys represent black @ @ @ @ @ .
Sit and protest.
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A man with an American flag ask why the mob is ripping down the fence in front of the Federal Courthouse #Portland pic.twitter.com/XP5QZtLTRO — Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) July 19, 2020
Over the weekend, a black man who said he served eight years in the Marines and tried to decorate a fence around the federal courthouse in Portland with American flags confronted protesters, snapping at them, “None of you guys represent black lives.”
“If you stand for justice come here and stand with me,” Gabriel Johnson, who opposes the use of federal law enforcement in the city, yelled at protesters while holding an American flag. “Stand with me because I’m here for justice. I’m not here to tear down this f***ing fence; I’m not here to spray-paint. It’s going on every day. If you don’t want to get gassed, stop! If you don’t want to get gassed, stop! It has to stop! None of you guys represent black lives. Sit and protest. Sit and protest.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Cop-O Research: Is Kamala Harris Planting Evidence on Her VP Rivals?

Sen. Kamala Harris ( D. , Calif. ) , whose failed presidential campaign flamed out before any primary votes were cast , is a top contender to be Joe Biden ’ s running mate in 2020 .
Curiously enough , negative stories about Harris ’ s potential rivals for the VP slot have been popping up of late in mainstream media outlets .
Imagine that .
Biden ’ s promise to select a female running mate , along with the increasing pressure to pick a woman of color , has left the former vice president with limited options .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warren ( D. , Mass . )
—campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination .
Despite her failings as a candidate , Harris is widely considered the favorite thanks to her relatively high profile compared with the other black women rumored to be on Biden ’ s shortlist , such as Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ( D. ) , Rep. Val Demings ( D. , Fla. ) , and Rep. Karen Bass ( D. , Calif. ) .
In recent weeks , all three have had negative stories published about them—almost certainly the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a rival .
Within a span of two days earlier this month , Vox and Politico published similar stories criticizing Demings ’ s record as Orlando police chief .
Harris has been criticized in similar fashion for pursuing “ tough on crime ” policies as California attorney general back when the Democratic Party still believed in crime prevention—although neither story mentions Harris ’ s record .
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.), whose failed presidential campaign flamed out before any primary votes were cast, is a top contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate in 2020. Curiously enough, negative stories about Harris’s potential rivals for the VP slot have been popping up of late in mainstream media outlets. Imagine that.
Biden’s promise to select a female running mate, along with the increasing pressure to pick a woman of color, has left the former vice president with limited options. Only two women of color—Harris and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.)—campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Despite her failings as a candidate, Harris is widely considered the favorite thanks to her relatively high profile compared with the other black women rumored to be on Biden’s shortlist, such as Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D.), Rep. Val Demings (D., Fla.), and Rep. Karen Bass (D., Calif.). In recent weeks, all three have had negative stories published about them—almost certainly the result of opposition research fed to reporters by a rival.
Within a span of two days earlier this month, Vox and Politico published similar stories criticizing Demings’s record as Orlando police chief. Harris has been criticized in similar fashion for pursuing “tough on crime” policies as California attorney general back when the Democratic Party still believed in crime prevention—although neither story mentions Harris’s record. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--U.N.’s Guterres Warns: ‘New Model for Global Governance’ Is Coming to Redistribute ‘Power and Wealth

U.N.’s Guterres Warns: ‘New Model for Global Governance’ Is Coming to Redistribute ‘Power and Wealth’

As the world continues to grapple with the deadly consequences of the coronavirus pandemic , U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said only one thing is certain in its wake : “ a new model of global governance ” is coming and the globalist body is doing all it can to hurry its arrival .
The Portugese socialist made his prediction Saturday as he delivered the Nelson Mandela Lecture and spoke of the need for the U.N. to address “ the huge gaps in governance structures and ethical frameworks ” the epidemic has exposed .
He said : To close those gaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contract possible , we need a New Global Deal to ensure that power , wealth and opportunities are shared more broadly and fairly at the international level .
A new model for global governance must be based on full , inclusive and equal participation in global institutions .
A New Global Deal , based on a fair globalization , on the rights and dignity of every human being , on living in balance with nature , on taking account of the rights of future generations , and on success measured in human rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to change this .
The worldwide consultation process around the 75th anniversary of the United Nations has made clear that people want a global governance system that delivers for them .
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As the world continues to grapple with the deadly consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said only one thing is certain in its wake: “a new model of global governance” is coming and the globalist body is doing all it can to hurry its arrival.
The Portugese socialist made his prediction Saturday as he delivered the Nelson Mandela Lecture and spoke of the need for the U.N. to address “the huge gaps in governance structures and ethical frameworks” the epidemic has exposed. He said:
To close those gaps, and to make the New Social Contract possible, we need a New Global Deal to ensure that power, wealth and opportunities are shared more broadly and fairly at the international level.
A new model for global governance must be based on full, inclusive and equal participation in global institutions.
[…]
A New Global Deal, based on a fair globalization, on the rights and dignity of every human being, on living in balance with nature, on taking account of the rights of future generations, and on success measured in human rather than economic terms, is the best way to change this.
The worldwide consultation process around the 75th anniversary of the United Nations has made clear that people want a global governance system that delivers for them. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Joe Biden Claims Nurses Would ‘Breathe in My Nostrils to Make Me Move’ During Hospital Stay (VIDEO)

Presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden recollected with the Service Employees International Union on Wednesday a moment when he said a @ @ @ @ @ my nostrils ” in the hospital .
“ I had a nurse– nurses at Walter @ @ @ @ @ down and whisper in my ear , go home and get me pillows .
They @ @ @ @ @ my nostrils to make me move , to get me moving.
” Biden said such @ @ @ @ @ be allowed “ during COVID time , ” but it ’ s not clear when @ @ @ @ @ be allowed in a hospital setting .
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Presumptive Democrat nominee Joe Biden recollected with the Service Employees International Union on Wednesday a moment when he said a caring nurse “blew into my nostrils” in the hospital.
.@JoeBiden: “I had nurses at Walter Reed hospital who would bend down and whisper in my ear, go home and get me pillows. They would … actually breathe in my nostrils to make me move, to get me moving.” pic.twitter.com/hxW1UYs7Ba — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) July 22, 2020
“I had a nurse– nurses at Walter Reed hospital who would bend down and whisper in my ear, go home and get me pillows. They would … actually breathe in my nostrils to make me move, to get me moving.”
Biden said such a thing wouldn’t be allowed “during COVID time,” but it’s not clear when such a practice would ever be allowed in a hospital setting. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Facebook’s Neutral “Fact Checkers” Exposed As Ex-CNN Staffers And Democratic Donors

Today in news about the radical left-wing censorship machines our social media companies have become , it was exposed this @ @ @ @ @ fact-checker , Lead Stories , is an outfit that is stocked to the brim with @ @ @ @ @ presents itself as neutral yet “ most of its employees ” have donated to the @ @ @ @ @ RT .
The National Pulse reached out to Facebook ’ s fact checkers this week @ @ @ @ @ about Black Lives Matter was flagged as “ partly false ” by the platform .
@ @ @ @ @ do some digging ” on who was behind the smear .
What they found was @ @ @ @ @ staffed almost entirely by Democratic donors , half of whom had worked for CNN in @ @ @ @ @ of the organization ’ s employees were recurring Democratic donors and Lead Stories ’ founder @ @ @ @ @ donated over $ 10,000 to Democratic political campaigns – including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Today in news about the radical left-wing censorship machines our social media companies have become, it was exposed this week that Facebook’s fact-checker, Lead Stories, is an outfit that is stocked to the brim with ex-CNN staffers.
The organization presents itself as neutral yet “most of its employees” have donated to the Democratic party, according to RT.
The National Pulse reached out to Facebook’s fact checkers this week after a story they published about Black Lives Matter was flagged as “partly false” by the platform. This led TNP to “do some digging” on who was behind the smear.
What they found was stunning: an organization “staffed almost entirely by Democratic donors, half of whom had worked for CNN in the past.”
25% of the organization’s employees were recurring Democratic donors and Lead Stories’ founder, Perry Sanders, has donated over $10,000 to Democratic political campaigns – including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama’s Presidential runs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--FBI Investigated Joe Biden’s Campaign for Corruption

On Tuesday , Politico published an in-depth interview with Christopher Tigani , a wealthy beer distributor who bundled cash for former Senator Joe Biden ’ s 2008 presidential campaign .
Tigani later confessed to violating campaign-finance laws during that campaign by reimbursing employees for contributions made in their names .
Before his confession and sentencing , however , Tigani helped the FBI investigate the inner circle of Biden ’ s campaign .
The story raises questions about the former vice president ’ s corruption — questions that accentuate the Hunter Biden scandals with Ukraine and China .
Ultimately , only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sentenced to two years in federal prison in March 2012 .
However , the U.S. attorney ’ s office in Delaware sent a letter detailing the extent of the FBI investigation into Biden ’ s campaign and the “ soft corruption ” in Delaware politics , Politico reported .
According to the letter , Tigani ’ s cooperation with the FBI lasted close to a year , involved 12 meetings with FBI agents , and included recorded telephone and in-person conversations on 17 occasions with six people , including “ a high-level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” “ a former Biden staffer now working as a lobbyist , ” and “ a prominent Wilmington businessman.
” Tigani ’ s cooperation did not lead to charges against others because some of the information he provided pertained to activities that were outside the statute of limitations , some of it related to conduct that was not a federal crime , and some of it could not be corroborated , the letter states .
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On Tuesday, Politico published an in-depth interview with Christopher Tigani, a wealthy beer distributor who bundled cash for former Senator Joe Biden’s 2008 presidential campaign. Tigani later confessed to violating campaign-finance laws during that campaign by reimbursing employees for contributions made in their names. Before his confession and sentencing, however, Tigani helped the FBI investigate the inner circle of Biden’s campaign. The story raises questions about the former vice president’s corruption — questions that accentuate the Hunter Biden scandals with Ukraine and China.
Ultimately, only Tigani faced charges for corruption. He was sentenced to two years in federal prison in March 2012. However, the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware sent a letter detailing the extent of the FBI investigation into Biden’s campaign and the “soft corruption” in Delaware politics, Politico reported.
According to the letter, Tigani’s cooperation with the FBI lasted close to a year, involved 12 meetings with FBI agents, and included recorded telephone and in-person conversations on 17 occasions with six people, including “a high-level official of the Biden for President campaign,” “a former Biden staffer now working as a lobbyist,” and “a prominent Wilmington businessman.”
Tigani’s cooperation did not lead to charges against others because some of the information he provided pertained to activities that were outside the statute of limitations, some of it related to conduct that was not a federal crime, and some of it could not be corroborated, the letter states. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Boston Red Sox unveil massive Black Lives Matter billboard at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox unveiled a massive Black Lives Matter billboard Wednesday .
The 250-foot billboard is adjacent to Fenway @ @ @ @ @ Turnpike .
The huge sign features the words “ Black Lives Matter ” in the @ @ @ @ @ on a black background with the team ’ s logo at the end .
The @ @ @ @ @ the Red Sox Foundation website for more information .
On the site , Red Sox @ @ @ @ @ released a statement titled , “ Social Justice , Equity and Inclusion , ” regarding @ @ @ @ @ that sparked protests across the country .
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The Boston Red Sox unveiled a massive Black Lives Matter billboard Wednesday. The 250-foot billboard is adjacent to Fenway Park and faces the Massachusetts Turnpike. The huge sign features the words “Black Lives Matter” in the font of the Red Sox on a black background with the team’s logo at the end.
The billboard includes the URL to the Red Sox Foundation website for more information. On the site, Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy released a statement titled, “Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion,” regarding the recent police brutality cases that sparked protests across the country. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--California: ‘Mr. Rape, Torture, Kill’ Sex Offender Freed from Mental Hospital

California state officials have freed a sex offender considered “ dangerous ” from a mental hospital where he spent more than 20 years there in confinement .
Cary Jay Smith , 59 years old , was released from the Coalinga State Hospital this month after being in state custody since 1999 .
Smith was originally placed in state custody after his wife provided evidence of her husband ’ s intentions to sexually abuse a seven-year-old boy in their Costa Mesa neighborhood .
During hearings every six years , Smith has said that he goes by the name “ Mr .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr .
Rape , Torture , Kill ” and has claimed to have murdered three boys and sexually abused 200 others .
Smith has said he fantasizes about raping and killing boys .
“ Smith , an unstable individual , has openly made threats to rape and murder children and has stated that he would re-offend upon his release , ” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel said in a statement .
“ The fact that he is being released back into our community is unconscionable , ” Steel said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our community very seriously and ensure that everyone in Orange County is aware of this individual ’ s grave threat to our children.
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California state officials have freed a sex offender considered “dangerous” from a mental hospital where he spent more than 20 years there in confinement.
Cary Jay Smith, 59 years old, was released from the Coalinga State Hospital this month after being in state custody since 1999. Smith was originally placed in state custody after his wife provided evidence of her husband’s intentions to sexually abuse a seven-year-old boy in their Costa Mesa neighborhood.
During hearings every six years, Smith has said that he goes by the name “Mr. RTK,” which stands for “Mr. Rape, Torture, Kill” and has claimed to have murdered three boys and sexually abused 200 others. Smith has said he fantasizes about raping and killing boys.
“Smith, an unstable individual, has openly made threats to rape and murder children and has stated that he would re-offend upon his release,” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel said in a statement.
“The fact that he is being released back into our community is unconscionable,” Steel said. “We must take this threat to our community very seriously and ensure that everyone in Orange County is aware of this individual’s grave threat to our children.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--McEnany: Trump Maxwell ‘Well’ Wishes Was Noting Epstein’s Mysterious Death — ‘The President Wants Ju

McEnany: Trump Maxwell ‘Well’ Wishes Was Noting Epstein’s Mysterious Death — ‘The President Wants Justice to Be Served’ (VIDEO)

Earlier this week , President Donald Trump caught flak for wishing alleged sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell “ well ” after he was asked about her case during a news briefing at the White House .
Thursday on Fox News Channel ’ s “ America ’ s Newsroom , ” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was asked about the controversy and said the comment was noting that Jeffrey Epstein “ ended up dead in a jail cell ” while awaiting trial , and Trump “ wants justice to be served for the victims.
” Host Bret Baier asked , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ghislaine Maxwell who ’ s been federally prosecuted for allegedly recruiting , grooming , sexually abusing underage girls , he said ‘ I just wish her well .
Frankly , I wish her well.
’ That raises eyebrows , Kayleigh.
” “ Well , what the president was noting is that the last person who was charged in this case ended up dead in a jail cell , and the president wants justice to be served for the victims in this case , and he prefers this to play out in a courtroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump caught flak for wishing alleged sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell “well” after he was asked about her case during a news briefing at the White House. Thursday on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was asked about the controversy and said the comment was noting that Jeffrey Epstein “ended up dead in a jail cell” while awaiting trial, and Trump “wants justice to be served for the victims.”
Host Bret Baier asked, “The other day he was asked about Ghislaine Maxwell who’s been federally prosecuted for allegedly recruiting, grooming, sexually abusing underage girls, he said ‘I just wish her well. Frankly, I wish her well.’ That raises eyebrows, Kayleigh.”
“Well, what the president was noting is that the last person who was charged in this case ended up dead in a jail cell, and the president wants justice to be served for the victims in this case, and he prefers this to play out in a courtroom,” McEnany replied. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--BLM Activist Says White Men Are ‘The Common Enemy’, ‘We Need to Get Rid of Them’

At a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London , a self-described mixed-race member of the LGBT community said that the concept of intersectionality means that there is “ one common enemy : the white man ” and therefore “ we need to get rid of them ” .
On Sunday , Black Lives Matter protesters marched from Marble Arch in Hyde Park to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens , where speakers spoke out against systemic racism and capitalism .
One of the speakers said that to understand the movement , it is important to understand the tenants of the left-wing sociological concept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t talk about education , and you can ’ t talk about black issues , and LGBT issues , and exclude them as if they ’ re some individual issue ; you need to be looking at this using intersectionality , ” he said in a Breitbart London exclusive video .
The speaker said that intersectionality “ means recognising that there is one common enemy : the white man .
The systems that they use are capitalism , patriarchy , and fascism .
They were created and perpetuated by white men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests of white men.
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At a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London, a self-described mixed-race member of the LGBT community said that the concept of intersectionality means that there is “one common enemy: the white man” and therefore “we need to get rid of them”.
On Sunday, Black Lives Matter protesters marched from Marble Arch in Hyde Park to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, where speakers spoke out against systemic racism and capitalism.
One of the speakers said that to understand the movement, it is important to understand the tenants of the left-wing sociological concept of “intersectionality”.
“You can’t talk about education, and you can’t talk about black issues, and LGBT issues, and exclude them as if they’re some individual issue; you need to be looking at this using intersectionality,” he said in a Breitbart London exclusive video.
The speaker said that intersectionality “means recognising that there is one common enemy: the white man. The systems that they use are capitalism, patriarchy, and fascism. They were created and perpetuated by white men, for white men, in the interests of white men.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Trump Challenges Biden To Mental Exam: ‘Let’s Take A Test Right Now’

President Trump on Sunday questioned former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s mental state , challenging him to take the same cognitive test he has taken .
Trump took the test , known as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment , in 2018 .
He later said that his doctor said he “ aced ” it .
“ Let ’ s take a test right now .
Let ’ s go down , Joe and I will take a test .
Let him take the same test that I took , ” Trump said on “ Fox News Sunday.
” Host Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s not – well it ’ s not the hardest test , ” Wallace said .
“ They have a picture and it says ‘ what ’ s that ’ and it ’ s an elephant.
” “ It ’ s all misrepresentation , ” Trump said .
“ Because , yes , the first few questions are easy , but I ’ ll bet you couldn ’ t even answer the last five questions .
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President Trump on Sunday questioned former Vice President Joe Biden’s mental state, challenging him to take the same cognitive test he has taken.
Trump took the test, known as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, in 2018. He later said that his doctor said he “aced” it.
“Let’s take a test right now. Let’s go down, Joe and I will take a test. Let him take the same test that I took,” Trump said on “Fox News Sunday.”
Host Chris Wallace said the test is not difficult.
“It’s not – well it’s not the hardest test,” Wallace said. “They have a picture and it says ‘what’s that’ and it’s an elephant.”
“No, no, no,” Trump said, calling Wallace’s dismissal “a misrepresentation.”
“It’s all misrepresentation,” Trump said. “Because, yes, the first few questions are easy, but I’ll bet you couldn’t even answer the last five questions. I’ll bet you couldn’t, they get very hard, the last five questions.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Gretchen Whitmer Defunds Police: Cuts $115 Million from State Cops, Replaces Portion with Fed Cash

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-155 on Wednesday , which cut $ 115.07 million from the Michigan @ @ @ @ @ radio host Steve Gruber reported Whitmer ordered the cut , along with others , including @ @ @ @ @ from the Department of Corrections and $ 36.46 million from the Department of Health and @ @ @ @ @ to the State Police equals roughly one-quarter of the agency ’ s funding , according @ @ @ @ @ were made as Republican legislative leaders and the governor negotiate how to close a $ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Detroit Free Press .
Whitmer is replacing a portion of the cut @ @ @ @ @ — with funds from the federal coronavirus stimulus bill .
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-155 on Wednesday, which cut $115.07 million from the Michigan State Police budget.
Talk radio host Steve Gruber reported Whitmer ordered the cut, along with others, including $392.67 million being slashed from the Department of Corrections and $36.46 million from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The cut to the State Police equals roughly one-quarter of the agency’s funding, according to Gruber.
The cuts were made as Republican legislative leaders and the governor negotiate how to close a $2.2 billion budget deficit, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Whitmer is replacing a portion of the cut funds — $107 million — with funds from the federal coronavirus stimulus bill. The real hurt will likely be felt in 2021, when the MSP cuts remain and the additional federal funds are not available to fill the gap. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Chicago Mayor Says Sending Feds to High-Crime Cities is Sexist

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot ( D. ) suggested at a press conference on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is deploying @ @ @ @ @ their mayors are Democratic women .
“ The president has been on a campaign now @ @ @ @ @ mayors across the country , ” Lightfoot said .
“ Whether it ’ s me @ @ @ @ @ Keisha Lance Bottoms in Atlanta , whether it ’ s Muriel Bowser in Washington , @ @ @ @ @ s Jenny Durkan in Seattle .
You see a common theme here ?
” Trump @ @ @ @ @ federal officers to Chicago to combat the high levels of violent crime in the city @ @ @ @ @ are up 51 percent , and shootings are up 47 percent , according to the @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot (D.) suggested at a press conference on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is deploying federal officers to cities because their mayors are Democratic women.
“The president has been on a campaign now for some time against Democratic mayors across the country,” Lightfoot said. “Whether it’s me, whether it’s Keisha Lance Bottoms in Atlanta, whether it’s Muriel Bowser in Washington, D.C., whether it’s Jenny Durkan in Seattle. You see a common theme here?”
Trump announced Wednesday a surge of federal officers to Chicago to combat the high levels of violent crime in the city. Year-to-date murders in Chicago are up 51 percent, and shootings are up 47 percent, according to the most recent crime statistics. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Embarrassing: Only 19 people watching Joe Biden’s livestream event at the 26 minute mark

Viewership during a Joe Biden livestream event were so ungodly low , that it makes you wonder if this was @ @ @ @ @ then again , why on earth would they hold a “ private event ” that @ @ @ @ @ Regardless , of what ’ s going on here , the optics are a total @ @ @ @ @ below in the image Joe Biden holding a live stream event , and after 26 @ @ @ @ @ people watching .
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Viewership during a Joe Biden livestream event were so ungodly low, that it makes you wonder if this was a private event? But then again, why on earth would they hold a “private event” that the public could see?
I would also make this face if only 19 people were watching my livestream 26 minutes into the event… pic.twitter.com/Y357EnCFlg — Abigail Marone (@abigailmarone) July 22, 2020
Regardless, of what’s going on here, the optics are a total disaster.
You can see below in the image Joe Biden holding a live stream event, and after 26 minutes there are only 19 people watching. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--WATCH: Portland Mayor Joins Violent ‘Protest’; Booed by Protesters, Tear Gassed by Feds

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler joined a violent demonstration in his city Wednesday night at which “ protesters ” threw flaming @ @ @ @ @ federal courthouse — and where he was jeered by the crowd before being tear gassed @ @ @ @ @ Oregonian reported that the mayor ’ s appearance on the 56th night of violent “ @ @ @ @ @ “ attracted attention and jeers from the crowd of more than 2,000 people ” at @ @ @ @ @ .
Courthouse .
USA Today reported : “ The mayor was caught in a chaotic @ @ @ @ @ that began around 11:15 p.m. , after some protesters threw flaming bags of garbage over @ @ @ @ @ federal courthouse , prompting the federal officers to fire tear gas at the crowd.
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler joined a violent demonstration in his city Wednesday night at which “protesters” threw flaming bags of garbage at a federal courthouse — and where he was jeered by the crowd before being tear gassed by federal officers.
The Oregonian reported that the mayor’s appearance on the 56th night of violent “protest” in downtown Portland “attracted attention and jeers from the crowd of more than 2,000 people” at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse.
Portland mayor Ted Wheeler withstands two rounds of tear gassing by federal law enforcement agents before being whisked off by his team to the city’s municipal services building. #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/c9FmuVVhtU — Deborah Bloom (@deborahebloom) July 23, 2020
The mob turns on Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. They demand total submission. pic.twitter.com/bXiM0lXFN8 — CommiesSuck.357 (@ASimplePatriot) July 23, 2020
USA Today reported: “The mayor was caught in a chaotic display of violence and mayhem that began around 11:15 p.m., after some protesters threw flaming bags of garbage over a fence protecting the local federal courthouse, prompting the federal officers to fire tear gas at the crowd.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--Disturbing viral photo shows Black Lives Matter supporter kneeling on crying baby’s neck

Police have identified a suspect after a photograph of a Black Lives Matter supporter kneeling on a crying baby ’ @ @ @ @ @ social media .
The photo shows a shirtless tattooed man kneeling on the baby , @ @ @ @ @ another person holds the child ’ s arms behind their back .
The 2-year-old baby @ @ @ @ @ the photo was posted with the caption , “ BLM now.
” WHIO-TV posted the @ @ @ @ @ of the baby and the man blurred out .
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Police have identified a suspect after a photograph of a Black Lives Matter supporter kneeling on a crying baby’s neck went viral on social media.
The photo shows a shirtless tattooed man kneeling on the baby, who is crying, while another person holds the child’s arms behind their back.
The 2-year-old baby appeared to be white and the photo was posted with the caption, “BLM now.”
WHIO-TV posted the disturbing photograph with the faces of the baby and the man blurred out. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-24--WATCH: Feds tackle rioters, hit them with batons, force them to run away from battered Portland cour

WATCH: Feds tackle rioters, hit them with batons, force them to run away from battered Portland courthouse they were trying to break into

After rioters in Portland , Oregon , tried yet again to break into the boarded-up and battered federal courthouse that @ @ @ @ @ for well over a month , federal officers aggressively cleared out the leftists from in @ @ @ @ @ The video shows one officer tackling two rioters at once from behind while others around @ @ @ @ @ that same officer shoves to the sidewalk one of the rioters he ’ d just @ @ @ @ @ a swing at another leftist , who wisely runs off .
The officer then moves @ @ @ @ @ sidewalk and shoves another rioter away .
The video pans backward showing other officers moving @ @ @ @ @ at rioters multiple rounds of what presumably are pepper balls , rubber bullets , or @ @ @ @ @ munitions .
Soon officers cross the street , further pushing back the rioters as one @ @ @ @ @ a baton while another violently shoves a rioter to the sidewalk and against a pole @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

After rioters in Portland, Oregon, tried yet again to break into the boarded-up and battered federal courthouse that’s been a target for well over a month, federal officers aggressively cleared out the leftists from in front of the building.
The video shows one officer tackling two rioters at once from behind while others around them scatter — and then that same officer shoves to the sidewalk one of the rioters he’d just brought down and then takes a swing at another leftist, who wisely runs off. The officer then moves to the left down the sidewalk and shoves another rioter away.
Federal officers tackle, hit with batons, tear gas, and use impact munitions on protestors pic.twitter.com/7uDSSqfeST — Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) July 22, 2020
The video pans backward showing other officers moving in and one them firing at rioters multiple rounds of what presumably are pepper balls, rubber bullets, or some other form of non-lethal munitions.
Soon officers cross the street, further pushing back the rioters as one officer whacks a rioter with a baton while another violently shoves a rioter to the sidewalk and against a pole. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--WATCH: American Doctors Assemble on SCOTUS Steps to Drop Bombs on RIGGED Coronavirus Vaccines

Wow .
American doctors hold impromptu presser in DC to reveal how they have been censored when trying to promote @ @ @ @ @ cure COVID-19 .
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Wow. American doctors hold impromptu presser in DC to reveal how they have been censored when trying to promote hydroxychloroquine to help prevent and cure COVID-19.
It’s about time.
UPDATE, Monday evening — FACEBOOK HAS DELETED THIS VIDEO AFTER 600,000 VIEWS. NO REASONS WERE PROVIDED TO BREITBART NEWS.
UPDATE — Tuesday afternoon — DOCTORS RETURN WITH A NEW VIDEO AFTER BEING CENSORED — THEY’RE BACK: WATCH — Censored American Doctors Return to Steps of SCOTUS to Drop MORE Bombs on RIGGED Coronavirus Vaccines
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Lady Pimp Ghislaine Maxwell fights to keep ‘nude photos and sexualised videos’ secret from jury

Ghislaine Maxwell is trying to prevent nude photographs and “ sexualised video ” evidence from being unsealed ahead of her trial , according to a new court appeal .
Ms Maxwell ’ s attorneys details the “ highly confidential ” material in a proposed protective order filed at a Manhattan court on Monday , arguing it should be kept out of public view .
“ The highly confidential information contains nude , partially-nude , or otherwise sexualised images , videos , or other depictions of individuals , ” which Ms Maxwell does not wish to be “ disseminated , transmitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads .
The British socialite , 58 , is being held in Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn , New York , without bail while awaiting trial for grooming underage girls for associate Jeffrey Epstein ’ s sexual abuse .
She has pleaded not guilty to all six charges on the indictment .
It is thought the sensitive material relates to Ms Maxwell , but it is not known who else might feature .
When the FBI raided Epstein ’ s Manhattan mansion last year investigators found a stash of nude photographs of underage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also discovered , which contained the names of a number of high-profile figures .
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Ghislaine Maxwell is trying to prevent nude photographs and “sexualised video” evidence from being unsealed ahead of her trial, according to a new court appeal.
Ms Maxwell’s attorneys details the “highly confidential” material in a proposed protective order filed at a Manhattan court on Monday, arguing it should be kept out of public view.
“The highly confidential information contains nude, partially-nude, or otherwise sexualised images, videos, or other depictions of individuals,” which Ms Maxwell does not wish to be “disseminated, transmitted, or otherwise copies,” it reads.
The British socialite, 58, is being held in Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, New York, without bail while awaiting trial for grooming underage girls for associate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse.
She has pleaded not guilty to all six charges on the indictment. It is thought the sensitive material relates to Ms Maxwell, but it is not known who else might feature.
When the FBI raided Epstein’s Manhattan mansion last year investigators found a stash of nude photographs of underage girls.
A black book of clients was also discovered, which contained the names of a number of high-profile figures. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Zuckerberg Target of Criminal Referral for Multiple Perjury Counts During Congressional Hearings

Washington , D.C. — Today , U.S .
Congressman Matt Gaetz ( FL-01 ) filed a criminal referral against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for making materially false statements to Congress while under oath during two joint hearings in Congress on April 10th , 2018 and April 11th , 2018 .
During a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and also a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce , Science , and Transportation Committee , Mr. Zuckerberg repeatedly and categorically denied his company engaged in bias against conservative speech , persons , policies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ censored and suppressed content supportive of President Donald Trump and other conservatives .
In June of 2020 however , Project Veritas published the results of an undercover investigation featuring two whistleblowers who worked as Facebook ’ s “ content moderators , ” revealing that the overwhelming majority of content filtered by Facebook ’ s AI program was content in support of President Donald Trump , Republican candidates for office , or conservatism in general .
“ Oversight is an essential part of Congress ’ constitutional authority , ” Congressman Gaetz states in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this body , I question Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s veracity , and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority , diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations , and materially impeding our work .
Such misrepresentations are not only unfair , they are potentially illegal and fraudulent.
” The letter refers Mr. Zuckerberg to the Department of Justice for an investigation into the false statements made to Congress while under oath .
Full text of the letter sent to Attorney General William Barr may be found below .
VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington , DC 20530 I write to urge you to investigate the conduct of Mark Zuckerberg , CEO of Facebook , Inc. , before the United States Congress .
On April 10 , 2018 , Mr. Zuckerberg testified in a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce , Science , and Transportation Committee .
The next day , Mr. Zuckerberg testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee .
On both occasions , members of Congress asked Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suppressed content supportive of President Donald Trump and other conservatives .
In his responses , Mr. Zuckerberg repeatedly and categorically denied any bias against conservative speech , persons , policies , or politics .
Mr. Zuckerberg also dismissed the suggestion that Facebook exercises any form of editorial manipulation .
However , recent reports from Project Veritas , featuring whistleblowers who worked as Facebook ’ s “ content moderators , ” have shown ample evidence of such bias and manipulation .
Two content moderators , Zach McElroy and Ryan Hartwig , both worked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook ’ s artificial intelligence ( AI ) program for flagging questionable content .
McElroy worked at the Facebook-Cognizant facility in Tampa , Florida and Hartwig worked at the Facebook-Cognizant facility in Phoenix , Arizona .
On June 23 , 2020 , Project Veritas published the results of an undercover investigation featuring the aforementioned whistleblowers .
Their report revealed that the overwhelming majority of content filtered by Facebook ’ s AI program was content in support of President Donald Trump , Republican candidates for office , or conservatism in general .
This alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the platform .
Once flagged by Facebook ’ s AI , moderators reviewed the filtered content , and adjudicated whether it qualified as removable .
According to the Veritas report and undercover footage , the adjudicators were outspoken about their political bias against Republicans , and actively chose to eliminate otherwise-allowable content from the platform and from public view simply due to its political orientation .
This arbitrary and capricious behavior is not done in good faith , and falls outside of the express intent of §230 of the Communications Decency Act , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the platform moderates content in “ good faith.
” Additionally , these facts are in direct contrast to Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s testimony before Congress where he stated under oath that Facebook is a politically-neutral platform , and that he personally is working to root out any employees who are restricting speech based on Silicon Valley ’ s overwhelmingly leftist culture .
Project Veritas ’ undercover footage shows that a great deal of “ political speech ” supporting the President was labeled “ hate speech , ” or was considered in violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the same time , speech promoting violence against the President and his supporters was labeled as merely “ political , ” and was thus allowed to stay on the platform .
For example , McElroy captured a shot of a Facebook corporate ruling that an illustration of a hand holding a knife slashing the throat of the President , captioned by “ Fuck Trump , ” would be allowed as political speech , despite being in clear violation of Facebook ’ s guidelines .
In this case , the guidance to content @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directed at the gallery that posted the image .
Facebook ’ s AI screening content is not politically neutral .
Neither are the moderators hired to review content flagged by the AI program .
This stands in opposition to Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s congressional testimony , and violates the “ good faith ” provision of Section 230 ( c ) ( 2 ) ( A ) of the Communications Decency Act .
Accordingly , I respectfully refer Mr. Zuckerberg to the Department for an investigation of potential violations of 18 U.S.C .
§§1001 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false statements made to Congress while testifying under oath .
Oversight is an essential part of Congress ’ constitutional authority .
Customarily , Congress is grateful to citizens who come forward with relevant information in good faith , as the aforementioned whistleblowers have done .
As a member of this body , I question Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s veracity , and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority , diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations , and materially impeding our work .
Such misrepresentations are not only unfair , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will give this referral full and proper consideration .
If you need further clarification , please contact my chief of staff , Jillian Lane-Wyant..
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Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) filed a criminal referral against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for making materially false statements to Congress while under oath during two joint hearings in Congress on April 10th, 2018 and April 11th, 2018.
During a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and also a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Mr. Zuckerberg repeatedly and categorically denied his company engaged in bias against conservative speech, persons, policies, or politics and also denied that Facebook censored and suppressed content supportive of President Donald Trump and other conservatives.
In June of 2020 however, Project Veritas published the results of an undercover investigation featuring two whistleblowers who worked as Facebook’s “content moderators,” revealing that the overwhelming majority of content filtered by Facebook’s AI program was content in support of President Donald Trump, Republican candidates for office, or conservatism in general.
“Oversight is an essential part of Congress’ constitutional authority,” Congressman Gaetz states in the letter. “As a member of this body, I question Mr. Zuckerberg’s veracity, and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority, diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations, and materially impeding our work. Such misrepresentations are not only unfair, they are potentially illegal and fraudulent.”
The letter refers Mr. Zuckerberg to the Department of Justice for an investigation into the false statements made to Congress while under oath.
Full text of the letter sent to Attorney General William Barr may be found below.
VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
The Honorable William Barr
Attorney General of the United States
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Barr:
I write to urge you to investigate the conduct of Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc., before the United States Congress.
On April 10, 2018, Mr. Zuckerberg testified in a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The next day, Mr. Zuckerberg testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. On both occasions, members of Congress asked Mr. Zuckerberg about allegations that Facebook censored and suppressed content supportive of President Donald Trump and other conservatives. In his responses, Mr. Zuckerberg repeatedly and categorically denied any bias against conservative speech, persons, policies, or politics. Mr. Zuckerberg also dismissed the suggestion that Facebook exercises any form of editorial manipulation. However, recent reports from Project Veritas, featuring whistleblowers who worked as Facebook’s “content moderators,” have shown ample evidence of such bias and manipulation.
Two content moderators, Zach McElroy and Ryan Hartwig, both worked on the Facebook content review flow generated by Facebook’s artificial intelligence (AI) program for flagging questionable content. McElroy worked at the Facebook-Cognizant facility in Tampa, Florida and Hartwig worked at the Facebook-Cognizant facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
On June 23, 2020, Project Veritas published the results of an undercover investigation featuring the aforementioned whistleblowers. Their report revealed that the overwhelming majority of content filtered by Facebook’s AI program was content in support of President Donald Trump, Republican candidates for office, or conservatism in general. This alone is already an indication of bias within the platform.
Once flagged by Facebook’s AI, moderators reviewed the filtered content, and adjudicated whether it qualified as removable. According to the Veritas report and undercover footage, the adjudicators were outspoken about their political bias against Republicans, and actively chose to eliminate otherwise-allowable content from the platform and from public view simply due to its political orientation. This arbitrary and capricious behavior is not done in good faith, and falls outside of the express intent of §230 of the Communications Decency Act, which affords Facebook liability protection as long as the platform moderates content in “good faith.”
Additionally, these facts are in direct contrast to Mr. Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress where he stated under oath that Facebook is a politically-neutral platform, and that he personally is working to root out any employees who are restricting speech based on Silicon Valley’s overwhelmingly leftist culture.
Project Veritas’ undercover footage shows that a great deal of “political speech” supporting the President was labeled “hate speech,” or was considered in violation Facebook’s “Community Standards.” At the same time, speech promoting violence against the President and his supporters was labeled as merely “political,” and was thus allowed to stay on the platform. For example, McElroy captured a shot of a Facebook corporate ruling that an illustration of a hand holding a knife slashing the throat of the President, captioned by “Fuck Trump,” would be allowed as political speech, despite being in clear violation of Facebook’s guidelines. In this case, the guidance to content moderators instructed them to watch for hostility directed at the gallery that posted the image.
Facebook’s AI screening content is not politically neutral. Neither are the moderators hired to review content flagged by the AI program. This stands in opposition to Mr. Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony, and violates the “good faith” provision of Section 230(c)(2)(A) of the Communications Decency Act.
Accordingly, I respectfully refer Mr. Zuckerberg to the Department for an investigation of potential violations of 18 U.S.C. §§1001, 1505, and 1621 for materially false statements made to Congress while testifying under oath.
Oversight is an essential part of Congress’ constitutional authority. Customarily, Congress is grateful to citizens who come forward with relevant information in good faith, as the aforementioned whistleblowers have done. As a member of this body, I question Mr. Zuckerberg’s veracity, and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority, diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations, and materially impeding our work. Such misrepresentations are not only unfair, they are potentially illegal and fraudulent.
I hope you will give this referral full and proper consideration. If you need further clarification, please contact my chief of staff, Jillian Lane-Wyant..
Sincerely,
Matt Gaetz
Member of Congress
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Atilis Gym owners arrested for violating N.J. coronavirus orders

The owners of Atilis Gym were arrested Monday morning and the entrance to the Bellmawr gym was boarded up , putting a temporary end to the months-long standoff between the defiant business ’ owners and the State of New Jersey .
Ian Smith , 33 , and Frank Trumbetti , 51 , were charged with fourth-degree contempt , as well as obstruction and violation of a disaster control act , both disorderly persons summonses , the Camden County Prosecutor ’ s Office said .
The Camden County Sheriff ’ s Office arrived at the gym about 5 a.m. to arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their business after a judge issued a contempt order against them on Friday .
The two refused to leave the gym when asked , leading to the charges , the Prosecutor ’ s Office said in a statement .
Smith and Trumbetti have since been released .
“ After Atilis Gym refused to comply with multiple criminal citations and Superior Court orders , including a contempt-of-court order issued Friday , today law enforcement entered the premises to ensure closure of the gym and to abate the public health risks , ” said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ As the attorney general previously said , the state wishes it had not come to this , but the gym refused to comply even with a contempt order.
” Trumbetti said that while he and Smith were at the police department , they watched the entrance to the gym get boarded up through their Ring doorbell camera .
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The owners of Atilis Gym were arrested Monday morning and the entrance to the Bellmawr gym was boarded up, putting a temporary end to the months-long standoff between the defiant business’ owners and the State of New Jersey.
Ian Smith, 33, and Frank Trumbetti, 51, were charged with fourth-degree contempt, as well as obstruction and violation of a disaster control act, both disorderly persons summonses, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said.
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the gym about 5 a.m. to arrest the owners when they continued to operate their business after a judge issued a contempt order against them on Friday.
The two refused to leave the gym when asked, leading to the charges, the Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Smith and Trumbetti have since been released.
“After Atilis Gym refused to comply with multiple criminal citations and Superior Court orders, including a contempt-of-court order issued Friday, today law enforcement entered the premises to ensure closure of the gym and to abate the public health risks,” said a spokesperson for Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “As the attorney general previously said, the state wishes it had not come to this, but the gym refused to comply even with a contempt order.”
Trumbetti said that while he and Smith were at the police department, they watched the entrance to the gym get boarded up through their Ring doorbell camera. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Enraged Woman Maces Couple Picnicking Who Weren’t Wearing Masks

On Thursday , a woman enraged by a young couple enjoying a picnic in a dog park in San Diego while not wearing masks reportedly maced the couple .
Ash O ’ Brien , her husband Jarrett Kelley and their three-month-old puppy were enjoying the sun in Rhodes Dog Park when a woman in a black face mask targeted the couple with pepper spray , prompting Kelley , who was temporarily blinded , to attempt to grab the canister from the irate woman , who was accompanied by her dog .
One female witness admonished the woman , “ ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maced him !
You just maced them and their food because you disagree.
” O ’ Brien stated on Facebook that the woman had started her rage-filled actions by calling her and her husband “ idiots ’ and flipping O ’ Brien off .
O ’ Brien added , “ We were not wearing masks because we were eating .
You can ’ t wear a mask and eat at the same time .
… Then she started saying more stuff and I told her to leave the park and stop harassing us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our table wear ( sic ) we were eating , pointed the mace at me first and got a little on me , and then my husband stepped in and took the entire can.
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On Thursday, a woman enraged by a young couple enjoying a picnic in a dog park in San Diego while not wearing masks reportedly maced the couple.
Ash O’Brien, her husband Jarrett Kelley and their three-month-old puppy were enjoying the sun in Rhodes Dog Park when a woman in a black face mask targeted the couple with pepper spray, prompting Kelley, who was temporarily blinded, to attempt to grab the canister from the irate woman, who was accompanied by her dog.
One female witness admonished the woman, “’What are you doing? You just maced him! You just maced them and their food because you disagree.”
O’Brien stated on Facebook that the woman had started her rage-filled actions by calling her and her husband “idiots’ and flipping O’Brien off. O’Brien added, “We were not wearing masks because we were eating. You can’t wear a mask and eat at the same time. … Then she started saying more stuff and I told her to leave the park and stop harassing us. She then came right up to our table wear (sic) we were eating, pointed the mace at me first and got a little on me, and then my husband stepped in and took the entire can.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--If You Thought ‘Defund the Police’ Was Insane You’ll Love ‘Abolish Prisons’ in Seattle

You would think after the insanity that was CHAZ/CHOP , Seattle might have taken a hard look at their relationship with law and order .
You would be wrong .
Seattle is in King County , and the County Executive ’ s Office is moving ahead with plans to “ abolish prisons.
” A leaked email published by Christopher F. Rufo , contributing editor at City Journal , shows active plans to reduce both adult and juvenile detention and close the county jail in Seattle .
The juvenile detention center would be converted to house other programs by 2025 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminate 60 % of the county ’ s jail capacity .
Meanwhile , Seattle ’ s City Council has majority support—at least seven of the nine members—to slash the police department budget by 50 % .
Mayor Jenny Durkan has said she would veto this drastic cut , supporting Police Chief Carmen Best .
Durkan has committed to cutting $ 76 million of the $ 400 million budget , ” however .
Oddly , the “ Summer of Love ” mayor may be the only bulwark against complete insanity .
Rolfe has posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office .
They appear to be for training or other meetings to discuss dismantling the criminal justice system .
The woke county leaders would probably call it “ reimagining ” criminal justice .
Others may call it managing a descent into chaos .
The ideas In the document are based on the same horrible ideas as the City of Seattle ’ s new employee training .
The systemic racism , white supremacy , and critical race theory that permeated training , given only to white employees , scream through these plans as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

You would think after the insanity that was CHAZ/CHOP, Seattle might have taken a hard look at their relationship with law and order. You would be wrong.
Seattle is in King County, and the County Executive’s Office is moving ahead with plans to “abolish prisons.” A leaked email published by Christopher F. Rufo, contributing editor at City Journal, shows active plans to reduce both adult and juvenile detention and close the county jail in Seattle. The juvenile detention center would be converted to house other programs by 2025. According to Rufo, this plan will eliminate 60% of the county’s jail capacity.
Meanwhile, Seattle’s City Council has majority support—at least seven of the nine members—to slash the police department budget by 50%. Mayor Jenny Durkan has said she would veto this drastic cut, supporting Police Chief Carmen Best. Durkan has committed to cutting $76 million of the $400 million budget,” however. Oddly, the “Summer of Love” mayor may be the only bulwark against complete insanity.
Rolfe has posted more documents from the County Executive’s office. They appear to be for training or other meetings to discuss dismantling the criminal justice system. The woke county leaders would probably call it “reimagining” criminal justice. Others may call it managing a descent into chaos.
The ideas In the document are based on the same horrible ideas as the City of Seattle’s new employee training. The systemic racism, white supremacy, and critical race theory that permeated training, given only to white employees, scream through these plans as well. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Rep. Swalwell on new information showing FBI spied on Trump: ‘They were right to do it’

Rep. Eric Swalwell , D-Calif. , reacted to the revelation that an FBI agent involved in the “ Crossfire Hurricane ” Russia investigation “ actively listened ” for certain topics during a briefing on election interference given to the Trump campaign in August 2016 , saying “ they were right to do it.
” “ I hope they do it if a Democratic candidate ever does that with any country , ” Swalwell said Friday on “ The Story with Martha MacCallum.
” “ So , Martha , remember right before this meeting occurred , candidate Trump said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I hope you have Hillary ’ s emails.
’ And what do they do ?
They actually did it .
So think about it.
” Fox News obtained a document that reflects type-written notes by FBI agent Joe Pientka after an August 17 , 2016 briefing to then-candidate Donald Trump , Michael Flynn and former New Jersey Gov .
Chris Christie “ in support of ODNI briefings provided to U.S. Presidential candidates and two of their advisors.
” The briefing , which was held at the FBI ’ s New York Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defensive briefing ” delivered by Pientka .
The document states that FBI officials Kevin Clinesmith and Peter Strzok “ approved ” Pientka ’ s notes .
Swalwell slammed Trump and accused the president of lying about being briefed .
“ By the way , he says in the meeting , ‘ Joe , are the Russians bad ?
’ It ’ s like , yes , the Russians are bad and don ’ t eat glue , ” Swalwell said .
“ Like , should we even have to tell you that ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but he was never given this briefing.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., reacted to the revelation that an FBI agent involved in the “Crossfire Hurricane” Russia investigation “actively listened” for certain topics during a briefing on election interference given to the Trump campaign in August 2016, saying “they were right to do it.”
“I hope they do it if a Democratic candidate ever does that with any country,” Swalwell said Friday on “The Story with Martha MacCallum.” “So, Martha, remember right before this meeting occurred, candidate Trump said, ‘Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you have Hillary’s emails.’ And what do they do? They actually did it. So think about it.”
Fox News obtained a document that reflects type-written notes by FBI agent Joe Pientka after an August 17, 2016 briefing to then-candidate Donald Trump, Michael Flynn and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie “in support of ODNI briefings provided to U.S. Presidential candidates and two of their advisors.”
The briefing, which was held at the FBI’s New York Field Office, also included a “13-minute defensive briefing” delivered by Pientka. The document states that FBI officials Kevin Clinesmith and Peter Strzok “approved” Pientka’s notes.
Swalwell slammed Trump and accused the president of lying about being briefed.
“By the way, he says in the meeting, ‘Joe, are the Russians bad?’ It’s like, yes, the Russians are bad and don’t eat glue,” Swalwell said. “Like, should we even have to tell you that? … He told the country for years, but he was never given this briefing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Fourteen-Term Dem Congressman Accuses Trump Of Trying To ‘Instigate A Race War’ In Chicago

Congressman Bobby Rush ( D-IL ) told radio host Joe Madison early Wednesday that President Donald Trump was seeking to instigate a race war , and also bizarrely suggested the president would use the opportunity to come out as a Ku Klux Klan leader .
Rush , a longtime Chicago resident and member of the House since 1992 , made the remarks as part of a lengthy response to Madison about the possibility of Trump sending in federal agents to quell violence in Chicago .
“ Any time you send a group of armed bandits , outlaws — no uniform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no identification — and you just snatch up innocent people , and you take them off some unrecognized , some unknown place , you are really terrorizing our nation , you ’ re terrorizing communities , ” said Rush .
“ For Trump to talk about sending federal agents in Chicago — we won ’ t stand for it , ” he continued .
“ I think what Trump is really trying to do , my friend , I think that Trump is really trying to instigate a race war .
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Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL) told radio host Joe Madison early Wednesday that President Donald Trump was seeking to instigate a race war, and also bizarrely suggested the president would use the opportunity to come out as a Ku Klux Klan leader.
Rush, a longtime Chicago resident and member of the House since 1992, made the remarks as part of a lengthy response to Madison about the possibility of Trump sending in federal agents to quell violence in Chicago.
“Any time you send a group of armed bandits, outlaws — no uniform, no name, no insignia, no identification — and you just snatch up innocent people, and you take them off [to] some unrecognized, some unknown place, you are really terrorizing our nation, you’re terrorizing communities,” said Rush.
“For Trump to talk about sending federal agents in Chicago — we won’t stand for it,” he continued. “I think what Trump is really trying to do, my friend, I think that Trump is really trying to instigate a race war. He wants to have a reaction.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--NYC coronavirus lockdown led to sharp rise in domestic violence, data shows

At the height of New York ’ s coronavirus lockdown , domestic violence in the five boroughs skyrocketed , data show .
When the pandemic first laid siege , experts predicted that mandatory lockdowns and soaring unemployment would cause a rise in household abuse , and figures now bear them out — with domestic-violence reports at some agencies doubling and even tripling in the past few months .
“ We ’ ve never been busier , ” lamented Nechama Bakst , senior director of the Met Council ’ s family-violence program .
“ We have seen people who never experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who have experienced violence experience worse violence.
” Typically , the non-profit gets about 70 new cases a month — but in April , they juggled 135 , another 145 in May and 146 more in June , the organization said .
“ We see more choking , more sexual violence , kind of much more intense and serious acts of crime , ” the director said .
At Sanctuary for Families , which also works with survivors , there was a similar increase in calls to its helpline .
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At the height of New York’s coronavirus lockdown, domestic violence in the five boroughs skyrocketed, data show.
When the pandemic first laid siege, experts predicted that mandatory lockdowns and soaring unemployment would cause a rise in household abuse, and figures now bear them out — with domestic-violence reports at some agencies doubling and even tripling in the past few months.
“We’ve never been busier,” lamented Nechama Bakst, senior director of the Met Council’s family-violence program.
“We have seen people who never experienced violence starting to experience violence, and people who have experienced violence experience worse violence.”
Typically, the non-profit gets about 70 new cases a month — but in April, they juggled 135, another 145 in May and 146 more in June, the organization said.
“We see more choking, more sexual violence, kind of much more intense and serious acts of crime,” the director said.
At Sanctuary for Families, which also works with survivors, there was a similar increase in calls to its helpline. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Civil rights attorney blasts Biden for ‘insulting’ African Americans: ‘I’m Black and I’m not voting

Civil rights attorney blasts Biden for ‘insulting’ African Americans: ‘I’m Black and I’m not voting for him’

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell said Thursday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has been “ insulting ” to African Americans and claimed he refuses to offer substantive promises of help to underserved African American communities and those that are currently being rocked by crime waves .
Terrell said the mainstream media is painting a false narrative that purports President Trump “ doesn ’ t care ” about the victims of urban violence , when the opposite is true .
“ has not gone to these Democratic cities and embraced the victims like President Trump has .
He has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Terrell told “ Bill Hemmer Reports ” .
“ Joe Biden has insulted every African American by saying if you don ’ t vote for me , ‘ you ain ’ t Black.
’ I ’ m Black .
I ’ m not voting for him .
He ’ s an insult to every American because people decide on the competency of the candidate – Joe Biden has to help the people in those cities and he ’ s not doing it .
He ’ s in his basement.
” Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City morning radio program that if African Americans were unsure whether to support him or Trump , they “ ain ’ t Black.
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Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell said Thursday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has been “insulting” to African Americans and claimed he refuses to offer substantive promises of help to underserved African American communities and those that are currently being rocked by crime waves.
Terrell said the mainstream media is painting a false narrative that purports President Trump “doesn’t care” about the victims of urban violence, when the opposite is true.
“[Biden] has not gone to these Democratic cities and embraced the victims like President Trump has. He has not walked hand in hand with police officers,” Terrell told “Bill Hemmer Reports”.
“Joe Biden has insulted every African American by saying if you don’t vote for me, ‘you ain’t Black.’ I’m Black. I’m not voting for him. He’s an insult to every American because people decide on the competency of the candidate – Joe Biden has to help the people in those cities and he’s not doing it. He’s in his basement.”
Earlier this year, Biden told a New York City morning radio program that if African Americans were unsure whether to support him or Trump, they “ain’t Black.” The Delaware Democrat later expressed regret for those comments: – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Over 30 Shot, 10 Killed, as Violence Surges in de Blasio’s NYC

Over 30 people were shot , with ten killed , over the weekend as violence continues to surge in Mayor @ @ @ @ @ ( D ) New York City .
One of the fatal shooting victims was a @ @ @ @ @ bullet wound to the head “ in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn ” on @ @ @ @ @ .
The 16-year-old was one of seven people who were shot and killed on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ to the 16-year-old ’ s death saying , “ This is heartbreaking .
His life @ @ @ @ @ my thoughts and prayers to the families of these boys .
No parent should ever @ @ @ @ @ , ” NBC 4 New York reported .
A “ Stop the Violence ” march @ @ @ @ @ before the seven fatalies occurred .
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Over 30 people were shot, with ten killed, over the weekend as violence continues to surge in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) New York City.
One of the fatal shooting victims was a 16-year-old boy who sustained a bullet wound to the head “in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn” on Sunday, Fox 5 reported.
The 16-year-old was one of seven people who were shot and killed on Sunday alone.
De Blasio reacted to the 16-year-old’s death saying, “This is heartbreaking. His life was just beginning. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the families of these boys. No parent should ever have to bury a child,” NBC 4 New York reported.
A “Stop the Violence” march occurred in Brooklyn the day before the seven fatalies occurred. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--MLB Season In Jeopardy, Emergency Meetings Called After 14 Marlins Players Test Positive For COVID-1

MLB Season In Jeopardy, Emergency Meetings Called After 14 Marlins Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Officials with Major League Baseball called an emergency meeting early Monday after 14 players on the Miami Marlins tested positive for coronavirus , canceling that team ’ s opening day game and putting the future of the MLB ’ s truncated 2020 season in jeopardy .
The Marlins played just two games — a short series against the Philadelphia Phillies — and were scheduled to have their first home game on Monday .
That game has now been canceled after four players tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and eight more players and two coaches tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Unlike the NBA , which is secluding its players in a “ bubble , ” and hosting all games at Walt Disney World ’ s professional sports complex in Orlando , Florida , the MLB declared a short , but largely normal season for its players , allowing teams to compete in several cities outside of their home base , but in their select “ region.
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Officials with Major League Baseball called an emergency meeting early Monday after 14 players on the Miami Marlins tested positive for coronavirus, canceling that team’s opening day game and putting the future of the MLB’s truncated 2020 season in jeopardy.
The Marlins played just two games — a short series against the Philadelphia Phillies — and were scheduled to have their first home game on Monday. That game has now been canceled after four players tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and eight more players and two coaches tested positive for the virus on Monday, according to Fox News.
Unlike the NBA, which is secluding its players in a “bubble,” and hosting all games at Walt Disney World’s professional sports complex in Orlando, Florida, the MLB declared a short, but largely normal season for its players, allowing teams to compete in several cities outside of their home base, but in their select “region.”
The Marlins ventured as far as Philadelphia in the first week of play but also took part in an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves in Georgia. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--New York City protesters target police vehicles, light fires

Anti-cop demonstrators wreaked havoc in Lower Manhattan on Saturday night , setting fires and vandalizing several NYPD vehicles .
The chaos and destruction can be seen on video and was meant as a show of solidarity with protesters in Portland and Seattle , according to officials and police sources .
Video of the night ’ s unrest shows vandals defacing a trio of marked NYPD vans , tagging them with graffiti , slashing their tires and attempting to smash in their windows with a signpost and the wheel of a bicycle .
Another segment of the video shows four demonstrators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them holding an inverted American flag with the message “ F–k NYPD ” scrawled across it in black .
All told , six marked NYPD vehicles were vandalized .
A few hundred demonstrators assembled at Rivington and Ludlow streets on the Lower East Side , and from there marched toward One Police Plaza , sowing chaos along the way , sources said .
As the night wound on , fires were lit in several street-corner garbage cans , part of a surreal scene that played out as protesters , cops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ outdoor patios crossed paths .
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Anti-cop demonstrators wreaked havoc in Lower Manhattan on Saturday night, setting fires and vandalizing several NYPD vehicles.
The chaos and destruction can be seen on video and was meant as a show of solidarity with protesters in Portland and Seattle, according to officials and police sources.
Video of the night’s unrest shows vandals defacing a trio of marked NYPD vans, tagging them with graffiti, slashing their tires and attempting to smash in their windows with a signpost and the wheel of a bicycle.
Another segment of the video shows four demonstrators jumping atop a marked department SUV, one of them holding an inverted American flag with the message “F–k NYPD” scrawled across it in black.
All told, six marked NYPD vehicles were vandalized.
A few hundred demonstrators assembled at Rivington and Ludlow streets on the Lower East Side, and from there marched toward One Police Plaza, sowing chaos along the way, sources said.
As the night wound on, fires were lit in several street-corner garbage cans, part of a surreal scene that played out as protesters, cops and everyday New Yorkers dining out at restaurants’ outdoor patios crossed paths. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Democrats Start to Worry Support for Portland Riots Will Help Trump

The first signs of worry emerged early Monday as some opponents of Trump , surveying the damage after a weekend of nationwide riots , began to worry openly if supporting “ peaceful protests ” in Portland , Oregon , would hurt Democrats .
Led by former Vice President Joe Biden , Democrats have insisted that the riots targeting a federal courthouse and federal law enforcement officers in Portland are actually “ peaceful.
” They have been supported by media that downplays violence committed by the “ protesters ” and highlights anything the officers do to defend themselves or to disperse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonized federal law enforcement for merely doing what local authorities have refused to do .
Last week , Biden accused federal law enforcement of “ brutally attacking peaceful protesters ” in Portland .
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) called the officers “ stormtroopers ” and Majority Whip James Clyburn ( D-SC ) called them “ Gestapo.
” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said that the demonstrators “ represent the best of our democratic ideals.
” But after a weekend of violence across the nation in “ solidarity ” with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lanny Davis , the close Clinton ally who urged long ago , that President Donald Trump be removed from office , tweeted : “ Violent protesters lighting fires and using violence in Portland should wear @ realDonaldTrump buttons .
That is who they are helping.Progressives in Portland need to call them out , including the Mayor .
ReTweet please .
Don ’ t allow violent people help @ realDonaldTrump.
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The first signs of worry emerged early Monday as some opponents of Trump, surveying the damage after a weekend of nationwide riots, began to worry openly if supporting “peaceful protests” in Portland, Oregon, would hurt Democrats.
Led by former Vice President Joe Biden, Democrats have insisted that the riots targeting a federal courthouse and federal law enforcement officers in Portland are actually “peaceful.” They have been supported by media that downplays violence committed by the “protesters” and highlights anything the officers do to defend themselves or to disperse the crowd. The Democrats have also demonized federal law enforcement for merely doing what local authorities have refused to do.
Last week, Biden accused federal law enforcement of “brutally attacking peaceful protesters” in Portland. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called the officers “stormtroopers” and Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) called them “Gestapo.” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said that the demonstrators “represent the best of our democratic ideals.”
But after a weekend of violence across the nation in “solidarity” with Portland, some Democrats are thinking twice.
Lanny Davis, the close Clinton ally who urged long ago, that President Donald Trump be removed from office, tweeted: “Violent protesters lighting fires and using violence in Portland should wear @realDonaldTrump buttons. That is who they are helping.Progressives in Portland need to call them out, including the Mayor. ReTweet please. Don’t allow violent people help @realDonaldTrump.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Plainclothes Miami cops ticket people who don’t wear masks, fine anyone who doesn’t wear face coveri

Plainclothes Miami cops ticket people who don’t wear masks, fine anyone who doesn’t wear face coverings properly

The Miami Police Department assigned 39 police officers to enforce the city ’ s mandatory mask order .
In the @ @ @ @ @ mask police started handing out citations to anyone who didn ’ t wear face coverings @ @ @ @ @ to people who wore masks , but were not wearing them properly .
Miami-Dade County @ @ @ @ @ face masks in all public spaces inside and outdoors .
According to a Miami Herald @ @ @ @ @ the Miami-Dade Police Department have issued 162 citations to people caught violating the county ’ @ @ @ @ @ The coronavirus mask police handed out fines for noncompliance with the face mask order at @ @ @ @ @ and country clubs .
The fine for not wearing a mask is $ 100 .
@ @ @ @ @ a woman was walking from a Publix grocery store in North Miami Beach to her @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Miami Police Department assigned 39 police officers to enforce the city’s mandatory mask order. In the last two weeks, the mask police started handing out citations to anyone who didn’t wear face coverings and even doled out fines to people who wore masks, but were not wearing them properly.
Miami-Dade County residents are required to wear face masks in all public spaces inside and outdoors. According to a Miami Herald article published on Thursday, the Miami-Dade Police Department have issued 162 citations to people caught violating the county’s mandatory mask order.
The coronavirus mask police handed out fines for noncompliance with the face mask order at convenience stores, barbershops, and country clubs. The fine for not wearing a mask is $100.
The Miami Herald reported that a woman was walking from a Publix grocery store in North Miami Beach to her car in the parking lot. Johanna Gianni took off her mask after exiting the store and was quickly approached by a police officer. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--MSNBC Historian Warns: Many Trump Voters ‘Not Going to Tell Pollsters’

Historian Jon Meacham on Friday evening warned Democrats that even though former Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Donald @ @ @ @ @ nearly every poll 100 days before Election Day , a lot of people who will @ @ @ @ @ are not going to tell pollsters.
” He said on MSNBC that Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ about this as well ” because they know “ it ’ s a long way @ @ @ @ @ that 100 days is “ endless ” and “ an eternity ” in a campaign @ @ @ @ @ because of the tumult of this remarkable year.
” He referenced questions about the economy @ @ @ @ @ addition to “ the inherent instability ” of the president .
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Historian Jon Meacham on Friday evening warned Democrats that even though former Vice President Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump by double digits in nearly every poll 100 days before Election Day, a lot of people who will vote “for the incumbent are not going to tell pollsters.”
He said on MSNBC that Biden’s “campaign is being careful about this as well” because they know “it’s a long way to go.”
Meacham added that 100 days is “endless” and “an eternity” in a campaign, not the least “because of the tumult of this remarkable year.”
He referenced questions about the economy and the Coronavirus pandemic in addition to “the inherent instability” of the president. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Oklahoma Preparing ‘Back the Blue’ Legislation Supporting Police

Oklahoma lawmakers announced new “ Back the Blue ” legislation Tuesday to offer increased support to police forces in the @ @ @ @ @ Hilbert ( R ) and state Sen. James Leewright ( R ) are leading an @ @ @ @ @ Oklahoma State Police , offer better retirement plans , compensate families when those officers are @ @ @ @ @ duty , and better support local police departments .
It is a hard sell during @ @ @ @ @ , when race and police brutality are at the forefront of a heated conversation ignited @ @ @ @ @ Floyd by former officer Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department .
Protests , both @ @ @ @ @ continue across the United States , while politicians on both sides respond with diametrically opposed @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Oklahoma lawmakers announced new “Back the Blue” legislation Tuesday to offer increased support to police forces in the state.
State Rep. Kyle Hilbert (R) and state Sen. James Leewright (R) are leading an effort to increase pay for Oklahoma State Police, offer better retirement plans, compensate families when those officers are lost in the line of duty, and better support local police departments.
It is a hard sell during a time of national division, when race and police brutality are at the forefront of a heated conversation ignited by the killing of George Floyd by former officer Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis Police Department. Protests, both peaceful and decidedly not, continue across the United States, while politicians on both sides respond with diametrically opposed approaches to the issue. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Civil rights activist Bob Woodson: Low-income Blacks being ‘bamboozled and hustled and scammed’ by D

Civil rights activist Bob Woodson: Low-income Blacks being ‘bamboozled and hustled and scammed’ by Democrats

Civil rights activist Bob Woodson , founder of the Woodson Center , ripped Democratic mayors such as Chicago ’ s Lori Lightfoot for blaming Republicans and the status of gun control legislation , among other things , for continued violent unrest in their jurisdictions .
Woodson reacted on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to both host Tucker Carlson ’ s commentary on Chicago and the state of the African-American community at large .
“ Lori Lightfoot will tell you — and it ’ s not just Lori Lightfoot , by a mile — but she cares so deeply about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we believe that ?
” Carlson asked Woodson .
“ Absolutely not , ” he replied .
“ I believe that the salvation of this country … will be the sleeping giant : When low-income Blacks wake up and realize that they are being bamboozled and hustled and scammed by people like Lori Lightfoot and others — they are going to realize that they must address the enemy within.
” “ The left derives this moral authority as being of legitimate representatives of the poor , ” he said , pointing to another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest — Portland , Ore. Woodson said a “ metaphor ” for Democrats ’ assumed “ moral authority ” over minority communities was when a white demonstrator reportedly stepped in front of Black law enforcement during the protests and said “ f— the police.
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Civil rights activist Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, ripped Democratic mayors such as Chicago’s Lori Lightfoot for blaming Republicans and the status of gun control legislation, among other things, for continued violent unrest in their jurisdictions.
Woodson reacted on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to both host Tucker Carlson’s commentary on Chicago and the state of the African-American community at large.
“Lori Lightfoot will tell you — and it’s not just Lori Lightfoot, by a mile — but she cares so deeply about the poorest people in her city. Should we believe that?” Carlson asked Woodson.
“Absolutely not,” he replied. “I believe that the salvation of this country … will be the sleeping giant: When low-income Blacks wake up and realize that they are being bamboozled and hustled and scammed by people like Lori Lightfoot and others — they are going to realize that they must address the enemy within.”
“The left derives this moral authority as being of legitimate representatives of the poor,” he said, pointing to another liberal city facing weeks of violence and unrest — Portland, Ore.
Woodson said a “metaphor” for Democrats’ assumed “moral authority” over minority communities was when a white demonstrator reportedly stepped in front of Black law enforcement during the protests and said “f— the police.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Feds Nab Chinese Researcher Who Took Refuge in Consulate

A Chinese military researcher who entered a Chinese consulate in San Francisco to avoid arrest by the FBI is now @ @ @ @ @ administration officials .
In June , federal authorities issued an arrest warrant for Juan Tang @ @ @ @ @ .
Davis , for concealing her affiliation with the Chinese military in her visa application @ @ @ @ @ seeking refuge in the Chinese consulate .
Senior administration officials confirmed that Tang is now @ @ @ @ @ night and is expected to appear in federal court on Friday .
It is unclear @ @ @ @ @ .
Officials declined to comment on why the consulate allowed the arrest to happen , @ @ @ @ @ be revealed at the court appearance .
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A Chinese military researcher who entered a Chinese consulate in San Francisco to avoid arrest by the FBI is now in custody, according to administration officials.
In June, federal authorities issued an arrest warrant for Juan Tang, a researcher at U.C. Davis, for concealing her affiliation with the Chinese military in her visa application. Tang evaded arrest by seeking refuge in the Chinese consulate. Senior administration officials confirmed that Tang is now in custody as of Thursday night and is expected to appear in federal court on Friday.
It is unclear how U.S. authorities arrested Tang. Officials declined to comment on why the consulate allowed the arrest to happen, saying that additional details will be revealed at the court appearance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-07-27--Violent Crime Explosion Forces Minneapolis Residents to Form Militias

“ Minneapolis residents in some areas still recovering from rioting and unrest are forming community watch and security groups , some bearing firearms , to fight a surge of crime , ” reports the Wall Street Journal .
While no one can blame the residents — in fact they should be applauded for doing what it takes to protect their own – this is , in ways I ’ ll explain below , not good .
It is , however , a sign of things to come in countless Democrat-run cities : In late June , residents near a commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 3rd Precinct station that was abandoned and burned , were seeing a surge of shooting and drug-related crime on their block .
“ It got to the point where crime had no consequences , ” said Tania Rivera , 30 , who runs a child-care center with her mother .
“ It was being done deliberately out in the open .
Drive-through drug dealing , drive-through prostitution , everything from gunshots to assaults to sex out in the public .
Everything you didn ’ t want your neighborhood to look like.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , neighbors began constructing a barrier to close off two blocks of their street , first with trash cans , then debris .
For a while , a boat on a trailer protected one intersection .
Eventually , a nearby iron maker constructed a permanent gate .
Police gave their approval as long as emergency responders could get through if requested by the neighborhood .
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“Minneapolis residents in some areas still recovering from rioting and unrest are forming community watch and security groups, some bearing firearms, to fight a surge of crime,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
While no one can blame the residents — in fact they should be applauded for doing what it takes to protect their own – this is, in ways I’ll explain below, not good. It is, however, a sign of things to come in countless Democrat-run cities:
In late June, residents near a commercial strip that had been looted, and the 3rd Precinct station that was abandoned and burned, were seeing a surge of shooting and drug-related crime on their block.
“It got to the point where crime had no consequences,” said Tania Rivera, 30, who runs a child-care center with her mother. “It was being done deliberately out in the open. Drive-through drug dealing, drive-through prostitution, everything from gunshots to assaults to sex out in the public. Everything you didn’t want your neighborhood to look like.”
So after a number of community meetings, neighbors began constructing a barrier to close off two blocks of their street, first with trash cans, then debris. For a while, a boat on a trailer protected one intersection. Eventually, a nearby iron maker constructed a permanent gate. Police gave their approval as long as emergency responders could get through if requested by the neighborhood.
It goes on to say that men in the neighborhood “began an armed patrol, kicking out anyone who didn’t belong on the block after dark.” – READ MORE
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