truepundit--2020-02-25--White House Spox Says of Trump’s Enemies List: ‘If We Find Them, We’ll Take Appropriate Action’ (VID

White House Spox Says of Trump’s Enemies List: ‘If We Find Them, We’ll Take Appropriate Action’ (VIDEO)

For weeks , there have been spotty reports that President Donald Trump is actively pursuing any disloyal members of his @ @ @ @ @ , Axios reported that the president keeps a sort of hit list that has affected @ @ @ @ @ .
Among the names reported to be on the list is Jessie Liu , who @ @ @ @ @ Department role .
Axios ‘ reporting comes only days after a report from The Daily @ @ @ @ @ s trade advisor Peter Navarro is hunting for the anonymous inside-the-White House author of a @ @ @ @ @ was critical of the president .
During an interview with Fox News on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ Hogan Gidley seemed to confirm that reporting when he said , “ The president ’ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that he wants people in this administration who want to forward his agenda.
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For weeks, there have been spotty reports that President Donald Trump is actively pursuing any disloyal members of his staff. And on Sunday, Axios reported that the president keeps a sort of hit list that has affected staffing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Among the names reported to be on the list is Jessie Liu, who was nominated for a Treasury Department role. Axios‘ reporting comes only days after a report from The Daily Beast stating that Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro is hunting for the anonymous inside-the-White House author of a New York Times editorial that was critical of the president.
White House spox Hogan Gidley essentially confirms Axios’ reporting that Trump allies have assembled a “deep State’ list of disloyal government officials: “There are a lot of people out there working against this president. If we find them, we’ll take appropriate action.” pic.twitter.com/mBKTJBsGda — Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) February 24, 2020
During an interview with Fox News on Monday, White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley seemed to confirm that reporting when he said, “The president’s been pretty clear about the fact that he wants people in this administration who want to forward his agenda.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Joe Biden to Gun Manufacturers: ‘I’m Going to Take You Down’

During a Monday night speech in South Carolina , Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden referenced gun manufacturers and said , @ @ @ @ @ to take you down.
” He made this statement after referencing the Protection of Lawful @ @ @ @ @ 2005 ) .
The PLCAA is designed to shield gun manufacturers from lawsuits in scenarios @ @ @ @ @ were legally made and legally sold .
Breitbart News reported Biden ’ s New Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ it was a “ mistake ” to give “ gun manufacturers … a loophole that @ @ @ @ @ be sued for the carnage they are creating.
” Biden went even further during his @ @ @ @ @ South Carolina speech , saying , “ I ’ ve got news for you gun @ @ @ @ @ coming for you and I ’ m going to take you down.
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During a Monday night speech in South Carolina, Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden referenced gun manufacturers and said, “I’m going to take you down.”
He made this statement after referencing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (2005). The PLCAA is designed to shield gun manufacturers from lawsuits in scenarios where the guns in question were legally made and legally sold.
Breitbart News reported Biden’s New Hampshire comments, where he said it was a “mistake” to give “gun manufacturers … a loophole that does not allow them to be sued for the carnage they are creating.”
Biden went even further during his February 24, 2020, South Carolina speech, saying, “I’ve got news for you gun manufacturers. I’m coming for you and I’m going to take you down.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Omar Posts Long List In ‘I Am’ Tweet, Gets Called Out For Leaving Out ‘American’

On Sunday night , controversial far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) posted a tweet listing off all the things @ @ @ @ @ ” including a being a Somali , Muslim , and black .
Her list , @ @ @ @ @ that she is an American , ( who represents other Americans ) .
She addressed @ @ @ @ @ “ anti Muslim bigots , ” “ tinfoil conspiracy theorists , ” “ birthers , @ @ @ @ @ and “ every single xenophobe since 2016 , ” among others .
“ Easily triggering @ @ @ @ @ , anti Muslim bigots , tinfoil conspiracy theorists , birthers , pay me a to @ @ @ @ @ groups and every single xenophobe since 2016 , ” the Democrat wrote at the bottom @ @ @ @ @ a laugh-cry emoji .
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On Sunday night, controversial far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) posted a tweet listing off all the things the Democrat “is,” including a being a Somali, Muslim, and black. Her list, however, conspicuously leaves off that she is an American, (who represents other Americans).
“I am, Hijabi, Muslim, Black, Foreign born, Refugee, Somali,” Omar tweeted Thursday night.
She addressed the tweet to conservatives, “anti Muslim bigots,” “tinfoil conspiracy theorists,” “birthers,” “pro-occupation groups” and “every single xenophobe since 2016,” among others.
I am, Hijabi
Muslim
Black
Foreign born
Refugee
Somali Easily triggering conservatives, Right wing bloggers, anti Muslim bigots, tinfoil conspiracy theorists, birthers, pay me a 💵 to bash Muslims fraudsters, pro-occupation groups and every single xenophobe since 2016 😆 pic.twitter.com/SffIqUT32I — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 24, 2020
“Easily triggering conservatives, Right wing bloggers, anti Muslim bigots, tinfoil conspiracy theorists, birthers, pay me a to bash Muslims fraudsters, pro-occupation groups and every single xenophobe since 2016,” the Democrat wrote at the bottom of the post, adding a laugh-cry emoji. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Biden Campaign Attacks Bernie’s ‘Dangerous,’ ‘Deeply Offensive’ Castro Comments

Former vice president Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign attacked Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) for his comments defending the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro .
The Biden campaign released a statement Monday about Sanders calling criticism of the Communist regime “ unfair ” in an interview with CBS ’ s 60 Minutes .
“ Make no mistake , ” the campaign said , “ Bernie Sanders ’ s comments on Fidel Castro are a part of a larger pattern throughout his life to embrace autocratic leaders and governments across the globe.
” The statement noted Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Cold War .
“ He seems to have found more inspiration in the Soviets , Sandinistas , Chavistas , and Castro than in America , ” the statement said .
“ His admiration for elements of Castro ’ s dictatorship or at least willingness to look past Cuba ’ s human rights violations is not just dangerous , it is deeply offensive to the many people … that have fled political persecution and sought refuge in the United States.
” The Biden campaign added that Sanders ’ s “ ideology blinds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries.
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Former vice president Joe Biden’s presidential campaign attacked Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for his comments defending the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
The Biden campaign released a statement Monday about Sanders calling criticism of the Communist regime “unfair” in an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes. “Make no mistake,” the campaign said, “Bernie Sanders’s comments on Fidel Castro are a part of a larger pattern throughout his life to embrace autocratic leaders and governments across the globe.”
The statement noted Sanders’s history of praising Communist regimes during the Cold War. “He seems to have found more inspiration in the Soviets, Sandinistas, Chavistas, and Castro than in America,” the statement said. “His admiration for elements of Castro’s dictatorship or at least willingness to look past Cuba’s human rights violations is not just dangerous, it is deeply offensive to the many people … that have fled political persecution and sought refuge in the United States.”
The Biden campaign added that Sanders’s “ideology blinds him to the realities of life in [Communist] countries.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Hillary Clinton re-emerges, blasts Trump as ‘clear and present danger to democracy and to our future

Hillary Clinton re-emerges, blasts Trump as ‘clear and present danger to democracy and to our future’

Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton showed how classless she is once again this week when she @ @ @ @ @ making it clear that she is still not over losing to him in 2016 .
@ @ @ @ @ comments when she was talking to journalists on the red carpet at the Berlin film @ @ @ @ @ News .
“ I will support the nominee of our party because I think that @ @ @ @ @ clear and present danger to democracy and to our future , ” Clinton said .
@ @ @ @ @ that she will not be endorsing a specific candidate in the Democratic race , saying @ @ @ @ @ that to the voters.
” She also defended comments that she made about candidate Bernie @ @ @ @ @ her new documentary .
“ Nobody likes him , nobody wants to work with him @ @ @ @ @ .
He was a career politician , ” Clinton said in the film .
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Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton showed how classless she is once again this week when she blasted President Donald Trump, making it clear that she is still not over losing to him in 2016.
Clinton made her latest anti-Trump comments when she was talking to journalists on the red carpet at the Berlin film festival, according to Yahoo News.
“I will support the nominee of our party because I think that our current president is a clear and present danger to democracy and to our future,” Clinton said.
Clinton went on to say that she will not be endorsing a specific candidate in the Democratic race, saying that she would “leave that to the voters.”
She also defended comments that she made about candidate Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in her new documentary.
“Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done. He was a career politician,” Clinton said in the film. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Flashback: Mike Bloomberg Received Planned Parenthood’s Award for Promoting Abortion

Democrat presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg received Planned Parenthood ’ s Global Citizen Award at the abortion giant ’ s annual @ @ @ @ @ “ I obviously care about a woman ’ s right to choose , ” Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ award .
“ I think a woman shouldn ’ t be forced into doing anything @ @ @ @ @ to make the decision .
It ’ s her body and I understand that.
” @ @ @ @ @ mayor said in his acceptance speech that his foundation would invest “ $ 50 million @ @ @ @ @ our efforts in Tanzania ” and into “ Uganda , Senegal , Burkina Faso , @ @ @ @ @ he and Planned Parenthood would work to overturn pro-life laws .
Bloomberg said he was @ @ @ @ @ major partner in this new effort will be Planned Parenthood Global.
” He said , @ @ @ @ @ our funding will help advocates work towards better sexual health policies for teens and better @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Democrat presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg received Planned Parenthood’s Global Citizen Award at the abortion giant’s annual gala in March 2014.
“I obviously care about a woman’s right to choose,” Bloomberg said as he accepted his award. “I think a woman shouldn’t be forced into doing anything. She’s got to make the decision. It’s her body and I understand that.”
The former New York City mayor said in his acceptance speech that his foundation would invest “$50 million into a major expansion of our efforts in Tanzania” and into “Uganda, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Nicaragua,” where he and Planned Parenthood would work to overturn pro-life laws.
Bloomberg said he was “happy to say our major partner in this new effort will be Planned Parenthood Global.”
He said, “In some countries, our funding will help advocates work towards better sexual health policies for teens and better access to contraceptives.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Bernie Sanders, Surrounded By Anti-Semites, Attacks AIPAC. AIPAC Responds In Statement.

Socialist Bernie Sanders , the front runner in race for the Democratic presidential nomination , attacked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee ( AIPAC ) on Sunday and was subsequently condemned by the organization .
“ The Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security , ” Sanders wrote on Twitter .
“ So do the Palestinian people .
I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights .
For that reason I will not attend their conference.
” Sanders concluded , “ As president , I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palestinians and do everything possible to bring peace and security to the region.
” AIPAC responded in a statement , writing , “ Senator Sanders has never attended our conference and that is evident from his outrageous comment .
In fact , many of his own Senate and House Democratic colleagues and leaders speak from our platform to the over 18,000 Americans from widely diverse backgrounds – Democrats , Republicans , Jews , Christians , African Americans , Hispanic Americans , progressives , Veterans , students , members of the LGBTQ+ community – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their support for the U.S.-Israel relationship.
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Socialist Bernie Sanders, the front runner in race for the Democratic presidential nomination, attacked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Sunday and was subsequently condemned by the organization.
As president, I will support the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians and do everything possible to bring peace and security to the region. 2/2 — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 23, 2020
“The Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security,” Sanders wrote on Twitter. “So do the Palestinian people. I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference.”
Sanders concluded, “As president, I will support the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians and do everything possible to bring peace and security to the region.”
AIPAC responded in a statement, writing, “Senator Sanders has never attended our conference and that is evident from his outrageous comment. In fact, many of his own Senate and House Democratic colleagues and leaders speak from our platform to the over 18,000 Americans from widely diverse backgrounds – Democrats, Republicans, Jews, Christians, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, progressives, Veterans, students, members of the LGBTQ+ community – who participate in the conference to proclaim their support for the U.S.-Israel relationship.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--WATCH: MSNBC’s Joy Reid claims Trump supporters are racists who revolted against ‘smart people’

MSNBC host Joy Reid just launched a vile attack on supporters of President Donald Trump , reminding all of us @ @ @ @ @ think of conservatives .
While covering the Nevada Caucuses , Reid revealed why she thinks @ @ @ @ @ , and she unsurprisingly chalked his victory up to racism .
“ Even though Donald @ @ @ @ @ majority , the hungry constituency was a lot of white ethnic voters , north and @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re taking this country back from the brown people , the immigrants .
@ @ @ @ @ of unlawful migration , ’ ” Reid said .
Reid went on to imply that @ @ @ @ @ liberals .
Paraphrasing what she felt they were thinking , Reid said , ‘ We @ @ @ @ @ you say… The smart , the smarty pants , the college educated…forget them .
We @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

MSNBC host Joy Reid just launched a vile attack on supporters of President Donald Trump, reminding all of us just how little liberal elites think of conservatives.
While covering the Nevada Caucuses, Reid revealed why she thinks Trump won the 2016 election, and she unsurprisingly chalked his victory up to racism.
MSNBC’s Joy Reid and Chris Matthews mock, attack Trump supporters as racists who revolted against “smart” peoplehttps://t.co/9IUuHXuUWa pic.twitter.com/u0d7P8wdqY — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) February 22, 2020
“Even though Donald Trump did not have a majority, the hungry constituency was a lot of white ethnic voters, north and south, who said ‘we’re taking this country back from the brown people, the immigrants. We’re getting rid of unlawful migration,’” Reid said.
Reid went on to imply that Republicans are less intelligent than liberals. Paraphrasing what she felt they were thinking, Reid said, ‘We don’t care what you say… The smart, the smarty pants, the college educated…forget them. We’re the hungriest.’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Trump Starts Implementing Ban on Welfare-Dependent Immigration to U.S.

President Trump ’ s administration on Monday started implementing the federal regulation geared toward stopping likely welfare-dependent legal immigrants from permanently resettling in the United States .
After the U.S. Supreme Court gave the green light for the regulation , the Trump administration has now begun applying what is known as the “ Public Charge ” rule — a rule whereby legal immigrants are less likely to secure a permanent residency in the U.S. if they have used any forms of welfare in the past , including any cash benefits for income maintenance , Supplemental Security Income ( SSI ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) – otherwise known as food stamps , Medicaid , and certain taxpayer-funded housing programs .
The rule will now apply nationwide and , as Breitbart News previously noted , will favor younger , self-sufficient , healthier , and English-speaking legal immigrants over those who have used at least one form of public welfare for more than 12 months within any 36-month period .
When last asked of their support for the rule , 56 percent of Hispanic Americans said they supported favoring self-sufficient legal immigrants for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as about 6-in-10 of all American voters and 62 percent of all swing voters .
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President Trump’s administration on Monday started implementing the federal regulation geared toward stopping likely welfare-dependent legal immigrants from permanently resettling in the United States.
After the U.S. Supreme Court gave the green light for the regulation, the Trump administration has now begun applying what is known as the “Public Charge” rule — a rule whereby legal immigrants are less likely to secure a permanent residency in the U.S. if they have used any forms of welfare in the past, including any cash benefits for income maintenance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)– otherwise known as food stamps, Medicaid, and certain taxpayer-funded housing programs.
The rule will now apply nationwide and, as Breitbart News previously noted, will favor younger, self-sufficient, healthier, and English-speaking legal immigrants over those who have used at least one form of public welfare for more than 12 months within any 36-month period.
When last asked of their support for the rule, 56 percent of Hispanic Americans said they supported favoring self-sufficient legal immigrants for green cards over welfare-dependent legal immigrants, as well as about 6-in-10 of all American voters and 62 percent of all swing voters. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Bernie Sanders reveals ‘major plans’ to be funded by new taxes, massive lawsuits, military cuts

Bernie Sanders unexpectedly released a fact-sheet Monday night explaining that he ’ d pay for his sweeping new government programs through new taxes and massive lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry , as well as by slashing spending on the military , among other methods .
The move sought to head off complaints from Republicans and some rival Democrats that his plans were economically unrealistic , especially after a head-turning CBS News interview in which the frustrated Vermont senator said he couldn ’ t “ rattle off to you every nickel and every dime ” about his proposed expenditures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just minutes after promising to do so during a CNN town hall .
However , the fact-sheet highlighted for the first time that many of Sanders ’ expected cost-saving measures relied on conjecture and best-case scenarios .
For example , Sanders ’ document asserts that a “ modest tax on Wall Street speculation … will raise an estimated $ 2.4 trillion over ten years ” and , in one fell swoop , make all “ public colleges , universities and trade schools tuition-free … and cancel all student debt over the next decade.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ 0.5 percent tax on stock trades – 50 cents on every $ 100 of stock – a 0.1 percent fee on bond trades , and a 0.005 percent fee on derivative trades.
” The National Review has likened a tax on so-called “ Wall Street speculation ” to a de facto tax on savings , saying the Sanders plan is untested and “ would mean paying $ 25 to the federal government every time you traded $ 5,000 worth of stock — or five times what you ’ d pay the typical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the long term , that imposes serious costs on actively traded funds such as the ones containing many Americans ’ retirement funds.
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Bernie Sanders unexpectedly released a fact-sheet Monday night explaining that he’d pay for his sweeping new government programs through new taxes and massive lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, as well as by slashing spending on the military, among other methods.
The move sought to head off complaints from Republicans and some rival Democrats that his plans were economically unrealistic, especially after a head-turning CBS News interview in which the frustrated Vermont senator said he couldn’t “rattle off to you every nickel and every dime” about his proposed expenditures.
He released his plan on his website just minutes after promising to do so during a CNN town hall.
However, the fact-sheet highlighted for the first time that many of Sanders’ expected cost-saving measures relied on conjecture and best-case scenarios. For example, Sanders’ document asserts that a “modest tax on Wall Street speculation … will raise an estimated $2.4 trillion over ten years” and, in one fell swoop, make all “public colleges, universities and trade schools tuition-free … and cancel all student debt over the next decade.”
The proposal specifically would place a “0.5 percent tax on stock trades – 50 cents on every $100 of stock – a 0.1 percent fee on bond trades, and a 0.005 percent fee on derivative trades.”
The National Review has likened a tax on so-called “Wall Street speculation” to a de facto tax on savings, saying the Sanders plan is untested and “would mean paying $25 to the federal government every time you traded $5,000 worth of stock — or five times what you’d pay the typical online brokerage in fees. … Over the long term, that imposes serious costs on actively traded funds such as the ones containing many Americans’ retirement funds.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--WATCH: Bernie Continues Praise For Murderous Dictator Castro, Praises Communist China

Socialist Bernie Sanders , the current leader in the race for the Democratic nomination for president , doubled down on his praise for murderous communist dictator Fidel Castro on Monday night and went on to praise communist China .
“ I will take one more step down the road from the stigma from some of your fellow Democrats , ” CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo said during a Sanders town hall event .
“ You said on 60 Minutes this weekend , ‘ It is unfair to say that everything is bad with the way that Fidel Castro ruled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Congress who represent Cuban Americans in Florida , obviously you got to win there , they ’ re attacking your comment as absolutely unacceptable , singing the praises of a murderous tyrant , ” Cuomo continued .
“ Response ?
” “ The response was , when Fidel Castro first came to power … he initiated a major literacy program , ” Sanders falsely claimed .
“ There was a lot of folks in Cuba at that point who were illiterate .
He formed a literacy brigade , they went out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You know what ?
I think teaching people to read and write is a good thing.
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Socialist Bernie Sanders, the current leader in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, doubled down on his praise for murderous communist dictator Fidel Castro on Monday night and went on to praise communist China.
“I will take one more step down the road from the stigma from some of your fellow Democrats,” CNN’s Chris Cuomo said during a Sanders town hall event. “You said on 60 Minutes this weekend, ‘It is unfair to say that everything is bad with the way that Fidel Castro ruled in Cuba.’
WOW! Bernie Sanders just doubled down on his defense of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s literacy program at tonight’s #CNNTownHall. While also praising Communist China for having taken more people out of extreme poverty than any country in history. pic.twitter.com/XGv3KHj6z3 — Francis Brennan (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@FrancisBrennan) February 25, 2020
“Now, Democratic members of Congress who represent Cuban Americans in Florida, obviously you got to win there, they’re attacking your comment as absolutely unacceptable, singing the praises of a murderous tyrant,” Cuomo continued. “Response?”
“The response was, when Fidel Castro first came to power … he initiated a major literacy program,” Sanders falsely claimed. “There was a lot of folks in Cuba at that point who were illiterate. He formed a literacy brigade, they went out and helped people learn to read and write. You know what? I think teaching people to read and write is a good thing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--When will the media ask the socialist candidate if he’s going to redistribute his wealth?

Well , all his plans can be known as a “ free-for-all platform ” ; someone called it “ the free-pizza-platform.
” He allegedly has “ plans ” that cost more than 60 trillion dollars , although he said a few weeks back that “ nobody knows ” how much the free-free-free project would cost the taxpayers .
Well…you see , Bernie , the socialist/communist extraordinaire ( so he claims , and chants ) is a hypocrite .
How else can he be defined ?
For one , Bernie is flying all over with his jet plane , so there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s protect the planet/climate crisis ” kind of thing .
Anyway , put aside that one .
Let ’ s consider this : the entire platform for the socialist system is basically a redistribution of goods .
It would be very interesting what Sanders will say if he is asked to donate all his fortune to help in the “ redistribution ” schematic .
Perhaps any of the pro-Sanders Socialists/Democrats will ask him about sharing his wealth , next time any of them go to one of those rallies .
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Well, all his plans can be known as a “free-for-all platform”; someone called it “the free-pizza-platform.” He allegedly has “plans” that cost more than 60 trillion dollars, although he said a few weeks back that “nobody knows” how much the free-free-free project would cost the taxpayers.
Well…you see, Bernie, the socialist/communist extraordinaire ( so he claims, and chants ) is a hypocrite. How else can he be defined?
For one, Bernie is flying all over with his jet plane, so there goes the so-called so ventilated “let’s protect the planet/climate crisis” kind of thing.
Anyway, put aside that one. Let’s consider this: the entire platform for the socialist system is basically a redistribution of goods. It would be very interesting what Sanders will say if he is asked to donate all his fortune to help in the “redistribution” schematic.
Perhaps any of the pro-Sanders Socialists/Democrats will ask him about sharing his wealth, next time any of them go to one of those rallies. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Florida Democrats Slam Bernie’s Castro Comments as ‘Unacceptable,’ ‘Insulting’

Three Florida Democratic congresswomen slammed presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) over his comments defending the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro .
“ I ’ m hoping that in the future , Senator Sanders will take time to speak to some of my constituents before he decides to sing the praises of a murderous tyrant like Fidel Castro , ” tweeted Miami congresswoman and former HHS secretary Donna Shalala , along with a gif of a cat reading “ C ’ mon , bro.
” Shalala ’ s remarks came after Sanders called criticism of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview with CBS ’ s 60 Minutes , praising Castro ’ s “ massive literacy program.
” “ The Castro regime murdered and jailed dissidents , and caused unspeakable harm to too many South Florida families , ” the Miami congresswoman continued .
“ To this day , it remains an authoritarian regime that oppresses its people , subverts the free press , and stifles a free society.
” Rep. Stephanie Murphy ( D. , Fla. ) called Sanders ’ s comments “ ill-informed & insulting to thousands of Floridians .
Castro was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
His ‘ literacy program ’ wasn ’ t altruistic ; it was a cynical effort to spread his dangerous philosophy & consolidate power.
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Three Florida Democratic congresswomen slammed presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) over his comments defending the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
“I’m hoping that in the future, Senator Sanders will take time to speak to some of my constituents before he decides to sing the praises of a murderous tyrant like Fidel Castro,” tweeted Miami congresswoman and former HHS secretary Donna Shalala, along with a gif of a cat reading “C’mon, bro.” Shalala’s remarks came after Sanders called criticism of the communist dictator “unfair” on an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, praising Castro’s “massive literacy program.”
Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D., Fla.) seconded Shalala’s criticism. “I find Senator Bernie Sanders’s comments on Castro’s Cuba absolutely unacceptable,” she tweeted.
“The Castro regime murdered and jailed dissidents, and caused unspeakable harm to too many South Florida families,” the Miami congresswoman continued. “To this day, it remains an authoritarian regime that oppresses its people, subverts the free press, and stifles a free society.”
Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D., Fla.) called Sanders’s comments “ill-informed & insulting to thousands of Floridians. Castro was a murderous dictator who oppressed his own people. His ‘literacy program’ wasn’t altruistic; it was a cynical effort to spread his dangerous philosophy & consolidate power.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--Bernie’s Pro-Castro Remarks Backfire: ‘Sound Of Bernie’s Latino Voter Wave Crashing’

Socialist Bernie Sanders , the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic nomination for president , faced widespread backlash late @ @ @ @ @ remarks that he made about murderous Cuban communist dictator Fidel Castro .
Sanders made the @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ 60 Minutes ” with host Anderson Cooper when Cooper pressed him about positive @ @ @ @ @ about brutal communist regimes in the past .
“ You know ?
When Fidel Castro @ @ @ @ @ know what he did ?
” Sanders said .
“ He had a massive literacy @ @ @ @ @ bad thing ?
Even though Fidel Castro did it ?
” Sanders ’ claim that @ @ @ @ @ ” lacks the historical context that Castro was essentially a terrorist who attacked Cuba ’ @ @ @ @ @ not win in an election .
Sanders ’ claim that Castro had a “ massive @ @ @ @ @ propaganda , a point that many critics hit Sanders on in response to his pro-communist @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Socialist Bernie Sanders, the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, faced widespread backlash late on Sunday night over positive remarks that he made about murderous Cuban communist dictator Fidel Castro.
Sanders made the disturbing remarks on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” with host Anderson Cooper when Cooper pressed him about positive remarks that he had made about brutal communist regimes in the past.
“You know? When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did?” Sanders said. “He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing? Even though Fidel Castro did it?”
That’s the sound of Bernie’s Latino voter wave crashing on the shores of Miami https://t.co/FwN64IOlY7 — David Smiley (@NewsbySmiley) February 24, 2020
Say goodbye to Florida. And prepare to spend money in New Jersey. If he’s the nominee. https://t.co/SgGActS5L7 — Rory Cooper (@rorycooper) February 24, 2020
I’m hoping that in the future, Senator Sanders will take time to speak to some of my constituents before he decides to sing the praises of a murderous tyrant like Fidel Castro. https://t.co/Iwvmay9LOH pic.twitter.com/KT9sQ0pfkh — Donna E. Shalala (@DonnaShalala) February 24, 2020
Sanders’ claim that Castro “came into office” lacks the historical context that Castro was essentially a terrorist who attacked Cuba’s government; he did not win in an election. Sanders’ claim that Castro had a “massive literacy program” is communist propaganda, a point that many critics hit Sanders on in response to his pro-communist remarks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-25--WATCH: India Plays ‘Macho Man’ As Trump Enters Stadium Of 110,000 Indians Wear ‘Trump’ Hats

President Donald Trump was greeted at a rally in India on Monday morning to approximately 110,000 cheering Indian fans of his who were wearing white “ Trump ” hats .
As Trump entered Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera , on the outskirts of Ahmedabad , India played “ Macho Man ” by Village People .
Prior to boarding Marine One on Sunday , Trump told reporters about the trip to India , “ Well , I look forward to being with the people of India .
We ’ re going to have many millions and millions of people .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I get along very well with the Prime Minister , Prime Minister Modi .
He ’ s a friend of mine .
I committed to this trip a long time ago , and I look forward to going , ” Trump continued .
“ We ’ re taking — as you know , the First Lady is coming .
Some of you are coming .
I hear it ’ s going to be a big event .
Some people say the biggest event they ’ ve ever had in India .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
This will be the biggest event they ’ ve ever had .
So it ’ s going to be very exciting .
I ’ m going to be there one night .
That ’ s not too much.
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President Donald Trump was greeted at a rally in India on Monday morning to approximately 110,000 cheering Indian fans of his who were wearing white “Trump” hats.
As Trump entered Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India played “Macho Man” by Village People.
India plays “Macho Man” by Village People as Trump enters Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is packed with 110,000 Indians wearing white “Trump” hats pic.twitter.com/tJW08sNNDa — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) February 24, 2020
Prior to boarding Marine One on Sunday, Trump told reporters about the trip to India, “Well, I look forward to being with the people of India. We’re going to have many millions and millions of people. It’s a long trip.”
“But I get along very well with the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Modi. He’s a friend of mine. I committed to this trip a long time ago, and I look forward to going,” Trump continued. “We’re taking — as you know, the First Lady is coming. Some of you are coming. I hear it’s going to be a big event. Some people say the biggest event they’ve ever had in India. That’s what the Prime Minister told me. This will be the biggest event they’ve ever had. So it’s going to be very exciting. I’m going to be there one night. That’s not too much.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--BIDEN CONFUSION: Went to South Africa with members of ‘CDC’ — the ‘Congressional Black Caucus’ (VIDE

BIDEN CONFUSION: Went to South Africa with members of ‘CDC’ — the ‘Congressional Black Caucus’ (VIDEO)

Joe Biden attempted to rationalize his false claim that he was “ arrested ” while trying to trying to visit @ @ @ @ @ .
The candidate made the claim three times on the trail , and was confronted @ @ @ @ @ .
“ What I meant to say was , I got off that— look , @ @ @ @ @ strongly opposed Apartheid , ” he said before promoting his campaign website .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ , the CDC , the Congressional Black Caucus , ” he continued , before going @ @ @ @ @ being led off a plane “ first , ” as “ the entire black delegation @ @ @ @ @ .
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Joe Biden attempted to rationalize his false claim that he was “arrested” while trying to trying to visit Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
The candidate made the claim three times on the trail, and was confronted about it today on CNN.
“What I meant to say was, I got off that— look, I strongly, strongly, strongly opposed Apartheid,” he said before promoting his campaign website.
“I was with a black delegation, the CDC, the Congressional Black Caucus,” he continued, before going on a stem winder about being led off a plane “first,” as “the entire black delegation” was led another way. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Nikki Haley slaps down Biden after he says she ‘didn’t have the brains’

Former U.N .
Ambassador Nikki Haley verbally slapped down Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden after reports surfaced that he questioned @ @ @ @ @ in South Carolina .
Jamie Lovegrove , a reporter for The Post and Courier , @ @ @ @ @ Haley for refusing to expand Medicaid through an Obamacare mandate in her state .
“ @ @ @ @ @ she ‘ didn ’ t have the brains , ’ Lovegrove reported , adding that @ @ @ @ @ the description to “ foresight ” because he wants to “ be polite.
” Haley @ @ @ @ @ social media .
“ I will put my brain up against yours anytime , ” @ @ @ @ @ it.
” She added a nice condescending ‘ # GodBlessJoe ’ for good measure .
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Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley verbally slapped down Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden after reports surfaced that he questioned her intelligence at a rally in South Carolina.
Jamie Lovegrove, a reporter for The Post and Courier, reported that Biden began criticizing Haley for refusing to expand Medicaid through an Obamacare mandate in her state.
Hold up Joe. I will put my brain up against yours anytime. Bring it. #GodBlessJoe https://t.co/x5bfrVCrCa — Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) February 26, 2020
“He appears to start saying she ‘didn’t have the brains,’ Lovegrove reported, adding that Biden stopped himself and changed the description to “foresight” because he wants to “be polite.”
Haley responded to the accusation on social media.
“I will put my brain up against yours anytime,” Haley wrote. “Bring it.”
She added a nice condescending ‘#GodBlessJoe’ for good measure. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--White House Chief of Staff: Press Is Covering Coronavirus to ‘Bring Down’ Trump (VIDEO)

White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Friday accused the press of not adequately reporting on the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the media was too busy covering President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment trial , which @ @ @ @ @ the hoax of the day.
” Addressing an audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference @ @ @ @ @ , Mulvaney also accused the press of pushing their agendas by inaccurately reporting that the @ @ @ @ @ ” to contain the outbreak .
Mulvaney said despite briefing Congress and other top health @ @ @ @ @ the health threat , the press chose to focus on Trump ’ s impeachment trial @ @ @ @ @ would bring down the president.
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White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Friday accused the press of not adequately reporting on the coronavirus’ threat to Americans because the media was too busy covering President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, which Mulvaney referred to as “the hoax of the day.”
Addressing an audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Friday, Mulvaney also accused the press of pushing their agendas by inaccurately reporting that the Trump Administration is “scrambling” to contain the outbreak.
Here’s Mike Mulvaney at CPAC characterizing coronavirus coverage as “an attempt to bring down the president” and blaming the media for the stock market stump pic.twitter.com/a747Inf2ky — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 28, 2020
Mulvaney said despite briefing Congress and other top health officials six weeks ago concerning the health threat, the press chose to focus on Trump’s impeachment trial because they “thought it would bring down the president.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--WATCH: Restricting abortion infringes on ‘religious freedom,’ says Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibran

WATCH: Restricting abortion infringes on ‘religious freedom,’ says Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Pro-life bills to ensure care for babies who survive abortions and to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy failed @ @ @ @ @ , and Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ( N.Y. ) said they represented an attack on @ @ @ @ @ LifeSite News .
Despite earning support from a majority of the Senate , the Born-Alive @ @ @ @ @ the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act failed to get the required 60 votes necessary to @ @ @ @ @ former presidential candidate with a 100 % approval rating from Planned Parenthood , celebrated the @ @ @ @ @ part of President Trump and Mitch McConnell ’ s all-out assault on women , ” @ @ @ @ @ They ’ re trying to harm women .
They ’ re trying to take away @ @ @ @ @ human rights , their ability to make the most important , intimate decisions of their @ @ @ @ @ taking away their religious freedom .
They ’ re taking away their moral freedom .
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Pro-life bills to ensure care for babies who survive abortions and to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy failed in the Senate this week, and Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) said they represented an attack on religious freedom, according to LifeSite News.
Despite earning support from a majority of the Senate, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act failed to get the required 60 votes necessary to advance. Gillibrand, a former presidential candidate with a 100% approval rating from Planned Parenthood, celebrated the results.
.@SenGillibrand on the Senate taking up the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: An “all-out assault on women” “They’re trying to harm women. They’re trying to take away their civil rights, human rights … They’re taking away their religious freedom” pic.twitter.com/2Ne6rGzpR3 — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 25, 2020
“This is part of President Trump and Mitch McConnell’s all-out assault on women,” Gillibrand told MSNBC. “They’re trying to harm women. They’re trying to take away their civil rights, their human rights, their ability to make the most important, intimate decisions of their lives. They’re taking away their religious freedom. They’re taking away their moral freedom. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Appeals court temporarily blocks Trump administration’s ‘Remain-in-Mexico’ policy

A federal appeals court on Friday slapped a temporary halt on the Remain-in-Mexico policy — one of the most effective Trump administration policies in halting last year ’ s migrant crisis — dealing a significant blow to the administration ’ s efforts to control the flow of migrants claiming asylum at the southern border .
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled in a 2-1 vote to put a hold on the policy — formally known as the Migrant Protection Protocols ( MPP ) .
In a separate ruling Friday , the same court also blocked an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the border illegally from then claiming asylum in the U.S .
The policy , which was established in January and expanded over the summer amid greater cooperation with Mexico , returns migrants to Mexico as they await their hearings , with courtrooms set up at key border points in places such as Laredo and Brownsville , Texas .
Approximately 57,000 people have been returned to Mexico under the policy .
The policy essentially ended the process known as “ catch-and-release ” by which migrants were released into the interior , sometimes for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While critics said MPP was cruel and placed migrants in danger of violence by returning them to the country , it was identified as ending a key “ pull factor ” in why migrants were flooding the border — namely that they would be allowed into the interior of the U.S. if they reached the border .
Officials said the process meant that cases could be heard in as little as 40-60 days , as opposed to the years it sometimes takes after family units are released into the U.S. Those in favor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the migrants , as it leaves them in limbo for less time , while also acting as a disincentive for Central American migrants who do not have legitimate asylum claims but might otherwise get into the U.S. by claiming “ credible fear ” of returning home .
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A federal appeals court on Friday slapped a temporary halt on the Remain-in-Mexico policy — one of the most effective Trump administration policies in halting last year’s migrant crisis — dealing a significant blow to the administration’s efforts to control the flow of migrants claiming asylum at the southern border.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled in a 2-1 vote to put a hold on the policy — formally known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). In a separate ruling Friday, the same court also blocked an administration policy that prevents immigrants who crossed the border illegally from then claiming asylum in the U.S.
The policy, which was established in January and expanded over the summer amid greater cooperation with Mexico, returns migrants to Mexico as they await their hearings, with courtrooms set up at key border points in places such as Laredo and Brownsville, Texas. Approximately 57,000 people have been returned to Mexico under the policy.
The policy essentially ended the process known as “catch-and-release” by which migrants were released into the interior, sometimes for years, until their cases were processed. While critics said MPP was cruel and placed migrants in danger of violence by returning them to the country, it was identified as ending a key “pull factor” in why migrants were flooding the border — namely that they would be allowed into the interior of the U.S. if they reached the border.
Officials said the process meant that cases could be heard in as little as 40-60 days, as opposed to the years it sometimes takes after family units are released into the U.S. Those in favor of the program said that works better for the migrants, as it leaves them in limbo for less time, while also acting as a disincentive for Central American migrants who do not have legitimate asylum claims but might otherwise get into the U.S. by claiming “credible fear” of returning home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--BIDEN CONFUSION: ‘Looking forward to appointing first African-American woman to US Senate’ (VIDEO)

Joe Biden erroneously told supporters in South Carolina today that he ’ s looking forward to appointing the first African-American @ @ @ @ @ .
Senate.
” But in the debate on Tuesday , he told viewers he would @ @ @ @ @ qualifiers for a nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court .
“ I ’ m looking @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a black woman on the Supreme Court to make sure that they in @ @ @ @ @ he said , according to Vox .
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Joe Biden erroneously told supporters in South Carolina today that he’s looking forward to appointing the first African-American woman to the “U.S. Senate.”
But in the debate on Tuesday, he told viewers he would use race and gender as qualifiers for a nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court.
“I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a black woman on the Supreme Court to make sure that they in fact get representation,” he said, according to Vox. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--AOC Pounds Table, Cites Her ‘Faith’ To Rail Against Conservative Christians’ ‘Bigotry And Discrimina

AOC Pounds Table, Cites Her ‘Faith’ To Rail Against Conservative Christians’ ‘Bigotry And Discrimination’ (VIDEO)

During a House Oversight Committee hearing held Thursday on “ The Administration ’ s Religious Liberty Assault on LGBTQ Rights , ” far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) cited her own personal faith to attack conservative Christians who advocate for religious liberty , comparing them to slave owners and white supremacists and claiming that they lean on the First Amendment only to advance “ bigotry and discrimination.
” “ I am experiencing this hearing , and I ’ m struggling whether I respond or launch into this question as a legislator or from the perspective of a woman of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s very difficult to sit here and listen to arguments in the long history of this country of using scripture and weaponizing and abusing scripture to justify bigotry , ” Ocasio-Cortez continued .
“ White supremacists have done it , those who justified slavery did it , those who fought against integration did it , and we ’ re seeing it today.
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During a House Oversight Committee hearing held Thursday on “The Administration’s Religious Liberty Assault on LGBTQ Rights,” far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) cited her own personal faith to attack conservative Christians who advocate for religious liberty, comparing them to slave owners and white supremacists and claiming that they lean on the First Amendment only to advance “bigotry and discrimination.”
“I am experiencing this hearing, and I’m struggling whether I respond or launch into this question as a legislator or from the perspective of a woman of faith,” stated the radical congresswoman.
“It’s very difficult to sit here and listen to arguments in the long history of this country of using scripture and weaponizing and abusing scripture to justify bigotry,” Ocasio-Cortez continued. “White supremacists have done it, those who justified slavery did it, those who fought against integration did it, and we’re seeing it today.”
The far-left congresswoman suggested Christ would be against religious liberty; He would be “maligned as a radical and rejected from these doors,” she claimed. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Former NFL player calls Trump ‘first black president’ at White House event

A former NFL player called President Trump the “ first black president , ” during a Black History Month roundtable in the White House Cabinet Room on Thursday .
The affair largely involved the black leaders in attendance praising the president as Trump touted his record — while taking shots at the media .
The player who made the comment was Jack Brewer , a former NFL safety who played college ball at Southern Methodist University before embarking a five-year journeyman pro career .
Brewer is also an ordained minister , a professor at Fordham University and a vocal pro-Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got to say this because it ’ s Black History Month .
Man , you ’ re the first black president , ” Brewer said as the event was winding down .
Trump , obviously , is white and is not the first black president .
Former President Barack Obama earned that distinction in history after his 2008 election to the office .
Brewer , however , was likely calling back to the “ first black president ” nickname given to former President Bill Clinton after novelist Toni Morrison called him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , citing Clinton ’ s upbringing and other characteristics .
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A former NFL player called President Trump the “first black president,” during a Black History Month roundtable in the White House Cabinet Room on Thursday.
The affair largely involved the black leaders in attendance praising the president as Trump touted his record — while taking shots at the media. The player who made the comment was Jack Brewer, a former NFL safety who played college ball at Southern Methodist University before embarking a five-year journeyman pro career. Brewer is also an ordained minister, a professor at Fordham University and a vocal pro-Trump booster on social media.
“I’ve got to say this because it’s Black History Month. Man, you’re the first black president,” Brewer said as the event was winding down.
Blacks in America have listened to Presidents campaign on empty Promises for over 50 years, now @realDonaldTrump has delivered real Policies that are bringing people out of poverty and freeing our black sons and fathers from mass incarceration. The Black Awakening is happening https://t.co/rEYV0Y1qsw — Jack Brewer (@JackBrewerBSI) February 27, 2020
Trump, obviously, is white and is not the first black president. Former President Barack Obama earned that distinction in history after his 2008 election to the office.
Brewer, however, was likely calling back to the “first black president” nickname given to former President Bill Clinton after novelist Toni Morrison called him that in the New Yorker in 1998, citing Clinton’s upbringing and other characteristics. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Donald Trump Jr.: Dems Hope Coronavirus ‘Comes Here and Kills Millions of People’

The coronavirus is the most hotly discussed topic in the world as the Trump administration has asked for money to fight the outbreak , which is still extremely rare in the United States .
There has been some partisan jockeying over the virus , as House Speakers Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) said , “ I don ’ t think the president knows what he ’ s talking about — once again.
” Trump shot back , accusing Pelosi of “ trying to create a panic , ” adding that “ there ’ s no reason to panic.
” During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” on Friday morning , Donald Trump Jr. went even further , suggesting that Democrats are rooting for the coronavirus to invade the United States and kill “ millions of people.
” The president ’ s eldest son said , “ We ’ ve seen this play out for four years .
Anything can use to try to hurt Trump , they will .
Anything he does in a positive sense … they will not give him credit for .
The playbook is old at this point.
” – READ MORE Listen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The coronavirus is the most hotly discussed topic in the world as the Trump administration has asked for money to fight the outbreak, which is still extremely rare in the United States.
There has been some partisan jockeying over the virus, as House Speakers Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said, “I don’t think the president knows what he’s talking about — once again.”
Trump shot back, accusing Pelosi of “trying to create a panic,” adding that “there’s no reason to panic.”
Don. Jr was just on Fox & Friends accusing Democrats of hoping coronavirus “comes here and kills millions of people so that they can end Donald Trump’s streak of winning.” Absolutely insane. pic.twitter.com/Fq5eAUIsnq — Lis Power (@LisPower1) February 28, 2020
During an interview on “Fox & Friends” on Friday morning, Donald Trump Jr. went even further, suggesting that Democrats are rooting for the coronavirus to invade the United States and kill “millions of people.”
The president’s eldest son said, “We’ve seen this play out for four years. Anything [Democrats] can use to try to hurt Trump, they will. Anything he does in a positive sense … they will not give him credit for. The playbook is old at this point.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--House Democrats Block Amendment to Save Babies Who Survive Abortion

House Democrats joined together to block a Republican amendment to a bill that would have required the same medical care @ @ @ @ @ as that given to newborns of the same age who are born prematurely .
Democrats @ @ @ @ @ Reps. Dan Lipinski ( IL ) ; Ben McAdams ( UT ) ; and Collin @ @ @ @ @ voted against Republicans ’ Motion to Recommit , 220-187 , which is the last chance @ @ @ @ @ propose an amendment to a bill .
Rep. Justin Amash ( I-MI ) also voted @ @ @ @ @ offered by GOP Reps. Greg Walden ( OR ) and Ann Wagner ( MO ) @ @ @ @ @ the House , 14 did not vote , while eight Democrats also failed to vote @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

House Democrats joined together to block a Republican amendment to a bill that would have required the same medical care to infants who survive abortion as that given to newborns of the same age who are born prematurely.
Democrats, with the exception of Reps. Dan Lipinski (IL); Ben McAdams (UT); and Collin Peterson (MN), voted against Republicans’ Motion to Recommit, 220-187, which is the last chance the minority party has to propose an amendment to a bill.
Despicable. Dems just BLOCKED an amendment offered by @repgregwalden & @RepAnnWagner that would require healthcare practitioners to administer care to newborn babies – irrespective of how they’re born. #BornAlive pic.twitter.com/WnGmQUvvz1 — Mark Bednar (@MarkBednar) February 28, 2020
Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) also voted with Republicans on the amendment offered by GOP Reps. Greg Walden (OR) and Ann Wagner (MO). Of Republican members of the House, 14 did not vote, while eight Democrats also failed to vote on the legislation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--US signs historic peace deal with Taliban, Pompeo strikes cautious tone

The United States signed a historic peace treaty with Taliban militants on Saturday , aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan that began after the Sept. 11 , 2001 terrorist attacks .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke cautiously in front of Taliban leaders in Doha , Qatar , calling the agreement a “ true test ” of their commitment to peace .
“ We will closely watch the Taliban ’ s compliance with their commitments and calibrate the pace of our withdrawal to their actions .
This is how we will ensure that Afghanistan never again serves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
Pompeo ’ s arrival in Doha , Qatar on Saturday followed reports that , just days earlier , he had informed a conference of U.S. ambassadors at the State Department that he was only attending the signing because President Trump has insisted on his participation , two people present told The Associated Press .
“ This agreement will mean nothing and today ’ s good feelings will not last if we don ’ t take concrete actions on commitments and promises that have been made , ” Pompeo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Among those in attendance were leaders of the Taliban , who harbored Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network as they plotted , and then celebrated , the hijackings of four airliners that were crashed into lower Manhattan , the Pentagon and a field in western Pennsylvania , killing almost 3,000 people .
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The United States signed a historic peace treaty with Taliban militants on Saturday, aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan that began after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke cautiously in front of Taliban leaders in Doha, Qatar, calling the agreement a “true test” of their commitment to peace.
“We will closely watch the Taliban’s compliance with their commitments and calibrate the pace of our withdrawal to their actions. This is how we will ensure that Afghanistan never again serves as a base for international terrorists,” he said.
Pompeo’s arrival in Doha, Qatar on Saturday followed reports that, just days earlier, he had informed a conference of U.S. ambassadors at the State Department that he was only attending the signing because President Trump has insisted on his participation, two people present told The Associated Press.
“This agreement will mean nothing and today’s good feelings will not last if we don’t take concrete actions on commitments and promises that have been made,” Pompeo said, seemingly directed at his counterparts.
Among those in attendance were leaders of the Taliban, who harbored Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network as they plotted, and then celebrated, the hijackings of four airliners that were crashed into lower Manhattan, the Pentagon and a field in western Pennsylvania, killing almost 3,000 people. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Media Claims Trump Called Coronavirus A ‘Hoax.’ Here’s What He Actually Said.

While speaking at a rally in Charleston , South Carolina , President Donald Trump brought up the coronavirus and Democrats ’ attempts to politicize the issue .
Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus .
Coronavirus .
They ’ re politicizing it .
We did one of the great jobs , you say , “ How ’ s President Trump doing ?
” They go , “ Oh , not good , not good.
” They have no clue ; they don ’ t have any clue .
They can ’ t even count their votes in Iowa .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of my people came up to me and said , “ Mr .
President , they tried to beat you on Russia , Russia , Russia .
That didn ’ t work out too well .
They couldn ’ t do it .
They tried the impeachment hoax .
That was on a perfect conversation .
They tried anything , they tried it over and over .
They ’ ve been doing it since you got in .
It ’ s all turning , they lost , it ’ s all turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is their new hoax.
” But you know , we did something that ’ s been pretty amazing .
We have 15 people in this massive country , and because of the fact that we won early , we won early , we could ’ ve had a lot more than that .
We ’ re doing great .
Our country is doing so great .
We are so unified .
We are so unified .
Clearly , Trump ’ s “ hoax ” comment was referring to Democrats claiming his administration is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
His first comments are about how Democrats asked how Trump is doing in regard to the Coronavirus , and he mockingly responds as them : “ Not good.
” He never said the coronavirus itself is a hoax , just Democrats ’ claims that the Trump administration is failing to protect the country .
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While speaking at a rally in Charleston, South Carolina, President Donald Trump brought up the coronavirus and Democrats’ attempts to politicize the issue.
Trump called those attempts a new hoax, but you wouldn’t know that from media headlines following the event. Here’s what Trump actually said:
Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus. Coronavirus. They’re politicizing it. We did one of the great jobs, you say, “How’s President Trump doing?” They go, “Oh, not good, not good.” They have no clue; they don’t have any clue. They can’t even count their votes in Iowa. They can’t count their votes!
One of my people came up to me and said, “Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia. That didn’t work out too well. They couldn’t do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. That was on a perfect conversation. They tried anything, they tried it over and over. They’ve been doing it since you got in. It’s all turning, they lost, it’s all turning. Think of it. And this is their new hoax.”
But you know, we did something that’s been pretty amazing. We have 15 people in this massive country, and because of the fact that we won early, we won early, we could’ve had a lot more than that. We’re doing great. Our country is doing so great. We are so unified. We are so unified.
Clearly, Trump’s “hoax” comment was referring to Democrats claiming his administration is not doing a good job containing the virus. His first comments are about how Democrats asked how Trump is doing in regard to the Coronavirus, and he mockingly responds as them: “Not good.” He never said the coronavirus itself is a hoax, just Democrats’ claims that the Trump administration is failing to protect the country. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Leaked Audio Exposes Bloomberg Saying He’ll “Drone” His Critics & Protect The Banks

Billionaire Democratic hopeful Michael Bloomberg vowed to “ defend the banks ” and jokingly suggested that he may hunt down his political rivals with Predator drones if elected , a leaked 2016 audio clip has revealed .
While some may take it as a joke , giving power to a person who thinks killing people who disagree with him is a laughing matter is simply disturbing .
The Bloomberg campaign has confirmed the authenticity of the recording , which captured a speech he gave at a closed-door Goldman Sachs event at Yankee Stadium in June 2016 .
The clip was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goldman executive several days ago and has since made the rounds .
While his campaign brushed off the remark as a joke , custom-tailored to the audience of corporate executives , Bloomberg seemed to be quite serious about his support for the banking industry at the time , arguing further that a strong banking system would boost job growth .
“ But seriously… somebody ’ s got ta stand up and do what we need .
A healthy banking system that ’ s going to take risks because that ’ s what creates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s willing to say that .
The trouble is , these campaigns in this day and age , really are about slogans and not about issues anymore , ” he went on , lamenting that voters cast ballots based on the candidate they “ hate the least.
” And that ’ s not the only concern , especially if you are critical of Bloomberg ’ s proposed policies .
According to RT , in another excerpt from the nearly hour-long speech , which was uploaded last week by the user ‘ cancelgoldman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bloomberg suggested that one of the benefits of being president is that as commander-in-chief can do away with inconvenient critics by taking them out with killer drones .
“ It would have been a great job .
No , I mean , you think about it , you have Predators , and the Predators have missiles , and I have a list of everybody that ’ s annoyed me or screwed me for the last 74 years , and bang-bang-bang-bang.
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Billionaire Democratic hopeful Michael Bloomberg vowed to “defend the banks” and jokingly suggested that he may hunt down his political rivals with Predator drones if elected, a leaked 2016 audio clip has revealed. While some may take it as a joke, giving power to a person who thinks killing people who disagree with him is a laughing matter is simply disturbing.
The Bloomberg campaign has confirmed the authenticity of the recording, which captured a speech he gave at a closed-door Goldman Sachs event at Yankee Stadium in June 2016. The clip was posted online by a self-styled disgruntled former Goldman executive several days ago and has since made the rounds.
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While his campaign brushed off the remark as a joke, custom-tailored to the audience of corporate executives, Bloomberg seemed to be quite serious about his support for the banking industry at the time, arguing further that a strong banking system would boost job growth.
“But seriously… somebody’s gotta stand up and do what we need. A healthy banking system that’s going to take risks because that’s what creates the jobs for everybody. And nobody’s willing to say that. The trouble is, these campaigns in this day and age, really are about slogans and not about issues anymore,” he went on, lamenting that voters cast ballots based on the candidate they “hate the least.”
And that’s not the only concern, especially if you are critical of Bloomberg’s proposed policies. According to RT, in another excerpt from the nearly hour-long speech, which was uploaded last week by the user ‘cancelgoldman’ to SoundCloud, an audio-sharing platform, Bloomberg suggested that one of the benefits of being president is that as commander-in-chief can do away with inconvenient critics by taking them out with killer drones.
“It would have been a great job. No, I mean, you think about it, you have Predators, and the Predators have missiles, and I have a list of everybody that’s annoyed me or screwed me for the last 74 years, and bang-bang-bang-bang.” -Michael Bloomberg – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Hillary Clinton to Reportedly Launch a Podcast: ‘She’ll Do Some Ranting and Raving’

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wanting everyone to be able to hear what she has to say at any time , as she is reportedly getting ready to launch a podcast .
The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee is looking to take what she has to say to a podcast , according to Politico .
It is set to launch late spring .
This comes at a time that several Democrats are vying for the party ’ s nomination in hopes to take on President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election .
As for how she will run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — Clinton was reportedly intrigued with how late-night host Conan O ’ Brien ran his audio show , after she appeared on an hourlong show back in December .
The source also noted that Clinton “ wants to try to have a wider-ranging conversation that will be lasting , so you can listen to it in a year or you can listen to it tomorrow and it will be interesting.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wanting everyone to be able to hear what she has to say at any time, as she is reportedly getting ready to launch a podcast.
The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee is looking to take what she has to say to a podcast, according to Politico. It is set to launch late spring.
This comes at a time that several Democrats are vying for the party’s nomination in hopes to take on President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
As for how she will run the podcast — which iHeartMedia will co-produced — Clinton was reportedly intrigued with how late-night host Conan O’Brien ran his audio show, after she appeared on an hourlong show back in December.
The source also noted that Clinton “wants to try to have a wider-ranging conversation that will be lasting, so you can listen to it in a year or you can listen to it tomorrow and it will be interesting.”
“And then, of course, she’ll do some ranting and raving about news of the day,” the person added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Baltimore Dem Mayor Sentenced To Multiple Years Behind Bars For Children’s Book Scam

After pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion in November , former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has finally learned her fate .
On Thursday , Pugh was sentenced to three years in prison in connection to her infamous “ Healthy Holly ” children ’ s book scandal , which brought yet more national attention on the embattled city and ultimately resulted in the Democratic mayor resigning in disgrace last May .
After federal prosecutors recommended five years behind bars for Pugh , U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow ruled Thursday that Pugh , 69 , would serve three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of supervised released .
“ The disgraced former mayor was also ordered to pay $ 411,948 in restitution and to forfeit $ 669,688 , including property in Baltimore and $ 17,800 from her Committee to Re-elect Catherine Pugh , ” NBC News reported Thursday .
After being elected in 2016 , Pugh quickly came under scrutiny for multiple lucrative deals involving her children ’ s book , “ Healthy Holly.
” Pugh ’ s nonprofit ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple city and state contractors from the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , benefited Pugh both financially and politically .
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After pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy and tax evasion in November, former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has finally learned her fate. On Thursday, Pugh was sentenced to three years in prison in connection to her infamous “Healthy Holly” children’s book scandal, which brought yet more national attention on the embattled city and ultimately resulted in the Democratic mayor resigning in disgrace last May.
After federal prosecutors recommended five years behind bars for Pugh, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow ruled Thursday that Pugh, 69, would serve three years in prison and an additional three years of supervised released.
“The disgraced former mayor was also ordered to pay $411,948 in restitution and to forfeit $669,688, including property in Baltimore and $17,800 from her Committee to Re-elect Catherine Pugh,” NBC News reported Thursday.
After being elected in 2016, Pugh quickly came under scrutiny for multiple lucrative deals involving her children’s book, “Healthy Holly.” Pugh’s nonprofit ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars from multiple city and state contractors from the book deals. The scheme, prosecutors say, benefited Pugh both financially and politically. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--AP Confirms: Democrats Are Lying to the Public About Coronavirus Readiness

The AP confirmed Thursday , in an article titled “ AP FACT CHECK : Democrats distort coronavirus readiness , ” that much of what Democrats are saying about Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus challenge is simply not true : Democratic presidential contenders are describing the federal infectious-disease bureaucracy as rudderless and ill-prepared for the coronavirus threat because of budget cuts and ham-handed leadership by President Donald Trump .
That ’ s a distorted picture .
For starters , Trump hasn ’ t succeeded in cutting the budget .
He ’ s proposed cuts but Congress ignored him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aren ’ t suffering from budget cuts that never took effect .
Some public health experts say a bigger concern than White House budgets is the steady erosion of a CDC grant program for state and local public health emergency preparedness — the front lines in detecting and battling new disease .
But that decline was set in motion by a congressional budget measure that predates Trump .
“ The CDC ’ s response has been excellent , as it has been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , president of the nonpartisan Trust for America ’ s Health , which works with government at all levels to improve the nation ’ s response to high-risk health crises .
Some Democrats have charged that Trump decimated the nation ’ s public health leadership , but Auerbach said CDC ’ s top scientific ranks have remained stable during the past three years .
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The AP confirmed Thursday, in an article titled “AP FACT CHECK: Democrats distort coronavirus readiness,” that much of what Democrats are saying about Trump’s response to the coronavirus challenge is simply not true:
Democratic presidential contenders are describing the federal infectious-disease bureaucracy as rudderless and ill-prepared for the coronavirus threat because of budget cuts and ham-handed leadership by President Donald Trump. That’s a distorted picture. For starters, Trump hasn’t succeeded in cutting the budget.
He’s proposed cuts but Congress ignored him and increased financing instead. The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aren’t suffering from budget cuts that never took effect.
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Some public health experts say a bigger concern than White House budgets is the steady erosion of a CDC grant program for state and local public health emergency preparedness — the front lines in detecting and battling new disease. But that decline was set in motion by a congressional budget measure that predates Trump.
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“The CDC’s response has been excellent, as it has been in the past,” said John Auerbach, president of the nonpartisan Trust for America’s Health, which works with government at all levels to improve the nation’s response to high-risk health crises. Some Democrats have charged that Trump decimated the nation’s public health leadership, but Auerbach said CDC’s top scientific ranks have remained stable during the past three years. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Dangerous criminals from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are hiding in migrant caravans, officia

Dangerous criminals from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are hiding in migrant caravans, official says

Gang members from El Salvador , Guatemala and Honduras have been hiding amongst the migrant caravans heading to the United States – and have been committing crimes in Mexico along the way , intelligence officials are warning .
Gissell Pérez Artiga , an El Salvador-based representative of the multinational Joint Border Intelligence Group – which the U.S. State Department says includes American personnel – made the assertion during an ongoing security conference in Mexico City , according to the El Universal newspaper .
“ We have collaboration agreements with the U.S. , Guatemala , and Honduras and it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border , they camouflage themselves among the victims of human trafficking , the migrants , for they can continue committing crime in the United States and now in Mexico , ” the newspaper quoted her as saying .
Pérez Artiga added that MS-13 and 18th Street gang members have been identified as being amongst some of two dozen migrant caravans that have left Central America since 2018 .
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Gang members from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have been hiding amongst the migrant caravans heading to the United States – and have been committing crimes in Mexico along the way, intelligence officials are warning.
Gissell Pérez Artiga, an El Salvador-based representative of the multinational Joint Border Intelligence Group – which the U.S. State Department says includes American personnel – made the assertion during an ongoing security conference in Mexico City, according to the El Universal newspaper.
“We have collaboration agreements with the U.S., Guatemala, and Honduras and it has been possible to identify these people at the border, they camouflage themselves among the victims of human trafficking, the migrants, for they can continue committing crime in the United States and now in Mexico,” the newspaper quoted her as saying.
Pérez Artiga added that MS-13 and 18th Street gang members have been identified as being amongst some of two dozen migrant caravans that have left Central America since 2018.
She reportedly said the intelligence group is now working with countries to detain and deport the criminals so they can face the Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Honduran justice systems. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--House Dems Unanimously Block Resolution Condemning Sanders’s Cuba Comments

House Democrats on Thursday unanimously blocked a resolution condemning Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) over his comments praising murderous Cuban dictator Fidel Castro .
After Sanders commended Castro for a “ massive literacy program ” during a 60 Minutes interview Sunday , Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart ( R. , Fla. ) announced a resolution condemning the Vermont senator .
A Cuban American whose family fled to the United States , Diaz-Balart said the resolution declares “ solidarity with the people of Cuba as they struggle against totalitarianism while demanding human rights , democracy , and freedom.
” House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote Thursday , with two Florida Democrats skipping the vote despite previously criticizing Sanders ’ s comments .
Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ( D. , Fla. ) and Donna Shalala ( D. , Fla. ) did not vote on the resolution , though both voted on the item immediately following it and Shalala spoke on the House floor just minutes before missing the vote .
Both Democrats slammed Sanders following his defense of Castro .
Mucarsel-Powell called the comments “ absolutely unacceptable ” and Shalala asked Sanders to “ speak to some of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a murderous tyrant.
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House Democrats on Thursday unanimously blocked a resolution condemning Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) over his comments praising murderous Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
After Sanders commended Castro for a “massive literacy program” during a 60 Minutes interview Sunday, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R., Fla.) announced a resolution condemning the Vermont senator. A Cuban American whose family fled to the United States, Diaz-Balart said the resolution declares “solidarity with the people of Cuba as they struggle against totalitarianism while demanding human rights, democracy, and freedom.”
House Democrats blocked the resolution in a party-line vote Thursday, with two Florida Democrats skipping the vote despite previously criticizing Sanders’s comments.
Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D., Fla.) and Donna Shalala (D., Fla.) did not vote on the resolution, though both voted on the item immediately following it and Shalala spoke on the House floor just minutes before missing the vote. Both Democrats slammed Sanders following his defense of Castro. Mucarsel-Powell called the comments “absolutely unacceptable” and Shalala asked Sanders to “speak to some of my constituents before [deciding] to sing the praises of a murderous tyrant.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Biden reverses course, admits he didn’t get arrested in South Africa (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden reversed course Friday on his claim that he was arrested in South Africa during apartheid — saying instead that he was simply “ stopped ” and not allowed to “ move where I wanted to go ” as he sought to meet with Nelson Mandela .
“ When I said ‘ arrested ’ I meant I was not able to move , cops would not let me go with them and made me stay where I was .
I guess I wasn ’ t arrested , I was stopped , I was not able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said on CNN .
Biden had claimed on multiple occasions in recent weeks that he was arrested three decades ago as he sought to visit Mandela on a trip to South Africa .
“ This day , 30 years ago , Nelson Mandela walked out of prison and entered into discussions about apartheid , ” Biden said at a campaign event in South Carolina , as reported by The New York Times .
“ I had the great honor of meeting him .
I had the great honor of being arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Soweto trying to get to see him on Robbens Island.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden reversed course Friday on his claim that he was arrested in South Africa during apartheid — saying instead that he was simply “stopped” and not allowed to “move where I wanted to go” as he sought to meet with Nelson Mandela.
“When I said ‘arrested’ I meant I was not able to move, cops would not let me go with them and made me stay where I was. I guess I wasn’t arrested, I was stopped, I was not able to move where I wanted to go,” he said on CNN.
In a shameful exchange, @cnn finally asks @JoeBiden about lying several times about being arrested in South Africa on way to meet Nelson Mandela. -Biden says he meant “he was not able to move” and he was “stopped”
–@JohnBerman doesn’t challenge him, pivots to Trump question pic.twitter.com/ubREcy4boS — Jordan (@JordanChariton) February 28, 2020
Biden had claimed on multiple occasions in recent weeks that he was arrested three decades ago as he sought to visit Mandela on a trip to South Africa.
“This day, 30 years ago, Nelson Mandela walked out of prison and entered into discussions about apartheid,” Biden said at a campaign event in South Carolina, as reported by The New York Times. “I had the great honor of meeting him. I had the great honor of being arrested with our U.N. ambassador on the streets of Soweto trying to get to see him on Robbens Island.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Mike Pence: ‘What’s His Plan To Stop The Virus, Abstinence?’

On Wednesday night , comedian Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Vice President Mike Pence ’ s Christian faith once again , jokingly suggesting that he has no plan to stop the coronavirus other than engaging in superstitious nonsense like abstinence .
During his opening monologue , Kimmel reacted to the news that President Donald Trump has tapped Mike Pence to combat the coronavirus , mockingly asserting that perhaps the president wants to kill Mike Pence by handing over such a task to him .
“ Didn ’ t it seem Pence didn ’ t know that was going to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t spread by kissing ass , because if it is , they ’ ve got the wrong guy !
’ Seriously , ” Kimmel said , as reported by Newsbusters .
“ Mike Pence is in trouble .
Why is Mike Pence , why is Mike Pence in charge ?
What is his plan to stop the virus , abstinence ?
I think Trump might be trying to kill him , I really do.
” The jokes prompted loud applause and laughter from Kimmel ’ s audience .
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On Wednesday night, comedian Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Vice President Mike Pence’s Christian faith once again, jokingly suggesting that he has no plan to stop the coronavirus other than engaging in superstitious nonsense like abstinence.
During his opening monologue, Kimmel reacted to the news that President Donald Trump has tapped Mike Pence to combat the coronavirus, mockingly asserting that perhaps the president wants to kill Mike Pence by handing over such a task to him.
“Didn’t it seem Pence didn’t know that was going to happen? ‘I hope the virus isn’t spread by kissing ass, because if it is, they’ve got the wrong guy!’ Seriously,” Kimmel said, as reported by Newsbusters. “Mike Pence is in trouble. Why is Mike Pence, why is Mike Pence in charge? What is his plan to stop the virus, abstinence? I think Trump might be trying to kill him, I really do.”
The jokes prompted loud applause and laughter from Kimmel’s audience. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--3 in 4 Democrats would support a socialist for president: poll

As the Democratic Party primary field lurches to the left on a number of policy issues , it is being reflected among Democratic voters — with three in four Democrats saying they would back a socialist for president , according to a new poll released this month .
The Gallup poll found that 76 percent of Democratic voters would vote for a socialist .
Only 17 percent of Republicans say they would vote for a socialist , and 45 percent of independents would vote for one .
The poll comes amid the rise of self-described “ democratic socialist ” Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic presidential primary race .
The far-left candidate tied with the more moderate former South Bend , Ind .
Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa , and won the New Hampshire primary and Nevada caucuses — boosting him into front-runner status .
Sanders has promoted once-fringe policies such as a Green New Deal , a moratorium on the deportation of illegal immigrants , free college tuition and a “ Medicare-for-all ” plan that would abolish private health insurance .
Other ideas such as reparations for slavery and welfare for illegal immigrants have also become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democrat-controlled House — where liberal “ Squad ” members such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , and Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn. , have been promoting policies once far out of the Democratic mainstream .
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As the Democratic Party primary field lurches to the left on a number of policy issues, it is being reflected among Democratic voters — with three in four Democrats saying they would back a socialist for president, according to a new poll released this month.
The Gallup poll found that 76 percent of Democratic voters would vote for a socialist. Only 17 percent of Republicans say they would vote for a socialist, and 45 percent of independents would vote for one.
The poll comes amid the rise of self-described “democratic socialist” Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic presidential primary race. The far-left candidate tied with the more moderate former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa, and won the New Hampshire primary and Nevada caucuses — boosting him into front-runner status.
Sanders has promoted once-fringe policies such as a Green New Deal, a moratorium on the deportation of illegal immigrants, free college tuition and a “Medicare-for-all” plan that would abolish private health insurance.
Other ideas such as reparations for slavery and welfare for illegal immigrants have also become popular among Democratic politicians, particularly in the Democrat-controlled House — where liberal “Squad” members such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., have been promoting policies once far out of the Democratic mainstream. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Bloomberg Locked Up Nearly Half a Million People on Marijuana Charges

Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg argued on the debate stage in South Carolina that people shouldn ’ t be arrested for marijuana possession , but as the mayor of New York City , Bloomberg aggressively prosecuted the crime , arresting more people for the offense than the three previous mayors combined .
“ We should not make this a criminal thing if you have a small amount , ” Bloomberg said at Tuesday ’ s debate .
“ For dealers , yes .
But for the average person , no , and we should expunge the records of those who got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s comment marks a remarkable change-of-heart for the billionaire mogul .
During his 12-year tenure as mayor , the New York Police Department arrested roughly 106 New Yorkers each day for the lowest-level marijuana possession charge , according to data from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services ( DCJS ) .
In comparison , the administrations of Bloomberg ’ s three predecessors , Democrats Ed Koch and David Dinkins and Republican Rudy Giuliani , collectively arrested 226,000 people , or 25 people daily , for the same charge over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During Bloomberg ’ s tenure , approximately 471,000 people were arrested on possession charges .
The issue of marijuana has become a litmus test for the Democratic presidential contenders , who have embraced lenient drug policies to demonstrate their commitment to criminal justice reform .
This is partly because many progressives believe that the criminalization of weed possession has drastically increased incarceration rates , especially among minority communities .
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Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg argued on the debate stage in South Carolina that people shouldn’t be arrested for marijuana possession, but as the mayor of New York City, Bloomberg aggressively prosecuted the crime, arresting more people for the offense than the three previous mayors combined.
“We should not make this a criminal thing if you have a small amount,” Bloomberg said at Tuesday’s debate. “For dealers, yes. But for the average person, no, and we should expunge the records of those who got caught up in this before.”
Bloomberg’s comment marks a remarkable change-of-heart for the billionaire mogul. During his 12-year tenure as mayor, the New York Police Department arrested roughly 106 New Yorkers each day for the lowest-level marijuana possession charge, according to data from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). In comparison, the administrations of Bloomberg’s three predecessors, Democrats Ed Koch and David Dinkins and Republican Rudy Giuliani, collectively arrested 226,000 people, or 25 people daily, for the same charge over a 24-year period between 1978 and 2001. During Bloomberg’s tenure, approximately 471,000 people were arrested on possession charges.
The issue of marijuana has become a litmus test for the Democratic presidential contenders, who have embraced lenient drug policies to demonstrate their commitment to criminal justice reform. This is partly because many progressives believe that the criminalization of weed possession has drastically increased incarceration rates, especially among minority communities. In fact, prison data show that legalizing weed will have little to no impact on the prison population since few inmates are incarcerated for possessing marijuana. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--More bad news for Joe Biden clan: Judge orders Hunter Biden to appear for sworn testimony

Joe Biden has had a rough few weeks .
After losing three consecutive Democratic primary election battles in Iowa , @ @ @ @ @ , an Arkansas judge has now ordered the former vice president ’ s son to @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette , Circuit Judge Holly Meyer has ordered Hunter @ @ @ @ @ for a deposition after he said he was unavailable until April .
“ He needs @ @ @ @ @ unless his hair is on fire , he needs to be in Arkansas and he @ @ @ @ @ deposition , ” she told the lawyers involved in the case during a recent telephone @ @ @ @ @ the defendant in a paternity lawsuit filed by Lunden Alexis Roberts .
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Joe Biden has had a rough few weeks. After losing three consecutive Democratic primary election battles in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, an Arkansas judge has now ordered the former vice president’s son to testify in court in person.
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Circuit Judge Holly Meyer has ordered Hunter Biden to appear next month for a deposition after he said he was unavailable until April.
“He needs to make himself available and unless his hair is on fire, he needs to be in Arkansas and he needs to be in a deposition,” she told the lawyers involved in the case during a recent telephone call.
Hunter Biden is the defendant in a paternity lawsuit filed by Lunden Alexis Roberts. In January, an Arkansas court determined that the 50-year-old Biden is the father of her toddler after a DNA established his paternity. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-29--Warren Introduces Legislation to Use Border Wall Funding for Coronavirus Response

Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass . )
has introduced legislation to use border wall funding for coronavirus response .
On @ @ @ @ @ Twitter with a statement about the coronavirus response efforts citing the severity of the potential @ @ @ @ @ “ Coronavirus poses a serious health , diplomatic , economic threat , we must be @ @ @ @ @ .
So I ’ m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for racist border @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has introduced legislation to use border wall funding for coronavirus response.
On Thursday, she took to Twitter with a statement about the coronavirus response efforts citing the severity of the potential pandemic.
Coronavirus poses a serious health, diplomatic, & economic threat, & we must be prepared to confront it head-on. So I’m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for @realDonaldTrump‘s racist border wall to @HHSGov & @USAID to combat coronavirus. https://t.co/8IEhBWRjeL pic.twitter.com/9oAF0A2lGT — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 27, 2020
She tweeted, “Coronavirus poses a serious health, diplomatic, [and] economic threat, [and] we must be prepared to confront it head-on. So I’m introducing a bill to transfer all funding for [Donald Trump’s] racist border wall to [U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and USAID] to combat coronavirus.” – READ MORE
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