westernjournal--2020-05-24--Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Eddie Sutton Dead at 84

Eddie Sutton waited for years to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame .
And while he finally made it in April , it came too late for him to see the ceremony .
The man who led three teams to the Final Four and was the first coach to take four schools to the NCAA Tournament , died Saturday .
He was 84 .
Sutton ’ s family said in a statement he died of natural causes at home in the Tulsa , Oklahoma , area , surrounded by his three sons and their families .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2013 .
“ Dad and Mom treated their players like family and always shared the belief that his teachings went beyond the basketball court , ” the family wrote in a statement .
“ He cherished the time he spent at every school and appreciated the support of their loyal fans .
He believed they deserved so much credit in the success of his programs.
” Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on April 3 , Sutton fell short as a finalist six times before finally being selected .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ended his stint at Kentucky was likely the culprit for his lengthy wait .
The NCAA announced 18 allegations against the program in 1988 , and Suton resigned in 1989 .
He certainly had a worthy resume .
He was 806-328 in 37 seasons as a Division I head coach — not counting vacated victories or forfeited games — and made it to 25 NCAA Tournaments .
He led Final Four squads at Arkansas in 1978 and Oklahoma State in 1995 and 2004 .
He took Creighton , Arkansas , Kentucky and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was The Associated Press Coach of the Year in 1978 at Arkansas and in 1986 at Kentucky .
Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman appreciated his time under Sutton .
“ Eddie Sutton was a fascinating and complicated person , ” Chapman wrote in a Twitter post .
“ He also was an unbelievable teacher of the game of basketball .
I was fortunate and lucky to have learned from him .
Grateful.
” Sutton ’ s retirement at Oklahoma State in 2006 came roughly three months after he took a medical leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges of aggravated DUI , speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road .
He pleaded no contest to the charges , received a one-year deferred sentence and was ordered to pay a fine .
Through it all , he remained wildly popular at Oklahoma State , often attending games while confined to a wheelchair .
He would receive loud cheers as the camera panned to him and Aloe Blacc ’ s “ The Man ” played over the sound system .
“ Oklahoma State University is deeply saddened by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oklahoma State president Burns Hargis said in a statement .
“ A Hall of Fame Coach with more than 800 wins , he revived our historic basketball program and will always be revered and loved by the Cowboy family .
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sutton family.
” Even rivals had the highest respect for Sutton .
“ Seems like just a few days ago we were celebrating the news that Coach Eddie Sutton had been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame , ” Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now this very sad news of his passing .
So grateful I had a chance to get to know him & his family .
Thinking about Steve , Sean & Scott .
RIP Coach.
” Sutton was born in Bucklin , Kansas , in 1936 .
He played at Oklahoma State under Hall of Fame coach Henry Iba , then stayed there to begin his coaching career as an assistant under Iba in 1958 .
Sutton got his first Division I head coaching job at Creighton .
He led the Bluejays to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1974 .
He took over at Arkansas in 1975 , and the Razorbacks went 17-9 and 19-9 before beginning a nine-year stretch of 20-win seasons .
He finished his run in Fayetteville nine straight trips to the NCAA basketball tournament .
His 1978 Final Four squad featured versatile stars Sidney Moncrief , Marvin Delph and Ron Brewer .
Sutton left his mark at Arkansas — the practice gym there is named for him .
Former President Bill Clinton , who was the governor of Arkansas for part of Sutton ’ s run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a ceremony honoring Sutton at Arkansas in 2016 .
“ Your time as coach was a defining era in Razorback basketball , ” Clinton said .
“ You put our program on the map .
You helped mold a generation of student-athletes into winners on the court and after they left .
You made us think we could win again.
” Sutton moved on and replaced Joe B .
Hall at Kentucky in 1985 .
While there , he compiled a 90-40 record , including two Southeastern Conference titles .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program endured NCAA scrutiny .
He led Oklahoma State from 1991 to 2006 .
The Cowboys reached the Sweet Sixteen his first two seasons as head coach .
In 1995 , Bryant Reeves and Randy Rutherford led the Cowboys to the 1995 NCAA Final Four .
The Cowboys made it back to the Final Four in 2004 , with Tony Allen and Joey Graham leading the way .
Sutton ’ s final coaching stint came in 2007-08 as interim coach at San Francisco , where he earned his 800th win .
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Eddie Sutton waited for years to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
And while he finally made it in April, it came too late for him to see the ceremony.
The man who led three teams to the Final Four and was the first coach to take four schools to the NCAA Tournament, died Saturday. He was 84.
Sutton’s family said in a statement he died of natural causes at home in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area, surrounded by his three sons and their families. His wife, Patsy, died in 2013.
“Dad and Mom treated their players like family and always shared the belief that his teachings went beyond the basketball court,” the family wrote in a statement.
“He cherished the time he spent at every school and appreciated the support of their loyal fans. He believed they deserved so much credit in the success of his programs.”
Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on April 3, Sutton fell short as a finalist six times before finally being selected.
He had said he believed that a scandal that ended his stint at Kentucky was likely the culprit for his lengthy wait. The NCAA announced 18 allegations against the program in 1988, and Suton resigned in 1989.
He certainly had a worthy resume. He was 806-328 in 37 seasons as a Division I head coach — not counting vacated victories or forfeited games — and made it to 25 NCAA Tournaments.
He led Final Four squads at Arkansas in 1978 and Oklahoma State in 1995 and 2004. He took Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State to the NCAA Tournament.
He was The Associated Press Coach of the Year in 1978 at Arkansas and in 1986 at Kentucky.
Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman appreciated his time under Sutton.
“Eddie Sutton was a fascinating and complicated person,” Chapman wrote in a Twitter post. “He also was an unbelievable teacher of the game of basketball. I was fortunate and lucky to have learned from him. Grateful.”
Eddie Sutton was a fascinating and complicated person. He also was an unbelievable teacher of the game of basketball. I was fortunate and lucky to have learned from him. Grateful. Hall. Of. Famer. Thanks, Coach Ed. Rest.??❤? pic.twitter.com/bfIk7fm1xd — Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) May 24, 2020
Sutton’s retirement at Oklahoma State in 2006 came roughly three months after he took a medical leave following a traffic accident that resulted in charges of aggravated DUI, speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road.
He pleaded no contest to the charges, received a one-year deferred sentence and was ordered to pay a fine.
Through it all, he remained wildly popular at Oklahoma State, often attending games while confined to a wheelchair. He would receive loud cheers as the camera panned to him and Aloe Blacc’s “The Man” played over the sound system.
“Oklahoma State University is deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Eddie Sutton,” Oklahoma State president Burns Hargis said in a statement.
“A Hall of Fame Coach with more than 800 wins, he revived our historic basketball program and will always be revered and loved by the Cowboy family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sutton family.”
Even rivals had the highest respect for Sutton.
“Seems like just a few days ago we were celebrating the news that Coach Eddie Sutton had been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame,” Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione wrote in a Twitter post.
“Now this very sad news of his passing. So grateful I had a chance to get to know him & his family. Thinking about Steve, Sean & Scott. RIP Coach.”
Seems like just a few days ago we were celebrating the news that Coach Eddie Sutton had been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Now this very sad news of his passing. So grateful I had a chance to get to know him & his family. Thinking about Steve, Sean & Scott. RIP Coach — Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) May 24, 2020
Sutton was born in Bucklin, Kansas, in 1936. He played at Oklahoma State under Hall of Fame coach Henry Iba, then stayed there to begin his coaching career as an assistant under Iba in 1958.
Sutton got his first Division I head coaching job at Creighton. He led the Bluejays to an 82-50 mark in five seasons from 1969 to 1974.
He took over at Arkansas in 1975, and the Razorbacks went 17-9 and 19-9 before beginning a nine-year stretch of 20-win seasons. He finished his run in Fayetteville nine straight trips to the NCAA basketball tournament.
His 1978 Final Four squad featured versatile stars Sidney Moncrief, Marvin Delph and Ron Brewer.
Sutton left his mark at Arkansas — the practice gym there is named for him. Former President Bill Clinton, who was the governor of Arkansas for part of Sutton’s run there, once sent a video message for a ceremony honoring Sutton at Arkansas in 2016.
“Your time as coach was a defining era in Razorback basketball,” Clinton said. “You put our program on the map. You helped mold a generation of student-athletes into winners on the court and after they left. You made us think we could win again.”
Sutton moved on and replaced Joe B. Hall at Kentucky in 1985. While there, he compiled a 90-40 record, including two Southeastern Conference titles. But he slumped at the end, and his program endured NCAA scrutiny.
He led Oklahoma State from 1991 to 2006. The Cowboys reached the Sweet Sixteen his first two seasons as head coach.
In 1995, Bryant Reeves and Randy Rutherford led the Cowboys to the 1995 NCAA Final Four. The Cowboys made it back to the Final Four in 2004, with Tony Allen and Joey Graham leading the way.
Sutton’s final coaching stint came in 2007-08 as interim coach at San Francisco, where he earned his 800th win.
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westernjournal--2020-05-24--Reality TV Star and Pro-Wrestler Hana Kimura Dead at Age 22

Hana Kimura , a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in the latest series of the popular reality show “ Terrace House , ” has died .
She was 22 .
It said details are still largely unknown and the group was cooperating in an investigation , and asked her fans to be respectful .
“ We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away , ” the organization said in a statement .
Kimura was found dead at her home , Japanese media said .
According to the Los Angeles Times , some fans speculated her death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kimura became the target of massive bullying on social media over her role on the “ Terrace House ” show on Netflix .
The show involves three men and three women temporarily living together at a shared house in Tokyo .
The show was temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus .
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” Another posting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , live long and happy .
I ’ m sorry.
” Her death has triggered a wave of messages on social media against anonymous bullying and hateful messages .
Kimura , whose mother , Kyoko , was also a famous pro-wrestler , performed at a sold-out Madison Square Garden event by Japan Pro-Wrestling and U.S. Ring of Honor .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .
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Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in the latest series of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” has died. She was 22.
Her organization Stardom Wrestling confirmed Kimura’s death on Saturday.
It said details are still largely unknown and the group was cooperating in an investigation, and asked her fans to be respectful.
Stardom fans, We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away. Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends. We appreciate your support during this difficult time. — We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) May 23, 2020
“We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away,” the organization said in a statement.
Kimura was found dead at her home, Japanese media said.
According to the Los Angeles Times, some fans speculated her death was a suicide triggered by cyberbullying.
Kimura became the target of massive bullying on social media over her role on the “Terrace House” show on Netflix.
The show involves three men and three women temporarily living together at a shared house in Tokyo.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hana Kimura. Hana was a beautiful and talented star!
Words are powerful.
Please be kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hana’s family during this time. ??#RIPHanaKimura ❤ pic.twitter.com/NvJrmxI35A — ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) May 23, 2020
The show was temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus.
In her latest Instagram posting Friday, she published a photo of herself and her cat, with a message saying “Goodbye.”
Another posting carried a message “I love you, live long and happy. I’m sorry.”
Her death has triggered a wave of messages on social media against anonymous bullying and hateful messages.
Kimura, whose mother, Kyoko, was also a famous pro-wrestler, performed at a sold-out Madison Square Garden event by Japan Pro-Wrestling and U.S. Ring of Honor.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--US Air Force Band’s Stunning Memorial Day Tribute Goes Viral

As the nation remembers the honored dead who paid the ultimate price for freedom , a solo rendition of “ Taps ” is cutting through the self-absorption of America ’ s focus on the coronavirus and reminding Americans of the eternal values that have called forth patriots to defend liberty from the days of Lexington down through Afghanistan and Iraq .
The video of Technical Sgt .
Jason Covey playing the mournful song adapted from an earlier song during the Civil War by Union Gen. Daniel Butterfield at Culpepper National Cemetery in Culpepper , Virginia , was posted on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook page .
As of Monday , the video had more than 62,000 shares and more than 48,000 likes .
The band posted a short message with the video , which pans around Covey from above , showing monuments erected by states to the soldiers who died in battles in northern Virginia , including the 1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain and the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville .
The video ends with Covey given the fallen a solemn salute .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we head into the Memorial Day weekend , let us reflect on the tremendous price that was paid by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country .
Through the sounding of Taps , members of The United States Air Force Band solemnly render honor to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country , ” the post read .
“ A long-held musical tradition at military funerals , the music of Taps originated from a Civil War bugle call entitled , ‘ Extinguish Lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounding of Taps signals the end of the fallen serviceman ’ s duty and is the final tribute from a grateful nation .
“ To those who have given the last full measure of devotion , we honor your service , pay tribute to your lives , and thank you for your selfless sacrifice.
” According to its website , the cemetery was established in 1867 .
Its monuments include memorial from the states of Maine , Massachusetts , New York , Ohio and Pennsylvania .
A memorial to the unknown dead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an Armed Forces Monument was dedicated in 2001 .
Many who watched the video left their thanks for a moving moment of remembrance .
“ With tears in my eyes .
A lump in my throat , and a heart full of gratitude , Thank You to all who have given me and each American Citizen the Freedom we sometimes take for granted , ” one user commented .
“ Hearing Taps brings tears to my eyes as they bring a heartache reminder of my son ’ s funeral .
So proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Semper Fi , ” another user wrote .
“ May we never forget the debt of gratitude we owe the military veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom , ” another added .
According to his official biography , Covey is a trumpeter with the Ceremonial Brass unit of the Air Force Band .
He joined the Air Force in 2017 after an extensive career as a musician .
The unique circumstances of Memorial Day 2020 meant few Americans could hear a version of “ Taps ” live .
Republican Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an Op-Ed posted on his official website .
“ Unfortunately , the COVID-19 crisis prevents most of the country from commemorating our fallen heroes in traditional ways through public ceremonies and outdoor remembrances , ” Cook wrote .
“ As a combat veteran , this day of remembrance is particularly meaningful to me as I reflect on the service of those who honorably served alongside me but weren ’ t lucky enough to make it home .
It is in their honor that , as a focus of my public service , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women who keep us safe .
We must all do our part to honor our sons and daughters who were lost in conflicts and wars ; we should never forget their selfless and righteous sacrifices.
” “ In 1863 , Abraham Lincoln stood on the battlefield at Gettysburg and implored America to resolve fully that the war dead shall not have died in vain .
This year , I ask all of you to listen to President Lincoln and take time to remember that the cost of freedom has been the lost lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and women .
Let ’ s remember them today and never take our freedom for granted , ” he added .
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As the nation remembers the honored dead who paid the ultimate price for freedom, a solo rendition of “Taps” is cutting through the self-absorption of America’s focus on the coronavirus and reminding Americans of the eternal values that have called forth patriots to defend liberty from the days of Lexington down through Afghanistan and Iraq.
The video of Technical Sgt. Jason Covey playing the mournful song adapted from an earlier song during the Civil War by Union Gen. Daniel Butterfield at Culpepper National Cemetery in Culpepper, Virginia, was posted on the United States Air Force Band’s Facebook page.
As of Monday, the video had more than 62,000 shares and more than 48,000 likes.
Memorial Day: A Musical Tribute HONOR | As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let us reflect on the tremendous price that was paid by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Through the sounding of Taps, members of The United States Air Force Band solemnly render honor to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. A long-held musical tradition at military funerals, the music of Taps originated from a Civil War bugle call entitled, “Extinguish Lights”. A plaintive call, the sounding of Taps signals the end of the fallen serviceman’s duty and is the final tribute from a grateful nation. To those who have given the last full measure of devotion, we honor your service, pay tribute to your lives, and thank you for your selfless sacrifice. We'd like to thank Mr. Matthew Priest, Director of Culpeper National Cemetery, all of the staff at Culpeper National Cemetery, as well as Ms. Richelle Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist with the Department of Veteran Affair’s National Cemetery Administration, for their help making this tribute possible. National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #honorthem #honorthefallenCredits:Executive Producer – Colonel Don SchofieldProducer – Chief Master Sgt. Dennis HoffmannDirector/Editor – Technical Sgt. Tim HilgertAssistant Director – Technical Sgt. Mike Brest Aerial Videographer – Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonaldAudio Engineer – Master Sgt. Michael Hampf Bugler – Technical Sgt. Jason Covey Posted by The United States Air Force Band on Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The band posted a short message with the video, which pans around Covey from above, showing monuments erected by states to the soldiers who died in battles in northern Virginia, including the 1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain and the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville. The video ends with Covey given the fallen a solemn salute.
“As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, let us reflect on the tremendous price that was paid by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Through the sounding of Taps, members of The United States Air Force Band solemnly render honor to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” the post read.
“A long-held musical tradition at military funerals, the music of Taps originated from a Civil War bugle call entitled, ‘Extinguish Lights’. A plaintive call, the sounding of Taps signals the end of the fallen serviceman’s duty and is the final tribute from a grateful nation.
“To those who have given the last full measure of devotion, we honor your service, pay tribute to your lives, and thank you for your selfless sacrifice.”
According to its website, the cemetery was established in 1867. Its monuments include memorial from the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. A memorial to the unknown dead of the Civil War was built in 1988 and an Armed Forces Monument was dedicated in 2001.
Many who watched the video left their thanks for a moving moment of remembrance.
“With tears in my eyes. A lump in my throat, and a heart full of gratitude, Thank You to all who have given me and each American Citizen the Freedom we sometimes take for granted,” one user commented.
“Hearing Taps brings tears to my eyes as they bring a heartache reminder of my son’s funeral. So proud of his serve to our Country. Semper Fi,” another user wrote.
“May we never forget the debt of gratitude we owe the military veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” another added.
According to his official biography, Covey is a trumpeter with the Ceremonial Brass unit of the Air Force Band. He joined the Air Force in 2017 after an extensive career as a musician.
The unique circumstances of Memorial Day 2020 meant few Americans could hear a version of “Taps” live. Republican Rep. Paul Cook of California noted as much in an Op-Ed posted on his official website.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis prevents most of the country from commemorating our fallen heroes in traditional ways through public ceremonies and outdoor remembrances,” Cook wrote.
“As a combat veteran, this day of remembrance is particularly meaningful to me as I reflect on the service of those who honorably served alongside me but weren’t lucky enough to make it home. It is in their honor that, as a focus of my public service, I stand up for the men and women who keep us safe. We must all do our part to honor our sons and daughters who were lost in conflicts and wars; we should never forget their selfless and righteous sacrifices.”
“In 1863, Abraham Lincoln stood on the battlefield at Gettysburg and implored America to resolve fully that the war dead shall not have died in vain. This year, I ask all of you to listen to President Lincoln and take time to remember that the cost of freedom has been the lost lives of our nation’s brave men and women. Let’s remember them today and never take our freedom for granted,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-05-26--Northam Asks Residents To Wear Masks, Then Mingles in Beach Crowd Without a Mask

Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam really wants you to wear a mask while out in public .
The Democratic governor is so fond of facial coverings and their potential to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that he is even talking about making masks mandatory for all of Virginia ’ s 8.5 million residents .
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Northam is prepared to make a determination about mandating face coverings in public on Tuesday .
“ Face coverings are an important part of the next steps .
We ’ ll have more on that next week , ” Northam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor hadn ’ t ironed out the framework yet for further extending his power over the lives of his citizens , but he was working on it .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ We ’ re trying to work through some of the details , ” Northam said .
“ It ’ s an equity issue .
We want to make sure everyone has access to a mask , and we also want to talk about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Northam must have been among those without access to a mask , as he was photographed numerous times a day later in Virginia Beach with his face on full display .
The man who has forced the prolonged closure of “ nonessential ” commerce in his state was roundly criticized once the images made their rounds on social media , and rightfully so .
But Northam ’ s office has a perfectly valid excuse for what very clearly looks like hypocritical behavior from an elected official .
Per Northam ’ s representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intend to encounter other people in such close proximity when he decided to visit a beach on Memorial Day weekend .
“ The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible .
He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone , ” his office said in a statement to WWBT .
While people in Virginia are permitted by Northam ’ s lockdown to go outdoors , the strict guidelines ask people to keep six feet apart from one another .
Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a day prior , the pro-infanticide Democrat had discussed mandating masks for people who travel outside of their homes .
It sends a mixed message from a man who is also a doctor .
Does Northam really believe that masks can stop the spread of the virus ?
Can his citizens trust his judgment on the issue ?
How can a man who touts the efficacy and necessity of face coverings so carelessly show up at a beach a day later and enjoy the same sunshine and fresh air that he wishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s certainly not a good look for the Democrat .
Either Northam does not believe his own rhetoric on masks slowing the spread of the coronavirus , or he is a hypocrite and didn ’ t want to wear one .
In either event , the photos are a bad look for a governor already accused of being heavy-handed with his response to the coronavirus .
No leader should ever ask another person to undertake something which he himself would be unwilling to do .
Northam has been consistent with urging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he didn ’ t see the need to heed his own advice when he visited a crowded beach .
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam really wants you to wear a mask while out in public.
The Democratic governor is so fond of facial coverings and their potential to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that he is even talking about making masks mandatory for all of Virginia’s 8.5 million residents.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Northam is prepared to make a determination about mandating face coverings in public on Tuesday.
“Face coverings are an important part of the next steps. We’ll have more on that next week,” Northam said Friday.
The Times-Dispatch noted that the governor hadn’t ironed out the framework yet for further extending his power over the lives of his citizens, but he was working on it.
“We’re trying to work through some of the details,” Northam said.
“It’s an equity issue. We want to make sure everyone has access to a mask, and we also want to talk about how we enforce that,” he added.
Northam must have been among those without access to a mask, as he was photographed numerous times a day later in Virginia Beach with his face on full display.
Virginia Gov Northam on the Virginia Beach boardwalk; no mask, no social distancing ? pic.twitter.com/TURhdUD0zl — A (@johnwelIs) May 23, 2020
The man who has forced the prolonged closure of “nonessential” commerce in his state was roundly criticized once the images made their rounds on social media, and rightfully so.
Here’s Gov. Ralph Northam social distancing with a mask on at the beach today… you know… like he tells everyone else to do. pic.twitter.com/8IUEGYH0GI — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) May 23, 2020
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, a medical doctor, today in Virginia Beach. Care to report on it ? pic.twitter.com/oA7DP9CTLH — Mark Dunn (@MarkDunnGuitar) May 23, 2020
But Northam’s office has a perfectly valid excuse for what very clearly looks like hypocritical behavior from an elected official.
Per Northam’s representatives, the governor apparently didn’t intend to encounter other people in such close proximity when he decided to visit a beach on Memorial Day weekend.
“The Governor has repeatedly encouraged wearing face coverings inside or when social distancing is impossible. He was outside today and not expecting to be within six feet of anyone,” his office said in a statement to WWBT.
While people in Virginia are permitted by Northam’s lockdown to go outdoors, the strict guidelines ask people to keep six feet apart from one another.
Also, there is the inconvenient fact that just a day prior, the pro-infanticide Democrat had discussed mandating masks for people who travel outside of their homes.
It sends a mixed message from a man who is also a doctor.
Does Northam really believe that masks can stop the spread of the virus?
Can his citizens trust his judgment on the issue?
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How can a man who touts the efficacy and necessity of face coverings so carelessly show up at a beach a day later and enjoy the same sunshine and fresh air that he wishes to prevent other people from enjoying?
It’s certainly not a good look for the Democrat.
Either Northam does not believe his own rhetoric on masks slowing the spread of the coronavirus, or he is a hypocrite and didn’t want to wear one.
In either event, the photos are a bad look for a governor already accused of being heavy-handed with his response to the coronavirus.
No leader should ever ask another person to undertake something which he himself would be unwilling to do.
Northam has been consistent with urging Virginians to cover their faces, but he didn’t see the need to heed his own advice when he visited a crowded beach.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Watch: Woman Rents Cherry Picker To Sing to Seniors for Memorial Day

In the past few months , many people have been focusing on what they can do to help themselves , keep themselves safe or get ahead in life .
That ’ s pretty standard even in less stressful times , but it seems to really ramp up when we face potential hardship .
Then there are those who are more determined to give , serve and bless when times are difficult .
Using their various talents , they bring life and hope to those around them .
“ Since the start of nursing home lockdowns during Covid-19 , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she shared on her GoFundMe page , which she started so that people could help in their own way as she continued helping in hers .
“ I want to continue doing this throughout the summer .
Seniors will be quarantined/protected for much longer than the rest of us .
They will need our love and support throughout .
Any donation is so greatly appreciated .
With love and gratitude , Coco.
” TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m putting together a road trip to Illinois senior care facilities ; every county in the state , every nursing home possible , ” she posted along with a video of her singing in April .
“ I ’ d like to do this ASAP .
Any help you can give to my cause will be greatly appreciated .
If I can do Illinois , I will add another state after that .
I ’ m looking at you New York !
” So the singer began her journey to bring a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans informed with her posts on social media as she headed out .
“ HEY PARK RIDGE PEOPLE !
” she shared on Facebook .
“ I ’ m hitting the road TODAY SATURDAY MAY 2 , with Coco ’ s Songs for Seniors – all the way uptown to outside The Summit !
“ Starting at 1pm , I ’ ll be on Touhy , across from the residence , singing some songs and holding up signs for the seniors that I hope can hear & see me !
If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and give a wave !
It ’ s shaping up to be a beautiful day.
” Of course , along with a stellar outfit and amazing voice , she added another layer of pizazz : a cherry-picker , from which she sang her heart out .
“ Rented a cherry picker and sang to the windows of residents at Chicago Methodist Senior Services today , ” she updated followers on Friday .
“ Was on WGN ( below- enjoy my mom yelping and her closed captioning .
Lolol ) @ 6pm .
Was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day at a great place .
I ’ ve been wanting to do this for a while – if I can do this kind of thing you can sure do yours too.
” RELATED : Thousands of Flowers Rain on Health Care Workers Outside Hawaii Hospital “ Wanted to do something special for Memorial Day , ” she tweeted , along with video proof , on Sunday .
“ Such an incredibly hard time for them .
I love , respect & value our seniors .
NO ONE IS DISPENSABLE .
Offering free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed the singer performing crowd favorites while suspended in the air , the cherry picker ’ s basket decked out in American flags and pinwheels in honor of Memorial Day .
“ I thought they really need something on this day , and to know we haven ’ t forgotten them and aren ’ t just going to blow past them on this important day , ” she told the New York Post .
Many have been cheered by Hawley ’ s giving spirit and musical talent .
Even Mark Cuban shared her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would seem that Hawley found just the right way to celebrate and let people know that even if they ’ re isolating , they ’ re not forgotten .
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In the past few months, many people have been focusing on what they can do to help themselves, keep themselves safe or get ahead in life. That’s pretty standard even in less stressful times, but it seems to really ramp up when we face potential hardship.
Then there are those who are more determined to give, serve and bless when times are difficult. Using their various talents, they bring life and hope to those around them.
Colette Hawley uses her voice.
“Since the start of nursing home lockdowns during Covid-19, I have been singing free shows outside nursing homes,” she shared on her GoFundMe page, which she started so that people could help in their own way as she continued helping in hers.
“I want to continue doing this throughout the summer. Seniors will be quarantined/protected for much longer than the rest of us. They will need our love and support throughout. Any donation is so greatly appreciated. With love and gratitude, Coco.”
“Hey All! I’m putting together a road trip to Illinois senior care facilities; every county in the state, every nursing home possible,” she posted along with a video of her singing in April. “I’d like to do this ASAP. Any help you can give to my cause will be greatly appreciated. If I can do Illinois, I will add another state after that. I’m looking at you New York!”
So the singer began her journey to bring a little cheer to the elderly, keeping her fans informed with her posts on social media as she headed out.
“HEY PARK RIDGE PEOPLE!” she shared on Facebook. “I’m hitting the road TODAY SATURDAY MAY 2, with Coco’s Songs for Seniors – all the way uptown to outside The Summit!
“Starting at 1pm, I’ll be on Touhy, across from the residence, singing some songs and holding up signs for the seniors that I hope can hear & see me! If you’re passing by, honk that horn and give a wave! It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day.”
Of course, along with a stellar outfit and amazing voice, she added another layer of pizazz: a cherry-picker, from which she sang her heart out.
“Rented a cherry picker and sang to the windows of residents at Chicago Methodist Senior Services today,” she updated followers on Friday.
“Was on WGN (below- enjoy my mom yelping and her closed captioning. Lolol) @ 6pm. Was also on Fox at 5pm. Great day at a great place. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while – if I can do this kind of thing you can sure do yours too.”
“Wanted to do something special for Memorial Day,” she tweeted, along with video proof, on Sunday.
“Such an incredibly hard time for them. I love, respect & value our seniors. NO ONE IS DISPENSABLE. Offering free shows to nursing homes.”
The video showed the singer performing crowd favorites while suspended in the air, the cherry picker’s basket decked out in American flags and pinwheels in honor of Memorial Day.
I rented a Cherry Picker to sing to Seniors(close but not too close!)Wanted to do something special for Memorial Day. Such an incredibly hard time for them. I love, respect & value our seniors. NO ONE IS DISPENSABLE. Offering free shows to nursing homes. ❤coco’s songs 4 Seniors. pic.twitter.com/Rnw6572eTw — Colette Hawley (@HawleyColette) May 24, 2020
“I thought they really need something on this day, and to know we haven’t forgotten them and aren’t just going to blow past them on this important day,” she told the New York Post.
Many have been cheered by Hawley’s giving spirit and musical talent. Even Mark Cuban shared her post and applauded her work.
It would seem that Hawley found just the right way to celebrate and let people know that even if they’re isolating, they’re not forgotten.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Clay Travis and Sports Fans Call Out the ‘Far Left Wing Sports Media’ for Stoking Coronavirus Fears

Some sports commentators are dying for things to return to normal .
Others are engaging in what Clay Travis refers to as “ fear porn.
” Travis , a sportswriter , author , TV analyst and founder of the website Outkick the Coverage , spoke out on Twitter against the “ far left sports media ” on Friday .
Travis is known for having more conservative opinions than most in his profession .
In 2018 , his book “ Republicans Buy Sneakers Too : How the Left Is Ruining Sports with Politics ” featured a cover image of President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national anthem protester Colin Kaepernick .
Those opinions , which are often contrary to those widely held in mainstream sports media , have prevented him from appearing on popular networks .
“ [ Travis ] is presently banned from appearing on both CNN and ESPN because he ’ s too honest for both , ” reads the bio on his site .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better The outspoken sports commentator showed that in his post Friday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports media coronanbros who have been arguing for no sports until 2021 , ” Travis wrote .
“ They ’ re out here throwing up Twitter Hail Marys.
” Although many fans and commentators are excited for the return of sports — NASCAR is racing again , the NBA is in talks to resume its season and the NFL expects to be playing in full stadiums in a few months — some members of the sports media are stoking coronavirus fears with a drumbeat of death and danger .
Included in Travis ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sports commentators spreading fear around the idea of a return to sports .
Travis encouraged his followers to highlight more of these “ coronabros.
” “ Don ’ t tag their Tweets or link them — why reward fear porn ?
— but just screenshot your favorite coronabro sports media Hail Marys and add them below , ” Travis wrote .
RELATED : ESPN Reporter Gets Bullied into Apologizing for Not Mentioning the WNBA Before NFL Draft Several people responded with examples of this “ fear porn.
” Travis then had one final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear .
“ It really is amazing the number of people in sports media — literally people who make a living writing and talking about sports — who have spent months on social media only peddling fear porn , ” he wrote .
“ I ’ m not sure I ’ ve ever seen any other industry do this , it ’ s like if farmers just suddenly started rooting for droughts or brewers started begging for prohibition.
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Some sports commentators are dying for things to return to normal. Others are engaging in what Clay Travis refers to as “fear porn.”
Travis, a sportswriter, author, TV analyst and founder of the website Outkick the Coverage, spoke out on Twitter against the “far left sports media” on Friday.
Travis is known for having more conservative opinions than most in his profession. In 2018, his book “Republicans Buy Sneakers Too: How the Left Is Ruining Sports with Politics” featured a cover image of President Donald Trump dunking on former NFL quarterback and national anthem protester Colin Kaepernick.
Those opinions, which are often contrary to those widely held in mainstream sports media, have prevented him from appearing on popular networks.
“[Travis] is presently banned from appearing on both CNN and ESPN because he’s too honest for both,” reads the bio on his site.
The outspoken sports commentator showed that in his post Friday.
“Rough day for the far left wing sports media coronanbros who have been arguing for no sports until 2021,” Travis wrote.
“They’re out here throwing up Twitter Hail Marys.”
Rough day for the far left wing sports media coronabros who have been arguing for no sports until 2021. They’re out here throwing up Twitter Hail Marys. pic.twitter.com/7hKgpFhvnv — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 22, 2020
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Although many fans and commentators are excited for the return of sports — NASCAR is racing again, the NBA is in talks to resume its season and the NFL expects to be playing in full stadiums in a few months — some members of the sports media are stoking coronavirus fears with a drumbeat of death and danger.
Included in Travis’ post were several examples of these very sports commentators spreading fear around the idea of a return to sports. Travis encouraged his followers to highlight more of these “coronabros.”
“Don’t tag their Tweets or link them — why reward fear porn? — but just screenshot your favorite coronabro sports media Hail Marys and add them below,” Travis wrote.
Don’t tag their Tweets or link them — why reward fear porn? — but just screenshot your favorite coronabro sports media Hail Marys and add them below. — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 22, 2020
Several people responded with examples of this “fear porn.”
The cracks are already forming in her tweet pic.twitter.com/uBACW83DzX — Will J. (@WILLTHAREALDEAL) May 23, 2020
Travis then had one final response to his colleagues who are peddling fear.
“It really is amazing the number of people in sports media — literally people who make a living writing and talking about sports — who have spent months on social media only peddling fear porn,” he wrote.
“I’m not sure I’ve ever seen any other industry do this, it’s like if farmers just suddenly started rooting for droughts or brewers started begging for prohibition.”
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen any other industry do this, it’s like if farmers just suddenly started rooting for droughts or brewers started begging for prohibition. — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 22, 2020
The Western Journal reached out to Travis for comment but has not yet received a response.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Software Developers Tear Apart Infamous Model That Started Lockdowns

If you don ’ t know what the Imperial College model is , you probably know the number : 2.2 million deaths .
That ’ s what the mathematical model from the U.K. university predicted the United States would face if politicians and people did absolutely nothing differently .
This result was misinterpreted — often deliberately — to state that we were on a collision course for that many deaths no matter what .
That was never true , of course .
Now , computer programmers say that the Imperial College model may not have been true in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever put into place .
A May 16 piece in The Telegraph questioned the computer modeling that Imperial College ’ s Neil Ferguson used to come up with the “ totally unreliable ” model , arguing the language it was programmed in was old enough that it made serious testing of the data practically impossible .
Ferguson , of course , is better known for two things now .
First , he was in a central figure in the U.K. ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Second , the reason why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past tense is that he decided the lockdown rules he ’ d helped impose on Britain didn ’ t apply to him ; after he decided to visit his lover ’ s apartment and the tryst was discovered , Ferguson stepped down .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better However , his modeling has been considered mostly unimpeachable until now .
David Richards and Konstantin Boudnik , both with distributed computing firm WANdisco , are trying to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expensive software mistakes , Mariner 1 was probably the most notorious .
The unmanned spacecraft was destroyed seconds after launch from Cape Canaveral in 1962 when it veered dangerously off-course due to a line of dodgy code , ” their article last week began .
“ But nobody died and the only hits were to NASA ’ s budget and pride .
Imperial College ’ s modelling of non-pharmaceutical interventions for Covid-19 which helped persuade the UK and other countries to bring in draconian lockdowns will supersede the failed Venus space probe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most devastating software mistake of all time , in terms of economic costs and lives lost.
” All right , but surely there isn ’ t much in common between the two events aside from the fact that the authors believe both were in error , right ?
Well , not precisely .
See , despite the fact that Mariner 1 was destroyed nearly 50 years ago , both projects used the same programming language .
“ Imperial ’ s model appears to be based on a programming language called Fortran , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , guess what , was the code used for Mariner 1 .
This outdated language contains inherent problems with its grammar and the way it assigns values , which can give way to multiple design flaws and numerical inaccuracies .
One file alone in the Imperial model contained 15,000 lines of code , ” the article read .
“ Try unravelling that tangled , buggy mess , which looks more like a bowl of angel hair pasta than a finely tuned piece of programming .
Industry best practice would have 500 separate files @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would fire anyone for developing code like this and any business that relied on it to produce software for sale would likely go bust.
” This isn ’ t just using a superannuated computer language , either .
There ’ s something known as “ separation of concerns ” in computer model testing , something that goes back to the 1970s and is extremely difficult to test with Fortran .
What it essentially means is that each part of the program is separate from the others .
This kind of compartmentalization makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s an error in either programming or bedrock assumptions with a certain part of a model .
RELATED : Northam Asks Residents To Wear Masks , Then Mingles in Beach Crowd Without a Mask “ Without this separation , it is impossible to carry out rigorous testing of individual parts to ensure full working order of the whole .
Testing allows for guarantees .
It is what you do on a conveyer belt in a car factory .
Each and every component is tested for integrity in order to pass strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ Only then is the car deemed safe to go on the road .
As a result , Imperial ’ s model is vulnerable to producing wildly different and conflicting outputs based on the same initial set of parameters .
Run it on different computers and you would likely get different results .
In other words , it is non-deterministic.
” Given this inherent flaw in the model , the authors said it “ screams the question as to why our Government did not get a second opinion before swallowing Imperial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t just the United Kingdom that swallowed the Imperial study without checking it first .
There were plenty of other problems with how it was handled .
For starters , that 2.2 million number was bandied about as if it was what was going to happen unless we took drastic , draconian steps .
But that ’ s not what the study said .
However , the fact that the assumptions that undergirded the study couldn ’ t have been checked in isolation was a major flaw in the methodology of the model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a scare piece , so much of our policymaking hinged on the study — and we couldn ’ t even check it correctly , given how it was assembled .
“ No surgeon would put a pacemaker into a cardiac patient knowing it was based on an arguably unpredictable approach for fear of jeopardising the Hippocratic oath , ” Richards and Boudnik wrote .
“ Why on earth would the Government place its trust in the same when the entire wellbeing of our nation is at stake ?
” Ferguson is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his own inability to maintain social distancing continence .
This , at the very least , is a good thing .
Given this piece , however , the question should be why he was in a position to do away with our rights in the first place .
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If you don’t know what the Imperial College model is, you probably know the number: 2.2 million deaths.
That’s what the mathematical model from the U.K. university predicted the United States would face if politicians and people did absolutely nothing differently. This result was misinterpreted — often deliberately — to state that we were on a collision course for that many deaths no matter what.
That was never true, of course. Now, computer programmers say that the Imperial College model may not have been true in the first place, even if no lockdowns were ever put into place.
A May 16 piece in The Telegraph questioned the computer modeling that Imperial College’s Neil Ferguson used to come up with the “totally unreliable” model, arguing the language it was programmed in was old enough that it made serious testing of the data practically impossible.
Ferguson, of course, is better known for two things now. First, he was in a central figure in the U.K.’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Second, the reason why we’re referring to his leadership in the past tense is that he decided the lockdown rules he’d helped impose on Britain didn’t apply to him; after he decided to visit his lover’s apartment and the tryst was discovered, Ferguson stepped down.
However, his modeling has been considered mostly unimpeachable until now. David Richards and Konstantin Boudnik, both with distributed computing firm WANdisco, are trying to change that.
“In the history of the expensive software mistakes, Mariner 1 was probably the most notorious. The unmanned spacecraft was destroyed seconds after launch from Cape Canaveral in 1962 when it veered dangerously off-course due to a line of dodgy code,” their article last week began.
“But nobody died and the only hits were to NASA’s budget and pride. Imperial College’s modelling of non-pharmaceutical interventions for Covid-19 which helped persuade the UK and other countries to bring in draconian lockdowns will supersede the failed Venus space probe could go down in history as the most devastating software mistake of all time, in terms of economic costs and lives lost.”
All right, but surely there isn’t much in common between the two events aside from the fact that the authors believe both were in error, right? Well, not precisely. See, despite the fact that Mariner 1 was destroyed nearly 50 years ago, both projects used the same programming language.
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“Imperial’s model appears to be based on a programming language called Fortran, which was old news 20 years ago and, guess what, was the code used for Mariner 1. This outdated language contains inherent problems with its grammar and the way it assigns values, which can give way to multiple design flaws and numerical inaccuracies. One file alone in the Imperial model contained 15,000 lines of code,” the article read.
“Try unravelling that tangled, buggy mess, which looks more like a bowl of angel hair pasta than a finely tuned piece of programming. Industry best practice would have 500 separate files instead. In our commercial reality, we would fire anyone for developing code like this and any business that relied on it to produce software for sale would likely go bust.”
That didn’t happen with Neil Ferguson’s model.
This isn’t just using a superannuated computer language, either. There’s something known as “separation of concerns” in computer model testing, something that goes back to the 1970s and is extremely difficult to test with Fortran. What it essentially means is that each part of the program is separate from the others.
This kind of compartmentalization makes it easy to test whether or not there’s an error in either programming or bedrock assumptions with a certain part of a model.
“Without this separation, it is impossible to carry out rigorous testing of individual parts to ensure full working order of the whole. Testing allows for guarantees. It is what you do on a conveyer belt in a car factory. Each and every component is tested for integrity in order to pass strict quality controls,” Richards and Boudnik wrote.
“Only then is the car deemed safe to go on the road. As a result, Imperial’s model is vulnerable to producing wildly different and conflicting outputs based on the same initial set of parameters. Run it on different computers and you would likely get different results. In other words, it is non-deterministic.”
Given this inherent flaw in the model, the authors said it “screams the question as to why our Government did not get a second opinion before swallowing Imperial’s prescription.”
It wasn’t just the United Kingdom that swallowed the Imperial study without checking it first. There were plenty of other problems with how it was handled. For starters, that 2.2 million number was bandied about as if it was what was going to happen unless we took drastic, draconian steps. But that’s not what the study said.
However, the fact that the assumptions that undergirded the study couldn’t have been checked in isolation was a major flaw in the methodology of the model. For a study that was mostly just a scare piece, so much of our policymaking hinged on the study — and we couldn’t even check it correctly, given how it was assembled.
“No surgeon would put a pacemaker into a cardiac patient knowing it was based on an arguably unpredictable approach for fear of jeopardising the Hippocratic oath,” Richards and Boudnik wrote. “Why on earth would the Government place its trust in the same when the entire wellbeing of our nation is at stake?”
Ferguson is no longer in a position of power thanks to his own inability to maintain social distancing continence. This, at the very least, is a good thing. Given this piece, however, the question should be why he was in a position to do away with our rights in the first place.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Donald Trump Delivers Stirring Memorial Day Address

President Donald Trump honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore .
Joined by first lady Melania Trump , the president asked the country to remember all those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty .
Speaking of fighting at the fort during the War of 1812 , Trump invoked the memory of Francis Scott Key , who wrote what later became “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” in 1814 during the Battle of Baltimore after watching American troops prevail following the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our anthem , every time its rousing chorus swells our hearts with pride , we renew the eternal bonds of loyalty to our fallen heroes , ” the president said , according to a White House transcript of the remarks .
“ We think of the soldiers who spent their final heroic moments on distant battlefields to keep us safe at home .
We remember the young Americans who never got the chance to grow old but whose legacy will outlive us all , ” Trump continued .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better “ Americans gave their lives to carry that flag through piercing waves , blazing fires , sweltering deserts and storms of bullets and shrapnel , ” he said .
“ Their love was boundless .
Their devotion was without limit .
Their courage was beyond measure , ” the president said of the sacrifice of American troops throughout history .
“ As our brave warriors have shown us from our nation ’ s earliest days : In America , we are the captains of our own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no threat is a match for the sheer determination of the American people .
This towering spirit permeates every inch of the hallowed soil beneath our feet , ” he said .
“ In this place , more than 200 years ago , American patriots stood their ground and repelled a British invasion in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
” Trump later paid tribute to Capt .
Daniel Eggers , who died while fighting during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2004 , and also remembered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother while the two fought in World War II and recently died at the age of 94 .
“ From generation to generation , heroes like these have poured out their blood and sweat and heart and tears for our country , ” the president said .
“ Because of them , America is strong and safe and mighty and free.
” “ They were angels sent from above , and they are now rejoined with God in the glorious kingdom of heaven , ” Trump said .
During his remarks , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the battle against the coronavirus , which he described as the “ invisible enemy.
” “ We mourn alongside every single family that has lost a loved one , ” Trump said .
“ Tens of thousands of service members and National Guardsmen are on the front lines of our war against this terrible virus , caring for patients , delivering critical supplies and working night and day to safeguard our citizens , ” he said .
RELATED : Joe Biden Finally Emerges for the First Time in Months “ As one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family that has lost loved ones , including the families of our great veterans .
Together , we will vanquish the virus , and America will rise from this crisis to new and even greater heights , ” the president said .
Trump concluded his remarks in Baltimore by saying that Americans will live in freedom and prosperity as long as there are those among us who are willing to sacrifice all for the cause of liberty .
“ For as long as our flag flies in the sky above , the names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into its threads .
For as long as we have citizens willing to follow their example , to carry on their burden , to continue their legacy , then America ’ s cause will never fail and American freedom will never , ever die , ” he vowed .
“ Today , we honor the heroes we have lost .
We pray for the loved ones they left behind .
And with God as our witness , we solemnly vow to protect , preserve and cherish this land they gave their last breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proudly , ” he said .
“ Thank you .
God bless our military , God bless the memory of the fallen , God bless our Gold Star families and God bless America , ” the president said as he concluded his remarks at Fort McHenry .
Trump had early visited Arlington National Cemetery , along with Vice President Mike Pence , and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier .
The president did not deliver remarks at Arlington , which is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic , CBS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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President Donald Trump honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Joined by first lady Melania Trump, the president asked the country to remember all those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty.
Speaking of fighting at the fort during the War of 1812, Trump invoked the memory of Francis Scott Key, who wrote what later became “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1814 during the Battle of Baltimore after watching American troops prevail following the British bombardment.
“Every time we sing our anthem, every time its rousing chorus swells our hearts with pride, we renew the eternal bonds of loyalty to our fallen heroes,” the president said, according to a White House transcript of the remarks.
“We think of the soldiers who spent their final heroic moments on distant battlefields to keep us safe at home. We remember the young Americans who never got the chance to grow old but whose legacy will outlive us all,” Trump continued.
“Americans gave their lives to carry that flag through piercing waves, blazing fires, sweltering deserts and storms of bullets and shrapnel,” he said.
“Their love was boundless. Their devotion was without limit. Their courage was beyond measure,” the president said of the sacrifice of American troops throughout history.
“As our brave warriors have shown us from our nation’s earliest days: In America, we are the captains of our own fate. No obstacle, no challenge and no threat is a match for the sheer determination of the American people. This towering spirit permeates every inch of the hallowed soil beneath our feet,” he said. “In this place, more than 200 years ago, American patriots stood their ground and repelled a British invasion in the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.”
Trump later paid tribute to Capt. Daniel Eggers, who died while fighting during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2004, and also remembered Jim Krebs, who lost his twin brother while the two fought in World War II and recently died at the age of 94.
“From generation to generation, heroes like these have poured out their blood and sweat and heart and tears for our country,” the president said. “Because of them, America is strong and safe and mighty and free.”
“They were angels sent from above, and they are now rejoined with God in the glorious kingdom of heaven,” Trump said.
During his remarks, he also praised those on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus, which he described as the “invisible enemy.”
“We mourn alongside every single family that has lost a loved one,” Trump said.
“Tens of thousands of service members and National Guardsmen are on the front lines of our war against this terrible virus, caring for patients, delivering critical supplies and working night and day to safeguard our citizens,” he said.
“As one nation, we mourn alongside every single family that has lost loved ones, including the families of our great veterans. Together, we will vanquish the virus, and America will rise from this crisis to new and even greater heights,” the president said.
Trump concluded his remarks in Baltimore by saying that Americans will live in freedom and prosperity as long as there are those among us who are willing to sacrifice all for the cause of liberty.
“For as long as our flag flies in the sky above, the names of these fallen warriors will be woven into its threads. For as long as we have citizens willing to follow their example, to carry on their burden, to continue their legacy, then America’s cause will never fail and American freedom will never, ever die,” he vowed.
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“Today, we honor the heroes we have lost. We pray for the loved ones they left behind. And with God as our witness, we solemnly vow to protect, preserve and cherish this land they gave their last breath to defend — and to defend so proudly,” he said.
“Thank you. God bless our military, God bless the memory of the fallen, God bless our Gold Star families and God bless America,” the president said as he concluded his remarks at Fort McHenry.
Trump had early visited Arlington National Cemetery, along with Vice President Mike Pence, and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Today, we honor our fallen heroes and pray for the loved ones they left behind. pic.twitter.com/oB1bIHUZ4J — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 25, 2020
The president did not deliver remarks at Arlington, which is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, CBS News reported.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Judge in Flynn Case Hires Lawyer as Appeals Court Reviews His Refusal To Dismiss

Can you remember a time when a judge had to hire a lawyer to help him respond to a request from a court ?
Over the weekend , The Washington Post reported that the federal judge tasked with the Michael Flynn case has sought the services of a well-connected and respected attorney over his response to a request from an appeals court .
The Hill also reported that U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has asked Beth Wilkinson to represent him after the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit told Sullivan to answer Flynn ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges against him .
The Department of Justice recommended that the case against Flynn , President Donald Trump ’ s former national security advisor , be dropped after evidence suggested the FBI coerced him into lying and admitting guilt .
But Sullivan did not agree with the motion to dismiss , instead taking the unusual route of appointing a former federal judge to argue against Flynn ’ s request .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better Flynn was charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sergey Kislyak following the 2016 election , according to The Hill .
After Flynn retracted his guilty plea , the DOJ recommended that Sullivan dismiss the case .
Instead of making a judicial decision , Sullivan hired Wilkinson , who represented Brett Kavanaugh during his ugly Senate confirmation hearings .
Wilkinson was also involved in another high-profile case when she represented a lawyer of Hillary Clinton during the investigation into the former secretary of state ’ s infamous private email server .
Why would a judge involved in a high-profile case hire a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about making a judicial decision ?
If he has to solicit legal advice , is he concerned about the potential legal implications of his response ?
Does Sullivan have some concerns about the justification of whatever answer he gives the court ?
Supporters of the president have argued that Flynn was set up all along by agents within the FBI .
In 2018 , however , Flynn told Sullivan that he was telling the truth when he said the FBI did not coerce him into lying .
RELATED : FBI Offered Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Down Flynn Flynn now says that was not a true statement .
Sullivan must juggle what Flynn told him under oath and the evidence the DOJ has now presented that confirms the allegations that the FBI conspired to make Flynn lie to authorities .
The judge has until June 1 to respond to the order from the appeals court to drop the case against Flynn or keep the ball rolling down a bizarre hill .
Buckle up for a bumpy ride because it may be a while before we figure out exactly how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importantly , why it happened .
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Can you remember a time when a judge had to hire a lawyer to help him respond to a request from a court?
Over the weekend, The Washington Post reported that the federal judge tasked with the Michael Flynn case has sought the services of a well-connected and respected attorney over his response to a request from an appeals court.
The Hill also reported that U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has asked Beth Wilkinson to represent him after the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit told Sullivan to answer Flynn’s request for a complete dismissal of the charges against him.
The Department of Justice recommended that the case against Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, be dropped after evidence suggested the FBI coerced him into lying and admitting guilt.
But Sullivan did not agree with the motion to dismiss, instead taking the unusual route of appointing a former federal judge to argue against Flynn’s request.
Flynn was charged with lying about his contacts with Russian diplomat Sergey Kislyak following the 2016 election, according to The Hill.
After Flynn retracted his guilty plea, the DOJ recommended that Sullivan dismiss the case.
Instead of making a judicial decision, Sullivan hired Wilkinson, who represented Brett Kavanaugh during his ugly Senate confirmation hearings.
Wilkinson was also involved in another high-profile case when she represented a lawyer of Hillary Clinton during the investigation into the former secretary of state’s infamous private email server.
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Why would a judge involved in a high-profile case hire a high-profile attorney if he wasn’t worried about making a judicial decision?
If he has to solicit legal advice, is he concerned about the potential legal implications of his response?
Does Sullivan have some concerns about the justification of whatever answer he gives the court?
Supporters of the president have argued that Flynn was set up all along by agents within the FBI.
In 2018, however, Flynn told Sullivan that he was telling the truth when he said the FBI did not coerce him into lying.
Flynn now says that was not a true statement.
Sullivan must juggle what Flynn told him under oath and the evidence the DOJ has now presented that confirms the allegations that the FBI conspired to make Flynn lie to authorities.
The judge has until June 1 to respond to the order from the appeals court to drop the case against Flynn or keep the ball rolling down a bizarre hill.
Buckle up for a bumpy ride because it may be a while before we figure out exactly how all of this happened, and more importantly, why it happened.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Senate Passes Bill To Boot Rogue Chinese Companies from US Stock Exchange

The U.S. Senate is sending a message to China : Either play by the rules or you ’ ll be asked to leave — in this case , the stock market .
Last week , the Senate , in a bipartisan effort , passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act , which would require companies on the U.S. exchanges to certify that they are not under the control of a foreign government .
“ If a company can ’ t show that it is not under such control or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board , or PCAOB , isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three consecutive years to determine that it is not under the control of a foreign government , the company ’ s securities would be banned from the exchanges , ” Bloomberg reported .
Republican John Kennedy of Louisiana and Democrat Chris Van Hollen of Maryland co-sponsored the bill , which was introduced in March 2019 but has gained steam amid the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better Kennedy , who never minces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to business .
This bill would help bring the communist government ’ s shenanigans to an end .
The Senate ’ s action is a sign that anger and concern are percolating with some lawmakers toward China .
It ’ s clear that China can not be trusted when it comes to business dealings and when it comes to health .
The Trump administration has been vocal that more could have been done to warn the world about the coronavirus after it emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s National Economic Council , said the United States plans to hold the Chinese government accountable for the pandemic .
“ On the China business , it ’ s up in the air .
They are going to be held accountable for it .
There ’ s no question about that .
How , when , where and why — I ’ m going to leave that up to the president , ” Kudlow told CNBC earlier this month .
RELATED : Senator Offers Hilarious Response for Why GOP Ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week that “ fraudulent listings of Chinese companies on U.S. markets have cost investors billions of dollars over the past decade.
” And on Friday , Luckin Coffee , a beverage chain based in China , was given notice that it will be delisted from Nasdaq soon after it announced its chief operating officer had inflated last year ’ s sales by hundreds of millions of dollars .
This only affirms Kennedy ’ s opinion that China doesn ’ t play fair .
“ If you want to list on an American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audit , and the SEC has the right to look at that audit , and audit the audit , ” he said on the Senate floor , according to the Fox Business report .
“ And if you refuse not once , not twice , but three times — if over a three-year period , each of those three years , the company says , ‘ You can not audit my audit , ’ then they can no longer be listed.
” If Chinese companies will mislead investors while its government officials fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , how can they be trusted in the U.S. financial markets ?
To hold all companies on Wall Street and in the stock exchange to the same standards that American businesses are held to makes perfect sense and is long overdue .
The Chinese version of Starbucks saw its stock prices collapse after the COO was found to have fabricated sales figures .
That ’ s not accountability .
China must be held responsible for its misdeeds , whether they involve the U.S. stock market or Americans ’ lives .
Now let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Representatives will follow the lead of the Senate and pass the bill to send it to Trump for his signature .
That ’ s the right thing to do , and in the best interest of all Americans , and the world .
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The U.S. Senate is sending a message to China:
Either play by the rules or you’ll be asked to leave — in this case, the stock market.
Last week, the Senate, in a bipartisan effort, passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which would require companies on the U.S. exchanges to certify that they are not under the control of a foreign government.
“If a company can’t show that it is not under such control or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, isn’t able to audit the company for three consecutive years to determine that it is not under the control of a foreign government, the company’s securities would be banned from the exchanges,” Bloomberg reported.
Republican John Kennedy of Louisiana and Democrat Chris Van Hollen of Maryland co-sponsored the bill, which was introduced in March 2019 but has gained steam amid the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China.
Kennedy, who never minces words, said he believes China cheats when it comes to business.
The Chinese Communist Party cheats, and the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act would stop them from cheating on U.S. stock exchanges. We can’t let foreign threats to Americans’ retirement funds take root in our exchanges. pic.twitter.com/71dYQxTgiR — John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) May 19, 2020
This bill would help bring the communist government’s shenanigans to an end.
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The Senate’s action is a sign that anger and concern are percolating with some lawmakers toward China.
It’s clear that China cannot be trusted when it comes to business dealings and when it comes to health.
The Trump administration has been vocal that more could have been done to warn the world about the coronavirus after it emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Larry Kudlow, director of President Donald Trump’s National Economic Council, said the United States plans to hold the Chinese government accountable for the pandemic.
“On the China business, it’s up in the air. They are going to be held accountable for it. There’s no question about that. How, when, where and why — I’m going to leave that up to the president,” Kudlow told CNBC earlier this month.
Fox Business reported last week that “fraudulent listings of Chinese companies on U.S. markets have cost investors billions of dollars over the past decade.”
And on Friday, Luckin Coffee, a beverage chain based in China, was given notice that it will be delisted from Nasdaq soon after it announced its chief operating officer had inflated last year’s sales by hundreds of millions of dollars.
This only affirms Kennedy’s opinion that China doesn’t play fair.
“If you want to list on an American exchange, you have to submit an audit, and the SEC has the right to look at that audit, and audit the audit,” he said on the Senate floor, according to the Fox Business report. “And if you refuse not once, not twice, but three times — if over a three-year period, each of those three years, the company says, ‘You cannot audit my audit,’ then they can no longer be listed.”
If Chinese companies will mislead investors while its government officials fail to warn the world about a deadly virus, how can they be trusted in the U.S. financial markets?
To hold all companies on Wall Street and in the stock exchange to the same standards that American businesses are held to makes perfect sense and is long overdue.
The Chinese version of Starbucks saw its stock prices collapse after the COO was found to have fabricated sales figures.
That’s not accountability. China must be held responsible for its misdeeds, whether they involve the U.S. stock market or Americans’ lives.
Now let’s see if the House of Representatives will follow the lead of the Senate and pass the bill to send it to Trump for his signature.
That’s the right thing to do, and in the best interest of all Americans, and the world.
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westernjournal--2020-05-25--Dan Bongino Predicts 2 Prosecutions Out of ‘Obamagate’ Attacks on the Trump Presidency

As a former Secret Service agent , Dan Bongino has seen sides of Washington that are familiar to few Americans .
As a conservative commentator and author of a book about President Donald Trump ’ s battles with “ the swamp , ” he ’ s read and written more than most about the president ’ s seemingly endless struggles against the power centers entrenched in the federal government .
So when he all but guarantees prosecutions will be coming out of the tangled morass of what Trump calls “ Obamagate ” — the Obama administration ’ s attempts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days — it ’ s worth paying attention .
And Bongino did just that in an appearance Monday on Fox News ’ “ Fox & Friends.
” During the interview , Bongino acknowledged the difficulties of predicting any prosecution activity in the politically charged atmosphere of the capital but said at least two are probably inevitable .
TRENDING : COVID Survivor Was Banned from Flying Trump Flag To Thank POTUS , New Tribute Is Much Better Check it out here : The first , he said , was the FBI lawyer who put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the secret court established by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to put Trump campaign aide Carter Page under surveillance .
As a Justice Department Inspector General ’ s report released in December showed , the FBI ’ s application omitted the information that Page had worked for a U.S. government agency ( probably the CIA ) in order to make its weak case that Page might have been an operative for the Russian government .
The second was the government source that leaked the contents of a Dec. 29 , 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s then-incoming national security advisor , and Sergey Kislyak , then the Russian ambassador to the United States .
That leak , published in a Jan. 12 , 2017 , Washington Post piece by Post columnist David Ignatius , was the public spark of events that led to Flynn ’ s ouster from the Trump White House on Feb. 13 , 2017 , less than a month into Trump ’ s presidency .
Flynn ’ s prosecution on a charge of lying to the FBI followed , and the contorted case is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too many characters in the plot to name at this point , but Bongino said at least a couple of them should be fearing the reach of justice .
RELATED : The ONE ... Who Did It “ There are two specifically everyone should focus on … The FBI lawyer who manipulated the email about Carter Page to make it appear he was a Russian asset when , in fact , he was a U.S. asset working against the Russians , how he stays out of prison or prosecution is beyond me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not prosecuted , I would be stunned .
“ And secondly , whoever leaked the contents of General Flynn ’ s phone call with the Russian ambassador — the phone call he was prosecuted for maliciously — whoever leaked that to David Ignatius of The Washington Post unquestionably committed a federal felony .
“ How that person , and they have to know who it is at this point … that person , how he stays out of prison , I would be astonished , ” Bongino said .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off scot-free.
” Will there ever be any real legal price to pay for those involved ?
That ’ s the question every Trump supporter wants answered — and it should be a question everyone who cares about justice in this country wants answered , regardless of politics .
Democrats , of course , will never concede an inch of credit to Trump ’ s administration , and liberal media outlets have invested too much time and professional face in promulgating the endless “ Russia collusion ” hoax to come clean at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strangle the Trump administration in its crib — which the president has branded “ Obamagate ” — is becoming clearer by the day .
The legal and judicial assault against Flynn is continuing , in all its disgraceful details .
But the fact that , as the Washington Examiner reported last week , a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C .
Circuit has ordered Flynn ’ s judge to explain his handling of the case likely bodes well for Flynn .
The declassification of “ unmasking ” requests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kislyak have shown the Obama administration — including then-Vice President Joe Biden and Barack Obama ’ s chief of staff , Denis McDonough — up to its ears in “ Obamagate ” activities .
The entire country has watched as the media pushed the “ Russia collusion ” hoax for the first two years of Trump ’ s presidency .
It watched as the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives — under the cynical leadership of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the loathsome Rep. Adam Schiff — dragged the White House through a sham impeachment trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it is on a global health crisis — has the opportunity to watch the schemes being unraveled .
Dan Bongino has been following the story as close as anyone in the country , and probably knows well how tricky predictions can be in this game .
So when he makes one , it ’ s worth paying attention .
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As a former Secret Service agent, Dan Bongino has seen sides of Washington that are familiar to few Americans.
As a conservative commentator and author of a book about President Donald Trump’s battles with “the swamp,” he’s read and written more than most about the president’s seemingly endless struggles against the power centers entrenched in the federal government.
So when he all but guarantees prosecutions will be coming out of the tangled morass of what Trump calls “Obamagate” — the Obama administration’s attempts to kneecap the Trump presidency in its earliest days — it’s worth paying attention.
And Bongino did just that in an appearance Monday on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends.”
During the interview, Bongino acknowledged the difficulties of predicting any prosecution activity in the politically charged atmosphere of the capital but said at least two are probably inevitable.
Check it out here:
My appearance on Fox covering President Trump versus the Swamp. Who’s winning? ?? https://t.co/oHoZSRHOdV — Dan Bongino (@dbongino) May 25, 2020
The first, he said, was the FBI lawyer who put together a warrant application the bureau sought from the secret court established by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to put Trump campaign aide Carter Page under surveillance.
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As a Justice Department Inspector General’s report released in December showed, the FBI’s application omitted the information that Page had worked for a U.S. government agency (probably the CIA) in order to make its weak case that Page might have been an operative for the Russian government.
The second was the government source that leaked the contents of a Dec. 29, 2016, conversation between Michael Flynn, Trump’s then-incoming national security advisor, and Sergey Kislyak, then the Russian ambassador to the United States.
That leak, published in a Jan. 12, 2017, Washington Post piece by Post columnist David Ignatius, was the public spark of events that led to Flynn’s ouster from the Trump White House on Feb. 13, 2017, less than a month into Trump’s presidency.
Flynn’s prosecution on a charge of lying to the FBI followed, and the contorted case is still engulfing Washington in controversy.
There are too many characters in the plot to name at this point, but Bongino said at least a couple of them should be fearing the reach of justice.
“There are two specifically everyone should focus on … The FBI lawyer who manipulated the email about Carter Page to make it appear he was a Russian asset when, in fact, he was a U.S. asset working against the Russians, how he stays out of prison or prosecution is beyond me,” Bongino said.
“If he’s not prosecuted, I would be stunned.
“And secondly, whoever leaked the contents of General Flynn’s phone call with the Russian ambassador — the phone call he was prosecuted for maliciously — whoever leaked that to David Ignatius of The Washington Post unquestionably committed a federal felony.
“How that person, and they have to know who it is at this point … that person, how he stays out of prison, I would be astonished,” Bongino said.
“This case would be meaningless if they get off scot-free.”
Will there ever be any real legal price to pay for those involved?
That’s the question every Trump supporter wants answered — and it should be a question everyone who cares about justice in this country wants answered, regardless of politics.
Democrats, of course, will never concede an inch of credit to Trump’s administration, and liberal media outlets have invested too much time and professional face in promulgating the endless “Russia collusion” hoax to come clean at this point.
But the operation that aimed to strangle the Trump administration in its crib — which the president has branded “Obamagate” — is becoming clearer by the day.
The legal and judicial assault against Flynn is continuing, in all its disgraceful details.
But the fact that, as the Washington Examiner reported last week, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ordered Flynn’s judge to explain his handling of the case likely bodes well for Flynn.
The declassification of “unmasking” requests related to Flynn’s dealings with Kislyak have shown the Obama administration — including then-Vice President Joe Biden and Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Denis McDonough — up to its ears in “Obamagate” activities.
The entire country has watched as the media pushed the “Russia collusion” hoax for the first two years of Trump’s presidency. It watched as the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives — under the cynical leadership of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the loathsome Rep. Adam Schiff — dragged the White House through a sham impeachment trial.
Now, the country — focused as it is on a global health crisis — has the opportunity to watch the schemes being unraveled.
Dan Bongino has been following the story as close as anyone in the country, and probably knows well how tricky predictions can be in this game.
So when he makes one, it’s worth paying attention.
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