newsweek--2020-11-27--Dominion Voting Systems Says It Will Hold Sidney Powell 'Accountable for Any Harm' Connected to Vote

Dominion Voting Systems Says It Will Hold Sidney Powell 'Accountable for Any Harm' Connected to Voter Fraud Claims

Dominion Voting Systems released a statement on Thursday saying that it plans to hold Sidney Powell and her associates `` accountable for any harm '' that may result from the voter fraud claims she has made in the wake of the 2020 presidential election .
The company , which provides voting equipment and software to 28 states , gained an elevated public presence this election cycle , in large part due to disputed claims that President Donald Trump and his associates have made about the company over the last few weeks .
Dominion said earlier this week that its employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bounty placed on their head , the company said—as a result of those allegations .
The company has also published a `` rumor control '' page on its website in an effort to battle allegations of election-related conspiracy and fraud , which have been widely debunked .
Though major media networks called the presidential election for Joe Biden on November 7 , Trump has yet to concede the race .
Trump 's legal team filed multiple lawsuits in battleground states across the country since Election Day , many of which alleged that ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Powell was briefly an official member of the Trump legal team following the election , but the president 's re-election campaign distanced itself from her earlier this week .
Even so , Powell filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Wednesday that contained what Dominion Voting Systems referred to as a `` bizarre election fraud conspiracy '' over the course of its 104 pages .
Though Dominion noted in the statement published on its website on Thursday that it is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit , Powell does mention the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraudulent incidents .
`` These assertions in the Powell filing are non-sensical and unsupported by any presentation of evidence , '' the company said .
Dominion 's statement continued by clarifying the history of its founding and correcting Powell 's assertions that the company has links to Venezuela , which Dominion says it does not .
The company pointed out that its voting system is certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and said precautions are in place to prevent vote tampering .
`` Sidney Powell 's wild and reckless allegations are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stalking , harassment , and death threats to Dominion employees , '' the company 's statement concluded .
`` This criminal activity has been duly reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies , and we intend to hold Ms. Powell , and those aiding and abetting her fraudulent actions , accountable for any harm that may occur as a result . ''
Newsweek reached out to Powell for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication .

Dominion Voting Systems released a statement on Thursday saying that it plans to hold Sidney Powell and her associates "accountable for any harm" that may result from the voter fraud claims she has made in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
The company, which provides voting equipment and software to 28 states, gained an elevated public presence this election cycle, in large part due to disputed claims that President Donald Trump and his associates have made about the company over the last few weeks.
Dominion said earlier this week that its employees have been threatened—one worker even had a bounty placed on their head, the company said—as a result of those allegations. The company has also published a "rumor control" page on its website in an effort to battle allegations of election-related conspiracy and fraud, which have been widely debunked.
A November 19, 2020 photo shows Sidney Powell speaking during a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. Dominion Voting Systems on Thursday criticized Powell for the "wild and reckless" election fraud claims made in a lawsuit she filed in Georgia earlier this week. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
Though major media networks called the presidential election for Joe Biden on November 7, Trump has yet to concede the race. Trump's legal team filed multiple lawsuits in battleground states across the country since Election Day, many of which alleged that ballots were illegally cast or improperly counted.
Powell was briefly an official member of the Trump legal team following the election, but the president's re-election campaign distanced itself from her earlier this week. Even so, Powell filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Wednesday that contained what Dominion Voting Systems referred to as a "bizarre election fraud conspiracy" over the course of its 104 pages.
Though Dominion noted in the statement published on its website on Thursday that it is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit, Powell does mention the company in relation to some of the alleged fraudulent incidents. "These assertions in the Powell filing are non-sensical and unsupported by any presentation of evidence," the company said.
Dominion's statement continued by clarifying the history of its founding and correcting Powell's assertions that the company has links to Venezuela, which Dominion says it does not. The company pointed out that its voting system is certified by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and said precautions are in place to prevent vote tampering.
"Sidney Powell's wild and reckless allegations are not only demonstrably false, they have led to stalking, harassment, and death threats to Dominion employees," the company's statement concluded. "This criminal activity has been duly reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies, and we intend to hold Ms. Powell, and those aiding and abetting her fraudulent actions, accountable for any harm that may occur as a result."
Newsweek reached out to Powell for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.


newsweek--2020-11-27--Canadian Politician Who Advocated for Indigenous Peoples to Retire from Senate in January

Senator Murray Sinclair announced he will resign from the Senate of Canada effective at the end of January .
His final day will be the 31st , exactly one week after his 70th birthday .
The distinguished Indigenous activist said he had always intended on serving five years -- he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April 2016 .
Upon leaving , Sinclair intends to focus on Indigenous law mentorship and his memoir , tentatively entitled Who We Are .
`` I am not going to disappear , '' Sinclair said in an exclusive interview with Canada 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to continue to exercise influence where I can .
I will continue to respond to the public ... dialogue going on . ''
In terms of his memoir , Sinclair certainly has a lot of history to mine .
He served as Chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015 .
That landmark program 's purpose was documenting the Canadian Indian residential school system 's last impacts on students and their families , and it also led to the creation of organizations such as the Missing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first Aboriginal judge appointed in the province of Manitoba , where he served from 1988 until 2009 .
When discussing the influential findings of the True and Reconciliation Commission with the Globe and Mail , Sinclair said , `` We need to recognize that this history , about the way that Canada has treated Indigenous people , is also about how Canada treated non-Indigenous people , '' he said , adding that non-Indigenous people were educated to see Indigenous people as inferior and white , European society as superior .
Until we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a problem . ''
Murray Sinclair was raised on the former St. Peter 's Indian Reserve in the Selkirk area north of Winnipeg , Manitoba .
He studied sociology and history at the University of Winnipeg and attended law school at the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba , where he won the A.J .
Christie Prize awarded to the top student in litigation .
During his law career , he represented a diverse array of clients but was known for his representation of Aboriginal people , and he taught courses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Law in the Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba .
Sinclair also served as legal counsel for the First Nations of Manitoba , representing them in the areas of land claims , legislative initiatives , funding negotiations and the negotiation of Child Welfare Agreements .
After his appointment to the Senate , he sat on the Senate Standing Committees on Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples , Fisheries and Oceans , Legal and Constitutional issues , Rules , and Ethics and Conflicts of Interest .
Sinclair also acted as a Mediator on matters relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada .
In the statement he released about his retirement , he echoed the words he used in the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report when reflecting upon his work in the Senate of Canada : `` We have described for you a mountain .
We have shown you the path to the top .
We call upon you do do the climbing . ''

Senator Murray Sinclair announced he will resign from the Senate of Canada effective at the end of January. His final day will be the 31st, exactly one week after his 70th birthday. The distinguished Indigenous activist said he had always intended on serving five years--he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April 2016.
Senator Murray Sinclair Senate of Canada
Upon leaving, Sinclair intends to focus on Indigenous law mentorship and his memoir, tentatively entitled Who We Are. "I am not going to disappear," Sinclair said in an exclusive interview with Canada's Globe and Mail. "I am going to continue to exercise influence where I can. I will continue to respond to the public ... dialogue going on."
On January 31, 2021, I will be leaving the Senate to focus on Indigenous law mentorship and my memoir. While generations of work remain, I am proud of the steps we have taken towards Reconciliation. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this work. pic.twitter.com/mifeLCIhXe — Sen Murray Sinclair (@SenSincmurr) November 27, 2020
In terms of his memoir, Sinclair certainly has a lot of history to mine. He served as Chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015. That landmark program's purpose was documenting the Canadian Indian residential school system's last impacts on students and their families, and it also led to the creation of organizations such as the Missing Children Project. Sinclair was also the first Aboriginal judge appointed in the province of Manitoba, where he served from 1988 until 2009.
When discussing the influential findings of the True and Reconciliation Commission with the Globe and Mail, Sinclair said, "We need to recognize that this history, about the way that Canada has treated Indigenous people, is also about how Canada treated non-Indigenous people," he said, adding that non-Indigenous people were educated to see Indigenous people as inferior and white, European society as superior. Until we get past that, we will always have a problem."
Murray Sinclair was raised on the former St. Peter's Indian Reserve in the Selkirk area north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He studied sociology and history at the University of Winnipeg and attended law school at the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, where he won the A.J. Christie Prize awarded to the top student in litigation.
During his law career, he represented a diverse array of clients but was known for his representation of Aboriginal people, and he taught courses for years on Aboriginal People and the Law in the Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba. Sinclair also served as legal counsel for the First Nations of Manitoba, representing them in the areas of land claims, legislative initiatives, funding negotiations and the negotiation of Child Welfare Agreements.
After his appointment to the Senate, he sat on the Senate Standing Committees on Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples, Fisheries and Oceans, Legal and Constitutional issues, Rules, and Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. Sinclair also acted as a Mediator on matters relating to Indigenous issues and the Senate of Canada.
In the statement he released about his retirement, he echoed the words he used in the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report when reflecting upon his work in the Senate of Canada: "We have described for you a mountain. We have shown you the path to the top. We call upon you do do the climbing."


newsweek--2020-11-27--Slain Iran Scientist Was Once Warned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Remember That Na

Slain Iran Scientist Was Once Warned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Remember That Name'

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the work of one of Iran 's top nuclear scientists during a 2018 news conference about the country 's allegedly ongoing nuclear development program .
The scientist , Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh , was killed on Friday in what Iran 's Ministry of Defense described as an attack by terrorists .
Iran has accused Israel of conducting the attack .
Fakhrizadeh 's name came up during a news conference that Netanyahu hosted on April 30 , 2018 , shortly after Israel obtained troves of documents that appeared to detail Iran 's nuclear weapon development efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that alternately showed screenshots of specific documents with enlarged quotes from Iranian officials and statements like `` Iran lied '' in large text , Netanyahu said Israel had proof that Iran continued `` Project Amad , '' its nuclear war program , in the shadows for years after concluding the program officially in 2003 .
Netanyahu said at the time that Iran developed a new strategy to continue its nuclear research with top scientists in place to move the work forward .
One of those scientists was Fakhrizadeh , the man believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amad , Netanyahu said .
The prime minister included on one slide a quote from Fakhrizadeh that said Iran 's `` general aim is to announce the closure of Project Amad '' but that `` special activities will be carried out under the title of scientific knowhow development . ''
`` This is how Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh , head of Project Amad , put it—remember that name , Fakhrizadeh , '' Netanyahu said , pointing to Fakhrizadeh 's comments .
`` And in fact , this is exactly what Iran proceeded to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of organizations over the years . ''
Netanyahu said the documents Israel obtained showed that ongoing nuclear research was conducted by Iran 's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research , also known as SPND .
`` You will not be surprised to hear that SPND is led by the same person who led Project Amad : Dr. Fakhrizadeh , '' Netanyahu said .
`` And also , not coincidentally , many of SPND 's key personnel worked under Fakhrizadeh on Project Amad .
So this atomic archive clearly shows the Iran plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to nuclear weapons under different guises and using the same personnel . ''
Newsweek reached out to the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication .
Iran 's Defense Ministry announced Fakhrizadeh 's death in a public statement on Friday .
According to ministry officials , Fakhrizadeh was in a vehicle at the time of the attack and was seriously injured in the following gunfight between his attackers and his bodyguards .
Fakhrizadeh was taken to a hospital for treatment but later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news of Fakhrizadeh 's death , political leaders in Iran—including an adviser to Iran 's supreme leader and the Revolutionary Guards ' chief commander—began calling for a united rebuke of the attack .
`` Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today .
This cowardice—with serious indications of Israeli role—shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators , '' Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter .
`` Iran calls on int ' l community—and especially EU—to end their shameful double standards & condemn this act of state terror . ''

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the work of one of Iran's top nuclear scientists during a 2018 news conference about the country's allegedly ongoing nuclear development program.
The scientist, Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was killed on Friday in what Iran's Ministry of Defense described as an attack by terrorists. Iran has accused Israel of conducting the attack.
Fakhrizadeh's name came up during a news conference that Netanyahu hosted on April 30, 2018, shortly after Israel obtained troves of documents that appeared to detail Iran's nuclear weapon development efforts. Appearing in front of a screen that alternately showed screenshots of specific documents with enlarged quotes from Iranian officials and statements like "Iran lied" in large text, Netanyahu said Israel had proof that Iran continued "Project Amad," its nuclear war program, in the shadows for years after concluding the program officially in 2003.
Netanyahu said at the time that Iran developed a new strategy to continue its nuclear research with top scientists in place to move the work forward. One of those scientists was Fakhrizadeh, the man believed to have been at the head of Project Amad, Netanyahu said. The prime minister included on one slide a quote from Fakhrizadeh that said Iran's "general aim is to announce the closure of Project Amad" but that "special activities will be carried out under the title of scientific knowhow development."
A file photo taken on April 30, 2018, shows a television at a hairdresser's salon in Jerusalem, broadcasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Iran's nuclear program with a slide picturing Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Iran said Fakhrizadeh, one of its most prominent nuclear scientists, was assassinated in an attack on his car outside Tehran that it accused arch foe Israel of being behind. MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images
"This is how Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, head of Project Amad, put it—remember that name, Fakhrizadeh," Netanyahu said, pointing to Fakhrizadeh's comments. "And in fact, this is exactly what Iran proceeded to do. It continued this work in a series of organizations over the years."
Netanyahu said the documents Israel obtained showed that ongoing nuclear research was conducted by Iran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, also known as SPND.
"You will not be surprised to hear that SPND is led by the same person who led Project Amad: Dr. Fakhrizadeh," Netanyahu said. "And also, not coincidentally, many of SPND's key personnel worked under Fakhrizadeh on Project Amad. So this atomic archive clearly shows the Iran plan at the highest levels to continue work related to nuclear weapons under different guises and using the same personnel."
Newsweek reached out to the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Iran's Defense Ministry announced Fakhrizadeh's death in a public statement on Friday. According to ministry officials, Fakhrizadeh was in a vehicle at the time of the attack and was seriously injured in the following gunfight between his attackers and his bodyguards. Fakhrizadeh was taken to a hospital for treatment but later died, the ministry said.
Following news of Fakhrizadeh's death, political leaders in Iran—including an adviser to Iran's supreme leader and the Revolutionary Guards' chief commander—began calling for a united rebuke of the attack.
"Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today. This cowardice—with serious indications of Israeli role—shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators," Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter. "Iran calls on int'l community—and especially EU—to end their shameful double standards & condemn this act of state terror."


newsweek--2020-11-27--Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Pennsylvania Election Case in Trump's Latest Legal Defeat

Donald Trump 's latest case regarding the 2020 election results has been dismissed .
On Friday , a judge ( who was appointed by Trump ) dismissed the case against Pennsylvania , where Trump attempted to undo Joe Biden 's victory .
Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas , who oversaw the case , began the scathing ruling stating : `` Free , fair elections are the lifeblood of our democracy .
Charges of unfairness are serious .
But calling an election unfair does not make it so .
Charges require specific allegations and then proof .
We have neither here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2017 .
The ruling details Pennsylvania voting laws , poll watchers , and mail-in voting , all of which were legal during this presidential election season .
Bibas wrote that the Trump campaign is undeserving of an order that prevented the state 's election results from becoming official .
Bibas noted that the `` claims have no merit . ''
`` Tossing out millions of mail-in ballots would be drastic and unprecedented , disenfranchising a huge swath of the electorate and upsetting all down-ballot races @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disproportionate to the procedural challenges raised , '' Bibas wrote .
Bibas concluded his ruling by pointing out : `` Voters , not lawyers , choose the President .
Ballots , not briefs , decide elections .
The bal- lots here are governed by Pennsylvania election law . ''
Trump alleged that the mail-in ballots were handled differently in certain counties , depending on whether they leaned more Democratic or Republican .
He also insisted that folks observing the counting of the votes were not given the restrictions required .
Rudy Giuliani , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that the election in Pennsylvania was tainted by fraud .
However , Giuliani did not provide any proof of these allegations .
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann likened the complaint to `` Frankenstein 's Monster , '' saying it was `` haphazardly stitched together . ''
Pennsylvania certified their election results on Tuesday , noting that Biden won by 81,000 votes .
The state had 20 electoral votes at stake .
`` Again , I want to thank the election officials who have administered a fair and free election during an incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's history , '' Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday morning .
`` Our election workers have been under constant attack and they have performed admirably and honorably . ''

Donald Trump's latest case regarding the 2020 election results has been dismissed. On Friday, a judge (who was appointed by Trump) dismissed the case against Pennsylvania, where Trump attempted to undo Joe Biden's victory.
Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, who oversaw the case, began the scathing ruling stating: "Free, fair elections are the lifeblood of our democracy. Charges of unfairness are serious. But calling an election unfair does not make it so. Charges require specific allegations and then proof. We have neither here."
Trump nominated Bibas to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2017.
The ruling details Pennsylvania voting laws, poll watchers, and mail-in voting, all of which were legal during this presidential election season. Bibas wrote that the Trump campaign is undeserving of an order that prevented the state's election results from becoming official. Bibas noted that the "claims have no merit."
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts to a question during a news conference in the Briefing Room of the White House on September 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump is preparing for the first presidential debate with former Vice President and Democratic Nominee Joe Biden on September 29th in Cleveland, Ohio. Joshua Roberts/Getty Images
"Tossing out millions of mail-in ballots would be drastic and unprecedented, disenfranchising a huge swath of the electorate and upsetting all down-ballot races too. That remedy would be grossly disproportionate to the procedural challenges raised," Bibas wrote.
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Bibas concluded his ruling by pointing out: "Voters, not lawyers, choose the President. Ballots, not briefs, decide elections. The bal-
lots here are governed by Pennsylvania election law."
Trump alleged that the mail-in ballots were handled differently in certain counties, depending on whether they leaned more Democratic or Republican. He also insisted that folks observing the counting of the votes were not given the restrictions required.
Rudy Giuliani, Trump's lawyer, insisted the previous week that the election in Pennsylvania was tainted by fraud. However, Giuliani did not provide any proof of these allegations. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann likened the complaint to "Frankenstein's Monster," saying it was "haphazardly stitched together."
Pennsylvania certified their election results on Tuesday, noting that Biden won by 81,000 votes. The state had 20 electoral votes at stake.
"Again, I want to thank the election officials who have administered a fair and free election during an incredibly challenging time in our commonwealth and country's history," Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday morning. "Our election workers have been under constant attack and they have performed admirably and honorably."


newsweek--2020-11-27--Eric Clapton's Past Racist Comments Surface After Announcement of 'Anti-Lockdown' Single

Rock legends Eric Clapton and Van Morrison announced this morning an anti-lockdown single they made together .
The song , `` Stand and Deliver , '' was written by Morrison and recorded by Clapton , and it will be released on December 4th .
Their announcement does n't state the song is outright against government lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , but proceeds from it will go toward Morrison 's Save Live Music campaign , which he started after virulent anti-lockdown comments .
The news reminded many people of other past controversies involving Clapton , particularly a famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressing an audience during a concert in Birmingham , England , on August 5 , 1976 .
While the old diatribe from the guitarist was never forgotten by many people , it was still news to some fans , particularly younger ones who may be more familiar with him from his 1990s career renaissance , when he recorded hits like `` Tears In Heaven '' and `` Save the World . ''
Many people took to social media to share those past comments , which -- be warned -- contain graphic and disturbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mince words at all about Clapton 's onstage tirade in 1976 .
Those comments , incidentally , helped give rise to the 1970s-80s U.K. movement Rock Against Racism .
In addition to those old , controversial comments , Clapton 's behavior in his personal life did n't escape without criticism either .
This commenter also pointed out how one of Clapton 's most famous songs ( `` Layla '' ) was about his love for his friend George Harrison 's then-wife .
Some felt age and white privilege played roles in the thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clapton -- the only three-time member of the Rock ' N ' Roll Hall of Fame -- once recorded a hit version of Jamaican hero Bob Marley 's `` I Shot the Sheriff , '' other were quick to point out .
The rocker did have some defenders on Twitter .
As they pointed out , not only were these comments made more than 40 years ago , but it occurred while the guitarist was suffered from deep addiction issues .
However , seemingly just as many critics noted how he once recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his son , which they feel is hypocritical given how quarantine lockdowns help prevent deaths .
Conservative commentator , podcast , and author Michael Knowles applauded the duo coming together for the cause .
He was also happy to learn Morrison has released other songs this year that protest the worldwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
Knowles later posted two of them , `` Born to Be Free '' and `` No More Lockdown . ''
Morrison also put out a third single on the theme , `` As I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.K. government of `` taking our freedom . ''
The new track recorded by Clapton will also benefit Morrison 's Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund , which supports musicians who have suffered financially from the pandemic .
Author and professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas tried to seek middle ground , noting that it 's possible to separate an artist 's personal decisions from their art .
For his part , Clapton has n't explicitly discussed government lockdowns .
His comments in relation to the announcement of the single refers more to the loss of live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music ; he is an inspiration , '' Clapton said in a statement published in Variety .
`` We must stand up and be counted because we need to find a way out of this mess .
The alternative is not worth thinking about .
Live music might never recover . ''

Rock legends Eric Clapton and Van Morrison announced this morning an anti-lockdown single they made together. The song, "Stand and Deliver," was written by Morrison and recorded by Clapton, and it will be released on December 4th.
Their announcement doesn't state the song is outright against government lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but proceeds from it will go toward Morrison's Save Live Music campaign, which he started after virulent anti-lockdown comments.
The news reminded many people of other past controversies involving Clapton, particularly a famous incident when he made racist comments while addressing an audience during a concert in Birmingham, England, on August 5, 1976.
Van Morrison (L) and Eric Clapton at London's Royal Albert Hall in April, 2009. (Getty)
While the old diatribe from the guitarist was never forgotten by many people, it was still news to some fans, particularly younger ones who may be more familiar with him from his 1990s career renaissance, when he recorded hits like "Tears In Heaven" and "Save the World."
Many people took to social media to share those past comments, which--be warned--contain graphic and disturbing language:
Eric Clapton really said this: pic.twitter.com/YVzyGGDiaw — Deren Ney (@DerenNey) November 27, 2020
Some Twitter reactions didn't mince words at all about Clapton's onstage tirade in 1976. Those comments, incidentally, helped give rise to the 1970s-80s U.K. movement Rock Against Racism.
On the plus side, maybe more people will find out that Eric Clapton is a racist asshole now! — Fuppsake (@muffduff) November 27, 2020
In addition to those old, controversial comments, Clapton's behavior in his personal life didn't escape without criticism either. This commenter also pointed out how one of Clapton's most famous songs ("Layla") was about his love for his friend George Harrison's then-wife.
ppl just finding out eric clapton sucks like he didn't write a famous ballad going after another guy's wife and give a whole-ass racist speech about getting the "wogs" and "coons" out — Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) November 27, 2020
Some felt age and white privilege played roles in the thinking about "Stand and Deliver."
On the one hand, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison are former rock stars.
On the other hand, they're now 75-year-old white guys. https://t.co/n8HmsSx8av — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) November 27, 2020
Clapton--the only three-time member of the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame--once recorded a hit version of Jamaican hero Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff," other were quick to point out.
The rocker did have some defenders on Twitter. As they pointed out, not only were these comments made more than 40 years ago, but it occurred while the guitarist was suffered from deep addiction issues.
I am certain that Eric Clapton won't be able to sleep tonight knowing that he's dead to you.
We dig up statements made 44 years ago by someone who was deep into drug addiction to cancel him because we don't like his politics.
You look awfully mature for a toddler. — John Gacinski (@johngacinski) November 27, 2020
However, seemingly just as many critics noted how he once recorded a sensitive ballad about the death of his son, which they feel is hypocritical given how quarantine lockdowns help prevent deaths.
Eric Clapton 1991: I am devastated by the loss of my young son, here's a beautiful song about him that will make everyone cry
Eric Clapton 2020: I no longer care about humanity, here's a terrible song about how I want everyone to fucking die#StayHome #WearAMask #COVID19 — 😷 Tara Dublin #Biden46 😷 (@taradublinrocks) November 27, 2020
Conservative commentator, podcast, and author Michael Knowles applauded the duo coming together for the cause. He was also happy to learn Morrison has released other songs this year that protest the worldwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Knowles later posted two of them, "Born to Be Free" and "No More Lockdown." Morrison also put out a third single on the theme, "As I Walked Out," and accused the U.K. government of "taking our freedom." The new track recorded by Clapton will also benefit Morrison's Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which supports musicians who have suffered financially from the pandemic.
Just learned that in addition to his new single with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison has released three other anti-lockdown tracks this year. Van the Man!https://t.co/2numTAPaZz — Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) November 27, 2020
Author and professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas tried to seek middle ground, noting that it's possible to separate an artist's personal decisions from their art.
You can still love Layla, y'all.
And yes, he dealt with incredible tragedy. Tears in Heaven still makes me tear up...
And Change the World is textbook 90s. (Thank you, Babyface.)
But he is an entire ASS. That's not changing. Ever. — Ebony Elizabeth Thomas (@Ebonyteach) November 27, 2020
For his part, Clapton hasn't explicitly discussed government lockdowns. His comments in relation to the announcement of the single refers more to the loss of live music and how it affects many musicians.
"There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music; he is an inspiration," Clapton said in a statement published in Variety. "We must stand up and be counted because we need to find a way out of this mess. The alternative is not worth thinking about. Live music might never recover."


newsweek--2020-11-27--Multinationals Often Seem Too Big For Accountability. Switzerland May Change That | Opinion

This Sunday , the Swiss people will vote in a landmark referendum on how their multinational companies are regulated with regards to their activities abroad .
The Responsible Business Initiative ( RBI ) could be the start of more accountability for some of the world 's wealthiest companies headquartered in Switzerland .
Switzerland is not only a fairytale country of chocolate , scenic mountains and watches , but also home to some of the biggest and most powerful multinational companies in the world , some of which have larger revenues than the GDPs of entire countries .
The wealth and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hold them to account if they cause harm to people or the environment—especially when such harm takes place abroad .
The business activities of Swiss-based multinationals can have an impact all over the world .
For example , Glencore , a mining company , has allegedly been linked to concerns about water pollution and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ) .
Despite a clear corporate responsibility to respect human rights under international law , there are no laws in Switzerland that require multinational companies like Glencore to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and which hold them accountable for misconduct abroad .
However , on Sunday Swiss people may change this situation .
The RBI calls for multinational companies based in Switzerland to be required by law to conduct due diligence to ensure they do not negatively impact human rights and the environment .
The RBI also demands that multinational companies should be made liable for the harm caused by them or their subsidiaries , unless they can prove that they took all due care to avoid such harm .
In this way , the initiative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently exists .
Amnesty International has been working to ensure companies respect human rights for almost 25 years .
Back then , there was little public understanding of the impact of globalization on corporate responsibility .
Because of this , powerful multinationals have been getting away with human rights and environmental abuses arguing that they took place outside their home jurisdictions .
Amnesty International has been challenging Shell for decades about the devastating impact that pollution and environmental damage , associated with the company 's operation , have had on the human rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nigeria .
Shell has , however , tried to delegate its responsibility for the damage to its Nigerian subsidiary , SPDC , making it more difficult even for victims to seek justice .
Today , there is a case pending in the U.K. which seeks to hold the company accountable .
If the Responsible Business Initiative is successful , Swiss multinationals will also have to bear responsibility for harm caused by their subsidiaries .
We have been working to shape and establish codes of corporate conduct , but voluntary initiatives have not had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sufficiently changed the behavior of corporate entities .
Too many communities are still victims of human rights abuses and many have no access to justice and/or compensation for the wrongs they suffer .
In recent years , various governments have enacted legislation to ensure that multinational companies headquartered in their territories respect human rights wherever they do business and judges and courts are opening their doors to allow victims access to their legal systems .
In 2015 , a group of over 1,800 Zambian villagers filed a lawsuit against Vedanta Resources in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused by its subsidiary 's copper mining operations .
They claim that the water pollution from the Nchanga Copper Mine has damaged their lands and livelihoods .
On April 10 , 2019 , the Supreme Court ruled that the case could be heard by the English courts .
In contrast , the Swiss government has so far taken a hands-off approach , despite the large number of multinationals headquartered in Switzerland .
If enacted , the RBI would ensure that Switzerland no longer lags behind when it comes to establishing a legal framework @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporations and their subsidiaries .
The European Commission is working on a legislative proposal on mandatory due diligence for companies with regards to their human rights and environmental performance , to be introduced in 2021 .
Many multinational companies and and business associations have already been supportive of this approach .
Today , young people , consumers , employees and investors want to understand the real impact of global business on people and the environment .
Investors are now paying much greater attention to environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem of investing in companies that can have negative social and environmental impacts .
In the interconnected , global playing field of business there is a need for a legal framework operationalising the human rights responsibilities of Swiss and Swiss-based companies .
All companies need to have clear rules , clear accountability mechanisms for damage and more transparency which will guarantee an equal playing field for businesses , for consumers , investors and employees .
This Swiss initiative can pave that path and when Swiss citizens vote on the Responsible Business Initiative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure Switzerland does not lag behind the international community .
Ethical and fair business should not be an empty phrase , but a genuine commitment .
The views expressed in this article are the author 's own .

This Sunday, the Swiss people will vote in a landmark referendum on how their multinational companies are regulated with regards to their activities abroad. The Responsible Business Initiative (RBI) could be the start of more accountability for some of the world's wealthiest companies headquartered in Switzerland.
Switzerland is not only a fairytale country of chocolate, scenic mountains and watches, but also home to some of the biggest and most powerful multinational companies in the world, some of which have larger revenues than the GDPs of entire countries. The wealth and power of these businesses make it difficult to hold them to account if they cause harm to people or the environment—especially when such harm takes place abroad.
The business activities of Swiss-based multinationals can have an impact all over the world. For example, Glencore, a mining company, has allegedly been linked to concerns about water pollution and labour abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite a clear corporate responsibility to respect human rights under international law, there are no laws in Switzerland that require multinational companies like Glencore to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence and which hold them accountable for misconduct abroad.
However, on Sunday Swiss people may change this situation.
The RBI calls for multinational companies based in Switzerland to be required by law to conduct due diligence to ensure they do not negatively impact human rights and the environment. The RBI also demands that multinational companies should be made liable for the harm caused by them or their subsidiaries, unless they can prove that they took all due care to avoid such harm. In this way, the initiative seeks to close the accountability gap which currently exists.
Amnesty International has been working to ensure companies respect human rights for almost 25 years. Back then, there was little public understanding of the impact of globalization on corporate responsibility.
Because of this, powerful multinationals have been getting away with human rights and environmental abuses arguing that they took place outside their home jurisdictions. Amnesty International has been challenging Shell for decades about the devastating impact that pollution and environmental damage, associated with the company's operation, have had on the human rights of people in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Shell has, however, tried to delegate its responsibility for the damage to its Nigerian subsidiary, SPDC, making it more difficult even for victims to seek justice. Today, there is a case pending in the U.K. which seeks to hold the company accountable. If the Responsible Business Initiative is successful, Swiss multinationals will also have to bear responsibility for harm caused by their subsidiaries.
We have been working to shape and establish codes of corporate conduct, but voluntary initiatives have not had the desired effect, nor have they sufficiently changed the behavior of corporate entities. Too many communities are still victims of human rights abuses and many have no access to justice and/or compensation for the wrongs they suffer.
In recent years, various governments have enacted legislation to ensure that multinational companies headquartered in their territories respect human rights wherever they do business and judges and courts are opening their doors to allow victims access to their legal systems.
In 2015, a group of over 1,800 Zambian villagers filed a lawsuit against Vedanta Resources in the UK Supreme court to protest water pollution caused by its subsidiary's copper mining operations. They claim that the water pollution from the Nchanga Copper Mine has damaged their lands and livelihoods. On April 10, 2019, the Supreme Court ruled that the case could be heard by the English courts.
In contrast, the Swiss government has so far taken a hands-off approach, despite the large number of multinationals headquartered in Switzerland. If enacted, the RBI would ensure that Switzerland no longer lags behind when it comes to establishing a legal framework to prevent human rights violations by multinational corporations and their subsidiaries.
The European Commission is working on a legislative proposal on mandatory due diligence for companies with regards to their human rights and environmental performance, to be introduced in 2021. Many multinational companies and and business associations have already been supportive of this approach.
Today, young people, consumers, employees and investors want to understand the real impact of global business on people and the environment. Investors are now paying much greater attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, and are looking hard at the problem of investing in companies that can have negative social and environmental impacts.
In the interconnected, global playing field of business there is a need for a legal framework operationalising the human rights responsibilities of Swiss and Swiss-based companies. All companies need to have clear rules, clear accountability mechanisms for damage and more transparency which will guarantee an equal playing field for businesses, for consumers, investors and employees. This Swiss initiative can pave that path and when Swiss citizens vote on the Responsible Business Initiative, they should know that their commitment will ensure Switzerland does not lag behind the international community. Ethical and fair business should not be an empty phrase, but a genuine commitment.
Nils Mulžnekis is Europe Director for Amnesty International.
The views expressed in this article are the author's own.


newsweek--2020-11-27--WHO Health Emergencies Executive Director Says There Is 'No Evidence That Mammals in Europe' Were So

WHO Health Emergencies Executive Director Says There Is 'No Evidence That Mammals in Europe' Were Source of COVID-19

The World Health Organization 's Health Emergencies Executive Director , Dr. Michael Ryan says it 's unlikely COVID-19 could have originated in Europe .
During The WHO 's media briefing on Friday , he was asked if it was possible the virus first emerged outside of China .
Dr. Ryan responded : `` There 's no evidence that mammals in the European environment were the source for the virus . ''
France 's first known COVID case was reported in December 2019 ( around the same time that COVID was reported as appearing in China ) .
NBC reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a fraction of the virus specimens collected resembled the disease circulating in Europe .
Dr. Flynn 's statement regarding COVID 's origin seemed to be in correlation to previous comments made about the upcoming WHO coronavirus origin study .
On Thursday , Dr. Flynn shared the WHO 's plans to send specially-chosen scientists to Wuhan , China : the original core of the pandemic .
They will study how the virus jumped from animals to humans , and how it made its way around the world .
`` We fully expect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the trip ... will be facilitated as soon as possible in order that the international community can be reassured of the quality of the science , '' Dr Ryan said .
Adding : `` We need to start where we found the first cases - and that is in Wuhan in China - and then we need to follow the evidence after that wherever that leads . ''
The WHO plans to research `` how to prevent infection with Sars-Cov-2 in animals and humans and prevent the establishment of new zoonotic reservoirs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less likely .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan , China .
Due to the nature of the virus and its origin of bats , like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV , the CDC posits that there is `` a likely single , recent emergence of this virus from an animal reservoir . ''
The exact source of the virus has yet to be identified .
As of publishing , there have been over 61 million cases of coronavirus around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the United States alone there have been more than 12.9 million reported cases and 263,336 , according to The New York Times .

The World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Executive Director, Dr. Michael Ryan says it's unlikely COVID-19 could have originated in Europe.
During The WHO's media briefing on Friday, he was asked if it was possible the virus first emerged outside of China. Dr. Ryan responded: "There's no evidence that mammals in the European environment were the source for the virus."
France's first known COVID case was reported in December 2019 (around the same time that COVID was reported as appearing in China). NBC reported that when the coronavirus came to New York, a fraction of the virus specimens collected resembled the disease circulating in Europe.
Dr. Flynn's statement regarding COVID's origin seemed to be in correlation to previous comments made about the upcoming WHO coronavirus origin study.
On Thursday, Dr. Flynn shared the WHO's plans to send specially-chosen scientists to Wuhan, China: the original core of the pandemic. They will study how the virus jumped from animals to humans, and how it made its way around the world.
A woman and her dog wear protective masks as they sit on Wangfujing commercial street on April 15, 2020 in Beijing, China. Life in Beijing is slowly returning to normal following a city-wide lockdown on January 25 to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images
"We fully expect and have reassurances from our Chinese Government colleagues that the trip... will be facilitated as soon as possible in order that the international community can be reassured of the quality of the science," Dr Ryan said.
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Adding: "We need to start where we found the first cases - and that is in Wuhan in China - and then we need to follow the evidence after that wherever that leads."
The WHO plans to research "how to prevent infection with Sars-Cov-2 in animals and humans and prevent the establishment of new zoonotic reservoirs," to make a future pandemic less likely.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Due to the nature of the virus and its origin of bats, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, the CDC posits that there is "a likely single, recent emergence of this virus from an animal reservoir." The exact source of the virus has yet to be identified.
As of publishing, there have been over 61 million cases of coronavirus around the world and over 1.4 million deaths. In the United States alone there have been more than 12.9 million reported cases and 263,336, according to The New York Times.


newsweek--2020-11-27--Minnesota Native American Tribes Ask Regulators to Stop Pipeline Construction Over Increased COVID-1

Minnesota Native American Tribes Ask Regulators to Stop Pipeline Construction Over Increased COVID-19 Risk

Two Native American tribes in Minnesota are seeking to halt a pipeline replacement project over concerns that its construction could lead to further spread of COVID-19 as construction workers move into the area to complete it .
The $ 2.9 billion Line 3 Replacement Project aspires to replace more than 350 miles of 34-inch pipe with new 36-inch pipe in Minnesota , North Dakota and Wisconsin .
The pipeline replacement project will run through more than 300 miles in Minnesota alone .
It is the largest project of its kind that Enbridge Inc. , a Canadian energy company , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project description on the company 's website .
An estimated 400 construction workers traveled to the edge of North Dakota in August to replace 12 miles of the pipeline , a portion of the project that Enbridge said they completed in about two months .
The company announced in a Tuesday news release that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved its request to start construction in the area , though the company said it was still waiting on one additional permit to begin the work .
The construction approval came as the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predicted will be the worst point of the coronavirus pandemic thus far .
Like many states , Minnesota has reported a spike in daily infections in recent weeks , with more than 295,000 total cases reported since the virus first arrived in the state .
According to the Associated Press , the White Earth and Red Lake bands of Chippewa filed a motion on Wednesday requesting that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission halt construction due to COVID-19-related concerns .
In a statement shared with Newsweek , Enbridge said the motion `` only seeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replacement project . ''
`` At Enbridge safety is our top priority , '' the statement said .
`` We are taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our workers , landowners , and neighboring communities .
Nothing is more important .
We have put in place an industry leading screening and testing program for all workers .
`` We will continue to follow the latest guidance provided by local , federal and international public-health and government authorities to protect workers and communities .
This includes regular COVID-19 testing , daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on site safety protocols including wearing masks , observing strict physical distancing , and regularly sanitizing work areas . ''
In addition to the latest COVID-19 concerns mentioned in Wednesday 's filing , those who oppose Enbridge 's project have said that it is not environmentally sound and could threaten the safety of food grown and water collected in the area in the event of oil spills .
Enbridge has denied these arguments and said that it completed the environmental impact assessment needed in order to move forward .
Newsweek reached out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but did not receive a response in time for publication .

Two Native American tribes in Minnesota are seeking to halt a pipeline replacement project over concerns that its construction could lead to further spread of COVID-19 as construction workers move into the area to complete it.
The $2.9 billion Line 3 Replacement Project aspires to replace more than 350 miles of 34-inch pipe with new 36-inch pipe in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The pipeline replacement project will run through more than 300 miles in Minnesota alone. It is the largest project of its kind that Enbridge Inc., a Canadian energy company, has ever taken on, according to the project description on the company's website.
An estimated 400 construction workers traveled to the edge of North Dakota in August to replace 12 miles of the pipeline, a portion of the project that Enbridge said they completed in about two months. The company announced in a Tuesday news release that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved its request to start construction in the area, though the company said it was still waiting on one additional permit to begin the work.
People protest against the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil pipeline project outside the Governor's Mansion on November 14, 2020, in St Paul, Minnesota. Two Native American tribes filed a motion earlier this week seeking to halt construction of the pipeline replacement project due to COVID-19 concerns. Stephen Maturen/Getty
The construction approval came as the U.S. was heading into what health experts have predicted will be the worst point of the coronavirus pandemic thus far. Like many states, Minnesota has reported a spike in daily infections in recent weeks, with more than 295,000 total cases reported since the virus first arrived in the state.
According to the Associated Press, the White Earth and Red Lake bands of Chippewa filed a motion on Wednesday requesting that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission halt construction due to COVID-19-related concerns.
In a statement shared with Newsweek, Enbridge said the motion "only seeks to delay an essential maintenance and safety replacement project."
"At Enbridge safety is our top priority," the statement said. "We are taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our workers, landowners, and neighboring communities. Nothing is more important. We have put in place an industry leading screening and testing program for all workers.
"We will continue to follow the latest guidance provided by local, federal and international public-health and government authorities to protect workers and communities. This includes regular COVID-19 testing, daily health and temperature screenings, and required on site safety protocols including wearing masks, observing strict physical distancing, and regularly sanitizing work areas."
In addition to the latest COVID-19 concerns mentioned in Wednesday's filing, those who oppose Enbridge's project have said that it is not environmentally sound and could threaten the safety of food grown and water collected in the area in the event of oil spills. Enbridge has denied these arguments and said that it completed the environmental impact assessment needed in order to move forward.
Newsweek reached out to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.


newsweek--2020-11-27--Read Michael Flynn's Statement Following Trump's Pardon of Former National Security Advisor

Michael Flynn , the former National Security Advisor , released a personal statement on Thursday , following his pardon from Donald Trump on Wednesday .
Flynn served under the Trump administration for less than a month in 2017 .
He was fired after he pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI regarding a December 2016 conversation with former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak .
These talks were key during the agency 's investigation of Russia 's interference in the 2016 election .
Flynn also lied to Vice President Mike Pence about the same conversations .
He was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged during this investigation .
Flynn was sentenced in December 2017 , and the justice department abandoned the case earlier in 2020 .
After a drawn-out legal battle of three years , Flynn was granted a full pardon , less than two months before the Trump administration has left office .
In Flynn 's statement , he said he was grateful to `` breathe freedom , '' and noted that his faith and love from his family guided him through this difficult time .
He also thanked his `` legal team of warriors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that no one should be treated how he had been during this difficult time .
`` By Almighty God 's grace and with the love and courage of my wife Lori , the strength and fortitude of our families , and the inspiration of our friends and every single patriot who circled me with their prayers , wisdom , and kindness , I say thank you from the bottom of my heart .
For the first time in more than four years and because of my fearless attorney , Sidney Powell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thousands of good people with endless energy rallying together on my behalf , I breathe freedom and liberty today .
`` We are a nation founded by leaders who fought tyranny and oppression to ensure that all American citizens be treated fairly and equally across this land .
These constitutional and God-given rights should never be denied or disguised behind false prosecution or political persecution out of fear , hate , or an opposing voice .
Those who scowl at the very core of our Republic and act from vengeance or revenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety and security of all of us .
`` Never again should any family or individual be so viciously targeted , maligned , smeared , and threatened such has been the experience of my family and I .
Not you and your loved ones , not me nor President Trump , our First Lady , and the Trump children .
Stand with me today in renouncing this betrayal of trust that has burdened our nation and proclaim with one united voice across this land that we will never again allow the rightful power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be uprooted , undercut , usurped , or held hostage by a coup against our nation , a duly elected President or any future president of these United States .
`` For over three decades , it has been my honor and privilege as a Soldier and public servant to fight for the rights of American citizens and for citizens of the world .
I have fought alongside the bravest men and women on distant battlefields in the midst of the fire and fury of war .
In this fight for my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and truth , my faith in God and the love and support of my wife Lori have seen me through .
`` Along our journey together , we have been blessed to have the trust and support of millions of Americans across our great country and around the world .
These are our Digital Army of Patriots who inspired us to keep fighting , uncovered secrets we would otherwise have not known , and shared with us their thoughts , dreams , and wisdom throughout this ordeal .
`` Many months ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I only recently learned of you .
I 've been willfully ignorant of this world and the level of evil in it .
God is moving in our lives and I know my purpose now is to raise my five patriots to love God , fight for truth , and defend the United States of America , One nation under God ! '
We are so deeply and sincerely appreciative for the force of light brought into our lives to battle on and we will never forget the trust placed in us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am forever grateful to my legal team of warriors – a team that came into our lives during the most difficult time .
Ms. Sidney Powell entered the Flynn family 's lives like an Angel sent from heaven with the fighting spirit of David , ready to slay Goliath—and she did .
`` Each member ( of our small defense team ) , assembled by Sidney , fulfilled unique and difficult roles with a warrior 's spirit .
Mr. Jesse Binnall , a brilliant leader , and polished legal street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law and a common-sense approach to discovering the truth .
Ms. Molly McCann , who is an intense scholar with a superb mastery of the law , a true warrior , and someone of great faith .
Molly spent tireless hours researching , reading , and writing all the while helping her Mother 's fight with cancer .
Mr. David Warrington 's steady hand and advice on navigating the minefields of the Washington , D.C. legal circuit were always on the mark .
Lindsay McKasson and Abigail ( Abbie ) Frye are two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piecing together a million-piece puzzle allowing our team to find the truth .
`` A special thank you goes to my warrior sister Barbara , who took on managing my legal defense fund and between her and my youngest sibling and brother , Joe , did countless interviews to help raise necessary and important funds to fight this fight .
And finally , my sister Clare Eckert and her daughter ( my God-Daughter and niece ) , Alicia Kutzer , rounded out our team .
My oldest sister Clare is a tough but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a remarkable lawyer .
Without a doubt , we could not have won this fight without their counsel , exceptional research and writing abilities , as well as their unwavering love .
`` I can never thank them all enough for taking on this monumental challenge to win .
Because of them , my eyes are brighter and my heart is filled with love for my sons , their wives , my grandchildren , and for all members of our extended family of Flynns and Andrades and so many , many others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength through their prayers and messages of hope for the future .
`` Together , we have overcome this enormous hurdle .
Now we will get back up on our feet , dust ourselves off , and not fear what lies ahead .
We may be tested again with false accusations and untruths and hatred for our beliefs and for raising our voices but we can not be deterred and we can not stop .
`` Time does not always heal all wounds , but discovering the truth has a funny way of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans , what we choose to do in this life should never be stopped by fear .
Instead , we need to embrace the uncertainty and accept the risk that comes with sacrifice and then work to overcome the sheer magnitude of life 's challenges , especially during this crucible of our nation 's history .
Our very survival as a nation is at stake .
`` The Flynns will never stop being the fighters that our parents , Charlie and Helen , taught us to be .
Through generations of military in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us still serving our nation in one capacity or another , we will 'rise up ' to the next set of challenges together and defend our families , our homes , our honor , and our nation .
`` Even today , perhaps more than ever before , America requires tried , true , and tested patriots to ensure the future of our children and grandchildren .
And in the end , there is only ONE who is the judge of our ultimate destiny .

Michael Flynn, the former National Security Advisor, released a personal statement on Thursday, following his pardon from Donald Trump on Wednesday. Flynn served under the Trump administration for less than a month in 2017.
He was fired after he pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI regarding a December 2016 conversation with former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. These talks were key during the agency's investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Flynn also lied to Vice President Mike Pence about the same conversations.
He was the only member of Trump's administration to be charged during this investigation.
Flynn was sentenced in December 2017, and the justice department abandoned the case earlier in 2020. After a drawn-out legal battle of three years, Flynn was granted a full pardon, less than two months before the Trump administration has left office.
In Flynn's statement, he said he was grateful to "breathe freedom," and noted that his faith and love from his family guided him through this difficult time. He also thanked his "legal team of warriors," namely Sidney Powell, and said that no one should be treated how he had been during this difficult time.
Former US National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn arrives for his sentencing hearing at US District Court in Washington, DC on December 18, 2018. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
"By Almighty God's grace and with the love and courage of my wife Lori, the strength and fortitude of our families, and the inspiration of our friends and every single patriot who circled me with their prayers, wisdom, and kindness, I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. For the first time in more than four years and because of my fearless attorney, Sidney Powell, the Guardian Angel of American Justice, and thousands of good people with endless energy rallying together on my behalf, I breathe freedom and liberty today.
"We are a nation founded by leaders who fought tyranny and oppression to ensure that all American citizens be treated fairly and equally across this land. These constitutional and God-given rights should never be denied or disguised behind false prosecution or political persecution out of fear, hate, or an opposing voice. Those who scowl at the very core of our Republic and act from vengeance or revenge against one of us, threaten the safety and security of all of us.
"Never again should any family or individual be so viciously targeted, maligned, smeared, and threatened such has been the experience of my family and I. Not you and your loved ones, not me nor President Trump, our First Lady, and the Trump children. Stand with me today in renouncing this betrayal of trust that has burdened our nation and proclaim with one united voice across this land that we will never again allow the rightful power of the citizens of this country to be uprooted, undercut, usurped, or held hostage by a coup against our nation, a duly elected President or any future president of these United States.
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"For over three decades, it has been my honor and privilege as a Soldier and public servant to fight for the rights of American citizens and for citizens of the world. I have fought alongside the bravest men and women on distant battlefields in the midst of the fire and fury of war. In this fight for my life and liberties on the battlefield of justice and truth, my faith in God and the love and support of my wife Lori have seen me through.
"Along our journey together, we have been blessed to have the trust and support of millions of Americans across our great country and around the world. These are our Digital Army of Patriots who inspired us to keep fighting, uncovered secrets we would otherwise have not known, and shared with us their thoughts, dreams, and wisdom throughout this ordeal.
"Many months ago, one patriot wrote to me, 'I only recently learned of you. I've been willfully ignorant of this world and the level of evil in it. God is moving in our lives and I know my purpose now is to raise my five patriots to love God, fight for truth, and defend the United States of America, One nation under God!' We are so deeply and sincerely appreciative for the force of light brought into our lives to battle on and we will never forget the trust placed in us to never give up the search for truth.
"I am forever grateful to my legal team of warriors – a team that came into our lives during the most difficult time. Ms. Sidney Powell entered the Flynn family's lives like an Angel sent from heaven with the fighting spirit of David, ready to slay Goliath—and she did.
"Each member (of our small defense team), assembled by Sidney, fulfilled unique and difficult roles with a warrior's spirit. Mr. Jesse Binnall, a brilliant leader, and polished legal street fighter possessed an expert grasp of the law and a common-sense approach to discovering the truth. Ms. Molly McCann, who is an intense scholar with a superb mastery of the law, a true warrior, and someone of great faith. Molly spent tireless hours researching, reading, and writing all the while helping her Mother's fight with cancer. Mr. David Warrington's steady hand and advice on navigating the minefields of the Washington, D.C. legal circuit were always on the mark. Lindsay McKasson and Abigail (Abbie) Frye are two determined legal professionals who were relentless in piecing together a million-piece puzzle allowing our team to find the truth.
"A special thank you goes to my warrior sister Barbara, who took on managing my legal defense fund and between her and my youngest sibling and brother, Joe, did countless interviews to help raise necessary and important funds to fight this fight. And finally, my sister Clare Eckert and her daughter (my God-Daughter and niece), Alicia Kutzer, rounded out our team. My oldest sister Clare is a tough but superb legal and business professional and Alicia is a remarkable lawyer. Without a doubt, we could not have won this fight without their counsel, exceptional research and writing abilities, as well as their unwavering love.
"I can never thank them all enough for taking on this monumental challenge to win. Because of them, my eyes are brighter and my heart is filled with love for my sons, their wives, my grandchildren, and for all members of our extended family of Flynns and Andrades and so many, many others who kept me going and gave me strength through their prayers and messages of hope for the future.
"Together, we have overcome this enormous hurdle. Now we will get back up on our feet, dust ourselves off, and not fear what lies ahead. We may be tested again with false accusations and untruths and hatred for our beliefs and for raising our voices but we cannot be deterred and we cannot stop.
"Time does not always heal all wounds, but discovering the truth has a funny way of shaping the scars.
"To all Americans, what we choose to do in this life should never be stopped by fear. Instead, we need to embrace the uncertainty and accept the risk that comes with sacrifice and then work to overcome the sheer magnitude of life's challenges, especially during this crucible of our nation's history. Our very survival as a nation is at stake.
"The Flynns will never stop being the fighters that our parents, Charlie and Helen, taught us to be. Through generations of military in our past, and with many of us still serving our nation in one capacity or another, we will 'rise up' to the next set of challenges together and defend our families, our homes, our honor, and our nation.
"Even today, perhaps more than ever before, America requires tried, true, and tested patriots to ensure the future of our children and grandchildren. And in the end, there is only ONE who is the judge of our ultimate destiny.
"God Bless America."


newsweek--2020-11-27--Democrat Georgia Rep. Defends GOP Secretary of State After Trump Calls Him 'Enemy of the People'

Representative Lucy McBath , a Georgia Democrat , defended her state 's Republican secretary of state after President Donald Trump called him the `` enemy of the people '' over his handling of the southern state 's election .
Although it has been clear for nearly three weeks that Trump lost the presidential election to President-elect Joe Biden , he has refused to concede .
The president and his legal team have pushed unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud , without providing evidence .
Trump and his supporters have repeatedly attacked Georgia 's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him for the fact that more Georgians voted for Biden .
After a hand recount , Biden remained ahead of Trump by some 12,000 votes .
But Trump has refused to accept reality , baselessly claiming the election was rigged .
In comments to reporters on Thursday , he described Raffensperger as the `` enemy of the people . ''
`` The president 's attacks on our democracy continues to be appalling .
Georgia has been very upfront .
We 've run clean elections .
We 've had clean politics , '' McBath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Trump 's criticism .
`` So the secretary of state , we do have to give him some applause for making sure he ran clean and safe and fair elections , '' the congresswoman said .
`` And if the president is not happy with that , you know , we 've done what we were called to do .
And we 've done it fairly , and now we have a new president-elect and that is President-elect Joe Biden , '' she said .
Newsweek reached out to Raffensperger 's office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a response .
In an opinion article published by USA Today on Wednesday , Raffensperger pointed out that he and his family had voted for and donated to Trump .
`` By all accounts , Georgia had a wildly successful and smooth election .
We finally defeated voting lines and put behind us Fulton County 's now notorious reputation for disastrous elections .
This should be something for Georgians to celebrate , whether their favored presidential candidate won or lost , '' Raffensperger wrote .
`` For those wondering , mine lost—my family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donated to him and are now being thrown under the bus by him , '' he noted .
Notably , Trump publicly endorsed Raffensperger and called him `` fantastic '' exactly two years to the day before he described him as an `` enemy of the people '' on Thursday .
`` Brad Raffensperger will be a fantastic Secretary of State for Georgia - will work closely with @ BrianKempGA .
It is really important that you get out and vote for Brad , '' the president tweeted on November 26 , 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without evidence , that the person he endorsed—and who voted for him—helped rig the election in favor of Biden .

Representative Lucy McBath, a Georgia Democrat, defended her state's Republican secretary of state after President Donald Trump called him the "enemy of the people" over his handling of the southern state's election.
Although it has been clear for nearly three weeks that Trump lost the presidential election to President-elect Joe Biden, he has refused to concede. The president and his legal team have pushed unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud, without providing evidence. Trump and his supporters have repeatedly attacked Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who the president endorsed in 2018, blaming him for the fact that more Georgians voted for Biden.
After a hand recount, Biden remained ahead of Trump by some 12,000 votes. But Trump has refused to accept reality, baselessly claiming the election was rigged. In comments to reporters on Thursday, he described Raffensperger as the "enemy of the people."
"The president's attacks on our democracy continues to be appalling. Georgia has been very upfront. We've run clean elections. We've had clean politics," McBath told CNN Friday when she was asked about Trump's criticism.
“The President's attacks on our democracy continues to be appalling. Georgia has been very upfront. We've run clean elections,” Rep. Lucy McBath says about Trump’s continued attacks on the Georgia secretary of state. https://t.co/JgS45KZ27U pic.twitter.com/508sbVADFR — New Day (@NewDay) November 27, 2020
"So the secretary of state, we do have to give him some applause for making sure he ran clean and safe and fair elections," the congresswoman said. "And if the president is not happy with that, you know, we've done what we were called to do. And we've done it fairly, and now we have a new president-elect and that is President-elect Joe Biden," she said.
Newsweek reached out to Raffensperger's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
In an opinion article published by USA Today on Wednesday, Raffensperger pointed out that he and his family had voted for and donated to Trump.
"By all accounts, Georgia had a wildly successful and smooth election. We finally defeated voting lines and put behind us Fulton County's now notorious reputation for disastrous elections. This should be something for Georgians to celebrate, whether their favored presidential candidate won or lost," Raffensperger wrote.
"For those wondering, mine lost—my family voted for him [Trump], donated to him and are now being thrown under the bus by him," he noted.
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State speaks onstage during 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on January 20 in Atlanta, Georgia Paras Griffin/Getty
Notably, Trump publicly endorsed Raffensperger and called him "fantastic" exactly two years to the day before he described him as an "enemy of the people" on Thursday.
"Brad Raffensperger will be a fantastic Secretary of State for Georgia - will work closely with @BrianKempGA. It is really important that you get out and vote for Brad," the president tweeted on November 26, 2018. Now the president is claiming, without evidence, that the person he endorsed—and who voted for him—helped rig the election in favor of Biden.


newsweek--2020-11-27--'Jeopardy!' Fans Left Emotional Over Alex Trebek's Posthumous Thanksgiving Message

Fans of Jeopardy !
were left emotional after watching Alex Trebek 's Thanksgiving message , which was recorded before the presenter 's death earlier this month at the age of 80 .
The long-time host and television treasure passed away on November 8 , almost two years after announcing he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer .
In the pre-recorded message , Trebek urged viewers to `` keep the faith '' and `` be thankful . ''
`` Happy Thanksgiving , ladies and gentleman , '' Trebek said in the clip shared on the Jeopardy !
Twitter account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the rest of the world is experiencing right now , there are many reasons to be thankful .
There are more and more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbors , and that 's a good thing . ''
`` Keep the faith , '' he adds in the clip that has been viewed more than 3 million times as of Friday .
`` We 're going to get through all of this and we will be a better society because of it . ''
The message certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Trebek 's death is still so recent .
Former NBA player Rex Chapman tweeted : `` Alex Trebek recorded a Thanksgiving message prior to his passing .
I 'm not crying , you 're crying .
Happy Thanksgiving everyone — and RIP , Alex ... '' ESPN 's Field Yates added : `` This message about Thanksgiving shared by Alex Trebek before his passing is beautiful and spot on . ''
Another Twitter user wrote : `` I like to think Alex Trebek and Mr. Rogers are friends in heaven . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's getting tough trying to watch these remaining episodes .
You can hear his voice getting significantly weaker .
Not sure I can watch the episode that will air on Christmas Day , the one recorded less than 2 weeks before his death . ''
Another remarked : `` Wonderful response—we definitely all miss him !
!
I feel like I lost a family member . ''
Trebek is set to be replaced on Jeopardy !
by a number of guest hosts , the first of which is quiz show legend Ken Jennings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contestant of all time .
He will be starting his stint behind the podium on the show 's January 11 episode .
LeVar Burton has also been touted as a potential replacement .
A Change.org petition to make one-time Reading Rainbow presenter the new host has reached over 100,000 signatures .

Fans of Jeopardy! were left emotional after watching Alex Trebek's Thanksgiving message, which was recorded before the presenter's death earlier this month at the age of 80.
The long-time host and television treasure passed away on November 8, almost two years after announcing he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
In the pre-recorded message, Trebek urged viewers to "keep the faith" and "be thankful."
"Happy Thanksgiving, ladies and gentleman," Trebek said in the clip shared on the Jeopardy! Twitter account. "In spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful. There are more and more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbors, and that's a good thing."
High on our list of things to be thankful for this year: Alex's Thanksgiving message from today's show. We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/8OlpkSGi9r — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 26, 2020
"Keep the faith," he adds in the clip that has been viewed more than 3 million times as of Friday. "We're going to get through all of this and we will be a better society because of it."
The message certainly tugged on the heartstrings of many, as Trebek's death is still so recent.
Former NBA player Rex Chapman tweeted: "Alex Trebek recorded a Thanksgiving message prior to his passing. I'm not crying, you're crying. Happy Thanksgiving everyone — and RIP, Alex..."
Alex Trebek recorded a Thanksgiving message prior to his passing.
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone — and RIP, Alex...pic.twitter.com/6NPCRbYYRe — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 26, 2020
ESPN's Field Yates added: "This message about Thanksgiving shared by Alex Trebek before his passing is beautiful and spot on."
This message about Thanksgiving shared by Alex Trebek before his passing is beautiful and spot on.
(Via: @Jeopardy) pic.twitter.com/GQN5Ikzf02 — Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 26, 2020
Another Twitter user wrote: "I like to think Alex Trebek and Mr. Rogers are friends in heaven."
I like to think Alex Trebek and Mr. Rogers are friends in heaven. — Katie Utehs (@KatieUtehs) November 26, 2020
While another person added: "It's getting tough trying to watch these remaining episodes. You can hear his voice getting significantly weaker. Not sure I can watch the episode that will air on Christmas Day, the one recorded less than 2 weeks before his death."
Another remarked: "Wonderful response—we definitely all miss him!! I feel like I lost a family member."
Host of "Jeopardy!" Alex Trebek attends a press conference to discuss the upcoming Man V. Machine "Jeopardy!" competition at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center on January 13, 2011, in Yorktown Heights, New York. Getty/Ben Hider/Getty Images
Wonderful response - we definitely all miss him!! I feel like I lost a family member 😢 — Annette (@LadyAnnette5) November 27, 2020
Trebek is set to be replaced on Jeopardy! by a number of guest hosts, the first of which is quiz show legend Ken Jennings.
Jennings is the highest-earning game show contestant of all time. He will be starting his stint behind the podium on the show's January 11 episode.
LeVar Burton has also been touted as a potential replacement. A Change.org petition to make one-time Reading Rainbow presenter the new host has reached over 100,000 signatures.


newsweek--2020-11-27--Trump Says Biden Can Only Enter White House as President if He Can Prove 'Ridiculous' 80,000,000 Vot

Trump Says Biden Can Only Enter White House as President if He Can Prove 'Ridiculous' 80,000,000 Votes

President Donald Trump said President-elect Joe Biden would only be able to enter the White House as the next commander-in-chief if he can prove the 80 million votes he received in the November 3 election .
`` Biden can only enter the White House as President if he can prove that his ridiculous '80,000,000 votes ' were not fraudulently or illegally obtained .
When you see what happened in Detroit , Atlanta , Philadelphia & Milwaukee , massive voter fraud , he 's got a big unsolvable problem ! ''
Trump tweeted on Friday .
The tweet was flagged by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` This claim about election fraud is disputed . ''
It is one of eight tweets Trump has posted in the last 24 hours that Twitter has flagged .
This week , Biden became the first presidential candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes , with final ballots still being counted .
More votes were cast in the 2020 presidential election than ever before .
Trump received the second-most votes of all time with over 73 million votes .
Both Biden and Trump exceed the previous record holder , former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million votes in 2008 .
The record voter turnout came despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with Americans voting by mail and through early voting in record-breaking numbers this year .
In his tweet , Trump targeted the large metropolitan and heavily Democratic areas in Michigan , Georgia , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — four states the president lost in the election .
Biden 's win flipped the historically-Republican states of Georgia and Arizona for the first time in nearly three decades .
He also won the battleground states of Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump has filed a string of lawsuits in these four states but most of his legal battles have been dismissed or ruled against him .
Recounts have also been unsuccessful in changing the final outcomes .
This week , Michigan and Pennsylvania certified their election results .
Despite Biden 's widely acknowledged victory , the current president has refused to concede the election , making him the first president in history to do so .
On Monday , Emily Murphy , the head of the General Service Administration and a Trump appointee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formal transition process .
Trump thanked Murphy in a tweet `` for her steadfast dedication and loyalty '' to the country , but said he would keep fighting the results .
Trump and his allies had previously refrained from agreeing to a peaceful transition of power as they continue to dispute the results of the election .
Newsweek reached out to Biden 's transition team for comment but did not hear back before publication .

President Donald Trump said President-elect Joe Biden would only be able to enter the White House as the next commander-in-chief if he can prove the 80 million votes he received in the November 3 election.
"Biden can only enter the White House as President if he can prove that his ridiculous '80,000,000 votes' were not fraudulently or illegally obtained. When you see what happened in Detroit, Atlanta, Philadelphia & Milwaukee, massive voter fraud, he's got a big unsolvable problem!" Trump tweeted on Friday.
The tweet was flagged by Twitter with a warning label that reads, "This claim about election fraud is disputed." It is one of eight tweets Trump has posted in the last 24 hours that Twitter has flagged.
This week, Biden became the first presidential candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes, with final ballots still being counted.
More votes were cast in the 2020 presidential election than ever before.
Trump received the second-most votes of all time with over 73 million votes. Both Biden and Trump exceed the previous record holder, former President Barack Obama, who received 69.5 million votes in 2008.
The record voter turnout came despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with Americans voting by mail and through early voting in record-breaking numbers this year.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving on November 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump said President-elect Joe Biden would have to prove the 80 million votes he received before he enters the White House as president. Pool
In his tweet, Trump targeted the large metropolitan and heavily Democratic areas in Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — four states the president lost in the election.
Biden's win flipped the historically-Republican states of Georgia and Arizona for the first time in nearly three decades. He also won the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which went for Trump in 2016.
Trump has filed a string of lawsuits in these four states but most of his legal battles have been dismissed or ruled against him. Recounts have also been unsuccessful in changing the final outcomes.
This week, Michigan and Pennsylvania certified their election results.
Despite Biden's widely acknowledged victory, the current president has refused to concede the election, making him the first president in history to do so.
On Monday, Emily Murphy, the head of the General Service Administration and a Trump appointee, finally authorized the beginning of the formal transition process. Trump thanked Murphy in a tweet "for her steadfast dedication and loyalty" to the country, but said he would keep fighting the results.
Trump and his allies had previously refrained from agreeing to a peaceful transition of power as they continue to dispute the results of the election.
Newsweek reached out to Biden's transition team for comment but did not hear back before publication.


newsweek--2020-11-27--Trump Family Spends Thanksgiving at Camp David As Don Jr. Says He's COVID Free

Donald Trump 's children spent Thanksgiving at the presidential retreat Camp David just days after Don Jr. tested positive for COVID .
A photo posted by Dan Scavino , a senior adviser to Trump and the White House deputy chief of staff for communications , showed the president 's adult children and their partners sitting around a fire pit at the Maryland residence .
The picture showed , from left to right : Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. , Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner , Scavino , Eric Trump and Lara Trump , and Tiffany Trump and her boyfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same photo on his Instagram account .
Sarah Huckabee Sanders , former White House press secretary , commented on the image : `` Happy thanksgiving to this awesome group ! ''
In a previous Instagram post , Eric Trump shared an image of him in a car with his wife and their two children .
The photo was captioned : `` We 'll report back on how this goes .
# HappyThanksgiving '' A spokesperson for Trump 's eldest son , Don Jr. , revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus last Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been quarantined for several days already .
`` Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result , '' the spokesperson said last week .
`` He 's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines . ''
In an Instagram post on Thursday , Don Jr. said he was `` Rona free . ''
He said : `` Got to start our Thanksgiving a little bit early ...
I was n't sure if I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with my family but I got the medical OK I 'm all done with the Rona so @ kimberlyguilfoyle and I made our back up plan meal today and are just going to double up on the Thanksgiving day feast . ''
The president had Thanksgiving dinner with `` immediate family '' on Thursday , the White House said , declining to specify who attended .
He is due to arrive at Camp David later on Friday .
Catoctin Mountain Park , where the presidential retreat is located , said `` increased security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Sunday at 8 p.m. meant portions of the park would be closed to the public .
From Friday evening , a Notam— '' Notice to airmen '' —was due to come into force closing the airspace above Camp David from ground level to 18,000ft .
Last year , Trump made an unannounced visit to US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving .
During the brief appearance at Bagram airfield , the president served turkey to soldiers , posed for photographs and met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani .
It was his first visit to @ @ @

Donald Trump's children spent Thanksgiving at the presidential retreat Camp David just days after Don Jr. tested positive for COVID.
A photo posted by Dan Scavino, a senior adviser to Trump and the White House deputy chief of staff for communications, showed the president's adult children and their partners sitting around a fire pit at the Maryland residence.
The picture showed, from left to right: Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Scavino, Eric Trump and Lara Trump, and Tiffany Trump and her boyfriend Michael Boulos.
Eric Trump shared the same photo on his Instagram account. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary, commented on the image: "Happy thanksgiving to this awesome group!"
In a previous Instagram post, Eric Trump shared an image of him in a car with his wife and their two children. The photo was captioned: "We'll report back on how this goes. #HappyThanksgiving"
A spokesperson for Trump's eldest son, Don Jr., revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus last Friday, saying at the time that he had been quarantined for several days already.
"Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result," the spokesperson said last week. "He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines."
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Don Jr. said he was "Rona free." He said: "Got to start our Thanksgiving a little bit early... I wasn't sure if I'd be able to be cleared to be with my family but I got the medical OK I'm all done with the Rona so @kimberlyguilfoyle and I made our back up plan meal today and are just going to double up on the Thanksgiving day feast."
The president had Thanksgiving dinner with "immediate family" on Thursday, the White House said, declining to specify who attended. He is due to arrive at Camp David later on Friday.
Catoctin Mountain Park, where the presidential retreat is located, said "increased security measures" from Friday at 8 a.m. to Sunday at 8 p.m. meant portions of the park would be closed to the public.
President Donald Trump kisses his son Eric while other family members look on after his inauguration on January 20, 2017. His family spent the final Thanksgiving of Trump's presidency at Camp David. Alex Wong/Getty Images
From Friday evening, a Notam—"Notice to airmen"—was due to come into force closing the airspace above Camp David from ground level to 18,000ft.
Last year, Trump made an unannounced visit to US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving.
During the brief appearance at Bagram airfield, the president served turkey to soldiers, posed for photographs and met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. It was his first visit to the country.