NEW YORK — Russia is interfering with the 2020 election and is trying to get President Donald Trump re-elected, intelligence officials warned House lawmakers last week, the New York Times reported Thursday.
The classified briefing angered the president, who fears Democrats will exploit the information and “weaponize” the disclosure.
Trump “berated” outgoing acting director of national intelligence Joseph Maguire on Feb. 14, the day after the briefing, for permitting the briefing to take place in the first place, according to the report
Trump, according to the report, was particularly annoyed that Rep. Adam Schiff — one of the president’s most outspoken foes — was present at the hearing.
During the hearing, Trump’s allies challenged the findings, arguing Trump has been critical of Russia.
The intelligence officials who held the hearing, Shelby Pierson, is Maguire’s aide. According to the Times, Pierson “has a reputation of delivering intelligence in somewhat blunt terms.”
Fast forward to Wednesday when Trump announced he was replacing Maguire with Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Although the timing of Maguire being replaced raised eyebrows, the Times reports that two administration officials said the timing was coincidental.
Why in heaven’s name would anyone need to prompt Trump to pardon such a close, personal friend as the Prince of Darkness, Father of Lies, all hail his eternal name, Satan? Did I say Satan? I meant Blagojevich.
Little known historical tidbit: As he was leaving the White House after resigning, Dick Nixon accidentally bumped into Jerry Ford. Being polite, Nixon said, “Pardon me.”
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
“Pardon Satan? What has he done wrong?”
pschearer Premium Member about 4 years ago
Let’s see. Putin, Xi, Erdogan, Kim, . . . How many other dictators has Trump been chummy with?
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
ABSOLUTELY DEAD-ON ACCURATE!! (Sad to say…)
uniquename about 4 years ago
Pardon Satan? Geez, we’re back at the debate about whether he can pardon himself?
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member about 4 years ago
Pardon me boysIs that the Mar-a-Lago cuckoo?He’s 1 plus 72Is that his age or IQ?
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Too close to the truth.
epaphus8 about 4 years ago
How about we just elect Putin in 2020 and cut out the middleman? Plus, Putin has better facial expressions.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
Terry Gilliam would be proud.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
NEW YORK — Russia is interfering with the 2020 election and is trying to get President Donald Trump re-elected, intelligence officials warned House lawmakers last week, the New York Times reported Thursday.
The classified briefing angered the president, who fears Democrats will exploit the information and “weaponize” the disclosure.
Trump “berated” outgoing acting director of national intelligence Joseph Maguire on Feb. 14, the day after the briefing, for permitting the briefing to take place in the first place, according to the report
Trump, according to the report, was particularly annoyed that Rep. Adam Schiff — one of the president’s most outspoken foes — was present at the hearing.
During the hearing, Trump’s allies challenged the findings, arguing Trump has been critical of Russia.
The intelligence officials who held the hearing, Shelby Pierson, is Maguire’s aide. According to the Times, Pierson “has a reputation of delivering intelligence in somewhat blunt terms.”
Fast forward to Wednesday when Trump announced he was replacing Maguire with Richard Grenell, the U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Although the timing of Maguire being replaced raised eyebrows, the Times reports that two administration officials said the timing was coincidental.
jamesbaird1572 about 4 years ago
Putin said “Just don’t pardon Stalin”.
SavannahJim Premium Member about 4 years ago
Why in heaven’s name would anyone need to prompt Trump to pardon such a close, personal friend as the Prince of Darkness, Father of Lies, all hail his eternal name, Satan? Did I say Satan? I meant Blagojevich.
Joliet Jake about 4 years ago
Little known historical tidbit: As he was leaving the White House after resigning, Dick Nixon accidentally bumped into Jerry Ford. Being polite, Nixon said, “Pardon me.”