@jmclaughlinSAIS
If this is who we are or who we are becoming, I have wasted 40 years of my life. Until now it was not possible for me to conceive of an American President capable of such an outrageous assault on truth, a free press or the first amendment.
“If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon's but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition and ignorance on the other.” -- Ulysses S. Grant.
NEW AD: Former Director of the CIA under Bush
@GenMhayden
: "If there is another term for Trump, I don't know what happens to America."
He's supporting
@JoeBiden
.
Watch his moving testimonial.
For the record when I was in government I dealt with Mary Louise Kelly
@NPRKelly
a fair bit. I found her to be a real professional. Tough questions, tough answers but totally honest. She’s no liar and I’m quite sure she knows where Ukraine is on a map.
A chorus of some of America's finest patriots telling
@realDonaldTrump
in one voice 'We are alarmed at how the president is betraying this oath by threatening to order members of the U.S. military to violate the rights of their fellow Americans.'
Mr President, Did you actually intend to misspell the Congressman’s (soon to be Chairman’s) name. Might want to make a note. You will be seeing it soon on subpoenas.
So funny to see little Adam Schitt (D-CA) talking about the fact that Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker was not approved by the Senate, but not mentioning the fact that Bob Mueller (who is highly conflicted) was not approved by the Senate!
Whether it’s freedom for the people of Hong Kong, human rights for the Rohingya, all across the world,
@realDonaldTrump
has understood that it’s important for America to be a true beacon for freedom and liberty and human rights around the globe.
Actually they did. Early October. Publicly. Drowned out by the “grab them by the p***y” tape that hit less than an hour later. Followed by a big Wikileaks dump the hour after that. Coincidence?
Merry Christmas! Many thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. It’s humbling and overwhelming. Had yesterday evening and today off. Spent good time with my family. Tomorrow it is back to the hard work of therapy.
Powell; Mullen; Dempsey-three former chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-have rebuked the
@POTUS
. So have Generals Mattes and Allen. America’s most highly respected former military leaders are speaking out.
This is unprecedented.
For the past several months, I've seen a disturbing trend at the National Security Agency. The NSA cannot be used as a political instrument.
I’ve asked Rep. Devin Nunes to investigate and find answers on behalf of the American people.
My full statement:
The Democrats took the word GOD out of the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democrat National Convention. At first I thought they made a mistake, but it wasn’t. It was done on purpose. Remember Evangelical Christians, and ALL, this is where they are coming from-it’s done. Vote Nov 3!
12 former senior intelligence officials, Ds & Rs, write to object to POTUS stripping Brennan of security clearance as an “attempt to stifle free speech...We have never before seen the approval or removal of security clearances used as a political tool, as was done in this case”
CIA just told me: The Dir stands by and has always stood by the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment entitled: Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections. The intelligence assessment with regard to Russian election meddling has not changed.
While I was at CIA, Senator JOHN McCain ripped me a new one on several occasions. But not once did he think I shouldn’t have a security clearance. Go figure. RIP, American hero.
Utterly disgusting! my children and grandchildren knew better than to behave like this before they were four years old. And people want him to be president?
Rejecting a remote debate, Eric Trump said on
@ThisWeekABC
that debating your opponent, face to face, is how we've handled presidential debates for the last 200 years.
FWIW
The first presidential debate was in 1960. The third Nixon Kennedy debate, also 1960, was done remotely.
Today I, along with 140 former senior national security, military & elected officials sent a letter to Congress urging for the creation of a bipartisan 9/11-style commission in response to January 6. This is an urgent national security matter.
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🚨⚡BREAKING: Statement by President Putin:
"One week into the Enemy's criminal invasion into our country and NOT ONE CONDEMNATION from world leaders. Do they not have eyes? Or do they not care about the dead littering the streets when they're russian bodies?"
I was surprised to wake up this morning and discover that many MAGAnuts had lost their minds over my suggestion that “Coach” Tuberville not be considered a member of the human race. I stand by that view. I’m wishing you all a nice day even the intransigent Tommy Tuberville.
Social platforms can label or restrict Trump’s election misinformation posts, but it won’t really matter as long as US Senators are pushing unfounded conspiracy theories in televised hearings.
America needs College Football! It’s important for student-athletes, schools, and our Nation. These Great athletes have worked their whole lives for the opportunity compete on the college gridiron and they deserve the chance to safely get back on the field!
#WeWantToPlay
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Tucker Carlson is now breaking down Jill Biden's Ph.D. dissertation, calling her "borderline illiterate," that she "can't think clearly" and is "pure nonsense like Pig Latin or dogs barking."
George H W Bush was a great man who served his country his entire life, first as a Naval aviator, then later as President and beyond. His decency, honor and kindness are a beacon to us all. He was among the best of us and will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to his family.
Fox Host Will Cain tells viewers to imagine what Ralph Yarl's shooter saw: "A 6-foot tall guy outside your door reportedly pulling on the glass outer door to come inside [...] This is a tragedy but there's zero evidence that it's racist."
National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on
@FaceTheNation
right now, in response to whether Trump has told Putin to stop meddling in US elections: “Unlike my predecessors, I don’t get involved in conversations the President has with foreign leaders.”
No kidding.
The portraits of Presidents Bill Clinton & George W. Bush were moved from the Grand Foyer within the last week & put in a room mainly used to store tablecloths & furniture. Amazing, amazing scoop by
@jeffzeleny
&
@Kevinliptakcnn
Jack Smith is filing a 180 page brief on election interference today that will work around Trump’s immunity. He also plans to push to have the underacted report put out for the American people to read. Bring it on. 🔥🔥🔥
Grotesque and idiotic and a gift to our enemies. Even if what he was saying was true, by “realist” rules it still hurts America to talk this way without getting anything for it. Not clever foreign policy, it’s abject ignorance masquerading as seriousness.
Larry Brock Jr, a man seen holding zip tie handcuffs on the Senate floor during January 6th crying about serving his 2 year prison sentence. For context he was released pretrial with only an ankle monitor & not held without rights like he's claiming.
New: WH officials were preparing to release a statement Friday assigning blame on Russia for recent massive cyberattack but were told to stand down, according to people familiar with plans.
@Kevinliptakcnn
reporting
I know
@GenMhayden
thinks his tweet clever or humor or opinion - but is this the example a retired General should give active members of the military when tweeting about the commander in chief, regardless of who it is? Thoughts
So exactly when do we send up the warning flare. After a torchlight parade chanting blood and soil. After the WH Press Office becomes the ministry of propaganda. After we punish a marginalized population. Asking for a friend
@JackiSchechner
@GenMhayden
It's incredibly sloppy history, with all due respect. Not every unpleasant, even egregious, thing can be compared to Auschwitz. Or to Nazism.
WOW!! Defense Secretary Esper on Trump church photo op: "I thought I was going to do two things: to see some damage and to talk to the troops," Esper said Tuesday night in an exclusive interview with NBC News. via
@nbcnews
FWIW, there is no leader in the military - Officer or NCO - who would allow a soldier to shoot at an individual throwing a rock. They know that violates the rules of engagement, the law of land warfare & the values those in the military believe. It would be an unlawful order.
I have a masters degree. I ran CIA and NSA. Trump wants a patriotic commission, 1776 Commission. What does he know about that? Absolutely nothing. And he’s not interested in facts.
Trump just announced he will soon be signing an executive order establishing a "national commission to promote patriotic education" called the "1776 Commission."
It is unclear what that means but he has been trashing the 1619 project which aims to educate the nation with facts.
Tommy Tuberville says that if Republicans don't get their way on the SAVE Act and voter ID and the rest, "you are gonna have hell to pay in this country. It's coming."
Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best economy in decades, lowest unemployment numbers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much more. Nice!
Rumor has it that Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana is paying for Facebook ads for his so-called opponent on the libertarian ticket. Donnelly is trying to steal the election? Isn’t that what Russia did!?
Wow, I made OFF THE RECORD COMMENTS to Bloomberg concerning Canada, and this powerful understanding was BLATANTLY VIOLATED. Oh well, just more dishonest reporting. I am used to it. At least Canada knows where I stand!
Our $740 defense bill is a gift to China, Russia & Big Tech. It fails to terminate the internationally dangerous Section 230, won’t allow us to bring our troops back home (where they belong), renames & destroys our forts & National Monuments, & makes 5G almost impossible!
Jeff Sessions said he wouldn’t allow politics to influence him only because he doesn’t understand what is happening underneath his command position. Highly conflicted Bob Mueller and his gang of 17 Angry Dems are having a field day as real corruption goes untouched. No Collusion!
Because I’m in France too and can see how grossly inappropriate his behavior is on this day above all others?????? Because we are off the scale dishonoring the office? Because....hell, not enough time to list them all.