“DNI Tulsi Gabbard has just declassified documents that show “overwhelming evidence” that then President Barack Obama personally requested, and intentionally “manufactured and politicized intelligence” to create the narrative that Russia was attempting to influence the 2016 presidential election in President Trump’s favor, despite intel assessments concluding that Russia was NOT trying to influence the election.
It was all a giant HOAX.
Well done DNI Tulsi Gabbard for leading the charge on transparency and accountability.
“Incredible. The first draft of the BS cooked intelligence document that launched Russiagate said Russia “did not impact US election results,” but that didn’t fit the narrative they needed, so the second draft changed the conclusion to say Russia did interfere.%
“TRUMP’S ALLEGED EPSTEIN BDAY LETTER: The Wall Street Journal reporter who broke the “blockbuster” story alleging a letter Trump wrote to Epstein for his 50th birthday included some tawdry elements previously worked for Main Justice (his only prior reporting experience listed in his bio).
Main Justice was Glenn Simpson’s wife’s publication. Simpson founded Fusion GPS, which was paid by Hillary Clinton/the DNC (through Perkins Coie) to produce the Steele Dossier at the center of the Russian hoax against Trump.
Both Glenn Simpson and his wife, Mary Jacoby, worked for the Wall Street Journal before launching their own enterprises.
Trump is now suing the Wall Street Journal over the “blockbuster” letter story, arguing that it’s bogus and they never showed him it so he could comment.”
As I wrote for nearly a decade, media wasn’t ‘fooled’ or ‘lazy’ — rather they were crucial part of the op. This fact should influence perception of media going forward.”
And there are those who still maintain Biden won the election after this mess?? Delusional …
Steve Bannon: Let me read this. The press release, new evidence of Obama administration’s conspiracy to subvert President Trump’s 2016 victory and presidency, Washington, DC. Today’s date, Friday.
This is from the Director of National Intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard revealed overwhelming evidence that demonstrates how after President Trump won the 2016 election against Hilary Clinton, President Obama and his National Security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a year’s long coup against President Trump.
This is from the Director of National Intelligence, that language.
“Never forget that Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan were the heads of the Republican held House and Senate in 2017 when Barack Obama’s Russia Collusion hoax was targeting President Trump and they both willingly went along with this obvious hoax because they hated Trump!”
“New doc reveals Lisa Monaco attended a high-level Dec. 9, 2016 WH meeting ordered by Obama to cook up intel against Trump related to Russia, along w/ Mary McCord, Celeste Wallander & Victoria Nuland. The meeting was held in the Situation Room w/ McCabe & Brennan. #Cabal”
“If Biden DOJ successfully prosecuted 2 dozen or so J6ers with seditious conspiracy for planning to attend the Capitol protest and enter a government building on a Wednesday afternoon (even though a few did not), then it should 💯 be used against the Russiagate perps.”
Adam Schiff conspired with CIA Director John Brennan to overthrow the United States government in 2016, and then, right out of a small room in Langley, covertly conspired with CIA Director Mike Pompeo to overthrow the sitting President of the United States, @realDonaldTrump, in 2017,
and conspired with CIA Director Gina Haspel, OCCRP, and USAID to topple the United States government in 2019 via Impeachment Hoax Number One.
[ An Obama holdover? My ass
It was CIA Director Gina Haspel, who planted Eric Ciaramella, President Trump’s phone call with Zelenskyy occurred on July 25, 2019. What kind of Obama holdover is this—nearly two and a half year into Trump’s presidency?]
@shellenberger “It’s a crazy story — The House of Representatives impeached, President Trump in December of 2019. Many people may may not remember that it was a CIA analyst who was left over from the Obama White House who wrote the memo that led to the impeachment. It was all based on hearsay. The person had not actually been in the room with Trump.
Nonetheless, this memo that he wrote relied heavily on a report done by an organization funded by USAID. In fact, its initial founding funding I mean, now it’s $10s of millions of dollars had gone into this group called the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, a name that’s not very memorable, OCCRP, but it was basically created as an extension of the state department and then of USAID.”
In other words, the CIA attempted to overthrow the U.S. government in 2016, attempted to overthrow the sitting president in 2019, and succeeded in 2020 — all funded by USAID through the extortion of the American taxpayer.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard: “No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it.
We are turning over all documents to the DOJ for criminal referral.”
Art shared this podcast which has history he never knew (and he knows a lot) about how a nation was saved from Soviet rule by song. Fascinating! Who knew?
And just a friendly reminder, “X” is not a trustworthy “news” source. Always do your due diligence and verify what is posted here from X, especially the overly partisan posts, with other more trustworthy sources.
And back to my earlier remark, it’s ok not to have an immediate opinion on many things right now as we live in such a crazy information environment; we all have personal ‘opinions’ but it often takes a while for information to sort itself out; social media one-sided sites like X have knee-jerk opinions that I may or may not “like” but that doesn’t — at all — mean they’re true. And after we do our own checking, we still may not come to a firm conclusion.
These are really awful times in so many ways, we have “information” overload and definitely knee-jerk “opinion” overload. I don’t think we’re better off for it. 😦 Sigh.
I pretty much despise X and what it’s done to our discourse. There are still some thoughtful voices on that site, and I do seek those out and follow them, love that some are still “there.” I ignore the shouters and extremists of all stripes intentionally, everywhere I can.
The best use of X is to link sites. If there are opinions that are linked to news sites (or podcasts even) that can be checked out, I think it’s the best use of X. Otherwise, I agree, it is mostly a cacophony of dubious and often irresponsible opinions.
Wow; I was wondering how the Trump side of the internet would address the Epstein stories and now we have it; there’s a squirrel. The Russia hoax — nice time to drop some news on a ten year story.
The WSJ story is unnecessary to connect Trump to Epstein. Trump and Epstein were friends for over a decade, they partied together, Trump was on the passenger manifest for Epstein’s plane seven times, Trump acknowledged in an interview that Epstein liked young girls and so did he, Trump bragged about walking into teen girls dressing rooms at a beauty pagent, and the list goes on. Its been over a decade since these allegations were first raised and its been self evident to me ever since that Trump along with other rich older men were involved with Epstein — Prince Andrew, Clinton, Bannon, Lawrence Summers and probably a lot more. Elite rich men from business, politics, media and academia.
I mostly ignored the story before since my right wing conspiracy theory friends had tied it to Qanon and Pizzagate both of which lowered the credibility of the Epstein files being anything more than a bunch of rich old perverts. However, now both the right and left are tying the Epstein story to Israel, Gaza, Iran and how much influence Israel has on American foreign policy. Its unusual to see a conspiracy theory embraced by both sides so it will be interesting to see if the story continues to have legs. And quite frankly its a more credible theory
Given the people known to be in the files, it might remain suppressed but I doubt yelling Russia hoax will be enough to distract people. And nor will releasing “pertinent” files. Will the story die or will it continue to drag through the summer……
To be honest Biden had more squirrel moments than any titled president. Deflect deflect deflect.
The Epstein scandal isn’t going away and Trump has handled it poorly. But then again the left will accuse deflection just to dismiss treasonous actions of their own….interesting how that works…
Yes, Epstein is definitely a “squirrel” moment for the President. I have no personal interest in the case and definitely don’t want to be exposed to the raunchy details. BUT I think getting justice for the many victims is important enough for it to be a national issue. Even if it’s very embarrassing for the President. I have pretty much given up hope that perpetrators will really be held to account before they stand before our Maker, but I’m glad it is not being allowed to die out completely until there is some kind of resolution for victims in the here and now.
Amen to that Debra. I won’t expose myself to the filth that most certainly is attached to Epstein but eventually it will come to light. Trump’s handling of it has been stupid. Chastising reporters for asking questions saying it was basically a non story… where the heck did that one come from? I realize reporters can become boorish and annoying but he needs to be honest and be out with it already.
With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mr. President, this is the gavel used to enact the ‘big, beautiful bill,’” House Speaker Mike Johnson. said at a White House signing ceremony on the Fourth of July.
“I want you to have it,” he said.
Handing over the gavel delighted President Donald Trump who, seated behind a desk outdoors, immediately tested it out with a few quick thumps.
The moment left a memorable mark on a historic day. The gesture reflected a traditional nod of honor, from one leader to another, a milestone of the Republican Party’s priority legislation becoming law. But the imagery also underscored a symbolic transfer of political power, from Capitol Hill to the White House as a compliant Congress is ceding more and more of its prerogative to the presidency.
Since Trump’s return to the White House in January, and particularly in the past few weeks, Republicans in control of the House and Senate have shown an unusual willingness to give the president of their party what he wants, regardless of the potential risk to themselves, their constituents and Congress itself. … ~
“However, now both the right and left are tying the Epstein story to Israel, Gaza, Iran and how much influence Israel has on American foreign policy. ”
HRW, add Ukraine to the list. Apparently, Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine’s father, was born in what is now Solotvyno, Ukraine. And on the surface (which is as far as I’m going to delve) ties to the intelligence community in Israel seems likely.
The odd thing is that “the letter” strikes me as little more than a shoulder shrug.
As has been pointed out here and elsewhere, Trump and Epstein were ‘wink’ buddies for many years, hung out together in some circles with the ladies, on planes, at parties.
Trump’s known character — his attitude and practice regarding women and fidelity — has been no secret. Yet he is the man we elected to the highest office in the land. Maybe we should not be so surprised by any of this?
Thats bullshit Dj, and you know it. Trump was the only one to bar Epstein from his properties and prosecutors say Trump helped them nail him for his crimes in Florida.
There is no evidence they were pals. They were known to one another, the only time Trump flew with Epstein his wife was on board too.
You should recant that trash, I’d you have any decency left, you will, along with an apology. That’s just gross on your part. Pathetic.
I don’t know if anyone posted this, but a bipartisan group of Representatives have come up with a bill to allow a legal pathway for some illegal immigrants. I think the President might be favorable. Hopefully it has a chance.
Wink buddies?? And that photo of Trump on that plane with young girls was debunked.
Outrage that Trump was elected to the presidency?? Have you read Ashley Biden’s diary entries??? Mentioning perverted father??? But fraudulently electing Biden was fine and dandy?
I have issues with Trump’s handling of this thing but I’ve seen no evidence he was chummy with Epstein…wonder if ol Biden is on the list…,
And let’s be clear, Trump has done himself and his own reputation no favors with his recorded interviews (re “grabbing women by their …”). I wish we had a president who spoke more respectfully. Politics in the U.S. has sunk to a sad state but so have we too often as those who try to discuss these matters.
So perhaps this thread as part of a Christian blog would benefit by more careful discussion (and occasional apologies) when any of us swear, personally attack, or step over the line with one another? Something to consider (again) maybe.
Believers should not sound like the shouting world around us in discussing these issues. We may have differing opinions but still be able to discuss calmly and respectfully. I think/hope?
I believe it’s been widely reported that Trump knew and saw Epstein socially for 15 years. And by his own words knew him well enough to know he likes his females young. But I don’t think there is any evidence or credible claim that Trump was part of the “Island” activities.
AJ, I’ve read your sources and sometimes they’re good and sometimes they are truly “pathetic”, because, in my observation, X can be a combination of good sources and a vile cesspool of slander. You’ve posted both on occasion. Perhaps explaining your position rather than spewing venom would be more convincing. Just a thought.
Does it matter who’s worse? I don’t really care who’s worse now; it’s a moot point. Biden is gone. He’s history. We have to deal with what we have. We have to be careful that our current government doesn’t become turn into a true tyranny with scant regard for the rights of the people and law. That’s my real concern.
(NewsNation) — Fallout continues to grow after an Israeli tank shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza on Thursday, drawing strong condemnation from international faith leaders.
The shell killed three people, wounding 10 and damaging the building.
Hundreds of Palestinians had been using the church compound for shelter and aid during the now 21-month war between Israel and Hamas. The site was providing refuge to both Christians and Muslims, including children with disabilities.
It appears to some it does matter who is worse when the failure of just one is continually cited yet the one who created this mess gets a pass.. It is boggling to read over and over the moral failures of one yet the other … well you know…
It can sometimes seem that way, NJ. But I don’t think anyone here is unaware of Biden’s failings. But then none of us supported him either. Speaking for myself of course, but it’s more concerning when the one I HAVE supported seems to be going off the rails. Because then I feel more responsibility because I openly supported and encouraged others to do so. That’s why I am more critical of the President. I am seriously concerned about the direction we’re going.
Like I have said in the past on other stories, Biden’s failings were plastered all over this blog, so there was no need to add more. Focusing on one person or matter does not mean that others get a pass, it just means that they are the ones in focus now.
If they had anything tying Trump with Epstein crimes, we’d already know it.
Do you really believe that Dems who held this so called evidence would have sat on it when there spent the last 9 years trying to destroy the man with made up bs?
If you do, you’re hopeless.
The obsession and hatred, and yes, it’s hatred, are obvious from the press, dems, and NTers.
You want to claim the high ground, point out his womanizing ways, yet you post unconfirmed trash with no facts behind it. Here’s a news flash, you don’t hold the moral high ground if you’re spreading lies, innuendo, and flat out bs. And you are.
The NYT is a joke. One they made of themselves with hit pieces like this, Long on bs and unproven allegations, but no real facts, no women claiming abuse at his hands even though hundreds are on record accusing others in various court cases. Trump’s name never comes up.
Any editor with a smidgen of decency, integrity, and care for the truth would toss that bs, and you know it.
Still waiting for our President to put an end to this war or at least stop funding it.
“The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for a crowded part of central Gaza where it has not launched a ground offensive during its 21 months of war against Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that residents and displaced Palestinians sheltering in the city of Deir al-Balah should evacuate immediately and move towards al-Mawasi on the Mediterranean coast.
The evacuation demand, which could signal an imminent attack, has caused widespread panic among tens of thousands of Palestinians, as well as the families of Israeli hostages who fear their relatives are being held in the city.
The IDF has conducted air strikes in the area, but it has not yet deployed ground troops.
On Sunday, the Israeli military dropped leaflets from the sky ordering people in several districts in southwest Deir al-Balah to leave their homes and head further south.
“The (Israeli) Defense Forces continues to operate with great force to destroy the enemy’s capabilities and terrorist infrastructure in the area,” the military said, adding that it had not yet entered these districts during the war.
The affected neighbourhoods of Deir al-Balah are crowded with displaced people living in tents.
Israeli sources told Reuters news agency that the reason the army has stayed out of these districts so far is because they suspect Hamas might be holding hostages there.
At least 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in captivity in Gaza are believed to still be alive.
Most of the Strip’s population of more than two million people have been displaced at least once during Israel’s war with Hamas, with repeated Israeli evacuation calls covering large parts of the territory.
The new evacuation orders came as health officials at Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital said more than 40 people were killed and dozens injured by Israeli fire as crowds gathered to await the entry of UN aid lorries on Sunday morning.
Hospitals in the south said more people were also killed at aid points there.
The BBC has contacted the Israeli military to ask for a response.
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV called for an “immediate end to the barbarity of the war” and urged against “indiscriminate use of force”.
His comments came days after a deadly Israeli strike hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country deeply regretted.
Meanwhile, the UN has said civilians are starving in Gaza and called for an urgent influx of essential goods…..
“In 2017, when I discovered that the Obama Administration had directed the IC to unmask members of the Trump Campaign, I faced a full-on attack from the media (a conspirator).
At that moment, I remember thinking: why would the media be attacking me for discovering an intelligence oversight violation? Shouldn’t the media be focused on those who illegally used the IC to target a political opponent?
As time went on, and more information was discovered, it became clear that the media’s reaction (on behalf of their co-conspirators) was an attempt to stop me and others from discovering more of the iceberg ie the full extent of the plot to take down President Trump. Eight years later, I’m glad that the public is starting to understand what was really happening.”
“Never forget that Trump Hater Bill Barr had the information that Tulsi Gabbard released yesterday, but he ordered his phony Special counsel John Durham to ignore it and slow walked his investigation until after the 2020 election to help Joe Biden”
“Hey everybody, watch James Comey lie under oath in 2017 about the seriousness of “Russian election interference.”
The memo that DNI Gabbard released proves clearly that Comey was lying during this testimony. He needs to be held accountable for the damage he did to this country.”
“🧵 Americans will finally learn the truth about how in 2016, intelligence was politicized and weaponized by the most powerful people in the Obama Administration to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President @realDonaldTrump, subverting the will of the American people and undermining our democratic republic. Here’s how:”
Educate yourself. This is the biggest political scandal in US history, and the corrupt and complicit media, dems, and NTers continue to look away, because Orange Man Bad.
“This is so heartbreaking. The untold story of Russiagate is how many families were completely dragged into this mess and the devastating effects it has had. Yes, they targeted Trump allies and figures with fake claims to pressure them into fabricating stories about Trump, but it wasn’t just those individuals—like poor Michael Caputo—who bore the brunt of this cruelty. They bankrupted families, destroyed futures, tore loved ones apart, and left scars that will never heal. The human cost of this political witch hunt is unimaginable and unforgivable.”
I always thought and said Russiagate was a soft coup. Let them prosecute whatever is lawfully prosecutable.
That’s no excuse to throw away our amendment rights and bring terror to a large segment if the population. I’m very uncomfortable with the apparent lawlessness of ICE and the misuse of national guards and Marines within the US. The military belongs f
on the border and the NG is for emergencies only. The partisan use of military force is not a good precedent.
Re: 9:39am – One of the fundamentals of debate is to “attack” the matter, not the person.
There have been many, many times when you have shared posts that were false or misleading, even bearing false witness. The folks pointing that out focused on the report, not on you personally.
With all of the various news sources and conflicting reports out there, please have a little grace towards those on here with whom you disagree.
And please refrain from the “But you knew that” or other variations on insisting that the person knew a report was false, but lied about it. We have no idea what each other knows or doesn’t know. Accusing people of lying is not only rude, but most probably untrue in the case of commenters on here.
As I’ve asked before, has there ever been a president in US history who has done as much as President Trump has in terms of serving not special interests, but rather the interests of the American people (esp. with policies that truly reflect a Christian worldview)? Has there ever been a president in US history who has done as well as President Trump in terms of keeping his campaign promises?
Yet there are those here who insist on attacking him, including with the old sleaze and innuendos. You may not like his personality, but I just don’t get it. A few here can’t even seem to put the word ‘President’ next to the name ‘Trump’. Wow.
The President is a mixed bag and I would certainly not describe his policies as reflecting a Christian world view.
He has done a great job closing the border. He was also able to get a couple of years of limited tax relief on tips, overtime and social security. In exchange for those 2 years of slight relief he gave a substantial and permanent tax break to people who don’t need it because they make over a million a year and he has probably caused substantial damage to the safety net with his healthcare cuts.
Everything else he has done has been an absolute damage and betrayal of his promises, in my view. He has not brought peace but has emboldened those in wars to continue—as we continue funding them. He allowed Israel to shoehorn us into their regional conflicts—whuch again we are paying for.
And perhaps worst of all he’s brought a little taste of terror home for us all in the form of masked agents that disappear people who deserve better and whose families deserve better. And he lies by calling them “the worst of the worst”.
If you believe that behavior s demonstrative of a “Christian worldview” then it is possible that we have a dramatically different view of what that looks like.
“BREAKING: New doc reveals Ben Rhodes attended hi-level Dec 9, 2016 WH Sit Rm meeting ordered by Obama to cook up intel against Trump related to Russia. Rhodes is suspected of later leaking unmasked intercepts of Gen. Flynn to the WaPo. His brother David’s now taking over CBS News”
As I said before, some have been right on this from the start. But Dj wouldn’t consider them “approved” media. But they laid out these crimes years ago. Other media is finally noticing.
“It’s even bigger than that. Jeff did it all over again when Covid hit, exposing the cover-up, the Wuhan lab, and Fauci’s role in painstaking, forensic detail. The truth is, we now live in a world where independent voices expose the facts while the media works to bury them.”
“The outrage over the show’s cancellation is the latest example of presumed entitlement from the left, which suggests that the government, universities, and corporations should subsidize their preferred news and entertainment. Call it the NPR syndrome…”
“The disconnect is real. Colbert was canceled because he lost $40 million last year on a show that cost $100 million to produce and was having difficulties finding sponsors. CBS felt like they weren’t going to be able to dig out of that hole.”
“DEVELOPING: More declassified Russiagate docs set to drop this week with,among other things,additional details about how Obama’s dirty spooks hid how they used the dossier as “evidence” against Trump from not only the American people but many of their own intelligence analysts…”
“BREAKING: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said, “We have whistleblowers coming out of the woodwork” — inclg intelligence analysts who worked on Obama and Brennan’s fraudulent ICA and are “disgusted” by what happened — and their affidavits will be provided to DOJ”
Let’s stick to the present. It’s obvious that quite a few rich powerful men are being protected by both parties. This is the swamp, the uniparty, in action yet we’re supposed to be concerned about something that occurred in 2016 and has no effect on present US policy.
Given the connections Maxwell and Epstein had to several intelligence agencies, the question has to be raised — has the US gov’t been compromised and is it still being compromised today? When Clinton, Bannon, Trump, RFK, Summers, Prince Andrew and more are implicated, a public or congressional inquiry is needed to ensure US gov’t is acting in the interests of the US and not whatever intelligence agencies have compromising information.
Lol. Rent free is right. He’s probably not in the Epstein files, but O. may indeed be implicated in Russiagate (or, as I think of it, the Coup). I doubt the intell agency or agencies if you prefer, are going to let Epstein secrets go public. But they are not all powerful, so you never know.
This piece from CNN (yeah, I know, not a favorite around here), seems pretty balanced to me. One point it makes is that President Trump had involvement with Epstein for a number of years, but then cut that off when Epstein went too far. It also points out that that does not necessarily mean that Trump did what some suspect.
Unfortunately, his “dodgy claims” (as this puts it) about some matters clouds the issue in the eyes of many.
5 big questions about Trump’s ties to Epstein
~ “But even if Trump really was somehow “not a fan,” he’s made other dodgy claims.
In January 2024, he said on social media: “I was never on Epstein’s Plane …” In fact, flight logs had already shown Trump flew on it seven times in the 1990s.
Trump also claimed in 2019 that he didn’t “know Prince Andrew” of Britain, who has been the subject of Epstein-related allegations, despite a number of photos showing Trump with the Duke of York.
Trump often lies and misleads in his public statements. And he certainly has reason to downplay his ties to Epstein. But going too far in that direction undercuts your credibility and feeds suspicion about what you might be hiding.” ~
From point #4:
~ “What did Trump know of Epstein’s proclivities? Trump’s 2002 comment about Epstein’s taste for women “on the younger side” has also loomed over him, furthering theories that he might have known something about what Epstein had been up to.
That remains speculative and unproven. Trump also said nothing about underage girls; he cited young “women.” ~
The credibility of the Russia Hoax is right up there with Benghazi and Emails. The Republican party has long stretched the definition of a scandal.
The CNN article is pretty fair. It didn’t mention the recent story that the DOJ was using FBI agents to flag any mention of Trump in the Epstein files. That has to be curious and should raise red flags of their own
Letting your country be overrun by double digit millions is not just and merciful. It’s dereliction of duty, and a huge disservice to your countrymen who suffer because funds that should go to help them, help invaders instead.
I agree, AJ. That’s why I fully supported the President’s swift action to place our military on the border. They should have been there all along in my opinion. They should have permanent bases there.
You do not fix decades of wrongdoing with minimally trained contractors often hiding behind masks and hurried along with high quotas designed to achieve the President’s goal of deporting millions as fast as possible.
And when you occupy a city with troops you better have a stellar reason. Using troops to intimidate the population is breaking faith with the American people, especially when they are used to run roughshod over our protective amendments which are designed to ensure our safety and freedom.
Trying to justify that kind of behavior by scapegoating these immigrants as “the worst of the worst” is not just a slanderous lie, it’s dangerous —-as scapegoating always is.
There is time to do the job decently and in order, and if we don’t use justice and mercy as our guides, we may lose the ability to discern them altogether. Then tyranny truly is at the door
Wandering Views 
But muh narrative….
https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1946270611619389769?t=6W-Abk6Ve-T1DeR3usTjlA&s=19
“DNI Tulsi Gabbard has just declassified documents that show “overwhelming evidence” that then President Barack Obama personally requested, and intentionally “manufactured and politicized intelligence” to create the narrative that Russia was attempting to influence the 2016 presidential election in President Trump’s favor, despite intel assessments concluding that Russia was NOT trying to influence the election.
It was all a giant HOAX.
Well done DNI Tulsi Gabbard for leading the charge on transparency and accountability.
Let’s investigate and prosecute.”
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https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/1946272813016367540?t=yNpX4WNbiMCdawekg21bfg&s=19
“Incredible. The first draft of the BS cooked intelligence document that launched Russiagate said Russia “did not impact US election results,” but that didn’t fit the narrative they needed, so the second draft changed the conclusion to say Russia did interfere.%
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Trash in, trash out.
https://x.com/nataliegwinters/status/1946199099688026576?t=FxH2CuWTOWLU7Ei5aBJfDg&s=19
“Wow, the @WSJ reporter behind the Trump-Epstein story was conveniently behind bogus Stormy Daniels reporting too.
He was credited for “helping set in motion the first criminal prosecution of a former president” by @NYMag.”
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Sad.
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Such an incestuous little bunch….
And yet another reason not to ever trust these clowns.
https://x.com/susancrabtree/status/1946181256020181176?t=3HCbHYEMGtvX1gf_mmlUKw&s=19
“TRUMP’S ALLEGED EPSTEIN BDAY LETTER: The Wall Street Journal reporter who broke the “blockbuster” story alleging a letter Trump wrote to Epstein for his 50th birthday included some tawdry elements previously worked for Main Justice (his only prior reporting experience listed in his bio).
Main Justice was Glenn Simpson’s wife’s publication. Simpson founded Fusion GPS, which was paid by Hillary Clinton/the DNC (through Perkins Coie) to produce the Steele Dossier at the center of the Russian hoax against Trump.
Both Glenn Simpson and his wife, Mary Jacoby, worked for the Wall Street Journal before launching their own enterprises.
Trump is now suing the Wall Street Journal over the “blockbuster” letter story, arguing that it’s bogus and they never showed him it so he could comment.”
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But our corrupt “approved” media barely mentions it.
https://x.com/PhilHollowayEsq/status/1946253890741010636?t=Jj61v8rpybt8AoGZtIVWAQ&s=19
“So Obama intentionally knee-capped the first Trump administration right from the start by manufacturing the Russia Hoax
This is the biggest political crime in US history”
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Indeed it is, and the media is complicit.
https://x.com/LeeSmithDC/status/1946413158354030981?t=Rv4Bv62s2W72B1D2IuWS8g&s=19
“Two most important pieces from DNI drop:
1 – Obama leadership of anti-Trump plot.
2 – Media role, esp WashPost.
As I wrote for nearly a decade, media wasn’t ‘fooled’ or ‘lazy’ — rather they were crucial part of the op. This fact should influence perception of media going forward.”
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And there are those who still maintain Biden won the election after this mess?? Delusional …
Steve Bannon: Let me read this. The press release, new evidence of Obama administration’s conspiracy to subvert President Trump’s 2016 victory and presidency, Washington, DC. Today’s date, Friday.
This is from the Director of National Intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard revealed overwhelming evidence that demonstrates how after President Trump won the 2016 election against Hilary Clinton, President Obama and his National Security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a year’s long coup against President Trump.
This is from the Director of National Intelligence, that language.
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CORRECT!!!!!
#USELESSGOP
https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1946380005522452509?t=EyHcmrw3ufXUrCPyjF6dAA&s=19
“Never forget that Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan were the heads of the Republican held House and Senate in 2017 when Barack Obama’s Russia Collusion hoax was targeting President Trump and they both willingly went along with this obvious hoax because they hated Trump!”
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“Can you say conspiracy?
I knew ya’ could.
I guess this is a good time to remind you all that some of us have been right about this all along.
So are you Never Trumpers gonna continue to stare at your feet, or will you finally admit the obvious?
https://x.com/paulsperry_/status/1946369380662611993?t=fb-Dop20yXq4isBAJLdAGQ&s=19
“New doc reveals Lisa Monaco attended a high-level Dec. 9, 2016 WH meeting ordered by Obama to cook up intel against Trump related to Russia, along w/ Mary McCord, Celeste Wallander & Victoria Nuland. The meeting was held in the Situation Room w/ McCabe & Brennan. #Cabal”
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Correct!
https://x.com/julie_kelly2/status/1946286947254563274?t=2dsvN8c6KNSy01-7egXwfg&s=19
“If Biden DOJ successfully prosecuted 2 dozen or so J6ers with seditious conspiracy for planning to attend the Capitol protest and enter a government building on a Wednesday afternoon (even though a few did not), then it should 💯 be used against the Russiagate perps.”
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“And here it is — all in black and white:
Adam Schiff conspired with CIA Director John Brennan to overthrow the United States government in 2016, and then, right out of a small room in Langley, covertly conspired with CIA Director Mike Pompeo to overthrow the sitting President of the United States, @realDonaldTrump, in 2017,
and conspired with CIA Director Gina Haspel, OCCRP, and USAID to topple the United States government in 2019 via Impeachment Hoax Number One.
[ An Obama holdover? My ass
It was CIA Director Gina Haspel, who planted Eric Ciaramella, President Trump’s phone call with Zelenskyy occurred on July 25, 2019. What kind of Obama holdover is this—nearly two and a half year into Trump’s presidency?]
@shellenberger “It’s a crazy story — The House of Representatives impeached, President Trump in December of 2019. Many people may may not remember that it was a CIA analyst who was left over from the Obama White House who wrote the memo that led to the impeachment. It was all based on hearsay. The person had not actually been in the room with Trump.
Nonetheless, this memo that he wrote relied heavily on a report done by an organization funded by USAID. In fact, its initial founding funding I mean, now it’s $10s of millions of dollars had gone into this group called the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, a name that’s not very memorable, OCCRP, but it was basically created as an extension of the state department and then of USAID.”
In other words, the CIA attempted to overthrow the U.S. government in 2016, attempted to overthrow the sitting president in 2019, and succeeded in 2020 — all funded by USAID through the extortion of the American taxpayer.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard: “No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it.
We are turning over all documents to the DOJ for criminal referral.”
https://x.com/Real_RobN/status/1946348188576940096?t=RyHRy4JPLZaGgkNb8BUtUg&s=19
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Art shared this podcast which has history he never knew (and he knows a lot) about how a nation was saved from Soviet rule by song. Fascinating! Who knew?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/how-folk-music-defeated-the-soviet-union/vi-AA1yxd6b?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ACTS&cvid=83726e9280d947febafea8e7fceab96f&ei=202
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Just another day in the war my President said he was going to stop. I’m still waiting.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-ghf-mideast-war-e3eead77195dc9c4dd07ac5fe640d00e
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And just a friendly reminder, “X” is not a trustworthy “news” source. Always do your due diligence and verify what is posted here from X, especially the overly partisan posts, with other more trustworthy sources.
Use several, cross-check.
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Ummm, and I’m not sure this plan would qualify as ‘ending the war’ unless everyone, including the people of Gaza, is in agreement with the plan.
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/israel-send-palestinians-gaza-indonesia-ethiopia
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And back to my earlier remark, it’s ok not to have an immediate opinion on many things right now as we live in such a crazy information environment; we all have personal ‘opinions’ but it often takes a while for information to sort itself out; social media one-sided sites like X have knee-jerk opinions that I may or may not “like” but that doesn’t — at all — mean they’re true. And after we do our own checking, we still may not come to a firm conclusion.
These are really awful times in so many ways, we have “information” overload and definitely knee-jerk “opinion” overload. I don’t think we’re better off for it. 😦 Sigh.
I pretty much despise X and what it’s done to our discourse. There are still some thoughtful voices on that site, and I do seek those out and follow them, love that some are still “there.” I ignore the shouters and extremists of all stripes intentionally, everywhere I can.
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Will check that link out later, Debra, looks interesting — off to take a friend on some errands to day
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The best use of X is to link sites. If there are opinions that are linked to news sites (or podcasts even) that can be checked out, I think it’s the best use of X. Otherwise, I agree, it is mostly a cacophony of dubious and often irresponsible opinions.
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You had to know this was in my head Debra..most of all news source journalists are opining instead of delivering news these days…🤪
”Otherwise, I agree, it is mostly a cacophony of dubious and often irresponsible opinions.”….,
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https://www.facebook.com/100044648674230/posts/pfbid0331aVBJr39u1BsY6k2LSMSYE9QcCN1wmrrd15r4AbffpqvXkNvbFsBJUdVwqdHJdel/
Just gotta love those Democrats…even those disguising themselves as Republicans!😡
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Wow; I was wondering how the Trump side of the internet would address the Epstein stories and now we have it; there’s a squirrel. The Russia hoax — nice time to drop some news on a ten year story.
The WSJ story is unnecessary to connect Trump to Epstein. Trump and Epstein were friends for over a decade, they partied together, Trump was on the passenger manifest for Epstein’s plane seven times, Trump acknowledged in an interview that Epstein liked young girls and so did he, Trump bragged about walking into teen girls dressing rooms at a beauty pagent, and the list goes on. Its been over a decade since these allegations were first raised and its been self evident to me ever since that Trump along with other rich older men were involved with Epstein — Prince Andrew, Clinton, Bannon, Lawrence Summers and probably a lot more. Elite rich men from business, politics, media and academia.
I mostly ignored the story before since my right wing conspiracy theory friends had tied it to Qanon and Pizzagate both of which lowered the credibility of the Epstein files being anything more than a bunch of rich old perverts. However, now both the right and left are tying the Epstein story to Israel, Gaza, Iran and how much influence Israel has on American foreign policy. Its unusual to see a conspiracy theory embraced by both sides so it will be interesting to see if the story continues to have legs. And quite frankly its a more credible theory
Given the people known to be in the files, it might remain suppressed but I doubt yelling Russia hoax will be enough to distract people. And nor will releasing “pertinent” files. Will the story die or will it continue to drag through the summer……
hrw
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To be honest Biden had more squirrel moments than any titled president. Deflect deflect deflect.
The Epstein scandal isn’t going away and Trump has handled it poorly. But then again the left will accuse deflection just to dismiss treasonous actions of their own….interesting how that works…
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https://youtu.be/6JlYf_VGv64?si=PJbOCbAV3rsQk9PK
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Yes, Epstein is definitely a “squirrel” moment for the President. I have no personal interest in the case and definitely don’t want to be exposed to the raunchy details. BUT I think getting justice for the many victims is important enough for it to be a national issue. Even if it’s very embarrassing for the President. I have pretty much given up hope that perpetrators will really be held to account before they stand before our Maker, but I’m glad it is not being allowed to die out completely until there is some kind of resolution for victims in the here and now.
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Amen to that Debra. I won’t expose myself to the filth that most certainly is attached to Epstein but eventually it will come to light. Trump’s handling of it has been stupid. Chastising reporters for asking questions saying it was basically a non story… where the heck did that one come from? I realize reporters can become boorish and annoying but he needs to be honest and be out with it already.
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With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mr. President, this is the gavel used to enact the ‘big, beautiful bill,’” House Speaker Mike Johnson. said at a White House signing ceremony on the Fourth of July.
“I want you to have it,” he said.
Handing over the gavel delighted President Donald Trump who, seated behind a desk outdoors, immediately tested it out with a few quick thumps.
The moment left a memorable mark on a historic day. The gesture reflected a traditional nod of honor, from one leader to another, a milestone of the Republican Party’s priority legislation becoming law. But the imagery also underscored a symbolic transfer of political power, from Capitol Hill to the White House as a compliant Congress is ceding more and more of its prerogative to the presidency.
Since Trump’s return to the White House in January, and particularly in the past few weeks, Republicans in control of the House and Senate have shown an unusual willingness to give the president of their party what he wants, regardless of the potential risk to themselves, their constituents and Congress itself. … ~
https://apnews.com/article/trump-congress-compliant-ceding-power-republicans-4508b5e6f893da17e9064426e6fefc6c
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“However, now both the right and left are tying the Epstein story to Israel, Gaza, Iran and how much influence Israel has on American foreign policy. ”
HRW, add Ukraine to the list. Apparently, Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine’s father, was born in what is now Solotvyno, Ukraine. And on the surface (which is as far as I’m going to delve) ties to the intelligence community in Israel seems likely.
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Ah yes, the Epstein embarrassment/debacle.
The odd thing is that “the letter” strikes me as little more than a shoulder shrug.
As has been pointed out here and elsewhere, Trump and Epstein were ‘wink’ buddies for many years, hung out together in some circles with the ladies, on planes, at parties.
Trump’s known character — his attitude and practice regarding women and fidelity — has been no secret. Yet he is the man we elected to the highest office in the land. Maybe we should not be so surprised by any of this?
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Thats bullshit Dj, and you know it. Trump was the only one to bar Epstein from his properties and prosecutors say Trump helped them nail him for his crimes in Florida.
There is no evidence they were pals. They were known to one another, the only time Trump flew with Epstein his wife was on board too.
You should recant that trash, I’d you have any decency left, you will, along with an apology. That’s just gross on your part. Pathetic.
Aj
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So you’re shown actual evidence of a criminal conspiracy by democrats, including Obama, yet you come with libel, slander, and no facts.
Just pathetic. So much for journalistic standards, eh….?
X ain’t the problem Dj, never was.
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I don’t know if anyone posted this, but a bipartisan group of Representatives have come up with a bill to allow a legal pathway for some illegal immigrants. I think the President might be favorable. Hopefully it has a chance.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bipartisan-bill-would-grant-legal-status-certain-illegal-immigrant-workers
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Anonymous:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/us/politics/timeline-trump-epstein.html
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Wink buddies?? And that photo of Trump on that plane with young girls was debunked.
Outrage that Trump was elected to the presidency?? Have you read Ashley Biden’s diary entries??? Mentioning perverted father??? But fraudulently electing Biden was fine and dandy?
I have issues with Trump’s handling of this thing but I’ve seen no evidence he was chummy with Epstein…wonder if ol Biden is on the list…,
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AJ/Anonymous calm down and read the timeline, I think it offers a pretty fair synopsis.
A lot we don’t know, granted.
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And I apologize for the “wink” opinion sidebar comment, that was uncalled for.
Though Trump did have his playboy years and has said he was “friendly” (I believe that was Trump’s term) with Epstein for some 15 years.
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And let’s be clear, Trump has done himself and his own reputation no favors with his recorded interviews (re “grabbing women by their …”). I wish we had a president who spoke more respectfully. Politics in the U.S. has sunk to a sad state but so have we too often as those who try to discuss these matters.
So perhaps this thread as part of a Christian blog would benefit by more careful discussion (and occasional apologies) when any of us swear, personally attack, or step over the line with one another? Something to consider (again) maybe.
Believers should not sound like the shouting world around us in discussing these issues. We may have differing opinions but still be able to discuss calmly and respectfully. I think/hope?
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I believe it’s been widely reported that Trump knew and saw Epstein socially for 15 years. And by his own words knew him well enough to know he likes his females young. But I don’t think there is any evidence or credible claim that Trump was part of the “Island” activities.
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AJ, I’ve read your sources and sometimes they’re good and sometimes they are truly “pathetic”, because, in my observation, X can be a combination of good sources and a vile cesspool of slander. You’ve posted both on occasion. Perhaps explaining your position rather than spewing venom would be more convincing. Just a thought.
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Trump grabs women and Biden showers with his daughter…yep… Trump is definitely the worst eh?
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Does it matter who’s worse? I don’t really care who’s worse now; it’s a moot point. Biden is gone. He’s history. We have to deal with what we have. We have to be careful that our current government doesn’t become turn into a true tyranny with scant regard for the rights of the people and law. That’s my real concern.
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And I am sorry for the anger I caused here.
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The US needs to stop funding this.
(NewsNation) — Fallout continues to grow after an Israeli tank shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza on Thursday, drawing strong condemnation from international faith leaders.
The shell killed three people, wounding 10 and damaging the building.
Hundreds of Palestinians had been using the church compound for shelter and aid during the now 21-month war between Israel and Hamas. The site was providing refuge to both Christians and Muslims, including children with disabilities.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/war-in-israel/faith-leaders-israeli-strike-catholic-church/
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You’re too nice, DJ. :–)
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It appears to some it does matter who is worse when the failure of just one is continually cited yet the one who created this mess gets a pass.. It is boggling to read over and over the moral failures of one yet the other … well you know…
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It can sometimes seem that way, NJ. But I don’t think anyone here is unaware of Biden’s failings. But then none of us supported him either. Speaking for myself of course, but it’s more concerning when the one I HAVE supported seems to be going off the rails. Because then I feel more responsibility because I openly supported and encouraged others to do so. That’s why I am more critical of the President. I am seriously concerned about the direction we’re going.
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Like I have said in the past on other stories, Biden’s failings were plastered all over this blog, so there was no need to add more. Focusing on one person or matter does not mean that others get a pass, it just means that they are the ones in focus now.
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If they had anything tying Trump with Epstein crimes, we’d already know it.
Do you really believe that Dems who held this so called evidence would have sat on it when there spent the last 9 years trying to destroy the man with made up bs?
If you do, you’re hopeless.
The obsession and hatred, and yes, it’s hatred, are obvious from the press, dems, and NTers.
You want to claim the high ground, point out his womanizing ways, yet you post unconfirmed trash with no facts behind it. Here’s a news flash, you don’t hold the moral high ground if you’re spreading lies, innuendo, and flat out bs. And you are.
The NYT is a joke. One they made of themselves with hit pieces like this, Long on bs and unproven allegations, but no real facts, no women claiming abuse at his hands even though hundreds are on record accusing others in various court cases. Trump’s name never comes up.
Any editor with a smidgen of decency, integrity, and care for the truth would toss that bs, and you know it.
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Still waiting for our President to put an end to this war or at least stop funding it.
“The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for a crowded part of central Gaza where it has not launched a ground offensive during its 21 months of war against Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that residents and displaced Palestinians sheltering in the city of Deir al-Balah should evacuate immediately and move towards al-Mawasi on the Mediterranean coast.
The evacuation demand, which could signal an imminent attack, has caused widespread panic among tens of thousands of Palestinians, as well as the families of Israeli hostages who fear their relatives are being held in the city.
The IDF has conducted air strikes in the area, but it has not yet deployed ground troops.
On Sunday, the Israeli military dropped leaflets from the sky ordering people in several districts in southwest Deir al-Balah to leave their homes and head further south.
“The (Israeli) Defense Forces continues to operate with great force to destroy the enemy’s capabilities and terrorist infrastructure in the area,” the military said, adding that it had not yet entered these districts during the war.
The affected neighbourhoods of Deir al-Balah are crowded with displaced people living in tents.
Israeli sources told Reuters news agency that the reason the army has stayed out of these districts so far is because they suspect Hamas might be holding hostages there.
At least 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in captivity in Gaza are believed to still be alive.
Most of the Strip’s population of more than two million people have been displaced at least once during Israel’s war with Hamas, with repeated Israeli evacuation calls covering large parts of the territory.
The new evacuation orders came as health officials at Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital said more than 40 people were killed and dozens injured by Israeli fire as crowds gathered to await the entry of UN aid lorries on Sunday morning.
Hospitals in the south said more people were also killed at aid points there.
The BBC has contacted the Israeli military to ask for a response.
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV called for an “immediate end to the barbarity of the war” and urged against “indiscriminate use of force”.
His comments came days after a deadly Israeli strike hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country deeply regretted.
Meanwhile, the UN has said civilians are starving in Gaza and called for an urgent influx of essential goods…..
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rp62480r3o
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“In 2017, when I discovered that the Obama Administration had directed the IC to unmask members of the Trump Campaign, I faced a full-on attack from the media (a conspirator).
At that moment, I remember thinking: why would the media be attacking me for discovering an intelligence oversight violation? Shouldn’t the media be focused on those who illegally used the IC to target a political opponent?
As time went on, and more information was discovered, it became clear that the media’s reaction (on behalf of their co-conspirators) was an attempt to stop me and others from discovering more of the iceberg ie the full extent of the plot to take down President Trump. Eight years later, I’m glad that the public is starting to understand what was really happening.”
https://x.com/EzraACohen/status/1946782116915622340?t=wSmEQas7lpshVTw-2Bm4wg&s=19
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“CONTEXT
There are at least four tracks to the Russia collusion story.
•Newly declassified @DNIGabbard documents alleging intel manipulation
•Use of Steele Dossier to secure FISA surveillance warrants
•Unmasking scandal targeting @GenFlynn
•Predicate that opened the FBI’s 2016 counterintelligence probe “Crossfire Hurricane”
RE-UPPING unmasking documents I first reported in 2020.
As you can see, the same names keep surfacing.”
https://x.com/C__Herridge/status/1946708794362450247?t=7RRPecGefQB-ae87RGfMjw&s=19
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https://x.com/C__Herridge/status/1946267580475580622?t=ggTq_cBnXjV0oXey0rkdeQ&s=19
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Correct!
Another establishment shill outs himself as a corrupt dem collaborator. A traitor, to his party, country, and president.
https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1946601754545570290?t=TBl-TeWN2i7ggFcugVfyBQ&s=19
“Never forget that Trump Hater Bill Barr had the information that Tulsi Gabbard released yesterday, but he ordered his phony Special counsel John Durham to ignore it and slow walked his investigation until after the 2020 election to help Joe Biden”
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Oh look, another traitor. The corrupt and criminal lying under oath type.
https://x.com/mazemoore/status/1946394610248417736?t=V4B2059zi0Q_6zMFvrUJEw&s=19
“Hey everybody, watch James Comey lie under oath in 2017 about the seriousness of “Russian election interference.”
The memo that DNI Gabbard released proves clearly that Comey was lying during this testimony. He needs to be held accountable for the damage he did to this country.”
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“🧵 Americans will finally learn the truth about how in 2016, intelligence was politicized and weaponized by the most powerful people in the Obama Administration to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President @realDonaldTrump, subverting the will of the American people and undermining our democratic republic. Here’s how:”
https://x.com/DNIGabbard/status/1946271402971312514?t=txura-ww4lOUDup6YTZcrg&s=19
Educate yourself. This is the biggest political scandal in US history, and the corrupt and complicit media, dems, and NTers continue to look away, because Orange Man Bad.
Pathetic.
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“Imagine being an employee at a company that has NEVER turned a profit and showing up to work in these shirts.”
https://x.com/jason_howerton/status/1946756343542464672?t=bXGuaUr2cwcLqpS8C448og&s=19
“Amazing opportunity for the WNBA commissioner to be like:
“OK, deal. You lost us $40 million last year, each of you owe us $231K”
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Truth.
And to think this is what Trump haters cheered and pushed for, because Orange Man Bad.
Pathetic, and un-American as it gets.
https://x.com/HansMahncke/status/1946610836815941871?t=Rb2NIjSTWPW42M8Jwd3bag&s=19
“This is so heartbreaking. The untold story of Russiagate is how many families were completely dragged into this mess and the devastating effects it has had. Yes, they targeted Trump allies and figures with fake claims to pressure them into fabricating stories about Trump, but it wasn’t just those individuals—like poor Michael Caputo—who bore the brunt of this cruelty. They bankrupted families, destroyed futures, tore loved ones apart, and left scars that will never heal. The human cost of this political witch hunt is unimaginable and unforgivable.”
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So, nothing is likely what we can expect the establishment #USELESSGOP to do about it.
https://x.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1946629608297906441?t=2rajOKq00K4lCb7zEHKSaA&s=19
“If the Republicans have any balls, this will be bigger than Watergate.
Barack Obama will be remembered as a more insidious weasel than Benedict Arnold.”
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Just a reminder of who the media frauds were who were most complicit in pushing the Obama/Biden admin lies.
https://x.com/C_3C_3/status/1946694983026659421?t=YbxvHcnsZ2-oiC9w7VZVkQ&s=19
“These “journalists” received Pulitzer Prizes for pushing Obama’s Russiagate lies.
Maggie Haberman
Jo Becker
Matt Apuzzo
Mark Mazetti
Rosalind Helderman
Tom Hamburger
Ellen Nakashima
Adam Entous
Greg Miller
Mock the Media.
Rewarded for their crimes.
They all belong in prison.”
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I always thought and said Russiagate was a soft coup. Let them prosecute whatever is lawfully prosecutable.
That’s no excuse to throw away our amendment rights and bring terror to a large segment if the population. I’m very uncomfortable with the apparent lawlessness of ICE and the misuse of national guards and Marines within the US. The military belongs f
on the border and the NG is for emergencies only. The partisan use of military force is not a good precedent.
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Re: 9:39am – One of the fundamentals of debate is to “attack” the matter, not the person.
There have been many, many times when you have shared posts that were false or misleading, even bearing false witness. The folks pointing that out focused on the report, not on you personally.
With all of the various news sources and conflicting reports out there, please have a little grace towards those on here with whom you disagree.
And please refrain from the “But you knew that” or other variations on insisting that the person knew a report was false, but lied about it. We have no idea what each other knows or doesn’t know. Accusing people of lying is not only rude, but most probably untrue in the case of commenters on here.
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As I’ve asked before, has there ever been a president in US history who has done as much as President Trump has in terms of serving not special interests, but rather the interests of the American people (esp. with policies that truly reflect a Christian worldview)? Has there ever been a president in US history who has done as well as President Trump in terms of keeping his campaign promises?
Yet there are those here who insist on attacking him, including with the old sleaze and innuendos. You may not like his personality, but I just don’t get it. A few here can’t even seem to put the word ‘President’ next to the name ‘Trump’. Wow.
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The President is a mixed bag and I would certainly not describe his policies as reflecting a Christian world view.
He has done a great job closing the border. He was also able to get a couple of years of limited tax relief on tips, overtime and social security. In exchange for those 2 years of slight relief he gave a substantial and permanent tax break to people who don’t need it because they make over a million a year and he has probably caused substantial damage to the safety net with his healthcare cuts.
Everything else he has done has been an absolute damage and betrayal of his promises, in my view. He has not brought peace but has emboldened those in wars to continue—as we continue funding them. He allowed Israel to shoehorn us into their regional conflicts—whuch again we are paying for.
And perhaps worst of all he’s brought a little taste of terror home for us all in the form of masked agents that disappear people who deserve better and whose families deserve better. And he lies by calling them “the worst of the worst”.
If you believe that behavior s demonstrative of a “Christian worldview” then it is possible that we have a dramatically different view of what that looks like.
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It’s very late over here, and I’d have a lot more to say about this… but for now, concerning foreign policy…
Pres. Trump drops a MOAB on Afghanistan – no larger war.
Pres. Trump strikes Syrian chemical weapons – no larger war.
Pres. Trump annihilates ISIS – no larger war.
Pres. Trump liquifies Soleimani – no larger war.
What you called “Trump’s war” in Iran lasted all of half an hour – no larger war.
Peace between India-Pakistan, Congo-Rwanda, more to come…
Sure looks trustworthy to me…
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In putting the truth out there, Tulsi Gabbard is very courageous, and very admirable. She will now be intensely attacked.
They’re going to fight back with more lies, but the truth will win out.
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Once again, the media is complicit in their crimes. The media did this to themselves, X just filled in the hole this vacuum created.
https://x.com/paulsperry_/status/1946981522872967587?t=dUqDiA3gR0f8uZFCcv-sTw&s=19
“BREAKING: New doc reveals Ben Rhodes attended hi-level Dec 9, 2016 WH Sit Rm meeting ordered by Obama to cook up intel against Trump related to Russia. Rhodes is suspected of later leaking unmasked intercepts of Gen. Flynn to the WaPo. His brother David’s now taking over CBS News”
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As I said before, some have been right on this from the start. But Dj wouldn’t consider them “approved” media. But they laid out these crimes years ago. Other media is finally noticing.
https://x.com/RepublicanGold/status/1946645337822662778?t=J0EPUjUCNTAQbgQGmx6fMA&s=19
“This was first posted in 2018 and updated in 2019. Credit to the @EpochTimes for nailing it from the beginning.”
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Correct!
But sorry corrupt media, you no longer control the narrative.
https://x.com/HansMahncke/status/1946949692668924163?t=241OBXBblJBBaX_rZin6uQ&s=19
“It’s even bigger than that. Jeff did it all over again when Covid hit, exposing the cover-up, the Wuhan lab, and Fauci’s role in painstaking, forensic detail. The truth is, we now live in a world where independent voices expose the facts while the media works to bury them.”
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Remember, Barry said so.
https://x.com/DineshDSouza/status/1946345826206257306?t=T8N_kiEFoOqJoAIBsyWmQw&s=19
“I’m hearing that we can’t put Obama in handcuffs because that might cause civil unrest.
But wait!
Democrats didn’t hesitate to drop 90+ charges on Trump. They were ready to lock him up for life, and deal with the ensuing civil unrest.
Besides, “No one is above the law.””
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NPR Syndrome.
https://x.com/JonathanTurley/status/1946915921563365485?t=gwr3gIGGgN6NNPyZwg_byA&s=19
“The outrage over the show’s cancellation is the latest example of presumed entitlement from the left, which suggests that the government, universities, and corporations should subsidize their preferred news and entertainment. Call it the NPR syndrome…”
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https://x.com/chadedwards1650/status/1946752304553566299?t=f05YLdIQQQp-LZPJeQppyw&s=19
“The disconnect is real. Colbert was canceled because he lost $40 million last year on a show that cost $100 million to produce and was having difficulties finding sponsors. CBS felt like they weren’t going to be able to dig out of that hole.”
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Paul Sperry over at Real Clear Politics has been all over this Obama corruption for quite a while .
https://x.com/paulsperry_/status/1946967512085561830?t=zEmqXxVyL9ikZpJfyVLIJw&s=19
“DEVELOPING: More declassified Russiagate docs set to drop this week with,among other things,additional details about how Obama’s dirty spooks hid how they used the dossier as “evidence” against Trump from not only the American people but many of their own intelligence analysts…”
https://x.com/paulsperry_/status/1946997181296124075?t=h2ElgswIVMJ-13KtQCfEUQ&s=19
“BREAKING: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said, “We have whistleblowers coming out of the woodwork” — inclg intelligence analysts who worked on Obama and Brennan’s fraudulent ICA and are “disgusted” by what happened — and their affidavits will be provided to DOJ”
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Obama living rent free since 2008……..
I know who’s not in the Epstein files — Obama.
Let’s stick to the present. It’s obvious that quite a few rich powerful men are being protected by both parties. This is the swamp, the uniparty, in action yet we’re supposed to be concerned about something that occurred in 2016 and has no effect on present US policy.
Given the connections Maxwell and Epstein had to several intelligence agencies, the question has to be raised — has the US gov’t been compromised and is it still being compromised today? When Clinton, Bannon, Trump, RFK, Summers, Prince Andrew and more are implicated, a public or congressional inquiry is needed to ensure US gov’t is acting in the interests of the US and not whatever intelligence agencies have compromising information.
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Lol. Rent free is right. He’s probably not in the Epstein files, but O. may indeed be implicated in Russiagate (or, as I think of it, the Coup). I doubt the intell agency or agencies if you prefer, are going to let Epstein secrets go public. But they are not all powerful, so you never know.
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This piece from CNN (yeah, I know, not a favorite around here), seems pretty balanced to me. One point it makes is that President Trump had involvement with Epstein for a number of years, but then cut that off when Epstein went too far. It also points out that that does not necessarily mean that Trump did what some suspect.
Unfortunately, his “dodgy claims” (as this puts it) about some matters clouds the issue in the eyes of many.
5 big questions about Trump’s ties to Epstein
~ “But even if Trump really was somehow “not a fan,” he’s made other dodgy claims.
In January 2024, he said on social media: “I was never on Epstein’s Plane …” In fact, flight logs had already shown Trump flew on it seven times in the 1990s.
Trump also claimed in 2019 that he didn’t “know Prince Andrew” of Britain, who has been the subject of Epstein-related allegations, despite a number of photos showing Trump with the Duke of York.
Trump often lies and misleads in his public statements. And he certainly has reason to downplay his ties to Epstein. But going too far in that direction undercuts your credibility and feeds suspicion about what you might be hiding.” ~
From point #4:
~ “What did Trump know of Epstein’s proclivities?
Trump’s 2002 comment about Epstein’s taste for women “on the younger side” has also loomed over him, furthering theories that he might have known something about what Epstein had been up to.
That remains speculative and unproven. Trump also said nothing about underage girls; he cited young “women.” ~
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/19/politics/epstein-trump-ties-analysis?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc&recs_exp=up-next-article-end&tenant_id=related.en
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The past is why the present is what it is today.
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And the present is a foretaste of the future if we do not rectify our behavior to be more just and merciful.
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The credibility of the Russia Hoax is right up there with Benghazi and Emails. The Republican party has long stretched the definition of a scandal.
The CNN article is pretty fair. It didn’t mention the recent story that the DOJ was using FBI agents to flag any mention of Trump in the Epstein files. That has to be curious and should raise red flags of their own
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/fbi-personnel-jeffrey-epstein-files-mentioning-trump-dick-durbin-says-rcna219699
Its usually the cover up not the “crime” that becomes the problem and that may be the case here.
hrw
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Letting your country be overrun by double digit millions is not just and merciful. It’s dereliction of duty, and a huge disservice to your countrymen who suffer because funds that should go to help them, help invaders instead.
Its unjust, and criminal.
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I agree, AJ. That’s why I fully supported the President’s swift action to place our military on the border. They should have been there all along in my opinion. They should have permanent bases there.
You do not fix decades of wrongdoing with minimally trained contractors often hiding behind masks and hurried along with high quotas designed to achieve the President’s goal of deporting millions as fast as possible.
And when you occupy a city with troops you better have a stellar reason. Using troops to intimidate the population is breaking faith with the American people, especially when they are used to run roughshod over our protective amendments which are designed to ensure our safety and freedom.
Trying to justify that kind of behavior by scapegoating these immigrants as “the worst of the worst” is not just a slanderous lie, it’s dangerous —-as scapegoating always is.
There is time to do the job decently and in order, and if we don’t use justice and mercy as our guides, we may lose the ability to discern them altogether. Then tyranny truly is at the door
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that has been my prayer that God would shine His light in the darkness and reveal truth
Jo
in all areas. I am not speaking of any one instance
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