Trump's Director of National Intelligence released a bogus claim from Russia that Hillary Clinton tried to frame Trump.
Hours Before The Debate DNI Releases Russian Claim That Hillary Clinton Framed Trump
Former Senator Claire McCaskill: Bill Barr Should Go “Into the Trash Bin of History”
Criticism of William Barr has rumbled on this week and the latest voice to join the chorus of condemnation was Claire McCaskill, the former senator from Missouri.
McCaskill, a Democrat, spoke to MSNBC on Friday about how the Attorney General isn’t focusing on the Russian threat to the November election, as FBI Director Chris Wray outlined this week.
Homeland Security Withheld Intel Warning of Russian Attacks on Biden’s Mental Health
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) withheld intelligence warning of Russian disinformation attacks attacking Democrat Joe Biden to promote “allegations about the poor mental health.” ABC News broke the story, which came to light after its reporters obtained internal emails and a draft of the document.
Former Intelligence Director James Clapper: Why Wouldn’t Russia Interfere in 2020 Election?
James Clapper has warned Russia will interfere in the 2020 election because of how successful it was in 2016. He suggested the country may be interfering already.
The former Director of National Intelligence argued on Monday that Russia would involve itself in the 2020 presidential election during an appearance on CNN.
Trump Reportedly Had a “Public Meltdown” Over Missed Call from Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump publicly berated his former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn because of a missed call from Vladimir Putin, according to former senior figure in the British government.
Nick Timothy, a senior adviser to former British Prime Minister Theresa May, claimed in an interview that the President had a meltdown in front of May and others because of a missed call with the Russian president.
Susan Rice: I’m 100% Convinced Russia Will Interfere in 2020 Elections
Susan Rice believes Russia will interfere in the 2020 presidential election and suggested the country may be doing so already. This would be consistent with the findings of the intelligence community.
The former National Security Advisor told a Washington Post virtual event that Russia remained a threat to American democracy following its interference in 2016.
Trump Attacks His Own FBI Director While Warning AG Barr to Pressure Russia Probe
President Donald Trump attacked Christopher Wray, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during an interview he gave earlier this morning on Fox Business.
“We know that the FBI lied to the Senate in February of 2018. Christopher Wray was running the FBI. Mr. President, is Christopher Wray hiding all of this stuff and protecting the FBI? Should he step down?” Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo asked.
Trump Falsely Accuses Former Acting AG Sally Yates of Committing “Greatest Political Crime of the Century”
President Donald Trump lashed out at former acting Attorney General Sally Yates in a tweet earlier this morning, accusing her of participating in “the greatest political crime of the Century.”
Mary Trump: President Trump Is ‘Drawn’ to Vladimir Putin Because He’s Like His Father
Mary Trump thinks the President is drawn to Vladimir Putin because the Russian leader is like his father. Donald Trump’s niece suggested he was primed to seek out people like Putin.
Mary Trump spoke to MSNBC’s Joy Reid on Wednesday about her uncle’s relationship with strongmen like the Russian president. She drew parallels to her grandfather, Fred Trump Sr.
Trump Never Asked Vladimir Putin About Russian Bounties on U.S. Soldiers
Donald Trump has not discussed reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The President admitted he hadn’t confronted Vladimir Putin about the issue.
The President gave an interview to Axios on HBO on Tuesday where he downplayed the intelligence on Russian bounties paid to the Talbian. He also confirmed he hadn’t mentioned them to his Russian counterpart.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Calls Donald Trump A Hoax
Nancy Pelosi has responded with derision to Donald Trump’s claims that Russian bounties on U.S. soldiers are a hoax. The President has repeatedly asserted that the story isn’t true.
The Speaker of the House spoke to the press on Thursday before a meeting of congressional leaders known as the Gang of Eight. She dismissed Trump’s claims of a media hoax.
Busted Trump Calls Russian Bounty Scandal A Fake News Media Hoax Made Up to Slander Him
President Donald Trump took to his Twitter account to insist reports that he ignored intelligence briefings about a Russian military agency putting a bounty on the heads of American troops are “fake news.”
Fox Host Ainsley Earhardt on Russian Bounty Scandal: “All Presidents Don’t Read All of Their Briefings”
Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt defended President Donald Trump amid reports that a Russian military agency put a bounty on the heads of American troops and that he ignored it. Earhardt excused the president, saying not all presidents “read all of their briefings.”
The Pentagon Was “Pounding Down the Door” to Get Trump To Respond to Russian Bounties on U.S. Soldiers
Pentagon officials tried desperately to get President Donald Trump to do something about Russian bounties on U.S. soldiers. That’s according to The Washington Post‘s David Ignatius.
Ignatius spoke to MSNBC’s Morning Joe program on Monday. He said the Pentagon had tried to get the President to act but he had failed to do so,
Trump Knew Putin Put A Bounty On US Troops And Did Nothing
Trump found out that Putin put a bounty on US troops in Afghanistan months ago and he responded by doing nothing to punish Russia.
John Bolton: Vladimir Putin Can Play Trump “Like a Fiddle”
John Bolton says Vladimir Putin isn’t worried about Donald Trump because he can “play him”. The former National Security Advisor has made a series of serious accusations.
Bolton spoke to ABC’s Martha Raddatz in an interview to air this Sunday. He told her the Russian president isn’t “worried” about President Trump.
Trump: Coronavirus Is “A Much Smarter Enemy” Than Democrats and Russia Investigators
Donald Trump thinks Covid-19 is a more intelligent adversary than his political opponents. The President appeared to praise the virus’ intellect during a rambling Fox News interview.
Trump spoke to Fox & Friends for around 50 minutes on Friday and covered a wide range of subjects. The hosts asked him about the Department of Justice decision to drop the case against Michael Flynn.
Adam Schiff: Trump Administration is Withholding Intelligence on Russian Interference in 2020 Election
The Trump administration is withholding information about Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff made the startling claim in an interview.
Schiff, who is chair of the House Intelligence Committee, spoke to Mother Jones’ David Corn about Russian interference. The California representative warned intelligence agencies are not being candid.
National Security Adviser Lies And Says There’s No Evidence Of Russia Helping Trump
Trump's national security adviser Robert O'Brien claimed that he has seen no evidence that Russia is trying to help Trump.
Trump Fired His Intel Chief Because He Gave Info To Adam Schiff
Trump fired his Director of National Intelligence because the election security office held a briefing and gave information to Rep. Adam Schiff.