Trump can’t sit for an interview because his “recollection keeps changing,” according to his amazing lawyer, Rudy Giuliani https://t.co/W1rHPiOXCU
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) June 3, 2018
Trump team now acknowledges Trump “dictated” son’s misleading statement about Russian lawyer meeting. But after WaPo reported last July that Trump “personally dictated” it aboard Air Force One, Trump’s team denied. https://t.co/VLrzUH4r9q
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) June 3, 2018
Why the bombshell Trump letter could be a big problem for Donald Trump Jr. | via MotherJones https://t.co/SUFXucNhL8
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) June 3, 2018
One of the traditional techniques of Russian disinformation is you tell the lie at the time that it's most necessary, and then you can cop to the truth when the lie is no longer useful. Don't know whether Trump learned this or just does it naturally. Probably the latter. https://t.co/d8Gk8dfyOV
— Richard Stengel (@stengel) June 3, 2018
Asked about shifting explanations for statement on Trump Tower meeting, Rudy Giuliani tells @GStephanopoulos:
"This is the reason you don't let the president testify. Our recollection keeps changing, or we're not even asked a question and somebody makes an assumption." pic.twitter.com/DLQsGbfGhA
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) June 3, 2018
Here is the strategy:
Relentlessy paint the probe as political so as to justify pardons down the line.https://t.co/lvHMIyQwL2— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 3, 2018
Mueller has been ready to intvw Trump since @ December. Trump's lawyers have argued for narrowing down scope/getting answers to their own q's, which Giuliani says just happened a few weeks ago. Rudy, who have criticized Mueller for long process, now says Trump likely won't sit.
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 3, 2018
This is why I love it every time Mr. Giuliani speaks. He just acknowledged that BEFORE he joined Mr. Trump’s team on Apr. 19, Trump was aware of the repayment to Cohen and lied about it. Rudy: under the law that’s called an “admission” and it’s very damaging. Pls keep talking. https://t.co/DJYMhYb0uh
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) June 3, 2018
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ELSEWHERE IN TRUMPWORLD
American kids are more than twice as likely to live in poverty as kids in Germany and more than five times as likely to live in poverty as kids in Denmark.
We have a childhood poverty crisis in our country and @realDonaldTrump is doing nothing to stop it.https://t.co/4IaMW4izB5
— Randy Bryce (@IronStache) June 3, 2018
My wife said this story about Trump spending more tax dollars traveling to Mar a Lago than Mueller has spent on his investigation needs to be publicized more. Take it away, friends. https://t.co/KcMJzNyyhL
— Rick Perlstein (@rickperlstein) June 3, 2018
Trump calls him “beleaguered” and “weak” — but it’s Jeff Sessions who actually has the power https://t.co/4r9eMQbjvM
— POLITICO (@politico) June 3, 2018
As Trump desperately tries to distance himself from Manafort, just remember that this criminal is the only reason Mike Pence was made Vice President. The two communicated constantly, even after Manafort resigned. Pence owes everything to him & is likely complicit in his crimes.
— 🔥Reverend Aiden (@SweetFnLucifer) June 3, 2018
If you want further proof of what a cult many Trump supporters have formed, watch how they now defend the idea of pardoning Rod Blagojevich. It is both hilarious and horrifying to see how nothing matters but following Dear Leader to the bitter end.
— The Darkest Timeline Numbersmuncher (@NumbersMuncher) June 3, 2018
Did Trump leak Legal Memo to distract from #MelaniaMissing
— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) June 3, 2018
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WORLD
G7 expresses “unanimous concern and disappointment” with U.S. over tariffs /via @globeandmail https://t.co/ggWQ1Misjo
— Hélène Emorine (@HeleneEmorine) June 3, 2018
U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up their latest round of trade talks without a settlement, with Beijing saying it won’t abide by any deal if Washington goes ahead with threatened tariffs. https://t.co/E2urMcO4Bm
— Catherine Rampell (@crampell) June 3, 2018
Trump thinks he's saving trade. The rest of the world thinks he's blowing it up. | Via Washington Post https://t.co/xnLkJcB3F9
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) June 3, 2018
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BREXIT BRITAIN
https://twitter.com/MutazElnour/status/1003016878313394178
This "doomsday scenario" would usually be labelled as part of "Project Fear" by Brexiters, except they can't because it's been prepared by officials working for lead Brexiter David Davis. #StopBrexit to #SaveBritain. https://t.co/ZIVg3Lwl7b
— trevorw1953 (@trevorw1953) June 3, 2018
As one senior official said to me, history won’t be kind to the current crop of politicians. Some talk/worry about the Chilcott-style inquiry inevitably to come into Brexit handling. Here’s a good starting point / thread as to why: https://t.co/ctpmGsR2wb
— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) June 2, 2018
Quote of the day.
Beautiful summary of the mess of Brexit. It’s a loss of sovereignty over our business rules. This in an article by Dominic Lawson, no less. pic.twitter.com/RBTsPIXpvH
— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) June 3, 2018
Arlene Foster threatens to withdraw support for Tories if NI Brexit policy IS NOT the same as the rest of the UK.
Arlene Foster threatens to withdraw support for Tories if NI Abortion policy IS the same as the rest of the UK.
Coalition of Creationist Chaos.
— Matt Thomas (@Trickyjabs) June 3, 2018
The UK is basically just collateral damage in the ongoing fight for the corrupt soul of the Tory party.https://t.co/cA7uM7O6jZ
— Alan Ferrier (@alanferrier) June 3, 2018
But…but …. we will have BLUE PASSPORTS!!!! "Doomsday Brexit" pic.twitter.com/mMOf8U2kC2
— ☕Carol Hedges (also at @riotgrandma72) (@carolJhedges) June 3, 2018