Another playdate already? The boys must have a lot to talk about. And there is of course no adult supervision. That will have to change next January.
Why on earth would Trump invite Putin back for more? Here are some theories @CNNPolitics https://t.co/LPKpUqLyXp
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) July 20, 2018
The Fake News Media wants so badly to see a major confrontation with Russia, even a confrontation that could lead to war. They are pushing so recklessly hard and hate the fact that I’ll probably have a good relationship with Putin. We are doing MUCH better than any other country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 19, 2018
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats informed on stage at Aspen Security Forum that the Trump administration has invited Vladimir Putin to the White House. "Say that again," he responds. "Okay. That's going to be special." https://t.co/c6IVuX5Ovd pic.twitter.com/1HNPh3P3Sl
— ABC News (@ABC) July 20, 2018
Nice to see we’re getting information about the hostile foreign government from the hostile foreign government. https://t.co/Ky4Wk5VuJC
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) July 19, 2018
“Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may have reached several historic agreements at their summit in Finland this week. Or, they may not have. It depends on who you talk to. Three days later no one is quite sure…” https://t.co/CUbJEFGpCM
— Matt Lee (@APDiploWriter) July 20, 2018
Russia announces new nuclear weapons tests after Trump-Putin summit https://t.co/BP841EtuWz pic.twitter.com/TzXT8L14i4
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2018
GOP Congressman, and former CIA agent, Will Hurd goes there: Publishes op-ed in the New York Times claiming Trump is being manipulated by Putin. https://t.co/kuZLqbhNQM pic.twitter.com/Ub9HwGwKQS
— John Aravosis (@aravosis) July 20, 2018
Nunes blocks Dem motion to subpoena Trump interpreter to testify on Putin meeting https://t.co/f4Kyfxm3FF pic.twitter.com/5QOqhy7NhQ
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2018
Time magazine merges Trump and Putin on latest cover: https://t.co/VZSHItOq4o pic.twitter.com/nG91bY7Dg1
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2018
It took the White House nearly 24 hours to publicly reject Putin’s request to interrogate Americans — a proposal so roundly reviled that even the U.S. Senate managed to agree unanimously that it was a horrible idea https://t.co/MS6mXoLB3c
— POLITICO (@politico) July 20, 2018
To summarize:
—GOP congressman says Congress must stop Trump from giving away the store to Putin.
—Disgusted White House staffers pushing up departures
—Sally Yates: Trump isn't "all in" for America
—Ex-CIA director: "Almost 2 governments now," with Trump's patriotism questioned pic.twitter.com/xBqUZOP5wi— David Beard (@dabeard) July 20, 2018
If you don't believe yet that the US government is disintegrating under Trump's assault on a common world of fact — which is basic to his political style — then read this. https://t.co/qX9rAvunsh
— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) July 20, 2018
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ELSEWHERE IN TRUMPWORLD
Trump administration taking money from AIDS programme to pay for separated migrant children | Via; independent https://t.co/dYjyukK16t
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) July 20, 2018
McConnell forced to withdraw nomination of Trump judicial pick in major blow to White House https://t.co/s7jUJaRFR4 pic.twitter.com/1UWzD3ajB2
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2018
Republicans will keep covering for Trump's outrages. Why? For the judges | Via; Salon https://t.co/5LNKWvrhIl
— SafetyPin-Daily (@SafetyPinDaily) July 20, 2018
Several suppliers across China have reported making merchandise for Trump's 2020 bid, although campaign officials insist all official merchandise is manufactured in America. https://t.co/JB3APYZmEx
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) July 20, 2018
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WORLD
#Commentary: The logic that bullying China will make America "great again" is flawed. It is silly to think that the Trump administration's bullying tactics will scare China; in fact, the US will be hurt. https://t.co/jGgIqHCY3y pic.twitter.com/MfRUR6u9Z4
— People's Daily,China (@PDChina) July 20, 2018
South Korean court sentences president Park to another eight years in jail https://t.co/3zNqdX3LbQ pic.twitter.com/DK9McUq042
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 20, 2018
"Facebook is to publish comprehensive data on political advertising during Ireland’s abortion referendum campaign, giving an unprecedented insight into targeting of voters on social media, and setting a powerful precedent for election transparency" https://t.co/bbvhUzddrV
— Fabio Chiusi (@fabiochiusi) July 20, 2018
Spot the cynicism! Today's @TheSun in England: Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar is a bigmouth and a fool. His outburst exposes his crass naivety and the cynical deceit of his EU masters. Yesterday's Sun in Ireland: Leo talks tough. He made "it clear we aren't going to roll over" pic.twitter.com/XTfDpl3y2I
— Roy Greenslade (@GreensladeR) July 20, 2018
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BREXIT BRITAIN
The disenfranchisement of Jo Swinson shows how parliament fails to respect MPs with children | Helen Pankhurst https://t.co/BYYfLmdicu
— The Independent (@Independent) July 20, 2018
The single most important tweet on Brexit you will read today. https://t.co/het245m5TB
— David Allen Green (@davidallengreen) July 20, 2018
Film pitch: The Italian Job, but it's set in a post-Brexit Britain.
A gang of diabetics travel to Rome in a bid to steal a lorry full of insulin and bring it back to the UK.
— Enough Of That Now (@AndyGilder) July 20, 2018
In case anyone had a lingering doubt, Theresa May explicitly prioritises the Tory party above peace in northern Ireland (and a whole lot else besides).
She is not fit to be PM. The Tories are not fit to rule. https://t.co/OkVvJGoKwK
— Maria Farrell (@mariafarrell) July 20, 2018
The Impartial Reporter covers Fermanagh and Border counties – Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal – and has been following #Brexit for two years, speaking to residents, business people, farmers and rural communities. Will the PM take our questions when she visits today? No, says Number 10. pic.twitter.com/YsSrWtCUNe
— Rodney Edwards (@rodneyedwards) July 19, 2018
Replace "country" with "bollocks" and you get a far more meaningful soundbite. https://t.co/wWrTPBQx3n
— Otto English (@Otto_English) July 19, 2018
DUP's Paisley asks supporters to keep faith in him after rule breachhttps://t.co/kwrlwPRf8z pic.twitter.com/YMdz7AdrbY
— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) July 20, 2018
Has taken a long time, but finally the London media realise one important thing:
The best way to source a half-decent article on NI is to ask someone with actual close ties to NI to do it….#NotRocketScience https://t.co/HVxhgEGZw9
— CJohnston (@CJohnstonNI) July 19, 2018
