Category: Russian Mob
U.S. Officials Scrambled Behind the Scenes to Shield NATO Deal From Trump
The rushed machinations to get the policy done, as demanded by John R. Bolton, the national security adviser, have not been previously reported. Described by European diplomats and American officials, the efforts are a sign of the lengths to which the president’s top advisers will go to protect a key and longstanding international alliance from Mr. Trump’s unpredictable antipathy.’
Trump officials pushing Hope Hicks to join 2020 campaign: report
So Trump meets with Hicks both on Air Force One and during two limo rides in Ohio; she has a private conversation with a man she’ll be asked to testify against in a federal case and impeachment hearings; we now learn she has a job offer. Does America realize this isn’t normal?’ – Seth Abramson
Revealed: detail of exclusive Russian deal offered to Arron Banks in Brexit run-up
A seven-slide presentation, seen for the first time, shows how Banks – the main donor behind Leave.EU – was offered the chance of making potentially enormous profits in a deal featuring a Russian gold company.
The offer was made through Alexander Yakovenko, Russia’s ambassador in London.
Melania Trump’s parents are now US citizens
‘Wildes did not explain how they got those green cards, raising the prospect they were sponsored by Melania Trump or another family member based on what Trump has called “chain migration” or family-based migration.’
The Whole Republican Party Seems to Be Going to Jail Now
-Trump’s 2nd campaign manager
-Trump’s deputy campaign manager
-Trump’s national security adviser
-Trump’s foreign policy adviser
-Trump’s 1st campaign manager (battery charges later dropped)
-Trump’s first congressional endorser
Understanding Provokatsiya: Alt-Right in Cahoots with Alt-Left ‘Resistors’
Trump administration cuts dozens of staff at financial markets…
‘The Trump administration moved on Wednesday to drastically shrink a government agency tasked with identifying looming financial risks, notifying around 40 staff members they would be laid off, according to a person familiar with the changes.’
Trump administration to hit Russia with new sanctions for Skripal poisoning
Note that these are Congressional and not coming from the President. Great news all around!
‘The State Department just announced that the U.S. has determined Russia violated the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act by poisoning former Russian spy & his daughter. Sanctions will go into effect later this month.’
Trump’s Lawyers Counter Mueller’s Interview Offer, Seeking Narrower Scope
‘President Trump’s lawyers rejected the special counsel’s latest terms for an interview in the Russia investigation, countering on Wednesday with an offer that suggested a narrow path for answering questions, people familiar with the matter said.’