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Reminder #1: @nytimes cracked @realDonaldTrump's decades of criminal tax fraud.
Reminder #2: State Attorneys General have solid basis to use their #QuoWarranto powers to investigate and potentially dissolve the Trump Organization and LLCs. cc: @TishJames @NewYorkStateAG THREAD
Reminder #2: State Attorneys General have solid basis to use their #QuoWarranto powers to investigate and potentially dissolve the Trump Organization and LLCs. cc: @TishJames @NewYorkStateAG THREAD
2/ When it was unclear how to pursue #Emoluments suits against Trump because of standing problems in Feb. 2017, I wrote about the history of the powerful "quo warranto" writ and the statutory powers of state AGs to investigate corporate fraud. shugerblog.com/2017/02/09/sta…
3/ The old English writ of Quo Warranto has been enacted into state law as a state power to investigate corporate fraud through civil, not criminal process.
@realDonaldTrump can try to fire Mueller and Rosenstein, but he cannot stop the state AGs.
@realDonaldTrump can try to fire Mueller and Rosenstein, but he cannot stop the state AGs.
Trump: Day 610
-155th Day at Trump Golf Club
-202nd Day at Trump Property
-Calls Immigrants "Drain on Country"
-Drafts E.O. Targeting Top Tech Co's
-Dr. Ford Scheduled 2 Testify Thurs
-McFarland Changes Her Story
-Tariffs Could Cost 715k Auto Jobs
-Pence Spoke 2 Anti-LGBTQ Group
-155th Day at Trump Golf Club
-202nd Day at Trump Property
-Calls Immigrants "Drain on Country"
-Drafts E.O. Targeting Top Tech Co's
-Dr. Ford Scheduled 2 Testify Thurs
-McFarland Changes Her Story
-Tariffs Could Cost 715k Auto Jobs
-Pence Spoke 2 Anti-LGBTQ Group
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Day 715 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 715 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 567 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 567 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Judge Rules Against Trump Motion to Dismiss in Emoluments Lawsuit by Maryland and DC - Ultimate outcome to turn on construction of Constitution. But, remember under the clause, Congress can approve any + all emoluments, thus... 👉 washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politi…
2/ the emoluments Lawsuit, even if successful may have no tangible effect on Trump profiting from the Presidency - and there would be no accountability for corruption, the clause and lawsuit merely address a conflict of interest. 👉
3/ The means to hold Trump accountable for corruptly profiting from the Presidency (for the same acts as under the Emoluments Suit) is prosecution under 18 USC 201 (b) and (c): the Federal Bribery Law. This law provides criminal penalties for accepting gifts for official acts 👉
Major ruling in #EmolumentsClause decision today: Federal court says that the Trump International Hotel in DC may be entirely an impermissible domestic Emolument because it was an invalid benefit -an invalid lease-from the federal government. See passage:
2/ Even though this is a "just" a denial on a motion to dismiss, the judge's conclusions are on the law, plus the clear conditions of the lease. This ruling strongly suggests that a trial would lead to shutting down the Trump DC Hotel as an unconstitutional violation.
3/ The judge first quotes the lease: “No elected official of the Government...shall be admitted to any share or part of this Lease, or to any benefit that may arise therefrom.” That language is clear: Trump could not share the lease or even benefit from it...
Thread: USA viewed as 'client state' under political and economic control of Russia.
Already it's exhibiting characteristics of a "post-socialist' / "2nd world" country.
Some characteristics of the worst-off of them? Let a Southeast Asia wonk note some similarities! [1/20]
Already it's exhibiting characteristics of a "post-socialist' / "2nd world" country.
Some characteristics of the worst-off of them? Let a Southeast Asia wonk note some similarities! [1/20]
1. "State Capture:" consolidation of one-party rule under a pretense of multiparty democracy.
(Russian interference on behalf of Trump, Repub gerrymandering, voter 'fraud' laws to suppress Dem turnout.)
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(Russian interference on behalf of Trump, Repub gerrymandering, voter 'fraud' laws to suppress Dem turnout.)
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2. Complete repudiation of prior political regime.
(Trump's zeal to undo all Obama administration achievements i.e Iran Deal, Affordable Care Act) [3/20]
(Trump's zeal to undo all Obama administration achievements i.e Iran Deal, Affordable Care Act) [3/20]
Qatar's government bought a $6.5M apartment in Trump World Tower. 1. This is an #Emolument. 2. Qatar is a possible conduit in the Steele Dossier's alleged Rosneft transaction from Russia to Trump. 1/ thedailybeast.com/report-qatar-j…
In March, I explained the Russia/Rosneft-to-Qatar-to-Trump-and-Kushner links, which also involved a dangerous Gulf state conflict that Kushner pushed, followed by a massive loan from a Qatar-linked firm to Kushner. 2/ slate.com/news-and-polit…
3/ Summary: Russia’s sale of Rosneft Gas is the key event in the Steele Dossier’s quid pro quo allegation. June 2016: Russians offer Trumpers a massive payout in return for lifting sanctions. Qatari firm acquires Rosneft from Russia Dec ‘16, as Flynn/Kushner set up backchannel.
"The disclosure suggests these loans could have generated more income from interest in a yearlong period than the entire value of the loans themselves."
Yet another update to his disclosure forms: Kushner filed wrong info about 2 of his loans in Brooklyn
propublica.org/article/whoops…
Yet another update to his disclosure forms: Kushner filed wrong info about 2 of his loans in Brooklyn
propublica.org/article/whoops…
Kushner paid $72.5 million for 3 properties valued at $3 million along a toxic Brooklyn canal from a developer.
The developer then bought 4 apartments from Michael Cohen for almost 5x their assessed value, in cash.
Cohen then invested with the developer
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
The developer then bought 4 apartments from Michael Cohen for almost 5x their assessed value, in cash.
Cohen then invested with the developer
usatoday.com/story/news/201…
Despite the property's high level of contamination, and its wildly inflated purchase price (financed by Signature Bank, on whose board Ivanka sat), Jared was able to sell it for $115 million 4 years later.
"Experts say the transactions raise red flags"
"Experts say the transactions raise red flags"
The end is near, guys.
How is Donald Trump f*cked? Let us count the ways.
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How is Donald Trump f*cked? Let us count the ways.
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1/ Let's start with the desperation move to replace HR with Buck Turgidson...er, John Bolton. Sure, Bolton is a lunatic hawk, but he's not even popular with the GOP. This Hail Mary pass will fall 15 yards from the end zone.
2/ #Emoluments, baby! The courts ruled this week that the case against Trump violating the Emoluments Clause can proceed. Have fun in court, dickweed!
THREAD: Why Mueller Already Matters, and Everything Helps. :
#Resistance
Mueller has put the @NRA on notice they are investigating Russian money laundering through them. So:
Russia ==> @NRA ==> @GOP ==> Trump, Inc.
The @NRA traitors have no plausible deniability
#Resistance
Mueller has put the @NRA on notice they are investigating Russian money laundering through them. So:
Russia ==> @NRA ==> @GOP ==> Trump, Inc.
The @NRA traitors have no plausible deniability
What does this mean? It means the funding sources the @GOP has used to prop up rancid puppets like Roy Moore and hoped to use for Arpaio is gone. It also means that the @GOP is no longer going to be able to keep their reverse laundromat:
#Resistance
@GOP ==> Trump, Inc ==> ??
#Resistance
@GOP ==> Trump, Inc ==> ??
Trump, Inc. has been absolutely voracious in getting money. From inappropriate spending at T properties (100% of it) to hats to overcharging the @GOP for basic services, stealing the money from the inauguration, plus the phony Innaug contributors.
Trump: Day 371
-Draws Boos During Davos Q&A
-Doesn't Apologize 4 Racist Tweets
-Missed Economic Growth Targets
-Wants $716B in Defense Spending
-Needs $24M for New Refrigerators
-Ending Funding 4 Space Station
-Tracking License Plates Across US
-"Great Friend" Steve Wynn Under🔥
-Draws Boos During Davos Q&A
-Doesn't Apologize 4 Racist Tweets
-Missed Economic Growth Targets
-Wants $716B in Defense Spending
-Needs $24M for New Refrigerators
-Ending Funding 4 Space Station
-Tracking License Plates Across US
-"Great Friend" Steve Wynn Under🔥
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Day 476 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 476 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 326 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 326 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Trump: Day 369
-Demands $30B Ransom 4 His Wall
-Blindsided by Flynn Mtg w/Mueller
-"Would Love To" Talk Under Oath
-Allowed Dollar 2 Drop to 3 Year Low
-Stood Up by Group of Mayors
-Causing Rise in Laundry Appliances
-Interrupts Theresa May on Calls
-Skipping Town w/out Melania
-Demands $30B Ransom 4 His Wall
-Blindsided by Flynn Mtg w/Mueller
-"Would Love To" Talk Under Oath
-Allowed Dollar 2 Drop to 3 Year Low
-Stood Up by Group of Mayors
-Causing Rise in Laundry Appliances
-Interrupts Theresa May on Calls
-Skipping Town w/out Melania
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Day 474 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 474 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 324 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Day 324 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama. #fakenews #TrumpLies
Breaking: SDNY Grants Government's Motion to Dismiss in CREW v. Trump - "Lack of standing." scribd.com/document/36769… #Emoluments @SethBTillman
2/ The court indirectly addressed the argument advanced by @SethBTillman and me. Rather than accepting Plaintiffs' position that Foreign Emoluments Clause applies to *all* federal officials, Judge Daniels said it applies to "certain" officials.
3/ Though I am perplexed by Footnote 2. Judge Daniels wrote "Defendant has conceded that he is subject to the Foreign Emoluments Clause." The government said the *exact* opposite "the government has not conceded that the President is subject to the FEC." DOJ should correct this.
At the risk of being called a party pooper, I'd like to remind #TheResistance that: 1. #TaxScamBill if anything GOP may now try to shove faster now, suppository style; 2. #NetNeutrality & #NationalMonuments are still in danger; 3. #infrastructure spending & many state services
have been cut to the bone; 4.#CorruptionMustDie & so does #nepotism, but both alive & well; 5. #NazisInAmerica & other hate group rampant, & there is no #GunControlNow or even serious discussion of it; 6. #StateDepartment is being decimated & deserted by many career ppl & that is
one of USA ramparts against isolation & a means to avoid wars; 7. worldwide US credibility, relevance & trustworthiness, even by staunch traditional allies, is at an all time low; 8. ppl whose only credentials are closeness to 45 are still in key positions & some have made wrong
