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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,234 posts) Sun Sep 22, 2019, 11:48 PM Sep 2019

Whistleblower controversy deepens as Trump suggests he discussed Biden with Ukraine president

WASHINGTON — Fueling a political firestorm, President Trump appeared to acknowledge Sunday that he discussed political rival Joe Biden with the president of Ukraine during a July 25 phone call, at the same time renewing his attacks on a whistleblower from within the intelligence community who sounded the alarm about the conversation.

The complaint, according to multiple news reports, raises concerns that Trump abused his powers by pressuring the government of the former Soviet republic to investigate Hunter Biden — the former vice president’s son who did business there — in order to harm the elder Biden’s 2020 presidential prospects.

Senior Trump aides defended the administration’s refusal to turn over the whistleblower complaint to Congress, as is generally required by statute if it is deemed urgent and credible by the intelligence community’s inspector general, as this one was.

Democrats swiftly escalated calls for a full investigation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) on Sunday reiterated a demand for the complaint to be turned over to the House Intelligence Committee in conjunction with scheduled testimony Thursday by Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whistleblower-controversy-deepens-as-trump-suggests-he-discussed-biden-with-ukraine-president/ar-AAHGdDN?li=BBnbcA1

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Whistleblower controversy deepens as Trump suggests he discussed Biden with Ukraine president (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2019 OP

He did NOT look for INVESTIGATION....he pressured for FABRICATION!!!! Moostache Sep 2019 #1

Exactly. Meadowoak Sep 2019 #2

Once again turmp admits criminal actions then claims he's innocent, just like his lies duforsure Sep 2019 #3

Moostache

(9,897 posts)

1. He did NOT look for INVESTIGATION....he pressured for FABRICATION!!!!

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun Sep 22, 2019, 11:55 PM

Sep 2019

THAT is the real crime....all of it is illegal, but Trump is a liar, a thief and a conman and his ONLY interest, EVER on ANYTHING is himself. He wanted an "investigation" to use as his new 'e-mails' applause/boo line at the greatest hits rallies. He is beneath scum and the second he dies the world instantly improves by subtraction...I just keep waiting for his heart attack or stroke every second.

Meadowoak

(5,560 posts)

2. Exactly.

Reply to Moostache (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 12:40 AM

Sep 2019

duforsure

(11,885 posts)

3. Once again turmp admits criminal actions then claims he's innocent, just like his lies

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 06:53 AM

Sep 2019

Then claims he's telling the truth and always its others lying. He showed intent, and was well aware of it being illegal to do , showing intent or he wouldn't have tried to cover it up. He also attacks others of what he has done , or is doing, and where is the investigations of his kids , using private emails, cover ups, and likely destruction of evidence. The media isn't helping this by talking about Biden , and helping trump promote his narrative. They should be asking where is the investigation on his kids. These trump people are neck deep in corrupt activities, and should be held accountable. The GOP didn't learn anything from the Mid Terms, and every day they allow this to continue, the more they'll be losing their party, and their future .

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