This is the “telI” on how the spying is going to be justified. Now we know why the Dems made such an issue over the use of the word “spying” at the hearing. See, they were just doing “surveillance.” “Counterintelligence.” “Informants versus Spies.” Trump asked for it don’t you know. We now know how the second act is going to play. Here is a flashback Saturday pick from May, 2018 that tells us how this will roll.
Trump has and had few friends through this Russia ordeal he has gone through these past couple of years. Let’s remember the ones still in office in 2020.
Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) recently suggested the FBI did nothing wrong when it used at least one government informant to secretly collect information on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. (May, 2018)
MSNBC via Morning Joe and Mika, CNN, CBS, et al, were ecstatic with the Trey Gowdy road show. He is making the rounds on TV with his take on the Mueller investigation.
Mueller is “following the book” with his investigation so he says.
Gowdy is packing up his swamp bags this year and calling it a day as far as Congress goes. Just setting himself up for the usual big bucks to follow.
I thought he was one of the good guys. But then, that is what I thought about Sessions. Even worse, Napalitano was more than happy to flip as well. His comment that Gowdy had seen the documents apparently thus changed his mind, when in fact nothing was produced last Friday (2018). Just the Swamp’s view of the world.
Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) recently suggested the FBI did nothing wrong when it used at least one government informant to secretly collect information on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Public reports indicate, however, that Gowdy never even reviewed the relevant documents on the matter subpoenaed by Congress. In fact, a spokeswoman for Gowdy told The Federalist that the congressman doesn’t even know what documents and records were subpoenaed by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).
The briefing Gowdy and other lawmakers attended was scheduled at the behest of the White House after the Department of Justice (DOJ) obstructed the subpoena.
Activists and journalists were thrilled with Gowdy’s comments exonerating the FBI, claiming they “debunked” any concerns that people have about FBI behavior. CNN’s Manu Raju claimed, without providing evidence, that Gowdy had “seen the intel.”
More at The Federalist
Here we have Napolitano on Gowdy’s disputing of Trump’s ‘spygate’ claims. Included clips from the field day the MSM is having with it. (May 2018)
House Oversight Chairman Trey Gowdy joins ‘The Story’ with insight on FBI surveillance of the Trump campaign and responds to Adam Schiff’s comments. This is the original interview with Trey Gowdy,
I guess we knew this was coming. February 2018 :
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May 4, 2019 at 8:54 pm
Napolitano…I’d like to know what happened, why & when he left the reservation.
Napolitano on a President and AG like that of JFK and RFK – what a joke:
JFK: Bro, illegally spy and wiretap Martin Luther King, Jr.
RFK (excitedly): Okay !!!!!!!!!
I can’t imagine the contortions The Left would have if the AG was a brother of President Trump.
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May 4, 2019 at 9:06 pm
wow now that is something to think about. The rumor is that Nap wanted to be on the Supreme court, and also asked Trump for a pardon for a friend of a friend. He hasn’t denied it but take it for what its worth. How about Holder being Obama’s wing man?
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May 5, 2019 at 12:44 am
“Holder being Obama’s wing man.”
There it is. Yes sir. Na-Na-Na-NAiled it.
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May 4, 2019 at 6:37 pm
I don’t get Gowdy…the other day, he was GUSHING about something about Trump…..I thought “he’s BACK!” but, apparently not. I felt the same about Paul Ryan.
WHO GETS TO THESE PEOPLE? Are their families threatened physically? Is there such a ton of dough they’ll never have to work again?
I don’t get it….
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May 4, 2019 at 7:21 pm
It makes at least two of us…. and Adrienne and….. how about Judge Nap? He really changed his stripes big time and got real snitty coin a phrase.
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May 4, 2019 at 10:38 am
Don’t you know, it is really not spying-(BEING SARCASTIC)-it’s just “investigating” or “surveillance”…the narrative is loud and clear from both sides…
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May 4, 2019 at 11:08 am
Just counter-intelligence with the FBI doing their job… (sarc) !
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May 4, 2019 at 10:16 am
Somebody has a picture of someone with a young child?
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May 4, 2019 at 12:57 pm
Or an underaged teen?
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May 4, 2019 at 10:12 am
The Democrats can certainly make that argument, but it doesn’t wash. No amount of “surveillance” can legally occur until someone approves the opening of a counter-intelligence operation. By definition, counter-intelligence is spying, also known as fact-finding, and lately, also known as reaching into a bag of dirty little tricks and manufacturing allegations that would never stand up in a court of law but makes a great (never-ending) news cycle. Gowdy is a major disappointment but becoming disappointed with politicians is not a new thing for me. One thing I love about the Trump presidency is that he’s not a politician and he’s driving politicians (even of his own party) completely bonkers.
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May 4, 2019 at 10:38 am
I agree with you that it is no argument. Just my take on what the play book will look like. For those of us who are following it closely we get it.. From those who just take the talking points this will be “the sell.” Trump is taking them out of their miinds… looking forward to when Trump makes his move… just not sure of Mueller and any hearing. Could change the game.
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May 4, 2019 at 10:02 am
I.am.so.disappointed.in.Gowdy! I really, really, thought he was one of the good guys. I’m starting to have “trust issues” with just about everyone.
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May 4, 2019 at 10:39 am
You and me both… I wonder what happened and what they have on most of the politicians. It is suspect that so many quit….Trey for one.
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May 4, 2019 at 11:14 am
And, and, and – I always thought (in spite of his weirdly shaped head) he was super sexy. Sigh…
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May 4, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Adriennne, I’ll take the s’mores shaped head over the Halloween Corn Candy shaped head. 🙂
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May 4, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Oops, sorry for such a horrible link.
No need really, as all have seen a s’mores. And know what’s good. 🙂
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