Now comes news that the Trump administration is looking at giving back Russian property that the government seized last December as part of the sanctions for their interference in our election, compounds that were apparently used for intelligence gathering. … [Read more...]
Report: Trump to Reverse Obama Policies on Cuba
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Daily Caller is reporting that Donald Trump is going to reverse at least some of Obama's policies toward Cuba, though it isn't clear exactly which ones. Withdrawing diplomatic relations? Reinstate the travel ban? Forbid doing business there? … [Read more...]
Now is Not the Time for Pliant, Dutiful Soldiers
May 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Gen. HR McMaster, Trump's National Security Advisor, and Gen. John Kelly, the Secretary of Homeland Security, were hailed as important appointments for Trump because they were well-respected, smart and would focus on what's best for the country. In short, they'd be the adults in the room. But is that the reality? … [Read more...]
CNN: Russians Bragged About Using Flynn to Influence Trump
May 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Another new and damaging revelation concerning Russia and Trump. CNN is reporting that the Russians bragged about how they had developed a relationship with former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and could use that to influence Trump to get what they wanted. … [Read more...]
Trump Puts Off Iran Deal Withdrawal for At Least 120 Days
May 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The State Department announced on Wednesday that it was going to continue to waive sanctions against Iran as part of the nuclear agreement signed under Obama for another 120 days, but is adding some new sanctions on specific Iranians for continued human rights abuses. … [Read more...]
Trump Lets Russian Press Into Oval Office, Not American Press
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This is perhaps the single most bizarre aspect of this whole James Comey situation. Less than 24 hours after firing Comey, Trump welcomed the Russian Ambasasador and Foreign Minister in to the Oval Office -- and let in Russian state media, but not American media. And he did it at Putin's request: … [Read more...]
Is McCain Naive or Lying?
May 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
John McCain has an op-ed in the New York Times criticizing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for recent comments suggesting that our foreign policy should be based only on our interests, not our stated principles. And he's right to criticize that, but he displays some serious naivete or dishonesty in the process. … [Read more...]
Rush Wants to Nuke Three Countries
April 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The absolutely deranged Erik Rush has a new column at the Worldnetdaily arguing that Trump could be a "transcendent" president (whatever that means), based primarily on the fact that he likes to issue military threats. In fact, Rush thinks he should have nuked Syria, Iran and North Korea already. … [Read more...]
Trump Claims Iran Violating ‘Spirit’ of Nuclear Deal
April 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
During a press conference on Thursday, Trump claimed that while the State Department has certified that Iran is in full compliance with the nuclear deal we signed, technically called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), they're violating the "spirit" by continuing to sponsor terrorism. … [Read more...]
Trump’s Bizarre and Dangerous Position on Iran Nuclear Deal
April 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sent a brief letter to Congress informing them that the Trump administration is reviewing whether they should continue to comply with the Iran nuclear agreement even though they admit that Iran is in full compliance themselves. … [Read more...]
Republicans Completely Flip Position on Syria Bombing
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A new Washington Post/ABC News poll shows that Republican support for Trump's bombing of Syria in retaliation for the use of chemical weapons was the exact opposite of what it was when Obama proposed the same thing in 2013, while Democrats remained consistent. … [Read more...]
Spicer: Goal is to ‘Destabilize’ Syria
April 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
During his daily press briefing, Sean Spicer gave an absolutely bizarre answer when asked by Kristin Welker what the Trump administration's goal was in engaging Syria after the missile strike on an airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapon attack. … [Read more...]
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