The thread where we meet to discuss the unfolding Trump administration catastrophe, but end up discussing adoptions from Russia

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If we can get our hands free to type from the constant facepalming, we should be able to post on this topic.

Continuation of the previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2968382-The-one-where-Trump-just-cant-stop-being-Trump

Well this is lovely

The Weekly Authoritarianism List finds a new home at the Library of Congress
medium.com/@Amy_Siskind/the-weekly-authoritarianism-list-finds-a-new-home-at-the-library-of-congress-6288f7ffe552

Well done her.

Especially because she's written about how she's backed it up in several formats/places as she was worried it would be deleted!

Although translators are accused of toning down Trump on this Daily Show clip, Trump is still largely unpopular around the world.
Except in Russia.

You may also want to watch the first bit on his comments to Brigitte Macron.

I believe - I stand to be corrected - that he's also popular in Israel, Lweji.

Interesting discussion about the Secret Service.

Was Trump at the meeting? Why did Trump's lawyer mention the Secret Service?

Judd Legum‏Verified account
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Did Donald Trump’s lawyer accidentally make a huge confession about the meeting with the Russian lawyer?

Junior would have a SS bodyguard also wouldn't he? (As the eldest son etc.)

Not at that time?

thinkprogress.org/did-donald-trumps-lawyer-accidentally-make-a-huge-confession-about-the-meeting-with-the-russian-49469e9226ae

True. I'd forgotten the timing.

I do hope that Sekulow has..........misspoken.

Can the Secret Service records be subpeoenad?

For the Intel Committee to see? In closed session? I just don't know, I fear.

Talking of Israel:

Barak Ravid
Barak Ravid @BarakRavid
BREAKING: Netanyahu: Israel rejects the ceasefire deal in southern Syria that was reached between US & Russia because it empowers Iran

Jake Sherman @JakeSherman
Jerusalem warned the U.S. before it struck this deal that it was not to Israel’s liking.

Who knew the Middle East was so complicated?

Indeed

We've not heard from ivanka in awhile

Philip Rucker
Philip Rucker @PhilipRucker
Asked if “Made in America” week includes commitment by Trump Org or Ivanka brand to produce in USA, WH says "we’ll get back to you on that."

Amy Siskind
Amy Siskind @Amy_Siskind
Russia is still meddling in our lives, & Trump is allowing them to stay & attack American citizens — he welcomes it! t.co/unxG9kZG2g?amp=1

Israel rejects the ceasefire deal in southern Syria that was reached between US & Russia because it empowers Iran

Well that's going to complicate things.

This is a good if sobering summary:

uk.businessinsider.com/evidence-russia-meddled-in-us-election-2017-6?r=US&IR=T

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Secret Service confirms Don Jr. was not under protection in June 2016 & they wouldn't have vetted people he met with

thinkprogress.org/did-donald-trumps-lawyer-accidentally-make-a-huge-confession-about-the-meeting-with-the-russian-49469e9226ae …

On that security point:

Judd Legum‏Verified account @JuddLegum 8m8 minutes ago
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So why did Trump Sr's lawyer say the attendees were vetted by Secret Service?

Two possibilities:

1. Trump's lawyer is lying

1. Trump Sr. was expected to attend the meeting

Just another question at the off the record, no cameras allowed White House Press briefing.

Can his lawyer get a lawyer?

There is also the possibility that Sekulow just committed the most enormous gaffe/mistake, lion. Not the best thing for your lawyer to do, whatever the reason.

A pleasing third option.

When you've lied, maintaining a lie is hard to do

I can almost see the conversation now. 'Better to let us speak for you Mr President. You know what these fake news people are like - they'll just twist your words'. (Or something like that. )