DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties MATTHEW MOSK and JOHN SANTUCCI,Good Morning America 25 minutes ago. Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Several billionaires with deep ties to Russia attended exclusive, invitation-only receptions during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities, guest lists obtained by ABC News show. These powerful businessmen, who amassed their fortunes following the collapse of the Soviet Union -- including one who has since been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department -- were ushered into events typically reserved for top donors and close political allies and were given unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle. Their presence has attracted the interest of federal investigators probing Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. Matthew Olsen, a former senior national security official who now serves as an ABC News consultant, said their presence at inaugural events is “very concerning.” “This reflects a Russian strategy of gaining access to our political leaders at a time when they are just forming a government,” Olsen said. “They don’t need to be spies in the James Bond sense. They are powerful people with significant wealth who are in a position to exert influence on U.S. policy makers. And they’re in a position to report back to Russian intelligence services on what they’re able to learn.” The presence of people with Kremlin ties in Washington for Trump’s inaugural celebration was first reported by The Washington Post. But the guest lists obtained by ABC News offer a new glimpse at the level of access granted to several well-connected oligarchs. Several donated enough to the Presidential Inaugural Committee to qualify for tickets to a “Candlelight Dinner” in Washington’s Union Station on the eve of the inauguration, a perk for $1 million contributors, the list of attendees show. Guests were treated to a preview performance by singer Jackie Evancho, a one-time runner-up on "America's Got Talent," who would go on to sing at the inauguration the following day. A handful celebrated Trump’s surprise victory at the black-tie “Chairman’s Global Dinner,” an exclusive 500-guest affair held the same night in the Greek-columned Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium whose attendees included close Trump friends, high-ranking campaign aides, and an array of foreign ambassadors and dignitaries. The inaugural committee treated them to a dinner of butter-poached lobster, coffee-crusted beef tenderloin and chocolate raspberry dome. For entertainment, casino mogul and Trump pal Steve Wynn flew in Las Vegas show girls to perform a Broadway-style rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.” According to a source with knowledge of the congressional investigations, at least one oligarch was ushered into Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol for the traditional Inaugural Day luncheon, hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies – an event typically out of reach to donors and even most rank-and-file members of Congress. ...and this clown is going to meet with Putin??...WTF....and don't worry you Trumpers...file this under "fake news"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, DBP66 said: Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties MATTHEW MOSK and JOHN SANTUCCI,Good Morning America 25 minutes ago. Special counsel eyeing Russians granted unusual access to Trump inauguration parties originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Several billionaires with deep ties to Russia attended exclusive, invitation-only receptions during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities, guest lists obtained by ABC News show. These powerful businessmen, who amassed their fortunes following the collapse of the Soviet Union -- including one who has since been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department -- were ushered into events typically reserved for top donors and close political allies and were given unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle. Their presence has attracted the interest of federal investigators probing Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. Matthew Olsen, a former senior national security official who now serves as an ABC News consultant, said their presence at inaugural events is “very concerning.” “This reflects a Russian strategy of gaining access to our political leaders at a time when they are just forming a government,” Olsen said. “They don’t need to be spies in the James Bond sense. They are powerful people with significant wealth who are in a position to exert influence on U.S. policy makers. And they’re in a position to report back to Russian intelligence services on what they’re able to learn.” The presence of people with Kremlin ties in Washington for Trump’s inaugural celebration was first reported by The Washington Post. But the guest lists obtained by ABC News offer a new glimpse at the level of access granted to several well-connected oligarchs. Several donated enough to the Presidential Inaugural Committee to qualify for tickets to a “Candlelight Dinner” in Washington’s Union Station on the eve of the inauguration, a perk for $1 million contributors, the list of attendees show. Guests were treated to a preview performance by singer Jackie Evancho, a one-time runner-up on "America's Got Talent," who would go on to sing at the inauguration the following day. A handful celebrated Trump’s surprise victory at the black-tie “Chairman’s Global Dinner,” an exclusive 500-guest affair held the same night in the Greek-columned Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium whose attendees included close Trump friends, high-ranking campaign aides, and an array of foreign ambassadors and dignitaries. The inaugural committee treated them to a dinner of butter-poached lobster, coffee-crusted beef tenderloin and chocolate raspberry dome. For entertainment, casino mogul and Trump pal Steve Wynn flew in Las Vegas show girls to perform a Broadway-style rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.” According to a source with knowledge of the congressional investigations, at least one oligarch was ushered into Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol for the traditional Inaugural Day luncheon, hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies – an event typically out of reach to donors and even most rank-and-file members of Congress. ...and this clown is going to meet with Putin??...WTF....and don't worry you Trumpers...file this under "fake news"..... If the above represents what Mueller is concerned about now, they need to shut that thing down now. It is embarrassing how silly that operation is becoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Trumpers- Nothing Burger #78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bormio said: If the above represents what Mueller is concerned about now, they need to shut that thing down now. It is embarrassing how silly that operation is becoming. all part of the Russian puzzle...and Trump is STILL saying "Russia says they didn't interfere in our election"...as he's getting ready to get his new marching orders from his boss Vladimir.....F*in sell-out moron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, FolsomPrisonBlues said: Trumpers- Nothing Burger #78 they'll be reaching 100 soon!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, DBP66 said: they'll be reaching 100 soon!! fucking idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Let’s see a few rich Russian businessmen attended an inauguration that thousands of people went to, ate lobster and heard Jackie Evancho sing. Now Trump is meeting with the leader of one of the world’s powerful nations with whom we share many geopolitical concerns. Wow, this is really earth-shattering news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Ahead of Putin summit, Trump casts doubt on Russian meddling Dylan Stableford 4 hours ago. Shortly before the White House announced President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July, the commander in chief relayed Moscow’s denial that it interfered in the 2016 presidential election — despite the conclusions of U.S. intelligence agencies that it did. “Russia continues to say they had nothing to do with Meddling in our Election!” Trump tweeted on Thursday. “Where is the DNC Server, and why didn’t Shady James Comey and the now disgraced FBI agents take and closely examine it? Why isn’t Hillary/Russia being looked at? So many questions, so much corruption!” But U.S. intelligence officials have repeatedly said that Russia interfered in the 2016 campaign. Trump has previously said he believes Putin’s denials, though he has also bashed former President Barack Obama for not having a more forceful response at the time. In October 2016, the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a joint statement saying for the first time publicly that the Russian government was behind the hacking of the Democratic National Committee earlier in the year — and that “only Russia’s senior-most officials” could have authorized the operation. In early January 2017, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a report on Russia’s interference in the election, concluding with “high confidence” that Putin “ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election.” Putin’s goals, the report said, were to “undermine public faith in the U.S. democratic process, denigrate Secretary Clinton, and harm her electability and potential presidency” — and to boost Trump’s election chances. ....this is unbelievable...he's going against 16 US agencies that says they DID interfere in our election...where are all the Republican flag waivers/ Patriots??....this doesn't piss any of you Trumpers off??......too busy selling your souls for Donny??....sad....just more "fake news" I guess..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bormio said: Let’s see a few rich Russian businessmen attended an inauguration that thousands of people went to, ate lobster and heard Jackie Evancho sing. Now Trump is meeting with the leader of one of the world’s powerful nations with whom we share many geopolitical concerns. Wow, this is really earth-shattering news. continue to play the naïve card..it suits you well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, thc6795 said: fucking idiot no tumble weeds to chase today Tex?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, DBP66 said: continue to play the naïve card..it suits you well.... Continue to leave in dream land. Mueller gonna hurt you bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Bormio said: Continue to leave in dream land. Mueller gonna hurt you bad. I'll take my chances.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, DBP66 said: I'll take my chances.... exactly what your wife said, and now live with regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, thc6795 said: exactly what your wife said, and now live with regret. Little snowflake gonna cry in the corner when this report comes out? #MAGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, Drummer61 said: Didn't many say the same thing almost two years ago.... Just like all the stuff you clowns said about the IG memo and other various memos, claiming they revealed all the conspiracies!? Lollllllllll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolsomPrisonBlues Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Drummer61 said: Mueller is chasingb a dream...If he was after nobama, you'd say the same...It's BS and you know it.. How do you know its BS? The report hasn't been released. It could have video evidence of whatever and you clowns would still cry fake news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 It’s Mueller... Dumb BrickHead Person born in 66. Jesus, how can anyone take you seriously Regards, AKA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Drummer61 said: Ultimately, this may be the biggest and most egregious politically motivated witch hunt in our governments history...The pleas that have manifested are nothing more plea not to go bankrupt and Manifort was doing his foolery for 20 years...Those pushing this appear more and more desperate....... Wow.... believable. 😎😎😎 BGW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 9 hours ago, BUFORDGAWOLVES said: It’s Mueller... Dumb BrickHead Person born in 66. Jesus, how can anyone take you seriously Regards, AKA you just need to take Mr. M seriously wolfman...😉....born in 66?...no..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, DBP66 said: you just need to take Mr. M seriously wolfman...😉....born in 66?...no..... You guys really take this stuff seriously! I can't do, I go off, triggered too much. Hahaha Regards, BGW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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