Sally Yates was fired, by the president, for defending the Constitution. Day 10 of his tyrannical presidency: https://t.co/OBsXL7eiTq
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) January 31, 2017
Trump
Why is the Muslim Ban only in Muslim Countries that don’t Have Trump Properties?
The attack near the Louvre Museum was done by an Egyptian national.[1]
The New York Times, “An Egyptian Interior Ministry official confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that the Louvre attacker was a 28-year-old Egyptian-born man named Abdullah Reda Refaie al-Hamahmy.”[1]
Nothing Trump did would have prevented this. Perhaps it even encouraged it. Even Turkey is not on his list. Read Trumps full disclosure report.
A new radical Islamic terrorist has just attacked in Louvre Museum in Paris. Tourists were locked down. France on edge again. GET SMART U.S.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 3, 2017
The Daily Pole, “Egypt is currently one of the most dangerous country to travel, because of high possibility of terrorist attacks, and yet Donald Trump mysteriously omitted this country from his ban list. According to UK Foreign Ministry, traveling there is not advised, because it is too dangerous…”[2]
The properties which Trump owns or is part owner of are Trump Marks Egypt Corp and Trump Marks Egypt LLC. [2][3]
NPR, “President Donald Trump’s refugee ban in the Middle East could be one of the first conflicts of interest for the president, as his bans avoided nations that he has business ties in.”[3]
References:
- The New York Times, February 4, 2017, The Associated Press – Louvre Museums Reopens as Egypt Identifies Machete Attacker
- The Daily Pole, January 29, 2017 – Donald Trump is President of at least 2 companies in Egypt and Turkey – Muslim country that he “mysteriously” omitted from his ban list
- NPR, January 28, 2017, Marilyn Geewax and Michel Martin – Countries Listed On Trump’s Refugee Ban Don’t Include Those He Has Business With
Trump’s Immigration Stance May Behind the Canadian Mosque Shootings
Trump supporters are increasingly causing tension between certain Trump supporters and our muslim neighbors.[1]
The New York Times, “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard both characterized the attack as a terrorist act, which came amid heightened tensions worldwide over President Donald Trump’s travel ban on several Muslim countries.”[1]
CBS News, “Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his sorrow for the victims of a mass shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, calling it a “terrorist attack on Muslims.” At least six people were killed in the attack, and two suspects have been taken into custody. “Diversity is our strength, and religious tolerance is a value that we, as Canadians, hold dear,” Trudeau said.”[2]
A statement from University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on President Trump’s recent Executive Order: https://t.co/VA4yZXftl2 pic.twitter.com/7Y0uA6orvE
— Notre Dame (@NotreDame) January 29, 2017
References:
- The New York Times, January 30, 2017, The Associated Press – 6 Killed in Canada Mosque Shooting; Trudeau Calls It Terror
- CBS News, January 30, 2017, Tucker Reals – Mosque attack; Mass protests – CBS News Brief, Jan. 30, 2017
Trump’s Lies – Echos Business Past
The New York Times, “Yet even jaded connoisseurs of Oval Office dissembling were astonished over the last week by the torrent of bogus claims that gushed from President Trump during his first days in office. “We’ve never seen anything this bizarre in our lifetimes, where up is down and down is up and everything is in question and nothing is real,” said Charles Lewis, the founder of the Center for Public Integrity and the author of “935 Lies: The Future of Truth and the Decline of America’s Moral Integrity,” a book about presidential deception.”[1]
The New York Times, January 28, 2017 [1]
References:
- The New York Times, January 28, 2017, David Barstow – ‘Up Is Down’: Trump’s Unreality Show Echoes His Business Past
Trump’s Wall Will Cost US Consumers Dearly
The US consumer will pay at least 20% more for food and items imported from Mexico. That is, if they they can even find the products in the stores. Many products manufactured or grown in Mexico will simply be exported to other countries where such taxes are not imposed. Yes, the US consumer will get screwed.
US Consumers will pay for the wall.[1]
The Yucatan Times, “Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced on Twitter around midday on Thursday that he was scrapping a planned trip to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that Mexico pay for a wall on the U.S. border. Later in the day, White House spokesman Sean Spicer sent the Mexican peso falling to its low for the day when he told reporters that Trump wanted a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to pay for construction of the wall.”[2]
References:
- The Washington Post, January 27, 2017, Joshua Partlow and William Branigin – President Trump and Mexican president speak by phone amid crisis in relations
- The Yucatan Times, January 27, 2017 – U.S.-Mexico crisis deepens with White House proposal for border tax on imported goods
Warning to a Government About Diversity
“Yes, my child! Just as a single poisonous mushrooms can kill a whole family, so a solitary Jew can destroy a whole village, a whole city, even an entire Volk [nation].” Quote from Julius Streicher who was eventually hung at Nuremburg in 1946 for crimes against humanity.[1]
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Does Trump Display A Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Wikipedia, “Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a lack of understanding of others’ feelings. People affected by it often spend a lot of time thinking about achieving power or success, or about their appearance. They often take advantage of the people around them. The behavior typically begins by early adulthood, and occurs across a variety of situations.[1]
References:
- Wikipedia – Narcissistic personality disorder
Trump Fires Head of DC National Guard
Long time head of DC’s National Guard has been ousted by the Trump administration right in the middle of the inauguration.
The Washington Post, “The Army general who heads the D.C. National Guard and has an integral part in overseeing the inauguration said Friday that he will be removed from command effective at 12:01 p.m. Jan. 20, just as Donald Trump is sworn in as president. Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz’s departure will come in the middle of the presidential ceremony — classified as a national special security event — and while thousands of his troops are deployed to help protect the nation’s capital during an inauguration he has spent months helping to plan. “The timing is extremely unusual,” Schwartz said in an interview Friday morning, confirming a memo announcing his ouster that was obtained by The Washington Post.”[1]
References:
- The Washington Post, January 13, 2017, Peter Hermann, Aaron C. Davis – Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration
Trump Demeans Sen. John Lewis, GOP Senator Slams Trump
It is amazing that Trump has demeaned one of the greatest living civil rights leaders in the United States.
Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2017
mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk – no action or results. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2017
Thankfully a GOP Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has the courage to call Trump on the carpet.
John Lewis and his “talk” have changed the world.https://t.co/qeUloAkeTx https://t.co/aH2vDLjKk9
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 14, 2017
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The Emoluments Clause and Trump’s Violations
The Brookings Institute, “Never in American history has a president-elect presented more conflict of interest questions and foreign entanglements than Donald Trump. Given the vast and global scope of Trump’s business interests, many of which remain shrouded in secrecy, we cannot predict the full gamut of legal and constitutional challenges that lie ahead. But one violation, of constitutional magnitude, will run from the instant that Mr. Trump swears he will “faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” While holding office, Mr. Trump will receive—by virtue of his continued interest in the Trump Organization and his stake in hundreds of other entities—a steady stream of monetary and other benefits from foreign powers and their agents.”[1]
The Heritage Foundation, “Article VI of the Articles of Confederation was the source of the Constitution’s prohibition on federal titles of nobility and the so-called Emoluments Clause. The clause sought to shield the republican character of the United States against corrupting foreign influences.”[2]
References:
- The Brookings Institute,December 16, 2016, Norman Eisen, Richard Painter and Laurence H. Tribe – The Emoluments Clause: Its text, meaning, and application to Donald J. Trump
- The Heritage Foundation, Emoluments Clause – No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.