Posted on 08/02/2019 11:44:19 AM PDT by Kevin C
President Donald Trump says Rep. John Ratcliffe will no longer be nominated as director of national intelligence to replace Dan Coats. "Our great Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe is being treated very unfairly by the LameStream Media," Trump wrote on Twitter. "Rather than going through months of slander and libel, I explained to John how miserable it would be for him and his family to deal with these people John has therefore decided to stay in Congress where he has done such an outstanding job representing the people of Texas, and our Country. I will be announcing my nomination for DNI shortly." Trump privately voiced concern in recent days about Ratcliffe's ability to be confirmed as the next director of national intelligence, according to two people who spoke with him. Trump had been assured by allies before selecting Ratcliffe that he would be an easy pick, and so the president was surprised when Ratcliffe started facing issues from senators who had their own concerns.
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The Deep State will not sit still for a leash........
Resistance from the swamp
Trump beat back again?
I thought the Deep State was on the run?
The Deep State wins far more times than they should. Bodies need to start piling up and soon.
Only according to the quucks
The Deep State will not sit still for a leash........
Nope. This is GOP all the way. McConnell stabs POTUS in the back again.
” Trump had been assured by allies before selecting Ratcliffe that he would be an easy pick” -— Who are these “allies?” Are they stupid, naive, or nefarious?
Why?............
Is The Nest in a tizzy?
I see the never trumper’s have come on the thread crowing! Trump will pick someone just as anti-deep State and get him through. The important thing is getting rid of Coats.
“Trump beat back again?
Impossible to beat a man who won’t quit.
Trump will only have himself to blame if he appoints another deep stater
to DNI.
Why?............
Ratcliffe made it clear he would strongly support POTUS. The last thing the GOP wants is for Trump to have support on his flanks. Especially is such a key position. And Trump can’t afford an intra party fight on the eve of 2020 election season.
The GOP as an institution needs to be held accountable for it’s collusion with Democrats and its role in ongoing Coup. Until they fear the voters nothing will change.
It is really excellent when a boss warns you about the pitfalls of a potential promotion.
Recess Appointment Time!
I think both houses are in a state of recess at this moment
Honestly, I’d rather have Ratcliffe in the House.
Trump will only have himself to blame if he appoints another deep stater
to DNI.
Trump isn’t going to be allowed to pick any non Deep Stater to a Senate confirmable position of importance. His Fed picks and now DNI shot down by the GOP. This is an outright declaration of war against a GOP POTUS by the GOP Senate.
There should no longer be any doubt the GOP is fully invested in the coup against POTUS.
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