in Australia, it is being said what’s new today is that Alexander Downer has admitted it was he, himself, who passed the info to the FBI, and not the Australian Govt.
1 Oct: Channel 10 Australia: Explained: How Alexander Downer Instigated The Russia Investigation
by Alex Bruce-Smith
Downer, with permission from the Australian government, then informed FBI agents about potential Russian meddling, which paved the way for the initial FBI probe and later, the Robert Mueller investigation...
Speaking to ABC Radio this morning, Downer — who was booked for the interview prior to the Times report — said he didn’t “have a clue” about the Morrison-Trump phone call...
“I mean, I had a conversation with this guy, ***I passed on the conversation or that one element of the conversation to the Americans and there’s just nothing more to it. I can’t offer you any more information.”...
https://10daily.com.au/news/world/a190930ghqjw/explained-how-australian-alexander-downer-instigated-the-russia-investigation-20191001
the ABC interview - the only one Downer has done today:
AUDIO: 9:39 - 1 Oct: ABC Breakfast: Alexander Downer says he knew nothing about Trump-Morrison call
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/alexander-downer-says-he-knew-nothing-about-trump-morrison-call/11562692
more Australian media that is hostile to President Trump, so ignore all, except for these excerpts which appear to claim two different versions:
1 Oct: Sydney Morning Herald: Donald Trump asked Scott Morrison to help discredit Mueller probe
By Matthew Knott
He forwarded the information on to officials in Canberra, who then passed on to US intelligence services, who had also received warnings from Five Eyes’ intelligence services.
Speaking on (ABC) Radio National on Tuesday morning, Mr Downer said: “I’ve got nothing to say about it beyond what I’ve ever said ... I mean I had a conversation with this guy, I passed on the conversation or that one element of the conversation to the Americans and there’s just nothing more to it.”....
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/donald-trump-asked-scott-morrison-to-help-discredit-mueller-probe-20191001-p52wfh.html
The major stock holders of the NYT need to be investigated. They are promoting the downfall of the constitution.
btw the ABC segment on Russiagate only goes for the first 3minutes-plus and the interviewer, veteran ABC journalist Geraldine Doogue, seems somewhat flustered, even in her intro, which is somewhat ambiguous. nonetheless, Downer makes it clear he, personally, passed on the info.