Posted on 01/26/2020 5:37:58 PM PST by Beave Meister
WASHINGTON Democrats stepped up their calls on Sunday night for John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial after an explosive new report alleged that in his unpublished book, the former national security adviser said Trump personally tied Ukraine aid to an investigation of the Bidens an account that conflicts with the president's.
"John Bolton has the evidence," tweeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
According to the manuscript, as reported by The New York Times Sunday night, Trump told Bolton that nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine would not be released until that nation offered assistance with probes into Democratic targets, including former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
NBC has not verified the report, which cited multiple sources familiar with Boltons account, or seen a copy of that manuscript.
The contents of that manuscript were described as a rough account of how the former Trump official would testify should he be called as a witness in the Senate trial, which is currently underway. The prospect of any new witnesses has been viewed as unlikely, given most Republicans reluctance to accept additional testimony.
Hill Democrats on Sunday said the new report highlighted the urgency of a Senate request for Bolton's testimony a move which would require several GOP votes.
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This story was meant give Mitt what he needs to push the rinos back into the witness camp. Mitt needs to close door on this BS. I expect a non denial denial from Bolton about this story. No it doesnt mean Trump did an impeachable offense. Its a about getting the rats their witnesses. These bastards go one goal at a time. Everyone remember Bolton resuscitated the whole witness issue by volunteering to testify a few days before the trial. It is only logical to assume he plans to stab Trump in the back.
NBC has not verified the report....or seen a copy of that manuscript.
Remember when the media at least attempted to look like they had standards, back when they insisted two verified sources was what it took for a story to be inked?
AND WHY the evil bastard rats convinced the stupid senators to give them one more day!!! This bought them time for the NYSLIMESDNC to come out with this!! When oh when will the republicans fight like this EFFIN monsters!! If I were McConnell I would acquit tomorrow..EFFIN ENOUGH!!!!
“Can anyone tell me what the hell happened to this guy? Seriously.”
This is why you don’t badmouth people who are Repubs or are leaving your administration. Politicians have a VERY thin skin. Trump badmouths McCain and gets screwed on Obamacare repeal. Trump badmouths Flake and he votes with the Dems on Kavanaugh. Now Bolton may get him removed from office.
Just Say No.
I expect Madcow’s name associated with this report.
Argh I hate when l do that l meant Mitch needs to close the door not Mitt
Wait, theres more.
I’ve been holding out for the Ginzu Knife set.
McConnell would like to do just that. But he has to contend with herding Collins, Murkowski, and Romney.
Demands evidence before denying them producing evidence.
No, not them. This is a traitor to his country. Bolton is a deep state puppet. No integrity, nothing but a dead soul doing what he has been commanded to do by those who own him. He is a traitor. The demon rats issued a subpoena for him then withdrew it. Any guesses why? ... They intended to use him in the Senate trial. Don’t let that happen, cocaine Mitch.
Ginsu was a pioneer in the continuing come on.
There’s always more.
Trump was recently asked about Bolton and said, in his reply, something about Bolton not leaving on the best of terms. Then Trump, to my surprise, said something like .... and thats on me. Better late than never, but I hope that PDJT, the most effective president in my lifetime, has learned to stop badmouthing people publicly. No one likes that, especially powerful people with equally strong egos. They will find a way to get back at you.
“If I were McConnell I would acquit tomorrow..EFFIN ENOUGH!!!!”
Too freaking late now that the Bolton thing is out. It would look like a coverup.
Do you know how MANY Democrats in the House she coordinated with on this?
Cool thing is that it wouldn't be much of a crime in DeBlasio's New York...
How much you want to bet their source leads back to Sid Blumenthal and Cody Shearer?
Blumenthal’s been trying to smash Bolton since at least 2005 because Bolton detests the idea of the US having to answer to Brussels and the ICC. Blumenthal attacked him as an ‘Americanist’ as if that is a bad thing.
then why did they get the aid without an investigation?
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It’s the only relevant question.
All else is BS.
The NYT has NOT seen this manuscript how the HELL do they know whats in it?? You guys are all of a sudden BELIEVING the NYT what the hell happened to you!!! This is FAKE NEWS!!!!
No. He is being lied about. Don’t ;et the demon ankle biters separate you from the truth.
Have you always been a clown, or do you just play one on Free Republic?
A Bolton spokesman DENIED the #FakeNews "story".
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