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The Anti-Trump Whistleblower Story Looks Like Another Phony Scandal
PJ Media ^ | 09/21/2019 | Matt Margoils

Posted on 09/21/2019 7:23:08 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

The so-called whistleblower "scandal" that the media is hyping up every which way has Democrats once again falling over each other to declare another "impeachable offense," despite having virtually no details of the conversation between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. But, like everything else that's been thrown at Trump, this appears to be another phony scandal. The Daily Wire's Ashe Schow reported Saturday that the whistleblower complaint "is nothing more than a rumor reported by someone in the intelligence community." In fact, CNN reported this fact, but buried it in an article:

The whistleblower didn't have direct knowledge of the communications, an official briefed on the matter told CNN. Instead, the whistleblower's concerns came in part from learning information that was not obtained during the course of their work, and those details have played a role in the administration's determination that the complaint didn't fit the reporting requirements under the intelligence whistleblower law, the official said.

Schow noted, "this is yet another anonymous source giving more context on what another anonymous source told a different outlet, but it still calls the entire story into question." The original Washington Post story, despite being on the front page, was vague, relying on “two former U.S. officials familiar with the matter” who were “speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly”  and alleging Trump had made a “promise” to a world leader—which, based on what we know right now, is incorrect.

The Post filled out its story with information about a “standoff” between Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire and Congress.


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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: biden; liars; scandal; spies; traitors; ukraine; whistleblower
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1 posted on 09/21/2019 7:23:08 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
To say that I don’t like the rats 🐀 much, would be an understatement of Biblical proportions.
2 posted on 09/21/2019 7:28:31 PM PDT by Mark17 (Once saved, always saved. I do not care if some do not like that. It will NEVER be my problem)
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To: SeekAndFind

It was so obviously funny that I’m now certain that Trump planted the story himself. He has a history of doing just this sort of thing. The libtards fall for it everytime however, so I’m sure that the presidential trolling will become more and more intricate as the election nears.


3 posted on 09/21/2019 7:28:34 PM PDT by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Strange that a man with his wealth would have to resort to prostitution.)
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To: SeekAndFind

The On-Going Scandal is the continuing delusional lies of the Delusional Lying Left Dems and their lying buddies, the “Fake News” Media.


4 posted on 09/21/2019 7:30:59 PM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: SeekAndFind

The person who made the complaint had no direct knowledge. It was based on a rumor. Just like Kavanaugh!


5 posted on 09/21/2019 7:32:58 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Same analysis as some radio hosts...forces to msm to focus on Biden and his boy.


6 posted on 09/21/2019 7:34:55 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
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To: SeekAndFind

They control the message that the average, distracted and mildly interested American sees.

The media just keeps trying, and ignoring it when it blows up. They hope that sooner or later something will stick. They are at no risk with this garbage.


7 posted on 09/21/2019 7:36:32 PM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

The rats want to take out Biden in a mercy implosion they can claim was damage by Trump. The last thing the DNC wanted is a Biden candidate in January. This was a DNC ASSASSINS job.


8 posted on 09/21/2019 7:38:09 PM PDT by blackdog
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Well you remember how crazy the rats became when, during a debate, Trump jokingly stated, “hey Russia, if you’re listening out there, maybe you can find Hillary’s 33,000 emails”.

It would be great if Trump planted this silly story.


9 posted on 09/21/2019 7:39:54 PM PDT by redshawk (Willie's Whore was bused......oh my...lying pig)
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To: SeekAndFind

It is so obviously bogus. I still think it is a dirty trick drop to help Warren. It has all the ear marks of an Obama or Clinton operation


10 posted on 09/21/2019 7:40:28 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the cloudsi)
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To: SeekAndFind

Any chance this is purposeful Trump misdirection?

He knows a stupid and corrupt media will always fall for any bait

A fake story makes WaPo look bad - again

It puts Hunter Biden’s name, and his corruption, in the Leftist press. Trump would love to see Biden damaged, as that is his mostly likely opponent.


11 posted on 09/21/2019 7:43:57 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

He plays them like a cat chasing a laser pointer.


12 posted on 09/21/2019 7:46:42 PM PDT by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw
I wouldn't put it past Trump to have orchestrated this whole thing to get the media to start talking about Biden and his son's shenanigans, like some have speculated.

He is a highly confident, competent, experienced businessman who could pull something like this off without blinking an eye.

And the other factor is that he is the master at trolling the Leftist media.

In fact, I hope someday we find out that this is what happened. It would make the end of the Biden campaign even more entertaining.

13 posted on 09/21/2019 7:57:19 PM PDT by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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To: SeekAndFind

So much winning. Can we call a time out to catch our breath? Naa, bring it on!


14 posted on 09/21/2019 7:59:07 PM PDT by upchuck (If democrats would stop shooting people gun violence would drop by 90% ~ h/t Mr K.)
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To: HotHunt; RummyChick

I really, really want to hear next week that this “whistleblower” is a mysterious CIA agent named “John Miller.” LOL.


15 posted on 09/21/2019 8:29:33 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave." -- Frederick Douglass)
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To: SeekAndFind

This crap from the democrats against Trump is not going stop. The establishment can’t allow him the latitude to establish stability in his presidency. They’re afraid he will expose them all as the criminals they truly are. That’s why Trump has to get re-elected, so in his second term he can expose the criminal government that we’ve had for far too long and I trust he will do exactly that. Please pray for President Trump and his family’s safety and for the restoration of our Constitutional Republic. MAGA!!


16 posted on 09/21/2019 8:30:43 PM PDT by drypowder
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To: blackdog

Nailed it.


17 posted on 09/21/2019 8:38:32 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: Nifster

I’ll go with your analysis .... His Arrogance, his tranny squeeze and his resident Iranian jihadette detest his former step-n-fetchit and buttboy... notice no endorsement and cricket sounds coming from the Obama hut.


18 posted on 09/21/2019 8:47:14 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet
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To: SeekAndFind
Interesting that it's the same MO as Comey used when he leaked to his media friend.

I would guess the call would be considered classified.

19 posted on 09/22/2019 12:59:53 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Trump planted the story....ridiculous.


20 posted on 09/22/2019 1:01:22 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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