Posted on 09/30/2019 11:14:41 PM PDT by knighthawk
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., criticized a report by the New York Times that claimed President Trump "pressed" the prime minister of Australia for information to discredit the probe conducted by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, calling it an "effort" to shut down Attorney General William Barr's investigation.
"This New York Times article about Barr talking to Australia is the beginning of an effort to shut down Barr's investigation to find out how this whole thing started," Graham said on "Hannity" Monday.
A Justice Department official told Fox News on Monday that Barr asked Trump to make introductions to foreign countries that might have had information pertinent to U.S. Attorney John Durham's ongoing probe into possible misconduct by the intelligence community at the outset of the Russia investigation.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
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.
Methinks Linda is setting up a run for president after Trump’s second term
Graham is just trying to get reelected. They are grooming Tim Scott and Nikki Haley for POTUS runs.
The Australian government needs to come clean about its participation in Spygate.
More gum flapping from the chairman of a powerful Senate committee? Color me not impressed.
I and many others will never under any circumstance vote Nikki Haley for POTUS.
I can’t see how people hate this guy. We need 99 more of him. Blast away. I am right!
From your lips to God’s ears.
I and many others will never under any circumstance vote Nikki Haley for POTUS.
I am not THAT LOYAL a republican, Please.
Speaking of Australia:
why is John Kerry at this event in Melbourne Australia at the moment:
John Kerry speaks at Global Table forum in Melbourne
Weekly Times - 3 Sept 2019
ECONOMIC prosperity and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive, former US Secretary of State John Kerry says. The 2004 Democratic presidential candidate was the keynote speaker today at the Global Table forum at Melbourne Showgrounds...
21 Aug: Weekly Times: Global Table: Biggest food innovation event comes to Melbourne
THE world is on the cusp of a food and agriculture revolution, according to former US Secretary of State John Kerry.
“We have to make radical changes to ensure the prosperity of future generations,” Kerry says. “That’s not a bad thing. It’s an exciting time to be part of these industries.”
Kerry, who served as America’s chief diplomat from 2013 to 2017 after 28 years as a US Senator and being the Democratic Party’s nominee for US President in 2004, headlines an impressive line-up of speakers at major agrifood conference, Global Table, in Melbourne next month...
Other speakers include Dr Howard-Yana Shapiro, the chief agricultural officer with Mars Inc, and Shama Sukul Lee, founder and chief executive of Sunfed, a New Zealand food-tech start-up specialising in “clean” protein...
https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/agjournal/global-table-biggest-food-innovation-event-comes-to-melbourne/news-story/f6fc2246673ce449ce52ca3043071c09
14 posted on 9/3/2019, 1:50:22 AM by MAGAthon
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