New York Times: Bolton draft book manuscript says Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to political investigations

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[janetjanet998]

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump in August told his then-national security adviser John Bolton that he wanted to continue holding military aid to Ukraine until the country helped with investigations into Democrats -- including former Vice President Joe Biden -- the New York Times reported Sunday, citing multiple people's descriptions of an unpublished draft manuscript by Bolton.

[catnipman]

“citing multiple people’s descriptions of an unpublished draft manuscript by Bolton.”

the more bogus the fake news, the more “sources” the article claims ... it’s the latest rule for fake “journalism” ...

[Jeff Chandler]

Every time someone brings up Alexandra Chalupa I get hungry.

Weird.

[Sacajaweau]

The Dems know that if Bolton testifies, he will absolutely kill the Dems case.

The Dems will instruct a couple of their own to vote against witnesses. They know damn well that we will call the whistle blower....and Schitt.

[Political Junkie Too]

Why do you imagine Democrats in both the House and the Senate have been demanding Bolton, and only Bolton, over and over since August?

This is the scenario I laid out a few weeks ago:

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If the President is seeking opposing opinions that cover the whole spectrum of possibilities, but each advisor is unaware of the questions asked of others, what would an advisor who was asked only about the negative scenarios testify to when subpoenaed?

They only know less than half of what was really going on.

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If Bolton only knows what he thinks the President "preferred," and as the President's National Security Advisor Bolton is only asked about the consequences of taking negative actions while leaving the positive discussions to other advisors, how would cherry-picking Bolton's testimony in isolation be received?

The solution is not to demand other witnesses to rebut Bolton's testimony, it is to deny any witnesses and make the House to their own job properly.

-PJ

[Alberta's Child]

What these Beltway dopes have t figured out yet is that Trump’s supporters are more likely to be disappointed that Ukraine eventually DID get the aid. How many Americans actually give a sh!t about what happens in Ukraine?

[FreeReign]

Bolton’s spokesman already disputes this. This is fake news.

Link please so that we can all put this to rest.

[moehoward]

“I got to give Wallace credit though. He sounded like he was really prepared for that interview, even though he was taking a hard left stance.”

I guess. But a Federalist Papers argument? Wallace is actually going to cross swords with Dershowitz in that area?

[Swarthy Greek Immigrant]

I Never trusted any of these filthy Neocons.

[Jim Noble]

Thanks for talking me down.

I’ve gotten wrapped up in 2019-nCoV Wuhan matters and I’m a bit frazzled.

[gswilder]

Actually Boltons lawyer tonight did NOT dispute what the NY Times said. Only that they gave it to NSC for confidential check before publican on 12/31. Then a week later, Bolton admits he is willing to testify. Clearly a setup by Bolton and his team. Unfortunately, will probably drag this out for weeks and weeks.

[Alas Babylon!]

Just like the Ballsy-Ford last minute witness...

[moehoward]

And this would change anything how? Is Bolton claiming first hand knowledge? Because even THAT doesn’t move the needle enough.

[Bommer]

Anyone still want Bolton to testify?

Hell yes! The evidence is makes him look like a fool and unless he has more than circumstantial evidence, he has nothing. And if he did, you know Schiff would have gone after him. I think this is fake news because it's. "Manuscript!"

[Swarthy Greek Immigrant]

For what it’s worth -

#BREAKING (4) Bolton’s team is not denying that his book manuscript says President Trump was planning to freeze aid to #Ukraine until their govt agreed to announce they were launching an investigation into the Bidens.

https://twitter.com/GillianHTurner/status/1221603898600906752?s=20

Never trust a Neocon.

[kabar]

Even if true, it proves nothing. The aid was provided without a quid pro quo and the Ukrainians were not aware of any delay until the end of August. The aid was provided on September 11.

[Trump Girl Kit Cat]

And this is BREAKING from twitter REALLY????

[The Westerner]

Good point. And IF our President was trying to get dirt on Biden, what does this say about our thousands of Intel Agents, plus his friend Bibi’s resources? Really a laughable idea. However, if these liars want to drag this out, Joe and Joan America will be asking themselves, let’s say around April 15, “Exactly WHY are my tax dollars given to this corrupt country?”

[Crucial]

Bolton turned out to be a lot more petty and spiteful than I thought. Of course, we’ll have to actually read what he wrote which is probably different from what the NYT is saying. I also don’t believe trump would be that stupid. And lastly, even if true how is it impeachable?

[Tellurian]

Even if true, it proves nothing. The aid was provided without a quid pro quo and the Ukrainians were not aware of any delay

It proves thought crime against the State. Trump is done for.

[gibsonguy]

That is correct, Bolton is parsing, his people are not denying the assertion just that NYT got a draft. This non denial denial proves Bolton wants to testify so he can shove a knife in Trump’s back. So he wants to help the rats who has said repeatedly are trying to destroy the country. So that makes Bolton nothing but a selfish traitor.