Russia bounty on US troops

[golfballs]

His campaign may start recommending it as well.

Well his campaign is colluding with the Russians so probably not.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Associated Press:

Former National Security Adviser, John Bolton, told multiple colleagues in 2019 that he personally briefed Donald Trump on intelligence concerning Russian officials offering bounties to the Taliban for killing American troops.

My only question with this is why didn't Bolton disclose this in his book?

 

[Weezer]

The gang of 8 hasn’t been getting briefed on everything under Trump. And if they are it’s after the fact.

Would that not be a failing of the intelligence community itself then, as that is part of their duty under law? That's one of the reasons I say there are lots of questions that need to be answered. I'm not going to disagree that Trump is incompetent and over his head in these matters, but it seems as if this may go beyond Trump and his shortcomings. Either intelligence isn't living up to their obligations, or more people are lying.

 

[tvolsfan]

My only question with this is why didn't Bolton disclose this in his book?

I doubt he would be able to. No way it wouldn't be classified. But I don’t trust Bolton, either.

 

[carlos86]

 

[golfballs]

Associated Press:

Former National Security Adviser, John Bolton, told multiple colleagues in 2019 that he had personally briefed Donald Trump on intelligence concerning Russian officials offering bounties to the Taliban for killing American troops.

That’s not what he said on CNN

 

[carlos86]

Would that not be a failing of the intelligence community itself then, as that is part of their duty under law? That's one of the reasons I say there are lots of questions that need to be answered. I'm not going to disagree that Trump is incompetent and over his head in these matters, but it seems as if this may go beyond Trump and his shortcomings. Either intelligence isn't living up to their obligations, or more people are lying.

Look who the head of the ODNI was. They the last two and the one who was director when this occurred were Trumpers, not career intelligence members. They were out there just for this reason.

 

[BowlBrother85]

This intel goes back to early 2019? Well, that is very interesting... because Trump has definitely been publicly lobbying for Russia to be allowed back in to the G 7 since then.

 

[golfballs]

This intel goes back to early 2019? Well, that is very interesting... because Trump has definitely been publicly lobbying for Russia to be allowed back in to the G 7 since then.

 

[BowlBrother85]

That’s not what he said on CNN

It wasn't in the words of John Bolton. This information came from the multiple colleagues that Bolton had confided in.

 

[lawgator1]

If Trump knew of this in 2019, did nothing, and invited Russia into the G7, he should be arrested for treason.

 

[golfballs]

It wasn't in the words of John Bolton. This information came from the multiple colleagues that Bolton had confided in.

So why would he deny it on CNN. Oh right. “Anonymous sources”

 

[golfballs]

If Trump knew of this in 2019, did nothing, and invited Russia into the G7, he should be arrested for treason.

Here we go! Bring back VolProf!

 

[lawgator1]

Here we go! Bring back VolProf!

If it were true, how could it possibly be defended?

 

[BowlBrother85]

So why would he deny it on CNN. Oh right. “Anonymous sources”

I didn't watch the CNN interview. That is what the AP is reporting.

 

[golfballs]

You libs are ****ing hilarious

 

[BowlBrother85]

You libs are ****ing hilarious

"If reporting about Russian bounties is true, the White House must explain: 1. Why weren't the president or vice president briefed? 2. Who did know and when? 3. What has been done in response to protect our forces & hold Putin accountable?" - Liz Cheney, Chair of the House Republican Conference.

So, Benghazi warranted a Congressional hearing but this doesn't? Yeah, I see where you're coming from. There are some questions that need to be answered here.

 

[golfballs]

 

[BowlBrother85]

Would that not be a failing of the intelligence community itself then, as that is part of their duty under law? That's one of the reasons I say there are lots of questions that need to be answered. I'm not going to disagree that Trump is incompetent and over his head in these matters, but it seems as if this may go beyond Trump and his shortcomings. Either intelligence isn't living up to their obligations, or more people are lying.

There is another possibility.... Trump was made aware of the intelligence concerning the Russian bounties and he is the one who is lying.

 

[Vol Main]

Putin knew better than to run an op like that when Obama was President. Obama was not afraid of Putin. Trump acts like Putin's hired servant.

 

[carlos86]

So why would he deny it on CNN. Oh right. “Anonymous sources”

John Bolton is “Anonymous”

 

[Vol Main]

My only question with this is why didn't Bolton disclose this in his book?

Bolton's book was reviewed for classified materiel. No way that would get through the censors.

Add: Didn't this happen after Bolton left? The reported incidents I have seen were post Bolton.

 

[golfballs]

John Bolton is “Anonymous”

So he writes a book but on CNN denies knowing anything about this. I guess he’s going to write another book about this? Lol
Ok

 

[BowlBrother85]

Since this statement by O'Brien was released, multiple additional reports have come out which say that the intelligence was included as part of a daily briefing. So, obviously, someone is lying. There are leaker(s) in the state department. That is for sure.

 

[carlos86]

The people leaking are members of the NSC.