Sunday Morning Futures 11/19/2017, Fox News Today November 19 2017,Pres trump News Today
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Trump Issues Immediate Statement After Border Patrol Agent Is Killed - Duration: 4:30.Just hours after a Border Patrol agent was pronounced dead over injuries suffered in
an apparent attack, President Trump reiterated his pledge for a border wall and promised
"to bring to justice those responsible."
According to a statement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sunday, two agents were
seriously injured along the Texas border.
"A U.S. Border Patrol agent died this morning as a result of injuries sustained while on
patrol in the Big Bend Sector," a statement from the agency read.
"Agent Rogelio Martinez and his Big Bend Sector partner were responding to activity
while on patrol near Interstate 10, in the Van Horn Station area.
Agent Martinez's partner reported that they were both injured and in need of assistance.
Responding agents provided immediate medical care, and transported both agents to a local
hospital.
"Big Bend Sector was later told that Agent Martinez expired from his injuries.
His partner remains in the local hospital in serious condition," the statement noted,
concluding with thoughts and prayers for the agents' families.
The statement also indicated that four agencies — the Culberson County Sheriff's Department,
FBI, Office of the Inspector General and the CBP — were investigating the incident.
However, Fox News reported Sunday night that Border Protection spokesman Carlos Diaz said
the FBI had taken over the investigation.
In a tweet Sunday evening, President Trump promised justice for the death of the 36-year-old
Border Patrol agent.
"Border Patrol Officer killed at Southern Border, another badly hurt," Trump tweeted.
"We will seek out and bring to justice those responsible.
We will, and must, build the Wall!"
The Big Bend Sector, the sector in which Martinez was killed, isn't the most popular for illegal
border crossings; only 1 percent of the apprehensions between October 2016 and May 2017 happened
in the sector, mostly because the Rio Grande and mountainous terrain make it inhospitable
for those looking to cross.
However, Big Bend was, as of February, scheduled to be in the second phase of the wall's
construction — relatively early for an area deemed so difficult to cross and a clear sign
the Trump administration views it as having a high degree of potential crossing risk.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke also released a statement Sunday
which did not identify the deaths as the direct result of an attack but noted again that the
agents were responding to "activity."
"Earlier this morning, I was notified that Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez died
as a result of serious injuries suffered while on patrol in the Big Bend Sector of our southern
border in Texas.
Agent Martinez was responding to activity while on patrol with another agent, who was
also seriously injured," Duke's statement read.
"We are fully supporting the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of this tragic event.
On behalf of the quarter of a million frontline officers and agents of DHS, my thoughts and
prayers go out to the family and friends of Agent Martinez and to the agent who is in
serious condition."
Sen. Ted Cruz, whose home state of Texas was the site of the incident, issued a statement
in which seemed more confident in inferring that the deaths were from an attack.
"This is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat that an unsecure border poses to the
safety of our communities and those charged with defending them.
We are grateful for the courage and sacrifice of our border agents who have dedicated their
lives to keeping us safe," Cruz's statement read.
"I remain fully committed to working with the Border Patrol to provide them with all
the resources they need to safeguard our nation."
On Sunday night, the FBI's Jeanette Harper indicated that if this was an attack, gunfire
wasn't involved.
"They were not fired upon," Harper said, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
"There are so many different agencies working together that we need to come together and
develop a timeline."
She also said a full account of what transpired would not be forthcoming until Monday.
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Trump-Hating Kathy Griffin Posts Unhinged Video As She Gets The Worst News Of Her Career - Duration: 5:21.Kathy Griffin continues to beg for sympathy after posting a disgusting photo, depicting
the beheading of President Donald Trump, which rocked the nation six months ago.
The unhinged Trump-hater has struck yet again, dropping another bombshell.
In a recent video posted to her account, Griffin not only openly admits that she's lost her
mind, she reveals the worst news of her career that just hit her hard — and it's something
you don't want to miss.
Six months ago, Kathy Griffin grabbed the attention of millions of Americans when she
posted a picture meant to represent the beheading of President Trump as the washed-up celebrity
clutched his bloody, severed head in her hands.
Naturally, many Americans were outraged, and her stunt even earned her a visit from the
Secret Service.
Following the massive backlash, Griffin has tried time and time again to restore any career
she might have left.
After making a YouTube channel and posting videos hoping for some attention, she has
accomplished nothing but embarrassing herself even further.
You would think she might want to stay clear of the spotlight, but for someone with little
common sense, she makes it clear she is far too desperate and begging isn't beneath
her — although accountability for her own actions is definitely a foreign concept.
In her latest tirade in a video posted to Griffin's YouTube channel, which she titled
"Kathy Griffin's State Of The Union," she displays just how completely unhinged
she has become, openly admitting that she has lost her mind — something everyone else
knew long ago.
While addressing her cringe-worthy behavior, she had the audacity to complain about the
continued fallout from her Trump beheading stunt.
Griffin whined about the mounting repercussions, claiming it has not only consisted of her
name being on Interpol, but she is also allegedly on a Hollywood blacklist and her legal bills
are allegedly through the roof.
It seems beyond her comprehension that perhaps she's not getting work because she's actually
a talentless hack who disgusts the majority of Americans.
"I just want you guys to know that I am fully in the middle of a blacklist — like
I'm in the middle of a Hollywood blacklist.
It is real.
I'm not booked on any talk shows," Griffin whined, as reported to The Gateway Pundit.
"When I get home, I do not have one single day of paid work in front of me," Griffin
continued.
Then, the delusional diva put her entitlement mentality on full display.
While groveling about how she wants to get back to work, she mentions that some have
suggested she do the "club scene" again.
However, Griffin quickly brushed off the suggestion, believing she is too good for that type of
work.
Apparently, she believes she's worked too hard in her life and is above that type of
work.
Someone should tell her that desperate times call for desperate measures and her unwillingness
to do what it takes to put food on the table only further alienates her from any possible
fan base since she obviously can't connect with the average American.
Does she forget the part where she was the one who threw any career she had down the
toilet, forcing herself to start over completely?
Hell, she should be grateful to do the "club scene" if she can get a gig because, at
this point, most of us wouldn't even want her flipping our burgers.
Usually, when you hit rock bottom, you don't get to be picky, hence the old saying, "Beggars
can't be choosers," and Griffin is definitely a beggar right about now, as evidenced by
her YouTube video, where begging is all she does.
It's cringe-worthy, but delightful to see her floundering at the same time.
Along with the incessant whining, blaming, and dodging of all accountability for the
position she's in, Griffin claims that she has to turn down fundraising requests because
she is buried in legal bills following the bloody Trump head photo shoot, but I find
it hard to believe anyone would book her even for a charity event.
Who would want to bring that kind of bad publicity to their cause?
Showing just how delusional she has become, a paranoid Griffin also rambled on about how
Harvey Weinstein hired a company to follow Rose McGowan around after she came forward
about Hollywood sexual assault.
Then, Griffin implied she may be next before reiterating that she has no work when she
returns home from her tour.
Of course, she also claims it's all because she's being targeted because she's a woman.
She wrapped up her pity party by begging for a gig on a television show.
How about "no," Kathy.
Can you blame anyone for not wanting to work with her?
I mean, with this kind of crazy, you'd almost worry it could be contagious.
Kathy Griffin doesn't need another gig, she needs to be taught a lesson.
When you make a poor decision, you reap the consequences — something she obviously hasn't
learned, even though the majority of Americans have all but beat it into her.
This is why you don't have a job, Kathy.
You're not a victim, you're a bully who's getting their comeuppance.
Now, that's the best entertainment you've provided in years.
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BREAKING NEWS ALERT , President Trump Latest News Today 11/20/17 - Duration: 18:24.
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(字幕付)Almost DAILY SHOW "Trump's Asia Tour and International Marriage" - Duration: 5:02.Hi guys, welcome to the almost daily show.
I'm your host kaori Keysha.
The US president Donald Trump is having his Asia Tour.
Woo welcome to mysterious Asia!
I think he should be so confused where he is
Because everybody looks the same.
Ni Hao...oh Japanese
Ni Hao... Korean
For now, NI HAO!!!
Ahead of Mr.Trump's visit, Tokyo beefed up its security.
21 thousand police men, the largest number in the history, was on duty…
I don't know if they tried to guard Mr. Trump or guard Mr. Trump's tongue though.
As a result the meeting seemed to go successfully the media said even the dinner was just like
Wedding Party.
I'm curious which will change family name..
Shinzo Trump..?
Donald Abe...?
ABERICA??
Before his arrival, Abe pledged to contribute $50 million to the
Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative championed by Ivanka Trump.
It's so hard to remember..
Personally I think it's ok.
But at first this news was casted like Abe supported $50 million Ivanka's organization
..I was like "OMG!
It's just her Asian sugar daddy!
Ivanka, what are you doing before your real daddy comes to Japan!?
And I wanna ask,
"Ivanka san, how can I find my own sugar daddy?...
Tinder?"
On the final day, Piko Taro attended at the dinner, which is amazing.
I think He should have worked as interpreter from everything to the simplest English words.
President,
I have a Kobe I have buns ....
Hamburger!
Yea, It's Japanese hospitality.
And in a diplomatic conversation,
This is Japan this is North Korea
Ughhh, Ughhhhh
.... Ughhhhhh!
And I believe Pikotaro translated even 1 English word.
When Mr. Trump said " OH, America has diverser…diversit...…"
"President, I have a diver
I have a city ..ugh Diversity!"
"Ohhhh Pika!!!
Pika chu!!"
Trump said 'samurai' Japan should have shot down overflying North Korean missiles
First, we don't have samurais any more.
Second, if Samurai could have shot down missiles, Japanese could still be spending Shogun era.
And simple question, did you really expect Hiroshima and Nagasaki
bombs would be shot down by samurai?
And one of his staffs should have said to him, " Samurai only use swords
"Oh...so... buy American weapons!!
Call this dial "
Overall, the US& Japan marriage ceremony seemed successful and warming.
Look at this.
They pledged their deep love.
(kissing)
But next day, the husband Mr. Trump left for Korea,
and.. hug different woman!!!!!
That's why I don't believe men...
International marriage always needs patience..
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Trump Family's Six Day 2017 Thanksgiving Vacation To Mar A Lago Will Be Trip No 8 to Florida Club - Duration: 2:44.-------------------------------------------
BREAKING NEWS TRUMP - Trump to LaVar Ball 'I should have left them in jail!' - Duration: 4:23.Trump to LaVar Ball: 'I should have left them in jail!'
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(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Sunday shot back at Lavar Ball, the father of one
of the UCLA basketball players arrested in China, for belittling the President's role
in the students' release.
"Now that the three basketball players are out of China and saved from years in jail,
LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo, is unaccepting of what I did for his son and that shoplifting
is no big deal," Trump tweeted.
"I should have left them in jail!"
Later Sunday evening, the President tweeted again, saying, "Shoplifting is a very big
deal in China, as it should be (5-10 years in jail), but not to father LaVar.
Should have gotten his son out during my next trip to China instead.
China told them why they were released.
Very ungrateful!"
Days after Trump touted his involvement in the release of three students who were arrested
in China on suspicion of shoplifting, Ball suggested the President had little to do with
the matter.
"Who?"
Ball told ESPN when asked about Trump's role in the situation.
"What was he over there for?
Don't tell me nothing.
Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out."
How this all began.
LiAngelo Ball, along with two other players, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, were arrested last
week on suspicion of stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store while their team was
in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
Trump had said he personally asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the case.
On Wednesday, Trump issued a call for gratitude from the players.
"Do you think the three UCLA Basketball Players will say thank you President Trump?
They were headed for 10 years in jail!" he tweeted.
The President received the thanks of the players at a news conference later that day, where
they also apologized for their behavior.
Trump later issued a follow-up message to the students on Thursday, wishing them a "great
life."
"To the three UCLA basketball players I say: You're welcome, go out and give a big Thank
You to President Xi Jinping of China who made your release possible and, HAVE A GREAT LIFE!
Be careful, there are many pitfalls on the long and winding road of life!" he wrote on
Twitter.
A 'wannabe' coach.
The war of words continued Saturday following Ball's statement to ESPN when Trump's social
media director, Dan Scavino, fired back at Ball on his personal Twitter account, saying
Ball's son would be in China without the President's assistance.
"Wannabe @Lakers coach, BIG MOUTH @Lavarbigballer knows if it weren't for President @realDonaldTrump,
his son would be in China for a long, long, long time!
#FACT," Scavino wrote.
LaVar Ball told ESPN he was happy to have his son back, and also seemed to downplay
his alleged crime.
"As long as my boy's back here, I'm fine," he said.
"I'm happy with how things were handled.
A lot of people like to say a lot of things that they thought happened over there.
Like I told him, 'They try to make a big deal out of nothing sometimes.'
I'm from LA, I've seen a lot worse things happen than a guy taking some glasses."
All three players have been suspended from the UCLA basketball team indefinitely.
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Trump set to announce his decision on listing North Korea as a state terror sponsor - Duration: 1:54.The United States is set to decide this week... on whether or not it will designate North
Korea... as a state sponsor of terror.
The move would technically impose greater restrictions... on financial transactions
with the North,... on top of the long list of international sanctions that are already
in place.
Yu Joonhee reports.
President Donald Trump is set to announce this week... on whether the U.S. will designate
North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism... to further pressure the regime over its nuclear
and missile developments.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said last Thursday... that Trump would
come to a final decision... by the "early part" of this week.
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster had already hinted at the move,... prior to Trump's
recent visit to Asia... citing the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother
in Malaysia earlier this year... among other offenses.
(English) "That is an option that's under consideration.
The president's cabinet is looking at this as part of the overall strategy on North Korea."
North Korea was first put on Washington's list of terror sponsors in 1988,... after
it planted a bomb on a South Korean airliner,... which blew up and killed 115 people.
But the designation was removed in 2008,... after Pyongyang met several conditions related
to a nuclear disarmament deal.
As of now, the only countries that remain on the list... are Iran, Syria, and Sudan...
barring North Korea's possible reinstatement.
Some have argued... that the move would have "tangible effects" on the regime's finances...
already suffering from heavy international sanctions... over its continued defiance of
UN Security Council resolutions.
Others say however... that re-listing North Korea as a terror sponsor... would be more
symbolic than anything else... and unlikely to have any significant economic impact.
Yu Joonhee, Arirang News.
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Melania Trump Got Incredible Offer From South Korea After Returning to the White House - Duration: 2:28.-------------------------------------------
Trump set to announce his decision on listing North Korea as a state terror sponsor - Duration: 1:55.The United States is set to decide this week... on whether or not it will designate North
Korea... as a state sponsor of terror.
The move would technically impose greater restrictions... on financial transactions
with the North,... on top of the long list of international sanctions that are already
in place.
Yu Joonhee reports.
President Donald Trump is set to announce this week... on whether the U.S. will designate
North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism... to further pressure the regime over its nuclear
and missile developments.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said last Thursday... that Trump would
come to a final decision... by the "early part" of this week.
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster had already hinted at the move,... prior to Trump's
recent visit to Asia... citing the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother
in Malaysia earlier this year... among other offenses.
(English) "That is an option that's under consideration.
The president's cabinet is looking at this as part of the overall strategy on North Korea."
North Korea was first put on Washington's list of terror sponsors in 1988,... after
it planted a bomb on a South Korean airliner,... which blew up and killed 115 people.
But the designation was removed in 2008,... after Pyongyang met several conditions related
to a nuclear disarmament deal.
As of now, the only countries that remain on the list... are Iran, Syria, and Sudan...
barring North Korea's possible reinstatement.
Some have argued... that the move would have "tangible effects" on the regime's finances...
already suffering from heavy international sanctions... over its continued defiance of
UN Security Council resolutions.
Others say however... that re-listing North Korea as a terror sponsor... would be more
symbolic than anything else... and unlikely to have any significant economic impact.
Yu Joonhee, Arirang News.
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ALERT: Hillary Tries to Insult Trump, Fails Hilariously - Duration: 3:11.Clinton's most recent attempt to critique President Donald Trump was a complete fail.
The Former Secretary of State spoke at an event celebrating her husband's 1992 presidential
victory.
During the event, she took multiple shots at President Trump.
According to The Daily Caller, Clinton said of her husband's demeanor in office, "He
didn't tweet about it, he got to work about it, and he actually got it done."
Apparently, she forgot that Twitter wasn't founded until 2006.
What she is saying is that people in prominent positions who are tweeting don't really
"get the job done."
If that is the case, why did she have an active Twitter account when she was the Secretary
of State?
The odd Arkansas event did not end there.
At one point, Hillary Clinton accused President Trump of being "obsessed" with her due
to his tweets about her.
Clinton assured her fans that, despite President Trump's tweets, she would not be silenced.
"Apparently, you know, my former opponent is obsessed with my speaking out," Hillary
Clinton said.
She seemed to ignore the fact that she was doing the very thing that she was accusing
him of doing.
She continued, "Apparently there was another, somebody told me, tweet today.
Honestly, between tweeting and golfing, how does he get anything done?
I don't understand it.
Maybe that's the whole point."
President Trump's most recent comments on Hillary Clinton certainly ring true.
All you have to do is look at the political climate to see that he is spot on in his statement.
"She just can't stop, which is so good for the Republican Party.
Hillary, get on with your life and give it another try in three years!"
President Trump tweeted leading up to the event.
Hillary Clinton would probably do well to take his advice to heart.
It seems that Clinton, in her obsession to best President Trump, is the one who can't
stop talking about him after winning the election.
In fact, she blames President Trump for her loss instead of other factors — such as
Democrats just not finding her likable.
Surely, that played a role in her election loss.
It's hard to imagine what else Clinton will blame in the months to come for her stunning
2016 election defeat.
So far, she's blamed everything under the sun — and now, she's pinning blame on
our president using rhetoric from 20 years ago that doesn't apply today.
It's not doing her already-damaged reputation any favors.
There is no reason to bring up President Trump and Twitter at an event that was meant to
celebrate her husband's 1992 victory.
In fact, she went out of her way to change the topic of discussion to President Trump,
and even Bill Clinton interjected his own opinion on the matter.
At the end of the day, what does it matter if President Trump tweets a hundred times
a day, just as long as he is doing his just duty as president of the United States?
He may not have the most favored opinions among Democrats, but that's what got him
elected.
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BREAKING: Trump Just Reversed Major Ban But Liberals Are Even More Enraged About It Now – Here's Why - Duration: 5:11.Liberals will always find a reason to have a problem with President Trump.
It's why they are always protesting over something no matter how ridiculous it is.
Whether it's a travel ban or not you can count on them taking the streets.
Another issue has come to the forefront that has them protesting yet again.
President Trump reversed his decision to repeal the elephant trophy ban after an immense amount
of public backlash.
This past Friday he tweeted out a message on social media that he will be upholding
a ban for importing trophies of elephants that are hunted and killed in Zimbabwe.
This will be pending further review.
His tweet read,
"Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts.
Under study for years.
Will update soon with Secretary Zinke.
Thank you!"
Secretary Zinke also echoed the decision and intimated that he and the president had discussed
the issue and were concerned about conservation and the critical need for healthy herds.
The statement came hours after a statement by Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Sanders had defended the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services decision to end the 2014 ban that
had been previously initiated under President Obama.
On Thursday the service noted that through December of 2017 they would issue permits
to import sport-hunted trophies from Zimbabwe elephants.
The Daily Mail reported.
"The move was met with a barrage of criticism from animal rights groups and activists.
It also came on the same day that the US State Department presented to Congress its first
annual report on wildlife trafficking which, it said, 'remains a serious transnational
crime.'
French screen legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot added her voice to the growing
chorus of criticism, slamming Trump as 'unfit for office' after his administration's
'shameful actions.'
'No despot in the world can take responsibility for killing off an age-old species that is
part of the world heritage of humanity,' Bardot said in a letter to Trump, released
through Fondation Brigitte Bardot.
The move is 'a cruel decision backed by Zimbabwe's crazy dictator and it confirms
the sick and deadly power you assert over the entire plant and animal kingdom,' the
83-year-old actress added.
'Your shameful actions confirm the rumors that you are unfit for office.'
According to the Great Elephant Census project, African Savanna elephant populations fell
by 30 percent between 2007 and 2014, while Zimbabwe saw a drop of six percent.
Despite an overall fall in poaching, Africa's elephant population has declined in part because
of continued illegal killing, said a report this year by CITES, the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species.
African ivory, in particular, is highly sought in China where it is a status symbol.
A provision in the Endangered Species Act says the import of such trophies can be legal
if accompanied by proof that the hunting benefits broader conservation of the species.
Trump's sons are known to have a passion for hunting.
In one widely shared photograph, Donald Trump Jr poses with a knife in one hand and an elephant
tail in the other, the animal's corpse beside him.
The US decision follows tumultuous days in Zimbabwe, where President Robert Mugabe refuses
to resign after the military seized control of the country."
SCI President Paul Babaz said in a statement,
"These positive findings for Zimbabwe and Zambia demonstrate that the Fish and Wildlife
Service recognizes that hunting is beneficial to wildlife and that these range countries
know how to manage their elephant population."
Wayne Pacelle, the organization's president and CEO said,
"Let's be clear: elephants are on the list of threatened species; the global community
has rallied to stem the ivory trade; and now, the U.S. government is giving American trophy
hunters the green light to kill them."
SCI Director of Communications Steve Comus told NPR in an email,
"In some occasions, the skull might be (could even be skull with tusks).
And, there are other parts imported sometimes, as well.
What happens is that all of the meat, etc. is consumed by local people there in Africa
(typically a village close to where the elephant is harvested).
So, most of the elephant not only remains in Africa, but in the stomachs of local Africans."
While animal welfare issues have not been a huge priority for the administration the
issues related to it occasionally come to the forefront of the media.
The President and his family have received criticism and backlash for trophy hunting
in Africa and have almost never spoken out in defense of themselves for it.
While others have considered it a non-issue that should not be worried about.
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BREAKING: McCain Caught In Sick Trump Plot, McCain Should Resign - Duration: 3:55.New details have come out proving that one top Republican senator was involved in a plot
against President Trump.
Reconfirming his involvement in the infamous Trump dossier, a new book released by Guardian
journalist Luke Harding illuminated the exact nature of Sen. McCain's (R-AZ) relationship
with the document.
It turns out that Mr. McCain was given a final copy of the document by Simpson, the former
Wall Street Journal reporter who founded Fusion GPS, according to The Daily Caller.
Mr. Harding's book, titled Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped
Donald Trump Win, is still largely sympathetic to the allegations made by the dossier.
However, there are some revelations within the book that would be of interest even to
conservatives, such as Sen. McCain's involvement with the document in an attempt to smear the
President.
First commissioned by an anonymous Republican donor before the Clinton Campaign and DNC
funded the project, they employed a company called Fusion GPS, a Democrat-aligned opposition
research firm, which subsequently subcontracted the project to former British spy Christopher
Steele.
Although Mr. Steele's 35-page report remains largely uncorroborated, many liberal outlets
and politicians have quoted from the document regardless of its validity.
Mr. Harding went on to describe how reporters at competing outlets jumped on the document
in an effort to expose Trump's alleged Russian ties.
"There was healthy competition still, but reporters on different titles began working
together on some scenes," Mr. Harding writes.
"There were formal press consortiums and ad hoc conversations between onetime rivals."
In fact, Harding's book revealed that "Steele hadn't wanted his dossier to be published.
Buzzfeed were 'tossers,'" according to a friend of Mr. Steele's.
The former British spy also revealed in London court filings that he did not distribute the
dossier to anyone outside of Fusion GPS, British intelligence, and to many people's surprise,
Sen. John McCain.
The Arizona senator was aware of the dossier before it was published by Buzzfeed on Jan.
10th, having been told of its existence in Nov. 2016 by Sir Andrew Wood, a former British
ambassador and associate of Mr. Steele's.
What was not known was that Mr. McCain was provided a final copy of the dossier directly
by Mr. Simpson, the founder of Fusion GPS.
"Less than twenty-four hours later, Kramer returned to Washington.
Next, Simpson shared a copy of the dossier confidentially with McCain," read a passage
from the book.
The Senators spokeswoman refused to comment on these findings.
McCain has previously denied providing the dossier to anyone else except the FBI.
"I gave it to no one except for the director of the FBI.
I don't know why you're digging this up now," he said, according to Breitbart.
He also refused to elaborate on whether or not he knew that the Clinton campaign and
DNC were funding the document he gave to the FBI Director, who was James Comey at the time.
CNN reported that the dossier ended up serving as a key part of the FBI's justification
for seeking FISA court's approval to monitor the communications of one Trump associate
Carter Page clandestinely.
It's shocking enough that Sen. John McCain was one of the only people to have been given
the dossier in the first place.
It raises more questions about how long has the aging Republican Senator been in the anti-Trump
camp.
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