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Trump Demands Congress End 'Chain Migration', Visa Lottery to Protect Americans

The following is the official transcript of President Donald Trump's weekly address

from The White House.

The address was delivered Saturday.

My Fellow Americans,

This week I signed the National Defense Authorization Act — a historic step forward to rebuild

our military.

Now, it is critical for Congress to pass the Clean Government Appropriations Bill that

fully funds our Military Needs.

We must not play politics with our troops — we should pass a clean funding bill and

leave the politics aside.

We must protect our nation.

I'd also like to take a moment today to discuss our immigration system, and how we

can reform it to make it work for everyday Americans.

Our current immigration system helps special interests, but hurts American workers, taxpayers

and national security.

For decades now, U.S. immigration rules have been based on an outdated system known as

Chain Migration.

Under chain migration, foreign nationals can come to the United States and bring in unlimited

numbers of foreign relatives.

A single immigrant can begin a chain that could ultimately bring in dozens of increasingly

distant relations.

Because these individuals are admitted solely on the basis of family ties — not skill

or not merit — most of this immigration is lower-skilled, putting great strain on

federal welfare.

And because there is no real selection criteria, the current system is totally incompatible

with national security.

This week, a terrorist exploded a pipe bomb on a busy subway passage during rush hour

in New York City, injuring innocent Americans.

This individual arrived through chain migration.

In October, another terrorist drove a truck into pedestrians and cyclists in New York

City, killing 8 people and wounding many others.

That individual came through a visa lottery.

It is time to create a merit-based immigration system that makes sense for a modern economy

— selecting new arrivals based on their ability to support themselves financially

and to make positive contributions to U.S society.

Base it on love of our country.

We want people that come in, that can love our country.

This process begins with Congress passing a bill to end chain migration and also end

the visa lottery.

I have called on Congress to do exactly that.

Ending chain migration and also ending the visa lottery will allow us to have commonsense

immigration rules that promote assimilation and wage growth.

It also promotes, most importantly, safety.

It'll help Americans both old and new to thrive, flourish and prosper.

Thank you, and God Bless America.

Thank you for watching this video.

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After Robert Mueller's Investigation Goes Down In Flames, President Trump Makes Surprising - Duration: 3:33.

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Ivanka Trump comes under ATTACK for wishing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a happy marriage - Duration: 2:05.

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Trump hires a hot babe to be his flight attendant on the spot. - Duration: 1:35.

My name is Juliette.

I have a question.

My question is...how many jets do you have and how would I apply to be a flight attendant ?

Come up here for a second.

I think she's hired...I - I don't...

You're hired.

You know, I had a case.

It was very interesting.

A beautiful girl, who was 17 or 18, applied to be a waitress - so beautiful - she's like

a world-class beauty like the young lady who just asked the question about the actress.

She's so beautiful.

And my people came, she said, "Mr. Trump, she has no experience."

So I interviewed her anyway 'cause she was so pretty.

And I said, "Let me ask you, do you have any experience?"

She goes, "No, sir."

I said, "When can you start?"

You can work on my plane anytime.

See now, if she worked in my plane, that's like a death wish for me, right?

That's like an alcoholic - I have many friends, they're wonderful people, but they're alcoholics -

you put a scotch in front of him, he's like...

This would be my form of alcoholism.

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Trump Dismisses Critics Who Say Tax Cut Plan Unfairly Favors The Wealthy | Sunday TODAY - Duration: 2:47.

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BREAKING! Soros Promises 'NATIONWIDE RIOTS' If Trump Does It This Week! THIS IS HUGE! - Duration: 6:26.

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BREAKING NEWS Trump Could Be Removed From Office Without Impeachment – This MUST Be Stopped! - Duration: 4:40.

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BREAKING: Trump Delivers Rude Awakening To Obama Holdovers, Squashes "The Resistance" - Duration: 4:38.

For more infomation >> BREAKING: Trump Delivers Rude Awakening To Obama Holdovers, Squashes "The Resistance" - Duration: 4:38.

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Days After Winning Alabama's Senate Race, Doug Jones Drops Trump Bombshell - Duration: 4:01.

Days After Winning Alabama's Senate Race, Doug Jones Drops Trump Bombshell

Just days after winning the Alabama senate race, former federal prosecutor Doug Jones

drops a Trump bombshell that many aren't going to like.

You don't want to miss this.Senator-elect Doug Jones (D-AL), who managed to beat his

opponent Judge Roy Moore in a very close special election, isn't wasting any time making

a huge splash in the political pool.

During a recent interview with "fake news" network CNN, Jones dropped a political bombshell

that many aren't going to like.

In a shocking move, Jones is already breaking away from many prominent Democrats by refusing

to call for President Trump's resignation over the fraudulent ongoing sexual harassment

allegations being brought against him by paid accusers.

"I don't think that the president ought to resign at this point," Jones (D-AL) told

CNN's "State of the Union."

I can just see all the liberal hand-wringers losing their minds right now, especially the

colossal losers like Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) who has been jumping up and down like fool

for since Trump's inauguration.

It gets better.

According to the New York Post, Jones went on the interview with CNN to be asked about

his opinion on working with Republicans.

His reply proves that he's probably one of the most dangerously smart Democrats in

the pack now.

As a former federal prosecutor, Jones knows how to do at least one thing extremely well

— not overplay his hand.

Jones said he doesn't want to get tangled up in Trump's sexual harassment allegations

and would rather work on "real issues."

"I think we need to move on and not get distracted by those issues," Jones added.

"Let's get on with the real issues that are facing the people of this country right

now."

This can't possibly be what Democrats want to hear as many of them in Senate and the

House of Representatives are screaming for impeachment.

Jones' comments directly conflict with those made by high-profile Democrats like Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Both of these two liberal idiots have said the president should step down now because

of the women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.

However, Jones didn't let the conversation get ahead of his common sense.

He was quick to nearly defend Trump and said that unlike other politicians who have stepped

down such as Senator Al Franken, Trump fairly won the presidential election with all of

these ugly accusations out in the open.

"Those allegations were made and he was elected President of the United States.

I think the American people spoke," Jones said.This almost feels surreal.

I'd say that Jones is either a master strategist and is building up his credibility for future

political warfare, or he sincerely believes what he's saying.

At a time when Democrats have managed to politicize and manipulate almost every federal government

agency, it seems unbelievable to hear this kind of narrative which goes against the rest

of the liberals in Washington D.C. Jones also said that he is willing to work with the GOP

on passing some of Trump's priorities like infrastructure investment.

The Senator-elect stated that the sexual harassment allegations are not a reason to get on Trump's

bad side.

Unfortunately, Jones' common sense talk stopped when it came to Special Counsel Robert

Mueller.

He adamantly said that Mueller is a "consummate professional" and that the former FBI Director's

investigation was being conducted with the utmost integrity.

Jones knows exactly which talking points to leave ambiguous and which ones to nail.

Time will tell if Jones is willing to work with the GOP as he said he is open to doing.

For now, keep an eye on this guy.

For more infomation >> Days After Winning Alabama's Senate Race, Doug Jones Drops Trump Bombshell - Duration: 4:01.

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BREAKING NEWS From WHITE HOUSE… Trump's New Hat Is GLORIOUS! - Duration: 6:59.

BREAKING NEWS From WHITE HOUSE…

Trump's New Hat Is GLORIOUS!

Former President Barrack Obama and current President Donald Trump are a study in contrasts.

Whether they are meeting and supporting the victims of disasters, interacting with world

leaders, or simply addressing a crowd – these two Presidents are polar opposites of one

another.

Another way the two men differ a great deal is in their treatment of military personnel.

Contempt seems to be the defining characteristic of the Obama presidency for America, her way

of life and for the military personnel charged with protecting her.

Like many left-of-center Americans, he knew nothing about the military and frankly was

not interested in learning.

As we saw repeatedly echoed as a refrain throughout the Obama presidency with everything from

the Fort Hood shooting, the VA scandal, the Bergdahl debacle, and a host of other notable

examples Obama and his defenders continually oozed their contempt.

Their utter tone-deafness on military issues regularly turned bad news into all-consuming

nightmares.

Obama went from allowing veterans to die at the VA to confusing cadets at West Point to

saluting the heroism of an Army deserter, if not an outright enemy collaborator.

Adding insult to injury, much of the mainstream media has little idea how to cover military

issues because they share this cultural contempt.

Enlisted soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are considered stupid or insane — either

way, indigent victims who must be enlightened by the liberal elite.By contrast, President

Trump is a man who does not hold anything back.

Often times he says what he believes needs to be said rather than opting for the more

politically correct.

President Trump himself did not serve choosing instead to work in corporate America.

Given his lack of military knowledge, President Trump chose to surround himself with great

military leaders such as Secretary of Defense James "Mad Dog" Mattis and General John

Kelly seeking the counsel of those with greater expertise than his own.

All throughout his campaign he became known for his mantra of #MAGA or Make America Great

Again pushing an America First agenda that has not been seen in decades.

Through his presidential campaign, President Trump was often seen wear a red hat bearing

the caption "Make America Great Again" or simply "MAGA."As a result, when it

was time for President Trump's planned trip to Camp David he spoke of what a great honor

it was to fly on the executive Marine One helicopter, in a speech to Marines.

He thanked all the Marines in the helicopter squadron for their hard work to keep his travel

safe, noting what an "incredible privilege" it was to take that flight as "few sights

more awe-inspiring" than riding the helicopter past the national monuments and landing at

the White House.Marine One has been a fixture of the presidency since President Dwight Eisenhower

inaugurated it in 1957.

The president's helicopter – a Sikorsky VH-3D Seat King – is part of fleet of aircraft

based in Quantico, VA.

More than 800 U.S. Marines supervise the operation of the Marine One fleet.

They call the helicopters "white tops" because of their green and white paint scheme.

President Trump noted – "A Marine is often the last person I see when leaving the White

House and the first upon my return.

Nothing is more reassuring."

The squadron gifted President Trump with a hat from their group, which Trump said he

would be "proud" to wear.

The hat mimicked the look of the hats for which President Trump is so famous for proclaimed

– Presidential Helicopter Squadron emblazoned in blue letters on the white cap.

In his address to the servicemen at Quantico who take care of Marine One, President Trump

was very appreciative, stating in part –

"So they gave me this hat.

It says: "Presidential Helicopter Squadron."

Would you wear it?

Now, no other President would do this.

But I will because I'm proud of you.

I'm proud of you.

What the hell.

Oh, you are nice.

I can't see you in this.

You are — you mean, so you're the ones taking care of my helicopter, right?

I better be nice to you.

I better be nice to you.

I want to congratulate — I know the talent.

I've had many helicopters.

You know, I'm very spoiled; I've had helicopters.

(Laughter.)

And we ordered a couple of big, beautiful new ones.

You know about that, right?

They paid a lot more than I would have paid, and I would have had them even better, but

we won't talk about that.

They paid a lot of money.

But I want to thank Colonel Hoffman very much.

The job you do is incredible.

The job that this group of people do is incredible.

Colonel, how many presidents have come out to see them?

Who was that?"

An audience member answered President Trump's comments stating it was "eight years ago."

President Trump continued –

"Oh, eight years ago.

Good.

Good.

President Obama, no?

I don't know.

Well, it is great to be here, surrounded by the Marines.

You know, I have a four-star Marine.

We just had to get it right.

So I picked a four-star Marine.

Could have picked a lot people.

Everybody wants to be Chief of Staff, right?

But I had to go to the Marines."President Trump was highly complimentary of those military

personnel in his administration as well calling specific and special attention to General

John Kelly, stating –

"Where's Kelly?

Where is he?

Where is he?

Come on over here, Kelly.

Come here.

Four stars.

Say hello.

Say hello."General Kelly responded with –

"Best job I ever had — you've heard me say it before — being a sergeant in the

Marines.

Second best job, this one."

President Trump continued with –

"You know, he always said — he always said that.

He liked being out there fighting.

But we'll try and keep you out of the fighting.

But if we have to fight, oh, boy, it's not going to be pretty.

He finished his speech speaking about the amazing work of our military personnel and

their dedication to America, thanking them for a job well done while wearing his new

hat proclaiming the Presidential Helicopter Squadron and President Trump was proud to

wear it.

Our military men and women finally have a president who both cares about them and respects

what they do.

A visit from their Commander in Chief is no small thing, and for these men and women,

it was a very welcome sight.

After all, it had been eight years.

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Trump Finds Out McCain Is In The Hospital, Immediately Does The 1 Thing NOBODY Expected - Duration: 5:12.

Trump Finds Out McCain Is In The Hospital, Immediately Does The 1 Thing NOBODY Expected

Sen. John McCain was readmitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this

week to continue his recovery from prior cancer treatment.

McCain has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy as part of his treatments for brain cancer,

and these procedures have severely impacted his overall health.

When President Donald Trump learned that McCain had been readmitted to the hospital, he immediately

did the one thing that nobody expected.Sen. McCain missed an entire week on the Senate

floor, and before his readmittance to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday,

fellow members of the Senate raised their concerns regarding his increasingly low stamina.

His colleagues have also noticed that he is far more fragile since beginning his treatments

in order to battle brain cancer.

While all of McCain's symptoms are to be expected from a patient undergoing radiation

and chemotherapy, they are nonetheless disconcerting for his colleagues to watch unfold.

As anyone who has watched a loved one battle cancer knows, it is difficult to witness a

once healthy and energetic individual become sickly.

"Senator McCain is currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center for normal side

effects of his ongoing cancer therapy," his office said.

"As ever, he remains grateful to his physicians for their excellent care, and his friends

and supporters for their encouragement and good wishes.

Senator McCain looks forward to returning to work as soon as possible."

What Sen. McCain needs most right now is the love and support of his family, friends, and

the nation.

Fortunately, this is something which President Trump recognizes, and his actions this week

demonstrate that he is not willing to let party politics stand in the way of doing the

right thing.

On Friday, when Trump learned that McCain had been readmitted to the hospital, he immediately

called the Senator's wife Cindy to offer the whole family his best wishes and inquire

as to how everything was going.

The White House reported that the President simply wanted to check up on the McCain family

and offer them his support during this difficult time.

President Trump on Friday called the wife of Sen. John McCain, the Arizona Republican

who was hospitalized this week as he battles brain cancer, the White House said.

An official said Trump spoke by phone with Cindy McCain on Friday afternoon to "check

in on Sen. McCain's condition."

McCain, 81, was diagnosed with brain cancer in July.

On Wednesday, his office said he had been admitted to the hospital.

[Source: Fox News] It's a beautiful thing to see Donald Trump

putting aside politics in order to offer the McCain family his sincere and heartfelt support

during their time of need.

Indeed, there are many people from across the aisle who should be taking a lesson from

the president with regards to the way he is treating the McCains.

At times, Sen. McCain has stood in fierce opposition to Trump and his agenda, but that

hasn't stopped the president from standing by McCain's side as he battles cancer.

If Cindy or any of the Senator's children were to need anything during his treatment

process, Trump would undoubtedly be the first to offer his assistance, no questions asked.

Sadly, the same cannot be said for Democrats, who have not been as supportive when members

of the Trump family were in the hospital.

For example, instead of offering their heartfelt congratulations when Lara Trump gave birth

to a healthy son just a couple months ago, many liberals came out of the woodwork to

spew hateful messages towards the Trumps and their innocent new addition.

I shudder to think of the backlash we would see if President Trump were to act so petty

in Sen. McCain's hour of need.

If he were, say, to send out a tweet insinuating that McCain would not be missed if he were

to kick the bucket, we'd never hear the end of it from the media and the left if Trump

did such a thing.

President Donald Trump has called the wife of John McCain as the Arizona senator is hospitalized

for cancer treatments.

The White House said Trump called Cindy McCain on Friday to send his best wishes and check

on her and her husband.

McCain has frequently been a thorn in Trump's side and cast the deciding vote that scuttled

Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act earlier this year.

McCain's office has said he should be able to return to the Senate soon to vote on the

GOP tax cut package.

[Source: CNBC] It's nice to see that the president is not

petty like many of his opponents.

He is quick to offer support instead of holding a grudge, even though his family has never

been given the same courtesy by the Democrats.

Even during the toughest times, President Trump takes the high road.

He is a true leader, a man of character, and great role model.

Please keep the entire McCain family in your prayers, as this will be a difficult Christmas

season for them all.

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Melania Trump's approval rating climbs 17 points and now the majority of Americans like her - Duration: 3:28.

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This story on Trump's Russia paranoia is terrifying - Duration: 4:00.

This story on Trump's Russia paranoia is terrifying

The Washington Post published a breathtaking piece this week detailing the depth and breadth of President Donald Trump's blind spot on Russia

The story is in a word terrifying

Trump as revealed in scrupulous detail on the article

simply does not believe the unanimous conclusion of the US intelligence community that Russia purposely sought to interfere in the

2016 election to help his candidacy and hurt the bit of Hillary Clinton

Trump's refusal to acknowledge that fact is according to sources in the Post story

Entirely attributable to the fact that he believes doing so would somehow invalidate or weaken his victory in his presidency

this paragraph up high in the post story is a stunner the result is without obvious parallel in US history a

situation in which the personal insecurities of the president and his refusal to accept - what even many in his

Administration regardless objective reality have impaired. The government's response to a national security threat

the repercussions radiate across the government

Stop go back

Read that paragraph again

What it says is this?

Trump's

Insecurities about the nature of his victory and who should get the credit for it has made it impossible for the broader

Government and foreign policy apparatus to properly address the threat posed by Russia the ways in which Trump's

Insecurities have trickled down to how Russia is dealt with by his administration include according to sources cited in the post story

He hasn't convened a single cabinet level meeting to discuss Russia at his

Presidential daily briefing a sort of where are we now look at the u.s.

In the world often his Russian news written down

But not delivered orally for fear of angering him

Trump mistook Fiona Hill a top Russian adviser at the National Security Council for a secretary at a meeting

Trump appeared to mistake Hill for a member of the clerical staff

Handing her a memo. He had marked up and instructing her to rewrite it write the Post reporters. There's much much more

in the story

But it's all to the same basic point Trump's obsession with proving that he won fair and square means that he cannot admit that Russia

Actively am to meddle in the election and his refusal to admit that objective fact has created a series of dangerous

Ripple effects in the country, what's terrifying about that willful blind spot?

Is that every single person in a position to know has been unequivocal about the fact that Russia views its?

2016 interference as a massive success and predicted that the country will be back in 2018 and

2020 with even more sophisticated meddling efforts it's not a Republican thing or democratic thing it really is an American thing

former FBI director James Comey said of the Russia threat in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee in June

they're going to come for whatever party they choose to try and work on behalf of and they're not devoted to either in my

Experience they're just about their own advantage

and they will be back in July former Director of National Intelligence said that the Russians are prepping the battlefield for the

2018 election facing that future interference from an adversarial foreign power the u.s.

Is hamstrung to prepare and deal with it because well the president wants all the credit for having won last year

There are lots of normal traits of this White House in this president

Some of that is to be expected given the campaign he ran and the promise he made to shake things up in Washington

Others like his approach to Russia are not just a normal, but dangerous to his presidency in the country at large

Perhaps most nerving is the fact that no one inside the administration or out believes anything will change and Trump's approach to Russia in

fact Trump called Putin on Thursday after the Russian leaders year ranked press conference

He said very nice things about what I have done for this country in terms of the economy

but he said also some negative things in terms of what is going on elsewhere Trump said on Friday morning the

Primary point was to talk about North Korea

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Trump Judicial Nominee Matthew Petersen Struggles Answering Legal Questions | TODAY - Duration: 1:56.

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Trump Administration Bans CDC From Using 7 Words, Including 'Fetus' And 'Transgender' - Duration: 0:47.

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Trump attacks Sen Gillibrand after she calls for his resignation MSNBC - Duration: 11:44.

For more infomation >> Trump attacks Sen Gillibrand after she calls for his resignation MSNBC - Duration: 11:44.

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Trump Expects Tax Bill To Pass Before Christmas - Duration: 1:50.

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Melania Trump and 10 jarring news photos that sum up 2017 - Duration: 3:22.

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BOMBSHELL Out Of San Francisco… Anti-Trump Judge Going To PRISON!!! MK Today - Duration: 5:30.

BOMBSHELL Out Of San Francisco…

Anti-Trump Judge Going To PRISON!!!

Another one bites the dust… this time in the 9th circus….err I mean 9th circuit.

A prominent judge in the US appeals court has now been accused inappropriate sexual

conduct or comments by a total of nine women.

The latest allegations against Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals

go back decades and include women who met him at events, according to the Washington

Post.

The 67-year-old judge based out of Pasadena, California was appointed to the bench by former

President Ronald Reagan in 1985 serving the 9th Circuit for 32 years.

Seven of those years were served as chief judge from 2007-2014.

A child of Romania immigrants that survived the Holocaust fleeing to America, Kozinski

is an essayist and judicial commentator in addition to sitting the bench on the 9th US

Circuit Court of Appeals with essays in publications such as Slate, The New Yorker, The New Republic,

and National Review.

He is known for his irreverent opinions and his clerks often win prestigious clerkships

at the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Post reported that six former clerks and externs on the appeals court had accused Kozinski

of subjecting them to inappropriate comments or exposing them to pornography, as well as

four women who say he touched or kissed them against their will.

Retired US Court of Federal Claims judge, Christine Miller has accused Kozinski of grabbing

her breasts during a car ride in 1986 after a legal community function in the Baltimore

area.

According to Miller, Kozinski got grabby hands after she refused to go to a motel with him

and have sex.

Miller states –

"'He said if you won't sleep with me, I want to touch you, and then he reached over,

and — this was the most antiseptic — he grabbed each of my breasts and squeezed them."

Emily Murphy states Kozinski once tried to convince her and other clerks to work out

while naked after she mentioned that the court's gym appeared to regularly be used by employees.

Another accuser is Leah Litman, a law professor at Univerity of California, Irvine.

Litman claims the judge spoke of just having had sex, then pinching her side as well as

her leg while they were in a restaurant together the evening before they were to appear together

on a judicial panel at her school in July.

Yet a third lawyer not identified by name claims Kozinski approached her at a 2008 legal

event held in Los Angeles while she stood alone.

He then proceeded to kiss her on the mouth and give her a tight bear hug with no warning

or invitation.

According to the Post, the woman's husband did confirm the incident in question, however,

they said nothing due to Kozinski's powerful position and a belief that nothing would be

done because of it.

Another accuser by the name of Heidi Bond a former law clerk from 2006-2007, said the

judge showed her porn on multiple occasions, including pictures of naked college-aged students

at a party and a flipbook which a woman's naked body parts had to be matched up to the

corresponding bodies.

When asked why nothing was said at the time, she responded with "I mean, who would I

tell?

Who do you even tell?

Who do you go to?"

Kosinski vehemently denies the allegations, issuing a statement through his attorney indicating

he believed all of this was a misunderstanding based on his "unusual sense of humor"

and he deeply regretted that his 'unusual sense of humor caused offense or made anyone

uncomfortable.'

"I have been a judge for 35 years and during that time have had over 500 employees in my

chambers.

I treat all of my employees as family and work very closely with most of them.

I would never intentionally do anything to offend anyone and it is regrettable that a

handful have been offended by something I may have said or done."

Now as a result of these allegations the 9th Circuit has opened a misconduct inquiry.

In a letter to Chief Justice Roberts, 9th Circuit Chief Judge Sidney Thomas said it

is the practice of the appeals court to investigate published allegations of misconduct.

As a result, the circuit initiated a formal inquiry.

In an effort to ensure impartiality inasmuch as it can do so, Thomas asked the chief justice

to transfer the complaint to another circuit so judges that do not sit with Kozinski would

conduct the inquiry.

On Friday, Roberts did just that by letter routing the misconduct inquiring to the Judicial

Council of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York.

According to NPR –

Since the Post's report last week, two other former clerks on the 9th Circuit who did not

work for Kozinski, including Slate columnist Dahlia Lithwick, have published accounts of

their own encounters with the judge.

The Washington Post reported Friday night that nine more women say he "subjected them

to sexual comments or other conduct, including four who say he touched them inappropriately."

One of Kozinski's current clerks has resigned, a spokesman for the court told The Associated

Press.

This is not Kozinski's first time facing misconduct charges either.

In 2008, the Los Angeles Times reported on a publicly accessible website the judge maintained

full of sexually explicit photos and videos.

Like this current misconduct inquiry, this one was also transferred to another court

where Kozinski was subsequently admonished for exhibiting poor judgment in maintaining

material that could prove "an embarrassment to the federal judiciary."

This existence of this inquiry tends to lend credence to the women's claims of sexual

impropriety on the part of Kozinski.

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