Nunes just revealed IC collected info about Trump & Americans associated w/ the Trump transition

[MelissaB]

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Whoa. At presser, Nunes just revealed IC collected info about Americans associated w/ the Trump transition team—separate from Russia probe. In addition, he later revealed there are "multiple FISA warrants".

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"Significant Information"

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[sunonmars]

1. He must be bricking it now.

[MelissaB]

2. Whitehouse was NOT aware of this

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[randome]

4. Why is he meeting with people under investigation?

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[2naSalit]

6. Because he should be also...

if he isn't already because he's as dirty as they are. And, to tell them that he may want "out" of whatever devil's bargain he agreed to earlier. He knows they are busted and is trying to warn them that they better fire up the cyber-erasers and shredding machines.

[randome]

23. I'm thinking that Nunes isn't thinking this through at all. Which means he's nervous. Which means...

...what you said.
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[2naSalit]

27. Agreed...

He's not experienced enough to know how to remain calm. He also knows that those prison bars are looking a bit more life-like today. He's young and is now scared.

[HopeAgain]

57. Same reason Tillerson is going to Russia rather then meeting with NATO leaders. nt

[L. Coyote]

54. BS. White House has known since they were subpoenaed and ordered document retention.

Trump's Obama accusation tweets were after the WH got served by the FISA judge or Supreme Court. Unless you want to believe either Trump ordered the document preservation on his own or Comey would reveal an investigation into the WH that the WH didn't already know about.

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Nunes is lying or he doesn't know what the WH knows. Since he doesn't know who Roger Stone is ..............

[mahatmakanejeeves]

72. I completely agree with the picture you posted.

[asiliveandbreathe]

3. What the hell is his point...are we supposed to get all wiggy - eom

[KewlKat]

5. who is the IC? us or foreign? commie said FBI

Did not nor did anyone in Doj

[MelissaB]

7. Intelligence Community

[NWCorona]

52. I think the poster meant was it part of the "five eyes" or was it domestic.

I'd like to know as well. Nunes said it was brought "legally" to him.

[MelissaB]

8. From Reuters

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[OliverQ]

9. Why is Nunes revealing this?

And is this bad for us or for Trump? What would they be probing that wasn't related to Russia and did they have a warrant?

[sunonmars]

17. surely this is illegal on an ongoing investigation, he just gave a nod and wink to them all.

[meadowlander]

21. The Steele dossier said actually Trump wasn't that worried about Russia

because it was a distraction from whatever he was up to in China.

Still waiting for the other shoe to drop on that one.

[GliderGuider]

50. I've been wondering about China lately too

All those millions and billions of dollars bought something beyond some condos...

[Leghorn21]

70. Yep! Bottom of page 8 - that info has been stuck in my craw since I first read it - all those times

DFT dissed Chy-na? Whaaa?...seeing more and more blurbs about Kushner's massive deals over there - I don't know nuthin, of course, except wtf is going ON here??

[anneboleyn]

22. Is this the "Obama had me wiretapped" bullshit? Nunes better admit that Trump is a TRAITOR

[OliverQ]

26. I think Nunes is a traitor too, and is covering his butt

Why would he be rushing over to warn the WH about surveillance legally picked up during the transition, of which Nunes was a part of?

[LonePirate]

25. Your questions are the same as my questions.

Nunes has been a complete toady for 45 so my initial thought would be that he is releasing this info in order to prop up 45's wiretapping claims. My next thought is who was being surveiled and why. Then I wonder what significant intel/info was acquired and does it help or hurt 45? Lastly, why is Nunes taking this info to the White House? Nunes is just a committee chairman Congressman. If the IC is unattainable of 45, they certainly won't be cowed by a simple Congressman.

[leftynyc]

43. No idea why

but as to your second question, nothing Nunes says makes degenerate donnie NOT a liar. He accused PRes Obama of a felony and nunes is saying this was incidental and perfectly legal.

[OliverQ]

46. I know, but sadly that's how Trumpers are now spinning it

"Trump was right, he was wiretapped by Obama! "

Ugh.

[MelissaB]

49. Trump's comm. were picked up b/c he was talking to a foreign agent under surveillance.

Fuck the Repubs saying that.

[leftynyc]

63. What do you care what

those imbeciles think?

[MelissaB]

10. If P(E)OTUS called top Russians -- like members of his inner circle did - he was picked up by

If P(E)OTUS called top Russians -- like members of his inner circle did -- he was picked up by Western SIGINT.

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[MelissaB]

11. Nunes says he is going to the White House in a few minutes to brief the President on the details

[SticksnStones]

12. ...and dropping off some empty boxes and bubble wrap for packing I hope...

[triron]

16. How is this not obstruction?

[randome]

20. Yeah, I'm wondering that too. Why the hell would you make public announcements like this?

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[MelissaB]

28. He ABSOLUTELY should not be. Nunes should have his clearances pulled & be thrown off HPSCI now. It's

John Schindler: He ABSOLUTELY should not be. Nunes should have his clearances pulled & be thrown off HPSCI now. It's outrageous.

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[Ezior]

24. Lock him up! (eom)

[MelissaB]

47. Nunes and Trump.

Lock the fuckers up.

[Pacifist Patriot]

64. Cannot fathom!

[MelissaB]

13. Nunes says Trump communications were caught in "normal incidental collection...normal foreign survei

Nunes says Trump communications were caught in "normal incidental collection...normal foreign surveillance"

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Note: Almost all of the threads on the posts in this thread are an interesting read.

[mzteaze]

14. So...

Nunes, a player in the Dump transition, sets up an investigation into Russia to learn about the secret investigations, FINDS out and releases the info in a PUBLIC press release before he tells the White House???

What in the world?. These jokers aren't even worried about breaking the laws out in the open.

[MelissaB]

15. From David Corn

and well worth the read:

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[Freethinker65]

18. Time to get their stories straight and talking points

Guessing something like- nothing to see here. All conversations were completely innocent. It is not unusual for campaign staff to talk to lots of people. We (Trump administration) are positive that Hillary's campaign did it too, and Obama was the worst. Sad. Glad the truth came out now so that we can get back to the business of building that wall, repealing Obamacare, gutting needless regulations, and making America Great Again. Because matters are so urgent with the threat of terrorism close to our soil, the president will spend one less day at Mar a Lago and cut a few rounds of golf and one pep rally. At times like these we all must sacrifice. God Bless America.


Or something like that.

[MelissaB]

19. Nunes is getting classified briefings on FBI investigation of Trump/associates. *NUNES IS TRUMP ASS

Nunes is getting classified briefings on the FBI investigation of Trump/associates. *NUNES IS A TRUMP ASSOCIATE*

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[anneboleyn]

29. Asshole Nunes needs to be removed from this committee. He ONLY did this to help Trump folks

This is an attempt to confuse the public and buoy Trump supporters -- oh he WAS BEING SPIED ON BY OBAMA! It is fucking ridiculous, and the fact that he pulled a public stunt like this just proves that he is unfit to lead this investigation. Seriously what an ass.

[anneboleyn]

30. Spicer can't even explain this at press conference

[randome]

31. He's floundering, like usual. The appearance of Executive interference is clear.

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[anneboleyn]

45. Yes. It is outrageous. Spicer is such a moron. His stumbling and then "I don't know" whine made it

even worse.

[MelissaB]

33. I agree!

[lillypaddle]

74. He succeeded

in confusing me. With all due respect, I wish CNN & MSNB would get back to the regular news, i.e. Trump, Gorsuch, etc. God, I've become such a junky.

[herding cats]

32. Wait, is this a leak?

Shouldn't he be outraged and not spreading the leaked info?

[Kablooie]

34. Why is he revealing this before he knows the details?

It that illegal?

[asiliveandbreathe]

35. This whole thing smells - need to get stories straight..fire up the shredder....

if this were a Democratic affair - OMG..I still don't understand what the hell Nunes is doing..and who the hell he thinks he is...is he trying to subvert the ongoing investigation...I suppose any leaks are now good leaks..as long as they are Nunes sources leaks....

[MelissaB]

36. Sputnik News has picked up on Devin Nunes' claims. And they're spinning them wildly out of context t

Sputnik News has picked up on Devin Nunes' claims. And they're spinning them wildly out of context to discredit the FBI.

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[MelissaB]

37. They certainly got that ready fast, didn't they? n/t

[spanone]

38. breaking: nunes announces that trump folks were under investigation for more than russian probe

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[MelissaB]

39. THAT should be the headline!

[spanone]

40. so amazing that trump dismisses anonymous sources except when used by republicans

[uponit7771]

56. +1, if not this than what he's doing is illegal it seems

[MelissaB]

41. Evidently this presser surprised committee members on both sides of the aisle.

According to Eric Geller.

[MelissaB]

42. Rache Maddow confirms this.

Confirming this: Schiff spox tells us Chairman Nunes did not discuss this with Schiff before addressing reporters about it today.

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[sunonmars]

44. Nunes is in deep shit...this is highly illegal and he may be charged with OOJ.

[MelissaB]

48. I hope they catch him on his walk over and charge him and pull all clearances.

[Lanius]

67. Nunes wanted to completely control the info he released without Schiff to contradict him. Amazing.

Republicans really are an organized crime unit, not a political party.

[MelissaB]

51. David Corn: Nunes didn't make this clear, but if Trump/aides caught on FISA-OKed "incidental collect

Nunes didn't make this clear, but if Trump/aides caught on FISA-OKed "incidental collection," this isn't what Trump claimed (illegal spying)

[randome]

53. Dolt45 specifically said Trump Tower was tapped.

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[DeminPennswoods]

55. So Trump and company associate with criminals

Whoda thunk?

[NWCorona]

58. If true, I'm gonna go out on a limb and put my two cents in and say that this

Is National Security logs that were queried and shared. You can just enter a name and everything comes up. That would cover the "incidental" and there would be no warrant needed. It would also explain the IC head's testimony on Monday.

We need to see some receipts.

Edit: Nunes just said that this info was taken from multiple unrelated fisa warrants anD then put into intelligence reports.

[MelissaB]

59. David Corn: Nunes told Ryan, went public, went to WH. Clear signs using political ammo

But Nunes told Ryan, went public, and trotted off to the White House? These are clear signs he is using this as political ammo.

[randome]

61. He didn't even consult with members of his own committee!

Sounds like Lil' Nunes is scared and not thinking clearly.
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[Cracklin Charlie]

60. Nunes was on the transition team.

[spanone]

62. i'd like to be a fly on the wall in Adam Schiff's office

[MelissaB]

65. Nunes will NOT say who brought him the info and it looks like legal collection and nothing criminal.

[Sorceress]

66. Aww, HELL NO!!!!!

They made the Trump allegations of Obama wiretapping a part of the Russia investigation. In an effort to legitimize Trump's lies, they tried to extend the wiretapping allegation to surveillance. Now Nunes is bringing information about the supposed discovery of evidence of alleged surveillance of Trump and/or his campaign staff to the White House. He claims this is acceptable because it is not about Russia. But he AND TRUMP were the ones who insisted we add the surveillance/wiretapping allegations to the Russia investigation. So, HOW is it appropriate for Nunes to bring this information to the White House when he is in charge of investigating the alleged surveillance????? How Sway?

Furthermore, for people who showed their hindparts over leaks. He sure is happy to accept leaked information and protect leakers when it benefits him.


Sorry, but I am over here seething right now.

[Lanius]

68. A chairman of an oversight committee briefing the target of an investigation! Nunes needs to go.

The GOP is not a political party but organized crime.

[Kablooie]

69. Don't be so happy about this. I'm sure it's being released to validate Trump's tweets.

I seriously doubt result will be something that favors justice because it's coming from Nunes all by himself.

[Peachhead22]

71. Isn't giving the TARGET of an investigation...

...a heads up about the evidence the DoJ has or who the target should avoid talking frankly to kind of a no-no? Like Obstruction of Justice-type no-no? At the very least, Nunes just made the case for the need of an Independent Prosecutor much much stronger. Or Nunes could have added another count to his own indictment.

On Edit: also, did I read/hear that correctly, that all this stuff involves contact between Team Trump and a FISA target from ANOTHER country (not Russia)?

[MelissaB]

73. David Corn: Hard not to wonder if Nunes is trying to smother Manafort news.

[bronxiteforever]

75. We absolutely have to have the house in 2018. Nunes needs to be subpoenaed

About these conversations and Ryan and their staff. Cover up is going on to save 45. But covers ups never last in Washington-even the walls talk.

[colbertforpresident]

76. Nunes

is acting like a defense attorney for Trump and the Russians.