I’m guessing from no evidence that this is the normal process for kicking out ‘diplomats’, and that Russia is probably accepting replacements for those of ours they kicked out.
It probably at least disrupts any active spying they were doing, as the new people get up to speed.
On February 28 Trump tweeted, “45 year low on illegal border crossings this year. Ice and Border Patrol Agents are doing a great job for our Country. MS-13 thugs being hit hard.”
Today, he announced that he’s sending the military to the border to fight illegal immigration.
What happened in just six weeks?
In reality, they probably didn’t even change their name when they returned.
Change of tactics. He decided that the best way to deflect from Mueller isn’t to tout his accomplishments, but instead to whip up hysteria.
Probably, but it certainly blunts the right wing argument that this was finally some tough action against Russia.
These unarmed Mexican families are incredibly dangerous. We need to send our military troops, tanks, F16 aircraft, and possibly nuclear weapons to stop these unarmed people. Get smart and tough people! #MAGA
Trump administration targets Chinese electronics, aerospace and machinery goods with $50 billion in tariffs.
Remember folks, trade wars are good and winnable.
My 401k is so tired of all this winning :dubious:
During that ridiculous market run-up in January, Trump would go to his rallies and exhort his fans with “How’s your 401(k) doing?” (ignorant of the fact that most of his fans don’t have 401(k)'s) … I bet he’s not saying that so much lately.
Yes, it’s a major issue. Trump will have more trouble putting his doctor into the cabinet seat if it’s held that Shulkin was fired.
The weird thing is how hard Shulkin is working to keep from saying any words that resemble “I was fired.” I’ve seen three news anchors try to get him to say it so far, and all he’ll say is “I would never have resigned”.
Was a threat made that if he said the words ‘I was fired,’ a family member would be killed? Or what? It’s bizarre.
I would suggest that it is a matter of post-White House employment. He’s likely seeking employment with people who would not hire him if he said he was fired and have loyalties to Trump and the Republican party…
My speculation is one of two things:
or
He blows off the intelligence report (go figure) but get a daily brief/binder with all the “good news” and tweets (atta boy Trumpie). Faux News certainly isn’t highlighting the drops.
He recently crowed about a major gain a couple of Mondays ago; totally disregarding the drop the previous Friday that dwarfed the gain (somewhere up thread). He simply isn’t given bad news.
Our “stable genius” blithely sails into the future oblivious of the past.
Apparently there are laws that prevent the military from being used for domestic law enforcement so Trump cannot send the Army to the border but he could use the National Guard for this.
Since illegal border crossings are at historic lows, the real reason for this emergency is Anne Coulter and other Fox personalities are saying he looks weak on immigration. So he has a desperate need to do something on immigration since the wall isn’t happening.
or
I’m wondering how “private” WH Group really and truly is.
I get the feeling that the trade “war” will continue long enough for Trump to get some press out of it – good and bad – and then reach some sort of “deal” and claim “victory.” In reality, the US will probably but with both sides eager to come to an agreement. I doubt Trump’s trade wars will spiral out of control. The real damage is going to be gradual in terms of countries concluding we’re no longer a safe bet and spreading their risk out of the US economy.
All he needs is some knowledge of how easily things can be taken out of context. Say “if I said I was fired, which I wasn’t, the legal consequences would be very different”, and five minutes later your video chopped down to “I was fired” is being sent to every whatsapp account in the world, with or without copypasted pictures of pink bunnies and black men.
I’m glad I got out of the market, when this asshole got elected. I had “a feeling”.
I stayed in. S&P up 22% - Nasdaq up 33% since Nov 8, 2016.