A very nice big letter, Puerto Rico, Sam Bee and 🍊 too

 

 

 

 

 

IMPEACHMENT

scoop

The president tried to preempt us .. SCOOP: Trump’s lawyers hand delivered a 20 page confidential letter to Mueller in January. We have obtained it and here is our story: w/@maggieNYT @charlie_savage @mattapuzzo https://t.co/1SqsoV8SoA https://t.co/7N4kwsvSJd

— Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) June 2, 2018

excerpt

In a brash assertion of presidential power, the 20-page letter — sent to the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, and obtained by The New York Times — contends that the president cannot illegally obstruct any aspect of the investigation into Russia’s election meddling because the Constitution empowers him to, “if he wished, terminate the inquiry, or even exercise his power to pardon.”

and this came off it

President Trump, according to his own lawyers, helped deceive the public about the now-infamous Trump Tower meeting between top campaign officials and a Kremlin-linked lawyer. https://t.co/VUmvkrpXSt

— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) June 2, 2018

When the news of the meeting was breaking, Trump reportedly participated in drafting a statement saying the purpose of the meeting was to talk about adoptions. Trump’s lawyers, in the letter to Mueller’s team, confirmed all that reporting.

and that came after talking to Putin

In brief, we know Trump spoke to Putin (without a note-taker) immediately before the plane ride in which his attorneys have conceded he dictated Don Jr.’s statement. Here’s what he said about that discussion to @maggieNYT @peterbakernyt and @nytmike https://t.co/DVB3YUQLM4 pic.twitter.com/IQq3AFSKiA

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) June 2, 2018

some history

Jay Sekulow, 7/16/17: “The President was not involved in the drafting of the statement”

Sarah Sanders, 8/1/17: “He weighed in, offered suggestions like any father would do.”

Trump lawyers to NYT today: Trump dictated the statement, which they call “short but accurate” https://t.co/W9rcRxkZgo

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) June 2, 2018

NYT trying to gaslight us

Re: serving a subpoena on a President as “new legal ground” as @nytimes asserts in its story today, here is a story reporting when Ken Starr subpoenaed Bill Clinton. So not new legal ground. https://t.co/iYqlY9iExZ

— Armando (@ArmandoNDK) June 2, 2018

emoluments

Mr. President, we’ll see you in court. https://t.co/4zgt5wNded

— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) June 1, 2018

OBSTRUCTION

pardons

.@DavidCornDC on whether Trump’s new plaything, pardon power, sending a msg to prosecutors or ppl who could be prosecuted: “It’ like the old @nbcsnl routine: is it a desert topping or a floor wax – IT’S BOTH!” Kudos David!👍
“Tastes terrific!” #AMJoyhttps://t.co/czPKohb81D pic.twitter.com/PGUFnxdxhc

— SkeeterBombay (@SkeeterBombay) June 2, 2018

the “hoax”

Things to remember when Trump calls Russia probe a "Hoax"

1-Stealing HRC's emails was a crime
2-Stolen emails were provided to WikiLeaks, which disseminated them
3-Stone & Don Jr had private communications w/ppl involved in conspiracy
4-Team MAGA has lied to cover up those comms pic.twitter.com/L2X8XdwC0F

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 2, 2018

IMPERIAL FAMILY

look! A very big envelope!!!

Think I’m wrong? Look at this photo. pic.twitter.com/E4skhgq06w

— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) June 2, 2018

and a bit of fun

#envelope #hugeenvelope #giantenvelope #bigenvelope #KimJongUn #trollin #Trump #smallhands #trumphands #babyhands #letter #bigletter #hugeletter #KimYongChol #whitehouse #NorthKorea #Summit #peacetalk #onagain #offagain #FridayFeeling #FridayThoughts #Friday #cartoon pic.twitter.com/I6Ab3nkiPm

— Daily Cartoons (@DaylieKartunes) June 2, 2018

and with darth

https://twitter.com/darth/status/1002679784235626497

few more

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/j26lYtg4xQ

— @_jo_di (@_Jo_di) June 2, 2018

and the big negotiator

https://twitter.com/FreddieCampion/status/1002808156068515840

but seriously

Next time you see Trump grinning idiotically beside Kim or another N. Korean official, remember this brutal regime has executed people in public w/anti-aircraft guns & for “crimes” such as drinking alcohol, playing music, practicing religion and watching S. Korean television.

— Steven Beschloss (@StevenBeschloss) June 2, 2018

and more here

Quietly savage article on Trump as sucker-in-chief https://t.co/5o6sNcbVCz

— David Frum (@davidfrum) June 2, 2018

Maher on Roseanne

Bill Maher: Roseanne’s tweet was so racist, it was "bordering on presidential" https://t.co/eRebGbbYvf pic.twitter.com/fUArwCKkNp

— The Hill (@thehill) June 2, 2018

Melanoma too writes her own tweets

Just dropping this exchange into the discussion of whether Trump, when questioned about Melania, takes over her account and writes her tweets… pic.twitter.com/3X8a9xfAdq

— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) June 2, 2018

recalling this

I no write this. https://t.co/5VN6EsfPmB

— Rogue Melania🍸🍸🍸 (@RogueFirstLady) May 30, 2018

Jim Carrey

weighs in

https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/1003055023268347904

Ivanka Brand ⤵️

https://twitter.com/coton_luver/status/1001988288629047296

REPUBLICANS

Pruitt

COME ALONG HERE:This story abt Pruitt & CEO of seventh largest coal company leads with scene w Pruitt sitting in coal-baron's elite seats at BB game–min donation $1 million. But story really abt rolling back rules re toxic metals in rivers/coal ash waste https://t.co/qAPFir1XMp

— Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) June 2, 2018

🦇 💩 crazy

Kobach went through a town on jeep during parade with a replica gun mounted on it.
“It was pretty shocking," said pastor Johnny Lewis of Shawnee Community Christian Church. "There were audible gasps from the folks we were sitting by.” https://t.co/K56KKTMnKA

— Rick Hasen (@rickhasen) June 2, 2018

MEDIA

NYT bothsidery on racism

https://twitter.com/edgeoforever/status/1002901580864278528

and the actual article

Dear @NYTimes,

Obama mourning innocent people killed by a racist madman is not “divisive.”

This is as moronic as it is offensive. pic.twitter.com/8cAjOujF4V

— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) June 2, 2018

🦊 also tries to scoop the NYT

Fox News claims they exclusively obtained a letter the New York Times reported on hours earlier and actually obtained exclusively. https://t.co/Gxrf0hIvj3

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 3, 2018

how the PR  study was done

This is really worth reading for folks confidently throwing around the number 5,000. Getting it right does not in any way mean trivializing the needless loss of lives. But the tragedy of what happened in PR is also not an excuse for getting it wrong. https://t.co/WgoEvnte8b

— Josh Chafetz (@joshchafetz) June 2, 2018

and more on that

BREAKING: the Puerto Rico Health Department has buckled under pressure and released the number of deaths for each month, thru May of 2018. In September 2017, when Hurricane Maria made landfall, there was a notable spike, followed by an even larger one in October. pic.twitter.com/3Irw1eUOTC

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) June 1, 2018

NRA

The NRA warned Dick’s Sporting Goods sales would plummet after banning guns. The opposite happened. https://t.co/CVliVsj3J1 pic.twitter.com/FGn3L5Z48e

— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) June 2, 2018

and some gun control attempts

https://twitter.com/Emma4Change/status/1002540949027868672

RUSSIA

Putin staff meeting

I should resist the temptation to ask whether this would count as a summit or a Putin staff meeting. https://t.co/C2UTyB34E9

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) June 2, 2018

LEFTOVERS

meanwhile in the Bernieland

Does Nomiki Konst blame Trump for the poor disaster response and callous indifference that led to 4645 dead in Puerto Rico? Nah, don't be silly. She blames the governor of New York. These Cosplay Leftists are disgusting propagandists. pic.twitter.com/JxeHIm3EpE

— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) June 2, 2018

Bernie has the same enemies as 🍊

I cant help but notice the dog piling happening here with Team Trump & Team Bernie and the targeting the same individuals & their companies

And the similarities don’t end there 3/ pic.twitter.com/hD52x2IG48

— JAM (@Eviljohna) June 1, 2018

Sarandon still speaking

Vote for an actual Democrat who voted for the Brady Bill, for starters.

— Bros4America (@Bros4America) June 2, 2018

and on 👓  speaking for us again

Next up “Maher talks with cat about best slogan for dogs”

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) June 2, 2018

US

Sam Bee

#IStandWithSamanthaBee

Samantha Bee vows to continue ‘Full Frontal’ mission in a speech following Ivanka Trump controversyhttps://t.co/e9QlZxuMuC

— Voting to ensure bodily autonomy of women.🇺🇦 (@PaulaJax74) June 2, 2018

thanks, Sam!

https://twitter.com/edgeoforever/status/1002880553115406336

and also for Sam

My overlords @TheCut had me turn my tweet storm into a short piece: https://t.co/vOo3juy1na

— Rebecca Traister (@rtraister) May 31, 2018

Sally Fields bears repeating

I like Samantha Bee a lot, but she is flat wrong to call Ivanka a cunt.

Cunts are powerful, beautiful, nurturing and honest.

— Sally Field (@sally_field) May 31, 2018

and this one has a meme

https://twitter.com/RayInBerkeley/status/1002344991249784832

000💃💃💃000

Puerto Rico 5000 dead post Maria, Putin kills again, 🍊 incites hatred

 

 

IMPEACHMENT

this came to light (again)

SCOOP: Sessions is key witness in obstruction investigation of Trump. Trump asked Sessions last year to reverse decision to recuse himself from Russia investigation. w/@juliehdavis https://t.co/as0VweA29Q

— Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) May 29, 2018

“no collusion, no collusion”

Today's @20committee: intercepts provided by no fewer that SEVEN allied nations showed significant chatter between Trumpworld and Kremlin actors. This is backed up by significant amounts of US collection. If true, this is no small claim. https://t.co/thFPddqSM7

— Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) May 28, 2018

McCabe 🆚 Rosenstein

SCOOP: McCabe feared that Rosenstein helped provide Trump with cover story for Comey firing. Wrote his own memo about it and later gave it to Mueller. w/@adamgoldmanNYT @mattapuzzo https://t.co/GkCSAkKJgj

— Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) May 30, 2018

OBSTRUCTION

RIP Spygate?

https://twitter.com/joshscampbell/status/1001641671149441024

till interferring

The list of Trump officials that have met with Mueller's team @MSNBC @DeadlineWH pic.twitter.com/4XCScuPZin

— Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) May 30, 2018

IMPERIAL FAMILY

he did this

We called
sent donations
Emailed
wrote every agencty
while @realDonaldTrump played ⛳ & let 4600 AMERICANS
DIE!!!!
14.3 out of 1000 people DIED-most due to lack of medical care.
Then did this…#PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/JF22EPvNFI

— WeThePeople🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@PrincessBravato) May 29, 2018

with perspective

Harvard report says 4645 people died in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. For perspective on this:
1833 deaths attributed to Hurricane Katrina
2411 total US combat deaths in Afghanistan
2977 deaths as a result of 9/11 attacks
4424 total US combat deaths in Iraq War

— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) May 29, 2018

and then, old crowd-pleasers

Trump tonight told a Nashville rally that Mexico is "going to pay for the wall and they are going to enjoy it."

The president of Mexico replies: https://t.co/6oZWlwz9rh

— Jackie Calmes (@jackiekcalmes) May 30, 2018

Melanoma mystery – in Scaramuccis

***Melania Trump hasn’t appeared in public in 1.9 Scaramuccis https://t.co/ka7UljcHSO

— Orli Matlow (@HireMeImFunny) May 29, 2018

Still not sure this is not a joke – will 🍊

declare victory over this?

New CIA report has concluded that North Korea does not intend to give up its nuclear weapons any time soon, but might open a burger joint. https://t.co/jGff4BdTee

— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 30, 2018

Gulf states corruption

Here are the multiple attempts by the Gulf states to buy influence in the Trump administration →https://t.co/JogtRkWXxO

— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 29, 2018

Reality train has left – now it’s all  reality show

You have to be fucking kidding me. What kind of idiot alternate reality is this?? I hope Mr. @CharlesPPierce sees this fuckery of humanity and can do better than me at this moment: https://t.co/3b2mwk9fIP

— bmaz ( also at bsky and mstdn ) (@bmaz) May 30, 2018

Incest Barbie corruption shall not be questioned

Ivanka Trump abruptly left a conference call after receiving questions about her company’s trademarks in China and her father’s exercise regimen https://t.co/9W3DK1O443 pic.twitter.com/ebIZw02Qr9

— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) May 30, 2018

🍊  Brand taking a hit

The state of @realdonaldtrump’s brand in Chicago: new brochure for vacant retail space in Trump Tower there doesn’t mention the bldg’s name. pic.twitter.com/l8JNvCsmEf

— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) May 29, 2018

this one is no surprise

Report: Trump appealed to owners on anthem https://t.co/uNWHWN5X9v

— Roy Bellamy (@roybelly) May 30, 2018

of course, he loves her

For those of you who criticize Colin Kaepernick’s peaceful protest while championing Roseanne’s “free speech,” here is Roseanne mocking the National Anthem, then grabbing her crotch and SPITTING. pic.twitter.com/bc55kxdbdo

— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) May 29, 2018

but what about about ME?

https://twitter.com/Toure/status/1001858889204322304

Growth promises

as a candidate, Trump promised his policies would generate sustained 4% annual economic growth

after Trump became president, his White House promised 3%

today, his administration reported 1st quarter 2018 growth of 2.2%

— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) May 30, 2018

The other Kim summit – improved

pic.twitter.com/NMC9VD2e8V

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) May 30, 2018

and NYP  treatment

Tomorrow’s @nypost front page. pic.twitter.com/6iLbPN7mj2

— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) May 31, 2018

Eric

The amount Eric Trump’s "charity" said was going to children with cancer, but wound up in Donald Trump’s pockets each year:

2013 $230,000
2014 $242,000
2015 $322,000

"I don’t care if it’s my son or not—everybody gets billed!" — Donald Trump. https://t.co/nikCiF7Hsm

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) May 31, 2018

REPUBLICANS

They just hate women

Can someone explain to me why 45 out of 51 Republican Illinois State Representatives voted against the Equal Rights Amendment? It literally just outlaws discrimination against women. #twill pic.twitter.com/L43mnz8QJS

— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) May 31, 2018

Rape. Word you’re looking for is rape

Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL officer accused of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, has announced he will resign at the end of the workday Friday. https://t.co/IvSOMZA3D0

— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) May 30, 2018

splaining Roseanne

https://twitter.com/notwokieleaks/status/1001543531457077248

fallout

THIS!!!! pic.twitter.com/FFNuudfUSF

— HRCFanGal (@HRCFanGal) May 30, 2018

they need no moral leadership

Fewer Republicans say that it's important for the president to provide moral leadership now than under the Clinton admin, according to a Gallup poll.

Republicans showed the biggest drop in how much they value moral leadership, from 86% to just 63%. https://t.co/voMRSh4Qe5

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 30, 2018

MEDIA

Tucker Carlson using the wrong burning analogy

Uh, holy shit, but I think Tucker Carlson just compared ABC cancelling Roseanne to Nazis burning books pic.twitter.com/JPKQ9NKou0

— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) May 30, 2018

🦊 🆚 🦊

Sean Hannity ran with Trump's conspiracy theories — the exact same conspiracy theories that Fox News anchor Shep Smith debunked hours earlier. pic.twitter.com/SDd6L5FdIC

— Media Matters (@mmfa) May 30, 2018

except  for the comedians

*History Class 2156*

Student: So it was the comedians that were talking sense and saved the USA?

Teacher:Ah…Yes pic.twitter.com/zCrt6QllQL

— St Peter (@stpeteyontweety) September 21, 2016

NRA

“This administration takes it seriously.” @PressSec’s now lying to children, but on the bright side she did seem legitimately upset about having to lie to a child. https://t.co/wZBOSp6CnW

— Adam Nathaniel Peck (@adamnpeck) May 30, 2018

NAZI

inciting hatred

This is very dark stuff—watch him demonize, try to incite hatred. Don't accept this as "political strategy," a "reality TV show," or anything of the sort. This is not normal, and it is not OK. History shows us: This is what fascists do, and it's dangerous. https://t.co/mprzuGD1M2

— Mark Follman (@markfollman) May 30, 2018

as Roseanne blamed Ambien for her racist rant

The Ambien pharmaceutical training seminar is lit. pic.twitter.com/eHpKQ9ok4y

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) May 30, 2018

also, Ambien responds

Ambien maker to Roseanne Barr: "Racism is not a known side effect" https://t.co/TCZLRN22g2 pic.twitter.com/2YxIkCO15B

— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 30, 2018

suitable  for framing

Frame it.https://t.co/Z2SwC7WxB4 pic.twitter.com/aZVOug8KNm

— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) May 30, 2018

RUSSIA

 

Bill Browder/Don Jr connection

José Grinda is the one who said 'Trump's Son Should Be Concerned' about wiretaps of Putin ally, Alexander Torshin. https://t.co/nBBpcRhdJa

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) May 30, 2018

targeting  🍊 ‘s opposition

"Schindler, a former CI officer and NSA analyst, said the Trump opposition is regularly targeted by those in the service of the Kremlin. The Resistance is 'riddled with agents provocateurs' in line with 'standard Russian espionage' tactics, he said."https://t.co/WPC3JIMzSE

— John Schindler (@20committee) May 30, 2018

LEFTOVERS

I said it when it mattered

https://twitter.com/charliearchy/status/1001829642423095296

US

a win

Thousands of students were cheated by for-profit colleges, but @BetsyDeVosED wants to stop students from getting the full loan forgiveness they deserve. So, I called for an investigation. Now a federal judge has agreed with me & stopped her illegal scheme. https://t.co/8PWmtFXzjV

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) May 30, 2018

another win

https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/1001881767928791041

Virginia just became the 33rd state to pass Medicaid expansion.

400,000 lives will be improved by giving people access to health insurance.

Bold ideas matter.

Democratic values matter.

Elections matter.https://t.co/2nL8cmGXQQ

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 30, 2018

000💃💃💃000

Let them eat…golf trophy! and 🔫🔫 and 💣 crazy

No exaggeration! 🍊

offered starving people pf PR – not water, not help on the ground but a …dedication

President Trump dedicates Presidents Cup golf tournament trophy to those affected by hurricanes https://t.co/rDmO0T39II

— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 1, 2017

some of the reactions

Trumpolini got called out to his face: 'You don't give a s**t about #PuertoRico ' https://t.co/d1svF38h4O

— Melissa Denis (@melissadenisx) October 2, 2017

Dedicating a golf trophy to the victims of a hurricane makes as much sense as me dedicating a bowl of cereal to victims of diabetes.

— Nunca Trumpismo (@NeverTrumpTexan) October 2, 2017

and a Closer Look

A non-exhaustive comparison of the response by President Trump to terror attacks depending on whether the perpetrator(s) or victims are Muslim #disappointing pic.twitter.com/qPbsAtULus

— Miqdaad Versi (@miqdaad) October 2, 2017

someone else gets it

Quick report from El Tuque near Ponce in south of #PuertoRico: They have no water, no generators. We provided 2,000 meals but more needed. pic.twitter.com/MkarquUf1q

— José Andrés 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇺🇦 (@chefjoseandres) October 2, 2017

 

NYC helps too

Team members from @fema NY-TF1 (NYPD ESU & FDNY) are working hard to assist in the delivery of supplies to residents throughout #PuertoRico. pic.twitter.com/Jm1m2wDCrk

— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) September 30, 2017

and the Simpsons

How you can help… #TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/QE73mTbyLK

— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) October 2, 2017

but if they can’t be satisfied with this, they are ingrates

I can't believe @POTUS spent his day golfing while calling disaster victims begging for help "ingrates." Something is wrong w/this picture!

— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) October 1, 2017

.

https://twitter.com/UniteAlbertans/status/914506178343743488

and from Maxine

"This President does not have the ability to be compassionate at all" – @RepMaxineWaters weighs in on Trump's #puertorico response. pic.twitter.com/Zw7ksSv7wX

— Mary Emily O'Hara (@MaryEmilyOHara) October 1, 2017

even Burnie starts suspecting something

Bernie Sanders Pretty Sure Trump's Racist Rant Against Puerto Rico Might Be Racist https://t.co/Xy7Oya1tiy pic.twitter.com/gyPc383byZ

— Tommy moderna-vaX-Topher (@tommyxtopher) October 1, 2017

Wapo manages a Yulin profile without “showboating” accusations

Trump attacked the leadership of San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz.

Here's what her leadership looks like. https://t.co/WNbH2SKPkX

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 2, 2017

like NYT did on that same incident

I'm more concerned with how the mayor is characterized when she takes part in rescue efforts 😒 pic.twitter.com/ORWYr12Vo6

— 🧞‍♀️Agent ~F.A.A.F.O.~ Meowsk ✨ (@anarkriminology) October 1, 2017

also, debunking

Folks, rumors that "Democrat Truckers' Union in Puerto Rico are on Strike" is #FakeNews & #RussianActiveMeasure. https://t.co/KrYYFjPryk

— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) October 2, 2017

Meanwhile, all those weapons stocked so Obama doesn’t take them were put to good use in las Vegas

UPDATE: The shooting this AM in Las Vegas is now the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history https://t.co/zuNj6618W2

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) October 2, 2017

update

CORRECTION: Nevada sheriff identifies Stephen Paddock as dead man suspected of opening fire on concert. (Removes incorrect hometown).

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2017

also takes back previous unsubstantiated ISIS report

you owe an apology https://t.co/3GlKrLA41K

— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) October 2, 2017

BREAKING: FBI says Las Vegas shooter had no connection to international terrorist group.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2017

the lie

BREAKING: Without providing evidence, Islamic State claims Las Vegas attack, says shooter converted to Islam months ago.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2017

but Daily Mirror thinks only furriners can be terraists

Police confirm Las Vegas shooting not terrorism, but "local individual" https://t.co/BsEJrdW350 pic.twitter.com/JK4yLDeVw1

— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 2, 2017

and the Mayor of San Juan finds in her to say (before🍊 )

Our heart goes out to all in Vegas. We stand with you and we send you our love and prayers. Stay strong. Bendiciones. @MandalayBay @Vegas

— Carmen Yulín Cruz (@CarmenYulinCruz) October 2, 2017

Hillary

The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots.

Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017

and indeed, the silencer bill is up for vote in the House

https://twitter.com/OPSVeracity/status/914862070398468096

breaking on this

🚨 #BREAKING 🚨In The Wake Of Vegas Mass Shooting, Top @HouseJudDems & @NRDems Call On @SpeakerRyan To Pull Gun Silencer Bill From House Floor pic.twitter.com/TG8IxisDdL

— House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) October 2, 2017

.

This is what I'm talking about. No one wants these prayers. No one. (FYI it's Jeff's bill on silencers that the house will be voting on) https://t.co/MaBefb8y3k

— Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) October 2, 2017

and a timeline

https://twitter.com/edgeoforever/status/914863725630361600

and some obvious conclusions

If America wanted to reduce our outrageous number of mass shootings, it could. It simply doesn't want to #AcceptableLevelsOfCollateralDamage

— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) October 2, 2017

and

Reminder that the people who want to make it easier for the mentally ill to get guns want to make it harder for them to get healthcare.

— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) June 14, 2017

and speaking of mental health

Trump fans spent all night on 4chan trying to figure out how to blame the Las Vegas shooting on "leftists" or jews. Not kidding.

— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) October 2, 2017

and in 💣 news, crazy man wants to advertise his sickness

Trump has told top officials to portray him to foreign counterparts as crazy, willing to make rash movehttps://t.co/2FpR4NRvkP

— Axios (@axios) October 1, 2017

Russia: they’re here!

Special Report: HP Enterprise let Russia scrutinize cyberdefense system used by Pentagon https://t.co/Fo19Lns1j8

— David Alexander (@davidalexander5) October 2, 2017

for the happy ending – some good news

Good news. Senate Finance Ctte marking up bipartisan KIDS Act Weds am at 9:30 to extend CHIP for 5 years.

— Joan Alker (@JoanAlker1) October 2, 2017

000💃💃💃000

“You Are going Straight to Hell”

Today’s Daily News cover reflects our feelings (and Lin Manuel Miranda’s tweet)

Sunday's front page…
After Trump insults Puerto Rico's leaders, Lin-Manuel Miranda tells the President: https://t.co/8GxAhLR7xO pic.twitter.com/DAF5KUYie0

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) October 1, 2017

and this bit from SNL with Michael Che  just summed it all up nicely too

Michael Che won the #SNLPremiere with this rant. pic.twitter.com/VA1pte1A59

— Matt Wilstein (@mattwilstein) October 1, 2017

and the cold open

SNL premiere 1 of 3 #SNLPremiere https://t.co/Fs2VO1Cynw

— RiotWomenn (@riotwomennn) October 1, 2017

As 🍊  tried to turn the people of PR against the San juan Mayor, Hillary was there for her

Don’t let anyone make you feel alone. We are with you and Puerto Rico. https://t.co/CxI1eRXJ8L

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 30, 2017

Proud of my city

First ones to arrive New York's finest to set up the logistics for distribution of our donations and aid. Thanks @MMViverito @BilldeBlasio pic.twitter.com/5zG4vcxz2f

— Carmen Yulín Cruz (@CarmenYulinCruz) October 1, 2017

and this is the site updating PR’s progress

Good resource: https://t.co/bYfGUf9yFM
It's a government run site that has updated numbers of how much progress is being made in Puerto Rico

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) September 30, 2017

he thinks we should be grateful

pic.twitter.com/MrPgnWf2Fe

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) October 1, 2017

His Brownies

TRUMP vs. #PuertoRico #laloalcaraz cartoon, PLEASE SHARE far and wide, across the big big ocean, and you too, @Lin_Manuel ! #TrumpsKatrina pic.twitter.com/6pjifCxmDc

— Lalo Alcaraz (@laloalcaraz) September 30, 2017

but they heard him

“Word is certainly spreading” in PR on Trump’s tweets, @Boris_Sanchez says. “Several people telling me things that I cannot repeat" on TV. pic.twitter.com/DUUOsT3sTs

— CNN (@CNN) September 30, 2017

because after all, this DC lawyer said

Trump spoke w/the *former* governor of Puerto Rico to get his assessment of the response effort.

The former governor lives & works in DC… pic.twitter.com/Re1OlBCMyH

— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) October 1, 2017

and Sam Harris’s portrayal of  was retweeted by Joss Whedon

https://twitter.com/_Four_Horsemen/status/912010141377138691

relevant factoid

More Americans live in Puerto Rico than 21 states – including Iowa, Arkansas, and Nevada.

— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) September 30, 2017

They let these human maggots speak to kids?

WOW: U.S. Senator Ron Johnson tells group of high school students that food, health care and shelter are all "limited resources" that should only be given to those that have earned the "privilege" and can "afford those things." https://t.co/dv50EcTrzv

— Jud Lounsbury (@JudLounsbury) September 30, 2017

3 headlines that tell all

These three headlines together pic.twitter.com/jWDl6zc4Ae

— Will Stancil (@whstancil) September 29, 2017

on the 💣 War front, tantrums

https://twitter.com/2020VoteHillary/status/914532148438122496

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” Yay! Death ! ” (and taxes!)

 

Our golfing sociopath came with this last night

"The loss of life, it's always tragic. But it's been incredible. The results that we've had with respect to loss of life." pic.twitter.com/S9ffJJqKdj

— Salvador Hernandez (@SalHernandez) September 29, 2017

While in PR they are begging for their lives.

Frustrated with FEMA's efforts, San Juan's mayor asks Trump to make sure those in charge are "up to the task of saving lives." pic.twitter.com/jKmJQ6VQGy

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) September 29, 2017

 

but he is

Per pool, Trump has arrived at Trump Nat'l Golf Club in N.J.

This is his 66th day at a golf course, 86th day at a Trump property as POTUS.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 29, 2017

https://twitter.com/edgeoforever/status/913933689138089984

and in his style is attacking PR again

BREAKING: President Has Sick Message for Puerto Rico: "They Want Everything to Be Done for Them"

— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) September 30, 2017

except that

Dear @realDonaldTrump,

While you tweet from your golf club, the Mayor of San Juan is saving lives. You've done NOTHING.

Sincerely,
America pic.twitter.com/4c2aBjtXl7

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) September 30, 2017

because

So, it totally fits the pattern that Trump is attacking the mayor San Juan. She challenged him and she's a woman (and Hispanic, obviously.) https://t.co/DJ2mZQixU9

— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) September 30, 2017

pattern

Women Trump has called "nasty" pic.twitter.com/6xRk59eIyh

— marv ❂ 🇵🇸 (@mvn_dn) September 30, 2017

‘

Do your job, Whiny McF*ckface. pic.twitter.com/lvv4PlbsJ9

— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) September 30, 2017

but the truth is

Poor leadership would be hiding at a country club golfing while fellow Americans are suffering and dying. She's not doing that. You are. https://t.co/N4wJg5nrGQ

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) September 30, 2017

reaction

She has been working 24/7.
You have been GOLFING.
You're going straight to hell.
Fastest golf cart you ever took. https://t.co/5hOY23MBvQ

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) September 30, 2017

and making it about politics

The President of the United States, who was very complimentary to himself only yesterday, reminds us he cares more about cable covg than ppl https://t.co/kv5BChQSqZ

— Jesse Ferguson (@JesseFFerguson) September 30, 2017

attacking the disaster  victims

https://twitter.com/ilangoldenberg/status/914090192667062272

someone else NOT complimentary –

General overseeing Puerto Rico response breaks with Trump: We don’t have enough troops or equipment https://t.co/HLRBl3PVkd pic.twitter.com/dxU1GU2EkP

— The Hill (@thehill) September 30, 2017

and in PR, they heard of his tweets

“Word is certainly spreading” in PR on Trump’s tweets, @Boris_Sanchez says. “Several people telling me things that I cannot repeat" on TV. pic.twitter.com/DUUOsT3sTs

— CNN (@CNN) September 30, 2017

The Mayor

https://twitter.com/CarmenYulin…/status/914103908422881280

Hillary

Don’t let anyone make you feel alone. We are with you and Puerto Rico. https://t.co/CxI1eRXJ8L

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 30, 2017

WaPo piece on the preceding golfing weekend

This is the best tick-tock I've seen on White House mgmt of Puerto Rico response. And it is so, so, so damning. 1/ https://t.co/29Zoqf9E2s

— Jeremy Konyndyk (@JeremyKonyndyk) September 30, 2017

and the Mayor on San Juan reflects on the “good news”

San Juan's mayor slams acting DHS Secretary Duke's comments about Puerto Rico: "Where is the good news?" https://t.co/tEhSz1fKUS

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 29, 2017

which leads to one conclusion

Trump's shameful neglect of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico really exposes what "America First" is all about: White America.

— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) September 30, 2017

When not golfing it’s tax cuts

corrects Krugman

I see some people denying that Trump tax cut wld give 80% of benefits to top 1 percent. That's true: Tax Policy Center estimates only 79.7%

— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) September 29, 2017

when you lose NY Post..

The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans would benefit the most https://t.co/6KmsVKyrOG

— New York Post (@nypost) September 30, 2017

yeah, that bad

For the first time, starting to think that Trump won't even pass a tax cut pic.twitter.com/S13rQB9Frv

— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) September 30, 2017

more personnel reshuffling

although some of them still with us

Terrific cartoon on Tom Price–The Trump Administration Is Working Hard.
by @AnnTelnaes pic.twitter.com/gnI7Fpt6fH

— Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) September 30, 2017

https://twitter.com/darth/status/913874689558056960

the emails are still news – although less so

Jared, Ivanka & at least 6 others in WH used personal email accounts for gov't biz. That's rich, having pilloried Hillary for same thing!

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) September 29, 2017

.

“It’s a pretty safe bet that [Kushner's] personal devices have been compromised by foreign intelligence services." https://t.co/JIEENvPWpn pic.twitter.com/syM3g9jFOD

— POLITICO (@politico) September 30, 2017

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