by Pa Rock
Citizen Journalist
Two disparate elected public officials, one a Democratic senator from the northeast and the other a Republican congressman from the south, have coughed up a couple of suggestions that, if implemented by Congress, might just go a long way toward figuring out what sort of hold Vladimir Putin has on Donald Trump.
Senator Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire wants to know what was discussed in the almost completely private 2-hour meeting that was held by Putin and Trump in Helsinki earlier this week. I used the word "almost" because there was a third person in the room during the meeting, a person whose job it was to pay rapt attention to every word the two leaders uttered. That person was an American translator. Senator Shaheen would like to subpoena the translator to come before Senate investigators and spill his or her guts.
It will be hard for the Trump administration to hide behind the old ruse of "national security." It would be the upper chamber of Congress, a branch of government that is the co-equal of the presidency, seeking the information. If Trump has nothing to hide regarding his lengthy secret confab with a ruthless dictator, then he should be more than happy to cooperate. If he balks, well that just adds to the growing depiction of him being in Putin's pocket.
The other original thinker in Congress is soon-to-be-retired Congressman Mark Sanford of South Carolina. Sanford postulates that with all of this legitimate concern over Trump's seeming subservience to the Russian Bear, now might be the exact right time to get a look at his tax returns. Has there been, as many allege, massive amounts of Russian money laundered through Trump properties? Getting a look at those elusive tax returns would either answer many questions - or illuminate what questions need to be asked.
Trump's shameful performance in Helsinki was an embarrassment and a national disgrace. The American people have a right to know exactly what motivated their elected leader to turn his back on his own people while heaping praise on ruthless thug who openly and blatantly interfered in our most recent national election.
There are four ways to get at the truth: the Mueller investigation, which Trump rails against daily and labels a "witch hunt," the press - which Trump criticizes and marginalizes almost nonstop, the courts - which he is quickly packing with people who are automatically indebted to him for their jobs, and Congress - both houses of which are controlled by a political party that is solidly under his control.
Senator Shaheen and Congressman Sanford are a pair of very brave individuals who are racing through an electrical storm seeking the keys to Donald Trump's increasingly bizarre behavior and his outlandish affection for Vladimir Putin. The rest of Congress needs to step up and do the same. Our national honor, and indeed our national security, are at stake.
We are witnessing the creation of a new world order, one that is apparently being engineered by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Canada, Great Britain, and the countries of NATO are no longer our steadfast friends - and Russia is suddenly our very best friend.
Balls!
The Russians really are coming - and the President of the United States is rolling out the welcome mat. Congress, if Donald Trump will not stand up for America, then you certainly must. Do your jobs and find out why Trump is refusing to do his!
Citizen Journalist
Two disparate elected public officials, one a Democratic senator from the northeast and the other a Republican congressman from the south, have coughed up a couple of suggestions that, if implemented by Congress, might just go a long way toward figuring out what sort of hold Vladimir Putin has on Donald Trump.
Senator Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire wants to know what was discussed in the almost completely private 2-hour meeting that was held by Putin and Trump in Helsinki earlier this week. I used the word "almost" because there was a third person in the room during the meeting, a person whose job it was to pay rapt attention to every word the two leaders uttered. That person was an American translator. Senator Shaheen would like to subpoena the translator to come before Senate investigators and spill his or her guts.
It will be hard for the Trump administration to hide behind the old ruse of "national security." It would be the upper chamber of Congress, a branch of government that is the co-equal of the presidency, seeking the information. If Trump has nothing to hide regarding his lengthy secret confab with a ruthless dictator, then he should be more than happy to cooperate. If he balks, well that just adds to the growing depiction of him being in Putin's pocket.
The other original thinker in Congress is soon-to-be-retired Congressman Mark Sanford of South Carolina. Sanford postulates that with all of this legitimate concern over Trump's seeming subservience to the Russian Bear, now might be the exact right time to get a look at his tax returns. Has there been, as many allege, massive amounts of Russian money laundered through Trump properties? Getting a look at those elusive tax returns would either answer many questions - or illuminate what questions need to be asked.
Trump's shameful performance in Helsinki was an embarrassment and a national disgrace. The American people have a right to know exactly what motivated their elected leader to turn his back on his own people while heaping praise on ruthless thug who openly and blatantly interfered in our most recent national election.
There are four ways to get at the truth: the Mueller investigation, which Trump rails against daily and labels a "witch hunt," the press - which Trump criticizes and marginalizes almost nonstop, the courts - which he is quickly packing with people who are automatically indebted to him for their jobs, and Congress - both houses of which are controlled by a political party that is solidly under his control.
Senator Shaheen and Congressman Sanford are a pair of very brave individuals who are racing through an electrical storm seeking the keys to Donald Trump's increasingly bizarre behavior and his outlandish affection for Vladimir Putin. The rest of Congress needs to step up and do the same. Our national honor, and indeed our national security, are at stake.
We are witnessing the creation of a new world order, one that is apparently being engineered by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Canada, Great Britain, and the countries of NATO are no longer our steadfast friends - and Russia is suddenly our very best friend.
Balls!
The Russians really are coming - and the President of the United States is rolling out the welcome mat. Congress, if Donald Trump will not stand up for America, then you certainly must. Do your jobs and find out why Trump is refusing to do his!
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