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kentuck

(111,089 posts)
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:07 PM Apr 2019

Barr says spying did occur on the Trump campaign and they should have been notified.

He later changed "spying" to "unauthorized surveillance".

But, as I recall, a panic set in when it was discovered that General Flynn was communicating with the Russian, before the Administration had been sworn in, and then lied about it to the FBI.

Then, Sally Yates went to the White House to inform them of the problem.

The White House did nothing. Flynn stayed on for another 18 days as the National Security Adviser.

Soon thereafter Sally Yates was fired for her position on another matter.

If Trump and Barr want to know the "oranges" of this investigation, I would say this was it.

Then, it seemed like the entire Administration was intent on lying about their meetings with Russians.

The FBI had every right to investigate.

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Barr says spying did occur on the Trump campaign and they should have been notified. (Original Post) kentuck Apr 2019 OP
And the campaign was warned by FBI in summer 2016 cilla4progress Apr 2019 #1
And let's not forget: Both Trump and Hillary were advised DURING THE CAMPAIGN fleur-de-lisa Apr 2019 #2
He got spying out there . . . Iliyah Apr 2019 #3
That spying bit was contradicted by a Democrat. True Blue American Apr 2019 #8
Really is that Judge Barr's opinion that there was no probable cause for surveillance? Thomas Hurt Apr 2019 #4
JUdge? Me. Apr 2019 #7
Sorry I was being sarcastic and did note that. Thomas Hurt Apr 2019 #9
Missed The Bottom Line Me. Apr 2019 #10
And Then It Should've Been Made Public Me. Apr 2019 #5
Not to mention warnings from the security agencies of other countries The Blue Flower Apr 2019 #6
They did spy on Trump campaign. Bug in Putin's office. Cicada Apr 2019 #11
Where's his evidence then? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2019 #12

cilla4progress

(24,728 posts)
1. And the campaign was warned by FBI in summer 2016
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:10 PM
Apr 2019

that Russians were attempting to manipulate the election! And of course, they never reported outreach to them.

fleur-de-lisa

(14,624 posts)
2. And let's not forget: Both Trump and Hillary were advised DURING THE CAMPAIGN
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:12 PM
Apr 2019

that Russia was messing around in our election.

Then Trump asked for Russia's assistance on live tv.

Damn straight the FBI had the right to investigate. It would have been a dereliction of duty if they had not.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
3. He got spying out there . . .
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:14 PM
Apr 2019

That is what the Republicans are going to use 24/7. Nevertheless, bring on the investigation. I want it exposed that in fact t-rump and the Republican party are compromised. I want the names of the FBI agents and Rudy G. who knew about Comey's additional report on HRC right before the 2016 election.

True Blue American

(17,984 posts)
8. That spying bit was contradicted by a Democrat.
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:23 PM
Apr 2019

He was informed that was not a wise choice of words.

Barr is hanging himself by his actions. Collins, Murkowski and others called him on his backing of the Health Care suit. Remarking the Supreme Court had already ruled.

Barr is not doing a very good job. Too old and too out of date.

It was also brought up that Trump was out there claiming victory. He was ranting about putting the 19 investigators in jail today.

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
4. Really is that Judge Barr's opinion that there was no probable cause for surveillance?
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:14 PM
Apr 2019

That is if they were surveilling events and goings on that were not public.

Since when does a law enforcement agency have to give notice to subjects that they are being surveilled?

LOL kind of defeats the purpose of surveillance yes?

I guess you should always tell the Dear Leader when he is being watched.

The judge thing is me being sarcastic.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
5. And Then It Should've Been Made Public
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:15 PM
Apr 2019

like the HRC investigations. And it wasn't spying, it was investigating.

The Blue Flower

(5,442 posts)
6. Not to mention warnings from the security agencies of other countries
Wed Apr 10, 2019, 12:16 PM
Apr 2019

By all means, let's dig into why the FBI was concerned. They were trying to do their jobs, and the more voters know, the worse it will be for il drumpf.

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