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http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdrange/2017/01/09/chuck-johnson-troll-trump-transition-team/#285cf4b25c12Charles Chuck Johnson, a controversial blogger and conservative online personality, has been pushing for various political appointees to serve under Donald Trump, according to multiple sources close to the President-elects transition team.
While Johnson does not have a formal position, Forbes has learned that he is working behind the scenes with members of the transition teams executive committee, including billionaire Trump donor Peter Thiel, to recommend, vet and give something of a seal of approval to potential nominees from the so-called alt-right.'
The proximity to power is something new for Johnson, a self-described journalist, author and debunker of frauds, who has made a name for himself by peddling false information and right-wing conspiracy theories online. In the months leading up to the election, Johnson, 28, used social media and his website GotNews.com to stump for the President-elect while also publishing misinformation on Trumps detractors. Now, Johnson is helping to pick some of the leaders who may run the country for the next four years.
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,359 posts)calimary
(81,179 posts)Kicking!
Might be a good idea to start keeping track of these people. That's one reason that sneaky little jerk james o'keefe keeps getting busted.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/counter-sting-catches-james-okeefe-network-attempting-to-sow-chaos-at-trumps-inauguration_us_5873e26fe4b043ad97e516f7
He really can't hide anymore, or operate under the radar. Too many people know about him now, and recognize him, and are onto him. He screwed ACORN, he tried to screw Shirley Sherrod, and Planned Parenthood, among others. He's been dragged out into the open one too many times for being a nogoodnik trying to pull stings. Just google James O'Keefe and fraud and you'll be drowning in stories. I was overwhelmed. Even a few I'd either forgotten about or just found out about, now, while searching.
He's been up to no good like this for long enough that observant and informed people have begun to recognize him, catching him in the act or on the prowl. Enough people by now know what he looks like, even when he tries to wear disguises.
Might ALSO be a good idea to try to think ahead. Undoubtedly, when he finally gets it through his big fat thick bloated ego that maybe he's TOO recognizable in public, there will be others wanting to be his heir-apparent, or steal his act and NOT get caught. Stay awake everybody! And connect the dots as often as possible!!!
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(101,294 posts)This guy: WND Attacks Sandy Hook Father
One of the many reasons I'm disappointed FEMA camps don't actually exist: Chuck Johnson
As surprising as this sounds, this really may be a new low for the Trump camp. There may be no troll who operates with more obvious malice.
blogslut
(37,990 posts)It will really tie the room together.
NBachers
(17,096 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)and we've reached it.
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)He's not even in the White House yet.