Another part of why Trump is extra nutty today.

Confirmed: A source familiar tells me the State Department IG briefing on the Hill is about retaliation against State Department officials who are trying to cooperate with House Democrats.

https://twitter.com/Yamiche/status/1179452198054440960

Trump said in the Oval Office today that he'd never called for a spiked border barrier. Well.

A design of our Steel Slat Barrier which is totally effective while at the same time beautiful!



https://twitter.com/nycsouthpaw/status/1179440772912992259

Dozens of Foreign Service Officers Have Joined a Private FB Group for Those Considering Quitting Job

Since the memo detailing Trump’s call with his Ukrainian counterpart was released, dozens of Foreign Service officers have joined a private Facebook group for those considering quitting their jobs, a member of the group told POLITICO.

https://twitter.com/nahaltoosi/status/1179176684442005507
https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/01/pompeo-subpoena-trump-diplomats-015873

Two Scoops of Peach Mint!

Have we gotten to the point where it is inexcusable to support the Republican Party?

Hi, GOP-This is the thanks you get for your slavering subservience to Trump and his lawlessness

Trump privately says you botched your defense of him, the AP reports. You failed his greatness, and his people are letting the world know it:




https://twitter.com/ThePlumLineGS/status/1179357865414410246
https://apnews.com/d98be4ffbaa4462b9454cca0a8a7e88a

So, Trump wants to face his accusers?

$39 Million 'Javelin' Package for Ukraine-These are the weapons Zelensky asked Trump for in ph call

State Department Backs $39 Million ‘Javelin’ Package For Ukraine
By Anthony Capaccio
October 1, 2019, 11:04 AM PDT Updated on October 1, 2019, 2:09 PM PDT
Formal notice to come as soon as this week after Hill approved
Ukraine requested anti-tank weapons weeks before Trump call


The State Department approved and Congress has informally signed off on a $39 million sale of additional Javelin anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, according to three officials familiar with the decision.

The sale of 150 anti-tank missiles and two additional missile launchers could be announced later on Tuesday, according to one of officials, all of whom asked not to be identified since the decision hasn’t been announced. Ukraine requested the weapons early this past summer. The U.S. sold Ukraine over 200 missiles and 37 launchers in 2018.


MORE:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-01/state-department-backs-39-million-javelin-package-for-ukraine
https://twitter.com/ScottMStedman/status/1179116062639415296

It appears Pompeo is threatening his officers if they comply with Congressional inquiries.

BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: I’m told that Pompeo’s office in recent days asked State Department HR/IG if they could “discipline” officers for “failure to follow direction” if they cooperate with Congress.

More:
https://twitter.com/ScottMStedman/status/1179156540835500032

Trump loses Hume

Brit Hume:
This is gross. Celebrating a brutal dictatorship on its survival.


https://twitter.com/brithume/status/1179031424600596480