Tulsi Gabbard has BAD NEWS for spook whose complaint launched Trump Ukraine-call impeachment
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents on Monday revealing that hearsay and erroneous claims from bad actors served as the basis for President Donald Trump's impeachment over a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy in July 2019, months before the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign began in earnest.
At least two of those bad actors now face the possibility of criminal prosecution.
'Deep state actors within the Intelligence Community concocted a false narrative that was used by Congress to usurp the will of the American people.'
An Obama holdover and CIA analyst credibly identified as Eric Ciaramella filed a complaint in August 2019 alleging Trump was "using the power of his office to solicit interference from a foreign country in the 2020 U.S. elections. This interference includes, among other things, pressuring a foreign country — Ukraine — to investigate one of the President's main domestic political rivals, former Vice President Biden."
Then-Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson ultimately spun the complaint as credible and rushed it to the congressional intelligence committees despite:
- Conducting only four interviews — one with the so-called whistleblower's Russia-hoaxer friend and two character references;
- Never once accessing the transcript of the call;
- Knowing that Ciaramella — whose political bias Atkinson testified to never considering — was a registered Democrat who worked closely with Vice President Biden, traveled with Biden to Ukraine, and complained about right-wing bloggers; and
- Knowing that Ciaramella had no firsthand evidence of what was being alleged.
The complaint, likely from Ciaramella and afforded a veneer of legitimacy by Atkinson, led to the House of Representatives passing articles of impeachment against the president in December 2019.
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Gabbard stated, "Deep state actors within the Intelligence Community concocted a false narrative that was used by Congress to usurp the will of the American people and impeach the duly-elected President of the United States."
Gabbard went beyond just exposing this frame-up this week, asking the Justice Department to investigate two former government officials.
A spokeswoman for the director confirmed to CBS News that Gabbard had drafted criminal referrals for the so-called whistleblower and a "former intelligence community watchdog" but did not specify what crimes are alleged.
The referrals reviewed by Fox News noted, however, that "the possible criminal activity concerns the circumstances described in the following congressional briefings:Discussion with Intelligence Community Inspector General, House Permanent Select Comm. on Intel., 116th Cong. (2019); Briefing by the Intelligence Community Inspector General, House Permanent Select Comm. on Intel., 116th Cong. (2019)."
Blaze News has reached out to the DOJ for comment.
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New Documents Reveal Democrats’ Plot To Frame Trump With Ukraine Call
There was never a genuine complaint. It wasn’t an opportunistic hit job either. It was something far more deliberate, a coordinated effort.Trump-backed Republican launches bid to challenge GOP Senate incumbent
Republican Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana officially launched her campaign to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) just days after securing an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Trump came out in support of Letlow on Saturday, calling her a "Big Star" who would embrace the MAGA agenda. Although Republican operatives like the National Republican Senatorial Committee customarily endorse the incumbent, Cassidy's controversial votes may have cost him the support of the president.
'I am confident I will win.'
"I’m honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and trust," Letlow said in a post on X. "My mission is clear: to ensure the nation our children inherit is safer and stronger."
"This United States Senate seat belongs to the people of Louisiana, because we deserve conservative leadership that will not waver."
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While the race is shaping up to be a contested Republican primary, the NRSC is letting the chips fall where they may.
The Senate Republicans' campaign arm is holding off from spending money on Cassidy, whom the NRSC endorsed, because "Louisiana will be won by a Republican regardless" and because the group doesn't want to oppose the president, according to a source familiar with the NRSC's decision-making.
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Notably, Cassidy was one of the few Republicans who voted to go forward with Trump's second impeachment trial in 2021, later voting to convict the president. Despite this, Cassidy remains confident about his race.
"I'm proudly running for re-election as a principled conservative who gets things done for the people of Louisiana," Cassidy said after Trump endorsed Letlow. "If Congresswoman Letlow decides to run I am confident I will win."
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GOP lawmaker who ousted Liz Cheney launches Senate bid following another Republican retirement
Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming is setting her sights on higher office as the 2026 primaries continue to take shape.
Hageman has served her district as an ally to President Donald Trump after kicking off a political career in the nation's capital by ousting former Rep. Liz Cheney in the 2022 Republican primary. Cheney was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6 melee, resulting in a landslide defeat the following election cycle.
'We must keep up this fight.'
Hageman is now pursuing the U.S. Senate after Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming announced her retirement on Friday.
"Wyoming is a beautiful state, but our people matter the most," Hageman said in her campaign announcement. "Our faith, our family, our community, and our county. That's what we care about. That's what we fight for."
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Hageman pointed to the massive energy contributions Wyoming has made to the country, fueling the exponential improvement in technology and quality of life for Americans across the country. Hageman vowed to protect the energy industry and the working class, touting Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act she helped pass in Congress.
"We must keep up this fight, and that's why today, I'm announcing my campaign for United States Senate," Hageman said. "This fight is about making sure the next century sees the advancements of the last while protecting our culture and our way of life."
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"We must dedicate ourselves to ensuring that the next 100 years is the next great American century. Wyoming is critical for achieving that goal."
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Lone Democrat's effort to impeach Trump fails miserably — because of his own party
Dozens of House Democrats turned their back on their colleague who led the latest impeachment effort against President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green's effort to force a vote to impeach Trump failed miserably on Thursday in a 237-140 vote. Forty-seven Democrats, including all of the Democratic leadership, voted present, while 23 Democrats joined Republicans to table to motion altogether.
'None of that serious work has been done.'
Although Democrats are typically enthusiastic when given the opportunity to kneecap the administration, both the leadership and the rank-and-file blocked the vote.
"We can't just impeach someone with no process, without any investigation," Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California said following the vote.
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Democratic leadership echoed this critique, admitting that there was no formal basis to levy the charges against Trump.
"Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law, and violating the public trust," House Democratic leadership said in a joint statement Thursday. "The effort traditionally requires a comprehensive investigative process, the collection and review of thousands of documents, an exacting scrutiny of the facts, the examination of dozens of key witnesses, congressional hearings, sustained public organizing, and the marshaling of the forces of democracy to build a broad national consensus."
"None of that serious work has been done, with the Republican majority focused solely on rubber stamping Donald Trump’s extreme agenda," the statement continues. "Accordingly, we will be voting 'present' on today’s motion to table the impeachment resolution as we continue our fight to make life more affordable for everyday Americans."
Green originally introduced the articles of impeachment for “Abuse of Presidential Power by Calling for the Execution of Members of Congress," referencing Trump's branding of the "Seditious Six" congressional Democrats who urged military servicemen to disobey supposedly "illegal" orders.
The second charge Green cited was the “Abuse of Presidential Power to Intimidate Federal Judges in Violation of the Separation of Powers and Independence of the Judiciary," referring to Trump's broad criticism of activist judges.
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WaPo’s Latest Hegseth Hoax Is So Weak Even NYT Can See Through It
Last week The Washington Post launched yet another anti-Trump hoax, portraying Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as the perpetrator of ruthless war crimes based on anonymous sources. Now The New York Times is debunking the Post’s information operation. On Friday, the Post’s Alex Horton and Ellen Nakashima claimed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “gave […]Democrat ‘men’ get EMOTIONAL during pathetic pandering sessions
Some of the easiest ways for Democrats to pander to their audience are to entertain the idea of Trump’s impeachment or to tear up while discussing illegal aliens — which is why two senators couldn’t help themselves when recent opportunities to do just those two things arose.
“Why are there no calls for impeachment? This is unacceptable. I will not live in an authoritative country, and neither will any of these people. You can do more. I like you, and I will vote for you if you are brave and you do what we need. We need him impeached. We need him removed,” a woman said passionately to Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) at a town hall.
“There is no doubt that this president’s conduct has already exceeded any prior standard for impeachment by the United States House of Representatives. I agree with you. But as I said at the beginning, I also have no choice but to be candid with you about the situation,” Ossoff responded.
Ossoff went on to claim that to impeach, Democrats must “have a majority in the United States House of Representatives."
“He just laid it out right there,” executive producer and co-host of “Pat Gray Unleashed” Keith Malinak says. “You give Democrats power, we will impeach President Trump regardless of what the issue is.”
Joining Ossoff in his delusion is Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), who staged a theatrical display of fake tears while protesting America’s stance on deportations.
“Trump has gone too far. Even for his own supporters. When a father of three U.S. Marines is violently beaten and detained. When U.S. citizens are arrested for no other offense than the color of their skin,” Padilla said, close to tears.
“When a farm worker falls to their death during an ICE raid, we know it’s gone too far. Americans deserve a better path forward,” he continued, before introducing his new amnesty plan that would allow illegal immigrants amnesty after living in the U.S. for seven years.
“We’re going to reward you for living in the shadows successfully for seven years,” Malinak comments.
Gray takes Padilla’s plan a step further, joking, “If you’ve been breaking our laws for 20 years, we’re going to give you a new house.”
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Trump trolls 'crooked' Democrats calling for yet another impeachment: 'MAKE MY DAY!'
President Donald Trump can't help but make fun of the latest impeachment efforts launched by Democratic lawmakers.
Democrats are once again in disarray amid Trump's ongoing involvement in the Middle East, with several lawmakers, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Al Green of Texas, calling for impeachment. In true Trump fashion, the president poked fun at Democrats for their latest meltdown.
'Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the "dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment.'
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"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers," Ocasio-Cortez said in a Saturday post on X. "He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment."
"I believe that the president of the United States has committed an impeachable act," Green said in a floor speech Tuesday. "Later today, I bring articles of impeachment to the floor, and I will call for a vote."
Trump's attack against Iran prompted outrage from other high-profile Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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"President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East," Jeffries said in a statement Saturday.
"The law requires the Trump administration to consult with Congress," Schumer said in an X post Monday. "The Constitution demands it. And the American people—especially the families of those in harm’s way—deserve nothing less."
Notably, all congressional leadership was briefed on the Iran strikes that took place over the weekend, despite claims from Democrats that they were left in the dark.
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Trump took to Truth Social to troll Democrats, taunting them for bringing forth another impeachment effort.
"Stupid AOC, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the 'dumbest' people in Congress, is now calling for my Impeachment, despite the fact that the Crooked and Corrupt Democrats have already done that twice before," Trump wrote on Tuesday. "The reason for her 'rantings' is all of the Victories that the U.S.A. has had under the Trump Administration. The Democrats aren’t used to WINNING, and she can’t stand the concept of our Country being successful again."
"Instead of her constant complaining, Alexandria should go back home to Queens, where I was also brought up, and straighten out her filthy, disgusting, crime ridden streets, in the District she 'represents,' and which she never goes to anymore," Trump added. "She better start worrying about her own Primary, before she thinks about beating our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, whose career is definitely on very thin ice!
"She and her Democrat friends have just hit the Lowest Poll Numbers in Congressional History, so go ahead and try Impeaching me, again, MAKE MY DAY!" he concluded.
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Jasmine Crockett says Trump impeachment inquiry 'absolutely' on the table
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has emerged as a front-facing figure in her party following President Donald Trump's sweeping victory in November, and with this newfound prominence, Crockett is looking to take action.
During an interview Sunday, Crockett vowed to launch an inquiry into Trump if she were to become chair of the House Oversight Committee. Crockett is now eyeing the vacancy following the passing of Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who previously served as ranking member of the committee.
"I would absolutely at least do an inquiry," Crockett said. "Absolutely. I mean, I think that there's more than enough to inquire about. ... I brought up Elon Musk earlier. We don't understand what all they were doing, what kind of deals were even made for Elon to be given this amount of privilege."
'He likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil.'
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"Let's say Democrats take the House. Would you pursue impeachment?"
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"And then the pressure that he's put on various organizations," Crockett added. "We saw that the merger with Verizon was able to take place only once they said no diversity, equity, or inclusion. We know that they have put a ridiculous amount of pressure and seemingly are trying to pull back resources from the likes of Harvard, because Harvard decided that they were gonna push back against his illegality."
Crockett also claimed that Trump, who himself has been the target of lawfare, is honing in on law firms so that he can receive free legal services because "he likes to violate the law."
"We know that he's shaken down so many of these law firms for free legal fees because he's gonna need them," Crockett said. "Because one thing that we know is that he likes to violate the law, whether it's criminal or civil. So these things need to be fleshed out, and we need to fully understand. And in fact, that's the Trump stuff."
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"And the reason I bring up the Trump stuff is because there is one committee in the Congress that has the authority to actually do oversight over the president," Crockett added.
For Crockett to become chair, she would have to be elected to ranking member on June 24 and Democrats would have to regain control of the House during the 2026 midterms.
"It's the Oversight Committee," Crockett said. "It is the only one that has that ability. And so I think that we need to make sure that we do it. I think that no matter what happens, history needs to know the truth."
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