'Shakedown Scheme': Top Dem On Explosive Giuliani Letter To Ukraine | MSNBC

House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees Member Eric Swalwell joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss new impeachment evidence revealed by Democrats. Swalwell argues the “new evidence” reveals Trump was “focused on having President Zelensky investigate the Bidens,” characterizing the plot as a “shakedown scheme.” Aired on 01/14/20.

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'Shakedown Scheme': Top Dem On Explosive Giuliani Letter To Ukraine | MSNBC

[jamesdimele]

Holy crap! Our White House is run by the leader of a crime family syndicate.

[DavidJ]

The Founders understanding of bribery was derived from English law, under which bribery was understood as an officeholder’s abuse of the power of an office to obtain a private benefit rather than for the public interest. This definition not only encompasses Trump’s conduct—it practically defines it.

Trump took 400 million in taxpayer dollars, which had been appropriated by Congress, and used it to bribe a foreign country into taking specific actions that would only benefit him personally.

What Trump did, is the equivalent of a Mayor of a city, taking funds that have been allocated for the city's local Police Department, and withholding it until they launch a bogus investigation on one of his political opponents in the upcoming elections.

The Founders placed articles of impeachment in the Constitution for the purpose of protecting our democracy. A democracy that Trump clearly has no respect for, and is trying to tear apart.

Article II, Section 4, says the president “shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

[sandramay]

if what is happening to America hasn't broken your heart, you don't love her enough!

[irisheyes]

I for one would never vote for Trump no matter what lies he comes up with.

[patrickmckinlay]

Trump would make Al Capone look like a Alter boy

[waterandafter]

But when the president does it it's not a crime.
That's what Nixon said.

[tselengbotlhole]

I hope Swalwell and Raskin make it as some of the impeachment managers

[supportyourtroopsathletes]

This is why the witnesses that were not heard from and the new evidence needs to be seen during the Senate trial. All Senators and all the American citizens needs this all in the open to make their own decisions and opinions.

[dimitrab]

Leave it to Poop&needles Pelosi...

[thomasfletcher]

Was the letter "smoking" ? LOL

[Strothy]

Ever since Brexit got such an abrupt finally (maybe) this is the best primetime drama 2020

[niteflyer]

follow the leads directly to the points of interest.


"R" (including the unseen points and directions) "soon the lid will be uncovered"

[gaetanovindigni]

Qualities of a Leader

Integrity / Empathy / Emotional Intelligence / Vision / Judgment / Courage / Passion / Clarity / Humility / Optimism / Adaptability / Holder of Values / Unselfishness / Dependability /

Loyalty to her/his country!

[MrRonaldoo]

This has nothing to do with any solid evidence, these notes have no date stamps, they could written yesterday.

[wilywascal]

In America, it isn't left-wing and right-wing, anymore -- it's now left-wing or WRONGING!

[mgainer]

Top Dem? LOL...sorry, Eric Swalwell is not a top Dem

[odzychris]

Hi Ari! Are sure this is all real or are you guys all just together to read one of the best novels ever written? How many chapters to go? Or is it a “trillion-olgy”? Thanks

[lethewaters]

that note aint our gloriuseses leaders handwriting
if the scrip dont fit
you cant convit

[Trumpistoast]

Trump is going to need another Rally this week. He and his cult need these group therapy sessions just to get through the week!

[thomasfletcher]

That looks like Schiff's handwritting ! LOL