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GOP Congressman Struggles To Defend Accusations Against Mueller | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC

Published on Dec 20, 2017

Rep. Matthew Gaetz started the “Fire Mueller” movement in Congress calling Mueller’s Russia investigation
a ‘coup’. Gaetz responds to Sen. Warner’s stark warning to Trump against firing Mueller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYi5Xy3RfWM

Gaetz in his "fire Mueller" rant sounds like a model of an ultra-partisan pompous Trumpian prig.

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GOP Group Meeting In Secret To Undermine Donald Trump Investigation | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Published on Dec 20, 2017

Rachel Maddow relays details of a report by Politico that a subset of Republicans on the the House Intelligence Committee have
been meeting secretly to find a way to use committee documents to undermine Robert Mueller's Trump Russia investigation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU6dXC1rxLs

Contrast Mark Warner's sombre warning (more of it in the second video) to the emotional paranoia-laden words of Gaetz.

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Part 85, some of Russian meddling, and related, material from F6 big ones. These from Saturday,
12/23/17, headed, WATCH: House Speaker Ryan, GOP leaders hold news conference
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=137157306

Before House Intelligence Committee Trump Jr. claimed attorney-client privilege in refusing to answer questions re chats with father.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. Swalwell believes, uh uh as conversation between two clients doesn't qualify just because a lawyer
representing them was there. Swalwell says if Republicans are fair dinkum Jr. should be subpoenaed. Toward end of first quarter

Trump Jr. asked Russian lawyer for info on Clinton Foundation

The Beat With Ari Melber
12/6/17
NBC news exclusive: During the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting, Trump Jr. asked the Russian lawyer for
evidence of illegal donations to the Clinton Foundation. Rep. Ted Lieu joins Ari Melber. Duration: 7:14
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 5, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/trump-jr-asked-russian-lawyer-for-info-on-clinton-foundation-1110880323612
, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBe9kibw2TE [with comments]

Into the second quarter this pair

Special Counsel Mueller subpoenas Trump's bank records
All In with Chris Hayes
12/5/17
The White House tried to knock down reports that Mueller is examining the
president's financials, which he has said would cross a "red line." Duration: 3:46
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/special-counsel-mueller-subpoenas-trump-s-bank-records-1110286915547

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Second Lady Karen Pence finds Trump “totally vile”

All In with Chris Hayes
12/5/17
In a new profile of Vice President Pence, we learn that Karen was "disgusted" by Trump in the wake of the Access
Hollywood tape and the VP candidate himself was participating in a kind of soft coup at the time. Duration: 6:25
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/second-lady-karen-pence-finds-trump-totally-vile-1110285891946 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfnbfUCOsj4 [with comments]

Reportedly Pence believes he is the one God meant to be in Trump's place.

These two slide us into the second third

Mueller looking at Deutsche Bank in Trump Russia probe: reports

The Rachel Maddow Show
12/5/17
Rachel Maddow looks at Deutsche Bank's history with Russian money laundering, Donald Trump's massive indebtedness to Deutsche
Bank, and the news that Robert Mueller's Trump Russia investigation is taking a closer look at the bank's dealings. Duration: 26:23
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/mueller-looking-at-deutsche-bank-in-trump-russia-probe-reports-1110334019762 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O2sWbXXbSk [with comments]

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News of Mueller Deutsche Bank query triggers Trump team freak-out
The Rachel Maddow Show
12/5/17
Greg Farrell, investigative reporter for Bloomberg News, talks with Rachel Maddow about his reporting on the
Robert Mueller investigation asking Deutsche Bank for information related to Donald Trump. Duration: 6:32
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/news-of-mueller-deutsche-bank-query-triggers-trump-team-freak-out-1110339140002

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Mueller's latest move and Trump's 'red line'

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
12/5/17
Several news outlets report Mueller's team has subpoenaed Deutsche Bank for records related to Trump, but the president previously
said Mueller probing his finances would cross a "red line." Jill Wine-Banks, David Cay Johnston & Ron Klain join Lawrence O'Donnell. Duration: 14:35
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/mueller-s-latest-move-and-trump-s-red-line-1110358595569 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY2RUVJhcDQ [with comments]

This triple gets into the second half. Ah, Deutsche Bank reportedly has sold some of Trump's debt with them
to a Russian bank. Heh, ease the sanctions, Donald, and we just could forgive some of your debt. Just a thought.

Reports: Special Counsel Mueller probing Trump finances

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/6/17
Multiple reports, that have been denied by Trump's legal team, state that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is
now looking into Trump family finances as part of his Russia investigation. Our panel reacts. Duration: 7:43
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 5, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/reports-special-counsel-mueller-probing-trump-finances-1110383683903 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64OoJ16hqGk [with comments]

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Donald Trump Jr. faces Russia questions on Capitol Hill
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/6/17
On Wednesday, lawmakers on the House Intelligence Committee will meet with Donald Trump Jr. about
Russia-related matters in a closed-door session. Our panel discusses. Duration: 5:31
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 5, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/donald-trump-jr-faces-russia-questions-on-capitol-hill-1110387267733

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Fmr. Mueller colleague: Mueller will follow the facts

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
12/6/17
Chuck Rosenberg, who worked at the FBI with both Robert Mueller and James Comey, discusses Mueller's ongoing Russia
investigation saying Mueller isn't 'going after' Trump. He's simply following the facts where they lead. Duration: 4:34
©2017 NBCNews.com
[originally aired December 5, 2017]
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/fmr-mueller-colleague-mueller-will-follow-the-facts-1110388291794 ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WnKs2aCtYM [with comments]


From "stashed December 5, 2017:"

Trump's personal banking information handed over to Robert Mueller
Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump’s biggest lender, is forced to submit documents after special prosecutor issues subpoena
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/05/donald-trump-bank-records-handed-over-robert-mueller
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dX06ht2ThKnCw6MqgMbfhlohhYugM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Trump lawyer denies Deutsche Bank got subpoena on Trump accounts
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-deutsche-bank/trump-lawyer-denies-deutsche-bank-got-subpoena-on-trump-accounts-idUSKBN1DZ0XN

Mueller's Trump-Russia investigation engulfs Deutsche
Deutsche Bank has received a subpoena from the US special counsel investigating possible collusion
between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia. It's actually welcome news for the bank.
https://global.handelsblatt.com/finance/muellers-trump-russia-investigation-engulfs-deutsche-bank-861185

Robert Mueller Just Subpoenaed Trump’s Favorite Bank. Here’s What He May Be Looking For.
Deutsche Bank may hold the key to the president’s mysterious finances.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/12/mueller-subpoena-donald-trump-deutsche-bank/
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/d--hDIC3SjFgZwM6nfNTUh71f26PM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Democrats move to defend Mueller against Trump allies
As the president's defenders mount a fresh assault against the special
counsel, Congressional Democrats are determined to protect his job.
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/05/trump-mueller-democrats-congress-281810
.. more: https://news.google.com/news/story/dgp7ACd3sMvytBMgHg99PxQM1xyAM?ned=us&gl=US&hl=en

Trump Said Probing His Finances Would Be A ‘Red Line.’ That’s Exactly What Robert Mueller Is Now Doing.
Mueller has asked Deutsche Bank for data on Trump’s finances for his Russia investigation.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-red-line-finances_us_5a26aa6ee4b0f9f0203f5571

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Goes To Bat Against FBI And Robert Mueller For Trump
The newspaper has published a series of pieces critical of the investigation into Russian election interference.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wall-street-journal-attacks-mueller_us_5a26540de4b07324e840359e

Trump Jr. asked Russian lawyer for evidence of illegal Clinton Foundation donations: report
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/363413-trump-jr-asked-russian-lawyer-for-evidence-of-illegal-clinton
.. more: https://www.google.com/search?q=trump+jr+asked+russian