The FBI interviewed Pat Cipollone – Donald Trump’s former White House adviser – and his deputy about the documents the FBI seized in last week’s Mar-a-Lago raid. Reuters cited a source who said the former White House adviser was interviewed, but it remains unclear exactly when that happened. His deputy Patrick Philbin, however, was interviewed in the spring, as first reported by the New York Times. The news comes after the Justice Department returned Mr. Trump’s passports that agents took during last week’s search of Mar-a-Lago. According to an email from the department shared by a Trump spokesman, the bureau’s “filter agents” seized three passports in Mr. Trump’s name. two were expired and one was his active diplomatic passport. On another front, a date has been set for a Florida federal court to hear arguments on whether or not to unseal the affidavit that justified the search. The hearing will take place this Thursday at 13.00. The Justice Department rejected requests to release the document, warning it could “chill” future efforts to secure cooperation from witnesses.
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ICYMI: Donald Trump’s former aide doesn’t want to run in 2024
Mick Mulvaney, the former acting chief of staff to Donald Trump, said he hopes the former president will not run for president in 2024. “I don’t think we should give to Donald Trump,” he said in an interview with NewsNation. “I also think it’s also a time for the next generation to take over anyway.” Mr. Mulvaney, who infamously predicted in 2020 that the former president would concede that election “gracefully,” has become a more visible anti-Trump pundit in recent months and was controversially hired as a CBS News contributor earlier this year.
CBS faces backlash after hiring former Trump aide Mick Mulvey, report says
The former Trump administration official has frequently attacked the press Andrew Naughtie August 17, 2022 10:15 am 1660725039
Liz Cheney accuses Donald Trump of ‘insidious lies’ about Mar-a-Lago investigation
Liz Cheney, after losing her primary on Tuesday night, accused the former president of spreading an “insidious lie” by claiming FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago home were politically motivated. Mrs. Cheney said: “That’s another sneaky lie.” He added that Donald Trump “knows that accepting these conspiracies will cause violence and threats of violence. That happened on January 6 and now it’s happening again.” Maroosha Muzaffar17 August 2022 09:30 1660723352
The former White House adviser was interviewed by the FBI
The FBI interviewed Pat Cipollone – Donald Trump’s former White House adviser – and his deputy about the seized Mar-a-Lago documents, it has been reported. Reuters cited a source who said the former White House adviser was interviewed, but it remains unclear exactly when that happened. His deputy Patrick Philbin, however, was interviewed in the spring, as first reported by the New York Times. Maroosha Muzaffar17 August 2022 09:02 1660723212
Cheney: ‘I have no regrets’ about rejecting Donald Trump
Flanked by her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday told CBS News she regrets nothing about following Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election. She would echo that sentiment in the concession stand. her speech later Tuesday afternoon. “I have no regrets,” he said in the interview. “I feel very proud of all the work I’ve done with the people of Wyoming over the past six years, and I truly understand and recognize that there is nothing more important than defending our Constitution. And so I will continue to work and make sure that we do this in a non-partisan way.” Read more from the Independent’s Eric Garcia:
Cheney says she has “no regrets” as she faces her impending primary loss
Cheney is set to lose to a primary challenger backed by Trump in the Republican primary for Wyoming’s largest congressional district. John Bowden August 17, 2022 09:00 1660719612
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Confused About ‘Banana Republic’ Concept
A North Carolina US House candidate who won Donald Trump’s endorsement was embarrassed by revealing he doesn’t know the meaning of the phrase “banana republic” in an interview. Bo Hines was trying to use the phrase to describe the FBI’s behavior as a result of the agency’s investigation into Mar-a-Lago, and he appeared to not understand that the phrase did not refer to the popular clothing chain of the same name. Read more from Gustaf Kilander of the Independent:
Calling the US a banana republic is disrespectful to the clothing chain, the politician says
“It’s clear now that the American people can add ‘getting a joke’ to the ever-growing list of things Democrats just can’t get,” says the campaign consultant. John Bowden 17 August 2022 08:00 1660716012
Top Trump aide tried to avoid subpoena, DoJ says
Peter Navarro, a top trade adviser to Donald Trump’s administration, told Justice Department agents to “get the hell out of here” when he was served with a subpoena in connection with his contempt of Congress charges. He also refused to open the door for them at first, but was eventually served regardless. Telling court representatives to leave is generally not an effective way to avoid being served with court-ordered official documents. Read more from The Independent’s Andrew Naughtie:
Trump aide Peter Navarro told subpoenaed agents to ‘get the hell out of here’
The former trade adviser was a key player in the plan to overturn the January 6, 2021 congressional elections John Bowden August 17, 2022 07:00 1660712412
FBI condemns ‘reprehensible’ threats after Mar-a-Lago raid
The FBI on Monday condemned the “reprehensible” threats made on social media and other platforms in response to the agency’s execution of a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. In a brief statement shared with The Independent, the office also called for the public’s help to stop incidents of domestic extremism before they happen. Read more from John Bowden:
FBI calls threats to law enforcement ‘reprehensible’ and urges public to be vigilant
Agency makes public statement after issuing joint memo with DHS warning of threats John Bowden August 17, 2022 06:00 1660708812
Trump’s spokesman, Cheney’s GOP leadership replacement join the mockery
Donald Trump wasn’t the only one rejoicing Tuesday as Liz Cheney was soundly defeated in the Wyoming congressional primary. His top spokesman, Taylor Budowitz, responded with a video showing Trump doing the clown dance at several campaign rallies. And Representative Elise Stefanik, who ousted Mrs. Cheney to become the GOP House conference chairman, released her own statement denouncing “Nancy Pelosi’s puppet.” John Bowden August 17, 2022 05:00 1660705081
Trump blasts Cheney as ‘mean and optimistic’ as he gloats over her primary loss
Donald Trump ripped into Liz Cheney and wished her “happiness” in the “depths of political oblivion” on Tuesday after she lost the Wyoming US primary. The former president has long called for her impeachment from Congress over her work on the January 6th select committee. “Congratulations to Harriet Hagman on her big and very decisive WIN in Wyoming. This is a wonderful result for America and a complete rebuke to the Unselect Committee of Policy Hacks and Thugs. Liz Cheney should be ashamed of herself, the way she acted and her mean, mean-spirited words and actions to others. Now she can finally disappear into the depths of political oblivion where I am sure she will be much happier than she is now. Thanks WYOMING!” he said. Read more from The Independent’s John Bowden:
Trump slams Cheney as ‘mean and optimistic’ as he gloats over her defeat
Trump Lays on Cheney Minutes After Race Announced, Retaliates for Her Jan. 6 Committee Performance John Bowden 17 August 2022 03:58 1660699846
Cheney says she has ‘no regrets’ as she faces looming Wyoming primary loss
Former President Donald Trump’s most vocal critic says she has no regrets as polls close in the Republican primary for Wyoming’s at-large congressional seat. Liz Cheney made the comments Tuesday as voters across the state decided her fate. “I have no regrets,” he said, according to CBS News. “I feel very proud of all the work I’ve done with the people of Wyoming over the past six years, and I truly understand and recognize that there is nothing more important than defending our Constitution. And so I will continue to work and make sure that we do this in a non-partisan way.” Read more from the Independent’s Eric Garcia:
Cheney says she has “no regrets” as she faces her impending primary loss
Cheney is set to lose to a primary challenger backed by Trump in the Republican primary for Wyoming’s largest congressional district. John Bowden August 17, 2022 02:30
