Trump's 'Salute to America' cost more than $5M

If Barry did the exact same thing.

Headline:

Obama brings patriotism back to America

President Obama was all smiles today on the North Lawn of the WH when he announced his Salute to America event in front of a gaggle of reporters. Enraptured Ann Compton started out with "What will the First Lady be wearing?". Followed by Jim Acosta, "Mr. President you definitely have some impressive accomplishments. Why is it a Republican president never thought of this."...

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The Fourth of July "Salute to America" event cost Washington, D.C., and the federal government more than $5 million, according to ABC News.

That figure included $2.45 million the Interior Department and National Park Service spent on expenses such as barricades, medical services, staffing and other logistics, according to ABC News, citing an Interior Department letter.

The District of Columbia and Defense Department, meanwhile, reported event and security costs of $1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for a total cost of $5.35 million, according to ABC News.

National Park Service Deputy Director Dan Smith told ABC News the publicity the event generated for the National Park Service made the cost worth it.

"If you could tell me that for $2.5 million additional dollars the exposure we got from this televised event, it's a great bang for the buck," he said.

Smith denied the money for the event was diverted from any planned or deferred maintenance initiatives.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, has called the spending "especially wrong," saying that despite a letter from Interior Secretary David Bernhardt citing similar figures for events such as the anniversary of the March on Washington in 2013, the 2019 event did not have comparable historical value.

"Mayor [Muriel] Bowser (D) has said the president's event bankrupted a fund meant to protect the nation's capital from terrorist attacks, not to mention that he still hasn't paid off the bills from his inauguration festivities," Grijalva said in a statement.

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Did anyone truly expect Raúl Grijalva and Muriel Bowser both Democrats to say...Yes, we thought the Salute to America was the greatest thing ever?  

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"In that context, the diversion of fee revenue from visitors to our national parks to pay for the president's new extra event on the 4th was especially wrong," he added, according to ABC News.

Trump's 'Salute to America' cost more than $5M

Spokesman: Bill Clinton 'knows nothing' about 'terrible crimes' alleged against Epstein

Well, somebody is lying. Clinton's spokesman (why does he need a spokesman) claims he was on the Lolita Express 4 times. But according to FOX Clinton was aboard 26 times with flight logs to prove it. They also said he ditched the SS. 

Link:

Flight logs show Bill Clinton flew on sex offender's jet much more than previously known

(If it won't load copy and paste to Bing)

Oh…and although Clinton stands out like a sore thumb the MSM can’t resist trying to tie Trump to Epstein.

The only hope for the truth to surface is Epstein will sing to get a reduced sentence.

WASHINGTON – A spokesman for former President Bill Clinton said Monday that Clinton "knows nothing" about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes after the billionaire financier pleaded not guilty to sex-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court.

The truth be told...

"President Clinton knows nothing about the terrible crimes Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to in Florida some years ago or those with which he has been recently charged in New York," according to a statement tweeted by Clinton's press secretary Angel Ureña.

Epstein was arrested Saturday on sex-trafficking charges dating back to the 2000s, according to the Associated Press. On Monday, Epstein pleaded not guilty to one count of sex trafficking and one count of sex-trafficking conspiracy, which stem from accusations dating to 2002-2005. 

According to the federal indictment, Epstein "sexually exploited and abused dozens of minor girls at his homes" in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida, along with other locations. He also allegedly paid some of his victims to recruit more underage girls, according to the indictment.

Epstein's lawyers argued that the matter had been settled a decade ago with a plea deal in Florida. “This is ancient stuff,” Epstein attorney Reid Weingarten said Monday in court, calling the case essentially a “redo” by the government.

In 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida to state charges of soliciting and procuring a person under age 18 for prostitution, which could have led to a lifetime in prison if prosecuted, the AP reported. Epstein was sentenced for 13 months in jail, under a non-prosecution agreement overseen by federal authorities in Florida. He was also required to reach financial settlements with dozens of his once-teenage victims and register as a sex offender.

Epstein has been tied to Clinton and President Donald Trump. 

In addition to being fellow residents of Palm Beach – where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property is located – the president and Epstein socialized together before Trump’s 2016 election.

On Saturday, Trump biographer Tim O’Brien tweeted this 2002 quote by the future president, taken from a New York Magazine profile: “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”

An attorney for the Trump Organization has said Trump had " 'no relationship' " with Epstein, the Washington Post reported Monday. But, the Post also reported that "outside of Trump’s own words, there is clear evidence that the two men — both members of the same highflying social worlds in Manhattan and Palm Beach — socialized together in the past."

Clinton's spokesperson said in the statement that the former president had taken a total of four trips on Epstein's private airplane between 2002 and 2003, one to Europe, one to Asia and two to Africa, which included stops in connection with the work of the Clinton Foundation.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and alleged madam, was present at Chelsea Clinton's wedding

According to the statement, staff, Clinton Foundation supporters, and Clinton's Secret Service detail traveled on every leg of every trip. In addition, in 2002 Clinton also had a meeting with Epstein at the former president's Harlem office and one brief visit to Epstein's New York apartment, where a staff member and Clinton's security detail were present.

"He's not spoken to Epstein in well over a decade, and has never been to Little St. James Island, Epstein's ranch in New Mexico, or his residence in Florida," the statement concluded.

Spokesman: Bill Clinton 'knows nothing' about 'terrible crimes' alleged against Epstein

Breaking News

Nancy Pelosi's daughter says 'some of our faves' could be implicated in Jeffrey Epstein case after financier was arrested on sex trafficking charges involving dozens of underage victims

This is supposedly Bill Clinton on Jeffery Epstein's plane. How old does this girl look to you? I say supposedly because I can't authenticate the photo. However, it has been confirmed, Clinton took 26 junkets aboard convicted pedophile Jeffery Epstein's private jet Lolita Express to Orgy island.

One woman abused on the island by Epstein told the UK Daily Mail Clinton was provided with two women “no older than 17” when he visited Epstein’s island.

Do you consider this a stretch? Remember we're talking about Bill Clinton.

I could see it now if he's ever charged. 

Wonder if they could get a hold of a dress to give to Ken Starr?

More than two dozen flights on Epstein's private jet. With Clinton's track record think how his utter disregard and reckless stupidity just put himself (again) in another dicey situation. Why would an ex-president be associated with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein unless they shared a common interest? Are we to conclude he was on board for sex or trying to talk Epstein into some Whitewater property?

Through the years amidst the myriad of Clinton scandals just once...repeat just once...I would like to see them pay a price. Will it happen? I'm going with NO.

Breaking News

Huawei ban: Full timeline on how and why its phones are under fire

Here's a breakdown of the embattled Chinese telecom and phone maker's saga so far.

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After reading this 'blueprint of Huawei's business model' any country who would permit them to install its 5G network has shit for brains!

Life would be a hell of a lot easier if no one believed what the Chinese, the North Koreans, Iranians, and the Russians ever said.

(You could add the Democrats to that too!)

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Huawei is making some of the biggest waves in the wireless industry right now. It's the world's No. 1 telecom supplier and No. 2 phone manufacturer. Yet it's a pariah in several countries, including the US, to the point that the FBI reportedly set up a sting at CES 2019.

Over the last few months, there's been an upswing in scrutiny of Huawei, with a number of countries banning the use of its networking equipment. That's why its phones are virtually invisible in the US despite its massive presence around the world.

The Chinese telecom giant may have run into its biggest trouble yet in 2019. Late January saw the US Justice Department unsealed indictments that included 23 counts pertaining to the alleged theft of intellectual property, obstruction of justice and fraud related to its alleged evasion of US sanctions against Iran. 

The core issue with Huawei has been concerns about its coziness with the Chinese government and fears that its equipment could be used to spy on other countries and companies. It's the reason why the US banned companies from using Huawei networking equipment in 2012 and the company was added to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List on May 15, following an executive order from President Donald Trump effectively banning Huawei from US communications networks. 

In late June, Trump reportedly agreed to ease those restrictions as part of a deal to resume trade talks with China.

Huawei has long denied any wrongdoing and continues to maintain its innocence through the recent charges. 

It can be tough to keep pace with the sheer number of headlines, so let's put what's happened in 2018 and 2019 in a handy timeline. We've put the 2019 events first, with 2018's below if you want to dive deeper.

July 4: US government tries to get Huawei lawsuit thrown out.

July 3: Huawei remains on Commerce Department's blacklist despite Trump's latest decision.

July 2: Huawei reportedly isn't sure about using Android in future phones.

July 1: Trump official says eased Huawei restrictions only apply to widely available products.

June 29: Trump decides to lift some restrictions on US companies selling to Huawei.

June 27: Huawei employees worked on Chinese military research projects, according to a report from Bloomberg.

June 25: US companies are reportedly bypassing the Trump ban on sales to Huawei, while FedEx is suing the Commerce Department over the diversion of Huawei packages.

June 24: Huawei says it'll increase its 5G investment in spite of US ban, while attorneys for its imprisoned CFO have asked for the US extradition request to be withdrawn. Also, an FCC commissioner wants Huawei gear out of US networks, and the Trump administration reportedly is thinking about requiring domestic 5G equipment to be made outside China.

June 21: Huawei unveils a trio of new Nova 5 phones in China as US tensions simmer, and its Mate X foldable phone will reportedly launch by September. The US also blacklists five more Chinese tech companies.

June 19: Huawei's CEO isn't worried about $30 billion revenue hit from US ban.

June 18: Huawei boss predicts $30B revenue hit from US ban, but Microsoft starts selling its laptops again.

June 13: Chinese ambassador warns Britain that excluding Huawei from 5G sends a "bad signal."

June 12: Huawei reportedly moves to trademark its own OS, and apparently chases Verizon for $1B in patent licensing fees.

June 11: Huawei says it'll need more time to become world's biggest phone seller and reportedly delays announcement of its new laptop indefinitely. 

June 10: Huawei reportedly asks app developers to publish on its AppGallery store, and a White House official apparently wants to delay the US government's Huawei ban.

June 7: Facebook stops letting Huawei preinstall its apps, and Google reportedly warns the Trump administration that its Huawei ban creates a national security risk. Also, Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition hearing is set for January 2020.

June 6: Russian telecom agrees to let Huawei develop country's 5G network, while China gives Huawei a boost by issuing 5G licenses.

June 5: Huawei chairman says company would sign a "no-spy" deal with US.

June 4: Huawei trade secrets trial reportedly kicks off in Texas.

June 3: Science publisher IEEE reverses its week-old ban on Huawei scientists reviewing technical papers.

June 2: Huawei reportedly strips back production of phones amid US crackdown.

May 31: Huawei reportedly orders employees to cancel US meetings, mirrors Consumer Technology Association's criticism of Trump's plans to impose higher tariffs on imported Mexican goods.

May 30: Huawei membership restored by SD Association and Wi-Fi Alliance, while it quietly launches its 5G lab in the shadow of the US ban. Also, its wearables shipments quadruple in first quarter.

May 29: Huawei asks court to rule US ban unconstitutional.

May 28: Huawei reportedly plans to bring OS to China later this year, internationally in 2020.

May 26: Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder, says he'd "be the first to protest" if China retaliated against Apple.

May 24: Huawei's operating system may be called "Hongmeng," while Amazon Japan reportedly stops selling its devices.

May 23: US reportedly accuses Huawei of lying about Chinese ties.

May 22: Chip designer Arm ditches Huawei, while Mate 20 X gets dropped from UK 5G launch.

May 21: Huawei reportedly wants its app store to compete with Google's.

May 20: Huawei gets a temporary reprieve from the US trade ban, prompting Google to revive work temporarily.

May 19: Google cuts off Huawei phones from future Android updates.

May 16: Huawei says US ban will 'significantly harm' American jobs and companies.

May 15: Trump effectively bans Huawei with a national security order.

May 8: 5G rollout may face a delay in UK over Huawei investigations.

May 3: Countries draft 5G security proposals as the US warns again of Huawei's threat.

May 2: A Huawei leak prompts the sacking of UK defense minister Gavin Williamson.

May 1: Huawei hits 50% growth in phone sales and reportedly has an 8K 5G TV in the works for later this year.

April 30: Vodafone found hidden backdoors in Huawei equipment, according to a report.

April 24: Britain will reportedly allow Huawei limited access to 5G infrastructure. Several days later, China pushes Britain to let Huawei be part of 5G rollout.

April 21: The CIA reportedly says Huawei is funded by Chinese state security.

April 11: Google and Huawei will pay Nexus 6P owners for bootloop issues in class-action lawsuit.

April 9: The US reportedly no longer demands a Huawei ban in Germany.

April 8: Huawei is "open" to selling its 5G chips to Apple, says report.

April 4, 2019: Huawei sets new goals to overtake Samsung and Apple, and MIT severs links with Huawei and ZTE due to US investigations.

March 29, 2019: Huawei slams US for having "a loser's attitude" because its tech can't compete.

March 28, 2019: British watchdog warns that Huawei products represent "significantly increased risk."

March 26, 2019: Huawei launches the P30 and P30 Pro in Paris.

March 19, 2019: Angela Merkel pushes back against US pressure to bar Huawei from Germany's 5G rollout.

March 15, 2019: Huawei's CFO wanted to quit before arrest, according to the company's founder.

March 14, 2019: Huawei is developing its own OS in case it can't use Android or Windows, report says.

March 12, 2019: US reportedly tells Germany to drop Huawei or it'll limit intelligence sharing. The Huawei Mate 20 hits 10 million shipped.

March 8, 2019: Huawei sues the US government over its equipment ban.

March 5, 2019: Huawei reportedly calls for international cybersecurity standards.

March 1, 2019: An extradition hearing for Huawei's CFO gets the go-ahead from Canada, and the US warns the Philippines against using Huawei 5G gear.

Feb. 28, 2019: Chinese kids literally sing Huawei's praises in surreal video.

Feb. 26, 2019: Samsung and Huawei settle 2-year-old patent dispute.

Feb. 25, 2019: Huawei could face a solar tech ban in the US.

Feb. 24, 2019: Huawei unveils the Mate X foldable phone.

Feb. 22, 2019: Italian politicians reportedly push for Huawei 5G ban.

Feb. 21, 2019: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says countries using Huawei tech pose a risk to the US.

Feb. 20-21, 2019: Ren Zhengfei says that the arrest of his daughter, the company's CFO, was "politically motivated and that the US treats 5G like "military" tech.

Feb. 19, 2019: Ren tells the BBC "there's no way the US can crush us."

Feb. 17, 2019: The UK reportedly concludes that using Huawei in 5G is a manageable risk.

Feb. 6, 2019: US State Department discourages European countries from using Huawei equipment in their 5G rollouts.

Feb. 4, 2019: A report says the FBI raided a Huawei lab and set up a CES sting. Also, two of the company's staff were expelled from Denmark after a work permit inspection.

FBI Director Christopher Wray, Jan. 29, 2019

 "The charges unsealed today clearly allege that Huawei intentionally conspired to steal the intellectual property of an American company."

Jan. 30, 2019: Qualcomm reaches an interim licensing agreement with Huawei.

Jan. 29, 2019: US hammers Huawei with 23 indictments for alleged trade secret theft and fraud.

Jan. 25, 2019: Colleges reportedly drop Huawei equipment to appease the Trump administration. Also, Huawei says it'll reveal a foldable phone with 5G in February.

Jan. 24, 2019: Huawei reportedly says it'll take the smartphone crown from Samsung by 2020.

Jan. 23, 2019: Huawei's CFO may face formal extradition to the US, report says.

Jan. 18, 2019: China says a Canadian ban on Huawei's 5G tech will trigger "repercussions."

Jan. 11, 2019: In Poland, a Huawei employee gets arrested over alleged spying.Three days later, Huawei sacks that employee.

Jan. 8, 2019: Huawei fights to stay in the US with laptops and tablets at CES.

Jan. 4, 2019: Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to address concerns about Chinese tech companies.

Jan. 3, 2019: A report suggests that President Trump may use an executive order to ban Huawei and ZTE purchases.

Read: Huawei could survive without Android, but not very well

2018

Dec. 24, 2018: Huawei exceeds 200 million smartphone shipments.

Dec. 12, 2018: A Canadian court grants Huawei's CFO $10 million bail.

Dec. 7, 2018: Reuters reports that Japan will stop buying Huawei, ZTE equipment.

Dec. 6, 2018: Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou is arrested in Canada at the request of the US.

Dec. 5, 2018: Britain's BT says it'll strip Huawei equipment from 4G network by 2021 and won't use it in 5G core.

Oct. 18, 2018: Huawei tussles with US startup CNEX Labs over theft of technology.

Sept. 7, 2018: Huawei gets caught cheating on a phone benchmark test.

Sept. 5, 2018: In a Senate hearing on Facebook and Twitter, Huawei and ZTE get called out.

Aug. 1, 2018: Knocking off Apple, Huawei becomes the No. 2 phone seller.

July 19, 2018: Huawei crosses 100 million shipments mark for the year to date.

July 11, 2018: Australia says it'll ban Huawei from 5G rollout amid security concerns.

June 7, 2018: Congress calls out Google over its ties with Huawei.

June 6, 2018: A report reveals that Facebook gave Huawei special access to user data.

May 2, 2018: The Pentagon bans the sale of Huawei and ZTE phones on US military bases.

March 22, 2018: Huawei loses Best Buy as retail partner.

Feb. 13, 2018: FBI Director Chris Wray warns against buying Huawei and ZTE phones.

Jan. 9, 2018: At the Consumer Electronics Show, Huawei CEO Richard Yu addresses the loss of AT&T support.

Huawei ban: Full timeline on how and why its phones are under fire

44 said the same thing as 45 but no repercussions from the MSM...Why?

On a tip from Keith Grant

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Dachau under Trump

But when Barry expressed identical views, not a peep.

"They're drinking out of toilets"

https://earloftaint.com

On a tip from Tom Nicholas.

44 said the same thing as 45 but no repercussions from the MSM...Why?