Joseph Cuffari rejected staff recommendations to examine the agency’s handling of the Lafayette Square clearing and the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks.
The chief federal watchdog for the Secret Service blocked investigations proposed by career staff last year to scrutinize the agency's handling of the George Floyd protests and the spread of COVID in its ranks. Both matters involved decisions by Trump. https://t.co/4r1eUaWCNu
NEW >> Fed watchdog refused to dig into 2 @SecretService controversies directly linked to Donald Trump: ** the agency's role in the forcible clearing of protesters for a photo op outside White House * the spread of coronavirus in its ranks https://t.co/lBsVRlGXDY
This is a dereliction of duty. IGs should make these decisions based on the importance of the matter, not on whether an investigation might offend the President who appointed them. https://t.co/RYnNXu9m5W
DHS watchdog declined to pursue investigations into Secret Service during Trump administration, documents show https://t.co/Yz2Yk03Chs
DHS watchdog declined "to scrutinize the agency’s handling of the George Floyd protests in Lafayette Square and the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks....Both matters involved decisions by Trump that may have affected actions by the agency." https://t.co/ue96tnfHgS
The Trump administration's DHS inspector general blocked an investigation into the Secret Service’s handling of protests for racial justice at Lafayette Square and the spread of Covid-19 in its ranks, reports the @washingtonpost. https://t.co/EcQMkhsi5O
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Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged rioters, suffered two strokes and died of natural causes, officials say https://t.co/V9808REzqF
Breaking: D.C.’s chief medical examiner concludes that Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes. It was reported by media around the world that he had been bludgeoned to death by pro-Trump rioters. That was cited during Trump’s impeachment trial. https://t.co/cBGkYtR0ug
Three and a half months after the massive media hoopla, the number of people killed by Trump supporters on January 6 can now be tabulated: Zero! https://t.co/wUbzCl5pRT
If not for Kevin McCarthy and his Sedition Caucus lies, and the riot incited by their hero Trump, Officer Brian Sicknick would be alive today. Never Forget January 6th. https://t.co/gCFdujvhIP
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick suffered strokes, died of natural causes, D.C. medical examiner says https://t.co/19DfOjpstG
Officer Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes & died of natural causes a day after he confronted rioters at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the D.C. chief medical examiner has ruled. The ruling will make it difficult for prosecutors to pursue homicide charges. https://t.co/c3BCNdfQsR
"They killed a cop!" was repeated ad nauseum to drive home the narrative that everyone had to be extra fearful of the Jan 6 "insurrection" and accept all extreme retaliatory actions in its wake. Add that to the neverending stack of discredited falsehoods https://t.co/IGt9jt7k3v
This is a pretty significant revision of events surrounding the death of Brian Sicknick https://t.co/jBJdXgOqT7 https://t.co/pzno8Xbakl
Some Twitter folks are acting as if the news today shows Officer Brian Sicknick's death was not at all caused by the violent pro-Trump mob. They can't read? https://t.co/teJzADCIsB https://t.co/omFkXqQYO9
BREAKING: Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after he confronted rioters at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the District’s chief medical examiner has ruled. https://t.co/gtlTcsAH3J
BREAKING: Walter Mondale has died at 93. He transformed the role of U.S. vice president while serving under Jimmy Carter and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1984. https://t.co/oR0FIxFRAq
Sad news. Former VP Walter Mondale-one of the most decent, honorable and good-humored political figures of the last half century-is gone. May his memory be a blessing. https://t.co/cEfkQTenb6
Mondale spoke by phone on Sunday with President Biden and former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, as well as Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. While he and his family believed death was imminent, after those calls he "perked up." https://t.co/8fgrj7LJdo
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93 - Axios https://t.co/PFwd6kci0h
To the man who transformed the Vice Presidency, and recognized that a woman’s place was in the White House, thank you. Rest easy, Mr. Vice President. https://t.co/BLd1xuMxpN
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93 https://t.co/Mci2ZUOQPu
Mondale spoke to a number of Democratic politicians, including @GovTimWalz, as death neared Sunday, colleagues @margarettalev and @i_oriion report https://t.co/4ZNheVlqh8 https://t.co/N1qd3jmFof
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93. RIP, he was kind and generous to me when I was starting out. Great sense of humor. A good man. https://t.co/mJghiAME48
Sad news: Former VP Walter Mondale has died at age 93. Mondale, who served as a U.S. senator from Minnesota and was later the 1984 Democratic presidential nominee, transformed the modern vice presidency through his partnership with Jimmy Carter. https://t.co/LpSgbS8jai
Walter Mondale dies at 93, per @i_oriion, @margarettalev https://t.co/yEmW6oIvi1
I sat down with @VP shortly before we heard the #chauvinverdict was coming out. "I think there needs to be a consequence and accountability for people who break the law. Period." More here --> https://t.co/JrewAY7FTR
Vice President Kamala Harris says the country is hungry for justice following the death of George Floyd but acknowledges the verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial "will not heal the pain that existed for generations" https://t.co/2cfYF7UBXy
"I think there needs to be a consequence and accountability for people who break the law. Period," Harris told @DanaBashCNN today https://t.co/xt2pdNhJ96
Kamala Harris tells @DanaBashCNN verdict in Chauvin trial 'will not heal the pain that existed for generations' | @Kevinliptakcnn https://t.co/K0d8SVAG8r
[email protected] Kamala Harris says verdict in Chauvin trial 'will not heal the pain that existed for generations' in interview with @DanaBashCNN https://t.co/usqMTNVHUr
"Let's say there is a guilty verdict on the highest charge, it will not take away the pain of the Floyd family. It will not take away the pain of the communities... that felt sadness and anger ” - @VP to @DanaBashCNN in new interview https://t.co/sq1A9sEumy
(1 of 2) In a CNN Interview @VP Kamala Harris says, "Let's say there is a guilty verdict on the highest charge, it will not take away the pain of the Floyd family." https://t.co/vZqDON8VNx
A responsible leader would have appealed for calm. https://t.co/NFBMAvpHJm
[email protected] Harris says a guilty Chauvin verdict "will not take away the pain of the Floyd family. It will not take away the pain of the communities regardless of their color or geographic location that felt sadness and anger in what they witnessed in that video."https://t.co/ZYUldIaIIv
Kamala Harris to @DanaBashCNN a few hours ago: "I think there needs to be a consequence and accountability for people who break the law. Period." https://t.co/1nIpvq8e47
House rejects GOP attempt to censure Rep. Maxine Waters over remarks about Chauvin trial https://t.co/fBNKA6c217
The top 0.000004% of Americans contributed 8% of all political donations since Citizen United. Half were Dems and half GOP. When people ask why policies with 90% support never even get a vote, it starts with this. Get big money out of politics now. https://t.co/Y25Zpzc6Vu
Twelve multi-billionaires are drowning out our voices with cash. This is not how democracy is supposed to work. Pass the #ForThePeopleAct. Overturn Citizens United. https://t.co/MCuPp8776N
Twelve megadonors and their spouses contributed a combined $3.4 billion to federal candidates and political groups since 2009. That's $1 for every $13 that everyone else spent. That's crazy. https://t.co/tgpdosDePv
Imagine believing in American democracy https://t.co/hj7wOLgisz
Our current big money system puts too much power in the hands of an elite few Americans who aren't reflective of the country's diversity and often have different priorities. https://t.co/IxX7ANAqFI
Eyepopping statistics from @IssueOneReform's analysis in the @NYTimes. —> 12 people gave $3.4B--one in every $13--since 2009. —> The top 100 zip codes, which accounts for less than 1% of the U.S. population, accounts for 20% of campaign funds. https://t.co/9E8SdrH5qa
New w/ @JoanneKenen Trump’s former aides say he whiffed on vaccination legacy Former advisers say he’s done a lot and gotten little credit. But others wonder what good could have come if he’d been more aggressive in pushing the jab. https://t.co/apYC8q8FqD
Former advisers say Trump's done a lot and gotten little credit. But others wonder what good could have come if he’d been more aggressive in pushing vaccinations https://t.co/mbVrhFjmZB
Dan Bongino isn’t just taking over where Rush Limbaugh left off — he’s building a conservative media universe https://t.co/AVOfZAnb1v
Dan Bongino might end up as the next Rush Limbaugh, but he’s also hoping to parlay loud support of Donald Trump into a media empire to take on what he calls “the tyranny of big tech.” (Bonus: Why there's a Mr. Potato Head in those @brianstelter liveshots.) https://t.co/AN407iA4lc
Dan Bongino — a former Secret Service agent turned serial congressional candidate turned podcasting star — is 'the powerhouse no one recognized' on the left. Read @RoigFranzia on the man who may succeed Rush Limbaugh, by creating a parallel digital economy https://t.co/IyDJD3rSMX
Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments https://t.co/DMUQTKkbjR
JUST IN: White House formally backs bill to grant DC statehood https://t.co/zl8atgaJZM https://t.co/RSCWVTCjxr
Donald Trump Jr. takes on a new role as top adviser inside the Trump family https://t.co/4CT8nhMF6c
Behind the scenes, Donald Trump's eldest son has emerged as one of the former president's chief political advisers, sources say https://t.co/lfaMAj9oIG
NEW: Trump's post-presidential political instincts are largely being shaped by his son. One example: He was irate over Tucker Carlson's recent interview w/ Asa Hutchinson. Two days after the segment aired, he skewered Hutchinson in a statement. https://t.co/Rcy0UsKBY6
Ted Nugent tests positive for coronavirus after calling pandemic a ‘scam’ https://t.co/3CFZ37XqY3
Walter "Fritz" Mondale, VP under Jimmy Carter and a lion of liberal causes, at other times a senator, presidential candidate and excellent ambassador to Japan, is dead at 93. He exuded good sense and optimism. RIP, Fritz, and thank you for your decency. https://t.co/HB0HKW2CbQ
"One of Mondale's proudest legislative achievements, he said, was his leadership role in making it easier for the Senate to cut off a filibuster with 60 votes, under a rule change, rather than a two-thirds vote, as was previously required." https://t.co/vPH4vOzAtn
“Let’s tell the truth,” he declared in his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, referring to the need to tackle deficits. “Mr. Reagan will raise taxes, and so will I. He won’t tell you. I just did.” https://t.co/6F8Chj3HIi
Walter Mondale served our nation guided by the belief that government is an instrument for social progress. He helped many in his long career. On behalf of all New Yorkers I extend condolences to the Mondale family on their loss. https://t.co/a6qZWQIGml
Rest in power, Walter Mondale. https://t.co/vwoSpokX0q
Vice President Mondale embodied an unwavering commitment to progressive values throughout his entire life of service. He remains a source of pride for Minnesotans, and for our entire country. May he rest in peace, and inspire generations to come. https://t.co/FEJhvra0Bt
— Named Geraldine Ferraro his running mate, the first woman to seek the vice presidency on a major national ticket — Strongly supported expanding child care — Mentored Amy Klobuchar https://t.co/6ZPKhOCFAk
This morning, former President George W. Bush described the modern-day GOP as “isolationist, protectionist, and to a certain extent, nativist” https://t.co/KZ1QFZZX4c
Bush remains hopeful that a more moderate Republican could succeed in the party’s 2024 presidential primary https://t.co/6BH5ssh6SI https://t.co/uOeAQg7Ifd