Donald Trump’s Soft Spot for Russia Could Be His Political Undoing

[Rolfe]

Thought that this was interesting:

Donald Trump’s Soft Spot for Russia Could Be His Political Undoing

Three weeks ago, I counseled President-elect Donald Trump that going to war against the spies is never a good idea in Washington. Our Intelligence Community knows lots of things, not all of which would be flattering to someone whose retinue includes so many people with odd connections to the Kremlin. When spies get angry, they call reporters and arrange discreet chats in parking garages. The last president who entered the Oval Office with this much dislike and distrust of the IC was Richard Nixon—and we know how that worked out for him.

Trump has now outdone Nixon, upping his war on the spooks even before his inauguration, by making plain that he believes Moscow—not our country’s spies—regarding the issue of Russian interference in our election. As I’ve explained in detail, although there is no evidence that the Kremlin literally “hacked” our election in 2016, there’s a mountain of evidence that Vladimir Putin’s intelligence services stole Democratic emails then went public with them via Wikileaks to hurt Hillary Clinton.

http://observer.com/2017/01/donald-trump-russia-wikileaks/

 

[InTheLight]

Yes, it is not a good idea to get on the wrong side of career spies. Don't know why this needs to be explained to Trump. You'd think a guy that knows more than the generals does would already know this basic stuff.

Another thing--I think it's hilarious that Trump is still employing his own security force, snubbing the Secret Service. When Hillary Clinton mistreated the Secret Service there were posts here on BB decrying her actions. Not a peep about it here now, though.

Can't wait until Trump says, "so help me God" at the end of his swearing in at the inauguration. Right about that time his private security forces will be rounded up and shown the exit.

 

[Rolfe]

Another thing--I think it's hilarious that Trump is still employing his own security force, snubbing the Secret Service.

Still? Additionally or in place of?

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Thought that this was interesting:

Donald Trump’s Soft Spot for Russia Could Be His Political Undoing

Three weeks ago, I counseled President-elect Donald Trump that going to war against the spies is never a good idea in Washington. Our Intelligence Community knows lots of things, not all of which would be flattering to someone whose retinue includes so many people with odd connections to the Kremlin. When spies get angry, they call reporters and arrange discreet chats in parking garages. The last president who entered the Oval Office with this much dislike and distrust of the IC was Richard Nixon—and we know how that worked out for him.

Trump has now outdone Nixon, upping his war on the spooks even before his inauguration, by making plain that he believes Moscow—not our country’s spies—regarding the issue of Russian interference in our election. As I’ve explained in detail, although there is no evidence that the Kremlin literally “hacked” our election in 2016, there’s a mountain of evidence that Vladimir Putin’s intelligence services stole Democratic emails then went public with them via Wikileaks to hurt Hillary Clinton.

http://observer.com/2017/01/donald-trump-russia-wikileaks/

Very interesting! Well, that's our Trump....ever ready to believe what he wants to believe over the US IC. Then demand they cover his back......nice

 

[InTheLight]

Still? Additionally or in place of?

I believe he is using his own security in addition to the Secret Service. That will come to a screeching halt on January 20th.

Sent from my Moto Droid Turbo.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Yes, it is not a good idea to get on the wrong side of career spies. Don't know why this needs to be explained to Trump. You'd think a guy that knows more than the generals does would already know this basic stuff.

Well you know, that's cause he's smart!

 

[Rolfe]

Very interesting! Well, that's our Trump....ever ready to believe what he wants to believe over the US IC. Then demand they cover his back......nice

I cannot help but wonder if his proposed cutting is meant as a warning to them not to challenge him on Putin.

 

[Rolfe]

I believe he is using his own security in addition to the Secret Service. That will come to a screeching halt on January 20th.

Sent from my Moto Droid Turbo.

Thanks.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

I cannot help but wonder if his proposed cutting is meant as a warning to them not to challenge him on Putin.

That challenge is already happening.