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Trump holds first press conference since impeachment inquiry launch – live news Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'hoax' in rambling press conference – live news
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“I thought we won,” Trump said, adding that he believed the threat of investigation was “dead” after the Mueller report.
He also continued to accuse the media of being “fake” and “corrupt”
in recent months, POTUS has switched from saying just "fake news" to "corrupt news." It is an intentional shift and doesn't seem to just be the mirroring he usually does of criticism.
“I used to be the king of getting good press,” he said, lamenting, “all of the trauma that all of these fakers have caused”.
He ended the press conference after taking one last question from a Venezuelan media outlet.
The next question goes to Fox Business, and the outlet’s reporter asked about ... trade with China.The next question goes to Fox Business, and the outlet’s reporter asked about ... trade with China.
Trump insisted that Chinese officials “want to make a deal” because “their supply chains are going to hell.”Trump insisted that Chinese officials “want to make a deal” because “their supply chains are going to hell.”
US and Chinese negotiators are expected to sit down again next month to restart trade talks, but Trump has shown no sign of backing down on his tariffs.US and Chinese negotiators are expected to sit down again next month to restart trade talks, but Trump has shown no sign of backing down on his tariffs.
Two of Trump’s cabinet members, secretary of state Mike Pompeo and treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin, have now taken the podium.Two of Trump’s cabinet members, secretary of state Mike Pompeo and treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin, have now taken the podium.
The president said that he would take more questions from reporters once Pompeo and Mnuchin finish speaking.The president said that he would take more questions from reporters once Pompeo and Mnuchin finish speaking.
Trump has responded to the first question on the Ukraine controversy by echoing the Republican messaging that the White House memo on his phone call with the country’s president showed no quid pro quo.Trump has responded to the first question on the Ukraine controversy by echoing the Republican messaging that the White House memo on his phone call with the country’s president showed no quid pro quo.
The president also claimed, with no evidence, that Barack Obama had sought dirt on him from foreign leaders.The president also claimed, with no evidence, that Barack Obama had sought dirt on him from foreign leaders.
President Trump claims without evidence that former President Barack Obama asked foreign leaders for information on him.President Trump claims without evidence that former President Barack Obama asked foreign leaders for information on him.
After rambling for about 20 minutes on his supposed achievements, Trump has started taking questions from reporters. Stay tuned.After rambling for about 20 minutes on his supposed achievements, Trump has started taking questions from reporters. Stay tuned.
Trump’s rambling comments have now veered into the effectiveness of a potential wall along the southern border.Trump’s rambling comments have now veered into the effectiveness of a potential wall along the southern border.
The wide-ranging nature of his appearance so far is less surprising to those who covered Trump’s 2016 campaign, however.The wide-ranging nature of his appearance so far is less surprising to those who covered Trump’s 2016 campaign, however.
Trump used to have his rallies to talk about whatever issue he wanted uninterrupted on live TV. Now that his rallies are rarely taken live in their entirety (except by Fox), Trump is taking advantage of this news conference spotlight at the UNTrump used to have his rallies to talk about whatever issue he wanted uninterrupted on live TV. Now that his rallies are rarely taken live in their entirety (except by Fox), Trump is taking advantage of this news conference spotlight at the UN
Trump appeared baffled that Democrats felt the White House memo on his phone call with the Ukrainian president had substantiated their announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry.Trump appeared baffled that Democrats felt the White House memo on his phone call with the Ukrainian president had substantiated their announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry.
“Impeachment for that?” Trump asked.“Impeachment for that?” Trump asked.
Pres. Trump dismisses calls for impeachment inquiry amid furor over Ukraine call."It's a joke. Impeachment, for that? When you have a wonderful meeting or a wonderful phone conversation?" https://t.co/Mw98zEJsXN pic.twitter.com/4q4NtCOHAXPres. Trump dismisses calls for impeachment inquiry amid furor over Ukraine call."It's a joke. Impeachment, for that? When you have a wonderful meeting or a wonderful phone conversation?" https://t.co/Mw98zEJsXN pic.twitter.com/4q4NtCOHAX
The president also suggested that lawmakers should see all of the “perfect” conversations he and the vice president have had with Ukraine in recent months. Democrats would almost certainly take him up on that offer...The president also suggested that lawmakers should see all of the “perfect” conversations he and the vice president have had with Ukraine in recent months. Democrats would almost certainly take him up on that offer...
Here’s a fact-check from a CNN reporter on Trump’s accusation that congressional Democrats similarly tried to pressure Ukraine to launch investigations:Here’s a fact-check from a CNN reporter on Trump’s accusation that congressional Democrats similarly tried to pressure Ukraine to launch investigations:
Trump is trying to turn the tables on Dems by making false claims. The facts are, Democrats wrote to Ukrainian officials urging them to cooperate with the Mueller probe. They did not ask for Ukraine to initiate investigations. Here's the story: https://t.co/uetK6638klTrump is trying to turn the tables on Dems by making false claims. The facts are, Democrats wrote to Ukrainian officials urging them to cooperate with the Mueller probe. They did not ask for Ukraine to initiate investigations. Here's the story: https://t.co/uetK6638kl
Trump, echoing his press secretary, denied the Washington Post’s report that the acting director of national intelligence threatened to resign if the White House tried to stop him from testifying freely before Congress tomorrow about the whistleblower complaint.Trump, echoing his press secretary, denied the Washington Post’s report that the acting director of national intelligence threatened to resign if the White House tried to stop him from testifying freely before Congress tomorrow about the whistleblower complaint.
President Trump denies his acting DNI threatened to quit: “The story in the Washington Post was a fake.” Trump calls him a “very good man.” pic.twitter.com/BO0JNMJ3zwPresident Trump denies his acting DNI threatened to quit: “The story in the Washington Post was a fake.” Trump calls him a “very good man.” pic.twitter.com/BO0JNMJ3zw
The president also cast doubt on the legitimacy of the whistleblower’s information as the initial complaint was simultaneously being reviewed by the congressional intelligence committees.The president also cast doubt on the legitimacy of the whistleblower’s information as the initial complaint was simultaneously being reviewed by the congressional intelligence committees.
Trump calls the whistleblower a "so-called" whistleblower who doesn't have "first class" or "first rate" information. He seemed to be searching for the term "first hand" information.Trump calls the whistleblower a "so-called" whistleblower who doesn't have "first class" or "first rate" information. He seemed to be searching for the term "first hand" information.
Trump is reiterating his claim that he did not pressure the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden. “No push, no pressure, no nothing,” Trump said.Trump is reiterating his claim that he did not pressure the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden. “No push, no pressure, no nothing,” Trump said.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the same claim earlier today during his meeting with Trump in New York.Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the same claim earlier today during his meeting with Trump in New York.
But the White House memo on Trump’s call with Zelenskiy showed that the president asked for “a favor” from Ukraine after the country’s leader mentioned military aid. Trump went on to suggest that Ukraine investigate Biden.But the White House memo on Trump’s call with Zelenskiy showed that the president asked for “a favor” from Ukraine after the country’s leader mentioned military aid. Trump went on to suggest that Ukraine investigate Biden.
Trump is at the podium and regurgitating this two-part tweet demanding “transparency” on the baseless corruption accusations against Joe Biden.
....taken out of Ukraine and China. Additionally, I demand transparency from Democrats that went to Ukraine and attempted to force the new President to do things that they wanted under the form of political threat.
Trump is recounting the meetings he has had this week as part of his UN visit and touting his administration’s foreign-policy achievements.
According to a PBS NewsHour reporter, the press conference could go on for a while.
A WH aide told me earlier today that President Trump is fired up and that this presser will likely go for a while. So, buckle up.
Trump has appeared at the podium in New York, where he will certainly receive a number of questions on the Ukraine controversy. Stay tuned.
The leaders of the intelligence committees in the House and the Senate have received the whistleblower complaint that kicked off the Ukraine controversy and are now reviewing it.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) confirms that the whistleblower complaint has been delivered to his committee. He says it was delivered by hand, and that he is still in the process of reviewing it. -@frankthorp
Adam Schiff heading into the SCIF to review the whistleblower report pic.twitter.com/YhkIiwjR6Q
As we await Trump’s appearance at his New York press conference, he just tweeted this enigmatic message demanding “transparency” on the baseless accusations against Joe Biden.
....taken out of Ukraine and China. Additionally, I demand transparency from Democrats that went to Ukraine and attempted to force the new President to do things that they wanted under the form of political threat.
As far as transparency on the whistleblower, does Trump mean that the White House will not try to limit testimony from the whistleblower or the acting director of national intelligence? It’s unclear.
A Wall Street Journal reporter noted, in reaction to Zelenskiy’s apparent surprise at the inclusion of his comments in the memo on his phone call with Trump, that the White House repeatedly said it was seeking Ukraine’s permission before releasing the document.
Zelensky says he thought only the U.S. side of his conversation with Trump would be published. The White House has repeatedly stressed today and yesterday that it sought Ukraine's permission to publish the transcript --> https://t.co/gCsepCIApX
Trump is expected to soon appear at a news conference in New York, where he will undoubtedly face numerous questions on the Ukraine call.
Up next for Pres Trump - a news conference - expected to be dominated by questions stemming from launch of impeachment inquiry. By my count, this will be his 10th formal solo news conference as president. Not counting over 200 spontaneous press avails as pres. pic.twitter.com/RzebS4JYov
The whistleblower complaint is also reportedly now being transmitted to the congressional intelligence committees, so details on it will likely leak soon.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, reportedly thought the White House would only release Trump’s side of the conversation in its memo on the pair’s July call.
*25-Sep-2019 03:40:17 PM - UKRAINE PRESIDENT SAYS THOUGHT ONLY US SIDE OF TRUMP CONVERSATION WAS GOING TO BE PUBLISHED
According to the White House memo, Zelenskiy repeatedly flattered Trump, informing the president he even stayed at Trump Tower the last time he visited the United States.
After Trump criticized the attorney for the Ukraine call whistleblower for donating to Joe Biden, a CNN anchor pointed out that the president himself previously donated to the former senator.
You know who else donated to Biden? Donald J. Trump, in 2001. https://t.co/GBu626VTBZ https://t.co/o6K4pQ03jk
Extinction Rebellion activists blocked off a main stretch in San Francisco’s Financial District during Wednesday’s morning rush hour, calling for banks to divest from fossil fuels.
The #ExtinctionRebellion activists blocked San Francisco’s iconic cable car with a “pipeline” pic.twitter.com/Xn609DQAq2
Demonstrators dressed as trees and painted elaborate street murals as others with anti-Trump and anti-Pence signs milled about, listening to speakers and a live band with an accordian. They held up signs reading “Earth Above Profit” as they blockaded the entrances to Wells Fargo and Citibank, their arms linked together in tubes.
Good morning SF Financial District, we are here to shut down the banks financing the climate crisis. #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/L6a32JT0Ec
The action had the feel of a block party as the activists literally blocked traffic -- members of the Sunrise Movement made a roadblock with a fake pipeline and oil rig to keep the city’s iconic cable car from its destination. Organizers set up an empathy tent and a listening tent for passersby to talk about climate anxiety. Extinction Rebellion actions have been taking place around the world as part of the climate strike. In Los Angeles, activists shut down Sunset Boulevard on Monday. An International Rebellion is planned for 7 October.