Russia Claims To Have Damaging Intelligence On Trump, And Other Trump News From Tuesday
Tuesday. May 30. Day 130.
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Trump Has Reportedly Been Giving Out His Private Cell Number To World Leaders, Raising Security Concerns: The AP reports that Trump has given his cell number to the leaders of Canada, Mexico and France, raising concerns about diplomatic processes and the security of any potential calls.
Russians Claimed To Have Compromising Intel On Trump: CNN reports that US intelligence intercepted a Russian conversation in 2016 where subjects claimed to have compromising information on Donald Trump and his campaign associates. It's unclear whether the intelligence is truthful or a Russian fabrication designed to mislead the US, but regardless, it shows active plotting on behalf of the Russians on how to influence the US election.
Russia Investigation Turns Focus To Trump's Personal Lawyer: ABC has confirmed that Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer, has become a focus of the congressional investigation into President Trump's connections to Russia. Cohen, who is known to be Trump's pit bull, told ABC that he has been asked to provide "information and testimony" about his connections to the Russian government. Cohen says that he declined the requests. Update: Michael Cohen has officially been subpoenaed by the House Intelligence Committee.
Trump Communications Director Resigns: This morning, Axios reported that Mike Dubke, President Trump's communication director will resign. Dubke reportedly gave his notice on May 18th. President Trump is said to be considering a much larger staff shakeup that would start with the replacement of his Chief Of Staff, Reince Priebus. Trump is said to be considering David Urban, a GOP lobbyist, for the role.
Trump's Tweets
This morning, President Trump tweeted about the trade deficit with Germany, which led him to call Germans "evil" last week:
Trump then tweeted about the bubbling investigation into his connections to Russia, which has recently gained attention after it was revealed that Trump adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is now a central focus.
Later, he tweeted about the Senate, which will be the next block to passing an Obamacare replacement.
Here's what happened Friday.
