Former senior official who reported criminal violations by Helsinki Committee, chaired by Senate Armed Services Commitee Chairman Roger Wicker, urges investigation by Trump administration
This report reads like a Jack Ryan script. Unfortunately, unscrupulous and corrupt players who will risk previously unthinkable nuclear war for financial gain and expansion of personal power do not exist only in the movies or on TV. God help us.
The corruption is close to 100%. There has been more than enough evidence exposed to put dozens of high level/powerful bureaucrats/politicians on trial. What is the hold up? Until a handful are wearing orange jumpsuits the desperation of the guilty will only grow worse and make the rest think they will get away with murder. Letting them run out the clock will be another sign of total corruption.
I sadly have to agree….and whether Trump finishes his term or not, I still fear that he will be permanently “silenced” not because he Hitler, etc but because he knows the depth and length of corruption….and it will safely continue with him gone…….
Thank you for covering this Michael. It is good to know that there are a few Patriots left in DC like Schrage. Yet another test for the Trump administration.
The main risk is wavering in the face of nuclear threats. If it works for Putin this time, it will work for him and others in the future. The proper response is, "No, you may not take a sovereign democratic neighbor by force."
I am trying to figure out how Ukraine is a democracy. I certainly haven't seen any evidence of this supposed 'fact'. They certainly do not behave like one, especially since ol' Joe and his family of miscreants have been involved with them. Have they EVER been a democracy?
Am I mistaken that the portion of Ukraine that is currently occupied by Ukrainian forces held democratic elections and decided to succeed from Ukraine and align with Russia? Wouldn't that make Ukraine the invading force? I feel like we've either memory holed that fact or I'm seriously misunderstanding something here.
The arrogance of these people, though not surprising, is still aggravating beyond words. Either someone clearly has compromising info on someone, or the smell of intelligence operations or both.. hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist but so often any more are these theories turning into facts.
The belief that ceding territory to Putin will appease him is faith-based. William Browder, mentioned in this article, has reiterated that the invasion could be ended by sanctioning eight refineries in China, India, and Turkey. Similar to the idea supported by 80+% of the Senate, but entire countries, eight major refineries. Unfortunately, the Trump administration is not serious about curbing Putin's appetite for conquest and has sent non-government envoys, Witkoff and Kushner to make nice nice. Putin responds after every visit with massive air bombardments. Trump gets tough with everyone but Putin. The mystery remaining is why.
This report reads like a Jack Ryan script. Unfortunately, unscrupulous and corrupt players who will risk previously unthinkable nuclear war for financial gain and expansion of personal power do not exist only in the movies or on TV. God help us.
The corruption is close to 100%. There has been more than enough evidence exposed to put dozens of high level/powerful bureaucrats/politicians on trial. What is the hold up? Until a handful are wearing orange jumpsuits the desperation of the guilty will only grow worse and make the rest think they will get away with murder. Letting them run out the clock will be another sign of total corruption.
I sadly have to agree….and whether Trump finishes his term or not, I still fear that he will be permanently “silenced” not because he Hitler, etc but because he knows the depth and length of corruption….and it will safely continue with him gone…….
Let’s check how many military vendors are “$upporting” Wicker……
Thank you for covering this Michael. It is good to know that there are a few Patriots left in DC like Schrage. Yet another test for the Trump administration.
Great reporting, Michael! Thank you! It would be a great world if the players in the Epstein docs were the only corruption we had to deal with.
Roger Wicked sounds more accurate, needs to be fully exposed
Minor point: the first paragraph says Wicker is from South Carolina. As the photo nearby suggests, Senator Wicker is from Mississippi.
Oh. I see you fixed it.
Unbelievable, but totally believable. Explains a lot!
Excellent reporting Michael! The level of corruptiion in so many areas of government is mind boggling and depressing. The Neocons are still at work.
The whole thing is a corrupt mess. It’s getting near time to start over.
“ they” won’t let that happen
Another very, very old man who thinks the risks are worth it.
The main risk is wavering in the face of nuclear threats. If it works for Putin this time, it will work for him and others in the future. The proper response is, "No, you may not take a sovereign democratic neighbor by force."
I am trying to figure out how Ukraine is a democracy. I certainly haven't seen any evidence of this supposed 'fact'. They certainly do not behave like one, especially since ol' Joe and his family of miscreants have been involved with them. Have they EVER been a democracy?
Am I mistaken that the portion of Ukraine that is currently occupied by Ukrainian forces held democratic elections and decided to succeed from Ukraine and align with Russia? Wouldn't that make Ukraine the invading force? I feel like we've either memory holed that fact or I'm seriously misunderstanding something here.
The arrogance of these people, though not surprising, is still aggravating beyond words. Either someone clearly has compromising info on someone, or the smell of intelligence operations or both.. hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist but so often any more are these theories turning into facts.
This is what I pay for.
Thank you
The belief that ceding territory to Putin will appease him is faith-based. William Browder, mentioned in this article, has reiterated that the invasion could be ended by sanctioning eight refineries in China, India, and Turkey. Similar to the idea supported by 80+% of the Senate, but entire countries, eight major refineries. Unfortunately, the Trump administration is not serious about curbing Putin's appetite for conquest and has sent non-government envoys, Witkoff and Kushner to make nice nice. Putin responds after every visit with massive air bombardments. Trump gets tough with everyone but Putin. The mystery remaining is why.
great report, Michael. Damned corruption!!!