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Dear : Your weird belief that windmills somehow cause cancer is concerning. Here's a memo on things that do and don't cause cancer. We've been told you prefer one-page memos with pictures. Hope this is helpful.
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Here's a cheat sheet for your 1st overseas visit.
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Dear : Many people say you get your facts from fictional sources. We are concerned you may not understand the difference between our intelligence agencies and movies/entertainment shows. Here is a memo that explains the difference.
None of us are less American or less loyal because of the color of our skin. When tells us to "go back" to where we came, that's racist! But guess what? We aren't going anywhere. America is our home & we'll still be here long after the occupant of this White House is gone.
TO: The most transparent POTUS, probably in the history of this country
Since you don't do #CoverUps, please let us know what time we can come by & review the unredacted #MuellerReport. Simply requesting the same access you gave to Congressman Doug Collins.
FROM: Rep. Ted Lieu
Dear : You recently stated that you'd have no problem accepting dirt on a political opponent from a foreign power. Here's a friendly reminder of what U.S. elected officials can and cannot accept. We've been told you prefer one-page memos with pictures. Hope this is helpful.
Trump is declaring a #NationalEmergency to build a wall we don’t need to address a crisis that doesn’t exist! It's time for to face the facts on this episode of #TruthWithTed.
It's illegal to solicit anything of value from a foreign power to help one's campaign. This is not a classified issue, it's a crime! Trump needs to be held accountable.
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Breaking: Trump pushed Ukraine's president at least eight times in one phone call to work with Rudy Giuliani, who was advocating for a probe of Joe Biden's son, sources say on.wsj.com/30Ap18i
Dear : On Friday you imposed tariffs on some of the U.S.'s strongest allies because of supposed national security concerns. Thought this memo might help clear up a few things for you.
If you look at Trump's foreign policy, many of his actions have principally benefited Russia. He's attacked NATO, blocked aid to Ukraine, & now his decision in Syria has led to more chaos.
When it comes to Vladimir Putin, why does it always seem like Donald Trump bends the knee?
Dear , we understand you don't like to read & instead prefer "killer graphics." Hopefully these pictures help you at the #G20Summit!
FACT: There’s substantial evidence that obstructed justice. It’s clear that anyone else would be facing criminal prosecution. The #MuellerReport does NOT exonerate the president. #RetweetTheReport #MuellerHearings
🧐 Question: Does our Constitution give the power to declare war?
🙋♂️ Answer: No
📜 Today in Committee, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook struggled to answer this very basic question, so we submitted the Constitution for the record.
It’s not often that is correct, but today he is. If can prosecute Donald Trump for illegally retaining and sharing classified docs, they can do the same to any American. Because you are not above the law, and neither is Donald Trump.
Dear : Heard you blamed Canada for burning down the White House during the War of 1812 while discussing tariffs with PM Trudeau. Sharing this memo with you, again.
Dear : Since it appears you will not be canceling your #HelsinkiSummit meeting with #VladimirPutin, here's another cheat sheet to remind you why #Russia is an adversary of the United States.
DID YOU KNOW: passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, but not a single voted with us to stop Big Oil from price gouging hard-working American families at the gas station.
Nearly 40,000 Americans lose their lives each year because of gun violence. We can’t afford to make this a partisan issue. Enough is enough. It's time to face the facts on this episode of #TruthWithTed. #EndGunViolence
This week on #TruthWithTed: what we did and didn't learn during this week's hearing with Attorney General Bill Barr
The people of #PuertoRico & #USVI are #OurFellowAmericans. We created this cheat sheet as a helpful reminder to .
Appreciated Amb Al-Sabah's invite to Kuwait's independence day event. Regrettably, it was held at Trump International Hotel DC. 's continued ownership of this hotel raises serious ethical/legal questions (see Emoluments Clause of U.S. Constitution). Therefore, we declined.
Spoke on the House Floor to speak out against 's cruel and inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the border. Have you heard the cries of these children? Listen as they are entered into the congressional record today. #KeepFamiliesTogether
BREAKING: 's longtime lawyer/fixer Michael Cohen secretly taped a conversation w/ about payments to Karen McDougal.
REMINDER: Earlier this year, former prosecutors, & , urged the to investigate these questionable payments.
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Today w/ @RepKathleenRice we’re calling for the @FBI to investigate the questionable campaign payments made by @realDonaldTrump’s associates during the election. As former prosecutors, we believe these actions constitute felonies. More on our letter here: bit.ly/2oJcC0I.
Happy 50th Birthday to our boss, Ted W. Lieu of the House of Representatives, First of His Name, The Un-trollable, Veteran of the Air Force and JAG Corps, Khal of the Great CA-33, Breaker of the Browns' Losing Streak, and Father of Tweets.
- From the #LieuCrew 🥳
. is going on another international trip tomorrow - this time to Asia. Here's another cheat sheet to help him out during his travels!
Now more than ever we need a leader who is willing to do more than pay lip service to lowering health care costs, rebuilding America, and cleaning up corruption #ForThePeople.
Based on past experience, that’s not what has in store for us. #SOTU
Jared Kushner can no longer be trusted with access to our most sensitive intelligence. He must lose his security clearance. #RevokeKushner
Have you ever heard of a jury declaring a defendant innocent before all the evidence is even collected? Neither have we.
, let’s stick to our Constitutional duty to follow the facts.
For far too long, Congress has offered moments of silence instead of action in the wake of gun tragedies. That era is over.
Today, held a historic hearing on gun violence & #HR8 because Congress has a responsibility - a duty - to address this epidemic in America.
It's time we state the obvious: committed obstruction of justice. #TrumpLies #TrumpRussia #FollowTheFacts #ComeyDay
This week - for the first time in EIGHT years - the people’s House is holding hearings on:
✅ climate change
✅ gun violence
✅ minimum wage
✅ U.S. involvement in Yemen
✅ oversight of DOJ
are doing work in the #116thCongress. We’re not here to waste time.
Statement on Republican efforts to interfere with the Manhattan District Attorney's investigation into the former President:
Today, is voting on whether to hold AG Bill Barr in contempt for refusing to deliver the full Mueller report to the American people.
Just wondering: what is the Trump Administration hiding from the American people?
RT if you agree women should make their own health care decisions — NOT Extreme MAGA Republicans.
. cannot claim to love the U.S. while meeting with #Putin, a man who is overseeing an all-out attack on America's democracy. Joined @HFACDemocrats to urge to immediately cancel his meeting with Putin next week.
Ridiculous! just voted 4 the 8th time 2 stop release of Trump’s taxes. When will Rs stop being his accomplices & #FollowTheFacts?!
Extrajudicial killings are illegal in America. As former prosecutors, we're requesting investigate the killing of #MichaelReinoehl. suggested U.S. marshals were sent in to execute him without trying to arrest him. Our letter with ⬇️
Congress just left for another week of recess. Meanwhile, there's still thousands of children waiting to be reunited with their parents because of 's evil child separation policy.
To the Republican-controlled Congress: Have a nice vacation. #KeepFamiliesTogether
🚨 JUST IN: set to recommend disciplinary action for Trump's top Iran adviser #BrianHook for politically motivated firings. Here's a reminder of how Hook, who Trump may be considering for new national security adviser, failed to answer basic Qs about our Constitution.
It is not the fault of the FBI that Donald Trump surrounded himself with criminals.
WATCH ⬇️
It's a huge waste of federal resources to criminalize #marijuana. It's time we remove it from the Controlled Substances Act! Today in Committee, we discussed this and more. Watch here ⬇️
JUST IN: GAO finds the Trump Administration violated the law in withholding Ukraine assistance.
As we pointed out during the Committee impeachment hearings, what Trump did wasn’t just a violation of the Constitution. His actions were also flat out illegal.
We believe Dr. Blasey Ford. We still believe Anita Hill. All survivors have the right to tell their own story, in their own way, on their own time. #BelieveSurvivors
Outraged by foolish decision to end #DACA. Our nation can never be gr8 w/o embracing immigrants: bit.ly/2vXy4kw. #DefendDACA
This is not a question of facts. The facts are uncontested. It’s a question of duty. Duty to our country, the constitution and our oath. No one is above the law, not even the President. #DefendOurDemocracy.
Today w/ we sent a letter to Director Wray calling for an investigation into whether the Kremlin used the #NRA to funnel money into electoral campaigns. As former prosecutors, we're calling on the FBI to evaluate. More on our letter: bit.ly/2LwHs7t.
Yesterday was a despicable and shameful moment in American history. We must impeach and remove the President.
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NEW: I am circulating Articles of Impeachment that @RepTedLieu, @RepRaskin and I have prepared to remove the President from office following yesterday's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Jared Kushner must lose his security clearance immediately! This is not a partisan issue, it is our national security. #RevokeKushner
On this episode of #TruthWithTed: We discuss who has the power to declare war and the two AUMFs Congress has passed. Watch here ⬇️
Watch this fact video on what are pre-existing conditions, and what happens if the Administration successfully overturns the law that protects people with pre-existing conditions. #TruthWithTed
FACT: Donald Trump personally urged Ukraine to target one of the president's political rivals. This is not a partisan issue. This is an American issue. We must #ExposeTheTruth.
Discussed this and more on . Watch here ⤵️
Signed onto legislation to censure . His repulsive defense of white supremacists demands that Congress act.
On the House Floor with Leader @NancyPelosi sharing stories of #CA33 #DREAMers and demanding commit to bringing up bipartisan legislation to #ProtectDREAMers. #DreamActNow #GoNancyGo
National security is more important than party. Jared Kushner lied on his SF-86 form and must lose his security clearance. #RevokeKushner
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain? gives his first #100Days #ReportCard. Nothing but #BrokenPromises! #Trump100Days
Marriage equality is a constitutional right. That’s why we must pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines and protects same-sex and interracial marriages.
We owe it to families to defend their right to live freely, and prevent far-right justices from taking it away.
No American president should ever solicit a foreign power to target an American citizen for political purposes. The President’s lawlessness confirms the need for an impeachment inquiry. Discussed this and more with . #ExposeTheTruth
Immensely grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to serving and the American people as Caucus Vice Chair! It is the privilege of a lifetime to serve in the House and represent our wonderful community in LA County. Full statement: bit.ly/3itljMt
Impeachment is one of the gravest powers of Congress. It should always be our last option. If doesn’t resign or if doesn’t invoke the #25thAmendment, then we will impeach. Discussed this and more with ⬇️
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Vote after vote, nomination after nomination, Democrats are united and ready to get to work on behalf of the American people.
Honored to nominate for Speaker of the House. WATCH:
5 days until has to admit he’s officially not that good at this “President” thing (at least to himself). #Trump100Days
New Lev Parnas documents show a chilling picture of surveillance of the US Ambassador to Ukraine, adding to the many reasons why we need a full and fair impeachment trial in the Senate. Without witnesses and documents, the trial will be the equivalent of a cover up. #TruthExposed
Today's indictments tell us what virtually everyone in the government, except the President and his enablers, has already known: Russia is an adversary of the United States. Full statement here: bit.ly/2uzQsBk.
Congress’ most fundamental duties is to conduct oversight over war powers & operations. must hold hearings on #NigerAttack.
Worried that could launch a nuclear war? and 's bipartisan bill would prevent from launching a nuclear first strike w/o Congressional authorization. Congress must act now to preserve global stability & pass our bill. RT if you agree.
Looks like someone didn’t get the memo. #TrumpPutinSummit
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Dear @POTUS: Since it appears you will not be canceling your #HelsinkiSummit meeting with #VladimirPutin, here's another cheat sheet to remind you why #Russia is an adversary of the United States.
Trump's personal cell phone usage could be a national security threat. Together w/ we sent a letter to the Communications Agency, , & urging them to take steps to ensure comms are protected. More: bit.ly/2FeKQj7.
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Also, why are Republicans on this committee reversing the very vote they took earlier this year to get the full Mueller Report?
Trump forcing West Point cadets to travel for an in-person graduation puts everyone's health and lives at risk. His action also violates current federal guidance to stop #COVID19. We've asked him to reconsider. Our letter:
The Treasury secretary has made a series of mistakes. So here are 4 rules to help him not get fired.
We recently learned that career WH security specialists initially rejected Jared Kushner's security clearance application. It was overruled by a “quasi-political supervisor.” His security clearance must be revoked immediately. Our letter w/ : bit.ly/2G1TqXl.
. is not above the law. Proud to support the #NoTrumpPardon resolution to prevent Trump from pardoning himself or his family
The United States is not a police state. What federal forces did in #Portland was unconstitutional. AG Bill Barr needs to recall his unwelcomed, unmarked, poorly trained federal agents. More from today’s hearing with #FixerBarr ⬇️
Dear : Based on your disputes with Canada and France, and your desire to reinstate Russia into G7, reupping this memo for your attention.
The Trump Administration made up a fake "emergency" to bypass congressional review of 22 arms sales to Saudi Arabia & the UAE. Congress should pass our amendment with to the Defense bill to stop these sales. Here's why ⤵️
Trump told the American people he was bringing our great soldiers and military home from Syria. Today in , Ambassador Jeffrey confirmed that's not exactly true. Sadly, Trump's disastrous decision has resulted in a great loss for America, and a win for our enemies.
WATCH HERE: questions Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein during today's House Judiciary Committee #RosensteinOversightHearing.
Tonight, Donald Trump is having a #TrumpTownHall on news of the day, so we'd like to know why he's in court trying to take away health insurance from 20 million Americans, making it harder for them to get care if they get sick, amid a coronavirus outbreak. #DropTheLawsuit
Last week, held a hearing on the findings of the #MuellerReport. We discussed Volume I of the report and the dangers of allowing and welcoming foreign interference in our elections.
Watch this national security expert explain why foreign influence matters.
Trump abused his power for his own personal political gain at the expense of our national security. This betrayal has left us with no other option than to pursue an impeachment inquiry. POTUS will be held accountable. No one is above the law. We discuss with ⬇
More than half of Americans say increasing funding for Trump’s border wall isn’t worth a #TrumpShutdown. needs to give up and let Congress reopen government! #NoBorderWall
#BrettKavanaugh will be a rubber stamp for the Trump-Pence anti-woman and anti-health care agenda. The Senate must reject this dangerous nomination! #WhatsAtStake #StopKavanaugh
This was a fake impeachment trial because there were no witnesses and no documents. As a result, it was not a real acquittal. We will continue #DefendOurDemocracy and provide the American people the information they need. Discussed this and more with ⬇️
READ IT HERE: Releases Report in Support of H. Res. 24, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/
🚨 Reminder: Special Counsel Mueller agreed that Trump met the 3 elements of #ObstructionOfJustice when he asked Lewandowski to get AG Sessions to meddle in the Russia investigation.
Those were:
✅ Federal judicial proceeding
✅ Knowledge of this proceeding
✅ Corrupt intent
Mnuchin, Price, Pruitt, Zinke ... let's stop this gross abuse of taxpayer money & pass H.R. 3876 #SwampFlyersAct: bit.ly/2yayolw
Corruption and cronyism have no place in our democracy. The promised to drain the swamp but so far they've just moved to enrich their wealthy friends, leaving average Americans in the dust. Americans deserve #ABetterDeal
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The fish (@GOP) rots from the head (@realDonaldTrump). This is just one more example of the Republican culture of corruption that’s infested our nation’s capital. Democrats have a plan to end this corruption – it’s called #ABetterDeal for #OurDemocracy. goo.gl/2U3mmL
Together with 50 Members of Congress we’re calling for the Inspector General to open an investigation regarding reports that asylum-seekers are being turned away at the U.S.-Mexico border before being referred to an asylum officer. Our letter: bit.ly/2KgWT6R.
