Michael Avenatti: Trump tower Dec 12, 2016 "Details to follow.."

[triron]

Link to tweet

[lark]

1. What's coming next - can't wait.

[OnDoutside]

2. Lay it on !!!

[Iliyah]

3. I hope he has security.

t-rump and his administration are dangerous.

[cheyanne]

4. I expect women to come forward with allegations of harrassment. . .trump needs to deflect

[lapfog_1]

5. Trump's controllers are much more dangerous...

as has been demonstrated over and over again.

[LiberalFighter]

12. I don't remember what the sketch of the person that threaten Stormy Daniels

Wonder if it is one them

[Leith]

18. The One on the Left

looks exactly like the sketch and how he would look in 2011 ~ 2012 (did the math - her daughter was born in 2011 and the threat was when she was still in a car seat).

[Ruby the Liberal]

72. He had been dead for 5 years when that happened

Those are pics of Litvinenko who was poisoned by Putin.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Litvinenko

[Leith]

85. Ah... Never Mind

- Emily Litella

Not him, then.

[Dave Starsky]

29. Um... That's Alexander Litvinenko.

A former FSB agent and defector who was a victim of Putin's goons. These are before and after pictures.

[uponit7771]

7. +1, I put nothing past them

[BobTheSubgenius]

40. I too am becoming afraid for his safety.

Not edge-of-my-seat yet, because I think anything suspicious that were to happen to Avenatti would be glaringly obvious, but still. He's probably within sight of the edge, if not yet walking on it.

[Sanity Claws]

6. Kusher said he left the meeting early, I think

Maybe the tape will show that he left the same time as the others. It may also show the Russian operative handing something to one of the Trump gang, like a thumb drive or money.

Or maybe it will show Trump himself coming out of the elevator while talking to the Russian operative.

Probably the truth is far stranger than any of those possible scenarios.

[Sophia4]

8. May have nothing to do with Avenatti's Tweet, but here are some news

headlines for December 13, 2016.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-morning-from-cbs-news-dec-13-2016/

Tillerson's appointment was in the news.

Avenatti is probably referring to some of that vast ocean of news that does not make "the news."

He is a great storyteller.

We are all waiting for the next episode.

[Cary]

9. The comment on the tweet about #fakepresident not going after Avenatti

It's true. He doesnt go after Avenatti.

[Laffy Kat]

34. He is terrified of Avenatti and it is so satisfying to watch. nt

[Cary]

53. I.can't wait for Avenatti's book

[PatSeg]

101. This is true

It is more interesting and revealing to watch who Trump doesn't attack.

[hexola]

10. The third picture of Cohen and Flynn must be from another time?

He has a pin on his lapel in the other pictures...

[hexola]

13. Maybe its someone else...maybe there are 2 Michael Cohens?

It looks like Cohen - but is it...?

Avenatti - going to bat with a date - and mis-matching pics doesn't seem likely.

[hexola]

19. 2 Michael Cohens might explain the Prague thing...

Michael Cohen, Trumps lawyer - has "never been to Prague"

But - maybe the other Michael Cohen has?

[hexola]

26. Trump actually explained this as being a "different Michael Cohen"!!!!

http://sonorannews.com/2018/04/21/michael-cohen-lied-not-prague-2016-may-fooled-everyone/

“By the way, we just found out, I was just coming down, Michael Cohen… is a very talented lawyer, he’s a good lawyer at my firm, it was just reported that it wasn’t this Michael Cohen they were talking about. So, all night long, it’s Michael Cohen. I said, I want to see your passport, he brings his passport to my office, I say, hey, wait a minute, he didn’t leave the country, he wasn’t out of the country. They had, Michael Cohen of the Trump Organization was in Prague. It turned out to be a different Michael Cohen. It’s a disgrace, what took place, it’s a disgrace, and I think they ought to be apologize, to start with, to Michael Cohen.”

[Eyeball_Kid]

47. Cohen has multiple passports.

EU has no passport requirements when moving from country to country. Cohen could have entered Prague or any other meeting place by landing in any of the airports in the EU.

[Kingofalldems]

56. Why do you post shit from a right wing source on DU?

[hexola]

61. It was the only source that had the direct quote from Trump

I remembered Trump saying this - and this was the first story I found with the quote.

Feel free to post a source that pleases you more.

Are you denying Trump said this...???

[Kingofalldems]

65. Your emphasis was quite interesting.

No I am not denying he said it--but even posting a quote from him is nonsensical because he lies about EVERYTHING.

[Mr.Bill]

71. I think at this point we all understand

that posting a quote from Trump is not meant to represent it as the truth.

[Kingofalldems]

57. Nope. Not working.

[hexola]

75. To be clear - I was suggesting that there are 2 nearly identical men who use the name Michael Cohen

And they both work for Trump.

Notice the nice solid alibi Michael Cohen has for the time the other Michael Cohen was in Prague...

Sure might be a coincidence - but also - very convenient.

[TalenaGor]

102. twins?

[JI7]

14. You mean Flynn, right ?

[hexola]

15. yes - thank you!

[sueh]

22. Cohen is wearing the same tie in all of the pictures. Is that the back side

of Flynn in the 2nd picture?

[hexola]

43. Its possible he has put on an overcoat - like Perry has on

In the video, cant tell - but it does look like he has an umbrella in his hand.

[moosewhisperer]

24. That's a Secret Service clearance pin

The third picture was taken either before he was given his security pin for the visit or after and it had been taken off. Still the same day, though.

[hexola]

28. need more than that...

Did they even use SS in TT at that point...?

[shanny]

32. SS had been with T since the nomination and before

so they are certainly on hand for the pReznit-elect.

[hexola]

36. understood - but for his personal lawyer?

Does it work that way...?

[shanny]

37. I'm sure they have to clear everyone in the building, coming and going,

and especially anyone meeting with the principals (pReznit and family).

[hexola]

42. I see no evidence of SS in the video downthread...

[shanny]

46. so? do you think they are not there at all?

[moosewhisperer]

88. some background:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4095014/amp/Members-Trump-s-inner-circle-wearing-triangle-pin-identify-Secret-Service.html

[hexola]

89. The pin on one of the Michael Cohens is round - not a triangle

[snort]

69. Interesting.

Thanks.

[Sticky]

51. Same pink tie though

Maybe it's an overcoat

[hexola]

62. Theres a still pic on Brietbart from the meeting that is clearer

Shows the convo with Perry Flynn and Cohen - Cohen has a pin stripes on - looks more like a suit jacket than overcoat.

But the video barely picks up the pinstripes.

[California_Republic]

11. America's lawyer?

[DesertRat]

16. Lordy, I hope those are from tapes

[PearliePoo2]

17. He wrote, "Warning ignored". So of course the question is:

What was the warning and who issued it?

Take care Mr. Avenattii! These thugs play dirty and for keeps.

In the meantime...HOLY SHIT! I'm on the edge of my seat!

[spooky3]

25. Avenatti said on Joy Reid's show on Sat. that

Parties involved need to come clean and get out ahead of the story. Because he has info that WILL come out if they don’t.

[PearliePoo2]

35. Oh OK, I can read this two ways!

1. That someone gave a warning TO Avenatti and he is ignoring it, so here it goes, OR..

2. As you said, Avenatti warned parties to come clean (and they haven't) because he is going to "out them".

'course it could be 3. BOTH of the above!

[peggysue2]

20. Uh-oh

This should be an interesting start to the week. Avenatti is someone with a track record for following through.

Coming up next:

[Bleacher Creature]

21. I love suspense, but every day Trump is in office means more pain and suffering for a lot of people.

If he has information that could potentially save the world, he really should release it!!!

[Achilleaze]

23. Dirty Donny*s phallus fire was an OMEN

* aka republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief

[blaze]

27. From the twitter thread

:large

[calimary]

54. Good one.

Glad he’s on our side!

He’d probably say something about being on the side of the truth or of justice or some such. But that just conveniently happens to be the side we’re on.

[lindysalsagal]

63. AHHHHHH!

[Lugnut]

99. ROFL! n/t

[kentuck]

30. This was not the meeting of June 2016 in Trump Tower.

This was a different meeting. Something we probably have not heard or read about? May have something to do with Trump knowing about Cohen selling access?

[H2O Man]

49. Correct.

[Ruby the Liberal]

73. It was December?

I'm thinking the plot to kidnap that Turkish guy in the Poconos. Who are those 2 goons on the elevator?

[Ruby the Liberal]

86. And I wasn't even close

They were apparently Qatari.

The plot thickens.

[NastyRiffraff]

31. Avenatti has a promising 2nd career as a script writer

He definitely is a talented purveyor of suspense!

[teach1st]

33. Here's what seems like C-SPAN video feed in Trump Tower lobby that day

12/12/2016

At about 8:38 it appears that Mike Flynn steps out of the elevator. Camera follows him. That's as far as I've watched.

Interestingly, the description video refers to the Avenatti tweet, and it was posted today.

[BumRushDaShow]

50. Cohen steps out 11:58

and Perry not long after.

[grantcart]

38. He could make this pay per view and donate the priceeds.

[PearliePoo2]

39. GOOD GRIEF! Michael Avenatti's Twitter is going nuts!

In a ten minute span of me refreshing and checking his Twitter feed, I noticed he gained over 2,000 followers!

He has 427K now!! Sure are a LOT of people interested in what he's up to!

[onetexan]

93. holy cow now even i (who swore off Twitter) is on the edge of my seat and am tempted to sign up

just so i can follow Avenatti on daily basis

[workinclasszero]

41. BOOM incoming!!??

[janx]

44. Are these pictures significant in some way?

Who are the others besides Cohen and Flynn?

[George II]

45. I'm starting to worry about his safety.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

55. Agreed. I hope he doesn't travel by private jet.

[onecent]

48. I imagine Avenatti has BIG men following him, that like him!!!

[BlueJac]

52. Kick some Donakd dumb fucks ass!

[benld74]

58. Question-Is Mueller using Avenatti

As another plan of attack on tRump?

Thoughts?

[blaze]

59. Isn't that a wonderful thought?

Just makes me smile thinking about it.

[triron]

60. Avenatti has said he is cooperating--whatever that means.

[lunasun]

84. Doubt it . Attack on trump ? I don't think so

Go Avenatti!

[triron]

64. "And to be clear"

Link to tweet

[gay texan]

66. Was this Avenatti chap a Marine or something?

He's got balls the size of church bells...

[triron]

67. Krassenstein: Is this Ahmed Al-Rumaihi?

Link to tweet

[wishstar]

68. This places Qatar involvement at critical point in Russia collusion timeline

since the Steele Dossier links Qatar's involvement in brokering the Rosneft deal that was to benefit Trump campaign cronies so that a confirmed meeting Dec 12 between Flynn, Cohen and Al-Rumaihi connects another important link in the conspiracy.

[triron]

70. Thanks for pointing this out.

[MGKrebs]

74. Looks like Avenatti confirms it was Al-Rumaihi...

From his twitter:


"Why was Ahmed Al-Rumaihi meeting with Michael Cohen and Timothy Flynn in December 2016 and why did Mr. Al-Rumaihi later brag about bribing administration officials according to a sworn declaration filed in court?"

edit: Now he's corrected it to say: Why was Ahmed Al-Rumaihi meeting with Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn in December 2016 and why did Mr. Al-Rumaihi later brag about bribing administration officials according to a sworn declaration filed in court?"

I wonder what 'Timothy' he had on his mind?

[emulatorloo]

77. Typo apparently. He updated his tweet to read 'Michael Flynn'

Link to tweet

“Why was Ahmed Al-Rumaihi meeting with Michael Cohen and Michael Flynn in December 2016 and why did Mr. Al-Rumaihi later brag about bribing administration officials according to a sworn declaration filed in court?”

[malaise]

78. Let me get a Red Stripe to go with these

[triron]

79. Who is Timothy Flynn?

wonder if Mueller already talked to these guys?

[triron]

80. More on Al-Rumaihi (and the Steele dossier)

Link to tweet

[triron]

81. So how is Trump implicated in all this?

[MGKrebs]

82. And here's some more...

Complicated story:

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/is-qatar-trying-to-invest-in-conservative-media-to-curry-favor-with-trump.html

[triron]

83. Wow! what an octopus of corruption! Spreads all over.

Maybe related to Avenatti's mention of media in the original tweet?

[triron]

97. Ominous for Trump?

Link to tweet

[bucolic_frolic]

76. Putting 2 + 2 together and connecting the dots

Last week I said on @CNN @MSNBC that Michael Cohen deals more likely extortion, than bribery. Later @ATT @Novartis described extraction, fear of adverse consequences unless Cohen paid every $$$. @Ford described extortion; refused to pay. Any other corps told pay or else?

Link to tweet

[MGKrebs]

87. That whole Qatar issue was fishy to begin with.

Our largest air base in the Middle East was there, but we accused them of being terrorists?
Then Trump just as quickly backed away from that and now they are friends. And Tillerson never did agree with calling them terrorists.
And Trump businesses are all tied into Qatar funding.

This could easily be the most direct path to corruption for Mueller's team.

[triron]

94. knr

[writes3000]

91. It's the opposite of a nothingburger. Trump's lieutenants were selling foreign policy for profit.

It’s the whole enchilada.

[writes3000]

92. It's the opposite of a nothingburger. Trump's lieutenants were selling foreign policy for profit.

It’s the whole enchilada.

[triron]

95. Comments from Seth Abramson in this thread:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210611823

[triron]

96. So will Nicole Wallace, Ari Melber, and Rachel Maddow

be talking about this tomorrow? Will Avenatti make more appearances?

[triron]

98. kick for visibility

[Sancho]

100. Did the FBI or Homeland Security ask CNN/MSNBC to not report on this?

On the surface, it seems like a big story of tRump corruption and extortion.

Nothing much on Monday shows.

Are they "confirming" the story?

Were the networks asked to put a lid on it?

[triron]

104. I am frustrated about this today. Nothing so far.

Waiting for another Avenatti revelation.

[7962]

105. They would report on it if they thought it was a big deal.

Its just more chum tossed to the waters by Avenatti. I certainly dont think "Morning Joe" would ignore it, they LOVE him.
I want actual MEAT.

And he better hope he doesn't have any bad business dealings in his past, because you KNOW the GOP has to be digging into HIS past

[triron]

103. kick again

[triron]

106. kick again