Marshall, TPM re Bolton "A Disgrace"

[NRaleighLiberal]

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-disgrace-2

The New York Times is reporting that John Bolton recently began circulating the manuscript of this forthcoming book to associates in DC. Critically, he also sent a copy to the White House for a pre-publication review. (In theory that is to review it for any classified information.) In it Bolton reportedly writes that in August 2019 President Trump told him he wanted to continue holding up military aid to Ukraine until Ukraine relented and helped with investigations into Joe Biden and other Democrats.


As a factual matter this is hardly surprising. I think there is little chance – but not no chance – that this is will shift the equation on Senate Republicans voting to hear testimony from witnesses. But it is still important to note that during the trial we have a clear indication that the President’s then-foreign policy chief says that his entire impeachment defense is bogus.

But the biggest thing is we shouldn’t lose track of what a disgrace this is. Bolton, as we’ve suspected, denied critical information to a lawful and constitutional judicial inquiry while making it available for what is at the end of the day a private business venture. There is just no conceivable justification for this from any, any perspective. It is really a disgrace.

[Stuart G]

1. k and r

[Skittles]

2. Bolton was never held acountable for starting a war based on lies

now he is profiting

he is unbelievably sickening

[Julian English]

3. Bolton's moustache would fit right in with the Cowardly Lion outfit.

[UniteFightBack]

4. Bolton is turning the screws. nt

[Mme. Defarge]

5. Never to be trusted.

[klook]

6. Precisely my thoughts.

Bolton will do nothing to bring down the Trump cabal. He is selling books.

[NoMoreRepugs]

7. Aren't Bolton and Disgrace synonyms???

[crickets]

8. Bolton is a disgrace. This latest timely leak is really all about Bolton and his interests.

He is trying so hard to come out smelling like a rose no matter what.

[First Speaker]

9. It is a disgrace...but where does it stand on the List of Disgraces of the Trump era...?

...is it even in the top twenty? Who knows? They come so often--every day--that it's easy to get numb to them. And that, of course, is what they're counting on...

[mgardener]

10. I don't like him don't trust him

But.
Was this the only way to get the info out?
He knew the Senate was stating they would not call witnesses. If he went on Fox he would be vilified.
Trump would have blocked him from testifying in the House.
So.
A book deal gets the info out. He isn't stupid and must have all the documentation for any accusations he makes.
It is now on Republican Senators to either call him to testify or aquit Trump. The House can call him to testify. And have a field day
Adam Schiff has already asked for documents

Trump is strangely silent on Bolton. He is not goading him. I think he is afraid.

[Talitha]

13. "Trump is strangely silent on Bolton. He is not goading him. I think he is afraid."

I agree 100% with your entire post. Eventually he 'might' get drugged up and attack Bolton but I agree with you that he's afraid of the guy. And with good reason.

drip... drip... drip...

[calimary]

11. Cough it up, Bolton.

[DeminPennswoods]

12. Clio is watching

nt

[czarjak]

14. Something, something...

“You knew I was a snake before you took me in”? Ask W., okay?

[PandoraAwakened]

15. K&R! n/t