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Bladewire · 02-18-2019, 03:20 PM

They're opening this investigation after the NRA lied about the details of their trip to Russia. Why did Trump supporters always lie about their connections with Russia?

"Dozens of pages of email correspondence between August 2015 and November 2016, shared with ABC News by a source who asked not to be identified, detail Butina’s efforts to organize the summit, which brought high-ranking NRA members and powerful Russian nationals together in Moscow in December 2015"

Congress opens investigation into Russia's funding & control of the NRA

Lawmakers launch new probe into 'complex web' of alleged ties between NRA, Russians
House Democrats expressed concern about NRA members' 2015 trip to Moscow.

In a letter sent to NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, a copy of which was shared with ABC News, Rep. Ted Lieu of California and Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York expressed concern about the NRA’s attempts to distance itself from any formal involvement in a now infamous trip to Moscow undertaken by a group of its high-ranking members.

While the NRA’s outside counsel William Brewer told The New York Times that LaPierre “was opposed to the trip” and even prohibited staff members from joining the delegation out of concern that it would be perceived as officially sanctioned, internal NRA emails and photos posted on social media reviewed by ABC News appear to show the organization was significantly involved in planning it.

Lieu, a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Rice, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, suggested the discrepancy might be evidence of a broader deception and requested a full accounting of any communications, meetings and monetary transactions between NRA officials and Russia-linked individuals.

“We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow,” wrote Lieu and Rice on Feb. 15. “Furthermore, we are concerned that this extends to other allegations that have been made against the organization as it relates to Russia.”

Citing what they called the NRA’s “unusually close relationship” with the Trump campaign, as well as its record spending in support of then-candidate Donald Trump, Lieu and Rice ultimately questioned whether the Kremlin might have used the NRA to funnel foreign money into the U.S. election system.

“How much money did the NRA receive from Russia or Russia-linked individuals or entities during the 2016 election cycle?” the lawmakers asked. “Did the NRA use any of that money in their 2016 election campaign contributions?”

A pair of House Democrats are launching a new probe of what they called the “complex web of relationships” between members of the National Rifle Association and Russian individuals with close ties to the Kremlin.

In a letter sent to NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, a copy of which was shared with ABC News, Rep. Ted Lieu of California and Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York expressed concern about the NRA’s attempts to distance itself from any formal involvement in a now infamous trip to Moscow undertaken by a group of its high-ranking members.

While the NRA’s outside counsel William Brewer told The New York Times that LaPierre “was opposed to the trip” and even prohibited staff members from joining the delegation out of concern that it would be perceived as officially sanctioned, internal NRA emails and photos posted on social media reviewed by ABC News appear to show the organization was significantly involved in planning it.

Lieu, a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Rice, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, suggested the discrepancy might be evidence of a broader deception and requested a full accounting of any communications, meetings and monetary transactions between NRA officials and Russia-linked individuals.

“We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow,” wrote Lieu and Rice on Feb. 15. “Furthermore, we are concerned that this extends to other allegations that have been made against the organization as it relates to Russia.”

Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on deportation of veterans, Nov. 16, 2017. United States Congressman Ted Lieu attends the grand opening of the MedMen marijuana dispensary shop, June 9, 2018 in Venice, Calif.

(Getty Images) Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on deportation of veterans, Nov. 16, 2017. United States Congressman Ted Lieu attends the grand opening of the MedMen marijuana dispensary shop, June 9, 2018 in Venice, Calif. ...+
(MORE: Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina in her own words: 'Truth is my best defender')
Citing what they called the NRA’s “unusually close relationship” with the Trump campaign, as well as its record spending in support of then-candidate Donald Trump, Lieu and Rice ultimately questioned whether the Kremlin might have used the NRA to funnel foreign money into the U.S. election system.

“How much money did the NRA receive from Russia or Russia-linked individuals or entities during the 2016 election cycle?” the lawmakers asked. “Did the NRA use any of that money in their 2016 election campaign contributions?”

It’s not the first time the NRA will have faced questions about its election spending. After initially telling ABC News the organization had received a single contribution of less than $1,000 from one Russian individual, the NRA later disclosed two dozen additional contributions from Russian donors totaling approximately $2512.85.

A similar probe is already underway in the Senate, but the Democrats hold the majority in the House, meaning their requests for documents or interviews can be compelled by subpoena — an authority controlled by the party in power.

Brewer, the NRA’s outside counsel, issued a statement to ABC News following the publication of this report.

"Although the NRA has not yet received the letter, the Association, naturally, will respond to all appropriate information requests,” Brewer said. "The NRA is working diligently to supply information in response to several requests for information, and will continue to do so."

In response to previous questions, Brewer pointed ABC News to the statement issued to the Times, which highlighted LaPierre’s concern back in 2015 that the group traveling to Moscow "not be viewed as representing the NRA."

“When he became aware of the details of the trip, Wayne was personally opposed to it," Brewer told ABC News through a spokesman. The spokesman also noted that the group’s president at the time, Allan Cors, opted not to attend at LaPierre’s suggestion, and the NRA declined to send staff to Moscow with the group, as they had typically done on officially sponsored travel.

bronco67 · 02-18-2019, 03:30 PM

This is one of the major things Devin Nunes wanted to sweep under the rug.

Rochard · 02-18-2019, 03:37 PM

That's a second investigation into the NRA. Not to mention the investigation into the woman spy.

#winning.

pimpmaster9000 · 02-18-2019, 04:11 PM

You are no match for pooty...he has already sown the seeds of your demise...he is 50 steps ahead of you...what are you going to do about it? Huff and puff? Nope...pooty dont care....he is a pimp like that...

Next time be nice to others...be like switzerland...they are really really nice to others and the poot leaves them alone...be like the swiss...

crockett · 02-18-2019, 04:35 PM

Why is everyone on the right wing a fucking clown? The black dude on the far right.. That dumb ass Sheriff guy.. WTF is he always dressing like a clown for? He looks ridiculous. Then the other dude with the red sweater.. Then the fat guy and the guy wearing jeans.. I mean WTF these people are all fucking slobs. It's not like they haven't scammed their way to being rich.. Why are they such fucking slobs?

Oh and lets not forget about Ser'gay on the far left.. The obvious Russian guy, dressed up like he thinks he's the most interesting man on Earth..

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Bladewire · 02-18-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronco67

This is one of the major things Devin Nunes wanted to sweep under the rug.

Aaah yes Devin Nunes the obstructionist of justice. Now the truth can finally come out.

Bladewire · 02-21-2019, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronco67

This is one of the major things Devin Nunes wanted to sweep under the rug.

He was so short cited in his criminality.

02-18-2019, 03:20 PM	#1
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,229	Congress opens investigation into Russia's funding & control of the NRA They're opening this investigation after the NRA lied about the details of their trip to Russia. Why did Trump supporters always lie about their connections with Russia? "Dozens of pages of email correspondence between August 2015 and November 2016, shared with ABC News by a source who asked not to be identified, detail Butina’s efforts to organize the summit, which brought high-ranking NRA members and powerful Russian nationals together in Moscow in December 2015" Congress opens investigation into Russia's funding & control of the NRA Lawmakers launch new probe into 'complex web' of alleged ties between NRA, Russians House Democrats expressed concern about NRA members' 2015 trip to Moscow. In a letter sent to NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, a copy of which was shared with ABC News, Rep. Ted Lieu of California and Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York expressed concern about the NRA’s attempts to distance itself from any formal involvement in a now infamous trip to Moscow undertaken by a group of its high-ranking members. While the NRA’s outside counsel William Brewer told The New York Times that LaPierre “was opposed to the trip” and even prohibited staff members from joining the delegation out of concern that it would be perceived as officially sanctioned, internal NRA emails and photos posted on social media reviewed by ABC News appear to show the organization was significantly involved in planning it. Lieu, a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Rice, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, suggested the discrepancy might be evidence of a broader deception and requested a full accounting of any communications, meetings and monetary transactions between NRA officials and Russia-linked individuals. “We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow,” wrote Lieu and Rice on Feb. 15. “Furthermore, we are concerned that this extends to other allegations that have been made against the organization as it relates to Russia.” Citing what they called the NRA’s “unusually close relationship” with the Trump campaign, as well as its record spending in support of then-candidate Donald Trump, Lieu and Rice ultimately questioned whether the Kremlin might have used the NRA to funnel foreign money into the U.S. election system. “How much money did the NRA receive from Russia or Russia-linked individuals or entities during the 2016 election cycle?” the lawmakers asked. “Did the NRA use any of that money in their 2016 election campaign contributions?” A pair of House Democrats are launching a new probe of what they called the “complex web of relationships” between members of the National Rifle Association and Russian individuals with close ties to the Kremlin. In a letter sent to NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, a copy of which was shared with ABC News, Rep. Ted Lieu of California and Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York expressed concern about the NRA’s attempts to distance itself from any formal involvement in a now infamous trip to Moscow undertaken by a group of its high-ranking members. While the NRA’s outside counsel William Brewer told The New York Times that LaPierre “was opposed to the trip” and even prohibited staff members from joining the delegation out of concern that it would be perceived as officially sanctioned, internal NRA emails and photos posted on social media reviewed by ABC News appear to show the organization was significantly involved in planning it. Lieu, a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Rice, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, suggested the discrepancy might be evidence of a broader deception and requested a full accounting of any communications, meetings and monetary transactions between NRA officials and Russia-linked individuals. “We are disturbed by the lack of transparency the NRA has demonstrated surrounding the December 2015 trip to Moscow,” wrote Lieu and Rice on Feb. 15. “Furthermore, we are concerned that this extends to other allegations that have been made against the organization as it relates to Russia.” Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on deportation of veterans, Nov. 16, 2017. United States Congressman Ted Lieu attends the grand opening of the MedMen marijuana dispensary shop, June 9, 2018 in Venice, Calif. (Getty Images) Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference on deportation of veterans, Nov. 16, 2017. United States Congressman Ted Lieu attends the grand opening of the MedMen marijuana dispensary shop, June 9, 2018 in Venice, Calif. ...+ (MORE: Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina in her own words: 'Truth is my best defender') Citing what they called the NRA’s “unusually close relationship” with the Trump campaign, as well as its record spending in support of then-candidate Donald Trump, Lieu and Rice ultimately questioned whether the Kremlin might have used the NRA to funnel foreign money into the U.S. election system. “How much money did the NRA receive from Russia or Russia-linked individuals or entities during the 2016 election cycle?” the lawmakers asked. “Did the NRA use any of that money in their 2016 election campaign contributions?” It’s not the first time the NRA will have faced questions about its election spending. After initially telling ABC News the organization had received a single contribution of less than $1,000 from one Russian individual, the NRA later disclosed two dozen additional contributions from Russian donors totaling approximately $2512.85. A similar probe is already underway in the Senate, but the Democrats hold the majority in the House, meaning their requests for documents or interviews can be compelled by subpoena — an authority controlled by the party in power. Brewer, the NRA’s outside counsel, issued a statement to ABC News following the publication of this report. "Although the NRA has not yet received the letter, the Association, naturally, will respond to all appropriate information requests,” Brewer said. "The NRA is working diligently to supply information in response to several requests for information, and will continue to do so." In response to previous questions, Brewer pointed ABC News to the statement issued to the Times, which highlighted LaPierre’s concern back in 2015 that the group traveling to Moscow "not be viewed as representing the NRA." “When he became aware of the details of the trip, Wayne was personally opposed to it," Brewer told ABC News through a spokesman. The spokesman also noted that the group’s president at the time, Allan Cors, opted not to attend at LaPierre’s suggestion, and the NRA declined to send staff to Moscow with the group, as they had typically done on officially sponsored travel.

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