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April 4, 2017

Susan Rice caught ‘unmasking’ Trump aides as Democrats, liberal media do backflips to divert attention

Liz Peek Articles DEMOCRATS, MEDIA, SUSAN RICE, TRUMP

Enough with the smokescreens! Democrats, aided and abetted by their friends in the media, have long dismissed President Trump’s charges that he was “wiretapped” by former President Obama, even as evidence mounts that indeed surveillance of the Trump camp took place, and that information collected by so-called “incidental” monitoring was illegally leaked to the public.

The left would rather focus on speculation that the Trump campaign colluded with Russian agents to undermine Hillary Clinton’s candidacy, even though to date there has been zero evidence to support any such charge.

On Monday, in a revelation that Senator Rand Paul describes as a “smoking gun,” numerous sources outed former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice as behind the “unmasking” of Trump associates picked up through surveillance of foreign nationals.

While Rice had legal access to the electronic eavesdropping, and though her exposure of the identities of the individuals involved might be excused under certain circumstances, it is clear she has lied about her involvement and also about what took place in the Obama White House.

Under the harshest interpretation, it appears that Rice, possibly at the behest of President Obama, collected and distributed classified information about Trump and his associates with the sole purpose of politically damaging the incoming president.

If that is true, President Obama and one of his closest advisers committed a massive breach of trust with the American people; they have also confirmed that their White House was the most politicized in our history.

The story begins with a group within the National Security Council, headed by the senior director of intelligence, Ezra Cohen-Watnick, undertaking a review of the government’s policy on “unmasking.” Presumably they were intent on finding out who discovered, and then illegally leaked, the contents of phone calls between former Security Council chief Mike Flynn and the Russian ambassador, which ultimately led to Flynn’s ouster.

According to journalist Mike Cernovich, who broke the story, “The White House Counsel’s office identified Rice as the person responsible for the unmasking after examining Rice’s document log requests. The reports Rice requested to see are kept under tightly-controlled conditions. Each person must log her name before being granted access to them.”

The logs led National Security Adviser General H.R. McMaster to conclude that Rice had been responsible for uncovering the identities of individuals who were picked up in “incidental” surveillance of foreign nationals. Usually, such persons are reported anonymously to protect their privacy. No one has yet accused Rice of leaking the information that she collected.

McMaster sent an aide, Derek Harvey, to convey that information to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. The Intelligence Committee chief was widely criticized for going alone to the White House to examine computers which contain the logs, and for meeting with the president afterwards.

Now the ranking minority member on the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff, has also seen the data.

It is telling that after visiting the White House himself and reviewing the information, Rep. Schiff refused to discuss the contents of the documents, but rather focused on the process by which they had come to light. He managed that sleight of hand while chiding President Trump for trying to divert attention away from the Russia probe. Neat.

It is noteworthy that in an interview with PBS “News Hour” anchor Judy Woodruff on March 22, Rice denied Trump’s charges of wiretapping, saying “nothing of the sort occurred.” Rice can argue that Trump’s tweet: “just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!” may not be exactly accurate, but Rice’s denial is not truthful either.

That won’t shock us. Many Americans will remember that Rice was the White House point person on Benghazi, telling Americans on the Sunday morning talk shows that the assault on the U.S. compound was a spontaneous outburst caused by an anti-Muslim video.

She knew better, as did the White House.

They knew the attack, which cost the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans, was carefully planned and executed – a horrible jihadi assault that contradicted Obama’s narrative of winning the war on terror.

The surveillance that apparently caught up Trump campaign workers and aides, including Michael Flynn, is said to have been legal. Foreign individuals who were wiretapped or otherwise spied on were apparently targeted by U.S. intelligence; some of the information was then handed over to the FBI. Reviewing the reporting on Flynn’s conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey I. Kislyak – which got him fired – it is remarkable how little interest was shown by the New York Times and other news organizations in how the sensitive material was collected and distributed. Now those questions appear more pertinent.

It is possible that the surveillance of Trump’s people was not entirely “incidental.” If someone wanted to track Jared Kushner, for instance, who was known to be in communication with Cui Tiankai, the Chinese ambassador to the U.S., intel groups could decide to surveil the latter, and pick up the desired information about Kushner simultaneously. There is no indication that such methods were used to spy on the Trump team, but remember that Nunes said the information he viewed at the White House had nothing to do with Russia. So the surveillance was presumably not an attempt to unearth collusion between the Trump team and Moscow. Also, the logs indicate intelligence gathering on persons associated with Trump that stretch back a year or more. One wonders about the purpose.

There are reports that Rice shared the “unmasked” reports with numerous intelligence organizations. Towards the end of the Obama presidency, the White House loosened the rules on who could receive “raw” intelligence reports. Those changes made it easier to more broadly disseminate materials thought injurious to the incoming president.

These are early days yet in the investigation into the Obama White House’s possible spying on the Trump team. Much remains unknown, including who directed the effort. Was President Obama involved? Did former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper lie when he denied that any wiretapping took place against Trump or his associates? Did FBI Director James Comey lie as well?

It is infuriating to see Democrats and the liberal media doing backflips to direct the focus elsewhere – and especially back to possible collusion between members of the Trump camp and Russia.

To those who would allege that Trump was in cahoots with Putin, I offer this: General James Mattis aka Russia’s worst nightmare. For those not paying attention, President Trump tapped Mattis to be his Secretary of Defense. Does that really jive with a White House eager to cozy up to Putin?

All Americans deserve the truth in both these inquiries. We need to know whether the Trump camp conspired with Russian agents to hack the DNC and John Podesta’s emails, and we need to know whether the Obama White House gathered and leaked surveillance information on Trump or his aides illegally in order to discredit him. Let us hope that our Congressional Committees are up to the task, because it is clear the liberal media is content to investigate only one of these stories.

 

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Democrats have lied to us for 4 years – about everything! Why would we trust them on the election?
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With all of the documented and fact checked lies from tRump, this is a satire page, right?

Why not use your gift of writing to bring people together. The curtain has been lifted and we see clearly his tantrums have escalated to violence. Why not write on how we can solve problems together instead of continuing this lie that Americans that don’t vote my party are evil.

All of the non Republicans in the government TOGETHER could not tell as many lies as Mr. Trump – starting with the crown size at the Inauguration.

There's nothing more incredible than a Trump supporter who claims to be concerned about honesty.

So ridiculous.

Ah, you spent your entire column burying the lede:
"But now, to maintain his powerful voice and leadership, he needs to concede. The Left is using his refusal to admit defeat as more proof that he is undermining our democracy. He cannot allow this to be his legacy; his presidency has been so much bigger than that.

Trump should confound the Left, as he has done on so many occasions, by calling off the shaky legal battles and by stepping aside. If only for now."

No wonder you can only find work at Fox News.

You are truly deranged,

Liz Peek, you are so full of shit. Your opinions are only yours and create division you pos entitled white Trumper. F u!

You have got to be smoking something! Trump being a lowlife whiny pissant created his own downfall!

You are an idiot. You should be ashamed of trying to prolong this countries horror of the last 4 years. These are times the 1st amendment should be abolished. HE LOST!!!! QUIT BEING A SORE LOSER AND ACT LIKE AN ADULT. And, people like you are only fueling his demented state.

www.foxnews.com/opinion/obama-warning-biden-americans-worried-liz-peek

Produce the exact evidence that Obama ever said this. Better yet, stop writing altogether. You truly are grotesque.

You are interviewing with a media resource that has been defrauding the public of many truthful facts for "decades." You should focus on all the fraud covered up by the legal industry, in this country, in the hands of people like Donald J. Trump, Barack Obama and George Wl Bush and their "Friends and Affiliations" employed in the very unethical media industry.

Imagine still thinking the Russia investigation was a witch-hunt.

Go read the REPUBLICAN SENATE report.

Russia tried to help Trump win, because Trump is owned (literally owned) by Russian money. He has a negative net worth.

After the damage done to our democracy, after the murder and mayhem committed by RightWing nuts who actually BELIEVE the vitriol and lies and disinformation spouted by the likes of Liz Peek, she proves that she has no allegiance to the USA, no allegiance to our society (and free elections) and is strictly sycophant of extremist RightWing groups and their propaganda Network, Fox (who supply her with money, thereby giving Liz Peek her "cause" for spreading lies). She's the worst.

Oh honey! Trump is the congenital liar. And remember, in the U.S. a business states it’s rules…No Shirt No Shoes No Service. Don’t follow the rules? Goodbye.

This Peek woman is very very sick.

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3 months ago

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This election is not over: the China-Hunter-Biden scandal only grows, polls are narrowing – 100+ million people yet to vote. Plus, Joe stepped in it again last night.
Here’s my take on the final debate:
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At the final presidential debate, Trump came prepared to show the country that he could be civil, stay (mostly) on topic, and still beat Biden.

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Here's hoping the investigations into the insurrectionist conspiracy find media outlets like Fox — and bigmouth disinformation spreader like Liz Peek — financially culpable. Hit them in the pocketbook, where it really hurts them.

Good god but you are a stupid vile sack of shit.

I love your articles. Love the truth. Article on Fox said go to twitter or facebook. I have banned myself from the Democratic control of twitter. I tried other ways posted to contact you and express my gratitude for your fairness. All other channels to contact you seem to be blocked. So… Thankyou and keep fighting for Liberty and Justice!

Why was your own son investigated after being abruptly turfed out of the National Security Council? Takes nepotism and corruption to know it so well.

Does this person get paid to spread this bullshit,Its Fake News.

The polls are narrowing? LOL electoral-vote.com/

The fuck

all over face book biden gaffe re lincoln saying he has new eye computer he was looking up and dint read reply right with all the gadgetry the white house have they should be able to confirm its true or not even if a slight suspicion trump could say biden and his team were corrupt want another debate but biden to be checked by independent electrocis bods and to be screened come on man u know it makes sense je

why didnt trump ask biden why he and obuma didnt setthe record straight when the media nd the nad four said it was trump that did the cages ask trump just ask that at a press gathering or the lady that does the daily white house chat

Let's face it Joe Biden is a LIAR & a criminal, Period! Poll 95% say Trump won the debate. Bottom line is Joe ['THE BIG GUY'] Biden flip flops, lies & sells out Americans to enrich himself besides being a crooked & corrupt crime family. PERIOD! Joe was an absolute mess in this last debate! Biden was lying, flip flopping, stuttering, slurring & a forgetful mess. He looked terrible. Sounded terrible. Mic drops where when Trump calls Joe 'THE BIG GUY' & Trump says “They spent 48M on me & found no collusion …nothing. I can spend $1 million on you Joe and find plenty.” LOVE IT WTG TRUMP!! Lt. Tony Bobulinksi confirmed 'THE BIG GUY IS JOE BIDEN & HE GETS 10% [Tony Bobulinski: "There’s no question "H" stands for Hunter & the "Big Guy" is Joe Biden"] & Hunter gets 20%. Tony also said that the Chinese involvement in the deal was for "political or influence investment" on their part, and that "Hunter wanted to use the company as his personal piggy bank by just taking money out of it as soon as it came from the Chinese." Biden's are as corrupt as Clintons, PERIOD!

Thank you LP. We need more American’s with your insight.

tRump can't even fundraise as well as Biden – people hate him – except Russian-loving bimbos like you with their heads so far up 45's ass they can't see anything but his polyps. Is that why right wing bimbo Trump horndogs always wear sphincter-colored lip color? Will Putin let you work at his pool house along with 45 and his baby mama sex worker in January? Probably not – after all you're not "an elite" – you're insignificant, irrelevant and inconsequential – just another fading bleached blonde liar. Please make sure to attend his upcoming rally – increase the viral spread! BTW your roots are showing – you even lie about your hair color – looks kind of like the color of a bleached dog turd on a hot August afternoon. Ugly – inside and out.

You claim Obama/Biden separated families. Lie. Prove it.

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The left-wing intolerance visible in newsrooms & on social media is born on our increasingly intolerant campuses. My generation has given in to the often outrageous demands of young people – too scared of being mobbed on social media.
This must stop. Stop donating to your school if you don’t like their policies – and tell them why. If you are a college administrator or trustee- speak your mind. We have all been enablers, and it’s time to push back.
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Noticed your chat with Harris. Looks like you are oblivious to Trump’s loss with the Supreme Court. It’s FOLLOW THE MONEY stupid. When Deutsche Bank calls in Donnie’s debts he’ll be buying Melania’s dresses from Walmart. The man is a crook and has been for decades. Enjoy!

You’re just riding on trumps gravy train, where are you going to be when he goes to Jail?

peek, 20 in 69. oh those Young people. moron.

I'm astonished that you would sell yourself to foxnews to spread false information and promote unrest in our country. Shame upon you and your family Liz Peek.

You are a complete and total nut job.

Ridden with Biden 2020 . I read your recent article about Bidden as read it I said to myself gee it sounds like you work for Fox news. Icloiked up to the top of article and saw with I wad right. Please sop supporting Trump who constantly lies.

Fringe nutball Liz peek is always good for a laugh….sorry Liz…trump is out with the trash in November but you’re always great for a laugh…not that you have any readers 😁😁

Put up a picture of monuments to get a rise out of her base that puts statutes over people’s lives. You are the worst propagandist on FOX. Not the biggest because you all are full of shit. I mean literally you are the worst at your job.

💩💩💩 Your brain LIz

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UNREAL that BLM ran all the vendors selling Trump stuff off the streets & kept people away from the rally. PLUS Obama NEVER EVER IN 8 YRS MENTIONED JUNETEENTH?? Trump is spot on, he has done more for Blacks in 3 yrs than Biden in 47 yrs or 24 yrs of BHO, Bush & Clinton inleadership. But Just WOW Trump said he was "average" at Tulsa rally, he was far beyond avg. Trump is back baby making us PROUD & LOUD while also making us laugh, ie West Pt. ramp & throwing water glass. There is TRUTH & IRON IN HIS WORDS OF WISDOM, loved making burning, stomping & desecration of our Flag a crime & serving time in prison. It also should include statues & monuments. #Trump2020 #MAGA #KAG

Well stated.

Be interesting to see in the next few months how many left of center are still silent…and what happens when it’s cold out and the time has changed…

Liz Peek, the greedy, money-grubbing minion of Faux News — the Only Corporate-Owned Propaganda Network in the USA, and a supporter of Tea Party Republicans — opines about radicalism "on the left". If it wasn't so disgusting, it'd be funny.

Three generations of brainwashing is paying off for the liberals. Where were we when our kids were being taught to be so intolerant and ignorant of any valurs.

Liz Peek: another: Faux News, uber-wealthy blonde (bottle or not) clone who spouts racist, entitled B.S., and gets her wilfully ignorant audience to swallow it with a spoonful of class warfare. Yeeeeech!!

You are absolutely right!

Liz Peek and her husband Jeff Peek, former CEO of CIT Group, have three children. In October 2019, their son Andrew Peek, Donald Trump's Europe and Russia adviser, was abruptly removed from his position as Head of European and Russian Affairs at the NSC and is currently under federal investigation.
You are part of spys family and traitors. Never the least you keep a good disguise.

omg honey, you are sooooo stupid

Thanks Liz Peek!

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