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May 31, 2017

The Anti-Trump Drumbeat Gets Louder As the Media Sets Its Sights on Kushner

Liz Peek Articles KUSHNER, MEDIA, TRUMP

The savage reporting on Jared Kushner’s attempt to establish “backchannel” relations with Moscow is so vitriolic that any remaining credibility in the media is melting away like a popsicle in July. For Americans who spent Memorial Day Weekend honoring our fallen heroes and who may be confused by the torrent of speculation and innuendo again raining down upon the Trump White House, this is the latest chapter in the sorrowful End of Days for our once-proud news organizations.

Jared Kushner, Trump’s advisor and son-in-law, is said to have proposed to the Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak in December that a “back-channel” or private line of communication be established between the president-elect’s team and Moscow. No such direct conduit has been proven.

Also, Kushner met in December with a senior Russian banker.

That’s it. That’s what all the excitement is about. There are several reasons that this story, breathlessly broken last week by The Washington Post, is meaningless. First, it is not at all unusual for elected leaders to reach out to foreign representatives – even those of hostile nations – to set up channels whereby non-public communications can take place. In 2008, candidate Obama dispatched retired Ambassador William G. Miller to Iran to set up secret communications. Michael Ledeen, a former consultant to the National Security Council and U.S. Defense Department, reports that Mr. Miller, who had earlier represented the United States in Tehran, was to relay a message that Obama “was a friend of the Islamic Republic and that they would be very happy with his policies.”

Presumably, Obama thought that some communication with the antagonistic mullahs might lead to a thaw, or perhaps ultimately to a deal like the one signed in 2015, aiming to rein in Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It turned out to have been a productive adventure, giving Obama his only foreign policy win. At the time, though, he surely would have been criticized for reaching out to a nation that only a few years earlier had taken 52 Americans hostage and that in the intervening period had backed terrorist organizations in the Middle East.

We now know from documents that have been declassified that Nixon’s White House began to explore private communications channels with China starting in 1970 and that Henry Kissinger secretly visited China in 1971 looking to open a dialog. The quest was to establish a bulwark against Russia and ward off a possible nuclear threat. It is hard to remember, but at the time, such overtures were risky since China was a sworn enemy of the U.S.

So it is today with Russia. But as with China, we have specific areas of mutual interest. Most importantly, we are both fighting ISIS and other Islamic terror groups, and we are also engaged in the conflict in Syria. Less than a year ago, Secretary of State John Kerry announced, standing side-by-side with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, that the U.S. and Russia had agreed to work together in Syria to fight the al-Nusra Front, a branch of al-Qaeda in Syria, to “restore the cessation of hostilities, significantly reduce the violence and help create the space for a genuine and credible political transition” in Syria.

Of course, the outreach from Kushner, assuming the reports are true, is tainted by the clouds of suspicion that have fogged the Trump White House for months. The essential charge is that someone in the Trump campaign at some time encouraged Russian operatives to help defeat Hillary Clinton. To back up this allegation, we have:

  1. Representatives of security agencies concluding “with high confidence” that the hacking and release of the DNC and John Podesta emails was done by Russians.
  2. Michael Flynn, who briefly served as National Security Advisor, reportedly discussing a possible easing of sanctions with Ambassador Kislyak and then lying about it later.
  3. Various other Trump associates having business dealings with Russians over the years.

That’s about it. So far, there has been no evidence that ties President Trump or his team to anyone responsible for the release of those damaging emails. Just a few days ago, Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper reaffirmed that there is no “smoking gun certitude evidence of collusion.” Also, there has been no indication that Moscow’s misbehavior went beyond the email dumps.

Considering that the FBI and other agencies have been hot on this trail for more than a year, and that some have engaged in apparently illegal surveillance of American citizens, and that revelations about those inquiries are leaked daily to the media, presumably if there was damning information about collusion, we would know it.

President Trump created the bedrock for the Russian narrative during the campaign by lauding Vladimir Putin. He did it intentionally, wanting to highlight the failed efforts of the Obama administration and in particular his opponent Hillary Clinton to “reset” our relations with Moscow. More than once he pointed out that better relations with Russia would be a good thing. Given our common interests, he is right.

Trump probably does admire the Russian leader on some level, since he has probably not read much about Putin’s malignant and criminal past. What Trump sees is a leader who has managed to maintain high approval ratings despite a faltering economy by being brash and unapologetically pro-Russian.

The New York Times recently ran a page one story entitled “A Constitutional Puzzle: Can the President Be Indicted?” The same day the paper carried a long piece on Jared Kushner that struggled and largely failed to portray the young advisor as anything but a trusted and respected member of Trump’s team.

My guess is that Kushner (and Trump) will survive these preposterous attacks, maybe better than the liberal news organizations that promote them. Some 42 percent of the country approves of President Trump – not a huge vote of confidence to be sure. But, only 32 percent believe in the mainstream media. The vitriol splashed across the pages of The Times and others may be paying off in a bump in subscribers, but the damage to its credibility is profound. People will tire of the assault; going elsewhere for their news becomes a lot easier when they lose respect for once-credible mainstream sources.

 

Published on FiscalTimes.com.

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2 months ago

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Congress has not even discussed economy- before spending $1.9 TRILLLION shouldn’t we debate why more "relief" is needed?
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Our rebounding economy doesn't need more stimulus checks

It’s apparently impolite to ask, but can someone please explain why Democrats are so keen to send out $1,400 to able-bodied Americans who are still employed?

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Maybe if you stopped watching Fox News and writing your false diatribes you’d know that there is a PANDEMIC going on in the world !

Um. Yes we do… Struggling to make ends meet for months with landlord bugging me to be on time.. Im in medical and all elective surgeries are still lagging causing a big decrease in home care needing physical therapy.. This Im sure is just 1 example of many… many.. All the waitresses..theres 2 for ya.. All the people that supply food for resteraunts.. Theres 3… The cable companys because we cant afford internet… 4.. etc…. Now we have Mr. Senile jerkoff in the White House causing havoc with our oil… Prices may rise there too and cause problems… Thank god for the vaccine and Trump so Ive had my shots and can at least go to my 10$ month gym and stop sitting at home so much stressing on how am I ever going to get normal again…😞

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5 months ago

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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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For four years, Democrats and their handmaidens in the liberal media have lied their heads off, spinning false narratives aimed at undermining President Trump.

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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.

Who’s been lying for four years ?? FACT CHECK ! Trumps been lying since he crawled from the slime he still wallows in. Fox, GOP Gingrich, Ailes , you, all professional liars.

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.

That you are a professional political writer is truly hilarious.

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,

thehill.com/opinion/finance/536463-our-rebounding-economy-doesnt-need-more-stimulus-checks yeah, uh uh. This you?

Don’t know why you would share videos of geraldo and joy who are anti trump. You’re part of the deep state Liz.

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!

Liz, do you like sniffing Trump's butt after he's farted?

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.

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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6 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.
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Thank you LP. We need more American’s with your insight.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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