White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany publicly blasted former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice on Wednesday for a “lie” she told in a newly-surfaced 2017 interview. At the time, Rice falsely claimed that she knew nothing about the Trump transition team being caught up in surveillance of foreign officials.
“She was asked specifically about [Devin] Nunes’ claims,” McEnany told reporters, according to Fox News. “She said ‘I know nothing about this,’ so that was a lie.”
The interview in question was carried out by PBS in 2017. “In the last few hours, we’ve been following a disclosure by the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Devin Nunes, that in essence, during the final days of the Obama administration, during the transition after President Trump had been elected, that he and the people around him may have been caught up in surveillance of foreign individuals and their identities may have been disclosed. Do you know anything about this?” PBS anchor Judy Woodruff asked Rice.
“I know nothing about this,” Rice said at the time. “I was surprised to see reports from Chairman Nunes on that count today.”
April 2017:
“[Trump] and the people around him may have been caught up in surveillance of foreign individuals and their identities may have been disclosed. Do you know anything about this?”
Susan Rice: “I know nothing about this.” pic.twitter.com/ajkvGMfG3b
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 20, 2020
Rice later stated that Nunes’ claim at the time was that the surveillance was “legal and lawful” and that it was a “potentially incidental collection.”
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“That means that the target was either a foreign entity or somebody under criminal investigation and that the Americans who were talking to those targets may have been picked up,” the former national security advisor said.
This has all since been proven to be a lie after an email surfaced suggesting that Rice knew about the surveillance that took place that led to the infamous “unmasking” of then-incoming National Security Adviser Michael Flynn from his discussions with the then-Russian ambassador. The email documented a January 5, 2017 meeting between Barack Obama and members of his administration in which the surveillance of Flynn was discussed.
“From a national security perspective, Comey said he does have some concerns that incoming NSA Flynn is speaking frequently with Russian Ambassador [Sergey] Kislyak. Comey said that could be an issue as it relates to sharing sensitive information. President Obama asked if Comey was saying that the NSC should not pass sensitive information related to Russia to Flynn,” Rice wrote in the email. “Comey replied, ‘potentially.’ He added that he has no indication thus far that Flynn has passed classified information to Kislyak, but he noted that ‘the level of communication is unusual.'”
McEnany pointed out that after this meeting, Rice went to a passing-of-the-baton event with Flynn, “where she praised him, wished him success and talked about the great transition into the White House.”
In the brief time McEnany has been White House press secretary, she has already shown the Left that she is not someone to be messed with by publicly shutting down various prominent liberals. We’re glad to see that she has just courageously called out Rice, and exposed her as the lying crook that she is!
This piece was written by PoliZette Staff on May 22, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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No matter how you cast it, the law in this case is a violation of the 4th Amendment and, therefore, 18 U.S. Code § 241.Conspiracy against rights. It is a felony for all who knew and were involved in justifying it.
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/241
No matter how you cast it, the law in this case is a violation of the 4th Amendment and, therefore, 18 U.S. Code § 241.Conspiracy against rights. It is a felony for all who knew and were involved in justifying it.
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/241
No matter how you cast it, the law in this case is a violation of the 4th Amendment and, therefore, 18 U.S. Code § 241.Conspiracy against rights. It is a felony for all who knew and were involved in justifying it.
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
No matter how you cast it, the law in this case is a violation of the 4th Amendment and, therefore, 18 U.S. Code § 241.Conspiracy against rights. It is a felony for all who knew and were involved in justifying it.
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or because of his having so exercised the same; or
If two or more persons go in disguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured—
They shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, they shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both, or may be sentenced to death.
Dang, Kayleigh is a bull-dog! I think she’s got a bit of a sharper tongue then even Sarah has! dems/libs are going to learn that she doesn’t just bark, she bites! LOL* Go get ‘m, girl! MAGA! KAG! Trump Train! WOO-HOO
Dang, Kayleigh is a bull-dog! I think she’s got a bit of a sharper tongue then even Sarah has! dems/libs are going to learn that she doesn’t just bark, she bites! LOL* Go get ‘m, girl! MAGA! KAG! Trump Train! WOO-HOO
The Obummer administration’s incompetency lead them to believe that they could do as they pleased (i.e., illegal surveillance, lie to the Feisa court, falsifying documents, etc.), thereby violating numerous US laws, and attempted to cover up. Obummer and his administration must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
The Obummer administration’s incompetency lead them to believe that they could do as they pleased (i.e., illegal surveillance, lie to the Feisa court, falsifying documents, etc.), thereby violating numerous US laws, and attempted to cover up. Obummer and his administration must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Susan Rice has a HISTORY of LYING in front of cameras. Heaven only knows what Susan Rice does when isn’t on TV . . . . AND, the Democrats don’t care. WHAT does that tell us about DEMOCRATS?!?
Susan Rice has a HISTORY of LYING in front of cameras. Heaven only knows what Susan Rice does when isn’t on TV . . . . AND, the Democrats don’t care. WHAT does that tell us about DEMOCRATS?!?
When Are People Going To Jail?
When Are People Going To Jail?
If Flynn was sent to jail for “lying”, shouldn’t Rice?
If Flynn was sent to jail for “lying”, shouldn’t Rice?
I prefer “dummies”…
All demmies are liars…that’s why they’re demmies.
I prefer “dummies”…
All demmies are liars…that’s why they’re demmies.
All demmies are liars…that’s why they’re demmies.
Kayleigh is super smart and does her homework for stupid and dishonest trap questions !
Kayleigh is super smart and does her homework for stupid and dishonest trap questions !
Kayleigh is super smart and does her homework for stupid and dishonest trap questions !
I do love that Kayleigh! She has been a home run for President Trump, on a regular basis!!!
I do love that Kayleigh! She has been a home run for President Trump, on a regular basis!!!
I do love that Kayleigh! She has been a home run for President Trump, on a regular basis!!!
Kaleigh, you are such a delightful addition to the Trump Admin! May you live long and prosper and may the corrupt Obama lackeys fall flat on their faces! We are sick of their lies and deceit!!
Kaleigh, you are such a delightful addition to the Trump Admin! May you live long and prosper and may the corrupt Obama lackeys fall flat on their faces! We are sick of their lies and deceit!!
Obama and his whole administration were corrupt and as crooked as a dog’s hind leg.
Obama and his whole administration were corrupt and as crooked as a dog’s hind leg.
Obama and his whole administration were corrupt and as crooked as a dog’s hind leg.
Go Kayleigh!
Someone from the Obama administration, the most corrupt, criminal, treasonous administration in this nation’s history, told a lie? Wow, that must be a first.
Someone from the Obama administration, the most corrupt, criminal, treasonous administration in this nation’s history, told a lie? Wow, that must be a first.
Someone from the Obama administration, the most corrupt, criminal, treasonous administration in this nation’s history, told a lie? Wow, that must be a first.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Me too – but right click and ‘open in new window got it
Me too – but right click and ‘open in new window got it
I’m getting tired of being tricked into coming to these sites and not be able to watch the titled videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m getting tired of being tricked into coming to these sites and not be able to watch the titled videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This Kayleigh, is the best Press Secretary in years ! She is not afraid of confrontation, and is able to give, as well as get criticism, You GO GIRL !
This Kayleigh, is the best Press Secretary in years ! She is not afraid of confrontation, and is able to give, as well as get criticism, You GO GIRL !
Right on the money!!!!! Keep up the good work! Head’em up – move ’em out!!!!
Right on the money!!!!! Keep up the good work! Head’em up – move ’em out!!!!