Trump Said Something Inappropriate to Xi Jinping, Too - emptywheel
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Trump Said Something Inappropriate to Xi Jinping, Too - emptywheel
"Kash Patel was leaking classified information to Rudy Giuliani. The whistleblower was considered a 'star performer,' with great knowledge of Russia and Ukraine."
"One of the most interesting details is that the then Chair of the National Intelligence Committee, Amy McAuliffe, described finding the allegation credible because she had seen Trump say something similarly inappropriate in a call with Xi Jinping."
"The substance of what Trump said in that call is redacted, but it pertained to Trump's efforts to get benefits for farmers."
"If Trump is hiding that he said something inappropriate to China, it gives China more leverage over Trump personally."
Recent document releases expose significant details about Trump's impeachment, including Kash Patel leaking classified information and a whistleblower praised for expertise on Russia and Ukraine. Witnesses expressed fear of cooperating due to past repercussions. Notably, Amy McAuliffe found allegations credible based on Trump's inappropriate comments during a call with Xi Jinping, which remain classified. This context is critical as it relates to Trump's struggles with China and the impact on US soybean farmers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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