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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

. @GSAEmily , your continued refusal to “ascertain” that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris are the “apparent successful candidates” in the election is unconscionable. As a former senior Trump appointee, I understand the pressure you are under. Some of us did the right thing. So can you.

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John Mitnick

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4 years

As bad as things are now, assuming @realDonaldTrump loses on Nov. 3, the period from then until Jan. 20 could be frightening. To my former colleagues @DHSgov and at other agencies: please prepare to uphold your oath of office in the face of extreme adversity. I know you will.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

I saw the chaos of the #TrumpAdmin from the inside. It’s damaging our country and actually undermining #conservative policies. Fellow Republicans and conservatives: let’s elect @JoeBiden and then build a party of principled conservatism for 2022 and 2024.

Biden’s Refreshing Boringness

Just give us a break.

www.thebulwark.com

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

I had hoped that on Election Day I would not still be the highest-ranking @realDonaldTrump Senate-confirmed appointee to have publicly endorsed @JoeBiden , but here we are. It’s been a privilege to stand with the many patriots defending our Republic—grateful to all and optimistic.

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John Mitnick

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4 years

I have received many replies asking whether I will endorse @JoeBiden . I am a conservative and a lifelong Republican, and despite policy differences I have already publicly endorsed @JoeBiden —four weeks ago.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Where is her express “ascertainment” that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris “are the apparent successful candidates for the office of President and Vice President, respectively,” as required by Section 3(c) of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963?

Maggie Haberman

@maggieNYT

4 years

Pretty bizarre for Murphy to a) not call the president-elect the president-elect and b) reference the threats she's received, as if it's material here

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

And the original letter to President-elect Obama:

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Both of them are correct about this. When Ted Cruz and AOC agree, regulators and the private sector should pay attention. Securities market do not exist solely for the benefit of institutional investors. If trading does not violate securities laws, it should not be restricted.

Ted Cruz

@tedcruz

3 years

Fully agree. 👇

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

. @DHS_Wolf does not have the authority to fire @CISAKrebs . Chris is a PAS official (presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed). Only @realDonaldTrump can fire him.

Steven Nelson

@stevennelson10

4 years

SCOOP: DHS boss Chad Wolf defies President Trump's order to fire cyber chief Chris Krebs Krebs dismissed Trump's claims of voter fraud

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

As the former @DHSgov liaison to the 9/11 Commission, I support @carriecordero ’s call for a #coronavirus response commission. There was bipartisan cooperation regarding the 9/11 Commission’s crucial work, and that should be the model. This tragedy must never happen again.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

It is an honor to join in the establishment of @RepairRepublic , especially on this #ConstitutionDay . The rule of law has been under attack, and we will defend and uphold it. #REPAIR #CountryOverParty @chkbal

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

For comparison (and contrast), this is the scene when a true leader who has served honorably as president departs from Andrews. Here President George W. Bush prepares to board “Special Air Mission 28000.” I took this picture on January 20, 2009.

Jennifer Jacobs

@JenniferJJacobs

3 years

NEW: White House sends invitations for Trump’s departure event at Joint Base Andrews—starts at 8a Wednesday. Guests must arrive between 6a and 7:15a; may bring up to five other people; and must wear mask, the invites say, according to one shared with me by an ex Trump official.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 months

Mark, my friend, the door is wide open.

Republicans against Trump

@RpsAgainstTrump

3 months

Trump's former Defense Secretary Mark Esper: “There’s no way I’ll vote for Trump, but every day that Trump does something crazy, the door to voting for Biden opens a little bit more, and that’s where I’m at.”

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John Mitnick

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9 months

@RosenzweigP @gtconway3d @neal_katyal Trump is not the cause of others’ wrongdoing. He creates the conditions in which their natural proclivities are manifested, but they are entirely responsible for their actions. I saw it happen. Knowing you, I’m sure that you agree, but I think it’s important to state it clearly.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

1 year

Is any sentient being still in doubt about Stephen Miller’s objective in orchestrating the purge of @DHSgov senior leaders in 2019?

Rolling Stone

@RollingStone

1 year

EXCLUSIVE: One of Donald Trump's top immigration advisors Stephen Miller advocated using U.S. drones in 2018 to blow up migrant boats full of unarmed civilians, according to an upcoming book by a former administration official.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

See, e.g.:

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

It was a privilege to join other Republican attorneys in signing this letter, which urges senators to follow the evidence and uphold the rule of law in the upcoming impeachment trial.

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John Mitnick

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7 months

Having been a senior (Senate-confirmed) Trump appointee for 19 months, and having run afoul of him and his sycophants and enablers for upholding the rule of law, I concur.

Atticus Finch (of Georgia)

@Atticus59914029

7 months

The most salient point about a second Trump term is that there will no longer be anyone around to tell him “no”. He made that mistake once and won’t make it again.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

As a vital federal security and law enforcement agency staffed by over 240,000 dedicated patriots, @DHSgov should never be politicized. DHS should not be abolished, but the damage done in this administration to its functions, reputation, and morale must be repaired.

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John Mitnick

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2 years

“It’s a story told a thousand times: Ambitious Republican official abandons principle to advance in Trump’s GOP.” My @UVALaw classmate @JohnMBridgeland is extensively quoted and spot-on.

Dana Milbank

@Milbank

2 years

How Elise Stefanik, ‘bright light’ of a generation, chose a dark path. My latest column:

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

7 months

“We are thankful that there were lawyers in the Trump administration who opted to resign or be fired rather than advance his flagrantly unconstitutional schemes. They should be lauded.” @chkbal

Opinion | The Trump Threat Is Growing. Lawyers Must Rise to Meet This Moment.

The legal profession has stood largely silent on assaults on America’s democracy. The situation will grow worse if Trump returns to the White House.

www.nytimes.com

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

15 days

To someone who was “fired” by Trump in September 2019 after resisting many months of pressure to compromise the rule of law @DHSgov , today’s guilty verdict is not at all surprising. Twelve jurors in New York proved that no one is above the law, and that there is accountability.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

“Trump has been waging an internal war within his administration since his first days in office. Often the targets have been people with independent judgment or significant records of achievement before joining the administration.”

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

7 months

“But these exceptions were notably few and far between. More alarming is the growing crowd of grifters, frauds and con men willing to subvert the Constitution and long-established constitutional principles for the whims of political expediency.”

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John Mitnick

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4 years

This is outrageous but not surprising— @realDonaldTrump has made a habit of firing those who are highly competent, have integrity and courage, and stand up for the #RuleOfLaw . To @CISAKrebs : it was an honor to serve with you @DHSgov , and you should wear this as a badge of honor.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

4 years

The recent statement by Chris Krebs on the security of the 2020 Election was highly inaccurate, in that there were massive improprieties and fraud - including dead people voting, Poll Watchers not allowed into polling locations, “glitches” in the voting machines which changed...

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4 years

Despite the chaos I saw inside the #TrumpAdministration , as a #conservative and a lifelong #Republican I agonized over this election. Ultimately the choice was crystal clear: America or @realDonaldTrump . I chose America and @JoeBiden . Please join me.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Proud to have co-signed this letter to @GSAEmily with other former national security, senior military, and elected officials. “[D]elaying the transition further poses a serious risk to our national security.”

POLITICO

@politico

4 years

Nearly 150 former national security officials are warning that the government’s delay in recognizing Joe Biden as president-elect poses a “serious risk to national security”

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3 years

It’s alright. Pursuant to the Beetlejuice rule, she has two more slip-ups before he appears.

Manu Raju

@mkraju

3 years

Pelosi says something about Trump and then, suggesting she slipped up, says: “Did I say his name?”

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John Mitnick

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3 years

On the eve of the #ImpeachmentTrial , highlighting our @chkbal statement calling on GOP senators to hold Trump accountable for inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol: . I discussed the trial in a @BBCNewshour interview yesterday (link below).

John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

It was a pleasure to speak with @BBCJamesM on @BBCNewshour today about the upcoming #ImpeachmentTrial . My approximately six-minute segment begins at the 30:00 mark. @bbcworldservice

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22 days

Of course she will; that was probably part of the arrangement for Haley’s endorsement.

CBS News

@CBSNews

22 days

Trump says he believes Nikki Haley is going to be "on our team in some form"

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John Mitnick

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3 years

The attack on the U.S. Capitol—as lawless, dangerous, despicable, shocking, and unprecedented as it is—is actually just an extreme manifestation of Trumpism. Connect the dots and make no mistake: all of the enabling and “humoring” of @realDonaldTrump has led directly to this.

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John Mitnick

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3 years

The silver lining of this constitutional crisis is that Members of Congress are being forced to choose publicly—American #democracy or @realDonaldTrump ? So now we know. Kudos to these and others such as @RepLizCheney for upholding their oaths.

Jake Sherman

@JakeSherman

3 years

statement from @repKenBuck , @RepArmstrongND , @RepGallagher , @NancyMace , @RepThomasMassie , @RepMcClintock , @chiproytx on election certification in the House

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John Mitnick

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4 years

To elaborate, I am not predicting any particular calamity. My purposes are to raise awareness and to express confidence in and encourage our public servants. Please have faith in them; the vast majority deserve it. We will get through this together and emerge stronger and better.

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John Mitnick

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2 years

Speaking as one who did not “leak anonymously” or write a book, not only is this take by @DaveLapanDC correct, it actually happened—repeatedly. If one was committed to upholding the rule of law, holding out as long as possible was the best course of action, and not without cost.

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John Mitnick

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4 years

Yesterday I was thankful for the 90 Republican House members who refused to sign on to the amicus brief in support of this dangerous farce. Today that number dwindled to 70 before the Supreme Court put an end to it. Democracy wins again, but there’s so much damage to repair.

Lawrence Hurley

@lawrencehurley

4 years

BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects Texas-led effort to toss out election results in four key states that Biden won

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6 months

@gtconway3d My theory is that someone else wrote this post and threw in the misspelled word and the bizarre capitalizations in order to make it appear authentic.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

On 11/1/2005, President George W. Bush issued the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, authored by the @WhiteHouse Homeland Security Council. It included concepts that resulted in the development of ground-breaking pandemic response strategies such as #FlattenTheCurve . 1/3

The Lincoln Project

@ProjectLincoln

4 years

One year ago today.

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John Mitnick

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3 years

Some prefer the term “principled conservative.” Some still identify as Republicans; some have left the GOP. The dialogue on a new direction continues. The critical point made by @EvanMcMullin is that our movement is a positive one, not simply a reaction to Trump and Trumpism.

Evan McMullin 🇺🇸

@EvanMcMullin

3 years

Some cast principled Republicans desiring a new direction for the GOP as "anti-Trump Republicans," but we're more than that. We're FOR democracy, truth, the constitutional order, founding principles and decency. We're driven and defined by these things, not a man.

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1 year

The purge of @DHSgov senior leaders from April to September 2019 was the trial run for the “loyalty test” and the post-election actual and threatened firings. Few took notice or pushed back.

Frank Figliuzzi

@FrankFigliuzzi1

1 year

Special Counsel is looking at Trump’s firing of Chris Krebs, who declared the election was secure:

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3 months

Trump is having a meltdown today. This is the fifth text about “Trump Tower” that I’ve received in the last few hours (unfortunately my number is on GOP lists to which his campaign has access).

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John Mitnick

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4 years

Perhaps the most revealing “tell” of @realDonaldTrump ’s recent journey from arrogance to fear is that, in exactly one month, the @WhiteHouse Office of Presidential Personnel has gone from considering asking political appointees to tender provisional resignations to this.⬇️

Ali Velshi

@AliVelshi

4 years

BREAKING: A senior administration official confirms to NBC News that presidential personnel director John McEntee has communicated to departments that they should fire any political appointees looking for new work while Trump refuses to concede & disputes the election

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@OurShallowState I was at the 2019 World Series game where he was booed. When he realized what was happening, his expression looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters during the “roasting.”

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John Mitnick

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4 years

That was my only regret as well, that I did not have an opportunity to say farewell to my team @DHSgov —the 2,500+ attorneys and the support professionals in the Office of the General Counsel. They are dedicated patriots, and they have deserved better. At least help is on the way.

Chris Krebs

@C_C_Krebs

4 years

A week ago today my world changed in a big way. I was fired from leading the agency I love. No regrets other than I didn’t get a chance to say farewell. To @CISAgov : keep calm & CISA on. To the American people, have confidence in your vote & thank an election worker. #Protect2020

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5 months

Immensely proud of the campaign that my friend @GovChristie ran—the only active GOP candidate who has had the integrity and courage to tell the truth about Donald Trump. Chris’s speech today was a tour de force. He will continue to be a forceful and persuasive voice of reason.

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John Mitnick

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3 years

Trump is also exactly the same as he was between April and September 2019, when he purged much of the Senate-confirmed leadership of @DHSgov and effectively put Stephen Miller in control.

Judd Legum

@JuddLegum

3 years

“Mulvaney added that Trump was ‘not the same as he was eight months ago.’” This is such self-serving BS. Trump is exactly the same as he was 8 months ago

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4 years

The character of every @realDonaldTrump senior appointee—especially those in agencies under his political spotlight—is inevitably tested, often under extreme pressure. Those who choose loyalty and sycophancy over right and country fail that test miserably. @GSAEmily is failing.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Aside from other pending disputes regarding @DHS_Wolf ’s tenure, the withdrawal of his nomination this morning raises the issue, under Section 749 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, of whether he can continue to perform the functions of the Secretary. Chaos to the last.

John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

This is not at all surprising; it is precisely the sort of behind-the-scenes chaos that has attended the sudden, ill-conceived, and often damaging senior personnel moves in the #TrumpAdministration , especially @DHSgov .

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John Mitnick

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3 years

I take no pleasure in this, but my sense of civic duty compelled me to join my @chkbal colleagues and others in signing this statement. It calls for the removal of the President from office by impeachment and conviction, and by invocation and execution of the 25th Amendment.

Society for the Rule of Law

@chkbal

3 years

Checks and Balances and some likeminded constitutionalists have issued a statement calling for the immediate removal of the President of the United States:

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John Mitnick

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4 years

If anyone thinks this nightmare will not get even worse in a second @realDonaldTrump term—much worse—think again. Whatever guardrails that still remain will be gone instantly. For the sake of the #Constitution and the #RuleOfLaw , please vote @JoeBiden .

POLITICO

@politico

4 years

President Donald Trump and his top aides are planning a huge overhaul of his Cabinet if he wins a second term, scuttling officials in key health-related and intelligence jobs who Trump views as disloyal, slow-acting or naysayers

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11 months

“Trump got rid of the experienced public servants who told him that what he was doing was illegal and/or immoral and unethical and then replaced them with sycophants.” Fact Check: True ✅

Miles Taylor

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Could an Axis of Adults protect us from Trump? "I have realized that I was completely, if not catastrophically wrong, in that assessment. I was naive."

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Republican National Committee, 2011-2019 Maryland Republican Party, 2010-2011 Republican Party of Wisconsin, 2008-2010 (all from LinkedIn) Welcome, Ryan. Anyone else? Now or never. #CountryOverParty

Ryan Mahoney

@rcmahoney

4 years

Proud to vote country over party Proud to vote for @JoeBiden

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Curious about why it was not sent to @DHSgov .

Elizabeth Landers

@ElizLanders

3 years

. @ChrisMurphyCT sends a reminder letter to the Acting AG, Sec of Army, and Acting SecDef that any federal law endorsement or armed forces used in protests around DC this week have to visibly identify themselves (this was leg that he and Schumer got into the NDAA)

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

7 months

Bernie Marcus supported my campaign for Congress in 1996, and I was deeply grateful. He is an entrepreneurial American legend. I am deeply disappointed in his endorsement of Trump, and I vehemently disagree. Trump should never hold public office again.

Maggie Haberman

@maggieNYT

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Bernie Marcus comes back around to Trump

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

An example—a text I received yesterday from a dear old friend, a lifelong Republican who voted for Trump: “Well, you were right, not that I ever doubted you. Given what I have seen over the last few days, I understand much better where you were coming from when we last spoke.”

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

2 years

That’s good to know, but lately I’ve noticed a disturbing implication that lies about election results are just another political issue to be market-tested to voters, when in fact they strike at the heart of our constitutional system of government and the rule of law.

Jesse Rodriguez

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2 years

WSJ editorial board tonight: If anyone needs more evidence that “Stop the Steal” was a loser for the GOP this year, the party’s Arizona wipeout is definitive.

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My friend and former boss @RidgeGlobal : “[T]he responsible vote is for Joe Biden. It’s a vote for decency. A vote for the rule of law. And a vote for honest and earnest leadership. It’s time to put country over party. It’s time to dismiss Donald Trump.”

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John Mitnick

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We’re here. Federal career civil servants: as you know, your oath to support and defend the #Constitution requires upholding the #RuleOfLaw , and the law protects you (see 5 USC § 2302(b)(9)(D)). You have our respect and gratitude, and we’re counting on you. Help is on the way.

John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

As bad as things are now, assuming @realDonaldTrump loses on Nov. 3, the period from then until Jan. 20 could be frightening. To my former colleagues @DHSgov and at other agencies: please prepare to uphold your oath of office in the face of extreme adversity. I know you will.

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My friend and former boss @GovRidge is the epitome of a leader and statesman who has served our country honorably for over five decades. Register for this @43Biden event and hear why, as a #Republican , he is putting #CountryOverParty and supporting @JoeBiden .

43 Alumni for America

@43ForAmerica

4 years

Tomorrow night! The “Closing Argument” with Former Secretary of Homeland Security & former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge ( @GovRidge ), via zoom 8 pm edt. Sign up while space is still available!

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John Mitnick

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Proud to join over 100 other former senior #Republican national security officials in calling for all Republican leaders to demand that @realDonaldTrump facilitate a smooth and orderly transition of power to President-elect @JoeBiden . ..

Read the statement from 100-plus former national security officials

www.washingtonpost.com

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John Mitnick

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8 months

It was most embarrassing for the Republican members who were publicly opposed to Jordan but caved during the 48 hours before the vote.

Heath Mayo

@HeathMayo

8 months

Well, that was embarrassing. But not for the people who voted against Jim Jordan. Thanks to them all. May their ranks grow and their courage inspire others. Quit taking marching orders from the kamikaze caucus. You can lead, too.

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That document, and later pandemic strategies and plans that built upon it, have been valuable resources for those willing to use them in fighting #COVID19 . It was a privilege for me to work on it in 2005 with true experts such as @rvenkayya . Experience and competence matter. 2/3

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John Mitnick

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3 years

As the administration’s clock ticks down, look for more @DHSgov actions to try to protect Trump/Stephen Miller immigration policies beyond January 20.

Hamed Aleaziz

@Haleaziz

3 years

NEW: Chad Wolf, the former acting DHS sec, ratified on Wed. a series of Trump immigration policies as an attempt to protect them from legal challenges. Wolf is still in his position as head of DHS policy. He was given this authority by current acting DHS Sec. Pete Gaynor.

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“Jason Miller, a Trump spokesman, said: ‘These losers left the Republican Party when they voted for Joe Biden.’” Normally I would concede that Miller is highly qualified to be the arbiter of who is a “loser,” but those of us who supported Joe Biden actually won (thankfully).

Reuters

@Reuters

3 years

Exclusive: Dozens of former Republican officials who oppose Trump are in talks to form a breakaway third party 1/6

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@ThatEricAlper It would be practically blasphemy to contend that it’s better than @ledzeppelin ’s original version, but this cover of #stairwaytoheaven deserves honorable mention:

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John Mitnick

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4 years

With all due respect, if you’re a #Republican who knows that four more years of @realDonaldTrump would be disastrous, not voting or writing in a name is a non-position. At this point, the only path to rejecting #Trumpism and rebuilding the Party begins with electing @JoeBiden .

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4 years

Having worked with Mark Esper in the private sector, I suspect that he decided to join the ranks of those who stood for principle, kept doing our jobs, and made @realDonaldTrump “terminate” us if he wanted to punish us for it. @EsperDoD @AVindman

John Harwood

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Trump was angry at Esper for opposing the use of US troops to put down racial justice protests, and for expressing openness to erasing traces of the Confederacy from the US military getting fired by Trump will enhance Esper’s reputation

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It cannot be repeated enough: based on planning that began @WhiteHouse in 2005 under @rvenkayya , the federal government should have been able to respond very effectively to #COVID19 . Yet the response has been disastrous. Among the lessons learned? Expertise and experience matter.

Rajeev Venkayya MD

@rvenkayya

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Community mitigation was just one part of a comprehensive pandemic influenza strategy and implementation plan issued in 2006 with over 300 actions for departments & agencies across the US Government. 5/

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Would-be autocrats cause and thrive on that dynamic, which undermines the rule of law and sound policy-making. Americans fought for and cherish our republic in which the people are sovereign. Let’s begin to restore and invigorate our founding principles by electing @JoeBiden . 2/2

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6 months

@tweetbluejay @gtconway3d Definitely. Here’s a clue: “defence” Any Brits or Canadians among Trump’s staff?

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John Mitnick

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4 years

Yes, please join us. Posterity will thank and respect you for it.

Elizabeth Neumann

@NeuSummits

4 years

I agree, It's not too late. @MilesTaylorUSA @JohnMitnick @OliviaTroye & I are available to discuss exit strategies. We've secured top-tier pro bono legal counsel to assist you. There is life beyond trumpism. Come help us build a hopeful future, not one based on fear & division.

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Yes, why do people insist on trying to fit Trump into a neat ideological box? He has no ideology or principle other than self-aggrandizement and self-promotion. In other words, no one can trust Trump to take any particular policy position. And he’ll tear up the Constitution.

Atticus Finch (of Georgia)

@Atticus59914029

2 months

@yoalexrapz He’s a self absorbed, pathologically egotistical demagogue who doesn’t care about any ideology other than self promotion. How long does it take to see the obvious?

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@JohnMitnick

4 years

Not a perfect parallel, but this scene from Ben-Hur illustrates a dynamic in the political ranks of the #TrumpAdministration . Some of us stood our ground and were often pushed out; some stayed out of the fray; some were/are sycophants and enablers. 1/2

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Agreed, and that was one of the main topics of my discussion with @renato_mariotti on his #OnTopic podcast this past week: . @PattiVasquezCHI

Brian Klaas

@brianklaas

4 years

Trump represented an immediate, obvious threat to American democracy. But the longer term, less obvious threat is the systemic reality gap between the two parties. Democracy requires a shared reality. Trump + warped social media + partisan propaganda networks have destroyed that.

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@JohnMitnick

4 years

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@JohnMitnick

4 years

Looking forward to it!

Renato Mariotti

@renato_mariotti

4 years

Have questions about how we can undo the damage Trump has caused to the country? Ask below and @PattiVasquezCHI will ask former senior Trump appointee @JohnMitnick , who publicly supported Joe Biden for President, tomorrow when we record the new episode of my #OnTopic podcast!

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

The active support and defense of principled Republican elected officials such as @RepLizCheney is essential if the GOP is to be a serious political party capable of governing. I applaud the work of @AccountableGOP and its Co-Directors, my friends @NeuSummits and @OliviaTroye .

Republican Voters Against Trump

@AccountableGOP

3 years

Last year, we at RVAT helped defeat Trump by promoting anti-Trump GOP voices. Now, we're transitioning to @AccountableGOP . We'll help defend principled Republicans & hold accountable Republicans who lied abt the election & incited the Jan 6 attack. More:

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

And for executive branch appointees who have been directly involved in enabling that damage, resigning now, when most of the damage has already been done and the end is near, will not expunge that responsibility.

Bill Kristol

@BillKristol

4 years

Trump is lazy and incompetent. Even if he weren’t, he’s only one man. None of the damage he’s done would have been possible, none that he’s now doing would be possible, without his enablers. They share the responsibility. They share the guilt. They ought to share the opprobrium.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Yes, and @GSAEmily ’s ascertainment under the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 would be merely that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris are the “apparent successful candidates,” and it would not impair @realDonaldTrump ’s ability to pursue his (frivolous) election challenges.

Garrett M. Graff

@vermontgmg

4 years

It does not actually seem like this is a “no-win” situation. @GSAEmily is simply too scared to do the right thing; she has no duty to Donald Trump. She has a duty to the country and the Constitution.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Electing @JoeBiden , new Senate-confirmed @DHSgov leadership, recommitment to the rule of law, ending politicization, refocusing on and rebalancing mission priorities, rebuilding morale and relationships with state and local partners, and comprehensive immigration legal reform.

Nicole Narea

@nicolenarea

4 years

I really don't know how one goes about reforming DHS when the agency has literally become a tool of the Trump campaign.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

This is especially true in immigration law, which is an incoherent patchwork of statutes, regulations, judicial and administrative decisions, consent decrees, and executive actions. It fuels uncertainty and litigation. We need principled, humane, bipartisan legislative action.

Gabriel Sterling

@GabrielSterling

3 years

While Executive Orders are necessary for governing, I hope both GOP & Dems alike see the limitations, and will do the work intended in the Constitution, and pass laws through the Congress. Call me old fashioned that way. Consensus & equity in decisions builds stability.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

8 months

Jordan’s defeat is also an embarrassing defeat for Trump.

Heath Mayo

@HeathMayo

8 months

Let’s be clear: Jim Jordan will never be Speaker. This “punt to January and remain Speaker Designee” (whatever that is) is a face-saving mechanism to try to let this embarrassment blow over without him having to admit he lost. He got beat. Plain and simple.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Just a periodic note of appreciation and encouragement to our career civil servants. Thanks for all you have done and will do to uphold #democracy and the #RuleofLaw .

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

“Then they came for me . . . .”

Jonathan Swan

@jonathanvswan

3 years

Trump is fed up with Pat Cipollone, his counsel. Some supporters of Cipollone are worried that Trump is on the brink of removing him and replacing him with a fringe loyalist.

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@JohnMitnick

4 years

It will be restored in January.

Miles Taylor

@MilesTaylorUSA

4 years

This is how ⁦President Trump handles dissent—he tries to erase his critics! But I’m still here, ⁦ @realDonaldTrump ⁩.

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@JohnMitnick

1 year

@molly_knight @gtconway3d I co-authored the book Team Baseballs: Artifacts of the Game (link in my profile). Chapter 9 covers preservation, including the effects of ultraviolet light on ink and how to prevent them. DM me an address, and I’ll send you a copy.

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3 months

@gtconway3d George, yes those are among his greatest hits. The rapid-fire nature of the Trump Tower texts today was something new and different, suggesting that his campaign staff was on the receiving end of a hysterical rant.

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@JohnMitnick

3 years

“Miller frequently circumvented department heads, opting instead to call lower-level staff to implement his orders....Miller would...occasionally [help] get promotions for those who shared his beliefs.”

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

A statement from many of us at Checks & Balances. #CountTheVotes @chkbal

Society for the Rule of Law

@chkbal

4 years

NEW STATEMENT: 19 @chkbal members including former GOP Administration lawyers: "The election is not over until every legal ballot is counted, & our State officials responsible for conducting the election will not allow any candidate to steal the election"

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Josh Geltzer ( @jgeltzer ) is sharp, experienced, and committed—another excellent choice for the new National Security Council team. The focus on domestic extremism is critical and overdue.

Ellen Nakashima

@nakashimae

3 years

Jen Psaki just said that Josh Geltzer, a former NSC CT aide, will help lead the effort to "scope" the response to domestic terrorism, along with Liz Sherwood Randall and Russ Travers @jgeltzer

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

. @GSAEmily , I appeal to you as a fellow graduate of @UVALaw : please uphold your oath of office.

George Conway

@gtconway3d

4 years

. @GSAEmily , you work for the United States of America, and not @realDonaldTrump . You have an obligation to comply with federal law. Do your duty.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

If the RNC has any interest in saving the GOP, they should forcefully reject any resolution supporting Trump. Instead, they should take the good advice of @billpalatucci , who served as General Counsel of the Trump Transition from July to November 2016.

Josh Dawsey

@jdawsey1

3 years

RNC is engaged in debate over resolution backing Trump/opposing impeachment. One member, Demetra Demonte of Illinois, emailed Ronna McDaniel & others to push pro-Trump resolution. Bill Palatucci, NJ member, arguing GOP needs to acknowledge & condemn Trump’s role in Jan. 6 events.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Ready, willing, and able. @RepairRepublic @StandUpRepublic #PrinciplesFirst

Travis Stiles

@titostiles

3 years

As much as we all know he should have been convicted, 7 GOP senators is historic. I think things are bad, but we went 5 to 6 to 7. I think there may be reason to hope if principled conservatives can become increasingly bold. @EvanMcMullin

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Once again, I could not agree more fervently with my friend and former @DHSgov (and Bush43 @WhiteHouse ) colleague @NeuSummits .

Elizabeth Neumann

@NeuSummits

3 years

I can’t footstomp Lt. Col Vindman’s pt enough. I keep hearing commentators incredulous that Trump would illegally pressure someone to get what he wants. This is what he does. Four years of steamrolling the law and the people who tried to uphold it.

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@JohnMitnick

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@JohnMitnick

3 years

Republican senators must hold Trump accountable for inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the Constitution. New statement from many of us at Checks & Balances and like-minded lawyers and former government officials. #ImpeachmentTrial

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

3 years

Senators are bound by the Constitution and their oaths to vote on the merits of the impeachment. They must not shirk that duty based on a discredited and rejected jurisdictional argument. I am proud to have joined many of my @chkbal colleagues and others in signing this letter.

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

4 years

Although my friend @GovChristie and I have had some political differences lately, I applaud him for coming forward, rebuking the #TrumpAdministration approach to #COVID19 , and urging Americans to follow @CDCgov guidelines.

Maggie Haberman

@maggieNYT

4 years

NEW: In statement and in interview, @GovChristie says he was "wrong" not to wear masks at White House, urges people to take the virus seriously and follow CDC guidelines in public

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@JohnMitnick

3 years

Yet it is very likely that, not only would those “Trump aides” have been pleased if @realDonaldTrump had been re-elected, they actually craved four more years of this assault on the #RuleOfLaw .

Jonathan Swan

@jonathanvswan

3 years

Giuliani can say all of this but I’ve spent the past four days on the phone to Trump aides and the consensus is that the president is listening to Sidney Powell more than just about anyone who is on his payroll, certainly more than his own White House Counsel.

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@JohnMitnick

4 years

. @GSAEmily ’s continued refusal to “ascertain” that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris are the “apparent successful candidates” in the election, which would start the transition, is just raw malfeasance at this point. @USGSA

Manu Raju

@mkraju

4 years

House and Senate Democrats are flooding GSA’s Emily Murphy with letters today demanding she ascertain the election to allow the transition process to formally begin. A number of chairmen, ranking Dems, members of leadership all joining in the escalating pressure campaign

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John Mitnick

@JohnMitnick

2 years

That has been the question for years.

Heath Mayo

@HeathMayo

2 years

The only question left is for every Republican in this country: Where do you stand now—with America or with Trump?

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