NEW: Judge has denied Trump's attempt to block release of John Bolton's book

[fleur-de-lisa]

Kaitlan Collins ✔ @kaitlancollins (CNN)

Judge Royce Lamberth has denied the Trump administration’s attempt to block the release of John Bolton’s book, per @kpolantz.

9:32 AM - Jun 20, 2020

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[Newest Reality]

1. Trump replies:

"We have fire. Why don't we use it?"

[Under The Radar]

2. That doesn't leave him much to boast about tonight

[grumpyduck]

5. "The full-of-lies book was banned because it revealed sensitive national security information."

Or something like that.

[grumpyduck]

3. The ten-page ruling is available on CNN.

What I find so amusing is that, from what I've read, nobody is pointing to what, specifically, is considered "classifid material" in the book.

Which tells me that the people who wrote up the injunction didn't read it.

But that's no surprise.

[smirkymonkey]

4. Ha ha ha!

He is going to be in rare form tonight! First, Berman refuses to step down, and now this! What else can go wrong for him between now and 7pm? Is it too much to hope for a massive thunder and lightning storm within the next few hours? Hopefully lightning will strike and burn down the venue!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Justice may be done in more ways than one:

In a 10-page order, U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lamberth sharply criticizes Bolton and while he suggests that the national security concerns may indeed be valid, he rejects the government’s argument that an injunction would be effective at this point given its already-wide circulation and discussion in the media.

“Defendant Bolton has gambled with the national security of the United States. He has exposed his country to harm and himself to civil (and potentially criminal) liability. But these facts do not control the motion before the Court. The government has failed to establish that an injunction will prevent irreparable harm. Its motion is accordingly DENIED."

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/federal-judge-declines-order-delay-john-bolton-s-tell-all-n1231627

The order: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/20/politics/read-bolton-book-injunction-ruling/index.html

So, the book will come out but Bolton might have to forfeit his profits - which would be perfect justice. If that happens I might actually buy it.

[Nevilledog]

10. That would be kinda perfect.

[yellowcanine]

7. Royce Lamberth is a right wing judge.

Probably did not want to be overturned on appeal.

[demmiblue]

8. K&R

Ha, Ha!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. Tough luck dotard