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CatWoman

(80,275 posts)
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 08:47 PM Feb 2021

BREAKING: Major Update on January 5 Trump War Council Expands Its Potential Size Significantly

The list of insurrectionists at Trump's private residence on the evening of January 5 is growing—and may include at least one foreign national under criminal investigation.

With a new report on claims by Mike Lindell about who he met with on the evening of January 5, and moreover about who he spent the “two days” prior to Insurrection Day with, the list of those attending the now-infamous Trump “war council” at Trump’s “private residence” in Trump International Hotel is now growing to a degree no one could have anticipated.

Here’s the current, seemingly ever-expanding list, with more explanation as necessary:

Confirmed by meeting attendee Charles W. Herbster:

(1) Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of the president

(2) Eric Trump, second-eldest son of the president

(3) Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor to the president

(4) Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, and National Defense Production Act Policy Coordinator

(5) Corey Lewandowski, 2016 Trump campaign manager

(6) David Bossie, 2016 Trump deputy campaign manager*

(7) Adam Piper, executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association

(8) Tommy Tuberville, United States senator from the State of Alabama

(9) Charles W. Herbster, Republican gubernatorial candidate from Nebraska

(10) Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney to the President of the United States*

(11) Kimberly Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr.

(12) Michael Lindell, Trump donor and MyPillow CEO

(13) Daniel Beck, CEO of Txtwire

(14) an unnamed U.S. senator, the second of three such present at the meeting**

(15) an unnamed U.S. senator, the third of three such present at the meeting**


(16) Phil Waldron, self-described intel analyst and aide to (10) Rudy Giuliani

(17) Doyle Beck, 2016 Trump elector, Idaho GOP official, dad of (13) Daniel Beck

(18) Layne Bangerter, 2016 Trump elector, Idaho GOP official, friend of (17) Doyle Beck

(19) an unnamed son of Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazilian president*

(20) Sidney Powell, former federal prosecutor and attorney for (3) Michael Flynn

(21) Ali Alexander, Stop the Steal organizer, convicted felon, current fugitive*

(22) Alex Jones, InfoWars host and Stop the Steal organizer*


https://sethabramson.substack.com/p/breaking-major-update-on-january?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjoxMDM2MTIwNiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MzIyNzY5ODUsIl8iOiJxdnduVSIsImlhdCI6MTYxMjY2MjIxNiwiZXhwIjoxNjEyNjY1ODE2LCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMjYyMzM2Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.YyIs6BIEHhz1hHMqhdIjTv34V-dryrRKdbR8SjczJOY

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BREAKING: Major Update on January 5 Trump War Council Expands Its Potential Size Significantly (Original Post) CatWoman Feb 2021 OP
Conspirazzi! orwell Feb 2021 #1
Will we see this in the senate trial? bamagal62 Feb 2021 #2
That's what I want to know Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #9
He's a bit of a conspiracy guy too. dem4decades Feb 2021 #19
Confirmed by meeting attendee Charles W. Herbster: aggiesal Feb 2021 #46
How is it relevant ? reACTIONary Feb 2021 #30
It's a who's-who in a C movie about the mob mdbl Feb 2021 #3
We may have to resurrect Joe Don Baker to walk tall through this crowd. NBachers Feb 2021 #5
Big Stick, Big Stick, Big Stick! yonder Feb 2021 #47
Tom Laughlin ornotna Feb 2021 #70
So, if they are called to testify, they won't be able to plead the 5th since they were pardoned? MagickMuffin Feb 2021 #4
Once again, based on publicly available information, no one is going to jail for this meeting Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #6
I'm surprised Dr. Evil and the Board of Directors from Virtucon weren't there. Efilroft Sul Feb 2021 #7
Why are two senators still unnamed Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #8
My guess is Cruz and Hawley WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #10
I dunno... Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #11
Yeppers, Graham was one of them, with a Proud Boy msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #16
or a "proud boy." LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #37
good point n/t msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #68
It was hard not not pick him...maybe WA-03 Democrat Feb 2021 #21
Oh yeah. Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #63
Come on, God SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #55
Lol Dorian Gray Feb 2021 #64
Maybe bdamomma Feb 2021 #14
I'd bet that hotel staff is too intimidated wnylib Feb 2021 #40
Not sure but Karma13612 Feb 2021 #65
Mine too! blueinredohio Feb 2021 #17
Cruz is so hated even they wouldn't want him there. n/t moonscape Feb 2021 #56
Lindsey Graham was one of them, I don't know who the other one is msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #15
All of the Senators present at the Jan 5th 'War Council' should be named. crickets Feb 2021 #24
Anyone on the taxpayer payroll needs to be named. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #88
My guess would be UpInArms Feb 2021 #78
22 most wanted bdamomma Feb 2021 #12
We know who ONE of the "UN-Named" Senators were: Lindsey Graham msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #13
The world would be a far better place if (fill in the blank). KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2021 #18
Who are the 3 Senators? Sorry, I lost track. Hekate Feb 2021 #20
Tuberville is Senator #4 bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #23
We are so far from being out of danger it gives me chills Hekate Feb 2021 #28
I got the impression he was 1 of 3 Senators with the other two unnamed. nt Gore1FL Feb 2021 #36
Same! nt pazzyanne Feb 2021 #49
Same here. yonder Feb 2021 #50
Yeah you're right bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #66
Just bdamomma Feb 2021 #87
I guess it's pretty obvious aquamarina Feb 2021 #22
and why Biden kicked their asses out CatWoman Feb 2021 #25
Yep. aquamarina Feb 2021 #26
Get the popcorn. Tuesday will be a humdinger. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #27
Legion of Doom Roll Call; djacq Feb 2021 #29
boy oh boy CatWoman Feb 2021 #33
My conspiracy theory: SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #31
LOL!!!! CatWoman Feb 2021 #34
Back at ya CatWoman SCantiGOP Feb 2021 #53
He couldn't have done it without Tubes' uncanny political instincts and expertise. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2021 #71
Flynn is the weak link should any investigation be conducted over cstanleytech Feb 2021 #32
I am kind of surprised there is an absence of names I would have expected Gore1FL Feb 2021 #35
I KNOW WHAT I'LL BE DOING TUESDAY !!!! monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #38
How this group holds the line and doesn't break ranks, trying to be first to the Plea Deal Office. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #39
Makes one wonder DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #41
Makes one wonder DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #42
She's trying to keep her nose clean for her own future in politics. calimary Feb 2021 #80
Well, DENVERPOPS Feb 2021 #81
Alex FUCKING Jones? spanone Feb 2021 #43
Hi Span CatWoman Feb 2021 #44
♥️👍🏼 spanone Feb 2021 #51
He needs to be arrested and indicted! Initech Feb 2021 #84
Quite the gathering. niyad Feb 2021 #45
Graham, Cruz, Hawley onecaliberal Feb 2021 #48
And Schumer can hold hearings and subpoena evidence lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #52
It's getting better all the time, Better, Better, Better! Nitram Feb 2021 #54
They'll have to dedicate a new wing at Lompoc to hold this crowd. Ford_Prefect Feb 2021 #57
Lompoc California? msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #69
They send the white collar types there who need to kick a habit or two. Ford_Prefect Feb 2021 #73
I remember now.. msfiddlestix Feb 2021 #86
I want them all in jail. qwlauren35 Feb 2021 #58
I would like to see Flynn called to testify at the impeachment. Baked Potato Feb 2021 #59
Without evidence of wrongdoing, it doesn't matter who gathered there. Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2021 #60
Correct, and unfortunately, this can't be overlooked DFW Feb 2021 #62
K&R MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #61
Bolsonaro's Son? WTF? That definitely warrants an investigation maxrandb Feb 2021 #67
Has CNN, MSNBC reported on this? I don't seem to hear any Democrats on the hill Hotler Feb 2021 #72
Wondering as well. Also where is the NYT? Or WashPo? Guardian? triron Feb 2021 #75
Too quiet for me, almost seems like a hoo-hum attitude towards investigations. Hotler Feb 2021 #76
Perhaps the FBI is looking into this and has asked the media to keep it under wraps. triron Feb 2021 #89
Get me Roger Stone. Alex4Martinez Feb 2021 #74
National Security Website Finds Missing Link Between Roger Stone and the Funding of the Insurrection CatWoman Feb 2021 #77
How reputable is this website? Again this is only coming from Seth Abramson. Why?? triron Feb 2021 #79
Thanks, I think his huge ego will be his undoing. Alex4Martinez Feb 2021 #85
Going to wait and see on this one Marrah_Goodman Feb 2021 #82
So who was sending anonymous messages to the Oath Keepers leader? Initech Feb 2021 #83
I think... Mike Nelson Feb 2021 #90
knr triron Feb 2021 #91
Will there be a transcript? moondust Feb 2021 #92

Dorian Gray

(13,849 posts)
9. That's what I want to know
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:19 PM
Feb 2021

SA gets people's hopes up a lot. but unless they can prove a connection here (with all those names, they need a leaker), I don't know if it will be brought up at the trial.

Fiendish Thingy

(22,458 posts)
6. Once again, based on publicly available information, no one is going to jail for this meeting
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:14 PM
Feb 2021

Now, hopefully, AG Garland will have some interest in conducting an investigation and interviewing the attendees.

Efilroft Sul

(4,368 posts)
7. I'm surprised Dr. Evil and the Board of Directors from Virtucon weren't there.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:18 PM
Feb 2021

This gathering seems like it's straight out of an "Austin Powers" movie.

Dorian Gray

(13,849 posts)
8. Why are two senators still unnamed
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:18 PM
Feb 2021

If DOJ can get anybody on record saying the tthey spoke about the stop the steal rally in connection with preventing the vote tallies to be recorded, it could lead to something. I hope that there are DOJ and other investigators working right now.

WA-03 Democrat

(3,340 posts)
21. It was hard not not pick him...maybe
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:53 PM
Feb 2021

I just looked at who was the most vocal and pumping it up and those two seemed to go the extra mile.

Dorian Gray

(13,849 posts)
63. Oh yeah.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 05:25 AM
Feb 2021

I don’t think they’re above doing this. I just don’t see either if them yukking it up with trump’s inner circle. They’re too stiff and serious.

Lindsay has pics with a lot of those guys. Hangs with them.

Either way, that the two senators aren’t named is curious. Who are the Trumpiest of senators?

wnylib

(25,355 posts)
40. I'd bet that hotel staff is too intimidated
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:35 PM
Feb 2021

to speak up. If I was at the front desk or part of the wait staff and someone asked me about it, I would be inclined to say that I was so busy that I didn't notice anything. This mob are hardball players. Speaking up could be the last thing a hotel employee was able to say.

Karma13612

(4,945 posts)
65. Not sure but
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 06:50 AM
Feb 2021

I think hotel staff have a duty to protect privacy of hotel guests and their guests.

I was in the hotel biz for a short bit at a Westin and confidentiality was important.

msfiddlestix

(8,170 posts)
15. Lindsey Graham was one of them, I don't know who the other one is
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:38 PM
Feb 2021

photos of Lindsey hanging with a Proud Boy at the hotel on Jan 5th. it was posted all over twitter land after the 6th.

crickets

(26,168 posts)
24. All of the Senators present at the Jan 5th 'War Council' should be named.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:03 PM
Feb 2021

There's no way they should be voting on the guilt or innocence of trump's actions if they are involved themselves.

msfiddlestix

(8,170 posts)
13. We know who ONE of the "UN-Named" Senators were: Lindsey Graham
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:35 PM
Feb 2021

I recall several different tweets with reports of him being there with shit eating grin arm in arm with a Proud Boy. Lots of those images in twitter land and a few posted here.

That being the case, it's confusing to me how it is that LG gets to hang out in the Senate at anytime, not to mention the freaking TRIAL in which he's a co-conspirator.

Who was the other Senator?

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,770 posts)
18. The world would be a far better place if (fill in the blank).
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:43 PM
Feb 2021

My better side can't reveal what the devil in me would do with that bunch and it ain't serve them martinis.

That's a boatload of evil in one spot, all of which should occupy the wilds of Siberia.

Lordy, let there be tapes!

KY........

bucolic_frolic

(54,490 posts)
23. Tuberville is Senator #4
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 09:55 PM
Feb 2021

Wow that really was a coup umbrella overtop an insurrection putsch. It just grows and grows.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
28. We are so far from being out of danger it gives me chills
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:10 PM
Feb 2021

And we’ve got a newby here hopping all over claiming this isn’t anything like the rise of Hitler & Mussolini so stop saying that. Well, we old-time DUers do aim to educate where we can, so it’s not necessarily a lost cause.

Four US Senators — that is a helluva achievement.

Buns_of_Fire

(19,055 posts)
71. He couldn't have done it without Tubes' uncanny political instincts and expertise.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 09:49 AM
Feb 2021

Which he has kept so well-hidden from the country that no one knew he had any instincts or expertise. That's how crafty he is.

cstanleytech

(28,309 posts)
32. Flynn is the weak link should any investigation be conducted over
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:14 PM
Feb 2021

what was said at the meeting as he cannot use the 5th amendment as a shield to prevent being forced to testify.

Gore1FL

(22,895 posts)
35. I am kind of surprised there is an absence of names I would have expected
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:22 PM
Feb 2021

Including some House members and Roger Stone.

 

monkeyman1

(5,109 posts)
38. I KNOW WHAT I'LL BE DOING TUESDAY !!!!
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:33 PM
Feb 2021

NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR THE " FUTURE SOON TO BE EX -REPUBLICAN party" !!!!! ALL THE TOP PLAYER' S SHOULD TUNE IN . SHOULD BE BROADCAST IN ALL TRAIN , AIRPORTS' , MALL'S , BAR'S -ETC. MIGHT PROVE VERY INTERESTING TO SAY THE LEAST.

BobTheSubgenius

(12,182 posts)
39. How this group holds the line and doesn't break ranks, trying to be first to the Plea Deal Office.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:34 PM
Feb 2021

But it's early days. Perhaps there will yet be that dash, like a Brooks Brothers version of the Oklahoma Land Rush. As long as they all end up as screwed as the Cherokees were, I'll be happy.

calimary

(89,294 posts)
80. She's trying to keep her nose clean for her own future in politics.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 01:50 PM
Feb 2021

Although if she wants Daddy’s infernal base, she probably should have at least dropped by just to make an appearance. Then she can tell potential supporters she indeed was there.

Ford_Prefect

(8,544 posts)
73. They send the white collar types there who need to kick a habit or two.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 11:18 AM
Feb 2021

It's part of a larger Federal Prison facility there.

msfiddlestix

(8,170 posts)
86. I remember now..
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 03:07 PM
Feb 2021

Visiting my mom in Taft back in the late 80's there seemed to be a prison building boom in the surrounding area as a jobs thing, i think it was the start of the private prison industry.. Don't know if Lompoc is older than that but, I feel like it was mentioned at the time.

thanks.

DFW

(59,877 posts)
62. Correct, and unfortunately, this can't be overlooked
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 04:32 AM
Feb 2021

If you want to locate a gathering of evil characters, all you have to do is look at the right side of the floor in the US Senate or the House of Representatives on any given day. It's another matter entirely to have enough solid evidence to convict them of the stuff they are up to.

maxrandb

(17,284 posts)
67. Bolsonaro's Son? WTF? That definitely warrants an investigation
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 07:43 AM
Feb 2021

The Bolsonaro family is "almost" as corrupt and mobbed-up as Donnie Dipshits is.

Did Putin teleconference in?

Hotler

(13,746 posts)
72. Has CNN, MSNBC reported on this? I don't seem to hear any Democrats on the hill
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 10:08 AM
Feb 2021

speaking about this, I may have missed it. I would think that this would be a BIG fucking deal.

Hotler

(13,746 posts)
76. Too quiet for me, almost seems like a hoo-hum attitude towards investigations.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 12:03 PM
Feb 2021

After 9/11 we were getting updates all the time.

Alex4Martinez

(3,295 posts)
85. Thanks, I think his huge ego will be his undoing.
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 03:02 PM
Feb 2021

Incapable of staying behind the scenes entirely, I think we wanted to flaunt his hand it matters while thinking he's fooled everyone and is untouchable.

He's touchable.

Marrah_Goodman

(1,587 posts)
82. Going to wait and see on this one
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 02:24 PM
Feb 2021

If it's true it will get brought up at the senate trial. Not sure who the author is and if he is legit.

Mike Nelson

(10,943 posts)
90. I think...
Sun Feb 7, 2021, 08:28 PM
Feb 2021

... that's a lot of people for a discreet meeting... more chance one will be a Traitor with a Tape Recorder...

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