Franken: Reported Kushner Backchannel Is A 'Pretty Bad Breach'

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo


By MATT SHUHAM Published MAY 30, 2017 11:15 AM

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) said Tuesday that senior adviser to the President Jared Kushner had engaged in a “serious breach” of protocol when he reportedly sought to set up a communications backchannel with the Russian government using Russian facilities.

“Look, these guys, the administration, they’re not acting like people who have nothing to hide,” Franken said.

Franken’s remarks came in an appearance on CBS’ “This Morning.”

“He didn’t disclose a lot of his contacts with mainly, I guess, Russians,” Franken said, noting it was illegal not to list such meetings on a security clearance application. Kushner later amended his clearance application.

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[Rorey]

1. I love Al

I could be full on board for Al Franken for President in 2020. I'm so happy that we're seeing more and more of him.

[yallerdawg]

2. This is all a creation of Trump and his associates.

They won't take questions and give honest answers.

They won't reveal records and documentation to clear their names, including Trump's tax and business records.

They continually fail to divulge Russian contacts, in the midst of an election tainted with documented Russian interference.

They lecture and berate our allies and say nothing about Russian activities past and present.

They won't even acknowledge the tiniest wisp of smoke - instead relying on obfuscation and propaganda - including from Russian sources!

If they have nothing to hide, and this is all imaginary and fake - as they have stated for months! - end it!

Obama showed us his birth certificate.

Now show us your proof!

[Honeycombe8]

3. Franken has turned out to be one of the best Senators. So articulate, smart, brave, honest. nt

[riversedge]

4. Q: Should Jared's sec. clearance be revoked? FRAKEN: "I think we should look at that. This is a pre

umm.Wish some group or committee would act on this!





Kyle Griffin?Verified account @kylegriffin1 2h2 hours ago

Q: Should Jared's sec. clearance be revoked?

FRAKEN: "I think we should look at that. This is a pretty bad breach."
CBS This Morning

Link to tweet

[truthisfreedom]

6. Franken.

[riversedge]

7. spot on. thanks

[DK504]

5. This isn't a breach of protocol

this is treaon.