Republicans have circulated a lengthy memorandum to their members on the House Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs committees that lays out their strategy ahead of public impeachment hearings this week, with plans to make the case that it's important to understand President Donald Trump's"state of mind" during his July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that's at the center of their impeachment probe.
"This context shows that President Trump has a deep-seated, genuine, and reasonable skepticism of Ukraine and U.S. taxpayer-funded foreign aid, independent of and proceeding any mention of potential investigations of Ukraine's interference in the 2016 elections or Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, a notoriously corrupt company.
"There was no blackmail. It was not the subject of our conversation," he said."The call could have no impact on our relations with America." A White House official listening to Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s president described the call as “crazy” and “frightening” and was “visibly shaken,” according to notes taken by the intelligence official who filed a formal whistleblower complaint after speaking with the official, and others.
Is Matthew Dowd sexist? He said-Elise stefanik is a perfect example of why just electing someone because they are a woman or a millennial doesn’t necessarily get you the leaders we need.
The PRESIDENT is TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE for foreign affairs.... as STATED IN THE CONSTITUTION... how he deals with countries is UP TO HIM. He's the first AMERICA FIRST PRESIDENT IN OUR LIFETIME so while he is in office WE SHOULD DEFER TO HIS JUDGEMENT!
ABC is a leftist biased media constantly spinning misleadingly information.
If they are going to argue state of mind, they must want to be the laughing stock of the world. Oh, wait....
Strategy of lies and supporting a crooked president.
How’s his state of mind to invite that Turkish president to the White House?
Right now I’m in a state of mind I wanna extort like all the tiiiiime
We are to think about the POTUS’s state of mind because he was upset the day of the phone call? I have news for the GOP. Mr. Trump is upset every day and all day. He just can’t stand himself. Unfit for office is the nicest way to put it!
Who cares about his state of mind What about serial killers states of minds Who gives a damn shit The law is the law.
Sure is, he was thinking he could leverage a foreign nation to dig dirt on a political opponent. Called abuse of power. ImpeachAndRemove
IF.. A big IF... he’s impeached, there WILL BE ANOTHER REP IN THE WHITE HOUSE!! No Dems have a Chance!!! So then what huh?
What a bunch of hypocrites
Now your worried about his state of mind? He has been acting like a 4 year old since day one, saying things that he should’ve been impeached after Helsinki!!!! GOP you need to get your shit right or you can all say goodbye to your seat.
Here is a talking point- The coup coconspirator AKA whistle blower is known & is in hot water over his illegal go fund me $. USAG Barr is on the case.
We don’t care about that right now. We want to know your response to the accusation that you intentionally killed the Epstein story and let little girls been raped and molested
OMG, you mean he’s not a stable genius? How many republicans defending trump are board certified practicing psychiatrists? Any psychologists? How long has trump been seeing a shrink? What medication is he on? Perhaps this is just another idiotic defense of a criminal by the GOP.
Umm that's everything... that's calle sc criminal intent... without it, well it's a hard sell
His “state of mind”? How do you measure an idiots “state of mind”
“state of mind”. That’s what has been scaring the American people for the past 3 years. This “stable genius” who knows more than generals and scientists has been our Reality Show every day. 😳😳😳
WHAT?
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His state of mind is Awakened. realDonaldTrump is playing 5D Chess and you're playing checkers. QAnon QuestionTheNarrative WWG1WGA TheStormIsHere TheGreatAwakening
The sham of the century. Republicans should walk out and walk away.
Are Dems actually fighting to protect political grafting? Tammany Hall Hucksters
His state of mind that he’s a lunatic.? Sorry. That won’t get get him out of this
The president’s state of mind is destroying this country. He is totally unfit for his job, and has earned immediate impeachment.
Mom? Dad Co.? Let the shite-show begin!! ❤️💣💋💨 stateofmind ohhere wego
TRUMPS STATE OF MIND, A EASY PATSY ,PAWN DO WHAT I SAY OR NO AID.
Someone can say “I’ll kill you” but it doesn’t mean they did. No conviction if nothing happens. I don’t see a problem with asking for information. As for anything else he’s being accused of, what actually happened as a result of the call? Nothing
Probably the last card that Team Trump has realistically got to play. And they know it.
'Dazed and confused'! Trump's 'state of mind' is irrelevant. The Donald should be minding the state not the other way around. The GOP shouldn't treat Americans like their stupid.
It's mind over matter, he doesn't have a mind and apparently it doesn't matter ...to the republicans
Can we see this Tweet again it’s been a few minutes since you have sent it !!
Are they sure they want to go there?
Any Epstein News? Or is this just another cover up by the all Barack channel. Trump 2020
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No quid pro quo, no basis for impeachment.
He pleads ignorance every time. He’s good at doing that but the game is up
Didn't Barr use his 'State of mind' in his initial summary of the Mueller report as an excuse also?Why don't they release the actual call notes from the classified document server if they want proof of innocence?
Good luck today! That’s all that’s left. Is that the same bush the press secretary found to hide behind?
So, realDonaldTrump is NOT of sound mind to execute the duties of the president of the United States!!!!!!
How about the Senate put DT on trial like the Republicans would have put Obama on trial if he had committed a crime when he was in office!
DonTheCon That's all one needs 2 know
The insanity defense.
Ukrainian hooker watersports?
TheGreatAwakening TheWorldIsWatching EnjoyTheShow
'State of mind' analysis is more uncertain than the Republican's assertion that hearsay can't be trusted. They need Trump to undergo psychoanalysis first before they can reach any conclusions. This is weak.
His state of mind summary....all ego all the time
'State of mind'? ... Grossly underdeveloped
His state of mind is always shifting to cover things that keep on shifting.
Intention versus the actual actions taken
Can I just say GOP ?
I call BS. If they’re going to question his state of mind, are they not admitting that he’s unfit for office? So their attempts to *save* him are gonna backfire? One can only hope🙏ImpeachAndRemove ImpeachmentHearings ImpeachAndRemoveTrump
The GOP wants to bring realDonaldTrump and his mental state of mind into this? Yeah, this is gonna go really good for them. ImpeachmentHearings Impeach ImpeachmentInquiry
His state of mind is always uninformed and full of narcissism so I fail to see how it mattered for the call.
Don't PRE EMPT OUR PROGRAMS. USE CNN!!
“state of mind”? That’s hilarious.
Posted this a few days back. Guess it was correct.
That's a new one: The Batshit Crazy Defense.
The rest of the adults in America
What state of mind because he has none. Still hiding those grades from being 1 in his class
State of mind : EMPTY
His state of mind? He's a nut. Either way, he needs to go.
Trump’s “state of mind”. Hahaha! Good luck with that.
His “state of mind”...
Remember how this all began
America has considered Trump a tool for their ends, just fooling public opinion,... What is behind the scenes of American politics? Have you ever thought that maybe everyone is lying for their political purpose?
State of Mind? But it was the perfect call? No quid pro quo and whatever other bs they are peddling.
Trump’s state of mind? The mind that wanted to extort military aid for dirt on his political opponent?
Lets hear ABCs 'state of Mind' when they chose EVIL over Children for political gain epstiencoverup
The President’s state of mind at any given time...
GOP Are you for real?
I support my President.
‘Not-my-president—trump’ (stolen presidency) —what mind—if–you open his head—‘there is a gerbil running on a wheel’—
What? You mean let’s further my personal political ambitions over the interests of the American people. Pretty straightforward!
The state of mind of a mobster? We all know what he wants he wants to cheat and lie his way to the top like he has his whole life.
“Just say Trump is nuts.” “Got it.”
So now we have the dementia defense.
ZERO Republican witnesses were approved by Adam Schiff. Republicans won't be allowed to ask questions about the whistleblower or Hunter Biden. The President is not allowed counsel in the hearings. Let me guess, reporting this doesn’t meet your journalistic requirements either...
“State of Who?
Wow
It will be interesting to see how this “state of mind” defence works in trials of criminals who are not president.
All backwards. Since no criminal transaction actually occurred with Ukraine, the impeachment complaint is all about bad intent. The appropriate defense is that intent is irrelevant when actions are not illegal. Arguing about intent is good for news, but futile in Congress.
UNFIT!
What mind?
His state of mind was the same as he’s always had, “Let’s see if I can break the law and get away with it.”
Trump's 'state of mind'? WHAT? As if Trump's usual 'state of mind' is normal?
So now the FAKEY DEMOCRATS and the FAKE NEWS INDUSTRY have turned themselves into FAKE MIND READERS? MSNBC CNN nytimes
The scumbag trumps actual state of mind is a slam dunk for a 25th amendment case.
They really need no strategy
Crazy 😱😵 he thinks that he say and do anything and the Republic will back him up instead of them saying wait a minute he is breaking 😂😂☹️💪😢 the law
How much money is this costing?
Donald can always testify under oath if he wants to communicate his state of mind.
So now he’s bat crazy yeah ok
His state of mind is he is bat shit crazy
He lost his mind. That’s the state of mind, he is a Russian agent
Yeah, and I’d like him to understand MY state of mind.
Your reminder that covered up epstiencoverup
His 'state of mind' was and always is focused solely on himself and how to benefit personally.
Ok here are some various strategies: 1) his mind is fried, 2.)he lost his mind long ago. 3) His mind was on ' make America corrupt again'. 4) his state of mind was a black hole.
Didn’t know Trump had a mind.
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What fucking mind?
Why waste your time on monthly salary when you can earn up to $3,500 within a week. You don't send money to anyone, ASK ME HOW
Second hand, third hand, hearsay, anonymous, undisclosed source, whistle-blower, is this how you overthrow a duly elected American President?
Lol!
So what’s the big deal his state of mind is always all over the map!
In the state of mind to bribe and extort money and information
Like the state of desperation!!! Trump he’s state of mind is pure narcissistic!!!!!
is perishing this time in a coup d'etat the battle is winning the terrorism that sad spectacle😢😢😢😢👊👊👊
If they're so worried about his 'state of mind'(which most of America is as well),then why not 'finally' have him mentally/psychologically examined? Pro or con,the mans a looney-toon, and they know it!
Mind readers....
All that's important to understand is that the impeachment is based on nothing, especially nothing President Obama didn't do, and it should come to nothing.
Their defense is so sad
Well, seeing as how he waited until Biden entered the presidential race before asking Ukraine to investigate him, I think that speaks clearly to his intentions.
Pleading insanity is an interesting defense of the president..
“It’s unbelievable what we had ... Clinton, we had everything”.
Criminal Mind
“I was thinking of dinner when I shot my ex.” That excuse?
Umm. Ignorance is not a defence in law. You can not claim that he was too stupid to know better
Lol, “state of mind” is closer to he to cheap to win 2020
is that your excuse for spiking the Epstein story? the 'state of mind' of whichever executives demanded the EpsteinCoverup?
State of mind = what’s in it for me? Easy.
Perp had a difficult childhood
Insanity plea?
What a joke this Impeachment show is.....
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