Scott Pio LCRC Chairman: Announcing Patriot Ball 2024 Ticket Sales

We are delighted to invite you to Loudoun County Republican Committee's 2nd Annual Patriot Ball! This exclusive black-tie event will be hosted at the National Conference Center in Leesburg on September 21st, 2024.

Feel like a VIP at our premier ball! Dress up, enjoy an evening of drinks & mouth-watering delicacies, and celebrate the election season with family and friends. Tickets & sponsorship sales are in full swing. There will be no last-minute sales this year and prices will go up soon. Buy your tickets early!

For event details, tickets, & sponsorships, visit https://loudoungop.com/event/patriot-ball-2024/.

!!!NEW THIS YEAR!!!  Many new & exciting vacation packages and other thrilling auction items will be added to our Patriot Ball event site soon. Some of these will be available for pre-bidding so be sure to bookmark our site and visit it often for updates! 

Ready to join us? We are excited to see you at the event!

David Suetterlein: New Laws Take Effect Monday

At 12:01 AM this Monday, July 1, most of the legislation that passed during the 2024 General Assembly and signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin will go into effect. 

Below are summaries of several of the changes to the law that will go into effect on July 1. Clicking on the bill link will take you to the Legislative Information System for the bill where you can find the full legislative text, fiscal impact estimates, summaries of the legislation, and every recorded vote that was taken on that bill, and links to companion legislation.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our Commonwealth in the Virginia Senate.

Sincerely,
David Suetterlein

New Laws Effective July 1
 

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Required 
Ruff SB951 (2023) Senate 36-3 House 82-16 - I voted Yes
The option to pay a $500 fee to register an uninsured motor vehicle is repealed. This legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly but had a delayed effective date. 

Expanding Services to Intellectually Disabled Virginians
Suetterlein SB610 Senate 39-0 House 98-0 - I voted Yes, this was my bill
The duration to contract services for an intellectually disabled Virginian has been extended to 365 days. This was part of the policy changes needed to accompany Governor Youngkin's successful budget proposal to fully fund the Priority 1 Waivers.  

New Local 15 MPH Speed Limits
Carr HB1071 House 53-46 Senate 23-17 - I voted No
Local governments have expanded authority to set 15 MPH speed limit zones in residential and commercial areas. 

18 Years of Age Minimum for Marriage 
Keys-Gamarra HB994 House 57-40 Senate 39-1 - I voted Yes
Only individuals over the age of 18 may be legally married. 

Aligning Workforce Development with Private Sector Data
Suetterlein SB436 Senate 39-0 House 98-0, I voted Yes, this was my bill  
This legislation makes several changes to Virginia's Workforce Development programs including using private sector employer data to prioritize high demand work force training programs and expanding the Apprentice Council.

"Right to Road Kill"
Wilt HB1025 House 98-0 Senate 37-3 - I voted Yes
Allows any deer, bear, turkey, or elk that appears to have been killed in a collision with a motor vehicle to be claimed by and awarded to any person.

Petersburg Casino Authorized 
Aird SB628 Senate 32-8 House 80-19 - I voted No
The previously authorized casino in Richmond has been repealed after being defeated in two voter referenda and now Petersburg may seek a casino. 

College Legacy Admissions Ban 
VanValkenburg SB46 Senate  39-0 House 99-0 - I voted Yes
Virginia public colleges and universities are prohibited from giving preferential treatment in the admission process because of an applicant's familial relationship to a contributor. 

Legality of To-Go Cocktails Made Permanent 
Rouse SB635 Senate 40-0 House 82-16 - I voted Yes
The expiration of a temporary law passed soon after the emergence of COVID-19 that allowed the sale of mixed drinks for off-site consumption was repealed meaning businesses may continue selling them. 

Failing Primary Candidates Cannot Refile for the General Election
Suetterlein SB109 Senate 30-10 House 89-11 - I voted Yes, this was my bill 
Candidates cannot withdraw from a primary election after early voting has begun and then file as an independent or candidate of another party for the same office in the general election. This reverses an errant legal opinion and restores the Commonwealth's long understood policy on the subject. Delegate Joe McNamara carried the companion HB90.

New Penalty for Providing Firearm to Child Identified as Posing a Violent Threat
VanValkenbuerg SB44 Senate 27-13 House 55-45 - I voted Yes
It is now a class a class 5 felony for any parent or person responsible for the care of a child under the age 18 whose willful act of omission causes or enables that child to gain possession of a fire arm after having received a notice that child poses a violent threat or that adult knows the child has previously been convicted of adjudicated delinquent for a violent felony. This specific law was in response to Lucia Bremer's tragic death. 

State Agencies to Posses Naloxone 
Hope HB342 House 95-0 Senate 40-0 - I voted Yes
The Department of Health to develop a plan for the procurement and distribution of naloxone or other opioid antagonists to each state agency and for the possession of naloxone or other opioid antagonists.

NOTE: A list of the 824 bills signed into law by Governor Youngkin this year is available here. The vast majority are technical, local, or minor changes to existing law.  A record 201 bills passed the 2024 General Assembly and were vetoed by the Governor. Most of these bills were highly partisan and many passed on strict party-line votes. A list of vetoed bills is available here. 

Congressman Good Update: Celebrating the Right to LIFE

There are 63 million fewer Americans alive today because of Roe v. Wade. Abortion in America has prematurely ended the life of countless doctors, teachers, pastors, and engineers.    On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court correctly overturned Roe in the historic Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. On the two-year anniversary of this decision, it is important to remember that our founding documents establish the right to LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness forevery American, and that must include precious innocent life in the womb.     It was a privilege to advocate for the unborn at the Students for Life rally at the Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall.  Even after the horrific Roe case was overturned, abortion remains the leading killer in America today. The majority of abortions are now executed through mail-order drugs with no one to help or support the mother physically, mentally, or spiritually before, during, or after her decision to end the life of her child.   I In overturning Roe, the Supreme Court specifically handed over the issue of life "to the people and their elected representatives," not exclusively to the states as some falsely claim. It is incumbent upon all legislators to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The safety and security of the country is the primary responsibility of the federal government, and I firmly believe that extends to protecting precious life from conception. This week I introduced the Life Act, which stands as the most ironclad bill to protect life in Congress. It will make it a federal crime for doctors to use federal funds to perform an abortion, and prohibit federally regulated health plans from covering abortion. It builds on the consensus of the 80 percent of House Republicans who supported federal pro-life legislation from conception in previous congresses.   I In a post-Roe America, Congress must have the courage to legislate to protect life. It is our duty to follow the science that life begins at conception and end abortion so that every American has the chance to live. These precious babies deserve to take their first breaths, and my legislation works to make that possible.    You can read more about this new legislation at The Daily Signal.

Holding the ESBA Accountable  I chaired another Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee hearing and had the opportunity to ask the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (ESBA) about their top priorities. EBSA oversees retirement, health and welfare plans, and benefits, for 150 million plus workers, retirees, and their dependents.    Incredibly, none of the employees at EBSA actually report to work in-person every day, and most are required to only report one day per week! However, EBSA still manages to find time to promote Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing for retirement plans and impose regulatory actions to limit choice in health care plans. Meanwhile, the agency has neglected to effectively perform its mandated oversight duties, and often allows investigations of benefit plans to continue for several years. This is just another example of the Biden Administration promoting their radical woke agenda at the expense of what is best for the Americans they are purported to serve.

Defiant L’s: Biden Debate Ls

This one must have hurt…

And it was determined that this was a lie…

Even leftist Snopes is on Trump's side with this one…

Phelim McAleer: WE TOLD YA!

WE TOLD YA! Biden will not be the Dem candidate for president.

As we predicted, the Democrats and their allies in the mainstream media have been exposed for trying to pull a scam on the American people.

When President Joe Biden was forced to stand and talk in the debate with Donald Trump, it was painfully clear that Joe Biden did not even have the cognitive skills to get off the stage – never mind run the country.

We have told you many times he would not be the candidate. We've said it on the podcast, tweeted about it, and told everyone our theory for months. Last night, we were proved right.

Biden stumbled time after time and gave incoherent, rambling answers. Afterward, the political commentators at fake news networks like CNN, MSNBC, and CBS had a shockingly uniform response: Biden lost the debate, and things are not looking good for them. This is unusual since the Democratic political machine usually circles the wagons around their candidate and delusionally sings their praises. This 180-degree difference seems coordinated. They know Biden can't handle it, and they want to replace him with a flashier, cogent candidate without the need for a bloody primary.

Unfortunately, Ann believes the replacement candidate is Michelle Obama, who she thinks is pretty much unbeatable. But does Michelle want it? Is running the country just too grubby for the former first lady/royalty Michelle Obama?

Can I just say that this situation is not just a failure for Democrats, but another reason why you cannot trust the mainstream media. It was just last week that the New York Times and other outlets were accusing conservatives of using misleadingly edited videos to claim Biden was suffering from cognitive decline.

Remember this story from just seven days ago:

Yes, it was the distorted online videos circulated by conservatives that were the problem. It took no less than three New York Times reporters to come up with a story that was completely false. You cannot trust them. They are not mistaken. They do not make errors. They boldly lie to push a progressive agenda.

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Quote of the Day

"I have a couple of friends who are now in nursing homes.  One was a Navy SEAL and the other a near Nobel Prize winner.  The SEAL has no short term memory left.  The latter has lost the ability to use a telephone.  This is where Biden is today.  He clearly belongs in a nursing home and likely on hospice watch"

Dr. Robert Warren

CWA Legislative Action Committee: THE BIG PINK BUS IS BACK!

Team Cruz Grassroots Newsletter >> June 30, 2024

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM TEAM CRUZ…

 

Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Bill To Make Tips Tax-Free: "(R-Texas) introduces a new bill that would make tips exempt from federal taxes. Cruz introduced the No Tax on Tips Act on Friday with Senators Rick Scott of Florida, Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota co-sponsoring it. The bill would exempt all tips, including those from credit and debit cards, from federal income taxes. Under the bill, workers would deduct any income from tips on their yearly tax forms. The idea was floated by Republican nominee Donald Trump during a recent trip to Congress. "This legislation is a common-sense pro-worker..."

 

Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes New Legislation Following North Texas Girl's 'Deepfake' AI Horror Story: "Artificial intelligence opened the floodgates for the creation of fake pornographic images made without consent. A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday in Dallas to address the growing problem. Senator Ted Cruz is proposing the bipartisan legislation called the Take It Down Act. An Aledo high school student is one of the victims of a teenager using AI to create a fake nude image of her from an innocent Instagram photo. She bravely shared her story. "On October 2, 2023, I woke up to messages from a friend that..."

 

'Enough Is Enough!' Ted Cruz, Family Of 12-Year-Old Murder Victim Speak To Hannity On Illegal Immigration: "As Madeline has been covering, yet another harrowing crime where illegal immigrants have been charged and arrested involves the rape and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston. When it comes to the disturbing details, Nungaray was lured from her home, raped for two hours, and then strangled. Her body was found in a creek. The suspects were both of here illegally from Venezuela, with 22-year-old Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and 26-year-old Franklin Jose Pena Ramos having their bail set at..." 

 

Ted Cruz: China Is Buying Farmland Near U.S. Bases To Set Up Drones For Surveillance: "Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said this week that the Chinese are buying up farmland near U.S. Military bases so that they can have launch areas for drones to spy on the bases.

Cruz made the remarks during the most recent episode of his "Verdict" podcast with co-host Ben Ferguson. "There were multiple Chinese spy balloons, and the Biden administration didn't bother to tell anyone about them," Cruz said. "Until finally some ranchers in Montana spotted this one and they got outed on the internet. Were it not for that, we wouldn't even know about this..." 

 

Sens. Cruz, Cotton Shred Joe Biden Over 'Appalling' Reaction to Pro-Hamas Attacks at L.A. Synagogue: "As RedState previously reported, disturbing scenes unfolded on a sunny Sunday in Los Angeles, where pro-Hamas agitators showed up to surround and harass worshippers at the Adas Torah synagogue while calling for a bloody intifada. Chants of "Free Palestine" filled the air. As we also reported, things escalated quickly as the worshippers attempted to defend themselves, each other, and the synagogue, "with eggs, pepper spray, and fists being thrown. Some people and journalists were thrown to the ground and kicked, while..." 

 

Senator Rick Scott's Week in Review

Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Marco Rubio & Colleagues to Urge NOAA to Prepare for Coral Health Emergency

This week, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Marco Rubio and members of the Florida delegation in sending a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad urging him to finalize the implementation of emergency provisions of the senators' Restoring Resilient Reefs Act. The Restoring Resilient Reefs Act was enacted into law in 2022 and included provisions that provide the NOAA with the tools needed to respond to coral reef health emergencies. Last summer, corals in the Florida Reef Tract came under severe heat stress and experienced coral bleaching, and it is possible that anomalous ocean temperatures may cause similar impacts this summer. The federal government has the authority to respond under emergency provisions of the Coral Reef Conservation Act (CRCA).

The members wrote, "Last summer, the Florida Reef Tract suffered from a severe marine heatwave leading to coral bleaching, further stressing this crucial ecological resource which has already been in decline for decades.

The members continued, "Florida's coral barrier reef is an irreplaceable resource which must be preserved and protected. We ask that you be prepared to use the resources and authorities available to you should exigent circumstances arise."

Read more HERE. 

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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Bill Package to Hold Communist China Accountable & Protect U.S. Investors

Senator Rick Scott announced a comprehensive package of three finance-focused bills to hold Communist China accountable and safeguard American investors and families from unintentionally supporting the malign activity ongoing from the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American markets. 

Since his election to the Senate in 2018, Senator Scott has been tirelessly advocating for the decoupling of operations and investments from the genocidal, communist Chinese regime. This proposed legislation will safeguard Americans' hard-earned investments and retirements, prevent funding the CCP's malign activities and legitimizing their nefarious financial regime, and secure American financial exchanges.

Senator Rick Scott said, "Communist China will stop at nothing to exploit American markets and take advantage of U.S. investors and companies doing business within its country. Hardworking Americans are doing their best right now to save as much money as possible, especially as Bidenflation continues to work against them and put their retirement goals further out of reach. Now is the time to take action to ensure that those nest eggs are in the right hands away from malign influence. Additionally, these pieces of legislation will ensure that no American dollars will end up in the hands of a country actively working against America in an attempt to undermine our national security. Putting real protections in place is paramount to ensuring Americans' money is working for them—and not helping fund a foreign military that wishes to destroy our way of life. Every American deserves clarity and peace of mind about how their money is being invested, and this legislation will help bolster those transparency efforts."

Read more HERE.

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Sen. Rick Scott Shares Weekly Update on Biden's Inflation Crisis

Following the recent announcement from the Bureau of Economic Analysis' PCE Report showing May prices paid by consumers for goods and services increased 2.6% over the year, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement and a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation.

Senator Rick Scott said, "Prices continue to skyrocket and Florida families are fed up with Bidenflation and the pain it's causing them at the grocery store, gas pump and everywhere else they shop. The failed Bidenomics agenda is forcing seniors to have to come out of retirement, working families to take on multiple jobs, and small businesses are having to hike prices just to make ends meet. Americans are having to make tough choices because Washington refuses to acknowledge our nearly $35 trillion debt and the inflation and debt fueling effect of reckless spending. It's bad for everyone, but especially terrible for poor families like mine growing up. It's time to force a sea change in Washington that snaps the federal government back onto the path of fiscal sanity and ends Biden's inflation nightmare. That's how we can make Washington work for Florida families and I won't stop fighting until we get it done and we have an economy that works for all Americans."

Read more HERE. Lea más en español AQUÍ.  

Suburban Virginia Republican Coalition: Special Request About VMSDEP Bill on Monday

Sign the Petition to Protect VMSDEP!

The Virginia House of Delegates FULLY REPEALED changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). With a 92-0 vote, Virginia Democrats and Republicans in the House of Delegates made their unanimous position clear: We must protect VMSDEP for the military heroes, first responders, and their families who rely on VMSDEP for critical education benefits. Now it's time for the Virginia Senate to do the same. "Our veterans, first responders, and their families have spoken, and we have heard them. Now it is time for the Senate to pass the bill on Monday, so I can sign it immediately." - Governor Youngkin (Read his news release HERE)   Tell your Senator to pass this bill to protect the benefits brave men and women EARNED AND DESERVE from their service to our country.  Please follow the link below to sign the petition and send a message to your State Senator about protecting the VMSDEP. Thank you!!

SIGN THE PETITION AND CONTACT YOUR SENATOR HERE

FRC Action: 74 Members of Congress Score a Perfect 100 Percent on FRC Action's 2023 Vote Scorecard

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Family Research Council Action (FRC Action), the legislative arm of Family Research Council, today released its 2023 Vote Scorecard and announced its One Hundred Percent Award winners. The annual award recognizes the members of Congress who displayed unwavering commitment to and support of faith, family, and freedom. In total, 69 U.S. representatives and five U.S. senators scored a perfect 100 percent for votes cast in 2023.

FRC Action Chairman Tony Perkins made the following comments:

"As Congress continues to fight for the rights of all, including the unborn in this post-Roe nation, there is still much to celebrate, especially for members who have consistently--and repeatedly--stood for life in the face of a pro-abortion mob bent on intimidating Americans into their way of thinking.

"We thank these members of Congress for defending faith, family, and freedom with their votes and voices of leadership. The senators who scored a perfect 100 percent on our scorecard voted to defend life in all sectors of our federal government and stood strong against efforts to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would have cleared the way for forcing taxpayers to subsidize abortion on demand. These senators also helped curb the promotion of abortion and radical gender ideology in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and stood strong against President Biden's most troubling judicial nominees.

"In the House, the members who scored a perfect 100 percent on our scorecard voted to protect infants born alive after surviving an attempted abortion and condemned attacks against pro-life pregnancy care centers, groups, and churches. These members also voted to preserve parental rights and to restore Title IX's purpose of creating an even playing field for female athletes by making it a violation of federal law for schools that receive federal funds to permit a biological male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for women. These members also stood strong against NDAA amendments that promoted abortion and radical gender ideology in our military.

"Americans should be encouraged to know that they have so many members of Congress who, despite relentless attacks from the Left and the media, are standing strong for faith, family, and freedom," concluded Perkins.

FRC Action President, and former Congressman, Jody Hice remarked: "This year's One Hundred Percent Award winners have stood strong for all things faith, family and freedom in the face of a determined Left. It is our honor to recognize these Members' tireless efforts on Capitol Hill to ensure our voices continue to be heard. They were cherished former colleagues and I look forward to many more productive years standing with them."

To view FRC Action's 2023 scorecard, click here.

Office of Rep. Byron Donalds: "The Fishes Act Is Crucial To Speed Disaster Relief To American Fisheries"

June 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) published the following op-ed alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) entitled, "The Fishes Act is crucial to speed disaster relief to American fisheries" in the Tampa Bay Times. The op-ed details the importance of the Donalds-Scott FISHES Act to future disaster recovery efforts and the critical need to enhance federal fishery disaster response efficiency.

The Fishes Act is crucial to speed disaster relief to American fisheries Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) Tampa Bay Times – June, 28, 2024   Your federal government is broken, and Florida's seafood sector is paying the price for Washington's dysfunction. While nearly everyone agrees that Washington should quickly deploy resources and assistance after natural disasters wreak havoc on coastal communities, right now it takes up to three years under current regulatory processes and a maze of red tape before federal fishery disaster relief is approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Office of Management and Budget.   By the time NOAA and OMB finally approve and allocate disaster relief, small businesses and fisheries are already devastated and, in some cases, may have already been forced to close shop. This self-induced, slow-moving bureaucratic process is unacceptable. Simply put, we need to streamline the process and get Washington working faster for Florida — that's why we're fighting to pass our Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation (Fishes) Act.   Overall, the Fishes Act expedites the deployment of federal fishery disaster relief by cutting unnecessary red tape and enacting a 30-day decision requirement for the Office of Management and Budget to either deny or approve a state's spending plan. What we hope to do with this bill is to throw American fisheries and coastal communities a life raft to stay afloat post-disaster.   In the U.S. House, we have 29 bipartisan co-sponsors from across the nation, and in the Senate, Lisa Murkowski, Marco Rubio, and Dan Sullivan are all co-sponsors. Additionally, our bill has gained support from more than 60 diverse organizations and key industry players both in and out of the fishing industry. When we can create efficiencies in the federal government, everyone benefits because no industry stands alone — and that's especially true for American fisheries.   U.S. fisheries support millions of jobs and bring in billions of dollars to the broader U.S. economy each year. Whether fishing is one's livelihood or a favorite pastime, or whether seafood is one's meal of choice, U.S. fisheries are an economic engine that support communities nationwide.   In 2022, commercial fisheries and the seafood industry generated $183.4 billion in sales, $42.2 billion in income, and $74.0 billion in value-added impacts throughout the United States. Fisheries also supported 1.6 million jobs in 2022 and recreational fishing generated $138 billion in sales impact nationwide. These statistics alone demonstrate why and how we have secured a wide range of bipartisan cosponsors and a diverse range of organizations that cumulatively support the Fishes Act — from the boating industry to our environmental partners.   In recent years, we've seen the devastation of hurricanes firsthand with Ian and Idalia wreaking havoc on Florida's coastal communities — and we've seen our fisheries struggle while waiting for federal action. Since 2012, Florida has requested federal fishery disaster relief on six separate occasions, and each time it has taken more than two years between the declaration of the federal fishery disaster to when the Office of Management and Budget approved Florida's plan. Enough is enough. We must cut this self-induced red tape.   As hurricane season is under way, the Fishes Act should be a top priority for Congress. Action to modernize the Office of Management and Budget's slow and bureaucratic disaster relief process is long overdue. American fisheries can't afford to wait several years for relief after a natural disaster strikes. We need to put the federal government on the clock when it comes to disaster response and stop these unnecessary delays that are crushing our hardworking anglers. Time is of the essence to get U.S. fisheries and coastal communities back up and running post-disaster, and the Fishes Act is a crucial step to make this happen.

Defiant L’s: Will Biden Be Replaced? Look At The Ls

Flint Engleman: Event Announcement: Exposing Biden's Bad Economics Event | July 10th | Free Event!

Announcing a very timely event focused on exposing the bad economics of the Biden Administration - Exposing Biden's Bad Economics.  Coming up July 10^th at 6:00pm.  Located at First Free Coffee Bar at Hollymead Town Center, north of Charlottesville.

 

A full-throated effort to call out Biden for his crony policies that invoked the cruelest tax of all – massive inflation. We'll expose Biden's policies and provide clear free-market solutions to restore economic prosperity for America.

 

Featuring our new "The Price is Not Right" presentation.  A great and engaging look at how inflation impacts America's back pocket. 

 

Enjoy complimentary catered dinner from Foods of All Nations. Courtesy of the Virginia Chapter of Americans for Prosperity.

 

RSVP to reserve your seat today!  Simply email Flint Engleman @ FEngleman@afphq.org or text (540)226-4591.

 

Exposing Biden's Bad Economics Event

Hosted by AFP Virginia

Wednesday, July 10 @ 6:00pm

First Free Coffee Bar-Private Event

Hollymead Town Center-Rt 29 North

340 Town Center Lane, Charlottesville

Gary Bauer: End Of Day - 6-26-24

Deep State Deception

Do you remember the shocking photo of classified documents scattered all over the floor of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home? Of course, you do. It was supposed to shock you.

There were colored cover sheets indicating the level of classification of the documents, with many labeled "Top Secret." The media went nuts over how recklessly Trump had mishandled classified information.

Well, there's just been another disturbing revelation about those documents.

Initially, Special Counsel Jack Smith told the court that the colored cover sheets were found during the raid. But, according to investigative journalist Julie Kelly, Smith later said that FBI agents brought the cover sheets with them, "only to use as 'placeholders,' indicating where a classified record was found."

Well, the picture implies that the FBI found the documents all over the floor.

Now, Smith just admitted in new court filings that FBI agents photographed the documents for evidence "next to the box in which they were found." And, by the way, the FBI turned off all the security cameras during the raid.

So, let's summarize:

• Smith misled the court about the origin of the cover sheets as well as their use.
• Trump wasn't the one who scattered classified documents all over the floor.
• The FBI did that.
• Then it leaked the photo, which is evidence in a federal trial, as propaganda to smear Trump.

The left accuses Donald Trump of wanting to be a dictator. But this is how dictators and totalitarian regimes operate! And, unfortunately, as you're about to read, there's more.

Compromised Intelligence

As I outlined yesterday, we know the FBI interfered in the 2016 election to damage Donald Trump by running wild with the Russia collusion hoax, a campaign dirty trick concocted by Hillary Clinton and aided by Obama's CIA.

We know the FBI interfered in the 2020 election by pressuring social media companies to censor the truth about Hunter Biden's laptop, even though the FBI knew it was not Russian "disinformation."

We know then-Biden campaign aide Antony Blinken (now secretary of state) recruited former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell to write the letter signed by dozens of intelligence experts discrediting the Hunter Biden laptop story as a Russian disinformation operation.

Joe Biden used Morell's letter to dismiss concerns about the laptop when Trump brought it up in the 2020 presidential debate. The media used Morell's letter to shut down any discussion about the laptop.

Now the House Judiciary Committee has released a shocking report detailing just how deeply involved the CIA was in the laptop coverup. It turns out that Michael Morell and other signers of that letter were on the CIA's payroll as contractors when he wrote it.

Not only that, the CIA's top leadership knew about the letter, and they fast-tracked its approval in advance so Biden could have his "talking point" in time for the debate.

Just so we're clear, the 2020 Biden campaign colluded with CIA contractors to censor the truth in order to mislead American voters.

The CIA is supposed to destabilize and undermine our foreign enemies. But now we have further proof that our intelligence community is so compromised by left-wing activists that they ran disinformation campaigns against the American people in the last two elections to destabilize and undermine our country.

This makes Watergate look like child's play. That's the real threat to democracy!

Center for Security Policy Daily Brief