As we discussed yesterday, Jared Kushner testified (“testified”) before the Senate Intelligence Committee, but he didn’t do it under oath or in an open hearing. He did release an 11-page statement, his “written testimony,” wherein he claimed that he had done nothing wrong by meeting with Russian officials at least four times and then leaving that information off his security clearance. His defense, it seems, is that he is so busy and important and he has so much on his plate that it simply slipped his mind to A) read emails forwarded from Don Jr. about Russia and Hillary Clinton, B) remember the Russian ambassador’s name or C) remember to tell the truth about all of those meetings. The Atlantic did a good rundown about what the written testimony was really admitting.
Anyway, precious Jared is due to testify before the House Intelligence committee today and I think this time it will be under oath? Ahead of that testimony, precious Jared stood at a podium just outside of the White House yesterday and delivered some remarks. His voice, you guys. And the fact that the president’s precious son-in-law gets to deliver remarks behind the seal of the president about his personal involvement in treason and collusion. Also, the way he starts out by explaining who he is… it almost sounded like he was about to resign, right?
He says, in part:
“Let me be very clear: I did not collude with Russia, nor do I know of anyone else in the campaign who did so. I had no improper contacts. I have not relied on Russian funds for my businesses, and I have been fully transparent in providing all requested information… Since the first questions were raised in March, I have been consistent in saying I was eager to share whatever information I have with investigating bodies, and I have done so today. All of my actions were proper.’’
“Donald Trump had a better message and ran a smarter campaign, and that is why he won. Suggesting otherwise ridicules those who voted for him.”
The Senate and the House committees are investigating a multitude of issues, like Jared’s security clearance lies, alleged collusion between Trump campaign staff and enemy foreign agents and more. They’re not investigating whether or not Trump ran a “smarter campaign,” although we’ll be arguing about that for years. Is it smart to put details of collusion in an email and then post that email on Twitter? Anyway, this is a huge mess. I hope we all live long enough to see precious Jared in handcuffs.
Trump’s reaction:
Jared Kushner did very well yesterday in proving he did not collude with the Russians. Witch Hunt. Next up, 11 year old Barron Trump!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2017
Did Barron meet with Russians too? Now we have to ask that.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
Me thinks the lady doth protest too much.
Yeppppp
@Megan – Gah! I didn’t even want to write anything today but I could not help but give you props for saying exactly what I was thinking as I watched him talk. There’s something so effeminate about his whole demeanour, including his voice… can’t quit put my finger on it but he’s just icky all around.
Not gonna lie. I want to see him go down.
I don’t think Robert Mueller believes you, Jared.
Let’s hope not. I honestly don’t know how these people can look at themselves in the mirror.
Schneidermann doesn’t believe Jared either.
🎼New York, New York🎶
👖 on 🔥
“Donald Trump ran a smarter campaign blah blah blah…” I’ve seen the clip about six times today, and every single time, I yelled at the TV, “That’s not what you’re being questioned about, girlytool!!”
As I’m not American, can someone please explain why he he wasn’t under oath when giving his “evidence” (!)? Is this usual, and if so, under what circumstances?
“Under oath” means NOTHING to this group! I don’t know why it’s always brought up as the holy grail. Seriously, pretty much all of us *here* would take that as having to morally tell the *whole* truth, but Trump’s pack? Ha! Lying is their norm. I’d not believe at one of them if they told me the sky is blue.
Thanks, Imqrious. Sadly, you speak the truth. So, since his “testimony” wasn’t formally under oath, he can’t be held legally accountable for any of his lies, and therefore, all this was just him blathering on in his pubescent voice, and it all means nothing? Got it.
p.s.: For your information, Jared, old chap, It is our right, nay, our DUTY to ridicule those who voted for this corrupt, mendacious, rapacious and repulsive dictator, aka your FIL.
Keep lying Trump and Co, even though the spineless traitorous Republican Party might not do anything to save the country’s integrity and honour by impeaching you and arresting your family, New York State is ready with unpardonable criminal charges which comes with jail time.
Besides – the world is loving the irony of the only 3 female Republican Senators being the reason for much of your failures regarding ACA.
Did you see Fahrenhold’s response to the Republican women that are voting against the GOP’s secret repeal bill? That slob implies that they don’t belong there, should basically vote party over their constituents and would engage them in a gunfight if only they were men. This is state of the GOP people! Shame!!!
hes one creepy dude. my favourite joke was his picture with the quote ‘let me be clear. yogurt is too spicey.’
How does him saying it, “prove” anything?
Because he’s “been consistent” since March. You know, if you keep repeating it, it becomes truth. Well, that’s how liars work, anyway.
Our liars also begin every lie they tell by saying, “Let me be very clear…”
He looks weird. He talks weird. He is evidence that somewhere in Stepford, weird person facsimiles are rolling off the assembly line in ever increasing numbers.
His weird plastered down hair bothers me way more than it should.
He genuinely looked like one of the Gentlemen from Buffy with a lego wig on but he’s let himself go and put on a few pounds…
I hate myself for slagging someone based on appearance but honestly – he really looks like a clever bit of virtual reality and not an actual human being, doesn’t he? He is genuinely unsettling to look at.
He is a brown-haired ball-less Ken doll. And he sounds like a barely adolescent boy.
Something about his small teeth reminds me of that tooth photo of Prince George they just released. Jared looks like he has baby teeth.
Oh my god! Yes! It does remind me of Prince George.
Birdix! I had a cream tea to raise money for a hedgehog rescue centre last week!
I know what a tea is, what is a cream tea? By the way, you’re awesome. I’m so glad and grateful there are people like you out there, helping the helpless.
Cream tea is: scone, clotted cream, jam, pot of tea. A West Country speciality!
Sixer! We’re coming back through London again next week so the oldest kid can go back to the Royal Ballet School and the youngest is still looking for hedgehogs! Heddie, her stuffed hedgehog, has traveled with us to nyc and will make the trip. I read recently that there is one park in London that still has a few hedgehogs. But I think it also said that they are nocturnal so no one ever sees them,
Thanks for your efforts on behalf of the hedgehogs! Cream tea sounds delicious.
Lol. He does appear to have come off some assembly line. It seemed even more obvious that time he wore the flak jacket over his blazer.
Thank goodness for the jokes because if I gave into my inclination to start crying I don’t think I could stop.
The flak jacket over the blazer, with sunglasses, was a classic. He looked like an alien trying to pass as human who had gotten his signals crossed about blending in. Then there’s that tiny voice…SAD!
his voice OMG his VOIIIICE please do not talk. I bet Ivanka has to keep her hand on his mouth when they are doing the deed so he stays quiet because seriously, nothing would put me out of the mood faster. I mean, I don’t see how he has managed to procreate anyway, given how effeminate he is, but he really should never talk.
Ugh. You know, I can give him the benefit of the doubt and assume nothing shady was communicated with those meetings with the Russians. But YOU DO NOT EXCLUDE FOREIGN MEETINGS FROM SECURITY CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS. EVER!
These guys are so clueless. Ignorance is not a good defense. Jared reminds me of Michael Cera, but with a more proportional head. And much less charisma.
Anyone else would have had their clearance pulled after one omission and possibly charges laid. It is scary how he still has security clearance when he has committed treason.
He’s a 35 year old man, but when he talks he sounds like a 14 year old boy that hasn’t hit puberty. It’s disconcerting to listen to.
I just find him very creepy. It’s like watching the blueprints of a human. He looks like a person, but just seems to be missing something. Just creepy.
YES!
He’s very robotic. He reminds me of that Star Trek character, Data. I’d be willing to bet if he removed his jacket and shirt, we’d see the area marked “C Batteries Not Included”.
There’s something weird and unattractive about him. His hair, voice, teeth, the way he moves are a little strange. It looks like he’s young enough to be at the Boy Scouts jamboree, not have a job at the White House
He makes Littlefinger look like a warm and friendly guy.
it’s like that guy in Men in Black and when they opened him up, there’s a little tiny alien operating the controls.
I am sure Baron had some interesting playdates white the grownups were colluding. But he had no choice unlike Jared and all the adults. It that wrong that I want to see them all go to jail? Except for Baron of course
Is it me or did I just hear a parakeet?
Ha! I think there’ll be a canary or two singing before too long… 🐥🐤
His mouth is so punchable.
Proper, huh? Just call him the Missionary Man.
Boring, vanilla, proper missionary man.
Probably doesn’t do the hip thing either.
“If I say it enough times I can make it true.”
“If I say it enough times I can make it true.”
“If I say it enough times I can make it true.” …
If he didn’t have the presence of mind to report the meeting when required he is unfit to be a senior advisor. He should be removed.
Yes this, exactly.
Crooked Jared looks like a little boy playing a grown up’s game. The GOP refuses to put a stop to this fiasco, so I am getting to the point where I can’t care as much for now. I find some comfort in the knowledge that when this crap fest blows up it will be the Republicans who have to own all of it. They will be studied in 100 years as an example of corruption and aiding and abetting a sociopath. They will be known for their dereliction of duty and a thousand other crimes against America.
But for now I have to take a break or be angry constantly.
His voice is so whiny; he sounds like a squeak toy. How can Ivanka stand it? I would just burst out laughing all the time. Not. Sexy.
I have to poke fun at this guy because I can’t even with this wretched family anymore. He is SO uncomfortable to listen to and even worse to watch. My husband had yet to hear his voice or see him talk until I showed him a clip last night. He only made it 6 seconds in before he started to shudder and asked me to turn it off. There is nothing about this guy that is normal – his voice, his teeth, his mouth, his hair, his … just everything. Gross. The worst part (besides all of the worst parts) was the fact that he did this at the WH behind the presidential seal. Disgusting.
Trump needs to stop bringing up baron in his comments. He’s asking for his son to be looked at and scrutinized unfairly because of blood association.
And omfg… just.. ugh
Father of the Year, DT. Horrific he is using his own young son to deflect crap – not that we thought he was up for an award, but WOW.
The most disturbing thing is how Jared is gloating and smirking because he got away with it. The GOP are to blame for this because of their complicity. I still don’t understand why Mark Warner allowed Jared to speak privately and not under oath to the Senate. Burr, Rubio, Cornyn, and Tom Cotton are on that committee, so you know they went extremely easy on Jared during that hearing. Jared is set to speak with the House today, but it’s going to be under oath.
How did Jared prove that he didn’t collude with the Russians? Nothing that Jared says can be trusted because he lies so much.
The King of Lies an Fake News supporters get mad when the press bring up the youngest child, but once again The King of Lies an Fake News uses him to fuel his agenda.
How long will Bannon go before he leaks information about Jared?
Jared’s testimony to the Senate is over. Schiff said that it was a very productive meeting. Jared wasn’t smirking or gloating like he was yesterday. He did smile, but it wasn’t that creepy “I got away with it” look.
You are not going to believe this. Devin Nunes, who recused himself from all Trump Russian investigations in the HIc, was in the room and participated during Jared’s testimony. Why isn’t the press talking about Devin Nunes’ inappropriate behavior(issuing subpoenas to Susan Rice and Brennan without consulting the Democrats, giving interviews bragging about how he never recused himself, being biased by saying that the Democrats made up the Russian hacking because they lost)? Why are the Democrats sitting back and letting Devin Nunes get away with doing things like this? What happened to the checks and balances? What happened to the 2 ethics investigations that were filed against Devin Nunes? Our government is in a state of chaos.
Did slime bag devin decamp to fix news? I thought he’s already out.
Um why is Trump implying that questioning Jared is the same as questioning Barron? One is adult 30+ year old man with a college degree, professional work experience, and a wife and family and elbows deep in running his campaign and administration and the other is a minor child barely a decade old having nothing to do with his father’s campaign or administration?
The HIC fell for Jared’s lies. Sciff said that he was very cooperative and answered their questions(which doesn’t make sense because the Senate said that his testimony raised more questions), but that he didn’t bring the required documents that they asked him to bring or give to them before the testimony. He also said that Jared agreed to return .
Waiting for Jared’s voice to change. Wonder if he’ll start shaving soon.
Leave the minor out of this clown butt. Has he know shame?
Jared Kushner = StupidDamien
Think about it…