Morning Jolt: What to Make of the Trump-Whistleblower Kerfuffle

Making the click-through worthwhile: Everything you need to know about the intelligence official's whistleblower complaint against President Trump, and Hunter Biden's business dealings in Ukraine.

Of Course Trump Wanted Ukraine to Investigate Somebody. He Always Wants Somebody Investigated.

This is not that complicated.

Donald Trump believes that just about everyone he doesn't like must be corrupt or engaged in lawbreaking of some manner and should be investigated. Earlier this week, he tweeted out, "Look at the Obama Book Deal, or the ridiculous Netflix deal. Then look at all the deals made by the Dems in Congress, the "Congressional Slush Fund," and lastly the IG Reports. Take a look at them. Those investigations would be over FAST!"

Last month, after sharing a tweet that speculated that the Clintons were responsible for ...

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What to Make of the Trump-Whistleblower Kerfuffle Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Everything you need to know about the intelligence official's whistleblower complaint against President Trump, and Hunter Biden's business dealings in Ukraine. Of Course Trump Wanted Ukraine to Investigate Somebody. He Always Wants Somebody Investigated. This is not that complicated. Donald Trump believes that just about everyone he doesn't like must be corrupt or engaged in lawbreaking of some manner and should be investigated. Earlier this week, he tweeted out, "Look at the Obama Book Deal, or the ridiculous Netflix deal. Then look at all the deals made by the Dems in Congress, the "Congressional Slush Fund," and lastly the IG Reports. Take a look at them. Those investigations would be over FAST!" Last month, after sharing a tweet that speculated that the Clintons were responsible for ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Why Reparations Talk Is Harmful Mona Charen History is too vast and too complicated to allow for tidy accounting of sins and victimization. What Do Progressives Have against Vaporous Substances? Jonah Goldberg It's weird how science and harm reduction are important lodestars for progressives, except when they aren't. Trump Administration may Divert Additional Pentagon Funds for Border Wall Zachary Evans Trump wants 500 miles of barriers by the 2020 election. The construction requires $18.4 billion, much more than the administration has publicly disclosed. ADVERTISEMENT The Iran Dilemma, the Saudi Dilemma, and the Iran–Saudi Dilemma Kevin D. Williamson For years, the U.S. focus on the Muslim world was determined by where the oil is. We now have the freedom of turning our attention to where the people are, and we should. What We Still Don't Know About the New Kavanaugh Allegation John McCormack Kate Kelly and Robin Pogrebin fail to answer some simple questions. Iran's Act of War Conrad Black Iran's attack on Saudi Arabia crossed a line, and while the Saudis have done terrible things, we must rally the world to their side in this conflict. House Hearing Devolves into Shouting Match as Sharpton Questioned about Past Statements Zachary Evans Matt Gaetz posted a shortened version of the exchange on YouTube. Gaetz, like Sharpton, is known for his combative style. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity Douglas Murray “Simply brilliant.” — Sam Harris LEARN MORE Photo Essays Ad Astra Premiere USS Wayne E. Meyer ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.