The Daily Beans: Durham's Hoax, Oath Keeper Testimony, and Pelosi's Concerns (October 19, 2022)

Durham Investigation Debacle

• 🎯 John Durham's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe has concluded with an embarrassing defeat, as Igor Danchenko, the primary source for the Trump-Russia dossier, was acquitted on all counts.
• 💡 The investigation, appointed by Bill Barr, aimed to discredit the Mueller probe but has yielded only one guilty plea from a low-level FBI lawyer, leading to calls for Durham's defunding.
• 📉 This outcome is seen as a great day for justice, especially for those who closely followed the Mueller investigation.

Oath Keepers Trial and January 6th

• ⚠️ An ex-Oath Keeper recruit, Jason Dolan, testified that he was prepared to take up arms and believed he might face charges of treason or a bullet to reverse the 2020 election results.
• 🗣️ Dolan's testimony suggested that Trump's tweet about Pence not overthrowing the election may have escalated the violence on January 6th, hinting at potential DOJ interest in charging Trump.
• ⚖️ Dolan himself pleaded guilty to conspiracy and obstructing an official proceeding in connection with the January 6th attack.

Special Master's Skepticism on Privilege Log

• 🔍 Special Master Judge Dearie expressed skepticism regarding Donald Trump's lawyers' claims of privilege over documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
• ❓ Dearie found the privilege log incomplete and contradictory, stating, "Where's the beef?" and requesting more information to validate the claims.
• 🧐 Inconsistencies were noted, such as a document claimed as personal property but also protected by executive privilege, and issues with attorney-client privilege when third parties were involved.

Pelosi's Concerns About Secret Service

• 🛡️ Nancy Pelosi voiced concerns about the Secret Service's treatment of Mike Pence during the January 6th Capitol attack, fearing they might pose a danger to him.
• 🤫 Pence's aides also reportedly shared concerns about his safety, though Pence himself has not alleged misconduct by the Secret Service.
• 🧐 The January 6th select committee is investigating the Secret Service's actions and testimony, particularly after the revelation of deleted internal messages.

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