More reaction to the awful 1776 Report

It stayed up for about as long as it took to write it. https://t.co/v7O3xCinnA
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 20, 2021

Take it from someone who reads archives of American fascist and authoritarian propaganda from 1920s-onward for a living: yes, absolutely. This reads exactly like something the Klan would produce in the 1920s, Coughlin in 1930s, Skousen in 1950s, JBS in 1960s… https://t.co/zcz7q49yhd
— Austin J. Clements (@ClementsAustinJ) January 19, 2021

Annnnnnd 1776 commission page is downhttps://t.co/tF6h1vZWMz pic.twitter.com/N8Iqu0MY4i
— Logan McDonald (@_loganmcdonald) January 20, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden will cancel President Trump’s 1776 Commission, which released a report on Monday that has been derided by many mainstream historians for distorting the history of slavery in the United States.https://t.co/YLRZeZglnV
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 20, 2021

A big chunk of Trump’s 1776 report appears lifted from an author’s prior work https://t.co/z65aj8To48 pic.twitter.com/s5F450ce6R
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 19, 2021

Great roundup on historians’ response to the 1776 Report by ⁦@gbrockell⁩ https://t.co/EOZIvR9zmT
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 19, 2021

Trump administration issues a racist school curriculum report on Martin Luther King Jr. Day https://t.co/RS9LcE0wDj pic.twitter.com/VubpcHv5zW
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 19, 2021

No, no, Fred — you’ve pretty much captured the reaction of historians here. https://t.co/SEIDFQ11B9
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 19, 2021

The 1776 Report — which makes sweeping claims about American history — has no actual American historians among its authors.

Thread: https://t.co/J02Cqw98rS
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 19, 2021

The report likens the Progressive movement to fascism and says slavery must be seen “in a much broader perspective”
with ⁦@jennyschuessler⁩ https://t.co/YpeCah3QoN
— Michael Crowley (@michaelcrowley) January 19, 2021

Yes, the outrage and the awfulness. But I confess I keep burst out laughing how poorly written, slapdash and half thought this crap is. Rule of law. Since Aristotle. Big in England. Now in America < concision. pic.twitter.com/GZZLks3g4I
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 19, 2021

So one clever scholar ran the 1776 Report through the popular plagiarism-detection software Turnitin. And, well, thread: https://t.co/g6E4dWIbNy
— Yoni Appelbaum (@YAppelbaum) January 19, 2021

Started a thread on the straw men, distortions, & oddities of the "1776 Commission" report's section on slavery, starting with its strange assertion that a "charge levelled against the founders" is "hence a charge against our country itself." And then I was like, yeah, forget it.
— Joshua D. Rothman (@rothmanistan) January 18, 2021

The Trump administration is marking Martin Luther King Day by putting out a report that defends the Founding Fathers for owning slaves and attacks the Civil Rights Movement. This is an administration racist to the core. https://t.co/k1sSMC1mgN
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 18, 2021

Trump’s terrible 1776 project

Sounds like more right-wing crap. The Trump cult isn’t real big on truth or facts, just extreme bias.

Deleted the first tweet in this thread — I should have said that Trump’s report includes an apologia or defense of slavery, not an apology.

Here’s a link to the full report, released on MLK Day:https://t.co/Xt9QKT56yg
— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) January 18, 2021

The Trump administration is marking Martin Luther King Day by putting out a report that defends the Founding Fathers for owning slaves and attacks the Civil Rights Movement. This is an administration racist to the core. https://t.co/k1sSMC1mgN
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 18, 2021

WH issues its 1776 report which is supposed to help “restore understanding” of American greatness. And not two weeks after Jan 6 there is this passage that says current division in the US calls to mind the disagreements in the “Civil War.” pic.twitter.com/uAx7nSsi0g
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 18, 2021

Trump’s 1776 Commission says historians pointing out the paradox of a nation founded on the idea of freedom denying freedom to Black people “has done enormous damage” to “our civic unity and social fabric.” pic.twitter.com/TQkMkNtBTt
— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) January 18, 2021

Not a single mention of Indigenous people in the 1776 Report.

Native people do not exist in patriotic history.
— Jeff Ostler (@Jeff__Ostler) January 18, 2021

Here is a page from the outgoing administration’s 1776 project, which was released on Martin Luther King Day: pic.twitter.com/3k6K5yAiDs
— Blake News (@blakehounshell) January 18, 2021

If you want to see what the co-option of antifascism for nefarious purposes looks like, look no further than the Trump administration's 1776 Project. pic.twitter.com/sVmF8KVFk4
— David “HINDSIGHT IS 2021” Walsh (@DavidAstinWalsh) January 18, 2021

The White House 1776 Report seems to regard calling the Founders hypocritical about slavery as worse for the country than actual slavery.https://t.co/xJ02meUw65 pic.twitter.com/xjF4GIiGeN
— Seth Masket (@smotus) January 18, 2021

OMG! The Civil Rights Movement had such promise, but then gave into Calhounism! pic.twitter.com/SWIjGBSaFz
— Seth Masket (@smotus) January 18, 2021

This is somehow even worse than I expected it to be. https://t.co/Kw0lek2HKo
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 18, 2021

Trump’s attack on the FDA

The Biden administration will be guided by science, not right wing politics.

HHS and the FDA are spending the Trump administration’s last days locked in another power struggle, after the health department blindsided the FDA with a series of major policy changes https://t.co/gNAknXtMPC
— POLITICO (@politico) January 13, 2021

But Azar, infuriated by the FDA’s defiance in a showdown over vaccine standards, has spent recent weeks openly plotting Hahn's ouster. @adamcancryn @ddiamond https://t.co/nyg8MjqNyD
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) October 22, 2020

BREAKING: 7 former bipartisan FDA commissioners including former Trump commissioner condemn Trump administration politicization of the FDA.

This is an enormous statement. https://t.co/pLMaV7pwpW
— Andy Slavitt @ 🏡🇺🇸 (@ASlavitt) September 29, 2020

Trump, White House demand FDA justify tough standards for coronavirus vaccine, raising concerns of political interference https://t.co/8fTZuklCn8
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 26, 2020

In a stunning declaration of authority, Alex Azar, the health secretary, barred the nation’s health agencies, including the FDA, from signing any new rules regarding the nation’s foods, medicines, medical devices and other products, including vaccines https://t.co/Y66ATzWaw9
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) September 20, 2020

NEW: Inside a tumultuous week at the FDA, where an over-the-top WH announcement on plasma worried agency insiders that it became a prop in the president's reelection campaign and undermined its credibility. w/ @lauriemcginley2 @jdawsey1 @Carolynyjohnson https://t.co/FUEcyTz02n
— Yasmeen Abutaleb (@yabutaleb7) August 30, 2020

Law enforcement in the Trump riot mob

13 off duty officers confirmed so far to have taken part in the melee. Here's what one wrote on his Facebook page: "A legitimate republic stands on 4 boxes. The soapbox, the ballot box, the jury box and then the cartridge box. We just moved to step 3. Step 4 will not be pretty."
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) January 16, 2021

Off-duty police were part of the Capitol mob. Now police are turning in their own. https://t.co/KmwkYQ6FKc
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 16, 2021

NEW: Vermont state trooper resigns after social media posts surface showing he supported riots at US Capitol
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) January 15, 2021

An @AP review of public records, social media and videos finds at least 21 current or former members of U.S. military or law enforcement have been ID'd as being at or near the Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others suspected of having such ties. https://t.co/WQ0rDgGsUQ
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 15, 2021

AKA What I've been saying for four years.

At least 26 members of U.S. law enforcement agencies from at least 11 states have been identified as attendees of the Jan. 6 of the attack on the capitol.https://t.co/x55ebMhoXw
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 14, 2021

New: Authorities investigating a growing number of current law enforcement officers who allegedly participated in Capitol Hill riots, says acting US atty for DC. “We don’t care what your profession is…we will charge you and you will be arrested,” Sherwin said.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 15, 2021

DOJ: Two off-duty Rocky Mount, Virginia police officers — Jacob Fracker and Thomas Robertson —were charged yesterday in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) January 14, 2021

NEW: About 20 US Capitol Police officers under investigation for possible misconduct, but could eventually be “broader than that”, per Rep Tim Ryan (D-OH)
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 14, 2021

A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was among the pro-Trump mob who breached the U.S. Capitol https://t.co/4HVcuHFlxm
— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) January 9, 2021

An 18-yr veteran of the Houston Police has been relieved of duties & has resigned after participating in the storming of the Capitol. Chief Art Acevedo says, “There is a high probability this individual will be charged with federal charges and rightfully so.”
— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) January 13, 2021

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Republicans in Congress fear their base

The Trump riot showed them what they can do. All members of Congress are right to be scared of the Trump cult now.

“Republicans are no longer just afraid that their base will force them to defend the politically indefensible or send them packing in a primary challenge. They’re afraid that their base, or at least certain elements of it, will literally kill them.” OMG.https://t.co/HbyGdNcNzE
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) January 17, 2021

Rep. Peter Meijer, one of the Republicans who voted to impeach, tells @HallieJackson on @MSNBC that he’s buying body armor and altering his daily routines because his life is in danger.
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) January 14, 2021

I can confirm this.

I spoke with a GOP member moments ago, asking if it is true that there are House Republicans who favor impeachment but fear for their lives/physical safety if they follow through with that vote.

Answer: “Yes.” https://t.co/5XqWVDzwdN
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 13, 2021

New: Members of Congress fear for their lives – new details on growing security concerns (via @AnnieGrayerCNN @MarshallCohen and me) @CNNPolitics https://t.co/e1EYVz7W9k
— Jamie Gangel (@jamiegangel) January 15, 2021

WATCH: Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) says majority of GOP "paralyzed with fear" @RepJasonCrow: "I had a lot of conversations with my Republican colleagues. … A couple of them broke down in tears … saying that they are afraid for their lives if they vote for this impeachment." pic.twitter.com/ESEu40WW1P
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) January 13, 2021

Need to know if Republican Members of Congress are being quietly threatened, bribed or blackmailed to side with Trump on impeachment.
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 13, 2021

Trump last-minute political appointee at NSA

update 4/17/21

For those outside DC, there is such a thing called “burrowing,” where an outgoing Prez places political appointees in career positions, making it very difficult for that employee to be removed by the next admin. Trump tried to burrow Ellis the day before he left office. https://t.co/or4jhQ74Ww
— Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) April 18, 2021

He’s doing everything he can to make things hard for Biden.

Pelosi gets involved in Michael Ellis hiring. She sent a letter to the sec def and spoke to him this am. pic.twitter.com/trYBQXE4Aa
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 18, 2021

In a move that is raising eyebrows, Michael Ellis, a Trump loyalist, has been named general counsel at the NSA. @LMartinezABC breaks down the concerns, the practice of ‘burrowing’ and its longterm implications. LISTEN: https://t.co/OCNTZFdcey pic.twitter.com/com8Bflrad
— Start Here – The Daily Podcast from ABC News (@StartHereABC) January 18, 2021

More on Ellis at NSA. Trump met with Pentagon Acting chief Miller on Friday, ahead of order to install him by Saturday. W/@EricSchmittNYT & @nytmike https://t.co/riBKIRH8LW
— Julian E. Barnes (@julianbarnes) January 17, 2021

Cannot agree more. The individual case is important but the ground rules even more so. President has broad discretion to ensure the country is being safeguarded and not undermined by a stunt like this. It's wrong. Remove him on day one, figure out the technicalities later. https://t.co/hzcvzyMhIg
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 17, 2021

At this point, no one should extend this selection process the benefit of the doubt. By all indication, the Trump admin is violating civil service rules and politicizing an apolitical role. If Ellis is installed tonight, Biden should remove him on Day One. https://t.co/fiiXJC3qK0
— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) January 17, 2021

New: NSA spox says it is putting Michael Ellis in the role of NSA general counsel: "Mr. Ellis accepted his final job offer yesterday afternoon. NSA is moving forward with his employment."

Backstory on the standoff over Ellis' hiring here: https://t.co/Xwc2Fg6tlW
— Jeremy Herb (@jeremyherb) January 17, 2021

Under pressure from Trump White House, Acting Secretary of Defense has ordered NSA to “immediately” install Republican party ex-operative (and Devin Nunes ex-aide) as NSA general counsel, reports Washington Post.
With less than four days to go of Trump’s Presidency? Why?
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 17, 2021

One additional bizarre feature of this story is why Miller is involved at all. The NSA General Counsel is selected and hired by the DOD General Counsel, not the Secretary of Defense. https://t.co/I1e8fHyiD8
— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) January 17, 2021

I wrote about the problems with Ellis's selection when it was first announced after the election and cautioned that the new administration should investigate thoroughly and then decide how to proceed. After this, they should not wait a single day. https://t.co/cYWeOxnHgG
— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) January 17, 2021

Ellis can appeal adverse personal action to the Merits System Protection Board or can avail himself of other remedies he is entitled to pursue. But Nakasone and the men and women of NSA need and deserve a president prepared to take a stand against such egregious wrongdoing.
— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) January 17, 2021

4. I have been thinking and concerned about Ellis in positions of power for a long time.

I wrote this in March 2020.👇

"Michael Ellis, a White House lawyer accused of serious ethical misconduct in the Ukraine scandal …"https://t.co/ivU3ZKTGrT
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) January 17, 2021

Let’s not pretend to believe Republicans when they pretend to be outraged that Biden fired him. https://t.co/3mcgAihy8m
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) January 17, 2021

Trump’s political decision to move the Space Command

The Department of Defense's inspector general announced yesterday it will review the Trump administration's decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama. https://t.co/Re0NAImAhR
— Axios (@axios) February 20, 2021

NEW: Sources confirm that the decision to move Space Command to Alabama was an override by President Trump and is linked to his current impeachment.

The source told us Trump wants Alabama's Sens/Reps on his side after the US Capitol riot.
— Andrew McMillan (@AndyMackReports) January 13, 2021

Great cartoon if you’ve ever had bladder problems

Us old folks can relate to this one

Jacob Breckenridge on Instagram: “Woke up this morning to see something I never thought I’d see. My first cartoon to be printed in the new issue of @newyorkermag ! I’m blown…”

Cororavirus stats 1/13/21

1 out of 868 Americans have died from covid-19.
(it was 1 per 1000 on December 26th)
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) January 13, 2021

US coronavirus deaths by month in 2020, according to @NBCNews count:

February: 1
March: 3,768
April: 58,960
May: 42,099
June: 23,416
July: 26,164
August: 30,234
September: 23,341
October:23,691
November: 37,172
December: 77,124 (record)

(As of Jan. 1, 2021)
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 1, 2021

With maps and charts, we're tracking every known coronavirus case in the U.S. Here's the latest data. https://t.co/fKmzipPSkr
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 29, 2020

1 in 1000 dead https://t.co/HtJ6va8VA9
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) December 24, 2020

A statistical look at where the coronavirus pandemic stands today, as we enter the holiday season: https://t.co/Su22Ekauu1 pic.twitter.com/2GPHRKICa1
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) December 21, 2020

Trump administration is still damaging the Voice of America

Voice of America journalists demand resignation of top officials, protest sidelining of two staffers

"An Assault on the First Amendment" – @ZekeJMiller and #WHCA on punishment of journalist @pwidakuswara at Voice of America pic.twitter.com/NNI2rC28Mc
— WHCA (@whca) January 12, 2021

This is appalling. @pwidakuswara was just doing her job. Another shameful example of abuse of the press from this administration. https://t.co/OwHTAwd36I
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 12, 2021

NEW: Per knowledgable source, VOA's White House senior correspondent Patsy Widakuswara was removed from her post after trying to ask @SecPompeo questions today, and later confronting VOA Director Reilly about the Pompeo session and lack of real questions.

1/n
— Alex Ward (@AlexWardVox) January 12, 2021

Just now: Sec’y of State Mike Pompeo addresses @VOANews about “promoting democratic freedoms around the world.” Takes questions only from politically appointed director, ignores shouted questions from VOA journalists in room. At which point VOA cuts off live stream of his talk.
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) January 11, 2021

Audacious maneuvers by Trump appointee Michael Pack would give him great control over Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia – even after the new Biden administration gives him the boot from job running their parent agency.

My story for NPR:https://t.co/TvCYp3ystH
— David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) December 31, 2020