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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]>

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Trump’s July 19 Afghanistan meeting: demands to profit from the war and threats to fire generals

Trump’s July 19 Afghanistan meeting: demands to profit from the war and threats to fire generals The passage provides a specific date (July 19) and a detailed account of a White House NSC meeting where President Trump allegedly demanded to make money from Afghanistan and threatened senior military leaders. It hints at possible misconduct (profiting from war, abuse of authority) and mentions high‑level actors (Trump, Bannon, Tillerson, McMaster, CIA, NSC). However, it lacks concrete evidence of financial transactions, specific contracts, or follow‑up actions, limiting its immediate investigative utility. Key insights: Trump allegedly demanded that the U.S. profit from Afghanistan, citing China’s mining rights.; He threatened to fire almost every general in the chain of command during a July 19 NSC meeting.; Three options were presented: withdrawal, Erik Prince’s contractor force, and a limited surge advocated by Tillerson.

iMessage hints at Steve Bannon arranging meetings with Trump, Putin and Viktor Orbán in June 2018

iMessage hints at Steve Bannon arranging meetings with Trump, Putin and Viktor Orbán in June 2018 The excerpt references a private chat where the sender proposes a dinner with Steve Bannon in Paris and suggests Bannon could meet the President, Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. If accurate, it points to a possible back‑channel coordination among high‑level political figures, offering concrete dates, locations and participants that merit verification. The lead is specific enough for follow‑up (June 22‑28, Paris/Vienna) but lacks corroborating evidence, keeping the score below blockbuster level. Key insights: Message mentions Steve Bannon as “very close to the President” and “working closely with Victor Orban”.; Proposes Bannon’s presence at a dinner in Paris on 22 June 2018 and possible travel to Vienna 23‑28 June.; Reference to “Kurtz important. As he will host trump and Putin” suggests a planned meeting involving Trump and Putin.

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