Gordon Lubold
National security and Pentagon reporter for da Wall Street Journal. [email protected] Looking for a 'K' Articles: wsj.com/news/author/82…
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Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’
In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called “virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.”
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Rep. Gwen Moore, a Black Dem from Wisconsin on Kushner: “Trust fund baby slumlord Kushner who has enriched himself in the WH takes the silver spoon out of his mouth long enough to insert his foot with a racist trope about Black people and success.”
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The New York Post endorses President Donald J. Trump for re-election
We can return to the explosive job creation, rising wages and general prosperity we had before the pandemic. We can have economic freedom and opportunity, and resist cancel culture and censorship. …
U.S. Diplomats and Spies Battle Trump Administration Over Suspected Attacks
American officials in China, Cuba and Russia say U.S. agencies are concealing the true extent of the episodes, leaving colleagues vulnerable to hostile actions abroad.
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Potential sonic attacks against Americans in China Russia and Cuba, were treated differently: Critics say disparities stemmed from diplomatic and political considerations, incl Trump’s desire to strengthen relations with Russia, win a trade deal with China
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White House Warns U.S. Rivals Against Seeking Advantage
With President Trump hospitalized for coronavirus, a top White House official warned against any attempt by U.S. rivals to take advantage of a situation that security experts said presents a fertile ground for interference and disinformation.
Trump Campaign Seeks Reset With Pence Appearances, Virtual Events
President Trump’s re-election team is moving to get his campaign back on track even as he is being treated for Covid-19.
White House fight over masks signaled Covid-19 plans running awry
The first masks arrived on the White House grounds in February by special order of the National Security Council, mobilizing early on to address the emerging threat of the coming coronavirus. Job One in their emergency response was to take personal...
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Noting the CNN story @vmsalama had yesterday that the WH decided months ago that masks were not a "good look" for folks on the WH campus
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WSJ News Exclusive | Navy Chief Fell Ill, Underwent Heart Surgery, Officials Say
Adm. Mike Gilday, 57 years old, returned Monday to the Pentagon after recuperating at home.
Trump Stokes the Transition Panic
His election remarks feed the left’s fantasy of a post-election coup.
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WSJ edit board: Trump’s “reckless comments give credence to Democratic hysteria, and he should clarify his views if he doesn’t want to lose more voters who think he lacks the temperament or self-control for the office.”
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U.S., Israel, U.A.E., Bahrain Sign Peace Accord
President Trump said the agreement was the foundation for a broader alignment against Iran that would fundamentally change the Middle East’s geopolitical dynamic.
WSJ News Exclusive | Trump Expected to Nominate a New Ambassador to Afghanistan
William Ruger has opposed a U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, arguing that the president’s push for withdrawal is correct
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Scoopy: Trump Admin to nom Will Ruger to become the next Afg ambo. Ruger wants all troops out of Afg. Ending #endlesswars @rebeccaballhaus
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The Few, the Proud, the White: The Marine Corps Balks at Promoting Generals of Color
A respected, combat-tested Black colonel has been passed over three times for promotion to brigadier general. What does his fate say about the Corps?
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Do the Marines have a problem promoting Black officers to be generals? Best quote: “Tony Henderson has done everything you could do in the Marines except get a hand salute from Jesus Christ himself,” said a retired gunny. @helenecooper
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WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. to Cut Troop Presence in Iraq by About One-Third, Officials Say
The Pentagon is cutting the U.S. force in Iraq to about 3,500 troops, U.S. officials said, a reduction that President Trump is expected to tout as progress toward winding down what he has described as endless wars.
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scoop: Trump is cutting US troop levels in Iraq by roughly one-third by November as part of his effort to end the endless wars amid riding tensions with Iran. Me and @mgordonwsj
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President Trump to Pardon Susan B. Anthony
President Trump said he would pardon Susan B. Anthony, who fought for a woman’s right to vote, during an event celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien Tests Positive for Covid-19
Robert O’Brien is the most senior member of the Trump administration to contract the disease, though other, junior staffers have tested positive in the past and recovered.
WSJ News Exclusive | Trump Administration Weighs Troop Cut in South Korea
The Pentagon has presented the White House with options to reduce the American military presence in South Korea as the two countries remain at odds over President Trump’s demand that Seoul greatly increase how much it pays for the U.S. troops...
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Excl: First Germany, now South Korea. Trump weighing options to reduce troops in SK amid negotiations with Seoul for them to kick the US more money for the honor of hosting the US. @mgordonwsj and me
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White House Says U.S. Has Pulled Out of the World Health Organization
The U.S. has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, a White House official said.
A New Chapter in Fraught Ties Between President, Spies
President Trump’s combative relationship with U.S. intelligence agencies has made it difficult for officials to speak candidly to him or the public about national security threats, particularly those involving Russia, according to current and former...
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Why wasn’t Trump allegedly briefed on the intel on Russia in Afg? Because he doesn’t like hearing bad things about Russia. Also, again, we report the NSA had concerns the CIA didnt have. via great reporting by @dnvolz and @wstrobel
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NSA Differed From CIA, Others on Russia Bounty Intelligence
The National Security Agency strongly dissented from other intelligence agencies’ assessment that Russia paid bounties for the killing of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, according to people familiar with the matter.
Generals Pull Support for Pentagon Nominee Tata Over Offensive Tweets
At least three prominent retired general officers have dropped their support for President Trump’s nominee for the Pentagon’s top policy job, Army Gen. Anthony Tata, over inflammatory tweets he made two years ago on Islam, President Obama and...
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Retired Gens. Votel, Tony Thomas, Dave Deptula and Wes Clark all regret supporting Tony Tata for the Pentagon's top job and have pulled their support. My exclusive here
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Iowa Poll: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 1 point in tight contest for president
Four years after Donald Trump decisively won Iowa, the state appears to be in play this November.
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Pence here in Iowa where a new poll shows Trump leading Biden just one point (he was 9 points ahead in 2016). Pence is here to eat pie at Sally’s Restaurant in Forest City then tour the Winnebago RV plant @VP
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