Mariia Butina, the 29-year-old Russian national charged by the DOJ with conspiracy, allegedly tried to develop a relationship with the NRA. Now, while that’s definitely worth looking into, David Hogg’s take on the situation is a little more … dramatic:
Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million
Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million
Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million
Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million
Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million #NRAgateRT this so everyone knows
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) July 17, 2018
The NRA spent over $30 million on Trump’s campaign. But it’s a bit of a leap from that to “Russia used the NRA to give Trump $30 million.” Especially if you’re not willing to show your work.
Source?
— Caleb Olson | Society needs character limits (@Carbohydron) July 17, 2018
What sources are these from?
— Pamela (@ny_pamela) July 17, 2018
Sorry, will need proof before RT’ing.
— Halvor Nilsen ? (@halvorni) July 17, 2018
Can you post a credible link to the facts that back this statement up? And rolling stone magazine is not exactly a credible source.
— James DeLumen (@JAYDOG190) July 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/GodsProphet6/status/1019271103989067776
Yep. You can’t just throw out accusations like that unless you’ve got some proof to back you up.
NARRATOR: This didn't happen. https://t.co/SEbpSwR6kW
— RBe (@RBPundit) July 17, 2018
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Writing something x10 like you do on a blackboard when you're held after class does not make it true. https://t.co/zUcvX0XnQF
— Phil Kessel is a 2X Stanley Cup Champion. (@Oenonewept) July 17, 2018
In any event, here’s a really fair exit question:
Child, why would Russia have a vested interested in American citizens remaining armed? https://t.co/ql3ZVuld3g
— Bohemio of the d'Urbervilles (@El__Bohemio) July 17, 2018
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional text and tweets.
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Update:
When you’ve got nothing to fall back on, the best thing to do is … double down?
The NRA is Russian funded and controlled. https://t.co/YBeF2dm5eh
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) July 17, 2018
Keep it up, David. You’re on a roll.
You have no evidence for this, it isn't true, and you cannot possibly believe it.
You're a liar. https://t.co/GnsEpjOzh8
— Area Man (@lheal) July 17, 2018