Leaked emails show tension inside Clinton inner circle
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Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta spoke to members of the media, Oct. 5, outside Clinton’s home in Washington.
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Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hillary Clinton, talked to former President Bill Clinton during the second presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Washington University in St. Louis on Sunday.
WASHINGTON » Newly leaked emails show consternation among those closest to Hillary Clinton about how Bill Clinton’s business dealings might damage his reputation and potentially affect her presidential hopes.
The emails, posted today by the WikiLeaks organization, also give insight into tension and turmoil within the Clinton Foundation while Clinton was serving as secretary of state. The chief operating officer of the family charity was reported to be threatening to commit suicide over the stress.
Wikileaks began releasing on Friday what it says are years of messages from the accounts of Clinton Campaign Chairman John Podesta. Podesta has acknowledged his emails were hacked, but warned the messages may have been altered or edited to do political damage to Clinton.
It wasn’t immediately clear who hacked Podesta’s emails, though U.S. intelligence officials last week blamed the Russian government for a series of breaches and leaks intended to influence the presidential election.
The emails that circulated among Podesta, Chelsea Clinton and former close Bill Clinton aide Doug Band detail internal tensions that simmered inside the Clinton Foundation and appear to have played a role in Band’s departure from the family charity.
Internal concerns among Clinton family intimates about Band and the private corporate advisory firm he co-founded, Teneo Holdings, have been previously detailed in several media accounts. But the new emails provide raw glimpses of an apparent power struggle between the Clintons’ daughter and Band, who worked closely for Bill Clinton for more than a decade after the end of the Clinton administration.
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In an email exchange from December 2011, Chelsea Clinton tells Podesta and others — including Clinton adviser and current Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe — that she’s increasingly concerned about Teneo.
The email includes a forwarded news article that alleges that former President Bill Clinton had collected $50,000 a month through Teneo from MF Global, the commodities brokerage formerly run by former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, while MF Global was preparing to file for bankruptcy.
Chelsea Clinton tells Podesta and others that two people separately came up to her at a London event for the Clinton Foundation to raise concerns someone representing Teneo clients had been calling members of the British Parliament “on behalf of President Clinton” without her father’s knowledge. Chelsea Clinton said the calls had people in London “making comparisons” between the “profit motivations” of the former president and former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
“Which would horrify my father,” Chelsea Clinton wrote.
Band wrote in an email that Chelsea Clinton seemed more concerned about critical news coverage about MF Global, a derivatives broker, and Band’s advisory firm, Teneo, than published reports about Bill Clinton’s infidelity.
“I realize it is difficult to confront and reason with her but this could go (too) far and then we all will have a real serious set of other problems,” Band vented in an exchange sent to Podesta. “I don’t deserve this from her and deserve a tad more respect … She is acting like a spoiled brat kid who has nothing else to do but create issues to justify what she’s doing because she, as she has said, hasn’t found her way and has a lack of focus in her life.”
The emails reflect the ascendance of Chelsea Clinton — as early as 2011 — inside the family charity. The younger Clinton was recently was anointed as the Clinton Foundation’s future leader if her mother wins the presidency next month. Bill Clinton announced in August that he planned to step down from the charity’s board if his wife becomes president. Chelsea Clinton will remain on the organization’s board.
Bill Clinton explained in a letter to supporters in August that he would resign and stop raising funds for the charity to eliminate “legitimate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.”
Calls seeking comment from the Clinton Foundation and from Teneo, where Band works, received no immediate response today.
Also in December 2011, Clinton Foundation chief operating officer Laura Graham contacted Band to complain that stress she blamed on the former president and Chelsea Clinton was causing her to consider suicide.
Band wrote that when Graham called him, she was in her car parked near the water with her foot on the gas pedal. He said he dissuaded her from hurting herself.
“She called me to tell me the stress of all of this office crap with wjc and cvc as well as that of her family had driven her to the edge and she couldn’t take it anymore,” Band wrote in an email to Podesta and Cheryl Mills, then Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff.
Graham later departed the Clinton Foundation, taking a new job with the State of New York. Phone messages left for Graham today received no immediate response.
Associated Press writers Ted Bridis and Josh Lederman contributed to this report.
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Hillary Clinton loves to dole out special favors to her donors, and now it looks as if even her family isn’t exempt from special treatment.
The leaked Clinton emails reveal Hillary used her State Department and Pentagon contacts to help Chelsea Clinton’s best friend win several consulting contracts with offices who set the stage for major U.S. foreign policy decisions.
Chelsea’s friend, Jacqueline Newmeyer Deal, is head of the defense consulting firm, Long Term Strategy Group, and was recommended by Hillary to meet with the Undersecretary for Defense Policy.
Hillary will just lie to cover it up.
one of the reasons the female felon tampered with and destroyed evidence in the email investigation is to cloak the collusion and coordination between her campaign and employees of the criminal money laundering operation she calls a charity fund.
Trump has done the same or worse hon.
Allie has been maligned by the greatest liar of all time. She’s been filled with so many lies she can’t tell fact from finish. What does Trump have to do with the Clinton inner tensions?
Looks like you have been sucked in to the greatest lie of all time as well – do you really not know that Allie is a “He” and not a “she”??
The Donald was a democratic plant. lol Mission accomplished. lol
Like what? Tell us, because the worst out of Trump that anyone has been able to pin on him is the banter talks. Show us the corruption and crimes he’s committed or allegedly commited.
Allie, you are wrong on this one. Drink your tea at the party and do some research, hon. Inouye and Hillary were pals. Waihee and Bill were pals. You are risking a good job by publicly supporting a loser, Billary – innocent little Chelsea learned how to play the pay to play game, didn’t she. Oh, what about Haiti, Allie? Did you know that Hugh Rodham and others got a sole source contract for a gold mine in Haiti. Hugh and Terry had a EB-5 deal in Virginia. and it goes on and on and on. God Bless Julian Assange.
Julian Assange is a wanted felon and is wanted for Rape of a minor. This charge comes from bonified sources and not hacked email. Yes god bless your Hero. Him and Snowden
Well, soliciting funds without the proper paper work is pretty bad. But the worst the Donald has done was to file bankruptcy multiple times. Do you really want someone who can’t even run a business running the country?
No he hasn’t, hon. Furthermore, whatever Trump did he wasn’t an elected public official handing out political favors that affect national policy, hon. Get a grip, hon.
Wikileaks and russian hackers are reliable sources? Do we have real names of the hackers to see if they are credible? Do they stand by their product? I rather watch FOX then believe any hackers “info”. Lol.
this is a very revealing comment that further helps others to more fully understand you and where you come from and what you stand for. thank you very much!
i hope the American voting public wakes up– every seemingly little mis-step by Trump is reported on–even innuendos–what if this and what if that–it is so one-sided that it should be obvious to the casual observer….should be obvious. HC gets a pass on almost everything–the debate moderators trying to shield her from tough questions, etc.–the media not reporting on critical issues and practices…. Propaganda–all propaganda–if anything the presidential campaign has brought to light is how the media and people now in power both Democrat and Republican are so desperate to save their positions and power by resisting change. Just imagine how large the cover up is–we may never know–and all the while these covert dealings exploit people.
Thank you DNC and the RNC for giving us all such a fine choice. The next 4 years is completely on both of you. I just hope the country wakes up and does not allow such a travesty again, or we may not survive another 4.
Couldn’t agree with you more. The two most disliked candidates in presidential election history.
Tough being a registered voter in Hawaii: Trump or Clinton? Djou or Caldwell? Makes one want to sit this one out.
As much as I can understand your frustration, you have to place your vote. Even if it means voting for the lessor of two evils (both are evil), you have to do it.
Yep. Not voting for the first time ever. It’s a freak show.
What is tough about it? I will be voting for Clinton primarily because the Donald is an insult to one’s intelligence. It is amazing that the republican party has fallen so low to nominate someone so bad. Hillary while not my choice, is capable of being president. The same cannot be said of the republican candidate.
As for mayor, I see no reason to change horses midstream.
Baloney… the press has been worse of their coverage on Clinton. Reports on her emails and stamina seem more important to them than her platform.
Where are you reading all this? I have to dig into the Internet to get any negative story on Clinton. The liberal media looked ridiculous when they didn’t mention the “deplorables” speech and they looked like fools having to catch up. The media IS one sided.
Why would anyone call Trump,Christy and Giuliani “deplorable”?
AP/SA allowed this story to be shown here….UNBELIEVABLE!
Since Band was part of the inner circle he should know people have disappeared for saying far less.
Hmm. Seems like Chelsea isn’t the innocent, naive daughter of Hillary as most of us thought. Like mom, like daughter?
Whip sharp…..yup.
Hey Ike? How does it feel to be abused, lied too, manipulated, like a sack of potatoes?
He/she no can feel already…da buggah all French Fried up.
“Band wrote in an email that Chelsea Clinton seemed more concerned about critical news coverage about MF Global, a derivatives broker, and Band’s advisory firm, Teneo, than published reports about Bill Clinton’s infidelity.”
Yes, it seems that the whole Clinton family is more concerned about their ability to amass a fortune than they are about what Bill does. Remember that HRC went so far as to attack the women that Bill seduced rather than let it affect her ambitions. What a family.
No. Chelsea’s concerns are real… she’s just trying to do the right thing.
“Chelsea Clinton tells Podesta and others that two people separately came up to her at a London event for the Clinton Foundation to raise concerns someone representing Teneo clients had been calling members of the British Parliament “on behalf of President Clinton” without her father’s knowledge. Chelsea Clinton said the calls had people in London “making comparisons” between the “profit motivations” of the former president and former Prime Minister Tony Blair.”
Another 2,086 John Podesta emails have been released this morning after the Washington University debate.
This ought to make Hillary Clinton’s bad day – even worse. So let’s cut right to the chase shall we?
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Band is bent out of shape because he thought he would be the “heir.”
He WAS to Bill what Huma is to Hillary.
It’s all about keeping the power, cannot let go of power, must hold on to power.
Hope Laura Graham has recovered and isn’t another Vince Foster.
I remember little Barry Hussein lecturing a group not too many years ago: “I Do Think At A Certain Point You’ve Made Enough Money” Obviously that does not apply to the Clinton Crime Family. Nor does the manner in which they make the money. One thing for sure is all of the money they have made for essentially producing nothing, will need favors returned to “balance the books”. Those favors will come at the expense of American taxpayers (the ones that still pay taxes that is). The Clintons seem to have a very cozy relationship with Wall Street, a fact that none of their supporters seem to mind or can reasonably defend. Go Donald!
I feel bad for the woman who was on the edge of suicide. Shades of Vince Foster? Best make sure your affairs are in order if you cross the Clintons. Many of their “associates” wind up taking a pre-mature dirt nap.
Bill- Rapist, adulterer, liar , impeached , corrupt Clinton Foundation and lost his license to practice law.
Hillary – Crooked, Liar, Benghazi failure, corrupt Clinton Foundation , Bernie crucifier, Immunity agreements Queen and Liar (Oh, I said that already.)
Chelsea – “Doug Band, one of Bill Clinton’s top aides, mouthed off about Chelsea Clinton in new emails exposed by Wikileaks •In one conversation from 2011, Doug refers to Chelsea Clinton as a ‘spoiled brat kid’ who ‘hasn’t found her way and has a lack of focus in life’
What a family Legacy to be proud of………..
I want to add hiLIARy’s closest confidante (and whispered “companion”) Huma’s pedophile exhibitionist estranged hubby…I mean we talking in the same root of things…S3X Perverts.
Band just wanted to attack the messenger. Chelsea was just concerned about criticism of the foundation and Band’s involvement. This is what the article says…
“Chelsea Clinton tells Podesta and others that two people separately came up to her at a London event for the Clinton Foundation to raise concerns someone representing Teneo [Band’s] clients had been calling members of the British Parliament “on behalf of President Clinton” without her father’s knowledge. Chelsea Clinton said the calls had people in London “making comparisons” between the “profit motivations” of the former president and former Prime Minister Tony Blair.”
Shame on Band. Stop attacking the messenger.
Do you remember?
How quickly we forget! If you’re over 35, take a walk with me down memory lane—you won’t believe what you have forgotten. If you’re under 35, read on—I promise you that you will be amazed at what you missed! (By the way, sadly, this isn’t a joke. I wish it was.)
REMEMBER WHEN BILL CLINTON WAS PRESIDENT?
(January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001—two terms)
When Bill Clinton was president, he allowed Hillary to assume authority over an attempt to reform health care.
Her proposed plan was so bad that many Democrats came up with competing plans of their own in protest, and in spite of threats and intimidation, on September 26, 1994, the “Hillarycare” bill was declared dead.
This fiasco cost the American taxpayers about $13 million for studies, promotion, and other efforts.
Then, President Clinton gave Hillary authority over selecting a female attorney general. Her first two selections were Zoe Baird and Kimba Wood—both were forced to withdraw their names from consideration.
Next, she chose Janet Reno, which husband Bill described as “my worst mistake.”
(Some may not remember that Reno made the decision to gas David Koresh and the Branch Davidian religious sect in Waco, Texas resulting in dozens of deaths of women and children.)
Husband Bill also allowed Hillary to make recommendations for the head of the Civil Rights Commission—Lani Guanier was her selection.
After considerable backlash from prominent Democratic senators concerning Ms. Guanier’s radical views, Bill Clinton withdrew her name from nomination, stating that she did not represents the civil rights views that he had championed during his campaign.
However, apparently a slow learner, husband Bill continued to allow Hillary to make more recommendations.
She chose former law partners, Web Hubbel for the Justice Department, Vince Foster for the White House staff, and William Kennedy for the Treasury Department.
Her selections went well: Hubbel went to prison, Foster (presumably) committed suicide, and Kennedy was forced to resign.
(Is anyone wondering yet what her Supreme Court Justice appointments would be like?)
Many younger voters will have no knowledge of “Travelgate,” the first major ethics controversy during Bill’s presidency.
Hillary wanted to award unfettered travel contracts to Clinton friend, Harry Thompson—but the White House Travel Office refused to comply.
She trumped up allegations of financial mismanagement and reported seven long-time White House employees to the FBI. This ruined their reputations, got them fired, and caused a thirty-six month investigation.
Eventually, most of the employees were reinstated and Clinton associates were forced out of the travel office. Only one White House employee, Billy Dale, was charged with a crime—the enormous crime of mixing personal and White House funds; a jury acquitted him in less than two hours.
Still not convinced of her ineptness, Hillary was allowed to recommend a close Clinton friend, Craig Livingstone, for the position of Director of White House Security.
When Livingstone was investigated for the improper access of about 900 FBI files of Clinton enemies (Filegate) and the widespread use of drugs by White House staff, suddenly Hillary and the President denied even knowing Livingstone, and of course, denied knowledge of drug use in the White House.
Following this debacle, the FBI closed its White House Liaison Office after more than thirty years of service to seven presidents.
Next, when women started coming forward with allegations of sexual harassment and rape by Bill Clinton, Hillary was put in charge of the “bimbo eruption” and scandal defense.
Let’s look at some of her more notable decisions in this regard . . .
She urged her husband not to settle the Paula Jones lawsuit. After the Starr investigation, they settled with Ms. Jones.
She refused to release the Whitewater documents, which led to the appointment of Ken Starr as Special Prosecutor.
After $80 million dollars of taxpayer money was spent, Starr’s investigation led to Monica Lewinsky, which led to Bill lying about and later admitting his affairs.
Hillary’s devious game plan resulted in Bill losing his license to practice law for ‘lying under oath’ to a grand jury, followed by his subsequent impeachment by the House of Representatives.
Hillary avoided indictment for perjury and obstruction of justice during the Starr investigation by repeating, “I do not recall,” “I have no recollection,” and “I don’t know” a total of 56 times while under oath. (Sound familiar?)
After leaving the White House, Hillary was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House furniture, china, and artwork that she had “mistakenly thought was hers.”
So you see, the email scandal and all of her malfeasance regarding the handling of Top Secret information, not to mention the “pay to play” schemes of the Clinton Foundation, are nothing new.
Hillary’s entire political career has been nothing but a web of lies, corruption and destruction in her quest for power.
Is anyone else ready to say, “Enough is enough!”?
But unfortunately, I’m sure her loyal fans will say, “What difference does it make?”
Thanks for the refresher! I forgot some of the points mentioned over the years. These are all true, no conspiracy stuff. For those that are interested in the Clinton past, please read sarge22’s post in it’s entirety and feel free to fact check every item as I can attest these are true. It’ll give you good insight into the epic mess they caused and what a worthless shill Hilary is.
dragoninwater – I randomly “fact checked” the allegation of $200,000 furniture, china, etc. See http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2015/oct/01/viral-image/viral-image-wrongly-accuses-clinton-stealing/ The information was posted by a conservative website called Radix News. As far as the truthfulness of the claim, Politifact states, “Accusations of stealing are serious and require a high threshold of evidence, unmet by the charges in this over-the-top graphic. We rate the claim Mostly False.” I won’t even waste any more of my time looking through the old list of rehashed, repeated lies that HRC has had to endure over the years. It’s your right to support Trump, but stop spreading the lies…
Chelsea’s net worth is currently reported 15 Million, should her Mother become POTUS, Chelsea will be promoted from vice-president of the tax-free charitable foundation to a higher salaried position. Tax-free foundation for the benefit of the family members of the foundations, yes more than one.
Time to deliver for Trump. Those 4 votes might make the difference. Crooked Hilliary’s supporters have been lied too, abused, manipulated they can’t accept the truth.
Sadly, many of them are the same sheeple that believe in Leprechaun Caldwell’s mystical choo-choo and they believe there’s a pot of money at the end of the rainbow.
This is a very screwdriver up family. CVC at 30 still string to find herself. She has the silver spoon from mommy and daddy. The Clinton’s do not deserve to be in the WH.
Tell that to Shatz and Hirono….both of them are just puppets