Today was the deadline for the Dept of Justice to present proof of Trump's claims that obama wiretapped his phones.
Earlier today, Sean Spicer walked back Trump's claims by presenting an alternative definition to "wiretapping," saying it meant "broadly, surveillance and other activities." I guess when Trump tweeted, what was it - three or four tweets, about his "PHONES" being tapped, he was really talking about the microwave in the Trump Tower which magically transforms into a camera.
And speaking of microwaves transforming into cameras ... ah, Kellyanne Conway. I thought Trump surrounded himself with the best minds. Obviously not the case with her.
Yesterday, Conway gave an interview to the Bergen County Record, that's North Jersey - I looked it up since it wasn't the typical Sunday interview a Sr. WH staffer would give. Unfortunately for Conway, there's still the interwebs.
Q: Do you know whether Trump Tower was wiretapped?"
A: What I can say is there are many ways to surveil each other, now unfortunately. There was an article this week that talked about how you can surveil someone through their phones, through their, certainly through their television sets — any number of ways. And microwaves that turn into cameras, etc."
It appears, from the interviews and statements from the WH, that there is no actual evidence this happened. From the statements, it appears Trump made an accusation and hoped a resulting investigation would find something which would prove him right.
This is wrong. And it's not the first time Trump has used this tactic. During the primary, Trump routinely made up false information and spread lies about his opponents. What Trump did is selfish and shameful. And it wasted a lot of time when there are real matters which need to be addressed.
If the WH or DOJ has proof, present it. Don't do what Spicer and Conway have done -- claim they'll wait to see what the investigation turns up. Present the evidence or stop making accusations.
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