Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger
Craig Unger
@craigunger.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of 6 books on the GOP’s assault on democracy, including American Kompromat. Apple Books says my latest,Den of Spies, about the 1980 October Surprise, is "the scariest political thriller you've ever read." www.craigunger.com.
12K followers3.1K following732 posts
Craig Unger reposted
Putin’s Dream Come True For four decades, Trump has argued that America’s allies are freeloaders. Now he’s dismantling the alliance that built American power. As a result, Moscow couldn’t be happier. @craigunger.bsky.social #Russia #Trump #USA #uspoli craigunger.substack.com/p/putins-dre...
craigunger.substack.com/p/putins-dre... The postwar era is over. The Western alliance that held Russia in check for decades is being dismantled by Trump. What comes next may be Yalta 2.0: Trump, Putin, and Xi, each taking a share of the spoils. @markhertling.bsky.social @garrykasparov.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social How about asking @craigunger.bsky.social on to chat? He wrote the history book, American Kompromat over a decade ago. He seems to be too hot to handle. COWARDS.
Craig Unger reposted
Replying to @robinmk.bsky.social
Author @craigunger.bsky.social thinks that, too, Robin. Donald's got so much snow on his boots they call him Comrade Trumpsky.
Craig Unger reposted
Trump waives new Russia sanctions, buys Russian diesel and pressures Ukraine to stop refinery strikes. Starshield restrictions disrupt Kyiv's defenses as Russia continues bombing civilians. Who benefits? #Ukraine #Putin #Trump @craigunger.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @volteuropa.org
Craig Unger reposted
Seems a duty to keep sharing the work of Craig Unger. Haven't seen more detailed investigative journalism on Trump-russia anywhere else. His Substack is a goldmine, and two books 'House of Trump, House of Putin' and 'American Kompromat' are dedicated deep dives. @craigunger.bsky.social
Trump has been aiding and comforting Putin, since before Helsinki 2018. Openly anti-NATO since late 1980s. Adversarial to EU and Europe, will strike at anyone who doesn't meet his demands. None of this is new. The game with Ukraine, was all "art of the deal", to his own benefits, and surrogates.
Craig Unger reposted
Investigative journalist and author @craigunger.bsky.social was all over how much 'snow Trump had on his boots'* all the way back in 2018... and then AGAIN in 2021 ! *that means Soviet/Russian asset
It’s been really amazing this past week to watch so many people FINALLY waking up to the fact that Trump is on Putin’s side, that Trump is actively trying to help Putin win the war, that Trump is a Russian asset. It’s ALWAYS been the case, but I’m glad people finally get it.
Craig Unger reposted
Replying to @devincow.bsky.social
Yes, with a long list of political experience. And @craigunger.bsky.social "... 6 books on the GOP’s assault on democracy, including American Kompromat." And House of Trump House of Putin. What is amazing is how easily so much of the public is easily chumped and manipulated. www.craigunger.com
Craig Unger reposted
The Kremlin Asset: Donald Trump removes his mask - with Craig Unger @craigunger.bsky.social #Russia #Trump #USA #uspoli craigunger.substack.com/p/the-kremli...
Craig Unger reposted
Two entire books on Trump as a Russian asset and the media's takeaway was... BIDEN FALLS OFF BIKE / HARRIS LAUGHS FUNNY 2018 House of Trump, House of Putin 2021 Amerikan Kompromat Somewhere, journalist/author @craigunger.bsky.social is tearing his hair out.
Craig Unger reposted
@craigunger.bsky.social wrote an entire goddamn book about Trump as a Russian asset back in 2021 and the media was... BIDEN FALLS OFF BIKE
It’s simple to figure out at this point, he’s a Russian asset. Thank you for your attention to this treason.
Craig Unger reposted
Replying to @paultlevin.bsky.social
As reported by @craigunger.bsky.social, Trump was flown by the KGB to Moscow in 1987. Upon his return, he made surprise moves indicating a possible presidential run and out of the blue paid for a full page ad denouncing NATO. One Russian source describes him as a form of “trusted contact.”
Craig Unger reposted
"Trump always adopts Russia’s perspective... Since his first trip to Moscow in 1987, when it was still the Soviet Union, he has loudly repeated Russian propaganda and reflected Russian views." He has always been in the bag for Russia. @craigunger.bsky.social wrote an entire book abt it in 2021
"The amount of fuel Russia could export is too small, the impact on pricing too slight, the narrative too late to shape electoral outcomes: This looks, instead, like something very different: an abrupt, Hail Mary attempt to force Ukraine to surrender" www.theatlantic.com/idea/2026/10...
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
ProPublica obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. From the archives:
Craig Unger reposted
Network solidarity against Trump's attack on the 1st Amendment lasted less than one week. Pathetic. On the bright side for CNN, moving forward Bari Weiss can make changes to ensure there is no more friction with the White House. Support independent media. demdock.com/4w6emld
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Replying to @craigunger.bsky.social
4/5/ Kremlev's gift isn't a departure. It's the latest entry. House Oversight Democrats have opened an inquiry, and the money trail is where it gets concrete. @robertgarcia.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
Do You Believe Trump When He Talks About the “Russia Hoax”? Here’s the complete story of how Donald Trump became an asset of Russian intelligence. @craigunger.bsky.social #USA #Trump #uspoli craigunger.substack.com/p/do-you-bel...
Craig Unger reposted
💥Join the #GoodTroubleSquadron Walmart Boycott.💥 Your Wallet 💰 is Your Vote 🗳️ Support Costco, buy direct & independent businesses that better reflect your values and your community! #GTS 🎥 @saltybitchables.bsky.social More info: goodtroublesquadron.com
Craig Unger reposted
Craig Unger reposted
Trump says it's "not a big deal" that a Putin-linked oligarch paid for Jr.'s wedding party. But it is. Here's the complete story, in 39 parts, of how Russia cultivated Trump as an intelligence asset. @mollyjongfast.bsky.social , @timmiller.bsky.social craigunger.substack.com/p/the-comple...
1/ Per @propublica, Putin-linked Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding celebrations. But this is just part not new a pattern going back to 1977. Here's the complete story!🧵 craigunger.substack.com/p/the-comple...
3/Then, decades of Russian money (Trump SoHo, Toronto, Panama, South Florida, etc) bail Trump out from multiple bankruptcies. Next, came the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow(w/ Agalarov) and Russian operatives inside the 2016 campaign. @stuartpstevens.bsky.social @garrykasparov.bsky.social
4/5/ Kremlev's gift isn't a departure. It's the latest entry. House Oversight Democrats have opened an inquiry, and the money trail is where it gets concrete. @robertgarcia.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
1/ Per @propublica, Putin-linked Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding celebrations. But this is just part not new a pattern going back to 1977. Here's the complete story!🧵 craigunger.substack.com/p/the-comple...
2/The pattern: 1977, the East Bloc targets Trump. In 1984, the Russian Mafia begins laundering millions thru Trump real estate. In 1987, the KGB sends Trump to Moscow. Ten years of reporting on the greatest intelligence failure in American history. @scaramucci.bsky.social @jimacosta.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
Uncle Kremlev was born Umar Nazarovich Lutfulloyev and changed name 2010 after extortion conviction. Kremlin's Kremlev... leadership of a notorious, government-backed biker gang, the Night Wolves, which brought him close to Alexei Rubezhnoi, who now leads Putin’s presidential security service.
@jayrosen.bsky.social @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @keirgiles.bsky.social The NYT calls him a “Russian businessman.” But Umar Kremlev is really a twice-convicted Kremlin-anointed oligarch whose fortune depends on ties to Putin. Read The Case of the Secret Benefactor. substack.com/home/post/p-...
@jayrosen.bsky.social @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @keirgiles.bsky.social The NYT calls him a “Russian businessman.” But Umar Kremlev is really a twice-convicted Kremlin-anointed oligarch whose fortune depends on ties to Putin. Read The Case of the Secret Benefactor. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Craig Unger reposted
Read “American Kompramat “ by @craigunger.bsky.social if you want to know the history of how Trump became a Russian Asset. (Or audiobook 😉)
This is MUST WATCH TV! @craigunger.bsky.social is THE expert on trumps relationship to Russian. He makes a strong case for Trump being a Russian asset! youtu.be/BVC7fkz8jEk?... hey @msnowreports.bsky.social and @kyleku! Put on craig!inskishow.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
This is MUST WATCH TV! @craigunger.bsky.social is THE expert on trumps relationship to Russian. He makes a strong case for Trump being a Russian asset! youtu.be/BVC7fkz8jEk?... hey @msnowreports.bsky.social and @kyleku! Put on craig!inskishow.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
Hey @msnownews.bsky.social and @kylekulinski.bsky.social ! Please have on the EXPERT @craigunger.bsky.social !!!
He's been with them for a long time.
Craig Unger reposted
https://bit.ly/4hoJ9Vs Investigative Journalist @craigunger.bsky.social stopped by Lincoln Square to discuss what happened to the promise of the next American Century on History Of The Present with @theintellectualist.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
Replying to @davidcorn.bsky.social
I think of this metaphor (which the frame of your title well captures) from @craigunger.bsky.social on the fall of the iron curtain often. Looking forward to the book!
From the postscript to @craigunger.bsky.social's House of Trump, House of Putin:
Craig Unger reposted
A convicted felon—and somehow that barely shocks anyone anymore. https://bit.ly/4hoJ9Vs @craigunger.bsky.social stopped by Lincoln Square to discuss America’s numbness to the allegations and convictions surrounding Trump on History of the Present with @theintellectualist.bsky.social
Craig Unger reposted
Former MI6 Russia desk chief Christopher Steele says Trump is Putin’s “greatest asset,” arguing one pattern persists across his presidency: policies that repeatedly benefit the Kremlin. #Trump #Putin #NationalSecurity #Kremlin #ForeignInfluence @craigunger.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
Craig Unger reposted
Check out my interview on History of the Present re the GOP's assault on democracy from 1968 to today. (And, yes, including the events of 9/11.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVC7...