You Just Can’t Make This Up

Texas Senator Ted Cruz tweeted something today that you just cannot make up. According to the Senator, Chuck Schumer invited Lev Parnas to be his guest today at the impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the Senate. Parnas is an ex-associate of Rudy Giuliani, and was recently touted by CNN as a credible source in regards to the Ukraine scandal, the instigators of which are still roaming free while the House tries to overturn the will of the people in the 2016 election.

President Trump has repeatedly stated he does not know Lev Parnas, though photos and videos appear to state otherwise. Some say Parnas paid his way into President Trumps inner circle. From the Wall Street Journal: “As he launched himself into Mr. Trump’s orbit, Mr. Parnas found sponsors for his own ventures among wealthy Republican donors, mingling with them at fundraisers and dinners that he documented in copious selfies. He also sought out and eventually became a key associate of Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal attorney, who embraced Mr. Parnas in his pursuit of investigations in Ukraine.”

Mr. Parnas showed up to the trial today, and sat in the gallery. Soon afterward, he was seen being escorted out by security. The reason? He was wearing an ankle bracelet because he is currently under indictment. From NBC News: “Parnas is indicted on campaign finance charges and has been implicated in an alleged attempt to pressure the Ukrainian government to dig up dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter. He’s since given interviews saying ‘President Trump knew exactly what was going on’ in regard to the alleged Ukraine scheme, which is at the center of Trump’s impeachment.”

Parnas was, of course, escorted back to the doors from the Senate chamber because no electronic devices of any sort are allowed in. Chuck Schumer had to have been aware of this, but still gave Parnas and his lawyer tickets to attend the trial. Several Senators, including Ted Cruz, issued statements on this debacle with the words “You can’t make this up” for a theme.

Scenes from the impeachment trial: Schumer invited Lev Parnas to be his personal guest today at the trial. Minutes ago, Parnas was ejected from the gallery…because he’s wearing an ankle bracelet mandated bc he’s a criminal defendant accused of serious felonies! #CantMakeItUp — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 29, 2020