Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 27, 2019

President Trump talks to reporters at the White House, November 29, 2018. (Jim Young/Reuters)

Victor Davis Hanson, NRO: Why the Impeachment Frenzy May Only Strengthen Trump

Contrary to suggestions by some, most Trump supporters are not automatons or blind supporters. What bothers them, and should bother others, about the latest Ukraine hysterias is the familiar monotony of this latest scripted psychodrama.

The whistleblower admits to hearsay (“I was not a direct witness to most of the events described”). His term-paper report is laden with anonymously sourced rumors, e.g., “According to multiple White House officials I spoke with,” “I was told by White House officials,” “Based on my understanding,” “I learned from multiple officials,” “I do not know whether similar measures were taken,” “I do not know whether those officials spoke with or met with . . . ”

Between references to Internet news accounts and “I heard from” and “I learned from” and “I do not know” anonymous officials, there is nothing here to launch an impeachment of any president.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 27, 2019

Impeach him, anyway -- Ezra Klein, VOX

Get Ready To See Trump’s Face On Mount Rushmore -- Ann Coulter, Daily Caller

Former CIA official on whistleblower: ‘How could this be an intelligence matter?’ -- Fred Fleitz, NYPost

Everything the Press Gets Wrong about the Ukraine Call -- Scott Adams Says

Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente -- Parisa Hafezi, John Irish, Arshad Mohammed, Reuters

Rouhani's UNGA address might seem delusional but it gives an important insight into Tehran's thinking -- Con Coughlin, National

Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente -- Parisa Hafezi, John Irish, and Arshad Mohammed, Reuters

A year after Khashoggi’s slaying, Saudi clampdown persists -- Aya Batrawy, AP

Who are These “Jihadists” Who Are Defeating the French Army in the Sahel? -- Rémi Carayol, Lobe Log

Russia Expands Its Game Plan in Africa -- Stratfor

Attack Helicopter Sale Puts U.S.-Thailand Security Ties into Focus -- The Diplomat

Why a no-deal Brexit has British Overseas Territories worried -- Stephanie Höppner, DW

Washington's Role In Rekindling Brazil-Argentina Rivalry -- Juan Gabriel Tokatlian, World Crunch