Anthony Coley
@anthonycoley.bsky.social
MS NOW political analyst. Former Head of Public Affairs, U.S. DOJ. Obama Treasury official. Former Capitol Hill aide. North Carolinian. Morehouse Man.
What I told Amie Parnes @thehill.com why my views on Schumer are changing…
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What I told Amie Parnes @thehill.com why my views on Schumer are changing…
Let’s clear up this lazy GOP spin that Dems were “MIA” on Epstein during the Biden Administration. 🧵
1. The Biden DOJ couldn’t release the files while Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal was pending — even felons get due process. SCOTUS closed that chapter, declining to hear her appeal last month.
1. The Biden DOJ couldn’t release the files while Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal was pending — even felons get due process. SCOTUS closed that chapter, declining to hear her appeal last month.
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Let’s clear up this lazy GOP spin that Dems were “MIA” on Epstein during the Biden Administration. 🧵
1. The Biden DOJ couldn’t release the files while Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal was pending — even felons get due process. SCOTUS closed that chapter, declining to hear her appeal last month.
1. The Biden DOJ couldn’t release the files while Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal was pending — even felons get due process. SCOTUS closed that chapter, declining to hear her appeal last month.
Insightful reporting by @alivitali.bsky.social
But effective political leaders (think Pelosi) wouldn't have allowed this kinda freelancing:
"Sen Schumer knew we were meeting with Sen Thune,” Shaheen said.
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But effective political leaders (think Pelosi) wouldn't have allowed this kinda freelancing:
"Sen Schumer knew we were meeting with Sen Thune,” Shaheen said.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
Inside the backroom negotiations that led to the shutdown deal
For many of the Democrats who eventually supported the Republican spending bill, the shutdown strategy was one they were never comfortable with.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Insightful reporting by @alivitali.bsky.social
But effective political leaders (think Pelosi) wouldn't have allowed this kinda freelancing:
"Sen Schumer knew we were meeting with Sen Thune,” Shaheen said.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
But effective political leaders (think Pelosi) wouldn't have allowed this kinda freelancing:
"Sen Schumer knew we were meeting with Sen Thune,” Shaheen said.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
Michelle Obama said it best: “Being president doesn't change who you are, it reveals who you are"
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Michelle Obama said it best: “Being president doesn't change who you are, it reveals who you are"
Read more about the ex-speaker of the Tenn House that Trump just pardoned, and how he and his chief of staff deceived (and profited from) fellow Rs with a sham political consulting firm.
From justice.gov
From justice.gov
Department of Justice | Homepage | United States Department of Justice
Official website of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ’s mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threat...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Read more about the ex-speaker of the Tenn House that Trump just pardoned, and how he and his chief of staff deceived (and profited from) fellow Rs with a sham political consulting firm.
From justice.gov
From justice.gov
This MSNOW/Maya Angelou ad is 🔥
“….I note the obvious differences between each sort and type
But we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”
“….I note the obvious differences between each sort and type
But we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This MSNOW/Maya Angelou ad is 🔥
“….I note the obvious differences between each sort and type
But we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”
“….I note the obvious differences between each sort and type
But we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike
We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”
Gillibrand and Schumer are clearly not playing about Collins’ Maine Senate seat.
The DSCC’s oppo research machine is in OVERDRIVE
Platner didn’t have a chance.
The DSCC’s oppo research machine is in OVERDRIVE
Platner didn’t have a chance.
October 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Gillibrand and Schumer are clearly not playing about Collins’ Maine Senate seat.
The DSCC’s oppo research machine is in OVERDRIVE
Platner didn’t have a chance.
The DSCC’s oppo research machine is in OVERDRIVE
Platner didn’t have a chance.
For Trump, the process is the punishment…
October 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For Trump, the process is the punishment…
Why Santos was serving 87 Months:
Filed Fraudulent FEC Reports
Embezzled Funds from Campaign Donors
Stole Identities
Charged Credit Cards w/o Authorization
Obtained Unemployment Benefits Through Fraud
Lied in Reports to the U.S. House of Reps
www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr...
Filed Fraudulent FEC Reports
Embezzled Funds from Campaign Donors
Stole Identities
Charged Credit Cards w/o Authorization
Obtained Unemployment Benefits Through Fraud
Lied in Reports to the U.S. House of Reps
www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr...
Ex-Congressman George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
“Today, George Santos was finally held accountable for the mountain of lies, theft, and fraud he perpetrated. For the defendant, it was judgment day, and for his many victims including campaign donor...
www.justice.gov
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Why Santos was serving 87 Months:
Filed Fraudulent FEC Reports
Embezzled Funds from Campaign Donors
Stole Identities
Charged Credit Cards w/o Authorization
Obtained Unemployment Benefits Through Fraud
Lied in Reports to the U.S. House of Reps
www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr...
Filed Fraudulent FEC Reports
Embezzled Funds from Campaign Donors
Stole Identities
Charged Credit Cards w/o Authorization
Obtained Unemployment Benefits Through Fraud
Lied in Reports to the U.S. House of Reps
www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr...
Quick thoughts on this Bolton indictment
1. VERY serious set of facts presented
2. VERY difft from the flimsy, weak indictments against James & Comey
3. Govt is also trying case in court of public opinion. Defense has credible motions re: violations of grand jury secrecy rules
1. VERY serious set of facts presented
2. VERY difft from the flimsy, weak indictments against James & Comey
3. Govt is also trying case in court of public opinion. Defense has credible motions re: violations of grand jury secrecy rules
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Quick thoughts on this Bolton indictment
1. VERY serious set of facts presented
2. VERY difft from the flimsy, weak indictments against James & Comey
3. Govt is also trying case in court of public opinion. Defense has credible motions re: violations of grand jury secrecy rules
1. VERY serious set of facts presented
2. VERY difft from the flimsy, weak indictments against James & Comey
3. Govt is also trying case in court of public opinion. Defense has credible motions re: violations of grand jury secrecy rules
Pelosi’s reax to this type article would be:
**Just win, baby**
Jeffries’s reax should be the same — as should the Dem echo chamber.
Axios: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
**Just win, baby**
Jeffries’s reax should be the same — as should the Dem echo chamber.
Axios: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
Scoop: Dozens of Democratic House candidates won't commit to backing Hakeem Jeffries
"If there's a contingency of 10 to 12 of them and they're sticking together, I think it's going to really shake things up."
www.axios.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Pelosi’s reax to this type article would be:
**Just win, baby**
Jeffries’s reax should be the same — as should the Dem echo chamber.
Axios: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
**Just win, baby**
Jeffries’s reax should be the same — as should the Dem echo chamber.
Axios: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries www.axios.com/2025/10/16/h...
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"The boy, who is Hispanic and African American, was held in a garage for five hours “without informing his family, stating any charges, or allowing him to call an attorney,” the statement said. He is a U.S. citizen, as is his entire immediate family, the release said."
Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd
The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
"The boy, who is Hispanic and African American, was held in a garage for five hours “without informing his family, stating any charges, or allowing him to call an attorney,” the statement said. He is a U.S. citizen, as is his entire immediate family, the release said."
Getting an A in math class when you’re failing science, English, history, and PE still means you’re failing.
This post is about Trump.
This post is about Trump.
October 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Getting an A in math class when you’re failing science, English, history, and PE still means you’re failing.
This post is about Trump.
This post is about Trump.
Friday in Trumpworld:
Snubbed by the Nobel Committee.
Second “annual” physical in 6 months.
Dow tanks 880.
Friday PM dump to bury mass gov’t layoffs.
Truly, so much winning.
Snubbed by the Nobel Committee.
Second “annual” physical in 6 months.
Dow tanks 880.
Friday PM dump to bury mass gov’t layoffs.
Truly, so much winning.
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Friday in Trumpworld:
Snubbed by the Nobel Committee.
Second “annual” physical in 6 months.
Dow tanks 880.
Friday PM dump to bury mass gov’t layoffs.
Truly, so much winning.
Snubbed by the Nobel Committee.
Second “annual” physical in 6 months.
Dow tanks 880.
Friday PM dump to bury mass gov’t layoffs.
Truly, so much winning.
Yes, the moment we’re in now is worse than Watergate and the abuses of the Nixon era
October 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Yes, the moment we’re in now is worse than Watergate and the abuses of the Nixon era
New from me: Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Congress today — and she has a lot to answer for
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Opinion | Pam Bondi has a lot to answer for
In eight short months, Attorney General Pam Bondi has left the Justice Department in chaos.
www.msnbc.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New from me: Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Congress today — and she has a lot to answer for
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Reposted by Anthony Coley
If FBI Director Jim Comey had adhered to DOJ’s rules —particularly its 60-Day rule, which prohibits overt actions that may influence an election — we may never have had a Trump presidency. Via @MSNBC_reports
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If FBI Director Jim Comey had adhered to DOJ’s rules —particularly its 60-Day rule, which prohibits overt actions that may influence an election — we may never have had a Trump presidency. Via @MSNBC_reports
If FBI Director Jim Comey had adhered to DOJ’s rules —particularly its 60-Day rule, which prohibits overt actions that may influence an election — we may never have had a Trump presidency. Via @MSNBC_reports
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If FBI Director Jim Comey had adhered to DOJ’s rules —particularly its 60-Day rule, which prohibits overt actions that may influence an election — we may never have had a Trump presidency. Via @MSNBC_reports
New from me: Kamala Harris’ book ‘107 Days’ gets the reason she lost all wrong:
Harris' association with Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... via @msnbc.com
Harris' association with Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... via @msnbc.com
What Kamala Harris' new book '107 Days' gets wrong about her presidential candidacy
Harris' association with President Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.
www.msnbc.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
New from me: Kamala Harris’ book ‘107 Days’ gets the reason she lost all wrong:
Harris' association with Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... via @msnbc.com
Harris' association with Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... via @msnbc.com
THIS is how Dems must respond when the Nancy Maces of the world try to distract with fake culture wars. 🔥
Mace: Mayor Bowser, what is a woman?
Bowser: I’m a woman. Are you a woman?
Bowser: I’m a woman. Are you a woman?
September 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
THIS is how Dems must respond when the Nancy Maces of the world try to distract with fake culture wars. 🔥
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“Political hack”: The Weeknight panel discusses FBI Director Kash Patel as lawmakers prepare to grill him in back-to-back hearings.
September 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
“Political hack”: The Weeknight panel discusses FBI Director Kash Patel as lawmakers prepare to grill him in back-to-back hearings.
Noteworthy development 👇 Victims deserve way more transparency on this ill-fated decision.
Now, subpoena the line prosecutors.
Politico: Trump Labor secretary to be interviewed in House Epstein probe politi.co/4n3ZT4A
Now, subpoena the line prosecutors.
Politico: Trump Labor secretary to be interviewed in House Epstein probe politi.co/4n3ZT4A
Former Labor secretary will be interviewed in House Epstein probe
Alex Acosta brokered a deal with the sex offender as US attorney in Miami.
politi.co
August 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Noteworthy development 👇 Victims deserve way more transparency on this ill-fated decision.
Now, subpoena the line prosecutors.
Politico: Trump Labor secretary to be interviewed in House Epstein probe politi.co/4n3ZT4A
Now, subpoena the line prosecutors.
Politico: Trump Labor secretary to be interviewed in House Epstein probe politi.co/4n3ZT4A
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"Loyalty actually isn't a strong enough word. It is about blind obedience" @anthonycoley.bsky.social difference between those who served Trump during his first and second terms and why we are now seeing the Justice Department take such unprecedented actions.
August 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"Loyalty actually isn't a strong enough word. It is about blind obedience" @anthonycoley.bsky.social difference between those who served Trump during his first and second terms and why we are now seeing the Justice Department take such unprecedented actions.
Some folks have to learn the hard way….
WaPo: This conservative county lost teachers and millions after Trump administration cut key grant
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
WaPo: This conservative county lost teachers and millions after Trump administration cut key grant
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
This conservative county lost teachers after administration cut key grant
A cut to federal grants for teacher merit pay and training has left Montgomery County in North Carolina with fewer teachers and fewer resources to attract them.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Some folks have to learn the hard way….
WaPo: This conservative county lost teachers and millions after Trump administration cut key grant
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
WaPo: This conservative county lost teachers and millions after Trump administration cut key grant
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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Guest: It is not lost on me that today is the day that the Epstein files are due to Congress. So today of all days, the DOJ is going to execute this search warrant? I smell a rat
August 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Guest: It is not lost on me that today is the day that the Epstein files are due to Congress. So today of all days, the DOJ is going to execute this search warrant? I smell a rat