For John, BLUF: The Democrats, in 2024, got election help from overseas, including from the British Labour Party. Nothing to see here; just move along.
From 𝕏, by Mr Jim Ferguson, 14 January 2025, 6:21 AM.
Here is the Tweet:
BREAKING: Labour’s Head of Operations, Sophia Patel, has deleted her LinkedIn profile and locked her Twitter after explosive allegations surfaced that she organized 100 Labour staffers to meddle in the 2024 US election—allegedly to prevent Donald Trump’s reelection.I don't see this as a big deal. Considering the number of elections our Government has meddled in, that someone outside our nation should play in ours is not a susrprise. That is not to say that we shouldn't take steps to limit outside intererence.Here’s where it gets serious: thanks to extradition laws signed by former Labour PM Tony Blair, it’s now easier for UK citizens to be sent to the US to face charges.
Patel could potentially be charged with:
1️⃣ Election Interference
2️⃣ Failure to Register as a Foreign Agent (FARA)
3️⃣ Conspiracy to Commit an Offense Against the US
4️⃣ Cybercrime or Unauthorized Access
5️⃣ Transporting Funds for Unlawful Purposes
6️⃣ Interstate Travel to Aid Unlawful ActivitiesIf convicted, these charges carry severe penalties, including significant fines and prison time. Is Patel now terrified she’ll be extradited and prosecuted under US law? This could explode into a major international scandal with far-reaching implications.
On the other hand, this move was a little tone deaf on the part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. Maybe they thought Candidate Kamala Harris would win, but it was a bet with a big down side.
I say grant Ms Patel a pardon and use it to heckle Mr Starmer.
Hat tip to the InstaPundit.
Regards — Cliff
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