James Freeman Profile Banner
James Freeman Profile
James Freeman

@FreemanWSJ

Followers
19,585
Following
1,676
Media
15
Statuses
5,693

Co-author, The Cost: Trump, China, and American Revival--ON SALE NOW. Also asst. editor and columnist WSJ edit page and FOX News contrib. On Parler FreemanWSJ.

New York
Joined January 2012
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Thanks!
@PeterDeGiglio
I Sat Down With Mitterrand From Germany 🇮🇱
4 years
Another great piece by @FreemanWSJ Obama’s FBI and the Press
55
249
433
235
2K
8K
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
3 years
Chalk one up for Sen. Scott, the first American politician in memory to pull off a response to a presidential address to Congress that upstaged the president himself, writes @wjmcgurn via @WSJOpinion
26
170
1K
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
CNN quickly pivots from Mueller Report to Mulligan Report
@CNN
CNN
5 years
“What it reveals about him is he has to win no matter what,” says Rick Reilly, author of “Commander in Cheat,” which outlines ways Donald Trump allegedly cheats in golf. “He kicks the ball out of the rough so many times, the caddies call him Pele."
206
60
146
94
179
698
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Didn’t @MZHemingway report that?
@CNN
CNN
6 years
Brett Kavanaugh called himself and his friends "loud, obnoxious drunks" in a 1983 letter — and signed it "Bart," The New York Times reports
Tweet media one
416
223
581
49
108
585
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Be on the lookout for common and predictable misrepresentations of originalism, which are sure to arise this week in the coverage of Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings, writes @cjscalia via @WSJ
22
178
579
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
The consensus view among Democrats seems to be that it’s ok to have a vote-counting process that extends well beyond Election Day as long as Republicans concede immediately.
@HeyTammyBruce
Tammy Bruce
4 years
. @WSJ : “...But the current uncertainty is providing a useful reminder that media outlets have no role in the certification of election results...” via @FreemanWSJ
8
115
477
9
106
539
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Bruce Ohr’s testimony before Congress shows what the FBI has been hiding since 2016: more evidence of FISA abuse, writes @KimStrassel via @WSJOpinion
32
162
445
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Clinton lied under oath to thwart a sexual harassment lawsuit. Today’s impeachment articles don’t allege any crime. Is that a big difference?
@jaketapper
Jake Tapper
4 years
Big differences between Clinton impeachment and this one. Clinton at this point was publicly contrite and partisans supporting him mostly argued that what he did was wrong, just not impeachable. This president is on the attack and his partisans deny facts and any wrongdoing.
4K
10K
50K
30
124
440
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
You mean they had to split the $150k three ways-so each only got 1/21,000th of HRC's ad spending? How did she persist under that onslaught?
@MaddowBlog
Maddow Blog
7 years
Russian-funded Facebook ads backed Stein, Sanders and Trump
48
352
371
9
104
302
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Cute. Carl's upset people are quoting his .18 figure. He's not saying it's wrong but he never intended it to undermine Warren. Also says mere suggestion of 1/64--1/1024 range wrong but won't say what he thinks correct range is. Because however you calculate laughably small?
@carlzimmer
Carl Zimmer
6 years
Woke up to the dubious honor of a namecheck in @WSJ . @FreemanWSJ uses my reporting to back the false assertion that @SenWarren 's Native American ancestry is no different than that of average European Americans. For those interested in facts, a thread 1/
86
723
1K
35
62
279
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
What Was Bruce Ohr Doing?
28
85
207
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
3 years
I’m going to frame this tweet.
@MZHemingway
Mollie
3 years
slow standing ovation here to the WSJ for this headline.
Tweet media one
52
565
2K
6
28
260
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
And what is the source of the NSC’s power? Just guessing it derives from the duly elected President who decides how to staff it.
@michikokakutani
Michiko Kakutani
4 years
The dismissal of Lt. Col. Vindman is part of a plan to trumpify one of the most powerful institutions in government. Job cuts to the National Security Council mean “fewer potential witnesses and fewer questions about Mr. Trump’s priorities” via @nytopinion
34
119
203
18
44
214
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
2 years
Also you could stop creating dark moments.
@JoeBiden
Joe Biden
2 years
Throughout our history, America has often made the greatest progress, coming out of some of our darkest moments. I believe we can, and must, do that again, and we are.
3K
3K
21K
6
30
192
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
In the aftermath of the Russia hoax, reporters carefully avert their eyes from the fact that the leaks they received were manufactured deliberately to put lies into the news, writes @HolmanJenkins via @WSJ
6
40
157
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
CNN host reveals that journalists don’t like Trump. via @WSJOpinion
102
73
92
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard economist on brink of discovering that countries compete for capital.
@LHSummers
Lawrence H. Summers
7 years
@WSJ If the U.S. cuts its corporate rate, it could spur a “race to the bottom,” with countries world-wide cutting rates to remain competitive.
7
7
12
12
45
124
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Updated with confirmation that Pfizer did have a government purchase agreement for vaccine under Operation Warp Speed.
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
So Long, Shutdowns via @WSJ
0
5
22
12
38
112
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
I, too, pledge to wear no more than one tuxedo this year.
@CHSommers
Christina Hoff Sommers
4 years
I pledge to wear the same diamond tiara all season. By leaving others in the drawer, I only neeed to have one cleaned. Saves waste and helps environment. #goldenglobes2020 #JoaquinPheonix #RickyGervais
34
38
440
11
5
113
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Have the Bidens Denied the Story Yet? via @WSJ
19
39
101
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
Fusion DoJ: Getting hard to tell where Clinton campaign ends, fed law enforcement begins. via @WSJOpinion
8
52
91
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
The legitimate exercise of power in ways some people don’t like should not be grounds for impeachment.
@EasterbrookG
Gregg Easterbrook
5 years
Trump (like all presidents) had an unreviewable prerogative to recall an ambassador. He is the one who made the whole business suspect by his own behavior
6
0
11
23
28
93
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
The FBI knew Michael Flynn wasn’t colluding with Russia, so it plotted to ‘get him to lie.’ New documents reveal that, by the end, the Bureau just wanted a scalp, writes @KimStrassel via @WSJ
4
40
100
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Woodward and the Mystery of Trump: How does a chaotic White House get so much done? via @WSJOpinion
31
42
82
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Is lack of evidence of a crime the second biggest?
@washingtonpost
The Washington Post
5 years
Opinion: The biggest impeachment challenge? Commitment.
33
18
59
6
26
86
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Thanks to you!
1
13
94
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Rookie of the Year via @WSJOpinion
4
18
83
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
The NRA vs. Authoritarianism via @WSJOpinion
10
28
86
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
When Irving Kristol asked what could be done to create high-quality schools for blacks, Thomas Sowell replied that such schools already existed and had for generations, writes @jasonrileywsj via @WSJ
2
22
83
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
What an honor and a pleasure it is to be associated with @TeamCavuto
5
4
77
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
Joe Rago was the best. via @WSJ
19
21
81
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
Is this a good time to announce my boycott of Al Sharpton?
@exjon
Jon Gabriel
7 years
Sharpton's boycotting ESPN for suspending Jemele Hill who is boycotting ESPN ads because Jerry Jones is boycotting players who are boycotting the national anthem.
606
2K
4K
12
17
69
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Mr. President, your cuts to taxes and red tape are working just as intended--great job market! Please don't add more taxes and red tape to trade. Trying to manage #s of imports and exports threatens all you have accomplished!
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
6 years
“This is the best time EVER to look for a job.” James Freeman of WSJ.
6K
6K
36K
8
16
74
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
I’ll be on @FoxNews in a few minutes talking with @MariaBartiromo about @realDonaldTrump agenda
6
8
64
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Hunter Biden, Andrew Cuomo and the Russian Billionaire via @WSJ
7
25
59
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Letter released by WH with 60 signers: 'We are men and women who knew Brett Kavanaugh well in high school." Letter calls allegation published by Avenatti "nonsense" and "reprehensible."
1
14
65
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
How specifically is @realDonaldTrump infringing press freedom? And how do his policies compare to his predecessor's AP/James Rosen investigation or his 2016 rival's effort to rewrite First Amendment to prevent making of a documentary about her?
@Jeff_Jacoby
Jeff Jacoby
6 years
I've been a fan of the @WSJopinion pages longer than I've been a @BostonGlobe columnist, but this peevish @FreemanWSJ column is an embarrassment. The Journal should be joining those who worry about Trump's malice toward the press, not sneering at them.
18
2
14
4
18
64
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
There ought to be a reckoning for the intelligence officials who pushed the Russia-collusion narrative @wjmcgurn
8
28
59
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
7 years
Is CNN Protecting Adam Schiff?
28
33
62
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Only the immediate cancellation of 150 million private health insurance policies can save us. Hurry!
@ewarren
Elizabeth Warren
5 years
Miami will be underwater if world leaders don’t take action on climate change. This is an existential crisis and it’s outrageous that it won't even be on the agenda of next year’s G-7 summit. We need to make big, structural change now to fight this crisis before it's too late.
1K
3K
14K
8
14
64
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Mr. Khamenei, tear down this firewall!
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
4 years
To the leaders of Iran - DO NOT KILL YOUR PROTESTERS. Thousands have already been killed or imprisoned by you, and the World is watching. More importantly, the USA is watching. Turn your internet back on and let reporters roam free! Stop the killing of your great Iranian people!
27K
50K
245K
1
17
59
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Has @McDonalds ever claimed you can support a family with an entry level position in fast food and why is it their job to try to make this fantasy a reality?
@KamalaHarris
Kamala Harris
5 years
I worked at @McDonalds when I was a student, doing french fries and ice cream. There wasn't a family relying on me to pay the bills — but that's the reality for too many workers today. Proud to stand with @SEIU today for livable wages and a safe working environment.
1K
1K
5K
5
18
61
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Did Mueller read the Mueller Report?
10
12
63
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
The President’s job is not to support federal agencies but to manage them on behalf of the people. Nobody elected DOJ officials.
@amyklobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
6 years
Like I told @chrislhayes about the Nunes Memo: When you are the president you support your Justice Department and you allow them to do their jobs. See my whole interview discussing the Administration playing political Whac-a-Mole w/ the news cycle here:
109
352
1K
5
24
55
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
8 years
@mcuban looks like a more transparent transaction than Goldman paying $675k for three Hillary speeches.
12
8
48
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Going on @foxandfriends in a few minutes.
7
7
50
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
8 years
@mcuban not same. You represent biz opportunity. She and Bill offer political influence. Look @ uranium deal they cut with Kazakh dictator.
7
7
48
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
4 years
Forty years ago, U.S. amateurs took down the Soviet hockey empire and made America believe in miracles again
4
10
54
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Top 20% of Americans to Pay 87% of Income Tax
3
39
44
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Fully embrace the weekend.
Tweet media one
10
6
55
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Thanks much to @VeronicaDagher @bendreyfuss and @realMikeLindell for joining us on Deep Dive to talk about income inequality
Tweet media one
4
9
45
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Our system fails when unelected ambassadors are replaced by the elected leadership of our country? This is a parody of bureaucratic arrogance. She defines US interests and appropriate policy as Yovanoviitch in charge.
2
11
47
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
Why bother holding any more elections if the winner is obligated to agree with the decisions of the previous administration?
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
6 years
The President’s job is not to support federal agencies but to manage them on behalf of the people. Nobody elected DOJ officials.
5
24
55
2
20
46
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Kaboom! U.S. Adds 312,000 Jobs Last Month, More Than Expected
2
13
40
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
8 years
@mcuban why do you think Clinton Foundation didn't disclose donations from those who benefited from uranium deal?
2
12
39
@FreemanWSJ
James Freeman
5 years
Obama’s FBI and the Press via @WSJ
4
22
46