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originally posted by: More1ThanAny1
originally posted by: chr0naut
Here's something - no one cares what Trump says because we've figured out by now that he is lying.
My friend, what is he lying about?
Where did you get that information?
originally posted by: More1ThanAny1
They know this whole Russian Collusion conspiracy is a hoax, and because of that they already know the results of Mueller's SC investigation. They know it will not favor the conspiracy.
They are starting more investigations before Mueller's results are released while the public still buys into the conspiracy and distrusts Trump.
They know it would be difficult to start these investigations after the results are released because the conspiracy would mostly be debunked, showing Trump's innocence, and it would just appear as a blatant attack and illegitimate in the eyes of the public.
If they keep some type of investigation open on Trump, no matter what it is, they know Trump can't touch it or they could get him for obstruction of justice. Since Mueller's investigation is ending soon, they need to start more investigations to keep this hoax alive, and to keep key people in positions of authority to dig for dirt.
Then they can just dig up any dirt they can find, and hang him and his friends on technicalities, and use those findings as talking points and headlines in their next election.
Remember, this is all about what the public thinks.
originally posted by: shooterbrody
a reply to: chr0naut
hmm
Here's something - no one cares what Trump says because we've figured out by now that he is lying.
no one cares eh?
His rhetoric would implicate himself.
impossible
you just posted that no one cares
make up your mind
If Trump has information that a crime has been committed and is withholding that information, it is an obstruction of justice.
This is different than people believing that Trump is telling the truth. If Trump is lying, it validates the need, even more, for the investigation to get to the truth.
originally posted by: chr0naut
Muellers efforts have resulted in multiple convictions.
originally posted by: chr0naut
Muellers investigation has uncovered millions more in tax fraud alone, than it has cost. His investigation, while not complete has been an unmitigated success.
originally posted by: chr0naut
During Muellers investigation, there have been several allegations raised against Trump himself on a number of grounds. These allegations warrant further investigation and considering the judicial and fiscal success of Mueller's efforts to date, are also likely to have similar value to the American people.
originally posted by: shooterbrody
a reply to: chr0naut
During Muellers investigation, there have been several allegations raised against Trump himself on a number of grounds.
really
could you site those?
The full list of known indictments and plea deals in Mueller’s probe
1) George Papadopoulos, former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser, was arrested in July 2017 and pleaded guilty in October 2017 to making false statements to the FBI. He got a 14-day sentence.
2) Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chair, was indicted on a total of 25 different counts by Mueller’s team, related mainly to his past work for Ukrainian politicians and his finances. He had two trials scheduled, and the first ended in a conviction on eight counts of financial crimes. To avert the second trial, Manafort struck a plea deal with Mueller in September 2018 (though Mueller’s team said in November that he breached that agreement by lying to them).
3) Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign aide and Manafort’s longtime junior business partner, was indicted on similar charges to Manafort. But in February 2018 he agreed to a plea deal with Mueller’s team, pleading guilty to just one false statements charge and one conspiracy charge.
4) Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to making false statements to the FBI.
5-20) 13 Russian nationals and three Russian companies were indicted on conspiracy charges, with some also being accused of identity theft. The charges related to a Russian propaganda effort designed to interfere with the 2016 campaign. The companies involved are the Internet Research Agency, often described as a “Russian troll farm,” and two other companies that helped finance it. The Russian nationals indicted include 12 of the agency’s employees and its alleged financier, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
21) Richard Pinedo: This California man pleaded guilty to an identity theft charge in connection with the Russian indictments, and has agreed to cooperate with Mueller. He was sentenced to 6 months in prison and 6 months of home detention in October 2018.
22) Alex van der Zwaan: This London lawyer pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his contacts with Rick Gates and another unnamed person based in Ukraine. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and has completed his sentence.
23) Konstantin Kilimnik: This longtime business associate of Manafort and Gates, who’s currently based in Russia, was charged alongside Manafort with attempting to obstruct justice by tampering with witnesses in Manafort’s pending case last year.
24-35) 12 Russian GRU officers: These officers of Russia’s military intelligence service were charged with crimes related to the hacking and leaking of leading Democrats’ emails in 2016.
36) Michael Cohen: In August 2018, Trump’s former lawyer pleaded guilty to 8 counts — tax and bank charges, related to his finances and taxi business, and campaign finance violations — related to hush money payments to women who alleged affairs with Donald Trump, as part of a separate investigation in New York (that Mueller had handed off). But in November, he made a plea deal with Mueller too, for lying to Congress about efforts to build a Trump Tower in Moscow.
37) Roger Stone: In January 2019, Mueller indicted longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone on 7 counts. He accused Stone of lying to the House Intelligence Committee about his efforts to get in touch with WikiLeaks during the campaign, and tampering with a witness who could have debunked his story.
Finally, there is one other person Mueller initially investigated, but handed over to others in the Justice Department to charge: Sam Patten. This Republican operative and lobbyist pleaded guilty to not registering as a foreign agent with his work for Ukrainian political bigwigs, and agreed to cooperate with the government.
originally posted by: shooterbrody
a reply to: chr0naut
If Trump has information that a crime has been committed and is withholding that information, it is an obstruction of justice.
Site that statute please.
You are full of crap.
The ig investigation is ongoing.
This is different than people believing that Trump is telling the truth. If Trump is lying, it validates the need, even more, for the investigation to get to the truth.
You have been exposed here, not my fault if you choose not to read the info.
Impeachment applies to things done while in office
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: shooterbrody
a reply to: chr0naut
During Muellers investigation, there have been several allegations raised against Trump himself on a number of grounds.
really
could you site those?
It is clear that Trump is "Individual 1" and that "Individual 1" is implicated in several crimes including taxation and corporate fraud.
Cohen has directly implicated Donald Trump as acting in violation of Federal Campaign laws.
That Trump obstructed justice is a matter of public record; even just in Trump's removal of several people investigating him, such as CIA director Brennan, FBI director Comey and National Security Advisor Flynn.
Trump tried to block Sessions from recusing himself from the Russia investigations, asked Sessions to reverse his decision and ordered him, twice, to fire Mueller.
Trump dictated a false witness account before the courts, for his son, Donald Trump Jr's involvement in Trump Tower meetings between Russians and campaign associates.
Trump publicly attacked Mueller's investigations despite legal progress and actual evidence brought forward in the investigation (of which Trump was aware). This is obstruction of justice.
Not to mention the (now closed down) Trump foundation which was accused by the NY Attourney General of a "Shocking pattern of illegality".
I really don't have the time to tie all the stuff together, but that is just for starters.
Trump has been accused (but not convicted) of sexual assault by at least 23 women, including Ivana Trump. One of the accusers was 13 years old at the time of the alleged attack.
You could also look into: Legal affairs of Donald Trump From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia if you wish to delve deeper.