The alleged perpetrators are innocent until being found guilty in a court of law. Many of Trump's leading campaign associates are turning themselves in today, having been served arrest warrants.
Paul Manafort is crucial because he is one of the "kingmakers" or "kingpins." Donald Trump chose Manafort to be his campaign manager, and when Manafort's relationship with the Russians became apparent, Trump suddenly said, "I barely know him."
That alone was an indictment of Trump's incompetence and unfitness. The Republican Party failed to vet Donald Trump and became infiltrated by corporatists intent on being soft on Russia to the extent of asking for their assistance in helping elect Trump to the office.
There is sufficient circumstantial evidence pointing to many of Trump's associates including his family members and those serving in government today.
The earmarks of treason are at hand.
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Why is "Treason" the headline? This is the beginning of the slippery slope whereby the FBI and Special Prosecutor begin their leverage with tax evasion charges and illegal lobbying charges. They will likely try to negotiate a plea in exchange of more testimony.
ReplyDeleteThe fact remains that Manafort and his associate, Rick Gates, were engaged in illegal activity that harmed the nation. These are a couple of President Trump's men.
Not paying taxes harms the nation.
ReplyDeleteHiding wealth in unreported offshore bank accounts harms the nation.
Being a lobbyist for a foreign government without registration harms the government.
Working for foreign government and not declaring being a representative while concurrently consulting the the US government is illegal.
Manafort faces 12 counts, including conspiracy against the US
ReplyDeleteFormer Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been charged with 12 counts including conspiracy against the United States, according to the Justice Department.
His former business partner and protege Rick Gates, who was ousted from the pro-Trump group America First Policies in April, has also been charged.
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Rick Gates was ousted only when the allegations became public.
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