Donald John Trump has been known for nothing but a transactional presidency. It took becoming president to reveal the "Trump Syndicate." He is now branded for the rest of his life and that of all his associates. They were all under the radar because of his celebrity status. None of these members of the Trump Syndicate will have peace for the rest of their lives. They tried to overthrow the government. Trump is engaged in a scheme to continue those efforts as I write this.
The Trump Syndicate is followed by Russia and it will be tapped for top security information. There absolutely is no doubt about that fact. They all need to be followed to ensure the national security of the USA.
Michael Cohen is well out of it.
By Kristine Phillips, Kevin Johnson, and David Jackson
Former Trump (click here) campaign chairman Paul Manafort arrives to his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court, on June 27, 2019 in New York City.
Washington - President Donald Trump (click here) pardoned his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort on Wednesday, making the former globe-trotting political operative the latest presidential ally to receive a grant of clemency during Trump's last days in office.
The pardon once again highlighted the long shadow cast on the White House by the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, which resulted in the prosecution of six former aides to the president. The Manafort pardon was the latest in a series given to former aides caught up in that investigation – and underscored the president's desire to deal with the fallout of that probe.
On the heels of another round of clemency just a day earlier, Trump granted pardons to 26 people on Wednesday and commuted part or all of the sentences of three more people. The move followed a tradition of presidents granting pardons – often controversial – during their remaining days in the White House....
Washington - President Donald Trump (click here) pardoned his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort on Wednesday, making the former globe-trotting political operative the latest presidential ally to receive a grant of clemency during Trump's last days in office.
The pardon once again highlighted the long shadow cast on the White House by the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, which resulted in the prosecution of six former aides to the president. The Manafort pardon was the latest in a series given to former aides caught up in that investigation – and underscored the president's desire to deal with the fallout of that probe.
On the heels of another round of clemency just a day earlier, Trump granted pardons to 26 people on Wednesday and commuted part or all of the sentences of three more people. The move followed a tradition of presidents granting pardons – often controversial – during their remaining days in the White House....
President Donald John Trump admires those that never cooperated with prosecutors.
I think a US House of Representatives member should write to Michael Cohen's court and request a commutation of his sentence. It is the right thing to do.
By Paul Waldman
...As Trump said a few weeks ago, (click here) "one of the reasons I respect Paul Manafort so much" is that unlike other Trump aides who felt the law come down on them, Manafort never offered to cooperate with prosecutors. "I know all about flipping, for 30, 40 years I've been watching flippers," Trump said. "Everything is wonderful, and then they get 10 years in jail and they flip on whoever the next highest one is or as high as you can go. It (It refers to prosecutors who are enforcing the rule of law. Given half a chance I am sure Trump would issues fines to those that did cooperate with prosecutors. Amazing to think some Americans actually believe in his belief system.) almost ought to be outlawed."...
