Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

FM123

(10,053 posts)
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 08:36 AM Feb 2019

Trump inner circle might escape Mueller charges -- but still won't be safe

According to Politico:

Even if special counsel Robert Mueller finishes his work without filing new charges, President Donald Trump and his associates won’t be in the clear.

In recent weeks, several prominent figures close to Trump have insisted that they’ll survive Mueller’s probe unscathed. Trump himself maintains that Justice Department officials have told his lawyers he is not a target of the special counsel’s investigation. And his family members have sent similar signs. Trump’s oldest daughter, Ivanka, recently told ABC News that she has ”zero concern” about the investigation. Her brother, Donald Trump Jr., told Fox News on Monday that he wasn’t worried because “we know there’s nothing there.”
But Mueller is far from the only threat to the president, his family and aides.

Federal prosecutors in New York are examining Trump’s 2016 campaign, inauguration and businesses. Congress has given the Justice Department dozens of hearing transcripts that could contain lies told under oath. State and local prosecutors have reportedly prepped new charges that can’t be erased with a presidential pardon. And a slate of sealed indictments sit in the Washington, D.C., federal courthouse, raising the prospect that some in Trump’s circle may have already been indicted and just don’t know it.
Read More:
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/26/trump-associates-mueller-investigation-1186392

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump inner circle might escape Mueller charges -- but still won't be safe (Original Post) FM123 Feb 2019 OP
With the gop in control of the investigations we shouldn't be shocked lancelyons Feb 2019 #1
If the Trump name will be "mud" forever, that'll sting 'em good. oasis Feb 2019 #2
jail time would be awesome and deserved but... jcgoldie Feb 2019 #3
So many idiots hate to admit they were wrong for voting Trump. oasis Feb 2019 #5
Forget what Mueller May or May not have waiting on them. Grammy23 Feb 2019 #4
 

lancelyons

(988 posts)
1. With the gop in control of the investigations we shouldn't be shocked
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 09:31 AM
Feb 2019

All we have is congress and they may have power to subpoena but the gop doj can refuse to comply. With gop stacking the courts you can see this may
Never get justice. Russia and the Gop can team up on future elections.

We have got to have every single Dem vote in 2020. We have to oust these criminals that are unfairly changing the future of our country.

oasis

(49,332 posts)
2. If the Trump name will be "mud" forever, that'll sting 'em good.
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 11:02 AM
Feb 2019

Jail time would be icing on the cake.

jcgoldie

(11,613 posts)
3. jail time would be awesome and deserved but...
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 11:04 AM
Feb 2019

...the problem is where do you find 12 people to do the right thing when 40% of Americans proudly say they still support the criminal? Your odds of keeping some MAGA asshole off the jury are not good.

oasis

(49,332 posts)
5. So many idiots hate to admit they were wrong for voting Trump.
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 11:14 AM
Feb 2019

We remain stuck with those stupid fucks long after Trump is gone.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
4. Forget what Mueller May or May not have waiting on them.
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 11:07 AM
Feb 2019

I’d be a lot more worried about Vlad inviting me to a special tea party— if ya get my drift. Heh, heh, heh.....Bon appetit, Donnie.
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump inner circle might ...