"The question we have to ask is: would Trump sell America's secrets to protect his own secrets?"

[hlthe2b]

Eric Swalwell: "The question we have to ask is, would Donald Trump sell America's secrets to protect his own secrets? I think it's likely this guy's always looking to protect himself."

Link to tweet

Exactly. And we all know the answer...

NOTE: this post is re: Trump and his treachery, need for impeachment, and our national security-- Swalwell is speaking as a member of House Judiciary Committee, not about the primaries, so I DO believe GD is the right place for it. WHO said it is immaterial to what was said

[no_hypocrisy]

1. If Trump doesn't sell them, look to Jared.

He has unfettered access to U.S. Security and he wouldn't blink.

[Mars and Minerva]

23. I don't think he actually can blink! nt

[mobeau69]

2. Yes. No question about it.

He's scared shitless and will do anything to protect himself.

[TreasonousBastard]

3. His secrets, hell-- he'd sell them if the price was right,

[empedocles]

4. Possible that trump 'sold out' from the very beginning

[anarch]

5. seriously? he'd sell out his country to make a quick buck

Let alone doing things to protect himself. Come on.

[Scarsdale]

6. Well, at this point

the question should be "DID he already?" I have a feeling it is too late to prevent that. He has no commitment to this country, he LOVES people like Putin and Kim. He admires them tremendously, since they kill their enemies without a second thought. Don the Con would love that power. As things stand now, he just encourages his brainless followers to do the dirty work for him.

[Amaryllis]

36. What you said.

[Hortensis]

7. Of course. And we know he gives them away also.

We don't know what's hidden from him that a president should know, and we'll probably never have any real idea of what harm he's done and doing.

[uponit7771]

8. Yes!!!!! He's already don't such, I'll bet good money

[Kaiserguy]

9. Two Words

HELL YES !!!!!

[tymorial]

10. This is rhetorical right?

Yeah. Has to be because Trump will do anything to keep up his delusion.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. The fact that we have to ask this question at all...

[Vinca]

12. Does the sun rise in the east?

[KentuckyWoman]

13. Trump has already sold himself out for a wooden nickel.

The man has no ethics.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

14. In a heartbeat.

The only thing Trump cares about is Donald J Trump. He goes by, "Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what you and your country can do for ME!"

[TruckFump]

15. Does a Bear shit in the forest?

IMO, no doubt in my mind that the question is not "would he," but rather "to whom has he sold these secrets?"

[Josiesdad]

16. Reminds me of a punchline to an old joke...

We already have established that he is a whore... Now we are just negotiating the price. I am guessing that the current price for the launch codes is 5 new Twitter followers.

[coti]

17. "It's likely"- you're giving him too much credit, Eric.

But great point nonetheless.

[TNNurse]

18. I believe there is no limit to what he would do to protect himself.

[coti]

19. There most surely isn't. This a-hole has never had a thought outside himself in his entire life.

[NRaleighLiberal]

20. Why of course.

[pdsimdars]

21. That's the kind of politician I love -- strong, straight talking politicians.

I wish they were all so clear and not so muddled. When you're muddling, it means you don't really want to say what you are thinking. Who needs that?

[Ford_Prefect]

22. On the evidence he has already done so many times.

Trump has publicly demonstrated his loyalty to Putin and has clearly acted as a willing stooge in concert with Putin's agendas.

Why else would he meet person to person with Putin and no one else from his administration in the room? Why else would there be the secret computer link direct to Putin in his Trump Tower offices? Why else would his son in law, among other Trump proxies speak off the record, repeatedly, to Putin's representatives in Moscow?

As far as particulars go I have no doubt that Trump would tell Putin anything at all which would garner favor, or protect Trump interests. I doubt that Putin can actually do anything to protect Trump from prosecution, although he may have leverage over certain members of the Senate and House. It is possible that Putin holds sway if only through proxies over one or more SCOTUS members but I have no evidence of that. Allegiance to arch-conservative causes and obedience to the powers that placed them on the bench likely have more influence there.

[JGug1]

24. Would Trump Sell Our Secrets To Protect His Secrets?

Why ask a question if the answer is known?

[Pepsidog]

25. Is the Pope Catholic? He will sell out America in an instant.

[Chin music]

26. You sell and barter what someone else wants the most.

In particular American Family Jewels of secrets, plans and designs, and lists of undercover agents. All for kompromat of one ugly man. The NUMBER ONE REASON PEOPLE WHO ARE SKETCHY DON'T GET SECURITY CLEARANCES. Can't be trusted to not self-enrich or be blackmailed bc they lead awful lives.

[get the red out]

27. No question in my mind

He doesn’t care if the Saudi’s murder a. Washington Post Journalist in cold blood , not does he care if the petty dictator he loves shoots missiles around our allies. Trading secrets would not be a stretch at all IMO.

[Maeve]

28. Ina New York minute eom

[jimmil]

29. Trump would drown his own children to protect himself...

Selling out America is a no brainer.

[edhopper]

30. He already has.

[Thomas Hurt]

31. What do you think Jared has been doing for two years, but peddling influence and info.

[ChoppinBroccoli]

32. Trump Would Kick An Old Woman Down A Flight Of Stairs For A Handful Of Magic Beans

He's a sociopath. The only person he values is himself.

[Javaman]

33. I think this is a given. of course he would.

he gives zero shits about anyone else other than himself.

let alone the United States

[MineralMan]

34. He would sell Ivanka to Kim Jong Un to protect himself.

Guaranteed.

[lindysalsagal]

35. Glad someone finally said it. This is a good time for it.

There is always a tipping point, and trump's close to the edge.

[moondust]

37. Yes. It was always a red flag.

You don't ever want to give that kind of power to a malignant narcissist totally consumed by self-indulgence who at any moment may place his personal interests over the country's. He may not even know there's a difference. And not just selling secrets. I'm afraid it could be anything up to and including dropping bombs.

Trump voters and his Republican toadies have endangered the world, possibly for years to come.

[smirkymonkey]

38. Does the sun rise in the east?

Of course he would. Without a second thought. He is only looking out for number one.