I'll bet that Russia has trump's tax returns and that's part of their leverage over him.

[shraby]

The hackers probably hacked into the IRS and latched onto those documents and if trump doesn't toe the line, they can be released into the mainstream of news here.

[unblock]

1. if so, i think it's an unnecessary extra precaution.

i certainly don't get the impression toxic trump is being dragged into supporting putin and russia reluctantly.

i think he is easily manipulated, and more so by golden carrots and ego-stroking than by any stick.

i think he sees personal/family profit opportunities in russia -- think of how much money putin and his cronies are siphoning off of their country -- and wants in on that, and to emulate it here.

frankly i think that's why he admires putin -- because he's incredibly rich.

[skylucy]

2. I think Putin has all the goods on Trump. He's been "grooming" his little

tiny-handed buddy for years. Trump's computers, phone etc. have all been hacked and Putin has plenty of shit on him. If Trump is a good boy, we won't hear about all his corruption,etc. (at least not from Putin). I think Russia might also have plenty of embarrassing emails etc. to drop about McCain, etc....Anyone who doesn't go along with Trump's agenda of putting Russia first.

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. Good call.

Let's see if it bears out.

[DURHAM D]

4. He has sex tapes as well. nt

[roamer65]

6. I agree.

[world wide wally]

5. From what I can gather, Trump is a fucking Russian agent

We are so good at beating around the bush because everyone is scared of being sued.

[Wounded Bear]

7. They hold the paper on most of his loans and mortgages...

they don't need his tax returns. They own him outright.