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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJuliette Kayyem's theory on Trump Jr. meeting and why Russians so easily talking about attending
Kayyem says timing of disclosures from Russian participants in meeting) is not a coincidence. More like Russia exerting pressure on Trump to do what Putin wants.
Her support is as follows:
In May, Russia tweeted: "Russia is seeking to return its diplomatic property in #US asap.
Otherwise, we will have to take counter measures https://sptnkne.ws/e28K"
From this Kayyem says "appears Putin wants Trump to take him literally and seriously."
She also points out that Gorka was back on TV in the last few days saying things like this -
"WH is considering giving back compounds to Russia because we want to give collaboration a chance "
Meaning, Gorka is basically saying to Russia via the TV - give us more time, we are trying to work it out.
Note: Kayyem is a security expert, Former DHS Obama admin and also in MA. Nowdays on CNN. Has great insight.
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Juliette Kayyem's theory on Trump Jr. meeting and why Russians so easily talking about attending (Original Post)
Justice
Jul 2017
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PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)1. No doubt about it in my opinion.
Pootie has Don's nuts in a big vise and he can tighten the screws when and where he chooses.
I'm hoping he's so stressed/wigged out and that his mental deterioration, coupled with no sleep, a bad diet, and no exercise will cause Mother Nature to take its toll on him in spectacular fashion.
BootinUp
(47,080 posts)2. I think it's a plausible theory. Nt
rufus dog
(8,419 posts)3. When it started going down that was my first thought
Putin didn't get EVERYTHING he wanted, thus he is telling his people to embarass tRump.
Like anyone who resorts to blackmail, he will not stop until he gets EVERYTHING he wants.
kentuck
(111,052 posts)4. That will probably be the next concession in the long negotiation process of making a deal?
Trump has shown that he is very serious about the deal and each side has had to sacrifice something each step of the way.