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BumRushDaShow

(128,509 posts)
Fri May 3, 2019, 12:48 PM May 2019

Trump and Putin discussed outcome of Mueller probe as part of hourlong phone conversation

Source: Washington Post

President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladi­mir Putin by phone for more than an hour Friday about topics including the outcome of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russia’s 2016 election interference, the White House said. The two touched “very, very briefly” on Mueller’s findings, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters.

“It was discussed, essentially in the context that it’s over, and there was no collusion, which I’m pretty sure both leaders were very well aware of long before this call took place,” Sanders told reporters at the White House.

Sanders said most of the conversation was devoted to other topics, including nuclear agreements between the two nations, Trump’s efforts to denuclearize North Korea, trade and the unrest in Venezuela. Sanders characterized the phone call as “overall a very positive conversation.”

Mueller’s report concluded that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election “in sweeping and systematic fashion.” The interference included both a social media campaign that favored Trump and disparaged Democrat Hillary Clinton, and the hacking of computers maintained by allies of Clinton and the subsequent releases of stolen documents.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-and-putin-discussed-outcome-of-mueller-probe-as-part-of-hour-long-phone-conversation-white-house-says/2019/05/03/77c5e98c-6d94-11e9-be3a-33217240a539_story.html





Full title: Trump and Putin discussed outcome of Mueller probe as part of hourlong phone conversation, White House says

Original article -

By Washington Post Staff
May 3 at 12:45 PM

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “very, very briefly” touched on the special counsel’s findings during a call Friday morning, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said.

“It was discussed, essentially in the context that it’s over and there was no collusion, which I’m pretty sure both leaders were very well aware of long before this call took place,” Sanders told reporters at the White House.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/05/03/trump-and-putin-discussed-outcome-of-mueller-probe-as-part-of-hourlong-phone-conversation-white-house-says/?utm_term=.744450033ae1

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Trump and Putin discussed outcome of Mueller probe as part of hourlong phone conversation (Original Post) BumRushDaShow May 2019 OP
I hate SHS at a truly unhealthy level. 👺 Funtatlaguy May 2019 #1
"Donald, here is what I want you to do" dalton99a May 2019 #2
Why was this convo made public? Did Vlad tell LOSER45 to publicize this as a gesture of Leghorn21 May 2019 #3
I doubt Mueller would be surprised but then his work is done BumRushDaShow May 2019 #4
Yes, this would come as no surprise at all, Bum - but I guess I'm hoping that this international Leghorn21 May 2019 #10
I'm sure he will testify BumRushDaShow May 2019 #12
Thanks much, Bum - when word came out last night that negotiations had begun, I pretty much stopped Leghorn21 May 2019 #20
I'm beginning to wonder if he could be removed by military coup. gldstwmn May 2019 #18
Where do you think the Republicans got their talking point from? Iliyah May 2019 #5
I wonder if Glenn Greenwald was tied into that conversation? still_one May 2019 #6
WTF. I'm outraged. Russia is an enemy of the US. Putin has no business being briefed on anything. iluvtennis May 2019 #7
Well nobody's stopping Trump durablend May 2019 #9
yep, unethical & complicit GOP. They don't care about democracy, just their pocketbooks. iluvtennis May 2019 #11
This.What you said. emmaverybo May 2019 #13
The two touched "very, very briefly" forgotmylogin May 2019 #8
oh great...more collusion. Just what we need. n/t iscooterliberally May 2019 #14
"We got away with it, Vlad! It's time for our 2020 Vision" struggle4progress May 2019 #15
As always, Greenwald and Snowden were unavailable for comment... Blue_Tires May 2019 #16
... BumRushDaShow May 2019 #19
He was probably ordering a hit on Mueller. gldstwmn May 2019 #17
So, Trump will talk to Putin about Mueller, but won't talk to Mueller about Putin? htuttle May 2019 #21
Makes ya go... BumRushDaShow May 2019 #23
This really gets my goat. We know that Trump & his family are guilty as sin. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #22
The process isn't done yet. It is just beginning. BumRushDaShow May 2019 #24
He can't be indicted for aiding & abetting or colluding...Mueller's report. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #26
Rick Wilson's succinct question is DeminPennswoods May 2019 #25
Arrogant fuckhead isn't he? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2019 #27
Fuck you, Putin... and fuck UpInArms May 2019 #28
Treason hiding in plain sight. NT SayItLoud May 2019 #29

dalton99a

(81,404 posts)
2. "Donald, here is what I want you to do"
Fri May 3, 2019, 12:53 PM
May 2019

and the next hour was spent drilling the concept into his thick skull



Leghorn21

(13,523 posts)
3. Why was this convo made public? Did Vlad tell LOSER45 to publicize this as a gesture of
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:01 PM
May 2019

fealty to him? Because this makes lil donnie look so weak, while making Putin look like THE MAN, eh?

I wonder what Mr. Mueller & Co think about this chat...



BumRushDaShow

(128,509 posts)
4. I doubt Mueller would be surprised but then his work is done
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:03 PM
May 2019

It's up to Congress now. Just add it to the pile of evidence that they have been trying to claw out of DOJ's hands.

Leghorn21

(13,523 posts)
10. Yes, this would come as no surprise at all, Bum - but I guess I'm hoping that this international
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:36 PM
May 2019

dis will somehow prod Mr. Mueller a little further towards testifying publicly about his report...I don’t think it’s his nature to WANT to do that, but we kinda NEED him to, ASAP!!

BumRushDaShow

(128,509 posts)
12. I'm sure he will testify
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:44 PM
May 2019

but I expect all parties are very keenly aware that how they proceed from this point on may have to be unprecedented because the level of extreme partisanship within what is left of the GOP and lack of any honor whatsoever among those who have succumbed to this mess, will require thinking of steps to deal with the short term AND those needed for the long game.

They need to bring in some of the best legal minds - and not just the ones who have been dutifully serving as pundits (including the Watergate-experienced ones).

Leghorn21

(13,523 posts)
20. Thanks much, Bum - when word came out last night that negotiations had begun, I pretty much stopped
Fri May 3, 2019, 04:46 PM
May 2019

breathing altogether, waiting for confirmation!!! - but I’m chill now, and glad to see you are confident he will testify -

Thanks also for your excellent take on how this will be playing out -

durablend

(7,455 posts)
9. Well nobody's stopping Trump
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:33 PM
May 2019

"I'LL JUST KEEP BREAKING LAWS...NOT AS IF ANYONE'S GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT ANYWAY!"

emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
13. This.What you said.
Fri May 3, 2019, 02:22 PM
May 2019

Putin is a murderer. He is the head of a corrupt government that sows discord here and throughout Europe, wants to install puppets all over the globe, and is doing so.
They are an enemy of their own people.
This call is more collusion.

BumRushDaShow

(128,509 posts)
19. ...
Fri May 3, 2019, 03:32 PM
May 2019


(P.S. every time I see those names I think of you saying that and almost want to post it on your behalf)

gldstwmn

(4,575 posts)
17. He was probably ordering a hit on Mueller.
Fri May 3, 2019, 03:29 PM
May 2019

Seriously there is something very unholy about this. Why on earth would he be discussing domestic issues with Satan himself? We are in big, big trouble here.

htuttle

(23,738 posts)
21. So, Trump will talk to Putin about Mueller, but won't talk to Mueller about Putin?
Fri May 3, 2019, 04:55 PM
May 2019

Very revealing, indeed.

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
22. This really gets my goat. We know that Trump & his family are guilty as sin.
Fri May 3, 2019, 05:52 PM
May 2019

How the heck this happened, I don't know. That he got off. Shouldn't have happened. Should NOT have happened. Look at what Nixon did, at what Bill Clinton did, compared to Trump and his family.

BumRushDaShow

(128,509 posts)
24. The process isn't done yet. It is just beginning.
Fri May 3, 2019, 06:00 PM
May 2019

They haven't even had the equivalent of the "Watergate Hearings" yet (which happened before they even considered an impeachment inquiry and hearings for Nixon).

Honeycombe8

(37,648 posts)
26. He can't be indicted for aiding & abetting or colluding...Mueller's report.
Fri May 3, 2019, 06:42 PM
May 2019

While he doesn't exonerate Trump, he examined the evidence and said there's not enough evidence for an indictment so that htere's a reasonable expectation of a guilty finding.

I don't see Congress having the time to pursue that line, to find more evidence, while also pursuing obstruction evidence.

But we'll see.

DeminPennswoods

(15,265 posts)
25. Rick Wilson's succinct question is
Fri May 3, 2019, 06:04 PM
May 2019

"if Trump isn't a Russian (witting or otherwise) agent, how would you know?"

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