On Saturday morning, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he "WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK." Trump's comments came after widespread reports that Manhattan District Alvin L. Bragg (D) was closing in on an indictment connected to Trump's $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star who says she had an affair with Trump. Later, a Trump spokesman clarified that Trump had no "
It's a sorry state of affairs when you have to explain to people that the President of the United States paying hush money to a porn star to cover up his sexual relationship is a bad thing.
Nancy Pelosi's greatest mistake was in not allowing Trump to be impeached for all of the crimes he was known to have committed by the time the Ukraine extortion came to light. He should have been hit for obstruction in the Mueller probe, emolument violations, sharing classified information with Russians, naming brainless grifters like Javanka to the WH staff, and, who knows, jaywalking. It was too easy for the Republicans to brush off the single phone call extorting Zelenskyy for dirt on Biden. It might not have been so easy to brush off Trump's whole body of dirty work. Now it's up to the justice system. No indictment too small. No charge too trivial. Trump is a career criminal. It's long past time to hold him to account. And why not start with his hush money payment to Stormy, who forever imprinted our minds with the thought of the macho Trump with naught but a tiny mushroom.
"Axelrod said charges against Trump for something so insignificant would allow Trump to characterize all future charges as "politically-motivated.""
The ruling class will not allow any of their members to be prosecuted, because that might make the little people think that their rulers are obligated to follow the law.
The law binds the ruled but does not protect it. The law also protects the rulers but does not bind them.
Kudos to you Judd for your diligence in setting the record straight on SVB and BLM donations. Thrilled to see that other outlets are recognizing your abilities and writing.
I wish Axelrod and other Dem spox/talking heads were not so dismissive and "nothin' to see here" on the Bragg indictment! They're hoping for bigger fish to take DJT down; yes, this is perhaps not the MOST significant crime he's committed, but for all Americans sake, don't just put it in the rearview mirror as a non-issue! It IS an issue, and Trump's skated in so many ways on so many crimes that saying this one is superfluous and not a "real" indictable crime is just giving him a bigger soapbox. I say Get him on any and all charges because he'll delay, appeal, play politics with every possible thing he's liable for. He CANNOT be able to skirt ANY charges. He's gotten away with far too many crimes, small and LARGE over his years of treachery, lawlessness and privilege. I say, NO MORE. Make him liable and make him pay, however "minor'" the crime may seem. Once the dominoes start falling.....look out, Donnie!! One small step for justice, only the beginning.
Unfortunately for the lock him up Twitter fans they'll have to wait a little longer. I'm still in the ' they're all complicit crowd ' therefore nothing will happen to anyone ever .... sorry to be a debbie downer I've just lost all faith in our government and it's politicians . Thanks Judd for a clear picture of these events.
Good summary of this case. I was one of the people who was a little let down that this was going to be the first case to possibly get an indictment. People will not think of the campaign laws violated and think it was a payoff for the affair. Who cares about an affair will be the popular thinking. With that in their minds they are vulnerable targets for the 'political witch hunt' mantra Trump will use. And we all know Trump will exploit this to his advantage. The circus goes on.
Shame on David Axelrod for forgetting and rewriting history. We have plenty enough of that from Republicans without widely watched Dems engaging in the same behavior.
Cutting through the fog as usual, Judd and team. Thank you!
Trump is a criminal - and that should be the end of the story. Instead his crimes and misdeeds exacerbate confusion and doubt over the direction of our society. It's as if we were living inside of a crazed circus every minute of every day. I fervently hope that one day we awaken from this nightmare and begin to live as clear-minded adults.
It's a sorry state of affairs when you have to explain to people that the President of the United States paying hush money to a porn star to cover up his sexual relationship is a bad thing.
Nancy Pelosi's greatest mistake was in not allowing Trump to be impeached for all of the crimes he was known to have committed by the time the Ukraine extortion came to light. He should have been hit for obstruction in the Mueller probe, emolument violations, sharing classified information with Russians, naming brainless grifters like Javanka to the WH staff, and, who knows, jaywalking. It was too easy for the Republicans to brush off the single phone call extorting Zelenskyy for dirt on Biden. It might not have been so easy to brush off Trump's whole body of dirty work. Now it's up to the justice system. No indictment too small. No charge too trivial. Trump is a career criminal. It's long past time to hold him to account. And why not start with his hush money payment to Stormy, who forever imprinted our minds with the thought of the macho Trump with naught but a tiny mushroom.
Man, do I hope something actually sticks to "Teflon Don."
Really appreciate your capacity to go in, sort out, connect and display the many 'weeds' of stories like this.
For a lot of folks, attention falls off when they are convinced that "It's complicated."
Thanks for never being deterred by "complicated". Suddenly we have another reliable overview of another formerly "complicated" issue!
Yay!
"Axelrod said charges against Trump for something so insignificant would allow Trump to characterize all future charges as "politically-motivated.""
The ruling class will not allow any of their members to be prosecuted, because that might make the little people think that their rulers are obligated to follow the law.
The law binds the ruled but does not protect it. The law also protects the rulers but does not bind them.
Kudos to you Judd for your diligence in setting the record straight on SVB and BLM donations. Thrilled to see that other outlets are recognizing your abilities and writing.
Very grateful for your left-wing writing Judd. Sounds like it will be an Interesting week.
So trump tells his constituents that he is going to be arrested and they and the press swallow it whole. Great fund raising pitch.
Perhaps this is the gut-punch that will soften up Trump and his Supporters before the federal haymaker in coming days.
I wish Axelrod and other Dem spox/talking heads were not so dismissive and "nothin' to see here" on the Bragg indictment! They're hoping for bigger fish to take DJT down; yes, this is perhaps not the MOST significant crime he's committed, but for all Americans sake, don't just put it in the rearview mirror as a non-issue! It IS an issue, and Trump's skated in so many ways on so many crimes that saying this one is superfluous and not a "real" indictable crime is just giving him a bigger soapbox. I say Get him on any and all charges because he'll delay, appeal, play politics with every possible thing he's liable for. He CANNOT be able to skirt ANY charges. He's gotten away with far too many crimes, small and LARGE over his years of treachery, lawlessness and privilege. I say, NO MORE. Make him liable and make him pay, however "minor'" the crime may seem. Once the dominoes start falling.....look out, Donnie!! One small step for justice, only the beginning.
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LOCK HIM UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately for the lock him up Twitter fans they'll have to wait a little longer. I'm still in the ' they're all complicit crowd ' therefore nothing will happen to anyone ever .... sorry to be a debbie downer I've just lost all faith in our government and it's politicians . Thanks Judd for a clear picture of these events.
Good summary of this case. I was one of the people who was a little let down that this was going to be the first case to possibly get an indictment. People will not think of the campaign laws violated and think it was a payoff for the affair. Who cares about an affair will be the popular thinking. With that in their minds they are vulnerable targets for the 'political witch hunt' mantra Trump will use. And we all know Trump will exploit this to his advantage. The circus goes on.
Shame on David Axelrod for forgetting and rewriting history. We have plenty enough of that from Republicans without widely watched Dems engaging in the same behavior.
Cutting through the fog as usual, Judd and team. Thank you!
Trump is a criminal - and that should be the end of the story. Instead his crimes and misdeeds exacerbate confusion and doubt over the direction of our society. It's as if we were living inside of a crazed circus every minute of every day. I fervently hope that one day we awaken from this nightmare and begin to live as clear-minded adults.