Sources tell CNN Trump is celebrating: 'We won. Trump is in the clear. He didn't do anything wrong.'

[NewsCenter28]

Link:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/10/politics/robert-mueller-russia-investigation-team/index.html

3 questions:
1. Should I take this seriously?
2. Is the public buying this, as Trump did take a little jump at Gallup in his approval post Comey?
3. ABC said on Thursday Comey went nuclear on Trump. So why is Trump's team so gleeful?

[JI7]

1. Trump's own son just said Trump did say to Comey what Trump denied

[TeamPooka]

2. Let him take his victory lap before the race is finished. He's in real trouble and Mueller's team is

full of heavyweight investigators.
These guys are going to eat 'Predisent' Ponzi Scheme for lunch and have his lawyer for dessert.

[womanofthehills]

41. Absolutely evidence

Link to tweet

[still_one]

3. This is CNN pushing the false equivalency, and double standards, just like they did during their

coverage of the 2016 campaign.

When CNN had a discussion topic last year "are Jews people", that speaks volumes:

http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a50906/are-jews-people-was-a-real/

[Danmel]

17. as a Jew and a Democrat, I can tell you I'm definitely a person

And a pretty decent one at that.

[still_one]

33. I am Jewish also. The point I was making was how CNN and other news outlets seem to go out of their

way to paint a false picture that this is just a difference of opinion between two political entities.

[Danmel]

46. I know and I agree

[gordianot]

4. An age old tactic of scoundrels declare yourself the winner when by all accounts should be losing.

In Trumps case who would notice or think it mad and unusual he already bays at the moon and his core supporters do not notice.

[BainsBane]

5. It doesn't matter

The case is with Mueller know. Whether Trump is actually relieved or not is irrelevant. What matters is what Mueller does.

[davekriss]

22. Trump lackey Rosenstein is in control

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is in the drivers seat. Special Counsel Mueller reports to him. Rosenstein can fire him at any time. Mueller cannot subpoena anyone, release major info, etc. without Rosenstein's prior permission. And Rosenstein can sit on the Special Counsel's final report, keeping it from public view.

Given that Rosenstein wrote the Comey memo justifying Comey's dismissal (after the decision to fire Comey was made), and given his complete filibustering stonewalling before the Senate committee, I do not have high hopes that Rosenstein will do what's right for the country.

Basically, our former democratic republic has been for the most part captured by Putin cronies. Trump's infrastructure proposal is similar to what happened after the Soviet Union collapsed, i.e. sell off state assets at bargain basement prices to crony oligarchs, who then extract high "rents" from the rest of us. I'm surprised that the media hasn't made that connection (actually not surprised, given who the major media work for).

These are sad times, the collapse of our republic.

[BainsBane]

23. Mueller can subpoena

and he has already been granted authorization by Rosenstein. Rosenstein does not grant authority for specific subpoenas. Mueller only has to go back to Rosenstein if he wants to widen the investigation, and if Rosenstein denies a request, it is referred to congress.

Mueller has already brought two separate grand juries under his control.

[davekriss]

24. Well that helps me digest my cherrios

I do hope I have it completely wrong.

[FreeStateDemocrat]

26. You are right, Rosenstein is a REPUBLICAN so he has no moral bottom, we're fucked!!!

I didn't realize how dirty(complete loyalty oath to the Don) Rosenstein is until you pointed it out, our only hope is that Mueller will be a patriot and take it directly to the American people

[avebury]

30. If Senator Harris gets a second crack at Rosenstein in a public hearing

she should hand him a document where it clearly states that Mueller will not be fired and ask him point blank to sign it. Since Rosenstein is already a witness to the shenanigans to what is going on then his impartiality is already seriously in question. If he is so quick to refuse to sign the document he should be asked why is he so quick to flush his own reputation down the drain.

[DFW]

6. Philosophical question here:

Is it still considered a victory lap if there are uniforms waiting to put you in handcuffs before you cross the finish line?

[Kaleva]

7. The article is talking about Trump's lawyer celebrating. It doesn't mention Trump himself.

"But former prosecutors say it's far too early to pop the champagne."

http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/10/politics/robert-mueller-russia-investigation-team/index.html

[BeyondGeography]

8. Yup, he's in the clear

And the tapes prove it.

[oberliner]

10. There are no tapes

Why do people believe his nonsense?

[BeyondGeography]

11. Oh, you really needed this?

[oberliner]

13. Yeah, I just think Trump is playing BS games

Lies in his tweets. Gets all the media talking about his nonsense. Then finally admits it was bull.

[oberliner]

9. They are right that he is in the clear

They are wrong about him not doing anything wrong.

[womanofthehills]

38. Rachel Maddow: It Seems Clear Trump Is Now Under Investigation

The MSNBC host outlines why she’s “pretty darn sure” the special counsel is looking into a potential obstruction of justice.

Fired FBI director James Comey testified that President Donald Trump wasn’t under investigation, but that’s likely no longer the case, according to Rachel Maddow.

Trump is very likely now the target of an obstruction of justice probe, she explained on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” Friday. The host said she concluded this after Comey essentially said so under oath — twice.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/maddow-obstruction-of-justice_us_593b7b54e4b0c5a35c9fc6fa

[oberliner]

48. Wasn't Rachel Maddow supposed to be releasing his tax returns?

As much as I like her, she has a tendency to overhype things.

[4139]

12. So far, no "Comey memo"...

Comey had lots of time before the hearing to print out a copy of get it back from his friend...the memo is what the entire planet was talking about...why no memo?

Comey not having the memo I sure made trump bigly happy.

[Hobo]

14. Really?

Enjoy you stay.

[4139]

15. The OP question is why Trump is celebrating....

...this is making me ill!

[womanofthehills]

44. Don Jr. seems to be "celebrating" in a manic way

Link to tweet

[Tommy_Carcetti]

28. I'm thinking it's probably on Robert Mueller's desk right now

But if you want to bet against me, please proceed.

[stonecutter357]

16. every trump OP needs this .....

&t=43s&ytbChannel=null

[rock]

18. Trump is such a good liar

He fools himself!

[hatrack]

19. Two possibilities . . .

1. Spin and nothing more.

2. President Shitstain is so fucking stupid he actually believes this.

[Danmel]

20. Mission Accomplished: The Sequel

Trump's premature victory lap​ minus the flight suit (which can't be made large enough) and the codpiece (which can't be made small enough).

[judesedit]

21. Just more lies. The usual bs

[KingCharlemagne]

25. Trump fucking obstructed justice. He may not be impeached for it, since the

fascists control the bodies who would be responsible for impeachment. But anyone with two brain cells understands that Trump obstructed justice when he asked Comey to drop the Flynn investigation. That is an exemplar of a "high crime and misdemeanor" mentioned in the Constitution.

[frankieallen]

34. Actually, didn't he say " I hope you drop the investigation" ? or something like that.

any lawyer or politician on the f**ckin planet can argue that one successfully.

[KingCharlemagne]

36. It's one thing for a friend to say it to another friend. It's another thing entirely when

a boss says it to a subordinate, especially when that 'suggestion' (or "hope&quot might lead to Trump himself skating.

Jeesh!

[frankieallen]

37. "suggestion" being the operative word here.

Jeesh!

[KingCharlemagne]

40. So you don't think Trump obstructed justice, eh? - nt

[frankieallen]

43. Ah, nice try. Please twist my words to mean something completely different that what I said,

The meaning of what i said, pay attention now....
is that Drumpf will not be charged or convicted on that statement. In fact, it is so easy to argue what the word "hope" means, that it would be pointless to bring it up in hearings in front of a Judge.

Do you understand now King? Please don't respond, this conversation would only go downhill from here, as you accuse me of the next thing.

[C_U_L8R]

27. Have another scoop, Donnie

and a champagne popsicle.

[Freethinker65]

29. No golden carriage ride through adoring fans to meet the queen...

Trump is not in celebration mode.

Time for some domestic photo-op ego boosts, followed by exaggerated decalarations of success. Perhaps followed by three scoops of ice cream with sprinkles and a sparkler?

[D_Master81]

31. leaked by the oval office

to me this is a leak to continue to try and spin public opinion. why would someone celebrate being called a liar? even if he doesnt get charged w/ anything his credibility takes a hit.

[ginnyinWI]

32. He thinks this is a media/PR contest.

Like a reality show: if he gets the best ratings, best poll numbers, etc, then he has won. He has the power and can then defeat all adversaries! So he plays the victor in the media.

But there is a little matter of the law and the Constitution. Those things don't tend to be sways by approval ratings!

[frankieallen]

35. You are right about that, re: PR contest. His ego knows no bounds

[leftstreet]

42. +1 unless he's in handcuffs, he thinks he's winning

and even then he'd spin it somehow

[Vinca]

39. Let him think he won. It'll make it funnier when he falls.

[GreenEyedLefty]

45. Those are the words of Trump's scumbag attorney

Whose job it is to prop up the emperor, who, by the way, is wearing no clothes. The real substance, is several paragraphs down.

When I see declarations by Trump or his people of victory, I automatically assume the opposite.

[PubliusEnigma]

47. Interesting slant on this post.