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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe timing of the Manafort indictment is really bad
for Trump and his circle of officials/advisors.
I know it seems like weve been waiting forever, but this is actually an early indictment in what will likely be a long investigation.
So why the rush and why is the timing particularly bad for Trump?
Usually indictments come down at the end of an investigation, especially one that by all accounts seems to be limited to white collar crimes.
We know about the raid on Manafort, so theres probably very little (maybe even no) concern that evidence will be destroyed. So that cant be the reason to move on Manafort this early.
Were talking white collar crimes and a guy who has no history of involvement with violent crime, so theres likely no concern that anyones safety or life is in danger.
Mueller grabbed Manafort now because he has Manafort dead to rights. He wouldnt do this otherwise. And I think this means Mueller also knows Manafort has the goods on people bigger than him. Maybe Kushner, maybe Don Jr., maybe Donald himself. Maybe all of them.
Amusing aside: count on hearing Trump defenders downplaying this with comments like, This is all Mueller has? After all this time? After all this money? Just remind them that the investigation is ongoing, so no, this isnt all Mueller has.
Disclaimer: I may be stating the obvious in my post but over the weekend I succeeded at lowering my expectations and this morning Im really thrilled to see Manafort in the hot seat.
dalton99a
(81,570 posts)avebury
(10,952 posts)Trump does with large LOCK TRUMP UP signs.
That would send him over the edge.
mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)it is for tax evasion. Statute of limitations was the concern.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)mercuryblues
(14,537 posts)the list of 12 charges ....he is fucked. Happy day.
demmiblue
(36,885 posts)that doesn't mean that there won't be additional charges in the future.
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Maeve
(42,288 posts)Go back to Slate's article from last year and you'll see--his relationship with tRump goes back 30 years and more, as well.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/04/paul_manafort_isn_t_a_gop_retread_he_s_made_a_career_of_reinventing_tyrants.html
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)UCmeNdc
(9,600 posts)Trump has not had to testify under oath yet.