Posted on Jun 16, 2023
Republicans privately acknowledge Trump's legal woes are serious this time
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It’s long been Republican orthodoxy that no matter what Donald Trump does, the GOP base will stick with him. After his last indictment in New York, the party rallied around him.
But this time, privately, Republicans aren’t so sure.
An operative in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ orbit, who requested anonymity to speak candidly without approval from higher-ups, said that “from an objective standpoint,” the federal charges Trump faces for his post-presidency handling of classified documents are far more serious than the earlier ones around hush money payments before the 2016 election.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen in Georgia,” this person said, referring to the investigation into possible election interference by Trump and his allies. “But the man is going to prison. It’s happening. So at this point, where we are is ‘Who’s going to be the nominee?’ … Donald Trump broke the law, and frankly, I’m not a never-Trumper. I’m really not. But this is too much."
But this time, privately, Republicans aren’t so sure.
An operative in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ orbit, who requested anonymity to speak candidly without approval from higher-ups, said that “from an objective standpoint,” the federal charges Trump faces for his post-presidency handling of classified documents are far more serious than the earlier ones around hush money payments before the 2016 election.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen in Georgia,” this person said, referring to the investigation into possible election interference by Trump and his allies. “But the man is going to prison. It’s happening. So at this point, where we are is ‘Who’s going to be the nominee?’ … Donald Trump broke the law, and frankly, I’m not a never-Trumper. I’m really not. But this is too much."
Republicans privately acknowledge Trump's legal woes are serious this time
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There will remain a certain percentage that will continue to support him regardless of any proof of wrongdoing.
Remember this?
On 23 January 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump caused controversy when he stated the following during a campaign rally in Iowa:
"I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters."
Still true today.
Remember this?
On 23 January 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump caused controversy when he stated the following during a campaign rally in Iowa:
"I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters."
Still true today.
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I personally feel that the disgusting things he said publicly about having sex with his own daughter still shocks me almost more than this multi-front, dedicated and illegal attempt to destroy the entire govt. as we knew it. I'd maybe say more, but I'd much rather engage with all of you as my sisters and brothers in arms, as I doubt that RP will ever be the place to argue about politics- I'm just concerned that it's gone way past politics, and other than Hunter Biden's laptop or the terrible Afganistan withdrawal, no one can or wants to provide any real proof of Joe Biden's alledged crimes. It's like comparing apples to rhinos to me...millions of jobs, lower overall costs for the normal people...why are those things that must be reversed? Oh well, I've said my piece.
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I'd also like SOMEBODY to show real proof of the alledged "election fraud", or explain any valid reasoning for firing national park service workers, weather scientists, etc., or not sending FEMA aid to TX or wherever warranted, and I'd especially like to know the valid reasoning for beheading DoD and justice agencies. Hate on me if you want, D.T. fans- I don't understand.
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I will risk saying one more thing: why do those who support him excuse his constant breaking of his sacred oath, his affinity for proven low-lifes in his orbit, intentionally putting unqualified people in consequential roles in govt., firing scientists and proven, qualified experts...I could go on, but my point is, why are all of these things alledgedly no worse than anything J.B. did? We all know, if any military members did a fraction of the things D.T. does in violation of his oath they'd be in Leavenworth or the brig, dishonorably discharged, etc. I guess it's all just beyond my comprehension.
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SSgt Richard Kensinger
Donald's Ego is quite fragile and to compensate he disparages everyone who is more integrated than he is!
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