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beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
1. compared to the massive mess he is making elsewhere, it is a small story
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 10:56 AM
Nov 2019

unfortunately the media does us no favors when it comes to trump and GOP reporting


the same old "both sides do it bs".

Submariner

(12,485 posts)
2. I'm still waiting for the big veteran groups (VFW, American Legion)
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:01 AM
Nov 2019

and the newer Gulf War groups to hit the front pages of newspapers with articles condemning Trump's stealing of veteran funds for his family's personal use. It seems like crickets so far.

Johnny2X2X

(18,745 posts)
3. Just crazy, this would have ending any other Presidency
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:07 AM
Nov 2019

This would be a massive scandal, this is a President and his family stealing money donated in order to help sick children and other charities. $2 Million was the settlement, it was likely many times that.

People go to prison for much less all the time. This was a civil suit, but the admission by the Trump's that they did this should open a criminal probe.

When a local person scams a charity, they go to prison.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
4. My fantasy is that traitortrump is convicted of a simple crime and jailed.
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:17 AM
Nov 2019

Then, one by one, each of the next 1001 crimes trump is guilty of, is duly verdict certified in court, and added on to his sentences.

mopinko

(69,806 posts)
5. gmta. and his properties are auctioned off for pennies.
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:21 AM
Nov 2019

my fantasy is the chicago tower is turned into affordable/supportive housing.
it's in the heart of the medical and university systems here, too. student/patient/family/staff housing. shiiiiiiiit. happy days are here again.
we could solve half our cities ills in one fell swoop.

wishstar

(5,267 posts)
6. This $2 mill settlement raises questions about tax fraud that media hasn't mentioned
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:23 AM
Nov 2019

If Trump and family were steering payments into the foundation and not including funds in determining either personal or corporate taxes, and then using money for either campaign or personal spending, then seems like clear tax evasion not just impropriety involving inappropriate use of charity.

ScratchCat

(1,957 posts)
8. I was stunned
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 11:40 AM
Nov 2019

That this wasn't mentioned on any show on MSNBC or CNN last night(if it was, I missed it). The media is in full Trump Re-election Mode(TRM) right now and have an impeachment inquiry to "question". Its completely sickening what the media is allowing Trump to get away with. This is 100% impeachable and should be included in the AOI with the hush money payments which were also a felony.

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