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(23,018 posts) Mon Jan 8, 2018, 01:12 PM Jan 2018

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The Mueller-Trump Interview Is The Tolling Bell For the Trump Admin [View all]

Mueller has two plea deals: one from Papadopoulos and one from Flynn. He also has the campaign and transition team emails that were hosted on the GSA servers.

He also has testimony from Comey and other DoJ and FBI officials.

He has financial documents that confirm money laundering and he has Trump's tax returns.

Mueller knows everything that's been leaked and made public plus a mountain of information that hasn't. He can confirm and corroborate pretty much anything he wants without testimony from Trump.

The reason he needs to interview Trump is to get him on the record. Trump will be put in a position of either needing to confess or lie. Either way spells doom, one way is worse than the other.

By anything Trump has said in the past, you can bet it's going to be in the worst way possible.

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The Mueller-Trump Interview Is The Tolling Bell For the Trump Admin [View all] berni_mccoy Jan 2018 OP

Can Trump refuse to be interviewed? Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #1

It is unlikely that he can refuse the interview. He can always plead the 5th Amendment berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #2

If Trump's legal team prevails, yes I agree. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #6

President pleading the 5th is a confession, politically if not legally marylandblue Jan 2018 #8

So Trump would do better to fight the interview and conduct a massive PR campaign Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #13

In ordinary political times, yes, absolutely. However he is an utter liar and the Republicans are so OnDoutside Jan 2018 #42

it has zero legal implications... getagrip_already Jan 2018 #49

A good assessment from first word to last Orrex Jan 2018 #72

Trump is a Republican, though NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #113

I think his lawyers will tell him to plead the 5th, but his arrogence will, like always... Javaman Jan 2018 #35

If he does both things, would his shoe protrude from his neck? lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #62

I see your toes! LOL nt Javaman Jan 2018 #70

He won't be able to help himself NastyRiffraff Jan 2018 #78

I thought bdamomma Jan 2018 #58

Pleading the 5th (or the 25th) will only damage him further. lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #59

Pleading the 5th, like what Hillary Clinton did? Wait, Nevermind. It will be Trump doing it--again! TheBlackAdder Jan 2018 #112

He can fight it legally, as Bill Clinton did marylandblue Jan 2018 #3

Precedent was set when Clinton was forced to testify YessirAtsaFact Jan 2018 #5

Clinton was a Democrat. Wednesdays Jan 2018 #101

Yes Trump is grandiose enough to think he can beat Mueller. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #7

That was my thought, also. Appeal to the buffoon's Stability, Genius, Smartest Asshole in the room erronis Jan 2018 #24

Two points PJMcK Jan 2018 #26

Every time I see Trump, he has a Whopper in his mouth. lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #64

Don't forget two scoops of ice cream. nt madinmaryland Jan 2018 #103

It would be a total humiliation, but he would see it is a win. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #40

Let SG see it how he wants and then, BYE-BYE! sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #47

and that he's a super genius. LOL Javaman Jan 2018 #38

Chuck Rosenberg on MSNBC said... Satch59 Jan 2018 #4

Trump's major option is to stall as long as possible with refusal? Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #15

He may try, but I wonder if it will work in this case marylandblue Jan 2018 #25

Not for nothing, but refusing to release your tax returns means you have something to hide Cosmocat Jan 2018 #55

He can say Mueller is on a witch hunt and any interview will be rigged and fake news. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #75

I believe Mueller has one big dilemma. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #9

Indeed. kentuck Jan 2018 #10

I believe that this may have caused some sleepless nights for Mueller. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #11

He may have been afraid of what he might discover? n/t kentuck Jan 2018 #60

Yes, what he would uncover, how he would proceed, the consequences. And personal safety issues. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #86

This case has a lotta in's, lotta out's, lotta what-have-you's ... mr_lebowski Jan 2018 #102

I also think some back room deals are being cut as we speak. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #16

The more, the merrier! appal_jack Jan 2018 #17

I believe he has the goods on them. But Mueller is also concerned about the big picture. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #20

It is amazing how many concessions you can get in plea bargains... erronis Jan 2018 #28

I think people will resign or announce they are not running. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #43

that could be possible bdamomma Jan 2018 #63

I'd like to see them all in prison. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #76

This worries me get the red out Jan 2018 #67

The reality is fairly clear based on history and the way things work. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #77

You nailed it get the red out Jan 2018 #109

I have been a political junkie since I was 8 yrs old and one of my degrees Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #111

+ 1 red dog 1 Jan 2018 #57

Mueller has responsibilty thbobby Jan 2018 #29

What you wrote is my view also. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #50

They will do enough to restore some credibility yes. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #81

I think he knows he cannot run a lawn mower over two branches of the American government. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #79

"democrats" Pagan0 Jan 2018 #104

In his mind I believe he feels he has a responsibility to the country, not just the law. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #84

Responsibility to the country thbobby Jan 2018 #89

I agree, but realistically that is not how Washington has ever worked. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #90

The best way to avoid serious damage to the United States Mr.Bill Jan 2018 #30

They have never gone after all of them before. Not how Washington or the elites work. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #80

To not do so would cause far greater damage. OnDoutside Jan 2018 #44

The best predictor of the future is the past. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #82

Not anymore. Mr.Bill Jan 2018 #85

We have a totally corrupt GOP congress, Mueller will not put them all in prison. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #87

The real question Richard D Jan 2018 #65

That is why Mueller is having some sleepless nights. Damage either way he goes. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #83

I'd much rather take the damage of Richard D Jan 2018 #99

I would as well. But that is not how Washington thinks or works. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #105

Every one of the people Mueller could bring down IS doing serious damage to the US. lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #66

Like Bush and Cheney were charged with war crimes? Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #88

I'm not saying it's likely; lagomorph777 Jan 2018 #107

Yes I would be very happy if this were to occur. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #108

Half the GOP. NO problem. We are a smart, strong, resiliant population. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #91

I think people would be shocked to learn how many corrupt leaders we have. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #98

That is exactly why Mueller was put there in the first place... WyattKansas Jan 2018 #92

Yes I am not sure anyone wants to hear it however. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #96

K&R Scurrilous Jan 2018 #12

Questions, 'cuz I'm like, dumb GusBob Jan 2018 #14

Answers berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #18

Good post. Orrex Jan 2018 #21

With regards to #4--"goes to credibilty, your honor" GusBob Jan 2018 #22

If he does that, Trump will lead him all over marylandblue Jan 2018 #23

Trump's deposition PJMcK Jan 2018 #31

Could not stop bragging True Blue American Jan 2018 #73

I think the length of the interview (testimony?) will play a large role in the process LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2018 #34

But pleading "National Security" as gusbob pointed out? erronis Jan 2018 #33

There is plenty of material that the question, the answer or both don't involve National Security berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #52

He will lie and he will contradict the things he's said on air and on twitter. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #94

Hear the tolling of the bells--Iron bells! Orrex Jan 2018 #19

What a world of solemn thought their monody compels! califootman Jan 2018 #56

Nice catch! Orrex Jan 2018 #71

Where is all this talk of a Trump interview coming from? The White House? ollie10 Jan 2018 #27

Reported on NBC News and Morning Joe marylandblue Jan 2018 #37

History question for anyone. robertpaulsen Jan 2018 #32

Cox never asked to interview Nixon marylandblue Jan 2018 #39

I seem to remember that a court ruled that a tweet by tRUMP was admissible in court ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2018 #36

Lying by tweet is not a crime, Lying to DOJ is marylandblue Jan 2018 #41

You're probably right, I am thinking about something else I guess, where a judge ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2018 #45

Lying by tweet may not be a crime, but obstruction and witness tampering are berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #61

True or False: if Mueller is ready to interview shitgibbon, he's finished/nearly finished. NightWatcher Jan 2018 #46

I think it means he has enough to nail Trump. I don't think it ends there. berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #53

This isn't the end, but it may be the beginning of the end, of the investigation. LudwigPastorius Jan 2018 #48

Thanx for your opening post. Outlines stuff for me! Beneficial discussion. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #51

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2018 #54

Can Trump do what Bush 43 did after 9/11? red dog 1 Jan 2018 #68

There is a big difference between the 9/11 Commission and a Federal Investigation of Crimes berni_mccoy Jan 2018 #74

There is only one thing that is certain... world wide wally Jan 2018 #69

2: Lie, and make crap up that doesn't even make sense, or matter. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #95

I will be surprised to see Trump do a live interview with Mueller Gothmog Jan 2018 #93

I foresee a really bad case of Alzheimer's developing. L. Coyote Jan 2018 #97

I have two words: Wednesdays Jan 2018 #100

T is not capable of distinguishing truth from fiction. But it doesn't matter, since he loses Amaryllis Jan 2018 #106

that scurrying cockroach won't go anywhere near that trump certainot Jan 2018 #110