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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