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(7,879 posts)Respectfully I doubt this scenario. It feels like wishful thinking more than a decision made or thoughtful strategy. I think the reality here is that Putin has far more sway over Trump's actions and choices than the GOP regardless of their preferences. Barr serves as Trump's bagman, not Pense's thus his instructions likewise come from Putin rather than GOP power brokers.
Trump is the GOP monster-in-charge. He's got more control over their future than he should have but they can't get rid of him.
The idea that Trump would walk away to avoid federal charges and investigations would only work if it favors Putin in a useful way. I think that Trump the Destroyer-of-Democracy works better going down in flames while taking much of the establishment, the economy, and public institutions down with him. It also mimics the plan Putin used in Ukraine to destabilize both government and social order. Putin's Puppet is here to divide American society as well as defeat Federal law and order along with any legal structures which inhibit Putin's money laundering. Whatever serves that end best is what he'll do