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pnwmom

(110,171 posts) Wed Jun 23, 2021, 10:09 PM Jun 2021

Why would Trump's toadies be willing to take the fall for him and go to prison? [View all]

1) They don't want to get killed on the street by some Russian with poison.

2) By the time they're convicted of anything, it will be that much closer to 2024, and they'll be counting on a Trump win and a pardon.

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Why would Trump's toadies be willing to take the fall for him and go to prison? [View all] pnwmom Jun 2021 OP

Because they're toadies and true believers? SharonClark Jun 2021 #1

Blackmail. Murphyb849 Jun 2021 #2

They won't. sheshe2 Jun 2021 #3

I think you've nailed it... myohmy2 Jun 2021 #4

Even if Trump were to win in 2024, a POTUS can't pardon state convictions/crimes, only federal... RockRaven Jun 2021 #5

Right -- thanks for the reminder. NY better not be stupid enough to vote for some R. n/t pnwmom Jun 2021 #6

They're desperate, sniveling ladder-climber types. No pride, no spine. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #7

They're a cult. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2021 #8