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In reply to the discussion: What do Republicans gain by keeping Trump in power rather than Pence? [View all]Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)18. I think so. He records people. Russia has "kompromat" that means Trump has access to it too
In the past he used blackmail to stop people suing him by finding info on their lawyers.
Plus Russia also hacked Republicans last year.
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Embarrassing to go after a Repub Pres. Admitting they F.Ued. Probably they r Blackmailed by Tango
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#1
And a general malaise and apprehension about pissing off the core Trump supporters.
no_hypocrisy
May 2017
#2
once he's removed or they even start the proceedings, his rage will be irrelevant
yurbud
May 2017
#13
He is a vengeful person . He'd release all the kompromat on everyone & try to destroy everything
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#15
Does he have any? Besides that he donated to everyone in the past & what favors he got in exchange?
yurbud
May 2017
#17
I think so. He records people. Russia has "kompromat" that means Trump has access to it too
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#18
Yes! LOL! Problem for us too b/c means we are in crazy & vicious circle situation.
Madam45for2923
May 2017
#23
I think they will strike a deal with Trump. No more investigations into finances if you resign NOW
Feathery Scout
May 2017
#37
Trump doesn't want to look like a loser. And he hates the job. Kushner will negotiate the deal...
Feathery Scout
May 2017
#39
Yes, they are afraid (of losing) his hardcore base of low information voters.
LonePirate
May 2017
#7
Trump more expendable? If investigation catches a couple dozen, trump would issue pardons to all?
lostnfound
May 2017
#10
you would think they'd figured out the health care one at least is a suicide mission
yurbud
May 2017
#16