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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Just reported on CNN: Trump considering firing Mueller [View all]AlexSFCA
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he is not looking at obstruction of justice charges which is simply a potential impeachment. He is looking at treason which may result in death penalty and WWIII with Russia. He has nothing to lose at this point and will stop at absolutely nothing. GOP will gladly help.
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One thing has seemed consistent with him Ellen. When he says he will do something that
still_one
Jun 2017
#20
Someone should tell him what happened to Nixon when he pulled a similar stunt. nt
procon
Jun 2017
#5
Shushhh with the damn warnings!!! I say let the Fuhrer-in-Chief screw himself!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2017
#35
Unless the republicans in the Congress are willing to act, there is nothing to stop trump
still_one
Jun 2017
#21
I don't know if they would SD. One thing I do know if this happens, every American
still_one
Jun 2017
#25
I agree. His attorney's told him to, and they are convenced that the republican congress
still_one
Jun 2017
#26
Don't believe he will do that. Even the Buffoon knows that won't accomplish anything.
Hoyt
Jun 2017
#30
I wish I could disagree with you, but the Goppers have totally circled the wagons on this one
Boomerproud
Jun 2017
#40
"There are no such Republicans in Congress anymore, only personality cultists and corporate shills."
LenaBaby61
Jun 2017
#96
I have so much faith in Mueller and his team. They are thorough and scary smart. Ugh.
Glimmer of Hope
Jun 2017
#36
Does anyone really believe that Rs are going to back a plan to re-establish the investigation?
briv1016
Jun 2017
#83
I do not see anyway Trump tries this. It would to to crazy, even for his dumb-ass! n/t
USALiberal
Jun 2017
#59
Betting that a plan is "too crazy/dumb" for Donald is a good way to lose money.
briv1016
Jun 2017
#87
He will pressure him to do it. Trump can only fire Mueller if Rosenstein agrees
SummerSnow
Jun 2017
#72
He'll pull a Nixon and fire Rosenstein first. His replacement will fire Mueller.
briv1016
Jun 2017
#88
This is a rumor that originated with NewsMax' Chris Ruddy. I'm not sure it is accurate.
stevenleser
Jun 2017
#90
Good! I hope he does! That's one more move to convince a lot of people he has to be guilty
napi21
Jun 2017
#91
This is how they control the narrative and make everyone trip over themselves endlessly.
L. Coyote
Jun 2017
#95