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5. Let's Explore That - Why Would He Advise Them Not To Lawyer Up?.....

Reply to tblue37 (Reply #4)

Thu Jun 15, 2017, 11:09 AM

Jun 2017

One thing I can think of is if Trump's WH Staff begin to lawyer up - it might give off the stench that Trump (his employer) is guilty.

Trump couldn't live with that - hence - he tells his lawyer to tell his staff not to lawyer up.

Could there be any other reason(s)?

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Are People Working In The WH Lawyering Up?...... [View all] global1 Jun 2017 OP

Seems like anyone who would be involved has already appeared before the committees. jmg257 Jun 2017 #1

Only the smart ones. Cracklin Charlie Jun 2017 #2

If they aren't JustAnotherGen Jun 2017 #3

Trump's PERSONAL lawyer advised them not to. Talk about a conflict of interest. nt tblue37 Jun 2017 #4

Let's Explore That - Why Would He Advise Them Not To Lawyer Up?..... global1 Jun 2017 #5

Perhaps Trump plans to throw his staff members under the bus... LesterKasai Jun 2017 #7

He can question/direct them easier rainbow4321 Jun 2017 #8

Sure--good lawyers would advise staff members to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves. tblue37 Jun 2017 #9

Yes. H2O Man Jun 2017 #6

Even they are not stupid enough not to at this point. Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #10

Nope, Dumb Donald has told them they don't need to and they believe him YCHDT Jun 2017 #11