so that Russia could have someone to trade for Butina?

I would not put anything past these bastards.

[Quick web search did not reveal who normally has the authority to do spy swaps for the US]

It would be uniquely bad precedent - if we nab one of your spies, just arrest any American citizen and we'll work a swap.

My concern is that the deal was worked before the American's arrest. It would benefit both Putin and Trump.

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And today, Pompeo said "If appropriate, he should be released."

If appropriate???

You know, with that weird Afghanistan shitshow of a cabinet meeting, I'm starting to wonder how far the Russia thing goes. It seems bigger and more blatant than I thought.

1.) please his handler, Putin;
2.) "rescue" an American hostage; and
3.) make sure Butina is not available to testify per her agreement with Bob Mueller.

What will Trump do? What WILL he do?