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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJimmy Carter suggests Trump is an illegitimate president
Washington (CNN)Former President Jimmy Carter suggested Friday that a full investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election would show that Donald Trump didn't win the presidency.
"There's no doubt that the Russians did interfere in the election. And I think the interference, although not yet quantified, if fully investigated would show that Trump didn't actually win the election in 2016. He lost the election and he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf," Carter said at the Carter Center's retreat in Leesburg, Virginia.
Asked if he believes Trump is an illegitimate president, Carter paused for a moment.
"Based on what I just said, which I can't retract," Carter said to audience laughter.
"There's no doubt that the Russians did interfere in the election. And I think the interference, although not yet quantified, if fully investigated would show that Trump didn't actually win the election in 2016. He lost the election and he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf," Carter said at the Carter Center's retreat in Leesburg, Virginia.
Asked if he believes Trump is an illegitimate president, Carter paused for a moment.
"Based on what I just said, which I can't retract," Carter said to audience laughter.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/politics/jimmy-carter-trump-russia-interference/index.html
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Jimmy Carter suggests Trump is an illegitimate president (Original Post)
spanone
Jun 2019
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malaise
(269,173 posts)1. Why Carter saying it matters is because
the Carter Center is one of the prominent election observer institutes on the planet.
We've been saying this from day one - it was a coup - a fucking coup and they are still trying to seize more power.
spanone
(135,880 posts)3. Absolutely.
malaise
(269,173 posts)4. This should be the lead story everywhere
A former President says you are illegitimate MoFo.
ITTMF!
spanone
(135,880 posts)5. ITTMF for sure....
yardwork
(61,711 posts)7. I know! Stupid right-wing no-nothing media.
malaise
(269,173 posts)9. I'm surprised Rachel is not carrying this
although she did admit that she just returned from Florida
spanone
(135,880 posts)10. This should be everywhere...
triron
(22,020 posts)14. Did not know that about the Carter Center.
malaise
(269,173 posts)16. I know from first hand experience
spanone
(135,880 posts)17. ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧ ⇧
malaise
(269,173 posts)18. I am really glad that Jimmy Carter spoke out about this illegitimate President
This must be a first in US history and it deserves way more coverage than it is receiving
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)6. Bravo.
Stuart G
(38,448 posts)8. K and R..and well said Mr. Carter. (a real President of the U.S.)
triron
(22,020 posts)11. Seemed stronger than a 'suggestion'
bluestarone
(17,043 posts)12. KICK!
dalton99a
(81,590 posts)13. Helsinki, July 16, 2018:
REPORTER (Jeff Mason from Reuters): President Putin, did you want President Trump to win the election and did you direct any of your officials to help him do that?
PUTIN: Yes, I did. Yes, I did. Because he talked about bringing the US/Russia relationship back to normal.
PUTIN: Yes, I did. Yes, I did. Because he talked about bringing the US/Russia relationship back to normal.
highplainsdem
(49,041 posts)15. Bravo! And thank you, President Carter!