Rudy was using his role as a means of getting money probably off books because he's in the midst of a divorce.

and all hell will break loose in January!

https://www.newsweek.com/rudy-judith-giuliani-hero-september-11-liar-divorce-1459140

And his felony-convicted ex-con buddy Bernie Kerik, has been out there tooting the loon horn since he got out of prison.

on any issue.

and the Repugs should not be encouraging that kind of behavior. We know darn well what Trump said and meant. He's an idiot and a traitor. He needs to be put out of office. There are some things one just doesn't joke about.

Trump has a habit of spewing whatever the hell is floating around in that empty skull of his. I don't think this was an intentional diversion, as it just digs him in deeper than he already is. If it was, it was incredibly stupid.

The fact that the republicans are claiming "he was joking" only further incriminates him. "It was a joke" is their excuse every time one of them says something racist, homophobic, sexist, or otherwise offensive. Why would this be any different? They really think we are all Boo Boo the Fool.

The press should stop covering the helicopter shams and demand that Trump go back to holding daily press briefings like every other modern president has done.

...the press is his enemy?

Why does it have to be a joke or a diversion? Why assume he is now publicly outing himself as a traitor as a diversion?

There are more negotiations on the books with China this week. He has clearly let them know that it will be beneficial to their negotiating position if they show up to the table with dirt on his political rivals.

That is not a diversion. It’s a continuation of the greatest criminal act ever seen by a President. Remember, the President also feels we are in an economic war with China.

Trump highlights his continuous traitorous activity and people are wondering if it’s a joke or a diversion. Guy is a traitor.

He is devious but we try to keep an open mind.

He said that intentionally to stir up shit. With the added benefit that China would take him at his word and do what he said.

trump knows, when the American president speaks, the world listens and uses this to his advantage.

The Ukraine Incident is nothing more than a scheme amongst thieves to extract wealth from Ukraine for their offshore accounts. Of course trump knew and approved. His receipts would be due to him when he left the presidency.

and not a distraction. He would LOVE for China to help him out in trying to get re-elected

Nor is it a joke to say you have an explosive device in an TSA line at an airport. Characterizing Trump’s request for China to dig up/manufacture dirt on a political opponent falls into the same category. Some crimes just aren’t funny under any circumstances.