Trump concerned about being impeached, sees it as a 'real possibility,' source says
Source: CNN
President Donald Trump has expressed concern that he could be impeached when Democrats take over the House, a source close to the President told CNN Monday. The source said Trump sees impeachment as a "real possibility."
But Trump isn't certain it will happen, the source added.
A separate source close to the White House told CNN that aides inside the West Wing believe "the only issue that may stick" in the impeachment process is the campaign finance violations tied to former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's payouts to Trump's alleged mistresses.
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White House officials, at the moment, still don't believe special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion will result in impeachment. Officials are also comforted by their belief that the campaign finance issue is not seen as enough to galvanize bipartisan support for impeachment.
Read more: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/12/10/politics/trump-impeachment-concern/index.html
ffr
(22,670 posts)Fuckwad!
C_U_L8R
(45,003 posts)Journeyman
(15,035 posts)and the potential that these investigations will do harm, to the Trump Administration, the Trump Organization, and the Trump Family, should be of far greater concern than the possibility of Constitutional action that may not succeed. Thorough investigations, on the other hand, will shed light on a host of sordid details, each possessing immense legal ramifications. And after it all, there may still exist the distinct possibility he'll be impeached.
But then, that would require insight and foresight, traits the Stable Genius definitely lacks.
spooky3
(34,456 posts)badge of incompetence.
As often as he whines about "no collusion" I suspect he and others are not admitting to some other worries. The Foundation issues and the Russia conspiracy and aiding and abetting issues will likely be seen as far more problematic by Americans in general if the facts come out as I suspect they will. That could cause the Senate to start CYA-ing in the fact of new poll results.
C Moon
(12,213 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)The last Ming Emperor of China did not believe he lost the country to the Manchus until they were literally scaling the walls of his palace. Then he killed himself.
regnaD kciN
(26,044 posts)The fact is, he probably could win on impeachment, if it were only about playing fast and loose with campaign laws in order to cover up an affair. Most people would figure they'd do the same, if it was the only way to keep from being humiliated, so the public pressure for removal wouldn't be there. But rock-solid evidence that he conspired with Putin to win in exchange for favorable treatment for Russia? That's another matter entirely...and I think you'd have to be nuts to not think Mueller has that in hand already.
brush
(53,784 posts)the SDNY let him off the hook. If not he'll be tried and most likely jailed after he loses the 2020 election.
His name/brand and business is ruined as it is. I'm almost of the mind to let him resign and slink off into misery.
ALMOST, but not quite. Lock his ass up.
cstanleytech
(26,293 posts)that as he and everyone in his administration need to be held accountable for any major crimes they have committed and especially if it had to do anything with the Russians providing their aid to influence the election.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,015 posts)OilemFirchen
(7,143 posts)It's designed to preemptively build up resistance from the general public. Next up: "Worried" sycophants swarming the media.
cstanleytech
(26,293 posts)Oh sure, they would put up a dog and pony show with alot of pretend hand wringing but in the end they would make sure the measure would fail and that he would not be convicted.
Why? Because each and everyone one of the Repugnant Senators is a corrupt piece of shit.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)dhol82
(9,353 posts)that she will be doing the right thing.
Idiot.
world wide wally
(21,744 posts)Hassler
(3,379 posts)Thekaspervote
(32,771 posts)Idiots like this always think they are the smartest ones in the room... trips em up every time. Course I dont know snarky and his big brain... ha!!!
James48
(4,436 posts)They just have to indict him, and tell him they are going to let him put on bail, and hold off the trial until after January 21, 2020. That gives him time to prepare his defense, AND finish out his term, if he likes.
However, take away his passport, and dont let him leave the country. Until after the trial.
And prohibit him from owning any firearms, OR being closer than 50 feet of the big red button.
He does not deserve to get a pension plus all the benefits of a former president. He and his family have cost taxpayers enough. I wish them all a Merry Christmas, worrying about just how much Mueller knows about their activities and crimes.
elmac
(4,642 posts)for his future reality show gig.
Jake Stern
(3,145 posts)I think his run was originally meant as a publicity stunt to boost his flagging ratings but once he started winning, his ego kicked in and he took it all the way.
mwooldri
(10,303 posts)... then impeachment needs to be off the table. If worse comes through then consider it. Nixon and Bill Clinton are the standards here (Nixon, high crimes... Clinton, lied about a blow job).
Progressive Jones
(6,011 posts)ck4829
(35,077 posts)lark
(23,105 posts)Because the campaign finance felony is written up now, the think this is the only charge? I repeat my initial thought, what idiotic morons these people are. Can't wait until the other criminal findings on drumpf become public, I doubt this is even th tip of the iceberg.
They are hoping and praying it's only one crime they have to defend against. Since they're so pro-rape, they are used to defending the indefensible and are showing they have no regard for the legal system except when used to enrich the prison industry, and that rich repugs can do anything, see Epstein, and get away with it. Dems need to use this is campaign advertisements, they want to jail babies for doing nothing illegal, but president commits elections felonies and it's all ok, nothing to see here.
INdemo
(6,994 posts)conviction the Senate has to vote by 2/3 to do so..
I think he will resign to "save his business Brand"