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UpInArms

(51,284 posts)
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:07 AM Dec 2018

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.

...snip...

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

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Trump concerned about being impeached, sees it as a 'real possibility,' source says (Original Post) UpInArms Dec 2018 OP
Time to come clean then, Individual-1. ffr Dec 2018 #1
He should be very afraid C_U_L8R Dec 2018 #2
If I were he, I'd be more concerned about being investigated, for that's a 'definite reality" . . . Journeyman Dec 2018 #3
Agree. If they are worried only about the Stormy etc. payoffs, that is just another spooky3 Dec 2018 #9
IOW: "I broke the law several times, but I don't think any of it will stick." C Moon Dec 2018 #4
It's totally legal as long as it's a private transaction. marylandblue Dec 2018 #6
They are worried about campaign finance but still not worried about Mueller marylandblue Dec 2018 #5
Pure wishful thinking on his part... regnaD kciN Dec 2018 #11
He'll end up resigning into disgrace like Nixon, that is if Mueller and... brush Dec 2018 #7
It would be a great betrayal to the nation in my opinion for any future administration to repeat cstanleytech Dec 2018 #10
Lock Him Up! n/t NRaleighLiberal Dec 2018 #8
This is a feint, and it doesn't come from Trump. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #12
I doubt the Senate Repugnants would convict him though. cstanleytech Dec 2018 #13
No doubt the final vote, the nail in the coffin, would come down to Susan Collins. YOHABLO Dec 2018 #20
Yup, and she would sooooo concerned that she would ask McConnell to reassure her dhol82 Dec 2018 #23
Yeah, I think so too, donnie world wide wally Dec 2018 #14
The Ice Princess is trying to drum up some support for Dotard Dad Hassler Dec 2018 #15
"I fought the law and the law won!" Thekaspervote Dec 2018 #16
They don't have to impeach him for that. James48 Dec 2018 #17
NO! Scarsdale Dec 2018 #22
I bet he's thinking impeachment would be great elmac Dec 2018 #18
I stand by my belief that Trump didn't set out to actually win presidency Jake Stern Dec 2018 #21
If the only thing that sticks is Drumpy paying off his mistresses... mwooldri Dec 2018 #19
Impeachment should be the least of his worries. nt Progressive Jones Dec 2018 #24
Kick ck4829 Dec 2018 #25
What morons. lark Dec 2018 #26
The House can impeach 10 times over but for INdemo Dec 2018 #27

Journeyman

(15,035 posts)
3. If I were he, I'd be more concerned about being investigated, for that's a 'definite reality" . . .
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:16 AM
Dec 2018

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)
9. Agree. If they are worried only about the Stormy etc. payoffs, that is just another
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:27 AM
Dec 2018

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.

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
5. They are worried about campaign finance but still not worried about Mueller
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:17 AM
Dec 2018

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)
11. Pure wishful thinking on his part...
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:32 AM
Dec 2018

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)
7. He'll end up resigning into disgrace like Nixon, that is if Mueller and...
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:19 AM
Dec 2018

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)
10. It would be a great betrayal to the nation in my opinion for any future administration to repeat
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:27 AM
Dec 2018

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.

OilemFirchen

(7,143 posts)
12. This is a feint, and it doesn't come from Trump.
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:32 AM
Dec 2018

It's designed to preemptively build up resistance from the general public. Next up: "Worried" sycophants swarming the media.

cstanleytech

(26,293 posts)
13. I doubt the Senate Repugnants would convict him though.
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:38 AM
Dec 2018

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.

dhol82

(9,353 posts)
23. Yup, and she would sooooo concerned that she would ask McConnell to reassure her
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 05:54 AM
Dec 2018

that she will be doing the right thing.
Idiot.

Thekaspervote

(32,771 posts)
16. "I fought the law and the law won!"
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 02:07 AM
Dec 2018

Idiots like this always think they are the smartest ones in the room... trips ‘em up every time. Course I don’t know snarky and his big brain... ha!!!

James48

(4,436 posts)
17. They don't have to impeach him for that.
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 02:32 AM
Dec 2018

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 don’t 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.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
22. NO!
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 04:10 AM
Dec 2018

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.

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
21. I stand by my belief that Trump didn't set out to actually win presidency
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 03:35 AM
Dec 2018

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)
19. If the only thing that sticks is Drumpy paying off his mistresses...
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 03:04 AM
Dec 2018

... 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).

lark

(23,105 posts)
26. What morons.
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 12:35 PM
Dec 2018

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)
27. The House can impeach 10 times over but for
Tue Dec 11, 2018, 02:52 PM
Dec 2018

conviction the Senate has to vote by 2/3 to do so..

I think he will resign to "save his business Brand"

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