As Another Trump Associate Gets Jail Sentence, ‘Moscow Mitch’ Readies ‘Sham’ Senate Trial

"I wish to express to this court that I accept complete responsibility for my actions that have led me here"... ... is something that Donald Trump would never say, under any circumstances. But it is something that his former deputy campaign manager Rick Gates would say, and indeed he did say it on Tuesday at his sentencing hearing, where he received a slap on the wrist. Gates will serve a total of 45 days in jail. He also received three years' probation. The jail time can be served intermitte

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4 thoughts on “As Another Trump Associate Gets Jail Sentence, ‘Moscow Mitch’ Readies ‘Sham’ Senate Trial

  1. Maybe McConnell’s answer should be complicated……but do you really think he will bother to defend himself?
    Fox is probably busy explaining and defending this and millions of the cultists are nodding their heads.

  2. President for life. Are you talking about the United States of America or that example of political correctness and financial fortitude Zimbabwe?

  3. I do wonder… because he would ostensibly have the support of law enforcement and a wide swath of the military… what would actually stop him from simply declaring himself “President” for life. It’s a scary thought because it feels in my head exactly like his election did before election day… absurd yet plausible. I cannot for the life of me come up with any reason he would not try it if it looked like he stood to lose anything. I am quite sure he and Mitch could be on a jet destined for Moscow the moment his dictatorship went south.

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