In an unstable rant, Donald Trump confessed to committing crimes while railing against the imaginary crimes “committed” by Hillary Clinton.
Trump suggested that he needs a pardon:
While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us.FAKE NEWS
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
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As Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) noted, one only needs a pardon if they’ve committed a crime:
While all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon, why think of that when only crime so far is LEAKS against us.FAKE NEWS
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
Trump’s entire legal defense appears to consist of blaming Hillary Clinton:
So many people are asking why isn't the A.G. or Special Council looking at the many Hillary Clinton or Comey crimes. 33,000 e-mails deleted?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
…What about all of the Clinton ties to Russia, including Podesta Company, Uranium deal, Russian Reset, big dollar speeches etc.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
My son Donald openly gave his e-mails to the media & authorities whereas Crooked Hillary Clinton deleted (& acid washed) her 33,000 e-mails!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
When Trump claims that “so many are asking,” what he means is that the voices in his head are asking. Donald Trump’s Russia defense is going to consist of blaming Hillary Clinton. Trump is still at war with the fading ghost of Clinton’s political relevancy, because deep down inside he feels that he is not a legitimate president.
Trump thinks that he will find legitimacy by delegitimizing the person that got the most presidential votes.
Donald Trump is off his meds and cornered. The White House didn’t need a new communications director. The White House needs men in white coats to come and collect the President.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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