1. A few notes on obstruction of justice and Trump's tweets.
Dismissing Trump's tweets are irrelevant to obstruction of justice is legally incorrect
Let me explain
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Dismissing Trump's tweets are irrelevant to obstruction of justice is legally incorrect
Let me explain
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2. Obstruction of justice is a crime of INTENT
Obstructing an investigation is a crime if there is "corrupt intent"
Intent is a tricky concept. You don't get to peer directly inside someone's skull
So you look at all the data points we have
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Obstructing an investigation is a crime if there is "corrupt intent"
Intent is a tricky concept. You don't get to peer directly inside someone's skull
So you look at all the data points we have
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3. There are some very strong data points that Trump has been obstructing Russia investigation with corrupt intent
For example, the Lester Holt interview where Trump says he fired Comey to end the Russia investigation
The tweets are more data points
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For example, the Lester Holt interview where Trump says he fired Comey to end the Russia investigation
The tweets are more data points
popular.info/p/the-case-for…
4. The tweets point in the same direction as the Holt interview.
They suggest that Trump is seeking to stop Mueller to protect himself, his associates and his campaign
Each time Trump tweets, it strengthens Mueller's case on intent
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They suggest that Trump is seeking to stop Mueller to protect himself, his associates and his campaign
Each time Trump tweets, it strengthens Mueller's case on intent
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5. So would Trump's tweet yesterday, in a vacuum, constitute obstruction of justice?
Probably not.
Does it strengthens Mueller's case for obstruction of justice by providing more evidence of corrupt intent.
Absolutely.
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Probably not.
Does it strengthens Mueller's case for obstruction of justice by providing more evidence of corrupt intent.
Absolutely.
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6. Ultimately, it's unlikely Mueller brings criminal charges against Trump.
He's more likely to issue a report to Congress arguing that Trump broke the law
If he issues such a report, I would be shocked if it didn't include numerous tweets by Trump
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He's more likely to issue a report to Congress arguing that Trump broke the law
If he issues such a report, I would be shocked if it didn't include numerous tweets by Trump
popular.info/p/the-case-for…
