It's official: At least two separate criminal conspiracies helped elect Donald Trump as president in 2016, one executed by the Russian government, another by Trump’s personal lawyer. So, what comes next? Here are six big questions we still have: wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 1/
1) How long does Paul Manafort go to prison?
After Tuesday’s conviction, Manafort is facing up to 80 years in federal prison. He hasn’t made a plea deal yet, but could that hefty sentence change his mind—and does he even know anything of value? wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 2/
After Tuesday’s conviction, Manafort is facing up to 80 years in federal prison. He hasn’t made a plea deal yet, but could that hefty sentence change his mind—and does he even know anything of value? wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 2/
2) What will Michael Cohen say?
Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen’s guilty pleas did not come with a cooperation agreement—meaning he is not obligated to speak with special counsel Mueller’s team—but his lawyer says he’s ready to talk. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 3/
Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen’s guilty pleas did not come with a cooperation agreement—meaning he is not obligated to speak with special counsel Mueller’s team—but his lawyer says he’s ready to talk. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 3/
3) What happens next with “Individual-1”?
The court documents refer to “Individual-1” becoming President of the United States, leaving no doubt as to his identity. It’s clear: If Trump weren’t President, he would likely have already been indicted. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 4/
The court documents refer to “Individual-1” becoming President of the United States, leaving no doubt as to his identity. It’s clear: If Trump weren’t President, he would likely have already been indicted. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 4/
4) Where does Robert Mueller go next?
Tuesday’s events made it clear that Mueller’s investigation is going strong, but there are still numerous questions unanswered and indictments yet to come. And the investigation is far from over. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 5/
Tuesday’s events made it clear that Mueller’s investigation is going strong, but there are still numerous questions unanswered and indictments yet to come. And the investigation is far from over. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 5/
5) What other investigations—and crimes—are out there that we don’t know about?
It appears increasingly clear that many of the people around Trump are engaged in their own illegal activities, both related and unrelated to the President’s own behavior. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 6/
It appears increasingly clear that many of the people around Trump are engaged in their own illegal activities, both related and unrelated to the President’s own behavior. wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 6/
6) When does this cross over from the courts to politics?
The questions around the president have always been political, not criminal. So, have the events of this week changed the political calculus around backing the president? wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 7/
The questions around the president have always been political, not criminal. So, have the events of this week changed the political calculus around backing the president? wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 7/
Read more from @vermontgmg, as he delves into what Manafort's conviction and Cohen's plea agreement mean for the Mueller investigation, here: wired.trib.al/JYEEM6t 8/
