Once again -- honestly I've lost count of how many times this has happened -- the White House says the president had nothing to do with the conduct that got two of his political allies indicted.
When the FBI arrested Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone, the White House said it had "nothing to do with the President and certainly nothing to do with the White House."
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cnn.com/2019/01/25/pol…
When Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to making illegal hush-money payments to two women (which the president reimbursed) and several other felonies, Giuliani said "there is no allegation of any wrongdoing against the President." usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
When Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was charged in a wide-ranging influence and money laundering conspiracy, the White House said it "has nothing to do with the president, and has nothing to do with the president's campaign."
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cnbc.com/2017/10/30/whi…
When one of Trump's former foreign policy aides, George Papadopoulos, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about an offer of Russian "dirt" on Hillary Clinton, the White House said it has "nothing to do with the president."
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When press reported that Trump's inaugural committee was being investigated by the Justice Department, the White House said it "has nothing to do with the Trump White House."
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salon.com/2019/02/05/sar…
When Trump's ex-national security adviser Mike Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in his White House office, the White House said nothing in the charges "implicates anyone other than Mr. Flynn."
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I guess it's the seventh time.
