Trump governs like an outsider, saying what he thinks, letting it rip. He’s made it work for him.
But there is a downside. When the WH comments on a matter traditionally left to the Justice Dept., it makes the matter political instead of judicial.
Justice must be blind.
But there is a downside. When the WH comments on a matter traditionally left to the Justice Dept., it makes the matter political instead of judicial.
Justice must be blind.
In the case of Stone’s sentence, Justice says they overruled the long sentence recommended by Mueller’s team prior to Trump’s tweet. I accept and believe that. But Trump/Barr opponents don’t believe it. Which is why it’s best if the WH does not comment on specific criminal cases.
On CNN this morning, legal correspondent, Jeffrey Toobin, said the sentence was excessive. Anchors Alisyn Camerota and Jim Sciutto said it was in line with standard sentences. Which is it? It would be nice if someone neutral, neither pro- nor anti-Trump, would report the facts.
