Darkness surrounds this American president
(what is it)
Introduction to this story here from the
NY TIMES with this headline:
The Urgent Question of Trump and Money Laundering
Sub-Title: “How Bruce Ohr, President Trump’s latest Twitter target, fits a suspicious pattern of behavior on Russia”
Donald Trump has a long history of doing what he thinks is
best for Trump. If he needs to discard friends, allies, or wives along the way,
so be it.
Trump once said at a rally in Iowa: “Now, I’ll tell you, I’m good at that – so, you know,
I’ve always taken in money. I like money. I’m very greedy. I’m a greedy person.
I shouldn’t tell you that, I’m a greedy – I’ve always been greedy. I love
money, right?”
It’s important to keep this trait in mind when trying to
make sense of the Russia story. Trump’s affinity for Russia, after all, is
causing problems for him. It has created tensions with his own staff and his Republican allies in Congress.
Most voters now believe he has something to hide. And the
constant talk of Russia on television clearly enrages Trump.
He could make his life easier if only he treated Vladimir
Putin the way he treats most people who cause problems — and cast Putin aside.
Yet Trump can’t bring himself to do so.
This
odd refusal is arguably the biggest reason to believe that Putin really does
have leverage over Trump.
Maybe it’s something shocking, like a sex tape or evidence
of campaign collusion by Trump himself.
Or maybe it’s the scandal that’s been staring us in the face
all along: Illicit
financial dealings — money laundering — between Trump’s business and Russia.
Continue at the TIMES link above – a very good read.
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