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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJames Clapper: Donald Trump May Be A Russian Asset 'Whether Witting Or Unwitting'
02/20/2019 06:33 am ET
The former director of national intelligence said it was a really painful thing to say.
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By Lee Moran
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said he agreed with former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabes assessment that President Donald Trump could be a Russian asset.
McCabe told CNNs Anderson Cooper on Tuesday that the possibility of Trump being a Russian asset was why the FBI signed off on special counsel Robert Muellers probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible Trump campaign collusion.
I completely agree with the way Andy characterized it, you know, that it is a possibility, Clapper commented on Tuesdays CNN Tonight.
And I will add to that caveat, that whether witting or unwitting, he told anchor Don Lemon.
Clapper acknowledged that it was a really painful thing to say, but that he believed the FBI was institutionally obligated to do what it did, that is to initiate an investigation into Trumps alleged campaign ties to Russia.
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James Clapper: Donald Trump May Be A Russian Asset 'Whether Witting Or Unwitting' (Original Post)
DonViejo
Feb 2019
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Skraxx
(2,990 posts)1. I'm Seeing a Concerted Effort Here at "Prep Work"
They are setting the table to take the fucker down.
PJMcK
(22,141 posts)2. I'm sure Trump is a Russian asset
With all that we know-- and there's still so much we don't know!-- Trump is obviously working with Putin.
How could Trump possibly be an "unwitting" agent?! He knows exactly what he's doing. His lame and ignorant attempts to hide his traitorous behavior are evidence of his consciousness of guilt.
He's a witting and willing agent of Putin's and he's doing all of it to enrich himself.
Sneederbunk
(14,375 posts)3. More likely half-witting.
mahina
(17,896 posts)4. Perfect.