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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Select Committee and the Manhattan DA are playing chess....
The indictment of the Trump Organization is just the beginning. In effect, it is an indictment of Donald Trump, the owner of Trump Organization. In my opinion, their work will be slow and methodical. They will make their moves as if in a chess match. They will not try to checkmate their opponent in one move.
In my opinion, they have the evidence to prove that the Trump Organization is a criminal enterprise and they will work toward that end. It could very well be a RICO case. Because of the political repercussions, they have to take it one step at a time.
Similarly with the Select Committee, Speaker Pelosi understands that "public sentiment" is everything. It was not there for the impeachments. However, it was their duty and it had to be done.
With the present Committee, whenever it is gathered, they will be in no hurry to conclude. The former President is out of office, but still garners a lot of support from his followers. Speaker Pelosi understands that he uses them for political cover. He hides behind them as if they will protect him from any legal ramifications. As the facts come out drip by drip, she believes the "public sentiment" will eventually change? The present political reality will not stay as it is forever. The truth will not be concealed or swept under the rug. It is a time for patience.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)is unlikely to touch him, at least criminally. But, we all can hope I guess.
FreepFryer
(7,077 posts)Scrivener7
(50,949 posts)Goodheart
(5,321 posts)Grasswire2
(13,567 posts)And so it is likely some sort of weasely attempt to color the story before we get a direct statement from prosecution.