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kentuck

(111,078 posts)
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 07:42 PM Jun 2021

The 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.

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The Select Committee and the Manhattan DA are playing chess.... (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2021 OP
Unfortunately, trump has escaped again. The Select Committee Hoyt Jun 2021 #1
So many tears we cried, so much pain inside... FreepFryer Jun 2021 #2
Did they indict the Organization? Last I heard, Cy Vance decided not to. As usual. Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #3
Where'd you hear this? Goodheart Jun 2021 #4
that news was from Trump's attorney, I have read. Grasswire2 Jun 2021 #5
I hope so. Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #6
 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
1. Unfortunately, trump has escaped again. The Select Committee
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 07:44 PM
Jun 2021

is unlikely to touch him, at least criminally. But, we all can hope I guess.

Grasswire2

(13,567 posts)
5. that news was from Trump's attorney, I have read.
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 08:38 PM
Jun 2021

And so it is likely some sort of weasely attempt to color the story before we get a direct statement from prosecution.

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