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So, DID he or DIDN'T he leak it himself? (Original Post) BigmanPigman Jul 2018 OP
I think he didn't, Cohen did it marylandblue Jul 2018 #1
That makes sense. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #3
That's plausible, much more plausible than it came from Trump's people. triron Jul 2018 #5
I have no idea who leaked it. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #2
I never thought of that possibility...DUH ME! BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #4
I probably wouldn't have, either, GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #6
I can't decide who I trust the least, Putin or tRump. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #8
Forgive yourself sister. Glamrock Jul 2018 #7
My head is spinning, and I'm sober. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #9
I'm almost dancing! Glamrock Jul 2018 #10
No, have two! BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #12
Done and Glamrock Jul 2018 #13
I'm nervous though... BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #14
The rage tweets are coming early tonite! Glamrock Jul 2018 #15
I do not think Trumps team leaked this standingtall Jul 2018 #11
If it came from the deplorables it was likely.... OhioBlue Jul 2018 #16
#4 sounds the most plausible. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #17
No greytdemocrat Jul 2018 #18

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
1. I think he didn't, Cohen did it
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 10:53 PM
Jul 2018

I think Cohen is getting antsy, he wants to cut a deal now.

According to CNN
" Cohen is willing to make that assertion to special counsel Robert Mueller, the sources said."

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/26/politics/michael-cohen-donald-trump-june-2016-meeting-knowledge/index.html

Also, look at the byline of that article, it has Carl Bernstein on it. Trump would never leak something to Carl Bernstein of all people. But Cohen using Bernstein would be a clear signal to Mueller.

BigmanPigman

(51,430 posts)
3. That makes sense.
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 10:59 PM
Jul 2018

I just heard on MSNBC that it has been reported that tRump heard the news (I don't know how he got it from the news since Fux didn't cover it at all...he must watch fake CNN) and he went ballistic, swearing, etc. That means that we'd better take cover and be ready for a storm of tweets.

GoCubsGo

(32,061 posts)
2. I have no idea who leaked it.
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 10:55 PM
Jul 2018

It could have been the Russians, for all we know. Anything to create more chaos.

GoCubsGo

(32,061 posts)
6. I probably wouldn't have, either,
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 11:02 PM
Jul 2018

if not for the news about their attempt at hacking into Claire McCaskill's computers. Can't put anything past those fuckers.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
7. Forgive yourself sister.
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 11:05 PM
Jul 2018

Way too many moving parts and spinning plates to be completely on top of it.

Glamrock

(11,781 posts)
13. Done and
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 11:29 PM
Jul 2018

Done! What a great night! Trumps accountant subpoenad, your Nines rumor, Cohen turning.....
Christmas in July!

standingtall

(2,785 posts)
11. I do not think Trumps team leaked this
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 11:15 PM
Jul 2018

If they were going to leak this they should've done it a year ago so they could get it all out and have republicans protect him. This close to election it gives more energy to Democrats to take the congress and maybe even the Senate. Not to mention republicans are trying to ram through a supreme court nominee that would likely protect Trump. This news gives conservative Democrats another reason to vote against his nomination and could possibly begin to give someone like Susan Collins second thoughts.

OhioBlue

(5,126 posts)
16. If it came from the deplorables it was likely....
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 11:37 PM
Jul 2018

1. known that it would leak soon and leaked right before the news of the return of remains of soldiers from NK (which I am skeptical about until confirmed). They will make a HUGE spectacle over the return. Nothing somber or respectful. or they knew that it would leak and wanted to get it out further ahead of midterms.

2. Leaked by somebody that tRump has back-stabbed and berated and humiliated for revenge

3. Leaked ahead of something even worse about to come out

4. tRump and Rudy really are that stupid and thought they could leak to take away leverage?

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