CNN: Intel chiefs tell investigators Trump suggested they refute collusion with Russians
(CNN)Two of the nation's top intelligence officials told Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team and Senate investigators, in separate meetings last week, that President Donald Trump suggested they say publicly there was no collusion between his campaign and the Russians, according to multiple sources.
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers described their interactions with the President about the Russia investigation as odd and uncomfortable, but said they did not believe the President gave them orders to interfere, according to multiple sources familiar with their accounts.
Sources say both men went further than they did in June 7 public hearings, when they provided little detail about the interactions.
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WNU Editor: This is becoming old news. An anonymous source says that President Trump wanted his intel officials to go public that they had no evidence of Russian collusion with his campaign .... and these same officials respond by saying that they "felt uncomfortable" with the request .... but were under no pressure to proceed. OK .... so they were not under any pressure .... and this is news? President Trump is head of the executive .... he can do whatever he wants .... and in this case (just as in the case of former FBI Director Comey) President Trump chose not to order these officials to do so .... that is the story ... not what CNN is trying to spin. This blog has been following this story since the beginning .... and I know recycled news when I see it .... and in this case the only thing that is different is that CNN is using two different names (Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers). As for President Trump .... I am beginning to understand why he has become frustrated. Your FBI Director and your own top intel officials are telling you that they have no evidence of collusion between your campaign and the Russians .... but they are not going to go public and say it .... while leaking to the press that the campaign is under investigation for collusion. Yup .... for any outsider (and Trump is an outsider) .... you cannot help but feel that Washington is nuts. A prediction .... if this CNN report is true .... it looks like the Special Counsel is trying to make a case for obstruction of justice .... but this is all moot .... these officials told everyone that they were not ordered by President Trump to do anything .... and that is not my definition of obstruction.
More News On The CNN Report That Says That President Trump Had Asked His Top Intel Chiefs To Go Public On Their Reports That There Was No Evidence Of Russian Collusion With His Campaign
U.S. intelligence chiefs say they did not feel pressured by Trump - CNN -- Reuters
Trump suggested top intel officials refute collusion with Russians: report -- The Hill
Intel officials say Trump wanted them to deny Russia collusion claims -- NYPost
Intelligence heads tell special counsel and Senate investigators Trump asked them to refute Russian collusion -- Daily Mail
Trump reportedly asked top intelligence officials to say there was no Russia collusion -- VOX News
Intelligence Officials Violated Donald Trump's Order By Not Publicly Refuting Russian Collusion, Report Says -- International Business Times
7 comments:
The problem is that Mueller can accuse Trump of obstruction and without almost any evidence. Just the accusation can be enough for Congress to vote for impeachment. In a court it would never be obstruction because it is Trump's word against Comey's but in Congress who knows. There are a lot of old hounds in the republican party that hates Trump even more than the Democrats do (McCain for example).
Ken Starr did this with Clinton. The evidence against Bill Clinton was not conclusive enough for a court case but enough to start impeachment procedings.
Gregg Jarret has an interesting piece regarding this on fox news website today. As I have said before the charm with the law is that so much dependends on the lawyer's skill and I think Mueller has thought this through.
I think they have a shot at going for impeachment for Trump for obstruction but the question is if enough republicans will vote for impeachment. I think McCain and Lyndsey Graham will lobby hard for it.
WNU,
Breaking news: Trump cook found with borscht recipe, claims it is Russian. Unidentified sources cite definite Ukraine connections. Democratic lawmakers demand an investigation citing not the evidence, but the seriousness of the charge, quote "We have it on good authority that Donald Trump has a "Borscht Belt" in his closet. Shecky Green was unavailable for comment due to a prior engagement, but he was rumored to say "try the chicken."
Ukrainian borscht.
Chicken Kiev
Poroshenko visiting Trump 2 days ago.
I smell a conspiracy.
Don't forget, Trump allegedly ordered eggs Benedict at least 3 times in the month of May, just a coincidence...I think not!
Anon,
Was it before his speech at West Point?
They are uncomfortable telling the truth. It makes my head spin.
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