Donald Trump has finally figured out he’s on borrowed time
All current evidence is pointing to one conclusion: Donald Trump finally realizes that he will not get away with his plot to sell out America and steal the election. While his numerous lawyers were promising him that Special Counsel Robert Muller’s investigation would be finished by the end of 2017, the recent departure of John Dowd from Trump’s team of attorneys has left Trump with nobody left willing to pretend that Mueller isn’t coming directly for Trump.
While Trump’s paranoia and fear of being taken down is well known, it’s laughable that it took him this long to realize the seriousness of the Mueller investigation. That could explain why Mueller made it known through court filings this week that Rick Gates, who worked with Trump throughout the campaign and transition period, and is now cooperating with Mueller, was fully aware that the person he was in contact with shortly before the election “has ties to a Russian intelligence service.”
Always a few steps ahead, Mueller dropped this bombshell to tie the Trump campaign to a direct connection with Russian military intelligence (GRU). This connection between Trump and the Kremlin may not seem so significant, but it not only shows Trump’s campaign was knowingly working with Russia, it also makes it that much more problematic for Trump if he decides to further obstruct justice by trying to end Mueller’s investigation.
With the recent lack of new indictments coming from the Special Counsel, some observers voiced the fear that the pace of the investigation has slowed, but this move by Mueller was very significant. Without having to out any secret sources or hinder the investigation, Mueller skillfully gave this information to the court of public opinion, likely ensuring his investigation can continue – at least until Trump is able to find another lawyer willing to go down in history as representing the biggest traitor America has ever had to deal with. If Trump ever does find an attorney willing to work for him, Mueller is ready to deal with anything Trump’s team throws at him. Trump now knows that he’s running on stolen time and there’s nothing he can do about it.
I’m a ceramic engineer living in Central New York, avid sports fan but find myself more interested in politics lately.