Explosive revelations in Russia saga add up to a bad day for Trump | Analysis by StCollinson
New suspicions about dangled pardons, conflicting congressional testimony, implicit pleas for clemency and fresh suggestions of inappropriate presidential behavior delivered a new twist to the drama with Washington already on edge in anticipation of special counsel Robert Mueller's final report.
Trump did little to stem speculation he might act in such a manner by saying he felt"very badly" for Manafort, while making the barely believable assertion that the thought of springing Manafort from jail after his convictions for tax and financial fraud, obstruction and witness tampering had never entered his mind.
Nadler: Whitaker didn't deny discussing Cohen with Trump 02:52At best, such a conversation would appear inappropriate and unethical since the President is the country's top law enforcement officer. At worst it could again raise suggestions that Trump may have obstructed justice, in addition to possible past examples of such behavior being investigated by Mueller.
Paul Manafort charged with fraud after sentencing 02:19The sense that the Manafort saga is one of the most politicized in recent memory deepened when Manhattan's district attorney -- shortly after Jackson handed down her sentence -- unveiled new state charges against Manafort including mortgage fraud, falsifying business records and conspiracy.
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