THE BIG STORY: “Repeal and replace” gave way to “recuse and resign.” “Witch hunt” declared President Trump – a sentiment quickly echoed by, yes, the Russians. The halting, contradictory, often inexplicable handling of Russia revelations by the Trump White House is either making the story more than it needs to be, or elevating it to exactly where it belongs. In either scenario, it won’t disappear with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recusal announcement – a recusal from an investigation the White House has declared either non-existent or already concluded. The latest drips come just days after the president established what could have been a new tone for this phase. He’s back on Twitter now, calling Democrats “so pathetic” just this morning. This will be the week remembered for Donald Trump finding his presidential footing – only to lose it pretty quickly again.
Where there is smoke there is usually fire. When an administration and its head reacts like this one is reacting the chances are very good they have a lot to cover up. If they were indeed innocent of allegations they should be welcoming an investigation to prove there was no wrongdoing.
But this the Donald J, Trump administration and as we know anything and everything can happen. And it likely will.
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Witch hunt? Given the innumerable GOP congressional investigations over the
last 8 years, if any group would know a witch hunt it is that noble group. When you
slither around with Russians during your campaign and enjoy a closely related
reversal in polls after the Russians hack/release, smoke/fire pales in comparison
to explosion. It goes without saying that if the GOP controls the investigation, it will be worse than worthless. IMO, of course!