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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRachel is saying she thinks the tape was leaked by Trump's lawyers.
Not buying it. I think it was Lanny Davis.
hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)(Classic Trump tactic), but far more important, it may well shut off any avenue Cohen has to make a deal, since that tape may well be evidence of a crime Not to mention the fact that IMMEDIATELY after its leak, Rudy was tee'd up to do his media tours. Coincidence? I think not.
Added to the case, Trump thinking Kavannaugh will protect him from indictment and even subpoena, if confirmed based on his prior statements and publications.
Yup, Cohen is being "f..ked"
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)It actually enhances it. A tape alone can be spun. Cohen can testify about what he understood Trump to be saying, and what they both did after the conservation.
hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)in getting out in front of it and actually releasing it, has cut off his value in pursuing a plea bargain. Given the amount of charges Cohen likely faces, it will take him providing something substantial. Now that this info is out there it may have burst the bubble for Cohen's usefulness. Whether the AG knew or not about this tape, he knows now. Cohen can be compelled to testify sans any plea deal. If he pleads the 5th so be it. Prosecutors can find another means to validate the tapes--if and only if it is deemed a big enough deal to pursue.
So, no, if this is ALL Cohen has, it may well have diminished his chances of a plea deal. I can only hope for his sake, he has more.
triron
(21,995 posts)Garrett78
(10,721 posts)That doesn't mean, of course, that the tapes won't ultimately hurt Trump.
hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)from something that will likely hurt him MORE.
Garrett78
(10,721 posts)oasis
(49,376 posts)onecaliberal
(32,818 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Also the sleeper part of the story is that there are other tapes. Trump now has to assume everything he ever said to Cohen is on tape.
onecaliberal
(32,818 posts)hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)Not to mention the fact that COhen's legal team denied having leaked it. Most lawyers don't overtly lie like that.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)She and her staff have spent so much time on all the details with respect to Russia - it's been quite informative.
canetoad
(17,150 posts)Leaked by Giuliani to 'get in front' of the story. This is what they're reduced to.