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for not crashing the economy. In other words, "I did not want to cause a panic because it would have crashed the economy, which is my only ticket to reelection." Once again, it is Trump's needs that win out over national security, the lives of the citizens, the rule of law, the environment, etc.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)I think he meant to say, "I didn't want to panic investors."
The markets didn't begin to crash until Feb 21. They were still riding high when he spoke to Woodward.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)So the whole notion is just fucking silly. It won't hold water.
mzmolly
(50,994 posts)would be held accountable? They thought Trump could continue to lie, unchecked. Makes sense given they lead a cult.
They were willing to kill people, to win an election. I can't wrap my head around the collusion involved in this.
Nancy Waterman
(6,407 posts)Exactly, that is the bottom line!!
That is such an important point! Thank you!
H2O Man
(73,558 posts)Exactly! You nailed it! Very well done!
Cicada
(4,533 posts)He knew his rallies would likely kill some of his supporters. He did it anyway because he got more support from his death rallies.