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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI have been corrected
At least Barr knew, and maybe Trump. That means they continued to associate with a sexual predator. That is so uncharacteristic of Trump.
Me.
(35,454 posts)edhopper
(33,622 posts)so, in that case, they kept it from Trump?
Me.
(35,454 posts)But heard it repeated several times on MSNBC. Regarding the former president, it's an interesting question. Given how little he cares for others, would he have saved his 'friend'?
tinrobot
(10,916 posts)I think Trump liked associating with people who were compromised in some way. Having dirt on them gave him more power.
malaise
(269,186 posts)That's how he operates - loyalty or exposure. Ask Fall not so well
EYESORE 9001
(25,988 posts)They like compromised candidates because theyre easier to control. Rump just elevated it to a dark art.
malaise
(269,186 posts)tinrobot
(10,916 posts)Much easier to control someone who isn't clean.
Slept with a minor? Great, let's help get you elected to Congress.
malaise
(269,186 posts)malaise
(269,186 posts)That's how he operates - loyalty or exposure. Ask Fall not so well
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Those legal fees gonna be racking up
stillcool
(32,626 posts)The Times report noted that many details of the Gaetz probe remain unclear, including how the congressman allegedly met the girl. The encounters allegedly occurred about two years ago and the investigation began in the final months of the Trump administration under then-Attorney General William P. Barr, the report said.
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Greenberg resigned as tax collector in June, after he was arrested at his home by federal agents. He faces 14 charges, including allegations that he stalked a political opponent, illegally used a state database to create fake IDs and sex trafficked a minor
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In January 2020, state Rep. Chris Latvala accused Gaetz of having created a game during his time in Tallahassee that gave out points for sleeping with aides, interns, lobbyists, and married legislators. The allegation echoed a Miami Herald story in 2015 that reported that such a game was played by younger state representatives. Gaetz denied involvement in any such game.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-joel-greenberg-matt-gaetz-investigation-sex-trafficking-20210330-moyyt73tbzhrlmpjcwkqv2oeyq
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Roger Stone?
edhopper
(33,622 posts)BSdetect
(8,999 posts)Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Insurrections dont run themselves.