This is corruption by Trump and his cronies at levels we've never seen before in our nation's history

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...and with an impunity that's unmatched by any U.S. government faced with this much self-dealing, extortion, graft, and interference with justice (as it's unlikely there's ever been one this bad).

Lauren @cabsav456
So let me get this straight. The previous administration criminally prosecuted Michael Flynn.

Michael Flynn pleaded GUILTY to the charges.



Then Trump 2.0 pardons Michael Flynn.

Flynn sues the previous administration for politically motivated prosecution.

...And the current Trump administration is settling the lawsuit with taxpayer dollars an UNDISCLOSED amount of $.

There needs to be a law against this kind of self-dealing. This is absolutely maddening.

Zoe Tillman @ZoeTillman
NEW: DOJ has reached a financial settlement with Michael Flynn, the conservative activist and former Trump adviser who sought millions for what he alleged was a politically motivated prosecution. No $ details in court notice today, more to come

Charles Signorile @CharlieSigs
At the time of Flynn’s guilty plea the White House Attorney under Trump said that Flynn’s lies to the FBI mirrored the lies he told the Trump White House. There was speculation at the time that Flynn’s guilty plea was meant to protect other members of Trumps inner circle, the pardon added to that speculation, this payoff confirms it.

Mike (not a) Rothschild @rothschildmd 6h
We're paying people because they were upset for being prosecuted for crimes they admitted to committing.

[luv2fly]

1. Our CHOSEN leaders ought to be screaming about all of this

ALL OF THEM. EVERY DAMN DAY.

It's great that we discuss these things here on DU, but I keep hoping to see ALL of our elected Democrats SCREAMING about ALL of this.

EVERY DAMN DAY.

But no, I don't hear or see it. A few are vocal but the majority appear to be silent as tRump and his hired goons loot and destroy everything.

Town Halls, media coverage, podcasts, billboards, emails, newsletters, windshield flyers, whatever it takes. We the people CHOSE them to represent us and we the people are fed up so get out there and raise hell EVERY DAMN DAY.

Earn your paychecks and awesome healthcare. IT'S FAR PAST TIME.