That madman literally addressed Russia and promised they'd be rewarded if they hacked US emails.

[nolabear]

I don't even have words. He's willing to do ANYTHING. Per Katie Touric "security" is already checking into that statement.

He denied having met Putin even though he bragged about having spent time with him when they were on 60 Minutes.

Just when I thought I couldn't get any more stunned.

[AwakeAtLast]

1. It was like passing by an accident

I couldn't look away.

[Koinos]

2. He reminds me of science fiction movies about monster predators from outer space.

They disguise themselves as humans until their shape-shifting power is cut off and they reveal their true ugly inner reality.

It could be that these monsters cannot survive high temperatures. That's why Trump complained about the AC in Roanoke.

[Hortensis]

9. Only the alien monster has invaded him and is directing him.

Trump wanted money in Russia. Sure.

But, does anyone believe Trump ever thought, "Gee, I really want to surround myself with a bunch of people with close ties to the Kremlin and Russian mobsters/oligarchs"?

[Koinos]

15. "Thought" seems inconsistent with Trump.

He got in over his head, and getting money from Russians seemed like a way out.

And if he doesn't do as he's told, what then?

I know the Constitution doesn't specifically address this, but how can a president of the United States owe $630 million to Russian oligarchs?

I'm going back to bed. I must be having a nightmare. I will try to wake up all over again.

[Tatiana]

3. People ought to be chanting "Lock him up" outside of Trump towers.

Un-flipping-believable.

He basically openly advocated espionage against his own country.

Is that "making America great again?"

And, per usual, no media confronts him on this.

I wish Jon Stewart would come back out of retirement. We desperately need him.

[procon]

4. And not one single reporter called him on it. nt

[nolabear]

5. Boy they're all over it now. The depth of shock is impressive.

Me? I thought I had been reduced to screaming and pounding before...

[auntpurl]

7. Are they? That's good to hear!

[MoonRiver]

13. Yes they are!

No one has said the word treason yet. Media's thinking is that Rump will walk the statement back, by saying it was a "joke." However, he just doubled down on what he said! Wow, stay tuned!

[kestrel91316]

6. One would think this would be the very definition of treason.

[sufrommich]

8. He also accused Huma Abedin of spreading state secrets,and not one reporter

asked him to back up that slander.

[SunSeeker]

19. Exactly. When are journalists going to do their jobs?

Right now they are little more than transcribers of press releases.

[workinclasszero]

10. This is the man receiving top secret national security briefings now

And should he win the nuclear codes as well.

It makes Putin feel all warm and cuddly inside, no doubt.

[anneboleyn]

11. He just made a treasonous statement b/c he is so desperate for press

The fact that he'd call a presser today and then make a treasonous statement (he needs to be called out on this)! Pathetic to see media trying to cover for his lying, treasonous azz.

[BainsBane]

12. There is an interesting dynamic unfolding in this election

Between Trump's behavior and the points being made at the convention. We are seeing a reversal of the typical tropes of the GOP being more patriotic and stronger on national security. Trump has attacked our allies and praised dictators. He's insulted members of the armed forces. The Democratic Party is recasting itself as the party of patriotism, a party that loves America while Trump denigrates it.

As someone who grew up in the Cold War, I find this interesting.

[MoonRiver]

14. I hope we hear about this big time at the convention tonight!

Replay the asshole's statement to Putin on the big screen.

[nolabear]

16. Me too! If they let that lie there they are fools.

I am beyond furious.

[L. Coyote]

17. Maybe he's trying to cover up his involvement in the hack?

[SunSeeker]

18. I keep thinking he's finally jumped the shark, but then he does something even more ridiculous.

[KingCharlemagne]

20. If past experience is any guide, this will make his approval ratings go up! - nt

[R B Garr]

21. Me, too. He's in a race to the bottom since he appeals to the lowest common

denominator. He has to outdo himself to keep up his act, and he has no filter so it's just a matter of time. Maybe we're there now. Soon, anyway.

I have to hand it to the DU'er who said Trump is simply a troll. LOL. The GOP nominated a troll. Hats off to that DU'er to properly identify what we're really dealing here with Donald.