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(85,915 posts)
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 08:52 PM Dec 2016

Washington Post suspects Trump has secret business dealings, communications with Russia

The Hill ?@thehill 31 Dec 2016
Washington Post suspects Trump has secret business dealings, communications with Russia http://hill.cm/yxAtg7c

____The Post's editorial board questioned Trump's praise of Putin after the Russian leader decided not to take countermeasures against the U.S.

"The president-elect’s dismissive response only deepens unanswered questions about his ties to Russia in the past and his plans for cooperation with Vladi­mir Putin," the newspaper wrote.

"For his part, Mr. Putin seems to be eagerly anticipating the Trump presidency. On Friday, he promised to withhold retaliatory sanctions, clearly hoping the new Trump administration will nullify Mr. Obama’s acts," the Post added.

The editorial questioned Trump's proposed policy of friendly relations with Russia, observing that Trump "seems blissfully untroubled" by Kremlin's aggressive geopolitical stratagems.

"Mr. Trump has been frank about his desire to improve relations with Russia, but he seems blissfully untroubled by the reasons for the deterioration in relations, including Russia’s instigation of an armed uprising in Ukraine, its seizure of Crimea, its efforts to divide Europe and the crushing of democracy and human rights at home," the Post wrote.

"Why is Mr. Trump so dismissive of Russia’s dangerous behavior? Some say it is his lack of experience in foreign policy, or an oft-stated admiration for strongmen, or naivete about Russian intentions. But darker suspicions persist."

The editorial concluded by connecting the president-elect's "odd behavior" toward Russia with his lack of transparency when it comes to his business empire.

"Are there loans or deals with Russian businesses or the state that were concealed during the campaign? Are there hidden communications with Mr. Putin or his representatives?" The newspaper speculated.

"We would be thrilled to see all the doubts dispelled, but Mr. Trump’s odd behavior in the face of a clear threat from Russia, matched by Mr. Putin’s evident enthusiasm for the president-elect, cannot be easily explained."
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Washington Post suspects Trump has secret business dealings, communications with Russia (Original Post) bigtree Dec 2016 OP
This needs to come out NOW! Chasstev365 Dec 2016 #1
I bet Pootie probably owns him and if the first tier of the deck of cards is kicked, Vinca Dec 2016 #2
No shit? What's next, water's wet NightWatcher Dec 2016 #3
I expect Trump & Putin to get together after the inauguration left-of-center2012 Dec 2016 #4
I think this is part of the reason that Trump has stayed at his Hotel & skipped press & intel briefs Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #5
I'm with the post. leanforward Dec 2016 #6
Trump campaign and Russian bank connection here: Amaryllis Dec 2016 #8
I think the next thing they need to investigate is his Deutsche Bank connections. sarah FAILIN Jan 2017 #30
trump couldn't care less what putin does in the rest of the world. pangaia Dec 2016 #7
I think he's past the "getting chicks" stage, or Melania would probably be gone already. Lucinda Dec 2016 #11
Wonder if the Intelligence Agencies are on this? kennetha Dec 2016 #9
Suspects? WTF! Lucinda Dec 2016 #10
No shit. NT enough Dec 2016 #12
Of course it's all about the money. What else could it be? mountain grammy Dec 2016 #13
I wish I thought this would make any difference. n/t TygrBright Dec 2016 #14
Yeah, I know what you mean. Millions and millions of Americans don't seem to care and the RKP5637 Dec 2016 #21
Trump is hundreds of millions in debt to the Russian mob and they do not take kindly to non-payment. keithbvadu2 Dec 2016 #15
I think Trump is plotting to use taxpayer money meow2u3 Dec 2016 #22
Impeachable? Not with the GOP's new love for Putin/Russia. keithbvadu2 Dec 2016 #24
Suspects? Lithos Dec 2016 #16
Get rid of Drumpt. We get theocrat the ayatollah Pence. No bargain. kairos12 Dec 2016 #17
Treason? dlk Dec 2016 #18
I'd bet my retirement on this nini Dec 2016 #19
Boy, wouldn't this have been a good subject to delve into a little while ago? gratuitous Dec 2016 #20
Do NOT give this man the keys to the White House Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #23
Known all along. triron Dec 2016 #25
Putin is said to be worth as much as 85 billion. madaboutharry Dec 2016 #26
Possible to post this triron Dec 2016 #27
It was a coup Botany Jan 2017 #28
Always believed this to be true. democratisphere Jan 2017 #29
Duh, ya think? N/t wryter2000 Jan 2017 #31
Seriously the bias in both countries is breath-taking malaise Jan 2017 #32

Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
1. This needs to come out NOW!
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 08:58 PM
Dec 2016

Benedict Trump needs to be exposed before Jan 20, 2017 to show the nation what they did in November!

Vinca

(50,168 posts)
2. I bet Pootie probably owns him and if the first tier of the deck of cards is kicked,
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 08:58 PM
Dec 2016

it all falls down.

leanforward

(1,073 posts)
6. I'm with the post.
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 09:04 PM
Dec 2016

Something does not seem right with tRump public posture and our intelligence agencies reporting. Please excuse my misspelling. BTW, is there not a very private server between tRump and one of the oligarch banks. And as I understand it Putin is a shareholder.

I'm with our intelligence agencies. To me, tRump has no intelligence.

I am a member of the loyal American opposition.

sarah FAILIN

(2,857 posts)
30. I think the next thing they need to investigate is his Deutsche Bank connections.
Sun Jan 1, 2017, 12:32 AM
Jan 2017

Easy way to pay him off, loans that are never called in.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
7. trump couldn't care less what putin does in the rest of the world.
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 09:07 PM
Dec 2016

it's all about his ego, wallet and getting chicks.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
11. I think he's past the "getting chicks" stage, or Melania would probably be gone already.
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 09:25 PM
Dec 2016

I think it's all ego and wallet for him these days.

mountain grammy

(26,568 posts)
13. Of course it's all about the money. What else could it be?
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 09:47 PM
Dec 2016

That's all trump understands. borrowing money, spending money, not paying money back, borrowing money, spending money, not paying money back. Simple mind, simple concept and he was elected president.

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
21. Yeah, I know what you mean. Millions and millions of Americans don't seem to care and the
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 11:05 PM
Dec 2016

media is lackadaisical about reporting on it.

keithbvadu2

(36,360 posts)
15. Trump is hundreds of millions in debt to the Russian mob and they do not take kindly to non-payment.
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 10:16 PM
Dec 2016

Trump is hundreds of millions in debt to the Russian mob and they do not take kindly to non-payment.

They are going to expect cash or 'favors'.

meow2u3

(24,743 posts)
22. I think Trump is plotting to use taxpayer money
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 11:25 PM
Dec 2016

to pay his debts to the Russian mob. Impeachable offense IMO.

Lithos

(26,397 posts)
16. Suspects?
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 10:20 PM
Dec 2016

It's fact - there is the private network connection between Trump and the Russian Bank which made the news months back.

L-

dlk

(11,425 posts)
18. Treason?
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 10:59 PM
Dec 2016

If Trump were a Democrat, the Republicans would be screaming TREASON to the high heavens and taking and all legal action humanly possible. Funny, how winning at all costs shows their true "patriotic" colors. Apparently, it's more important for the good of the country to focus on Hillary Clinton's email.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
20. Boy, wouldn't this have been a good subject to delve into a little while ago?
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 11:05 PM
Dec 2016

You know, during the primaries and then the general election? Would that the popular media had paid even one-tenth the amount of attention to Trump's finances and business dealings that they devoted to the e-mail nothingburger. Now it's kind of too late. Trump won and as we've seen with Republicans, winning validates everything. Democrats have to address issues again and again, but if a Republican wins election, all questions about shady dealings immediately go away.

Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)
23. Do NOT give this man the keys to the White House
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 11:28 PM
Dec 2016

America needs to have protective mechanisms in place to prevent disasters like this.
Somehow, he must be stopped.

madaboutharry

(40,148 posts)
26. Putin is said to be worth as much as 85 billion.
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 11:54 PM
Dec 2016

I wonder if Putin made personal loans to Trump and if Trump has debts directly owed to Putin. It is entirely possible.

malaise

(267,785 posts)
32. Seriously the bias in both countries is breath-taking
Sun Jan 1, 2017, 08:56 PM
Jan 2017

Which government tried to set up an anti-Russian government in Ukraine?
Look the hacking is one thing but the non-discussion on the US's interference in Russia is not helpful.
The neo-cons and their media hacks are working overtime to enrich themselves under the fugging dunce and dhithound Groper Don the Con

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