Trump's options on Russia probe: Discredit, pardon, fire

[DonViejo]

When it comes to responding to the Russia probe Trump and his advisers do not have many options. And the ones they have carry big political risks.

By DARREN SAMUELSOHN 07/21/2017 09:09 PM EDT

President Donald Trump wants the Russia investigation to go away. The problem is, as he has seen firsthand, there’s no easy way to make that happen.

Trump’s attorney general disappointed him by recusing himself from the whole ordeal. The firing of the FBI director, which Trump openly linked to easing the pressure of “this Russia thing,” led to the appointment of a special counsel who has expanded the probe.


Trump moved this week to reshuffle his legal and communications teams in response to the ever-widening Russia investigation. But whether the changes will result in a meaningful shift in strategy remains to be seen.

The harsh reality is that when it comes to responding to the Russia probe that has swallowed the first six months of his administration, Trump and his advisers do not have many options -- and the ones they have carry their own big political risks.

Here’s a rundown of Trump’s no-win options:

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[leftyladyfrommo]

1. I don't think the discrediting is going to go anywhere.

Everybody who is anybody kmows Mueller and his reputation is stellar.

Trumps reputation is just going further and further down the sewer.