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global1

(25,169 posts)
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 11:27 AM Jul 2017

Isn't Trump Playing With Fire When He Is Attempting To Dislodge Sessions From AG?.....

I have to think that if Sessions discussed sanctions with the Russians/Kislyak - that Trump either knew before that conversation or soon after. Sessions and Trump were thick at the time. In fact - perhaps that's why he appointed Session's AG in the first place.

Now with Trump taking after Session's - wouldn't one think that if Session's is called to testify again on Capitol Hill - that he'd spill the beans on Trump?

I know that Trump would like to fire Session's so that he could ultimately fire Mueller - but I just question Trump's strategy here - going after a guy (Session's) that has inside info and could turn it back on Trump.

Am I missing something here?

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Isn't Trump Playing With Fire When He Is Attempting To Dislodge Sessions From AG?..... (Original Post) global1 Jul 2017 OP
Trump reacts impulsively to perceived threats and perceived insults. He doesn't tblue37 Jul 2017 #1
Nope, I don't think so Phoenix61 Jul 2017 #2
Yes, I believe that is a huge mistake on Dump's part. Nitram Jul 2017 #3

tblue37

(64,982 posts)
1. Trump reacts impulsively to perceived threats and perceived insults. He doesn't
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 11:31 AM
Jul 2017

strategize. He never looks ahead and he has no ability to see the big picture.

On top of his ignorance and his infantile impulsivity, he also is probably in the early stages of Alzheimer's. He can't choose the most effective course of action. He can only react and rage.

Phoenix61

(16,954 posts)
2. Nope, I don't think so
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 11:35 AM
Jul 2017

This is Twitler's game, his one and only game. Threaten and bluster until who ever he is going against backs down. This may work in the business world but not the best strategy when dealing with the government. They don't back down. There are civil service folks who live to take down a jerk like Twitler.

Nitram

(22,671 posts)
3. Yes, I believe that is a huge mistake on Dump's part.
Sun Jul 23, 2017, 12:09 PM
Jul 2017

He thinks he can appoint an AG who will fire Mueller, but I rather doubt that is the case.

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