The end of the article says "You decide if these are real", and no source for the emails was ever provided.
Take with a spoonful of salt."
No need for a spoonful, but I understand your point. However, Pence's actions on the 6th lend credence to the theme of treachery in these emails. Does it mean they are real—no—but it doesn't mean they're fake either. Pence proved himself an actual traitor by his deliberate actions. Therefore, I err on the side of real rather than forgery. Consider the dates of these emails, the number of these emails, the use of specific lingo like "rule 9", and the fact that an image editing software wasn't used, but an actual emailing platform. Now ask: what purpose did these serve when they first leaked? Why did Paul Ryan step down so early in POTUS's term?
^^ For some reason I can't reply to the sticky above this comment, so I'm posting here.
No need for a spoonful, but I understand your point. However, Pence's actions on the 6th lend credence to the theme of treachery in these emails. Does it mean they are real—no—but it doesn't mean they're fake either. Pence proved himself an actual traitor by his deliberate actions. Therefore, I err on the side of real rather than forgery. Consider the dates of these emails, the number of these emails, the use of specific lingo like "rule 9", and the fact that an image editing software wasn't used, but an actual emailing platform. Now ask: what purpose did these serve when they first leaked? Why did Paul Ryan step down so early in POTUS's term?
To spend time with family I think