The Sussman single, low level charge was and is an interesting opening gambit. Yes, we will have to endure fake news on how this blows the Durham investigation up. But they will never admit this trial was used to introduce the reality of the conspiracy into an official record. And, the distinct possibility this charge and trial was more about that, than wanting/needing a conviction.
Had he been convicted the FBI would be having a party. It would have given them plausible deniability. The conspiracy would be resting squarely on Hillary’s and the DNC’s shoulders. His acquittal implies the opposite, they knew who he represented and chose to engage in the conspiracy.
Interestingly, even if Sussman did not lie to the FBI, he still participated in a conspiracy to influence the 2016 Presidential election. Will he be charged with that in the future? Or, has he possibly already cut a deal on the more serious charges?
Thanks to u/MeanOMan for opening my mind to this perspective!
As always, only time will tell.
Jury was dumb. They thought they were hitting back at Trump by believing Sussman in the trial. It seems an average DC swamp creature has never heard of Sun Tsu.
Holy smokes, that’s right. If they convicted Sussmann, Hillary would be better off right now. But she still has a target on her back thanks the them Sa-weet
That's Positive Patriot's take from yesterday but the opposite of OP's take.