POTUS Trump takes the fifth in NY Witch-Hunt (Part 1)
(media.greatawakening.win)
Comments (10)
sorted by:
but he also said many times in the past "if you're innocent why are you taking the fifth amendment"
He explained why in his other statement - when there is a witch hunt investigation (unprecedented) why bother. He even addressed that he criticized taking the 5th previously.
I believe he didn't testify in either impeachment for the same reason. Takes valuable time and money away when there is no fear of actual prosecution. There can be political damage though if people can run out of context sound bites.
no reason to talk to someone who is desperately trying to cobble something together when she has made clear she is just trying to find a way to put him on a hook.
He is a fast learner. Been watching close up how the real criminals do it.
Any competent lawyer will tell you to stfu
It worked for Lois Lerner.
That's my President.
Speaks in plain language.
Doesn't pull punches.
"Taking Sally down the Alley;" in this case, taking Letitia down the "deadend" alley.
His written statement says it all. He knows they will do anything to get him and answering any question, no matter how innocent, will be turned against him. It just gives them new fodder for their cannon. Any other action or course would have been foolish.