Pod Save America “This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”
Apr 18, 2019
Natasha Bertrand, a reporter for Politico, dives deep into the explosive revelations of the Mueller report, discussing the implications for the Trump campaign and the ongoing investigations. Comedian Chelsea Handler shares her humorous crush on Mueller and reflects on her political awakening. The duo also tackles Bernie Sanders’s Fox News town hall, weighing the risks and rewards for Democrats engaging with conservative media. Join them as they unpack accountability, media manipulation, and personal experiences in these tumultuous political times.
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Trump's Reaction to Mueller
- Trump said, "This is the end of my presidency. I’m fucked," upon learning of Mueller’s appointment.
- This reveals his guilt and explains his subsequent obstructive actions.
Trump Campaign and Russia
- The Mueller report details multiple links between Trump campaign officials and Russia, including offers of assistance.
- However, no explicit criminal conspiracy was found, despite the campaign's receptiveness to Russian help.
Trump's Pursuit of Clinton's Emails
- Trump actively sought Hillary Clinton's deleted emails, directing Michael Flynn to find them.
- Five hours after Trump publicly asked Russia to find the emails, Russian intelligence attempted to hack Clinton's email server.
