Trump runs for POTUS/ Trumped Up! Part VI

[CapelDodger]

This would presumably be about his tax return which they published.

I heard that might be illegal.

That would presumably be a criminal issue. If Trump sues it'll be a civil issue, won't it? Or could he sue the relevant authority for not acting over the criminal issue?

 

[cantonear1968]

To me it looked like she was actually shoving him off when she patted his arm. TYT did not include that gesture in the repeating video loop that followed - it focused on her face turning away.

I know it's ridiculous of me to read that much into it, but there are several instances of odd body language on the part of Trump and his family. (Also on the stage with Hillary). They're useless as evidence though - selective editing and repetition are propaganda techniques that both sides have used to manipulate voters.

I agree. She really seemed to be giving the stiff arm and pat. As I said, I was very much prepared to dismiss this claim but I was surprised by her reaction. I have little doubt it was a very public rebuke.

 

[Tony Stark]

Apparently Donald threatened to sue the NYT when they talked to him about the story. As if they're scared of him.

https://twitter.com/costareports/status/786390793313320960

 

[Stacko]

Maybe not. Seems to be over the story about women accusing him of groping them.

This Story (per Robert Costa on Twitter)

I assumed it would be over the tax return because there is a pretty clear legal basis for that one.

ETA: just reading that story now. Gotta quote the bit where they called Trump for comment:

And @GuardianUS can confirm that @realDonaldTrump will sue the New York Times​

He's betting on the hope that people won't believe he did what he bragged he did.

 

[Puppycow]

That would presumably be a criminal issue. If Trump sues it'll be a civil issue, won't it? Or could he sue the relevant authority for not acting over the criminal issue?

Yeah, I was (apparently) mistaken. Although we haven't seen any actual lawsuit yet. He threatened to sue them over this story of women claiming he groped them. I think they (the Times) were on pretty solid ground for that story.

 

[Stacko]

Physically Attacked by Donald Trump – A PEOPLE Writer’s Own Harrowing*Story

 

[Tony Stark]

I've said this before, but running for President has to be the worst decision that Donald has ever made.

 

[Foolmewunz]

If I were the Evil Clinton Family Crime Syndicate, right now I'd be looking at finding someone from those seven years of The Apprentice who claims she (or he, that'd be glorious) was groped/molested by Trump. Give that article to the NYT. Welcome to discovery phase, Mr. Burnett. We'll have all your archived tapes, please.

 

[Stacko]

I've said this before, but running for President has to be the worst decision that Donald has ever made.

Remember who he's getting his legal advice from:

 

[Puppycow]

Physically Attacked by Donald Trump – A PEOPLE Writer’s Own Harrowing*Story

It's turning into an avalanche. And their strategy is to just deny them all.

 

[Tony Stark]

If I were the Evil Clinton Family Crime Syndicate, right now I'd be looking at finding someone from those seven years of The Apprentice who claims she (or he, that'd be glorious) was groped/molested by Trump. Give that article to the NYT. Welcome to discovery phase, Mr. Burnett. We'll have all your archived tapes, please.

There is supposedly a $5m fee for breaking the non-disclosure agreement for The Apprentice tapes. I'm sure there are lots of people who would be perfectly happy to cover that if it really has Donald saying the n word or something like that.

 

[CapelDodger]

Yeah, I was (apparently) mistaken. Although we haven't seen any actual lawsuit yet. He threatened to sue them over this story of women claiming he groped them. I think they (the Times) were on pretty solid ground for that story.

A counter-suit for the frivolity of it might be on the cards.

 

[grunion]

At this point The DONALD has bigger worries than losing the Presidency by the largest margin in generations. His marriage is toast, his brand value is in the toilet, and it appears that he'll be facing significant prosecution, criminal and civil.

 

[Meadmaker]

Physically Attacked by Donald Trump – A PEOPLE Writer’s Own Harrowing*Story

Hmmm.....a People Magazine reporter.......with lots of verifiable details, even a witness.


Donald will deny, no doubt.

Bill Clinton has had three women claim unwanted sexual advances, and two others (that I know of) claim wanted sexual advances.

Trump has had more than that in a week.



Toast. The only question left is how much of the Republican Party he takes down with him.

And the Cubs won their playoff series yesterday. Happy Yom Kippur!

 

[CapelDodger]

Remember who he's getting his legal advice from:

This could actually happen, couldn't it?

 

[CapelDodger]

At this point The DONALD has bigger worries than losing the Presidency by the largest margin in generations. His marriage is toast, his brand value is in the toilet, and it appears that he'll be facing significant prosecution, criminal and civil.

Winter's coming.

 

[Stacko]

This could actually happen, couldn't it?

He's already suing The Daily Mail.

 

[acbytesla]

There is supposedly a $5m fee for breaking the non-disclosure agreement for The Apprentice tapes. I'm sure there are lots of people who would be perfectly happy to cover that if it really has Donald saying the n word or something like that.

People have offered to pick up the legal tab. But Burnett is not going to release them. It could easily open him up to lawsuits. I'd bet if he hasn't, he will destroy them.

 

[Stacko]

It's a good thing Roger Ailes is by his side in this time of need.

 

[Minoosh]

There is a First Amendment defense, but it isn't a sure winner.

News organizations would have a pretty damn good case.