Trump Appears To Blame Sessions For Campaign Finance Charges Against Cohen

Donald Trump speaks to Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt on Aug. 22, 2018
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During an excerpt from a new interview between President Donald Trump and “Fox and Friends'” host Ainsley Earhardt, the President discussed his perception of a “massive” campaign finance violation committed by former President Barack Obama’s campaign that, as he lamented, was handled “differently.”

“He had a different attorney general, and they viewed it a lot differently,” Trump said, raising eyebrows on whether he blames his favorite punching bag, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, for the campaign finance charges against Michael Cohen.

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  1. Trump must be the first president ever, anywhere to be persecuted by the government that he heads.

    How about that for ineptitude?

  2. what "massive " event if any is he citing. I know of none. he just makes it up as he goes along

  3. Also too


    Trump attorney did not want him to sign the financial disclosure. So they knew he was lying.

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