Russia Probe
06.05.18 | 9:14 am
What On Earth Is Going On With George Papadopoulos?

So much news emerged overnight that I’m not sure how much attention will get focused on this odd development in the George Papadopoulos case. Let me address it briefly. We knew little about George Papadopoulos until last October when his plea deal with the Special Counsel’s office revealed that he was a key point of contact with Russian operatives during the 2016 campaign. Later we learned that his inebriated discussion with an Australian diplomat was the trigger that launched the Russia probe in July of 2016. He made a deal, has been cooperating and recently the Special Counsel’s office filed court papers signaling he’s likely completed his cooperation and is ready for sentencing. All of this is what you’d expect for a cooperating witness. But last night, Papadopoulos’s wife was on Fox asking President Trump for a pardon and seemingly claiming that George had been set up. Read More

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, after he signed the presidential memorandum addressing the opioid crisis, in the East Room of the White House, on Thursday October 26th, 2017. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto) President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, after he signed the presidential memorandum addressing the opioid crisis, in the East Room of the White House, on Thursday October 26th, 2017. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort leaves the United States Court House after his indicement hearing in Washington, DC on October 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Keith Lane/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort leaves the United States Court House after his indicement hearing in Washington, DC on October 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Keith Lane/Getty Images)