In an interview with Reuters Tuesday, President Trump said he isn't worried about being impeached by Democrats once they take control of the House in January, while doubling down on his support for the Saudi crown prince and saying he could intervene in the prosecution of a high-ranking Chinese tech executive. "It's hard to impeach somebody who hasn't done anything wrong and who's created the greatest economy in the history of our country," Mr. Trump told Reuters. "I'm not concerned, no. I think that the people would revolt if that happened." Last week, Manhattan prosecutors recommended a "substantial" prison sentence for Mr. Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen. The government said Cohen violated campaign finance law "in coordination with and at the direction" of the president by paying two women to remain silent during the 2016 campaign about their alleged affairs with the president. Cohen has pleaded guilty to several charges and is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday. Mr. … [Read more...] about Trump says he’s not worried about impeachment, stands by Saudi crown prince
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As Trump threatens shutdown, Sen. Ted Cruz pitches $25B border wall funding bill
By Kevin Diaz Updated 7:43 pm CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 People look on from the Mexican side, left, as U.S. Border Patrol agents on the other side of the U.S. border wall in San Diego prepare for the arrival of hundreds of pro-migration protesters, seen from Tijuana, Mexico, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. >>See how the border wall has looked over the years in the photos that follow... less People look on from the Mexican side, left, as U.S. Border Patrol agents on the other side of the U.S. border wall in San Diego prepare for the arrival of hundreds of pro-migration protesters, seen from ... more Photo: Rebecca Blackwell, STF / Associated Press Photo: Rebecca Blackwell, STF / Associated Press Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 People look on from the Mexican side, … [Read more...] about As Trump threatens shutdown, Sen. Ted Cruz pitches $25B border wall funding bill
Trump says he is not concerned about being impeached, defends payments to women
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was not concerned that he would get impeached and that payments made ahead of the 2016 election by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen to two women did not violate campaign finance laws."It's hard to impeach somebody who hasn't done anything wrong and who's created the greatest economy in the history of our country," Trump told Reuters in an Oval Office interview."I'm not concerned, no. I think that the people would revolt if that happened," he said.Court filings last week drew renewed attention to six-figure payments made during the 2016 campaign by Cohen to two women so they would not discuss their alleged affairs with the candidate. Democrats in Congress said Trump could face impeachment and jail time if the transactions violated campaign finance laws. 15 PHOTOS Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels hush payment scandal See Gallery Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels hush payment scandal Adult-film … [Read more...] about Trump says he is not concerned about being impeached, defends payments to women
Trump: People Would ‘Revolt’ If Dems Impeach
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was not concerned that he would get impeached and that payments made ahead of the 2016 election by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen to two women did not violate campaign finance laws. "It's hard to impeach somebody who hasn't done anything wrong and who's created the greatest economy in the history of our country," Trump told Reuters in an Oval Office interview. "I'm not concerned, no. I think that the people would revolt if that happened," he said. Court filings last week drew renewed attention to six-figure payments made during the 2016 campaign by Cohen to two women so they would not discuss their alleged affairs with the candidate. Democrats in Congress said Trump could face impeachment and jail time if the transactions violated campaign finance laws. Cohen is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday in New York for his role in the payments to the women. Trump has denied affairs with Stormy Daniels and the other woman whom Cohen … [Read more...] about Trump: People Would ‘Revolt’ If Dems Impeach
“I am proud to shut down the government for border security,” Trump says in Oval Office “tantrum” with Schumer, Pelosi
Last Updated Dec 11, 2018 2:19 PM EST An Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi spiraled out of control over funding for the border wall Tuesday, devolving into what Schumer called a Trump "temper tantrum."With a potential government shutdown looming less than two weeks away, Pelosi, the presumptive soon-to-be speaker of the House, told Mr. Trump, "you will not win" on the border wall. The president demanded border wall funding — and said he's not afraid the shut down the government over it. In fact, he said, he's proud to do so, and will take credit for it."I am proud to shut down the government for border security, Chuck," the president said. "So I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not gonna blame you for it. The last time you shut it down it didn't work. I will take the mantle of shutting down. And I'm gonna shut it down for border security."Mr. Trump is pushing for $5 billion for … [Read more...] about “I am proud to shut down the government for border security,” Trump says in Oval Office “tantrum” with Schumer, Pelosi