Collusion

Walter

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When will Trump be indicted for colluding with Russia to steal the 2016 election from Mrs. Clinton?
 
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Twin_Moose

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Please cite them, all the accusers said they had no evidence when asked under oath.

I believe pgs was being sarcastic here is a good one

Trump said and the law group confirm that he was never a client, but the blackmailer's are claiming to be holding Trump information hostage unless the ransom is paid. Now that opens a question of what the law firm was investigating in Trump and for whom? When an anti Trump news media is down playing it then there is probably something in there.

Criminal group that hacked law firm threatens to release Trump documents

A cybercriminal gang that hacked a major entertainment law firm claims it will release information on President Donald Trump if it doesn’t receive $42 million in ransom.
The group, a known criminal enterprise, didn’t offer any proof it had information compromising to Trump. It did, however, release a large set of stolen files from the law firm, Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks. NBC News reviewed some of the documents, and they appear legitimate.
The law firm said that Trump is not a client and has never been. A spokesperson for the firm said it wasn't clear which of its clients have been compromised.
The group uses ransomware — a type of malicious software — to break into a victim’s networks and encrypt them, demanding a fee to unlock them. If the victim doesn’t pay up, the group slowly leaks out unencrypted versions of files stolen from those networks to prompt payment.
The criminal group posted on its blog a threat to publish files related to Trump.
“The next person we'll be publishing is Donald Trump. There's an election race going on, and we found a ton of dirty laundry on time,” the group wrote, giving a one-week deadline. “And to you voters, we can let you know that after such a publication, you certainly don't want to see him as president.”

Though the gang tends to release legitimately hacked files, they left no clue of whether they actually had compromising information on Trump or whether this was a ploy to put more pressure on the law firm to pay.
“On the one hand, I think it’s bulls---,” said Brett Callow, who studies ransomware gangs at the antivirus company Emsisoft. “But on the other hand, getting a rep for bluffing isn’t helpful to extortionists. They need their victims to believe that their threats are real and will be carried through.”
Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks said in a statement Friday that law firms have not been immune to escalating attacks by foreign cybercriminals. “Despite our substantial investment in state-of-the-art technology security, foreign cyberterrorists have hacked into our network and are demanding $42 million as ransom," it said. "We are working directly with federal law enforcement and continue to work around the clock with the world’s leading experts to address this situation.".........More

The article goes on to say that Putin will certainly not like these guys releasing anything against his pal Trump

Which begs the question what is NBC trying to hide?
 

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Supreme Court puts hold on release of secret Mueller grand jury testimony to House of Representatives.

Why?
 

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Robert Mueller, former FBI director who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81
U.S. president celebrated his death on social media, saying he was "glad" Mueller had passed away

Author of the article:Spiro Papuckoski
Published Mar 21, 2026 • Last updated 7 hours ago • 3 minute read

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2019.
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller speaks on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election, at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2019. Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP /Getty Images
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, a Republican who investigated ties between Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign and Russia, died on Friday, his family said. He was 81 years old.


Mueller’s family issued a statement Saturday announcing his passing.


“With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected.”



Last August, Mueller’s family told the New York Times that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the summer of 2021. He had difficulty speaking and experienced mobility issues last year, people familiar with his condition said at the time.

Trump celebrates death
Trump celebrated Mueller’s death on social media, saying he was “glad” the former FBI director had passed away.

“Robert Mueller just died,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!”



Meanwhile, former President George W. Bush said he and his wife Laura were “deeply saddened” to hear the news of Mueller’s passing.

“Bob dedicated his life to public service,” he said in a statement through the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

“As a Marine in Vietnam, he proved he was ready for tough assignments. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before returning home to pursue law.”

Bush praised Mueller for transforming the FBI to protect the country following the September 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C..

“He led the agency effectively, helping prevent another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann, and the Mueller family.”


Former President Barack Obama called Mueller “one of the finest directors” in the FBI’s history who transformed the bureau after 9/11.

“But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time,” Obama wrote on X. “Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.”

FBI director under Bush and Obama
Bush nominated Mueller for director of the FBI in July 2001 and he was on the job one week before the terrorist attacks.

He served as FBI director for 12 years after he was asked to extend his tenure by Obama an extra two years.

In May 2017, Mueller was named special counsel for the Department of Justice and launched a criminal investigation between associates who worked on Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin about election interference.


The special counsel’s office concluded the investigation into Russian interference in March 2019 and sent a report to the Department of Justice.



Then Attorney General William Barr filed a four-page letter to Congress detailing Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.

“[T]he investigation did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities,” Barr quoted the report.

In regards to whether Trump obstructed justice, Barr said the report didn’t reach a conclusion, noting that Mueller wrote “while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.”

Charges against Trump’s associates
However, criminal charges were brought against six of Trump’s associates, including his campaign chairman Paul Manafort and first national security adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.

During the investigation, the New York Times reported that Trump tried to fire Mueller as special counsel but backed off when White House lawyers threatened to quit.

In an April 2019 tweet, Trump said he had the right to “end the whole witch hunt” by firing Mueller.



“I had the right to end the whole Witch Hunt if I wanted,” Trump wrote. “I could have fired everyone, including Mueller, if I wanted. I chose not to. I had the RIGHT to use Executive Privilege. I didn’t!”

Mueller leaves behind wife Ann Standish Mueller and their two daughters, Melissa and Cynthia.
 
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