That’s the non sequitur that Republicans — including President Trump — are using to avoid grappling with Michael Cohen’s guilty plea and statement implicating the president in criminal conduct. True, intentional violation of campaign laws to deprive voters of crucial information isn’t collusion with a hostile foreign power. That would mean enforcing laws against obstruction, witness tampering and conspiracy, too. We note that any attempt by President Trump to try to stop an ongoing investigation is facially obstructive. Maybe Mueller will uncover more instances of collusion other than the Trump Tower meeting.

Source: Washington Post August 23, 2018 13:07 UTC