Question:
What is the evidence of Russian collusion?
Jesse
2018-07-16 22:50:43 UTC
1st. they were saying Donald Trump colluded. Now they’re just saying Russia interfered and that there are these indictments. So its the intelligence agency’s word that we are supposed to believe? Where’s the evidence? These intelligence agencies also said that there were “weapons of mass destruction” and we just took their words as evidence. We invade Iraq when we shouldn’t have been there. Why take these rogue unaccountable agencies ( that rule of law doesn't always apply to ) word? It’s not evidence. We’re supposed to believe these agencies words when agents like Peter Strock and Lisa Page were clearly shown having left wing biases? We’re supposed to believe these agencies words when they made up lies to get a fisa memo?
Sixteen answers:
mustagme
2018-07-16 22:58:47 UTC
There is none. This is a coup attempt against our democratically elected President!
2018-07-17 00:45:02 UTC
Okay, so your post is kind of confused and there's a lot of issues to unpack.



First, the indictment issued friday has nothing to do with collusion. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is not merely investigating whether anyone in the Trump campaign colluded with Russia but also the underlying crime itself: the Russian interference in the election. This indictment, like the previous one, deals with Russian interference and not collusion.



Second, neither the intelligence agencies, nor Mueller, has said that Trump colluded with Russia. We don't know yet whether he did or not. Mueller will issue a report on that issue sometime in the future.



Third, the evidence for Russian interference is in the indictment. You can read it yourself. There's been a lot of reporting about the various evidence which we have for Russian interference. For example, we know from metadata that some of the stolen documents were run through an English-to-Russian translation program and back again. The stolen documents were also opened on machines with cryllic language settings (the alphabet used in Russia). The software and IP addresses used in the attack were the same as ones used in other attacks attributed to Russia. There's a bunch of other evidence that can be pointed to and the case is really ironclad.



Fourth, so it's not just rhe "word" of these intelligence agencies. There's evidence. You also have private cybersecurity firms who have confirmed that it's the Russians as well as journalists who discovered evidence it was the Russians. For example, the AP found a bunch of links which the hackers had used in their spearphishing campaign and who those links had targeted. The targets, which include Europeans, Americans, and anti-Putin activists, seem to have nothing in common but their being enemies of the Russian government.



Fifth, the law does apply to these agencies. They have to follow the law. By issuing this indictment, Robert Mueller and his team are asserting as true the facts contained therein. Lying about them would be a crime and there would be no motive.



Sixth, it's certainly true that Peter Strzock had a lot of ill feelings towards Trump. But this doesn't mean what you think it means. Everyone has political opinions, but that doesn't mean that they can't do their job. Would you argue that a Republican FBI couldnt investigate alleged crimes committed by Hillary Clinton? Moreover, Strzock didn't run this investigation. The indictments were issued by Robert Mueller and his team. So Strzock's bias isn't determinative. Finally, he's not the only one with bias. Trump obviously has bias and has an incredibly strong incentive to lie. So why would we believe anything Trump says about this issue, especially since he has already been caught lying about it before?
Coop 366
2018-07-16 23:22:56 UTC
The word "collusion" for what happened, only tends to make it sound not as bad. We should call it what it is, Conspiracy! As for evidence, the very fact that Putin begin to hack Clinton and her people computers the very day the Donald asked them too.
2018-07-16 23:16:46 UTC
Russia meddled in the 2016 election on trump's behalf. Here's the search ... you have many links to click and get educated.

https://www.google.com/search?q=evidence+russia+meddled+in+the+election&rlz=1C1MSNA_enUS670US670&oq=evidence+russia+meddled+in+the+election&aqs=chrome..69i57.12414j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

At this point, none of us knows to what extent, if any, trump was involved in the meddling w/ anything illegal.

How uninformed are you? Have you heard of the Mueller investigation? This has been going on for several months. It's purpose is a fact finding project that discovers the evidence. Are you w/ me so far? Assuming you are, it's imperative the investigation be as tight lipped as possible. Still confused? See, if evidence leaks out, it can have a drastic affect on the eficacy of the investigation.

But, if being bewildered suits your fancy, that's fine.

One thing for sure, Mueller isn't going to tip his hand to make you happy.

You don't really need to be schooled on this ... do you? It looks like you're trying to have a little fun to me.
Skyseeker1
2018-07-16 23:13:58 UTC
The charge of "collusion" is no where near the top of the most heinous of Trumps crimes.



He was in violation of the emoluments clause the day he took the oath. And still is. He sent Sessions out of the room as he asked for FBI Director Comey's LOYALTY , before he fired him for doing his job. THIS IS OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.



And the list goes on. In several cases the evidence of Trumps crimes ( and BTW , criminal intent is an indictable crime ) came during public interviews FROM HIS OWN MOUTH.
Ted K
2018-07-16 23:12:29 UTC
"Where’s the evidence?" Mueller has it all. The indictments we've seen so far are likely only the tip of the iceberg. Mueller will make his findings available to the public when HE'S ready--on HIS schedule. Unlike partisan hacks like Nunes and Gowdy, Mueller is running a real investigation, not a sham, publicity stunt for the media and for you. His. mandate is to look for ANY wrongdoing, whether it's collusion, obstruction of justice, money laundering, fraud, other types of corruption or conspiracy. The only reason you are obsessed with "collusion" is because that's all you've heard from the likes of Trump and Hannity.



Key members of Trump's team have already been indicted for and/or convicted of crimes, and the latest indictment of Russian intelligence officers strongly sugests that the net is likely to widen to go way beyond just Trump, including Republican members of Congress.



Better buckle your seatbelt, sparky, the next couple of months are going to be a rough ride for you and your fellow Trumpanzees.
?
2018-07-16 23:04:01 UTC
If there was any, it would dominate the news cycle for a solid year.
?
2018-07-16 22:59:56 UTC
you need to listen to mueller not the news who cares if they screw up the vernacular.



i think if mueller wanted to strike it won't be until after the next presidential election. if Trump is re elected im 90% sure that the best attack method is way down the line when you have collected all of it. not rushed. Cause bare in mind mueller is aware that trump has said he'd pardon folks. So, setting a trap against this kind of fiend requires state charges not federal.
Ivan
2018-07-16 22:58:11 UTC
Mueller is biased, so is the DOJ, and FBI.

There is no evidence, except for when Hillary colluded, but they ignore it and dismissed it
2018-07-16 22:55:57 UTC
Maybe if he revealed his tax returns over the last 10 years.
saq428
2018-07-18 18:07:30 UTC
There IS evidence of them working with Hillary to try to sabotage the election against Trump...but NONE tat they were colluding with Trump.
?
2018-07-18 17:42:35 UTC
What's collusion?
Mary P. Cearley
2018-07-17 15:26:59 UTC
i dont know
Bob
2018-07-16 23:06:42 UTC
Mueller was tasked to find out if Trump obstructed with an investigation into Russian Interference with the 2016 election. The Trump Admin have said "No Collusion" thousands of times but Mueller does not have to prove Collusion. Mueller could simply go on the fact Trump admitted Obstruction on National TV but that would never hold with this weak Congress.
yogicskier
2018-07-16 23:00:30 UTC
Evidence of Trump himself colluding? Nothing.



For his campaign and confidants? Just check the indictments, starting with Paul Manafort and Micheal Flynn.
2018-07-16 22:52:00 UTC
They're is none. Hopefully KARMA with come back to bite them and someone will accuse them of something with no evidence.


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