[KYEasternBlueBird]

Yes, the Rudy question, as you noted, is the one that bothers me the most. I’ve been thinking about it since I read the article early this morning. But there are so many other problematic people and actions involved, that, you’re exactly right, it is going to take time to make better sense of how things went so wrong.

I am sorry for the late replies to all of these thoughtful posts... work intervened, and I’m just now able to get back to FreeRepublic.

[Dr. Franklin]

Yes, the Rudy question, as you noted, is the one that bothers me the most. I’ve been thinking about it since I read the article early this morning. But there are so many other problematic people and actions involved, that, you’re exactly right, it is going to take time to make better sense of how things went so wrong.

It may simply be that after the Michael Cohen scandals, Trump felt he needed Rudi as his personal attorney because he trusted Rudi. It is quite apparent that Trump was surrounded by Swamp Creatures. Hopefully, if he somehow returns to the WH, he is taking this time to reflect on what went wrong, who betrayed him, and who simply didn't serve him well.