[Elsie]

Look, a lawyer to a president should be allowed to offer unfettered advice without worrying that some day, his advice could be used against him.

Maybe so; but...

Ecclesiastes 10:20

 

New International Version
Do not revile the king even in your thoughts,

or curse the rich in your bedroom,

because a bird in the sky may carry your words,

and a bird on the wing may report what you say.

[fhayek]

So, it appears Republicans can never do anything. Any word, any musing, heck, even a nod of the head, can be disqualifying, but...

Democrats can have secret servers on which they conduct government business. They can destroy these servers when they are caught. They can make shady uranium deals, have Chinese spies for drivers, not pay taxes, do illegal drugs, lie about their military service, and set up phony foundations in which they can launder bribes....and all is okay.