Reports say Flynn will testify that Trump directed him to contact Russian officials. Seems huge. But... If after election, it's normal for incoming officials to establish contacts with foreign powers. This busts the "no contact with any Russians" lie. But maybe not incriminating.
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Doesn't it secret/covert nature seem like a clear attempt to violate the Logan Act prohibition on private citizens conducting foreign policy?
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Replying to @garbageplate
The Logan Act is from 1799 and no one's ever been prosecuted for it. It'd be a stretch. Also, I think it's safe to assume every incoming administration starts contacting foreign governments before officially taking office.
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Replying to @NGrossman81
Point 1: admitted; Point 2: Contact yes, but trying to influence a vote in the UN prior to inauguration day is foreign policy. Its not setting up a dialog and framework to graft on to existing policy.
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I'm not defending it. Just pointing out it would be very difficult to make a case based on a 218 year-old statute that's never been used to prosecute someone before.
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