Step 1: Maggie & Mike's McGahn story is designed to make his non-obstruction look good & distract from conspiracy investigation https://www.emptywheel.net/2018/08/18/the-nyts-latest-mcgahnobstructapalooza-sometimes-cooperation-is-just-cover-your-ass/ … Step 2: As campaign finance guy, McGahn is key witness in conspiracy investigation https://www.emptywheel.net/2018/08/18/why-would-don-mcgahn-and-his-lawyer-cooperate-in-a-piece-claiming-he-cooperated-with-mueller-on-obstruction/ …
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But - McGahn isn't dumb enough (or crazy enough) to lie for Trump. That he was interviewed is enough to assume he gave good info
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Unless telling the truth also implicates him (McGahn)
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McGahn is a lawyer. He knows how to avoid telling an outright lie while still keeping his mouth moving with words coming out.
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