#crime

Lawmakers, Lawbreakers

#crime

Lawmakers, Lawbreakers

When politicians get caught committing crimes, it's like watching a toddler deny eating chocolate with their entire face smeared in it. There they are, standing in front of a podium, sweat glistening under the lights, swearing they “had no idea” that embezzling millions and hiding it in a fake charity called “Save the Puppies Foundation” was wrong. Their excuse? “I was hacked,” “It’s a smear campaign,” or the classic, “This is all news to me,” as if their signature didn’t appear on every shady document like a kid writing their name on the wall with permanent marker. And yet, despite overwhelming evidence, they strut back into office like nothing happened—because in politics, apparently, crime pays... and also gets you a book deal and a Netflix docuseries.

Trump Assassination Suspect Tied to Ukraine in Shocked Plot to Take Down President

Ryan Wesley Routh allegedly sought to purchase a rocket launcher from Ukraine before his arrest for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. According to a Justice Department filing, Routh corresponded with someone he believed was a Ukrainian with access to military weapons through an encrypted messaging app. He asked the associate to send him a rocket-propelled grenade or Stinger and stated that Trump is not good for Ukraine. Prosecutors claim this correspondence shows Routh's intent to assassinate Trump, citing discussions about shipping anti-aircraft weapons and a photo of Trump's campaign plane with the comment "Trump's plane, he gets on and off daily" followed by "I wish".

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