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In reply to the discussion: Crockett calls Trump 'Putin's ho' [View all]
tonkatoy8888
(175 posts)19. I think it's extremely...
...probable that Putin is extorting Trump in some way, but I'd think that harming Trump's family is pretty far down the list of things which would command his attention. Trump giving one single fuck about anyone but Donald Trump? Seems a bit altruistic for him. If Trump's entire family was pushed out a window of Trump Tower of fed the alligators on the 1st hole of his putt-putt course, he'd only see it as an opportunity to garner support for...Donald Trump.
As a not so objective observer I'd guess that there are only two things which would get his attention, money and shame.
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I hope not. Something like "the squad" could prevent Jeffries from becoming Speaker in 2027.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Mar 2025
#10
Pretty much. But DJT is so far under Putin's sway, he dosen't need a leash.
malthaussen
Mar 2025
#44
And shame is waaayy behind in the running. His skin is thicker than a battleship's hull.
SomewhereInTheMiddle
Mar 2025
#48