Donald Trump ran as the “Art of the Deal” candidate — someone who could negotiate with governments and agencies and get a good deal for the United States. This week, Trump put one of his negotiating tactics on display for all the world to see. That trick is equal parts coercion and trickery — but it may have saved Trump considerable trouble in the process.
James Comey was fired for — among other things — his inability to stay out of the spotlight as FBI director. Because of this reputation, Trump wanted to make sure that everything Comey said about their interactions were true, so he told Comey that tapes of their conversations might exist. If Comey lied, Trump threatened to release them.
Ever since this public threat, Trump has refused to confirm or deny the existence of tapes — until now.
This week, Trump announced that the tapes don’t exist.
Continue on to the next page to see Trump explain why he decided to threaten Comey with non-existent tapes:
Smart move mr trump stand strong
One of the Basic Rules in the Art of War…Keep your Enemy/Opponent on their heels.
No Eric L Runion that was ovomit dumbass!
James Henry: Take your Meds because you are a delusional and then book a flight to find another country!
Well played
Keeps the liars scared by his great sarcasism tweets. He has good sense of humor.
Give them enough rope…!
Because comey is a crook and stupid ayup.
No it worked.
I think Comey was going to say what he said regardless of tapes.
I think it’s Trumps lame excuse fir attempting to manipulate testimony.
What is trump afraid of?