On Monday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced a 12-count indictment against former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Manafort’s longtime associate, Rick Gates. A campaign foreign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about contacts with an individual with ties to Russia.
It was the event many had feared or had been waiting for, depending on the political point of view. There was something for both sides to use in making their case, but those looking for the weapon that would undermine Trump or, at the extreme lead to impeachment, did not get what they were seeking.
Florida's congressional delegation offered a 'proportional response' to the indictments against former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.
Had this turned out to be the bombshell for which some had hoped, the response from Democrats — and some Republicans — in the Florida delegation would have been quick and direct. Instead, the investigation lives for another day, which may well bring more charges of wrongdoing.
More than 8 hours after the indictments were announced, the few Florida Democrats who commented were careful with their remarks. Most raised a direct or implicit warning to Trump not to fire Mueller or otherwise interfere.
“These are very serious charges and show why we must be patient about the investigation,” said Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson.
“I expect this will be just the tip of the iceberg,” tweeted Alcee Hastings of Miramar. “@realdonaldtrump: Do not interfere with the Special Counsel’s independent investigation.”
“Instead of moaning about @HillaryClinton, the White House needs to worry about who’s next,” tweeted Frederica Wilson of Miami Gardens.
“As the criminal probe escalates, Congress must signal that we will not tolerate any interference by the President or his Administration,” said Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston and former chair of the DNC.
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