Trump's Personal Lawyer And Campaign Manager Both Going To Prison

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SpokenTruth said:

bowserthedog said:

Hush money is legal.  

You're basing all of this on Cohen's word. The words of a man who was facing much more time for other crimes committed. Since the money was paid back from Trump personally it was not a crime at all. It also occurred before he even ran for office. Give me an example of somebody else who ran for president and hush money was considered a campaign expense rather than a personal expense?

The payment happened in October 2016.  1 month before the election.

The problem with considering it a campaign expense is that in order for it to be considered a campaign expense you have to prove that it was done solely for the purpose of benefitting the campaign. Things like expensive hair cuts, american made suits benefit the campaign and aren't considered campaign expenses. For example. It should also be noted that Trump's campaign would be charged not Trump personally if this is indeed viewed as a violation by the FEC.

If intentions matter as it seems like a lot of you are suggesting it should also be noted that the law exists to prevent private entities from donating so much that they can control the candidate once they are in power. This is clearly an example where it was in no way an attempt to buy political favors from Trump. 

Here's an informative piece about the law around campaign over donating.  Nowhere does it mention the possibility of anything more than a fine. 

 

https://www.wileyrein.com/newsroom-newsletters-item-709.html