Paul Manafort sentencing marks rare reprieve for Trump world in Mueller probe | Analysis by StCollinson
Yet the President likely got to savor a few, rare crumbs of comfort on Thursday as he faces down an expansive set of criminal, civil and congressional investigations into his presidency, campaign, business empire and personal life.The Virginia judge who handed Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort a 47-month sentence -- far below the federal guidelines for his crimes -- also gave Trump a propaganda tool for his fervent effort to discredit Mueller's investigation.
Senator: Manafort sentence 'failed to do justice' 02:02Trump's critics expressed disbelief at Manafort's sentence."The American people would be justified in feeling that there has been some miscarriage of justice here in the leniency of this sentence," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, told CNN's Erin Burnett on"OutFront."Freshman Rep.
Congressman: Manafort fishing for a pardon from Trump 01:19The sentencing combined with Manafort's failure to express remorse sparked immediate speculation about the possibility that Trump could pardon his former campaign chair."The statement by Paul Manafort's lawyer after an already lenient sentence -- repeating the President's mantra of no collusion -- was no accident. It was a deliberate appeal for a pardon.
Lawmaker: Cohen's closed-door testimony was 'explosive' 02:05As Manafort faced his judgment day, Cohen was facing fresh attacks on his credibility amid accusations that he lied to Congress during his explosive testimony last week.Trump's former attorney told lawmakers that he had never asked for and would not accept a pardon from Trump.
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