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The RNC has a RICO Problem

Shelly Fagan
8 min readMar 16, 2019

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The Republican National Committee (RNC) has a RICO problem.

While the media and Democrats salivate over the investigation into the Trump crime family, pundits are ignoring a much bigger fish — one involving hidden money behind Super Pacs, political non-profits and sitting members of Congress.

This is far more pressing than the potential charges against the administration. Legal challenges will likely take years before any sort of justice is paid Trump or his children and their organization.

RICO is More Likely Than Impeachment

If US House of Representatives manages to initiate impeachment proceedings, it is doubtful the current Senate will take any action. In order to confirm an impeachment, 67 Senate votes are needed. Critics complain this is evidence the Republicans are protecting Trump, placing party over the nation.

That may not be entirely accurate.

To many people, it seems odd Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is currently the most disliked sitting member of Congress, continues to act in a manner which appears to be destroying his more than 40-year political career.

In fact, in light of public outcry, the GOP adopted the unusual strategy of shrugging their shoulders and avoiding any congressional…

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Shelly Fagan
Shelly Fagan

Written by Shelly Fagan

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