That's not it, twenty. I've long assumed that virtually all politicians lie. So it's not that I'm suddenly getting all faux outraged by one more having done it.
The people who have been lying about this are the same ones who have been pushing the Trump/Russia collusion narrative. Think about that for a second. Fusion GPS is Kremlin-connected.
So since no one else has asked this,let me play Devils Advocate here,and ask exactly how Fusion GPS is "Kremlin-connected"? Fusion was created by,and essentially remains Glenn Simpson,a former WSJ investigative reporter who left to start his own investigation firm.It also maintains a close relationship with a private law firm(BakerHostetler) which includes John Moscow,who is a former,long time white collar prosecutor for the Manhattan DA's office.Simpson was interviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee back in August...
"Simpson, who declined to comment for this story, has a long history of investigating corruption and influence in and around Russia.
For example, the 2007 front page story that mentioned Manafort was headlined,
"How Lobbyists Help Ex-Soviets Woo Washington." It pointed out that Manafort, a prominent Republican political adviser, had begun to work for the Russian-backed Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych. Manafort is now under federal investigation in the Russia probe.
When he left journalism for private investigations work, Simpson began a relationship with the law firm of BakerHostetler, which includes John Moscow, a longtime white-collar prosecutor for the Manhattan district attorney's office.
In one of his more celebrated cases, Simpson worked on behalf of two British lawyers, Faith Zaman and Thomas Derbyshire, who successfully sued Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the brother of the Sultan of Brunei. One piece of evidence in the case included photos of statues depicting the prince having sex with various women.
Simpson also worked for Planned Parenthood, which came under fire in 2015 after videos appeared to show staffers say the group profits from selling tissue from aborted fetuses to researchers.
Simpson conducted an analysis by forensic experts that found the videos had been edited to the point where they were not a reliable representation of what happened. Conservative groups who opposed the finding noted Simpson's work on behalf of pro-Planned Parenthood Democrats."
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/who-glenn-simpson-n786321
I suspect part of the animosity by certain ultra right Republicans towards Simpson stems from his role with Planned Parenthood,but I'm not sure why you're swallowing the dubious "Kremlin--connected" claim? The only actual intersection I can see between Fusion's work and pro-Putin interests is the Magnitsky case,which is complicated,to say the least.
While some on the Right are painting that as Simpson working to "help Putin",it strikes me as more analogous to a case where the ACLU represents Nazis in a "free speech" situation.No one can rationally assert that the ACLU is pro-Nazi,but the reality is they are pro "free speech" and that includes distasteful elements like Nazis and fascists.Seems like Simpson's investigative work on the Magnitsky case resulted in his reaching a result that benefitted Putin's interests,which he characterized as regrettable..."Simpson has told friends that he was troubled that his work on the case might help Putin. But, he has said, he stands by his investigative findings".
I said it was complicated,here's a brief primer...
"In the Magnitsky case, Simpson worked on behalf of a wealthy Russian who was being sued by the Manhattan U.S. attorney over allegations his firm profited from money laundering. BakerHostetler represented the Russian. The proceeds were said to have come from a theft uncovered by a tax accountant, Magnitsky, who was working for a wealthy investor named William Browder. John Moscow was removed from the case for what a judge termed a conflict of interest because he had previously represented Browder.
Browder, in prepared testimony expected to be delivered Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, repeated his account that Magnitsky uncovered a theft by corrupt Russian officials and was killed in prison.
Simpson's work on the case fueled claims by BakerHostetler in court records that Browder's account is false, and that Browder told it to cover up his own tax evasion. Browder denies this, and says Simpson participated in what amounted to a Putin-funded smear campaign. Simpson rejects that charge.
The New York case was settled for $6 million with no admission of wrongdoing by the Russian and his firm. A vast court record, including Browder's sworn deposition, remains."
