Re: My theory.
> I contend that Trump made a deal with the Russians: they would influence the election so he would emerge as president. It is beyond my imagination to know how they did it and what they got in return, but whatever it was, Trump benefited,  and there is no doubt that Putin and Trump were the masterminds of a great crime that was successfully perpetrated.
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> As a result, Trump is not only beholden to the Russians, he is somewhat of a pawn because if they reveal the real story, Trump is toast. In the world of spies and intelligence operations there are many astounding secrets that will never be revealed, but this one is far from over as it is being pursued by very powerful people.