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Trump is: Botany Jul 19 #1
They got their laws passed. They no longer need trump. Bluetus Jul 19 #14
My guess is that he will step down for "health reasons" soon. Botany Jul 19 #24
He will never voluntarily walk away from the grift JoseBalow Jul 19 #45
They will present him with the alternative not fooled Jul 19 #49
They can try, but he ain't giving it up willingly. JoseBalow Jul 19 #53
Right. But they can force him into a side room Bluetus Jul 19 #64
I think we've been there for most of his two terms. Gore1FL Sunday #83
You are right. So will this really change much? Bluetus Sunday #84
Exactly. There is no way he's walking away from the Flying Palace he received as a gift. padah513 Jul 19 #68
They might be able to buy him out. It would have to be a very hefty offer however. Irish_Dem Sunday #76
Part of him agreeing to back off is he gets the billion dollar plane for himself. lark Sunday #82
I find it ludicrous that people who have seen the orange guy think he would ever give up power. Life support, efhmc Jul 19 #63
I dunno, he seems pretty tired lately and not that interested in the details of the job LymphocyteLover Sunday #80
Fat chance of that happening. Gimpyknee Sunday #85
Mafia Don Deep State Witch Jul 19 #2
Not a chance. Bluetus Jul 19 #13
Vance has been having all sorts of secret meetings. travelingthrulife Jul 19 #38
Second time snowybirdie Jul 19 #3
Earlier meetings were in northwest part of MT, which had ritzy resorts for rich & infamous Attilatheblond Jul 19 #11
I've heard stories of the filthy rich buying Dr. T Jul 19 #26
Used to live in Montana. Yes, it is getting warmer up there. Farming is changing and changing fast. Attilatheblond Jul 19 #29
Not only land Hornedfrog2000 Sunday #74
There are a lot of homesteading survivalist groups in Montana FakeNoose Jul 19 #59
I think Musk showed up as well? flamingdem Jul 19 #65
Seem to recall he did drop into the series of meetings in the northwest part of MT Attilatheblond Jul 19 #67
Yes. Musk was at the last one. And MontanaMama's son worked at the airport where all the Scrivener7 Sunday #78
Musk, Thiel and a handful of other billionaires MontanaMama Monday #86
Thanks for the update! flamingdem Monday #89
A DU'er posted here maybe a month ago of a lot of activity in Montana underpants Jul 19 #4
Yup... A lot of plotting has been going on... hlthe2b Jul 19 #5
Both Irish_Dem Jul 19 #6
More like they know his health is bad and they are just making sure JD is fully aware of who the boss's really are;) n/t Cheezoholic Jul 19 #23
Obstruction anyone? Traildogbob Jul 19 #7
Perhaps persuade the WSJ to recant the story zorbasd Jul 19 #31
He's likely positioning himself as a contingency plan, due to not knowing what's going to happen to Trump. Karasu Jul 19 #8
That was always Thiels plan.... alittlelark Jul 19 #10
Yep, and those guys know what's gonna happen with Trump cuz they are orchestrating it Attilatheblond Jul 19 #12
If there really is something wrong it will accelerate underpants Jul 19 #16
Years of extremely poor sleeping habits make the brain go faster too Attilatheblond Jul 19 #20
Absolutely. Thiel and his gang believe democracy is gone and the "tech bros" should run things. SharonAnn Jul 19 #69
That was MontanaMama mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #30
Very nice research. Thanks. ❤️ underpants Jul 19 #37
Hey! Yes. That was me. MontanaMama Monday #87
Probably Why They Wanted Tester Out Deep State Witch Jul 19 #51
I remember ..in fact, I thought this was a repeat post. Deuxcents Jul 19 #55
OHI do believe that Vance wants the Presidency so bad, that he can taste it. riversedge Sunday #79
Wanna bet it involved $$$$$ and getting them to support him more on their stations? cstanleytech Jul 19 #9
Video: Lawrence O'Donnell thinks Vance is setting Trump up to take over the Presidency chowder66 Jul 19 #15
Maybe the Davenporter is a leaker to Murdoch. Sneederbunk Jul 19 #17
The praetorian guard is coming for the emporer. Lucky Luciano Jul 19 #18
25th Amendment? doc03 Jul 19 #19
That secret meeting didn't stay secret for long Deminpenn Jul 19 #21
That's what I'm thinking. NH Ethylene Jul 19 #32
Trump loyalists knew where Vance was zorbasd Jul 19 #34
Trump's comments and actions are stollen Jul 19 #57
The uber-rich (like Murdoch) and tech bros got the tax breaks they wanted from Trump. Now he's expendable to them. Efilroft Sul Jul 19 #22
Yup. Trump did all the foolish things they wanted and the road is clear for the rich to rape this country thoroughly travelingthrulife Jul 19 #40
WASTE -- FRAUD -- ABUSE Dock_Yard Jul 19 #25
making threats on the Don's behalf... or going behind his back? paulkienitz Jul 19 #27
I suggest it's JD, in the dining room Attilatheblond Jul 19 #33
No Matter What Happens, Chasstev365 Jul 19 #28
It is a good thing, but the damage is done. There are no safeguards any more. travelingthrulife Jul 19 #41
This meeting took place back on June 10th, not this week- see link to June 12 Article wishstar Jul 19 #35
I don't mean to ruin a perfectly good story, but this happened in June. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #36
It's probably the first time that they are reporting it BumRushDaShow Jul 19 #39
See post# 11, 2 different meetings , afew weeks apart questionseverything Jul 19 #44
Air Force Two and J. D. Vance's visit to Butte for a second, later, meeting in July mahatmakanejeeves Jul 19 #46
Ty 4 the correction, good evening to you too questionseverything Jul 19 #60
Obviously Godot51 Jul 19 #42
Vance made another recent trip to Montana to meet the same folks. Ford_Prefect Jul 19 #43
They are coming for you trump. republianmushroom Jul 19 #47
Wtf, are these supposed to be official duties? miyazaki Jul 19 #48
Do any of you actually sit back and read what you are saying? Bluestocking Jul 19 #50
I really need to hear there's no tech bro dystopia on the way... Logically, I feel like getting this far will have been Alice B. Jul 19 #54
Trump may be on the cusp of getting the boot. Turbineguy Jul 19 #52
Oh, just rehearsing a speech. usonian Jul 19 #56
Here we go again! "Imagine if a Democrat had done that..." Grins Jul 19 #58
Does this explain all of the other Montana trips? Renew Deal Jul 19 #61
The oligarchy is making sure that their spare pen has the right color ink. CentralMass Jul 19 #62
Only item on the agenda: the 25th Amendment. :) Dem4life1970 Jul 19 #66
Palace intrigue of the degenerates. Duncanpup Sunday #70
So, having a cabinet meeting, eh? Hugin Sunday #71
I asked Google what would happen if Krasnov left office kkmarie Sunday #72
The theory: Trump resigns in exchange for a full pardon for crimes committed past and present, Auggie Sunday #73
His due date is coming up soon...then the ... S/V Loner Sunday #75
I wouldn't be surprised if the media monguels now want trump out and vance in, because they believe they lostincalifornia Sunday #77
Or did TACO sent Sofaboy to serve papers on Rupert and Faux Snooze about suing them? marble falls Sunday #81
I missed this story until now. This seems pretty significant. themaguffin Monday #88
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