Fox News star Sean Hannity has a theory about the indictment of President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a former business associate, Rick Gates
Manafort and Gates were indicted Monday on charges of conspiracy against the United States, money laundering and several other financial charges.
Hannity shared a theory this weekend that the charges were filed because of mounting pressure on special counsel Robert Mueller by the mainstream media.
Why?
According to Hannity, the indictments may be a way to distract and protect former President Barack Obama and twice-failed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton from the Uranium One scandal —
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If Hannity is right, the implications of a coordination between the mainstream media and the FBI’s special investigation is chilling — because it runs the risk of becoming a political witch hunt.
Not everyone agrees with Hannity, of course. The charges against Manafort and Gate were the first stemming from special counsel Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, and they’re very serious.
The indictment filed in federal court in Washington accused both men of funneling tens of millions of dollars in payments through foreign companies and bank accounts.
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Hannity, however, said that Monda, he’d reveal details on why he’s pushing this new theory on his show —
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Manafort and Gates surrendered to federal authorities, and were expected in court later Monday to face charges brought by Mueller’s team.
The indictment lays out 12 counts including conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, acting as an unregistered foreign agent and several charges related to failing to report foreign bank and financial accounts. The indictment alleges that they moved money through hidden bank accounts in Cyprus, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Seychelles.
In total, more than $75 million flowed through the offshore accounts. Manafort is accused of laundering more than $18 million, according to the indictment.
Hannity joined conservatives in supporting the decision, saying that if a crime was committed, the person should be sentenced.
Just one question —
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Should Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama be indicted next?
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— The Horn editorial team