Q: What are Trump’s advisors accused of doing?
A: Violating the Logan Act, which states that American civilians must wait until after they take political office to commit treason.
Q: Why did Flynn lie about his phone calls with the Russian ambassador?
A: The humble general doesn’t like to draw too much attention to his collusion with foreign governments.
Q: Is it possible that Flynn really didn’t recall illegally discussing Russian sanctions?
A: An outspoken advocate of intervention in the Middle East, Flynn is known to have a somewhat short memory.
Q: Did Trump know about the contact between his team and Russian intelligence?
A: All evidence thus far suggests that Trump hasn’t been cognizant of the world outside his head since at least 1993.
Q: Didn’t Rex Tillerson receive the Russian Order of Friendship?
A: We’re talking about a completely different cozy relationship with Putin right now, okay?
Q: Are Trump and Putin friends?
A: Psychologists believe that while sociopaths can seem friendly with one another, they’re unable to form the type of bond required for meaningful relationships.
Q: Is this exactly the kind of change Washington needed?
A: No.
Q: What will come out of a congressional probe into this matter?
A: Nothing a few news cycles can’t bury.
Q: Why are so many Republican congressmen reluctant to investigate?
A: As a matter of professional decorum, they would never dream of impugning a sitting president.