Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20180815:22:14:00
>> whether it is an effort to distract or to discredit his critics as he has demonstrated a clear want to do, it is illegal. it is illegal because it is retaliation for protected speech. criticism of him well warranted. even if it were not well warranted, it would still be improper and illegal, and abhorent to our ideas. >> you're accusing him of a crime? >> breaking the law is not necessarily committing a crime, violating the first amendment can be if done with criminal motive, violation of law, but it is certainly abuse of his power under the first amendment that breaks the spirit and letter...