‘Collusion’. A word which many of us have never even heard of. A collusion, a secret agreement for an illegal purpose. It is something so outrageous, so bizarre, so unthinkable, that most of us couldn’t even imagine someone doing such a thing, let alone the most powerful man in the United States. Donald J Trump. 

Let’s backtrack a little. On the 8th of November, 2016, Donald Trump was elected to power. For months before this, him and every other candidate had been campaigning, making false promises, and being much too passionate in front of screaming audiences. But tucked away, where no one could see it, Trump seemed to have other things up his sleeve. Ones with a much greater impact than a catchy slogan. 

Two months into His Royal Highness’ reign, US intelligence reported an increase in Russian interference in American politics. A year later, it was confirmed that our orange hero didn’t have it in him to take on the elections alone. He had allegedly taken the aid of Russians during the pre election period. Evidently, the ridiculously long red tie couldn’t keep him afloat on its own.  

On 9th June 2016, a meeting lead by Russian lawyer Natalya Veselnitskaya, Donald Trump Jr, Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner took place at the extremely chic Trump tower residence. When asked about it however, our knight in his shining red tie denied having any knowledge of the little get together, stating that it was ‘merely’ a meeting to gain condemnatory information about Clinton – as if that made it completely acceptable. 

As a result of these suspicions, an investigation under special attorney Robert Mueller was authorised on 17th May, 2017, by Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein. Mueller formed a group of investigators, separate from the conventional chain of command, in order to gain unedited information on the alleged scandal. 

Another suspicious activity which ties into the allegations against our supreme leader, was firing a senior member of the FBI. James Comey had been a part of American security for over 58 years. It comes as no surprise that when Comey began investigating the Russian interference, he was immediately asked to step down. It is widely believed that this maneuver is an obstruction of justice in the legal system. Unfortunately for the tragic hero, despite his efforts, the investigation still persists. 

Within his jurisdiction, Mr Mueller is able to subpoena records, prosecute individuals, and not have to answer directly to the White House. He does however still report to the Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. 

Taking political aid from another country while the World is oblivious to it is an Obstruction of Justice that in extreme cases could result in impeachment. However, dragging the emperor of the free World away from his throne isn’t an easy task. In order to impeach, a simple majority of the 435 members of the House must be in favour. The decision is then put in the hands of the Senate where a trial takes place. In order for this decision to pass, two thirds of the members must agree. However, the Senate consists of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 non aligned members. Thus, the only way a two-thirds majority can be reached is in the unlikely circumstance that the party goes against their own leader. Going against their own chosen leader, would completely shatter the image of the GOP. Furthermore, Democrats would pounce on this little slip up and use it as leverage during the next elections. 

Despite our Orange-misfit-in-the-Whitehouse’s ‘minor’ slip up, having won the election with a thumping majority, he has the faith and mandate of the people of the United States of America. In addition, the Mueller probe has not been released hitherto, and thus the claims and allegations against Trump is mere speculation based on very little hard evidence.