TX Lawyer Who Dropped Case Against Trump U. Absolutely Coincidentally Nominated For Federal Bench
Credit: Texas Tribune
April 13, 2018

I'm sure there was no quid pro quo, absolutely positive! Because Donald Trump is a man of honor, damn it!

WASHINGTON — An Austin lawyer who dropped the state of Texas’ investigation of Trump University in 2010 may get a lifetime post as a federal judge.

President Donald Trump named former Texas Deputy Attorney General David Morales on Tuesday to a trial bench in Corpus Christi. Morales had been recommended to the White House by Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

Morales made headlines during the presidential campaign when news outlets learned that in May 2010 the state’s consumer protection division had sought permission to pursue what it believed was a strong case against Trump and Trump University. Investigators asserted that Texas taxpayers had been bilked out of more than $2.6 million, and sought to file a $5.4 million lawsuit.

I can't believe how suspicious you people are! This is the president!

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