Waiting For The Big One

NEWS: Donald Trump has received a letter from federal prosecutors notifying him that he's the target of an criminal investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Jack Smith seems to be wrapping up. Details w/ @politicoalex @joshgersteinhttps://t.co/neHSY17QRP

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 7, 2023

Let the unseemly gloating begin ("I told you the skies would clear over New York City!”):

Well with the news breaking tonight of the Trump target letter, what else can I say except for…called it! 👇

PS FWIW we also explained why there was enough evidence to obtain and sustain a conviction.… https://t.co/a8HGNzzs7B

— Norm Eisen (@NormEisen) June 8, 2023

And afterwards the press coverage narrative.

Trump soils himself: "There he goes, the master of surprise!"

— Schooley (@Rschooley) June 7, 2023

Well, maybe not that soon:

Oh https://t.co/6JkfjXOFAv

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 8, 2023

We also still have to overcome what will henceforth be known as the Pence Objection.

“Sir, I just want to clarify what you're saying is if they believe he committed a crime, they should not go forward with an indictment? You just talked before about committing to the rule of law.” pic.twitter.com/8tk5XBZOxe

— Acyn (@Acyn) June 8, 2023

 Time for hot dogs 🌭 and popcorn 🍿.

SINO --

The rebellion has left him, at least for now, as Speaker In Name Only, deprived of a governing majority.https://t.co/uZv8Q5T32r

— Annie Karni (@anniekarni) June 7, 2023

And some things we can still count on as we wait for the future to arrive.

beyond parody pic.twitter.com/zbgj1b9eCi

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 8, 2023

Man, that AI is good!

Donald Trump: "IF THE ELECTION HAD NOT BEEN STOLEN FROM ME BY THE DEEP STATE I WOULD RIGHT NOW BE INVADING CANADA FOR DESTROYING OUR BEAUTIFUL CLEAN AIR. ALL THEY NEEDED TO DO WAS RAKE THEIR FOREST FLOORS AND THIS NEVER WOULD'VE HAPPENED. NOW WE MUST ATTACK!!!"

— Rex Huppke (@RexHuppke) June 7, 2023