Didn't Trump try to throw his previous lawyers under the bus by getting them to provide wrong confirmation? Weren't they only saved from being liable themselves because communication acquired by the FBI proved they were mislead themselves?
Well, actions have consequences, even if it took waaaay too long in this case. I mean, even if he's sentenced for life, how long will that be?
As much as I dislike US hegemony and think they need other powers to limit their powers, I'd not want it exchanged for a Chinese or (haha) Russian hegemony. And while it is purely for selfish reasons, I'm pretty sure the US would actually defend the Philippines in case China got too ambitious in that region.