Sotomayor: If the president decides that his rival is a corrupt person and he orders the military to assasinate him, is that within his official acts to which he has immunity?

“That could well be an official act,” Trump lawyer John Sauer says

  • AutistoMephisto@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    If Trump wins the election, he’s going to do what he wants regardless of the Court’s ruling. Let’s stop pretending that “Even when it accomplishes nothing, following the rules to the bitter end is the noble thing to do.” Why the fuck does the Captain need to go down with his ship?

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      6 months ago

      And then the next Republican President does the same thing

      If your goal is no Republican President ever again then you don’t need to worry about the ruling anyway