Summary

Special Counsel Jack Smith is in discussions with the Justice Department on how to conclude federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, following DOJ policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president.

Trump, previously indicted for election interference and the unlawful retention of classified documents, has pleaded not guilty in both cases.

These prosecutions have been complicated by a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents partial immunity from prosecution.

Additionally, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case, questioning the constitutionality of Smith’s appointment.

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      9 days ago

      And the slim but heavily armed majority of this country will definitely see that as legally justified self defense and have no choice but to accept it peacefully! Right?

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      Perhaps not “take him out”, but I do hope Biden finally grows a pair and goes scorched earth on Trump by generally using the supreme court ruling to make life as difficult as possible for him, for example releasing all the Epstein files. I’m so sick of the Democrats continuing to think they can use reason and the moral highground while fighting a opponent who punches below the belt. Get down and fight dirty for once!

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        8 days ago

        I suspect it’s what people like Musk and Peter Thiel actually want. Vance is more predictable and easily controllable than Trump.

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      9 days ago

      Biden will pee his diapers and save his own ass. He is no one’s hero. It’s the boomer way.

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        Instance admins are legally responsible for everything posted on their instance.
        If they don’t remove calls for violence, they can risk going to prison.
        Also, it shows up in the mod log for me.