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Silent3

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58. Trump can *effectively* pardon himself of the federal charges by making the DoJ drop pursuit...

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 06:40 AM

Apr 15

...of the cases against him.

As things are shaking out, Trump is likely getting his wish that none of the federal cases go to trial until after the election. If Trump were then elected, he'd just fill the DoJ with lackeys who would drop all the outstanding cases, and he's then free and clear.

I suppose there's an off chance that Trump could be convicted in the interval between the election and (hopefully this is never more than hypothetical!) assuming the Presidency again, but he'd appeal any convictions, obviously, and if the DoJ says it doesn't want to pursue those appeals, you get the same end result of an effective pardon.

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'Mortifying personal details' have Trump on edge as hush money trial takes center stage [View all] Tom of Temecula Apr 14 OP

This could mushroom out of control on him underpants Apr 14 #1

Your Honor the jury needs to see it to corroborate the witness testimony Ponietz Apr 14 #6

I don't think that evidence will stand up in court. SeattleVet Apr 14 #37

Exactly. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 15 #61

..... bdamomma Apr 15 #62

1 skamaria Apr 18 #64

He can plead erection interference! skamaria Apr 18 #65

You mean as in "Is that a mushroom in your pants?" erronis Apr 14 #9

No respect. No respect at all. Kid Berwyn Apr 14 #12

On the other hand, if the condom doesn't fit you must acquit. hay rick Apr 14 #14

DUzy!! Thread winner!!! PCIntern Apr 14 #22

🏆 underpants Apr 14 #28

I just watched the SNL cold open from last night COL Mustard Apr 14 #23

👍 underpants Apr 14 #27

Trump/contrition... agingdem Apr 15 #56

Do you think stormy will describe his mushroom appendage? getagrip_already Apr 14 #2

Worse than not being a billionaire no_hypocrisy Apr 14 #4

He's the one that gives an inch jmowreader Apr 15 #55

Remember pukes salivating & randy as they pressed Monica for every lurid specific detail of Clinton? Or MTG & Hunter? NBachers Apr 14 #17

How could I ever forget, no matter how hard I try? Hekate Apr 15 #54

Poor sick bastard! DemMedic Apr 14 #3

There it is: "a stomach turning comparison between her and his daughter". BComplex Apr 14 #11

He's bdamomma Apr 15 #63

He's the ass with mortifying habits, he's the one that should have done a better job of staying out of the limelight. marble falls Apr 14 #5

I'd really hate it if a rumor that... Hugin Apr 14 #7

'Mortifying personal details, eh?' ShazzieB Apr 14 #8

I take exception to this line of the story but it is Raw Story. CrispyQ Apr 14 #10

Right??? That's exactly what I honed in on. maptap22 Apr 14 #13

When you're the dictator, you make the rules. wnylib Apr 15 #52

"craft a way to give Trump absolute immunity without giving it to Biden" bonniebgood Apr 14 #16

They are investigating to hurt him politically, not legally getagrip_already Apr 14 #19

I agree. President cannot pardon themselves. LiberalFighter Apr 14 #36

Trump can *effectively* pardon himself of the federal charges by making the DoJ drop pursuit... Silent3 Apr 15 #58

They seem to be giving him the same treatment Turbineguy Apr 14 #15

Will Trump be embarassed or proud of the fact he slept with a porn star? Irish_Dem Apr 14 #18

He didnt really sleep with her.... getagrip_already Apr 14 #20

Trump does not require facts to brag about something. Irish_Dem Apr 14 #21

Eww....that makes me a little sick at my stomach... CTyankee Apr 14 #39

sad sex NJCher Apr 15 #49

But there was spanking involved. EndlessWire Apr 14 #45

I wouldn't call it an affair, either. Ilsa Apr 15 #60

They text and talked many times after Tree Lady Apr 18 #66

So it was a one-time deal on her part. nt Ilsa Tuesday #67

His followers will see this the same as they see their reality TV shows, where bad behavior makes you a star. Midnight Writer Apr 14 #24

Exactly Trump is entertainment for them. Irish_Dem Apr 14 #25

who cares how they see things NJCher Apr 15 #50

More of a "Toads tool" than a mushroom methinks. Rafi Apr 14 #26

... Celerity Apr 14 #31

Yikes! Mike Nelson Apr 14 #29

What have you got against Richard Simmons? JoseBalow Apr 14 #38

Nothing... Mike Nelson Apr 14 #43

Trump isn't capable of being mortified. sop Apr 14 #30

I would beg to differ. Ligyron Apr 14 #46

Will they call Ben Roethlisberger to testify? Stormy said livetohike Apr 14 #32

You Spelled That Name Wrong ProfessorGAC Apr 14 #33

LOL. I know Big Ben became a Christian as he livetohike Apr 14 #34

May the beans of humiliation spill forth Blue Owl Apr 14 #35

Mortifying? LudwigPastorius Apr 14 #40

OMG! Haggard Celine Apr 15 #51

Here is the NYT article.... reACTIONary Apr 14 #41

scurrilous means to spread scandalous stories to damage a reputation Marthe48 Apr 14 #42

I'm Betting Deep State Witch Apr 14 #44

what could we possibly hear about Trump Skittles Apr 15 #47

I respectfully disagree that Mango Mussolini is embarrassed, Permanut Apr 15 #48

Possibly the personal detail most mortifying (at least to a normal human) is his fixation on Ivanka... Hekate Apr 15 #53

🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄 Oopsie Daisy Apr 15 #57

We already know about the mushroom. AllyCat Apr 15 #59