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(70,576 posts) Tue May 7, 2024, 03:30 PM May 7

Johnson demands all Trump prosecutions cease, vows to use Congress 'in every possible way' [View all]

Source: alternet.org

David Badash
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In a clear attack on the executive branch, the judicial system, states’ rights, and the rule of law in America, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson vowed on Tuesday to use all the powers of Congress at his disposal to end all four current criminal prosecutions of ex-president Donald Trump.

Johnson’s remarks late Tuesday morning came at the exact same time Stormy Daniels was giving sworn testimony about her alleged sexual relationship with Trump in a Manhattan Superior Court case. The presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee is on trial for 34 felonies related to falsification of business records when he allegedly paid hush money to the adult film star then covered up those payments in what prosecutors say was election interference.

“President Trump has done nothing wrong here and he continues to be the target of endless lawfare,” Speaker Johnson told reporters Tuesday during an official House news conference (video below). “It has to stop. And you’re gonna see the United States Congress address this in every possible way that we can, because we need accountability. Ultimately, at the end of the day, it’s bigger than President Trump. It’s about the people’s faith in our system of justice. And we’re gonna get down to the bottom of it. All these cases need to be dropped, because they are a threat to our system.”

Johnson’s remarks also come as he faces an ouster threat from far-right MAGA Republican Christian nationalist Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Speaker, who repeatedly has said he speaks to Trump frequently, spent the weekend at the ex-president’s Florida resort and residence, Mar-a-Lago. He also traveled there just weeks ago as Greene’s threats were heating up. Trump and Johnson held a joint press conference on “election integrity,” an image some say was a show of strength and support from the leader of his party.

Read more: https://www.alternet.org/amp/johnson-trump-prosecutions-2668188108

Also see this DU thread which I had started earlier today on Johnson demands:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218929115

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Johnson demands all Trump prosecutions cease, vows to use Congress 'in every possible way' [View all] riversedge May 7 OP

Nope.................................. Lovie777 May 7 #1

Hey little mikey--Pound Sand! lastlib May 8 #80

I wonder who told him to say that, and what was the proposed penalty for not doing so. n/t Harker May 7 #2

MTG finally backed off. But maybe the orange turd? mchill May 7 #4

His announcement looks like a hostage video. Harker May 7 #6

That was the deal he made with Greene, that is why she is waiting for him to behave and obey, and if not? Escurumbele May 7 #67

Good luck with that, Doofus. Diamond_Dog May 7 #3

So the legislative branch thinks it can control Ocelot II May 7 #5

or "States' rights"? Ponietz May 7 #14

MTG demanded Johnson defund Jack Smith and abandon Ukraine in contentious meeting: report LetMyPeopleVote May 7 #7

Who the F**K does she think she is!? sheshe2 May 8 #74

Exactly! joshdawg May 8 #76

They are scared. They know this will expose him and them and they will lose voters. Pure fear now from the GOP ZonkerHarris May 7 #8

They made a huge mistake allowing him to run FakeNoose May 7 #25

Well, there were 6 people who could've stopped him. Other than that, how could they stop him? oldsoftie May 7 #37

He says they're going to get to the bottom of things...... lastlib May 7 #9

Please show me the article in the Constitution where Congress has the right to shut down criminal prosecutions. Lonestarblue May 7 #10

Maybe democrats Rebl2 May 7 #27

Agree. Dems should think twice. I'm sure Hakeem and Nancy are weighing likely outcomes. ancianita May 7 #29

Not think twice Chi67 May 7 #62

It is on the back. Written in sharpie. n/t whopis01 May 8 #83

We are in dangerous waters. Baitball Blogger May 7 #11

Well if they are intent on ignoring the rules of BlueKota May 7 #17

Not a good idea to succumb to their level of stupid vitriol. That's neither the party's nor Biden's style. ancianita May 7 #30

At some point, if they keep pushing the line, and the SC rules DT has immunity BlueKota May 7 #36

"If" tsf gets immunity from SCOTUS is not likely. It's not reasonable to live as if your hypothetical is fact. ancianita May 7 #66

Not likely is not the same as won't BlueKota May 8 #81

Understood. Agree. ancianita May 8 #82

while true, and we have been for some time, this is pathetic desperation prodigitalson May 7 #23

the Fuhrer... myohmy2 May 7 #12

"Trump has done nothing wrong here" Happy Hoosier May 7 #13

He is repeating what a minority of voters in the country believes from Fux Snooze. Justice matters. May 7 #48

THREE WORDS CousinIT May 7 #15

Hoping the White House gives a blistering response BlueKota May 7 #16

No need, really. Pervy Johnson can't interfere with the court. Hermit-The-Prog May 7 #18

Dark Brandon would be toying with a M134 Traurigkeit May 7 #19

Please don't. ShazzieB May 7 #26

Thanks for saying this ShazzieB Ponietz May 7 #47

Glad to be of service. ShazzieB May 8 #73

I don't want them dead unless it's natural causes. BlueKota May 7 #55

I'd rather Biden met with Johnson behind closed doors and let him know how dumb he is. emulatorloo May 7 #53

marjarumplestiltsgreene put him up to this BaronChocula May 7 #20

Of course she did - her fingerprints are all over this mess FakeNoose May 7 #46

hah, good fucking luck! prodigitalson May 7 #21

These fucking asshole repubs are really scraping the bottom. NewHendoLib May 7 #22

They're masturbating in public now Ponietz May 7 #49

Mikey just made even MORE friends ... usonian May 7 #24

Until yesterday, D.U. posts indicated support for helping Johnson fend off M.T.G. What about you? 3Hotdogs May 7 #28

Nope. Not after what he said today. BlueKota May 7 #41

NO! Chi67 May 7 #63

The Hastert Rule? as in Dennis Hastert? louis-t May 7 #31

Mr "No Bank Accounts" declared in his assets can go suck eggs. Ziggysmom May 7 #32

Leave Britney Alone!!!😭😭😭😭😭 Fichefinder May 7 #33

Well it's now confirmed that at the meeting with MTG that he was ordered to bow down and kiss Trump's ring. cstanleytech May 7 #34

Is it bad that every time I hear TFG's name these days, KatyaR May 7 #35

he's a republican. barbtries May 7 #38

Precisely what will you have Congress do, Mikey? keithbvadu2 May 7 #39

Johnson has just exposed his incompetence... GiqueCee May 7 #40

Talk about leaving your lane Picaro May 7 #42

Wait ... Seinan Sensei May 7 #43

Oh? Baaahahahahaaaaaaa!... STFU, Mikey. electric_blue68 May 7 #44

I guess its time for democrats Tree Lady May 7 #45

Insurrection: The sequel. Baitball Blogger May 7 #50

He's trying to save his job Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 7 #51

Rule of law not your thing, huh, MAGAt Mike? Aviation Pro May 7 #52

Repubs plan comes to light......see also Cannon indefinite postpose classified docs trial. NowsTheTime May 7 #54

Got his wish with Mar A Lago case...😡 duckworth969 May 7 #56

Justice Departments' response... thesquanderer May 7 #57

Really Moses? How about you use Congress (actually dobleremolque May 7 #58

Wish I could rec this post NJCher May 8 #77

Say good-bye to your gavel, asshole. You weren't going to hold it past this next election anyways. marble falls May 7 #59

get off your duff and govern, or step asside. AllaN01Bear May 7 #60

Oh hell no! Chi67 May 7 #61

FO johnson. Groundhawg May 7 #64

"President Trump has done nothing wrong here .... " Botany May 7 #65

So, maybe Democrats don't need to save his ass from MTG's push to oust him. sinkingfeeling May 7 #68

repugs are losing all pretense in equal justice samsingh May 7 #69

Obstruction of justice. nt TeamProg May 8 #70

Maybe he can get Jim Jordan to send out some fiery emails and make it all stop SomedayKindaLove May 8 #71

Wonder if his cheerleaders here still think it's a great idea that we stuck our necks out to save him? Lancero May 8 #72

'all the powers of Congress at his disposal to end all four current criminal prosecutions of ex-president Donald Trump.' elleng May 8 #75

Hey Mike what did Jesus say about hypocrisy? SARose May 8 #78

Not federal and they would be pb Historic NY May 8 #79

OK, maybe the Dems should just let him go down. lark May 8 #84