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Congress would have to impeach Trump first before any criminal prosecution could move forward, the presidents lawyer says.
Giuliani said impeachment was the initial remedy for a presidents illegal behavior ― even in the extreme hypothetical case of Trump having shot former FBI Director James Comey to end the Russia investigation rather than just firing him.
If he shot James Comey, hed be impeached the next day, Giuliani said. Impeach him, and then you can do whatever you want to do to him.
Norm Eisen, the White House ethics lawyer under President Barack Obama and now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said the silliness of Giulianis claim illustrates how mistaken Trumps lawyers are about presidential power.
A president could not be prosecuted for murder? Really? he said. It is one of many absurd positions that follow from their argument. It is self-evidently wrong.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-shoot-comey_us_5b145897e4b02143b7cd633e
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(52,587 posts)Whatever merits his arguments may have, they are not enhanced by specifying comey as the victim instead of just "someone".
Unless, of course, you're part of a mob organization trying to send a message....
Judi Lynn
(160,755 posts)empedocles
(15,751 posts)Often downright bizarre!
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)I hope Comey have protection.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)When will Rudi direct threats toward the guy's wife and daughters? Rudi is either senile or trying to intimidate Comey.
Corgigal
(9,291 posts)A former New York State prosecutor said something this stupid. Does Trump want this tested?
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Dont mind of I do!!!!
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)The Trumpanos.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)I cannot believe this bizarre crap is being spouted by the lawyer of an American President.
RockRaven
(15,143 posts)on the grounds that this was a de facto mob-style death threat.
raging moderate
(4,325 posts)They would find a way to justify it, somehow.
Lucky Luciano
(11,269 posts)Mike Nelson
(10,005 posts)...with the Republicans in charge. He can not be impeached and convicted, with the current Congress.
dameatball
(7,411 posts)flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)samnsara
(17,678 posts)Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)Massive death in Puerto Rico...you know American citizens suffering badly?
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,672 posts)Please proceed.
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