Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: As much as I admire Lawrence, I don't agree we can't incarcerate Trump [View all]speak easy
(9,438 posts)36. Merde A Lago was "a well secured facility with armed guards"
while he was president.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
57 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
If Trump were a Democrat, there would be no question his ass would be incarcerated after conviction.
50 Shades Of Blue
Apr 16
#2
It is just a simple matter of the SS transferring custody to the Bureau of Prisons.
Irish_Dem
Apr 16
#3
Absolutely. If convicted his Secret Service protection should be revoked, along...
thenelm1
Apr 16
#30
With re: to short-term, obviously the NY Judge Merchan would agree. He's twice threatened Trump w jail
hlthe2b
Apr 16
#11
I'm sorry, but if Trump becomes a convicted felon, why should we feel he is entitled to all the benefits now received...
usaf-vet
Apr 16
#16
It's speaks volumes about us when we don't have the stomach to hold him truly accountable
dlk
Apr 16
#55
Even if jail was too difficult given SS, what about a strict house arrest with no internet access?
karynnj
Apr 16
#18
If Trump can't be incarcerated, then we do not have Equal Justice Under Law.
Happy Hoosier
Apr 16
#35
Agree 100% with you, trump is not special and should never be treated as such, he must be treated as any
Escurumbele
Apr 16
#37
Couldn't the SS just sign-off and transfer their responsibilities/obligations to the prison guards?
Oopsie Daisy
Apr 16
#41
Trump loves comparing himself to Mandela, so let's accommodate him. Give him 27 years hard time.
sop
Apr 16
#42
Once the trial is over, any Pene-Max will do, but I think the one in Colorado is best
RainCaster
Apr 16
#45