And Donald J. Trump’s gamble pays off…..
He IS STILL IS a convicted felon …..
He still could be subjected a trial in Georgia, though that is remote….
The special counsel, Jack Smith, asked a federal judge in Washington on Monday to formally dismiss the indictment charging President-elect Donald J. Trump with plotting to subvert the 2020 election, bowing to the reality that Justice Department policy forbids pursuing prosecutions against sitting presidents.
Minutes after the filing in Washington, Mr. Smith made a similar filing to an appeals court in Atlanta, ending his attempts to reverse the dismissal of the other federal case against Mr. Trump — the one in which he stood accused of illegally holding on to classified documents after he left office. In that case, however, prosecutors said they intend to continue prosecuting Mr. Trump’s two co-defendants.
The requests by Mr. Smith were his final acknowledgment that after two years of courtroom drama, prosecutors will not be able to hold Mr. Trump accountable for his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election as he prepares to re-enter the White House.
The department’s policy that sitting presidents may not be prosecuted “is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the government’s proof or the merits of the prosecution, which the government stands fully behind,” Mr. Smith wrote. “Based on the department’s interpretation of the Constitution, the government moves for dismissal without prejudice of the superseding indictment.”
Even in seeking a dismissal of the case, Mr. Smith’s filing held out the possibility that the charges could be refiled again after Mr. Trump completes his term in office….
Republicans seemingly don’t care that one is a rapist ,a convicted felon , a liar, a cheat or a thief.
So much for…
“ conservative values.”
Donald Trump HAS successfully ‘pimped’ the Grand ole party, Conservatives qnd others….
It WAS a hostile takeover and he’s got most of them….
NOT All as we WILL see in the months ahead as Congress battles with him to keep themselves relevant…
Donald Trump is a Republican and he is the leader of that party.
Only someone totally devoid of any political knowledge whatsoever would persist in this idiocy that Trump isn’t “ really” a Republican.
Sure a few Republicans will buck him here and there.So?That happens all the time( see Manchin and Sinema vis a vis Biden.)Did that mean Biden wasn’t “ really” a Democrat?
So damn dumb.
Dumb……
Ok….
But Donald Trump NEVER was a party person…
NEVER….
The party is just the vessel….
He’s about Donald Trump….
No MORE ….
No LESS….
And he just got a win for himself….
The ‘Party’ and other wingnuts are just along for the ride
There is something really humorous about a Democrat like you ( or are you still an “ independent “ who “ leans” Democratic as you once claimed) telling us who is and is not a Republican.
You don’t understand this and have been on this kick for eight long years now.It is ridiculous,as most of the silliness you spew here.
Trump is the undisputed leader of the Republican Party but apparently ,according to you?He isnt even a Republican.
You want more posters?
Anyone stopping by here ,reading that?
Would likely shake their head, laugh out loud,and quickly move on.
Consular……
Two different things
Trump IS the undisputed LEADER of the Grand ole Party
He IS by that a Republican
But?
Is he by actually a Republican?
He, he, he
No Way
HIS SOLE ‘Party?’
Is himself
Trump has reshaped the Republican Party in his image. It is accurate to say that he has near complete control over the party.
The two major parties in the United States are the Democrats, who are currently as weak as they have been in decades and with numerous divisions and tension simmering under the surface and the Trump Party, (which goes by the label as Republican) which is a very fragile coalition that might find it difficult to stay united as the leader ages and cannot run again.
The time seems as ripe for realignment and a potential new party as any other time in any of our lifetimes.
There will be NO realignment…
There wasn’t one in 2020 after Trump lost….
There won’t be one now….
Right NOW?
IS the BEST Trump will be….
The inertia of the American political system paired with Trump greivences, lack of respect , deterioration of sense point to a chaotic next for years…
Probably worse than the last time which got him kicked OUT of office….
Democrats have no choice but to wait, lick their wounds and become the opposition …
It WILL be up the Congress (Yes GOPer’s) , The Judges and Media pressure to ride herd on the convicted felon
Be Aware….
The media IS Grandstanding stuff that IS NEVER gonna happen…
The ‘System’ IS Already applying ‘friction’ on Trump’s goals….
You do not even know what the term means.
Four years for President
Six for US Senate
Two for US House
No, that’s not what it means in a political science sense, but I should realize that there is not exactly a vast crowd here to converse with.
Please educate few hundred of people who visit this place almost every day but don’t comment…:
Delusional
Yea
Donald J Trump IS….
“His sole party is himself.”
One could say that about many politicians.Accordingly, that “ observation “of yours is essentially meaningless.
“ Is he actually a Republican?No way.”
So you decide who is and is not a Republican?This is where the “ he he” routine should come in.
As usual your “ argument “ (if one can call it that) makes no sense.
Yep……
I DO Decide on who ‘I’ think ACTUALLY Trump IS….
Been saying ALL along
He’s always about what he can get…
It works mostly
But NOT ALWAYS