Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act - eviltoast

Sotomayor: If the president decides that his rival is a corrupt person and he orders the military to assasinate him, is that within his official acts to which he has immunity?

“That could well be an official act,” Trump lawyer John Sauer says

  • Bernie_Sandals@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    If _____ happens, I’ll do ______ is generally defendable legally, but I would still be careful with stating things like this publicly.

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      8 months ago

      I can’t be forced to care when child labor is back on the menu and women are second class citizens. Don’t be draconian fascists and your citizens won’t be thinking of murdering you.