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Trump team argues assassination of rivals is covered by presidential immunity (thehill.com)

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Former President Trump’s legal team suggested Tuesday that even a president directing SEAL Team Six to kill a political opponent would be an action barred from prosecution given a former executive’s broad immunity to criminal prosecution.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Obama literally ordered the assassination of Osama Bin Ladin and no one is trying to persecute him for murder, so I think Trump is 100% correct in his thought process.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Thanks for pointing out to us that you’re unable to differentiate the distinctions between mass murdering terrorists and political rivals.

Or for that matter, the difference between persecution and prosecution.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Political rivals are terrorists if you're radical enough

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Good point. I guess all of Biden’s bases are covered, should Trump’s arguments hold water with the courts.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

distinctions between mass murdering terrorists

Pot calling the kettle black lmao

All presidents are terrorist mass murderers it is part of the job.