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swong19104

(482 posts)
14. Sounds like the proper tactic for all defense attorneys
Wed May 14, 2025, 10:08 PM
May 2025

going forward is to just cite some BS claim by Trump’s attorneys when he wasn’t president (between 2021 to 2025). “My client is a presumptive president/senator/supreme court justice, and so his actions must be considered in light of this presumption and any conviction and subsequent punishment would negatively impact his ability to execute his role in office.”

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excellent creon May 2025 #1
I am waiting to hear Trump chime in--he has his nose in so much and this is bound to set him off. riversedge May 2025 #2
Well done. Mike Niendorff May 2025 #3
Isn't this the judge that let the person go out a side door,... magicarpet May 2025 #4
Here's what I heard on MSNBC (not sure which show, most likely Rachel)... ShazzieB May 2025 #11
Thank you for the clarification...... magicarpet May 2025 #13
My pleasure! ShazzieB May 2025 #15
Yes that is my understanding of what transpired as well. benfranklin1776 May 2025 #19
Points for sPam Blondie NBachers May 2025 #20
Thanks. benfranklin1776 May 2025 #21
Oh snap! sheshe2 May 2025 #5
Reparte' of the finest. cachukis May 2025 #6
ding. AllaN01Bear May 2025 #7
Glad to see Alice Kramden May 2025 #8
Might as well try it madville May 2025 #9
Judges D00ver66 May 2025 #10
Precedent mobeau69 May 2025 #12
Sounds like the proper tactic for all defense attorneys swong19104 May 2025 #14
In yo' face turkey!!! oasis May 2025 #16
It's their "Burisma" strategy. "Just announce a charge." Marcuse May 2025 #17
I like it. Fingers crossed. n/t iluvtennis May 2025 #18
Hope it helps her case, but... returnee May 2025 #22
....and here we go down that slippery slope... intrepidity May 2025 #23
When the Supreme Court made this decision, NH Ethylene May 2025 #24
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