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The indictment against former President Donald Trump for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results is the most important case in U.S. history, according to the author. The indictment alleges that Trump conspired to make false claims of election fraud and used those claims in an attempt to steal the election through pressuring state officials and interfering with Congress' certification of the electoral votes. If convicted, it would deter future would-be authoritarians from attempting to subvert elections. However, Trump may argue that he honestly believed the election was stolen, and assert First Amendment defenses. Still, the risks of not prosecuting Trump for undermining democracy are greater than the risks of prosecution. The outcome of this case will greatly influence whether the U.S. remains a democracy after 2024.

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[–] skellener@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He thinks that running for President gives him privilege to avoid answering for his crimes. We have one set of laws for ALL Americans. It’s time to pay the price scumbag. Prison soon.

[–] norb@lem.norbz.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Running for president doesn't give him privilege to avoid answering for his crimes, but WINNING most definitely does.

[–] admin@thegarden.land 1 points 2 years ago

This reminds me of a scene in the book Shogun where Blackthorne is asked something like “how could you possibly be excused for rebellion?”

“If you win”

I don’t want Trump to win! But he could probably weasel out of this mess by becoming president

[–] ConsciousCode@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Why did it take 3 years to indict him?

[–] paris@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago
  • It's a lengthy process if you do it thoroughly
  • The stakes are high so taking your time to do things right is important
  • Trump's legal team has certainly been doing everything they can to delay everything they're able to
[–] fuzzywolf23@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Ever had to write a research paper where the books didn't want to let you read them?

[–] dunning_cougar@waveform.social 0 points 2 years ago

Weak charges. Every flimsy indictment only galvanizes MAGA and vindicates Trump’s bloviating about the deep state. Hell raise 100 million dollars off this.