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lees1975

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9. No one is showing up for him now, in spite of appeals to do so.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #8)

Mon May 6, 2024, 03:58 PM

May 2024

Maybe they're afraid, or they realize they might be subject to arrest. Or, the reason I think might be the best choice, there's not that much excitement, or enthusiasm around his running again. Other than his core base of maga cultists, there's no longer that much interest in supporting him. They're not that enthusiastic any more.

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Will Trump ever go to jail for contempt of court in the current bribery case? [View all] lees1975 May 2024 OP

No, everyone's terrified of him bucolic_frolic May 2024 #1

NO, but mostly because I don't think the Judge wants to facilitate an appeal Model35mech May 2024 #2

I read and have no knowledge myself, that the judge can order him to jail for contempt after the trial. LakeArenal May 2024 #7

i have mixed feelings on this , but, my primary feeling is no. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #3

I think the judge's threat is real. The rest is up to Trump. tinrobot May 2024 #4

No. This is America. Marcus IM May 2024 #5

Counting on it. He'll go to jail, play the victim. I bet he'll behave well enough to prevent going back a second time .. marble falls May 2024 #6

I also believe that the protests will not materialize like he thinks. LakeArenal May 2024 #8

No one is showing up for him now, in spite of appeals to do so. lees1975 May 2024 #9

No one is charged with bribery in the current case. former9thward May 2024 #10

I'm hoping that the judge is timing it StoolPigeon May 2024 #11

My magic 8 Ball is suggesting he'll be sent to jail on a Friday Brother Buzz May 2024 #12

Fun to watch but he wouldn't learn a lesson from it. lees1975 May 2024 #13