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Joinfortmill

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Tue Feb 17, 2026, 05:13 PM Feb 2026

Lately I've been wondering where Trump would run if the Democrats win the mid-terms and impeachment is inevitable....... [View all]

https://www.politico.eu/article/where-will-trump-go-if-he-quits-the-us/

Well, it seems that in 2020 Politico wondered the same thing and made a list of twelve places. Of the six places listed below, which place do you think would be most welcoming? Check the article for the answer (this could have changed since 2020).




14 votes, 10 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Africa
0 (0%)
Belgium
0 (0%)
Germany
0 (0%)
Kosovo
14 (100%)
Luxembourg
0 (0%)
Mexico
0 (0%)
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UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar vapor2 Feb 2026 #1
Qatar is my vote, but he will not be removed from office (in my opinion). 33taw Feb 2026 #7
I figure FBI investigations would open for every Democratic congress member with constant leaks Tim S Feb 2026 #8
my vote as well.. Andrew formerly known as Prince is rumored to be samnsara Feb 2026 #9
Nowhere ITAL Feb 2026 #2
Budapest DBoon Feb 2026 #3
He'll just beach himself at Mar A Lago leftstreet Feb 2026 #4
Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Or Argentina Deep State Witch Feb 2026 #5
Hungary, Russia, Israel, Saudi Arabia LuvLoogie Feb 2026 #6
Behind a moat with gators at Mara-guano, where he will shout "pew pew" Maru Kitteh Feb 2026 #10
The Middle East for sure. NCDem47 Feb 2026 #11
This is a silly poll Fiendish Thingy Feb 2026 #12
Well, as I said, things could have changed since Politico published the article in 2020. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #19
impeachment means nothing unless the senate votes to convict and that is unlikely nt msongs Feb 2026 #13
Even just a few months ago, I would have agreed. Now, I'm not so sure. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #21
YES, conviction of Trump by a GOP dominated US Senate is very unlikely--- ALTHOUGH Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #42
We would have to win the Senate which doc03 Feb 2026 #14
You may be right, but I think the Epstein scandal is going to get much worse. And, I think that changes everything. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #24
Yes the Epstein scandal seems to snowballing. doc03 Feb 2026 #39
He's Not Running ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #15
I believe they ruled he was immune from official acts while in office. This is not that. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #25
While True... ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #29
Lately I've been wondering what car I'll buy if I win the Powerball jackpot and take the single payout. n/t flvegan Feb 2026 #16
Ok. I wish you well. I try to play nice. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #26
If it were me StoolPigeon Feb 2026 #46
But make sure the island is big enough for an airstrip. Xavier Breath Feb 2026 #57
Africa isn't a country... 2naSalit Feb 2026 #17
Politico only listed Africa. My bad. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #18
I figured it wasn't you... 2naSalit Feb 2026 #35
Impeachment without conviction/removal is purely performative... WarGamer Feb 2026 #22
That's possible. But, I don't think he's going to escape this. It's only going to get worse. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #27
Russia would be my vote mvd Feb 2026 #23
I agree. Interestingly, Russia was not number one on Politico's list. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #28
No way he's going to Russia given the availability of polonium and windows Ritabert Feb 2026 #30
Luxembourg wouldn't want him there. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2026 #31
Check out what Politico printed. This was in 2020, so there's that. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #32
The general thought is there wont be any trials Johonny Feb 2026 #33
It is their duty to impeach him. It's their job. The hearings are just a way to drag it out with travelingthrulife Feb 2026 #50
Impeachment is a Republican talking point gulliver Feb 2026 #34
You may be right. But, I think the Epstein Files' have changed everything. And, more is to come. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #36
Been there, done that OC375 Feb 2026 #37
Hopefully into the path of an oncoming steamroller Blue Owl Feb 2026 #38
You mean 'where he would run TO', not 'where he would run' Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #40
And RUSSIA is not listed as an option?? Seems the best choice for Trump to flee to, Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #41
It was one of the 12 listed in Politico. I chose 6 of the 12 Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #45
Can't imagine Putin would keep him alive for very long. He is a babbling fool travelingthrulife Feb 2026 #49
*sigh* sarisataka Feb 2026 #43
Yup, sorry about that, but it might be a 'here we go again' moment. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #56
Nowhere To Run To, Baby; Nowhere To Hide. ColoringFool Feb 2026 #44
In order to remove Trump from office we need both impeachment in House and conviction in the Senate. Demsrule86 Feb 2026 #47
We already purchased part of Argentina and it was one of the traditional hidey-holes for Nazis travelingthrulife Feb 2026 #48
Qatar RainCaster Feb 2026 #51
Run? He can barely walk. Bluestocking Feb 2026 #52
Would make my day. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #55
That was my thought when I was writing it Bluestocking Feb 2026 #59
Impeaching Trump is a liberal pipe dream. DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 2026 #53
I hear you. I think, now that the Epstein matter has gone global, we are in new territory. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #54
Nowhere angrychair Feb 2026 #58
I hear you. I have a bit more hope. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #61
He'll resign straight into a Vance pardon. carpetbagger Feb 2026 #60
You make a lot of sense. To me, Vance is not a given. He may promise but not deliver Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #62
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