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swong19104

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

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