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There is No Norm against Prosecuting Former Presidents in the United States (www.pwnallthethings.com)

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In the past week, many supporters of former President Trump have made an argument in his defense that his indictment violates the norm against prosecuting former presidents. There is no such norm, and there never was.PwnAllTheThings is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

We can either have presidents who are above the law or we can have the rule of law.

Nixon wasn't prosecuted for Watergate, Reagan for Iran-Contra or Bush for Iraq. It's time to start holding those in power accountable.