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Trump team argues assassination of rivals is covered by presidential immunity (thehill.com)

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Former President Trump’s legal team suggested Tuesday that even a president directing SEAL Team Six to kill a political opponent would be an action barred from prosecution given a former executive’s broad immunity to criminal prosecution.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

As has been pointed out, he would have to immediately resign. Which would eliminate the impeachment option, because you can’t impeach someone who isn’t holding office.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

He could do it one or two days before ending his term hahaha