They've never been "shielded from indictment." Indictments either weren’t necessary, or the President shielded themselves (George H.W.). Or were shielded by their hand-picked successor (Nixon/Ford).Things @peterbakernyt couldn't fit into his almost 2,000 word "analysis" about how indicting Trump would be unprecedented.
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) March 31, 2023
1) The underlying cover-up was FOR THE PURPOSE of cheating to win. pic.twitter.com/TEcA5brhkC
That’s what’s been true for two centuries. Don’t “both sides” this shit. The fault here lies with Trump, entirely. His was the most corrupt administration since Nixon’s. (Nixon’s AG and VP both went to jail, aside from his White House counsel and several aides).
Of course, this is also true:2) His Attorney General did OTHER unprecedented things to attempt to protect Trump from his crimes. That precedent may be far more ominous.
— emptywheel (@emptywheel) March 31, 2023
3) Trump is also the first ex-President whose eponymous corporation was convicted (in related investigation) for business fraud.
So buckle up, buttercup. We have yet to hear from Georgia or the DOJ.The discourse rn:
— Anna Bower (@AnnaBower) March 31, 2023
“I haven’t read the indictment, I don’t know what the charges are, I haven’t seen the evidence, and I don’t know New York criminal law. But this much is clear: Alvin Bragg’s case against Donald Trump is a [SLAM DUNK]/[TOTAL LOSER].”
We’re just getting started. And remember: justice is a rectifying force.
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