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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNew York Times Editorial: "The President Is Not Above The Law"
(This is a full-page editorial that will appear in tomorrow's edition)
News reports point to a growing possibility that President Trump may act to cripple or shut down an investigation by the nations top law-enforcement agencies into his campaign and administration. Lawmakers need to be preparing now for that possibility because if and when it comes to pass, they will suddenly find themselves on the edge of an abyss, with the Constitution in their hands.
Make no mistake: If Mr. Trump takes such drastic action, he will be striking at the foundation of the American government, attempting to set a precedent that a president, alone among American citizens, is above the law. What can seem now like a political sideshow will instantly become a constitutional crisis, and history will come calling for Mr. Hatch and his colleagues.
...snip...
Alas, that whiff of higher executive function is gone. Mr. Trump is openly attacking both Mr. Mueller and Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, appointed by Mr. Trump himself. Mr. Rosenstein is overseeing the Russia investigation and signing off on Mr. Muellers actions.
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But if the president does move against the investigators, it will be up to Congress to affirm the rule of law, the separation of powers and the American constitutional order. The miserable polarization and partisan anger that have been rising in American life for decades will hit a new crescendo, and that will present congressional Republicans with a heavy burden indeed.
Make no mistake: If Mr. Trump takes such drastic action, he will be striking at the foundation of the American government, attempting to set a precedent that a president, alone among American citizens, is above the law. What can seem now like a political sideshow will instantly become a constitutional crisis, and history will come calling for Mr. Hatch and his colleagues.
...snip...
Alas, that whiff of higher executive function is gone. Mr. Trump is openly attacking both Mr. Mueller and Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, appointed by Mr. Trump himself. Mr. Rosenstein is overseeing the Russia investigation and signing off on Mr. Muellers actions.
...snip...
But if the president does move against the investigators, it will be up to Congress to affirm the rule of law, the separation of powers and the American constitutional order. The miserable polarization and partisan anger that have been rising in American life for decades will hit a new crescendo, and that will present congressional Republicans with a heavy burden indeed.
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New York Times Editorial: "The President Is Not Above The Law" (Original Post)
brooklynite
Apr 2018
OP
"This isn't criminal." "Brash is just Trump's style!" "Well, that's YOUR opinion." "Meh."
Beartracks
Apr 2018
#4
teach1st
(5,963 posts)1. Here's the link
BigmanPigman
(52,129 posts)2. Congress will do nothing just as they have for 15 months.
"Party over country" is has been, is, and will continue to be their motto with this dangerous admin.
kentuck
(112,331 posts)3. A good read.
In fact, a warning.
Beartracks
(13,248 posts)4. "This isn't criminal." "Brash is just Trump's style!" "Well, that's YOUR opinion." "Meh."
Or... crickets.
Republican responses to Trump's law-breaking.
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kentuck
(112,331 posts)5. As interpreted by the judges and lawyers on FOX News?
They can rationalize murder if it serves their purpose.
highplainsdem
(51,500 posts)6. K&R