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I don't care if he only has 2 weeks left (Original Post) Just_Vote_Dem Jan 2021 OP
You are right - If the VP is acting as President exboyfil Jan 2021 #1
If they impeach him Hell will follow. If he stays in office, he can be 42bambi Jan 2021 #2
If he stays in office, he can invoke martial law at any time... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #3
It is my understanding that martial law can be imposed only by 42bambi Jan 2021 #4

exboyfil

(17,857 posts)
1. You are right - If the VP is acting as President
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:00 PM
Jan 2021

Then it sets an awful precedent that Trump stays in office.

Also as part of the impeachment bar him from ever holding a Federal office again.

42bambi

(1,753 posts)
2. If they impeach him Hell will follow. If he stays in office, he can be
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:11 PM
Jan 2021

monitored - at this time, what would be best is the question.

regnaD kciN

(26,035 posts)
3. If he stays in office, he can invoke martial law at any time...
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:14 PM
Jan 2021

...up until 11:59 A.M. on 1/20/21. It's not worth the risk.

42bambi

(1,753 posts)
4. It is my understanding that martial law can be imposed only by
Wed Jan 6, 2021, 09:44 PM
Jan 2021

supreme political authority in wartime. I may be wrong; either way it is a daunting task to even explore the reasoning for the declaration.

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