Do you think Donald Trump will be indicted?

[jorgevlorgan]

I get he's a rich and powerful man and all, but I really do think that he's tested the limits of impropriety that even somebody like him wouldn't be able to get away with -which means I do think he will be indicted relatively soon. What say you?

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[Skittles]

1. I am going to go with yes

and I hope an indictment will let ALL TAX CHEATERS know someone could be gunning for them - because I'm betting the fraud Trump pulled is SOP among rich assholes

[RKP5637]

28. Absolutely it's SOP IMO!!! n/t

[AllaN01Bear]

2. yes .

[walkingman]

3. I think he clearly deserves to be indicted on multiple counts but I'll believe it when I see it.

People like Trump are immune to the same laws that you and I are held to. He knows that and acts accordingly. There is no doubt that we have an injustice system system in America and that is nothing new.

[rampartc]

7. +1

[bullimiami]

25. +2

[CentralMass]

31. +3

[jorgevlorgan]

43. +4

[Notek]

45. +5

[TwilightZone]

4. I think he'll probably be indicted, but any cases could drag out for years.

Ken Paxton was indicted 6 years ago in Texas and he isn't even remotely near trial.

Obviously, a lot will depend on the charges, jurisdictions, etc.

[jorgevlorgan]

5. WOW! How is he still free?

[TwilightZone]

9. Lots of stalling.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/23/ken-paxton-criminal-case-collin-county/

[jorgevlorgan]

19. That's absolutely insane.

.....

[GoCubsGo]

6. Yes, but whether or not he sees prison time is another story.

He'll probably be convicted of things, but I suspect he'll more likely have assets confiscated than see prison time, sadly.

[patphil]

14. If he were convicted, it would probably result in some sort of house arrest.

I don't think it would be wise to put him in prison.
Maybe they could build him a house alongside the golf course on Camp David.

[GoCubsGo]

20. Since it's likely to be for financial crimes,

he'll most likely wind up getting assets confiscated. Which is acceptable. Like Billy Valentine said in "Trading Places," the best way to hurt rich people is by turning them into poor people. I think his three oldest children and his son-in-law may see inside of a prison, though. Probably Eric's wife, too.

[LakeArenal]

32. Mr Lake has said from the beginning...

Everyone but trump will go to jail.

[Cirque du So-What]

8. Call me Nostradumbass

My prognostication skills leave much to be desired. I also tend toward optimism, so there's that. In a just world, he would have been indicted many long years ago, so we shall see whether it comes at long last. I believe the weight of evidence will lead to his indictment.

[Warpy]

10. Yes, eventually

but his money will keep the trial from going forward while he runs out the clock on the rest of his rotten life unless this country is stupid enough to elect another Republican president, in which case a pardon will save him from Federal charges.

He'll still have to fight state charges for the rest of his life, along with civil suits.

[flibbitygiblets]

11. indicted, yes. Convicted before he dies?

Unfortunately this could spin out for many years, with him yelling "witch hunt" etc. the whole time, impugning the names of those who try to bring justice.

The best thing that can be done is numerous indictments in numerous jurisdictions, whittling away at whatever funds his idiot followers provide for his defense. There's also the fact that no one will want to represent him, so we've got that in our favor.

[PoliticAverse]

24. The man excels at delaying legal processes. n/t

[kimbutgar]

12. But he will get a suspended sentence and spend no time in jail because he is ex president

Unless it is uncovered he really did lose the election in 2016 and Russia manipulated the results. And he was totally illegitimate!

[Solly Mack]

13. I would be shocked shitless.

Even more so by a conviction.

[empedocles]

15. Hopefully at least one court, will expedite

[Johnny2X2X]

16. Yes to indicted

No to arrested, convicted, or jailed.

[Lucinda]

17. Yep!

[Qutzupalotl]

18. The Georgia SoS call was pure desperation

because Trump knows a real AG and state prosecutors won't put up with his shit. He specifically did not want to be in the position he is in right now, vulnerable and exposed.

Hell, Barr even pressured DeutscheBank and other firms not to cooperate with NY. We have no idea how many other loose ends are out there, but we do know the crimes he committed in plain sight.

[Shermann]

21. At the end of the day we don't want to follow "Lock Her Up" with "Lock Him Up" nt

[jorgevlorgan]

23. What do you mean?

[Shermann]

27. The "Lock Her Up" anti-Hillary chant was a real low point for the Trump campaign

I don't see how you aggressively pursue Trump without it looking like the left doing the same thing.

Even though they aren't equivalent, it creates a real optics problem.

Routinely locking up members of outgoing administrations is something that Third World countries do. Again, optics.

[taxi]

33. It is possible that those who chanted -her- will be the ones chanting for -him-

That person is already imprisoned in many ways, most of them by his own doing. He can't go anywhere, he can't reenter business or entertainment, or ever get the numbers supporting him to rise. Enough of his well heeled acolytes, now betrayed, will begin the chants. It will be the republicans seeking punishment and revenge. As always.

[jorgevlorgan]

37. Doing so would be unprecedented, surely.

Just as his presidency was.

[Duppers]

46. Oh please. He is a criminal who has broken laws!

I don't give a damn about "optics."

Are we a "Country of Laws" or not? Do we follow the Constitution or not?

[PoliticAverse]

22. Before or after Karl Rove? n/t

[stillcool]

26. I think so...just like he was impeached

[Poiuyt]

29. I doubt he'll be indicted, but if he is, he won't spend any time in prison.

People like him always skate. He might have to pay a fine though.

[Blue Owl]

30. Hope so but skeptical

I’ve seen enough other Repukes get away with their crimes

[Mr.Bill]

34. I hope Garland makes a difference,

but so far all I've seen is people who seem to want to make a career out of investigating everything endlessly. Best chance of him being charged with anything is in Georgia, I think.

[Shermann]

41. Trump was dirty but was more or less guarded on the phone

The Georgia call is a problem but doesn't quite rise to the level of making him convictable in my opinion.

[Bluethroughu]

35. I f_

[sop]

36. Trump was already identified as "Individual-1" by federal prosecutors in the Michael Cohen

election law criminal case, making him an unindicted co-conspirator. Unfortunately, prosecutors chose not to pursue an indictment against Trump.

[flibbitygiblets]

39. ...chose not to indict T***p because he was a sitting pResident

that's not the case now. Conviction of a felony, regardless of whether incarceration is a factor, would make it pretty hard for him to run for POTUS again.

[sop]

42. "Investigation Into Trump Campaign Finance Violations Is Over, Judge Says" - (NYT)

"But it is unclear if prosecutors plan to file additional charges in the case, which led to the conviction of Michael D. Cohen, the president’s former lawyer."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/nyregion/michael-cohen-trump-investigation.html

I hope Berman re-opens the case and files charges against Trump.

[Locrian]

38. indicted yes, convicted? .................... n.t

[Deuxcents]

40. He better be

Or I will lose faith in this system of ours. Indicted .. yes. Punished.. yes! If no one is above the law, then practice what ya preach. Am I vindictive..not really. I want justice and that is all.

[sarcasmo]

44. Lowered Expectations.