What happens if TFG declares his candidacy on July 4? Will DOJ indict a presidential candidate?

[zuul]

If it is DOJ policy to appear non-political, what will Merrick Garland do?

That mobbed-up orange asshole has never been held accountable for any of his crimes. I hope the DOJ doesn't let him skate again.

[Tadpole Raisin]

1. Scary but possible. MG is an institutionalist.

Hopefully not!

[Eyeball_Kid]

2. Trump is trying to immunize himself from

indictments. It’s by design. The DOJ can’t coddle him anymore. He’s got way too much exposure.

[33taw]

3. Do you believe we could get a conviction from a jury?

All it takes is one person to hold-out and at least one of his cult members is likely to be on any jury.

[Siwsan]

4. Someone declaring a presidential run is still just a private citizen

I don't care if he is a former guy. He's not yet nominated. Not sure why he'd have any special rights.

This guy has wormed his way though life, squirming out of pretty much every serious consequence. I want to see him slammed to the floor.

[mopinko]

5. doj policy is- close to an election.

2 yrs away dont count.

[KPN]

6. That's probably right. But who cares how close to an election it is when the stakes are the

nation's Constitution and democratic institutions? Timing relative to election should be 100% irrelevant in these abnormal and dire circumstances.

[mopinko]

7. true enough but

this is one of those- what will stop the devil when we're torn down the law.

[LonePirate]

8. I really don't know what to think.

I personally have long believed that Garland will give a wide berth to any President’s actions while they are/were in office. I thought preserving/protecting the office was his utmost priority.

That being said, he will be under immense pressure to start indicting and arresting the powerful people tied to the insurrection, including TFG.

I am still inclined to believe Garland will not go after TFG; but he will likely pursue everyone else involved. I would say there is maybe a 40% chance that he will try to take down TFG himself.

[Progressive dog]

9. Yes, they will.

He won't even have the nomination.

[Lettuce Be]

10. Absolutely they will, lest all criminals run for office after committing their crimes

Some of them are always running for one office or another, just because you cannot be indicted? That's not a thing (IMO).