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Smackdown2019

(1,331 posts)
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 02:02 PM Wednesday

Felons

So here is a question.

Can a felon legally run for a public office? Generally, No...

Can a felon legally run for US President?

Well, here we are in a second Trump term....

I did the ole Google search about Trump and his arsenal... here is what AI stated:
"AI Overview

The premise of the question contains two critical distinctions: the status of Donald Trump as a private citizen versus his constitutional role as President and Commander-in-Chief, and the difference between private ownership of a firearm and the control of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. "

So my question is this...

Whats the difference if a felon has a possession of a weapon or can order someone to use a weapon?

Both, uses thought.
Both, can be dangerous.
Both, uses the means of the firing pin to be pulled.

How did we get away from high crimes and misdemeanors??????



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