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bluestarone

(22,199 posts)
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:16 PM Feb 19

If, and i mean IF that video or proof come out that TSF raped and murdered that youg girl, or any others

Can a president be arrested while in office? ( I know this justice dept won't) How would this be handled?

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If, and i mean IF that video or proof come out that TSF raped and murdered that youg girl, or any others (Original Post) bluestarone Feb 19 OP
a democratic president probably could be arrested. rampartd Feb 19 #1
Only change i would make here is bluestarone Feb 19 #2
Unfortunately the magaloon repukes will say it's AI kimbutgar Feb 19 #3
That or... S/V Loner Feb 19 #4
"They shouldn't have been dressed that way" durablend Feb 19 #15
The problem is Greg_In_SF Feb 19 #6
Bookmarking for later. rzemanfl Feb 19 #10
In theory yes EdmondDantes_ Feb 19 #5
Well, THIS seems a lot worse than nixon bluestarone Feb 19 #7
Hey, bOyS wIlI bE bOyS... regnaD kciN Feb 19 #11
Yeah, but Pam Bondi would have to greenlight the arrest EdmondDantes_ Feb 19 #16
Oh i agree 100% bluestarone Feb 19 #17
The answer is no, according to the Trump SCOTUS. BannonsLiver Feb 19 #8
It is a fundamental flaw in our system. Bluetus Feb 19 #9
Yes, they did discover a huge flaw in our system. (except that flaw was around in the 1800's) bluestarone Feb 19 #12
Do you remember when he said, "I could shoot someone on fifth avenue ..." surrealAmerican Feb 19 #13
Yes i do. i also remember vote for me this time and you'll never have to vote again. Plus bluestarone Feb 19 #14

kimbutgar

(27,257 posts)
3. Unfortunately the magaloon repukes will say it's AI
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:26 PM
Feb 19

I've been reading some comments on FB from magas who say it's phony made up stories to hurt the greatest president ever ! I answer with multiple laughing emoji 's !

We are in Orwell 1984 territory these magaloon idiots!

EdmondDantes_

(1,807 posts)
5. In theory yes
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:39 PM
Feb 19

In reality, probably not immediately. I suspect based on the DOJ policy from Nixon, any arrest would happen after impeachment given the bootlickers he has in his administration. That said, I think it would probably prompt Republicans in Congress to impeach him.

bluestarone

(22,199 posts)
7. Well, THIS seems a lot worse than nixon
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:45 PM
Feb 19

We are talking RAPE assault and murder here. THAT is a big difference here.

EdmondDantes_

(1,807 posts)
16. Yeah, but Pam Bondi would have to greenlight the arrest
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 07:19 PM
Feb 19

I don't have faith in her doing something to cross Trump.

BannonsLiver

(20,603 posts)
8. The answer is no, according to the Trump SCOTUS.
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:49 PM
Feb 19

I pondered a similar question recently. If Trump ordered a drone strike on some random suburban home just because he was bored, would he be at any risk for prosecution. Honestly, I don’t know that answer to that anymore.

Bluetus

(2,822 posts)
9. It is a fundamental flaw in our system.
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:49 PM
Feb 19

With DoJ under the President exclusively, there is no effective judicial check over the executive.

Congress should be able to authorize a special counsel that is independent of the AG and President with that Counsel having the same powers as any prosecutor that is within DoJ, except limited to a specific, bounded area of investigation.

As it is, only the AG can decide that a SC is necessary. Since we now know that AGs are not independent and non-partisan (Barr, Sessions, Bondi), we cannot allow this arrangement to continue. There must be some way to have checks and balances.

bluestarone

(22,199 posts)
12. Yes, they did discover a huge flaw in our system. (except that flaw was around in the 1800's)
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:55 PM
Feb 19

Judges were owned by the outlaws, and towns were run by monsters then as well. It is kinda reversed here with judges still ruling right, BUT every rethug and DOJ and even our military have ALL the authority.

surrealAmerican

(11,883 posts)
13. Do you remember when he said, "I could shoot someone on fifth avenue ..."
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:55 PM
Feb 19

There will be no consequences.

It may be theoretically possible, but there's a big chasm between theory and practice.

bluestarone

(22,199 posts)
14. Yes i do. i also remember vote for me this time and you'll never have to vote again. Plus
Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:58 PM
Feb 19

Him saying Hell, just grab them by the p****y!!

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