I'm sick of these excuses that Trump didn't know the law

[BainsBane]

That he didn't know he shouldn't be calling Comey or that he didn't know enough about the law to understand he was engaging in obstruction of justice. The man was elected president. He is supposed to know MORE than the average citizen, not less. He has the DOJ, the White House Counsel, and personal lawyers. He is surrounded by people to set him straight. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for a president, even one as stunningly incompetent as Trump.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Not an excuse, but an unfortunate fact.

[BigRig]

2. lol...see if you can get out of a simple parking ticket with that excuse.

[luvMIdog]

3. If they didn't know it was wrong they wouldn't have been HIDING it :P

[BainsBane]

6. very true

[juxtaposed]

4. only he is ignorant of the law

[lpbk2713]

5. He's in the highest office in the free world.

If he's that stupid he should give up the job to someone more capable.

[Siwsan]

7. It's just more evidence that he is utterly and completely unqualified for the position

It's time to amend the XIV Amendment by adding some crucial qualifications.

[trueblue2007]

8. Gees, i KNOW stuff like that and i'm just a regular person. TRUMP KNEW !!! He's lying now.

my knowledge is just from my interest in politics, our country etc.

[HipChick]

9. He knows and didn't care...

that's how he has run his affairs all his life..

[sheshe2]

10. He thinks he is above the law.

[BainsBane]

11. He's going to find out that he's not. Nt

[sheshe2]

15. That is correct...

And his cohorts are going to find out they will not be getting out of jail free...no matter how much money they have amassed.

[tblue37]

12. How often have we heard that ignorance of the law is no excuse--when applied to us peasants?

Trump refuses to consult with the many, many experts he has available--no matter what the topic or issue. His ignorance is deliberate, because he is so sure he knows more than anyone about everything.

[Different Drummer]

13. If he really doesn't know what he's doing, he shouldn't have run for POTUS. n/t

[Tatiana]

14. Thank you!

If he didn't know, he SHOULD have known. It was his RESPONSIBILITY to know. That's why it's a good idea to have some PRIOR experience in government before assuming the highest office in the land.