Trump allies: Stop debasing our courts. He got a fair trial and could have testified.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

What disturbs me the most about the Donald Trump phenomenon in this country is how educated representatives of United States citizens are so willing to jeopardize the very constitutional republic in which they function.

It is absolutely despicable, some would say deplorable, that individuals like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, as well as many other Republican congressional representatives and senators deride a fundamental tenet of our republic.

I’m speaking of our judicial system that includes the right of every American, including ex-presidents, to a fair trial by jury. Donald Trump was indicted on 34 counts in New York by a grand jury of his fellow citizens.

Subsequently a trial was legally structured that allowed him freedom, in spite of being indicted, legal representation of his choice, and participation in the selection of a jury of his peers. The laws governing trial by jury were adhered to throughout the presentation of evidence to this jury, and Mr. Trump was given an opportunity to call any witnesses he wished to testify in his behalf.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-allies-stop-debasing-courts-163930191.html

[vapor2]

1. WELL SAID

It is disturbing that most republicans are attempting to destroy our democracy at any cost. Just sad.

[hlthe2b]

2. Likewise, prominent legal "analysts" trying to make a name for themselves by 'contrarian' views

published in NYT, WSJ, and others. CNN's Elie Honig (NYT opinion piece thism) comes to immediate mind, but there are others. Fortunately, Andrew Weissman professionally and collegially countered this piece on MSNBC a few hours ago. And yes, this is not the first time I have taken issue with Honig--a big reason I won't watch CNN. Then, of course there are the others who have crawled out of academic spaces to make a name for themselves--but think they must do so by disagreeing with everyone else on the most basic of legal pointss.

[captain queeg]

3. The rethugs know they are an endangered species and the coming election cycle will see them losing power

They are willing to do anything to hang onto power. Once they threw their support behind the orange turd they will hang on no matter what. It’s the rethug way and has served them pretty well though I’ve never seen such an extreme case.

[bluescribbler]

4. Mary Gauthier said it best.

"People in power will do anything to keep their crown."