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43. There are investigations in progress. They should not necessarily be rendered moot if Trump loses

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Question: Do you think Biden will "Look forward, not backward" when it comes to prosecuting Trump? [View all] tecelote Apr 2020 OP

I am so hoping he does NOT do a Gerald Ford. TruckFump Apr 2020 #1

Sadly, I think he will let Trump off scot-free. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #39

+1 area51 Apr 2020 #47

I think he will too Bettie Apr 2020 #59

Actually, the "looking forward rather than back" statement is associated with Obama, not Ford, thesquanderer Apr 2020 #46

I know who said it. That's not the issue TruckFump Apr 2020 #52

Bush Sr as well NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #53

Yes. And this MUST NOT happen anymore. For two big reasons... thesquanderer Apr 2020 #56

Biden would have so much else to do treestar Apr 2020 #2

This is closer to reality HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #29

Yes. We will need to seek justice, but most of it may have to be Hortensis Apr 2020 #34

Don't take this the wrong way, but: name a SPECIFIC Statute on which you could charge Trump? brooklynite Apr 2020 #3

Emoluments tecelote Apr 2020 #5

The Penalty is a civil fine of $5,000... brooklynite Apr 2020 #7

How about Extorion? tecelote Apr 2020 #12

Yes. The emoluments fines should be levied. tecelote Apr 2020 #15

per violation? NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #54

Excellent point! tecelote Apr 2020 #58

Obstruction of Justice. rateyes Apr 2020 #6

Unreported hush payments made for political purpose - violation of elections finance laws Tom Rinaldo Apr 2020 #27

Tax fraud would be an obvious choice. tinrobot Apr 2020 #37

Homicide. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #42

There are investigations in progress. They should not necessarily be rendered moot if Trump loses thesquanderer Apr 2020 #43

He may not prosecute Trump directly dansolo Apr 2020 #4

What fucking presidential immunity? Solomon Apr 2020 #21

It's a right-wing fantasy. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #44

Presidential "immunity" is a Justice Department policy to not prosecute sitting presidents JHB Apr 2020 #23

The Constitution prohibits such immunity, and there is no such statute. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #45

But neither Trump nor the Republicans will move to change it... JHB Apr 2020 #49

??? No, once he's out he no longer even has the pretense of immunity. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #50

That's what I said originally. What was your beef with it? JHB Apr 2020 #51

I misread your 2nd post. "no longer applies" lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #60

No problem. Have a good day JHB Apr 2020 #61

The DOJ stated that NewJeffCT Apr 2020 #55

Yes, but there's no way it's going to change under Trump... JHB Apr 2020 #57

If tRump family gang is not punished hard, Greed Over People will try again. But Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #8

If tRump family gang is not punished hard, Greed Over People will try again. tecelote Apr 2020 #13

I'm not holding my breath on justice being served. Solly Mack Apr 2020 #9

Agreed blueinredohio Apr 2020 #10

There will be a call for national healing... bluecollar2 Apr 2020 #11

Not likely..Imho.. Maxheader Apr 2020 #14

Democrats have to clean up messes Republicans leave behind, as usual. betsuni Apr 2020 #16

It would be best Chainfire Apr 2020 #17

History alone will be the ultimate prosecution in regards to Trump's own 42bambi Apr 2020 #18

It would be untenable to let an entire crime family off the hook. Chemisse Apr 2020 #19

Totally agree! tecelote Apr 2020 #20

What's needed isn't necessarily prosecution but full, unobstructed investigations... JHB Apr 2020 #22

Right: Investigations that will take place in the House, DOJ, and (gods willing) a Dem Senate Hekate Apr 2020 #82

Glenn Kirshner has a plan for that. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #24

There is no evidence that justice will prevail. theaocp Apr 2020 #25

Here come the purity tests. HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #26

Lmaoooooo. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2020 #28

Democrats would have to win big in the Senate and House JI7 Apr 2020 #30

By then I think everyone, not the lease being Joe Biden, will Steelrolled Apr 2020 #31

It Might Be Best, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #32

Best reply so far. Let him get swarmed while Biden fixes the mess. nolabear Apr 2020 #71

If I were him.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #33

OrangeAnus will not be prosecuted for his crimes Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #35

Why not just let New York do the honors? Send him to Rikers for tax fraud. tinrobot Apr 2020 #36

I don't think it will matter Takket Apr 2020 #38

He will look forward for sure Beringia Apr 2020 #40

Depends on who he gets for Attorney General? kentuck Apr 2020 #41

One reason I want Warren as VP is for her to be there to exert pressure in the other direction. nt thesquanderer Apr 2020 #48

He should start by handing that off to his Attorney General. MineralMan Apr 2020 #62

Obama deluding himself into thinking he was being "post-partisan" Azathoth Apr 2020 #63

no, racist white people gave us Trump JI7 Apr 2020 #64

That doesn't refute what I said Azathoth Apr 2020 #66

the penalty is through elections. majority of white people voted for Bush and trump JI7 Apr 2020 #67

Tell that to several past governors of Illinois Azathoth Apr 2020 #73

white people keep electing McConnell JI7 Apr 2020 #80

I think if Trump loses, Barr will have pardons at the ready for Trump to cover everyone but himself, Celerity Apr 2020 #65

Late to the party, but if Biden DOESN'T hold the entire gang (plus enablers) accountable, not_the_one Apr 2020 #68

Great response. tecelote Apr 2020 #72

I agree Bettie Apr 2020 #79

Of course. If he wins the country will be facing so many serious problems Trump will become an jalan48 Apr 2020 #69

Definitely not too early to begin thinking about this. It would be a Enoki33 Apr 2020 #70

I think, as Dems do, he will say any prosecution of a Republican will only cause more harm. kairos12 Apr 2020 #74

Better do both n/t RussBLib Apr 2020 #75

I would think most Americans would like trump and other GOP held accountable rockfordfile Apr 2020 #76

The president does not prosecute anyone...the AG should look into it. And we are Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #77

Probably. aikoaiko Apr 2020 #78

Answer: Don't put this all on Biden. If Pelosi still runs the House... Hekate Apr 2020 #81

Without the left complaining that he is not the Second Coming of Christ? tecelote Apr 2020 #83

How shall I put this? Hekate Apr 2020 #84

Obama was the best President in my long lifetime. tecelote Apr 2020 #85

The one does not deny the other. LanternWaste Apr 2020 #86