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51. Be sure the Pentagon has multiple copies. Not just for VP, but backups of backups. nt

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I am all for Trumpy having a rally on January 20th. [View all] A HERETIC I AM Dec 2020 OP

and won't it look more dignified... Trueblue Texan Dec 2020 #1

We can all dream... mucifer Dec 2020 #2

Ha! The perp walk of my dreams. paleotn Dec 2020 #20

The SS is obligated to protect an ex-POTUS. AF1, OTOH, oh hell yes. Girard442 Dec 2020 #3

I'm not sure they are "obligated" A HERETIC I AM Dec 2020 #9

Yes. But the size and duties of the protective detail changes drastically at noon on 1/20 StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #32

It's a smaller Secret Service detail after he's out of office. calimary Dec 2020 #46

He also won't have the ability to lock down entire city blocks. joshcryer Dec 2020 #54

They are not obligated. It's optional. Secret Service protection can be DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #43

I wonder if they've gotten any volunteers to be on his post-presidency secret service force. Siwsan Dec 2020 #4

16? Blue_playwright Dec 2020 #39

That's what the google machine showed me. Seemed a bit young to me, too. Siwsan Dec 2020 #44

In my dreams, I see a Biden inaugural crowd breaking out in unison, "Lock Him Up" Mr. Ected Dec 2020 #5

I'm sure the USSS agents will wear masks going forward soothsayer Dec 2020 #6

That will be the moment all the security passcards get deactivated -- eppur_se_muova Dec 2020 #7

I've been curious as to how that will work if Cockwomble doesn't attend the inauguration... lastlib Dec 2020 #36

Be sure the Pentagon has multiple copies. Not just for VP, but backups of backups. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2020 #51

If he doesn't behave like a grown-up about the inauguration, he certainly shouldn't get the courtesy muriel_volestrangler Dec 2020 #8

And his rally attendees are going to buy tickets (not free anymore). keithbvadu2 Dec 2020 #10

Makes me wonder kurtcagle Dec 2020 #17

Love it Joinfortmill Dec 2020 #11

AF1 needs to go straight to the hanger Squidly Dec 2020 #12

Complete renovation of effluent systems. PCIntern Dec 2020 #13

Yes, replace everything. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2020 #27

That would be good karma considering .. ananda Dec 2020 #14

"Sorry, we have to go back to DC.... dawg day Dec 2020 #15

Outgoing presidents leave by helicopter, Marine 1, not on AF1. scarletwoman Dec 2020 #16

I'm suggesting that he fly to wherever he wants to hold his rally A HERETIC I AM Dec 2020 #18

That's because until now, FoxNewsSucks Dec 2020 #28

They leave on the plane fka Air Force One - StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #34

Unfortunately the Secret Service can't leave him where ever he is..... George II Dec 2020 #19

An ex president is "entitled " to their protection, but can decline it. A HERETIC I AM Dec 2020 #22

also he doesn't have to pay for it. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2020 #29

Pretty sure Melania won't be cooking... Blue_playwright Dec 2020 #41

I want a big empty chair at Biden's ceremony, if trump doesn't show up. Paladin Dec 2020 #21

I really enjoy this train of thought. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #23

I just want things to be how they were when twodogsbarking Dec 2020 #24

I can't wait to see him try to hold rallies with a drastically scaled back Secret Service detail, StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #25

And maybe then cities FoxNewsSucks Dec 2020 #31

Yep StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #35

Don't forget DownriverDem Dec 2020 #26

Aww this would be sweet! (remember whenn he fired Comey and wanted the plane to leave w/o him) nt iluvtennis Dec 2020 #30

I will never forget what he did to Comey. That was one of the most classless moves in history. Hekate Dec 2020 #55

Secret Service role. dupagelib Dec 2020 #33

No call sign evilhime Dec 2020 #37

I agree. It might distract his most loyal cultists while the real business of the country resumes. Nitram Dec 2020 #38

That would be pretty funny if he had one of his airport events in front of AF1 and suddenly the jet Vinca Dec 2020 #40

regretfully, the SS will be protecting the criminal for the rest of his putrid life. nt yaesu Dec 2020 #42

He would likley do this in dc, on the mall or somesuch, Volaris Dec 2020 #45

I'll be surprised if he's still in the country on January 20. NoRoadUntravelled Dec 2020 #47

No one would believe him. Marcuse Dec 2020 #50

Exactly right. He's given no reason for anyone to ever believe anything he says. NoRoadUntravelled Dec 2020 #52

Yes. Because if his rally is to symbolize an institutionalizing of parallel Repub rule, ancianita Dec 2020 #48

He'll brag that the crowd at his exit interview is larger than the President's CV conscious crowd Marcuse Dec 2020 #49

He thinks AF1 and the White House are background props. Initech Dec 2020 #53

It would certainly amuse Jim Comey if that happened. nt Ilsa Dec 2020 #56