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exboyfil

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6. If it is in the District of Columbia

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Mon Jan 11, 2021, 04:51 PM

Jan 2021

then it falls under the federal pardon power.

Also I think an incitement to riot would be a hard case to prove in the legal code. It is the combination of Trump's position and the speech which makes it impeachable. Also his response to the violence when he had a duty to respond as the President. All those are reasons for removal.

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Even if Trump resigns and Pence pardons Trump, could state charges be filed..... [View all] imanamerican63 Jan 2021 OP

I think DC can. apcalc Jan 2021 #1

Good! Thanks! imanamerican63 Jan 2021 #3

DC AG is saying they will. lagomorph777 Jan 2021 #4

It's being looked into as we speak. aeromanKC Jan 2021 #8

DC isn't a state qazplm135 Jan 2021 #11

No. Capitol is Federal territory. brooklynite Jan 2021 #2

Yes I understand. DC's jurisdiction may be a bit different. apcalc Jan 2021 #7

DC is Federal territory SunStar Jan 2021 #5

If it is in the District of Columbia exboyfil Jan 2021 #6

Pence will not pardon Trump. And Trp knows that. yellowcanine Jan 2021 #9

Don't worry. He won't resign. Firestorm49 Jan 2021 #10

I think he will and self pardon and his kids right before Pachamama Jan 2021 #12