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getagrip_already

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3. probably....

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 03:01 PM

Feb 2021

because there is some difficulty is separating his official role as potus (which grants him immunity from civil suits) and his role as a private citizen candidate.

Or maybe they don't want their offices blown up.

Just guessing here. Lawyers always target low hanging fruit first. Nothing says trump can't be sued individually.

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I'm wondering why trump wasn't also named in the Smartmatic suit. That thing started it all. [View all] catbyte Feb 2021 OP

Right, why isn't he being named in some slander lawsuits? Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #1

They know he doesn't have any money? FSogol Feb 2021 #2

probably.... getagrip_already Feb 2021 #3

Isn't it fairly common to amend a suit by adding names and charges before trial begins? abqtommy Feb 2021 #4