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In reply to the discussion: He has committed TRE45ON [View all]kelly1mm
(4,719 posts)1. Treason requires an act of war to be declared, meaning there can be no prosecutions for treason
without congress first declaring war (assuming you are referring to the 'aid and comfort' clause).
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Treason requires an act of war to be declared, meaning there can be no prosecutions for treason
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#1
If you can show me a picture of President Trump attacking the capital I will concede your point.
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#9
Possibly if there is direct collusion and assuming the attack on the capital rises to the level of
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#31
That is correct. That is why even the Rosenburgs were convicted of espionage, not treason. NT
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#13
'enemies' in this context is defined as those the US congress has declared war on. nt
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#11
Where can I read this declaration of war and President Trump's direct involvement
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#14
The post I responded to stated "Seeing how they have declared war on the United States of America"
kelly1mm
Aug 2022
#23