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71. ADX Florence is *extremely* secure, far more than anything the SS could do

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Sat Aug 5, 2023, 08:46 AM

Aug 2023

One driver of Supermax design (not gonna get into the morality of it here, just the reality) is keeping the inmates safe from other, chronically murderous inmates. When they're locked in their concrete box, they're some of the safest people on Earth.

For the 30 minutes a day he'd be allowed human contact, it could be SS agents rather than normal screws.

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If Trump is convicted, Secret Service protection may be obstacle to imprisonment [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 OP

If he gets home confinement he will still be on his truth social spouting his unhinged lies kimbutgar Aug 2023 #1

Yes! leftieNanner Aug 2023 #4

We'll even rename it to "Trump-no-tan-nomo". MiHale Aug 2023 #9

I understand the thought behind Gitmo, but... usedtobedemgurl Aug 2023 #25

Trump can sit in solitary with SS right outside his door. Fullduplexxx Aug 2023 #2

This is my thought. phylny Aug 2023 #3

What's wrong with solitary confinement? Omnipresent Aug 2023 #5

Yes. Re-Open a part of Alcatraz for him. Captain Zero Aug 2023 #48

Maybe they can put him in a prison all by himself. Jeebo Aug 2023 #6

They could put him in Alcatraz dflprincess Aug 2023 #14

Lol TheRealNorth Aug 2023 #29

OMG MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #46

I was thinking of a hamberder vending machine, like Buns_of_Fire Aug 2023 #64

LOL! That just might increase attendance on tours... Rhiannon12866 Aug 2023 #40

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #45

There is no reason the defendant should retain Secret Service protection if convicted gratuitous Aug 2023 #7

The reason is that the law provides that he be protected. tritsofme Aug 2023 #17

So? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #47

You do realize what passage of that law would take... ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #57

My heart agrees... LowerManhattanite Aug 2023 #42

Like every other fucking criminal in prison n/t malaise Aug 2023 #68

Common criminals don't have access to nuclear info... LowerManhattanite Aug 2023 #75

Sounds good to me malaise Aug 2023 #78

How about he just, I dunno ... doesn't fucking get SS protection anymore? Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2023 #8

Its law DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2023 #19

Fine, just have one SS member outside his Supermax cell door at all times Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2023 #26

You'd need teams of three per shift ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #58

John Dean was diverted to Army Base Fort Holabird to serve his sentence in a safe house LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #10

They were MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #49

Keep Trump separate from the general population Progressive dog Aug 2023 #11

Some people said he wouldn't be indicted. Some people say.... we can do it Aug 2023 #12

Secret Service contracts with Federal Bureau of Prisons for extra protection inside the walls Thunderbeast Aug 2023 #13

I'm OK with the Secret Service becoming glorified prison guards. Let's lock him up! LonePirate Aug 2023 #15

Richest, smartest nation in the history of the world can't figure out how to put ONE man in jail? Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #16

Oh yeah. The idea that a former POTUS would be put in a regular GoodRaisin Aug 2023 #18

A single cell in the US naval detention facility at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba will be secure. republianmushroom Aug 2023 #20

BS. Not only does WP jump the gun talking about what kind of imprisonment a wiggs Aug 2023 #21

same thing Joyce Alene says in fewer words wiggs Aug 2023 #22

also, someone made a good comment on Alene's feed that actually housing him in a wiggs Aug 2023 #23

Why should a con in the can get special protection? Kid Berwyn Aug 2023 #24

Because when society incarcerates someone, society assume responsibility for safety Model35mech Aug 2023 #27

If that's the case.... TheRealNorth Aug 2023 #31

Some people do draw more attention and risk in prison Model35mech Aug 2023 #37

He also has something no other prisoner would have... LowerManhattanite Aug 2023 #76

Yes, I suppose that's possible Model35mech Aug 2023 #79

YOU SEE IT. LowerManhattanite Aug 2023 #81

Prisoners get protective custody all the time ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #56

Gitmo sounds perfect. Convert 2-3 adjacent cells into his private "suite" Arazi Aug 2023 #28

Sounds good to me. TheRealNorth Aug 2023 #33

SS will be working on three shifts and can provide protection Emile Aug 2023 #30

This is not how I'm reading it jmowreader Aug 2023 #32

Gitmo is a bad idea ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #59

He hasn't been charged with anything that calls for capital punishment, WTF! Emile Aug 2023 #63

how about gome confinement and no access to electronic devices Recycle_Guru Aug 2023 #34

Fuck that -- give him the Epstein security detail Blue Owl Aug 2023 #35

If he is convicted of crimes while not president he should be treated like anyone else. chowder66 Aug 2023 #36

I doubt he keeps protection when convicted of this horrific stuff? Brainfodder Aug 2023 #38

Are you kidding??? EndlessWire Aug 2023 #39

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #51

If there was ever a reason to rescind protection, it would be this. GoCubsGo Aug 2023 #41

I agree but the GOP would block any such legislation LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #43

Construct a cell in the basement of the USSS HQ or BOP HQ Kennah Aug 2023 #44

There's no MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #50

Oh FFS ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #60

Does the secret service protection treestar Aug 2023 #52

They won't have a problem if he's in ADX Florence ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #53

No problem, put him in GITMO. Emile Aug 2023 #54

They can build a small holding facility on a military base. NYC Liberal Aug 2023 #55

Put him in a shared cell with the SS personnel who erased the Jan 6th messages muriel_volestrangler Aug 2023 #61

If they can protect him on a golf course, they can protect him in GITMO. Emile Aug 2023 #62

Drop him on a well-provisioned ice floe in the Atlantic. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2023 #65

Secret Service protections should be revoked at sentencing for serious malaise Aug 2023 #66

+1. Pretty easy solution. Emile Aug 2023 #67

If true, he is above the law. spanone Aug 2023 #69

This is a perfect reason why President Obama William769 Aug 2023 #70

ADX Florence is *extremely* secure, far more than anything the SS could do sir pball Aug 2023 #71

Oh please Takket Aug 2023 #72

He would be safer in a prison treestar Aug 2023 #73

Kick dalton99a Aug 2023 #74

OR...do what was done with John Dean when he... LowerManhattanite Aug 2023 #77

they can build anything they want to cool his fucking jets in prodigitalson Aug 2023 #80

It's an easy detail. milestogo Aug 2023 #82

'Safety risk' Trump should be put in 'solitary confinement': MSNBC's Katie Phang LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #83