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usaf-vet

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16. I'm sorry, but if Trump becomes a convicted felon, why should we feel he is entitled to all the benefits now received...
Tue Apr 16, 2024, 01:05 PM
Apr 2024

.... as a former president.

Will we help even in a small way to build a presidential library?

Are we going to provide him with lifetime Secret Service protection? A lifetime pension?

The sheer fact that he has taken it upon himself to do things, many unlawful, that 44 presidents before him didn't do, in my mind, calls for a revision of how he is treated in the future.

Here is a summary of the benefits the former 44 presidents received. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Presidents_Act

In my opinion, if and when he becomes a convicted felon, especially in the classified documents case, Trump should, without exception, be treated like any other FELON. He deserves a jail term, but when released, he should be shown the door and not expect ANY further benefits.

I know in the past, there was a fear that former presidents could pass on sensitive information. I doubt he has the mental acuity to retain any information he might have been privy to. He didn't read his daily briefing reports and wanted them condensed to one page.

When the truth of what corrupt things he and his family did to enrich themselves is known, I believe history will see him as a cancerous blot in the office he once held.

Here is at least one author's suggestion of what might happen if a President refuses to leave. We need to start thinking about this possibility. If it is ever going to happen, 2024 is likely when we will sadly see it play itself out.

https://www.rd.com/article/what-happens-if-a-president-wont-leave-office/



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gitmo comes to mind. niyad Apr 2024 #1
If only... dlk Apr 2024 #7
If Trump were a Democrat, there would be no question his ass would be incarcerated after conviction. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2024 #2
Exactly dlk Apr 2024 #8
They're all falling over themselves Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #23
I agree with you, but I find it hard to believe that any judge would have Poiuyt Apr 2024 #34
Often other countries PatSeg Apr 2024 #40
Totally agree with you. n/t ChazII Apr 2024 #50
It is just a simple matter of the SS transferring custody to the Bureau of Prisons. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #3
It's not rocket science dlk Apr 2024 #9
Better yet, Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #19
No need to revoke. Just let the Bureau of Prisons give Trump Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #21
Absolutely. If convicted his Secret Service protection should be revoked, along... thenelm1 Apr 2024 #30
I agree. -misanthroptimist Apr 2024 #4
They would be hauling him to Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #20
Then there's no problem. -misanthroptimist Apr 2024 #51
I agree. n/t Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #52
It would not be a problem. Jirel Apr 2024 #5
What's the problem? lees1975 Apr 2024 #6
There are plenty of viable options dlk Apr 2024 #12
Make sure he has NO phone, no pool, ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2024 #10
House arrest isn't good enough dlk Apr 2024 #13
NOPE! For he would find a way to get around the restrictions. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2024 #15
Merde A Lago was "a well secured facility with armed guards" speak easy Apr 2024 #36
I think it could work. Demobrat Apr 2024 #25
House arrest isn't good enough, but I'm guessing it's the worst he'll get William Seger Apr 2024 #53
With re: to short-term, obviously the NY Judge Merchan would agree. He's twice threatened Trump w jail hlthe2b Apr 2024 #11
A taste of what's to come dlk Apr 2024 #14
I'm sorry, but if Trump becomes a convicted felon, why should we feel he is entitled to all the benefits now received... usaf-vet Apr 2024 #16
I believe Lawrence is correct. republianmushroom Apr 2024 #17
It's speaks volumes about us when we don't have the stomach to hold him truly accountable dlk Apr 2024 #55
Even if jail was too difficult given SS, what about a strict house arrest with no internet access? karynnj Apr 2024 #18
The same Secret Service that wiped their cell phones of evidence after J6? JoseBalow Apr 2024 #57
I agree. 2naSalit Apr 2024 #22
Just take away his phone, Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #24
I bet the Mexicans would pay for it... Hugin Apr 2024 #27
I'm with you there. Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #29
As many times as I read this, I see "incinerate". Hugin Apr 2024 #26
You're forgiven! Mr. Evil Apr 2024 #32
I think that EndlessWire Apr 2024 #28
Put him in Gitmo for the summer. lpbk2713 Apr 2024 #31
I'll keep saying it Tree Lady Apr 2024 #33
If Trump can't be incarcerated, then we do not have Equal Justice Under Law. Happy Hoosier Apr 2024 #35
Agree 100% with you, trump is not special and should never be treated as such, he must be treated as any Escurumbele Apr 2024 #37
We have a pool and a pond... Pond would be good for you. JoseBalow Apr 2024 #38
Where there's a wall there's a way. Mblaze Apr 2024 #39
Couldn't the SS just sign-off and transfer their responsibilities/obligations to the prison guards? Oopsie Daisy Apr 2024 #41
I like your thinking! RainCaster Apr 2024 #46
Trump loves comparing himself to Mandela, so let's accommodate him. Give him 27 years hard time. sop Apr 2024 #42
I'm sure we could whip up some facilities at Alcatraz... ECL213 Apr 2024 #43
When did Lawrence say that? ShazzieB Apr 2024 #44
Lawrence said it last evening and Chris Hayes agreed dlk Apr 2024 #54
Once the trial is over, any Pene-Max will do, but I think the one in Colorado is best RainCaster Apr 2024 #45
I don't know how the details would/should be worked out, but Sogo Apr 2024 #47
There's the matter of feasibility, and the matter of the will to do it Silent3 Apr 2024 #48
Nixon is the problem RANDYWILDMAN Apr 2024 #49
As a country, we continue to pay dearly for that bad decision dlk Apr 2024 #56
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