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GBizzle

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15. At this point all of his actions are falling into the "obstruction of justice" bucket.

Reply to onenote (Reply #14)

Fri Jun 2, 2017, 02:21 PM

Jun 2017

The more stupid, short-sighted stuff he does like this, the more it fits a pattern, and tells a story that not even Republicans in Congress are going to ignore for very much longer.

Obstruction of justice is hard to prove, since there has to be corrupt intent. Trying to shut down an investigation at every turn, including trying to block Comey from testifying, points more and more arrows at the idea that Trump has corrupt intent.

Besides, expert lawyers such as Laurence Tribe are already saying his tweeting habit has already invalidated any claim of executive privilege.

I highly doubt he's going to claim executive privilege, although I'm sure he's talking to lawyers about the possibility.

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Conway won't rule out Trump trying to block Comey's testimony (executive privilege) [View all] workinclasszero Jun 2017 OP

Jesus. complain jane Jun 2017 #1

And even if he admitted guilt, so what? Dave Starsky Jun 2017 #21

not sure if this is how it works but once Putin's lap dog has shared executive communications Thomas Hurt Jun 2017 #2

That move would be like firing Mueller, and lead to instant impeachment and removal from office. GBizzle Jun 2017 #3

"Instant"? Doubtful. onenote Jun 2017 #10

I think we'd see impeachment within a matter of weeks, rather than months or years. GBizzle Jun 2017 #13

Because Trump claims executive privilege? onenote Jun 2017 #14

At this point all of his actions are falling into the "obstruction of justice" bucket. GBizzle Jun 2017 #15

If he claims exec. privilege and is upheld in court, no repub is going to support impeachment onenote Jun 2017 #16

It will be yet another piece of evidence for an obstruction of justice charge. GBizzle Jun 2017 #18

It's a bad idea politically, yes. But ultimately, it won't impact whether he faces impeachment onenote Jun 2017 #20

Not as much, perhaps, but I maintain it will still have an impact if he tries it. GBizzle Jun 2017 #22

Given who his lawyers are, I bet they're telling him to use every trick in the book onenote Jun 2017 #25

lol. n/t. okieinpain Jun 2017 #23

Please proceed.... HipChick Jun 2017 #4

I wish when these hearings plan to interview someone - they would just do it meadowlark5 Jun 2017 #5

You have to get a lot of people in one room at a specific time gratuitous Jun 2017 #7

I know and with a less corrupt administration, time might not be such a big deal meadowlark5 Jun 2017 #12

No, no, no, no, this is OUR country, not his.. N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2017 #6

Donnie is pissing in the wind. LOL Lib Jun 2017 #8

Is any republican going to step up and say...you cannot cross this line workinclasszero Jun 2017 #9

That would scream guilty Thrill Jun 2017 #11

Professor Tribe doesn't think he can block it Hawaii Hiker Jun 2017 #17

I hope thats right workinclasszero Jun 2017 #19

Try it. He will lose. He gave up claims of EP when he gave the interview to Lester Holt. kairos12 Jun 2017 #24

He can pitch all the "executive privilege" fits he wants to Warpy Jun 2017 #26

Good luck with that, Trumps. C_U_L8R Jun 2017 #27

Senate Panel says he can't block Comey malaise Jun 2017 #28